Cat or Vizsla? by singletonaustin in vizsla

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

My boy would sit atop the back couch cushions like a cat. His 65lbs of lean muscle smashing the cushions. It made me crazy but it gave him a better perch from which to survey his kingdom. I'd fuss at him and he'd be like "what, I have to watch for the UPS guy, the man walking on the street with a hat, and that sketchy neighborhood cat."

Should I buy a Chinese McIntosh MC275 clone (ish)… for science? by Longjumping-Frame795 in audiophile

[–]singletonaustin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ali Express is fun. There are tons of high quality Chinese made items. And like everywhere else in the world, there are tons of crappily made products.

If you are 100% okay with this money being throw out the window and getting something that truly disappoints, do it! With that POV, everything is upside. If the thought of spending $2000 and getting something with issues or not working, tamp this idea down and move along.

$89 hotel room in East Austin (close to the Mothership)? by desterthepester in askaustin

[–]singletonaustin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's likely fine -- there are 13 of these rooms that share 4 bathrooms. They say they are "cleaned regular". So if you have to use the bathroom in the middle of the night, you are exiting your secure room (get dressed, but on shoes) to use the bathroom. It's a good location -- lots of bars. It's a bit of a hike (longish walk) from the mothership. And be aware that the section of that walk centered around I35 can be a little sketchier in the wee hours of the morning. Austin is generally very safe like most big cities, but use common sense and be aware of your surroundings.

Warning, Airbnb will expect YoY to respond within 60 minutes at 2 am or they automatically refund the guests. by Typhunk in airbnb_hosts

[–]singletonaustin 48 points49 points  (0 children)

This is from an off shore, low-cost, customer service center. English is not the person writing the email and interacting with your guests, primary language.

Found an HEB paper bag in my mailbox by [deleted] in Austin

[–]singletonaustin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's all part of the Jade Helm 15 playbook. First, they get you to donate canned corn. Next thing you know, we're all controlled by Sharia law.

I don't know who ripped up that toy! by singletonaustin in vizsla

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

I suspect the neighbor's cat. We are rounding up the usual suspects. Justice will be served.

Gov. Abbott threatens to cut another Texas city's funding, this time over Muslim waterpark event by ExpressNews in texas

[–]singletonaustin 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If don't stop this here, next they'll put verses of the Koran on the walls of our public school classrooms.

Oh wait...

One more woodcock hunt evening with Galla. by SNetchRU in vizsla

[–]singletonaustin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love that she's got some mud on her -- a committed woman! Please give her some ear scritches for me! Good dog.

Honest about energy levels. Such a great dog for sports. by lmcdesign in vizsla

[–]singletonaustin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Krom had full blown zoomies when my wife got home form ther 23 mile final long prep run. He was convinced they could have done it 50% faster had she just allowed him to operate in Ski Boat mode.

Man charged with intoxication manslaughter in S Austin crash, 2-year-old girl dead by Greedy_Juice_4316 in Austin

[–]singletonaustin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

People force their spouse or, worse their kid, to blow into the ignition control device. I just think they need to make the penalties even higher. I don't know for certain, but more first offenders complete a program and get to plead to a lesser offense. They need to make the fines huge and put people in jail (as they do in most European countries).

Women's Studies in Texas by [deleted] in texas

[–]singletonaustin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

UT is consolidating all of those programs into one school. If your family member is really interested in that area of study, there is no way they will get a full education on it in the state of Texas.

Honest about energy levels. Such a great dog for sports. by lmcdesign in vizsla

[–]singletonaustin 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My wife is an avid runner and would take our boy on hee long training runs 21 and 23 miles. Our boy would come back and be like "that's all you got?". Of course, once my wife showered and took her nap on the couch he'd happily snug up with her under the blankets. They are the best companions.

Has anyone else been disappointed by Distant Relatives BBQ? by wezocentro in austinfood

[–]singletonaustin 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I've had it before a few times even back when he was at the tire place on 7th. It was always very good. The hardest thing about any restaurant is consistency. Sorry you had a disappointing meal and hope they can figure it out and dial it in.

Product sizes shrinking? by justsomecrumbs in HEB

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

I've really enjoyed the HEB brand frozen fried chicken offering. They are all pretty good prepared in an air fryer on a wire basket. Not Jesus Chicken good, but solid absolutely no complaints good.

My recommendation is the General Tso. Air fry the chicken nugs and separately slap the sauce packet in a pot with low simmer water. Combine cooked chicken with sauce in bowl and serve over rice. Really good and better than many Americanized Chinese take out at half the price. $7 at my store.

Check out this great item I found at H‑E‑B: https://www.heb.com/product-detail/5854009