GrantTheFan

I took a flyer on Intelsat (I) Stock

Posted by GrantTheFan on 7/15/18 at 6:38 pm

Intelsat owns the keys to quite a bit of the spectrum best suited for future 5G service. I've done a decent amount of research and while I don't like their debt situation, if 5G becomes big over the next few years (which I think it will) their cash flow will easily allay my concerns. It's up 400+%...

Money Talk

re: Proposed Baton Rouge road improvement tax: New Details and Website

Posted by GrantTheFan on 8/16/17 at 5:04 pm

It was designed in the late 50's by engineers who have long since passed on....

re: First time gel coat restore. Need help

Posted by GrantTheFan on 7/17/17 at 2:31 pm

Watch this video - he also has several more that go thru everything gelcoat related. http://youtu.be/dhRIA6yWx0g...

re: Once again I went to Houston to buy a new vehicle vs north shore/BR dealers.

Posted by GrantTheFan on 7/1/17 at 11:24 pm

I saved $200 over any price a Houston or Dallas dealer would give, right here in Baton Rouge - without flying or driving anywhere. I guess it pays to know how to talk to people in person and not be afraid....

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re: Prop Stop this Saturday

Posted by GrantTheFan on 6/30/17 at 9:53 pm

I'll be up and down the river all day tomorrow. If you can get to the boat launch under the bridge on hwy 22 or to Tin Lizzy's I'll drop you off. Post an email and I'll give you a # to text....

re: What is the hardest physical feat you've ever pulled off in your lifetime?

Posted by GrantTheFan on 6/30/17 at 10:23 am

Survived 4 South Louisiana August high school football camps back when they allowed two a days, but no water breaks, the theory being that fighting through the thirst would make us tougher....

re: Buying a new boat or restoring an older model?

Posted by GrantTheFan on 6/26/17 at 7:01 pm

Go to YouTube and search Friscoboater. He has an entire series refurbishing an old sea ray boat. It's an interesting series and I watched every one of them but it's A LOT of work. That said, if you have the skills and the time, I can see it being a very satisfying project....

re: Boat advice (good deal?)

Posted by GrantTheFan on 5/11/17 at 9:26 pm

What mistake is that?...

re: Boat advice (good deal?)

Posted by GrantTheFan on 5/11/17 at 8:24 pm

You really need to consider what you want out of a boat. Since you said you'll mostly use it for cruising and hanging out on a lake, the bowrider style is perfect for your needs. The fishing functionality won't come close to that of a dedicated fishing boat, but that doesn't seem to be what you wa...

re: Gravely Model L repair

Posted by GrantTheFan on 4/17/17 at 5:29 pm

Thanks, Corndog. I know the carb was in pretty bad shape when it was last running. Compression should be good, it was overhauled with a bore/new piston about 10 years ago and not much use since. The guy who did the work then is no longer with us and none of the local dealers will look at it. E...

re: Gravely Model L repair

Posted by GrantTheFan on 4/17/17 at 4:03 pm

Ha, wrong board, meant for the outdoor. I RA'd myself....

Gravely Model L repair

Posted by GrantTheFan on 4/17/17 at 3:54 pm

I have an old 1972 Gravely Model L lawn mower that's been sitting in a barn for about 5 years and can't find anybody in our around Baton Rouge who will work on it. Does anybody know of a guy? TIA....

re: LSP Vegas Trip Gets Worse: They deleted texts

Posted by GrantTheFan on 4/17/17 at 1:18 pm

What struck me about this is that the LSP can easily recover your deleted texts if they were investigating you or me. Investigating themselves, "well the texts have been deleted. Too bad."...

Political Talk

re: SeaDek. Anyone Buy Sheets and DIY?

Posted by GrantTheFan on 4/16/17 at 8:44 am

I have a runabout with a pretty big swim platform, seadeck cut the pieces to fit, I installed. Looks great, has held up without any issues and surprisingly easy to clean - and I've had a lot spilled on it....

re: Words that sound like they stink (but aren't stinky words)

Posted by GrantTheFan on 3/6/17 at 11:32 am

Gouter...

re: Gary Chamber's Facebook Post re Barron Trump

Posted by GrantTheFan on 1/22/17 at 1:24 pm

I Didn't see the post so can't give an exact quote. A friend of mine told me Gary deleted his post making fun of Barron for "having something wrong with him" but didn't remember the exact wording. If that's true, I'd like a screenshot of it....