Favorite team:LSU 
Location:Baton Rouge
Biography:
Interests:LSU sports, fishing, hunting, gardening
Occupation:retired
Number of Posts:366
Registered on:4/22/2020
Online Status:Not Online

Recent Posts

Message

Brown Select or Owari Satsuma

Posted by labguy on 8/14/26 at 4:08 pm
I need to replace a satsuma tree that suffered freeze damage last year. I don’t remember what variety it is but I bought it from Becnel’s in Belle Chase. Should I get a Brown Select or Owari?

re: What sleep meds work for you?

Posted by labguy on 8/11/26 at 7:49 am to
I used to take melatonin every night for several years upon advice from my doctor. However last year after a new study came out possibly linking melatonin with heart disease he told me to quit taking it. Advised to take magnesium glycinate instead. Seems to work.
I tend to judge people who say “where’s it at” or “where you at”.I cringe every time I hear someone say it but it’s become almost normal now with almost everyone adding the extra “at” to the end of a sentence. Even supposedly highly educated people.

re: new car extended warranty

Posted by labguy on 7/28/26 at 8:25 am to
I personally think a lot of them are scams. Like Car Shield and Endurance. The ones you can buy from dealers I think just aren’t worth the price you pay. Statistically speaking from what I’ve read they aren’t worth it. The dealers wouldn’t try to sell them to you so hard unless they are making money off them. They’re not in the business to lose money.
I’ve been living in BR all my life and I’m 70 years old. Definitely not safer. I don’t see how anyone could possibly think this.
That would be a Hell No based on past experiences.
What an irresponsible statement for a head coach to make. Zero class.
My wife and I used to enjoy going to the French Quarter occasionally back then. She won’t even go now. It’s more dangerous there today.
I don’t think it was any worse in the 90’s than it is today. Used to be a great place to go. I’ve been living in BR all my life and I’m 70 years old and IMHO it was never as bad as it is now.
“Anyone on here recall Joe Reed’s (lounge) being there in the early ‘70’s?”

Joe Reed’s wasn’t at that location. It was in the shopping center where Superior Grill on Highland is located now.

re: Tomatoes in 5 gallon buckets

Posted by labguy on 6/12/26 at 7:02 am to
It can be done but not nearly as good as raised beds.
Sevin should work but I use Eight. Works great. Can’t get it at Home Depot but I buy it at Clegg’s. I’m sure there are others that work well also.

re: Freezing Gumbo

Posted by labguy on 5/21/26 at 6:49 pm to
Thanks to everyone for the input. It shall be frozen.

Freezing Gumbo

Posted by labguy on 5/21/26 at 10:58 am
I’m planning to make a chicken and sausage gumbo this weekend to bring to Toledo Bend next week on a fishing trip. Does anyone ever freeze gumbo after cooking and take out and thaw later. I think it should be okay. It’s just a little easier to transport this way. What do y’all think?

re: Tree Trimming

Posted by labguy on 5/20/26 at 7:01 am to
I did get 2 estimates. Both were very reasonable I thought. One was $1,100 and the other $1,500. Liked both guys. Thanks for the advice.

re: Tree Trimming

Posted by labguy on 5/19/26 at 7:48 am to
Great advice. Thanks.