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  1. 2 hours ago, Gene Parmesan said:

    Something like this?  Link

    That would sit on top of your grates.  A griddle insert made by weber is probably out there somewhere but it would likely cost just as much as a Blackstone though.  Hell even the one I linked is still a $130.  You could probably find something similar cheaper though, but still blackstones are always on sale somewhere.

     

    I have this, works like a champ, sits on top of the grates, same size as the Weber

  2. 11 minutes ago, Walden Ponderer said:

    Where did the sand come from? Because if there's enough of it, and it has the right organic composition, it could be very useful in helping me amend the horrible clay I have to deal with in my garden.

    Would the soil, if properly amended, be suitable for growing New Mexican Hatch chiles?

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  3. 7 hours ago, BTW said:

    Bump.

    Booked the Norwegian direct flights to/from AUS/CDG for this coming June.  I figure even if its no frills, can't be the <10 total travel time vs connecting once or twice.

    Never been and the tentative plan is to do 3 days in Paris, then either Avignon for a couple of nights then three nights in Nice before a final night in Pairs before we head home.

    Alternatively, we would go straight to Bordeaux for 3 nights, then 3 nights in Biarritz followed by three nights in Paris.

    Does anyone have an opinion on one itinerary over the other or maybe just some pro/con thoughts.  It's the first trip for us both and we are just wanting a fairly rounded French experience.

     

    I’m sure I am in the minority here, but I would skip Paris and hit as many towns in the south of France as time allows.

    Arles,, Uzes (Pont du Gard via canoeing the Gordon), Avignon, Nimes, the areas mentioned above in Provence and hit the Med at Cassis. The south of France is spectacular  

     

  4. 9 minutes ago, Hiphopopotamos said:

    The Lupoi / Okam dream is still alive.

     

    DC/S - Ash

    CB - Jay Valai

    LB - Lupoi

    DT - Okam

    DE - Giles

     

    OC/QB - Yurcich

    WR - Tyron Carrier

    TE - Andre Coleman

    RB - Frank Wilson

    OL - Hand

    Show me a loss!

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  5. 2 hours ago, BurntEyes said:

    I had my airweight ported by Magnaport. It helps a LOT. However, I have opted to run 38+p as the recoil creates so much rise, even with the porting that follow up shots are still too slow.

    I'm having a new Trijicon from site put on it and may add a thicker Crimson trace grip to help reduce recoil pain.

    I've considered the 44 mag 329pd which is the Airweight/scandium (sp?) version of that K frame. My experience with the 357 has prevented me from moving forward.

    Tldr: Yeah, 357 mag in a Airweight sucks, a lot.

    LOL reading this makes my hand hurt

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  6. 1 hour ago, Burt Macklin said:

    Naivar wasn’t responsible for flipping Sterns. He was on the Sterns recruitment for a while and couldn’t get him to flip. It wasn’t until Washington took point on the recruitment that the Sterns flip happened. 

    CSB I was at a function bullshitting about Green and Cook with JW a few days prior and he told me that a major flip was coming, wouldn't say who but that I'd be pleasantly surprised

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  7. 36 minutes ago, Radical Larry said:

    I heard Lupoi’s name paged at ABIA this morning.

    After last year's Sugar Bowl, I had the Denver airport page Rodrigo Blankenship to let him know he left his glasses at gate 22

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  8. 16 hours ago, BurntEyes said:

    It was a carry on from my earlier post. If you ever go to pistol discussion boards everyone has their favorite 1911s and the rest suck. I don't like Kimbers personally. That said 1911s and your specific choice of manufacturer comes down to a lot of subjective items. I could get into all the specific nuance of why I personally think Ed Brown and Dan Wesson brand 1911s are superior to all others. There are some legit differences between them all. I've shot or own Brown, Baer, Wilson, Colt, RIA, Kimber, Spingfield A, and a bevy of others. If you become a true 1911 addict well, that's your own damn fault. You would do better to never "take the first hit". All that said there are dedicated 1911 forums where you can jump into the rabbit hole of 1911 choice/preference and differences. I'll end my take with this, my opinion is worth what you're paying for it. I really don't care what other guns owners decide to spend their money on. If you want my opinion, like my asshole, I have one which is well informed and heavily biased toward my own personal preferences. Other people prefer other manufacturers, doesn't make them wrong, just stupid. ;)

     

    8 hours ago, BabaYaga said:

    It will last as long as you take care of it.  There is merit to the cast vs milled argument regarding frames.  Match barrels are a thing of beauty, however the VAST majority of shooters are unable to leverage their capacity as they are simply not very good with a pistol.  

    I went a similar route - Sig 1911.  Looks like this one below.  At the end of the day, it's the "Timex vs. Rolex" argument.  Both work perfectly well for the users that buy them.  If you are one of the few advanced divers that actually uses a dive watch, or advanced shooters that might win or lose a match based upon the superior tolerances of a match pistol, then good on you.  

    Kimbers take a little heat because they mark up their items to help give them an air of superiority for a production model that competes in the same space as custom builds.  Good gun.  If you want a good all around out-of-the-box option, they are a good, safe option.  If you want to dig a little and up your price slightly, there are many superior options.  

    *cough, Dan Wesson...Cough*

    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRxB0Q8E4TePRuJVcQuyod

     

    Solid posts, gentlemen.

    If you want to do it right the first time, get a Dan Wesson 1911.

     

  9. not really coaching news but don't care....from behind the paywall at the Athletic

     

     

    Ten predictions for Texas in 2020: On the cluster of talent at RB and what to expect against LSU and Oklahoma

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    By Kaelen Jones 4h agocomment-icon.png 5 save-icon.png

    AUSTIN, Texas — Running back Keaontay Ingram leapt over a defender on his way to a first down. A few plays later, quarterback Sam Ehlinger ducked through the Texas offensive line, stretching out his arm to score the Longhorns’ third touchdown of the game. The mostly burnt orange crowd inside the Alamodome voiced its approval.

    As UT surged further ahead during its 38-10 drubbing of No. 11 Utah on New Year’s Eve in the Alamo Bowl, one couldn’t help but wonder what could’ve been. After all, where had this version of the Horns been for much of 2019?

    Even being cautious about overvaluing bowl performances, the effort at least reaffirmed that there’s a foundation in place for coach Tom Herman’s coming pivotal fourth season.

    Ehlinger, named Alamo Bowl offensive MVP, announced Monday that he’s returning for his senior year, just in case there was any question. Rising junior outside linebacker Joseph Ossai, the game’s defensive MVP, is expected to be a foundational piece for the Longhorns defense that needs to be much improved next year. New offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich and defensive coordinator Chris Ash will be tasked, in addition to Herman, with taking Texas to the next level.

    Below we take a stab at forecasting 10 predictions for Texas in 2020:

    1. Ossai racks up sacks.

    Ash’s implementation of a four-man front is likely to mean Ossai, the 6-foot-4, 245-pounder, is more frequently deployed along the line of scrimmage as an edge rusher out of a wide-nine technique (on the outside shoulder of offensive tackles). He registered five total sacks through the 2019 season, and he should improve on that with at least 8 1/2 sacks in 2020. His three-sack outing against Utah provided a glimpse of the type of performances the Longhorns hope will occur regularly, with Ossai hounding the backfield of opposing offenses. He will have to get help from other members of UT’s front, so that opposing offenses can’t focus on taking him away.

    2. The Longhorns don’t produce a 1,000-yard rusher.

    Ingram is likely to lead the charge again, but the Longhorns boast a strong stable of running backs in former five-star recruits Jordan Whittington and incoming freshman Bijan Robinson. Whittington hopes to put behind him a disappointing first season, in which he appeared in just one game due to a reaggravated groin injury. In early December, he underwent another surgery to alleviate swelling and scar tissue from a first procedure in September.

    Texas also has as an option rising sophomore Roschon Johnson, though it remains to be sorted if he stays at tailback or returns to the quarterback position.

    How Texas manages its wealth of talent at the position — a distinct change from parts of 2019 when most of its scholarship backs were injured — will be fascinating to watch in 2020. But because of the ability to spread the ball around, it will be surprising if any one of them breaches 1,000 yards.

    3. Texas beats LSU or Oklahoma.

    Texas was shut out in its top-10 matchups in 2019, but it has a real chance to notch big wins against a pair of reigning College Football Playoff competitors in 2020.

    Both of the losses in the ‘19 contests were by one score, and the narrow defeat to LSU in Week 3 looked increasingly impressive as the Tigers romped through the season toward the national title game.

    Of course, neither LSU or Oklahoma will be the same. For the Tigers, the loss of quarterback Joe Burrow is massive. It won’t be truly clear whether Myles Brennan is a capable replacement until the Tigers face Texas, a game they’ll host on Sept. 12 in Week 2 in Baton Rouge, La.

    For UT’s Red River rival, Spencer Rattler is the likely replacement for Jalen Hurts at quarterback, but there’s no immediate successor to receiver CeeDee Lamb.

    Yes, both the Tigers and Sooners will have plenty of talent. But the Longhorns could be comparably as talented in most departments, with added experience and maybe a chip on their shoulders. A win over either could give Texas a signature win that it couldn’t secure in 2019.

    4. Ehlinger enters conversation of elite college quarterbacks — and stays there.

    Now that Ehlinger released a hype video confirming his intention to return for “one more year,” it’s time to focus on where he can grow in his senior season. He had sought NFL feedback, but leaving early never seemed a realistic option.

    Ehlinger started the 2019 season strong, but he didn’t enjoy consistently high success through Big 12 play. Much of the Longhorns success in 2020 comes down to how effective he will be, especially considering the loss of top receivers Devin Duvernay and Collin Johnson.

    Ehlinger will be working with a new position coach in Yurcich, who coached Heisman Trophy finalist Justin Fields in 2019 at Ohio State. Ehlinger’s decision-making should continue to improve, which should lead to an uptick in completion rate and taking fewer sacks. In victories, Ehlinger’s averaged a completion percentage of 66.2 and 0.5 sacks per game. In losses, he averaged a 63.8 completion percentage and 5.2 sacks per game.

    5. No scholarship QB enters the transfer portal until after the regular season.

    Casey Thompson enters his redshirt sophomore season expected to spend one more year as Ehlinger’s understudy. He is in line to become the starter in 2021, though Thompson will likely have to fend off incoming freshmen Hudson Card and Ja’Quinden Jackson, along with 2021 quarterback signee Jalen Milroe. Oh, and there’s the possibility of Roschon Johnson also competing again at QB.

    That competition will eventually come to a head. Per the trends across college football, it could be difficult for Texas to keep them all content.

    But with Ehlinger back for 2020, the Longhorns get a season to continue to develop Thompson, who has drawn rave reviews from coaches for his growth and potential, and also get a good year of foundation with the incoming freshmen.

    6. Texas spreads the ball around, and three players record at least 40 receptions.

    Only one UT receiver caught 50 catches in 2019 — Duvernay, who logged 106 to rank second-most nationally. The Longhorns’ second-leading receiver was Collin Johnson, who caught 38 passes in just seven games. With both gone, UT loses 47 percent of its reception production. Receivers Jake Smith (25 catches) and Brennan Eagles (32) are the top candidates to reach the total, but Whittington, who’s versatile enough to align out of the backfield and at receiver, could be an option worth keeping in mind.

    7. The Longhorns surrender 25 sacks or less.

    In 2019, Texas gave up a Big 12-worst 36 sacks. Several factors played a role in that number being so high. At times, Ehlinger held onto the ball too long. Receivers struggled to get separation on routes. Sometimes, linemen failed to hold their blocks or were overwhelmed by stunts or blitzes. Despite losing All-Big 12 center Zach Shackelford and left guard Parker Braun, there’s hope for the Longhorns to improve in pass protection in 2020. Left tackle Samuel Cosmi, graded as Pro Football Focus’ No. 18 offensive lineman for the ‘19 season, will return for another year. Senior right tackle Derek Kerstetter and redshirt freshman right guard Junior Angilau will also be back. Redshirt sophomore Rafiti Ghirmai is expected to take over at center, but it’s possible the Longhorns look for a left guard replacement in the transfer market just as they did with Braun. If not, Kerstetter is versatile enough to slot in virtually anywhere along the line, and rising redshirt senior Denzel Okafor could line up at right tackle. Regardless, expect some improvement from the unit overall following another year under OL coach Herb Hand’s tutelage.

    8. The pass defense ranks in the top half of the Big 12 rankings.

    This is admittedly a bold take. The Longhorns finished ninth in the conference in pass defense and 127th nationally, allowing 292.5 passing yards per game. But UT’s cornerbacks should be improved — though, yes, the unit struggled so much at times in 2019 that it’s almost got to be better. But Ash’s system should enable the front seven to be more disruptive and help mitigate opposing offenses generating as many explosive plays as they did. Last year, the Longhorns gave up 154 passes of 10 yards or more, the most in FBS.

    9. Caden Sterns returns to form.

    An injury-plagued sophomore campaign kept Sterns from playing at the high level he did as a freshman. After being honored as the Big 12’s top freshman in 2018, Sterns battled injuries to appear in nine games. He tallied 59 total tackles and didn’t generate any turnovers. Still, Sterns looked much more like himself in the Longhorns’ Alamo Bowl victory, totaling eight tackles and one for loss. He flew around the field. Under Ash, expect Sterns to continue making plays for the Longhorns more consistently in 2020.

    10. Duvernay gets drafted before Collin Johnson.

    Duvernay didn’t enter the 2019 season with high NFL Draft prospects. Through his first three seasons, he registered 70 catches for 1,100 yards and seven touchdowns. He topped all of those numbers in his senior year alone to greatly enhance his draft prospects.

    The Athletic’s Dane Brugler said he projects Duvernay, a slot receiver, to be chosen between the third and fifth rounds. Meanwhile, Johnson, who entered the year considered by some as the top senior receiver in the ‘20 class, appeared in only seven games because of nagging hamstring injuries. There’s a plethora of talented wideouts bearing similar size to Johnson (6-foot-6, 220 pounds), but slot targets with Duvernay’s measurables (5-foot-11, 210 pounds) are in demand. Ten of the 28 taken in last year’s draft were listed at 5-foot-11 or shorter. Duvernay boasts elite speed and has proven production. There’s reason to believe he’ll be among the top slot receivers chosen.

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  10. On 1/5/2020 at 6:09 PM, billfromlaketravis said:

    I don't think any one would ever confuse Weller 12 as a super elite bourbon. It's smooth, has some complexity, and it's $25 MSRP. I think the price/age statement/wheater is the big draw for bourbon hunters. Flippers love it because they make 800% profit on it. 

    I've always liked Antique better. Buffalo Trace is a strange company. You'd think Weller 12, not Antique, would catch the price increase. It was a curious move. I'd recommend combining the two and making Poor Man's Pappy if you have the means. It amplifies both. 

    I drank a bottle of WLW over Thanksgiving, and a bottle of Old Rip Van Winkle over Christmas. ORVW was better. WLW was great, but I kept coming back to, it tastes like a cask strength Weller 12. 

     

    I prefer the W12 over Antique. But not by much.

    I have bottles of W12, Antique and ORVW.

    I've had the opportunity to try the W12, Antique, PMP and ORVW side by side and I prefer

    ORVW>PMP>W12>Antique.

    IMHO, the PMP is clearly worth the trouble if you have the W12, Antique and some Kentucky limestone water on hand.

     

  11. 40 minutes ago, Nueces River Rat said:

    Still is.   Might be one of the wealthier cities in Mexico because of it's proximity to the US and American or other foreign  companies setting up their Mexican subsidiaries there.  

    The women are very much hot with many of them looking very much gringo.     The larger concentration of Mexicans with Spanish blood are in the north because most indigenous tribes inhabited the south when Mexico was colonized.  I grew up  in the RGV  back in the 80's and we'd go to the beach or the La Plaza mall in McAllen and would approach some of the younger ones with lighter skin and colored eyes  and get a response in Spainsh.  And yea her folks were usually loaded too.    But man most were hot as heck and I tell my boys if while you are off at college and you meet such a gal,  get to know her better!  LOL.  Wealthy  Mexican Dads like to take are of their daughters.    

    We have a condo in SPI, lots of the owners are from Monterrey.

    The moms are all smoking hot and my 17 year old makes time with the daughters whenever he can.

  12. I'm going to start carrying 24/7....without being too specific, let's just say of the two recent  news stories covering horrible murders in Texas that have gone national due to their depravity, I knew one victim and the daughter of the other. And within that same short time period, two friends were at a bar standing next to two people who got shot for no reason by some idiot doing a drive by because he was mad the bar staff wouldn't let him in.

    People are really fucked up.

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