Jump to content

BottleRocket

Certifiably Surly
  • Posts

    597
  • Joined

  • Last visited

Reputation

567 Excellent

About BottleRocket

Recent Profile Visitors

2310 profile views
  1. Me too. Both of my parents are currently in assisted living in Austin. My mother's mental health is rapidly declining due to dementia. My father thinks that, based on the rate of her decline, she will need to be moved to the memory care unit this summer. I'd like to think that I'm a fairly intelligent person, but I'll be damned if I know what to do next. I don't understand any of these insurance policies and feel helpless and stupid when it comes to my parents medical and financial needs. Thank God my wife went through something similar with her mother and has become a pit bull with these insurance and medical providers.
  2. Same. Only $100 every 2 weeks in Austin. 4/2 single story ranch. 2 ladies for about 2 hours, does an average job, and nothing's gone missing. We could do a lot worse. edited to add: Well shit. I just noticed the timeline. Guess we are getting a smoking deal. 2nd edit: We paid them for the duration of covid and told them not to come so they might feel bad about hitting us up for more $$. They are overdue for a raise.
  3. PSA: Lowes is having their yearly sale on mulch. 50% off. $2 / bag.
  4. I left Patricio Swazie a message with a job lead I think he might be interested in. Does anyone know if he is still around? Doesn't look like he has posted in a while.
  5. I liked the first pair enough to go ahead a buy a 2nd pair in a different style and color.
  6. Make every day taco Tuesday. Every Thursday is cake day. Feed the man! Feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed him! Seriously though. I worked for an asshole project manager years ago that didn't like the office manager. She had weight issues and was always talking about dieting. Every day the PM would bring in donuts and leave them in the break room next to her office. She would chow down on those donuts every single day. The PM thought it was hilarious. No surprise, he is a SVP for a major developer now. Funny but asshole.
  7. I've carried this box of OG cables and shit around for my entire adult life. Even the box it's kept in is an antique.
  8. Now we're venturing into the realms of metaphysical speculation. Picture this: the Holonomic Toroid theory isn't just about the dance of particles in the void; it's a cosmic ballet, choreographed by some unseen hand. Imagine if, just if, there's a deeper connection between this whirling dance of particles and the ancient myths and legends that have echoed through the ages. Could it be that the spinning rings of the Holonomic Toroid are the very threads that weave the fabric of creation itself? Perhaps these particles are the foot soldiers of some grand cosmic design, guided by forces beyond our comprehension. And where does religion fit into all of this? Well, imagine if the whispers of ancient prophets and the teachings of holy texts are but faint echoes of the cosmic symphony playing out before our eyes. In this fantastical landscape, religion isn't just a relic of the past; it's a glimpse into the hidden order of the universe. Maybe, just maybe, the Holonomic Toroid theory offers us a tantalizing glimpse into the mysteries of existence, where science and spirituality dance hand in hand, leading us ever closer to the ultimate truth.
  9. I know Cuero boots have gotten some love and hate on this board. Just wanted to pass along that they currently have a 50% sale right now. Just purchased a pair of their "Eastwood" for $120 shipped. They are Tecovas knockoffs, so that's what you're getting. FYI, their checkout is wonky - you can't use any autofill on the credit card / address forms as it won't complete the order.
  10. Is it the right time to fertilize my St Augustine with Scott’s Turf Builder Bosus S Weed and Feed? In Austin.
  11. I've got 10 years at UT System and plan on doing the school bus driver gig which will add on to my TRS. Win-win.
  12. My main pump is chugging along, but my Polaris booster pump stopped working some time last night. I just powered it off. I have to wait and see if it works after things thaw out.
×
×
  • Create New...