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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.

     

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  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. 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?

  4. 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.

  5. 1 minute ago, immamac said:

    Do you have another thermometer or just the one on the grill? It seems like if you are asking this question you may not use it much haha. 

    Just follow any smoker recipe that exists, use the stone for indirect, put it on the top rack in the center, you want to put wood chunks on the bottom of the firebox over the ash hole then cover with lump. 

    I use pecan and oak lump (B&B) about 4 healthy chunks then enough lump to cover the bowl, light 2 sides and let it get to temp 255-275 is where you wanna keep it. 

    Go until IT is 117-120, pull it off. Take everything off including indirect stone, get the grill up to inferno (550+) blow the ash off the coals, throw the roast directly on the coals for 2 min each side to crisp it up. 

    Rest till it comes up to 132+, cut it open and eat. 

    Alternatively you can just wait till 110IT then leave it all the same and crank it as hot as it'll go indirect and pull it when it hits 15-18 degrees off your target IT. 

    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."

  6. On 12/7/2024 at 8:15 AM, Pescado_Rojo said:

    Both of the combos above are good ones. I'd also include the Orvis Clearwater combos. Rojo Jr started out with the Redington Crosswater 8wt combo and I was actually pretty impressed with the rod. The fly line that came with it was shit, so I put a Scientific Anglers Grand Slam line on it and it cast almost as well as my $1,000 Scott Meridian, just a bit heavier. Like golf, getting him a few casting lessons will shorten his learning curve quite a bit. 

    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...

  7. On 12/7/2024 at 7:13 AM, Johnny Chimpo said:

    Redington crosswater combo was where I started my journey. Granted that was 11 years ago now. It was a good entry point, $150 at the time for a 9’ 5 wt rod with a reel. 

    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

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  8. 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.

  9. 19 minutes ago, HendersonHorns said:

    Dad sent me this. Only one he took of it. He said copper head. I said moccasin. He also fished it out and shot it, so I’m sure he’s right. And the more I look at the pattern I see copper head. 
     

    but I found it interesting with the shade and the sun. 
     

    any thoughts from that picture?

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    Where was this?

    We back up to a greenbelt and have a pool. This is a fear of mine.

    So far I've only seen a rat snake (id'd in this thread) and what I believe to be a ribbon snake (pic below) based on the google.

     

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  10. On 6/24/2024 at 10:45 AM, Native Horn said:

    Got back Saturday from a 4-night stay at Privilege Aluxes.  What an awesome property.  Did all inclusive and drank enough the first couple days to pay for itself.  Hidalgo Street, a quick walk from PA, has plenty of restaurants, bars and shopping so we never did rent a golf cart. The PA beach club is peaceful with good drink service.  Never an issue finding beach chairs under a palapa. The pools inside the PA property were clean and had good service at the swim-up bar, although the music they were playing sucked.  Also had a pool attached to our room, which was fantastic for some skinny dipping.

    Used CARM for transfer to and from CUN airport - highly recommend.

    Would def go back to PA.

    Do you mind sharing your approximate cost for 4 nights all inclusive?

  11. On 7/24/2023 at 1:10 PM, Spoosner said:

    Que Divino opened up in NW Hills on Greystone near Mopac. It's very relevant to my geographic location as we're less than 5 minutes away.

    They just opened and seem to be going with a quiet/soft approach to work out the kinks. Google still says "Opens July", and when my wife called the person that answered the phone just said "Hello" such that she wasn't sure if she had the right number. He was very nice after that, but when asked about closing time it was "6 or 7".

    My FIL and SisterIL took my kids last night as my wife and I had plans. They said very friendly and the food definitely has potential, but it wasn't great. Some of it came out cold, carne guisada gravy was very thin, but flavors were there. 

    Curious if anybody else has been. I'll post an update when I try it out.

    Revisiting this because we decided to give it another try this past Saturday evening after seeing reviews are trending positive.

    We got queso and guac to start. Queso had good flavor, and my only complaint was the temperature could've been hotter. The guac tasted nice and fresh, but could've used some spice. We didn't mind because that meant our kids were able to eat it.

    My wife and I split the taco sampler. The birria and campechano tacos were stand outs. The Al Pastor was good, but not great. Did not like the charro beans we got as the side.

    Kids' plates looked good, and I ate most of their rice because it was tasty.

    I wasn't a big fan of my mexican martini because it was heavy on the olives for my taste (couldn't complain because I did order a martini), but enjoyed my wife's platinum margarita.

    All that to say, we enjoyed our meal overall and would say it's worth a try. Service was very fast and friendly. I think figuring out the right order could take it up a notch. Their breakfast looks good as well.

    Hoping this place continues to improve given its proximity to us.

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  12. 1 hour ago, Hagbard Celine said:

    walk-ups are usually for outside tables but occaisionally can score an inside table

    spoosner and jerry callo, second tuesday, 11th

    if both of you want it, flip a coin and tell me who won

    it's a rez for 4 so it's possible the inventory engine might break it up in to two 2-tops

    I'll be out of town. Thanks for taking the time to offer it up.

  13. Classic example of a classic that's been discussed so many times.

    Went to Central Market for dinner/kid's school playdate tonight. They hand us a $5 off any $25 of groceries coupon when we check out at the food counter.

    Fast forward to us finished eating, and we go inside to buy some flowers for a baby shower she has tomorrow.

    We ring up $24 and change. I comment that if we add a pack of gum we'll actually save money.

    She instead looks to the magazines, picks up some big/thick fashion one, looks at the price, and hands it to the cashier.

    $10.99. She at least acknowledges, and laughs about it.

    1/2 price magazine!

     

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  14. 21 hours ago, Upgrayedd said:

    For reasons that are unimportant here, I’ve loaned her my Mac PowerBook.  She has very little experience with Mac OS.  I haven’t used it in awhile with the Magic Mouse, but gave her that as well.

    Came home today to a barrage of “so frustrated” and “mouse doesn’t right click” and a dozen other grievances.  “Ok, after dinner I’ll show you how it works”

    Go to use it after dinner and, for whatever reason, the mouse doesn’t connect via Bluetooth.  “Hey, when you said the mouse wouldn’t right click, was it working at all?”

    ”No”

    Sigh

    You're aware this is because she rage threw it, right? Very nice of you to give her the out by assuming it was the right click issue (which is a valid point imo).

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