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CHIEF

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  1. 1 hour ago, Elmer_Fudd said:

    "Make no mistake, Jackson Christian is a nice prospect, but Mike Elko and Adam Cushing got the guys they wanted in Conner Carty, Jonte Newman, and keeping Joshua Moses in the boat.  There's a reason these guys are already committed as that's who Elko and Cushing pushed hard for to jump on board.  If Elko had made a push, I truly believe Christian would be donning the maroon and white right now." - Looch

    Mack vs. RC all over again. Eat the CFS, and let Elko have the crumbs from the floor, and a drop of gravy.

    CHIEF

  2. 4 hours ago, TxTower said:


    Yep but I also agree with his basic assertion that people are overlooking the growing probability that “higher for longer” may morph into “the new normal”.

    The last house we financed in Cedar Park our rate was 6% and that was considered a killer deal in 2003. It was a $163k new tract home in Deer Creek. That house would cost almost $400k to build today. Lower interest loans allowed construction suppliers to go nuts, on pricing, with the demand. I'm not sure we are gonna see concrete, lumber, plumbing, and electrical supply prices revert to pricing that it once was with the higher interest rates, but that is going to be what is needed for starter homes to become affordable again.

    CHIEF

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  3. 1 hour ago, Brisketexan said:

    It isn't performative faux humility (or it shouldn't be).  It should be real.  Be humble.  Be kind.  Use what you have been given to do good.  Be aware of other people's situations, which are often no more their fault than your situation (and advantage) is your fault.  Have some empathy, which goes hand-in-hand with humility.

    DON'T be the guy born on third base who brags about how he hit a triple, making fun of all of those people stuck standing at the plate without even a bat.

    I always tell CHIEF Jr. "always remember, you were born on third base, you didn't hit a triple." Our family has been blessed with making some good decisions, and that includes decisions that you have made. That doesn't mean you haven't had struggles along the way, as we have. But we have been helped financially from parents, friends, and relatives over the years, now we are in a position to be that help. 

    My niece is in the opposite boat. She can't really count on her parents to help, or her in-laws. Not because they don't want to, but are not in a position financially. My son is part of their safety net. He has helped with utility deposits, diapers, formula, a garage door opener. These were never asked of him, he just bought them and took them over on his own. You have to raise them unselfishly, and to be unselfish and help others.

    After the Big Freeze of 2021, we had the Big Thaw. College courses were all online at the time. He and 2-3 friends pulled carpet, sheetrock, and furniture for about two weeks on over 20 houses for free. I was proud of him. It let me know I raised him right.

    CHIEF 

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  4. In our area we are overrun with chicken places. Mrs. CHIEF's is by far the best. We have Babe's, Golden Chick, a Chicken Express next to the Golden Chick (they share a parking lot), Cotton Patch, KFC, Chic-Fil-A, and a Canes. This is in a town of less than 10k people. Even the Brookshire's that I can drive my golf cart to has great chicken. For strips, its either Chick-Fil-A or Canes. For gizzards it is Chicken Express all the way. Babe's is for Sunday after church, but it is so loud, you can't have a conversation in there.  We have a Chester's right outside both gates. I'm surprised we don't have people walking around with feathers growing out.

    CHIEF

  5. 6 minutes ago, Celery Man said:

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    If you're sitting here surrounded by even moderate success talking about how people simply need to become remarkable in order to have a decent life, congratulations on your privilege because you didn't get where you are by being smart. Most people aren't remarkable and it is important to all of us here participating in society that most people are able to have decent lives.

    CHIEF Jr. took today off for Lasik surgery. I got up and he wasn't here. I asked him where he was, he is at Cast for Kids loading and unloading children, and then taking them fishing. He has done this since he was in high school. He said he would have taken the day off anyway for this opportunity to volunteer. So, I know of one really happy kid today.

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  6. Living on the prairie southwest of Ft. Worth, as a kid, we had several tornados. None never hit the house, but it tore up a bunch of fence and destroyed my new treehouse that I hadn't even stepped foot in. We had a big tornado in our subdivision about 7-8 years ago, it was past my folks house, but without the ability to verify the distance it was extremely scary until we heard from them.

    CHIEF

  7. 13 minutes ago, jimmyjazz said:

    No.  That's a terrible take.  If I can wear a mask anywhere in public, I can wear a mask while protesting.  Fucking hell.

    Do you wear one to the bank, convenience store, or liquor store presently?

    CHIEF

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  8. Here is a breakdown by Mosab Yousef, the son of one of the founding members of Hamas, on the Hamas mindset. He is anti-Hamas, but understands their goals.

    The conflict isn't about politics but religion.

    CHIEF

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  9. 12 hours ago, F250 said:

    Has anyone been to Toro Kitchen? I filled my belly up with seafood paella and octopus ceviche tonight at the Stone Oak location. I've been to Carmen's downtown a few times but other than that I haven't been able to find a decent tapas bar.

    Yes, I wrote about it early in this thread. Toro is a great place. 
     

    CHIEF

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  10. Clothes don’t have to be expensive. Just nice golf shirt, pressed jeans, and proper footwear. Not shorts, a stained t-shirt, and flip flops which tends to be his attire when not working or going clubbing. 
     

    CHIEF

  11. 2 minutes ago, Helobious said:

    How many National or SEC championships does Israel have? The youth really suck at insults. And that goes for the pro-Palestine protestors that couldn’t think of an easy clapback to that too. 

    To be honest, I would have to give them 1967.

    CHIEF

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  12. 2 hours ago, Brisketexan said:

    Fantastic post.

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    I'll add that back when these guys HAD to have some level of normal social interaction (they couldn't just hide in their little caves/online worlds), they were exposed to some social pressure like "maybe, dude, you could dress a little better -- see how we dress -- and you'd have better luck with the ladies.  It helped the dorks become a bit more normal.  Now, they can just stay and wallow in their dorkdom.

    Exactly. CHIEF Jr., being an engineer, would probably have some intel tendencies if we let him. One rule we set after graduation is that he was not to work from home. He needed to be in an office setting, and go in daily to interact face to face with people. Sit across from people and solve problems. That is how the real world works. He is not a sharp dresser until he needs or wants to be. That shit had to stop. Go into the office dressed nice, properly groomed, and with a good attitude. That is the way young adults are supposed to learn to be on time, meet deadlines,  build comradery and maturity. Working from home is for those old and mature enough to manage their time and stay on schedule. The office is also where you meet women, not necessarily one for a romantic relationship, but many want to hook up a friend, niece, daughter, or granddaughter with a successful young man that is sharp, educated, dresses nice, and is groomed properly.

    So far all of this has worked. One of my son's graduation presents was that we would pay for Lasik anytime he wanted it. He gets it next Thursday, along with an "old school" barbershop trip. He has a standing appointment every three weeks, his hair grows like crazy. We have a wedding reception for one of his friends, his wife is gorgeous, as are most of her friends. He wants to look good to "shoot his shot".

    CHIEF

     

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  13. On 4/29/2024 at 12:36 PM, CHIEF said:

     I think Israel offered feeling that Hamas is stupid enough to reject it. If they do reject it, Israel will try to gain sympathy and lessen criticism of their actions. If Hamas doesn't care about their civilians and any humanitarian aid, why should we.

    CHIEF 

    Well, sure enough, it sounds like Hamas' counteroffer is going to scuttle the US brokered plan:

    CHIEF

  14. 16 minutes ago, Aqua Buddha said:

    The wife has an uncle.  He's prolly mid 60's and fairly effeminate but not over the top.  Never married.  Never dated.  He's a teacher but during the summer takes LONG extended vacations and sometimes even picks up a teaching assignment in another town.  (Like, this is really obvious.)

    Her parents literally have no idea that he's gay.  It's the most obvious thing ever but they just can't see that and we've even suggested it and they get indignant.  It's to the point it's a running joke now.

    That was my high school history teacher. Lived in Section 8 housing in our small town for $90/month rent. Would rathole money all year for him and his mother to take long trips to Europe. He was a great guy, loved, and respected in our small farming community. Occasionally, there would be young men come and visit him and stay overnight. Everybody knew, but no one said a thing. Knowing that I was going to minor in history, and I was one of his best students, he came over and had many meals at my family's house. The second true passionate historian I ever knew. The first was my 7th grade Texas history teacher, in a larger town. He was also a 60 year old single man that kept to himself.

    CHIEF

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  15. 9 minutes ago, rage-a-holic said:

    The Arab states don't like Palestinians and don't want them in their backyard. They're just fine with Palestine being a perpetual irritant to Israel.

    I know they don't like them. I just wonder if Egypt could be paid enough to tolerate them. You would still have Hezbollah as a perpetual irritant.

    CHIEF

  16. I don't understand why some Western Democracies and wealthy Arab states can't get together and purchase land in the empty area on the Mediterranean in the Sanai Peninsula, south of Rafah. Offer to keep Egypt healthy stocks of wheat and other food items, the Ukranian War has really caused some instability in their food supply. 

    Set up a port for humanitarian aid, free from Israeli controlled Gaza, and build a desalinization plant for drinking water and agricultural irrigation. If the British bought land for displaced Jews in 1948, surely it can be done again, if the pot is sweetened enough for Egypt.

    CHIEF

  17. 1 hour ago, DixonHur said:

    Sounds like we're brothers from another mother.

    Fear of rejection was really high on the list...also fear that I'd suck at sex, and she'd tell everyone at school.  This was so strong that I mostly messed around with girls from other schools.  I was also oblivious to clues, so even the action I did get was when the girl made the first move.

    I grew up in in a small town (10 people in my graduating class, 7 boys three girls)with only one "decent" looking girl in the class. The class that were seniors when I was a sophomore had some legitimate smoke shows, but they were dating guys a few years older. There were two really hot ones in the two classes below me, so pickings were slim. We also went to adjacent towns. I only got to smash one of the younger ones my senior year. College was like a kid in a candy store though. Somehow we managed to find attractive women to date and marry.

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  18. 7 minutes ago, Trey3216 said:

    Buddy of mine's house got struck by lightning.  Probably a total loss.  12k+ sq ft right on the Brazos.  My other buddy who has his HO insurance gonna have a big check to cut.  Ouch.  

    Trey, where was it? We had some bad storms in my neck of the woods, here in Granbury. 
     

    CHIEF

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