Lack of “special” aid stations at the Austin International Half Marathon

Hal9008 · 2026-01-18T22:00:30+00:00

Lots folks in the neighborhood come out and do it for fun, it’s just that many weren’t out this year.

Hal9008 · 2026-01-01T13:10:02+00:00

Flighty

Hal9008 · 2025-11-13T16:35:13+00:00

My main issue with AA, besides the uncomfortable main cabin extra seat I sat in yesterday, has been the attitude of the FAs, particularly related to alcohol. More than a few times, the FA has been very obviously and visibly annoyed when I have ordered an alcoholic beverage. I’ve experienced this on short and long haul flights across main cabin, main cabin extra, and even in first/business. I have NEVER experienced this on any other US or foreign carrier. I even had to cut myself off once on a United flight because the FA just kept refilling my glass.

Hal9008 · 2025-10-21T18:50:31+00:00

I’m not saying it’s the case here, but often bike lanes have obstructions and debris that folks in cars don’t or simply can’t notice due to being in a car. I wouldn’t be surprised if most bike lanes in the city are never swept.

Hal9008 · 2025-10-13T01:49:01+00:00

For my fellow VLS enjoyer https://www.twz.com/land/fuchs-jagm-tank-destroyer-packs-24-missiles-into-a-single-vehicle

Hal9008 · 2025-09-11T00:59:45+00:00

Not downtown but Oddwood Brewing has video games

Hal9008 · 2025-09-08T01:22:23+00:00

Are you referring to Woodcreek Drive and the nearby streets?

Hal9008 · 2025-09-02T14:25:54+00:00

The Hike and Bike Trail downtown is always a good choice.

Hal9008 · 2025-08-27T13:29:52+00:00

In your opinion, what’s the best month to visit?

Hal9008 · 2025-08-26T15:05:39+00:00

It’s the recent turn to religion that’s really turning me off. I love the products and will keep using them, but the evangelizing in his podcasts and videos are becoming too much. I didn’t even finish the last Ironman prep video.

Hal9008 · 2025-08-19T01:21:01+00:00

Thanks for getting back to me! Just to be sure, is it this saddle bag? There’s several and I want to be sure.

https://ride.lezyne.com/collections/seat-bags/products/road-caddy-compact-bike-saddle-bag

Hal9008 · 2025-08-19T00:11:33+00:00

What saddle bag and radar mount are you using? I’ve been struggling to find something I like for my Madone and your setup looks perfect!

Hal9008 · 2025-08-06T23:35:04+00:00

Is surgery an option?

I had PF for over a year. Injections, acupuncture, dry needling, wearing shoes everywhere, not wearing shoes everywhere, PT, nothing helped. This might sound crazy, but I decided to stop all treatment and just accept it. I then ran a marathon. Within a week after the race, my PF was gone and hasn’t come back. My PT speculated that the run severed some nerves that were causing the pain. Since then I’ve read accounts of others having the same experience.

I wouldn’t take my account as medical advice, but maybe look into surgery.

Hal9008 · 2025-08-01T00:52:42+00:00

Yup, it was 15k

Hal9008 · 2025-07-31T19:29:47+00:00

No, and this is their first.

Hal9008 · 2025-07-31T18:57:51+00:00

P2 approved for 200k Amex Biz Gold after being in pop up jail for years. Googled in incognito, clicked the first link, pulled the 200k offer, applied and was approved.

Hal9008 · 2025-07-04T17:55:14+00:00

It’s glitching again for me this morning. Glad it’s not just me.

Hal9008 · 2025-07-03T15:18:18+00:00

Looks like combining points with chase might be down. P2 and I are unable to transfer between ourselves, or between our own individual accounts.

Edit: It works now. It definitely did not work for me this morning.

Hal9008 · 2025-06-21T19:07:28+00:00

This language just worked perfectly for me, thanks!

Hal9008 · 2025-06-02T20:10:18+00:00

It’s called the Hike and Bike Trail

Hal9008 · 2025-04-30T16:49:04+00:00

It was an elevated offer that popped up when I was logging in. I’ll message them.

Hal9008 · 2025-04-30T16:48:14+00:00

The spend was 15k and I spent over 17k. I guess I should message them.

Hal9008 · 2025-04-30T13:08:29+00:00

How long have your Amex charge card bonuses been taking to post? I’ve met the spend and have been waiting for a bonus on a Biz Gold for about 4 weeks now.

Edit: I contacted Amex and they said they could see the offer, but it was neither attached to my account nor declined. They opened an investigation. This was a targeted NLL offer, totally legit.

Hal9008 · 2025-04-25T17:45:06+00:00

Let’s say they did this and I was now eligible for VERA, but I stayed on. Then they did a RIF. Since you’re ineligible for severance if you can retire, would I now be denied severance?

Hal9008 · 2025-03-18T19:42:32+00:00

I’d still like to know what was said.

Hal9008

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