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uoftorange

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  1. I've been busy. I also built a kennel under the stairs for the dogs. We had a pretty nice one that was next to the couch (for sale btw), but it meant you couldn't walk around both sides of it, and took up so much space. The inside edge of the door needs another coat of paint, and caulk the new quarter round at the joints, but that's happening today. Otherwise I'm done. I cut the hole to the right, then realized that the space in the middle was a load bearing beam. I should have freaking known, it was very obvious if I had been thinking about it. But I think it actually worked out really well because it gives more light in there for them. Drywalled the interior and painted it the same color as the walls outside it. Found two dog beds that together fit pretty much perfectly. Hard to tell from the pics but it's huge in there. We have two smaller dogs so they have tons of space to chill
  2. Interestingly, maybe only to me, I just did a full bathroom remodel as well. Half bath downstairs. Remodel isn't going to be for everyone, but we love it. I'm a big fan of that 1920s style, but can't really do my whole house like it. My wife wanted to wall paper something. I loathe wallpaper. But I relented if we got to go with an old school style I didn't take any before pictures, but it was simple. These are before we moved in. We changed the mirror, toilet, rug and wall color, but otherwise it was pretty simple. I build the vanity out of hard wood from scratch. Built the custom exhaust fan cover as well. Checklist of what I did: -Wallpapered the entire room -Removed and replaced the floor -Built the vanity, added handles, installed the counter and sink -New Faucet -New Mirror -Removed the old over mirror light to be side by side lights -Installed the outlet for the bidet, installed the bidet (BB2000) -Installed new hand towel and toilet paper holder -Got a new picture for the wall, found a photographer I liked and they did an aluminum print for me. -Replaced the outlets and switches with black Lutron Caseta's (whole house is smart). Still need to find a new rug, And find a way to hide the bidet cord a bit more. Also need to adjust the cabinet doors a tiny bit to get them completely level. Adjusting hinges is always a pain in the ass. I bought the black BB2000 remote, installing that today instead.
  3. Better than just playing the victim forever. Good for her
  4. And right down the middle of the plate to everyone else
  5. My least favorite list: 1. Russ Springer, good God he sucked 2. Ausmus, worthless catcher before Maldy was a worthless catcher. Overrated at every skill. At least he hit for a few seasons. 3. Maldanado - not the person, and it's not his fault Dusty keeps throwing him out there, but damn does he suck 4. I really hated Marwin until that home run off of Jansen. Still not a fan overall. Was way to cocky for the skillset he brought to the game. 5. Orland Palmerio, just worthless and constantly brought off the bench to fail Hate: Mike Fiers, fuck you forever Mike Carlos Gomez - He sucked
  6. Not a one of you can handle that woman. But best of luck to you trying haha
  7. I think I would absolutely go insane if my wife did the "why are you interrupting me" bit. That's some crazy ass stuff there My wife does have a habit of yelling from the other room "What do you want me to do with this?" Like somehow I know what she's talking about and can see it from the other room. When I say that though I get told "just look". Again, not in the same room with her. So instead of saying "what do you want me to do with this paperwork from the doctor that is on the counter?" I'm supposed to get up and come look at it. Because clearly that's the easiest way to handle what's going on... To make it more of a fun game, about 70% of the time I've already explained to her what exactly to do with it, typically more than once. Luckily she has spectacular tits, makes a lot of money and has a higher sex drive than I do. So I got that going for me...
  8. Singleton is already twice the 1B in the field that Abreu is
  9. One guy being an asshole doesn't make them bad with the media on the whole. Before that the Astros were an absolute media darling
  10. Not to mention that they weren't really that bad with the media before getting caught sign stealing. And given the bullshit that was made up, and the scapegoat they made, and are still making, the Astros into I don't blame them.
  11. There isn't a single GM in all of sports that ever tells the full truth or even half of it. This weird expectation that they do, or will, bottles my mind. And Dana isn't really lying about any of that. He's telling you what the present answer is or what he needs someone else to believe to get what the team needs. Example: saying we're likely out of the Starting Pitcher market before getting Verlander. He said that to drive the Mets to pay more of the contract. And there is nothing wrong with that. Shit changes, especially with injuries and trade deadlines. Luhnow never told the truth about injuries either, and Click was even worse. There is zero advantage to the FO telling anyone their business. He's telling the other GMs what he wants them to hear. I really don't get why anyone cares what the GM has to say. It's his job to do, not say. So far I think he did just fine with Graveman and Verlander in his first real chance to do. And he said we were looking for RPs and SPs from the beginning, we got both. Saying we might want a bat too is smart business so people know to come ask. Brantley probably has been close to coming back multiple times. He's doing what he can with a bad hand dealt to him. He doesn't control Dusty, but will the next guy once Dusty retires after the season. I mean what's he supposed to do? Throw Dusty under the bus? How idiotic would that be to do that to a legend in your first year as a GM?
  12. I'm a very lucky man there now. I'm an aggressive, but not dangerous driver. I grew up in Houston, have driven a ton in Mexico and some in India, I know how to freaking drive and drive well. My ex could never shut up, slammed the floor, got mad, but when I said "do you want to drive" she would say "no, you're a good driver" then go right back to that shit. My wife now loathes driving, says she'd have a driver if she ever got wealthy enough to do so. She has never once said a word to me, even when she maybe should have. It's glorious. I've complimented her on it and she just says "you're driving, I don't have to, I'm not saying a damn word ever to you so that we can keep that going"
  13. Does anyone have a logical reason Singleton hasn't been called up? There is *no* way that you he could have been be as bad at hockey hitting as you are our bench is at golf hitting!
  14. Damn Chas, don't knock yourself out on the slide
  15. We got very, very spoiled in 2019 and think that every roster has to be as good or better than the 27 Yankees because that one was
  16. I've been really lucky, I've been at 3 of the Astros no hitters: Scott in 86 was a birthday present. Lowell Passe was my next door neighbors father and he got us the tickets (we were way too po to get those ourselves). Also gave me all the paperwork from the booth that night and got to meet a bunch of players and Milo. Kile - Absolute master class of a game The combined with the new guys from Toronto, right before Sanchez was broken for good. It was a strange game because the Astros scored so much it almost made you forget that there were no Toronto hits for a long while
  17. I’m pretty damn handy and we’re doing a lot of upgrades to the house. One of our issues is the dog kennel takes up too much space. So I’m building them one under the stairs. It’s going to look and be awesome I’ve already cut the space out. Wife starts with I don’t think the opening should be higher To which I said: it’s as high as it can go. Fifteen minutes later… Her: I’m trying to visualize this. I really think you shouldn’t go higher Me: yep. It can’t go higher anyway so we’re good. The stairs start at that point so it’s what it is Fifteen minutes later Her: do you think we should make it a bit taller Me: do you hate me???? I’ve already told you twice that’s the opening and, not only is it not changing, it can’t change. Her: why? Me: for the same reason I told you earlier She then proceeds to climb in so she can verify that her husband, who she knows is very capable knows what he’s talking about… God I love that woman or I’d have to run away
  18. I live in Houston and have 0 issues with my AC hitting 73/74 in 105 degree weather. Now my electric bill is scary, but still
  19. If we trade more than a top 15 guy I will be pissed unless they pay 2/3 of his salary over the next 3 years. If it's a salary dump a bucket of balls should do it with that insane contract. We already stupidly agreed to take on Greinke's continuing payments.
  20. When that list of best teams that didn't win was going around, the idiocy that 2019 wasn't 1/2&3 was crazy. By far the best team to not win. Like I said earlier, it could be the best team assembled ever, much less team that didn't win.
  21. It's not really fair to compare those. That 2019 team was one of the 10 best teams ever constructed. It could have been the best or 2nd best based on your criteria. I also contend we lost to the Nationals because the team knew they were getting investigated for 2017 and it mentally stunted them.
  22. My ex wife would add a "you always have to be right" after that, and that's a big reason she's my ex.
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