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  1. On 4/11/2022 at 4:38 PM, DalTxHornFan said:

    Nice job, errybody.

    https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/historic-landmark-commission-votes-unanimously-to-initiate-historic-protections-for-4th-st-gay-bars/

    Voting to preserve a building that isn't historical and interfering in a deal that would have kept the ground floor (gay bar) tenant in place at a subsidized rent for 25 years.

    Hopefully the COA city council will not go along with the historical landmark commission -- much like they did in overruling them on the Vince Young Steakhouse location.

     

  2. 19 minutes ago, Ghost of LL said:

    I think that is a really helpful letter, in terms of helping people understand the dynamics at work.  It sounds like the property owner ought to be rewarded for its conduct during the pandemic. 

    If the City were to slap a historic designation on the building based on the tenant--which would be the only basis, as everyone agrees there's nothing special about the building--then the landlord would only be incentivized to jack up the rent to force Iron Bear out.  But then worse, no other landlord in Downtown would lease to Iron Bear because then they'd be prevented from redeveloping their properties.  So the City would only succeed in forcing Iron Bear out of business.

    I saw that staff has recommended against historic designation (I may not have all of the COA lingo just right), but we shall see what happens -- it seems easy to get a lot of signatures on a change.org petition from folks who have nothing at stake. 

  3. 1 minute ago, Bullneck said:

    Kind of like that shoe bomber, everyone gotta scan their feet and shoes at the airport v. lots of school shooting is "Nothing can be done" thingy.

    That's a really dumb take.  Pro tip -- David Hogg is not somebody that smart people follow.

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  4. Even the Iron Bear Bar owner doesn't want historic zoning for the building they moved into in 2020 with the understanding that the property was soon to be going vertical (not to mention that this possibility was acknowledged in a buyout provision in the lease):

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  5. 56 minutes ago, mininghorn88 said:

    It is a dick move to keep driving in the LH lane.  For them to hurry up and make their pass is not asking too much of them.  It is not like asking them to drive super fast the whole time.  Maybe a quarter of a mile just to get around the vehicle that they are plodding by.  It is probably the same drivers that slowly pass an 18-wheeler as well.  I notice that a lot of people actually drive slower next to an 18-wheeler and then speed up once they are around them.  Hurry up and pass.

    It's not just a good idea -- in Texas it happens to be the law:

     

    SUBCHAPTER B. DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY AND PASSING

     

    Sec. 545.051. DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY. (a) An operator on a roadway of sufficient width shall drive on the right half of the roadway, unless:

    (1) the operator is passing another vehicle;

    (2) an obstruction necessitates moving the vehicle left of the center of the roadway and the operator yields the right-of-way to a vehicle that:

    (A) is moving in the proper direction on the unobstructed portion of the roadway; and

    (B) is an immediate hazard;

    (3) the operator is on a roadway divided into three marked lanes for traffic; or

    (4) the operator is on a roadway restricted to one-way traffic.

    https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/TN/htm/TN.545.htm

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  6. 6 minutes ago, DCLonghorn said:

    I'm stuck between the olds we all know that just say fuck it and keep on wearing the stylish tassel loafers, pleated slacks, and a button down in all circumstances

     

    This is me, but I'm getting a bit bolder about wearing jeans and polished cowboy boots with said button down in most business settings.  Nobody has any fucks to give these days.

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  7. On 4/29/2022 at 3:49 PM, Chips O'Toole said:

    Catching an early dinner with the wife in South or Central Austin before a movie tonight. Looking for casual and not crazy expensive and not a long tasting affair. I haven't been eating out regularly since before the pandemic, so I am out of the loop on new places. 

    Anything noteworthy in that vein?

    Where did y'all end up going?

  8. 14 minutes ago, Spur08 said:

    So, I fucked up.  I got PRK (eye surgery) the Thursday before Tax Day.  The recovery, while still ongoing, was pretty shitty for the better part of a week.  I'm talking I couldn't see the text on my phone in front of my face....blind as hell.  While in that joyous experience, I totally forgot to submit my taxes (I was waiting on a K-1) and then realized it that Wednesday.  I did owe a few grand and paid it on submission, but I'm wondering what kind of shit show I should expect from the IRS?  Since I didn't file an extension, nor the K-1 I expect there to be a problem.  I absolutely will owe some money on that K-1 as an asset was sold last year with several grand in profit.  How bad could this get?

    Failure to file penalty is likely coming up.  You might have a shot at getting a break for your particular medical circumstances.  But if you have a clean history with them, a "First Time Penalty Abatement" might be your best shot.  Good luck.

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  9. 12 minutes ago, Gil Bang said:

    If your're a woman in this country, and you are in a relationship with a man that votes for, or supports republicans, you need to shut off pussy access IMMEDIATELY. 

    That is very sexist and insensitive.  Not all women have pussies, or so we've been told.

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  10. 2 hours ago, Baboontyme said:

    These are $21 for 40 dogs now. I think I paid $5 for a brick 2 years ago according to my somewhat shoddy records.

    This is Teacher Appreciation week. Do something nice for your kids' teachers. They have had a rough go of it the past couple of years.

    50 school staff, pulled pork, mini bag of chips, a cookie and a soda. Self serve this year with no protocols. 4 butts (~ 41 lbs) or 5? I do not think I need to budget a half lb of cooked meat/person for this group. Do I?

    Do 5.  Leftover pulled pork is versatile and useful. 

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  11. Hamura Saimin in Lihue is a must-visit old-school joint. 

    Duke's at Kalapaki Beach is great for a sunset-view happy hour and maybe stay for dinner. 

  12. 3 minutes ago, mdmost said:

    If you ever go to a La Hacienda Ranch in one of the burbs or upper North Dallas which is the same family as Mariano's but with a slightly different menu, a pro tip is to get the fajitas "Sundance style". They put that bad ass queso on top of the rice, fajitas, and peppers. It's f'ing great. That's my wife's go to when we head up north to see our friends in McKinney. We usually eat at the La Hacienda near the Frisco mall. They might be able to do that at Mariano's but we never asked since it was never previously on the menu like it was up at La Ha. 

    Good reminder that I haven't been up there forever.  Always a fun place.

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