runningdog

re: Help me decide on a great Zero-turn mower.

Posted by runningdog on 8/27/23 at 5:21 pm

I owned two. A Grasshopper diesel and an Xmark. I liked them both. The Grasshopper was a beast. I put about a 1000 hours on it. No issues other than routine maintenance and one time the flywheel gear ring came loose. I misdiagnosed it as a starter issue. The shop discovered the loose ring, heated it...

re: Outdoor (patio) Ceiling Fans

Posted by runningdog on 6/18/23 at 6:12 am

Gulf Coast Fans. The company sells a model with an extended warranty. I have four fans installed on porches which are 50-75 feet from the salt water. So far they have been problem free....

re: Updating landscaping - Design

Posted by runningdog on 5/24/23 at 5:48 am

BIll Parker? nailed it. Get professional help, or educate yourself, upfront. Let muscle do the heavy work and closely monitor plant placement and irrigation, if you go that route. I love landscaping and the satisfaction of seeing the right plants grow and flourish in the right environment, but I sti...

re: New Appliances

Posted by runningdog on 5/15/23 at 9:17 pm

[quote] We have had thermador the past 5 years and it has been great. Cost no more than Kitchen Aid[/quote] Hard to argue with the recommendation of Thermador appliances. Bosch and Thermador are owned by the same company. The Bosch Benchmark line competes with Thermador. The Bosch 800 series off...

re: Best Zero Turn Mower... SIAP...

Posted by runningdog on 4/1/23 at 7:21 am

I’ve run Grasshopper and ExMark commercial grade mowers. Both were trouble free. I particularly liked the Grasshopper....

re: Outdoor Ceiling Fan

Posted by runningdog on 3/12/23 at 5:53 am

I own Minka and Monte Carlo fans for indoor settings. Great fans, I have several Gulf Coast Fans for exterior settings. The install is straight forward, and the company offers a line of fans with a pretty nice warranty....

re: Washer and dryer?

Posted by runningdog on 1/31/23 at 8:26 pm

Based on the recommendations of board members in prior threads, I bought a Speed Queen set. So far I am very happy....

re: What movies or shows best reflect your childhood and/or adolescence?

Posted by runningdog on 11/1/22 at 11:36 am

Breaking Away and Dazed and Confused....

Movie/TV Board

re: Self propelled reel mower recommendations

Posted by runningdog on 9/11/22 at 6:01 am

When I had a paspalum yard I used a Tru-Cut. Great mower. Really heavy duty....

re: Grasshopper front-mount mowers

Posted by runningdog on 5/10/22 at 12:41 pm

I’ve owned a Grasshopper 725D, which is a mid deck mower, for 12 years. It is an absolute beast. I’d go with a diesel over gas, and I also recommend the twills over regular tires....

re: What is that one album that defined your teenage years and the memories come rushing back

Posted by runningdog on 5/1/22 at 5:47 pm

Throw in Boston, Aerosmith’s Toys and Fogelberg’s Souvenirs for the sex and we are brothers from another mother....

Music Board

re: A few pictures from Montana

Posted by runningdog on 3/4/22 at 11:56 am

It’s hard living. I leave my place to head south in early November. The neighbors recorded multiple -10 degree nights this winter. My blood is too thin for that kind of weather....

re: Pellet grill advice

Posted by runningdog on 12/17/21 at 5:55 pm

I’ve had no issues with my Traeger. It’s been great. I’m a green egg guy, and the Traeger has been a great addition....

re: LewDawg or WG - I have a question

Posted by runningdog on 12/3/21 at 5:39 pm

“Unleash the Kraken” doesn’t do Monteg justice. A Monteg post NC rant drive by would likely result in the entire GA board being banned. ...

Georgia Sports Board

re: Pellet Grills

Posted by runningdog on 11/2/21 at 4:57 pm

I bought a Traeger 650. I’m not a serious grillmeister. The Traeger has served me well. The ease of use has allowed me to branch out and experiment in ways I never did with the green egg or a gas grill. The temperature consistency makes for no worry cooking. Cleaning the Traeger is a snap....

re: All of us GMC/Chevy guys are seriously underpowered

Posted by runningdog on 10/21/21 at 11:33 am

I run the 6.2 in my AT4. Lots of power....

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re: Eagles shot at Kincaid

Posted by runningdog on 10/17/21 at 5:52 pm

I was on the Jeff last Fall in MT. I watched one dive bomb a flock of mergies several times trying to get one to fly. It was pretty cool. Eventually the eagle gave up. I see bald eagles almost every day on my place. Now if you want to see a bird, go find a full grown golden eagle....

re: Taking Care of Boat in Salt Water

Posted by runningdog on 10/12/21 at 12:08 am

Salt Away is your friend. I use Woody Wax on the sole. It does a good job cutting down on fish guts and blood sticking to the non-skid. Get a good UV product for your cushions, And, have some rules — 1) no Cheetos on the boat (that orange crap is a bitch to get off non-skid); 2) you ride in the b...

re: 1st Fly Rod for my grandson - Recs

Posted by runningdog on 10/6/21 at 3:12 pm

I would have to agree with another poster that Orvis is not and was not the standard among serious fly fishers. Orvis, like many others, makes a few outstanding products and some that are just okay. Orvis has a vocal following. I’m just not part of it. For a combo set up I recommend that you also...