contraryman

re: The Smithereens were /are grossly underrated

Posted by contraryman on 5/19/24 at 9:08 pm

Saw them open for the cult at a private show in Dallas in 2006. It was an unbelievable. My favorite, being opened by a legendary college alternative that I had never seen. I played them a ton while a DJ for a college radio station I worked at in the late 80s early 90s. That night, they stole the sh...

re: Obscure fishing apparel (especially hats)

Posted by contraryman on 5/18/24 at 7:30 pm

[img]https://res.cloudinary.com/bobstores/image/upload/w_1000,q_auto,f_auto/2061830_308_main.jpg[/img]...

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Is Louisiana the worst state for golf?

Posted by contraryman on 5/10/24 at 4:31 pm

Currently finishing a week long trip driving back from SC and stopped in Hoover at Ross Bridge for golf and spa. It is a fantastic place and the course is spectacular. (Although still needs a year or so to grow back in after the redo) Was talking to the guys I was paired with about the BR golf s...

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re: Utah offers 20 team name ideas for NHL team

Posted by contraryman on 5/9/24 at 10:46 am

The Utah Moist...

re: U-High School vs. St. Joseph's Academy

Posted by contraryman on 5/8/24 at 11:40 pm

If you think it only costs $5300 to go to U-High, you need to factor into the other costs to get your child admitted. SJA is way more expensive on paper, but there are hidden fees at UHS. not everyone gets in, even if the try real hard. $$$$$...

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re: U-High School vs. St. Joseph's Academy

Posted by contraryman on 5/6/24 at 9:56 pm

In my opinion, the selection should be based on where your daughter will excel. They are both exclusive. They are both high priced. One is coed and one is all girls. We had a choice to send our daughters to either school or Baton Rouge high. We/they chose the Academy. ultimately,, I wanted to d...

re: Charleston/Kiawah First Time

Posted by contraryman on 4/29/24 at 8:33 pm

[quote]Chain restaurant, you can do better[/quote] I disagree completely. You will probably find similar steaks, sides, drinks, etc. but you will not find a better dining experience than Halls. The customer service is exquisite, the table service is the best and the follow up is unbelievable. Ri...

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re: LASIK eye surgery in BR

Posted by contraryman on 4/26/24 at 8:39 pm

[quote]Allen Pearce[/quote] Me and the Mrs. Also. Thumbs up. ...

re: Rock Hall 2024 inductees

Posted by contraryman on 4/23/24 at 8:15 pm

There are a ton of more deserving bands. It is similar to the baseball Hall of Fame. A bunch of losers decide who gets picked. How about…. The Monkees? Boston? DEVO? B-52s? Meatloaf? Dick Dale? Chubby Checker? J. Geils? Herman Hermits? Billy Idol? Iggy Pop? Etc? Etc? Etc? Sham...

re: Adam Ant and The English Beat at the Fillmore.

Posted by contraryman on 4/20/24 at 9:54 am

No. Marco is not with him. Young tall skinny kid. Really good. ...

Adam Ant and The English Beat at the Fillmore.

Posted by contraryman on 4/20/24 at 9:39 am

Last night saw the early 80s come back to life at The Fillmore. In an odd folding chair in the general admission area, people of many ages, mostly older, stood, danced and jumped to the sound of some of the essentials of early MTV influence and many numbers from the soundtracks that defined them as ...

re: Name the Utah NHL team

Posted by contraryman on 4/19/24 at 3:11 pm

The Utah Moist. ...

re: Is Zoysia usually slow to green this time of year?

Posted by contraryman on 4/18/24 at 9:39 pm

I resodded mine a few years back and it does take a while to get deep green. At the end of the summer, I have more grass clippings than I know what to do with even when I cut it once a week. Only fertilize three times a year....

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re: LIV looks to play tournament in NOLA Super Bowl Weekend

Posted by contraryman on 4/16/24 at 5:33 pm

Was it in good shape?...

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re: Squirrels chewing wires in vehicles.

Posted by contraryman on 4/16/24 at 4:25 pm

Peppermint spray...

re: I’m annoyed by the lack of coverage of LIV golfers at the Masters

Posted by contraryman on 4/12/24 at 8:13 pm

It is like this every tournament and every year. They would rather show tiger licking is arse then show others hit the ball. They can not focus on the leaders and just a few others if they begin to make a move. I watched most of today on the Masters.com so I could see more than those select few. I al...

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re: Discussion at work: Is The Masters overrated?

Posted by contraryman on 4/10/24 at 7:49 am

[quote]restrictive viewing/access gives it a mystique it doesn’t necessarily deserve[/quote] They began showing the entire course years ago, and it gets more TV coverage than any other major....

re: Going to the Masters….what to wear?

Posted by contraryman on 4/5/24 at 9:48 am

Yoga pants and a sports bra. ...

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re: Worst AM radio edits of classic rock songs

Posted by contraryman on 3/25/24 at 7:27 am

Steve Miller jet airliner Funky kicks in the city...