Favorite team:LSU 
Location:DFW
Biography:grew up in North La, most of my family is from the NOLA. I have spent the last few years in Baton Rouge,Dallas, and Mexico Cithy
Interests:LSU football, hunting, fishing, drinking
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re: Let's talk Cigars

Posted by gringeaux on 11/7/25 at 8:09 pm to
Finally back to smoking after taking a break do to a surgery. I picked up an EH Taylor Single Barrel and cracked it open w a Camacho Broadleaf. So fire its been a great pairing.

re: European Christmas Markets

Posted by gringeaux on 11/6/25 at 12:48 pm to
I will be looking forward to your update. I think that is about the time we are planning to go next year. Our thought was to leave the Wed of Thanksgiving and fly by the following Sat.

Enjoy

European Christmas Markets

Posted by gringeaux on 11/4/25 at 5:35 pm
My wife and I are starting to plan a trip to Europe next year. We would like to visit the Christmas markets. She seems set on going to multiple cities and taking the train between them. I’ve also seen a few river cruises with itineraries that would allow us to do the same. Any recommendations? Which would be better? Any suggestions for markets we shouldn’t miss?

TIA
I agree, but they write the contract b/w the coach and LSU not the coach and booster. But I am not sure there has been a time when a school (ie tax payer) has payed a buyout.
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I agree with him that's an issue. And it sounds like he wants to ENSURE that the state DOESNT have to foot the bill.


It didn't for Les and it didn't for O. The state does not pay this. Just like it didn't pay for the new op building.
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He blew the Wade situation


He gave the NCAA Wade so they not to punish football.
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tGeneral will return home


Not going to happen.
Would you rather Nic Anderson and Bauer Sharp or spent that NIL/Roster $ on a starting tackle?

re: Let's talk Cigars

Posted by gringeaux on 10/3/25 at 8:26 pm to
Smoking a Drew Estate Undercrown and it's slowly becoming one of my favorites.

Headed to BR next weekend and I'm going to try to stock up on some Bocockbrothers. Those have been my go to, but I can't seem to find them in the DFW area.

re: Old Fashion quick mix?

Posted by gringeaux on 9/16/25 at 1:06 pm to
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I've used this one before, and it was good for what it was. Nothing that fancy, but it will get the job done when I am feeling lazy.

re: Is Apocalypto a good movie?

Posted by gringeaux on 9/9/25 at 2:50 pm to
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Just don't tell them it's historically accurate.


Yeah, I wouldn't go that far.

LINK
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He just passed away last month from cancer.


Damn, I really like him and he seemed good a what he did.

I didn't find this show until I what the Tom Segura bit on the Frist 48. And after watching one or two episodes he was spot on.
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I ran into Detective Tim Bender outside The Windsor Court in 2017. He had transferred out of Homicide and was working with drugs dogs.

I really like John Brown form the Tulsa PD.
Tulsa
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Whatever baw on here was asking about Brisket Birria


That was me. I'll be making that and then I just got Labor Day Cook Guide from Rolling Bones and I am going to try the ice cream recipe they have in there.
Here's what we did when we were there

Joe’s Stone Crab- great dinner spot
Versailles- great for dinner or lunch
Little Havana and the Cubaocho Museum & Performing Arts Center
We were able to walk around Little Havana (mainly SW 8th St) there were several bars and cigars shops to sit outside and enjoy.

Brisket Birria Recipes

Posted by gringeaux on 8/25/25 at 11:17 am
With gameday and the long weekend, I am looking to try my hand at a new way to for brisket.

I have seen several different method and several different recipes so if anyone has a tried and true recipe I would appreciate the help. So far the plan is as follows:
Season the night before w/ a SPG and MC Fajita
Smoke at 275-300 for about 3-4hrs
Braise in a birria marinade for 3-4hrs at 300
Rest for about an hour.

I am really looking for a good recipe for the marinade/consommé. I've seen some where they toast the dried peppers before, others where they don't. And the spices appear to change from recipe to recipe.
TIA
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Casa Velas


I've stayed there and at Grand Velas. Both were great. CV is much smaller and only has one or two restaurants. It's much smaller, but it's very nice. GV is on the beach and has several restaurants. We were there in May this year. It's about a $20-30 cab ride to downtown Puerto Vallarta. There was a lot of construction on the road to PV form GV, but most people were saying it would be completed by Dec or Jan.
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Puerto Vallarta


Do a taco tour of the city. The food scene there is really good. There are a ton taco cart and restaurants.

The Malecon is also a fun place to walk up and down.

What AI are you staying at?
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LeBlanc


This would be my choice. It's was a great adults only place.

If you can swing it Grand Velas has two there one family and one adults only that are suppose to be great.
Coco Bistro- get reservations prior to your trip.
Cocovan Airstream Lounge- is just in front of Coco Bistro and was great for lunch/dinner.
Bella Luna Ristorante and Pizzeria- The pizza was much better than the restaurant.
The Almond Tree- this was where we had our best meal on the island.

We stayed at Seven Stars, and it as a great resort. I would also recommend getting a car while you are there. It made it easy to get to other parts of the island. Also, if you are into snorkeling Coral Gardens was a great spot not to far from Seven Stars.

Also, if you are flying out on a Saturday or Sunday, I would highly recommend looking into VIP Flyers Lounge. They will walk you through security and you have your own private lounge with AC, food, and drinks. It was worth every penny when we flew out on a Saturday.