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I have a french press made by Coffee Gator, which is a metallic, double walled, container, so it keeps our coffee hot. Use it everyday and love it (available on Amazon for about $30). Grind beans on a coarse setting and just add hot water and wait approx 10 mins. I have never had an issue with grounds getting into my coffee cup.
Hard to just put one team in the EU. Would need four and start its own division to cut down overall on traveling. Could have US based teams spend 2 weeks at a time there. Still, given the overlap between soccer and football seasons, hard to see how that many NFL teams in the EU could make it economically through an entire season.

re: Stevie ray

Posted by pmacneworleans on 8/15/26 at 9:09 am to
Saw him perform on the Riverboat Presiden in New Orleans back in 1987. Amazing concert that also had BB King and Dr. John on the bill.
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They need to bring back the guys with the kegs strapped to their backs, like jet packs, and dispensing tap beer while they walked the aisles.
Old enough to remember when people would grab a hard copy of the paper first thing in the morning to get unbiased views of either the Saints or Jazz (and also, some weeklies like Gridweek). Its all about access now, and advertisers to the local paper, so getting critical reviews from a local beat writer is becoming scarce.
You can also fly from Seville to Barcelona on Iberia Air - bout a 90 min flight. As others have commented, you are very close to France and you can travel by train from Barcelona to Aix en Provence in Southern France. As much as I love my adopted hometown of Seville, Spain, Aix is a fairy tale like town.
Agreed. But the lack of a 3 point threat on the Pels' roster has also hurt Zion's game (and, he also has plenty of self inflicted wounds).
Been there twice, last time was 2 years ago and got to tour the interior. Majestic is an understatement.
Amazing that Tulane basketball would never have gotten the death penalty under today's new gambling standards.

re: Barcelona Recs

Posted by pmacneworleans on 6/5/26 at 10:39 am to
Didn't see Parc Guell in your already list, and its a must see. Also, there's a really nice Banksy museum in the city.
Great, relatively unknown, restaurant is Ziryab, middle eastern influenced tapas.
Another great place to visit is the Palau de la Música Catalana, stunningly beautiful concert hall. They have tours during the day and live music most nights. The history behind the place is amazing but its just beautiful to look at.
I've listened to the entire lp at least 8 times. Its the best lp he has issued since Ram. Not a bad song on it. Regardless as to his age, the man delivered.
No different than if you get caught DWI multiple times and get a permanent license suspension. You can claim/prove that you are an addict and in recovery, but you are still not getting a license. If he truly has a gambling addiction, I feel sorry for him but he should never be allowed to play college, or pro, football.
Not a lot of info, but starts June 2.
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Tickets are not officially on sale yet. There's a pre-sale in June if you buy with an AMEX card. There hasn't been any official release yet as to ticket prices, so not sure if that's a fair price (my guess is that its steep). There are severe doubts in the EU as to how successful this batch of overseas games will be. Not trying to get political, but US based products are not looked upon favorably now, and these games are when the various pro soccer leagues are in full swing. My guess is that you will be able to get tickets a lot cheaper than that price.

re: Pernice Brothers fans?

Posted by pmacneworleans on 5/1/26 at 12:40 am to
There was a group called Roman Candle that was putting lps out around that same time, and had a very similar sound (and, unfortunately also never struck it big). Just need to be careful because there's a band using that same name now that is completely different in genre. The Roman Candle I am referring to has all of their discography on bandcamp and its completely free:LINK
Their two best lps are Oh Tall Tree In the Ear and Wee Small Hours Revue.

re: Dave Mason -RIP

Posted by pmacneworleans on 4/26/26 at 7:14 am to
Eh no. You can be a Mason fan and still realize that Traffic was led by Stevie Winwood.

re: Photography cameras

Posted by pmacneworleans on 4/10/26 at 8:48 am to
I shoot landscape when we take trips to interesting cities and towns in the EU and have been able to fully pay for most of the trips through sales I have made of prints of the shots. A few suggestions. First, seriously consider used gear. Much cheaper and can get some great deals on cameras and lenses. I get most of my gear from an online store, MPB. Here's the link: LINK
I currently shoot with a Nikon 810 and for lenses I have a wide angle art glass from Sigma and a multi use lens from Nikor. All purchased from MPB. You could probably buy all three with the budget you have,
Also, use the best place you can find to make reproductions. I have used White Hall for the past 3 years with excellent results. They also have an online option. www.whitehall.com.
I get most of my sales from having my photos displayed at bars/restaurants. Some of them will do it for free, a few will wants a 5-10% commission off of any sale. For photo editing, I use a software program from Luminar Neo. Very user friendly.
Its about 30km so its doable by Uber but a little pricey. Downside to a train is you will still need a taxi or uber because the train station for Aix is too far to walk. Enjoy the trip - Aix is stunning.

re: Portugal & San Sebastián

Posted by pmacneworleans on 4/6/26 at 2:25 am to
Very doable - been to Portugal numerous times over the past 5 years. A few places you should try during your trip: in Porto, there's a great very small bar, that is owned by the family of a small winery and is the only place, outside of several restaurants, where the wine is sold. Bar is called Morro d' amores, and is up a hill at Rua da Bainharia n. 99.
In Lisbon, there is a fantastic place that specializes in Mozambique food, Canto do Aziz. Its a small, casual place but the seafood is outstanding.
Went to Aix last summer and its like stepping out into a storybook setting. You can access it by train from Marseille (we spent two days in both towns and wouldn't bother returning to Marseille, but are already planning another trip to Aix). Aix is very small, but unbelievably beautiful. Highly recommend that you take a walking tour with a guy named Benjamin to start. Will give you a complete overview of the town and you can decide what you want to explore further on your own. You can book a tour through his website, LINK
Also recommend going a few miles outside of Aix to visit one of the many lavender fields that surround the town. Accessible by taxi or a short city bus ride from the city center.
He got a ton of buzz during the few practices he was able to work at before the injury. \it wasn't anything that should effect him once fully healed and he's apparently cleared for all camp activities. Will be a nice bonus to what was already a stellar draft last year.