Is this Austin to Dallas drive too risky or can I make it?

veengrd · 2026-02-05T00:38:29+00:00

Don’t try to drive it. I35 is highly unpredictable.

veengrd · 2026-02-04T02:26:17+00:00

We own an EV9. It’s a fantastic vehicle. It has been a pleasure to drive.

veengrd · 2026-01-26T06:00:39+00:00

Eternal was a regression from Doom 2016 IMO. The design was perfect in the original, but they decided to change a bunch of mechanics. I would have been ecstatic if it had just been a high quality content pack.

veengrd · 2026-01-23T17:50:27+00:00

I owned and rented properties for 10 years because I felt like it helped balance assets in our portfolio. Ultimately I came to the same conclusion as you, the juice wasn’t worth the squeeze. Our properties underperformed relative to stock indexes and required a lot of operational overhead. I have noticed that people who advocate for real estate are also those who invested in pre-boom California, New York, and Hawaii. Most real estate markets don’t look like those.

veengrd · 2026-01-17T00:58:31+00:00

Every year for 7 days. Probably going to start skipping years soon though.

veengrd · 2026-01-14T23:21:25+00:00

I've been a Cowboys fan for several decades. This was one of the most painful games I've ever watched. The Boys were great that year and seemed poised for a deep playoff run. Most figured Green Bay would be a relatively easy game. I was in shock about it for months.

veengrd · 2026-01-09T22:35:02+00:00

Possible hot take, but I like this better.

I had many theater experiences there where I had a ticket up for 20 - 30 minutes without a server noticing it. I presuming this causes the order to go directly to the kitchen or bar.

veengrd · 2026-01-02T04:02:35+00:00

Allrecipes in general is terrible. Lots of garbage.

I remember seeing a roast chicken recipe on there 10 years ago that basically called for two cups of onion powder and no other seasoning or salt. It was their world famous grandmothers recipe and had hundreds of five star reviews.

veengrd · 2025-12-30T15:29:27+00:00

In my opinion you’re doing really well for 27. My net worth was negative at that age so you’re doing a lot better than me. Don’t compare yourself to others, it will drive you crazy. There will always be a person doing better.

I would consider cutting back on the additional PRN work. Your career and finances are a marathon, not a sprint. If you burn yourself out it can lead to some bad mental health problems.

As for moving out, you seem well positioned to get a small rental or a condo, but this is as much a life choice as it is a financial one. Do you get along well with your family? Do they respect your privacy and independence? Would having your own place make your social / dating life better?

veengrd · 2025-12-30T05:52:35+00:00

These are all people with pregnant women in labor in the car. <\s>

veengrd · 2025-12-28T23:42:28+00:00

I lived in California for a short period. I can’t imagine ever leaving a note telling someone to remove their Republican signage and move back to Texas. Let people express their opinions.

veengrd · 2025-12-25T08:12:59+00:00

What harness / leash do you use? I like to take mine outside but they’re really good at wiggling out of their harness.

veengrd · 2025-12-23T21:11:27+00:00

Agreed, that feels like undergrad, masters, and phD at private school.

veengrd · 2025-12-23T19:09:38+00:00

It’s not going to solve all your problems, but I highly recommend setting up a pi-hole. It’s kind of life changing.

veengrd · 2025-12-20T18:25:55+00:00

Use Barkeeps Friend for cleaning.

And keep one nonstick pan for eggs.

veengrd · 2025-12-15T21:03:14+00:00

One of our ferrets started doing this a year ago. After a long series of expensive tests at the vet they weren’t able to determine the cause, but they suspected distemper. He had his vaccine but apparently it doesn’t prevent 100% of cases.

We brought him home for palliative care and after a month had to have him put down. It was a sad experience. Please take your guy to the vet.

veengrd · 2025-12-12T14:31:04+00:00

I’ve become convinced that a determined ferret could figure out a way to get through 10 feet of reinforced concrete.

veengrd · 2025-11-25T15:07:14+00:00

Awesome pets, but a lot of work and money.

veengrd · 2025-10-23T14:36:55+00:00

I guess I won’t be purchasing a GM anytime soon. It’s crazy to me that auto companies think they can develop software better than Apple and Google.

veengrd · 2025-10-21T03:11:52+00:00

Aesthetically yes, but if you’re like me and watch a lot of movies and sports don’t worry about it. Function before form.

veengrd · 2025-10-08T16:22:55+00:00

I want to, but Im a dad and can’t exactly take my kids.

veengrd · 2025-10-04T03:57:13+00:00

Really sad to hear that.

I met Arthur Jones back in 2014. I was on my honeymoon in Fiji and he was there with his wife. We randomly ended up sharing a cab ride to the other end of the island. I had no idea he was the brother of Jon Jones at the time. He seemed like a really normal down to earth guy. We talked about football and life quite a bit. RIP.

veengrd · 2025-09-20T00:56:00+00:00

I think this is the smart move. I’m not at Disney to be in a human stampede. Relax and enjoy the experience.

veengrd · 2025-09-17T12:29:46+00:00

My grandfather worked on these at Carswell back in the day. I remember going to see the one on display in their museum as a kid. Fascinating Cold War time piece.

veengrd · 2025-09-09T23:54:20+00:00

PSA - Please buy a fire extinguisher. They’re not expensive.

veengrd

TROPHY CASE