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@PhilipTKingston Have you covered and of the Pepper Square debacle on the Loserville podcast ? If not, please fix ASAP.

Having observed FD, Pepper Square, and some other debates, we are in a doom loop Most people in the debate over the future of Dallas's built environment want some form of change, and most of those want substantial change But the debate is being controlled by the fringe

I heard a rumor that CoD Long Range Planning staff is trying to do a soft rollout of a zoning code amendment to groups perceived as friendlies, which is hilarious bc I heard it from a leader in the Not Friendlies movement

@UberEats This is truly unacceptable that you have an automated bot send this message and accuse customers of "repeated violations" for refunds due to errors made by the restaurant or the driver. Why are you doing this to customers?

@caraathome The Tarrant County is 0.03% lower in their property tax rate compared to Dallas, which is $300 on a $1M house. So saying it's "lower" may be technically correct it's a nothing burger.

It's a very hard editorial to read. Is she wrong? If we love Dallas, and want it to thrive, we must significantly lower our property tax, use our revenue for public safety and infrastructure, and enforce the law banning camping on public property. candysdirt.com/2024/07/14/mic…

@Peticolas Always a fun time at Alamo.... Sad to see them go.

Not sure there has ever been a team that supported our business and people more than the Alamo crew. Thank you and so sorry…

@trevizo_gabe This is my setup - 1000 square inches of space on 5 racks ( it's a stick burner cabinet with flame assist fan). Pellet smokers have their place in the arsenal but I think some cuts do better in a stick burner. Pork butts are solid for a pellet.

Tell me all about how this offends you.

@trevizo_gabe 🤣🤣🤣

@trevizo_gabe Fair enough - How do you provide opportunities and times for your kids to interact with other kids to make strong relationships and friendships outside of their schooling?

@Ctowna Ya we don't do sleepovers. Boys are 13/11/6, daughter is 8. Too much downside opportunities vs reward for me

My main job as a Father is to protect my kids. Mind, Body, Spirit. I am not my kids "friend"...at least not at this point in our relationship. Things we say "NO" to that may seem anti-culture: SLEEPOVERS Screens in bedrooms Fast Food Freedom to Screens Smart Phones Girlfriend/Boyfriends (Age TBD) Freedom to Roam Laziness (they work around the house) Handouts (older boys earn money to buy things) Talking back

@zachmelloh26 Poor people buy liabilities, rich people buy assets. Drop the mic and walk off stage....

@BBQBryan You say that like it's a bad thing...

When I die, my most cherished possession might be the box of random bolts I've collected through my life.

@mhp_guy nevermind - you included that in your tweet but not the image.

@mhp_guy I casually know Rich Stringer who previously owned Burnin' Stump Lodge. One value add opportunity I would consider adding is coordinated fishing guide services.

Check out this lakefront Texas RV park/motel that just hit my inbox. Pros & cons: - 8.8% cap rate, 80 min from Dallas - Sits RIGHT on the water of the best TX bass fishing lake (home to 34/50 largest TX bass) - Owns the only gas pump ON the water - 32 RV sites & 36 motel rooms - Only $340/month waterfront lot rent (underpriced) - $280k net operating income - Tons of upside with new gas revenue. Right now boaters have to gas up at roadside gas stations (as far as I've been told) - Convenience store, merch & bait shop revenue - Game machine currently inoperable - upside here - Upside of a new billboard lease - Upside of adding fishing guide services Cons: - Needs updating, especially in the motel - 3 RV pads need electrical fixed - Needs a gas contract as pump is currently inoperable (what do we think @gas_biz?) - Waste water treatment I think owning a park like this would be rad. It just hit the market today. DISCLOSURE: This is my wife's listing so of course I love it. But this also means that she only takes good listings that are priced to move quickly. DM me and I'll make an introduction, or follow me @mhp_guy for more RV park breakdowns.

@mhp_guy Yeah... naw.. After knowing several folks in the business throughout Texas, you're looking at these economics in a vacuum. I'd say the biggest obstacle is this: Anyone can make great barbecue on any given Sunday, but to do it consistently - every day - is the biggest challenge

$4,600 in BBQ profit in 1 day from a single smoker from the back of a car wash. Only in America. I don't know this guy, but I already love him. What an awesome breakdown. Selling BBQ from a 1,000 gallon smoker is my love language, and I will own a business like this one day. I want to meet this guy and eat his BBQ. Make sure your kids aren't around when you look at these pics.

@GuyDealership @MazdaUSA @RedCross Probably a rare sighting to see a Mazda3 with a hitch but here we are ... #zoomzoomzoom

Alright, I’m super excited about this… Calling all Mazda owners! Just talked with @MazdaUSA & to show their gratitude for helping steer new owners in their direction, Mazda will donate $100 per reply (up to $10,000!) to the American @RedCross. Reply to this post with a photo of your Mazda. #MazdaPartner (I’m not getting paid from this or personally benefitting, just a fun gesture for charity!) Lets gooooo

@caraathome Honest Question: Is there any money in the existing or proposed bonds which go to paying for the permanent traffic lights to replaced the temporary units in place since the 2019 tornado?

Of the $1.05 billion bond passed in 2017, 36% has not been spent, and 20% not encumbered as of 11/30. The argument about wanting to get projects completed quickly falls flat when you've been sitting on approx $200 million for 6+ years. #bond

@notcapnamerica Sounds like a civil convo and a fair offer that they want to consider ... put the tin hat away.

Karen and Kevin tried scamming their way into a discount on the car and dude called their bluff by immediately offering a full refund lol

@_CrossBar_ @BrianNewCBS @douglewinenergy Yes...thank the Lord Curly

@Ctowna @BrianNewCBS @douglewinenergy Luckily for us the wind still blows at night. Sometimes. Maybe. When we’re lucky. Good thing there’s a way to push a button produce reliable energy on demand. Thank the Lord for natural gas generation. Still keeping the lights on.

Texas sets new solar power record today. (via @douglewinenergy)

@_CrossBar_ @BrianNewCBS @douglewinenergy Correct - solar panels don't work in the dark (last time I checked)

@BrianNewCBS @douglewinenergy Thankfully we still have enough natural gas generation to keep the lights on.

@GuyDealership Okay - finally got through the majority of this... Question: Did you really think there's a huge differentiator in the max 21% usury loan rate and 19.99%, or were you confused? Also - there's some decent nuggets of info, but mostly his responses are just word soup.

NEW: Buy Here Pay Here Secrets Revealed • What is a Buy Here Pay Here? • Managing 40% loan default rates • Crazy customer horror stories • much more! My conversation with Tiger Oakley, President of Oak Motors: