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re: Hogs for the Cause checkin

Posted by 9BREES9 on 4/11/26 at 10:57 am to
Think I may know you....have family that are part of that group annually on the wife's side :cheers:
I’ve done it once in the past for about a month period and it was fantastic. That said, most people don’t realize you really need to workout and rebuild those areas they are adjusting and realigning. I’ve thought about going back just for a maintenance once a year but haven’t pulled the trigger yet.

re: Merlin Easter Bunnies

Posted by 9BREES9 on 3/25/26 at 9:32 am to
Ditto. They went away a few years ago and then came back in stock at local Walmarts (white and milk chocolate) about 2-3 years ago. However, the past 2 years I have not had any luck and seem to remember reading that they are no longer being made. There’s no alternative that’s close to replicating IMO.
Judging by your team affiliation (Astros) maybe we can revoke some of those WS games. Go bang on some more garbage cans :lol:


The ability for a conference to strip a win from one team and enforce the game resume from the B1 is certainly a choice and something I never knew could be executed. Where was this energy with the Nola No-Call?

re: Best Pizza in NOLA

Posted by 9BREES9 on 3/7/26 at 9:05 am to
From someone that’s not an overly big bread/pizza eater, I absolutely love St Pizza and Forbidden. Nola pizza inside the brewery was pretty good too. Il Supremo is on the list to try.
We rotate but enjoy PJs French Roast, Community Cafe Special, and Pirate King. If we grind ourselves at home, it’s French Truck.

re: Tulane book Festival

Posted by 9BREES9 on 3/7/26 at 8:58 am to
Last year was the 1st time I attended. My wife has been several times. Love country music and Kenny Chesney is 1 of my favorite artists. Hoping to get a signed copy of his book.
Will Smith had short arms too….big Willie turned out just fine.
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: