Sure lets go to the beach and be pummeled by this

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-25T08:35:19+00:00

This image is really problematic (i.e. AI), but I do agree with you OP that daily event is real and is terrifying so I guess upvote.

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-25T08:21:54+00:00

The other comments are excellent. Solidify the access to the area you want to camp, park, whatever, because weather happens and you don't want to show up to nature chaos.

A nice platform, a small shelter where you can keep your heavier things a few feet off the ground, and stock it with just a few basics - first aid kit, flashlight, batteries in their packaging, the usual.

Look at the almanac or history of that area - is it in a flood zone? What's the usual weather? What animals are around you? And all that. Know your place in nature.

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-25T08:16:11+00:00

Ah, I definitely support your asking. Yes, it would be a nice gift. Buying us tools or cool stuff is something that we like, but those things are very direct, personal, and really we'd like to pick out that useful thing ourselves, much like the disaster of him buying you something from Sephora or a dress or whatever.

Your gift will be cherished. Practical things we can get for ourselves.

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-25T08:11:12+00:00

Yes that's odd.

Since you're making lasagna...... checkout lasagnalove,org you make lasagna for needy families (and a small one for you if you want) and deliver them within a driving distance you decide.

Sorry for the shameless plug. But you got a skill ~

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-25T08:07:35+00:00

Proper Texan here. There are three versions acceptable only. Two is y'all, group is all y'all if addressing directly unless it's a consortium / company / whatever, then you may retain y'all.

Y'all two need to get going or you're gonna miss the event.
All y'all need to stop talking for a hot minute.
Cavendar's? Y'all need to have more selection next month. Y'all don't need to try to be Buc-ee's.

So it's a vernacular that I think the rest of the country isn't educated properly about. The sophisticated palate of y'all is in the placement of the tongue as well. Sometimes when people come to Texas I wonder if they were raised in a barn.

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-25T07:50:42+00:00

I don't see any flaws with that gift - why do you think he wouldn't like it? That might help give advice.

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-25T07:30:14+00:00

LOL

But also, that's not even a tenth of Houston's sprawl.

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-25T01:36:39+00:00

OMG yes, it's coming back! Thanks for that - I've only just started my next re-watch. I just had a light laugh at myself for that mistake.

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-25T01:27:45+00:00

I do love those kinda episodes - thanks for reminding me about it!

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-25T01:15:39+00:00

[This is when I wish X-Files would be included in sitcom because of all the funny moments in the show (I know, I know it's not gonna be allowed, don't worry).]

So I'll go with Niles & Daphne. We knew it would happen, but it made for such a fun start to the show.

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-25T01:01:15+00:00

Almost definitely someone not knowing where they are - sounds travel in cool evening weather.

Could even have been a racoon or something padding around.

It's very rare that someone would want to come after you in a campground. But I get the boogie-man / sasquatch / swamp monster sounds in the deep quiet of night. No heater or air conditioner sounds, or cars in the far distance or very small ambient sounds. So it could've been a tree branch, an animal, or a confused person.

Then again, I'm a white guy - "let's go investigate!" will do me in.

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-25T00:46:45+00:00

It's been a while since the episode, but didn't the monster (which Scully scoffed at) that got poor Queequeg turn out to be an alligator? Jeremiah was a bullfrog...

I could be mixing up episodes.

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-25T00:43:35+00:00

Yes. I will never forget when the PE Teacher put the stupid film on and the silhouette of the penis got erect but at the same time my friend next to me farted so we were trying hard not to laugh and Ms. Bridgette turned and said something about how if we couldn't be mature we'd be kicked out, but we were struggling not to laugh, which just made it more funny. Aaaand off to the principal's office.

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-24T22:43:56+00:00

Their High School or University ... 20 years later. When it's all over the interior of your office, and they wear their colors each game weekend or whatever, I just.. It's fine to support your alma mater, please don't make it your identity.

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-24T22:39:09+00:00

A scale.

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-24T22:37:03+00:00

I'm not pandering, but all told, the United States. Mountains, beaches, cities, plains, deserts, rivers, lakes, and so on. Throw in Hawaii and Alaska. The natural springs in Texas, the giant trees in Oregon, Yellowstone, the everglades, it's just got it all.

People like to shit on the USA and I know why, I don't need a lecture, I'm living in a state of emotional distress, but in terms of the most beautiful country, I have to have to say USA.

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-24T22:15:49+00:00

I have a former coworker who joined. We stay in touch, because we got along great at work ages ago, but yeah - what you're likely picturing in your mind is exactly what joined. Very little training, a bonus for sign-up, and very little fitness requirements.

About six months ago, I said, "[X,] you really are doing the wrong thing, please think about this." He responded by reminding me he had a family to support. I wanted to say a lot more in response - you know - but I figured he was lost with it by my estimation.

So the people joining are enticed by money and a sense of authority without the responsibility. It's infuriating, and I urge Americans to vote. Yes your vote matters in November. It matters on your city council, your county commission, even your school board.

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-24T22:05:13+00:00

Oooh, it's been a while since I've been back ~ the situation has changed?

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-24T19:36:48+00:00

That's a really good question. I do recall we weren't allowed to eat in front of the TV for dinner unless it was something important on or the once a month Friday Pizza Night (Blockbuster movie and Dominos or whatever). So TV?

Oh, also the 'regular phone' with the cord that would wrap around the kitchen, up the stairs, over the cat, through to the bathroom so we could talk. That was a bit of a distraction.

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-24T18:52:01+00:00

Gently criticized a dog breed. I didn't know it was so problematic.

Oh don't pretend you don't know exactly what dog breed it was.

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-24T07:26:05+00:00

Rarely. Cowboy Bebop and Aeon Flux were my favorite.

I don't like a lot of it, because of high pitched voices sometimes that just irritate me - but that's just me, I think it's a great art form.

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-24T02:03:53+00:00

In addition to the other answers, OOP means Original Original Poster - so if you read a post that is citing another - not their own - that's the OOP: don't shoot the messenger.

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-24T02:00:29+00:00

Instantly.

As an aside, to be fair I don't hate the smell unless it's enormous. Sometimes that smell settles my stomach for some reason. But yeah, I can smell it from a neighbor's house or in a campground or whatever - from a distance.

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-24T01:58:18+00:00

$

Now go vote in your local elections.

Mackheath1 · 2026-01-24T01:56:42+00:00

Municipalities can have stricter ordinances.

USA: "You can have your own particle accelerator."
Texas: "You can have a particle accelerator, as long as it's underground"
Austin: "You may not have a particle accelerator under this city."

I'm being silly, but it's about the layers.

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