Gator feather

re: Hanging C9 Christmas Lights on Roof Trim

Posted by Gator feather on 11/30/23 at 7:17 pm

I had that problem. Where exactly are you hanging them? My fascia boards have a "lip" on them and I found that these clips are awesome. Will not fall down and I leave them attached to my lights year to year (going on 4 or 5 with the same clips) I can line my roof in like 20 mins. [link=(https://...

CD vs Vanguard Federal Money Market Fund (VMFXX) vs T - bills

Posted by Gator feather on 10/2/23 at 9:44 am

What would the be advantages of cds or tbills over VMFXX in taxable account for modest rainy day fund? Vmfxx has a 5.3% 7 day sec yield (been similar for a while now). I feel like those rates are similar or better than the ither options and Vmfxx would be more liquid? My understanding is a lar...

re: Dumbbell and plate racks

Posted by Gator feather on 8/18/23 at 3:07 pm

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re: Obesity rates in the US have tripled in just one generation

Posted by Gator feather on 1/22/23 at 9:13 pm

[quote]Michael Jordan would have qualified as overweight/obese for example. The BMI chart uses raw numbers as they relate to height and weight[/quote] Jordan was listed as 6ft 6 inches and had a playing weight of 215. That puts his BMI at 24.8. That is the upper end of normal but definitely not "...

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re: Mandatory lockdown - coming soon to us all?

Posted by Gator feather on 3/17/20 at 9:03 am

[link=(https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ktvu.com/news/bay-area-takes-unprecedented-action-issuing-legal-order-for-residents-to-stay-at-home.amp)]bay-area-takes-unprecedented-action-issuing-legal-order-for-residents-to-stay-at-home[/link] [quote]SAN FRANCISCO (KTVU) - In an unprecedented move to...

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re: Can someone dumb down and explain TRSL and Louisiana employee's retirement options?

Posted by Gator feather on 8/22/19 at 12:20 pm

https://www.trsl.org/members/member_faqs TRSL webite has lots of information that is easy to understand. I assume your wife works for a elementary/secondary school system. If so I believe the regular pension is the only option available (not counting "in addition" options such as deferred com...

re: What is your mortgage rate??

Posted by Gator feather on 8/22/19 at 8:22 am

3.99% 30 year fixed. March 2016. previous house was 3.875% 30 year fixed July 2012 ...

Roth IRA Contributions

Posted by Gator feather on 6/19/19 at 9:23 am

hello everyone, I have searched but havent found an answer to my question so I thought I would ask here. I know contributions to a roth IRA can generally be withdrawn without penalties or tax. My question is does this apply only to the annual $6,000 regular contributions? what about a 401k ro...

re: Lawn Burweed in grass

Posted by Gator feather on 4/24/19 at 4:15 pm

I usually only use it in the spring to clean up anything in my carpetgrass that my pre emergent (prodiamine) didn't catch. The lable on msmturf says not to use in temperatures above 85 degrees or damage to the grass can occur. My front yard is st Augustine so i will use Celsius on it once temperat...

re: Lawn Burweed in grass

Posted by Gator feather on 4/24/19 at 9:03 am

[link=(https://www.lsuagcenter.com/profiles/aiverson/articles/page1548367150290)]LSU Ag Center[/link] It isnt on the label but I used msmturf (Metsulfuron Methyl) this year on burweed in my carpetgrass and it absolutely smoked it. It was slow to show results but after about 2 weeks it was comp...

re: Weed ID

Posted by Gator feather on 3/29/19 at 8:15 am

looks like Quackgrass to me. [link=(http://purdueturftips.blogspot.com/2015/06/weed-of-month-for-june-2015-is.html?m=1)]Purdue Turf Tips[/link]...

re: Zoysia in BR. May I have a look see?

Posted by Gator feather on 7/20/18 at 9:47 am

It is my understanding that zoysia is slow to grow from seed and overseeding is usually not successful. I don't know about sod producers in Baton Rouge but Quality Sod's website lists Emerald zoysia on their website....

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re: Zoysia in BR. May I have a look see?

Posted by Gator feather on 7/18/18 at 3:18 pm

When I built my house I sodded with St augustine (palmetto). St Aug is what I've always had so I went with it. Fast forward several years if I could do it again I'd go Empire zoysia. ...

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