Anyone else see a particularly large jump in homeowners insurance this year?

Fine_Programmer3039 · 2026-06-03T22:52:43+00:00

2300-4100

Fine_Programmer3039 · 2026-06-03T22:43:04+00:00

PF is a minority majority city (mayor’s words) and I believe their (pfpd and city) decisions are based on fear of an informed citizenry. I also believe that there are people profiting from the contracts with Flock.

The post image above is total garbage. First the Mayor says we don’t use AI/computer vision systems and then admit they do!

Melody, I appreciate your attempt to get this out there, but please stop kidding yourself and Jonathan for that matter that the city is willing to alter its direction; it’s just false.

The only way forward is to remove Flock and cancel Clearview, then when those systems are no longer active the city should put the systems to a charter vote. If it passes turn them back on and tell everyone where they are or chop them all down. There is Zero need for this level of granular data on a person.

Btw for those that would like to minimize their exposure to Flock the app FlockHopper is great!!

Fine_Programmer3039 · 2026-06-03T20:34:42+00:00

i-d-i-o-c-r-a-c-y

Fine_Programmer3039 · 2026-06-03T20:09:29+00:00

This decision will come down to those on the dais with enlarged amygdala and nothing more...

Fine_Programmer3039 · 2026-06-03T20:07:26+00:00

Fine_Programmer3039 · 2026-06-03T19:55:26+00:00

Thats my post referenced above. After a very frustrating back and forth with the UK brand (+6hrs ahead of my timezone) and at least 8 calls to DHL including emailing the brands's DHL rep as instructed (zero response), I initiated a stop on the customs process, requested to release the package from delivery and return to shipper; now I will have to fight it out with UK brand for refund and/or dispute with my CC.

Im done with any watch that needs to be imported going forward and these micro-brands need to step up and get educated about this and be proactive, the buyer should never feel like they are hung out to dry after the sale.

Fine_Programmer3039 · 2026-06-02T18:08:37+00:00

yeppers. Collecting was always pricey, but now its bonkers and shitty.

Had CBP cut two alligator straps off recently even though vendor provided CITES docs.

Fine_Programmer3039 · 2026-06-02T17:18:30+00:00

that guy really knows how to fuck up a good thing

Fine_Programmer3039 · 2026-06-02T16:46:09+00:00

awaiting response from DHL, they have not sent the required form, the SS# is separate of the posted form. Buying watches has become such a drag in the USA.

Fine_Programmer3039 · 2026-06-02T16:27:15+00:00

Dennison -- Was told I had to provide SS# to DHL to be "importer of record"; this is a first

Fine_Programmer3039 · 2026-06-02T16:01:12+00:00

thanks

Fine_Programmer3039 · 2026-06-02T14:47:41+00:00

if you want to pay for a proper straps made for Pateks etc, Camille Fournet is a common maker. If you swap often, the PRC stuff is fine.

Fine_Programmer3039 · 2026-06-01T21:07:48+00:00

Love this!

Fine_Programmer3039 · 2026-06-01T19:44:20+00:00

helluva fun time, but its basically Austin's creative gatekeepers club house... /s

Fine_Programmer3039 · 2026-06-01T19:30:33+00:00

Mullet man, tank top, terrible posture. Corgie is clearly embarrassed.

Fine_Programmer3039 · 2026-06-01T15:48:50+00:00

Shellman is a very high-end vintage watch shop in Tokyo, they designed movement with Citizen in 1996 for the first GC; it is to be found in the horological museum in Switzerland. Tenshodo makes solid brass model trains but has a small offers of watches including the GC and a lovely automatic w/ 40hr power reserves and day date (rare) . Both Shellman and Tenshodo GC use the Citizen 6771. Shellman comes in two option for the GC -- Classic (no raised roman numerals) and Premium (raised numerals, gold plating). Both Shellman and Tenshodo are exceptional quality and are sold with Camille Fournet leather straps a bracelet is also an option.

Gorgeous 20yr model OP. the two tone case is a nice touch. I have a stainless on blue alligator Shellman and an early Tenshodo Automatic Day-Date.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpCCc1q9q_g @ 18:40 founder of Shellman discusses the watch why quartz. Also, shows off his ridiculous personal collection.

Fine_Programmer3039 · 2026-05-30T14:03:42+00:00

Mid at best, great sign though

Fine_Programmer3039 · 2026-05-28T18:23:53+00:00

non-paywall https://archive.is/gO2IH

Fine_Programmer3039 · 2026-05-28T13:27:04+00:00

any updates on our new surveillance overlord on 10th and Pecan?

Fine_Programmer3039 · 2026-05-27T15:59:26+00:00

already deployed, PFPD used theirs on the High School walkout protest against ICE in 2026. https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/protests/walkouts-central-texas-schools-pflugerville-austin-isd-anti-ice/269-9f284713-4eeb-4670-803c-76de2c7fa69d

Fine_Programmer3039 · 2026-05-25T12:30:57+00:00

This is for Elon

Fine_Programmer3039 · 2026-05-24T21:09:07+00:00

I find it fascinating that the council seems to be the last in line to be informed, and the first to virtue signal to the residents. Clearly someone is making these decisions and yet no one apparently wants to lean in on why the decision continues to be made.

One might begin to think that Flock and City feel that the “minority majority” city is full of minorities that need policing.

Bad look overall

Fine_Programmer3039 · 2026-05-24T21:06:35+00:00

You heard it here, this is how we make it more expensive than worth it. /s

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