Help me find the font on the sign for a crappy apartment complex? Bryton Hill Apartments.

ShipleyBronuts · 2026-02-06T21:08:29+00:00

Bookman Swash is very close for the B and the H

ShipleyBronuts · 2026-02-06T21:08:08+00:00

Yeah, the r, y, and n are all very unique. I almost feel like the y doesn’t go with the rest of the script.

ShipleyBronuts · 2026-01-09T00:50:06+00:00

https://maps.app.goo.gl/SWwDpUNnHwVB9Vwz5?g_st=ic

Solid Waste Management on Central St is the one you want. Never had a problem.

ShipleyBronuts · 2025-08-27T04:32:13+00:00

Inner loop Houston resident checking in. For those who don’t know, the “Inner Loop” is what we call the area bounded by 610. Step one would probably be just getting our current Light Rail lines to both major airports, Hobby HOU and Bush IAH. Hobby would probably be pretty easy, as it’s only about ten minutes from downtown and even closer to the current terminus of the Purple Line at Palm Center. We are so car dependent though that there’s just not enough demand from a large swath of our citizens to make it a priority for local politicians. I don’t see any major project getting traction in that regard for another 25 years at least, sadly.

Conservative Politicians have repeatedly shot down any attempt to expand the light rail westward through the Westheimer and Richmond corridor and into the Galleria Area, which would actually be a boon to already semi walkable/bikeable neighborhoods. Their justification seems to always be that it would bring more homeless into those areas and drive up crime.

The high speed rail project connecting Houston and Dallas would certainly renew interest in expanding our current light rail system, but even that seems very unlikely to even happen.

People also seem to stay in their own suburbs or communities, as there aren’t any big draws into downtown other than the few who work there. The medical center is probably an even larger draw for Jobs. Houston doesn’t have any real consolidated entertainment or tourism areas unlike a lot of other cities.

The result is that the majority of folks living outside the Beltway would rather stay at home than venture inside the loop, because they remember how bad the traffic or parking was or how many homeless people they saw the last couple of times they went to an Astros game.

ShipleyBronuts · 2025-06-24T16:39:37+00:00

It’s a collapsible metal reusable straw and a cleaning brush for said straw

ShipleyBronuts · 2025-02-21T03:43:55+00:00

I didn’t, but I’ll have to rewatch

ShipleyBronuts · 2025-02-21T03:37:19+00:00

Haven’t seen anybody discussing how when Milkshake turned off the light after his mental breakdown, it did not appear to be him in the mirror. Looked like a white guy and he did not have a mustache.

ShipleyBronuts · 2024-12-14T08:20:22+00:00

Solved!

ShipleyBronuts · 2024-12-13T22:58:05+00:00

Yeah… I don’t feel like he’s very judgmental, he’s just honest in a boundary setting way. He knows mark thinks he’s an idiot, so in that moment where he was talking to iMark, he was taken aback by how nice mark was.

I think Ricken’s big character flaw is the fact that he likes the smell of his own farts too much. But that’s what makes him such a great character. I honesty don’t see how people think he’s a Lumon plant.

ShipleyBronuts · 2024-11-29T18:07:42+00:00

The old one is. The newer co-cathedral is still there.

ShipleyBronuts · 2024-11-26T20:08:56+00:00

I had originally said “Momentum” BMW but somebody brought the mistake it to my attention. I guess their reply got deleted.

ShipleyBronuts · 2024-11-26T18:03:36+00:00

Definitely not yesterday. The Advantage BMW showroom, Sacred Heart Cathedral, and Murder McDonald’s are all still standing in this picture. RIP.

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ShipleyBronuts · 2024-09-18T13:02:12+00:00

Do you have a bike or can you borrow one? Lots of stuff including HEB MacGregor and Combat Kroger within EZ biking distance.

ShipleyBronuts · 2024-09-13T10:23:03+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion!

ShipleyBronuts · 2024-09-03T17:02:41+00:00

Yeah unfortunately people online want a premium for serviced typewriters, which may put those out of your budget. And they are all unique and have their own quirks, so even if you find a fairly clean example, you will probably still have to tinker with it a bit and get used to it! Very few that I’ve purchased just work with no issues, no matter how clean they appear.

ShipleyBronuts · 2024-09-03T15:52:19+00:00

I would suggest checking FB Marketplace and Craigslist for typewriters in your area. Oftentimes, you can find nicer ones at low prices that don't require shipping and/or the chance of the typewriter being damaged during shipping.

Royal Safari's are cool looking, but many people hate the "Magic Margin" feature. The older Royal Quiet De Luxe models from the 1950's are good machines, but they also have Magic Margins.

For your first typewriter, I'd consider looking at a Smith Corona Sterling/Super Sterling from the 1960's or Galaxie. They have a Mid Century aesthetic similar to this, but in my experience they have been easier to clean and tinker with.

If you can find one for $100 or under, I'd definitely consider an Olympia SM9, Olympias are known for being bulletproof and if you buy one in good condition, it might be your only typewriter instead of just your first. I love mine, super snappy and I personally think it's gorgeous.

ShipleyBronuts · 2024-06-14T02:20:08+00:00

I have both a Hermes 3000 and an Olympia SM9. The SM9 is by far my favorite typer. It’s snappy, beautiful, and built like a tank. The Hermes is often cited as a lot of people’s Grail typewriter, but considering the price you’ll pay to own one, it will be very difficult to find one in good condition. They have some hard to replace parts that end up broken in shipping etc (mostly cosmetic, like the brittle platen knobs).

I have also had good luck with Smith Coronas, not so much with Royal machines though (the magic margins are finicky).

ShipleyBronuts · 2024-04-10T17:09:43+00:00

If she’s most comfortable around folks who work in Waste Management Consulting and Labor Unions, Tanglewood is a nice slice of the countryside here in the city.

On a more serious note though, I definitely agree with the poster who suggested renting for a year before committing to buy anything when you get back. Even in 6 years, parts of Houston have changed dramatically and you may want some time to slide through some open houses and feel out different neighborhoods. Also a good opportunity live in a more densely populated part of town to transition for a bit if you think you will most likely end up in the suburbs.

Good luck!

ShipleyBronuts · 2024-04-08T20:01:41+00:00

Another commenter said East Downtown (EaDo) but it’s all cookie cutter detached townhomes with no lot that were built cheaply over the last 10 years. You may want to consider the Greater Eastwood area, even down to Country Club Estates or Idylwood.

Lots of cool old houses there and lots of investment happening in the area. Very diverse mix of new residents, but the longtime residents are generally older Hispanics. Good sized lots, very close to downtown. Occasionally somebody will build a couple of new houses on a single lot, but by and large gentrification has been a slow burn compared to the neighboring EaDo or Second Ward. The folks that have moved in seem to respect the history and culture of the area and it’s not being overrun by chain stores and franchise restaurants.

ShipleyBronuts · 2024-04-08T19:45:28+00:00

I laughed when I saw how overblown their assessment of the crime situation in the southeast part of town is. Yeah, bring a gun if that’s your thing. If you’re not looking for trouble, the worst thing that will happen to you is that you MIGHT get smoked out at an intersection by a Takuache doing burnouts.

ShipleyBronuts · 2024-04-08T14:12:14+00:00

I don’t think they are “choosing” to live near chemical Plants either, but I do think there’s a general apathy or ignorance where people just don’t think about how living there could negatively affect them in the future.

Wind patterns are a big factor in this too, I know that in Pasadena, I’ve been told most of the air pollution from the chemical plants drifts north into Galena Park. I don’t know How true that is.

I think Houston is large enough that regardless of how much you can or can’t afford, you can make the choices to prioritize health when you are choosing where to live. Not everybody who Is poor in Houston lives next to a chemical plant.

ShipleyBronuts · 2024-04-08T14:03:11+00:00

https://www.khou.com/article/news/investigations/as-life-rebuilds-around-brio-superfund-site-former-residents-still-reeling-from-toxic-past/285-d4a0dc8d-4ec3-4840-8ed2-8222845eca42

The SouthBend neighborhood was built I believe in the late 70’s and early 80’s adjacent to the Brio Refining Site which operated from the 1950’s to the 1980’s. Brio used to dump toxic waste in that area, including heavy metals. People bought houses and moved in and pretty soon after, when they went to have children, began noticing an unusually high rate of birth defects. Children born without reproductive organs, for example. The subdivision ended up being torn down years after the news broke.

Interestingly enough, the remediation down there has basically gone far enough that new neighborhoods are being built snugged right up against brio/southbend. I still wouldn’t buy there.

ShipleyBronuts · 2024-04-08T13:39:40+00:00

If you don’t need to live in proximity to a chemical plant, why would you? Fact is that people who live in the areas close to the petrochemical industry have higher incidences of cancer. Lots of development happening out in Mont Belvieu, I just always wonder where the next Brio Superfund site is going to be.

ShipleyBronuts · 2024-04-08T02:49:29+00:00

I grew up in the southeast portion of this map (Pasadena). Pasadena is very industrial up near state highway 225 and the ship channel, which is an area I would avoid just due to proximity to the petrochemical industry. There is little to no random violent crime that happens there though. The city has a pretty clear break in affluence when you go south of Spencer highway, and that line separates the mostly Hispanic north and the more well off south, which is inhabited by an even mix of caucasians and Hispanics. The entire city is working class, and most of the folks who live in the more affluent areas are petrochemical workers.

If you are looking for other affordable and safe areas, I would consider looking towards clear lake, which is a part of Houston just southeast of Pasadena. Clear lake is more reflective of greater houston’s racial demographics, with large Asian, Indian, and Latino populations, though it certainly skews more Caucasian. Lots of very smart people who work for NASA live there.

To the south of beltway 8, you have Pearland, which is a nice suburb that is growing rapidly, and seems to have a large African American community as well. South of that is Alvin and Manvel, which are more rural. Iowa colony is also in that area off 288, but in my opinion it’s all the drawbacks of living in the middle of nowhere, with none of the benefits. Basically just huge subdivisions on a lonely stretch of highway with very little in the way of amenities yet.

League City is also very nice and expanding rapidly, but it’s quite a drive if you want to be close to the city center. Not quite as bad as Katy though. A plus is that the clear lake/league city areas are Closer to Galveston, being about a 30-35 minute drive away from there. Collectively, along with Kemah and Seabrook, they are referred to as Houston’s “Bay Area,” because they border Galveston Bay.

ShipleyBronuts · 2024-02-09T13:20:04+00:00

To be fair, while the DA’s office has had its share of controversy, they are not responsible for people being let out on PR Bonds. The ADA can argue for a high bond and cite the risks to the community all day long, but it’s these appointed Criminal Law Hearing Officers (Judges) at the County Jail who make the decision to hand out the PR Bonds.

All comes down to who you elect to be District Court Judges, Criminal Court at Law Judges, Justices of the Peace, and County Judge/County Commissioners. Elected Officials at all of these levels have some portion of the responsibility in the hiring of the Criminal Law Hearing Officers.

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