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Interesting day yesterday. First discovered a nearby restaurant burnt down. Then went to The Friends of The Library book sale and after buying an Atlas found a bunch of fun donation cards in the back. Finally stumbled across another Día de los Muertos celebration around the corner.

Only Appropriate given today Interesting Artifacts, The European Theater was covered in "The Road to Berlin", likewise the Pacific in "The Road to Tokyo. Both were well done. Unlike some people I was not admonished to maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect, at all times. So there was that.

Technically Yesterday. Tried to get a streetcar to the garden district, but thought we had been transported back to the UK when we learned that due to track damage, there was a replacement bus service for the initial section. That done, we finally were able to transfer to a streetcar not named desire and use our jazzy pass for its intended purpose. A short walk later found coffee and bagels in a hole in the wall deli and had a chat with a local retiree (who may have been a fox news viewer based on their concern about "all the riots" in London and California). Carried on walking along Magazine Street, taking in the gentrification and locally modified architecture Then saw a bit of home away from home,went to investigate and learned the story behind it from call sign "Jaxxx" himself https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/new-orleans-british-phone-booth/article_fcb90110-8291-4fc8-93cf-a13d6cec478b.amp.html Then onwards to the aptly named Audubon Park where we walked around the lake and saw plenty of White Ibis And the aptly named black bellied whistling ducks. Noisy buggers. Then back on the St Charles street car back to downtown past some seriously imposing mansions. St Louis is not just the French Quarter.

After a tasty breakfast BLAT, went for a tour on the bayou. Where we saw plenty of wildlife, up close.

Today was Plantation Tour Day. Started with Oak Alley And the Big House tour, Where you got see what the slave trade could support. Then onto The Whitney Plantation, for an insight into the reality of the slave trade, and how despite how the arc of history may be towards justice, the details were not a straight line. A sobering an thought provoking experience.

I really liked this video??

Turns out, I lied. Weather cleared out over night and the roads dried out enough to get in a quick 16 miles this afternoon.

Occasionally, I'll listen to the big ones. I like to space them out to keep them somewhat fresh. SACD

Alan Parsons Project - in case anyone is wondering, the 2007 CD remasters sound fine to me. They might be a bit louder than the original CD pressings, but I don't hear any distortion or clipping. I got I Robot and Eye in the Sky (contemplating getting Pyramid, Eve, and The Turn of a Friendly Card as well).

What did I do today? I didn't go on an ill fated cruise I had my travel plans thrown into disarray. Did some impromptu contingency road trip planning. But I did get to see some live Jazz. I Blame Brent.

Do you prefer the taste using silver cable or warmer copper cable? 🤓

Saw Bedouine (Azniv Korkejian) last night; Karen liked her music as well, so it was pretty special. Such a smooth and soothing voice, I call it a warm blanket covering me. Opening band, who also backed Bedouine, was great: Other Delights, a kind of lounge/exotica sound that was very cool. Got their new LP, and 2 LP's from Bedouine, one signed.

Nice guy https://youtu.be/n4z098xxDCg?t=125

Valentyne Suite by Colosseum (1969) https://open.qobuz.com/album/jlrv0tner404c Example: '69 fusion (jazz/rock/prog/etc.) The title track is the highlight, but very enjoyable album.

Just a few things (Not shown, warm Muffuletta) @ The Napoleon House

Today's kitchen foray yielded onion rings. Mostly to try making a dipping sauce I recently had at a new burger place. I've always found it wise to flower the onion rings before dipping in batter. I think it makes the batter cling better. My batter consist of 1/4 cup corn starch (browns better) 1 1/2 cups of Krusteaz pancake batter and I used 1 3/4 cup of Trader Joe's ginger beer. The carbonation makes the batter lighter and the ginger adds just a hint of something you couldn't really name. The sauce is super simple, but absolutely delicious. Duke's mayonnaise, malt vinegar and cracked pepper. My new young friend thinks I'm a Chef.

Going down a massive rabbit hole of cover songs by this band Nouvelle Vague. They are a bit kitsch a la The Mike Flowers Pops Orchestra (who did a GREAT cover of Wonderwall). These folks cover so many great and sometimes a bit obscure New Wave/Punk songs. Want Latin/Bossa Nova versions of Joy Division's Love Will Tear Us Apart? Check..... Want a light and playful version of the Dead Kennedy's Too Drunk To Fuck? Check.... If you can get past some monotony, these guys are fun, and their song selection is pretty cool! Some examples:

Nice, Adam! Me - not going to get any biking in this weekend due to rain but did manage to get out twice last weekend, including a favorite out-and-back to the coast. PBaseIMG_1285.jpeg by Nathan Maher

From the Texas Mile last month. Ton of fun. First day's passes... I managed to separate the front bumper cover from the front quarters due to all the drag, and the DS wheel liner let go into the tire due to the pressure from the brake cooling duct....go team. Nothing zip ties and a drill couldn't fix. HS

I might have gotten carried away replacing my Niche Zero, which I gave to my son and his girlfriend, with the Zerno Z2. The wait was long, but I have to say I am pleased thus far. Still seasoning the 80mm Lab Sweet burrs, and dialing in for espresso, pour over and machine coffees. Thus far the pour over, in particular, has really stood out. I taste more nuances than I did previously, but take that with a grain of salt...I'm no pro with a money maker palate. HS

Thanks team, It was a rainy and pretty quiet day - which is just fine for a introvert. There was steak and a bottle kill of a 70's Macallan (you know - the usual) Cheers

A tasty NOLA Indian

First chili verde of the season. This one is chicken but otherwise follows Nate’s basic recipe. I went with a wet burrito and it was delicious, but Claire had her chili verde over rice.

Brunch at Bearcat (CBD) Worth the wait.

Saw a Big Pussy large feline on the hill behind us this morning. That is a Bobcat. https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Mammals/Bobcat Size & Weight: Typically weigh between 15 and 57 pounds, running roughly two to three times the size of a large house cat. Hence large feline.

Gratuitous Quad post.

Did get to see some Live Jazz. @ The Spotted Cat

Grilled Redfish , lump crab Fish 'n Chips Y'All (Technically fried redfish and french fries) Both very tasty @ Deanie's Seafood

Going on an Allan Holdsworth bender, so: Soft Machine, Bundles The New Tony Williams Lifetime, Believe It (Pierre Moerlen's) Gong, Gazeuse Jean-Luc Ponty, Enigmatic Ocean

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What?! No banana! 🍌

Sharing a Moroccan Spiced Lamb And Porchetta @ Cochon Butcher

Apparently I forgot how to brain today. Let's have some ugly old metal boxes.

This Aged Great! is a fun series.

Bagels & Lox At on old school hole in the wall Delideli

Still got it.

Hot, fresh, Beignets, from the source.

I will never get tired of posting Kardi videos. Sorry/not sorry (Also, some really nice cinematography of Busan.)

Usual to start, (not shown) Latte with the (off the menu), seasonal pancake special. We're not savages.

^ I defer to the expert. In 1983, after graduating college and returning to Alaska, I needed cheap meals that could be portioned and frozen. I came up with a recipe I called Batchelor Stovetop Casserole. As many of my recipes do, it has evolved throughout the years. I no longer cook it on the stove top. I discovered that rustic chopping and roasting in the oven made for a less mushy texture and better flavor profile overall. This will be for dinner and future lunches. One large yellow onion, two bell peppers (Red & Orange), baby bellow mushrooms, corn on the cobletts, Yukon gold potatoes (5 small), Polska Keilbasa, 5 cloves sliced garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary and EVOO. Roast in the oven at 400 for about 90 minutes. Prior to roasting...

Mushroom, red bell pepper, tomato, avacado and cheese omelet. Hashbrowns, bacon and English muffins (crumpets?).

For context, the dragon is 11 miles and 318 curves with a speed limit of 35. Fastest I’ve done it is about 15 minutes in the ev6 gt

Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost by Anna Lapwood (2026) https://open.qobuz.com/album/xkv3l9r88xyoi Example: Finally released, Anna's The Lord of the Rings Organ Symphony. Played, sung, transcribed by Anna. A lovely work on Sony Classical, Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim - Norway. Only warning - it is dynamic, and requires volume. Very rewarding on main rigs (which we all know you have). and have a happy hobbity day

More Things @ Napoleon House

Glad you got Road Games in. The title track was my entry to Holdworth's music.

Velvet Darkness, I.O.U., Road Games, and Metal Fatigure

Great video! It's like Land of Confusion updated.

^^ I do appreciate the row of Altec binders.

I love big pussies. Maine Coons, Savannahs, Siberians, Norwegian Forest Cats...