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re: Dinner in grand isle

Posted by DownSouthDave on 5/22/24 at 9:27 am
[quote]If you have kids you can still order, but you must eat outside or get it to go[/quote] And even though she made a little patio area, it's still way too hot for that. I found Hurricane Hole to be lacking last year, but I think it has been much better this year for whatever reason. It'...

re: Dinner in grand isle

Posted by DownSouthDave on 5/21/24 at 6:07 pm
Hurricane Hole is a nice spot. Music in the back lots of the time and 13 year old might enjoy walking around the marina and seeing the big boats. Best food after that, in my opinion, is Jo-Bobs. Which is sad, it's a gas station. Damn good shrimp poboy and chicken tenders though. Lighthou...

re: Solis Tractor

Posted by DownSouthDave on 5/21/24 at 2:16 pm
[quote]Chinese excavators that are all over marketplac[/quote] I think the excavators are legit. Never looked at one, but they can come with name brand engines. I saw in a video, so take it for what it's worth, they are built using mostly parts that you can purchase at a hardware store. Not as...
[embed]https://youtu.be/RMTKb-pgxGI?si=_NjC91QsOyI4983i[/embed]...

re: Oyster Glove Recs

Posted by DownSouthDave on 5/20/24 at 3:16 pm
Never liked pointed tips, they break and chip. I prefer the broader, thicker ends. Dexter is king. ...

re: Oyster Glove Recs

Posted by DownSouthDave on 5/19/24 at 6:48 pm
[quote]nitrile coated gloves[/quote] This is the answer. Put oyster in a towel to pop it if you're worried about stabbing yourself...which can definitely happen if you aren't careful or have some oysters that aren't easy to shuck. ...
Go to a local shop and try them all on. No telling what will fit best. Don't look at brand or price. ...

re: Solis Tractor

Posted by DownSouthDave on 5/13/24 at 12:20 pm
If like my hydro transmission. Most of my time is loader work or bush hog. If I was pulling disks more often or ground contact type work, I might prefer a gear drive. ...

re: Chainsaw recs

Posted by DownSouthDave on 5/8/24 at 7:48 pm
[quote]I’ve been not impressed with any battery yard tools I’ve used[/quote] I've been impressed with almost every battery yard tool I've used. Dewalt 60v has replaced almost all of my gas stuff. It just collects dist now. ...
[quote]Looking for cheap rental in lacombe[/quote] [quote]Doesn’t have to be nice[/quote] Sounds like Lacombe is just the place for you. [quote]just clean and cool[/quote] Maybe not. ...
I just bought and returned the Sennheuser 450SE. They sounded really good but noise cancelling wasn't great and they were a bit small. I was between momentum 4 and B&W PX7 S2E. Both have great reviews, but the Bowers and Wilkins looked better in my opinion. I've been very happy with them. S...

re: GI Bridgeside Cabins

Posted by DownSouthDave on 5/7/24 at 4:42 pm
[quote]Heron's Nest at Hurricane Hole. LINK /[/quote] Staying at Hurricane Hole Hotel is an option too and you can leave your boat in the water without worrying about theft. It's pricier but the rooms are great and have a patio with view over the marina. Nice when they have bands. Also have a ...
Is there any value in a piece so small?...
That seems about what I was expecting to hear. ...
St. Tammany Parish. I might be looking to have a little more than 3 acres of planted pines cleared. Any idea the cost? The trees are probably 15-20 years old....

re: Bad Boy Bandit

Posted by DownSouthDave on 5/5/24 at 3:30 am
[quote]Chinese drivetrain, a big nope for me[/quote] John Deere and Kawasaki have both been using a Chery engine, from China, for years. It's been very reliable. ...

re: Walk behind bush hog opinions

Posted by DownSouthDave on 4/30/24 at 11:07 am
That's a great price. A lot of those guys ate in the $1500 day range. ...
Roborok S7 ultra max is one of the best purchases we have made. Vac and mop and self emptying. We love it. ...

re: Game camera battery charger

Posted by DownSouthDave on 4/22/24 at 5:07 pm
[quote]better mousetrap[/quote] Start buying solar...