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PorscheGuy

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  1. Looked it up. The cafe in Grayford. Great hole in the wall. Great burger. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  2. JFC I love some double R. Strongest contender for McLennan County. Have not been to Kitox’s in years, they used to be my go to but fell off hard in the last few years. There is a hole in the wall south of Possum Kingdom that was fantastic. I’ll have to look it up. Should be on the surly list. Growing up, used to eat at the Birch Diner after a long day on Lake Summerville. It was in a trailer home. And it was glorious. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  3. Agreed. Didn’t know it was Aggie owned. Met one of the son or son in laws of the owners (I think. It was late in the trip) in Napa at a tasting and thought It was just ok, would not go out of my way to drink it. Hell, forgot about it until you posted, lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  4. The Fort Sumter tour is pretty cool, especially if you go in the morning and watch the flag raising ceremony. Lots of history in Charleston. I'm not overly into history, but it was still cool to see and hear about everything. It's hard to go wrong with food and drink options. Good call on Husk. I would second Magnolias recommendation. Dessert at peninsula grill (coconut cake is a must) Lunch places I would look into Poogan's Porch, Hominy Grill, Lewis BBQ and Leon's
  5. Looks real good. I have a huge oak tree that hangs over our pool and it’s a pain in the ass to keep the pool clean because the robot does not clean that well in my opinion. I wish I was not talked out of the in-floor cleaning system to help clean what the robot does not. Might be worth looking into. Just my 2 cents. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  6. Drakes has a great date night vibe, awesome food. Would be on the top of my list to go back too. Also, cant go wrong with The Charles. Always a lively atmosphere. Great chargrilled oysters and a new champagne bar which could be much appreciated by the wife if she is into bubbles.
  7. Tried Revolver Blood and Honey last night for the first time. Great recommendation You are right, this beer makes you want a damn good burger to go with it. Will keep in the rotation. Cheers.
  8. Say more about the slip in quality, specifically on Sub-Zero as this is relevant to my interests. I cannot speak from direct experience of owning a sub zero. However, I was in the industry for a long time and over the past few years I heard repeatedly from appliance companies and kitchen dealers that Sub Zero quality was tanking. They would always joke you needed to buy two, so you would always have one working. Appliance guys hate to work on them too. Lots of potential issues pulling them out of the built in cabinetry to work on them. If they offer an extended warranty, it would probably be a good idea to consider it.
  9. Highly recommend. Bought it two weeks ago and its a game changer. K-Cups and Nespresso pods in one machine. Only available through Walmart. I don't know why other manufacturers did not offer this before other then the fact you had to buy two machines instead of just one.
  10. You are probably right, its already trending that way. I was hoping it was just due to everyone on lockdown. I guess the silver lining will be the wife and I get some alone time in the hot tub. I'll stock the outside fridge with champagne, bourbon, and vodka since I will not have to worry about teenagers syphoning it off.
  11. Before: pool built in the late 70’s. Major structural issues and ancient equipment that cost a fortune to repair over the years and maintain. Also had dated landscaping and flagstone After: wanted a modern look and an outdoor covered patio/kitchen I could use all year. Also replaced flagstone with turf and opened up fencing on the back that goes down to the lake. Still not done landscaping, but moving in the right direction Just waiting for the corona to get finished so our kids can start having friends over again. The whole point was to make our house the one they all want to hang out so we don’t have to worry about them somewhere else. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  12. Smart move to get them to agree to 10% if you can. I think mine was only $1500, Less then 2%. They were so busy, final punch out, which was very minor, and our argument with city final inspector, not minor, drug out for over a month. If it would have been 10%, they probably would have moved faster.
  13. My french door KitchenAid lasted about 12 years, with little issues until the last month or two. Good mid priced fridge. No major complaints and I would recommend. I replaced with a Bosch counter depth for few reasons. First, I like that the water dispenser is on the inside. Just makes for a sleeker look. I also like that It makes smaller ice cubes, not quite sonic ice, but about half of the standard size ice. From the research I did, it has two compressors, one for the fridge and one for the freezer, where most in the market have one compressor to share. Having a separate refrigerated drawer has been more useful then I thought it would be. It is on the upper price scale in the mid range category, but nowhere near subzero and viking. If Bosch is in your budget, take a hard look, I definitely would recommend over KitchenAid
  14. I was in the countertop business for 18 years. All counters have pros and cons. Quartz is good as long as its a name brand (Cambria, Silestone, etc). The marked is flooded with cheap Chinese quartz that I have seen have all kind of issues. Personally, I was a fan of fabricating it because to was easy too work with for the most part, but I would not put it in my house because I don't like the way it looks compared to natural stone. Pros: Never have to seal it, scratch resistant, color consistency is pretty good. Cons: You can not put heat directly on top (including crock pots, electric skillets, hot pans -- it will crack--seen it many times) and you can not do sharp inside corners (it will crack). PM if you need more info, have any questions you want honest answers or a recommendation for a fabricator, I still have a ton of contracts, Good Luck
  15. Decided to recreate one of my all time greatest Italian restaurant dishes tonight. RPM Italian Chicago spicy squid ink crab pasta. Tried recreating on my own a few times with moderate success. Finally found recipe thank god. Personally, This is a top 5 dish for a number of reason. Had to sub on jalapeño for Fresno chili peppers and added a small lobster tail on top, but still was a crazy good dinner. Pasta easily available on Amazon. Inspiration: Recipe: My central Texas recreation. 8/10 overall. Cheers! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  16. Loved my tundra. Easily my favorite truck I ever owned. Thought the interior was superior to ford and Gm (in 2016 at least). The bed is a little shorter in a crew max, but I loved the added interior space. Only problem is the gas mileage is garbage. I averaged 12.5 mpg. Maybe 14 highway. At 24k miles a year, it added up. I will admit I have a heavy foot, but never had a vehicle that just sucked gas like the tundra did. If I ever went back to a truck, tundra would no doubt be the choice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  17. These are freaking awesome. Been buying them for years. Once you start cooking with these, you will not go back. Don’t take your eye off the pan, these tend to burn fast if you are heavy on the heat. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  18. Time to let go of my Weber Genesis. Great grill, used it 4-5 nights a week. Never had an issue. Going to miss it honestly. Have not used in a year About 5 years old 3 burners +seat burner Side burner Always covered. Needs new top rack for sure. I have not finished cleaning it up, but wanted to posted here before I list it on CL and FB $275.00 Location = Waco DM if interested. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  19. Umm, holy fucking fuck! Looks amazing! They don’t have that at my HEB. Shit. They barely have fresh cut steaks any more. Only want to sell yesterday’s pre-packaged grey meat. Where on Earth is this holy grail of H-E-B butchers? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  20. Their bbq rub is legit, as is their salsa. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  21. Pool building time lines depend on a lot of factors. A pool can easily be completed in a 60-90 days if all your selections and decisions are made on the front end and your pool builder has his ducks in a row, gets all his subs scheduled properly and you don't have any city inspection issues. Most pool builders are familiar with the city codes, but always double check set backs and requirements yourself to save the hassle on the back end. Even with a ton of change orders, coordinating with our outdoor kitchen construction and delaying my pool builder a few weeks due to planned trips, he was able to dig out our old pool, fill in the back yard, and dig a new pool and complete in about 90 days, Also, weather can be an issue, so cross fingers for a dry spell. As far as TV's go, you can get a cheap large- internet ready Samsung 4k from Target for around $500-$600. Buy a good TV cover that wraps around all sides from Amazon. I have two TVs outside that I keep covered, one is completely open to the elements for 6 years and I have no problems so far. I looked at outdoor TV's but figured I can by a new one every other year 5 times and still be better off.
  22. If you are looking to go with a red check out Caravan, Cuttings and Quilt. These should do well and fit are all around $50. Cuttings would be the “biggest” wine out of the three. Caravan the smoothest, with Quilt being the most well rounded. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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