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re: Memphis Suburbs

Posted by Phideaux on 10/2/26 at 7:04 am to
Downtown you have Westin, Peabody Canopy and Memphian as options. I prefer The Peabody because it has better food options within the hotel and consistent valet parking. Westin can be a mess if there is a concert or sporting event at FedEx forum. I have also stayed at the Central Station in Midtown but parking is not ideal its a huge wide lot not well lit after dark but has security that is hanging around. I travel to Memphis for work at least once a month and stay either downtown at hotels listed or out in Collierville/Germantown at very specific hotels because there is crime I would give similar advice to anyone staying in NOLA.
Also you need to stop and purchase a parking pass either from the designated kiosks or at any of the visitor centers. You can purchase daily weekly or annual passes. If you have a handicapped tag or disabled veteran you do not need to purchase the parking pass.
Download the NPS app and then you can download GRSMNP and will always have a map. Lots of information in app that will help you plan or decide what to see There are self guided tours for Cades Cove and Elkmont which has Daisytown cabins to explore. Will provide updated closure information too. Kuwohi (Formerly Clingmans Dome) will be open until 11/29 so you should be good. Most adult bears will still be around in November and you could see elk over in Oconaluftee area and they have a mountain farm at the visitor center.

re: Yellowstone experiences

Posted by Phideaux on 9/29/26 at 9:21 pm to
Did GTNP 3 days and Yellowstone 1 day we went from Thursday after Labor Day to Wednesday stayed in Teton Village. Fri/Sat/Sun we were able to go just about anywhere without and issues but on Monday 9/14 it was very busy. Jenny Lake trails like Inspiration Point were extremely busy compared to Saturday where you could park anywhere. We clearly hit the right time to be there. We fished Snake River and Flatt Creek in Elk Refuge too a couple of different days. We were able see all the tourist stuff and when we go back can focus getting out on more trails weather was perfect. Saw bison elk moose lots of birds from swans, ravens eagles lots of migratory birds moving through too. Love Grand Tetons and though Jackson was a great place to stay for being a first visit.
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I help Lucy cross the rainbow bridge. Can we stop with these euphemisms? Can no one ever call it what it is?


The whole poem its about losing a pet whats wrong with the reference?

re: What’s your favorite ice cream?

Posted by Phideaux on 9/28/26 at 5:30 pm to
I tried this because they use honey but I also wondered why European honey and not US honey ??
I would say same gear needed to sit in Neyland at night would be same thing needed to be prepared to visit the park. Layers and a raincoat to withstand 40 degrees at night. If they were going to hike to LeConte it will be colder at 6000 ft for sure
I am a Tiger fan living in Knoxville and my list only has places that I have been.

There are good restaurants in Old City area and Market Square to Gay St area:
Not Watson’s Emilia and Stock n Barrel
JC Holdway Bar - Peter Kern Library at the Oliver Hotel Chivo and Humble Hog
The Kennedy, Maple Hall Bowling Bar

Old city area Kefi, Southern Grit
Bars Stir Boyd’s Jig and Reel There are several bars in this corridor as well.

If you love woodfired pizza I highly recommend Adopo but you need a reservation because they stay busy.

As for the Smoky Mountains there are tons of recommendations here already but anything specific I can probably answer for you since I am there most weekends.

If you fly fish you should take the chance to fish here we have several places including the NP.


It rains and its cold is about the worst conditions highly unlikely there would be snow/ice. Elevation is not a factor is more of a valley here in Knoxville between the plateau and the mountains.
American Foul Brood or AFB is why they are burning the hives. Same would happen in TN where I keep bees and you can be fined for not reporting you have confirmed AFB in your hives. Bees forage up to 3 miles from their hives so it can spread quickly. Australia did something dumber when they started burning hives infected with varroa mites. After killing hundreds of thousands bees realized that was not going to prevent the mites from infecting colonies. We treat for mites in US.
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kids walking to school or waiting at a bus stop in the dark is a bad idea.


Do children even ride the bus anymore? There so many cars lines up at all the schools seems like no one does ride the bus.
We had thw Eckerds TG&Y and WinnDixie set up in Metairie corner of Transcontinental and W. Esplanade. We would buy the birthday party presents from there. Loved TG&Y
Isn’t remediation for bats different because they are considered a high carrier of rabies and they are federally protected?
Original Roy Rogers before the deli beef showed up. As a kid I got to meet Roy and got an autographed picture! I watched that show every morning as a kid on channel that showed all the old b/w TV shows.

re: Neighbor Weeds

Posted by Phideaux on 4/28/26 at 7:48 am to
It’s amazing what kinds of seeds can frozen in an ice cube tray and tossed about a neighbor’s lawn and garden.

re: Hogs for the Cause checkin

Posted by Phideaux on 4/16/26 at 10:54 pm to
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ice cream from Laozi


We had the ice cream and it was delicious! We randomly found you all last year and had the ice cream so of course we came back.

re: What to do about mother's cat.

Posted by Phideaux on 4/15/26 at 2:29 pm to
That peeing and biting behavior could be a sign it is sick - like drinking excessive water because it has diabetes or kidney disease. Can you take it to a vet and see about medical issues? Not sure where you live but there may be a foster situation that would take the cat if you would get it medically cleared for adoption. Many fosters cannot afford to do the vet bills and foster so offer them something. Be nice to the cat it was your moms for 17 years. If you cannot give it a home at least see if someone else can. And I have been through this my mom died on New Years Day this year and I was fully prepared to take her dog because it was the right thing to do. My niece took the her cranky outside cat and made him a indoor cat. The pheromone collars help a lot. Good luck
I am going to try this but I will leave off graham cracker dust and maybe use a flavor infused sugar instead.
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I prefer my BBQ not slathered in mayo


The white sauce is made more in the tradition of a vinegar style bbq sauce not goopy like ketchup style.

re: LSU 16 @ Tennessee 6 Final

Posted by Phideaux on 4/5/26 at 3:58 pm to
Live here too we were at game 1 they are the worst fans lol