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HoustonHorn

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  1. Flying into Jacksonville and driving into Jekyll Island. Need lunch on the drive in and then any other recommendations near JI. Thanks Sent from my LG-H931 using Tapatalk
  2. Crispix. Still eat a bowl or three post dinner on occasion. I used to eat a whole big-ass mixing bowl of Crispix as dessert when I was young. Love it and there really isn't a close second.
  3. The Japanese have come up with some crazy sex toys. Sent from my LG-H931 using Tapatalk
  4. If this was on Tinder, Vic would fuck it. Sent from my LG-H931 using Tapatalk
  5. And your dad just killed himself because of a failed relationship, how do you feel? Nothing happens in a vacuum. I ask this as a parent who directly sees how my character and failures manifest themselves in my kids actions and approach to life. Killing myself, no matter how fucked I am, doesn't impact other people who loved me and thought the world of me? I'm not saying it's selfish because I believe people who kill themselves aren't thinking clearly (without getting into definitions). Bourdain's shows were the best TV on TV. I watched them regularly with my kids because they provided incredible perspective on the world and different cultures. I try my best to help them understand how important that is, even at a young age. Sent from my LG-H931 using Tapatalk
  6. I love the thread title. Certain to improve race relations which I know is your intent. Thank you Pancho Sent from my LG-H931 using Tapatalk
  7. Yeah, please post pics of the Magrette. Sent from my LG-H931 using Tapatalk
  8. It's the right thing to do. Hopefully the cops handle the situation with the care and confidentiality it deserves.
  9. Yeah, it is definitely one that is hit or miss for a lot of people. I know they were inspired by the colors used by FP Journe, and it is a matte salmon color. I love the contrast with the strap. In actuality, the salmon was a suggested color from the guy I bought my first Vapaus Velis from. It finished third in the voting but Vapaus really wanted to include it in the lineup so they dropped the 2nd place finisher in the contest (which was also his design) and went with the Salmon instead. That's actually the one he liked better anyways so it worked out. I personally don't have many opportunities to wear a salmon colored watch. I do love the blued hands though and the gold markers. Overall, the case with the mix of polished/brushed is really nice looking and adds a lot to the overall look. Drilled lugs is also a nice feature as someone who regularly changes straps.
  10. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vapaus/vorcut-icons-of-the-1960s-chronograph-watches-by-v?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=vapaus
  11. So as some of you may remember, I assisted (minimally) in designing a watch for Vapaus. Basically I suggested some colors, which they ended up changing and I ended up winning the voting so they are making my model. In any event, they actually changed it from the winning design to something darker and brooding - originally the Sunset and now the Atomic.. Still great looking with an orange degrade dial. The Kickstarter is today. To my disappointment it will be a MechaQuartz option which they chose in order to maintain the relatively thin height and overall aesthetics. Other options were either somewhat unreliable or extremely expensive. If anyone is interested the KS will open at 10AM CST today. While I am somewhat disappointed with the movement, I own several of Vapaus' original watches, the Veli, and they have a very fine attention to detail and they are high quality watches. I know the Vorcut will be the same. I'll try to post some pictures as well.
  12. Sounds like a good avenue to pursue.
  13. I assumed he was a Sommelier.
  14. You realize gunner is a typical 45 y.o. ag living the dream in [suburban], Houston, right? He has a house with a yard and a fence and eats at Chili's and Olive Garden.
  15. Go with your gut. If there is no way to get in touch with the family through known channels your attempts will likely be rejected - parents don't want to be told anything bad about their kids and the immediate reaction will be negative unless they have some reason to believe you and/or your daughter. Giving them the evidence pretty much ensures the kid will know who gave it to them and put your daughter and family in a more dangerous situation. While going to the police is pretty much always my option of last resort, I think this is a case that warrants it unless you feel moving it up the chain to another agency is a better idea. Regardless, for your families safety, I think it best to judge the actual personnel involved before providing anything which could be used to implicate your daughter in turning him in.
  16. Very difficult situation. If you know the parents directly or indirectly through other friends, you may want to reach out to them. However, I think it is also a good idea to notify authorities with the public information and after you meet with them and get a feel for their level of competence, decide whether they can be trusted to keep the personal information shared with your daughter confidential to avoid retaliation. Seems like it may be a cry for help in some respects if he's sharing that he wants to harm himself and the parents should be made aware. The threats against others should be taken seriously, even if the methods laid out are ludicrous. I think in some cases, kids reach out on things like this to see if anyone is actually paying attention to them and taking them seriously. If so, hopefully help can be provided. But if not, it just reinforces that nobody (in their mind) cares about them and makes it easier to kill themselves and/or others. My $0.02. Good luck, not an enviable position for your daughter or family.
  17. Tough news and I'm very sorry to hear it. Thoughts and prayers for your friends, their families, and your family.
  18. Without getting into definitions of mental health issues, there is a 13 year old girl who doesn't have a father anymore. That's sad and she has a tougher road ahead as a result.
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