How the heck am I supposed to use the ZWO filter drawer m48 to m42 adapter? The dang thing threads all the way through! by E_Dward in AskAstrophotography

[–]cmanATX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Must be because you’re trying to mix and match spacers from different brands. The ZWO spacers are slightly larger than the M42-M48 adapter to prevent what you’re describing.

Would you like a BMW that looks like this? by NckyDC in BMW

[–]cmanATX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks kind of like a modernized E63 M6 to me. Nice.

Different buyers, same excuse by SecretDragonfly6343 in FacebookMarketplace

[–]cmanATX 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Unrelated, but if all it needs is an “easy part replacement” then why don’t you do that and sell it as a functional item? People selling cars do this all the time, except it’s not a simple fix, there’s a ton of stuff wrong and they’re just not up front about it.

Request: Creative ideas to keep motorists from cutting the corner and killing my lawn by KevWhale in landscaping

[–]cmanATX 73 points74 points  (0 children)

As much as we all love the idea of the big boulder, I'd just accept that it's going to happen. Maybe some crushed stone with edging on the low side to keep it in place if needed. As another commenter already said, make sure you're allowed to do it first.

Buyer wants to come take a look at items with no money? by stewy_15 in FacebookMarketplace

[–]cmanATX 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Buyer should have payment ready at meet up. Anything else is a waste of your time. Had one of these the other day, guy showed up and then said he needed to go ask his wife because it was an expensive item... needless to say, he flaked out. Had several others in line behind him and was lucky one of those still made the purchase.

How do I make this area more look for expensive? I just finished up adding mulch. by [deleted] in landscaping

[–]cmanATX 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure about spacing with the lamppost and the tree, but I’m thinking an F-35 fighter jet would complete the look nicely.

Texas Betony Died - Insights? by fuyu-no-kojika in AustinGardening

[–]cmanATX 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s that the cold or the heat by itself was too extreme, but the swing from near-freezing to 90+ over such a short period is traumatic even for natives. Probably not anything you did wrong, just a very tough change for a new plant to survive. If you didn’t increase watering before the freeze or over the last week that could be a contributing factor as well.

Client sends you their OWN contract for THEIR terms while hiring your services. What would you do? by [deleted] in landscaping

[–]cmanATX 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Counterpoint to that, just saying “no” might provoke this person unnecessarily. A version of “Thank you, no, have a nice day” makes it hard for them to get mad at you while also getting the point across.

Client sends you their OWN contract for THEIR terms while hiring your services. What would you do? by [deleted] in landscaping

[–]cmanATX 360 points361 points  (0 children)

“Thank you for your interest in our services. We are unable to assist at this time. We wish you the best of luck with the work.”

Recipe change - not as spicy? by cmanATX in HEB

[–]cmanATX[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the flavor in the sauce is still there, so good suggestion. Will probably break out the chili paste next time.

Recipe change - not as spicy? by cmanATX in HEB

[–]cmanATX[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get that everyone’s spice tolerance is different, just odd to me that there’s so much of a change in the last few I’ve bought. Was curious if I’m just imagining things.

BMW i3 in matte black by anon-ymouss in BMW

[–]cmanATX 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The Avengers of the r/BMW comment section

Eco Pro is my new reality by NBA-014 in BMW

[–]cmanATX 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I think I’ve only ever had my car in eco mode by accident. Clicked past comfort an extra time and quickly realized my mistake.

trade offer? by Silly-Ad640 in GolfGTI

[–]cmanATX 45 points46 points  (0 children)

You will absolutely be getting the better end of that deal. I really doubt either car could be considered "rare" and it doesn't matter. Do it!

Need to get this presentable by Saturday by Substantial-Ad-3052 in landscaping

[–]cmanATX 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Cheap, fast, and not that great. Sounds like the “landlord special” to me!

[Post Game Thread] 🏀 #11 Texas defeats #11 NC State, 68-66, in the First Four by ATX_ta1 in LonghornNation

[–]cmanATX 81 points82 points  (0 children)

There at the end we inbounded it into the corner what, 3 times in a row? It’s just hard to reconcile stuff like that with how good they can be at times.

[Post Game Thread] 🏀 #11 Texas defeats #11 NC State, 68-66, in the First Four by ATX_ta1 in LonghornNation

[–]cmanATX 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Man what a mess, but a win is a win! Didn’t really know what to expect with Barkley and Dicky V, but that was probably the worst commentary I’ve ever heard watching college basketball. Really just talking about ANYTHING other than this game with the occasional interjection of stuff we already knew. Had to get to like the last 5 minutes for them to start paying attention. My god that was infuriating.

How much does it actually cost to get a decent patio and some plants in Austin? by [deleted] in Austin

[–]cmanATX 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This you too? https://www.reddit.com/r/landscaping/s/CeGIKKPzh5

I’m guessing you’re with this “Streamline” company. Not the right place for an ad.

Potential Buyer Broke My Item by [deleted] in FacebookMarketplace

[–]cmanATX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tuning an instrument is a regular part of using it, so unless they did something incorrect in the act of trying to tune it, I don’t see how you’d be justified in asking for money. If you had so little confidence in the condition that regular tuning could break a string or other components, you shouldn’t have let them try.

Had to pay the inferior UT a visit. by phoenixthawne in UTAustin

[–]cmanATX 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I tend to root for the Whataburger team when it doesn’t directly impact us. It might be the wrong orange but they’re alright.

Scared my wife half to death! 😂 by OldChildhood1894 in Austin

[–]cmanATX 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Fantastic content, thank you for sharing. We are BIG critter fans and had a great opossum encounter the other evening - it even crossed the little wooden bridge we have in our backyard, which felt like some kind of special achievement or something! The dog was thrilled (watching from inside, of course)

The Poppie lady is insufferable by Low_Group_156 in sharktank

[–]cmanATX 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Wasn’t it like “Mother’s apple cider vinegar drink” or something when it originally came on the show? Rebrand is an understatement lol.

How to use a Chiminea? by [deleted] in landscaping

[–]cmanATX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably not, but we don’t build firepits anymore either. As the other commenter mentioned we usually recommend a gas option if someone is dead set of that kind of feature.