The thoughts and writings on this blog are the thoughts of Jeff and do not necessarily represent the views of Grace First Parish of Russell and/or Lutheran Campus Ministry of Southwest Minnesota State University.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
New Orleans: Bourbon Street
Bourbon Street can be rowdy and it can definitely be Triple-X. However, here is the G-rated pics from a early afternoon journey from our restaurant:
Monday, February 02, 2009
New Orleans: Run Forest Run
Bubba Gump
We went out to Bubba Gump's one night that we were there (the first night). Here are a few pictures:
Bubba Gump Movie Items
Bubba Gump Paper ( with food )
Run Forrest Run
If everything at the table is good, you have the Run sign up, if you need something; switch to the red (stop).
Having A Cold One
I look bad in the pic and no, it is not because I had too many drinks ! I limited myself to one drink a day and I did not hit that every day. The beer was called Purple Haze. It is from the Abita Brewing Company. I decided if I was going to have a drink, I would have something that I never had before.
BTW, in this photo, I had been up for 37 hours straight. Why, you ask, I will tell you that soon; it was the crazy travel - it was unbelievable.
Overall, the food at Bubba's was good and with the price and the location, I am sure that this will be a spot that we hit when we are down in NOLA with the youth.
New Orleans: Random Photos
The Tin Man Celebrates
The picture did not come out as good as I was hoping for. He was celebrating because I threw a dollar into his tin can. He was good and was fun to watch. I love watching them down there - hamming it up to make money.
Street Jazz
They were pretty good. As we were walking down to Jackson Square, they were on the street playing. The were drawing a pretty good crowd for a Saturday afternoon.
Riverwalk
The Riverwalk (this is a view from there - looking away from the river) was only a few blocks from the hotel. We did not go down there to shop or to eat. I am sure that our youth will do some of that this summer. However, we went down there to walk - it was absolutely gorgeous on Saturday - the sun was out and it was in the low 70's.
Ferry
The jester announces the ferry. We did not ride the ferry as well. If it was warmer during the whole week, we would probably accomplished that task.
Jeff & The Alligator
Yes, I know that I am not smiling, but an alligator is about to eat me, would you be smiling :)
The picture did not come out as good as I was hoping for. He was celebrating because I threw a dollar into his tin can. He was good and was fun to watch. I love watching them down there - hamming it up to make money.
Street Jazz
They were pretty good. As we were walking down to Jackson Square, they were on the street playing. The were drawing a pretty good crowd for a Saturday afternoon.
Riverwalk
The Riverwalk (this is a view from there - looking away from the river) was only a few blocks from the hotel. We did not go down there to shop or to eat. I am sure that our youth will do some of that this summer. However, we went down there to walk - it was absolutely gorgeous on Saturday - the sun was out and it was in the low 70's.
Ferry
The jester announces the ferry. We did not ride the ferry as well. If it was warmer during the whole week, we would probably accomplished that task.
Jeff & The Alligator
Yes, I know that I am not smiling, but an alligator is about to eat me, would you be smiling :)
New Orleans: Our Hotel
Our hotel and convention was at the Shearaton in downtown New Orleans. The hotel was located on Canal Street (500 block) and the location (in my opinion) is fantastic. The location (hotel) is close to everything, yet it is in more of a "quiet" area. But the restaurants, casinos and clubs are close by (if that is your cup of tea). Here are a few pics of the hotel and the view:
Hotels From The Riverwalk
The Bed In The Room
Looking Straight Out Of Our Window
Steamboat Going Down The River (From our Room)
Looking Down Out Of Our Window
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We were on the 47th floor. I would have been very happy with this hotel, if this was was the hotel that was chosen for us for this summer (with the exception that the wait would have been long on the elevators).
We got an excellent deal on this hotel through travelocity with our combo package (flight+hotel).
Hotels From The Riverwalk
The Bed In The Room
Looking Straight Out Of Our Window
Steamboat Going Down The River (From our Room)
Looking Down Out Of Our Window
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We were on the 47th floor. I would have been very happy with this hotel, if this was was the hotel that was chosen for us for this summer (with the exception that the wait would have been long on the elevators).
We got an excellent deal on this hotel through travelocity with our combo package (flight+hotel).
New Orleans: Cafe Du Monde
One of the things that we knew that we wanted to experience when we were down in NOLA was Cafe Du Monde. Here is a little information from their web-page if you do not want to navigate away:
The cafe was established in 1862 in the French Quarter. It is a traditional coffee shop: coffee and beignets are about the only things that you can get there. You can also get oj, soft drinks and now iced coffee. However the coffee and beignet is the stable and for $4 for both, it is a must.
Here are a few pics from our trip:
The Cafe
The Bag & Beignets
Jeff Eating a Beignet
Stacey Ready To Eat A Beignet
Powdered Sugar Will Get On You (Stacey)
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When we go down to NOLA this summer, I am thinking that this will be a must for our breakfast - everyday. A great way to start off the morning as a group on NOLA.
The cafe was established in 1862 in the French Quarter. It is a traditional coffee shop: coffee and beignets are about the only things that you can get there. You can also get oj, soft drinks and now iced coffee. However the coffee and beignet is the stable and for $4 for both, it is a must.
Here are a few pics from our trip:
The Cafe
The Bag & Beignets
Jeff Eating a Beignet
Stacey Ready To Eat A Beignet
Powdered Sugar Will Get On You (Stacey)
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When we go down to NOLA this summer, I am thinking that this will be a must for our breakfast - everyday. A great way to start off the morning as a group on NOLA.
Back in Town
We are back in town. It was a great trip. I will make a few posts soon regarding the travel, the convention, the food in NOLA and then the Super Bowl Party.
It was a great adventure and I think (99% sure) that I am looking forward to going back to New Orleans in July with 36,000 other ELCA folks (mostly teens)
It was a great adventure and I think (99% sure) that I am looking forward to going back to New Orleans in July with 36,000 other ELCA folks (mostly teens)
Monday, January 26, 2009
When to Head Out ??
I am headed out to New Orleans this week BUT I am not sure when I am going to actually leave Wooster. Here is the deal-io:
My flight (because of a great deal) is out of Pittsburgh. It is about 2 1/2 hours away. My flight is at 6 am (yuck, i know). I had thought about going to my parents house who live about 2 hours away on Tuesday night and then taking the 45 min drive on Wednesday morning.
Well, I have the weather watch on and they are calling for a Winter Storm watch from 7 pm - 7 pm (Tuesday -Wednesday). It is projected sleet/freezing rain and then 3-5 inches of snow - especially heaving during Tuesday night. So, making the drive is not going to be fun - which ever way I decide to go. I am toying with the option of leaving early tomorrow (Tuesday evening) and sleeping at the gate, we will see.
Anyways, I am going down to New Orleans for a conference - Evangelica Lutheran Church America. Part of the conference is intensive training (8 hour course on servanthood), part of the conference is worship (6 sessions), part of it is workshops (6 workshops). I am also going to be "scoping" the town. In July, we are going to a conference there with teenagers - 36,000+, so this will be a good time to get the lay-of-the-land.
BTW, I am also doing one of the workshops. I am teaching Integrated Strategy: Everyone on the Same Page - QUIT LAUGHING !!!! We will see if anyone shows up for it. I mean, it is a tough subject, I am teaching and it is at 8 am in the morning (Fri).
Most likely, the blog will be silent for the week. I was going to take the laptop and take notes at the workshops and do blog updates ... HOWEVER, I am going to keep the laptop at the church for the SS to use; that is more important.
So, hopefully on Monday, I will give a big update on the trip. Who knows, I might even give some food reviews, hotel reviews and an update on NOLA and the recovery efforts. I am definitely going to give you info on SALLT, because that is going to be a HUGE part of the convention.
Later,
Jeff "Stupid and Deplorable" Greathouse
If the signature catches your attention; there is a story behind it.
My flight (because of a great deal) is out of Pittsburgh. It is about 2 1/2 hours away. My flight is at 6 am (yuck, i know). I had thought about going to my parents house who live about 2 hours away on Tuesday night and then taking the 45 min drive on Wednesday morning.
Well, I have the weather watch on and they are calling for a Winter Storm watch from 7 pm - 7 pm (Tuesday -Wednesday). It is projected sleet/freezing rain and then 3-5 inches of snow - especially heaving during Tuesday night. So, making the drive is not going to be fun - which ever way I decide to go. I am toying with the option of leaving early tomorrow (Tuesday evening) and sleeping at the gate, we will see.
Anyways, I am going down to New Orleans for a conference - Evangelica Lutheran Church America. Part of the conference is intensive training (8 hour course on servanthood), part of the conference is worship (6 sessions), part of it is workshops (6 workshops). I am also going to be "scoping" the town. In July, we are going to a conference there with teenagers - 36,000+, so this will be a good time to get the lay-of-the-land.
BTW, I am also doing one of the workshops. I am teaching Integrated Strategy: Everyone on the Same Page - QUIT LAUGHING !!!! We will see if anyone shows up for it. I mean, it is a tough subject, I am teaching and it is at 8 am in the morning (Fri).
Most likely, the blog will be silent for the week. I was going to take the laptop and take notes at the workshops and do blog updates ... HOWEVER, I am going to keep the laptop at the church for the SS to use; that is more important.
So, hopefully on Monday, I will give a big update on the trip. Who knows, I might even give some food reviews, hotel reviews and an update on NOLA and the recovery efforts. I am definitely going to give you info on SALLT, because that is going to be a HUGE part of the convention.
Later,
Jeff "Stupid and Deplorable" Greathouse
If the signature catches your attention; there is a story behind it.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Goat Arrested For Stealing A Car
From the AP:
Very Interesting.
A Little Odd.
These are the news story that I like :)
LAGOS, Nigeria – One of Nigeria's biggest daily newspapers reported that police implicated a goat in an attempted automobile theft. In a front-page article on Friday, the Vanguard newspaper said that two men tried to steal a Mazda car two days earlier in Kwara State, with one suspect transforming himself into a goat as vigilantes cornered him.
The paper quoted police spokesman Tunde Mohammed as saying that while one suspect escaped, the other transformed into a goat as he was about to be apprehended.
The newspaper reported that police paraded the goat before journalists, and published a picture of the animal.
Police in the state couldn't immediately be reached for comment.
Belief in black magic is widespread in Nigeria, particularly in far-flung rural areas.
Very Interesting.
A Little Odd.
These are the news story that I like :)
Friday, January 23, 2009
A Great Steelers Song
These kids do a great job and I like it much better than "Here We Go Steelers"
BTW, these kids are 11-13 yrs old .... unbelievable
BTW, these kids are 11-13 yrs old .... unbelievable
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