That State

[Club Gun Fan]

It could just as easily been called the offshore hooker convention.
So, what color did you get?

 

[mmaher94087]

"Fort Polk La...Nuff said??" My father, a Geologist, was instrumental in draining the swamp and drilling water wells for the fort. He called it 'The armpit of America'.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

My wife Wendy's family is Cajun on her dad's side. They are from the Cecilia and Breaux Bridge area on the Teche Bayou in Saint Martin's Parish. Fun place to visit especially for the grub and how if those Cajuns like you they are a good hearted folk and generous. When I met her family on visits I learned that she was not kidding that some living there could have been in the movie Southern Comfort from the early 80s. She did have a great uncle who could have done the one armed trapper character played by Brion James perfectly, same speech, attitude and look but he had both arms. She told me to just stay near her and nobody would skin me alive...she hoped. LOL

First of all, do NOT let anyone hear you call it "St. Martin's Parish." It's ST. MARTIN PARISH. Next, if your wife is truly from the Cecelia-Breaux Bridge area (which she obviously is since nobody not from there even knows Cecelia exists )then ask her about "Red's Levee Bar" in Henderson-next to the levee. You can't just go there without someone with you to do the introductions! If you want to run for office in an area that includes any St. Martin Parish precincts a stop at Red's is an absolute must. If they don't like you, you ain't gonna carry St. Martin

 

[Kinman]

Of all the major cities I have ever visited foreign and domestic the only one I have any interest in ever revisiting is New Orleans, I have only been there pre Mardis Gras in early January on about three occasions and every time it was a real treat. I can't put my finger directly on what it is that makes this place so special, I know that the local people I met were all very genuine and friendly. The food is amazing and the weather at that time of year terrific compared to the frozen North. I think its the people more than anything else. I developed an interest in Abita Bier also.

 

[CH4]

Been to NOLA a few times, primarily to visit the French Quarter for nice dinner. Enjoyed my stay.

 

[DWalt]

It could just as easily been called the offshore hooker convention.
So, what color did you get?

Lots of choices available in make, model, and color, but I am allergic to S&G. I did attend with a co-worker and he indulged. As I remember, there were many interesting hospitality suites in the hotel. I do remember that Edwin Edwards was there, running for Governor. I think I may have shaken hands with him.

 

[kmyers]

First of all, do NOT let anyone hear you call it "St. Martin's Parish." It's ST. MARTIN PARISH. Next, if your wife is truly from the Cecelia-Breaux Bridge area (which she obviously is since nobody not from there even knows Cecelia exists )then ask her about "Red's Levee Bar" in Henderson-next to the levee. You can't just go there without someone with you to do the introductions! If you want to run for office in an area that includes any St. Martin Parish precincts a stop at Red's is an absolute must. If they don't like you, you ain't gonna carry St. Martin

You are so right about Cecilia. If you are not from there or have family people likely wonder...where? Let my better half get a few shots of her preferred alcoholic drink in her and she calls it Saint Marrin. Her drink of choice is Wild Turkey 101. It has been a wonderful ride and a great time with her. Her maternal grandparents immigrated from Mexico in the 40s so supper here at times is a Tex-Mex/Cajun fusion at times. Imagine a boil where you get the crawdad, andouille and other and the side is Mexican rice.

 

[arjay]

I had a childhood friend who moved to Nola when he retired about 5 yrs ago.Haven’t heard a peep since…

 

[Rustyt1953]

I have yet to encounter anyone from Louisiana that I needed a translator app for.

Justin Wilson was a national treasure.

 

[Leslie Sapp]

We went to Dauphin Island a couple of years back for our anniversary. (we generally take a long weekend to somewhere within a few hours of home.)

The culture is best described as: The Apalachicola oystermen have interbred with the Cajuns.
We blended right in.....

Headed back over there soon, gonna go a little farther. Probably wind up in Caj's territory.

 

[GypsmJim]

I was a consulting Engineer and got a job in LA. The town had a factory, a motel, a bar and a restaurant. The people were nice, but the facilities were something else. One man owned all 4 and was the mayor besides.

I spent 3 weeks there. Half way thru the 3rd week I started to feel bad. When I got home and was REAL bad I went to the doctor and he put me in the hospital in a private room. Turned out to be viral hepatitis. I was on my back for 3 months and of course was not able to work or collect any salary.

I have been to New Orleans many times and loved it. But after that I'll stay away from the little towns.

 

[DWalt]

Was on a visit to one of our service points, Port Allen, just west of Baton Rouge. Got terribly sick with a gall bladder attack and getting back to Fort Worth was an exercise in torture. I went straight into surgery when I returned. Other than for passing through, after that I never wanted to return to LA.

 

[john17427]

I grew up down river from NOLA. Have lived all over the toe box of the state. I don't mind the heat and humidity. In fact, I'm not comfortable in dry areas (like AZ where my brother moved to). The bugs I can take for a couple of hours before I get tired of them and call it a day. Teal season in the marsh is a whole different thing though. I could never leave our food though. On the other hand, my son has successfully transplanted our cooking to Tennessee. That boy can cook.

 

[Bald1]

All I know about Louisiana is they have a hell of a college football program!