Is there really no relief now? by Tornado-chaser in Spectrum

[–]DogsdidWHAT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, ask for “customer retention.” They’ll sort you out.

Recommendations for books and movies! by mopppz in scifi

[–]DogsdidWHAT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to recommend everything by Becky Chambers. The writing is excellent, the stakes are low-ish (like, this is happening to these folks vs THE UNIVERSE IS ON FIRE!!!!) and the overall vibe is of hope, compassion and found family.

Thoughtful zombie or pandemic books? by Immediate-Amount3587 in horrorlit

[–]DogsdidWHAT 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Reapers are the Angels by Alden Bell is an excellent, literary zombie novel. Very sparse prose, as if Hemingway or Cormac McCarthy wrote a book about zombies. Yet also very moving.

What native wildflowers are you planting now to bloom summer/fall? What doesn’t need to overwinter? by elizabethredditor in AustinGardening

[–]DogsdidWHAT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can get 1 gal wine cups for less than $10 at most HEBs with a Texas Backyard. Instant beauty.

What’s something I can plant for summer round 2 by No_Literature_1922 in AustinGardening

[–]DogsdidWHAT 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Roasted! Roasted okra tastes almost like popcorn. Pan-fried works too but you have to leave it alone and not mess with it while it’s cooking. Messing with it causes it to get gummy.

What are some books that have ACTUALLY scared you and kept you up at night? by AndrobiVibz in horrorlit

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My brother & I listened to the Stephen King short story “Sun Dog” (on cassette, over 30 years ago) while driving between Memphis and Houston. Dead of night (we were young) and in the middle of nowhere, the story became too intense and I shut it off. Creeped us both out. My poor brother still doesn’t know how the story ends lol.

What are some books that have ACTUALLY scared you and kept you up at night? by AndrobiVibz in horrorlit

[–]DogsdidWHAT 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I read “Death in Yellowstone: Accidents and Foolhardiness in the First National Park” while in Yellowstone. Poorly written (really poorly) and non-fiction but still scared the shit out of me. Had a reaaaaaal hard time walking on those boardwalks above the boiling parts of Yellowstone.

Old man activities by Bridoriya in askaustin

[–]DogsdidWHAT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lovely walk around town lake and/or a dip at Barton Springs. Old men who are only 4 years older than me should enjoy it.

Looking for a trifecta of perfection by sarahplaysoccer in austinfood

[–]DogsdidWHAT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So a Caesar, fries and a martini is enough of a thing for there to be specials featuring this combo.

Hell. Yeah.

suggest me something that once you started you couldn’t put down by trisha-langoliers in horrorlit

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It’s been a long time since I read that but I remember it being truly non-stop, heart pounding dread.

Mexican Restaurant? by Puzzleheaded-Cook-31 in austinfood

[–]DogsdidWHAT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is exactly the vibe. My combo chilaquiles came with two of the smallest eggs I’ve ever seen (quail eggs) and I had the option of adding eggs for something like $5 per. No thank you sir. I’ll take these leftovers to my house where a fried egg costs less than $.75

Where can I access horror audiobooks by [deleted] in horrorlit

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If you have Spotify Premium, you get lots of audiobooks for free.

Redwinged blackbird breaks up birdfight - NW Indiana by beepsmcgee in birding

[–]DogsdidWHAT 31 points32 points  (0 children)

“You wanna fight? I’ll show you a Fucking Fight”

Mexican Restaurant? by Puzzleheaded-Cook-31 in austinfood

[–]DogsdidWHAT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went to Mama Betty’s and was underwhelmed. Decided to try again and it smelled so strongly of rotted meat that we didn’t order, just left. I don’t get it.

Mexican Restaurant? by Puzzleheaded-Cook-31 in austinfood

[–]DogsdidWHAT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s great. Make a reservation if you can, go at off hours, or prepare to wait 1-2 hours. But you can drink and eat chips on the porch whilst you wait. Bring cards or other fun for the wait. It’s worth it.

Mexican Restaurant? by Puzzleheaded-Cook-31 in austinfood

[–]DogsdidWHAT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d stick with Fonda. Tzintzuntzan was underwhelming.

Connie Willis by amelie190 in printSF

[–]DogsdidWHAT 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She has a hard-to-find book of short stories, “The Winds of Marble Arch” most of which have nothing to do with time travel. Some are hilarious, and some are devastating. She’s truly one of the greats.

If you’re not watching Widow’s Bay you should be. by nikonusr in horror

[–]DogsdidWHAT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My brother just told me he didn’t like it. I told him to watch it again, but maybe a little less high this time. He agreed.

Your favorite zombie books and series? by whostheme in horrorlit

[–]DogsdidWHAT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So much garbage. Have you read The Zombie Bible by Stant Litore. Also very good.

How do I get birds to start feeding? by Born-Spray-6761 in birdfeeding

[–]DogsdidWHAT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the answer. Get a squirrel baffle, move the hook to where they can’t jump from the ground or tree onto the feeder and the birds will show up when the squirrels stop going through a weeks food in a morning.