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I went to BLVD for a bit of the Clemson game last year…thought it was way too clubby and not a great watch bar.

The Boot is in the same area (Shady Acres); if you’re wanting to sit and actually watch/listen to/focus on the game it’s a great spot.

Plenty of bars nearby…believe Bungalow and McIntyres are good for casually watching.


Haven’t been out downtown/midtown in a long time, but have to imagine Little Woodrow’s (midtown) is still a good time.


as I may or may not have been expecting a YouTube link
I’m thinking oilfield steels, but thought 41xx derates to 85-90% of its ambient YS when at 400 F.

Wonder what factor of safety was used in the WTC?

Also, seem to remember seeing that previous skyscrapers evenly distributed the vertical supports, but that the WTC had them focused around the exterior and the middle (elevator shafts).
I suppose if you run a plane through one side of the building, the loading becomes a bit lopsided…

re: Childcare on vacation?

Posted by redbaron on 6/20/26 at 9:54 am to
Went on a trip last year with my parents, sister. Brought our oldest, and left the youngest with wife’s parents (meaning he could go to daycare during the week).
Worked out pretty well.

On the other hand, earlier this year her parents kept both boys overnight, decided to not take them to daycare (after a restless night), and the younger one fell and cut his nose.

So a bit less trust in them knowing their limits nowadays... they are both 70+.

re: Childcare on vacation?

Posted by redbaron on 6/20/26 at 9:51 am to
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Can you bring the grandparents on vacation with you?


We tried this last year (actually with BOTH sets of grandparents). Town where my wife’s dad’s extended family gets together throughout the summer.

Probably should have set clearer boundaries (ie we are going to disappear at 4; please feed the kids, get them to bed etc).
But really only had one night where we were “off.” Otherwise the grandparents were hanging out together, or “helping” us watch the kids.

Childcare on vacation?

Posted by redbaron on 6/18/26 at 4:52 pm
Wife and I have a 3-1/2 and 2-year-old.

Pretty desperately need a vacation- one where we truly have some time off from the kids.

I’ve heard recs for all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean- but we’re trying to get somewhere cooler this summer (Denver? Northern California? Northeast?).

Curious to hear people’s experiences-whether a hotel/resort that has childcare, getting a babysitter/nanny at the destination, etc.

re: Anybody ever lived in Odessa?

Posted by redbaron on 4/5/26 at 12:45 pm to
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also, the Hooters in Odessa is about the most ratchet arse Hooters i’ve ever seen.

But have you been to Bottoms Up…?
She can board my vessel


…apparently without requesting permission first
Article just buried this at the end:
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The Butler mayor is also facing numerous charges for allegedly running over a man wanted for violating parole in July 2025.

I’ve been getting Cannata’s king cake in the mail for 3+ years.

One year I think the box got put in the delivery truck upside down, but overall no issues.
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Where did you work at?


I too worked as a liner hanger FE for Baker Hughes (GoM liners were out of Houma are the time)…but went to the Permian as a full time toolhand.

45 hours was a Permian job due to washing/reaming the whole OH section.

Stayed up 32 hours on an offshore job…had to pull liner and it got sticky as the packer approached the wellhead…
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oilfield liner hanger & MWD hand


Small world…45 hours on a liner hanger job is my longest.

Strangely, I think the last 3 hours were not being able to get to sleep…

re: Worst penalty call you ever saw??

Posted by redbaron on 8/23/25 at 7:57 pm to
Game winning TD by Iowa in the ‘05 Capital One Bowl…

Bunch of holds/blocks in back; none called.
I was in high school at the time…still remember my dad rewatching the game to jot down the no-calls on a notepad.

I think there were multiple pages…

ETA this is referring to Auburn ‘06
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I spent 5 years on that corner up on the 14th floor. You’ll never know the joy I’ve gotten from getting a two piece white at 3:15am a couple times a week for half a decade


I lived at 200 Carondet for a few months while house hunting, can confirm!