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dcbc

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  1. Sorry for being dense, but since I've already bought four tickets for this one before the season started and have people coming in from out of state, you're saying there's going to be booze and beer in the area? I'm honestly not complaining. If I'm out the money, just consider it another donation. But I don't want to head that way early if there nothing but an assortment of booze and warm beer 20 paces from an abandoned stripper pole. Or is there a setup, but maybe no TVs and food? I don't care what the answer is, but I would kind of like to know what the answer is so I can plan accordingly. You mentioned an announcement in the "Florida debacle" thread, but I never saw one until this post. So if you could explain it to me like I'm five, it'd be much appreciated.
  2. The only thing I know is rib tips.
  3. Yeah, it's like Fender wanted to copy the 60s, Japanese copy sunburst. Despite Jimmy-Jazz's take on it, I rather like it. Kind of understated. My first electric was a Teisco (?) like this one but no vibrato arm port. My Uncle bought it in the 60s and gave it to me along with a Ventura hollow bass and a 1962 Gibson LG-0. I still have the Gibson.
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    Tex Mex

    Same M.O. if I'm drinking a margarita, but I will give that a try for sure.
  5. Since I was a teen, inside skirt has always been my preferred destination.
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    Tex Mex

    That probably would have been the choice all along if I thought we could get there with enough time to not feel rushed. Another time.
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    Tex Mex

    Honestly, at a Mexican restaurant, I really just want my draught Modelo to be nice and cold and refilled frequently. And can go beer geekish later/elsewhere.
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    Tex Mex

    Our group has agreed that Curra's will be an excellent choice for all the things mentioned above. Thanks, all!
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    Tex Mex

    Vibe is a moving target for a group of married dudes in their early 50s. Decent beer selections, solid margs, and no visible water stains on the ceiling is the floor. Thanks for the suggestions so far. Y mas closes at 9. So that might push it out of the running depending on what time the last of our group arrives, unpacks, and pregames.
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    Tex Mex

    So what's your favorite? LIke I said, it doesn't have to be super close. I'll mention Curra as well. I haven't had good interior in a minute. Of the 3 I mentioned, what's the consensus. Is El Dorado worth the trouble? Does Y Mas have a decent evening vibe or is it just straight-up delicious? Mama Betty's? Just okay? I've been to most of the standard fare during the years I lived in Austin and those that follow. These guys are from Texas, so I'm not taking them to Matt's or the like.
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    Tex Mex

    Thanks. I'll check it out. There's just four of us though.
  12. It was the free, online lessons that got you, right?
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    Tex Mex

    I'm hosting some friends from out of state (all originally from Houston), and they requested Tex Mex one night. My sister in law recommended El Dorado Cafe, which looks good. But we're planning to go on the Thursday night when everyone gets in, and the last arrival is at 5:20 p.m. I see they take reservations. So I guess we could shoot for 8:15 or 8:30. But I hate feeling rushed, particularly with Tex Mex. So for a combination of good food and decent evening vibe, would Enchiladas Y Mas or Mamma Betty's be a better choice? Other suggestions. We're in an Air B&B just east of 35 and north of campus. Closer could be better, but it doesn't really matter. What says the Surly Tex Mex Brain trust?
  14. Strangely, your avatar seemed to be shouting that.
  15. Don't the hookers come pre-brined with the blow?
  16. Italian dressing to marinade and season with Fiesta's Beef Fajita seasoning. I'm admittedly low-rent with my fajita prep,
  17. So a baby, in a boat, on a road walks into a bar with a poodle under one arm and a 5 lb. salami under the other arm. The baby sets the poodle on the bar, and the bartender says, I guess you won't be needing a drink. And the baby says, . . . .
  18. Wait, I thought it was a boat?
  19. Yeah, I heard for years that a TS in front of a tweed amp is just to much mids. But when it comes down to it, if you crank a tweed bassman and hit the front end with a tube screamer in a live setting, it sounds glorious and cuts through beautifully.
  20. If there's anything special about how they sound, I didn't hear it in the many years I owned one. My memory of that pedal is that the housing and connection points were cheap and it seemed doomed to break under foot. A reissue with a $40 analogman mod (either brown or silver) is a far better pedal for less money.
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    Ace Frehley - RIP

    Found my old 8 track. Showed it to my son, who responded, "I didn't know they made a KISS video game.
  22. Damn
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    Gumbo

    The older boy is coming home for the weekend and arriving late, and the highs have dipped under 90. I did all the roux and prep last night. So tonight, I'm just cooking gumbo. Stock is going to be great!
  24. We stayed at the Wynn for Phish, and post-show, this was a killer meal/drink situation. https://www.peppermilllasvegas.com/
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