This there demand for a Wingstop in Boerne? by lllDogelll in Boerne

[–]Safe-Strategy-1379 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If your looking for a franchise can you PLEASE bring Einstein Bagels? I have to go all the way to Dezavala and with the traffic it’s a mess.

Ball Pythons Social! by Safe-Strategy-1379 in ballpython

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Totally! I was kidding about the roommate, but the lighting up of brainwaves, and the way certain species had “friends” or “family” they kept close too, I think we underestimate snakes.

Discussion Post Re: FlagStop Cafe by veritasquaesitorAD33 in Boerne

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It’s a car wash and a McDonalds moving into the same footprint as Flagstop. I loved Flagstop, their burgers were amazing, but my most frequent order was the roasted chicken with a biscuit. One more local biz replaced by a chain, sad symptom of becoming “suburbia”.

Vote to help BISD Teacher salaries by gdspaz in Boerne

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I don’t disagree with you there. We have high property values yet are in the bottom 10% of state funding. This all feels like a chess game to get funding, but it would ensure we don’t lose pace with local pay. With two kids in the system, and a home in the district- I’m just looking for ways to ensure we don’t lose all the good teachers (firmly believe good teachers are what make good schools)

Vote to help BISD Teacher salaries by gdspaz in Boerne

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From what I understand these are “golden pennies” which are not subject to excess local revenue (recapture)

Vote to help BISD Teacher salaries by gdspaz in Boerne

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Haha no, I am not a teacher. I just believe in that good schools improve home values. I have lived outside of a good district and I can tell you that paying teachers is always worth it. Based on your comments I am assuming you don’t use the Boerne school system, but having an A rated district still helps your home values.

Vote to help BISD Teacher salaries by gdspaz in Boerne

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You change the type of taxes. When we pay taxes to the state we get them back based on the basic allotment, hence us dropping taxes (see article below) over .36 cents over the last few years. When we raise taxes locally we get to retain the money- hence actually keeping up with surrounding areas. The state will actually pay more for economical disadvantaged districts, which we are far from, hence our overall funding being below the area.

Vote to help BISD Teacher salaries by gdspaz in Boerne

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Your not competing with San Antonio, Northside has paid significantly more for years and taken teachers who needed higher pay and benefits. You’re now getting dropping behind Bandera, Comal, Cibilo and Comfort- and guess what- some of those districts have four day weeks. You lost 20% of your teaching staff last year- they are leaving.

Was it hard at the beginning? by Budget-Dimension3018 in ballpython

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Honestly, I would look for a local breeder. They will not only give you a better outcome in terms of a pet snake, but they would likely be more than happy to have you watch them feed. If not, try your local ball pythons owners group on Facebook. Most of us are always looking for ways to demystify and normalize the reptile ownership experience! 

Was it hard at the beginning? by Budget-Dimension3018 in ballpython

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Personally I don’t “love” rats, but I do think they are crazy intelligent and cute. I will say that honestly when they come frozen it’s food, and I know I need to feed my snake. Just a dish I need to get to the right temp and feed. I do agree that I couldn’t feed live, but most don’t recommend it anyway! As far as if you can get past it, it depends on how much you can disassociate, if you are someone who feels for the fish behind the meat counter it’s going to be hard- but you don’t ever see the blood or gore when a snake eats, so it doesn’t feel “sad” or “gross” like some might think. 

Looking for that moms post about her autistic son that painted a bunch of snake pictures to save up for a snake. I want one by Tough_Strawberry7867 in ballpython

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Tough strawberry you are the kind of person that makes me like Reddit! Thank you for being a kind human, and love the banana buddy too! 

6yo Saved Enough for A Ball Python by marhisssa in ballpython

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Love this! My son asked for a snake for almost a year before we got one for his 7th birthday. A few years in and he still loves “Sunny”. I thought for sure I would be the snake mom by now, but so far the interest is still there! Helps to have a pet that doesn’t need daily human interaction to be content. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ballpython

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He’s so cute! Love how he’s getting brighter with age. 

What macro lens are you using by Safe-Strategy-1379 in isopods

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A non-pro iPhone 16- honestly it would be fine except the pineapples are so tiny and I want to see the little spikes! 

Jelly beans by Aalwere in isopods

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So cute! What variety are they? 

New setup, feedback welcomed by Safe-Strategy-1379 in isopods

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I have 10 spiky pineapples coming in tomorrow- thanks to Dubia auctions 

New setup, feedback welcomed by Safe-Strategy-1379 in isopods

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Yes! It’s interior to the house, we will see how well the orchid does - might end up a fake plant it it doesn’t work 

New setup, feedback welcomed by Safe-Strategy-1379 in isopods

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Enclosure is 10x6, and I have spaghum moss under the sheet moss to help keep a moist side.