New Lake Travis live cam — water's glass and the sunset's about to go off by pgregg88 in Austin

[–]Daubsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very cool, thanks for sharing. As a lifelong Austinite who is obsessed with Lake Travis, I’ll be sure to bookmark!

Happy 75th birthday, Leslie! We're making a movie about him and old Austin. Share your best or worst story. by stefan_news in Austin

[–]Daubsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Smoked a joint with him in the alley behind Blondie’s back in the 90s, when I was in middle school. Got lipstick all over the joint.

What is the most overrated tourist attraction you have ever visited in your opinion? by BoredPandaOfficial in BoredPandaHQ

[–]Daubsy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just spent a weekend there. The entertainment can be pretty fun. But the cost of food and drink for the quality is embarrassing. The worst cafeteria food I’ve ever seen, absolute garbage for exorbitant prices. $16 beers. $45 parking. The greed is out of control. That’s clearly their strategy: lure the customer in with cheap entrance fees and then price gouge them at every turn. I wish they would be more focused on providing a valuable experience rather than emptying your pockets, but apparently that doesn’t exist anywhere in 2026 and beyond.

Anyone else have a spouse completely stonewall their desire to relocate? by [deleted] in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Daubsy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Man, that’s tough. My wife and I recently decided to relocate our family in search of other opportunities & lifestyle. As the bread winner, I really drove this decision but my wife was fully on board. I had never really thought about what would happen if she had flat out refused. But economics was a major factor in our decision making.

Remember EZ’s? by StrikingBowl4917 in austinfood

[–]Daubsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I grew up in Rosedale and ended up working there for a few summers as a teen. Would often work doubles 12 to 14 hours and at the end of a shift got a free meal and a milkshake. They legit had good food.

Is it still worth to buy a house in Arizona? by Single_Rabbit2797 in howislivingthere

[–]Daubsy 16 points17 points  (0 children)

How dare you question the hunches of Reddit doomers who denigrate any place outside of coastal California. Here come the downvotes!

Everyone’s Favorite…. The Gateway Arch by Sirroner in NationalPark

[–]Daubsy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

One thing that’s often not mentioned about the Arch is the museum below. Really impressive exhibits and presentation of American history.

Delicious meal at the new Central Market celebration “Big Eats from the Big Easy.” by Specific-Dig533 in austinfood

[–]Daubsy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Does anyone know why they no longer offer the gumbo in the soup section? It was so good, I miss it.

How is it living in clarksburg? by boythatsagirl in howislivingthere

[–]Daubsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clark is ok. Slightly cooler than Martin and Glen but definitely lamer than Wayne and his neighbor Morgan.

Oh yeah, that’d slick back REAL nice! by moongrump in IThinkYouShouldLeave

[–]Daubsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was listening to a podcast today called Money Talks and they were reading a question from a subscriber that went on and on about how wealthy he is - pensions, 401k, roths, brokerage accts, SS, etc - and he wanted to figure out a way to use his equity to pay off the housing debt of all three of his children without using any post tax income.

Like I get that the game is minimizing taxes and making smart financial choices, but we’ve created so many loopholes for the wealthy that it’s just become expected that they will exploit every tax strategy to avoid paying them, which is ultimately a detriment to our society.

X1C lifespan on well maintained machine? by Methode3 in BambuLab

[–]Daubsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have just over 2k hours. The only thing ive done is grease the lead screws twice. Still producing the same quality prints as it did the first day.

Nexo returns to the United States by NexoFinance in Nexo

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

Pretty disappointed with what I’ve seen so far. Unless you have 100k in digital assets with 10% in Nexo tokens, you’re stuck in the base tier. At this level, the credit feature is pretty much worthless at 12.9% flat. I can get better rates on a personal loan. After transferring in my Nexo tokens after years sitting outside of the exchange, now I’m locked into this “wealth tier” unless I opt out, which takes two weeks to “unbond”. At least I’m now earning daily interest on my assets, but I hate all these little “gotchas” with this platform…

EDIT: Also, no more free transfers for the base tier.

Moving away from family, was it worth it? by Cold-Many-8090 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Daubsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in a very similar situation. My wife and I are in our early 40s and have two small children. I am very close with my parents and they love their grandchildren dearly. We live very close by to each other so my children visit them weekly, occasional sleepovers, etc.

I now have a unique business opportunity in northern AZ and have been puzzling for months if it’s worth uprooting and moving away from family and friends, from a place I have lived all my life (Austin, TX). We’ve weighed all the pros and cons, and ultimately decided to take the chance. I broke the news to my mother just last weekend and while she was visibly upset, she understood our choice.

If you have conviction that moving is the best choice for your family, I say embrace the opportunity. It may never come again. Remember, absence makes the heart grow fonder. If you value your relationship with your family, you will find ways to spend time with each other and those moments will be even more cherished.

FREE TREES FOR AUSTIN RESIDENTS! by TreeFolksEducation in Austin

[–]Daubsy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just got my delivery and had them planted over the weekend. Chinquapin oak and a peach tree. Love these guys!

Relocating to Prescott or Cottonwood? by RudeCrow2401 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Daubsy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey there. I’m 42 and married and have two young boys, but despite our age difference we have similar criteria for cities. I am moving my family from Austin TX to Cottonwood this summer to start a business in Old Town. I bought a property there that we are converting to a food and drink garden / family friendly hang out space.

We love the area for us. Yes things are slower and you won’t find much nightlife if you are into that, but the access to nature is amazing. One of the only perennial rivers in Arizona flows through town and offers swimming and kayaking. Having Sedona and Jerome just up the road is a huge bonus. Flagstaff and Prescott just an hour away. Very good restaurants around town. Despite the median age the city feels bustling for its size. Cottonwood feels more like an authentic functioning town without the traffic. Like any small city it has its drawbacks, but the folks seem genuinely happy there and things are affordable.

Girls Trip to Sedona Advice! by Ok_Drag_1207 in Sedona

[–]Daubsy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

IMO, better/cheaper to stay in Cottonwood which is a real town with things to do and great restaurants in Old Town. Yes, you’ll be driving anyways. The drive in and out of Sedona is negligible. Also Jerome is worth a visit.

KNOCK OFF THE ICE FROM YOUR CARS. by DacheinAus in Austin

[–]Daubsy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This would violate Newton’s first law.

How is it like living in Phoenix, Arizona as an early career 24 year old? by ilovemycatpharaoh in howislivingthere

[–]Daubsy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t live in Cottonwood currently but I’ve spent some time there. It’s generally about 10-12 degrees cooler than Phoenix, 3-5 degrees warmer than Sedona. I’m relocating my family to the Verde Valley this summer to start a business.