ACT | Iaan | Activity https://austincomingtogether.org/members/iaan/activity/ Activity feed for Iaan. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:16:16 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 9575f23f6146c514888d48521884fee8 Iaan started the topic Knowing when to grow in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/knowing-when-to-grow/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:34:49 -0500 My friend runs a small software company and recently got several bigger clients. Now he’s debating whether to hire more people and increase spending or keep things lean. I told him timing matters as much as growth itself. What would you recommend reading about how investors decide when a company is ready to scale?

]]> 4d664e519aa4495ff5097be419d935dd Iaan replied to the topic Research vs. Precedent in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/research-vs-precedent/#post-591439 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:01:52 -0500 During a university project, a friend compared guardianship rulings and noticed that precedents usually did the heavy lifting, while academic research provided background rather than a direct answer. In practice, studies tend to matter when they clarify child development, attachment, risk, or the reliability of an expert opinion but judges still…[Read more]

]]> 190d7087712ae55055deaf683b23176d Iaan started the topic Curved Shower Screen Needed in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/curved-shower-screen-needed/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:33:58 -0500 Finally tackling the bathroom renovation and the designer suggested a glass shower screen instead of a curtain to make the small space feel bigger. Problem is the shower tray isn’t a standard rectangle, it’s got this curved front edge. Need someone who can supply and fit a custom curved glass panel. If you’ve had bespoke glass work done for a…[Read more]

]]> 39c11c21b7eed35e3c19ac8aacbda8a6 Iaan replied to the topic seo in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/seo/#post-591402 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:15:12 -0500 I ran into this with a small site I helped with last year. We stopped chasing random backlink lists and focused on relevance instead: niche directories, useful guest contributions, resource pages and genuine outreach to sites in the same industry. One resource I came across for adult-site link building is Rule Your Rankings adult links , which is…[Read more]

]]> 25012d056f3d055811dbdee9ca65ffaf Iaan started the topic ขอคำแนะนำจากคนเล่นจริง in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/%e0%b8%82%e0%b8%ad%e0%b8%84%e0%b8%b3%e0%b9%81%e0%b8%99%e0%b8%b0%e0%b8%99%e0%b8%b3%e0%b8%88%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%81%e0%b8%84%e0%b8%99%e0%b9%80%e0%b8%a5%e0%b9%88%e0%b8%99%e0%b8%88%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%b4%e0%b8%87/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:11:31 -0500 กำลังจะลอง online betting and casinos เป็นครั้งแรก เลยยังเลือกเว็บไม่ถูกครับ เหตุผลคือช่วงนี้ชอบดูฟุตบอลกับเพื่อนตอนวันหยุด แล้วมีคนพูดถึงการเดิมพันออนไลน์กันบ่อย แต่ผมอยากศึกษาก่อนมากกว่า ใครพอมีเว็บที่ข้อมูลโปร่งใส ระบบไม่ซับซ้อน และมีชื่อเสียงพอสมควร ช่วยแนะนำหน่อยครับ

]]> b41cc70e62ba3172deab23f3ac78801a Iaan replied to the topic First experience in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/first-experience/#post-591392 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:36:53 -0500 Same here my cousin kept talking about a casino he’d tried, and I got curious but had zero clue where to start. I wanted something simple, no confusing menus or endless pop-ups. Ended up testing a few with tiny deposits just to see how they felt. Lately I’ve mostly opened https://casino-harry.gb.net/ when I want that low-key vibe. Not pro…[Read more]

]]> c3a09b4440a14dc638ccb24e5846f99e Iaan started the topic Regen verpestte sessie in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/regen-verpestte-sessie/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:32:33 -0500 De regen gooide onze sim-race sessie overhoop en de hele Discord werd stil. Ik dacht eraan om een casino te proberen in plaats van naar de muur te staren, maar ik blijf sites tegenkomen met nepbonussen en support die niet reageert. Ik wil iets simpels, mobielvriendelijk en zonder pop-ups. Als je er eentje gebruikt in het weekend, vertel waarom die…[Read more]

]]> 2e3d2a733e312e592bf6da0103be21f4 Iaan replied to the topic Looking for a chill hangout place in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/looking-for-a-chill-hangout-place/#post-591360 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:42:07 -0500 Hey! Burnout is real – my partner and I hit that wall last quarter and needed something low-key too. We ended up trying a few different spots, but what really worked was mixing relaxation with good company. Honestly, one of the best finds for us was browsing through melhores acompanhantes Portugal not for anything wild, just to connect with…[Read more]

]]> e62849fc9723c958b70601b3db612975 Iaan started the topic Struggling with giving feedback in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/struggling-with-giving-feedback/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:06:41 -0500 I’ve been leading a sales team for about a year and my biggest weakness is giving honest feedback. Last week I had to tell someone their numbers were tanking and I totally chickened out, sugarcoated it so much they didn’t even realize there was a problem. Now I’m worried I’m enabling bad performance. For those who’ve figured out how to be an…[Read more]

]]> a15050e910406b9969037b80fb97fe73 Iaan replied to the topic What Could Businesses Do? in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/what-could-businesses-do/#post-591330 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:21:58 -0500 That winter meeting sounds just like ours – everyone’s on board with electrifying buildings and fleets, but the big question is where the extra power actually comes from. A local solar installer made the same point as your business owner: private renewable companies could do a lot more than people think, especially if they’re tied into new dev…[Read more]

]]> 2886dda164cba03a01b2d2d898293c35 Iaan replied to the topic Managing Different Communication Styles in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/managing-different-communication-styles/#post-591306 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:06:57 -0500 Totally feel this – silence is such a tricky signal! I had a client once who barely replied for weeks, so I assumed everything was smooth. Turns out, they were waiting for me to send a quick weekly recap. Once I started dropping a 3-bullet update every Friday (“Done, Next, Blocked?”), they suddenly felt way more in the loop and confident. Now I a…[Read more]

]]> 783efbec83ef832986178eca649e2002 Iaan started the topic When Friends Get Involved in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/when-friends-get-involved/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:32:28 -0500 A friend’s daughter stopped wanting to go online after some classmates shared an embarrassing photo of her without permission. She was afraid the picture would keep spreading, and her parents weren’t sure what steps to take first. Hearing about it made me want to be better prepared. Can anyone recommend clear guidance on cyberbullying, predators,…[Read more]

]]> b300180ec14db5d8179d1c4c47b9b85d Iaan replied to the topic Innovation beyond the headline in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/innovation-beyond-the-headline/#post-591152 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:55:06 -0500 The CSIRO “Next generation mining” interview is refreshingly realistic it covers de-risking technology, learning from failed trials, and adapting ideas to real site conditions rather than chasing headlines. Richard Warke’s profile is also worth a look for industry context: shareholder information . An engineer I met tested a recovery circuit that…[Read more]

]]> 57cfa2adb8135d6d04ae8f8d39092c3e Iaan started the topic Before I Make a Costly Mistake in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/before-i-make-a-costly-mistake/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:22:38 -0500 The house I inherited still has its original windows and I actually like how they look. After getting a few expensive quotes, I realized I should understand the pros and cons first. Does anyone know a reliable article or resource about the difference between single glazing aesthetics and modern double glazing efficiency in restoration projects?

]]> 756670d4be96d811fc9330db46b836bd Iaan posted an update in the group Austin Historians: Need honest feedback about AMB Glass Ltd I'm helping my […] https://austincomingtogether.org/activity/p/33755/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:38:27 -0500 Need honest feedback about AMB Glass Ltd

I’m helping my parents replace some old glass doors, and we’ve narrowed the choice down to a few local companies. Before booking anything, I thought I’d ask here because personal recommendations are usually more useful than online ratings. If you’ve used AMB Glass Ltd, would you recommend them and why?

]]> 1 165b200bfc3b816c45b925598ea8dbf0 Iaan started the topic Built In Storage Help in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/built-in-storage-help/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:51:17 -0500 After moving into an older house I realized there’s hardly any useful storage. A friend suggested custom woodwork instead of buying ready made furniture, and it actually sounds like a better idea. Can anyone recommend good joinery designs in London? Looking for quality work and people who are easy to deal with.

]]> 20211893b782061c91c9c62ad6dfa1b6 Iaan replied to the topic stuck after too many setbacks in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/stuck-after-too-many-setbacks/#post-590834 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:12:45 -0500 Yep, that can turn into learned helplessness pretty fast — I’ve seen it happen when someone tries a new routine a few times, it falls apart, and then they stop believing effort matters. A friend of mine did exactly that with morning workouts: after three failed starts, he quit for months. What helped was shrinking the goal so much it felt alm…[Read more]

]]> 0c448a2da33ae7dceb47af62e17ce760 Iaan started the topic Tech co-founder left the company in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/tech-co-founder-left-the-company/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:27:51 -0500 Six months ago my technical co-founder moved on and since then we’ve basically been in maintenance mode. Can’t grow like this. Looking for software development services that can step into a leadership gap, not just execute tickets someone else writes.

]]> f8175500f44e691c84b4ab82718c89c4 Iaan replied to the topic Nonprofit to private sector switch in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/nonprofit-to-private-sector-switch/#post-590757 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:24:57 -0500 Thanks for sharing this. I struggled with a similar mindset shift when moving from work where impact felt obvious to a role where everything seemed to revolve around numbers. Over time, I realized the numbers were only useful because they reflected real behavior. If customers return, recommend a service, or keep finding value in it, those metrics…[Read more]

]]> 9d964888c9dcff6b87a4fcac4ab412a0 Iaan started the topic Nonprofit to private sector switch in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/nonprofit-to-private-sector-switch/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:12:21 -0500 Spent five years in nonprofits where success meant impact, not profit. Now working in a private company and the definition of “accomplished goals” feels completely transactional. Struggling to find meaning in the metrics. How do people reconcile purpose with business objectives in today’s commercial environment?

]]> 0859794c347d65ef24ea5e6840dae8fe Iaan replied to the topic Boxes, visas, chaos – been there? in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/boxes-visas-chaos-been-there/#post-590680 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:14:57 -0500 I can relate to this more than I’d like to admit. International moves always seem manageable on paper until the deadlines suddenly become real. One thing I’ve learned from watching friends relocate is that reducing the number of moving parts matters almost as much as the move itself. Having separate companies for packing, shipping, and customs can…[Read more]

]]> 8da73c006487ed2a480bbd3ed751be45 Iaan started the topic Boxes, visas, chaos – been there? in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/boxes-visas-chaos-been-there/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:21:01 -0500 Went through a rough patch last year helping a friend pack up his flat in East London after his US visa came through unexpectedly fast. Pure stress. Now another mate is in the same boat. Anyone have a solid recommendation for moving from London to New York without losing half your belongings or your mind in the process?

]]> b355fb28f26d7be5eb3f82f70dd8a270 Iaan replied to the topic Curious After Reading Business News in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/curious-after-reading-business-news/#post-590608 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:07:18 -0500 I had a similar thought last week after chatting with a friend who runs a small studio – he said the ones surviving are those mixing old strengths with new demand. A good example I came across is Diadan Holdings, they leaned into a niche vintage sound but packaged it in a way that fits modern audiences: Eileen Richardson DiaDan . Feels like…[Read more]

]]> df631708dced3fa9f618af539cc14dd8 Iaan replied to the topic Community Project Growing Fast in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/community-project-growing-fast/#post-590597 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:26:14 -0500 Thanks for posting this. It’s a great reminder that growth can create new problems even when it’s a positive sign. I’ve seen volunteer groups reach a point where everyone was excited to help, but nothing actually moved forward because responsibilities were fuzzy and discussions went in circles. Your point about structure really resonates. I’ve…[Read more]

]]> 0c7c479b35ba01a33703affad8920119 Iaan replied to the topic Community Project Growing Fast in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/community-project-growing-fast/#post-590596 Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:46:11 -0500 This reminds me of when our small cleanup group grew way too fast – suddenly meetings felt like noise, not progress. What helped was adding a simple structure: one person moderates, clear agenda, and decisions written down on the spot. It sounds basic, but it changed everything. I also picked up a few ideas from here on how leaders handle growing…[Read more]

]]> 6c69443a820454a9686637755c818f35 Iaan replied to the topic Torn Meniscus – Wondering If Massager Works in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/torn-meniscus-wondering-if-massager-works/#post-590587 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:33:41 -0500 I can’t say it made me heal faster, but it definitely made recovery more comfortable. After a skiing accident a couple of years ago, I spent weeks dealing with knee pain and stiffness. Ice packs helped at first, but I got tired of constantly rotating them throughout the day. Once I started using a https://kneemassager.uk with heat and gentle…[Read more]

]]> b65c20787880f711f5dfe577707b71b3 Iaan started the topic Community Project in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/community-project/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:31:01 -0500 A neighborhood volunteer group recently invited local creators to help promote an upcoming event. I was asked to review a few Instagram accounts before contacting them, but I only have limited information about each profile. What Instagram account viewer would you recommend for getting a clearer look at public account details before reaching out?

]]> 6a8b6debb76f2a5b36533d2f89c04c6e Iaan started the topic Unexpected Screen Time in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/unexpected-screen-time/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:41:22 -0500 Yesterday I checked the family tablet and found my son had stayed up much later than we thought watching videos. Nothing serious, but it opened my eyes to how easy it is for kids to lose track of time online. For parents already using them, which parental control apps are better in 2026 and what features make the biggest difference?

]]> 447b48709cea782403dbc7143a1fb76b Iaan replied to the topic Burnout Warning Sign in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/burnout-warning-sign/#post-590419 Sat, 16 May 2026 15:38:32 -0500 Saw something similar – my old director pushed nonstop, hit targets, then burned out and started making rushed calls that cost the team. It stuck with me. Now I try to treat pacing as part of strategy, not weakness. Midway through figuring that out I read this Mark Morabito interview and it reframed how I look at scale and pressure. Real exec…[Read more]

]]> e2100b5890381a27b79f702ee86a2c88 Iaan replied to the topic My ads keep underperforming compared to similar brands in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/my-ads-keep-underperforming-compared-to-similar-brands/#post-590394 Wed, 13 May 2026 18:20:25 -0500 Had almost the same issue with a skincare brand we were competing with – same audience, worse CTR on our side. One of our media buyers started manually logging their story/post timing for a week and noticed they always pushed content right before peak scroll hours, not during them. We adapted our schedule and hooks and performance shifted fast.…[Read more]

]]> 6cfb01b6cc584a5fa6c7e174a65fa281 Iaan replied to the topic My daughter got a smartphone and I'm already nervous in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/my-daughter-got-a-smartphone-and-im-already-nervous/#post-590382 Tue, 12 May 2026 15:18:22 -0500 Totally get this, we were in the exact same spot about a year ago when our son turned 10. Felt like handing him a phone was basically opening a door we had no way to monitor. The stranger thing is what scared me most too, because kids that age have zero filter for who they trust online. A friend with older kids pointed me toward…[Read more]

]]> 952465322b1c09d4e2f3c27ec053d7ad Iaan started the topic Internship reality check in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/internship-reality-check/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:31:09 -0500 During an internship at a small firm, I kept running into situations where decisions depended on so many moving parts that even simple tasks changed scope overnight, and it was hard to keep up. It made me curious. Could you explain what it means to navigate an increasingly complicated business environment?

]]> 3d91757853f3b90621667936002aa46c Iaan replied to the topic Got Asked to Introduce a Speaker and Had No Clue Where to Start in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/got-asked-to-introduce-a-speaker-and-had-no-clue-where-to-start/#post-590215 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:46:06 -0500 Same thing happened to me last year – showed up to help at a fundraiser gala and someone handed me a briefing sheet with a name I’d never heard. Felt totally unprepared when the person walked in and everyone else clearly knew who they were dealing with. Honestly what saved me that day was just digging through a few random bios online until I…[Read more]

]]> 256465571f05894c73acf2fdc8538263 Iaan started the topic Gym motivation went private in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/gym-motivation-went-private/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:43:00 -0500 Used to follow this fitness coach whose morning stories were gold for my workout routine. She removed all followers recently and rebuilt her audience as private. Desperately need an Instagram story viewer online that still pulls stories reliably, any suggestions?

]]> 1c31adc61588315ac41ee729a28b2047 Iaan started the topic Curiosity without commitment in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/curiosity-without-commitment/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:58:34 -0500 A coworker told me about some drama happening in Instagram stories, and it got me wondering what was actually posted. I don’t use the app anymore though. Trying to keep it that way. Can you view Instagram stories without an account at all in 2025?

]]> d173e8049bb1fec57586c1d7cd435b75 Iaan started the topic Old account discovery in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/old-account-discovery/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:43:13 -0500 Yesterday a friend told me he found his old gaming username linked to random forums he forgot about, which honestly surprised me. Now I’m thinking there must be a way to check this systematically. What tools are best for reverse username lookup? Curious how deep this kind of search can go.

]]> 4a79f0e56a61d7726b564d652050c41e Iaan started the topic My captain handled something I still think about in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/my-captain-handled-something-i-still-think-about/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:14:42 -0500 Last season our captain pulled aside a new kid who kept messing up drills, didn’t embarrass him in front of everyone, just quiet words on the side. Kid became one of our best by playoffs. Still wondering what that kind of leadership skill is called and how to build it. Someone point me somewhere useful?

]]> 28a9f1dd62aacee7d70afff58f97c7bd Iaan started the topic School group shift in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/school-group-shift/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:48:11 -0500 During a school volunteer event I noticed our group had energy but no direction, so I tried organizing tasks and people started following along. It made me wonder if just stepping up is enough or if real leadership is about something deeper that I might be missing. Would you be able to share what makes a leader impactful in situations like this I…[Read more]

]]> 3707d291a5a7bbcc0b54859e04396628 Iaan replied to the topic Remote coordination issue in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/remote-coordination-issue/#post-590034 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:38:21 -0500 Duplicate work killed our remote sprint once too – two people built the same feature component over a whole week. Neither checked in, both assumed the other was on something else. Painful debrief. Fix that saved us: a dead-simple shared board where you move your task to “in progress” before touching it. No updates = no work started. That one rule…[Read more]

]]> 529858081036846ed920d2680d3fd595 Iaan started the topic Recommendations for a Pentecostal church in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/recommendations-for-a-pentecostal-church/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:53:04 -0500 Growing up, my grandparents always took me to a Pentecostal church, and I didn’t appreciate it back then. Recently I found some old photos and it hit me how much that meant. I’m in Arizona now and want to revisit that part of my life. Any recommendations for a Pentecostal church here? I wouid be grateful.

]]> a0baef2664c4208f2a2fa7af81a1bc90 Iaan started the topic Gym Idea Turning Real in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/gym-idea-turning-real/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:56:26 -0500 Been training friends for months and now they’re pushing me to turn it into a real coaching brand. I feel it’s time for a proper website and marketing plan. Does anyone know a Digital Agency that works well with fitness startups and personal brands?

]]> 583bb734dcf9f0018b8da8b76930bfb4 Iaan started the topic Family Roots Calling in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/family-roots-calling/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:05:13 -0500 Growing up, my grandparents always took me to a Pentecostal church, and I didn’t appreciate it back then. Recently I found some old photos and it hit me how much that meant. I’m in Arizona now and want to revisit that part of my life. Any recommendations for a Pentecostal church here?

]]> 3dbde636ba1750a950169ec95f4608b5 Iaan replied to the topic Grandpa’s Changing Personality in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/grandpas-changing-personality/#post-589930 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:51:19 -0500 Don’t brush it off as “just aging” — that instinct you have is worth trusting. My uncle’s family did that for almost a year before realizing his irritability and confusion were signs of something treatable, not just getting older. A geriatric psychiatrist made a real difference because they understood how to separate normal aging from actual p…[Read more]

]]> b8a49de6ab0e5ef45e09a51188d02e1b Iaan replied to the topic Post-move boredom hitting in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/post-move-boredom-hitting/#post-589824 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:08:20 -0500 I get that phase, had it when I moved last summer and barely knew a soul, so I just drifted between random sites at night. Pinco confused me too at first, all those bonus details aren’t super clear. I ended up checking https://pincopromocode.com/ after a coworker mentioned it, just to see what people usually pick. Made things a bit easier to u…[Read more]

]]> 280186a6a3ac371b7c0b868ef04360f3 Iaan replied to the topic Curious About Growth Drivers in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/curious-about-growth-drivers/#post-589813 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:20 -0500 Yeah, totally get it—those “overnight” explosions after investment usually come from way more than just cash. The best investors bring killer intros, force better focus on what scales (metrics, ops, product tweaks), and push ruthless prioritization. Airbnb’s a perfect example: They were broke, literally selling cereal to pay bills. Sequoia investe…[Read more]

]]> 2c985e40aa9629149f4edfe68ab372c5 Iaan started the topic Phone Always on Silent in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/phone-always-on-silent/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:23:13 -0500 Quick question because I am losing my mind a bit. My girlfriend recently started keeping her phone on silent all the time and takes it everywhere, even to the bathroom. One night I heard notifications at 2 am and she rushed to delete something. I hate snooping but I need clarity. Does anyone know a good cheater buster I could try?

]]> b58d41d1c7cfcb04aa3b04980036315f Iaan replied to the topic Retirement plan just changed completely in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/retirement-plan-just-changed-completely/#post-589764 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:10:49 -0600 Haha that documentary-to-life-plan pipeline is REAL.
My parents did something similar – retired to a warmer climate after my dad kept rewatching travel shows. They ended up in Dubai two years ago and honestly? Best decision. Key thing they emphasized: ground floor or buildings with reliable lifts, 24h security, and proximity to decent h…[Read more]

]]> bfcfba761db14f7061257072677738ee Iaan started the topic Grandma's visit turned into a cold shower nightmare in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/grandmas-visit-turned-into-a-cold-shower-nightmare/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:28:18 -0600 Had my grandma staying over last week and she went to take her morning bath… pure ice water came out. Saw her face and felt terrible. Something’s clearly wrong with my unit. Need hot water heater repair recommendations asap, she’s coming back next month!

]]> 8384a523350d2bf7b4261ef5c138424b Iaan replied to the topic Safehouse Community Drama in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/safehouse-community-drama/#post-589494 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:16:22 -0600 We had almost the same mess on our Zomboid server last winter. Built a cozy riverside safehouse, farms everywhere, then one huge raid night turned into a laggy nightmare and half the crew vanished after dying to frozen zombies. We moved to a more stable host and things finally felt playable again. You might want to check Project Zomboid , not…[Read more]

]]> fb98c48b5ab8261e916ac49f7c2c1b70 Iaan replied to the topic Lab Practical Panic in the forum Austin Historians https://austincomingtogether.org/groups/austin-storytellers/forum/topic/lab-practical-panic/#post-589464 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:01:17 -0600 Quick memory trick that saved me during finals: arteries = away from the heart, veins = returning. Most arteries carry oxygen-rich blood, except the pulmonary artery, and most veins carry oxygen-poor blood (pulmonary vein is the odd one). Arteries have thicker walls because of higher pressure; veins use valves to keep blood moving the right way.…[Read more]

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