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Left Behind: A Quick Dose Of Post Big 12 Reality
The shanked FG against ISU cost us our chance and it was all the reason they needed to keep us out. When you're not a blue blood the margin of error is zero. It also cost Weeden the Heisman. The only way I cope with it is to convince myself we wouldn't have given OU the beat down we did had the NC game been on the line. Or something. That game killed college football for me and I haven't really given much of a shit since.
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Left Behind: A Quick Dose Of Post Big 12 Reality
Do any of us? We didn't do a damn thing to punish Baylor. Those fucks should have been relegated to oblivion, but they weren't.
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Oven/range - what do I want
I would say on dishwashers it's Bosch/Miele...KitchenAid/JennAir/Whirlpool...everyone else.
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Oven/range - what do I want
I would buy KitchenAid fridge and dishwasher. I've had good luck with both as they're just slightly nicer Whirlpools. Had an LG dishwasher die after a few years. Have heard the same with fridges although not as bad as Samsung.
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Markets still falling like whoa
Restaurants are already becoming unaffordable and that's running on razor thin margins.
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Oven/range - what do I want
My cast iron sink is awesome. I'd never switch back.
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Oven/range - what do I want
People spend money on things they like. Some do it to impress others I guess, but I like having the best tool for the job and disagree it doesn't help or at least improve the experience. Cheap, shitty kitchen appliances are a beating to use. My old house had a plastic faucet when we moved in. It worked so I guess it was fine, but it was one of the first things I changed out. I also upgraded all of the appliances to the best that was appropriate for that particular house price point and had zero regrets. To each their own though.
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Oven/range - what do I want
Why do you need a 36" range? Just buy a cheapo 30".
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The GQP: Trumpist Death Cult
Seriously. Get them on the ballot. They get shit done.
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Yes: Pools are worth it....
I've heard that's pretty common practice with pool builders these days. A coworker tried for months to get anyone to even come out, let alone follow up. I guess they don't need the business so they don't care much.
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Parents spend $4000 on Consultants to help daughters get into Sororities
I have the same question. I don't understand the point of any of it.
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Unpopular Opinions Thread
Is that an unpopular opinion? It gets a fraction of the hype of the men's WC...for good reason. Maybe three people I know are actively watching it and nobody I know is talking about it. I'll watch the US games because it's the US, but other than that it's completely out of my mind. You can't even hardly find USWNT shirts or anything so it's not like it's being shoved down our throats. At least I haven't seen it if it is. Also, the WC lasts one month every four years unlike the shitty NBA playoffs which last two months every year. No idea how people watch that shit.
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Replacement Windows
I just can't believe people are paying $150K-$200K for windows. Maybe they are. Seems ridiculous unless your house is worth millions.
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The New Car Fanatic Thread
My kid has to have a brand new BMW so he fits in with the cool kids.
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Left Behind: A Quick Dose Of Post Big 12 Reality
In my experience the Indian/Asian population is pushing the Aggy contingent further West into Fulshear and beyond. Off the top of my head my neighborhood has UT, Rice, Notre Dame, random SEC schools and of course a few of the Tech/Aggy/Baylors as expected. It's actually a pretty nice mix.
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Yes: Pools are worth it....
I know more than one person who spent that recently. Shit is out of control.
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Woodworking, DIY, and home repair thread
All the trim will be painted so it's poplar. The panels are maple plywood. I'm not good enough for stain grade.
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Woodworking, DIY, and home repair thread
I don't know what I'm doing on any of this stuff so I make it up as I go. I enjoy it though. One more pic with the casing added.
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Woodworking, DIY, and home repair thread
First time I've ever installed a door. Turned out pretty damn good for an amateur. A few other progress pics.
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Houston BBQ
That's right. While wearing a blazer with the tags sewn on the sleeve.
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Houston BBQ
Tried Brisket & Rice for lunch today. Good stuff and not too far from me. I actually figured Patricio Swayze was probably there, but I forgot the Surly call sign. Muledick? Is that what we're supposed to yell?
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Blastfurnace 2023
It felt pretty damn good outside tonight. Checked the temp and it said 99 heat index still. Didn't feel like that to me. Maybe I'm just turning into a lizard.
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Blastfurnace 2023
Yeah just did that a few weeks ago.
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Blastfurnace 2023
Windows and doors are good. I do have a couple holes in the outside siding where I'm installing outlet boxes and just haven't finished yet. That may be causing it. Also need to seal up around the vents I think. No issues last night so not sure why the night before was so bad.
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Blastfurnace 2023
So for some reason a few of my AC vents have started collecting condensation and dripping. Haven't had that happen in this house before. Not sure if it's just the crazy humidity or what.