Favorite team:LSU 
Location:Baton Rouge
Biography:
Interests:LSU sports, fishing, hunting, gardening
Occupation:retired
Number of Posts:336
Registered on:4/22/2020
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Meiomi sucks. Less than $20 and not very good.

re: Big Arch burger

Posted by labguy on 3/30/26 at 11:52 am to
I just had one. Not overly impressed. The sauce was thousand island dressing like the Big Mac. It was very messy and fell apart while eating it. Probably won’t get it again.

Homeowners and Auto Insurance

Posted by labguy on 3/17/26 at 10:22 am
My homeowners insurance policy is going to renew soon and I need to shop around for better rates. I know I'm paying way too much. More than anyone else I know. Does anyone have any recommendations as to what company and/or agent they use and are very pleased with? Thanks.

re: leftover boiled crawfish

Posted by labguy on 3/5/26 at 9:16 am to
You’ll have to be very careful not to overcook them or they’ll break apart when you peel them. If they are already boiled it would be risky to boil again. Ruins the texture.
Been going to Middendorf’s for over 50 years. I used to love their thin fried catfish until last time I went. No more. Too thin mostly batter. Next time I’ll try their regular catfish. Good soft shelled crabs and old fashions too.
We’ve been drinking Eight O’clock. Started drinking it because it was less expensive but now it’s more than Community. We like it better.

re: Highland Road- Baton Rouge

Posted by labguy on 3/3/26 at 6:25 am to
35 is too slow to drive on Highland Rd under normal conditions. You will have a line of cars backing up behind you. Anyone should be able to safely drive 45mph as long as the traffic is moving.
I’ve actually never heard of adding extra crawfish fat to etoufee. I’m not opposed to it though because the fat gives it that great flavor. There is usually enough in the tails where I don’t see the need to add extra. I have bought an extra pound or two of boiled crawfish and peeled them and added the fat to etoufee before. Turns out great. Other than that I wouldn’t know where to get extra crawfish fat.
I prefer Mr. Gatti’s pizza over the others. And no charge for pepper flakes or Parmesan.
Probably an unpopular opinion but not a big fan of AB. He may be a great cook but watching him makes me cringe.
Most of the ones I’ve had from local churches are pretty decent however I got some last year once from St. George and I have to say it was terrible. Must have had an off night.
I don’t understand how anyone likes 5 Guys fries. They are consistently the worse fries I’ve ever eaten. Limp, greasy, soggy just terrible. I don’t see anything to like about them.
I purchased fresh fish from Keys Fresh Seafood Market in Key West. Got some mangrove snapper and black grouper. Shipped fresh, never frozen. It was delicious especially the mangrove. I don’t know if they sell Dover sole though.
5 Guys have the worst fries of all to me. Always limp and greasy. Just terrible.

re: Best Way to Protect Against Termites

Posted by labguy on 1/30/26 at 5:13 pm to
Thanks for all the advice.

Best Way to Protect Against Termites

Posted by labguy on 1/26/26 at 4:41 pm
The company I’ve had a contract with for the last 25 years treats by trenching around foundation and applying Thermidor poison. They retreat every 5 years at a cost of $1,000 and do an annual inspection for $120/year. I got an email recently saying it’s time to retreat. I’m thinking of going with the bait traps instead. I think the bait traps cost about $1,000 to install and they inspect them annually. You can also buy them and install yourself for around $500. What do most people use now, trenching and poison or traps? Any info is appreciated.
This is the democrats voting base. Thats why they protect them. Without cheating dems would never win another election.

re: Moles in yard

Posted by labguy on 12/30/25 at 9:51 am to
Move. I’ve been fighting them over 20 years. Tried everything except Juicy Fruit gum. I’ll give it a try.
“Never understood why people enjoy Jay’s”


I love Jay’s barbecue sandwiches. Probably been going to the one on Government for nearly 50 years.

re: Making roux

Posted by labguy on 12/6/25 at 3:17 pm to
I turn the heat up to medium high. Set a timer for 15 minutes. Before the timer goes off I’m done and it’s a very dark roux.