BasilFawlty

re: Solar Spotlight Recommendations

Posted by BasilFawlty on 1/1/26 at 8:58 pm to greenbean

Solars are not usually the greatest choice. Is there any way you could go the low-voltage route?

re: Daycare owner allegedly slammed child on ground until he died because she was 'frustrated'

Posted by BasilFawlty on 1/1/26 at 2:24 pm to LSUTANGERINE

I’ve got a 5-month old grandson.
Sherman going through Atlanta would pale in comparison to what I would do to this person if I were dealing with this.

re: Best all time stand up comedy? Need recs

Posted by BasilFawlty on 1/1/26 at 8:58 am to SouthEasternKaiju

George Carlin “Class Clown”

re: Replacement for Little Sizzler Sausages

Posted by BasilFawlty on 12/31/25 at 9:17 am to Lambdatiger1989

Jimmy Dean makes them now. Get them at Rouses.

Food and Drink

re: Port of Call fired an employee and forgot she had their passwords for social media...

Posted by BasilFawlty on 12/31/25 at 7:50 am to BK Lounge

quote:
Quarters

**shakes head**

re: What are you thankful for from the past year?

Posted by BasilFawlty on 12/31/25 at 7:46 am to Dawgfanman

My first grandchild was born in July. He’s become the center of our world, and I love being with him.

re: What’s the most pain you ever felt?

Posted by BasilFawlty on 12/19/25 at 9:52 am to LSUTANGERINE

Had an infected testicle years ago. I was holding my baby daughter who happened to be wearing a pair of those horrific hard-soled baby shoes. She managed to kick me square in the affected nut. Saw stars and blacked out for a moment.
Managed to pass her off to my wife and I went straight to the floor.

re: What is your last day of work for year?

Posted by BasilFawlty on 12/17/25 at 10:26 am to CunningLinguist

Friday 12/19

re: Entry level Film Job (PA) in BR

Posted by BasilFawlty on 12/14/25 at 10:15 am to JW

My son reached out. Thinks it’s a great opportunity. Just wrapped up his Masters in Art History.

re: Entry level Film Job (PA) in BR

Posted by BasilFawlty on 12/11/25 at 2:09 pm to JW

My son may be interested.

re: Entry level Film Job (PA) in BR

Posted by BasilFawlty on 12/11/25 at 12:42 pm to JW

Any idea on the duration?

re: Post Thanksgiving Drinking Thread.

Posted by BasilFawlty on 11/29/25 at 7:22 pm to whitetiger1234

Pinot Noir watching the Gumps and Owburn

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re: Painting an older home

Posted by BasilFawlty on 11/20/25 at 2:43 pm to bradygolf98

You're welcome. Just remember, all surfaces should be clean, dull, and dry before starting.

re: Painting an older home

Posted by BasilFawlty on 11/20/25 at 10:30 am to WITNESS23

Any oil-based product (primer or topcoat) will yellow because of their ingredients and drying mechanism. Yellowing is basically oxidation.Waterborne alkyds will yellow less.

An oil based primer will not cause a latex top coat to yellow, providing there is enough millage to effectively cover the primer.

Seeing how you're first timers with young kids around, an all waterborne system would work best for your job, IMHO.

re: Painting an older home

Posted by BasilFawlty on 11/20/25 at 9:19 am to WITNESS23

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I would use Zinsser BIN oil based primer and top coat with latex

Technically, (not to be that guy), BIN is shellac-based. It will clean-up with denatured alcohol, acetone or isopropyl alcohol.
It dries quickly (20 minutes to touch), which is why it's primarily sprayed instead of brushed or rolled. It's great for knots, smoke and nicotine stains. It has a heavy shellac / alcohol odor.
If you're coating paneling, you might be better off using a water-based primer (Zinsser 1-2-3, SW Pro Block, etc.). These clean up easier, are relatively low-odor and work very well.
Finish with a good quality latex wall paint (SW, BMoore or Valspar).

re: What Universally Popular Song Do You Hate?

Posted by BasilFawlty on 11/18/25 at 1:10 pm to Big Scrub TX

quote:
Blinded by the Light might be the worst song of all time.

I believe that honor belongs to "There's Never Been Any Reason" by Head East.

Music Board

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re: Why do people have such a negative view of BR?

Posted by BasilFawlty on 11/17/25 at 11:14 am to Shexter

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I lived in BR 30+ years and feel the same except for the schools part. Now living right across the parish line in the AP bc I have school aged kids. Once the kids are all out of school, we'll be looking at moving back to the right areas of BR.

Exactly what we did.

re: How old were your parents when you were born?

Posted by BasilFawlty on 11/12/25 at 12:19 pm to LCA131

Dad 22, Mom 21

re: General Practitioner Recommendations - BR Clinic

Posted by BasilFawlty on 11/11/25 at 10:29 am to brickyard

Dr. Todd Cooley

re: Advice on clear coating a painted picnic table

Posted by BasilFawlty on 11/8/25 at 10:06 am to Donzi Tiger 1

Some issues you may encounter:
A water-based product should adhere to the paint, but may not perform well in direct sunlight. You’d probably need to move it into a garage or at least a covered area when not in use. It will absolutely blush if exposed to standing water.
An oil-based product could possibly lift your latex coating, ruining the entire project. And as stated above, they are not water-white and will amber over time.
I’d suggest leaving it painted and touch it up as needed, or abandon the paint altogether and use a solid-color latex stain or deck finish. It will look like paint and is designed to handle the elements. Make sure you coat ALL sides of the wood, paying extra attention to the ends.