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DalTxHornFan

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  1. I've mentioned this on other threads, but I've bought and driven 4 used E-Class MBs (all at about 2 y/o or 50K miles, i.e. -- at about half of original sticker price) over the past 20 or so years.  I've gotten all of them up to 200K+ on the odometer without anything too ridiculous happening maintenance-wise (OK, the MB before the one I have now did blow a transmission seal and totally FUBAR the transmission, but it was at 235K miles, so I was happy to sell that one to the salvage yard and start over!).  I do use an independent shop to do all of my maintenance.  Solid cars.  Good luck.

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  2. 6 hours ago, BearSchlong said:

    Need to replace the shitty goodyears that came with my '18 Tundra at 33K miles. . .just very disappointing tires.

    Discount tire has a black Friday/cyber Monday 10% rebate.

    Thinking Michelin Defender LTX M/S in 275 /55 R20

    Anyone got any better ideas?

    There's never a better idea than whatever Discount Tire can hook you up with.  Great company that I love doing business with.  Always go ahead and buy the road hazard warranty.  It's the only extended warranty that I buy (or let my wife buy), but there is so much construction metal and such out on the highways these days that it has really paid off for us. 

  3. 1 minute ago, luke duke said:

     

    Reverse sear. Cook at 200 for 4-5hrs until it’s 123-125*. Let it rest while the oven heats up to 550*. Open all the windows, turn on every fan and put it in the oven for 10min.

    Good plan.  My only addition to this advice is to rub it with kosher salt, coarse ground pepper and ground rosemary before beginning the cooking.

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  4. Can't find the vid, but this Thanksgiving prayer from The Ice Storm is a classic:

    Christina Ricci offers Thanksgiving prayer in Ice Storm

    Dear Lord, Thank you for the Thanksgiving holiday. And for all the material possession that we have and enjoy. And for letting us white people kill all the Indians and steal their tribal lands. And stuff ourselves like pigs, even though children in Asia are being napalmed.”

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  5. 46 minutes ago, RollLeft said:

    Don't wait, straight from freezer to boiling pot.  Also, make sure the oil is above 350 degrees filled to the brim of the pot and and turn the flame up when you drop the turkey in.  Throw in some ice to cool the oil if a flare up occurs.  Oh and best to do this in your garage where the wind is controlled, too much air outside is not recommended. 

    I had no idea that you were running cases for Thomas J. Henr++, San Antonio Personal Injury Lawyer.

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  6. 3 hours ago, Jameslaw121 said:

    After the brine is done and dried off. What do you guys rub it with before it goes in the smoker?

    I just put on some kosher salt and coarse grind black pepper, the same as I would do to a brisket.

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  7. 4 minutes ago, Beantown Express 2.0 said:

    Heading to Austin tomorrow for a day or two with family from FL and staying on S Congress.  What would be the best BBQ joint to take them to?  We can do lunch or dinner.  Guessing they wont want to wait at Franklins as we have lots of museums and shit to do.  

    Terry Black's on Barton Springs is a great low-key place to bring family to.  Usually not a big line and such, but they'll get the Texas barbecue experience there.

  8. OK, I'm gonna chime in here.  Anybody who says that brining a turkey doesn't really make a difference in the finished bird is doing it all wrong.  You didn't use near enough garlic powder in your brine!  Garlic in the bird is what makes the great fried chicken chains successful.  Same for turkey.  It's science.  Salt, sugar, garlic powder and other aromatics.  24-48 hours.  Your turkey will be way better.  Google for a specific recipe, but double whatever garlic they talk about.

  9. I second Brat about the Northwest of Austin area along North 183 -- easy to get into the Cedar Park area for the aformentioned shopping and city life.  I'd add to Grippe's advice about the 281 line and extend it up north towards Lampasas and maybe a bit beyond.  Happy hunting.

  10. "Fuck the Beaumont hate. We are NOT port arthur, and we're light years ahead of Waco. I've lived in both places and there's just something in the water in Waco that makes people turn into sociopathic assholes."

    IDK, buddy.  When you need to defend your current locale against Waco and Port Arthur, perhaps you should take a good look in the mirror and reconsider your life choices.

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