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BottleRocket

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  1. I spent an evening drinking with him at the Tremont Hotel bar in Galveston. We were watching a Texas Rangers game. He was drinking shots of tequila. His response to me telling him that I voted for him was "Yeah.... if you and everyone else that has told me that actually voted for me, you would be sitting here drinking with the Governor of Texas right now."
  2. Thanks for nothing guys. I just bought a new Hi-Point 9mm carbine and 1000 rounds of ammo based on this suggestion. $330 ttl (Gragagun) and $260 (Academy) respectively.
  3. First, thanks for asking. It was emotional and draining for everyone involved - especially my mother. She was (and still is) a mixed bag of angry, sad, and confused. She's been in her new place since Monday. At the advice of the staff, we involved her in the moving process in the days leading up to her move date. She helped the best she could in picking out pictures, or particular pieces of furniture, etc. to take with her. My wife did a great job in making the new space reflect her personality and filled it with items that she cared about the most. On the surface my mother loved her room. She's most confused about the "why". "Why are you doing this to me?" We had come up with a story to tell her about how the assisted living unit was going to be under construction soon and it was going to be too noisy and disruptive for her to stay. Logically she asked why my father was staying and we just laughed it off and said that he can sleep through anything. She doesn't believe any of it. It's the best we could do. My father visits her an hour in the morning and an hour after lunch. He's purposefully not spending too much time with her in the hopes that she will participate in some of the activities going on and get to know the staff and other residents. This is the worst part. Most of the other residents on her floor are really out of it. Non-communicative. In that respect, my mother doesn't belong. She is unable to complete a coherent sentence, but if you know her you understand what she's trying to say. She calls the lobby "downtown" and "yellow" might mean vegetables. It's mostly gibberish but you can tell that she's still putting together pretty complex thoughts and has deep emotions. It's really sad to see her eating lunch with people that cant lift their heads and she KNOWS she's not like THEM. It's as if there should be a place that is 'somewhere in between'. I feel guilty. My father feels guilty. My wife feels guilty. My mother feels angry and betrayed. It sucks. But all-in-all everything went about as well as we could have hoped. How about them apples?
  4. My father-in-law lives alone in an independent living place and wears a nurse-call device provided by the facility. One night he was having digestive issues and literally shit-the-bed. He called 911 and EMS/FIre department came rolling in. We asked him why he didn't just press the nurse-call button and he said that he didn't want to cause a fuss. lol. Such a joy.
  5. We're moving my mother to the memory care unit of assisted living next week. She doesn't know anything about the plans but we feel that telling her in advance will only make her unnecessarily anxious. You are right about my father. He is mentally and physically exhausted from taking care of my mother. So next week will be full of milestones. Some sad, some happy. End the end, there doesn't seem to be any other good options. We'll look into the Aricept suggestion. Thank you.
  6. My father flew C130's in the Air Force in the 1960's and had several CIA type missions related to the attempted overthrow of the Congo's president Lumumba. He has some great stories that I'll share when I have time. Here are some pics of him moving stuff and people around.
  7. The cartels are branching out and throwing shade. I would leaf the area while pining for better times.
  8. Me too. Both of my parents are currently in assisted living in Austin. My mother's mental health is rapidly declining due to dementia. My father thinks that, based on the rate of her decline, she will need to be moved to the memory care unit this summer. I'd like to think that I'm a fairly intelligent person, but I'll be damned if I know what to do next. I don't understand any of these insurance policies and feel helpless and stupid when it comes to my parents medical and financial needs. Thank God my wife went through something similar with her mother and has become a pit bull with these insurance and medical providers.
  9. Same. Only $100 every 2 weeks in Austin. 4/2 single story ranch. 2 ladies for about 2 hours, does an average job, and nothing's gone missing. We could do a lot worse. edited to add: Well shit. I just noticed the timeline. Guess we are getting a smoking deal. 2nd edit: We paid them for the duration of covid and told them not to come so they might feel bad about hitting us up for more $$. They are overdue for a raise.
  10. PSA: Lowes is having their yearly sale on mulch. 50% off. $2 / bag.
  11. I left Patricio Swazie a message with a job lead I think he might be interested in. Does anyone know if he is still around? Doesn't look like he has posted in a while.
  12. I liked the first pair enough to go ahead a buy a 2nd pair in a different style and color.
  13. Make every day taco Tuesday. Every Thursday is cake day. Feed the man! Feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed him! Seriously though. I worked for an asshole project manager years ago that didn't like the office manager. She had weight issues and was always talking about dieting. Every day the PM would bring in donuts and leave them in the break room next to her office. She would chow down on those donuts every single day. The PM thought it was hilarious. No surprise, he is a SVP for a major developer now. Funny but asshole.
  14. I've carried this box of OG cables and shit around for my entire adult life. Even the box it's kept in is an antique.
  15. Now we're venturing into the realms of metaphysical speculation. Picture this: the Holonomic Toroid theory isn't just about the dance of particles in the void; it's a cosmic ballet, choreographed by some unseen hand. Imagine if, just if, there's a deeper connection between this whirling dance of particles and the ancient myths and legends that have echoed through the ages. Could it be that the spinning rings of the Holonomic Toroid are the very threads that weave the fabric of creation itself? Perhaps these particles are the foot soldiers of some grand cosmic design, guided by forces beyond our comprehension. And where does religion fit into all of this? Well, imagine if the whispers of ancient prophets and the teachings of holy texts are but faint echoes of the cosmic symphony playing out before our eyes. In this fantastical landscape, religion isn't just a relic of the past; it's a glimpse into the hidden order of the universe. Maybe, just maybe, the Holonomic Toroid theory offers us a tantalizing glimpse into the mysteries of existence, where science and spirituality dance hand in hand, leading us ever closer to the ultimate truth.
  16. I know Cuero boots have gotten some love and hate on this board. Just wanted to pass along that they currently have a 50% sale right now. Just purchased a pair of their "Eastwood" for $120 shipped. They are Tecovas knockoffs, so that's what you're getting. FYI, their checkout is wonky - you can't use any autofill on the credit card / address forms as it won't complete the order.
  17. Is it the right time to fertilize my St Augustine with Scott’s Turf Builder Bosus S Weed and Feed? In Austin.
  18. I've got 10 years at UT System and plan on doing the school bus driver gig which will add on to my TRS. Win-win.
  19. Well... that's fucking interesting.
  20. My main pump is chugging along, but my Polaris booster pump stopped working some time last night. I just powered it off. I have to wait and see if it works after things thaw out.
  21. I bet the bolts were fastened with DeezNuts.
  22. Can't let this thread drop off Page 1 during the holidays! You can find your daily dose being served up by Gregg Allman around 6:30 in. I will have have 7 years sober on 12/26 thanks to you Surly drunks and a great group @Westlake. Join me in not drinking today.
  23. Tell him that you aint doing mouth to mouth on him so get your ass to the doctor asap.
  24. We just moved my parents to assisted living. My father wanted to make the move because he saw my mother's mind slipping on a daily basis. Her mental decline was shockingly rapid. She was 100% sharp this time last year and now I'd say she is around 30%; To give you some idea, she can no longer use her flip phone or tv remote. The move to assisted living required (another) substantial downsizing of the family possessions. This was a traumatic experience for my mother as she watched strangers (movers) come into her home one day and take half her cherished antiques, painting, and "stuff" that she had spent her lifetime collecting. She's MAD! Fortunately, my father ex-military and sees what needs to be done and does it. Overall, we're very blessed that they had a plan in place for this scenario. I feel sorry for anyone having to deal with any of this unexpectedly It's heartbreaking.
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