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We stayed at Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate just north of downtown Lexington. Booked a tour with a small group through Central Kentucky Tours. The guide picked us up at the hotel. The tour went to Woodford, Four Roses, and ended at Buffalo Trace. The next day on the way back to Tennessee, we stopped at Maker's Mark.

The night before the tour we had a great dinner at Dudley's On Short in Lexington.

ETA: I have been to Louisville several times and not a fan. Lexington is nice.

re: Reacher whupped some arse!

Posted by meltingman on 3/25/26 at 12:43 pm to
[embed]Yep. It's a high-end, master-planned neighborhood off Crockett Road near Wilson Pike.[/embed]

I live less than a mile from there. Bunch of transplants in that neighborhood. I suspect most are from California. They all come speeding in and out of the roundabout on Crockett Road.

re: Reacher whupped some arse!

Posted by meltingman on 3/24/26 at 3:01 pm to
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LOL! That's a couple of miles from our house. Didn't know he lived here.


Is this Whitherspoon?

re: Timber Management Plan

Posted by meltingman on 3/11/26 at 6:58 pm to
Do you mind telling me the timber consultants names? The one I heard back from is Jonathon Boggs.

I have also been contacted by the Tennessee White Oak initiative to do a free management plan, but I think they are more interested in landowners setting up a land trust.

FYI - my property is between Parsons and I-40.

re: Timber Management Plan

Posted by meltingman on 3/11/26 at 3:36 pm to
I am in a similar situation and also in TN (property in Decatur Co). I contacted Pete Moditz with the state. He said they are short on foresters and he was working 5 counties. He did provide a list of private foresters and timber consultants.

I reached out to 4 foresters and only heard back from one who was booked up. He gave me this for an estimate: average cost of an appraisal is $12-$15/forested acre and if you want a detailed plan to apply for cost share practices another 5 dollars/acre.

I can send you the list if you want to provide your email. Also, interested in what you fine out.

re: Anyone Attend NWTF Show?

Posted by meltingman on 2/18/26 at 3:26 pm to
I wonder how many people who attend the show actually hunt. It seems more of a lifestyle thing than hunting focused.

re: Anyone Attend NWTF Show?

Posted by meltingman on 2/17/26 at 6:02 pm to
I went. It was the same as the last few years. Crowded and the same booths.
Nothing worse than a litter bug and a thief.

re: Full Size SUV Recs

Posted by meltingman on 2/14/26 at 1:59 pm to
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Sequoia


Do these have the same engine issues as the Tundras?

re: Wader recommendations

Posted by meltingman on 2/1/26 at 3:46 pm to
I went with Chene, my wife picked Gator Waders, and my son bought some less expensive brand I never heard of. I can definitely tell the difference in quality, but currently not sure if it is worth the cost difference. That will take more time and seasons to see how they hold up. I will definitely rely on Chene's warranty if there are any issues.
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Metropolitan Properties


They are the worst in Nashville. We had them as property managers and our HOA fired them after a year.

In this case I suspect it was Metropolitan Properties being assholes and not necessarily the HOA.
I'm south of Nashville. Thankfully we still have power. Also, have a generator and gas wood burning fireplace just in case.

Over 200k without power in the Nashville metro area.

I just went outside and it sounds like fireworks from all the trees snapping.

Thanks for the reply. I am just looking for other options.

Also, I was looking at Cajungrocer for some alligator meat. Do you have experience with that?

Online recommendations

Posted by meltingman on 1/24/26 at 5:23 pm
Live outside of Louisiana and looking for recommendations for authentic Louisiana food, ingredients, etc that can be shipped. I have ordered from Cajun Grocer, Louisiana Seafood Co, and Gourmet Boutcher. Looking for other options specifically quality live crawfish, andouille, and fresh/frozen seafood.
Barrecas, Metry Rd
Peppermill, Severn
Giorlandos, Bonnabel

St Augustine, FL

Posted by meltingman on 1/5/26 at 7:27 pm
Looking for restaurant recommendations in St Augustine. Will be there for 3 to 4 days in the spring. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fine dining to low key local spots.

St Augustine, FL

Posted by meltingman on 1/5/26 at 7:23 pm
Looking for recommendations on hotels, things to do, and restaurants in St Augustine. Will be there for 3 to 4 days in the spring.

re: 21-0

Posted by meltingman on 1/1/26 at 6:36 pm to
2000, Southern Miss 21, Alabama 0
One building look similar.