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  1. Gravel

    Home Improvement

    Speaking of rock gardens, does anyone know a good way to prevent weeds in them? I haven't done it yet, but eventually I'll be xeriscaping my front yard because I'm tired of mowing the lawn there (will keep the back). But I don't want to have to pick weeds out of rocks every year that inevitably...
  2. Gravel

    How much income is enough?

    I'm government, and only making $81k. I'll be 33 this week. It's only because of combined income with my wife that we get into six figures.
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    How much income is enough?

    It's actually not about living at a certain frugal-ness. It's about figuring out what you spend, and then on top of that deciding what things actually add value to your life. Like Cad said, if you need $100k in post tax income to be happy, that just means you need a larger portfolio to support...
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    NFL Postseason 2017 - Where Romo Gets His Ring

    That's not it either, or the Niners would be on the chart. It looks more like just some more dumb internet shit.
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    How much income is enough?

    I've mentioned it before, but I found Mr. Money Mustache about 2 years ago. Planning on retiring in under 7 years, before my 40th birthday. My wife and I have never really had a high income. In our early 20s I was enlisted in the Army and so she never had steady employment. I got out in 2008...
  6. Gravel

    Home Improvement

    Holy shit, thank you! I didn't even consider that the garage might have one, and that it'd be on the same circuit. What an easy, super obvious fix. Makes me feel like kind of a jackass that it's been like 3 weeks with that shit broken when all I had to do was reset a GFI I didn't know existed...
  7. Gravel

    DOTA 2

    I just went and played a few co-op bot games after watching the video below. Try to remember as many combos as you can and chain them together. I'd say you'll need several games of practice to start really "getting it," but once you hit an awesome combo that damn near wipes the opposing team...
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    NFL Postseason 2017 - Where Romo Gets His Ring

    Sean Taylor was another one. I have no idea how the fuck he did it, but he's constantly be on the opposite side of the field and close the gap on a ball to bat it away or intercept it. Just ridiculous speed.
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    NFL Postseason 2017 - Where Romo Gets His Ring

    Andy Reid time management. This game is over.
  10. Gravel

    NFL Postseason 2017 - Where Romo Gets His Ring

    Steelers take players out on consecutive plays. One from each team.
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    NFL Postseason 2017 - Where Romo Gets His Ring

    God the Chiefs offense is abysmal.
  12. Gravel

    NFL Postseason 2017 - Where Romo Gets His Ring

    Kelce coming up big this drive. First the big drop, and now randomly just leveling a guy after the whistle.
  13. Gravel

    NFL Postseason 2017 - Where Romo Gets His Ring

    Meh, still 16 points and under 4 minutes. It's possible but incredibly unlikely.
  14. Gravel

    NFL Postseason 2017 - Where Romo Gets His Ring

    Well that should wrap this one up.
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    NFL Postseason 2017 - Where Romo Gets His Ring

    Big hit on Wilson there.
  16. Gravel

    NFL Postseason 2017 - Where Romo Gets His Ring

    Should have just taken the delay of game there. Gonna need that timeout. And more than likely you're not converting 3rd and 15.
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    NFL Postseason 2017 - Where Romo Gets His Ring

    Wow, speshul teams...
  18. Gravel

    NFL Postseason 2017 - Where Romo Gets His Ring

    Makes me wish I'd have been able to see Shanahan coach Cousins, whom rumors have it, is the QB he really wanted (and not RG3). Kyle came up with an amazing offense for RG3, and I think he's pretty talented at calling an offense.
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    NFL 2017 Offseason - Where does Romo go?

    Holy shit, I didn't even realize that was official. I figured it was a joke some fan came up with.
  20. Gravel

    A Series of Unfortunate Events

    I watched the first episode and hated it. It just seemed...I don't know, like it was trying too hard? I know the series pre-dates Pushing Daisies, but it seemed like a bad copycat. Feels like another in a string of misses this year for Netflix. Also, McCheese, it seems like the bulk of people...
  21. Gravel

    Awesome Games Done Quick 2017 (Jan 8-15)

    Thanks for the recommendation on Super Dram World. Love Kaizo-esque Mario runs.
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    NFL 2017 Offseason - Where does Romo go?

    I don't think the Redskins can afford to keep both Jackson and Garcon, so it's probably a good chance. Plus they just drafted Doctson last year, and Crowder has been amazing. My guess is the Redskins go with Garcon, Doctson, and Crowder as their 1, 2, 3, and let Jackson go.
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    NFL 2017 Offseason - Where does Romo go?

    Jesus, if they really think they're 2-3 starters away on defense, the team is more fucked than I thought.
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    NFL 2017 Offseason - Where does Romo go?

    Not too upset to see McVay go. He had good offenses between the 20s, but holy shit was his red zone calling bad.
  25. Gravel

    It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

    The AIDS pool at the end was hilarious. And closing with Mac putting his anus on the drain. Really enjoyed this one. Feels like they should've opened with it. Or maybe they were just setting low expectations.
  26. Gravel

    Home Improvement

    Negative, still haven't figured it out. House was built in 1989, and I'm not sure when GFI became standard code. Like I said, the only GFI I have found in our entire house is one outlet in the kitchen. I haven't had time to really test out all of the circuits, and the person who labelled them...
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    Awesome Games Done Quick 2017 (Jan 8-15)

    I'm not sure if the Batman Forever movie or the game is worse. That game seemed horrendous.
  28. Gravel

    NHL 2016-17 Season

    You said it several weeks ago, but you really can't even drop a single game to keep pace. It's absolutely ridiculous.
  29. Gravel

    Better Call Saul

    I said that about a lot of those actors, but then I realized that I pirate everything they do, so it's not like I'm actually supporting them.
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    NFL Postseason 2017 - Where Romo Gets His Ring

    I'd say this is the big x factor. I still don't quite understand it, but a lot of players just don't show up for the playoffs like they did in the regular season.
  31. Gravel

    Steam Deals and Digital Sales

    Wasn't Epic Battle Fantasy a fucking flash game? I mean, it was a good flash RPG...but wtf?
  32. Gravel

    Big News of the Day Thread

    So Verizon just bought Yahoo for $4.8B. Can someone explain to me how in the fuck Yahoo is worth even remotely close to that?
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    NFL 2017 Offseason - Where does Romo go?

    Is McDaniels and Garappolo with him just an elaborate ploy by the Patriots to rape the Niners for their draft picks, and then we'll see McDaniels back in New England in 2 years?
  34. Gravel

    NFL Postseason 2017 - Where Romo Gets His Ring

    It's funny to me that we called it that people would latch onto that story if they lost.
  35. Gravel

    DOTA 2

    I mean, they're all basically fucking children. The "pros" in this game are old when they're in their early 20's. "Old man" Fear is 28. It shouldn't be a surprise that they're sniveling little shits. Arteezy is cancer though. I don't know how/why people watch his streams.
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    Awesome Games Done Quick 2017 (Jan 8-15)

    This Shovel Knight race is stupid close. Pretty amazing. Edit: 6 seconds difference. Could you have even scripted that?
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    NFL Postseason 2017 - Where Romo Gets His Ring

    Dolphins have them right where they wanted. Now it's time for a 30 point comeback! Seriously, these playoffs are shit...
  38. Gravel

    NFL Postseason 2017 - Where Romo Gets His Ring

    Is this the most boring Wild Card round ever?