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Posts posted by royiv
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The homeless problem in Austin is out of control.
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47 minutes ago, Aqua Buddha said:
JW at Camelback. Did not think about lower rates and the riff raff. Saw some rates there for $300/night in July. I wonder if that would still weed them out?
Camelback is much more low key. You should be good. Book a spa service early in the day and you can use the spa pool and facilities all day. Their spa is great.
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One Shining Moment is going to especially poignant this year.
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1 minute ago, rage-a-holic said:
Pepper spray is not the reliable solution you think it is. Our two airedales will fight each other to the death over a piece of dropped popcorn.
We've hosed them down with pepper spray multiple times to get them stop and it didn't even faze them. We just end up having a house full of pepper spray and dogs that need several baths.
Have you tried shooting them?
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3 minutes ago, chainsaw said:
In Texas we are free to visit any website we want.
Is this a bit?
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4 minutes ago, Chewbacca said:
Is that imma on the right? Why is he protesting at his own HQ?
That has the makings of a good aggy joke.
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This is what I imagine outside of Surly World HQ over the weekend.
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20 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:
The owner owns a bunch of restaurants + a catering business. He’s doing fine.
Since you know him, let him know you’re actively discouraging people from patronizing one of his establishments the next time you see him. Report back on his reaction.
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10 minutes ago, Aqua Buddha said:
Texas has variety in the summer? Are you talking about the two days where it might rain?
But yes, summers seem to suck everywhere now.
We’re thinking about going out there in the summer and staying at the JW Marriott or something on the summer rates and see how bad it is.
At least the temperature varies a little here and there in TX. I’m not saying it’s great, because it most definitely sucks, but there’s a smidge of variety.
Which JW Marriott? Desert Ridge or Camelback Inn? I ask because Desert Ridge has a big water park and can be overrun with kids. Cool if you have kids, but not so cool if you don’t.
Also, small warning, summer rates at the resorts can have a side effect of bringing out a different clientele than you see during the season. The wife and I were at the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain one summer 5-6 years ago sitting by the pool when a group rolled in a cooler full of glass bottles and a boombox. The GM admitted to me that they had overshot the discounts that summer and lo and behold the next summer the rates were substantially higher.
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1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said:
It’s worth the risk to me. They do a lot of catering and weekend brunch business. They’ll be fine.
Unless your lunch secret is a corporate chain, you have to admit it’s kind of a dick move to a small business owner working on extremely thin margins.
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1 hour ago, GreenspointTexas said:
Le Jardinier blows March out of the water and is like half the price
Le Jardinier is the best fine dining in Houston, IMO. It hits all the notes and the attention to detail is unmatched in the city. Even the olive oil they serve with the bread is amazing. I love taking out of towners there for dinner.
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2 hours ago, Da Fino said:
Candente fajitas are the best available right now. Queso, salsa and chips as well are better than the usual spots. How was Bar Bludorn @Fud?
Candente ribeye fajitas are fucking delicious.
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6 hours ago, Aqua Buddha said:
About that.....
We know some people that live in Scottsdale. They said the summer really isn't that bad. Wake up early, do whatever, nap in the afternoon, and then go back out at night. (They're 55 and retired so there's that.)
How true is that?
The monotony wears on you after three months of stifling heat. It’s the same day after day after day. I loved living in AZ and would move back (my wife might disagree), but I find the TX summers to be slightly less taxing since there’s a little bit of variety. That said, unless you’re in someplace like Montana or the PNW, summers at this point suck in the sunbelt.
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59 minutes ago, gsoda3 said:
we know someone with an identical story. was your wife in education?
No. Product design.
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2 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:
Friend of ours is a nurse who occasionally works ER shifts. She says nay nay stay away. Sees more Saturday night head injuries than you can shake a stick at.
My wife previously had a coworker whose college aged son took a header off of one late at night on S Congress. Kid spent a couple of days in the hospital and ended up requiring tens of thousands of dollars in dental and reconstructive surgery. If I remember correctly, he also ended up having to withdraw from school and miss a semester.
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3 hours ago, BevoAbyss said:
Have not lived in Austin since finishing UT in 1990s.
But It's seriously mind-blowing to see Austin become a hub for major MAGA fascists and fascism.
-- Alex Jones, Abbott and cronies, Musk, Rogan, and others, like Gabbard who seems to be going MAGA now.
-- Probably some rich Tech Bros, too (though they might not admit it).
-- "Civitas" think tank on UT campus is a academic smokescreen for fascism/theocratic policies.
-- The move to SEC is MAGA alignment from BMD and BOR.
Just amazing.
Left out University of Austin
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Timely bump. Was wondering how the new Valley residents were enjoying their new city. @NOMAAA @ShaggyBevo RIP what are your impressions of PHX now that you’ve been there for a few months?
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Friend should change his name to Jim Bob.
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35 minutes ago, Thetexashammer said:
I have almost zero situational awareness of what's happening on the ground. I welcome more information on all of that. To be fair, it's a war zone, it's a little tense.
Well, at the very basic level, we have video and photographic evidence along with verbal confirmation that IDF targeted three WCK vehicles and killed seven aid workers within the last 36 hours. Subsequently, vessels containing many thousands of tons of food relief turned around and returned to their origin due to Israel’s inability to safely allow the flow of relief into Gaza. Let’s just start there.
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Just checked. 6.2% in Harris.
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6 minutes ago, B00M said:
Words. “Biggest threat” is not the same as “gigantic”threat. I didnt even realize USPS could carry pepper spray. It’s pretty damn effective against dogs, it’s like you’re making my argument for me. Theres a reason the UK has banned several breeds including pitbulls under multiple names.
anyway, here are the first Google results…
Fancy pitbull (staffordshire terrier):
https://amp.star-telegram.com/news/state/texas/article280954793.html
This dude was killed by dogs
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/amazon-delivery-driver-found-dead-apparent-dog-attack-rcna53834
And another victim
and so on.
Pepper spray /= firearm
Not everyone needs to be armed with a lethal weapon to protect themselves from occupational hazards.
As for your links, how many millions of deliveries are made each day? Of the occupational hazards of the occupation, I’m guessing FiFi is way below auto accidents, distracted driving, slip ‘n falls, back strain, etc.
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1. How does one discover that they are a “monkey torture enthusiast?” That’s some real specific, sick shit.
2. The picture tells you pretty much everything you need to know about this cretin.- 2
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immamac has permabanmed me against bob’s wishes. read this thread before it disappears.
in Please do this better?
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