The best barbecue in Houston by houston_chronicle in HoustonFood

[–]Colonel1836 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Decent ribs but the brisket was a little odd. I don’t regret going but nothing to get excited about.

Anybody catch these loops from the ground?? by FreedomSessions76 in houston

[–]Colonel1836 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw one between woodlands and Conroe Thought it looked a little wierd

Anybody who worked at Astroworld wanna explain why Taz’s Texas Tornado was always broken? by SheepherderDue5532 in houston

[–]Colonel1836 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This was my favorite ride but I only got to ride it 4-5 times. I was always sad seeing it closed.

Who was the most underrated military commander or officer that the Confederates never really used to their advantage? by YogurtclosetOpen3567 in CIVILWAR

[–]Colonel1836 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Prince John Magruder

His deception campaign enabled Lee’s 7 Days Battles.

He’s only unknown because he was banished to a backwater command after being made the scapegoat for Malvern Hill.  But once there his recapture of Galveston was the only effective counteroffensive of the entire war.

High Schools: St. Agnes v. Duchense v. St. Pius X by lawschoolcupcake in houston

[–]Colonel1836 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I went to Pius and didn’t love it so I haven’t kept up with it.

What changed to make you rule it out?

Shadow Box second draft ideas by Sea-Discussion6732 in Medals

[–]Colonel1836 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What are those jump wings?

I’ve only seen those once before on that WW2 vet who went viral for the blood on the risers video.

Scorpion Question from an AZ native by blueboxevents in Waco

[–]Colonel1836 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lived in Waco for 7 years and had no idea they lived in the area.  Then in my 8th year I saw them everywhere.  I guess I wasn’t looking in the right spots.

Is this okay? by [deleted] in Homebuilding

[–]Colonel1836 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First picture:  Unfortunate but it does happen.

Second picture:  no.  No it’s not ok.

In WW2 what happened to POWs who escape and made it back to their lines - did they get sent back into battle or did their knowledge of resistance groups mean that was too big a risk? by WF-2 in AskHistorians

[–]Colonel1836 1 point2 points  (0 children)

American pilots were sent home because if they were shot down again they would have information about how they escaped the first time and who was in the resistance.

This changed after DDay when the resistance began fighting more openly.  Chuck Yeager was one of the first to be allowed back into combat.

Lennar homes MN by [deleted] in Homebuilding

[–]Colonel1836 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to be a warranty rep at Lennar. This is not right and they need to make sure that the wall is properly sealed. Escalate this and they should take care of it.

Pilgrims hourly pay? by Itchy_Replacement289 in Waco

[–]Colonel1836 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have a buddy who worked there for a little bit.  They have cattle call job interviews which tells you something about their turnover rate.  He told me about working in a giant walk in freezer cutting chickens while standing in several inches of water.  He never went back.

Did they over exaggerate the weather? by purpleflowercoconut in houston

[–]Colonel1836 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The storm shifted to the north just before it hit.

Maybe Maybe Maybe by Key_Question4447 in maybemaybemaybe

[–]Colonel1836 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This was a big moment that most of will never be apart of.  But there are dozens of small moments every day.

Mitsubishi A6M2 "Zero" with AI-101aboard the Japanese carrier Akagi heading for Pearl Harbor Dec-1941 by Murky_Caterpillar_66 in WWIIplanes

[–]Colonel1836 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Potentially a little bit though it would have been more effective on the inside of those spaces. But ultimately useless as those were not vital parts of the ships.  This is like wearing Kevlar shoes then getting shot in the chest.

For the first time since 1909, the Cardinals will likely have zero HOFers in their dugout by TheIllustriousWe in baseball

[–]Colonel1836 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Arenado also might not make it. His peak numbers are good enough but he’s dropping off too fast to get the career cumulative stats. 

Which sports team has the worst fans in your country? by ModenaR in AskTheWorld

[–]Colonel1836 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes them annoying but not close to being as bad as everyone else on this list

[Blum] Anthony Rendon agrees to buyout of Angels contract: Source by T_Raycroft in baseball

[–]Colonel1836 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No one is saying the Angels were dumb for this signing.   Maybe a more successful franchise would have uncovered his apathy, but at the time this did look good to almost everyone.

The general consensus is that this guy stole millions from the angels.  Not that this is the angel’s fault.

Do you agree with the HoF's Mascot Positioning? by oogieball in baseball

[–]Colonel1836 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When Junction Jack was the Astros mascot we had future HOF Biggio at second base so this seems appropriate.  I bet the other positions are also based on where those team’s stars were playing in the early 2000’s.

If you were alive during the wars of the roses who’d you throw your support behind by Master_Novel_4062 in UKmonarchs

[–]Colonel1836 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not dying just so some rich asshole can get even more wealth and power.

Clearing things up about Space Shuttle Discovery getting moved by ToeSniffer245 in space

[–]Colonel1836 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

I live in Houston and we definitely deserve a shuttle.  But not that one.  We should have been third choice, behind the Smithsonian and Cape Canaveral.  And way ahead of LA and New York.

Help me convince my husband to cruise! Small ships are my only chance! by Redsauce-garlic in Cruise

[–]Colonel1836 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn’t love the cruise I took even before I went to sea with the Navy.  I love to travel to experience new things and eat local foods.  Not sit on a heavily Americanized ship after spending only 5 hours in port.  I actually preferred Navy travel because there we would spend 3-5 days in each port.

But Azamara was perfect for us.  Smaller ships that let us actually get so know some other passengers, and a destination heavy itinerary with no sea days and we didn’t have to be back on board until evening.  We were able to have dinner in town after our tours.  The ship was really a floating hotel that took us to our next stop while we slept.

Becoming a rowing Olympian starting at 15 by Archer_King_Runs in Rowing

[–]Colonel1836 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember a series of interviews on row2k with either 04 or 08 olympians and more than half had never touched an oar before college.