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[–] kenvald 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

A lot of stuff is up at work. Busy times and stressful days. Hopefully it'll calm down starting next week.

[–] favrion 1 points 2 years ago

I always say expect the worst and hope for the best. Good luck.

[–] francisco_1844 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Howdy.

Relatively new to Discuss.. is this a general community to Discuss this Lemmy instance?

So far very happy with it.. When I first joined Lemmy I found a page which was recommending servers and I got recommended Vlemmy... which recently shut down.. without notice (they didn't even bother to setup a simple page indicating they were shutting down) so went looking for new server and that is how I ended up at Discuss.

[–] kenvald 2 points 2 years ago

This Discuss community isn't specifically to talk about this one Lemmy instance. It's to talk about anything and everything. For example the fact that Vlemmy unfortunately had to shut down without notice. I hadn't visited that instance but it always sucks when things suddenly go away.

[–] favrion 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's a chat room essentially.

[–] infinitevalence 2 points 2 years ago

yep wide open so long as its within the rules. I use D.O as my starting point for most other instances and communities but there is some good stuff here too. Plus admin is cool which honestly really helps.

[–] biffnix 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I spent last week refereeing at the AYSO National Games, in Irvine, California. I just happen to be a soccer referee, and had the opportunity to officiate at the tournament. The National Games are held every two years, at different locations around the country. This year, it was in California, so I took the opportunity to join in on the fun. It was really hot (average high 80s) and humid as heck. The heat on the turf fields (fake grass) got so hot, the rubber pellets melted into the plastic of my turf shoes!

Still, it's always inspiring to be a part of such events. I hope you find inspiration in your week as well.

Cheers, all.

[–] favrion 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Does that lead into the World Cup?

[–] biffnix 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

As a referee? Not for me. Perhaps for some of the excellent younger referees who choose that path. I just enjoy the organization, and being a part of the joy of competition.

[–] favrion 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I meant is that a part of the tournament to get to the World Cup or is it a completely separate event?

[–] biffnix 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Gotcha. No, AYSO stands for "American Youth Soccer Organization" and therefore the AYSO National Games are a youth tournament. While many AYSO players have gone on to professional careers, and even the US National team (AYSO alumni include players such as Alex Morgan and Julie Ertz for the women, Landon Donovan for the men, as a few examples), AYSO is focused on youth soccer. The World Cup is for adults playing for their respective National teams...

[–] favrion 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Got it. Clearly I am not a soccer expert.

[–] biffnix 2 points 2 years ago

No worries. The whole point of online discussion communities like this is to learn new things, meet people you’d never come across otherwise. It’s all good. Hope y’all have a great weekend!

[–] jgrim 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Lots of stuff, haha.

What is up with you?

[–] favrion 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Trying to revitalize this place a bit. Chilling with the cat.

[–] jgrim 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Thanks a lot. I've been so busy lately that I've been unable to do much to grow this community. I appreciate it!

[–] favrion 2 points 2 years ago

No problem.

[–] sturdilypop 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Hey. You dead after 11 days?

[–] favrion 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] sturdilypop 0 points 2 years ago