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Is she typing a novel on that keypad, WTF?

re: Kayak Hoist

Posted by Cage Fighter Trainee on 3/31/26 at 9:58 pm to
I’ve got four eye bolts (2 front/2back) screwed into the ceiling joists and two cam buckle straps as a cradle that snug my kayak right up to the ceiling.

I have to work each side a little at a time to get them up to the ceiling but it works. If I used the kayak frequently it would be a PITA.
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May not be something regular or ever again


This negates the saying of “once you go black, you don’t go back”

Are you implying the saying is incorrect?
You have to threaten to cancel to get the better rate.

After speaking with the first dumbass that just reads off a script you need to wait until you’re forwarded to the retention department. That’s when you get to negotiate.

It’s better to have a little knowledge of some comparative pricing and just start negotiating from there. I ended up getting 1 gig internet speed for $49.99/month inclusive of all fees and taxes. I ended up switching after a year because the internet still sucked but I stayed that long because of the deal I got.

If you’ve got a little time, it can be worth the haggle.

re: Push Mower Recs

Posted by Cage Fighter Trainee on 3/26/26 at 10:48 pm to
I bought a Toro Recycler push mower that had a faulty carb right out of the box. I brought it to get serviced under warranty and after two weeks I called to get an update on it. They said the part I needed was on back order. I waited about another two weeks and called and they said the part was still on back order and they had no idea when it would be available. Meanwhile I’m paying some dude $50/week to cut my grass.
I ended up going to the shop and picked up my mower in pieces. I reassembled it and brought it back to the store where I bought it. They said it had been 30 days and they wouldn’t take it back. So I bought another Toro recycler and returned the piece of shite I had with my new receipt.

The new mower has a similar carb issue but it works after it warms up for about 10-15 mins. I would not buy another one. It’s also covered in rust after a year being stored in the shed.

I miss my old Honda with the composite deck and always starting on the first pull.
I have a feeling this may cheapen my current Mile High Club status
I was skeptical before ordering but it was better than I expected. I will get it again.

BTW, I got it toasted and added hot peppers. T’was a pleasant surprise.
They also have Bantings in Lacombe that has a good selection of pretty much everything that grows well down here.

Westfarms is a great wholesale place but they mostly have trees and shrubs, not annuals or perennials. It cash only BTW.

GSOM in Mandeville is nice but it’s expensive.

re: BBQ Shrimp Seasoning

Posted by Cage Fighter Trainee on 3/15/26 at 9:47 pm to
This is good stuff and easy. There are even videos on the BBQ Shrimp Guy’s website to make it fool proof, not that you’ll need it.
Guy is usually at the Mandeville trail head on Saturdays but I know he sells it at different places around the northshore. If you email him, he’s usually quick to respond and can tell you where else to find it.
Spectrum will negotiate on price. I negotiated 1 gig speed total with taxes for $49.99/month but they had so many issues, I switched to Nexxus. I found out later the issue were on my end. My mesh wasn’t working right.

Now, for $59.99 (some special deal) I now have 2 gig speed with Nexxus which includes their Eero routers and I no longer have an issue. It does slow down later in the day some days for whatever reason.

I work from home and Nexxus has been better so far especially uploading. There are no contracts with either company so find whichever is right for your subdivision/you. It’s low to no risk and always push them for a better deal.
It’s a nice subdivision but it’s a drive if you have to commute. Sometimes much longer than you think for no fvcking reason other than having to get on I12.
I always thought it was normal to have to pull about 100 times to get a Stihl going. I love my Farm Boss but it is a bitch to start when it hasn’t run in a week or more.
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you try loaning her a pair of Irish sunglasses yet?


I’ve typed in a few replies and I don’t think they’d get passed the mods but I like where your head is
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posting about here definitely helps your case


Trust me, I’ve considered the pitfalls associated with posting here. I believe I stand more to gain than lose. I anticipate getting the standard OT treatment but I’ve already received multiple leads for possible attorneys outside of where I was leaning. I’ll cross reference them with recommendations on my end and see who is best, that’s all I’m looking for.

I think it would be irresponsible of me not to take advantage of this anonymous forum to determine who the best divorce attorney in St. Tammany parish is.

Right now it’s tied between a Jesuit boy and a Fontainbleau Grad.
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Repeat monthly as needed until your kids are out of the house.


I still have anywhere between 5-10 yrs with the kids at home or on the payroll. I’d rather start from scratch now while I feel as though I can still rebound somewhat.

Not to mention this woman sucks the ever frickin life out of me. If she sees me laughing or having fun she does everything possible to stop it. The only time things are tolerable between us is when we have no outside influence by other people.

My immediate emotions when I found out she was talking to an attorney were happiness and excitement! I was giddy like a mofo until I thought how it would affect the kids.
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hire a mediator first


I’m not opposed to this at all but are there people that just do divorce mediation or would this just be another attorney?
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You should call their office right now and book a consultation at the first available opening. They should look to see if it is a conflict of interest (aka she's already talked to them), if not, get there first.


I know she’s been talking with her atty since the middle of last year. I don’t know how frequently but I don’t want to tip them off and let them know that I know.

I was hoping we could maintain a functioning relationship for the kids but it’s not working being roommates.

I’ve gotten some things in order since I found out about her atty but now I need to focus and get things moving along on my end.
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the spouse who wants a pound of flesh, to hurt the other spouse, to haggle over every element of their finances, to use children as weapons, to make unfounded abuse claims, to poison family members against the other, and to inflict maximum pain on the other


I hope it doesn’t come to this but I have to be prepared for it.
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Is she still drinking heavily?


After the first of the year she’s slowed down big time at least in front of me.