Simon

@simontrose.bsky.social

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Living the dream in Montrose. Mostly Houston stuff, bike commuting, energy, bad takes. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

“Look, I don’t want to jinx it or anything, but I think we consider the heat shield problem solved at this point. Now we want to take a close look at the ship that is currently floating in the ocean, but all indications from data and visual inspection suggest that we have solved the heat shield problem…. That doesn’t mean we won’t make improvements to the heat shield. Of course, we’ll continue to make improvements to the heat shield. But I would say that we do not see any technical obstacles at this point to achieving full and rapid reusability.” — Melon Husk
Dude wipes samples at Houston Dynamo Stadium
NOAA NHC TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWO warning cone map
Cherries 1.47 per pound at Houston HEB.
Google streetview picture of the Kroger at Voss and San Felipe in Houston.
Screen grab from Houston Chronicle article: Hilary Duff has a Houston homecoming, shouts out Shipley & Escalante's, at sold-out Woodlands show Article snippet: Hilary Duff spent Saturday introducing her kids to Houston. She took them down Voss Road, where she used to ride her bike to the Kroger, and by her childhood home in Memorial.
18 wheeler truck in Houston with Jesus is Comming soon decal.
Giant molcajete statue in Houston.
Screenshot of KHOU11 youtube feed. Video 1: Dodge Charger slams into home (with picture of dodger in home). Video 2: HPD: Driver dies after slamming into stalled 18-wheeler on South Loop (with picture of Dodge charger under truck).
Algae Cooking Club algae cooking oil display at HEB. Great for reflection pool, July 4, or America 250 celebrations.
Texas license plate GM19ZF parked poorly.
Google AI search results for “what fight happens today” AI summary: There are no major live UFC or professional boxing pay-per-view events.
Houston world cup billboard indicating “DAYS”
Houston Schedule NRG Stadium June 14 Germany vs. Curaçao June 17 Portugal vs. Democratic Republic of Congo June 20 Netherlands vs. Sweden June 23 Portugal vs. Uzbekistan June 26 Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia June 29 Round of 32 July 4 Round of 16 Fan festivals The free, official fan festival (June 11 to July 19) will take place in the East Downtown (EaDo) area, a 15-minute (without traffic) drive from the stadium. Where to watch In EaDo, watch parties will also be held at the area’s many bars throughout the tournament, like the soccer-focused Pitch 25 Beer Park or Little Woodrow’s EaDo. Elsewhere, check out Social Beer Garden in Midtown or the Phoenix on Westheimer. Getting around The most popular way to reach the stadium, southwest of downtown, will be the city’s Metro light rail system, which is tap to pay ($1.25). If you also want to explore the city’s diverse food scene, you might use ride-hailing services or rent some wheels to get around car-centric Houston. Parking at the stadium currently starts at $125. Other attractions Visitors often love Houston’s museums, like the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, or the Menil Collection, and its dining options, like Viet-Cajun crawfish at Crawfish and Noodles or award-winning Texas barbecue at Truth BBQ. Got moon joy thanks to Artemis II? Space Center Houston, the home of NASA, is about a 40-minute drive southeast of town. — Shannon Sims
Nola voodoo doll
Lost apple airpod.
Jill Weinberger The thing is, I think Platner is probably not a secret Nazi who is waiting to get into the Senate to flip on us. I think he's probably just an edgelord who currently believes what he says he does but who has given no evidence that he can stick with & work for a set of beliefs. 5:21 PM • May 30, 2026
Trump holds up hurricane map with experimental cone in Oval Office.
Giant fireball in Frame from NSF video of New Glenn exploding. It should buff out.
Google AI answer to “why is the biggest bill $100” The $100 bill is the largest 200" denomination of U.S. currency currently printed in order to combat money laundering, drug trafficking, and other illegal activities. By limiting the value of individual bills, the government makes it much harder for criminals to store, conceal, and physically transport large sums of illicit wealth.
Toddler steering wheel toy.
HOMER SIMPSON BORN: 9lbs 6oz. DIED: 402 Ibs 1oz.
“Totally exonerated”
Screenshot of Google search for trump tower pakistan. Al Overview : As of mid-2025 and early 2026, reports and rumors have circulated regarding potential negotiations between the Trump Organization and a Pakistani tycoon to develop a Trump Tower in Islamabad, Pakistan. While speculative, these reports follow renewed diplomatic discussions, with
Houston World Cup NASA Meatball logo tshirt at Space Montrose.
Houston Ship Channel team deploys booms after diesel spill at Pemex facility While details remain limited, Houston Ship Channel officials confirmed that a diesel spill prompted a response team deployment. Michael Garcia Pemex, the Mexican state-owned oil company, confirmed that a diesel spill occurred Sunday morning at its facility along the Houston Ship Channel. While details remain limited, Houston Ship Channel officials confirmed that a diesel spill involving Pemex Deer Park prompted a response team deployment, including the use of oil booms, according to a statement. The source of the leak has been identified and isolated, officials said. "We have notified the appropriate regulatory agencies and are working closely with them as we continue to assess and respond," said Liz Nunez, a spokesperson with Pemex said. "At this time, we are not aware of any impact to the surrounding community or our industrial neighbors." No other information was provided. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
TRACK AIPAC RUBEN GALLEGO U.S. SENATOR [D] ARIZONA $1,769,097 SPENT BY PRO-ISRAEL LOBBY GROUPS & THEIR DONORS PACs: $83,219 Ind. Expenditures: $1,608 Lobby Donors: $1,684,270 via fec.gov 2/17/26
Artemis 2 booster separation frame grab.
Breaking News The White House said it would ask Congress for about $1.5 trillion for defense in 2027, its highest level in modern history.
TEXTS BETWEEN HOLMES AND BALWANI What this reveals about their relationship "You are breeze in desert for me. My water. And ocean. Meant only to be together tiger" Elizabeth Holmes "Ok." Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani
Space city weather screenshot Yesterday I said to put 8 bucks on 89° and a dollar each on 88 and 90+. Today, I might say to put 7 dollars on 89°, 2 dollars on 88°, and a buck on 90+.
Plumey. Illustrations by Ken Ellis.
Screenshot from Eddie youtube video recommending to buy sweet spot 2007-2020 Honda and Toyota. Best: 4Runner, Highlander, CRV, RAV4, Accord, Tundra, Ridgeline, Tacoma. Better: Civic, Avalon, Titan, F150.
NBC News poll now Voters hold negative views of Al. In fact, the only topics less popular in the survey were the Democratic Party and Iran.
Buzbee Patriot CBD drink.
ODB Telecommunications Company truck in Houston.
Beginning February 2, 2026 (weather permitting), the City of Spring Valley Village will begin restriping Bingle Road from Westview Drive to West Memorial Park Drive. This project will implement a three-lane roadway with a center turn lane and bike lanes, based on a traffic study completed for Spring Valley Village and approved by City Council. Motorists should expect intermittent delays during striping operations. View the project plans and details here: https://www.springvalleytx.com/429/Bingle-Road-Road-Diet
Night picture of new bike lane on Bingle Road in Houston. Just south of Westview.
Picture of waymo car stopped behind a parked camping trailer in Houston.
Scene from "The Simpsons" Bart Gets an Elephant (TV Episode 1994) inside a Democrat party convention with large banners saying “we hate life and ourselves” and “we can’t govern!”
Deflock map of West University Place in Houston, Texas.
$5 rotisserie chicken at HEB.
Photo of Toxic smog in Los Angeles
Screenshot of 2026 National Bike Summit webpage. 2026 National Bike Summit League of American Bicyclists March 24, 2026 - March 26, 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001