WilsonPickett
| Favorite team: | LSU  |
| Location: | St Amant, LA |
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| Number of Posts: | 1691 |
| Registered on: | 10/12/2009 |
| Online Status: | Not Online |
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re: New Boat - need number stickers
Posted by WilsonPickett on 10/31/25 at 6:06 am to rbrous9
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re: 1/2 ton truck vs 3/4 ton
Posted by WilsonPickett on 10/17/25 at 10:18 pm to tgerb8
I had a 3/4 ton years ago and didn’t enjoy the ride at all. My latest 1/2 ton is a Chevy Silverado High Country w/ the 6.2 (recall engine) but I love the truck and the ride! I put air bags on the rear end. I pull a 25’ Sea Hunt w/ it, 38hp tractor w/ loader and grader on it. It’s never had an issue pulling either.
I’m not giving up the ride as long as I can pull my toys with a 1/2 ton.
I’m not giving up the ride as long as I can pull my toys with a 1/2 ton.
re: Americans owe more than ever on their underwater car loans
Posted by WilsonPickett on 10/16/25 at 12:38 pm to GeauxTigers123
But you can’t put a Camry on social media with the caption”we did a thing today!” and be cool! ??
re: Ballpark to replace HVAC system
Posted by WilsonPickett on 10/14/25 at 7:48 pm to blacykaty
I just got a quote for a Trane 2 ton 14.5 seer system in our home for $15,600. This was to replace the air handler unit in attic and exterior unit. It included removal and disposal of the old unit.
Our existing unit is fine but it’s old so I wanted to know. It’s the smaller of the 2 units we have in our home. We are in Ascension Parish.
Our existing unit is fine but it’s old so I wanted to know. It’s the smaller of the 2 units we have in our home. We are in Ascension Parish.
re: Best app to track handicap? Best GPS app to track distance while playing a course?
Posted by WilsonPickett on 9/28/25 at 10:04 am to Breesus
18 birdies, use it every round
GHIN for handicap
GHIN for handicap
re: Best ear buds for grass cutting
Posted by WilsonPickett on 9/22/25 at 8:03 pm to lgtiger
I have the JBL ear buds. They're going on about 3 yrs old now and I really like them. I can't use apple air pods they hurt my ears, where the plastic touches my ears. I think I paid like $39 for them. They're noise cancelling or you can use them as standard ear buds (non-noise cancelling)
re: How much should I be looking to spend for an engagement ring?
Posted by WilsonPickett on 9/22/25 at 5:43 pm to Arthur Bach
When we got married I bought my wife a $548 ring. It’s what I could afford. 10 yrs later for our anniversary I bought her a $2000 ring to upgrade it for our 10th anniversary. Well 2 yrs ago I bought her a $30K ring on our 30th anniversary. The ring don’t make the marriage.
re: St. Augustine pallet in BR - good idea to lay down soon?
Posted by WilsonPickett on 9/14/25 at 5:28 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
For $800/ pallet they should install it also!
re: Is swing analysis and lessons at GolfTec worth it?
Posted by WilsonPickett on 9/8/25 at 6:47 am to TigerFan244
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From what I have gathered is they try to reinvent your swing and that could take years to do. You may even walk away from the game.
This was my experience! It seems like they took a class on the perfect golf swing and try to fit everyone into that swing. Screwed me up for a while.
re: Yall ever think about quitting?
Posted by WilsonPickett on 8/18/25 at 2:02 pm to BRsundog
Yep, used to be really good 3-4 handicap. Raising kids and running a business took its toll on my game. Got back into it regularly about 7 yrs ago when my son who was 18 at the time started playing. Shot even par twice the summer of 2022 and thought I had it back. Decided to take some lessons to sharpen up a few things and see if I could get to scratch. ?? got all screwed up mentally, shanks, topping the ball, shooting in the 90’s!
Pretty sure if my son wouldn’t have been playing I would have hung it up for good. Dropped the lessons and took a break. Then worked back to find my old swing and I’m a 7.3 now. But I don’t care to invest the time it takes to really get better. Too many other fun things to do to spend a ton of time practicing golf. Had to change my mentality from competitive to enjoying my time out there with my son, my friends and business associates and let the score be what it is. Still sucks when I don’t play well but it only lingers for a couple hours and not days/weeks anymore.
Pretty sure if my son wouldn’t have been playing I would have hung it up for good. Dropped the lessons and took a break. Then worked back to find my old swing and I’m a 7.3 now. But I don’t care to invest the time it takes to really get better. Too many other fun things to do to spend a ton of time practicing golf. Had to change my mentality from competitive to enjoying my time out there with my son, my friends and business associates and let the score be what it is. Still sucks when I don’t play well but it only lingers for a couple hours and not days/weeks anymore.
re: Gulf Shores - Fishing Charters & Golf Courses
Posted by WilsonPickett on 7/14/25 at 3:13 pm to ChrisN
Kiva, Peninsula, Craft Farms for golf. Lost Key ain't worth the drive from GS.
Never hired a fishing charter around there.
Never hired a fishing charter around there.
re: farm equipment and tool shelving
Posted by WilsonPickett on 7/7/25 at 6:53 pm to aldawg2323
re: Anyone played in a PGA tour Pro-Am?
Posted by WilsonPickett on 6/20/25 at 8:02 am to WilsonPickett
Update on my experience at the Traveler’s Pro-Am. We played 9 holes with Adam Scott then 9 holes with Cam Young. Both guys were awesome. Cam was a little quieter but still very interactive with us when we engaged him. His dad caddied for him for the pro am and as also super nice and fun to chat with. Cam wasn’t hitting the ball very well. Seemed to have a blister or something on one of his fingers. Please understand when I say not hitting it very well…. He was still bombing it down there but pulled several shots left.
Adam Scott was next level both personally and professionally. He engaged us in conversation, asked about our work and family. I got a few pointers about my swing. It felt like he enjoyed hearing about what we had going on. His caddy was also really funny and talkative. Most impressive was watching him play the game. It’s a Wednesday Pro-Am and he went thru every shot like it was Sunday. Him and his caddie discussed yardages, carry, wind etc…. He went thru his full putting routine on every putt.
I was able to bring my son as my caddy so we got to experience this together. The tournament treated us like pros and made the experience next level! We were given $875 gift card to the fan shop +25% discount in the shop.
Wish I had hit the ball better. But let me tell you when we got the back nine and the crowds were showing up it’s nerve wracking to hit golf shots with a PGA pro in your group and 1000’s watching! Heart was pounding on some of my shots. Overall great experience and something I’ll never forget and and truly grateful I got the opportunity. Note: I only paid for the flights for myself and my son. One of our manufacturers, who it’s a PGA tour sponsor, paid for this experience for us.
Adam Scott was next level both personally and professionally. He engaged us in conversation, asked about our work and family. I got a few pointers about my swing. It felt like he enjoyed hearing about what we had going on. His caddy was also really funny and talkative. Most impressive was watching him play the game. It’s a Wednesday Pro-Am and he went thru every shot like it was Sunday. Him and his caddie discussed yardages, carry, wind etc…. He went thru his full putting routine on every putt.
I was able to bring my son as my caddy so we got to experience this together. The tournament treated us like pros and made the experience next level! We were given $875 gift card to the fan shop +25% discount in the shop.
Wish I had hit the ball better. But let me tell you when we got the back nine and the crowds were showing up it’s nerve wracking to hit golf shots with a PGA pro in your group and 1000’s watching! Heart was pounding on some of my shots. Overall great experience and something I’ll never forget and and truly grateful I got the opportunity. Note: I only paid for the flights for myself and my son. One of our manufacturers, who it’s a PGA tour sponsor, paid for this experience for us.
re: Orange Beach/Perdido Key Dinner Recs
Posted by WilsonPickett on 6/19/25 at 1:03 pm to SmokinBurger
Oyster Bar is a reg spot for us. Can be fancy if that’s what’s you want it to be.
Pearl & Horn is awesome, more into Pensacola but it’s awesome for an anniversary spot, great food and drink.
Dharma Blue is wonderful also. It’s near downtown Pensacola.
Pearl & Horn is awesome, more into Pensacola but it’s awesome for an anniversary spot, great food and drink.
Dharma Blue is wonderful also. It’s near downtown Pensacola.
Anyone played in a PGA tour Pro-Am?
Posted by WilsonPickett on 3/20/25 at 9:37 am
I’ve been invited to play in the Wednesday Pro-Am at the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in June. Anyone have any experience in one of these? Advise? What to expect?
re: How far do you hit your PW and what's your handicap
Posted by WilsonPickett on 3/20/25 at 9:33 am to RoosterCogburn585
120
8.1
8.1
re: Best cordless leaf blower
Posted by WilsonPickett on 12/8/24 at 10:41 am to dpd901
Dewalt 60V. I own 2 of them. Replaced my Ego with it.
re: How old were you when you became a homeowner?
Posted by WilsonPickett on 11/7/24 at 3:22 am to SaintlyTiger88
22, purchased a new construction home in Pville for $103K. Sold it less than 2 yrs later for $115k and built my current home.
re: Perdido Key
Posted by WilsonPickett on 10/3/24 at 10:36 am to BRsundog
Tiger Pointe haven't played here in about 6 months but I like the place and it can be a fun track. Traffic in that direction can be a bitch depending on time of travel. 25 min drive
Craft Farms pretty good shape and can be spacious for wayward drives. They no longer have a toll on the bridge. 30 min drive.
Lost Key is tough on a higher handicap golfers. Which can really suck for vacation golf.
Perdido Bay is OK and I play in regularly because my place is 3 min away from there, but they need to improve maintenance. Bunkers were crap two weeks ago.
Craft Farms pretty good shape and can be spacious for wayward drives. They no longer have a toll on the bridge. 30 min drive.
Lost Key is tough on a higher handicap golfers. Which can really suck for vacation golf.
Perdido Bay is OK and I play in regularly because my place is 3 min away from there, but they need to improve maintenance. Bunkers were crap two weeks ago.
re: Small business owners
Posted by WilsonPickett on 9/30/24 at 4:27 pm to foosball
24 years ago I left a chemical plant job I had been at for 9 yrs. Everyone thought I was crazy and so did my wife. Here I sit today with 26 employees, my only debt is the mortgage on the building where the business is in, and it should be paid off in 3-5 yrs.
It was an absolute GRIND to get here, and the wife and I put in many hours to get it to where it is. The last 10-12 yrs have been easy. by comparison. to the first 10-12 and the last 3 have been awesome. Financial freedom and spend more time fishing and golfing than working! My wife is my one and only business partner.
I actually left the plant to start a different business than what I've been doing for the last 20 yrs. But when I had my first business it showed me there was a need for something different, so I sold the first business after 4 years and started the business I've had for the last 20 yrs.
It was an absolute GRIND to get here, and the wife and I put in many hours to get it to where it is. The last 10-12 yrs have been easy. by comparison. to the first 10-12 and the last 3 have been awesome. Financial freedom and spend more time fishing and golfing than working! My wife is my one and only business partner.
I actually left the plant to start a different business than what I've been doing for the last 20 yrs. But when I had my first business it showed me there was a need for something different, so I sold the first business after 4 years and started the business I've had for the last 20 yrs.
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