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Unless you're fundraising surpasses 10,000, dont even think about making your way on to that stage.

It is an awesome event that I truly strive to support, but it is all about fundraising. I championed a team for a few years and enjoyed the heck out of it, but you gotta have deep pockets to get onto the stage.

re: European Flights

Posted by jlong4635 on 2/5/26 at 6:25 pm to
Thanks to all for the advice. I an working on tracking some of the flight prices as advised
I was young when I went to the bombing memorial but I remember it being very nice and worth the visit

re: European Flights

Posted by jlong4635 on 2/2/26 at 4:33 am to
I will be flying out of New Orleans

re: European Flights

Posted by jlong4635 on 2/1/26 at 7:43 pm to
Thanks for the advice. I will look into tracking the prices using Google.

I am looking at either late April/May or late October

European Flights

Posted by jlong4635 on 2/1/26 at 6:03 pm
Im curious what advice the TD has for finding reasonably priced European Flights. I have never had good luck booking flights through 3rd parties, so I prefer to book directly with the airline.

I am looking at prices of flights to either Italy or Paris for vacation later this year and the prices surprised me. My preferred airline is United, but not opposed to branching out.

Just at a glance round trip economy plus flight with United is $2,500/person.

Any advice would be appreciated. I have never traveled outside of the United States

re: Rain Gear options

Posted by jlong4635 on 1/21/26 at 5:42 pm to
KUIU Chugach is hard to beat. Not cheap, but definitely high quality stuff
I have a furnace top that I almost always default to

re: Stone Glacier?

Posted by jlong4635 on 12/8/25 at 7:15 pm to
I have a few friends out west in Wyoming that live and die by anything Stone Glacier. I personally only own a frame pack, nothing else from SG. I have learned to trust the folks who live and hunt out west, the gear up there experiences different level of abuse

re: Looking For Good Socks

Posted by jlong4635 on 12/1/25 at 8:50 pm to
Darn Tough or Smartwool. Both are expensive, but Made in USA and reputable customer service departments

I was a long time skeptic due to the price, but now those 2 brands are the only socks I own.

re: What to do in San Antonio

Posted by jlong4635 on 11/12/25 at 8:11 pm to
Sanchos has the best street tacos in San Antonio that I found so far. Kind of off the beaten path, but definitely worth it.
I also recommend PMC in Hammond, although I have never bought band saw blades there either

If you are willing to drive to the NOLA area, Southern Saw and Cutter in Harahan will definitely have what you need. I know for a fact that they will cut/weld any length blade. I use them exclusively for saw blade sharpening, with no complaints. They don't have a huge show room like PMC, but they a good people that know what they are doing.
I've made 2 trips in the last 6 years. If you plan to purchase the express passes/fast passes (whatever the heck they're called), it is a no brainer to book through Universal at one of the 3 top tier hotels that include the express passes.

I have stayed at Royal Pacific and Hard Rock recently. The walk from Hard Rock to City Walk is much shorter than the walk from Royal Pacific. Royal Pacific is cheaper than Hard Rock.

I went during the week of Thanksgiving 2 years ago and the express passes were definitely needed unless you like waiting in excessive lines.

I have not visited since the opening of Epic Universe, so im not sure how that may have changed anything

re: charcoal type for big green egg

Posted by jlong4635 on 7/26/25 at 4:23 pm to
Rockwood, Fogo, Jealous Devil are my top picks. I haven't used briquettes or lighter fluid in many years.

re: Panama City Beach Restaurants

Posted by jlong4635 on 6/4/25 at 6:34 pm to
I'll second Old Florida Fish House

re: My yard is a wreck

Posted by jlong4635 on 3/11/25 at 6:54 pm to
Not sure of the correct answer but I held off on Prodiamine due to soil temperature and just applied Atrazine this past weekend.

I am getting taken over by dollar weed and clover as well. Eager to hear some feedback from the TF experts as well.

re: Trim paint recommendation

Posted by jlong4635 on 3/1/25 at 2:28 pm to
Sherwin Williams Pro Classic is hard to beat. It's available in latex or oil based.

As mentioned above, prep work is critical, especially dusting or using a tack cloth.