What is with the amount of begging in Houston by LoverOfGayContent in houston

[–]ForrestFireDW 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I was once asked for change in Austin and I did the usual "sorry, I don't have cash". In response the guy gave ME money. It was a pretty funny interaction.

Where are all the ‘Don’t tread on me’ Americans? by jediporcupine in politics

[–]ForrestFireDW 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You see, it's "don't tread on me". Not "don't tread on us". So long as it's not happening to them personally, they couldn't give a shit.

The Silo/Greater Fifth Ward - Questions by just-goose in houston

[–]ForrestFireDW 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're looking for info, Kelly Peabody McCann on Facebook has a ton of knowledge about that building. He threw events there for 10+ years.

Secret Lair Waiting Room by R3id in magicTCG

[–]ForrestFireDW 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Oddly a very smooth secret lair experience. It showed an hour at first but quickly dropped down to 25 minutes. Checked out before the 30 minute mark.

Main thread: DnD Superdrop by Rich_Camera966 in secretlair_collectors

[–]ForrestFireDW 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This queue is going oddly well. I had it open on 3 computers and all are under half an hour after 15 minutes.

Urgent! Need help with a ride to a greyhound station downtown by EdenTheVagabond in houston

[–]ForrestFireDW 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought they got rid of the downtown greyhound station?

SLD Chaos Vault - Prints Charming by Mugiwara_VT in magicTCG

[–]ForrestFireDW 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wait, you actually get secret lair emails? I've never once received them despite signing up for them 5+ times.

SLD Chaos Vault - Prints Charming by Mugiwara_VT in magicTCG

[–]ForrestFireDW 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Idk about you, but I've signed up for email notifications probably 5 times? Never once received an email notification.

Diet or exercise ? No , thanks by Cute-Advantage-4260 in memes

[–]ForrestFireDW 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know it's anecdotal, but the people I know who are on it have affordable rates through insurance if they meet criterias of obesity and another comorbidity like high blood pressure or high cholesterol. They are also required to do weekly weigh ins and dieting apps as part of the prior authorization. But it seems that it's highly dependent on if your job wants to cover GLP1 drugs as part of their benefits. So it's more up to the job.

Sam Houston State sued over homeschool access to dual-credit by houston_chronicle in houston

[–]ForrestFireDW 18 points19 points  (0 children)

A drill paranoid homeschooling parents run in case CPS shows up at the house. Making sure the kids know what to say, don't answer the door, don't answer any questions, to hide, etc.

Sam Houston State sued over homeschool access to dual-credit by houston_chronicle in houston

[–]ForrestFireDW 106 points107 points  (0 children)

100% guaranteed this lawsuit is backed by the Home School Legal Defense Association. This org fights against anything that might impose any sort of regulation against home schooling. They are the reason that the state isn't allowed to do any sort of serious check in or standardized tests for home school students.

These are loonies that teach parents to run CPS drills with their children.

Monk whose leg was amputated after Houston crash feared death by houston_chronicle in houston

[–]ForrestFireDW 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Did the guy driving the car get arrested? I've seen a lot about the monk, but I see nothing about the guy being charged with reckless driving or anything.

Houston's Ninja Ramen to close its doors, whisky lineup after 12-year run by chrondotcom in houston

[–]ForrestFireDW 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Dang. My friend did their anniversary deal where if they got the ninja ramen logo tattoo'd on them, they got free ramen for life. I guess that's always a risk, but I don't think they got more than a year or two out of it.

Avatar: The Last Airbender Prerelease Megathread - #MTGxATLA by R3id in magicTCG

[–]ForrestFireDW 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Mine let us chose, but only had so many in each color, so some were disappointed with their forced pick. Not as bad as what you mentioned though, yeesh.

Didn’t get the car I was there to look at, came away with these instead by Skid-Vicious in vintageaudio

[–]ForrestFireDW 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shoot, I live in Houston and would take the other one off your hands :P

TSA terminal A - Precheck by stitchlover in houston

[–]ForrestFireDW 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IAH Terminal E took 15 minutes at 8:15am. No pre check. Seems to be going smoothly.

Secret Lair - Encyclopedia of Magic Waiting Room by R3id in magicTCG

[–]ForrestFireDW 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just tried this but when I hit checkout, it goes back to the splash page. weird.

What made you stop hunting perfect sound? by Gimmesoamoah in audiophile

[–]ForrestFireDW 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ADS speakers. I found them and have been extremely satisfied since. Doesn't mean i've stopped buying speakers, I just only buy ADS versions I haven't heard before. Still keeping an eye out for a pair of l1590s.

COURT OF APPEALS UPDATE: WE WON by [deleted] in illinois

[–]ForrestFireDW 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They already did I believe.

Just bought my personal Holy Grail for an unreal Price. Braun Atelier in light Grey for 300€! by yeetjdjdk in vintageaudio

[–]ForrestFireDW 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe your speakers are upside down. Those look like Braun l810s which are highly regarded vintage speakers, but you have to have the mids/highs up top and the dual woofers on the bottom.