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Mariner
| Favorite team: | LSU  |
| Location: | Mandeville, LA |
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| Occupation: | Merchant Mariner |
| Number of Posts: | 2539 |
| Registered on: | 7/6/2009 |
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re: Do kids learn about Santa sooner because of the internet?
Posted by Mariner on 12/25/25 at 9:20 am to Lowdermilk
Mine have not stopped believing. The Santa zoom calls help subdue any doubt.
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re: FDA approves first GLP-1 pill for obesity
Posted by Mariner on 12/22/25 at 7:11 pm to JawjaTigah
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As always, the question of possible adverse side effects floats like a three day old turd.
I think its at the point of the risk of taking GLP-1 is lower than the risk by not doing anything. If you are a total fat slob and can't curb the diet or get at least light exercise in to see weight loss results, then by all means get on the drug.
re: Elf on a Shelf
Posted by Mariner on 12/22/25 at 7:08 am to Epic Cajun
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We just told our daughter that the elves only go to naughty kid’s houses to keep an eye on them
That's what I did this year. I bought a Santa Zoom call right after Thanksgiving, and had Santa tell them that they have been so good every year, and he needs to focus on the bad kids. He said the elves would pop in a few times to say hi. The kids were happy. It worked great for all parties.
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Why not try to sell and get some of your money back?
Because time is money. If your time at your business/profession/with family is worth more than recouping money for an item you owned, its logical to just let someone have it or donate it. Its also fulfilling to make someone's day if you are fortunate. One example is I am giving a $1400 drum set to someone from my kids school today. Its collecting dust at my house, and the family that could really use it is so excited and appreciative to get it. I was going to give it to them, but they insisted on buying so I sold it to them for $100. Its a good feeling for me to see altruism at work.
I think its a mindset too. Some people have "it will be worth X amount of dollars in a few years when I sell it, I can afford that difference in cost so I will get it. If not for that I could never afford it" versus "All this stuff I get is worth $1 to me once purchased (if that), so if I am not willing to part ways with my money at the time of purchasing the item, then I just won't get it."
Booked the Peabody this morning.
If you plan to go get your rooms now. There are going to be a ton of LSU fans making the trip even without tickets just to cause a stir, and with it being in the beginning of the season the energy from optimism won’t be beat.
If you plan to go get your rooms now. There are going to be a ton of LSU fans making the trip even without tickets just to cause a stir, and with it being in the beginning of the season the energy from optimism won’t be beat.
How many were alloted?
I requested four for a business partner living in Houston. Got club seats on the 40. I figured demand was awful.
I requested four for a business partner living in Houston. Got club seats on the 40. I figured demand was awful.
re: Tigerdroppings.com still getting the love for the name "Honey Badger"
Posted by Mariner on 12/12/25 at 12:24 pm to boxcarbarney
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Funny that Chavis was reading Tigerdroppings
That tells me all those coaches and AD's are on TD.
re: Tigerdroppings.com still getting the love for the name "Honey Badger"
Posted by Mariner on 12/12/25 at 12:23 pm to IvoryBillMatt
They need to do a news story of the Honey Badger meeting the OP and talking the details, effects, and results over. I assume he never met or spoke with him.
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Not much left in the Sanctuary to build on unless you want to be in the swamp.
There are about 40-50 lots left. The majority of them are privately owned and the owners are either sitting on it, contemplating building, or in talks to build. Everything is for sale as long as the price is right.
I got a steal on my lot several years ago. I thought it was expensive at the time. I could probably get close to double that now. As lots keep dwindling, the leftover lots are going to be a highly demanded commodity. I love the neighborhood.
There are not too many builder owned lots left.
The traffic in Mandeville is so much better. It flows. It may slow down and get congested, but overall it still flows. I love my location.
Anyone have an idea on when the next Sanctuary/Tchefunctelike subdivision gets built? It seems that the time has come to start a new upscale, estate lots, luxury amenities subdivision. Sanctuary and Tchefuncte are going to be completed in 10 years.
re: 15,000 new season ticket requests since Lane Kiffin was announced
Posted by Mariner on 12/9/25 at 9:58 pm to HurricaneCamille
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Based on LSU's existing 71,000 season ticket holders, will the school allow 86,000 season ticket holders? LSU places a cap on the number allowed to be sold to allow for more individual game tickets.
I think 75K is around the max for season tickets. There are about 14000 student tickets, and 7000 visitor seats which are not counted.
re: Is everyone just rich today
Posted by Mariner on 12/8/25 at 9:59 am to ClemsonKitten
I think a big part of that is the rich spending from confidence in the markets and political path. It overshadows the middle class and makes up for what they are not spending.
Nevertheless, there are quite a number of people spending money they don’t have.
Nevertheless, there are quite a number of people spending money they don’t have.
re: Tulane makes an expanded playoff before LSU
Posted by Mariner on 12/7/25 at 10:22 am to Tigerbait8
I kind of like this. Sometimes a deep emotional hurt can be a great motivator.
re: Gray Divorce Rates are skyrocketing.
Posted by Mariner on 12/6/25 at 10:24 pm to Woody Haze
I worked with a guy offshore. Worked with the same company for 30+ years. He hobbled into retirement. His body was huge, old, and his joints were rusted.
He retires and goes home. In less than a year, the wife cleaned him out. Not sure how she did it but she did it. He had to come out of retirement. Poor guy.
He retires and goes home. In less than a year, the wife cleaned him out. Not sure how she did it but she did it. He had to come out of retirement. Poor guy.
re: It’s time do get rid of the “I got my spouse a vehicle for Christmas” commercials
Posted by Mariner on 12/6/25 at 8:04 pm to forkedintheroad
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Well if you're spouse is like mine and is overwhelmed by the options and negotiating...you just might.
Exactly. Our first car I went and bought it myself. Saleswoman said, doesn't your wife need to be here to make sure she likes it? I told her if she wants a sale the last thing you will want is my wife making decisions. She will waste your time, then say something off the wall like I think I'll just keep my car.
Took it home. She loved it.
Now that we are older she picks out the car in general, but I go and pick out the options to make sure we get everything.
I know it may be scary, but its never too late. What I can say is the payoff is way better than my former "high-paying" career. We debunked that claim.
I have always been the conservative type when it comes to risk. I shied away from leaving the herd. I suggest that if you decide to switch, go all in. Just go and tune everything out, focus on creating/growing the business, put in long hours. You will happily do that over working half as much at a job you hate.
We went all in. I was spending money that we did not have to grow the business. Not saying that was the wisest decision, but if we did not do that, we would not be where we are today. My CPA says that our story is insane.
You will be scared. You will be second guessing yourself. If you are passionate about it, just keep going.
I have always been the conservative type when it comes to risk. I shied away from leaving the herd. I suggest that if you decide to switch, go all in. Just go and tune everything out, focus on creating/growing the business, put in long hours. You will happily do that over working half as much at a job you hate.
We went all in. I was spending money that we did not have to grow the business. Not saying that was the wisest decision, but if we did not do that, we would not be where we are today. My CPA says that our story is insane.
You will be scared. You will be second guessing yourself. If you are passionate about it, just keep going.
re: Residential construction issues
Posted by Mariner on 12/6/25 at 8:40 am to Ex-Popcorn
Yes. My house is being framed, along with two other houses on the street. For weeks they were hard at work. On Monday you could only hear crickets. On Wednesday the crew showed up across the street, but its less people. They have worked every day since then.
I used to donate to Team TAF. Now I am in The Oaks. Start with Team TAF and if you are or become blessed with further success, consider the Oaks. You will get a little more points being an Oaks member. The Oaks club was started a few years or so ago. I love it. Lots of additional perks. I did the Victory Hill walk and pregame sideline pass this season.
Also, no commitment is binding. TAF is in the fundraising business, not the debt collecting business. They need pledges on paper so they can approach financial institutions for funding, and pursue their master plan. If life events happen and you can’t honor your pledge, no worries.
Also, no commitment is binding. TAF is in the fundraising business, not the debt collecting business. They need pledges on paper so they can approach financial institutions for funding, and pursue their master plan. If life events happen and you can’t honor your pledge, no worries.
re: How many of you support TAF?
Posted by Mariner on 12/5/25 at 5:49 am to doublecutter
Yes Yes Yes.
I first joined in 2006. Donated only 100 bucks each year for 5 years. Was eligible for season tickets in the 5th year. This was the era where there was no turnover. You get rewarded for being a constant donor no matter the level you are on.
As our income grew, our donations grew. Now its a great avenue for tax write-offs.
Also, you can take pride knowing you are part of the athletic program. You want to see LSU win championships? They cannot win with the big boys unless they have people like myself and you.
The higher levels get all kinds of perks, and get invited to events.
There are a lot of people out of state who are in TAF. At a certain level of donorship, you can simply call your rep and ask for single game tickets to select events, and they can help assuming availability.
Athletic facilities before 2000 were a joke. Its impressive knowing what it used to be vs what we have now in only 25 years. Saban helped change that mindset. Back then no-one donated a dime except for the wealthy. At the beginning of the change of mindset, you should have seen the TigerLair, which was the main chat board prior to TD. People were up in arms about paying an extra $85 per seat for SEZ seats. Someone posted, "Do you know similar seats in Neyland Stadium require a $400 donation? Get with the times" The thread then was full of crickets.
However, only join TAF if you want to be part of making a difference. If you look at it only from a financial value standpoint of view, buying on stubhub to the big games costs a lot less in the long run.
I first joined in 2006. Donated only 100 bucks each year for 5 years. Was eligible for season tickets in the 5th year. This was the era where there was no turnover. You get rewarded for being a constant donor no matter the level you are on.
As our income grew, our donations grew. Now its a great avenue for tax write-offs.
Also, you can take pride knowing you are part of the athletic program. You want to see LSU win championships? They cannot win with the big boys unless they have people like myself and you.
The higher levels get all kinds of perks, and get invited to events.
There are a lot of people out of state who are in TAF. At a certain level of donorship, you can simply call your rep and ask for single game tickets to select events, and they can help assuming availability.
Athletic facilities before 2000 were a joke. Its impressive knowing what it used to be vs what we have now in only 25 years. Saban helped change that mindset. Back then no-one donated a dime except for the wealthy. At the beginning of the change of mindset, you should have seen the TigerLair, which was the main chat board prior to TD. People were up in arms about paying an extra $85 per seat for SEZ seats. Someone posted, "Do you know similar seats in Neyland Stadium require a $400 donation? Get with the times" The thread then was full of crickets.
However, only join TAF if you want to be part of making a difference. If you look at it only from a financial value standpoint of view, buying on stubhub to the big games costs a lot less in the long run.
Are the people you are advocating for paying taxes? Have they made any effort to become a citizen?
I know of one who does not even have a DL, but owns a nice truck and work van. He never retained an immigration attorney to go through the process. He is a good guy, but now he is freaking out. I was told by his mutual friend that he does not pay taxes (he thinks its stupid) and no one at his church pays either.
Its like cheating at life on tests, relationships, etc and then when you finally get caught, you throw an emotional tantrum and point the finger/claim to be the victim.
On the other hand, his sister in law has been going through the process for years, had hired an immigration attorney, and pays taxes. She has all legal documentation to be here, but is not yet a citizen. That part of the system is broken also. She has her next court date in three years. That is absurd. Nevertheless, you still need to make attempts to gain citizenship or residency, and not hide out, evade taxes, and stick your head in the sand.
The system is so broken that the only way to fix it is to go all in. This is the result of decades of kicking the can down the road. You can blame politics for that.
I know of one who does not even have a DL, but owns a nice truck and work van. He never retained an immigration attorney to go through the process. He is a good guy, but now he is freaking out. I was told by his mutual friend that he does not pay taxes (he thinks its stupid) and no one at his church pays either.
Its like cheating at life on tests, relationships, etc and then when you finally get caught, you throw an emotional tantrum and point the finger/claim to be the victim.
On the other hand, his sister in law has been going through the process for years, had hired an immigration attorney, and pays taxes. She has all legal documentation to be here, but is not yet a citizen. That part of the system is broken also. She has her next court date in three years. That is absurd. Nevertheless, you still need to make attempts to gain citizenship or residency, and not hide out, evade taxes, and stick your head in the sand.
The system is so broken that the only way to fix it is to go all in. This is the result of decades of kicking the can down the road. You can blame politics for that.
My housekeeper has come this week, but said she is so worried about ICE. I explained to her that she has a social security number, proper documentation, gets a W2 every year, and she pays/withholds taxes on her paychecks. Stop worrying.
Now if you don't cooperate with police or not have ID/docs with you, then you may have a problem. It will eventually be sorted out, but if you don't want problems, then cooperate if stopped, and have your stuff in order.
My framers on the other hand.....busy bees for the past month. Crickets since the weekend. The new house across the street is nailing away.
Now if you don't cooperate with police or not have ID/docs with you, then you may have a problem. It will eventually be sorted out, but if you don't want problems, then cooperate if stopped, and have your stuff in order.
My framers on the other hand.....busy bees for the past month. Crickets since the weekend. The new house across the street is nailing away.
re: Junk Haulers in NOLA
Posted by Mariner on 12/1/25 at 9:52 pm to RanchoLaPuerto
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