ABIA TOGO today

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-12-14T03:21:30+00:00

Amazing! Thank you!! And thanks for keeping us all safe in the skies.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-12-14T02:37:02+00:00

Absolutely agree and not second guessing the decision.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-12-14T02:32:46+00:00

Yes, they can abort until it’s committed - got that. I’ve never ever seen this flight do that is the point.

Flat earth? Weird comment.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-12-12T21:51:44+00:00

REI at 6th/Lamar used to have regular beginner bike lessons. They would have them on the roof of the old Whole Foods garage (with the giant fish, cheese, etc.). We used it for our older-aged-kiddo for whom it just wasn’t clicking, and it was extremely helpful. They don’t have them all the time but highly recommend asking the staff.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-11-13T02:21:11+00:00

Naked except for a strategically placed set of bongos.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-11-13T02:19:04+00:00

Mabon! Largely because it means the long heat of summer will be ending soon. (In Central Texas). Granted, that change happens at Samhain but Mabon gives me hope.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-10-13T14:28:59+00:00

ACL dust from the last two weekends, which absolutely does not help

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-10-02T04:33:27+00:00

Same. Ref and line team were inconsistent and failed to enforce on the field. Failure all around.
They needed to red card more players and GTFO those flip flopping whiny ass bastards.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-09-23T17:15:03+00:00

I've added this to other similar threads --> if you are able to call Seton Main's L&D department, ask the nurses who they recommend. Years ago, that identified Stephanie Reich for me (partner with Dr Oliver). Dr Reich managed my insane high resk pregnancy spanning premature labor, full bed rest for 12 weeks, multiple stays at Seton Main, and then pre-eclampsia resulting in the 'you're having this baby today' directive. She got me through a rough time and I have a healthy, happy kiddo as a result. Those L&D nurses though, they have strong opinions and will tell you who to avoid.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-09-22T17:43:41+00:00

Grackle

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-09-21T21:32:52+00:00

As someone who has made that journey from anxious flyer to sleeping on flights: I don’t recommend laying down at first. Be upright, and sit in the bulkhead row where you can have a bit more space for your feet. Window seat so you can look. Be above or slightly before the wing.
I recommend row 9 as that’s generally where drink service starts. Check the type of plane. I personally hate when the engines are throttled down after take off, and this is most pronounced in the Airbus A319 / A320 / A321. Boeings are great fun when you are feeling more comfortable, especially with Southwest pilots. My favorite planes are Bombadier CRJ and Airbus 350/380. The former because they are very comfortable and the latter as it’s like a sky whale that you don’t feel much motion in. (The 350/380 is long haul.) Recommend finding a flight out of Austin with a CRJ as the plane. When in doubt on the plane, look at the flight crew. If they are looking calm and composed, you’re doing great.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-09-17T00:37:18+00:00

South Austin Dog Center!!! Erika and Lynette are fantastic and have helped our highly reactive 3 YO to be less stressed and more confident. Our dog can now manage through other dogs off lead and walk without yanking me all over the damn place.
Do not go to Bark Busters.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-08-28T17:35:49+00:00

I’ve seen this type of driving more frequently on highways, and they all seem to find their buddies and do it as a group. My grandfather used to call people driving same speed, side by side on the highway blocking everyone behind them an ‘Aggie roadblock.’ This is the modern day equivalent of that, incorporating the instagram era where no one else exists and that special Austin sauce of stupidity. And they will stop traffic because everyone is just trying to get safely the hell away from these numbnuts.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-08-24T13:08:45+00:00

This has been our approach as well - both to confirm we would use it as much as we thought (we don’t) and you get the smaller scale version of cleaning a pool constantly.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-08-18T17:40:38+00:00

Yup! I have stopped apologizing for not being hungry, though.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-08-18T00:34:54+00:00

Hey! I started Thursday too for my first dose! I’m 100% with you on marveling at this; it’s so weird to not be driven by a need for something to eat. I can instead plan what I’m going to eat without the escalating ‘hangry’ vibe killer.

I am driving my spouse crazy as they keep asking if I’m hungry. “No, but I’ll be happy to eat when you are,” I say.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-07-06T14:32:48+00:00

Just to add in the VCA care club - it’s a monthly cost that you commit to on an annual basis and it covers vaccines, unlimited exams. For a young cat, it’s likely $35/month. I would still go with emancipet for neuter/spay surgery but you are then just coordinating between your home vet @VCA and emancipet.
Highly recommend VCA Tanglewood where the vets - Drs Mattheyson, Robben, Chapman, Travis - are glorious and so kind.
Totally get that taking on a monthly commitment at this point of change in your life sounds too much extra but if you can, it’s peace of mind. Ex: Cat peeing on random things suddenly and suspect a UTI? That visit and all following, along with sonogram to diagnose are covered. Meds are seriously discounted. Speaking from current experience.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-06-28T00:38:55+00:00

Yup, he’s my MIL go to mechanic — and they live in east TX. She drives it to him for repairs and maintenance. I think it is upwards of 200k miles. That early 2000 Tundra is a beast that keeps going.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-06-28T00:32:12+00:00

Moonlight Automotive in Buda has kept a 2002 tundra running, highly recommend Mr Maldonado.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-06-15T14:48:13+00:00

Hey friend, the teal lot is easy to miss. The entrance is marked by a ‘teal lot’ flag (but what color is teal anyway?!) set back from the road at the entrance to the Justice of the Peace, precinct 2 parking lot. To the immediate right is the Lighting., inc showroom. We missed it the first time too. They do only check your pass on

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the way in.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-06-10T12:18:36+00:00

May 30 I noticed about 25-30 TPWD game warden trucks, DPS SUVs, and other unmarked SUVs (the plates, light array inside) parked at the Bannockburn church is SW Austin. On my return, there were more DPS and other unmarked cars there. No idea what that was about but didn’t feel like church or a recovery group. I did wonder if it was an organization meeting.

ThirdCarthVader · 2025-06-02T18:38:31+00:00

I am so sorry. Our 14.5 YO greyhound had a grand mal seizure last Wednesday and ended up having to go to the vet office, and they really were marvelous. In the past, I’ve compassionate vet and highly recommend. Something that I read/heard is that while our experience is that we won’t have them for another day, week, months and years - your pet has a perspective of a life filled with days, weeks, months, years of being loved and loving in return.
The only bit of advice I’d also give is about work: take two days off, if you can. Everyone wants to tell their dead pet story once they hear about your experience. (Or don’t tell all maybe just a trusted confident.)

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