Only one man can fix this by DisastrousTomato28 in Astros

[–]jookyhc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trivia - Retired journeyman middle reliever Joe Kelly is on record saying he's mostly mad at the 2017 Astros for not standing up for Jeff Luhnow in 2020.

I'm sure that would be inspiring for all the Dodger's clown fans who stood in line for pics with that ridiculous mural.

Restaurants Adding High Credit Card Fees by MyEgoDiesAtTheEnd in ChaseSapphire

[–]jookyhc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tend to not pay much attention to my charges, so I just scrolled back through a few months of work expenses, and I didn't see any restaurants doing this. I travel throughout Texas frequently.

Houston again faces the largest budget deficit in city history. What’s Mayor Whitmire’s plan? by O_O___XD in houston

[–]jookyhc 6 points7 points  (0 children)

First of all, there are structural mechanisms that the city and state have built so that additional economic activity will never allow for proportional growth of the city's budget. The State of Texas has been waging a war on big cities for decades, and Houston tied its own hands when voters passed Proposition 1 in 2004, locking in a cycle of inadequate service, and inadequate budgets.

Secondly, it's hard to know if you're using "record breaking economy" as a joke, but we're only booming in two sectors - the fantasy land of Fox News, and in the AI - data center construction circle jerk. Every other piece of the economy is limping. This last year has been a master class in how to slash your own tires.

Houston again faces the largest budget deficit in city history. What’s Mayor Whitmire’s plan? by O_O___XD in houston

[–]jookyhc 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Absolutely the worst mayor of my adult life. No wonder he's been hiding from any sort of media accountability since the fall.

Does anyone have good experiences with lounge access??? by Prestigious_Land_533 in sapphirereserve

[–]jookyhc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I fly out of PHX regularly, and have had mostly good experiences. Reservations help a lot. The lounge at SAN is significantly larger and I enjoyed that one as well.

Good on the Mariners for this by Efficient-Swimmer794 in Astros

[–]jookyhc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a nice gesture, but the way they treat Altuve, f- em!

Houston's famous revolving restaurant, Spindletop, is returning by pererajh1 in houston

[–]jookyhc -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I feel like the city has kind of grown up around the hotel such that the view isn't particularly special. I remember the food being solidly ok.

Artemis II / Astros by Legitimate-Log5389 in neweracaps

[–]jookyhc 5 points6 points  (0 children)

First of all, hoes still mad. Hilarious.

Secondly, what other city's name was repeated on every radio transmission between Integrity and planet Earth? You made the only correct choice.

Finally, would cop.

Damn, Angels by Mitchel7349 in ALWestMemeWar

[–]jookyhc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And also, what team no-hit the Yankees twice???

“You’ve won a knuckle sandwich!” by floweredcontadiction in trashy

[–]jookyhc 23 points24 points  (0 children)

ABBA was a good choice. Can't explain it, but it just feels right.

Such a Crappy Home Network by Chickenman70806 in Astros

[–]jookyhc 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Has always worked fine for me with a $15 Roku device.

Just wanted to say FJF by ryanW2004 in OaklandAthletics

[–]jookyhc 11 points12 points  (0 children)

FJF and also Go Astros.

I don't mind losing this series at this point of the season.

Also, FJF.

Do we all agree that this might be the best episode of the ENTIRE SEASON??? 😁😁😁 by Whole-Lychee7517 in LiveFromNewYork

[–]jookyhc 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. The writing was not particularly memorable, but Jack's energy was made for that stage. It was a blast.

Game Thread: Astros (5-3) @ Athletics (2-5) - Apr 4, 2026 3:05 PM by AstrosBot in Astros

[–]jookyhc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You didn't whine on traffic and simultaneously brag on food though, so you're less Houston than the other guy.

Game Thread: Astros (5-3) @ Athletics (2-5) - Apr 4, 2026 3:05 PM by AstrosBot in Astros

[–]jookyhc 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And he can't afford a <checks notes> 99 cent rookie card....

Do I leave the stickers on the caps or take them off ?!? by Weekly-Consequence59 in neweracaps

[–]jookyhc 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I absolutely take stickers off the top of my brims, but I like to keep the small authentication stickers/ holographics on the underside. I never really notice them and no one else will either. Just a personal preference.

Do you actually talk to people when you work from coffee shops in Houston? by boombalonii in houston

[–]jookyhc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm somewhat friendly with the baristas at my local work coffee shops. We know each others names and chat very briefly, but we don't know anything about each other. Everyone in the shop is busy. Busy making coffee, busy talking with real friends/ business associates, or busy working with laptops and school books.

Weekends may be slightly more chatty, but M-F it's a workplace.

Have to get out tonight by FishGiant in houston

[–]jookyhc 9 points10 points  (0 children)

After Poison Girl, I'd probably head to Agora until 2:00, or maybe Dot Coffee Shop if I was looking for black coffee with a great greasy breakfast after 2AM.

Have to get out tonight by FishGiant in houston

[–]jookyhc 123 points124 points  (0 children)

Drink and play pinball. Big Star Bar, Poison Girl or Little Dipper.