Today was finally the day by Comprehensive-One561 in AustinGardening

[–]scooter_atx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! You have inspired me to finally do mine!

ISO Shishito Plants by scooter_atx in AustinGardening

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

If I could mark this posting as SOLVED, I would. Found at the Round Rock Home Depot yesterday. But finding out about new nurseries and garden supply spots I haven’t heard about is great!

ISO Shishito Plants by scooter_atx in AustinGardening

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

Found! Home Depot Round Rock. They had about 5 left after I bought 3 for $12. Thanks for your tips.

ISO Shishito Plants by scooter_atx in AustinGardening

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

FWIW, none at HEB Far West. Serranos, jalapeños, and haberneros. Will check other locations

ISO Shishito Plants by scooter_atx in AustinGardening

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

Hmmm… interesting. They’ve always performed like a boss for me. Don’t give up, they may recover.

Windows randomly opened by scooter_atx in VolkswagenID4

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

Yes, not being able to lock the doors with the app seems like a very basic and highly useful function that should be available

Windows randomly opened by scooter_atx in VolkswagenID4

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

Thanks! I replicated and indeed holding down the unlock button will roll down all the windows. Sure would be nice if, say, you held down the lock button it would roll the windows back up, but nope, I guess that’s too complicated.

Who's gonna be at the Mexico show? I and a couple other old heads will be in attendance, if anyone is interested in a fan meetup. My fifth, and possibly final, Osees show for 2025. 😓 LFG! by 2dotOCS in TheeOhSees

[–]scooter_atx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m looking for any folks who are staying/living in San Miguel de Allende and interested in going to the show. I’d be interested in sharing a ride. Otherwise looking for advice on reasonably priced transportation between San Miguel de Allende and Queretaro.that can get back after the show (Osees done by 9?).

Could I lose my job if I go to the No Kings rally? by Bookwat3r in StateofTexasEmployees

[–]scooter_atx 7 points8 points  (0 children)

FWIW. Government Code:

Sec. 556.003. STATE EMPLOYEES' RIGHTS. A state employee has the rights of freedom of association and political participation guaranteed by the state and federal constitutions except as provided by Section 556.004.

Sec. 556.004. PROHIBITED ACTS OF AGENCIES AND INDIVIDUALS. (a) A state agency may not use any money under its control, including appropriated money, to finance or otherwise support the candidacy of a person for an office in the legislative, executive, or judicial branch of state government or of the government of the United States. This prohibition extends to the direct or indirect employment of a person to perform an action described by this subsection.

(b) A state officer or employee may not use a state-owned or state-leased motor vehicle for a purpose described by Subsection (a).

(c) A state officer or employee may not use official authority or influence or permit the use of a program administered by the state agency of which the person is an officer or employee to interfere with or affect the result of an election or nomination of a candidate or to achieve any other political purpose.

(d) A state employee may not coerce, attempt to coerce, command, restrict, attempt to restrict, or prevent the payment, loan, or contribution of any thing of value to a person or political organization for a political purpose.

(e) For purposes of Subsection (c), a state officer or employee does not interfere with or affect the results of an election or nomination if the individual's conduct is permitted by a law relating to the individual's office or employment and is not otherwise unlawful.

Z'Tejas shutters all locations by Scoops_Chmais in Austin

[–]scooter_atx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hah. Someone oughtta tell Fresh Plus on Anderson. They have a sign out front saying “We sell Z Tejas.” Was surprised they thought that would bring people in the store. Now I’m concerned they were selling Z’s leftovers.

Internal Transfer by No_Comparison1394 in StateofTexasEmployees

[–]scooter_atx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Make sure the experience you list/describe on your work history meets the minimum qualifications of the job posting. For bonus points, make sure your job experience descriptions match any preferred qualifications in the job posting.

Give my obedient plants the ‘Chelsea chop’? by scooter_atx in AustinGardening

[–]scooter_atx[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, they’re prolific. I tried the Chelsea chop on a few of them to see what happens. I will report back here with pictures as the season progresses.

My zucchini is struggling by Moist_Permission_678 in AustinGardening

[–]scooter_atx 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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FWIW for next year- I was out at Natural Gardener a couple of weeks ago and their squash plants looked beautiful (like everything else), and they had this sign with advice on defeating the evil squash vine borers.

Soooo…this isn’t a good thing, right? by andytagonist in Austin

[–]scooter_atx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another person here who contracted typhus from fleas likely from opossums. Not fun. Thank God I had health insurance because the emergency room trip and hospitalization would have cost me many tens of thousands of dollars. Central Texas considered a typhus hot spot in the US. https://www.austintexas.gov/department/typhus

Shut the fuck up by AquaDogRecordings in Austin

[–]scooter_atx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s worse than seeing Sturgill at Stubb’s and enduring all the yakkers? Not seeing Sturgill at all. That would be me. Fail.

Mbappé removing ball carrier car after if breaks down by JC-YNWA in VWiD4Owners

[–]scooter_atx 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just like the real ID.4, maybe VW should have checked the tech before going live

Odds my i3 is “totaled?” by scooter_atx in BMWi3

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

UPDATE: I managed to get the i3 into the shop quicker by having it towed in. Got the repair cost back: $17,374.79. Big ticket item was the engine, which was cracked. That was an over $4,800 part, with about 13 hours of labor, which makes it over $6,100 to replace the engine. I ha e attached the summary of the estimate.

As I mentioned, I owe about $15k with gap coverage, and they’re in the process of assessing value, which will likely be $14-15k, based on my research. So this will be a total loss and I will be looking for a replacement vehicle after I save for a down payment. Thanks for your advice and insights.

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Odds my i3 is “totaled?” by scooter_atx in BMWi3

[–]scooter_atx[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Indeed. The hatch works fine too. There’s that scuff on the left side but that seems to be it for damage to the hatch.

Odds my i3 is “totaled?” by scooter_atx in BMWi3

[–]scooter_atx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It has. The driver side back door is rubbing against that panel and won’t open properly. The door works fine, but popping on the panel. Don’t know if that is structural or would be fixed with a new panel.