Texas Roll Call 3

[lbradcpa]

Just trying to fit in.

Oh crap, who am I kidding!? You guys are awesome and I'm completely intrigued. Really?

Gypsy, those eyes and yes, I read your profile because I like to know who I'm talking to and what they're interested in so I'm (hopefully) not the jerk that everyone runs from.

Tease, you're gonna put those legs in boots on a round bale of hay? Well done, well done. Of course, I would want to know more.

Thanks for the welcome. You have made this old cat's morning.

 

[Collar_N_Cuffs]

Hi how's everyone doing? I just joined and this is my first post thought it would be fitting to post in the Texas thread.

Welcome TDD!! I hope you have fun here

I can totally relate to that

I forgot to buy it last time I was at the store. grrr. I'll just keep quietly salivating over here.

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And now a poll. I recorded this the other day, my attempt at a southern accent. This was a reply to someone, but I thought I'd share it here and ask the experts for feedback. Any pointers and corrections are welcome and appreciated . http://vocaroo.com/i/s0li1ZaOzu1u

Have a great day!

Well I think you should make a special trip just for the ice cream

And your accent sounds like you are trying just a little bit too hard! I only knew one person with an accent that pronounced, and she was from East Texas, so the accent was different. I think it needs toned down just a tiny bit.

Hello Texans! Happy hump day!

Welcome TDD (btw, you are now "Todd" in my head. Just sayin')

Hi VT! You have been missed

Morning.

New guy to the list in Houston. Wow! Enticing, Texan ladies....looks like a good place to be.

Hi Brad - welcome!


Happy Hump Day, y'all!

 

[lbradcpa]

Oh Collar...I feel to be in the presence of beauty. You feel...powerful. Is that who you are?

Damn...I went there on a Wednesday? Really?

Must. Get. Back. To. Work.

 

[sunbunny3]

Welcome Brad!

 

[lbradcpa]

Thank you ma'am.

 

[TexasDomDaddy]

Thank you for the welcome. I haven't had much of a chance to get a feel for the site but I think I'll enjoy it.

 

[Inspirinious]

Been away for a for a few days, but slowly returning. Hello Texans! http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54033193/gifs/smiley-happy020.gif

 

[PinkandGeek]

Greetings and salutations, y'all. I'm in Central Texas.

 

[sunbunny3]

Greetings and salutations, y'all. I'm in Central Texas.

Welcome!

 

[Inspirinious]

Just received our property appraisal info from the county. Value up 36%!!! WOW!!!

Fortunately for tax purposes, the annual increase in taxable appraised value is capped at 10% per year. But still big tax increases the next several years.

Ten years ago we moved out of Austin, 20 miles away in Bastrop county. It appears that we still live close enough to Austin to be affected by its rapid growth and rising home prices. Argh!

 

[gypsyTX]

Gypsy, those eyes and yes, I read your profile because I like to know who I'm talking to and what they're interested in...

Thank you, Brad. I like to check out the profile page of the person I'm talking to as well. It makes conversation easier.

Well I think you should make a special trip just for the ice cream

And your accent sounds like you are trying just a little bit too hard! I only knew one person with an accent that pronounced, and she was from East Texas, so the accent was different. I think it needs toned down just a tiny bit.

Mission accomplished, ice cream acquired.
OMG I think I'm in love! The Mexican Chocolate is simply amazing!!! Sadly I bought the last quart at the store near us. The box says limited edition. How limited is it? You can only buy it this time of the year? If yes, I wonder how many quarts I can fit in my freezer....

Yeah, I need to tone the accent down a bit. It's not easy. Stronger accents are much easier to copy.

Just received our property appraisal info from the county. Value up 36%!!! WOW!!!

Fortunately for tax purposes, the annual increase in taxable appraised value is capped at 10% per year. But still big tax increases the next several years.

Ten years ago we moved out of Austin, 20 miles away in Bastrop county. It appears that we still live close enough to Austin to be affected by its rapid growth and rising home prices. Argh!

A few years ago they raised ours quite a bit as well, even though prices were going down in our neighborhood. I collected sales data (you need it for the previous year, not current sales data) and contested it. I managed to get a 23% decrease from our original appraisal. It was worth the couple of hours of work put into it. Good luck!

 

[JennyNo1]

Great - I missed all the new folks and the fun. Welcome to our new Texan-threaders!
Gypsy, I'm confused - why are you trying to imitate a Southern accent?

 

[Inspirinious]

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Mission accomplished, ice cream acquired.
OMG I think I'm in love! The Mexican Chocolate is simply amazing!!! Sadly I bought the last quart at the store near us. The box says limited edition. How limited is it? You can only buy it this time of the year? If yes, I wonder how many quarts I can fit in my freezer....

Yeah, I need to tone the accent down a bit. It's not easy. Stronger accents are much easier to copy.


A few years ago they raised ours quite a bit as well, even though prices were going down in our neighborhood. I collected sales data (you need it for the previous year, not current sales data) and contested it. I managed to get a 23% decrease from our original appraisal. It was worth the couple of hours of work put into it. Good luck!

RE: Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream - I believe it should be available for 2 months, so it should be available through May and maybe into June. I am stocking up on this, and on the Poteet Strawberry, another seasonal favorite.

RE: Property Taxes - I am aware of the process to contest an appraisal. Unfortunately, I am also keenly aware of several sales on our street this past year. Remarkable prices. Several houses sold, all within a day or two of being listed, and all sold for MORE than the asking price. Incredible prices out here. Not at all surprised that the appraisals went us so much.

 

[JennyNo1]

Here's a little tip I read somewhere - don't know if it works, but it can't hurt. If you put your carton of ice cream into a zip lock bag and close it up, it will stay soft.

 

[Endless_Night]

Here's a little tip I read somewhere - don't know if it works, but it can't hurt. If you put your carton of ice cream into a zip lock bag and close it up, it will stay soft.

Really? I've have never heard of such. Interesting.

 

[JennyNo1]

Really? I've have never heard of such. Interesting.

Pinterest is amazing! You can find out anything, true or not!

 

[magicmikeaustin]

Really? I've have never heard of such. Interesting.

Keep your heels in a ziplock bag and I won't get hard

 

[Endless_Night]

Pinterest is amazing! You can find out anything, true or not!

LOL! True or not, no difference!

Keep your heels in a ziplock bag and I won't get hard

Now that is something one doesn't here every day!

Hi ya, Mike! *waves*

 

[magicmikeaustin]

LOL! True or not, no difference!



Now that is something one doesn't here every day!

Hi ya, Mike! *waves*

I thought it was cute

 

[JennyNo1]

Keep your heels in a ziplock bag and I won't get hard

Hmm. I'm taking mine out of the freezer.

 

[1sickbastard]

Here's a little tip I read somewhere - don't know if it works, but it can't hurt. If you put your carton of ice cream into a zip lock bag and close it up, it will stay soft.

Really? I've have never heard of such. Interesting.

Ice cream has the texture it has because of all the air folded in whilst it freezes, right?

Storing in a sealed, airtight container helps keep the air in the ice cream, even if it warms to melting point (think of opening a bottle of a carbonated beverage).

It's not an absolute proof against the texture changing/getting hard, nor will it prevent ice crystals from forming, particularly if the ice cream melts, but it will help.

food science!

 

[JennyNo1]

Ice cream has the texture it has because of all the air folded in whilst it freezes, right?

Storing in a sealed, airtight container helps keep the air in the ice cream, even if it warms to melting point (think of opening a bottle of a carbonated beverage).

It's not an absolute proof against the texture changing/getting hard, nor will it prevent ice crystals from forming, particularly if the ice cream melts, but it will help.

food science!

I knew someone would know!

 

[magicmikeaustin]

Hmm. I'm taking mine out of the freezer.

Good call

 

[Endless_Night]

Hmm. I'm taking mine out of the freezer.

I'm not even going to ask why your shoes are in the freezer.

...........Okay, that's a lie. Why?

I knew someone would know!

And it's no surprise it's Sickie!

 

[JennyNo1]

I'm not even going to ask why your shoes are in the freezer.

...........Okay, that's a lie. Why?



And it's no surprise it's Sickie!

Ummm.....to keep Mike from getting hard?

No surprise there, no.