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Your Guide to Houston That Doesn’t Suck

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  • FireTheJanitorFireTheJanitor Member Posts: 1,483

    Fine I’ll be the one to ask…. You’re not the guy with the futures bet that will pay $400k if we win next week, are you? If so, you’re an absolute animal.

    That guy is in DFW, or at least flys out of DFW airport. I’d love to get an update on him if he’s still alive
    Everyone in Texas loves the Dawgs!
  • SwayeSwaye Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 41,482 Founders Club

    I was going to bring up the zoning, but I thought it would be a nerdy thread jack. Now that someone brought it up, why isn't there zoning?

    Because FREEDOM.

    Really I have no idea. It leads to some pretty wild stuff, like a bar beside a house beside a church beside a strip club.

    Houston’s historically had a little “fuck it” Wild West energy and the City Government’s been owned by the money men. I assume that’s where it comes from.

    it’s not there any more but the pink pussycat cabaret (rip) was basically next door to my high school (lamar)
    You went to Lamar? Holy shitballs! I was a Duncanville shithead.
  • FireTheJanitorFireTheJanitor Member Posts: 1,483

    Fine I’ll be the one to ask…. You’re not the guy with the futures bet that will pay $400k if we win next week, are you? If so, you’re an absolute animal.

    I stand to win $120k on bets made at 40-1 preseason, 16-1 in-season, and 8-1 pre-playoff.

    I also bet some Washington-Rory Masters futures parlays that pay 85-1 and pay $125k if that madness comes to fruition.

    I’ve been slowly accumulating UW positions over the last six months.

    It’s all profit for me at this point. I bet $12,000 on UW+10 against Oregon.

    So I’m a pretty interested observer. I spend summers in Victoria and my coach refuses to participate in NIL/transfer portal so these dogs might become my adopted squad.

    Oh so you’re not that guy, you’re just another complete savage. Got it. I fucking love it.

    If you’re willing to share more, what sold you on the Huskies as an outsider? Obviously a lot of us were fired up about the team and the returning talent but we’re supposed to do that. When did you believe enough in what you were seeing to load up?
  • Sobchak_SecuritySobchak_Security Member Posts: 141
    Bob_C said:

    Fine I’ll be the one to ask…. You’re not the guy with the futures bet that will pay $400k if we win next week, are you? If so, you’re an absolute animal.

    I stand to win $120k on bets made at 40-1 preseason, 16-1 in-season, and 8-1 pre-playoff.

    I also bet some Washington-Rory Masters futures parlays that pay 85-1 and pay $125k if that madness comes to fruition.

    I’ve been slowly accumulating UW positions over the last six months.

    It’s all profit for me at this point. I bet $12,000 on UW+10 against Oregon.

    So I’m a pretty interested observer. I spend summers in Victoria and my coach refuses to participate in NIL/transfer portal so these dogs might become my adopted squad.

    Nice work, but don't spend your Rory at the Masters parlay winnings.
    Losing at 85-1 >>>> losing at 9-1
  • Postal91Postal91 Member Posts: 1,868

    Is renting a car a necessity? My buddies are planning on ubering everywhere, but that seems like it would get stupid expensive in a huge area like Houston. I can rent a full size car through Costco for like $250 for the 4 days I’ll be there. Seems like a no brainer

    Is Costco the way to go with rentals?? Never checked there. May grab one
  • whlinderwhlinder Member Posts: 4,770 Standard Supporter
    Postal91 said:

    Is renting a car a necessity? My buddies are planning on ubering everywhere, but that seems like it would get stupid expensive in a huge area like Houston. I can rent a full size car through Costco for like $250 for the 4 days I’ll be there. Seems like a no brainer

    Is Costco the way to go with rentals?? Never checked there. May grab one
    It’s been cheaper for me there a few times in the past.
  • DoogerMcFarlandDoogerMcFarland Member Posts: 744
    Looks like I’m staying halfway between Rice and NRG. It appears that Texas Woman’s University is across the street.
  • WilburHooksHandsWilburHooksHands Member Posts: 6,800
    Swaye said:

    I was going to bring up the zoning, but I thought it would be a nerdy thread jack. Now that someone brought it up, why isn't there zoning?

    Because FREEDOM.

    Really I have no idea. It leads to some pretty wild stuff, like a bar beside a house beside a church beside a strip club.

    Houston’s historically had a little “fuck it” Wild West energy and the City Government’s been owned by the money men. I assume that’s where it comes from.

    it’s not there any more but the pink pussycat cabaret (rip) was basically next door to my high school (lamar)
    You went to Lamar? Holy shitballs! I was a Duncanville shithead.
    redskins forever baby. they changed it to the “texans” years back which i’m sure you have an opinion about
  • EsophagealFecesEsophagealFeces Member, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 12,080 Swaye's Wigwam
    Postal91 said:

    Is renting a car a necessity? My buddies are planning on ubering everywhere, but that seems like it would get stupid expensive in a huge area like Houston. I can rent a full size car through Costco for like $250 for the 4 days I’ll be there. Seems like a no brainer

    Is Costco the way to go with rentals?? Never checked there. May grab one
    Yeah, you can get good prices from what I’ve seen. We got a suburban for a week for our cali trip earlier this year for like $600 cheaper than we could have elsewhere
  • Sobchak_SecuritySobchak_Security Member Posts: 141

    Looks like I’m staying halfway between Rice and NRG. It appears that Texas Woman’s University is across the street.

    Med Center area. Totally fine. As name suggests it’s a massive collection of hospitals. Most people living around there are students. You’ll be central to most everything. Easy hop up to downtown and close to NRG (realized I’ve been calling it Reliant; old habits die hard)

  • CFetters_Nacho_LoverCFetters_Nacho_Lover Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 30,305 Founders Club

    I would also recommend maybe looking at AirBNBs in some of the neighborhoods. As football crazy as Texas is, I’m not sure ABNB owners are that aware of this game, particularly in the little neighborhoods with yuppie moms.

    We live in Oak Forest and I know there are tons of little two bedroom bungalows being rented out for cheap that are very nice. Would recommend checking that out.

    Mrs Nacho is looking for an Airbnb and I concur with this statement.
  • CFetters_Nacho_LoverCFetters_Nacho_Lover Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 30,305 Founders Club
    Can you list some good areas/neighborhoods to park & walk or park near the metro?

    TYFYS
  • CFetters_Nacho_LoverCFetters_Nacho_Lover Moderator, Swaye's Wigwam Posts: 30,305 Founders Club

    Is renting a car a necessity? My buddies are planning on ubering everywhere, but that seems like it would get stupid expensive in a huge area like Houston. I can rent a full size car through Costco for like $250 for the 4 days I’ll be there. Seems like a no brainer

    Turo is also a great alternative to the rental car companies.
  • Sobchak_SecuritySobchak_Security Member Posts: 141


    Red line goes down to “Reliant Park,” which is the stadium. As you can see, only decent areas on the red line are downtown and Rice/Med Center. If you’re looking for things to do, downtown is a much easier place to get to and out of, with bar options, etc. Med Center/Rice U parking situation is much more difficult but it’s “prettier” to see and walk around in.

    My preference is parking around UH Downtown. Easiest place to pick up the Red Line. Lots of street parking and cheap hotel valet.
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