Everything posted by billfromlaketravis
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What bars should I being going to in Houston?
Raven Tower, when it’s open, is tough to beat. Fantastic view of the city.
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Bourbon
Smith St. Houston.
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Bourbon
Be careful out there boys. Specs can’t get rid of the new Little Book Infinity II. Asking price is a cool $180. They were up to their eyeballs in Old Fitz 7. Glad I waited it out and got one for $50.
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Dedicated Stranger Things Series Thread
I hope Steve, Robin, Eleven, and Dusty make it out. Compelling trailer.
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andrew scott is "ripley" - new tv show coming to netflix
Mostly enjoying it. Through 4 episodes. I like the brooding, dark tone. I’m surprised it hasn’t received more attention on surly. It was universally praised, and was nominated for 5 Emmys. While Andrew Scott is excellent he lacks any charisma of Damon’s Ripley. I kept asking myself, why would Dickie be friends with this guy? I’ve also enjoyed Johnny Flynn’s portrayal of Dickie. He’s not electric like Jude Law, but he nails a chill, privileged American ex pat. I know the Freddie casting bullshit is coming, but I’ll stick with it.
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Mad Men
Kind of surprised Don didn’t mix in a nice Pennsylvania rye, but hey he was drinking for the destination. Not the journey.
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2025-26 Houston Rockets Thread - Back to Contention?
2 straight smooth beat downs without any closing issues. A nice change of pace.
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Sterlin Harjo’s new show ‘The Lowdown’ coming to FX
The penultimate episode is 40 minutes without ads and includes a recap. Please don’t over exert yourselves gentlemen.
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2025-26 Houston Rockets Thread - Back to Contention?
Raptors have gone super small tonight. A lot of 3-4 guard stuff with Ingram playing the 5. Pretty weird lineup, but they shit the hell of the ball. Ingram is probably going to ask for a trade in the post game presser.
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2025-26 Houston Rockets Thread - Back to Contention?
Tari getting Harden level lazy on defense is not a positive development.
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2025-26 Houston Rockets Thread - Back to Contention?
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2025-26 Houston Rockets Thread - Back to Contention?
Tari with two quarter ending buzz beaters. Haha.
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Mad Men
Canadian Club was Don’s office sipper right? Always kind of irked me. I wonder if it’s a homage to an Weiner alcoholic uncle or something?
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Could this be the craziest coaching carousel of all time?
Better than Beamer. But Franklin can probably do better.
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2025-26 Houston Rockets Thread - Back to Contention?
He can maximize his value by playing SG, hitting threes, and helping with the ball handling/initiating the offense. But yes, he’s the most likely trade piece going out for a PG in December.
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2025-26 Houston Rockets Thread - Back to Contention?
Reed has been very efficient tonight, and no glaring mistakes. Not saying he’s the answer, but there’s time for him to prove himself as a rotational player.
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2025-26 Houston Rockets Thread - Back to Contention?
Davison sighting. i know the NBA “experts” will crawl in here and tell us Okogie sucks shit and balls, but he played quite well tonight. Hit a couple 3’s and played good defense. I kind of hate playing Adams starters minutes, so I’m good with it.
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Brian Kelly to L$U
I don’t think this guy has ever watched an episode of Curb.
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Taylor Sheridan Exits Paramount for NBCUniversal
Yeah, Universal should greenlight any Sheridan project that isn’t a Western. Mayor, Lioness, and Landman must have much lower production costs than Yellowstone.
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Brian Kelly to L$U
I think Kiffin is in a tough spot. He knows if Ole Miss re-ups him they can’t expand their NIL program. LSU is probably in a similar spot paying Lane and bankrolling buyouts. Florida might be the only open job where they can properly fund NIL and give him a significant raise.
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Hoops & Goons: FBI, NBA, College Hoops, and the Mob - Now with More Indictments
I don’t understand NBA players. If they’re based in NYC, all they have to do is call any casino in Atlantic City or Connecticut and tell them they want to gamble. They’d at least send a private car, and depending on the name and credit limit they might charter a chopper. They’d play a honest game at a closely regulated casino. Nope. They’d rather play at Uncle Tony’s card game conveniently located in the attic of a deli in Greenwich Village. I guess the old adage is true. Ball players want to be gangsters. And gangsters want to ball players. I’d assume they wanted to be around wise guys.
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2025-26 Houston Rockets Thread - Back to Contention?
Okogie started tonight and has played most of the first quarter. They’re playing better, so no complaints.
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Hoops & Goons: FBI, NBA, College Hoops, and the Mob - Now with More Indictments
James Jordan’s murder has always frustrated me. Robbery gone wrong. Nothing to see here. I can’t get there on a mob hit, but there are many unanswered questions. https://www.wral.com/story/22-Facts-the-Murder-of-Michael-Jordans-Dad/20237854/
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The Athletic Scoops Sark interested in NFL Jobs
I’ll begin by saying Russini is a piece. Al Pacino she’s got a great ass gif. That said, did she tak to Sexton before going public with what she heard? If not, she’d get fired at The Daily Texan.
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We need to talk about David Portnoy
T-Bob telling Walker to calm down is quite the 180 from him. This is a guy that yelled Alabama “deep dicked“ LSU’s wives on a YouTube reaction stream last year. Kayce’s face during the Walker meltdown is pretty great.