StringMusic

re: Nazi Germany surrendered to the Allies on this day 79 years ago...

Posted by StringMusic on 5/8/24 at 9:34 am

Great pictures. Especially the second one with Guinness is good for you. I suspect that plenty of alcohol was consumed that day. ...

re: COVIDian Will Sutton: I lost my chair at Jazz Fest. Did you "lose" yours?

Posted by StringMusic on 5/5/24 at 9:57 am

[quote]Was it because of Covid[/quote] If he learns that the chair thief wore a mask all will be forgiven! ...

re: COVIDian Will Sutton: I lost my chair at Jazz Fest. Did you "lose" yours?

Posted by StringMusic on 5/4/24 at 7:20 pm

[quote]that's published on a news site?[/quote] And it’s behind a pay wall. NOLA.com actually thinks that people will agree to pay for this. ...

re: Student protesters have broken into and taken control of main admin building at Columbia

Posted by StringMusic on 4/30/24 at 5:02 am

[quote]expelled?[/quote] Can’t expel a non-student. However if any students are identified they should be expelled and told to pound sand. ...

re: Student protesters have broken into and taken control of main admin building at Columbia

Posted by StringMusic on 4/30/24 at 4:58 am

So this means they aren’t studying for exams? I’m shocked ...

re: Audubon golf catastrophe?

Posted by StringMusic on 4/24/24 at 5:08 pm

[quote]Stan Stopa[/quote] He moved on years ago. He was at Chateau a few years back but he may be retired now. ...

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re: Reggie Bush is getting his Heisman back

Posted by StringMusic on 4/24/24 at 8:11 am

Good - about time....

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re: Scheffler is not human right now.

Posted by StringMusic on 4/23/24 at 5:39 am

[quote]Gomer Pyle who can stripe a 4-iron 250 within 4 feet of the hole. Dude is money right now.[/quote] Good analogy. After reading that I expect to hear him say Shazam or Gosh Darn after a great shot. As long as he keeps putting well he can stay near the top. ...

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re: Cheapest Car Brands to Maintain long term according to Consumer Reports

Posted by StringMusic on 4/22/24 at 8:03 pm

Buick for the win! Old guys rule ...

re: Hotel recs in Rome and Florence...

Posted by StringMusic on 4/18/24 at 4:21 pm

In Rome, look for something in Trastevere. Mostly small properties but it's a great location. We stayed in the San Franceso last year and it was great for the money. Probably less than $150/night. ...

re: Audubon golf catastrophe?

Posted by StringMusic on 4/16/24 at 5:42 pm

I played about 5 weeks ago and they were horrible. Very sad. ...

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re: People on X are mentally ill - Man celebrates removing balls

Posted by StringMusic on 4/16/24 at 9:34 am

He could have bought a cat for a lot less money....

re: Gulf Coast Beach Condo rental rates

Posted by StringMusic on 4/14/24 at 5:41 pm

[quote]Cheaper rates on Waikiki Beach[/quote] Well if you have a tight budget try Holly Beach. Or the Mississippi coast. ...

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re: Most Authentically Cajun Restaurant in NOLA?

Posted by StringMusic on 4/13/24 at 2:31 pm

[quote]It’s closed now , but Bon Temps was excellent.[/quote] It was called the Bon Ton. And sadly it did close as the owner had health issues. The only thing that worked out well was the timing - it closed about a month before Covid shut everything down. ...

re: Most Authentically Cajun Restaurant in NOLA?

Posted by StringMusic on 4/13/24 at 2:31 pm

re: Best cabernet sauvignon you've had recently?

Posted by StringMusic on 4/11/24 at 11:45 am

If you are a Costco member try one of the Kirkland Signature cabs. I've had a few that were decent and were less than $20. One of my favorites that's cheap is Wines of Substance "CS". Washington State wine. ...

re: Pino noir recommendations

Posted by StringMusic on 4/11/24 at 11:42 am

If you can find Frank Family pinot for under $40, buy it. I haven't looked recently but it may be close to or just over that....

re: Via Francigena

Posted by StringMusic on 4/9/24 at 4:38 pm

After learning about this last year, and seeing an area along the trail last fall during a visit to Montalcino, I've added this my bucket list. I'd like to try something from north of Florence to Rome. ...

re: Vacation place between NOLA and Charlotte, NC

Posted by StringMusic on 4/9/24 at 10:42 am

[quote]outdoor activities[/quote] Blue Ridge, GA or maybe Bryson City, NC. If you want decent food look into Asheville. Maybe even consider Greenville, SC....