SWLATiger

re: Prien Lake in Lake Charles

Posted by SWLATiger on 3/27/26 at 2:19 pm to 2BRKnot

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KemoSabe, have you run through Lake Charles from the landing under the I-10 Calcasieu Bridge?

I think the launch under the I-10 bridge is currently closed due to bridge construction.

re: Ground sausage on the grill.. So I woke up this morning wondering why I've never tried it

Posted by SWLATiger on 2/19/26 at 10:54 am to auggie

Roll a Owen's style sausage in cracked black pepper and smoke it away from the flame until internal temp gets up to 160. Allow to cool and then slice thin (electric knife works well) and serve on crackers, or crumbled up in eggs, grits, etc.

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re: Maverick Tremor vs Ridgeline

Posted by SWLATiger on 2/11/26 at 9:25 am to Cdawg

I ordered a Maverick and waited 500+ days for delivery then traded it in after about 20,000 miles on a CPO Ridgeline. The Ridgeline beats the Maverick in every category. Sure I'd like a little more ground clearance on the Ridgeline, but I'm not willing to risk my 7 year/100,000 mile warranty for it.

re: 1/25-1/26 2026 Major Deep South Winter Storm Thread

Posted by SWLATiger on 1/28/26 at 2:36 pm to weadjust

Does it have a CO sensor? If so, bypass it to see if it starts.

re: Watch Question: Want an Outdoor Watch

Posted by SWLATiger on 1/27/26 at 7:55 am to elprez00

Casio G-Shock with resin band, solar charging and atomic time...had one for probably 15 years...wear it hunting, working in yard, on boat, etc.

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re: Debridement. Ever had it done?

Posted by SWLATiger on 7/18/25 at 8:04 am to DustyDinkleman

Yep, I sustained a serious burn to my hand in college...I thought the treatment of soaking my hand in a clorox whirlpool bath and then debriding the wound was horrible. Then they put a whole body burn victim in the clorox bath tank next to me...he would scream until he passed out, that kinda put my hand wound into perspective. I did ask to move my appointments to the days when he did not need treatment....

re: Any midrange pickup worth buying?

Posted by SWLATiger on 7/17/25 at 10:02 am to White Bear

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So besides you and Flats, who else drives a ridgeline?

In all honesty, I’d buy a ridgeline before the new Tacoma.

I've got one and would replace it with another one if it was stolen or totaled. Excellent vehicle.

re: Looking to get a pickup ….

Posted by SWLATiger on 7/17/25 at 9:53 am to GREENHEAD22

I'm a big fan of the Ridgeline and it sounds perfect for the needs you described. Comfortable, efficient, capable, reliable, roomy, fairly reasonably priced, etc. Look for a CPO or used one for even a better deal.

re: Any midrange pickup worth buying?

Posted by SWLATiger on 7/15/25 at 10:24 am to SLCGumpFB25

I'm a fan of my Honda Ridgeline...perfect truck if you do not do heavy off road or tow more than 5,000#. Comfortable, efficient, quiet, roomy, high level build quality, well equipped and, in this day and age, fairly reasonably priced.

re: What are the good Prime Day deals ?

Posted by SWLATiger on 7/8/25 at 8:03 am to The Torch

Thanks for the info, just placed an order...my wife's earbuds recently died...

re: TurtleBox outdoor Speakers

Posted by SWLATiger on 6/5/25 at 1:40 pm to LSUBanker

Give the Ecoxgear Defender a look/listen. It has far better sound quality and battery life than the Gen2 Turtlebox, can't say how it compares to a Gen3.

re: Between studs wall safe question.

Posted by SWLATiger on 4/11/25 at 10:50 am to Homey the Clown

An angle grinder and 10 minutes on the side of the safe and you're in...

re: Top 3 midsized trucks??

Posted by SWLATiger on 12/12/24 at 7:54 am to RetiredSaintsLsuFan

Bought a CPO 2023 Ridgeline RTL with 3500 miles in September 2024 for $33K...steal of a deal and a great vehicle. I've driven full size trucks for years then switched to a Tacoma. Tacoma was a good vehicle but was slow, thirsty and rode rough. Ridgeline has smooth V6 power, decent economy and rides great. Not as capable as a body on frame truck but plenty capable for me!

re: Getting harassed at a beauty supply for being a “half-breed” in Dallas TX.

Posted by SWLATiger on 7/29/24 at 1:18 pm to Bobby OG Johnson

Well....I was told (by a black man) "the longer the lash is, the sweeter the gash is!"

re: Let's talk blackeyed peas

Posted by SWLATiger on 7/26/24 at 9:15 am to Sparty3131

Black Eye Pea Jambalaya

1# good smoked sausage, sliced thin and browned
1 can of undrained Trappey's black eye peas with jalapeno
i can of Campbell's beef broth, use it to wash out pea can
1-1.5 cups uncooked rice
1/2 stick of butter cut into pats
1 onion diced
1 bell pepper diced
1 small can of drained sliced mushrooms
3-4 stalks of green onion
3-4 cloves garlic
2-3 dashes of hot sauce
salt, pepper and red pepper to taste

Brown sausage, add everything to rice cooker and give it a stir, cover and cook. When cooked leave cover on rice pot and let it steam for 10-15 minutes.

I've also added left over diced grilled chicken or pork to rice cooker.

Good 1 pot supper with a salad or serve as a side dish.

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re: Which luxury compact SUV offers the best bang for the Soccer Mom buck ?

Posted by SWLATiger on 6/10/24 at 1:10 pm to BhamBlazeDog

My wife (no pics) drives a Kia Sorento SX Prestige x-Line - top of the line with all the bells and whistles and loves it. My sister drives a Mazda CX-90. they are both excellent vehicles. Both have third rows that fold for greater cargo area. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend either.

re: Ticket Giveaway: Winners Announced...see first page

Posted by SWLATiger on 12/18/23 at 1:39 pm to Chicken

I'M IN!!!!!!

re: How bad was State Farm the last few years

Posted by SWLATiger on 9/21/23 at 6:57 am to Gee Grenouille

They're not the company they were before. I never thought I'd sue my insurer but did with regard to two homes where they grossly underpaid the claims. I have settled one claim and the second is pending. Ridiculous that the claims process has devolved to this point. I think they underpaid with the anticipation many would not pursue legal action. I had to convince my family members to file suit. Had to actually demonstrate the extent of underpayment before they would agree to do so. In both instances State Farm paid about 35-40% of the actual cost of repair. In the future, if they do not change their claims practices, I will not hesitate to immediately pursue legal action.