hindesky Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Crane making bank selling memorabilia enough to spend $3,000,000 mil to increase capacity next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ross Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 It's always a joy to see Altuve pound a ball as hard as that home run. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Bringing it home. That at bat by Maldonado was one of many keys to this win. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Specwriter Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 It was a good year for the home team. We did win the American League pennant for the third time in five years. I've been following the Astros since they became the Astros. As in life, I take my joy in winning a series, winning a game, or just witnessing an outstanding play. I wait with enthusiasm for next year. Now let's go Rockets. It seems they last won a championship when the Braves won theirs - 1995 IIRC - so we're due. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hindesky Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 I hope MLB figures out the lockout, I'm tired of watching the hard to watch Rockets and the NBA. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, hindesky said: I hope MLB figures out the lockout, I'm tired of watching the hard to watch Rockets and the NBA. As I am now in San Antonio I now watch the Spurs (on Bally) who are somewhat less difficult to watch than the Rockets. Ironically, though we have AT&T Sports primarily to watch the Astros, the Rockets games are blocked here. It must be some arrangement with Roku. I'm also hoping the lockout gets resolved and doesn't interfere with the upcoming season. I'm already planning upcoming trips to Houston around the home schedule. Edited February 26, 2022 by Specwriter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Specwriter said: As I am now in San Antonio I now watch the Spurs (on Bally) who are somewhat less difficult to watch than the Rockets. Ironically, though we have AT&T Sports primarily to watch the Astros, the Rockets games are blocked here. It must be some arrangement with Roku. That's not a Roku issue, it's the NBA's fault. As explained on Reddit: Quote NBA rules black you out for 90 miles around the stadium in all directions. If you are near San Antonio in any way, including all the way up in Austin like me, you have to get league pass because you are in Spurs territory. MLB allows everyone in Texas to watch both Texas teams so you still get the Astros because the blackout rules are different. Edited February 26, 2022 by mkultra25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, mkultra25 said: That's not a Roku issue, it's the NBA's fault. As explained on Reddit: Thanks for the clarification, mkultra. To me it doesn't make sense but, like I wrote earlier, these days I would rather watch the Spurs. Maybe I should have moved to Hallettsville after all. 🙂 I'm glad MLB doesn't have the same policy as the NBA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HoustonMidtown Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Is this a clue the Carlos will be leaving Houston ? https://www.har.com/homedetail/1231-peden-st-houston-tx-77006/8501773 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 2 hours ago, HoustonMidtown said: Is this a clue the Carlos will be leaving Houston ? https://www.har.com/homedetail/1231-peden-st-houston-tx-77006/8501773 😭 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 3 hours ago, HoustonMidtown said: Is this a clue the Carlos will be leaving Houston ? https://www.har.com/homedetail/1231-peden-st-houston-tx-77006/8501773 No matter what he is getting a massive raise. Hundreds of millions. So I'd like to think he is just moving to a nicer spot with better security. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 13 minutes ago, wilcal said: No matter what he is getting a massive raise. Hundreds of millions. So I'd like to think he is just moving to a nicer spot with better security. I so hope you are correct, wilcal. I would expect all celebrities to live in very secure places like gated communities with around-the-clock on-site personnel. That is a very nice house though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 7 hours ago, Specwriter said: I so hope you are correct, wilcal. I would expect all celebrities to live in very secure places like gated communities with around-the-clock on-site personnel. That is a very nice house though. Also didn't they just have a baby as well? I would imagine that the extra space would be welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 The HCAD record for the Peden address shows the owner's address as elsewhere, and there's no homestead exemption. They may have moved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 15 hours ago, wilcal said: Also didn't they just have a baby as well? I would imagine that the extra space would be welcomed. That's a point my wife brought up. Even at 3,600 sq. ft. plus it is evident the house on Peden was built more for entertaining than raising a family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 (edited) They removed the Carlos Correa reference from the listing Edited March 10, 2022 by HoustonMidtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Maybe we will get some baseball soon !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 (edited) 18 hours ago, HoustonMidtown said: They removed the Carlos Correa reference from the listing IMO, writing that the house belonged to Correa was not really a wise thing to do. What if a potential buyer didn't like Correa? Seriously, that seems unprofessional especially if it might in any way affect negotiations or put the owner in jeopardy. Hopefully the famous owner is no longer in residence as is often the case. I like old and exotic cars and I follow the auctions for entertainment since most everything in them is beyond my budget but I do notice that references to previous celebrity owners are mentioned but, that case, it only enhances the cachet and doesn't invade the privacy of someone who no longer owns the car. Who wouldn't want a Peugeot that previously was owned by Peter Falk? 🙂 I did have, on two separate occasions, the opportunity to buy directly, not through and auction, vehicles that were purported to have belonged to one of my favorite comedians, Red Skelton. One was a late 1960s Mercedes-Benz coupe and the other was a Jeep Wagoneer. I was informed both times that I already had enough toys. 🙁 Edited March 11, 2022 by Specwriter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 17 hours ago, Specwriter said: IMO, writing that the house belonged to Correa was not really a wise thing to do. What if a potential buyer didn't like Correa? Seriously, that seems unprofessional especially if it might in any way affect negotiations or put the owner in jeopardy. Hopefully the famous owner is no longer in residence as is often the case. I like old and exotic cars and I follow the auctions for entertainment since most everything in them is beyond my budget but I do notice that references to previous celebrity owners are mentioned but, that case, it only enhances the cachet and doesn't invade the privacy of someone who no longer owns the car. Who wouldn't want a Peugeot that previously was owned by Peter Falk? 🙂 I did have, on two separate occasions, the opportunity to buy directly, not through and auction, vehicles that were purported to have belonged to one of my favorite comedians, Red Skelton. One was a late 1960s Mercedes-Benz coupe and the other was a Jeep Wagoneer. I was informed both times that I already had enough toys. 🙁 Regarding privacy, judging from the listing pictures, it appears the owner has already moved out and the house is staged (notice the completely empty closet). How is it unprofessional to mention the name of the owner of a house, but not in the case of a car? You told us it was not wise to mention a name and in the following paragraphs demonstrated the opposite. What if a potential buyer didn't like Red Skelton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 5 hours ago, Houston19514 said: Regarding privacy, judging from the listing pictures, it appears the owner has already moved out and the house is staged (notice the completely empty closet). How is it unprofessional to mention the name of the owner of a house, but not in the case of a car? You told us it was not wise to mention a name and in the following paragraphs demonstrated the opposite. What if a potential buyer didn't like Red Skelton? Touche, Houston19514. The "did not like" comment was made tongue-in-cheek. I seriously doubt animus toward a previous owner would have real bearing. If someone disliked the previous owner he probably would not even be considering buying the property. My thinking about mentioning a current owner is it could influence the negotiation of a selling price and you are correct, it probably applies as much to other high-cost items as to real estate. Professional athletes' lives are pretty much out in the open. Knowing, or believing, that person's situation - he's looking to be traded or facing financial difficulty - puts him in an adverse situation seems unfair. My post was meant to be humorous but I guess I missed the mark. For me prior ownership of a house, car, plane, or boat carries no weight unless it belonged to Elvis Presley. Then I might have to consider the possibility of it having bullet holes. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 (edited) This is what Carlos Correa would look like in an Astros jersey.🤗 Edited September 22, 2022 by hindesky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 (edited) Sorry to see him go... Twins land Correa with 3-year, $105.3M deal https://www.mlb.com/news/carlos-correa-twins-deal Edited March 19, 2022 by HoustonMidtown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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