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shadowlsu
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String Trimmer (Weed Eater) Recs!
Posted by shadowlsu on 3/31/25 at 9:42 am
I've had my Husqvarna for about 10 years, and the last 3 I've fought to keep it running. 2 years ago replacing the fuel lines, and last year replacing the carb. I'm not married to the brand, but have an edger attachment from my previous trimmer that's about 20 years old. I bought the Husq because the attachment worked with both. Looking at the newer models of Husq, they've moved to a different connector, so my edger attachment won't work.
Now I'm open to any brand, but really like the ability to attach an edger and other tools because it's less engines to keep running.
I've used a neighbor's battery powered one (12v Ryobi) and I wasn't a fan. It was way weaker and required pre-wound/thin string that seemed to bog down and not cut cleanly. On top of that, the balance was off and felt heavier than my gas one. I'm not opposed to battery if someone has better/different experience with them, let me know.
My yard is about 2/3 acre and takes just under 2 hours from start to finish to edge, weed eat, cut, and blow with about 45 minutes or more of that just weed eating and another ~5 minute edging. So basically this tool is about 1/2 of my yardwork time.
Now I'm open to any brand, but really like the ability to attach an edger and other tools because it's less engines to keep running.
I've used a neighbor's battery powered one (12v Ryobi) and I wasn't a fan. It was way weaker and required pre-wound/thin string that seemed to bog down and not cut cleanly. On top of that, the balance was off and felt heavier than my gas one. I'm not opposed to battery if someone has better/different experience with them, let me know.
My yard is about 2/3 acre and takes just under 2 hours from start to finish to edge, weed eat, cut, and blow with about 45 minutes or more of that just weed eating and another ~5 minute edging. So basically this tool is about 1/2 of my yardwork time.
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The strip was near Port Vincent off of Summerfield.
Can confirm this. My family has had a camp within a few hundred yards of this strip since the early 70's. My dad remembers suspicious activity before it made the news.
re: Dream home plans squashed when architect turns out to not be one
Posted by shadowlsu on 9/21/24 at 8:31 am to dyslexiateechur
Years ago the going rate was like $1/sf, it's probably higher now. Architects charge around 7% of construction cost for commercial projects. Don't know if it's less for residential.
re: Dream home plans squashed when architect turns out to not be one
Posted by shadowlsu on 9/21/24 at 8:20 am to dyslexiateechur
This fraud has been in business too long to not know the 4,000 sf rule. How did it get all the way to the permit office before he was caught. He should have made the owner aware at the first meeting. fricking con man. And I know a lot of architects and engineers, but I don't know one who would take liability for a dog house for $500, much less a house that size.
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36volt setup
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Power poles anyone?
I don't have a G3, but they are nice looking boats
I have a 24v on a 21 foot bay boat and it does great unless I'm fishing a big bay with lots of wind. If you have a 36v with spot lock you may be able to do without the power poles. I don't have a power pole and have been doing fine without it for going on 6 years now. I think they would be nice to have mainly for keeping my boat in place overnight at the camp, and I'm sure I'd find other ways to use it if I had it. If you can, I'd drop down to a 24v and put the extra money on a PP, or just add the PP later if you find you need it.
This link has a bunch of good information on trolling motor sizing
re: GI Bridgeside Cabins
Posted by shadowlsu on 5/7/24 at 2:39 pm to WilsonPickett
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I’m not sure if it’s gotten worse since then
I'm not saying that by any means, but people have gotten worse. There's only so much a marina owner can do to prevent it. I've only done day trips or stayed at friends' camps where I didn't have to worry about it.
GI Bridgeside Cabins
Posted by shadowlsu on 5/7/24 at 1:49 pm
Thinking about renting a room at Bridgeside, and I was hoping to hear some experiences. I'll probably rent a slip (if available) to dock the boat overnight, and even if not, I'm worried about theft. I'll remove the poles and some easily stolen items, but should I remove the batteries or any other equipment?
re: Tonneau vs Soft Camper Shell
Posted by shadowlsu on 4/4/24 at 7:21 pm to lsupride87
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It’s the SoftTopper brand
Are you able to see out of the rear view mirror or does it create a big blind spot?
Tonneau vs Soft Camper Shell
Posted by shadowlsu on 4/2/24 at 3:10 pm
I just got a n2021 Tundra and debating between the two. I had a Bak Flip on the old truck and it lasted me 12 years. I kind of like the idea of having more storage room for trips/camping etc. There were times when my old truck was packed to the gills or had a taller item where I had to leave it partially open. Countless times I would either crush my fishing poles since they were the last thing packed, or strap them to the outside of the cover. A soft top would solve those issues. Cons of the soft top would be losing access to my roll-down window, theft, possibly worse gas mileage?, reduced visibility out of the rear window, etc.
Anyone have a soft camper and regret it?
Anyone go from a tonneau to soft camper or vice versa?
If I go back to a tonneau it will be Bak Flip, and there are other threads on debating tonneau covers so I'm trying to keep this strictly bt tonneau and soft camper/topper.
Anyone have a soft camper and regret it?
Anyone go from a tonneau to soft camper or vice versa?
If I go back to a tonneau it will be Bak Flip, and there are other threads on debating tonneau covers so I'm trying to keep this strictly bt tonneau and soft camper/topper.
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alternative career paths open up (ex: facility directors, etc).
I'm an architect and this is what I do. Most retail corporations (banks/restaurants/etc.), municipalities, hospitals, universities, school districts, etc. have people or a team of people that are in charge of new building, renovations, and repairing their facilities. I hire architects and contractors to preform the work, and I mainly manage the budget and schedule.
I work little to no overtime compared to when I was in private practice. I may have to answer an email or two occasionally after hours, but that typical for most jobs these days. I do miss some of the creativity that comes with being an architect, but I'll sometimes sketch over a drawing I get from an architect or put an initial design down on paper to send to an architect or contractor. So, I occasionally get to scratch that itch.
The company I work for does a good bit of high profile projects and when I tell most people where I work and what I do, they have a ton of questions. The downside is that there is a lot of pressure to make sure it goes smoothly.
I make a good living and really enjoy what I do. I sure a principal at a firm makes more than me, but I don't have to worry about downturns in the economy and working long hours.
re: Trends in U.S. Vehicle Production 1975 - 2020
Posted by shadowlsu on 7/24/23 at 2:08 pm to Upshift Downshift
My neighbor had one of these in the mid-90s:
And this was the GOAT color combo in the 90's:
And this was the GOAT color combo in the 90's:
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break the fans or something to maybe shut the freezer off
This would be the way to get out alive. Most of these places have remote monitors that detect when the freezer goes down. Hopefully a tech would arrive to fix it before you are stuck too long. Those companies are more worried about product than their employees, so they probably have a company on standby 24/7.
Prep for Bringing Boat for Repairs
Posted by shadowlsu on 3/21/23 at 11:00 am
Other than anal lube, what do you guys recommend I take out of my boat before bringing it in to have work done? Should I remove all but 1 battery? My Lowrance unit is mounted into the console, but I can probably get it out if it's recommended. Life jacket, ropes, bumpers, etc. ok to leave in it?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Unless they use a range finder?
re: Where to Fish This Weekend
Posted by shadowlsu on 1/5/23 at 3:37 pm to rustyjohnson
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cork with a shrimp under
I'm definitely going to get some live shrimp to increase her odds.
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hit one of the waterfront restaurants
Hopefully we'll have to head home to clean a mess of fish, but this is a good fallback plan.
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The Boat
Where were y'all?
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add concrete bags
If you go this route, I would dig down a foot or so to start so you don't get a wash-out underneath it, and drive some sticks of re-bar about a foot or so apart. Just punch the bags through the re-bar as you lay them to help lock the next layer in place. It probably won't be a permanent solution and you would be lucky to get more than 3'high before you run the risk of it starting to topple over.
The best "cheap" solution I've read on here is the vibratory sheet pile if you can find someone who can do it.
Best of luck Booga!
Where to Fish This Weekend
Posted by shadowlsu on 1/4/23 at 1:55 pm
I'm looking to take the girlfriend out for her first fishing trip this weekend and looking for some advice on where to go. I don't normally fish this time of year, so any input is welcome. The temp will be mid to upper 60's so more like spring than winter, but I wouldn't think the fish would fully transition into their spring patterns. I'm self-taught and still learning, so I could be wrong.
Areas I'm considering because I'm familiar with them:
1. The Rigolets/Lake St. Catherine - I could fish the main channel or intracoastal if they are still deep, bayous for medium depth or the lake itself if they are shallow.
2. Shell Beach - MRGO, Surge Gate, bayous, or lake?
3. Dam, bayous/marsh, or rocks?
4. Leeville/Grand Isle
Areas I'm considering because I'm familiar with them:
1. The Rigolets/Lake St. Catherine - I could fish the main channel or intracoastal if they are still deep, bayous for medium depth or the lake itself if they are shallow.
2. Shell Beach - MRGO, Surge Gate, bayous, or lake?
3. Dam, bayous/marsh, or rocks?
4. Leeville/Grand Isle
re: Unique deviled eggs recipes?
Posted by shadowlsu on 11/22/22 at 2:29 pm to Professor Dawghair
I smoke mine and people love them. They aren't grey, but do have a caramel hue to them. Boil/cut in half and remove the yolk and lightly mash yolks in a metal or heat resistant bowl. I use a cookie cooling rack to put the whites on so I can remove them from the smoker when done. The whites can stick, so spray with cooking spray. Don't leave the yolks on too long or the texture won't be as creamy do to them over cooking, like 10 minutes max. I found that mashing them completely before smoking allows them to overcook faster and I mash with a flat potato masher to get them as smooth as possible. The whites can smoke for 20 minutes or so, depending on desired smokiness.
I haven't perfected the recipe to keep the yolks smooth, but I may try to underboil the eggs by a minute or two to see if that helps.
Also, I'm no expert, but I would think mayo would separate in the smoker, so I wouldn't recommend putting the finished mixture on the smoker.
I haven't perfected the recipe to keep the yolks smooth, but I may try to underboil the eggs by a minute or two to see if that helps.
Also, I'm no expert, but I would think mayo would separate in the smoker, so I wouldn't recommend putting the finished mixture on the smoker.
re: Fail Gifs. Let's post them.
Posted by shadowlsu on 11/21/22 at 10:02 am to Splackavellie
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The real fail is that the video cuts out too soon
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create tags like "group 1", "group 2" in the gmail contacts and assign segments to different tags
I did this, but yahoo they are called "lists" but same concept. I'm about to have to make another list due to the others close to full and I was trying to simplify it.
I don't like how Mailchimp and others want you to use a format or create a new "campaign" which is more for retail businesses to create different sales email and target different people. It's too complicated for what we need.
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