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  1. 03-24-2011, 10:47 AM #1
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    Ruston Trip Report


    The Highlights:

    - Meeting Coach Spoon and Coach Park. A big thank you to them for being so friendly and allowing us close access to the team as they prepared for the biggest games of the season.

    - The myriad people that came up to us at the games to say hi and how much they enjoy having Jelena as part of the Techster family. I can't believe how well Jelena has adjusted to being halfway around the world from home and I'm sure the biggest reason is how welcome everyone has made her feel.

    - My first taste of authentic gumbo (at Bistro 102). Just wow! Jelena's mom has vowed to learn how to make it herself. Feel free to PM recipies lol

    The Lowlights:

    - The Game. I'm sure I don't need to elaborate.

    - Sam's Town Shreveport. I won't bore with details but it was one of the worst hotels I've ever stayed in. Serves us right for waiting til last minute to reserve a room. It'll be Horseshoe or El Dorado next time we are in town for sure.

    - Making a left turn from W Alabama Ave to N Trenton St late at night and driving about 4 blocks before realizing I was going the wrong way on a One Way street. Oops.


    Our flight home leaves from Los Angeles tomorrow. Thanks again to everyone who was so nice to us and see you next year.
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  2. 03-24-2011, 01:28 PM #2
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    Re: Ruston Trip Report

    No first time trip to Ruston is considered complete until you go the wrong direction down a one way. Hope you enjoyed your trip to Ruston and Louisiana.
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  3. 03-24-2011, 04:25 PM #3
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    Re: Ruston Trip Report

    Wrong way down a one way.

    Done that several times in Ruston.

    Have a safe flight.
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    Re: Ruston Trip Report

    I hope you are able to get the "big head" sign home! :icon_wink:Praying for a safe trip home! Glad the south made you feel welcome! and those roads in Ruston are just CRAZY!


    Quote Originally Posted by Kiwi Techster View Post

    The Highlights:

    - Meeting Coach Spoon and Coach Park. A big thank you to them for being so friendly and allowing us close access to the team as they prepared for the biggest games of the season.

    - The myriad people that came up to us at the games to say hi and how much they enjoy having Jelena as part of the Techster family. I can't believe how well Jelena has adjusted to being halfway around the world from home and I'm sure the biggest reason is how welcome everyone has made her feel.

    - My first taste of authentic gumbo (at Bistro 102). Just wow! Jelena's mom has vowed to learn how to make it herself. Feel free to PM recipies lol

    The Lowlights:

    - The Game. I'm sure I don't need to elaborate.

    - Sam's Town Shreveport. I won't bore with details but it was one of the worst hotels I've ever stayed in. Serves us right for waiting til last minute to reserve a room. It'll be Horseshoe or El Dorado next time we are in town for sure.

    - Making a left turn from W Alabama Ave to N Trenton St late at night and driving about 4 blocks before realizing I was going the wrong way on a One Way street. Oops.


    Our flight home leaves from Los Angeles tomorrow. Thanks again to everyone who was so nice to us and see you next year.
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  5. 03-25-2011, 11:12 AM #5
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    Re: Ruston Trip Report

    Quote Originally Posted by bballfan View Post
    I hope you are able to get the "big head" sign home!
    So far so good lol




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  6. 03-25-2011, 12:06 PM #6
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    Re: Ruston Trip Report

    LOVE IT! Here's to safe travels! :icon_wink:



    Quote Originally Posted by Kiwi Techster View Post
    So far so good lol




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    Re: Ruston Trip Report

    PM me an address and I'll send you a great cajun/creole recipie book including my gumbo recipie.
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    Re: Ruston Trip Report

    You might find a few recipes for gumbo and other La. and southern dishes here.
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    Re: Ruston Trip Report

    Quote Originally Posted by WWDog View Post
    You might find a few recipes for gumbo and other La. and southern dishes here.
    Love that thread -- makes me hungry just reading it!
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  10. 03-27-2011, 01:23 PM #10
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    Re: Ruston Trip Report

    Try this cajun site for some good recipes.

    http://www.gumbopages.com/
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