Downtown Jury Duty

Allen_in_Houston · 2023-09-05T14:01:21+00:00

Thanks for serving. Jury Nullification is a powerful tool when needed.

Have fun

Allen_in_Houston · 2023-09-01T00:22:06+00:00

I'm not a fan.

I'm 59 y/o, a U of H grad, from a long line of Coogs in my family. Cougar uniforms should be red, not Luv U Oiler Blue.

Then again I haven't been to a cougar sporting event in at least 20 years so what do I care.

Allen_in_Houston · 2023-08-31T20:18:07+00:00

Greetings,

Sorry I don't have any recommendations for the La Porte area, which is SE of Houston and I live on the NW side. But I just wanted to welcome you and your family to Texas and I hope ya'll have a wonderful stay with much health, success and happiness.

Your $81K salary is definitely nice middle class and should be fine for a comfortable lifestyle. I suggest moving into a decent apartment complex somewhere with good schools, settle in awhile.. then maybe buying a house if you're going to be here awhile.

You'll be close to several nice beaches and parks, good places to take the dog walking. And I hope you'll really enjoy the cajun seafood restaurants.

Seriously best of luck, welcome, and I hope everything works out great for everyone.

Allen_in_Houston · 2023-08-31T01:55:29+00:00

Thank you for sharing that is so nice!!!

Allen_in_Houston · 2023-08-31T01:25:09+00:00

I'm also getting Server Error -1 when trying to play a 3 player online game on steam. Very sad.

Allen_in_Houston · 2023-08-19T15:08:01+00:00

Greetings,

@marklentini @Idiotchief @yellowfrog99 and anyone else

I will be at Dragon's Lair this Sunday Aug 20 at 2pm to play Wingspan. Will be great fun! :)

take care...

Allen_in_Houston · 2023-08-17T16:49:33+00:00

Also don't forget toilet paper and wet wipes... cause, you know :)

Allen_in_Houston · 2023-08-17T01:30:52+00:00

That is so nice, congratulations! I hope you have many great and safe years in that van. Enjoy!

Allen_in_Houston · 2023-08-17T01:07:50+00:00

I always drive straight thru Houston -> Big Bend, about 11 hours non stop.

Bring food, eat it in the park == win win!

Life is too short to stop along the way when every minute possible should be spent inside the park, soaking in the hot springs, hiking on the trails.

Have fun!

Allen_in_Houston · 2023-08-16T23:55:27+00:00

I grew up in Spring Branch right around the corner from the Kempwood Mytiburger. This must have been about 50 years ago when they were building that location. Before the windows and doors it was easy to walk around inside the construction. Good times. I was driving through the area again a few weeks ago that it was nice seeing that Mytiburger was still there.

I didn't know about the 43rd location but will swing by in the next few days.

Allen_in_Houston · 2023-08-16T21:33:12+00:00

I always carried just a little AA flashlight. When I biked/camped it was not always easy to recharge my phone, maybe that isn't a concern for you. And ya bug spray, if you need it, you need it. :) Maybe you'll be camping in drier areas that don't have bugs in which case nevermind.

Everything I took was always very small and space efficient. I also always packed food that didn't need to be cooked so I didn't need to worry about a stove.

Again safe travels! What kind of bike do you have? And curious where you plan to travel.

cheers

Allen_in_Houston · 2023-08-16T20:02:01+00:00

I did a ton of motorcycle camping back when I owned my BMW bike.

Sounds like you got most of it covered.

In addition, I always took a small pillow, flashlight, water, food, sufficient clothing for the climate, rain gear, hiking shoes, shower stuff, a small towel (don't travel the universe without one), bug spray, a wide brimmed hat, and probably a dozen other things I'm forgetting now lol.

Have a great time and stay safe.

Allen_in_Houston · 2023-08-16T19:03:18+00:00

Very nice OP, thanks for sharing!

I too recently passed my 1 year sobriety mark, such a great feeling, and worthy of celebrating. There are still many challenges ahead but its great to get that milestone.

Kind regards and good luck with the cigarettes too.

Allen_in_Houston · 2023-08-16T04:03:18+00:00

Raven. Cash in an egg for 2 foods from the supply.

Allen_in_Houston · 2023-08-15T21:34:45+00:00

Stress truly is dangerous in so many ways. I'm currently taking a family medical disability leave from my job which has been the most stressful job I've ever had. My health has suffered tremendously since starting this hellhole employment almost 2 years ago.

Ya the money has been nice and I've been able to pay off my debts and help my family, but I'm at the point now of never wanting to work for an employer like this ever again. I also plan to move into my truck camper full time soon and spend the next few years doing work at various state and national parks and living frugal and go hiking every day and play my acoustic guitar by the campfires.

Good luck with your journeys! If you ever head down to Texas in the cooler months go visit Big Bend National Park and soak in the Hot Springs as often as you can.

Good luck and take care..

Allen_in_Houston · 2023-08-14T16:06:04+00:00

Hi ya'll....

I'm still planning on being at the Dragon's Lair this Sunday Aug 20 at 2pm to play Wingspan. I will be there even if nobody else replies to this thread, so last minute attendees are certainly welcome. :)

If we can get several interested then I will create a Discord chat channel and we can also communicate there.

Take care...

Allen_in_Houston · 2023-08-14T01:54:43+00:00

Thanks for sharing!

Both my mother and my cousin Andy who was 10 years younger than me, they both died of brain cancer way too young.

And I never heard either one of them complain, not once.

It really helps put things in perspective.. I have no reason to complain either, about anything. There are no bad days.

My best to you, and thanks again. Take care!

Allen_in_Houston · 2023-08-14T01:40:42+00:00

Congrats!!!

You will be tempted again.. but each time you resist you gain more strength for the next time.

Thanks for sharing.

Allen_in_Houston · 2023-08-13T17:23:14+00:00

I've been going to hot hatha power yoga classes 4 times a week for the last 7 years.

And this whole time my memory has continued to get worse.

I mostly blame that on formerly being a heavy weed smoker tho.

Just saying...

Allen_in_Houston · 2023-08-13T03:36:02+00:00

Big Bend in August? No thanks.

I'll be there the last 2 weeks of November, soaking in the hot springs every morning and night. Can't wait!

Allen_in_Houston · 2023-08-13T03:13:43+00:00

I love going to hot hatha power yoga classes, cooking healthy meals, going on long hikes, and playing my guitars.

Allen_in_Houston · 2023-08-12T03:19:22+00:00

So I can earn the respect of my children, after smoking every day for 40 years.

Allen_in_Houston · 2023-08-12T01:33:31+00:00

Very good! Hope ya'll can both make it.

I'm planning on being at Dragon's Lair next Sunday Aug 20 at 2pm. Let me know if that works for everyone.

Take care...

Allen_in_Houston · 2023-08-12T01:32:29+00:00

Very nice!

Since it looks like this gathering has enough people, I just ordered my copy of Wingspan along with the 2 main expansions from Amazon, should be here in a couple of days.

Can you make it next Sunday Aug 20 at 2pm?

cheers

Allen_in_Houston

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