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re: Ford F150 or GMC Sierra 1500?

Posted by Jon A thon on 4/18/26 at 9:48 pm to RanchoLaPuerto
Had the 2.7 Ford for 175k miles. Honestly couldn't complain. Had some issues with O2 sensors at the end, but really not another issue. Just bought new a couple months ago and wanted a nicer trim level now that I don't abuse the vehicle with miles (new role working from home). King Ranch vs. Denali. I went with Denali. Just liked the truck interior more and it was a decent amount cheaper based on offers I got. Yes I know about the lifter issue, but there's a ton on the road without problems and although I'll always speak up for my Ford's reliability, there are people out there who can complain about those too. In the end, I think I just needed something "different".
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re: Which L.A.B. putter?

Posted by Jon A thon on 4/14/26 at 2:19 pm to mikedatyger
I played around with all that I could get my hands on. I was back and forth between the OZ1 and DF3. I was used to a mallet, so had no desire to go with the blade version. The MEZZ was only available in broomstick style at the shops I stopped at, so didn't get a good feel for it, but also didn't do anything for me to the point that I wanted to find a way to try it with a standard shaft/grip to try out.

Fundamentally there were two things that made me keep going back and forth. The OZ.1i had the insert and I wasn't sure if I wanted that or not. Greens can get super fast where I'm a member, so decided against that (DF3 is now available with insert anyway). Second, I wasn't sure I wanted to dive into the odd looks of the DF3. This seems to be the primary market segment for the OZ.1. I got over the looks and like the ball picker on the DF3 :lol:. So ended up with that. I think I have a little more confidence in it's stability that the OZ.1. But there doesn't seem to be a big difference there and is down to preference.
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re: Gun Safe in Garage

Posted by Jon A thon on 4/14/26 at 8:45 am to lsutiger7997
Mine is in the garage in Houston. Garage is not conditioned, but it's surrounded by conditioned living space on all sides and really doesn't ever get all that hot. Never had a rust issue. I have the dehumidifying bags in there, but admit I'm not very good at keeping up with them. I also have a work area that can't be seen from the street where the safe sits and it's nestled into an area with built in cabinets surrounding and bolted down. But probably wouldn't be all that worried even if it wasn't bolted down. Just as safe there as in the house.
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re: Rory’s up there now.

Posted by Jon A thon on 4/13/26 at 6:24 am to YumYum Sauce
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I can't put my finger on just one specific thing, hes just not very likeable.


I wouldn't even go so far as to say he is unlikeable. Just not as likeable. I don't hate him, but was rooting for someone (or a few) to catch up to make it interesting. Wife couldn't understand why as I didn't really have anyone particular I wanted to win. I pointed to that shot Rose made out of the trees to roll it within 11" and he's just excited, pointing to people around him, etc.. Something just makes you want to root for him to do it. When Rory is up there, for some reason, I never get that feeling.
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re: Does anyone today have Tiger's Sunday kill mode?

Posted by Jon A thon on 4/13/26 at 6:19 am to i am dan
I think Scheffler has a pretty good weekend game along with overall skill. But seems lately he's dug a hole too deep on Thurs/Fri.
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re: Catalytic converter

Posted by Jon A thon on 4/12/26 at 1:15 pm to KemoSabe65
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Would you have traded if the reprogram had been successful??


Probably. I was in sales and had over 175k miles on the truck from driving a lot. Was an STX package so nothing fancy at all, but didn't care to have something nice at the time since I was putting so many miles on it around Houston. Just got a new role in the company where I can work from home. Figured it was time to upgrade to something I can keep low miles for hopefully many years. But may have been more patient shopping. Was coming up on an inspection that would have required me to have all that fixed again before passing and wasn't spending the money on a truck I was going to get rid of.
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re: Catalytic converter

Posted by Jon A thon on 4/12/26 at 8:31 am to KemoSabe65
I just traded in my 2018 2.7 Ecoboost. Had a ton of miles and was ready for a new vehicle, but consistent O2 sensor or catalytic converter codes was the final thing that made me trade in before spending more money. Had changed the converter last year, only to have the sensor codes come on right after. Changing both was like $1300. A month later....same codes popped up. 2 weeks after I traded it, got a text from my dealership that there was a recall service they would provide for free to fix an issue with the computer system that was throwing faulty codes. Sound like there were possibly no actual issues, just a computer bug. Maybe check into that first.


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Recall 24E12 affects 2018–2020 F-150s with 2.7L EcoBoost engines, requiring a PCM reprogram to update the catalyst monitor strategy and prevent false P0420/P0430 emissions codes. 
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re: Salad dressing in crawfish boil?

Posted by Jon A thon on 4/11/26 at 8:30 am to JiminyCricket
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prefer to just drop a stick of Kerry Gold instead.


I've never understood the need for this. Like others have said, the simple boil recipe has been great for a looooong time. People try too hard.
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re: Chick-fil-A staffers fired for jiggling chests on TikTok

Posted by Jon A thon on 4/8/26 at 1:45 pm to CAD703X
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Kind of a dumb video but I don't think they should have been fired over it.


I see this as a bigger deal for a company like Chic-fil-A. they keep an image so far away from that. Maybe a little harsh for McDonald's, but you have to know that wouldn't fly there.
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re: Best Masters gear you have seen?

Posted by Jon A thon on 4/5/26 at 10:08 am to SECSolomonGrundy
I like the green, yellow, white color pattern. But those bags are a bit much for my taste.
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re: University set to charge students nearly six figures per year

Posted by Jon A thon on 4/1/26 at 3:01 pm to Ostrich
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That figure includes room and board and transportation, etc. Still high but that inflates it


This is something that most of us never really tabulated for our own experience. My fee bill may have only been a few grand a semester. But never kept track of my food, housing, gas, insurance, etc. while I was in school. I wouldn't doubt I spent 25-30k a year 20 years ago at a public institution
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re: Boat captain, vacationing family reel in nearly 500-pound swordfish in the Florida Keys

Posted by Jon A thon on 3/28/26 at 5:45 am to ReauxlTide222
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Do folks eat these things?


I'm pretty sure Swordfish is considered a great eating fish. Never had it personally and don't know if size matters.

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realize I’d killed it for no reason.


If there's one place people aren't going to do that, it's The Keys. Not saying there aren't people who break the rules, but the general view towards killing a fish is way different than my experience growing up in South LA. Wife worked for the Convention and Visitors Bureau (Tourism Dept.) when we lived in LA and the focus was often on fishing trips. The amount of criticism I remember them getting for an ad they ran showing someone with a limit of specks from people in areas like the Keys was comical. I've made one charter there as well and generally would think their captains are going to stay in line as it seems like bad press to kill an unacceptable fish.
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re: Very affordable solid launch monitor just released (link) no subscription fees

Posted by Jon A thon on 3/26/26 at 8:44 pm to llfshoals
I've got the Rapsodo MLM 2 Pro. Honestly, I'm about to sell it. I wanted all the features I could afford. But now that I've got access to a range at my club. I'd much rather go hit there. I will use it when I get a new club and really want to see specific distance. But once I've got that club ranged, I don't ever feel like setting it all up. If I were to go back, I'd get the simplest device available that I could easily take with me to confirm distances at the range. Just for those 175+ yard shots that it's hard to see exact carry.
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re: Experience with Realtruck. com

Posted by Jon A thon on 3/24/26 at 10:34 am to Large Farva
They did finally ship. Just took a few weeks after order and shipped after the date they said it would actually be delivered. Not a huge fan that they were off on what they published and then when I asked, they had no details as to why or when it would ship. But in the end it seems to have worked out.
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re: Hearing LSU Golf Course Closing on May 9th

Posted by Jon A thon on 3/23/26 at 10:30 am to Trapper2000
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I do understand what you guys are saying but the fact is if LSU wanted a good golf course on campus they would have one


It's been quite a few years now, but I worked with LSU facilities and the golf course for a project in one of my classes. I wasn't playing as much then and have no clue what the condition of the course was at the time, but I don't recall any of the horror stories I've heard here recently. I do recall the yearly cost for watering, fertilizing, etc. was at a scale I couldn't quite comprehend at the time. I get it more now that I've worked for some time and understand the total cost of maintaining a business. In any case, the course didn't make enough revenue to cover it's own costs if I recall correctly and had to be supported by the university. That's just a recipe to be on the chopping block. I'm sure they could increase green fees prior to letting it go to shite, but then with students being your primary demographic, you risk losing your base customer.

Just seems like the only way for it to work as a cheap, decent course, is to just break even. And that's a lot of land to set aside to just break even.
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re: Do we worry too much about spin numbers ?

Posted by Jon A thon on 3/23/26 at 9:33 am to SenGooner
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There also has been a relatively recent movement by pros to take spin off of 125 yards and in shots. Instead of playing the ball behind the hole and spinning it back. Many are hitting 50-75% shots and playing more of the 1 hop and stop action into greens.


I think this is just a different style shot. Lower trajectory wedge shots. They still need a lot of spin to get that check. Outside of not wanting a super spinny drive, the only time I think of spin is when my pitches and chips have absolutely no check up. I'm a 14 handicap and haven't been dumping a bunch of money on balls just yet, but did pick some up with the recent buy 3 get one free sales. And that's the biggest improvement I'm looking for. Maybe a few more yards on my drive, but mostly stopping the ball from around the green.
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re: Which is worse? Smoking and drinking, or depression meds?

Posted by Jon A thon on 3/23/26 at 9:29 am to Harry Rex Vonner
Are you asking which is worse to quit, or which is worse for your health?
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re: ZYN pouches

Posted by Jon A thon on 3/22/26 at 5:15 pm to JGM8
Gas station by my house has had Zyn at $14-$18 per roll the last couple months. But it fluctuates. Wish I could just kick it in general, but also wish I liked other cheaper brands but haven't found one yet. Zyn is like $6-$7 each normally.
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re: do you recognize this actor

Posted by Jon A thon on 3/21/26 at 11:24 am to dickkellog
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re: Would you want to fix her?

Posted by Jon A thon on 3/20/26 at 3:14 pm to PCRammer
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Airbnb owner must now replace all of the items.


Sounds like there may be an online market to turn a profit on those items
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re: Experience with Realtruck. com

Posted by Jon A thon on 3/20/26 at 12:05 pm to AaronDeTiger
I did. They said 3 days to get me a response. Got the email after that call today. They said they see the demand, but it hasn't shipped. They will update me when it ships. I told them that's not good enough. If they can't tell me when it's going to ship, I'll just cancel.
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