LOUISIANA BAYOU HUNT - DATE SET - APRIL 08 !

[sniffer]

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when they replaced one of the bridges over the Arkansas river in Wichita, they pulled out 2 motorcycles, 5 bikes, a couple of shopping carts, knives, glass bottles and plenty of other assorted trash

 

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[mastereagle22]

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I would love to water hunt but don't have a water machine.

 

[Noodle]

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Somebody correct me if I'm wrong ... I think the coils are waterproof; just have to protect the connections and the computer on top. Are there some experts out there who can help us country folks?? Thanks! Noodle

 

[stoney56]

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Noodle, correct. Land machines are usually waterproof up to the control box. It's a good winter project to check the cable from coil to box for any frays, cuts, or other damage to the insulation.

 

[Nana40]

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Anybody interested in a big old safe that was stolen almost a hundred years ago? The site should be about 5 miles from Noodle's Headquarters. The safe was stolen from a local country general store. According to the story I read, the thieves could not pry the door open the night they stole the safe. As morning approached, they dumped the safe in a local body of water to avoid being caught. I will try to research this story and verify if it is true. If interested, we will need a boat to search. Should be in shallow water. According to the story, there was not much cash but the coins should be very interesting.

Oh Wow! That sounds like an adventure! Noodle! Ya'll get out there and find it!

 

[Burdie]

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OK! who volunteers to be gator bait while the rest look for the safe. Please step forward.
Burdie

 

[River Rat]

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Cajun Dictionary...y'all better study cause there will be a test!!! I will add more words tomorrow and more the day after.

Alligator: (al-a-gay-tor) A white meat with a texture like pork which is perfect for absorbing the spices it is cooked with.

Andouille: (an-doo-wee) A Cajun-made lean, spicy, smoked pork sausage that adds great flavor. Andouille is used in gumbos and jambalaya dishes

Bayou: (ba-you) The outlet of a lake or one of the delta streams of a river.

Beignet: (ben-yey) Square French doughnut, deep fried & dusted with powdered sugar.

Blacken: (black-end) Blackening is a method of cooking invented by Chef Paul Prudhomme. Though he is a Cajun country native, the dish isn't part of traditional Cajun cooking. To blacken fish or meat, the chef coats it with spices and quickly sears it in butter in a cast iron skillet. The goal is to get a crunchy coat. It is not supposed to be burned, over-charred or excruciatingly spiced with pepper.

Bon Appetite! French phrase meaning literally "good appetite" or "Enjoy!"

Boudin: (boo-dan) A Cajun-made sausage of pork and rice and spices. There are different versions of boudin, including sausages made with seafood.

Bread Pudding: A traditional New Orleans dessert made from yesterday's French bread. The loaf is broken up, soaked in custard and baked until golden brown. Restaurants usually serve it with whiskey sauce.

Cafe au Lait: (caf-ay-oh-ley) A half-and-half blend of strong chicory coffee and hot milk. It literally means coffee with milk.

Cane Syrup: A rich sweet syrup extracted from Sugar Cane. It tastes great on pancakes and waffles, and it's an essential ingredient in Louisiana Pecan Pie and lots of other favorite Southern dishes.

Cajun: (Ka-Jun) A native of Louisiana of French Acadian ancestry

Cajun Cuisine: The cooking of the Cajun people, the transplanted Acadians expelled from Nova Scotia in the 1750s who settled in Louisiana. Coming out of hard times, Cajun cooking traditionally involved one large pot and often stretched limited offerings to feed many.

Chicory: Herb that is ground, roasted and used to impart the unique flavor of New Orleans coffee.

Courtbouillon (Cou-be-on) A rich, spicy soup or stew made with fish fillets, tomatoes, onions, and mixed vegetables.

Crawfish: Tasty freshwater crustaceans, locally known as "crawdads" or "mudbugs". Cooked in Crawfish Boils throughout South Louisiana, and used in various Louisiana dishes, such as gumbo, stews, and etouffee. They live and grow in the mud of the freshwater bayous.

Creole: (cre-old) Originally described those people of mixed French and Spanish blood who migrated from Europe or were born in Southeast Louisiana and lived as city or plantation dwellers. The term has expanded now to include a type of cuisine and a style of architecture.

Creole Cuisine: New Orleans Creole cuisine is derived from French, Spanish and African cooking techniques, aided by some Native American ingredients and dishes and making use of regionally available produce, meat and seafood. Generally, it is a city cuisine, commonly employing sauces and more involved preparations.

Creole Mustard: Spicy version of mustard using mustard seeds soaked in vinegar.

Crescent City: Nickname for New Orleans which is located at a bend of the Mississippi River that is shaped like a crescent.

Deep Fried Turkey: The Cajun way of cooking turkey, where the bird is immersed in a pot of cooking oil. If you've tried it, you know how fantastic it is!

Dirty Rice: Rice dish sautéed with green peppers, onions, celery and variety meats.

 

[warsawdaddy]

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Come on now,RR,that deep fried turkey is best in peanut oil!

 

[warsawdaddy]

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Noodle,you have a 'pirogue' to go with that bayou?

 

[Noodle]

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Don't need one! Walk across it! Pics coming!!!

 

[warsawdaddy]

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Don't need one! Walk across it! Pics coming!!!

I'm good,but not that good!

 

[shanegalang]

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I dont know about anyone else but I'm getting really excited about this. Do you need any extra help to prepare and all that? I am willing to vollenteer my assistance with anything I can help with.

 

[Noodle]

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Hey Shane... Don't you worry 'bout a thing, honey. I'm gonna need some goodies from down south. Will get with you closer to event happenings. THANKS!!! Folks, he's a newbie; please make him welcome!! -Noodle

 

[River Rat]

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Cajun Dictionary continued....

Dressing: In Louisiana, dressing is synonymous with stuffing, or a side dish for a meal.

Etouffee: (ay-too-fay) A tangy dish, usually made with crawfish or shrimp, prepared by simmering over a slow flame.

Fais do do: (fay-do-do) A traditional South Louisiana dance party with Cajun and Zydeco music.

File: (fee-lay) Ground sassafras leaves used to thicken and flavor gumbo.

French Quarter: The one hundred block area in New Orleans originally settled by the French. It is one of the best Party Spots in the World!!

Gumbo: A deep rich Cajun stew often thickened with okra or file. Some popular types are Chicken & Sausage Gumbo and Seafood Gumbo.

Hushpuppies: A cornbread-type mixture, formed into balls & fried until crispy & golden on the outside.

Jambalaya: (jam-bah-lah-ya) A traditional Southern Louisiana rice dish. Well seasoned mixture of Chicken, sausage, pork, vegetables and rice cooked in a single pot. There are contest all over Louisiana to find the best Jambalaya cook!!

Jazz: Rhythmic, syncopated music, often improvised, that was originated by African American musicians.

King Cake: Traditional Mardi Gras cake, decorated in gold, purple and green, and served at King Cake parties throughout Mardi Gras season. It is a tradition to place a plastic baby in the King Cake and the person that gets the piece with the plastic baby you has to buy the next King Cake!!

Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler: (lez-ay lay bon tom rule-air) You often hear this popular Cajun phrase during Mardi Gras. It means "Let the good times roll!" and that's what we do in Louisiana!!

Lagniappe Cajun word for "a little something extra." That is what "SellingLouisiana.com" is trying to provide!!

Mardi Gras: "Fat Tuesday", the day before Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of Lent. Mardi Gras starts on the 12th night after Christmas and builds to the finale on "Fat Tuesday". Mardi Gras parties abound during the whole period, but the big day is "Fat Tuesday".

Marinade: A mixture of liquids and seasonings in which foods are soaked before cooking. Marinades are an important part of Louisiana cuisine.

Molasses: Molasses is made from Cane Syrup which is cooked down to a thick consistency, giving a rich and robust flavor and color. The savory sweetness of all-natural molasses imparts moistness and a delicate caramel aroma to cookies, pies and brown breads.

Muffuletta: A popular New Orleans French Quarter sandwich originating along Decatur Street near the Old French Market. Ham, salami and cheese are stacked with olive salad on a round loaf of Italian bread. It's served hot and it's delicious!

 

[Baggins]

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Man that sounds great! I will try to make an effort to come out and do this!
Baggins

 

[River Rat]

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A little info about our side trip...

Poverty Point National Monument

Three thousand years ago, Poverty Point was the center of the most advanced civilization north of the Rio Grande. Prehistoric people built a town of massive earthen mounds here; archaeologists estimate it took some five-million labor hours to haul the dirt in basket by basket.


Poverty Point National Monument, aerial view.

The central part consists of six rows of concentric arcs, forming an enormous semicircle. Each arc of raised earth was originally 10 to 15 feet high. It is believed that these ridges served as foundations for dwellings. Connected to the outermost arc is Poverty Point Mound, a huge mound shaped like a bird with outstretched wings. It measures approximately 700 by 800 feet at its base and rises 70 feet into the air.

The Poverty Point inhabitants established an extensive trade network here; then, between 1400 and 1350 b.c., they abandoned the site. The visitor center has many artifacts on display, including beads and small stone tools unique to this culture. The center's Lookout Point, which has a scale model of the entire facility at its base, offers an excellent perspective of the enormity of the site's mounds. The monument also offers self-guided interpretive trails, special guided tours, and the opportunity to observe archaeologists at work.

Poverty Point was designated a national monument in 1988, but it is owned and operated by the Office of State Parks, State of Louisiana.

 

[Noodle]

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The official sign-up page is now open. Go back to TN Member Hunts and you'll find registration information on the OFFICIAL SITE LOUISIANA BAYOU HUNT.

Yes, Poverty Point is a wonderful thing to see. Go to GoogleEarth to get a great pic. What is so amazing about that site is that the farmers completely knew nothing of it's existance. They farmed over it for literally centuries but could not "see"' whereupon they were trodding. In the 1950's, someone flew over the site in a small plane and said WHOA!!! - Noodle

 

[Noodle]

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Baggins, come on! Nothing stopping ya! It's gonna be fun, you can bet on it!

- Noodle

 

[stoney56]

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Well, Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler and bring on the Fais do do!!! Aaaa Eeeee!!!

 

[borninok]

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Hey, Stoney, quit talking that Okie cow talk....those Louisianna folk can't understand ya! Now, they do understand..."thar's the swamp, son...C thos arligators?....ya wanna mess with my daughter again?"
---Mel

borninok