Favorite team:LSU 
Location:Gulf Shores
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Interests:Sports and Politics
Occupation:Oyster Farmer
Number of Posts:7945
Registered on:10/12/2006
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Not all oysters are created equal!
Pizza delivered at midnight when the reception was ending. Took a box to the room and the rest to those who survived that long. Leftovers made it to the conference room of the hotel and drinks and pizza commenced between family and friends for hours.
Made the mistake of asking my Dad for some crawfish today. He said at $5 a pound you can buy your own. I’m selling everything! ??
Sophomore year at LSU living off W Parker Blvd. Some guy gave a sob story about needing gas to get to his daughter in Nola as I was leaving Middleton to walk home. Gave home $5. All I had. Got home, told my roommate and he gave the same guy $20. My Roommate spent 2 days looking for the guy. Found him outside Kirby Smith taking money from a girl he knew from class. Needless to say we all got our money back and guy had 3 broken fingers.

re: Fairhope, AL restaurant info

Posted by lsumailman61 on 12/16/25 at 8:58 pm to
Will add Liitle Bird to list above. Chef Bill Briand from Former Fishers in Orange Beach partnered with Hope Farms.
I’m lucky enough to live on a dead end street and I live on the last house on the Cul de sac. First house you pass is a State Tropper and his wife is a K9 officer with local PD. Beautiful dogs. Next door is a peacher and 2 Retired Marines next to him. Good luck FAFO
Big D I buy a lot of equipment from New Bedford. Ketcham Supplies. Been that way a few times. Geaux Tigers

re: Lsu Baseball in Pensacola

Posted by lsumailman61 on 11/25/25 at 6:54 pm to
Gulf Shores here. I’d get a hotel and make a weekend out of it. Downtown Pensacola on Palofox is great.

re: Lsu Baseball in Pensacola

Posted by lsumailman61 on 11/25/25 at 12:00 pm to
Miss St vs Florida St a few weeks ago sold out in Wahoo Stadium. It’s a beautiful venue and close to all the downtown restaurants and bars.

re: Navy Cove Oysters

Posted by lsumailman61 on 11/24/25 at 1:12 pm to
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Let me know if you need crawfish for the upcoming season


My brother and Dad have pond in Meaux and Forked Island. I grew up with The Stelly’s. I’ll let you know what they come up with as it’s a brand new distribution company and they are going through growing pains.



Sorry about pricing on BSF shipping. Logistics have been a nightmare since Covid. I’m exploring other options to ship to friends and family. I can make sure you get some for Christmas at least lol weather it’s shopping or I delivery myself. Will be in Kaplan week of Christmas with cooler full.

re: Navy Cove Oysters

Posted by lsumailman61 on 11/23/25 at 6:58 pm to
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Looked into shipping some from Bon Secour to NWLA for Thanksgiving at my parents. $80 oysters and $160 shipping. I think we will pass


Being that close and this time of year I would inquire about UPS ground shipping which should be cheaper. Always ask for Mrs Becky. They have a few new employees. But as I said we are working on getting them West regularly.

re: Navy Cove Oysters

Posted by lsumailman61 on 11/23/25 at 5:00 pm to
Yep that’s outrageous shipping. I’m assuming Holiday pricing. Working on getting shipping available from my supplier in Bayou La Batre. Price increases when you have to cross the Bayway. Keep in mind if any local restaurants use Evans Meats or Inland Seafood they can get them delivered. Working on getting a truck to Louisiana for Crawfish season.

Yes that would be me. Grew up in Vermilion Parish. Went to High School in Kaplan. Good Baws down there. Glad you enjoyed!

re: Navy Cove Oysters

Posted by lsumailman61 on 11/22/25 at 10:01 pm to
Water temps right now and salinity have the oysters very healthy. 21 days in refrigerator or longer this time of year. After shucking treat as any other seafood. I’ve have some at 32 days in my fridge and still haven’t gaped or lost liquor. Every week we harvest I keep a dozen in the fridge to get data on shelf life:

re: Navy Cove Oysters

Posted by lsumailman61 on 11/22/25 at 8:45 pm to
Sorry no shucked meats. Wasn’t worth it on our end as our half shell market is strong right now. But you can get them shipped and find a neighborhood shucker that needs Christmas money. Usually they ship 2 day ground. Otis and Balls can chime in as I’m not apart of the shipping process. We are harvesting Monday afternoon. I would call BSF Monday morning if you want for Thanksgiving.

I will say this warm Fall has them very salty with clean fat meats. Growing fast.

re: Navy Cove Oysters

Posted by lsumailman61 on 11/14/25 at 9:25 pm to
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mailman; any possibility you might sell pre-shucked oysters in containers for use in thanksgiving dressing?


Ask and you shall receive. In negotiations with our processors to do shucked meats during the Holiday Season. I’ll let you guys know. I’ll send CAD a free shirt if it works out and is successful!

re: Navy Cove Oysters

Posted by lsumailman61 on 11/10/25 at 7:14 pm to
Sorry unfortunately we do not. Shucked meats are half the price I get for wholesale in shell market. Our product is a little bit more expensive because of the way we grow and maintenance on the farm. We harvested this morning! As you can imagine that was no fun.

re: Educate me on rules

Posted by lsumailman61 on 11/9/25 at 6:17 pm to
Nobody within 5 yards of him. He saw first down marker and started slide to keep drive going. Except the Ref cheated him.
The Ref counting the Bama defensive players then calling a penalty on LSU takes the cake! So fricked up.

re: Navy Cove Oysters

Posted by lsumailman61 on 11/7/25 at 12:06 pm to
Thanks gentlemen! Oysters are fine like wine right now. Water quality in the bay has been beautiful. Not looking forward to harvesting Monday. 50 degrees and blowing 30mph from the North!!!

re: Navy Cove Oysters

Posted by lsumailman61 on 10/31/25 at 1:02 pm to


More seed arrived today. These should be ready around Late May.

re: Navy Cove Oysters

Posted by lsumailman61 on 10/31/25 at 12:58 pm to
Shelf life on them are pretty good right now with water temps and conditions. I have some from 10 days ago in my fridge and they are holding up nicely. I always keep 6 or so in my garage refrigerator from harvest days to be able to let customers know shelf life. It can vary from 30 days to 5 days. Summer time heat is brutal. This time of year until May is fantastic.