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re: Living in Natchitoches, La
Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:36 pm to ElderTiger
Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:36 pm to ElderTiger
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Bentley Hotel is literally the classiest hotel
If I was out of town staying in Ellic, then, cool...
If you live there, other than a dinner once a year (at the most, assuming the kitchen is even open), there's a chance you'll never see the inside of that place
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Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:39 pm to IceTiger
Eight hours later and still no Shreveport must-eat’s. I am disappoint. It must truly be the wasteland of casino buffets and Applebee’s I always thought it was.
Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:42 pm to IceTiger
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But it is much better than Alexandria.
It's got a little better small town college thing going on. Other then that.......why? Its proximity to.......Toledo Bend? Kisatchie? Shreveport? Is there more to do? People better? I mean, I like Natchitoches. I really do. But having spent a LOT of time in both places, it's funny that people would rank one that highly over the other. I mean, they're damn near the same fricking thing with Natchitoches being a lot smaller.
Posted on 10/8/18 at 8:58 pm to TigerstuckinMS
Born and raised in Natchitoches. It’s great for a young family, It’s in a good spot geographically, St. Mary’s or NSU ELab would be the way to go as far as school goes. NSU has a tight community with not only employees and faculty, but also alumni. We’re getting a brewery too! Cane River Brewing is being built in an old cotton gin right next to campus. It should open soon. There is plenty to do for a young professional as far as groups do too. Nat. Young Professionals and Jaycees were already mentioned I believe. Take a shot on our town, you’ll leave with a new appreciation for it.
Posted on 10/8/18 at 9:05 pm to Decisions
The Shreveport hate is generally given by people who have never been there. Ki Mexico, 2 Johns, Superior Steakhouse (not grill), Marilyn’s Place. Jabez Jabez, etc.
Posted on 10/8/18 at 9:22 pm to CoachChappy
My grandfather used to be Mayor of Natchitoches. My mom’s side of the family has been there since it was a settlement.
Even with all the history there, I hate going. I guess being born and raised in BR has made me more of a city boy than I care to be. I just can’t stay in that small of a town for long.
Even with all the history there, I hate going. I guess being born and raised in BR has made me more of a city boy than I care to be. I just can’t stay in that small of a town for long.
Posted on 10/8/18 at 9:36 pm to nosaj
Thank you Nosaj. I will most certainly remember these next time I pass that way.
Also, congrats on the brewery! I’ll keep my eyes peeled for the beers when I’m out!
Also, congrats on the brewery! I’ll keep my eyes peeled for the beers when I’m out!
Posted on 10/8/18 at 9:41 pm to CoachChappy
What sport will you be coaching?
Posted on 10/8/18 at 9:46 pm to CoachChappy
It’s a good, quiet town with a good atmosphere. Great around Christmas time. If it’ll help your career, go for it, it’s only temporary.
Posted on 10/8/18 at 10:38 pm to Cump11b
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it’s only temporary.
Why even have this mentality? What’s the point of moving if you plan on eventually going back to your comfort zone. Make your own life and be happy. People act like it’s such a crazy idea to leave their hometown.
Posted on 10/8/18 at 10:41 pm to CoachChappy
My ancestral home. It has a lot to offer for a small town, but it is kind of a closed society.
It is the kind of place you can fall in love with, for sure.
It is the kind of place you can fall in love with, for sure.
Posted on 10/8/18 at 10:43 pm to CoachChappy
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a 4 year old. We like where we live, and my kid has started school
What does your 4 year old being in school have to do with anything?
Posted on 10/8/18 at 10:51 pm to CoachChappy
I like Natchitoches a lot, simply due to the history and culture. I will say that it is a very small town and the locals are pretty cliquish, so an outsider coming in may have a bit of trouble making friends. Also, the town is so small that you may find yourself missing some services/shopping that you would have in a larger area. That said, you are less than an hour interstate drive to both Shreveport and Alexandria, which can fill that gap.
Hunting and fishing in the area is great and there is a good bit of access to public land.
Property and housing there would likely be relatively expensive due to the historical nature of the town.
I have put down a lot of negatives here...but honestly don't want to discourage you. However, you need to know what you are dealing with.
Finally, I am from cenla and I would move to Natchitoches in a second if I could get a decent job there.
Hunting and fishing in the area is great and there is a good bit of access to public land.
Property and housing there would likely be relatively expensive due to the historical nature of the town.
I have put down a lot of negatives here...but honestly don't want to discourage you. However, you need to know what you are dealing with.
Finally, I am from cenla and I would move to Natchitoches in a second if I could get a decent job there.
Posted on 10/8/18 at 11:08 pm to MNCscripper
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Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame is in Natchitoches... I need to go up there and see it if you're a huge sports fan (which being on TD kinda shows that you are)... that should be a monthly visit I imagine
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I'm a history person... and a sports person... plus a good museum is always changing and evolving so it's never the same thing twice
I could go to the WWII Museum every time I go back home to see the family in NOLA... I could also walk through the Saints Hall of Fame a million times over and never get tired of it
and I would love to go see the LA Sports Hall of Fame... I haven't had the chance to see it yet but I have no doubts that I would love it and want to go back over and over and over again
Posted on 10/8/18 at 11:57 pm to unbeWEAVEable
Did he give you one of those “I love Natchitoches, La” stickers for Christmas???
Posted on 10/9/18 at 5:15 am to CaribbeanDemon
Lol no
Posted on 10/9/18 at 7:52 am to CaribbeanDemon
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Did he give you one of those “I love Natchitoches, La” stickers for Christmas???
Someone's met Joe!
This post was edited on 10/9/18 at 7:53 am
Posted on 10/9/18 at 7:55 am to Decisions
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Eight hours later and still no Shreveport must-eat’s. I am disappoint. It must truly be the wasteland of casino buffets and Applebee’s I always thought it was.
Ki Mexico
Fat Calf Boucherie
Marilynn's Place
Bella Fresca
Franks Pizza Napoletana
Southfield Grill
Superior Steakhouse
2 Johns Steakhouse
Mabry House
Franks Louisiana Kitchen
Wine Country Bistro
Abby Singer's Bistro
Giusseppe's Pastacafe
Stone Forks
The Cub
Great Raft Brewery
Red River Brewing
Flying Heart Brewery
Lucky Palace was a recent James Beard semifinalist for their wine program.
Should I keep going?
Is Shreveport the greatest? No, but to try and act like Alexandria is better than Shreveport is just laughable.
This post was edited on 10/9/18 at 7:56 am
Posted on 10/9/18 at 8:24 am to Decisions
nevermind.
This post was edited on 10/9/18 at 8:27 am
Posted on 10/9/18 at 8:41 am to Hat Tricks
That guy is a fricking douchebag. “Still waiting for Shreveport recommendations”
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