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  1. Arrec Bardwin

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    I’d imagine it’s expensive to insure a Hippo.
     
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  2. One Two

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  3. ramszoolander

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    Travelers used to have a model (maybe they still do) where you could get it "online only" for much cheaper, but you didn't have an agent. Through an agent was more expensive, but there are obvious advantages to having a real person advocating for you.
     
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  4. ramszoolander

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    So, I guess there is a 10-day delay when you switch brokerages but retain the same carrier (presumably the old agency tries to woo you back). Just found out my old brokerage was like "yeah, see ya" and waived the delay. Thanks wes tegg for the Prewitt rec. They've been great to work with.
     
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  5. wes tegg

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    Glad it worked out!
     
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  6. southlick

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  7. gilstein21

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    Conecuh is on a whole neither level than the rest of the shit on that list.
     
  8. stric006

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    Golden Flake is ass
     
  9. IV

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    Sweet heat is good

    Buds Best seems like an egregious omission
     
  10. ramszoolander

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    Yeah, but the chip quality is ass. Utz is an improvement for every flavor*.

    *Except salt & vinegar. Theirs SUCKS.
     
  11. wes tegg

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    I can’t really argue with the list. Golden Flake is definitely the weakest product.
     
  12. PrinceWimbley

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    They need to put some respect on McEwan & Sons.
     
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  13. Stone Cold Steve Austin

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    Shut the fuck up
     
  14. One Two

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    Priesters is too low on the list
     
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  15. wes tegg

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    Yes. Thank you.
     
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  16. ramszoolander

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    Team StoneGroundGrits is difficult to market...but I'm with you!
     
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  17. southlick

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  18. wes tegg

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    There may not be a better window for a round of golf all year:

    IMG_5542.jpeg
     
  19. southlick

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  20. southlick

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    Ouch lol
     
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  21. Barves2125

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    Redo! We demand a redo.
     
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  22. Tommy Callahan

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    Need some rain

    Sunday is just such an easier play though. Who cares about afternoon NFL then slide in like collingsworth if you want
     
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  23. wes tegg

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    Bye week for the Rebs. Weather was great, and I was done by 11. Played like dogshit, though.
     
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  24. Menelaus

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    Bocca, Cafe DuPont or somewhere else tonight? I have 2 kids in tow and staying downtown.
     
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  25. wes tegg

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    Both are good, but Bocca is probably kid friendlier.
     
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  26. One Two

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    Good people brewing company. Free childcare
     
  27. DriveByBBQ

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    David Sedaris presale going on now, code “David” on Ticketmaster… April 21st BJCC concert hall. I was in tears last time we saw him, hardest I’ve laughed in years, great date night activity. Highly recommend.
     
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  28. southlick

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    This should be fun.



    The interchange will change the way drivers navigate the area, potentially feeling like they are on the wrong side of the road. :doge:

    The diverging diamond interchange in Homewood will not be the first in Jefferson County. Roadwork has already started on a similar interchange at McAshan Drive and Interstate 59/20 in McCalla, which is expected to be completed by 2027. Another diverging diamond is planned for the future Exit 9 on Interstate 459.

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    They even have a website https://divergingdiamond.com/

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diverging_diamond_interchange
     
  29. Oranjello

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    There’s been one in Malbis near the Eastern Shore Center for a few years. Every time I drive through it, I feel like I’m going to mess it up
     
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  30. gilstein21

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    One has been here for a few years. It’s easy and does move all the left turning cars onto 75 more efficiently.
     
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  31. ramszoolander

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    It may, but I'm 100% team roundabout and maybe like 25% d.d.
     
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  32. gilstein21

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    I’m 100% roundabout but a roundabout won’t work here. The DD is very easy to follow and less possible ways for dumbasses to fuck up.
     
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  33. ramszoolander

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    Oh, for sure RE the roundabout. But the DD depends a lot on maintaining lines and signage, and I think AL is about the worst state I've ever lived for that. Even reflective paint and/or markers would make a huge difference.
     
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  34. Snakes

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    those diverging diamonds are all over Atlanta and it's very easy to navigate.
     
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  35. Wywan Bwowna

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    DDs are the most efficient way to move traffic, or at least that's what my traffic engineering textbook said 15 years ago. I've been through a few in Illinois that are easy to navigate/hard to mess up due to curbing, etc.
     
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  36. ElectricDreamMachine

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    (thumbing suspenders) now, i'm just a small time country driver, but i don't believe i've ever come across one of these
     
  37. Deuce

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    I don’t know why any of you are worried about a diverging diamond. With ALDOT in charge it won’t be completed in our lifetime.
     
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  38. One Two

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    Does anyone have a contact for grandfather clock repair in our area? I’m looking at a few options from google but curious if anyone has someone else or an opinion on who to use.
     
  39. Stone Cold Steve Austin

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    I will never visit homewood again
     
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  40. The Blackfish

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    youtube and fix it yourself or you'll grow up never feeling like a real man
     
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  41. Deuce

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    The first hit on Google is “The Clock Goblin”. I don’t know why you’d look any further than someone who would name their company that.
     
  42. One Two

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    I definitely messaged them first
     
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  43. stric006

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    Really hard to find those anymore. Wish I had a rec for you. We have people call weekly about that.
     
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  44. wes tegg

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    Taylor’s Fine Timepieces in Cullman. It will likely take a while, but he’s great and his store is awesome. He was formerly Bromberg’s head horologist.
     
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  45. Snakes

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    is that right
     
  46. ramszoolander

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    Dude seems to have a waiting list (not surprising). Any chance he works on watches that are not Rolex or higher grade? I don't know anyone here in town who does, but wouldn't mind giving them business.
     
  47. wes tegg

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    Yes, he works in pretty much everything.
     
  48. One Two

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    ramszoolander there is a watch shop off Montclair called Sergei’s and all the reviews are about how big of an asshole the owner is. Please go there.
     
  49. southlick

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  50. Fat Drunk & Stupid

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    In town with kids. Anyone know One Two ’s favorite brewery? Would love to take a moody 14 yr old, and hyper 7 yr old there for lunch.
     
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