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    Re: CYA levels, I was a disciple of TFP when I had my pool. I had a SWG and loved it. Growing up my family had a pool with a sand filter and we always used chlorine pucks and we never had issues. Frequent back washing and enough rain kept the CYA in check. With cartridge filter pools, because you don’t backwash, unless there’s enough rain to dilute the CYA, I would think those pool owners eventually will have a problem.
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    I actually like the part of the spare rib that’s removed to make the STL cut. I like that flap of meat on the underside as well. It’s the first thing I eat.
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    Getting old sucks

    HouTex replied to Hate's topic in Lulz

    Sandman, glad he made it. One of my friends died in his sleep and the other two basically died instantly. One was on a date and dropped dead and the other was driving with his wife and he slumped over and was gone. Luckily, she wasn’t injured. They all were otherwise healthy with no known issues and did their routine physicals and generally took care of themselves. When your number is up, it’s up.
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    Getting old sucks

    HouTex replied to Hate's topic in Lulz

    Sounds like the widow maker heart attack. Often no warning and it’s very hard to detect even with scans, stress tests, etc. I’ve just had my third friend die from one.
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    This. I finally got it last week. Everyone reacts differently to being sick, but for the vast majority of healthy people it’s a light cold now. The main negative for me was the isolation.
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    I agree that mashed potatoes are better with brown gravy.
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    I miss the CFS (and many other dishes) from The Avenue Grill on Houston Ave. near the police station and Knapp Chevrolet. CFS was served cafeteria style but always fresh. Sad that it closed. Someone bought it and tried to turn it into a sit down restaurant. It never really took off and that was pre-Covid. Back in the day you’d see a crowd of downtown lawyers, judges, jurors, reporters and police people. It was known as the HAG. Wednesday fried chicken and Thursday turkey and dressing stood out as well. Sucks that I haven’t had a CFS downtown for lunch in over 7 years.
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    I'm 5 days after testing positive and now pretty much back to normal. I've had allergy spells that have been worse, but it is strange that yesterday (day 5) I finally lost my sense of smell and taste.. I contacted my doctor the day after testing positive and told him I had mild symptoms. He just told me to take large doses of vitamins D3, C, quercetin, and Zinc (immunity boosters), and to take OTC cold/cough medication as needed, and acetaminophen or ibuprofen to reduce any fever.
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    IMO, not bad for a Covid recovery smoke.
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    The flat always looks DAF but it wasn’t. Turned out very good. The point was amazing. I separate the point and flat after the smoke. I placed the point over the flat for the picture.
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    Been battling Covid (a lite case) the last 5 days and I had to smoke a brisket and ribs today. I started to lose my taste and smell this morning. I could barely taste a pale ale this afternoon so I poured it out. I just pulled the brisket after probing like butter and I’m letting it rest. I tried a piece and even with reduced senses it was amazing. I’ll try to post pics later.
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    Not even close to that number by most experts. They really can’t agree on any number more than the less than 100 that died from the explosion and immediate aftermath. From the wiki: Fewer than 100 deaths directly attributed to the accident. Varying estimates of increased mortality over subsequent decades (see Deaths due to the disaster)
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    That, or the French/English would have easily defeated him.
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    I like cream and brown gravy so I get CFS half covered with cream gravy and the other half covered with brown gravy. I also give each bite a light dip in ketchup. The acidity brings everything together.
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    Maybe poor in spirit at times. But that’s a blessing—mine is the kingdom of heaven.
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    Yep. Which contains turmeric and other things for color.
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    It’s either food coloring or a bit of turmeric. Saffron would do it but it would be too expensive.
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    I forgot about that yellow gravy at the Stallion. Did they just add some yellow food coloring? I often cook the roux a bit longer to get a darker color to my cream gravy but there’s never a yellow tint.
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    Pickle ball is awesome. It brings in many players that aren’t the greatest athletes that have superior hand eye coordination. Very social.
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    Bourbon

    HouTex replied to Jimbaround's topic in Food and Travel

    WT 101 is getting it done right now. Still widely available and always solid.
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    I don’t have a recipe but back in the 70’s my mother made some great grape jelly with ripe wild Texas grapes. I’m guessing any grape jelly recipe from the internet would work.
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    Colonoscopy

    HouTex replied to Sbbruin's topic in Lulz

    Yes on the Propofol. I’m actually looking forward to my next one in two years.
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    Well done. I'm at 33 years with the same woman and my parents would have celebrated their 66th yesterday, but my father passed last summer. Yesterday was a tough day for my mother.
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    Not sure, but I don’t see why not. There is a putting course near the club house/restaurant for the New Course that might be fun. And the 1/2 mile or so walk from town to the New Course clubhouse/restaurant is cool. You walk across holes 1 and 18 on a paved path to get there. Of course, if you know someone, or get lucky and meet them, that belongs to the R&A or the New Golf Club (over 120 years old) see if they’ll treat you to a cocktail in the clubhouse.
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    Does not sound like you play, but golf is a must-do in St. Andrews. It’s where the game started. There are 5 or 6 courses in or around town. Check out the University of St. Andrews. There are a couple of good restaurants in town. I forget the name, but the one that basically sits on the beach is very good.

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