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ABucks11
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re: Big Bend National Park
Posted by ABucks11 on 6/28/26 at 10:00 am to GentleJackJones
Full moon weekends have the most availability in Chisos because people seek out new moons for the darkest nights for star gazing.
Not much to add besides Chisos Basin is 5,400ft and has different weather than the river. I’ve been in May and Chisos Basin is pleasant and cool nights and the river is 100+ degrees.
Also a lot of remote driving so if you take your own vehicle I’d recommend you have it serviced. We had car issues and stumbled on the Gage Hotel and restaurant. 10/10 would recommend staying there.
Not much to add besides Chisos Basin is 5,400ft and has different weather than the river. I’ve been in May and Chisos Basin is pleasant and cool nights and the river is 100+ degrees.
Also a lot of remote driving so if you take your own vehicle I’d recommend you have it serviced. We had car issues and stumbled on the Gage Hotel and restaurant. 10/10 would recommend staying there.
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re: Do you rent vehicles when traveling for vacation?
Posted by ABucks11 on 6/10/26 at 10:38 pm to The Dunder Mifflin
Minivans are the best vehicles are the road. They just look horrible.
Minivans are significantly cheaper than a full-size SUV when renting. With kids, there is no comparison in minivan > full size SUV. You only have to worry you’ll want to buy one after renting.
Most minivans through rentals are Pacifica or Dodge Caravan. These are fine but usually basic trim levels with limited infotainment/ DVD players. Some dealerships (Audi) will rent cars at higher trim levels. This is nice to do when not needing to pick a car up from airport.
Specifically Price Leblanc in Baton Rouge will rent top trim level Siennas at affordable rates. We did 6 adults and 6 suitcases to Kentucky and back and averaged 33mpg. Was a great experience and more room than a Suburban.
Minivans are significantly cheaper than a full-size SUV when renting. With kids, there is no comparison in minivan > full size SUV. You only have to worry you’ll want to buy one after renting.
Most minivans through rentals are Pacifica or Dodge Caravan. These are fine but usually basic trim levels with limited infotainment/ DVD players. Some dealerships (Audi) will rent cars at higher trim levels. This is nice to do when not needing to pick a car up from airport.
Specifically Price Leblanc in Baton Rouge will rent top trim level Siennas at affordable rates. We did 6 adults and 6 suitcases to Kentucky and back and averaged 33mpg. Was a great experience and more room than a Suburban.
re: Yellowstone and Grand Teton
Posted by ABucks11 on 6/10/26 at 10:29 pm to Jason9782003
I’ve been Memorial Weekend and was following snowplows as they opened the pass on YT. Bring warm clothes.
Do the behind the scenes tour that allows kids under 7. If you can , get the 10am one and you will see the whale shark feeding. This should be booked in advance.
Dolphin show is fun, but seats are first come first serve and it’s a cluster and takes up a lot of time getting seats. I’d pay the $5 for premium seats and not have to get in line 30+ minutes. Well worth it with little kids as you can walk right up as it starts.
We did the ticket option for the second day free. I have little ones and we did afternoon after naps for day 1 and then day 2 we showed up when they opened and made it through lunch. A lot less pressure to cram in everything before the kids get exhausted with two days.
The freshwater / otter area was under construction when we went. Hopefully that’s done.
Also the food court/restaurant was surprisingly very efficient and quick despite the huge crowds. Pricey though but the beer was welcomed.
We stayed near Georgia Tech and the parking garage at the Aquarium was $20 and our hotel was charging $35/night.
Dolphin show is fun, but seats are first come first serve and it’s a cluster and takes up a lot of time getting seats. I’d pay the $5 for premium seats and not have to get in line 30+ minutes. Well worth it with little kids as you can walk right up as it starts.
We did the ticket option for the second day free. I have little ones and we did afternoon after naps for day 1 and then day 2 we showed up when they opened and made it through lunch. A lot less pressure to cram in everything before the kids get exhausted with two days.
The freshwater / otter area was under construction when we went. Hopefully that’s done.
Also the food court/restaurant was surprisingly very efficient and quick despite the huge crowds. Pricey though but the beer was welcomed.
We stayed near Georgia Tech and the parking garage at the Aquarium was $20 and our hotel was charging $35/night.
re: Entergy new service
Posted by ABucks11 on 6/4/26 at 9:10 am to Skeeterzx190
My only experience is seeing the weird things Demco will do to avoid cutting trees.
Can they cross the street with a new pole and then proceed onto your land? I agree you shouldn’t be responsible for cutting someone else’s tree. Also if I was the neighbor, I wouldn’t want the tree touched.
Can they cross the street with a new pole and then proceed onto your land? I agree you shouldn’t be responsible for cutting someone else’s tree. Also if I was the neighbor, I wouldn’t want the tree touched.
I learned about this neighborhood in Landscape Architecture class at LSU. Has interesting features since it was laid out by a landscape architect.
I think the 2016 flood tarnished the reputation since some houses flooded.
I think the 2016 flood tarnished the reputation since some houses flooded.
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quality of our roads and schools compared to those in Texas how much better stewards of our tax dollars our Louisiana leaders are.
Louisiana roads suck, but having the hemispheres biggest river at its widest part is a challenge. The amount of elevated interstate over huge bodies of water is high. Most states have a lot more people than Louisiana and less complicated infrastructure.
School situation is a problem but Texans pay 3x the property taxes.
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Yea, well it was a weird year.
Uhh, this reads like someone who was too young to remember FUSC bumper stickers
Why would you start this thread and not include Les Miles and Coach O. I don’t want to google this but now I am.
Les Miles, 54 (LSU, 2007)
Coach O, 58 (LSU, 2019)
Les Miles, 54 (LSU, 2007)
Coach O, 58 (LSU, 2019)
My aunt was supposed to bring green bean casserole. She showed up with the ingredients in a Rouses bag and told my mom “some assemble required.” My mom said something inappropriate and both stormed off as I was left to make the green bean casserole.
Flash forward after lunch and 2 old fashions later: Now the aunt is saying her vision is blurry from cataract surgery. Yet she drove 2 hours here with my 98 year old grandma. Now I’m drinking a pot of coffee because my wife and mom are too drunk to drive them home.
Flash forward after lunch and 2 old fashions later: Now the aunt is saying her vision is blurry from cataract surgery. Yet she drove 2 hours here with my 98 year old grandma. Now I’m drinking a pot of coffee because my wife and mom are too drunk to drive them home.
Why do fans have to contribute to a millionaire? LSU should pay me $530 to keep watching this garbage.
“LSU has had 1 season in the last 12 better than 9 regular-season wins, and that was 2019.”
2012 was the last 10 win regular season before 2019. A lot of mediocre and wasted talent in between.
2012 was the last 10 win regular season before 2019. A lot of mediocre and wasted talent in between.
Since Max Johnson behind the back against ucla.
Need one more weeks for a full month
re: Armed Guards at Mass today
Posted by ABucks11 on 8/31/25 at 2:12 pm to hansenthered1
Every church I’ve visited when in Houston area has police at Mass. They sit in the back and then do traffic control after.
re: Game Experience at Clemson
Posted by ABucks11 on 8/31/25 at 2:09 pm to weaveballs1
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It was like they didn't prepare for alcohol sales at all.
Was the first game they’ve ever sold alcohol. So they were not prepared
Corso’s Headgear Record for every LSU gameday
Posted by ABucks11 on 8/30/25 at 8:50 am
- Corso put on the Mike the Tiger head 25 times in 35 game days featuring LSU.
- LSU was 22-13 all time in Corso mascot picked games
- LSU was 18-7 when Mike the Tiger head was worn by Corso
- In the 2011 season, Corso put on the Tiger head 5 times.
- 1996 vs Bama - First trip to BR
- 2003 vs Georgia - first Mike the Tiger head gear
1996 vs Bama
2003 vs UGA
2004 vs Oregon State
2011 @ Bama
Link to all Corso pictures and records: LINK
- LSU was 22-13 all time in Corso mascot picked games
- LSU was 18-7 when Mike the Tiger head was worn by Corso
- In the 2011 season, Corso put on the Tiger head 5 times.
- 1996 vs Bama - First trip to BR
- 2003 vs Georgia - first Mike the Tiger head gear
1996 vs Bama
2003 vs UGA
2004 vs Oregon State
2011 @ Bama
Link to all Corso pictures and records: LINK
It’s the best ice cream around. The boot daddy is perfect.
re: Danny Etling appreciation thread.
Posted by ABucks11 on 8/14/25 at 9:32 am to Sweep Da Leg
Graphic from 2017. Etling quietly snuck into a group of big names.
Most buyers don’t leave feedback. If they don’t stay 20 minutes, they aren’t serious.
New construction builders in Houston burbs are paying for closing and buying the rate down to below 6%. Selling a house right now is brutal. Average days on the market are pushing triple digits.
You’ll have to offer cash at closing and lower the price if you have to move it quickly. Prices have fallen to 2022 levels. Your options are will a drastic price reduction, you wait out the inventory for several months, or you rent it out and hope things eventually improve.
The only thing selling fast are the best school districts and houses priced above $900k. Rich people don’t care about rates or markets.
Your realtor should know the tricks, but every 2 weeks the first picture of the listing should change. If you do a major price reduction after 2 months, re-list so you get to the top of searches.
You’ll have to offer cash at closing and lower the price if you have to move it quickly. Prices have fallen to 2022 levels. Your options are will a drastic price reduction, you wait out the inventory for several months, or you rent it out and hope things eventually improve.
The only thing selling fast are the best school districts and houses priced above $900k. Rich people don’t care about rates or markets.
Your realtor should know the tricks, but every 2 weeks the first picture of the listing should change. If you do a major price reduction after 2 months, re-list so you get to the top of searches.
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