LoneStarRanger

re: In light of Hell outside right now, what US state/city has the best year-round climate?

Posted by LoneStarRanger on 7/16/23 at 6:07 pm

SoCal is the only area with year round awesome weather, but you have to deal with tens of millions of residents and tourists. And even more vehicles.

So outside of that, very few places that aren't rainy and cloudy as heck.

One of the best spots is west of Seattle, and receives less rain than Seattle, and more sun.

My brother and I bought a vacation home in Port Angeles Washington, for this very reason. Got a real good deal on waterfront property. If we aren't using it ourselves, then our cousins and friends are using it. Everyone agrees that it's an amazing place.Port Angeles is just west of Sequim, which is a highly liked small town of Washington.

re: For All Mankind (AppleTV+) - 3 seasons so far… (possible SPOILERS)

Posted by LoneStarRanger on 7/15/23 at 9:19 pm

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And you unnecessarily trying to create trouble or drama, just to get a reaction from someone?

Mission accomplished. Go away.

:lol: :lol:

Then you should have put a disclaimer that read the following, "Only people who agree with me, and my point of contention, should reply back in this thread"

Or more simply, "Haters stay out"

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re: Relocating to Baton Rouge/ Nola from ATL

Posted by LoneStarRanger on 7/15/23 at 9:16 pm

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That would be like moving to Bremen, GA. Buckhead would be like Mid-City.

We're not talking about distance. And I'm not comparing Northshore to Buckhead.

But as an affluent white guy from Buckhead, he would be more comfortable in Northshore than in Lafayette

re: For All Mankind (AppleTV+) - 3 seasons so far… (possible SPOILERS)

Posted by LoneStarRanger on 7/15/23 at 9:10 pm

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At least it’s fricking accurate to the times… it’s during the whole “women are just as good!” rally in America…

hillbilly…

:rolleyes:

Ad hominem attack...somebody is getting defensive. Calm down, Francis.

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re: Relocating to Baton Rouge/ Nola from ATL

Posted by LoneStarRanger on 7/15/23 at 8:57 pm

Then Northshore is the answer, and what someone from Buckhead would be most comfortable with

re: Nice place to eat in Mandaville

Posted by LoneStarRanger on 7/15/23 at 8:49 pm

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Madisonville has Keith Young's and Tchefuncte's

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Gallagher’s 527

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527
Cafe Lynn

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Sal & Judy’s

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Pardo's

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Thanks guys. Wife decided that she wanted Trey Yuen.

:lol:

Food and Drink

re: For All Mankind (AppleTV+) - 3 seasons so far… (possible SPOILERS)

Posted by LoneStarRanger on 7/15/23 at 8:43 pm

Is this the one where women win the day as astronauts?

Yass queen. Girl boss. Slay.

Pass.

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re: Relocating to Baton Rouge/ Nola from ATL

Posted by LoneStarRanger on 7/15/23 at 8:30 pm

Serious answer in case you aren't trolling:

If you are trying to avoid what is wrong with Atlanta....the demographics...BR and Nola are worse.

Go to Northshore (Mandeville, Covington, Madisonville, Abita) or Lafayette. Demographics are much better, and lifestyle much more enjoyable.

That being said, you should head northeast or north of ATL to Gainesville, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Ellijay, Blue Ridge, Blairsville, or even Murphy NC. I settled there recently. Excellent demographics. Never lock the door. I know half the town it seems. Only drawback is it's hard to find labor.

re: Vivek making moves on Predictit

Posted by LoneStarRanger on 7/15/23 at 6:56 pm

Lol

Non-Christian Indian won’t win. Ever.

Political Talk

re: Blacks and Hispanics who failed teacher certification test in NY awarded $1.8B

Posted by LoneStarRanger on 7/15/23 at 6:45 pm

It’s time to burn the country down and start all over again

Let’s begin from feudalism, and we will build from there

re: Why do Airlines suck so much these days?

Posted by LoneStarRanger on 7/15/23 at 6:42 pm

I started using Delta exclusively for the past 6 years.

Never a single issue other than maybe a 15-40 minute delay every once in awhile

re: Solar Panels - Yay or Nay

Posted by LoneStarRanger on 7/14/23 at 12:02 pm

Massive scam

Doesn’t save you all that much money

You’re on the hook for tens of thousands of dollars

Don’t try selling your home if you still owe money on them. Otherwise you’re gonna have to pay them off, hardy any buyer out there is willing to assume a separate loan on solar

Also, it adds zero value to your home when it comes to selling. No buyer is going to want to pay 10-20k over market value for a home with solar, when they can get one without

re: Austin BBQ with out hours of wait

Posted by LoneStarRanger on 7/12/23 at 6:22 pm

No wait, but still good?

Stiles Switch

Food and Drink

re: Police still searching for 13-year-old boy they believe is attempting to live off the grid

Posted by LoneStarRanger on 7/12/23 at 2:11 pm

King

re: Has anyone lived in a country with universal healthcare?

Posted by LoneStarRanger on 7/12/23 at 1:58 pm

France. Twice.

The first time, I was shocked at wait times to actually get an appointment. Weeks. It was worse than the VA. But I also had private insurance from my employer, which in those days was great.

That being said, the French have really compassionate doctors and staff. Also the cool thing is that their pharmacists are allowed to practice a limited amount of medicine, and will proscribe

In the interim, I noticed wait times for appointments back in the US increase further and further

The second time, wait times were the same, but much better than the US

American healthcare is declining rapidly

re: Damn - Just Finished Watching Field Of Dreams

Posted by LoneStarRanger on 7/9/23 at 5:30 pm

So your dad was born in...1909?

Played in the late 20s and 30s?

re: If you need a loan or credit…you can’t afford it!

Posted by LoneStarRanger on 7/9/23 at 5:25 pm

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Cars, trucks, tuition

These are acceptable to take loans out on imo. Just don't buy out of your price range on cars. Try and keep your payment under $300/mo

Tuition...stupid expensive. Nobody can afford it. But most people don't need to go anyhow (English majors, women's studies, theater, art, history, et al)

Most other things, I can understand your argument, to an extent