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Tonesky

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  1. Search of Kerr County District Court cases - nothing recent or active.
  2. The stories are endless. Here is just one of those coming across my social media feeds:
  3. Maybe I was not clear, but this misses the point. Highest all time refers to the high point. What about the lower elevations that HAVE flooded in the past. How many of those killed were at those lower elevations, and were not killed by historic flood levels? Simply saying this was unprecedented is a cop out.
  4. But, were those closest to the river, like the Mystic cabin swept away, higher than the 1987 flood? We may not yet know the details, but there is zero question that some lives were lost due to negligence.
  5. Daughter is first year counselor at a camp she attended as a camper for many years. All connected devises are banned for campers. Conversely, staff are REQUIRED to have their phone on them at all times.
  6. This is true. It is also true that this weather event underscores the stupidity of DOGE related cuts, as well as the more recent decision to end sharing of military weather data with civilian agencies and the private sector. The information that was available (and ignored) this time, may not be available next time.
  7. And, nausea/vomit emoji.... Gutted!
  8. lawsuits > bankruptcy > land sold to real estate speculator/developer....
  9. Great advice, which I have accepted for April 2026. Looking forward to it!
  10. Gift wrapped invitation With a fucking bow!
  11. Total ban on marketing and sale of e-cigarettes (broadly defined) containing “any cannabinoids, alcohol, kratom, kava, mushrooms, tianeptine, or any derivatives of those substances.”
  12. Will be about 2 hours away for a family reunion that weekend. If I can score tickets, I (and tOSU in-law) will be there.
  13. I’m down to my last few tomatoes. It’s been a pretty good year.
  14. Their friends have been on domestic cruises (and at younger ages) - no alcohol.
  15. Bad strategy. These will be among the least desirable cruises out of Galveston or South Florida. My current focus is on convincing daughter it is not a good plan.
  16. I am working on daughter. She is away for the summer as a camp counselor and I am texting her screenshots of comments here. She thinks you bastards are a hoot. Hopefully, she isn't savvy enough to google quotes and ID both Surly and Tonesky. I am developing some gravity towards one or two Campania base locations, with opportunities for day trips to Pompeii/Herculaneum and Paestum.
  17. Thanks, this validates my initial sense that IF we choose to cruise, Virgin Mediterranean seems the best option. I understand that the average passenger is older, but what about 18-21 year olds? If we do this, will there likely be young adults my kids can latch on to, or will they be hanging with geezers like their parents?
  18. You are correct that their answer to "what is your dream graduation gift vacation" likely does not include parents, but too fucking bad. As for Galveston party cruise, son would hate it and none would allow alcohol to under 21 age kids. But, thinking about the greater issue, i suspect daughter (primary driver of cruise, and likely driven by desire not to be dragged on hikes, etc. every day by dad) would be happy to spend 7-10 days in a couple of places in the Sorrento/Amalfi area, with iron clad guarantee that (1) I will not over plan, (2) many chill days will be baked in, and (3) she can opt out and go to the beach as desired.
  19. Added to the captures I am texting my daughter (currently camp counseling), who is the primary driver of “party at sea .”
  20. I don’t want to be surrounded by old people! The best part of being old ass parents is all the (now) 50 year olds we befriended when our kids were in daycare/kindergarten.
  21. Interesting. Was not even on my radar. That is exactly the purpose of my post. That, and to find out which section at Kyle Field is good to sit in.
  22. Until this (kids' graduation request) came up, the only cruise wife and I have talked about - which we still would like to do - is a barge float in France. That can be as small as 3 or 4 couples, with the possibility of the other couples including friends. Bike villages and wineries by day, and eat/drink chef prepared meals on deck in the evening.
  23. The kids have traveled a lot, both touring around (like 2 weeks in New Zealand) and hanging in one location (like a week in Paris). As mentioned above, they want to cruise....
  24. I am 67 and wife is 65 and there is a reason we have never been on a cruise. We have zero interest in a traditional cruise ship cruise. This is totally driven by what the kids want to do for their graduation gift trip. They have done lots of traveling choreographed by their parents. Now, it is their turn. They have lots of friends who have been on cruises and tell them how awesome it is.
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