TigerDeacon

re: Anything I should check on a old Browning A5 before firing it?

Posted by TigerDeacon on 4/24/24 at 10:50 am

I was given one by a great uncle about 20 years ago. It had sat on his back porch for decades. I took it to a gunsmith to check everything out. He told me to take it squirrel hunting but I have never shot it. ...

re: Per the LSU Ag Center my pond has a pH of 4.53

Posted by TigerDeacon on 4/24/24 at 9:20 am

As a reply to everyone: I understand that certain things (i.e. rain, vegetation, decay, time) will effect pH, but it shouldn't affect it to that extent. The spring (if it has reopened) is under the water, not flowing above ground into the pond. Yes, other items can be a factor, such ...

re: Per the LSU Ag Center my pond has a pH of 4.53

Posted by TigerDeacon on 4/23/24 at 1:52 pm

[quote]What time of day? pH changes in a pond as algae photosynthesizes.[/quote] [quote] Also, water chemistry changes as it sits in a test bottle. Anything tested over 15 mins from collection isn't considered valid. [/quote] I get all that but my live testing was in line with what LSU got. ...

re: Per the LSU Ag Center my pond has a pH of 4.53

Posted by TigerDeacon on 4/23/24 at 1:13 pm

I bought a test kit myself and the pH wouldn't even show on the strips. The test strips weren't expired but I thought they might be old. We have a friend that works environmental at a nuclear plant in South Carolina and when she was in town she tested the water herself and got the same result. ...

re: Per the LSU Ag Center my pond has a pH of 4.53

Posted by TigerDeacon on 4/23/24 at 11:27 am

Just about. ...

re: Per the LSU Ag Center my pond has a pH of 4.53

Posted by TigerDeacon on 4/23/24 at 11:09 am

[quote]How much lime is needed to get that pH higher?[/quote] No idea yet. Just got the report today. Left a message for the agent. We've had this issue before with possible ground water but that was decades ago. ...

Per the LSU Ag Center my pond has a pH of 4.53

Posted by TigerDeacon on 4/23/24 at 10:48 am

Acid rain is about a 4. What the otters didn't get the pH did. ...

re: Haleigh Bryant, Olivia Dunne and team to work celebratory shift at original Raising Cane's

Posted by TigerDeacon on 4/23/24 at 10:07 am

[quote]The National Champions will surprise people at the Cane's drive thru today. [/quote] [img]https://cdn2.manhattanprep.com/gre/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2013/09/inigomontoyameme.jpg[/img]...

re: What are the rules for running red light on a continuing left?

Posted by TigerDeacon on 4/23/24 at 9:44 am

[quote]trend has been a move to a flashing yellow arrow[/quote] We have a lot of those now. Those and traffic circles completely befuddle a portion of drivers. ...

re: What are the rules for running red light on a continuing left?

Posted by TigerDeacon on 4/23/24 at 9:38 am

Are you talking about this? [img]https://gray-wmbf-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/SYD4RNZJAVH3VPLR6W534PJRBE.jpg?auth=e26bf1dcfcfdfae7da73b313129ca1616276e357eab7c42bdbc470d0c4620570&width=1600&height=900&smart=true[/img] And you are going through the red light stopping the cross traf...

-6

re: The OT may be called as expert witnesses in lawn mowing neighbor shooting incident

Posted by TigerDeacon on 4/22/24 at 8:22 pm

Both my neighbors and I use lawn services. This eliminates this possibility. I don’t even notice when mine gets mowed. ...

re: Are we in a golden era of TV right now?

Posted by TigerDeacon on 4/22/24 at 1:40 pm

[quote] I've watched exactly ten episodes in total out of all of those shows, 6 of those episodes being the first 6 of season 1 of Friday Night Lights.[/quote] Why are you even posting on this board??? All of these shows were great for at least a period of their runs: The Sopranos Band of...

Movie/TV Board

re: Shogun - Official Series Discussion Thread Spoilers

Posted by TigerDeacon on 4/22/24 at 11:29 am

He was also in Midway: [img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EC-CCQ6UYAYfFqb.jpg[/img] And Battleship [img]https://www.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ff20120413r1a.jpg[/img]...

Movie/TV Board

re: 5 silverback Males vs 15 Gray/timber wolves

Posted by TigerDeacon on 4/22/24 at 11:10 am

[quote]5 silverback Males vs 15 Gray/timber wolves[/quote] The question is where the fight is being held and for how long, i.e. in an where it is an immediate fight to the death or out in the wilderness with unlimited time. Time and space helps the wolves. ...

re: Finding a ripe berry patch is one of life's little pleasures.

Posted by TigerDeacon on 4/22/24 at 10:06 am

[quote]It's an empty lot.[/quote] But not your empty lot. ...

-3

re: Are we in a golden era of TV right now?

Posted by TigerDeacon on 4/22/24 at 8:56 am

[quote]Fallout is not great[/quote] [quote]The cast and characters are the weakest part of the series IMO.[/quote] I don't see how the cast and characters being the weakest part makes a great series. ...

Movie/TV Board

re: Finding a ripe berry patch is one of life's little pleasures.

Posted by TigerDeacon on 4/21/24 at 5:38 pm

[quote]I pulled in the side of the road somewhere I'd been eyeing[/quote] You stalked and stole someone’s berries? You even left they chain link fence in the pic. ...

re: NFL draft round predictions for LSU players

Posted by TigerDeacon on 4/21/24 at 5:32 pm

[quote]I agree 2nd probable, 3rd more than likely 4th most likely[/quote] So you are saying he is probably or higher in 3 different rounds??...

Tiger Rant

re: Chocolate lab

Posted by TigerDeacon on 4/18/24 at 4:13 pm

[quote]Recently had to put down my fox red lab after 13.5 years with her. She was the best. House just seems empty now and I’m looking for a chocolate lab puppy to bring some life back. Seeing if anyone knows of any reputable breeders with a litter ready or soon to be ready. Thanks [/quote] I see...