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re: Scotland trip.
Posted by geaux4a on 5/14/26 at 10:28 am to Yeti_Chaser
I had this exact feeling, and was happy to get out of Edinburgh and into the Highlands. If you can swing it into your trip I would recommend for you to check out the Silly Goose restaurant at the Lime Tree Hotel in Fort William. Every dish we had there was excellent, and be sure to get the chocolate dessert if you make it. It was so good my wife and I got a second order...
re: Scotland trip.
Posted by geaux4a on 5/14/26 at 10:24 am to jkylejohnson
I just got back this week and finished reading through the other posts here. Fun fact for St. Andrews- on Sundays you can walk on the course like a park. Dogs playing fetch, people having picnics, you can get pictures on the Swilcan Bridge. It was surreal for me, couldn't believe it when we were there. We had lunch at the Claret which overlooks the Old Course and the Sea, beautiful view and I would recommend going there. Others have given plenty of Ideas for Edinburgh, all look good. I would recommend Holyrood Palace, it was beautiful. Victoria street is right off of Grassmarket and is really a great stop if you guys are Harry Potter fans, its the inspiration for Diagon Alley.
Glencoe is amazing, like another planet. I would really try to fit this into your trip. If you can, really enjoy your drive there and stop off whenever you can to soak in the views, and climb some of the trails. We had lunch at a great place (the restaurant at the falls of Dochart Inn) in the town of Killin that overlooked the Falls of Dochart. Beautiful views, especially if you can reserve the table in the window. They have a smokehouse behind the building where they smoke their own salmon, it was great. ETA: The Silly Goose restaurant in Fort William was excellent. Each dish we had was great (Duck, Beef, and Fish), along with the most memorable dessert I've had in years, the Chocolate. Silly Goose
Isle of Skye was great, I would specifically recommend you to stop off for a quick seafood snack at the Shellfish Shack in Broadford. Shellfish Shack Instagram. I got oysters there and can not speak highly enough about them. The best I've ever had. Amazingly briney and salty. It's a quick stop and literally a shack behind another restaurant, but if/ when I go back this will be the highest priority stop for me to revisit. This is the highest praise I can give and can not recommend this enough. We did the face dunk at the Sligachan Old Bridge, and now have eternal youth... so I've got that going for me, which is nice. It was actually pretty funny and all of us enjoyed doing it. Stay under for 7 seconds and let your faces drip dry. We skipped the fairy pools and instead did the fairy glen at the suggestion of our driver. There had not been much rain the weeks leading to our trip so he said they would not be as impressive. The glen was really interesting. Amazing how they formed naturally, it looks man made.
We stayed in the village of Plockton at the Plockton Inn and did day trips to Skye, which I really loved. It was quiet and had a great small town feel. Another bonus is this is significantly less expensive than staying on the Isle itself. It was beautiful and has a great harbor with incredible views. This was definitely my favorite part of the trip.
Those are the highlights that come to mind, but please feel free to follow up with any questions.
Glencoe is amazing, like another planet. I would really try to fit this into your trip. If you can, really enjoy your drive there and stop off whenever you can to soak in the views, and climb some of the trails. We had lunch at a great place (the restaurant at the falls of Dochart Inn) in the town of Killin that overlooked the Falls of Dochart. Beautiful views, especially if you can reserve the table in the window. They have a smokehouse behind the building where they smoke their own salmon, it was great. ETA: The Silly Goose restaurant in Fort William was excellent. Each dish we had was great (Duck, Beef, and Fish), along with the most memorable dessert I've had in years, the Chocolate. Silly Goose
Isle of Skye was great, I would specifically recommend you to stop off for a quick seafood snack at the Shellfish Shack in Broadford. Shellfish Shack Instagram. I got oysters there and can not speak highly enough about them. The best I've ever had. Amazingly briney and salty. It's a quick stop and literally a shack behind another restaurant, but if/ when I go back this will be the highest priority stop for me to revisit. This is the highest praise I can give and can not recommend this enough. We did the face dunk at the Sligachan Old Bridge, and now have eternal youth... so I've got that going for me, which is nice. It was actually pretty funny and all of us enjoyed doing it. Stay under for 7 seconds and let your faces drip dry. We skipped the fairy pools and instead did the fairy glen at the suggestion of our driver. There had not been much rain the weeks leading to our trip so he said they would not be as impressive. The glen was really interesting. Amazing how they formed naturally, it looks man made.
We stayed in the village of Plockton at the Plockton Inn and did day trips to Skye, which I really loved. It was quiet and had a great small town feel. Another bonus is this is significantly less expensive than staying on the Isle itself. It was beautiful and has a great harbor with incredible views. This was definitely my favorite part of the trip.
Those are the highlights that come to mind, but please feel free to follow up with any questions.
re: Times Pic story on LIV New Orleans collapse
Posted by geaux4a on 5/14/26 at 9:32 am to caliegeaux
Oh this is good info, I'll do the same. Glad to hear it worked out for you!
I would highly recommend looking at what Costco travel has to offer. We booked our Honeymoon through them and paid significantly less than we would have going directly through the resort. We went to St. Lucia and had an incredible trip, would highly recommend going there.
Also would very strongly suggest waiting a week (or at least a few days) after the wedding to leave on your trip. You'll both be exhausted and will be happy to have a few days to get settled after the big day.
Also would very strongly suggest waiting a week (or at least a few days) after the wedding to leave on your trip. You'll both be exhausted and will be happy to have a few days to get settled after the big day.
Oh if you've already done all of the stops I'd definitely go the ferry route. We took a group boat that left out of the harbor (I think on Tuesday, as that was the day the cruises come in to St. John). We had plenty of time at Soggy Dollar and Foxy's then came back to the boat. Be sure to bring lots of cash the duty fees are cash only and I remember them being pretty high... trying to remember but I feel like it was around $100 for my wife and I. Look into that, I really can't remember specifically.
As to the Jeep we flew in to St. Thomas and rented there. It was significantly less expensive and we were able to get all of our groceries on St. Thomas which was also much less expensive than on St. John. Discount Car Rental was the place we rented from, we liked them but if you can find somewhere else that's a better deal I'd just go with them.
Also one last thing- we went into the spice/ coffee store on the second floor of the main down town building across from where you rent the snorkel gear (across the street from slim man's parking lot near the beach bar). We really liked that store, and the person working there gave us a ton of great tips we enjoyed the whole week. I'd say go check it out earlier in the week and see what they recommend for your open nights.
As to the Jeep we flew in to St. Thomas and rented there. It was significantly less expensive and we were able to get all of our groceries on St. Thomas which was also much less expensive than on St. John. Discount Car Rental was the place we rented from, we liked them but if you can find somewhere else that's a better deal I'd just go with them.
Also one last thing- we went into the spice/ coffee store on the second floor of the main down town building across from where you rent the snorkel gear (across the street from slim man's parking lot near the beach bar). We really liked that store, and the person working there gave us a ton of great tips we enjoyed the whole week. I'd say go check it out earlier in the week and see what they recommend for your open nights.
re: Need a recommendation for Pinot Noir
Posted by geaux4a on 4/1/26 at 2:58 pm to HebertFest08
Came here to say Belle Glos
Hitting Skinny Legs and Windmill Bar are great. As someone else said already, we also did a big dinner at La Tapa for a friends birthday which was excellent.
We enjoyed snorkeling at Cinnamon Bay (go to the right once you get on the beach) and Maho Bay. Lime out was a lot of fun over on the Skinny Legs side of the Island. We brought a lot of frozen steaks and stuff with us in a backpack cooler and ended up cooking at the house a lot.
I'm reaching out to my friend who scheduled our charter to Jost and will edit this if/ when I hear back.
Also going through our pictures and feeling the pull to go back, I hope you have a great trip!
ETA: Our charter was On the Sea Charters. He was great. I think we did 8 hours and were able to hit the baths, Willie T's, the aquarium (snorkeling), and Jost.
We enjoyed snorkeling at Cinnamon Bay (go to the right once you get on the beach) and Maho Bay. Lime out was a lot of fun over on the Skinny Legs side of the Island. We brought a lot of frozen steaks and stuff with us in a backpack cooler and ended up cooking at the house a lot.
I'm reaching out to my friend who scheduled our charter to Jost and will edit this if/ when I hear back.
Also going through our pictures and feeling the pull to go back, I hope you have a great trip!
ETA: Our charter was On the Sea Charters. He was great. I think we did 8 hours and were able to hit the baths, Willie T's, the aquarium (snorkeling), and Jost.
re: Gonzo’s BBQ Luling
Posted by geaux4a on 3/27/26 at 3:12 pm to Prosecuted Collins
Good question, I don't know but I'm hoping they change.
Every single thing I've ever had there has been excellent. The best. Just sucks they are only open Thursdays and Fridays for Lunch. They will be at Hogs and will be my first stop!
re: If any of you baws are tired of being skinny. Get you some Tillamook Ice Cream
Posted by geaux4a on 3/25/26 at 1:11 pm to Hangover Haven
How this has so many down votes is insane. Super witch is ridiculously good :bow:
Heading to Scotland around the same time, following to get tips as well. Hope you enjoy your trip!
But but but if we don't give EVERY OTHER COUNTRY MONEY how will they get by? :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
Edited because apparently we can only use the same Emoticon three times in a row before it just says ":banghead:" :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
Edited because apparently we can only use the same Emoticon three times in a row before it just says ":banghead:" :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
You made the point yourself... Americans who would do this work are lazy, and are because they have all the entitlement programs supporting them. Reducing the entitlements would make more Americans find jobs. Employers will find a wage these people are willing to work for, and we will have more Americans employed and less people living on welfare.
re: Northshore or into NOLA
Posted by geaux4a on 3/10/26 at 1:38 pm to GrammarKnotsi
Feliciana in Downtown Covington opened last month and should hit all you're looking for!
:lol: I appreciate the tip! Really only make it down that way for Pizza D, N7, and Bacchanal. My wife drags me down there for Mardi Gras Day every year, but when the sun starts going down I start leaving.
re: Best Pizza in NOLA
Posted by geaux4a on 3/5/26 at 10:06 am to Texjohnson
Welcome to New Orleans!
Uptown: Zee's
Metairie: Il Supremo
Downtown/ close enough to still call it downtown: St Pizza, Forbidden
Pizza Delicious is great too, but its down in the Marigny (or bywater... idk the difference).
In order best for me are:
Il supremo>Zee's> Pizza D> Forbidden> St Pizza.
They are all very good, enjoy!
Uptown: Zee's
Metairie: Il Supremo
Downtown/ close enough to still call it downtown: St Pizza, Forbidden
Pizza Delicious is great too, but its down in the Marigny (or bywater... idk the difference).
In order best for me are:
Il supremo>Zee's> Pizza D> Forbidden> St Pizza.
They are all very good, enjoy!
re: Fall New England trip (VT, NH, or Maine)
Posted by geaux4a on 2/24/26 at 3:47 pm to GentleJackJones
We've been to Stowe, VT a few times and have always really enjoyed it. Great restaurants, a really nice little downtown area to shop, get coffee, etc. We also really enjoyed the Von Trapp Family brewery which is very close (within 15 minutes). They have a nice tap room with good food and a great outdoor space to enjoy the weather.
Leaf peeping is really amazing there as well. Highly recommend.
Leaf peeping is really amazing there as well. Highly recommend.
re: Drug TV commercials aren’t made to sell drugs, but to keep the networks quiet
Posted by geaux4a on 2/2/26 at 1:26 pm to weagle1999
Rogan said something very similar to this when he talked with Bert Kreischer last week. If interested start listening around the 1 hr 43 minute mark for a few minutes. The conversation jumps pretty quickly from this to NSFW stuff just fyi.
re: Playoffs are on the line for me. Please help with sit/start
Posted by geaux4a on 12/12/25 at 10:31 am to YankeeBama
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