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  1. 2 minutes ago, Hitch said:

    Actually, Pritzker said he’s preventing crime. I don’t think that’s a strong argument. No need to get nasty because you didn’t do your research. Calm down. 
     

    https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/guard-not-needed-in-chicago-pritzker-tells-ap-during-tour-of-city-to-counter-trumps-crime-claims#:~:text=“We’ve been fighting crime. We’ve been trying to prevent crime and it’s been working.”

    Again, that’s not what’s being argued here. Do you or do you not support using our military in domestic law enforcement operations? If you do, why are you focused on Chicago instead of cities with higher crime rates? 

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  2. 2 hours ago, Captainant said:

    He waited for the kids to come back, and then started shooting. Charges upgraded and bury him under the fucking jail

    https://www.fox26houston.com/news/ding-dong-ditch-shooting-suspect-waited-children-return-charges-be-upgraded

     

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    Records say investigators recovered more than 20 firearms from Leon’s home, including rifles, long guns and handguns. Teare says they believe a medium-caliber handgun was used in the shooting.

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    Records show Leon is a father himself, with a young child inside the home at the time of the shooting.

     

  3. 17 minutes ago, Dbeasy said:

     

    We are 61 so hanging out with older people is fine. Have thought about the Christmas cruise as well. Years ago when I was at the Vienna Christmas market on Dec 22nd, I almost died from hypothermia. Hahah. Seriously it was amazing. 

    I’m a bit of a weirdo in that I prefer Europe in the winter. A lot less crowded and I kind of like the change of pace on the weather since we don’t really get winter weather in Houston. We were in Copenhagen a couple of years ago during winter and we loved it. We would sit outside the hotel at their cafe tables and split a bottle of wine every evening. Just grab a blanket and they had heaters.

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  4. Just now, pch said:

    Nice to have one stop shopping however.  Downside is multiple connections.

     

    I’ve had my mom pick up the phone and call Viking when they’ve booked them on less than desirable flights. The last one was a 6a departure from AUS with a three hour layover at ORD on the way to YYZ when AC offers a non-stop at a more reasonable hour of the day. Viking has accommodated the request to change to the more desirable flight every time she’s asked. 

  5. Just now, pch said:

    Free airfare is a plus as well.

     

    Lol. Viking’s marketing team deserves a raise. My parents tout this as well as all the “free” upgrades they get. Separately, my dad and FIL have both uttered the phrase “It’s almost like they’re paying us to go!” Viking is great at getting repeat customers to open up their wallets.

  6. 2 minutes ago, SydneyCarton said:

    Not sure what your wife's tolerance for the cold is, but going in the winter during the Christmas Markets could be cool. 

    Wife and I were in Germany a couple of years ago in between Thanksgiving and Christmas and the Christmas markets were a highlight. The added bonus is that the American tourists aren’t as plentiful at that time of year.

  7. 20 minutes ago, Dbeasy said:

    Bump. We have started planning a Germany trip for end of May 2026 and while doing so I realized that on our bucket list was to do a European river cruise. Over the years, when I researched it, Germany waterways seemed the best fit for us. We've already seen a lot of other parts of Europe like France, Italy, Mediterranean, etc.

    But, we aren't cruise people.  The thought of taking an ocean cruise with hordes of people drinking themselves to death and squeezing their overweight bodies into a top deck swimming pool, while a DJ blabs on and plays shitty music makes us want to vomit.  Hence the thought that a calmer river cruise might be okay.

    I've been all over Germany many times. My wife hasn't seen any of Germany. So, I'm trying to decide between carving off a week for a river cruise, and a week to hit other places in Germany, Czech, and/or Austria? Thoughts on doing the river cruise or not?

    How old are you? My parents love Viking and go on several a year. From the descriptions they have given over the years, it sounds like the service is exceptional and Viking does a fantastic job providing a luxury experience. That said, they are in their late 70’s and say they’re usually about the median age on the boat. 

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  8. On 8/29/2025 at 7:51 PM, billfromlaketravis said:

    Jason Segel’s dad confirmed. If you like the show so much, start a thread and encourage people to watch it. The adults are trying to talk SNL. 

    Eat a dick, Pam.

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  9. 8 hours ago, HookEm said:

    3/4 of the students at Arkansas are from Texas. As such, Fayetteville is very Texan friendly in my experience. My daughter goes to school there.

    There whole area hits above its weight with quality of restaurants. On the downside, there are no nice hotels that I’m aware of. We always end up at the Hyatt Place (which is decent as far as that chain goes).

    Geraldi’s is probably my favorite place to eat. Right by campus and legit Italian. Atlas is a good high end spot downtown. Giusinger Cocktail Club is a great cocktail bar on the main square. Buttered Biscuit is a good breakfast. Wood Stone pizza is a nice local pizza chain.

    I could easily retire up there. Prices are reasonable and it is beautiful. We need nonstop flights from Austin.

    Not in Fayetteville, but the 21c Hotel in Bentonville is nice and it’s a nice walk from there to Crystal Bridges.

  10. 13 minutes ago, texashorne said:

    I live in DFW and had a work meeting come up in Houston at 9 AM tomorrow. I elected to drive rather than fly because I'll need to get to a specific office in Houston and dont want to Uber to and from, especially from as I dont know when the meeting will end. I want my own car while there. 

    The high speed train wont take you to the specific place you need to go in the respective cities. You will have to figure out transportation when you arrive making many people like myself just continue to take a personal car. 

     

     Counterpoint: I despise driving on 45. Give me a HSR option and I’ll take it every single time. Uber can take care of the final mile transportation. To me, time spent staring at a windshield is completely wasted time.

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  11. 2 hours ago, Bevo&Pevo said:

    Top of the morning lads!  Let's get this going.

    Must have been a pretty massive bender last night to post that at the crack of 11a.

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