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re: Alaskan Cruise recs

Posted by failuretocommunicate on 12/1/25 at 6:24 pm to
Booking dilemma.... Leaving Seattle and then returning to Seattle trip (7 day) would the rear facing premium balcony rooms be a better option then a premium balcony room on the port or starboard side.


Travel agent couldn't recommend one way or the other.

Opinions?

Tia

re: Alaskan Cruise recs

Posted by failuretocommunicate on 11/25/25 at 9:07 am to
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amgslg


I'm in the final stages and ready to book. We are looking at RT Seattle on Princess. It seems that day 2 is open ocean sailing north and then traversing down south.....silly question.....would the left/port side of the boat be more desirable due to the southern traverse??

re: Alaskan Cruise recs

Posted by failuretocommunicate on 11/14/25 at 6:34 am to
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I have been onPrincess cruises and have taken two Viking cruises in the past two years with another one scheduled for next April.
Princess is nice but Viking is a step above.

I have been on two Alaskan cruises, both on Holland America.

I would rank them
Viking
HAL
Princess

All were fun.
Can’t go wrong with any of them.


care to share any details....


is seattle to vancouver worth it or is the anchorage/vancouver the better trip?
time of year? rainy, snow covered versus emerging spring
booked through travel agent versus yourself?
must do excursions?
excursions to pass on?
booked excursions through cruiseline or separately?
preference in cruising north/south versus south/north?

so many questions.......just a few things that come to mind :lol:

Thanks

Alaskan Cruise recs

Posted by failuretocommunicate on 11/13/25 at 4:42 pm
Used the search and found some limited info. Plenty of discussion regarding Princess cruises but found next to nothing about Viking. I realize Viking will be significantly higher but haven't discussed with a travel agent yet. Wanted the travel boards experiences with either and pros cons. Also is a travel agent really necessary?

TIA

ETA.... Adults... Likely 2 couples
Country Meat Block in Opelousas

Especially since you're in Carencro....short drive
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there is a grind in between corn flour and corn meal called cream meal. It's ideal for fried fish in my experience but it's hard to find retail.


This^

Used commercially. I have purchased some from a local chef.....he get's it from restaurant supply out of New Orleans.

re: 9MM Pistol Recs

Posted by failuretocommunicate on 9/16/25 at 8:41 am to
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If I had to guess I bet you’re looking at the SD9 S&W


Just confirmed that the S&W is in fact the SD9.

Waiting on info about the Taurus and Smithfield

Thx

re: 9MM Pistol Recs

Posted by failuretocommunicate on 9/15/25 at 3:44 pm to
Trying to get further info. I'll post once I know more.

re: 9MM Pistol Recs

Posted by failuretocommunicate on 9/15/25 at 11:44 am to
delete....double post

re: 9MM Pistol Recs

Posted by failuretocommunicate on 9/15/25 at 11:43 am to
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Just curious as to why?


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9MM Pistol Recs

Posted by failuretocommunicate on 9/15/25 at 11:34 am
Admittedly, I'm more of a rifle and shotgun guy, but wanted opinions on which one of the following would be a good all around pistol for home use. Not going to CC, but just to have in the home (wife will want to become familiar with it as well). The list below are the only options currently available to choose from:

Springfield XD 9MM
Taurus GX4 9MM
S&W 9MM

Tia...
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What I'd really like to see is a button where a doberman would be released to break up the fight.
:lol:

The vision of this made me lol
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It's getting into low water time of year. Do the gorge, but there will likely be a lot of rocks exposed and a very technical run.


I keep going back and forth between the RG and Bighorn. Looked at some videos of the RG and it looks great....but my wife likely wouldn't be a fan of continuously holding on for dear life. Not sure as to the time of the year in the videos, but it looks pretty insane. :lol:
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Manitou Springs just outside of Colorado Springs. Some call it a "Hippie Mayberry"
You could day trip to Canon City/Royal Gorge if you want to do some rafting.


decided upon this....leaving next Wednesday.

A little hiking, Garden of the gods, Pikes Peak, rafting Royal Gorge.....quick 3 day trip.

Trying to decide whether the big horn rafting trip (II and III type rapids) or the royal gorge trip (III and IVs) is right for us. I'm fine with the IIIs and IVs but not sure about the wife??

Thanks to all for suggestions

Colorado Quick Trip Recs

Posted by failuretocommunicate on 7/23/25 at 10:44 am
Contemplating a quick trip to Colorado next week. Wife and I only.....can fly into Colorado Springs or Denver. Just looking for some place to hike a little, shop a little, maybe fish or kayak/raft. Nothing planned but contemplating Vail.

Been to Estes Park, Salida/Buena Vista the last two summers, so i'm leaning away from those places. Only thinking Vail since it would offer nice accommodations and fine dining after the daily activities. Really just looking for a getaway and trying to stay within 2 hours of airports.

Any other places that i should consider within a couple of hours of the airports mentioned? Plan to arrive early on Thursday and flight back early Sunday....so basically Friday and Saturday for activities.

TIA
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I would definitely figure out drainage issues with the new patio. That includes your current drainage from the roof and new pool deck surface. Make sure you have a place for water to go. A lot of times drainage is an after-thought.


7 pages and the first mention of this.......put this high up on your list. Nothing worse than having a beautiful pool that creates a massive PITA when it rains.

Since they will be tearing up your yard, have roof and decking drain into a line that brings it to an area where your yard easily drains.....connect your backwash to it as well. Enjoy

:cheers:
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Looking for someone to run sprinkler lines/tubing around a new construction pool and also plant a large brick planter (approx size is 28ft long, 3ft (back to front) and about 24 inches deep). Also, install landscape edging around the edges of the pool deck and fill with crushed stone or rocks. A relatively small job.....likely a day's worth of work for a landscaper and one or two crew.

TIA

ESPN+ horrible picture

Posted by failuretocommunicate on 3/14/25 at 5:51 pm
Anyone else? Like watching the fricking game through the bottom of a coke bottle..... But the commercials are crystal clear :banghead: