OT - What are you doing right now?

YukonRon

DoubleEgger said:

Somewhere in Sweden, a man is cursing like a sailor trying to assemble a particle board casket. 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2018/01/28/ikea-founder-ingvar-kamprad-dies/1072923001/

Brilliant. Very funny too.

YukonRon

I first would like to apologize in advance for the butchering of what I am about to attempt to explain:

My SIL, is coming back to NOLA from Ghana, for rest and relaxation, on a long overdue vacation. She is, of course, traveling back with her husband and child.

They chose the time around Mardi Gras, since being somewhat native to the area. Seems like a great time to be back.

Well, as it turns out, her husband, My Beautiful Wife's BIL, his brother, will be the King. The King's girlfriend, naturally, will be the Queen.

My SIL has been asked to be in the Queen's Court, and because of that, My Beautiful Wife and I are riding in the Queen' Carriage and have other things to do, that will be in the middle of Mardi Gras while we are in town.

This is where my knowledge of what goes on is not that great.

We will be doing the MOMs Ball, and the Captains Party, and other events throughout their visit back home.

I am somewhat in the dark about these events, but fully aware of Mardi Gras and the parades. 

However, My Beautiful Wife, advised me that "it is a party" then she added, "New Orleans kind of party."

Should be fun.

I hope.

lousubcap

@YukonRon -better to be lucky than good right there.  I'm sure you will get lots of guidance before the parties and balls start but once it all gets going  the guidance will likely be of little value.  Enjoy this rare opportunity.  

DoubleEgger

@YukonRon It’s heavy drinking. You were born for this. 

nolaegghead

@YukonRon king and queen of what - MoM's?

SciAggie

Just polished off the steak I didn’t cook last night. 

bucky925

ColtsFan said:

All-Clad pan test #2: Even Heat Distribution.
The outside slices are frying evenly with the center. 

What's more impressive is that the eggs didn't stick. 

That's some conquinesdense "sp"  I have spent the afternoon looking at a all-clad skillet.  I am tired of buying sub-par pans.  I figure buy once, cry once. 

Dobie

Lit said:

Dobie said:

DoubleEgger said:

Somewhere in Sweden, a man is cursing like a sailor trying to assemble a particle board casket. 

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2018/01/28/ikea-founder-ingvar-kamprad-dies/1072923001/

Went to the new IKEA in Jax today for the first time, meh...

Guessing you missed the cinnamon buns?

Very long line for food and barely moving, kept on keepin on. 

Ozzie_Isaac

Basic cook, but one of my favorites.

Prime Tri-Tip and veggies

Lit

Made some ribs. Then made a rib pizza. Caputo dough I made yesterday with sunshine BBQ sauce, some ribs, Colby jack, onions, pickles, and pickled red peppers. Guess it’s kinda like a McRib pizza.

Ozzie_Isaac

@Lit love that cutting board.

Lit

Ozzie_Isaac said:

@Lit love that cutting board.

Thanks. Greenriverwoods shop on Etsy guy makes some cool stuff. 

YukonRon

lousubcap said:

@YukonRon -better to be lucky than good right there.  I'm sure you will get lots of guidance before the parties and balls start but once it all gets going  the guidance will likely be of little value.  Enjoy this rare opportunity.  

@lousubcap
Frank, gotta tell ya, I have no idea in what these events are, however, I will not be taking any prisoners. I am hoping this will be awesome.....we will see.

YukonRon

DoubleEgger said:

@YukonRon It’s heavy drinking. You were born for this. 

@DoubleEgger
Yeah, I learned a lot training my liver with all my friends in this forum. Thanks for the confidence boost. You can be my Corner man in the ring, be prepared to give me the cut and send me back in...

YukonRon

nolaegghead said:

@YukonRon king and queen of what - MoM's?

@nolaegghead
Yeah the Mom's Ball. I know that for sure, I think there are other activities donning royalty during the festivities we are tied into.
I dunno. You going to MoMs?

SciAggie

@YukonRon My friend, I didn't follow what you have going very well - but I'm easily confused. One thing I'm sure of is that you will drink well and have a grand time. Just post as you go along so we can live vicariously through you.

YukonRon

SciAggie said:

@YukonRon My friend, I didn't follow what you have going very well - but I'm easily confused. One thing I'm sure of is that you will drink well and have a grand time. Just post as you go along so we can live vicariously through you.

Survival, I think is the key. I have been told, in the fine dominion of New Orleans, this is like a big deal.

I dunno.

I have been told it is the alternative party, and I will see drunk people doing crazy things. (Kinda like butt blast? 1 and 2? But just a bit less family friendly?)

This event invitation is through my Beautiful Wife's Sister, who lives in NOLA, when not doing diplomatic service overseas.

Me, I am basically the pack mule in all of this. I serve no function other than to carry My Beautiful Wife's things while there.

I know my place, just enjoying the journey, and protecting my peeps from harm.

kl8ton

I have an outlier.  (These are all eggs from our ducks)

Jeremiah

Parental lesson 194: Harry Potter will cause bad dreams and a sleepless night for 7 year olds. 

Eoin

kl8ton said:

I have an outlier.  (These are all eggs from our ducks)

Nice, duck eggs are lovely. What kind of ducks?

kl8ton

Eoin said:

kl8ton said:

I have an outlier.  (These are all eggs from our ducks)

Nice, duck eggs are lovely. What kind of ducks?

Pekin, Rouen and khaki 

nolaegghead

YukonRon said:

nolaegghead said:

@YukonRon king and queen of what - MoM's?

@nolaegghead
Yeah the Mom's Ball. I know that for sure, I think there are other activities donning royalty during the festivities we are tied into.
I dunno. You going to MoMs?

Been to that bunch of times.  We have some friends on the court where we can get free tickets whenever we want.  Actually gave some to a couple of Vancouver eggers, here on the forum, and we dropped them off there.

Big honor to be royalty there, that is probably the most decadent party in town.  They do one around halloween too.  I only get in trouble if I go, so haven't been in a few years, and I don't like the current venue, unless it changed, it's a big bar near riverbend.  I first went when it was in St. Bernard, probably 23 years ago, then it was right near my house at Mardi Gras World on the West Bank. 

It's a blast, and it will take one or more years off your life expectancy depending on who you're with.  I probably should have been arrested a few times at that event for crimes against nature.

Anyway, your BIL will probably meet our buddy Charles, who's been there for decades, good friend of ours, and it will be nuts.  If, and I'm sure you aren't, you don't like schlongs swinging in the open, boobs, and sweaty everything swaying to live music in an apocalyptic setting, with hallucinogenics abounding, don't go.  Otherwise, go.  Call me for a good lawyer.

Used to go to another party like that, kinda a formal tuxedo, toga and lingerie , long story, can't tell it here, but if I see you, I will.

nolaegghead

Couple of tips - don't drive there. Uber, Lyft or cab.  No friends, they will be destroyed even if they don't drink.   Hydrate with plenty of fresh water like you're going on desert mission before you go.  Don't wear underwear because you will not come home with them.  Make sure your affairs are in order.  Have the time of your life. 

Peace out!

nolaegghead

Dinner

nolaegghead

Thst was fresh redfish.   This is when you refrigerate your pho broth and you know you did it right...

Eoin

kl8ton said:

Eoin said:

kl8ton said:

I have an outlier.  (These are all eggs from our ducks)

Nice, duck eggs are lovely. What kind of ducks?

Pekin, Rouen and khaki 

Have you tried Muskovy ducks? Ugly buggers but good layers, good at bringing up chicks and plenty of meat on them.

YukonRon

nolaegghead said:

Couple of tips - don't drive there. Uber, Lyft or cab.  No friends, they will be destroyed even if they don't drink.   Hydrate with plenty of fresh water like you're going on desert mission before you go.  Don't wear underwear because you will not come home with them.  Make sure your affairs are in order.  Have the time of your life. 

Peace out!

Wow. Thank you for the inside info. My Beautiful Wife had been to a few of these before, and kind of told me it was like nothing I had ever seen.

Trasportation  there has been handled I think, we will be riding in with the queen and her court, not real sure about leaving. 

SIL has rented a house, somewhere, where it is supposed to be logistically advantageous for most events.

Hope we get the chance to hook up while there. As soon as I find out more, I will let you know.

kl8ton

Eoin said:

Have you tried Muskovy ducks? Ugly buggers but good layers, good at bringing up chicks and plenty of meat on them.

Have not.  We actually traded some laying hens for these ducks that we have.  One of my sons is allergic to chicken eggs (so we were buying duck eggs) and this hobby farming family din't want ducks through the winter.  Now more and more people seem interested in these duck eggs!  A guy at work bought us more ducks to keep his supply of eggs coming.  So, in a way, I didn't pick out any ducks that I have. . . they kind of picked me.

ColtsFan

bucky925 said:

ColtsFan said:

All-Clad pan test #2: Even Heat Distribution.
The outside slices are frying evenly with the center. 

What's more impressive is that the eggs didn't stick. 

That's some conquinesdense "sp"  I have spent the afternoon looking at a all-clad skillet.  I am tired of buying sub-par pans.  I figure buy once, cry once. 

I'm in the same boat. I've been using Calphalon non-stick for the past 6 years or so and they're starting to wear down and I think I paid $500ish for that set.

I bought a two skillet set from Williams Sonoma to try them out. So far I'm impressed

https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/all-clad-d5-stainless-steel-french-skillet/?pkey=call-clad-special-values-offers&isx=0.0.500

Eoin

kl8ton said:

Eoin said:

Have you tried Muskovy ducks? Ugly buggers but good layers, good at bringing up chicks and plenty of meat on them.

Have not.  We actually traded some laying hens for these ducks that we have.  One of my sons is allergic to chicken eggs (so we were buying duck eggs) and this hobby farming family din't want ducks through the winter.  Now more and more people seem interested in these duck eggs!  A guy at work bought us more ducks to keep his supply of eggs coming.  So, in a way, I didn't pick out any ducks that I have. . . they kind of picked me.

We inherited most of our ducks, but gave up because of fox trouble.  Ducks don't seem to like being put to bed in a house, ours would stay out on the brook and we spent many late summer nights trying to chase them in before giving up.  They don't roost up high either, so easy pickings, and all got eaten apart from 'Lucky' (lucky to be alive) who lasted a couple more years.

We had Muscovys and Indian Runners.

I really like duck eggs, but hens are less work and at least make an effort to avoid being eaten by the fox.