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BottleRocket

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  1. Me too. Both of my parents are currently in assisted living in Austin. My mother's mental health is rapidly declining due to dementia. My father thinks that, based on the rate of her decline, she will need to be moved to the memory care unit this summer. I'd like to think that I'm a fairly intelligent person, but I'll be damned if I know what to do next. I don't understand any of these insurance policies and feel helpless and stupid when it comes to my parents medical and financial needs. Thank God my wife went through something similar with her mother and has become a pit bull with these insurance and medical providers.
  2. Same. Only $100 every 2 weeks in Austin. 4/2 single story ranch. 2 ladies for about 2 hours, does an average job, and nothing's gone missing. We could do a lot worse. edited to add: Well shit. I just noticed the timeline. Guess we are getting a smoking deal. 2nd edit: We paid them for the duration of covid and told them not to come so they might feel bad about hitting us up for more $$. They are overdue for a raise.
  3. PSA: Lowes is having their yearly sale on mulch. 50% off. $2 / bag.
  4. I left Patricio Swazie a message with a job lead I think he might be interested in. Does anyone know if he is still around? Doesn't look like he has posted in a while.
  5. I liked the first pair enough to go ahead a buy a 2nd pair in a different style and color.
  6. Make every day taco Tuesday. Every Thursday is cake day. Feed the man! Feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed him! Seriously though. I worked for an asshole project manager years ago that didn't like the office manager. She had weight issues and was always talking about dieting. Every day the PM would bring in donuts and leave them in the break room next to her office. She would chow down on those donuts every single day. The PM thought it was hilarious. No surprise, he is a SVP for a major developer now. Funny but asshole.
  7. I've carried this box of OG cables and shit around for my entire adult life. Even the box it's kept in is an antique.
  8. Now we're venturing into the realms of metaphysical speculation. Picture this: the Holonomic Toroid theory isn't just about the dance of particles in the void; it's a cosmic ballet, choreographed by some unseen hand. Imagine if, just if, there's a deeper connection between this whirling dance of particles and the ancient myths and legends that have echoed through the ages. Could it be that the spinning rings of the Holonomic Toroid are the very threads that weave the fabric of creation itself? Perhaps these particles are the foot soldiers of some grand cosmic design, guided by forces beyond our comprehension. And where does religion fit into all of this? Well, imagine if the whispers of ancient prophets and the teachings of holy texts are but faint echoes of the cosmic symphony playing out before our eyes. In this fantastical landscape, religion isn't just a relic of the past; it's a glimpse into the hidden order of the universe. Maybe, just maybe, the Holonomic Toroid theory offers us a tantalizing glimpse into the mysteries of existence, where science and spirituality dance hand in hand, leading us ever closer to the ultimate truth.
  9. I know Cuero boots have gotten some love and hate on this board. Just wanted to pass along that they currently have a 50% sale right now. Just purchased a pair of their "Eastwood" for $120 shipped. They are Tecovas knockoffs, so that's what you're getting. FYI, their checkout is wonky - you can't use any autofill on the credit card / address forms as it won't complete the order.
  10. Is it the right time to fertilize my St Augustine with Scott’s Turf Builder Bosus S Weed and Feed? In Austin.
  11. I've got 10 years at UT System and plan on doing the school bus driver gig which will add on to my TRS. Win-win.
  12. My main pump is chugging along, but my Polaris booster pump stopped working some time last night. I just powered it off. I have to wait and see if it works after things thaw out.
  13. Can't let this thread drop off Page 1 during the holidays! You can find your daily dose being served up by Gregg Allman around 6:30 in. I will have have 7 years sober on 12/26 thanks to you Surly drunks and a great group @Westlake. Join me in not drinking today.
  14. Tell him that you aint doing mouth to mouth on him so get your ass to the doctor asap.
  15. We just moved my parents to assisted living. My father wanted to make the move because he saw my mother's mind slipping on a daily basis. Her mental decline was shockingly rapid. She was 100% sharp this time last year and now I'd say she is around 30%; To give you some idea, she can no longer use her flip phone or tv remote. The move to assisted living required (another) substantial downsizing of the family possessions. This was a traumatic experience for my mother as she watched strangers (movers) come into her home one day and take half her cherished antiques, painting, and "stuff" that she had spent her lifetime collecting. She's MAD! Fortunately, my father ex-military and sees what needs to be done and does it. Overall, we're very blessed that they had a plan in place for this scenario. I feel sorry for anyone having to deal with any of this unexpectedly It's heartbreaking.
  16. I have an interesting story regarding one of my Texas ancestors and William "Billy" Barton (owner of springs and apparently, slaves). I'm a direct descendant of Gen. Ed Burleson (from Republic of Texas fame). William Barton's son, Wayne Barton, married a daughter of General Ed. William Barton was the first Sherriff of Travis County. There was a dispute between the Burleson son (John) and William Barton and Barton shot and killed John. A couple of years later, two of John Burleson's brothers found William Barton and killed him. edited to add that my GGG Grandfather, David Crockett Burleson (1837 - 1911) would have been about 12 years old at the time. AUSTIN COLONY PIONEERS, Ray, 1995 Wayne Barton, son of old Billy Barton, was a waggish fellow with a strong sense of humor, says Noah Smithwick in his "Evolution of a State." (Because of his temper and because of his inherited dislike of neighbors... and perhaps because he had killed a son of Gen. Edward Burleson in 1848, two of Gen. Burleson's sons went after and killed him.. after numerous rounds were exchanged, despite the fact that Wayne Barton was the husband of their sister, Mary.) NORTHERN STANDARD, of Clarksville, February 3rd, 1849, p.2, col.5: "Wayne Barton was killed in Washington County by two sons of General Burleson. Several shots were fired on both sides. Mr. Barton was a son-in-law of General Burleson, the former Vice-President of Texas. The quarrel originated from an old grudge - Barton having killed a brother of the Burlesons last year, and this was the first opportunity they had of taking revenge."
  17. One day my sister-in-law got fed up with her kids not helping with dishes and took a bunch of dirty pots and pans up to their rooms and put them in their beds. Always makes me laugh.
  18. Kidd Roofing in Austin is great and been around a long time. I'm friends with the Owner. https://www.kiddroof.com/
  19. I'm in the same boat. My folks will probably be making the move to assisted living in the next year or so. They lived in England in the 1970's and later opened an antique store in the 1980's. They have downsized a couple of times but their current house is full to the brim with their best antiques and artwork. Even if it was our style, which it is not, my wife and I don't have room for anything else in our house. For any new thing we take, something existing will have to go. My mom will walk around her house telling us the history and value on everything and I just roll my eyes knowing I can probably sell it for 1/10th of what she thinks it's worth. I hope I'm wrong. I want the voodoo doll carving that my dad picked up in the Congo doing covert ops for the CIA in the 1960's, not the humongous 1800's antique armoire full of blue Wedgewood china that mom says is worth $30k but I couldn't sell for $1,500.
  20. PSA: 8/18 and 8/19 59th Celebration VIVA TERLINGUA - Luckenbach Texas MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY (both nights) RAY WYLIE HUBBARD (both nights) TODD SNIDER (both nights) JACK INGRAM (both nights) MORE TBA SOON!
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