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Damor

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  1. This could also go in the Surly Dad thread, but I've been keeping a list of movies to be sure to watch with my boys as they get bigger. It's been a blast for me to revisit some great films I haven't seen in a while, and to watch their reactions. Last night was Miller's Crossing with the 14yo. Such a damn good movie, and it was fun to watch it twist his head into a pretzel. It's awesome to watch someone's first reaction to the Danny Boy shootout scene.
  2. I never did follow up on our trip -- thanks to all for the great advice. Pretty much everything we did was awesome. @mdmost I don't know what your kids are into, but here are the things my boys (14 and 11 at the time) liked the most (and still frequently talk about): -- Surf lessons from Coronado Surfing Academy. Our instructor could have been Seth Rogen's brother and was awesome with the boys. They had a great time. -- Point Loma tide pools and Cabrillo National Monument. They loved the critters in the tide pools and the view of the naval ships and planes from the top. -- Padres game was a huge hit. -- USS Midway was great, but I was surprised how much they liked the Maritime Museum. The old Soviet sub is cool. -- They are well seasoned in going to brewpubs, but they really liked the Stone Bistro, especially goofing around in the bocce ball court. Could have hung around this area more. -- They liked Donut Bar so much we had to go back one more time on the way to the airport. -- Had a great time eating sushi at Shino. We're not sophisticates, but it was near our hotel and had good ratings so we tried it out. The chef (Kevin) was super cool with my boys and got them to try all kinds of shit. Great meal. -- They also really loved eating at Ironside and Crack Shack. It was a great trip for kids that age. We're going to do another dude trip this summer, and I'll probably let them decide between going back or trying somewhere new like Portland.
  3. This is awesome. Wife is a State grad, so I've loosely paid attention to them in the past, but now I think I'm more excited about this hire than I am our coordinators.
  4. Had to work this evening and missed the game, but enjoying catching up. See you on the other side, assholes.
  5. Rupp got a new scarf for Christmas.
  6. ... when HEB is open. These used to be Central Market branded. They belong in the HEB thread, too -- they are outfuckingstanding.
  7. Thanks, y'all. This and the Dublin/Ireland thread have been a great help (speaking of which, anyone seen @MidTexHorn lately?) Looking at places to stay in Galway -- any strong recommendations on areas or specific places? Crane Bar has made my short list for some trad, and it seems like that area or walking distance from it is a good spot. I was looking at AirBNBs in the area, and The Heron's Nest looks cool, but I'd love some thoughts from those with experience.
  8. Thanks, definitely renting a car to minimize shuffling family/luggage through public transportation. Any particular reason to fly into Shannon over Cork? I was just looking for the cheapest destination to the western side, as the drive distances seem pretty similar.
  9. I'm planning a trip for July 2020 (London, Scotland, Ireland), and while I may make a separate post for advice on that trip, right now I'm just trying to get a basic plan, so I thought I'd ask here first. It'll be me, wife, 12yo and 15yo boys, first international trip as a family. 7 or maybe 8 full days in Ireland. Fly into either Cork or DUB, leave from DUB, will be renting a car. I'm to the point of having too many cool things to do and see already, but instead of wearing everyone out Griswold-style, I'd prefer to spend more time in fewer places (probably stay 2 nights at each stop), as I hope this isn't the last time I go, and I'm trying to instill a love for travel in my boys, rather than checking off a list of sights. I'm pretty much set on some time in Doolin for pubs/music and the Cliffs of Moher, and a full day for Dublin before we fly out. Big decisions I'm trying to make: -- Ring of Kerry vs Dingle Peninsula/Sleah Head loop: Leaning Dingle here (my wife is used to that), as we're happier away from crowds, and I see my boys could take surfing lessons at Inch Beach. -- Galway vs. Killarney NP/Gap of Dunloe: Tough choice, as I read awesome stuff about both, and they are very different experiences. I'm leaning toward a couple nights in Galway, as I'm planning on a few days on Skye in Scotland for hiking/outdoors stuff, and it's probably good for us to do something a little more urbane and out of the usual for us. Galway seems like it would fit the bill there. Maybe save Killarney for a future trip which would allow for RoK and Skellig Michael, as I don't see any way to cram that in this time. Any thoughts? This thread has been greatly helpful.
  10. Dammit, assholes, I'm already having to cut shit out of my itinerary, Quit giving me ideas. Appreciate the recommendations. Looked around at other airports, but the best current price seems to be reversing the trip and doing AUS-->LHR then returning DUB-->AUS. Tickets for 4 in Premium Economy (BA metal) are ~4800 (a big drop from 6200 just for flip-flopping). For those with more recent experience, is that decent enough for summer travel season to go ahead pull the trigger, or is it worth watching prices longer?
  11. Yep, I'm looking around at other options, but it may come down to trading money for the most efficient use of time. I'm also trying to simplify things as much as I can since this will be my boys' first trip overseas -- the less time I spend herding cats through the airport, the less my family will hate me.
  12. Stupid question time, I haven't flown overseas in almost 20yrs. Scouting out airfare for the family for AUS --> DUB, then return LHR --> AUS for next July. I've been watching prices for a little while, but for a general reference, is ~$1500 per person in the reasonable range for Premium Economy (AA/BA)? I don't have to hit a home run on the airfare, but I'd like at least a solid base hit. Anyone have experience with the Premium Economy on BA's direct LHR --> AUS flight?
  13. When Lincoln Riley has finished consuming his beverage, he leaves the dirty cup in the sink even though THE DISHWASHER IS RIGHT FUCKING NEXT TO HIM
  14. Oskar Blues Old Chub clone today. 16lbs grain, maxes out my rig. Haven't ever added (or felt I needed) the AHS 'Alcohol Boost,' but I had one around, and figured why not for this one. Should serve as a winter warmer. ESB is done and freshly carbonated. Love it -- the weather is turning at precisely the right time.
  15. Sooners will slink home All roads to Oklahoma Are a Trail of Tears
  16. Now fourth quarter wanes Yon orange half is enchubbened The other, empty
  17. Just carbonated my first kviek as well, AHS Norsk Gardshus Ale. Kviek is indeed nuts, fermented it at 95 and it ripped through it, starting within an hour or so of pitching. Wish I'd tried kviek back before I had temperature control. ESB, grapefruit IPA, and pumpkin cream ale are presently in various stages of fermentation/conditioning.
  18. Thanks, I'll save ABGB for Sunday. I've been wanting to try it for a long time. Like the St. Elmo idea, any other good spots (not necessarily breweries) for game watching around downtown? Dumb OT question, I know, but I'm rarely around those parts these days.
  19. I'm in Austin for a conference this weekend and haven't been to ABGB -- will they have the game on Saturday night, or should I save ABGB for Sunday and find another place to watch the game (like, maybe, the game)?
  20. Thanks, just got here, wish I had seen that earlier about the coffee. I'll be the guy here with a kid. And your mom.
  21. Taking my 11yo to see Lord Huron tonight (his favorite band) for an early birthday present. Haven't ever been to ACL Live, so looking forward to it -- any tips? Looks like we'll end up with a couple extra tickets, let me know if anyone is interested.
  22. My pastor counters this kind of eye-rolling silliness with, "Nowhere in the Bible does it say 'Be ye stupid.'" Be ye not fucking stupid, you shithead obtuse troll.
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