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  1. hookem2010
    I might be getting back into the game after a 3 year hiatus. My 15 month-old loves looking at fish (for now), and I'd love an excuse to get another tank now that I will finally not be moving every year or two. I've already convinced my wife we need to do more than a beta bowl. Now I just need to see if I can bump up from a proposed 10 gallon to 20+.
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    https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/animalkind/2023/08/17/maui-bird-conservation-center/70591965007/ Cool story of a brave woman who may have saved 2 native Hawaiian birds (Hawaiian crow- extinct in the wild, akikiki- i think fewer than a dozen pairs remaining on Kauai) from extinction during the Maui fires. Climate change and the subsequent elevation climb of avian influenza has devastated Hawaii's native songbirds. Releasing genetically modified mosquitoes that produce sterile offspring has been discussed, but I don't believe approval has been given, although I want to say this has been done elsewhere in the US.
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    45-16, Texas 295 yards
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    I doubt this will benefit a middle-ager like me(how did this happen!?!?), but as someone trying to break into a career working in/for the natural environment, that's awesome to see. There should be a lot more stuff like this out there.
  5. hookem2010
    Who looked good this week? Washington?
  6. hookem2010
    I started in 06 and I definitely remember some version of the minotaurs. Feel like it was there for at least my first 2 years
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    No picture of the bird, but here's a bunch of white dudes looking for it while my 1 year-old slams veggie straws to delay the inevitable meltdown. Great birder watching today.
  8. hookem2010
    Just successfully chased Travis County's 1st record of hermit warbler at Mills Pond. When a successful outing is seeing your target bird for maybe 2 seconds, you start to wonder what the hell you're doing with your free time. Nonetheless, a life bird for me and #395 for Texas! At this snail's pace, I should hit 400 by the end of the decade.
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    Legit storms in 78665 overnight. Everything else seemed to wake the baby up, but crashing thunder apparently soothed him to sleep.
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    41-3, Texas 263 yards
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    One of the weirder Texas records, behind the Steller's sea eagle that was seen once here, and I think might still be cruising along the Northeastern seaboard.
  12. hookem2010
    That's a damn good bird in central Texas. Congrats!
  13. hookem2010
    I went to a bar in Austin to watch the game with some friends. Some aggies started talking shit when we celebrated downing a punt inside the 5. I talked shit back, as they were losing to Miami. Perhaps I was too kind to them afterward, but they paid our tab. I was at aggy for scoreboard in 2012 and I intend to return the favor... when we get to crush their hopes and dreams as conference foes once more. Thanks, y'all! That was actually pretty cool.
  14. hookem2010
    How many straight points is that for Sabalenka, 10?
  15. hookem2010
    I got married April 2018 just outside of Austin. It was 40 degrees. The. Entire. Day. The wedding and reception were outdoors. Really wasn't expecting to add stand-up heaters at the last minute. Naturally, the days before and after were beautiful. At least I got to wear a jacket!
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    I mean, obviously we're still fucked. But maybe we will be fucked just the tiniest bit slower?
  17. hookem2010
    Oh I fully expect it to creep back up to the hellish conditions we've been experiencing. But give me 94/72 with some clouds at least. Please!?!?!
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    A respite from the (warranted) doom and gloom. Turns out when a Trump-wannabe isn't in charge, the most important environment in the world can be better protected! Deforestation rates falling dramatically
  19. hookem2010
    My weather app is now saying 89/70, 35% rain next Tuesday. I will be dancing in the streets if this comes to fruition.
  20. hookem2010
    It is fucking disgusting out this morning.
  21. hookem2010
    4/5 breaks of serve to start the 3rd between Tiafoe and Shelton.
  22. hookem2010
    31-20, Bama 395 yards
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    There have been 4 TDs scored in under 4 minutes in the Ole Miss vs Mercer game. How??
  24. hookem2010
    Sure would be cool to have this on right now. Fucking Spectrum...
  25. hookem2010
    Well, looks like all the excitement occurred after I turned the game off with 8 minutes left.

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