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got any friends with a front-end loader?


This is your answer. Pull out the ground like butter. Somebody you know has one.
I'm thinking Live oak.

Just kidding. Yard too small and to nice to add a tree. Leave as is and maybe try the window tint.
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You know


Go listen to a Derrick Carr interview. He hits up "you know" dozens of times. :lol:

Pine straw mulch

Posted by sosaysmorvant on 2/16/26 at 12:34 pm
Due to the rising cost of cypress (and other premium) mulch, I went with pine straw in 2025. It held up ok....just fades pretty fast in our climate. It was good enough to continue with it this spring.

Just wondering how y'all handle putting the new stuff down. Some areas are still "full" (the pine straw has not broken down much). Do you generally just add on top or remove the old and add new pine straw? Pine straw is difficult to put down.....just trying to see what other folks do before I tackle this project.

If I bought the bagged pine straw, I could put a thin layer on top to get the color back, but those bags are almost as expensive as cypress. The bagged pine starw is shredded and easier to put down.....just expensive.
What about the old gas cans coming back? Was that just rumor???
Spend a few dollars on a robust hedge trimmer. I have a Stihl unit that I trim my star jasmine with once or twice a year. It handles the vine with not much problem if you go slow enough.

re: Large stock pot

Posted by sosaysmorvant on 2/1/26 at 11:04 am to
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I believe he’s talking about making a large batch of gumbo and then portioning it into maybe ziploc bags to freeze.


Yes. Cook a "big batch" then transfer into quart containers for future use.

Large stock pot

Posted by sosaysmorvant on 2/1/26 at 10:21 am
Looking to purchase a large stock pot to cook gumbos, soups, and such in large amounts. Feeding a big crowd or cooking to store a bunch in the freezer. Currently use a big magnalite pot....I think its 12 quart.

I would like the pot to be well made and rather thick on the bottom.

Any recommendations where to purchase? I'm guessing the bigger pots will be stainless steel. Any input or nuance appreciated.
Very reflective question. Perfect for the demographic here.

Chasing a buck, raising a 4 & 2 year old. Those were the days.
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Even consider removing the top row of stone to make the exposed roots a feature

I like dis idea me.

re: Toro Super Recycler

Posted by sosaysmorvant on 1/15/26 at 12:19 pm to
Just got one. It's a well built machine and feels lighter than my old one. I can't give you any real performance review cause I didn't really cut any tall grass yet.
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Capn' Crunch


That shite with the red berries was str8 fire. Like a sugar injection at 6 in the morning.

re: US Attacking Venezuela

Posted by sosaysmorvant on 1/3/26 at 4:48 am to
I wonder if FIFA will pull Trump's peace prize. :blackheli:
I'd probably char everything to a crisp with that unit. Looks nice tho
That's nice work Bottomland! Are you in Southern Louisiana?

re: Drainage for yard

Posted by sosaysmorvant on 12/7/25 at 3:17 pm to
PVC is cheap.....get thick wall pipe and never have to worry about it again.
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With an F150


You're gonna need a bigger truck

re: Planes, Trains, & Automobiles

Posted by sosaysmorvant on 12/2/25 at 9:17 am to
One of the best comedies of all time. A true classic that can be watched every year with the same laughter as the first run. 10/10