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  1. Waldemar got the youngest campers out of their lower cabins around 1:30 AM when the first warnings came in. I am not sure how frequently that happens these days but it clearly was protocol for them. Those 'lower' cabins are much higher than the lowest Mystic cabins too. Waldemar is on the north fork so didn't get nearly as flooded as some others. The flooding didn't come close to any sleeping quarters there and barely brushed the lowest structure. La Junta's cabins (just down the south fork from Mystic) are just as low if not lower than Mystic. It was a true miracle nobody died at CLJ as their leadership was not aware of the situation at all until the 3 AM hour. The heroics of counselors there and how lucky that camp was has been really underplayed. I was in Kerrville/Ingram/Hunt recently and drove up and down 39 a few times. It truly looks like an ocean came through the south fork of the river. It is obvious how and why so many died and I am not just talking about the Mystic campers. I have mixed feelings about all of this. It does not feel real. I have young relatives who were at Mystic through the flooding (all "ok" now) and I know some of the Eastlands too. I don't blame the families for suing. I don't blame the other families upset at the families for suing, at least not too much. I think the Eastlands are getting too much blame for what they didn't and couldn't do that night. Where the Eastlands messed up, IMO, is in the hours, days, and weeks after the flood with their very poor communication and over-reliance on their religious faith (by some of the family members) that they assumed everyone else had too or that it would excuse any of this. The camp has gotten progressively religious over the last decade or two and seemed to be operating in lala-land. Mystic (and other government agencies) also messed up years ago by continuing to have cabins so close to the water. But again, they are not the only ones. Maybe Mystic can open Cypress again in the future but I don't think certain members if any of the family should be running it after this. The land where Guadalupe is should probably be a memorial and/or a park.
  2. John Jones wore the shirt when it was solved just like he said he would more than 30 years ago. If you missed the recent HBO special about this case, it is still relevant but may be even more infuriating to watch now than it was a few months ago when we were still waiting for answers. Some of these APD detectives were shockingly bad, but John Jones seemed ethical and just wanted to do things right.
  3. https://www.kxan.com/news/what-to-know-about-the-yogurt-shop-murders-suspect-lengthy-criminal-history/amp/ I have seen it speculated he could have been posing as a law enforcement officer to get his victims to comply because of the information below.
  4. Yes. This what the situation is exactly. I posted a book recommendation a few pages back and it is very relevant to this and how we got to where we are today. Starting in about 2012. It is all absurd. I am positive there are members of the FBI who are well aware of this subculture because they were also the perpetrators of Charlottesville. Again the book is Blackpill by Elle Reeve. Or just look up any of her writings or podcast visits, etc.
  5. I agree with this. The backstory of how we are where we are is actually absurd. Basically some memes and trolls have changed the course of history. I recommend this book or any podcast in which she is interviewed about it. https://www.amazon.com/Black-Pill-Witnessed-Internet-American/dp/1982198885
  6. I went 20 years ('96 to 2015) between Austin visits. I got really claustrophobic in and around campus. It seemed so much more open when I was there - especially West Campus. Yes, West Campus is unrecognizable from the 90s aside from the sorority and fraternity houses. My kid wanted an urban environment though so he is pleased with it.
  7. My kid will be attending next year so I have taken him to campus beyond the stadium a few times the last few months to really look around and tour especially during the day while classes are in session. Campus has a different feel with Speedway being pedestrian now. Aka the Yellow Brick Road. It is really great. It is a little disorienting with the new buildings too but I got used to it. Super excited for my kid.
  8. This is stupid. I would rather have him than any other coach except for maybe Freeman. Plenty of mistakes were made by multiple people.
  9. It is what they wanted. Sorry for your loss.
  10. I for one am tired of men killing their partners and ex partners for leaving them.
  11. Honestly, being zoned for a meh high school and not moving might be one of the smarter things we have done. Oldest 2 were auto admit. Such a nice feeling to have that safety net. Oldest didn't end up going because he didn't get into McCombs, but is crushing it at a private school out of state. Ok, maybe a little under-prepared in math but I can blame covid.
  12. What will his bandage look like during his speech next week?
  13. My cousin's ranch land was totally burned. Yes, it will come back. But in the meantime, the cattle up there need food. So send your extra hay. Especially if you don't want meat prices to go up even more.
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