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Don’t get suckered in. I chose this option 3 years ago thinking they’d be worthwhile with a different player for each ticket….What was received was a generic plain white background ticket. Never again. Still wish they’d make awesome player tickets so you could at least keep as keepsakes.
Thank you for sharing these thoughts as it helps as I'm somewhat in a similar situation. I love to run as it's a great stress reliever for me, but also my time to use praying. Within the past year it's become so addicting that I'm negligent with strength training and I truly need to add muscle back to my frame. My issue though is that I use to be obese (240 lbs at 5'8"). I am currently under 120 lbs and anytime my weight upticks on the scale, I have this fear that I'm going back to obesity (even though I know this isn't the case). It's the mental challenge for me. I need to find that happy medium between cardio and strength training so that my energy levels improve and overall quality of life can be better.


If I’m feeling fancy I’ll sprinkle some shredded cheese to melt on top :lol:

re: WFDT

Posted by 9BREES9 on 1/28/26 at 8:32 pm to
Baked sweet potato topped with some leftover pork roast. Drizzled a little kinders black cherry chipotle sauce on top.

re: Where to order king cake shipped?

Posted by 9BREES9 on 1/28/26 at 8:54 am to
Had Marguerite’s for the 1st time last year (Key Lime flavor) and it was delicious! I hate king cakes where the dough is too hard. Much prefer a softer/fluffier version.
Absolutely phenomenal ice cream. The guy that started the business has been doing pop-ups/weekly drops with small batches for the past several years in Harahan/Elmwood area. He releases at least 3 custom creations weekly and has a few other selections that are staples in stock weekly. His drops go "live" on Wednesdays at 7pm on Hotplate.

He sells out literally within 20-30 minutes. Pickup windows are staggered between Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays. It's premium price, but the product is well worth it. We've bought from him a few times over the past year, but it's difficult to get there routinely with the past pickup times he offers. He and Laozi are the best Nola has to offer ice cream wise.
Starbucks rolled it back out earlier in December.

re: Saint Claire-NOLA

Posted by 9BREES9 on 12/20/25 at 7:01 am to
Glad you enjoyed it. Wife and I ate there 2 months ago and entree portions extremely small and way overpriced. I won’t go back and realize it isn’t for everyone.

re: Charlie’s Steakhouse

Posted by 9BREES9 on 12/14/25 at 11:20 am to
Kosmo..... :lol:

Speaking of cheesesteaks, I would like to try Yinzers in the near future. Anyone in this thread tried them and can provide feedback if they are worth the hype?

And yes, I realize Charlie's is not the best steak in the city (all personal preference), but it's my dad's favorite place and that's where he wanted his steak from this year, so my old man got his Charlie's 18 oz ribeye :cheers:

re: Charlie’s Steakhouse

Posted by 9BREES9 on 12/12/25 at 11:15 am to
Just an update: it was a delicious dinner with cherished father-son bonding! Dad ordered the 18oz ribeye and I decided to give the pork chops a try….outstanding taste and came out sizzling just like the steaks. We shared a side of the creamed spinach.

re: Charlie’s Steakhouse

Posted by 9BREES9 on 12/11/25 at 1:06 pm to
We’ve been to Crescent City. It was ok, but to me, it was “ehh”. To each their own though and can appreciate why some really enjoy it.

re: Recessed light replacement

Posted by 9BREES9 on 12/11/25 at 1:03 pm to
Appreciate you :cheers:

re: Charlie’s Steakhouse

Posted by 9BREES9 on 12/11/25 at 11:31 am to
Thanks for the insight on the pork chop. Love their steaks, but might give the pork chop a try. I’m a sucker for a good duroc pork chop and lamb chops but wanted first-hand experiences from folks if possible :cheers:

re: Recessed light replacement

Posted by 9BREES9 on 12/11/25 at 11:29 am to
To clarify, simply replacing the bulb with new floodlight one. Is the extendable tool available at Lowe’s?

Charlie’s Steakhouse

Posted by 9BREES9 on 12/11/25 at 10:03 am
I’ve been several times and am in the camp that their steaks are some of the best in the city. Tonight I’m taking my dad for his belated birthday steak dinner tradition we started in 2019. However, I’m unsure if I’m feeling steak tonight and am inquiring if anyone has tried their lamb chops and/or duroc bbq pork chop before? TIA

re: Aged Egg Nog Reminder

Posted by 9BREES9 on 12/11/25 at 10:00 am to
Just finished off my last mason jar from last year. Topped it with a little nutmeg. Phenomenal as always. Still have a little frozen from last year’s batch that I want to scoop over some apple cobbler.

Recessed light replacement

Posted by 9BREES9 on 12/11/25 at 9:56 am
Anyone here ever replaced their recessed lights with a tool for ceilings too tall to stand on normal sized ladder? If so, what was your experience with said tool? I’ve heard mixed reviews on them.
Shough’s development and continued growth is an enormous benefit. I’m in the camp that we need to address OL via free agency. Still have many holes to shore up, but man, Jeremiyah Love would be a tempting pick. Saints will be in a great position to draft whoever they please that will step in and contribute day 1.

re: Anniversary dinner recs

Posted by 9BREES9 on 11/12/25 at 11:13 am to
We ate at Arnaud’s recently for our anniversary dinner. It was alright. To this day my favorite anniversary dinner we’ve dined at was Galatoires.
If you decide to go this route, please report back with how it tastes!
Yeah my thoughts exactly. We’ve eaten at 14 Parishes about 3 times and the food is delicious every single time. Came across this earlier and I would absolutely smash this :lol: