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OK to add 1 to 2" open mulch like pine bark following advice about keeping flare clear. J maples prefer slightly acid pH, get a soil test. Those blocks will probably leach lime making soil alkaline... adjust as needed. Walls and walks trigger more joint and tendon problems than any other DIY task...age is a factor.
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I have not used but understand that the owner or original owner has moved away from BTR. It seems to me like I am seeing them less. Check into status of the company.
re: Why isn’t the Pensacola metro area a larger city than it is?
Posted by Tree_Fall on 1/12/26 at 11:01 am to tigertrueAU
Unfortunate geography.
Turpentine from pine trees was the last major industry across the MS, AL, FL Gulf coast, and it was mostly dead by 1920. With few or no significant hydrocarbons in the region there was no follow-on chemical/petroleum industry. The cut over pine forest are poor for agriculture but good for military operations which have not spun off a significant local industry.
The political center of those 3 states has always been centered elsewhere, and coastal matters were often left up to the somewhat criminal coastal politicians. For ports to thrive they need to serve import and export markets. Mobile has done that a bit. New Orleans does it in spades. Pensacola only has I-10 for transport...which the other cities and Houston offer as well.
The climate there is quite good, but just down the FL peninsula life is almost frost free.
Turpentine from pine trees was the last major industry across the MS, AL, FL Gulf coast, and it was mostly dead by 1920. With few or no significant hydrocarbons in the region there was no follow-on chemical/petroleum industry. The cut over pine forest are poor for agriculture but good for military operations which have not spun off a significant local industry.
The political center of those 3 states has always been centered elsewhere, and coastal matters were often left up to the somewhat criminal coastal politicians. For ports to thrive they need to serve import and export markets. Mobile has done that a bit. New Orleans does it in spades. Pensacola only has I-10 for transport...which the other cities and Houston offer as well.
The climate there is quite good, but just down the FL peninsula life is almost frost free.
Old Town Alexandria has more of a dining scene than Arlington. Near the Torpedo Factory are several good seafood places, the Wharf being one. Chadwichs is a long-time Georgetown favorite that moved to Old Town. The passenger ferry between the DC harbor area and Old Town is more fun that the Metro.
If you can avoid rush hour and are by yourself, eat the daily seafood specialty at the bar of Old Ebbit Grill. To me that is quintessential DC.
If you can avoid rush hour and are by yourself, eat the daily seafood specialty at the bar of Old Ebbit Grill. To me that is quintessential DC.
Latches on microwave ovens don't just keep the door shut. They are part of the safety interlock system often employing 3 microswitches that keeps you from getting a dose of microwaves in the face every time you approach a running unit. If a trained tech can't fix it, replace.
re: Where to get a decent winter suit in the Lafayette area? Where to get it tailored?
Posted by Tree_Fall on 1/9/26 at 8:47 am to SundayFunday
Online
Proper Cloth I's based in NYNY and does a good job fitting sirts, pants, suits that are made at various places across Asia. They offer online fitting. They carry wool and wool blends at several weights. Unfortunately their suit prices are above $1k. LINK
I used to shop for winter travel items when visiting cold cities. Now otr heavy items are hard to find anywhere. Walter Slater in Scotland sells heavy tweeds online LINK
Ordering suits from Hong Kong or other places in Asia has been popular for decades. Now internet entrepreneurs have made it easier and more streamlined.
Proper Cloth I's based in NYNY and does a good job fitting sirts, pants, suits that are made at various places across Asia. They offer online fitting. They carry wool and wool blends at several weights. Unfortunately their suit prices are above $1k. LINK
I used to shop for winter travel items when visiting cold cities. Now otr heavy items are hard to find anywhere. Walter Slater in Scotland sells heavy tweeds online LINK
Ordering suits from Hong Kong or other places in Asia has been popular for decades. Now internet entrepreneurs have made it easier and more streamlined.
Thanks and good luck. The list of ways exterior walls can be done wrong is pretty scary.
when you get it figured out please post results. I can't figure out exactly what your picture shows. It looks like wallboard directly on rotted wood. Is there no wall cavity? Another thing you might have had is carpenter ants.
re: Shootout in Towne Center yesterday
Posted by Tree_Fall on 1/6/26 at 10:06 am to Lickitty Split
Tony's needs a St George shop. I hate the drive up there.
re: Suicide Lake Charles - Prien Lake Park
Posted by Tree_Fall on 1/5/26 at 1:35 pm to cubsfan5150
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suicide by electrocution
Easily accessible residential voltage/current is too unreliable. Most often just hurts and burns.
re: To spend the Spring in TX Hill Country
Posted by Tree_Fall on 1/5/26 at 1:26 pm to RummelTiger
No, many trips to Marble Falls over the years.
re: To spend the Spring in TX Hill Country
Posted by Tree_Fall on 1/5/26 at 10:17 am to Everyday Is Saturday
Some of the Hill Country caters to Austin and San Antonio weekenders. So you might want to stay near either of those cities for the most options. Fredericksburg area offers enough with an emphasis on German heritage. Enchanted Rock is close to there. Getting away from urban influence try Llano.
Most of the land is rough, dry, buggy, snakey and privately owned. "Inhospitable" comes to mind... stick to state parks. Trespassing is frowned on. Avoid visiting in deer season. Due to deer and cattle populations, ticks can be locally abundant... take precautions.
Or skip the HIll Country and go to Marfa for the art.
Most of the land is rough, dry, buggy, snakey and privately owned. "Inhospitable" comes to mind... stick to state parks. Trespassing is frowned on. Avoid visiting in deer season. Due to deer and cattle populations, ticks can be locally abundant... take precautions.
Or skip the HIll Country and go to Marfa for the art.
re: Mississippi Rolling Hills
Posted by Tree_Fall on 1/5/26 at 9:57 am to threeputt23
Ocean Springs is at the extreme southern end of a hilly ridge line.
re: Oysters in Memphis
Posted by Tree_Fall on 1/5/26 at 9:54 am to Paul Allen
Memphis is only landlocked in the traditional sense. Trains of iced fish, oysters, banana, etc out of NOLA have been passing through for over a 100 years. Those trains would re-ice in Paducha KY and head to Chicago. Today that same commerce is mostly truck. For really high-end seafood, the Memphis Fedex hub has plenty passing through. Shop around, but hit Coastal for the widest selection.
re: Louisiana has the highest percentage of Hondurans in the US
Posted by Tree_Fall on 1/5/26 at 9:31 am to TigerintheNO
30 years ago LSU had a lot of Central American students and graduates. When I walked the streets of Panama City with LSU attired, I'd get "Go Tigers". I think it was related to sugar cane ... not labor...planters' kids.
I think that's changed.
I think that's changed.
Sounds like iron oxide (rust) stains. Bar Keeper Friend has oxalic acid in it as well as feldspar powder for an abrasive. To maximize effect of the acid, empty bowl and apply as a paste. Scrubbing in a bowl full of water dilutes it. Note that while hardness of porcelain is about 7 , BKF is close at 6.5. Hard abrasives that are mined will have a few grains hard enough to scratch porcelain. The softest cleaner is Bon Ami hardness 3.
Winter Virginia Button Weed Strategy?
Posted by Tree_Fall on 1/3/26 at 9:32 am
Now that the StA lawn has been hit with a couple of frosts the patches of dead/dying VBW are highly visible. They contain many small grey seed pods. I'm thinking I should rake up as many as I can. Are there any winter things I can do to try and knock VBW down?
re: Memphis - Things to do?
Posted by Tree_Fall on 1/2/26 at 1:53 pm to longhorn22
As others have posted, Oxford is a decent college town to visit. If you take I-55 up, when you leave Oxford take MS-7 due north then I-22 at Holly Springs. That will get you into Memphis at the Germantown/Collierville end of town... the nicest end.
When you are near the River visit Chickasaw Heritage Park (aka DeSoto Park). On one side of it is the Memphis Metal Museum dedicated to fine art metal-smithing. LINK
People argue at length as to whether the Rendezvous in the ally next to the Peabody is a great BBQ place. It is definitely a legit traditional place that survived the near death of downtown Memphis. A 3rd generation of the Vergos family own and operate it. It's dry ribs spice mix has the family's roots, Greece and New Orleans. I hear the lamb ribs when they have them are outstanding.
When you are near the River visit Chickasaw Heritage Park (aka DeSoto Park). On one side of it is the Memphis Metal Museum dedicated to fine art metal-smithing. LINK
People argue at length as to whether the Rendezvous in the ally next to the Peabody is a great BBQ place. It is definitely a legit traditional place that survived the near death of downtown Memphis. A 3rd generation of the Vergos family own and operate it. It's dry ribs spice mix has the family's roots, Greece and New Orleans. I hear the lamb ribs when they have them are outstanding.
ditto on Samson...local people, small group, LSU Landscape degree and understands drainage. Amazing number of operations don't understand that water flows downhill.
re: Adobe Pro
Posted by Tree_Fall on 1/2/26 at 8:15 am to SouthernInsanity
I tried to cut down my spending on subscription apps. Open source Inkscape is an adequate free replacement for IIlustrator. After trying some Photoshop replacement for Photoshop I gave up and renewed the subscription. The new AI functionality great, but the usage allowance can be annoying.
re: Graceland is a letdown…..
Posted by Tree_Fall on 1/1/26 at 9:42 am to coolpapaboze
Agreed, the Graceland experience is exceptionally well managed but not very personable to my taste. The Presley estate has been well managed since shortly after Elvis' death. Graceland is owned by granddaughter Riley Keough who also has a share of Elvis Presley Enterprises along with Authentic Brands Group. Even though quite a few people oil the Elvis money machine, I don't see it lasting another generation. Memphis isn't the draw that Nashville is.
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