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  1. Coral snake spotted in greenbelt near Bull Creek. Pretty cool. It definitely wanted to get away from me as fast as it could.
  2. Any trail recs for a novice in Austin? I have a Trek Marlin 5 that I bought used back in 2017 in case that matters. Trying to build up the healthy hobbies, and I've always enjoyed the limited trail riding that I've done.
  3. We added a 4 burner induction during our kitchen remodel, but we haven't updated our pot/pan collection so our options to use it are limited to a few. Recommendations on what we should get are welcomed.
  4. I've got a 2001 LX470. Bought with 135k miles on it for $12k back in 2018. This was definitely higher than market, but the interior was like new, timing belt had just been done, drove great, and a little perk of it being from a Sewell dealership (loaner cars, car washes, etc.). We were planning on a brand new RX, but my wife saw the LX and loved it. I was hesitant, but it has been awesome. Fast forward to now. Approaching 230k miles. We've had some work over the years, but nothing too outrageous although I've put about $2,500 into it over the last 5 months for brakes, tie rod, CV Axle Assembly and a couple other things. Still seems to be running a bit rougher. We're due for another timing belt job, which LandCruiser Specialists here in town have quoted me at ~$2,400. TLDR: I'm at 230k miles and due for a $2,400+ timing belt job. Part of me says no brainer. Get it done, and keep driving. But what does that really buy me? Maybe 70k more miles? Alternatively I try to sell it in this overpriced market, hopefully to somebody that doesn't know what a timing belt is. What would y'all do?
  5. I can only say my brother was a public defender in Denver for many years before starting his own practice. He chose that job, took it very seriously, and still picks up cases as Dr Fear mentioned. His coworkers I met were the same. I'm sure it is luck of the draw to some extent based on the person and their workload though. Best of luck.
  6. Thanks. I'd put my experience at "seasoned rookie", ha. I've done ribs, chicken wings, and turkeys. This would be my first venture into a hunk of red meat is why I was asking. Yes, I have temp probes. Ballpark timing to reach "117-120" on an 8-10 lb roast? Big green egg.com says "To approximate the total cooking time, allow about 11 to 12 minutes per pound for rare and 14 to 15 minutes per pound for medium rare."
  7. Anybody have a go-to recipe/instructions for smoking a prime rib in an Egg (technically a Vision)?
  8. I procrastinated and the 5 wt tfo is no longer available. Have to choose 4 or 6. Im leaning toward a 4 based on some light reading. I think the question is which is easiest to learn to cast on?
  9. That grand slam line isn't cheap, but I guess nothing about this hobby is supposed to be. Seems like I'd be better off with the TFO unless you'd recommend changing the line on that too...
  10. Does this one fit the bill? I like the price, but is that because it’s 4 wt? I know nothing if that’s not obvious. https://www.outlandusa.com/p/redington-490-4-crosswater-outfit-wcrosswater-reel-4wt-90-4pc
  11. My FIL asked for a "basic fly rod and reel" for Christmas. I'm sure it's been discussed here, but recommendations for a decent starter package? Preferably on the economical side. He lives in Austin. He grew up in Corpus and has a lot of fishing experience, but I don't know that he's every tried fly fishing so consider him a novice.
  12. I need a new heat deflector for my Vision grill. Previously had the lava stone, but it seems to be out of stock everywhere. Any recs on an alternative?
  13. I haven't been, but I've heard this place is really good: https://www.eatwellatx.com/
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