The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[Cesar R M]

You just gotta have purple, green and gold for Mardi Gras. They do sound and look similar. There must be some common origin.

probably.. the type of bread came from spain.. perhaps inmigrants took it to the US (new orleans) and Mexico, then they expanded and evolved according to the local cuisine and ingredients.

Being to totally ignorant on the full history I'm going to guess the origin being the Spanish. I could very well be wrong but both settled through both places no?

bingo!

 

[Cesar R M]

Lovely. My car won't start. I think the battery is dead.

Will go to the security office and see if they can give me a jump start. Otherwise, thank goodness for AAA.

batteries usually last way less when on cold environments.
perhaps this freezing winter affected it?

 

[Cesar R M]

The only problem I have with a lot of food in New Orleans is that it's too spicy. My family thinks I'm crazy because they all love spicy food.

Even though we've moved our local television station affiliates are still New Orleans and I find the amount of crime reported on the news every night unreal. That said, I do feel safe just visiting New Orleans but I wouldn't want to live there again.

Remember that the news wants to make it the most shocking to keep people scared and hooked to the TV.

newschannels have devolved to Tabloids type reporting lately :/

 

[Cesar R M]

My preferred start date is Monday and the company said they would email me where to go and everything and they haven't done it yet and I'm freaking out just a little bit even though it's only Wednesday.

I dont think you should panic.. by friday you have all the time to panic!!!!

 

[Eric1955]

I work with a gal who grew up there and she echos your sentiments. The place where she used to live and would take the cable car with her mom is now in a war zone. Her words. She introduced me to the King cake and I believe one of the best cake shops there delivers worldwide. The was a cake that comes in chocolate or lemon she wanted us to try.

Not long ago there was a shooting by my cousin's house. She saw it and had to talk to the police to describe what happened. I don't know why she stays there. It's an area that's known for crime.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

batteries usually last way less when on cold environments.
perhaps this freezing winter affected it?

Probably. Battery was 6 years old. The rough winter probably did it in.

I've had this car a week FYI...

 

[Eric1955]

Remember that the news wants to make it the most shocking to keep people scared and hooked to the TV.

newschannels have devolved to Tabloids type reporting lately :/

The sad thing is there are so many shootings that they're usually not the top story. It's just business as usual. I knew a guy at church who was an NOPD officer and became head of the canine unit. You wouldn't believe some of the stories he told me.

 

[Cesar R M]

Probably. Battery was 6 years old. The rough winter probably did it in.

I've had this car a week FYI...

they gave it to you for a reason lol .. just joking

 

[Cesar R M]

The sad thing is there are so many shootings that they're usually not the top story. It's just business as usual. I knew a guy at church who was an NOPD officer and became head of the canine unit. You wouldn't believe some of the stores he told me.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

So...AAA still is not here. Battery is very dead; you can't even lock the car. And there's a snowstorm coming. Second school is already closed, my school will probably follow suit. Just watching Big Hero 6 on my tablet until AAA gets here

 

[StarWarsGirl]

they gave it to you for a reason lol .. just joking

My dad keeps saying what a nice car it is and how he would be willing to drive it (he actually did over the weekend). Next time he says it, I'll tell him that since it's such a nice car, he can drive it and I'll take the Lacrosse.

 

[Gabe1]

Yep. Elsa plastic shoes. $39.99

 

[seahawk7]

probably.. the type of bread came from spain.. perhaps inmigrants took it to the US (new orleans) and Mexico, then they expanded and evolved according to the local cuisine and ingredients.



bingo!

I love Leslie Neilson and found the first seven minutes funny but could you give a synopsis of the rest. I missed the point of the episode I'm sorry.

 

[seahawk7]

Not long ago there was a shooting by my cousin's house. She saw it and had to talk to the police to describe what happened. I don't know why she stays there. It's an area that's known for crime.

I hope she stays safe.

 

[seahawk7]

So...AAA still is not here. Battery is very dead; you can't even lock the car. And there's a snowstorm coming. Second school is already closed, my school will probably follow suit. Just watching Big Hero 6 on my tablet until AAA gets here

I'm so sorry. I hope you stay warm.

 

[JenniferS]

The major problem with that plan would be about how to develop a way to prevent you from freezing solid within the first 5 minutes of your arrival.

He survived Calgary in September (might have been August), he'll be fine.

 

[JenniferS]

My dad keeps saying what a nice car it is and how he would be willing to drive it (he actually did over the weekend). Next time he says it, I'll tell him that since it's such a nice car, he can drive it and I'll take the Lacrosse.

Let me know how that goes for you.

 

[MinnieM123]

A plain King Cake doesn't have any filling but you can also get them with fillings. I like just cream cheese but you can also get creme cheese with blueberry or strawberry.

Oh man, as if the heavy icing wasn't enough, there are multiple fillings, too??!! I just love heart attack on a plate treats; I have a real sweet tooth!

 

[MinnieM123]

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This is how we bought it...

Yes, that's what I've seen as well, so I just wanted to be sure I had the correct vision in my mind, of what it looked like. As a kid, I'd probably eat something like that, but now I'd avoid anything that processed with such a high fat content. (Note: My health food requirements do not extend, however, to filled delicious King Cakes with extra frosting! That's just fine as it is!! )

 

[MinnieM123]

plus Id cook for them!
and introduce them to Mexican dishes.

Can I be your adopted aunt? That way, your adopted mother, @JenniferS , could invite me over for Sunday dinner, and you could cook us up a great Mexican feast!!