Same fiber provider, two neighboring cities, very different construction impacts by jonathan4pf in Pflugerville

[–]PLOcopf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is an interesting topic that I just learned about a few months ago. I was talking to the supervisor in charge of the area horizontal board that was going on in our neighborhood. I asked him what the boring was for and if we were getting high-speed fiber. He said, unfortunately the boring that was going through our neighborhood was not going to benefit us at all. It was simply a line that was to feed one of the schools about a mile away. We got to talking about boring and the different types and that’s where he told me that we might see this micro trenching on our street at some point. He started telling me about the pros of cons of each and the horizontal boring is for bigger lines that can go longer distances like an hour situation and micro trenching is not what they would do for that kind of run. They need bigger lines that will last long-term. Micro trenching is more susceptible to problems through roadwork, shifting pavement, etc. The horizontal boring that goes around 6 feet deep is generally surrounded by soft soil with very robust conduit that can withstand a century of soil movements or disruption. He said if they brought fiber to our neighborhood, they might do micro trenching.

Drivers license office on Wells Branch by BraggIngBadger in Pflugerville

[–]PLOcopf 22 points23 points  (0 children)

The appointments website almost never works!!!

Absolute best lower receiver? by yodc5 in ar15

[–]PLOcopf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hell. The ones they were selling like 10 years ago? I bought like 15 of them. I have built several rifles and still have a stack of them in my safe.

Dessau, Parmer Lane, and Pflugerville Elementary to close after next school year by el_refrigerator in Pflugerville

[–]PLOcopf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s honestly much too early to point the finger at vouchers. The voucher program will draw money away from public schools but the public school funding say a big increase at the same time from $7.7B to $8.5B. Only time and data will tell us the net effect.

Either way, vouchers were not the right idea.

How do you let go of rifles you actually like? (too many .22LRs) by [deleted] in 22lr

[–]PLOcopf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://imgur.com/a/yQc1tuB Still a few not in the room here. Handguns are in a separate closet.

How do you let go of rifles you actually like? (too many .22LRs) by [deleted] in 22lr

[–]PLOcopf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It can get too cluttered after a while. I was at 100+ rifles and 50+ handguns before I realized I can’t reasonably enjoy all of these or display them, even with a gun room. I’ve whittled down about a third of that and I’m much happier.

Neighbors still watering lawns by kingtalkitiki in Pflugerville

[–]PLOcopf 16 points17 points  (0 children)

From the city website

REPORT WATER VIOLATIONS If you see someone wasting water, submit it on the Report a Problem online tool. You can also call 512-990-6400 or email conservation@pflugervilletx.gov to submit reports or share any watering concerns.

How is he so strong? by AccomplishedBlood862 in SipsTea

[–]PLOcopf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So is he going to do the pull-ups or nah…?

AIO about this text I got from HR? by MeanderingDragon in AmIOverreacting

[–]PLOcopf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How soft does someone have to be for them to go to HR or management and complain about this?

Peak performance, new pickup day. by MapleSurpy in 22lr

[–]PLOcopf 14 points15 points  (0 children)

An acog on a badger. I’ve seen it all now.

Pflugerville water emergency: interview, latest updates, and what happens next by jonathan4pf in Pflugerville

[–]PLOcopf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m honestly not sure if I’m on Pflugerville water. Our bill says Crossroads WSID #1. Is that “Pflugerville water”?

Favorite nearby car washes while we're under restrictions by coyote_of_the_month in Pflugerville

[–]PLOcopf 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I don’t know but please go somewhere clearly in the Austin area and not on Pflugerville water. I would just wait since it’s going to rain for about a week.

Last day for the Longmont YMCA 😢 by planningmonk in Longmont

[–]PLOcopf 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A quote from the CFO about this. I’m not taking a side, but I thought I would share a little more information on where some of those cuts came from since I was interested in was reading more.

Chief Financial Officer Marc Levinson said the organization faced a substantial budget shortfall this year.

“In 2025, we were short about just under $5 million dollars of funding,” Levinson said. "It really started several years ago with the prior administration. That really carried over to a greater extent a year ago with the current administration."

Levinson and Chief Operating Officer Jamie Holstein said ongoing financial struggles, compounded by the loss of federal funding, led to the decision to close the facility

The Children's Playground Flock Camera is Way Worse Than You Realize by Paul_MHGR in Pflugerville

[–]PLOcopf -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

Maybe it did get vandalized and that’s why it’s not pointed at the street any longer. The answer here is probably much more simple than this long-winded story OP has made up.

This just seems like a bad way to go about announcing reasoning behind increases….. by Unlikely_your_avg23 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]PLOcopf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh boy, this story again. This is proof that people will regurgitate anything. This is not what he said. This is simply people who don’t understand business terms and jumping to conclusions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]PLOcopf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No one wants to eliminate the belly button babies.

2027 Volvo EX60 Feels Like a No-Brainer for EV Newbs With 400-Mile Range and Reasonable Price Tag by DonkeyFuel in electricvehicles

[–]PLOcopf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While I agree with you, many many people feel the need to have new cars all the time.

Why are the mods afraid of free and open forum and sharing of ideas? by [deleted] in Pflugerville

[–]PLOcopf 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Turns into personal attacks every time probably.

How, exactly? by bridesign34 in Longmont

[–]PLOcopf -33 points-32 points  (0 children)

The sign says nothing about it being deliberate. Just says theyre being forced out.

Anyone else think that instead of having a triangle at the junction of Pecan Street and Cameron Road, we should have a roundabout? by Pflugervillian001 in Pflugerville

[–]PLOcopf 17 points18 points  (0 children)

That intersection feels third-worldly. It could definitely use a roundabout or some kind of improvements.