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Ida, What a Bitch

Posted on September 12, 2021 by theschneiduks

So, you might recall that, just under a year ago, we were so proud of ourselves for surviving out first hurricane. Hurricanes, we naively thought, weren’t as bad as a those Midwestern storms where the sky turns green. Boy, we … Continue reading →

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The Year+ (and Counting) of Covid

Posted on March 28, 2021 by theschneiduks

So . . . we’ve been back in the U.S. for over a year now. And, boy, have our lives changed.

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Happy Yardi Gras, Y’all

Posted on February 21, 2021 by theschneiduks

Yes, yes, I know that Mardi Gras is done, dusted, and over for the year. But, just like Christmas decorations stay up after Christmas day, the Yardi Gras spirit continues for just a little while longer.

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Happy Mardi Gras, Y’All

Posted on February 14, 2021 by theschneiduks

So when the powers that be decreed that Mardi Gras 2020 was cancelled, residents of New Orleans didn’t cry or scream or pout or sulk. OK, fine, I’m pretty sure they actually did do all of those things. But then, … Continue reading →

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Celebration in the Oaks

Posted on December 13, 2020 by theschneiduks

Whooo hooo! We actually got out of the house and did something. What a novelty! Anyway . . . we rented a car and, after spraying half a can of disinfecting spray all over the interior and then wiping the … Continue reading →

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We survived our first hurricane

Posted on November 4, 2020 by theschneiduks

So, when we moved to New Orleans, we knew hurricanes might be a problem. Little did we know a strong category two hurricane would blow through shortly after we arrived…

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Our epic road trip

Posted on March 21, 2018 by theschneiduks

So…a few months ago a friend of ours suggested we journey down to New Orleans to see him march in the Irish Channel parade on St. Patrick’s day.  We are always up for a trip to New Orleans so, of … Continue reading →

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Mardi Gras!

Posted on February 11, 2016 by theschneiduks

Hey, look, we are back! Sadly, no, we have not decided to chuck it all and start PigFish Round 2. But we did spend an entire week in New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras before I go back to work. … Continue reading →

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