Things that annoy me (4 Viewers)

[Jack]

People who say anythink instead of anything. Petty I know.

 

[mikemiller1955]

Hard no to all those places for me as well, we'll figure something out, it's not my bag anymore dealing with this crap, I've got a mountain of orders that have piled up since Saturday, no PO today or tomorrow for me, I'll have a SUV full of boxes by the time the PO is back and up and running again.

I live in Galveston...it does get hot for 1 to 1 1/2 months...in the 90's...rarely going over 100...the farther north you live in Texas...it does get hotter...but of course we do have air conditioning... ... hasn't snowed at my house 3 times in the last 25 years...and that was just a dusting...we can have hurricanes in Galveston...but I live 4 blocks from the Gulf of Mexico...the last 2 years....no hurricane systems in the Gulf of Mexico...thank God...and you don't have to live on the Gulf...again...I live 4 blocks from the Gulf of Mexico and have had only 1 settlement for hurricane damage...the cost of living is cheap...utilities...housing...dining out no comparison to California of Colorado...etc...I love it here...you could do worse...Dallas/San Antonio are especially nice...minimal snow...but hotter...

 

[OzDigger]

People who say anythink instead of anything. Petty I know.

Yeah, what are they thinging?

 

[tdubel]

I live in Galveston...it does get hot for 1 to 1 1/2 months...in the 90's...rarely going over 100...the farther north you live in Texas...it does get hotter...but of course we do have air conditioning... ... hasn't snowed at my house 3 times in the last 25 years...and that was just a dusting...we can have hurricanes in Galveston...but I live 4 blocks from the Gulf of Mexico...the last 2 years....no hurricane systems in the Gulf of Mexico...thank God...and you don't have to live on the Gulf...again...I live 4 blocks from the Gulf of Mexico and have had only 1 settlement for hurricane damage...the cost of living is cheap...utilities...housing...dining out no comparison to California of Colorado...etc...I love it here...you could do worse...Dallas/San Antonio are especially nice...minimal snow...but hotter...

Mike
Agree. And here is the best irony - the air conditioning is cheaper to run in Texas than in Maryland!!!!!!!!!!! That is the kicker for me. We have narrowed it down to Texas or Florida and it is going to come down to my better half. She really likes Florida beaches. We will keep the shore house in Maryland and live there 3-4 months (summer) and then all other time in either Texas or Florida. Makes the most sense and best bang for the buck for us. No State income taxes, Property taxes will be lower in the long run and sales taxes are a wash. What I will not miss is all the BS fees that are taxes in disguise along with the tremendously high costs. NOW, I will still put up with them for a time if we keep the MD shore house, but only part time and NO income tax which is over 10% effectively.

Tom

 

[mikemiller1955]

Mike
Agree. And here is the best irony - the air conditioning is cheaper to run in Texas than in Maryland!!!!!!!!!!! That is the kicker for me. We have narrowed it down to Texas or Florida and it is going to come down to my better half. She really likes Florida beaches. We will keep the shore house in Maryland and live there 3-4 months (summer) and then all other time in either Texas or Florida. Makes the most sense and best bang for the buck for us. No State income taxes, Property taxes will be lower in the long run and sales taxes are a wash. What I will not miss is all the BS fees that are taxes in disguise along with the tremendously high costs. NOW, I will still put up with them for a time if we keep the MD shore house, but only part time and NO income tax which is over 10% effectively.

Tom

Sounds good, but I’m sure you know Florida gets it’s fair share a hurricane…and then some

 

[OzDigger]

Usually we don't get too much snow here in South Jersey but we have gotten hammered the last 2 storms and a nice time to find out my four wheel drive isn't working.
Mark

Is it a Jeep?

 

[OzDigger]

Is it a Jeep?

A genuine question BTW.

 

[Panzer ace]

Yes, I'm done as well. Approaching retirement age and sick of the snow and cold. Everyone from the north seems to go to Florida but I never liked it. California is too expensive and weird. Texas is too hot. Mississippi and Alabama are Mississippi and Alabama. That narrows things down.

In Texas apparently we have “enjoyed” our last day in the 70’s until November.

If we are lucky it will be in the 80’s for a couple of weeks and by late March it will reach the 90’s.

Once April arrives the 90’s will give way to humidity and “feels like” temperatures over 100.

And if you can still justify the weather based on the cheap cost of living, June and July will be here with constant 100’s starting at 11am on a daily basis.

Sorry, I also forgot to mention the mosquitos.

 

[mikemiller1955]

In Texas apparently we have “enjoyed” our last day in the 70’s until November.

If we are lucky it will be in the 80’s for a couple of weeks and by late March it will reach the 90’s.

Once April arrives the 90’s will give way to humidity and “feels like” temperatures over 100.

And if you can still justify the weather based on the cheap cost of living, June and July will be here with constant 100’s starting at 11am on a daily basis.

Sorry, I also forgot to mention the mosquitos.

Jason....in March...what part of Texas are you living in?

March in Texas is a transitional month characterized by rapidly warming temperatures, with daily highs often starting in the mid-60s°F and rising to the upper 70s°F by the end of the month. While it is generally pleasant, the weather is highly unpredictable, with the potential for both warm spring-like days and sudden, chilly, or stormy weather.
Regional Temperature Averages for March

• North Texas/Dallas: Highs typically range from 66°F to 73°F, with lows between 46°F and 54°F.
• Central Texas/Austin: Highs generally increase from 70°F to 76°F, with lows in the upper 40s to mid-50s°F.
• Houston/Coastal Area: Highs in the low-to-mid 70s (approx. 71°F–76°F), with milder lows in the 50s°F.
• West Texas/Midland: Cooler with lower, with high temperatures averaging in the mid-to-upper 60s.
• South Texas/McAllen: Warmer, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s (79°F–84°F).

 

[tdubel]

On to another topic from my morning reading that I just find nutso, actually 2 things:

Admittedly I didn't follow the Olympics because frankly, for me, it doesn't interest me, that said, here are 2 IMO head scratchers:

A. Men's Hockey - the poor sportsmanship of Canada - the comments in the press after losing are frankly classless. The better team won that night period, just like any other sporting event.

B. Men's Hockey - in the US, there are a large voice of people now basically crapping on the Men's hockey team because they were invited to the White House and they were happy about it. Hello, it doesn't matter who is President, getting invited should be an honor no matter which party is in the seat. Just absolute derangement if I have ever seen it. The team won, they are being honored for it, again, period.

TD

 

[tdubel]

Jason....in March...what part of Texas are you living in?

March in Texas is a transitional month characterized by rapidly warming temperatures, with daily highs often starting in the mid-60s°F and rising to the upper 70s°F by the end of the month. While it is generally pleasant, the weather is highly unpredictable, with the potential for both warm spring-like days and sudden, chilly, or stormy weather.
Regional Temperature Averages for March

• North Texas/Dallas: Highs typically range from 66°F to 73°F, with lows between 46°F and 54°F.
• Central Texas/Austin: Highs generally increase from 70°F to 76°F, with lows in the upper 40s to mid-50s°F.
• Houston/Coastal Area: Highs in the low-to-mid 70s (approx. 71°F–76°F), with milder lows in the 50s°F.
• West Texas/Midland: Cooler with lower, with high temperatures averaging in the mid-to-upper 60s.
• South Texas/McAllen: Warmer, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s (79°F–84°F).

I can answer for him - San Antonio, admittedly it is pretty hot there and muggy. Personally, I like North Austin and suburb/rural Dallas.
TD

 

[mikemiller1955]

I can answer for him - San Antonio, admittedly it is pretty hot there and muggy. Personally, I like North Austin and suburb/rural Dallas.
TD

March in San Antonio, Texas, features mild to warm temperatures and is generally considered one of the best times to visit. Daily high temperatures typically range from the low 70s to upper 70s °F (22–26°C), while overnight lows are often in the 50s °F (10–14°C). While often pleasant, the weather can be variable with occasional, swift changes from warm to cool.

 

[Combat]

I was considering New Mexico for retirement because of the weather and relatively modest cost of living but after visiting recently not so sure. It is so different in terms of geography and culture after living on the east coast for many years that it almost felt like being on the moon. Some of that is good but some not. Santa Fe is nice but I really disliked Taos (too remote and lots of traffic). Outside of the small enclaves there is also a surprising amount of poverty and a whole lot of nothing once you get outside the cities.

 

[mikemiller1955]

I was considering New Mexico for retirement because of the weather and relatively modest cost of living but after visiting recently not so sure. It is so different in terms of geography and culture after living on the east coast for many years that it almost felt like being on the moon. Some of that is good but some not. Santa Fe is nice but I really disliked Taos (too remote and lots of traffic). Outside of the small enclaves there is also a surprising amount of poverty and a whole lot of nothing once you get outside the cities.

I don't know Doug...I went to some bowling tournaments that lasted about 4 days in Albuquerque when I was younger...in just 2 days almost the whole team had nose bleeds and our lips were severely chapped...a very arid climate...dry low humidity...I guess your body acclimates after a few days/weeks...the one thing that really stood out was the lack of lawn grass in the home's yards...mostly rock and gravel lawns...

we went to a casino there...now this was years ago...and it was an American Indian Tribal casino...most ghetto casino I have ever seen...it was scary...really dark lighting...my feet were sticking to the carpet when I walked around...and I kept my hand on my wallet pocket...was not impressed...that was 20 years ago...I'm sure it's better now...

at least you won't have to mow your yards...plant a couple of cactus plants and you're good...

 

[Combat]

I don't know Doug...I went to some bowling tournaments that lasted about 4 days in Albuquerque when I was younger...in just 2 days almost the whole team had nose bleeds and our lips were severely chapped...a very arid climate...dry low humidity...I guess your body acclimates after a few days/weeks...the one thing that really stood out was the lack of lawn grass in the home's yards...mostly rock and gravel lawns...

we went to a casino there...now this was years ago...and it was an American Indian Tribal casino...most ghetto casino I have ever seen...it was scary...really dark lighting...my feet were sticking to the carpet when I walked around...and I kept my hand on my wallet pocket...was not impressed...that was 20 years ago...I'm sure it's better now...

at least you won't have to mow your yards...plant a couple of cactus plants and you're good...

There are lots of problems in Albuquerque including crime. Everyone that I spoke with in New Mexico said to avoid it and a larger city is not for me regardless of where it might be. I drove through many of the tribal reservations and they are unfortunately poverty stricken. Not sure where all the casino money is going but apparently not to the residents. Las Vegas, NM is an interesting place. Lots of history with the railroad and they filmed the hotel scene from "No Country for Old Men" at the hotel on the square but again the town has a feeling of longstanding economic decline. Santa Fe was the best fit in terms of size and amenities. The buildings and homes are very drab though due to the building codes. Almost invisible in that landscape. There are some places down south like Savannah, Georgia that are promising as well.

 

[marco55]

Is it a Jeep?

No, F150 Ford pickup.
Mark

 

[Warrior]

Downtown Stalingrad this morning here in Taunton MA; no travel except for essential personnel, 500.00 fine no questions asked if you are on the road and not essential.

They closed routes 24 and 495 here yesterday, that's medieval right there, two major highways closed?

Snow plows were getting stuck yesterday in the snow, snow rates here 3 to 4 inches an hour, that's insane, we ended up with 34 inches.

It will be awhile before things are back to anything resembling normal...................

 

[Horus]

Wow ! Haven't had snow like that around here since the eighties, up North they still do of course, though they usually find excuses to close schools, cancel trains, etc if there is just half an inch of the white stuff !

 

[Combat]

If there are Americans trapped in Mexico due to the violence who can't get out, why are Americans still being allowed to travel there? There was even a news report on about college kids who are planning to head down for Spring break. A bad idea even under normal circumstances but completely nuts right now.

 

[OzDigger]

Downtown Stalingrad this morning here in Taunton MA; no travel except for essential personnel, 500.00 fine no questions asked if you are on the road and not essential.

They closed routes 24 and 495 here yesterday, that's medieval right there, two major highways closed?

Snow plows were getting stuck yesterday in the snow, snow rates here 3 to 4 inches an hour, that's insane, we ended up with 34 inches.

It will be awhile before things are back to anything resembling normal...................

I'd prefer 'sweaty balls' to that much snow