LSUGUMBO

re: WYEI: Hot Dog Fries

Posted by LSUGUMBO on 5/21/26 at 12:52 pm to Sl0thstronautEsq

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Hot Dog Fries

Sounds interesting

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the food cost $20

Nope- not paying $20 for julienne hotdogs

Food and Drink

re: Widow’s Bay (AppleTV) Discussion (Spoilers start pg 2)

Posted by LSUGUMBO on 5/20/26 at 8:56 pm to Esquire

A little more humor, but only because Ep. 4 had zero. I can’t wait to see how this comes together- right now, I have less than no idea

re: Favorite shows only lasting 1 season.

Posted by LSUGUMBO on 5/20/26 at 11:02 am to SouthEasternKaiju

Vinyl. I watched it years after it released knowing full well that Scorsese didn't make a Season 2, and I was still pissed when it ended. That show was awesome.

Studio 60 lasted 2 seasons, so it doesn't technically count, but that show was awesome, too.

re: The Shield

Posted by LSUGUMBO on 5/20/26 at 11:00 am to Weekend Warrior79

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How far are you into Animal Kingdom?

Season 5 I think? It was halfway through Season 1 before it really hit its stride for me, but even in Season 5, it's still a good watch. Wife wasn't interested, so it's the show I watch on the weekends before she gets up.

re: The Shield

Posted by LSUGUMBO on 5/20/26 at 10:20 am to Keyszer10

I'll never forget watching Ep. 1 - it was one of the first big shows on FX that REALLY towed the line of what was acceptable on Cable TV. It didn't take few episodes to build up or get good like The Wire does.

I think I quit watching after 4 seasons, but I might have to pick it back up after I finish Animal Kingdom.

re: Shrimp, crawfish, crab legs, and sunflower seeds

Posted by LSUGUMBO on 5/19/26 at 7:29 pm to travelgamer

Shrimp isn’t bad if they’re 30 count or higher.

Add crab legs to the list- good, but a lot of work.

re: Voters rejected a 1-cent sales tax in 2023 to give Livingston Parish teachers a raise

Posted by LSUGUMBO on 5/18/26 at 1:42 pm to toosleaux

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What is a viable path for teachers to get a raise

Take it from their retirement - they can have it now, or have it later. But you can't have it both ways.

If a teacher retires after 25 years, they are either side of 50 years old. From then until they die, they get a guaranteed paycheck, regardless of market conditions, and they get health insurance for pennies.

If they want more now, then they need to give up something later- that's the path that makes the most sense, but I guarantee that will never happen

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re: Dutton Ranch - streaming now

Posted by LSUGUMBO on 5/18/26 at 10:20 am to Burt Macklin

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This is probably a dumb question, but can you watch Dutton Ranch without ever having watched Yellowstone?

I think you probably can. So far, the only context you'd be missing is how Carter came to be part of the family and Beth/Rip's personality, although as others have said, they're a little toned down so far. There may be some context down the road, but as long as you generally know the story line, it's probably ok.

re: Dutton Ranch - streaming now

Posted by LSUGUMBO on 5/17/26 at 9:31 pm to vl100butch

We watched the first two episodes this weekend and really enjoyed them.

re: New couples challenge, for those willing to accept

Posted by LSUGUMBO on 5/17/26 at 7:02 pm to OysterPoBoy

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I would dislocate my elbow

It’s only a matter of time before that video is posted somewhere

re: No raise for teachers & Judges have to retire @ 70 years of age

Posted by LSUGUMBO on 5/17/26 at 6:40 pm to hghlndk

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He told me that if he teaches 2 more years and then he and his wife retire. They will receive 10k a month plus healthcare for life. They will be 49 or 50 when they retire.

And then they can go teach in a private school or come up with a brand new career path at the ripe old age of 50. Salary and benefits are negligible since they have lifetime benefits and a sweet retirement package.

Teachers salaries aren’t great, but the benefits are INCREDIBLE…let’s not talk about all that, though.

Political Talk

re: Widow’s Bay (AppleTV) Discussion (Spoilers start pg 2)

Posted by LSUGUMBO on 5/17/26 at 1:58 pm to TouchedTheAxeIn82

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The antler headpiece and all of the stick arrangements made me immediately think of season 1 of True Detective.

I knew I recognized those stick figures from somewhere!

re: Pissed wife off this evening accidentally.

Posted by LSUGUMBO on 5/16/26 at 9:14 pm to LSU alum wannabe

Why did it piss her off? I think my wife thought it was optional when my 18 year old was talking about it the other day. She didn’t want him to sign up.

By the time you’re 16 year old is 18, I don’t even think he’ll have to do anything. If I’m not mistaken, they made it automatic enrollment

re: Rooster HBO Premiere 3-8-26

Posted by LSUGUMBO on 5/16/26 at 12:54 pm to CocomoLSU

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The cop is absolutely awesome in every scene he's in.

frick you, Sharon!!!! frick you! Don’t tell me who I know!!! :lol:

It was a bit of a slow start, but it was great season.

ETA

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did actually like that they didn't force the relationship with Rooster and Dylan, and how after the first episode or two they sort of ditched it completely. Obviously they will end up together if the show goes on for multiple seasons though.

That’s the best way to do it sometimes- like Donna and Josh in West Wing. There was clearly a little something the whole time, but it just added to the characters’ relationship.

Looking forward to Season 2

re: The Pineapple on Pizza crowd gets a lot of hate, but the real bastards...

Posted by LSUGUMBO on 5/15/26 at 2:11 pm to FAT SEXY

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celery

Acceptable

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apples

Absolutely not. I'll eat it if that's the only thing for lunch, but I don't really love fruit of any kind in my tuna or chicken salad. Savory only, please

Food and Drink

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re: Golden Doodle Pups

Posted by LSUGUMBO on 5/15/26 at 12:53 pm to Oilfieldbiology

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wants a very particular temperament/dispositio

Not guaranteed with purebred dogs. Maybe better odds, but even genetics can't predict temperament, smarts or disposition.

Some friends that own Bostons paid over $2k for a Blue Boston, and that damn dog is dumb as a box of rocks.

re: Your Compact SUV Favorites:

Posted by LSUGUMBO on 5/13/26 at 2:31 pm to Cosmo

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Or a used Lexus RX 350

This- it's a Lexus, so they're super reliable, and they produced/sold millions of them over the past 10-15 years, so they're reasonably priced.

I have been casually looking at RX450h's - I think I'm going to end up with something a little larger, but 30+mpg and the batteries are known to last 200,000+ miles can't be overlooked.

re: Need a firm pillow recommendation

Posted by LSUGUMBO on 5/12/26 at 10:54 pm to Thebuzz

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You can add and remove the foam to create the desired height and firmness.

I ordered two of these pillows- it came out of the box just right for my taste, but it does flatten out over the course of a year or so. I use the 2nd pillow to add to the first pillow as needed. 4 years in, and it’s worked well for me. I had a great sleep number pillow before this, but it got tossed after my youngest got lice :wah: and I didn’t want to pay $100 again.

re: Does anyone in modern times actually fish their dick …

Posted by LSUGUMBO on 5/12/26 at 8:41 pm to dexy82

I can’t remember ever wearing any boxer briefs that were difficult to maneuver through the gate…Currently a Saxx guy, and they’re very user friendly.

Actually, I have a few pair that don’t have a gate, and I always fish around for the opening before I remember there’s no hole in this pair :lol:

re: When is the last time you’ve returned something?

Posted by LSUGUMBO on 5/12/26 at 6:09 am to PotatoChip

The nearest Amazon Dropoff is at Whole Foods about 10 minutes from the house. No box necessary- just start the return, get the QR Code, bag it up, slap the label on it and drop it in the bin. I have returned stuff within an hour of receiving it- if it’s not going to work for what I need it to do, I’m not keeping it.