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pearlandhorn

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  1. When you know how to smoke a brisket & ribs and compare what you can buy to why you can do yourself, every BBQ joint kinda sucks...My brisket is better than pinkerton's and killen's (in my opinion). Why would I pay $30 a pound for brisket that isn't as good as what I can make myself for $5 a pound (including fuel source and seasonings)?
  2. I don’t know any Italians. I know some Mexicans but can’t confirm if they make good street tacos. Kinda racist IMO.
  3. Went to a work function boil last year that was about 15 of us. Guy who made them was the husband of our HR manager and he put some 2 inch carrots in the boil. Carrots are now a new favorite of mine. They were absolutely fantastic. People from Louisiana make the best crawfish IMO.
  4. 10k went very well on Saturday. My wife placed 3rd in her division at around a 56:30 10k (not blazing fast, only 30 or so in her division) but still a very cool accomplishment. I got 6th in my division at 54:15 which is a good run for me.
  5. Spending more and more time with my parents lately. It's a little more eye-opening when I notice things like my parents aging. My mom (63 tomorrow) has lost about 30 pounds and is doing absolutely fantastic. She's exercising daily, loving retirement, wanting to travel and spend time with her grandson. My dad on the other hand...oof. Massively obese, couch potato, never taken his health seriously, smoker for 50+ years but he won't smoke around anyone in the family because I guess he's embarrassed about it. We all know though so it's a game of "cat and mouse". They recently came to stay at our house this last weekend and my dad spent literally all day Saturday on the couch watching TV. He was "awake" for 15 hours and was in front of the TV for 13.5 hours on Saturday claiming that his back was hurt from a fall he took over a week ago that he just now went to the doctor for. When he's not traveling, he wakes up at 5:30 every morning, goes to his coffee group at 7, gets home around 8:30 or 9 and naps on the couch or watches TV until lunch, eats lunch, then naps again until dinner, eats dinner, then falls asleep on the couch until 9:30 when he'll go to bed. He has undiagnosed sleep apnea and will snore to the point where my mom has kicked him out of the bed and he sleeps across the house. When I stay at their house, his snoring will wake me up and we are 3 rooms away. All he wants to do is eat as it's his vice or outlet. What REALLY sucks is that he just doesn't seem to care about interacting with his only grandson. My mom will take my son places, do things, etc. My dad makes excuses on why he can't go - their dog, his sister, he doesn't feel good, can't walk that far. He constantly complains that all my mom wants to do is travel and he will find excuses to not go and it's holding her back terribly. My mom and I think he has some undiagnosed depression as well due to some shit with my brother. He's on antidepressants, high blood pressure meds, type 2 diabetic, and it's honestly like he's a ticking time bomb. All he wants to do is talk about food and it's infuriating. I have absolutely nothing in common with him. My mom has been harping on him for 40+ years and he hasn't changed a damn thing. My mom and my FIL are fun grandparents.
  6. Where’s the link to the holiday thread?
  7. I know that there’s no way I’d be accepted into McCombs if I was a graduating senior this year. Acceptance landscape has changed so much over the past decade. The tuition prices on out of state universities is astronomically high and private schools for business are a complete waste of money in my opinion (especially accounting). Once you have a certification like a CPA, no one gives a fuck where you did your undergrad. I made the same amount as a first year in big 4 as someone who graduated from Baylor or TCU. They paid 4x as much. The ROI is higher for a business degree from a state school than a private or out of state school. But hey, y’all are talking about STEM, not business.
  8. I do the spicy charro and they never disappoint.
  9. Nice. I pull tenderloins at 140F. Still looks great.
  10. Depends on what kind of modem you're using. Some modems do not support gig service (mine doesn't). If you want to actually be running gig speeds, you need to make sure your modem and router are gig compatible.
  11. I’ve bought SLB at $17 and more at $17.50 and it’s currently at $42. I’ve also bought XLE at $30 or so and it’s at $75.57 currently. Honestly, I’ll probably just hold them for the long term as I don’t need the cash. Kinda fun to see such big gains on my Schwab account.
  12. My inlaws live out in Flint, about 10 miles south of Tyler. They're good. A good friend of theirs lives out in Edom and he's good as well.
  13. Interesting. I definitely don’t run every day. I typically run two or three times a week. Typically 3 miles and a longer one on the weekends. Sometimes I will do 2 5ks during the week and a longer one on the weekend. I find if I lengthen my stride, I’ll have more hip pain. Feel great this evening. I’ll look into your tips for sure.
  14. I’m a bit slower than you (33, 6’2”, 180 lbs). I ran 5 miles today in exactly 45 minutes for a 9 minute mile average. I’m running a 10k in a few weeks and slowly picking up the miles. I’m making a conscious effort to go slower as I can run a 5k at an 8:15 pace. I’ve been dealing with a hip flexor issue but feeling better today even after a longer run for me due to extended stretching. Keep at it man.
  15. I typically shave off 30 seconds per mile when I’m running a race, especially if there is a large crowd of spectators. When I run without the dog, I typically go slower as well. Running with someone is definitely a lot more fun.
  16. Only time I’ve ever flown allegiant is when I was on a charter flight. I’ve never paid for a flight with them.
  17. About 6 months ago, I was an avid stomach sleeper until I woke up at 3 AM with the worst back pain I have ever experienced in my life. Almost to the point of being in tears. I've slept on my side and back ever since.
  18. Years 0 - 3 absolutely suck. Years 4 and 5 have been pretty badass. Kids change you and make you realize what's really important in life: family, love, care, and support. My wife and I embraced the suck that were years 0 - 3 and have grown as a couple because of it. Our relationship is better now than it was before we had a kid due to long-term financial planning, priorities, and just a better open line of communication between the both of us.
  19. Surprisingly, I got into it when COVID hit and was impressed at my progress over a year. Went from not being able to run a mile to running 6 miles at a sub 9 min/mile pace. My wife just ran the Houston half and I told her I'd do it with her next year if she did a sub 2:20. She got 2:12 so we signed up that day. Running races helps me stay in good cardiovascular shape by forcing me to run because if I didn't have a race on the horizon, I wouldn't and I'd just go to the gym 6 days a week which can get boring. I also really enjoy running with my dog. She's a fantastic running buddy.
  20. Ran 4 miles today in 35 minutes. Very good pace for me at 8:48/mile. I've got a 10k in 3 weeks and signed up for the Houston half marathon next year.
  21. Antonini's subs in Webster is the best philly cheesesteak sandwich in the metro area. It's a gen in a strip mall that looks like a shithole but it's amazing.
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