[quote]Obama should offer a free new car to everyone who has one that is older than, say, 2002 - 7 years old[/quote] That would be cruel and unusual punishment. Don't you know that it is not the American way to have a car that old dammit. Actually as part of the stimulus package he is going t...

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re: Dexter Pratt

Posted by footballislife on 1/19/09 at 11:19 am

[quote]who is this pratt character? never heard of him[/quote] Just an average running back that LSU never really wanted anyway that will be a flop at OSU. His mom, high school coach, part of a mob family, and possibly one of the recruiting services all conspired against LSU and made him change h...

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re: Photos of hundreds of thousands of autos awaiting buyers

Posted by footballislife on 1/19/09 at 11:10 am

The car dealerships in south La have yet to really realize what is coming yet. I don't see many deals yet. I have about two years until I start looking for another car, so things should be cheap by then. :lol:...

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re: Hanger Steak at Emerils

Posted by footballislife on 1/19/09 at 11:07 am

[quote]lots of flavor but tough as leather if not prepared properly[/quote] Yeah, I have had this cut several times now at La Bocca and it has been outstanding each time and never once tough. I am getting to where I would probably rather have this than a much more expensive regular steak....

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re: Alls we need to know about Pratt...

Posted by footballislife on 1/19/09 at 8:34 am

Oh yeah, the "we didn't want you anyway" post after a kid chooses against LSU. Love it....

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re: Ryan Clark just laid a knock out blow!

Posted by footballislife on 1/19/09 at 8:19 am

[quote] He turned and led with his right shoulder before the helmets clashed. [/quote] Correct. Given the injury that followed and the national stage that this hit took place on, the national media would be non-stop on this story this morning if they thought it was a bad hit....

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re: Valentine's Day Suggestions

Posted by footballislife on 1/19/09 at 8:16 am

I can't comment on any of the restaurants, but if you will search a few of the other V-day threads you will see that it is strongly suggested that you take your girl out to eat on another day if you care about your experience. V-day is generally considered the second worst day of the year to dine o...

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re: Ryan Clark just laid a knock out blow!

Posted by footballislife on 1/19/09 at 7:58 am

[quote]Clark was clearly leading with his right shoulder[/quote]...

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re: Breakfast in N.O. on Monday

Posted by footballislife on 1/18/09 at 9:44 am

[quote]Petunias or Blue Plate Cafe[/quote] Bingo, those two are your answer. If you want to spend a fortune and impress her, Brennans will work....

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Had a great meal at Vincents in Metairie today...

Posted by footballislife on 1/16/09 at 6:21 pm

Took my wife to lunch today at Vincents. I really forgot how much I like that place. We of course started with the corn and crabmeat bisque. You would have a hard time convincing me that there is a soup on this planet better than this bowl of goodness. It is rich and very flavorful with just t...

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re: Margaritaville in N.O.

Posted by footballislife on 1/16/09 at 2:16 pm

It is not horrible are anything. Actually is above the Landry's, Bubba Gump, Hard Rock kind of places. Go get a drink and a burger and check it out. I am pretty sure that his is the only restaurant that Jimmy still has control over and is not run by the corporate entity folks. They were very g...

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re: King Cake

Posted by footballislife on 1/16/09 at 12:28 pm

Here is the link to Haydel Bakery. They are kind of expensive, but they put some extra stuff in the box if you are into the whole mardi gras thing. [link=(http://www.haydelbakery.com/)]LINK[/link]...

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re: Family Resturant in N.O.

Posted by footballislife on 1/16/09 at 7:23 am

If you want something near the convention center, there is a Dragos in the Hilton at the foot of Poydras....

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re: What was your first fine dining experience?

Posted by footballislife on 1/15/09 at 1:09 pm

[quote]Unfortunately, I never really got to go to expensive restaurants as a kid.[/quote] Me neither. Until I got to be 15 or so, it was Sonny's Barb-que for special occasions and the trips to McDonalds ar Pizza Hut every now and then. My mom always cooked....

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re: How do you stem a recession?

Posted by footballislife on 1/15/09 at 9:35 am

You don't try to stem a recession if it is being caused by natural market corrections. You might try to stop the U.S. from going into a depression right now, but I don't see how what our gov. is doing right now is helping that cause at all....

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