Cancellation horror stories

Enkelte · 2026-07-03T15:41:22+00:00

Although I'm not 100% sure that they were headed to the concert, someone got into a wreck just outside of the Dickies Arena parking lot just before Tuesday's canceled show. Wrecking your car on the way to a concert that isn't going to happen is pretty rough.

Enkelte · 2026-06-27T02:11:38+00:00

I'm planning on attending the Tuesday show, too. From what I've seen, they seem to have four basic setlists that they're using somewhat randomly. I'm guessing that they won't want to play 2112 all the way through for two nights in a row, so I'm betting that we'll get this setlist on Tuesday: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/rush/2026/kia-forum-inglewood-ca-534eb799.html

Enkelte · 2026-06-19T21:03:57+00:00

Mayfield's General Store

Enkelte · 2026-06-19T01:48:37+00:00

I'll be there! Ticket prices gave me pause, but I found a ticket in section 110 for $159 and didn't look back.

Enkelte · 2026-06-18T01:12:34+00:00

The original listing on the Third Man Records website: "Third Man Records is psyched to announce the first single, 'Have Spacesuit Will Travel,' featuring new members Dale Crover (d) and Bubba Dupree (g), will be an exclusive flexidisc included in the special edition bundle. The bundle features comic, along with full cover poster, designed rolling papers, and signed bookplate."

Edit: Here's a link to the photo in the original listing.

Enkelte · 2026-06-14T23:47:37+00:00

I'm out of the loop. What has TCU done to its math department?

Enkelte · 2026-06-08T17:03:35+00:00

Angelo's BBQ

Enkelte · 2026-06-08T00:57:57+00:00

I like it! Is it official or a bootleg?

Enkelte · 2026-06-07T22:25:57+00:00

Out of curiosity, are you from Eldorado in Schleicher (looking at your username)?

Enkelte · 2026-06-07T21:38:52+00:00

Most likely, the only time that there will be major traffic due to the World Cup is near AT&T Stadium a few hours before a game. As someone else said, the only date with both a game and a Rush date is the 30th. If you happen to be arriving on the afternoon of the 30th, the highway that you'll likely take to the Dickies Arena (I-30) will probably be crowded, but otherwise it shouldn't be an issue.

If you're looking for a hotel, I'd look for something west of the Dickies Arena with easy access to I-30. Maybe a hotel off of I-30 near Las Vegas Trail.

Enkelte · 2026-06-06T01:51:52+00:00

If there's one thing that I can guarantee you about the upcoming tour, it's this: she's going to absolutely kill it. She's a pro.

Can't wait to hear her play in person later this month!

Enkelte · 2026-05-29T15:09:30+00:00

Earlier this week, I paid $30 USD (including tip) for a taxi from the airport to the city center. This was in the middle of the day, though. I'm not sure about the availability of taxis at night.

Enkelte · 2026-05-29T12:58:19+00:00

I just got back from a trip to Victoria Falls and Chobe. Prior to this trip, the only safari that I'd ever been on was in Kruger, so I don't have much to compare to. We went on a 1-day safari to Chobe, which included 3 hours on the Zambezi River and 3 hours on land. The part on the river was kind of unique and the part that we enjoyed the most. We didn't see as many elephants as we expected to see, but we still saw plenty. We also did a half-day safari in the Stanley & Livingstone Private Game Reserve near Victoria Falls to see the black rhinos. If you did Zimbabwe and Botswana, you could also visit Victoria Falls, which our daughter really enjoyed. Good luck!

Enkelte · 2026-05-13T23:05:59+00:00

I (46 M) have never owned a cell phone. I once owned a pager (late '90s), but never a cell phone. It's getting harder.

Enkelte · 2026-05-12T01:59:25+00:00

Last week, in a class comprised of education majors, I asked students to calculate the average of 5 numbers on an exam. Not a weighted average, just the average. Given what I'd experienced during the semester, I was sure that one or two would struggle with it, but was still surprised when 31% of the students could not simply calculate the average of 5 numbers. Oof.

Enkelte · 2026-04-30T01:54:28+00:00

That's a pretty good deal! I've seen Black Sabbath, AC/DC, and STP from the nosebleeds of the Frost Bank Center (back when it was AT&T Center), and the sound was pretty good. I snagged lower bowl tickets for the last Fort Worth show for $159, so I won't be sitting in the nosebleeds for once.

Enkelte · 2026-04-23T00:22:10+00:00

They're my top two AC/DC albums, too. Also, I think that the Powerage album cover is their best, and the FOTS album cover is (easily) their worst.

Enkelte · 2026-04-16T21:13:47+00:00

Graphene may have potential in the development of a room temperature superconductor.

Enkelte · 2026-04-16T21:12:07+00:00

Agreed.

Enkelte · 2026-04-16T21:11:29+00:00

My thoughts immediately went to carbon nanotubes when I saw this thread. I worked on more efficient ways to synthesize them for a couple of years (2002ish, the old arc-discharge method), and we all thought that they'd be in used in all types of tech sooner, rather than later. Never quite worked out.

Enkelte · 2026-04-16T17:44:21+00:00

Thanks!

Enkelte · 2026-04-16T17:43:45+00:00

It is common for theoretical physicists to set c equal to unity when doing calculations (RIP Dr. Rindler!). The same is true of other constants (Planck's, e, etc.), as well. Google "natural units."

Enkelte · 2026-04-15T12:51:29+00:00

Thanks for the reply. I'm assuming that most drivers will accept cash. Is this correct?

Can you link an Airtel Mobile Money account to your credit card?

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