|
Post by spindrift on Nov 25, 2009 0:00:22 GMT
Are the people of New Orleans happy people? and do they have happy expressions as they walk around? I find it amazing and wonderful if this is so because everyone looks so stressed and bad-tempered where I live. My friend who now lives back in Thailand (she's South Africian) uses the word 'hateful' not 'stressed'.
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2009 0:13:02 GMT
I like to think that New Orleanians have a particular "joie de vivre" that is unique to here. I have not done extensive traveling so I can't say for sure that this is not found elsewhere. But,I know from what people who come here from all over tell me. I think there are many reasons attributed to this,one in particular is the climate being so conducive to people being outdoors and therefore, in more frequent contact with one another physically.When I lived in colder climates,Boston in particular,I was struck by how insular and in a hurry people were. The heat here will also slow you down. We are referred to as "The City that Care Forgot" and more recently "The Big Easy". I'm sure Bixa could expound on this in many ways as well.
|
|
|
Post by spindrift on Nov 25, 2009 0:27:38 GMT
It sounds mighty attractive to me.
|
|
|
Post by bixaorellana on Nov 25, 2009 4:44:53 GMT
Let me see ........... I would characterize New Orleanians as fun-seekers with a gusto for life in general -- just another way of saying joie de vivre. Even religious festivals, such as St. Joseph's Day are exuberant, fun, and inclusive. Overall, it's a city full of brash, curious, outgoing people quick to offer casual affection and include you in the fun.
|
|
|
Post by bixaorellana on Nov 25, 2009 6:08:28 GMT
Hope it's okay to post this here. I think it gives a great, accurate look at the New Orleanian sense of humor and worldview. This is the statement of a very lively facebook group: ====================================================================
Welcome to the Mighty, Mighty NEW ORLEANS DEAD FRIENDS SOCIETY, if I haven't messaged you already. Please post pictures/obit/videos/memories of ANY of our DEAD FRIENDS from the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS. We also gladly welcome any photos/video/memories of defunct New Orleans businesses and events. This group was created to help keep the memories alive of those that fate and life in the CITY OF NEW ORLEANS have pushed into the netherworld. Obviously these will include murders, suicides (police-assisted and otherwise), drug overdoses, illnesses, alcoholism, poison, too-rich food inducing heart attacks, bad seafood, fires, electrocutions, chemical spills, train crossing fatalities, alligator attacks, hurricanes, car accidents, and even the occasional ravages of time. If possible please list the date and circumstance of death. All are welcome here... that being said LET'S KEEP IT NICE. Any typical New Orleans gossip/bickering will disappear from N.O.D.F.S. quicker than a FEMA relief check from your bank account. This has been created to CELEBRATE the memories of passed friends, so morbidity really isn't an issue. Please feel free to post PHOTOS, VIDEOS, OBITS..anything related. Be sure to indicate the deceased party in photo (lest people think everyone in the photo snuffed it) by name and followed with a R.I.P. Also, PLEASE INVITE people who are connected to this, as more members equals more materials! Thanks in advance for all of your efforts!! Hope you are all well, and try to stay above ground (and by ABOVE GROUND I do NOT mean FLOATING around the City in a post hurricane SURF SESSION).
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2009 8:24:06 GMT
That sounds like fun.
|
|
|
Post by traveler63 on Nov 26, 2009 1:13:49 GMT
Oh my God!!!!!! Mr. T63 is soooooo jealous, what a wonderful post. I agree this is the most fun one since I have joined. !!!!!! Thank you!!!!
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2010 17:54:06 GMT
Well,tomorrow is the day for this if you happen to be in the vicinity of Oak Street,NOLA. Sadly,I will be missing it while here still in NY. I have been told that it will be bigger and better than ever. I worked very hard this past year to keep it on Oak Street. Some people had wanted to move it to a nearby park,thus infuriating many of the merchants and residents such as myself. It was a long battle and we won.
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2010 21:40:22 GMT
Do po-boys freeze well? Will they save you any?
|
|
|
Post by bixaorellana on Nov 13, 2010 23:34:28 GMT
Sadly,I will be missing it while here still in NY. The tragedy of having to console oneself with fresh bay scallops! ;D Congrats on keeping the festival where it belongs! Were they going to move it to Palmer Park?
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2010 20:14:35 GMT
I don't know about freezing po'boys,it really is the people and the event and being in my own backyard that is what I miss the most. True,I am being extremely well fed while here.
Yes,Bixa,some people had the bone headed idea of moving it to Palmer Park,and,get this,"recreating" Oak Street. Need less to say the idea fell flat but,due to some legalities, it took quite a bit of maneuvering to get it to say put on Oak Street. I spoke with my husband a little while ago and he said that it is huge,I could hear the people in the background. Next year...I'll hopefully be there.
|
|
|
Post by bixaorellana on Nov 15, 2010 0:25:09 GMT
Oh, of course ~~ it makes tons of sense to move the venue several blocks NE to a public park bordered by two busy boulevards in order to "recreate" a charming old but still viable shopping district -- a district that doesn't need recreating since it already exists! Also, Palmer Park is only two blocks long and one block deep, which means it is smaller than the space afforded by Oak Street.
Hello to T!
|
|
|
Post by lola on Nov 15, 2010 1:50:07 GMT
Pity the po'boy deprived!
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2010 20:31:58 GMT
The first estimate I heard of yesterday's attendance was 45,000. They did increase the area by several blocks,and,it incorporated some of the side streets as well. So,can you imagine Palmer Park with this many people?AND,they were going to charge an admission fee to get into the fenced in area. Reports of a good time had by all,I'm sure there will be many criticisms of it but,hey,aren't there always. The event was closed out by the New Orleans Radiators,our favorite local band. I was so homesick yesterday,I can't even begin to tell y'all.
|
|
|
Post by cheerypeabrain on Nov 22, 2010 16:43:47 GMT
Really interesting photographs Casimira, fascinating...I love food festivals altho have never eaten a Po-Boy... it all looks delicious!
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2011 11:53:12 GMT
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2011 12:49:59 GMT
Oooh, it's that time of year again? Send me half a dozen.
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2011 17:51:26 GMT
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2011 17:58:45 GMT
I'll be watching for your FedEx package.
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2011 18:03:08 GMT
Hop a plane!!!! You've got time still!!!!
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2011 13:25:22 GMT
It's 6 a.m. on Oak Street in the Carrollton section of Uptown New Orleans. I am out walking the dog and scoping it out Folks have been up all night setting up for the 5th annual Po-Boy Festival. While these streets may now look deserted,in about 4-5 hours you will not be able to see beyond the throngs of hungry and enthusiastic crowds of people. See you there!! These folks have been up most of the night setting up the various stages,food and craft booths etc. The city of New Orleans allows for the strret to be closed off for 24 hours so it's a mad dash to get it all set up. Quite a production I assure you. As I live a half block away,I could hear the busy sounds of dozens of people,most all volunteers btw,the proceeds go to the Oak Street Merchant's Association. NO Police Dept.on duty to protect and be served serve.
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2011 17:34:27 GMT
They look well fed already!
|
|
|
Post by bixaorellana on Nov 20, 2011 23:28:39 GMT
Years ago I was at a Mardi Gras parade when the police van showed up. You never saw so many puffing, overweight cops, ties askew, hats off, & clutching food items in your life.
|
|
|
Post by Jazz on Nov 21, 2011 20:23:35 GMT
Here we all are, left in suspense. Did you go this year? This thread is making me so hungry!!! The grilled oysters, the breaded oysters and the Vietnamese specialty! Would love one day to come for this. I've only spent one week in New Orleans, a week in the French quarter, years ago. Fabulous. How lucky for you that this unique festival in just blocks away. Great thread, casimira, thank you!
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2011 21:56:52 GMT
Hi you guys!! I'm going to go ahead and start a separate thread for this years festival. That way one doesn't have to wade through all the previously posted stuff and seems to make more sense to me and the helpers here.
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2011 22:09:54 GMT
Good idea if you have the material! Speaking of material, I currently have a package of frozen shucked Korean oysters. I know that they cannot hold a candle to Gulf oysters, but I am trying to think of something to do with them. I am thinking that they absolutely must be cooked because they would be so totally inferior if I tried to eat them just thawed and raw. So I am wondering along the lines of either poached or fried. At the moment, I am leaning towards 'fried' because it is such a unique way to eat oysters that most other cultures simply do not understand.
|
|
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2012 19:23:51 GMT
The annual event is coming up soon.... www.poboyfest.com/Y'all please let me know if you would like a report or if it's the same ol' same ol' I'll just stick some pics in one of the food threads or Local Color. They do keep trying to improve and add new things each year I have to say.
|
|
|
Post by mich64 on Nov 1, 2012 23:34:17 GMT
More please! ;D
|
|
|
Post by imec on Nov 2, 2012 1:05:30 GMT
This is an Anyport highlight I look forward to every fall. I vote YES for a report!
|
|
|
Post by fumobici on Nov 2, 2012 2:16:59 GMT
Second... erm.. thirded! I find these fascinating, such a cast of interesting characters.
|
|