Texas Ren Fest

Thanksgiving in Shiner

Thanksgiving in Shiner means . . .

Family

Football & Food !!

Family Day Trip

Happy Saintsgiving

A Saintsgiving NOLA food-dat menu:

Touchdown Turkey

Knock the Stuffing Out of Them!

Carny (corn) Souffle

Defense Dressing

Turnover Tossed Salad

Mash Pey-Tatoes

&

Ying Yams with Crunk Topping, also known as sweet potato casserole with praline topping.

Po-Boy Preservation Society

NEW State Flag

A new state flag, featuring a more angular pelican tearing its bleeding breast to feed its young, was unveiled Monday during the swearing-in ceremonies of two state officials.

The flag's design is similar to the existing flag but the brown pelican, the state bird, is more stylized and has three red drops of blood flowing from its breast. Historical descriptions of the blue flag include the three drops of blood, described as a sign of the state's willingness to sacrifice itself for its citizens. The design goes back to medieval times, when people believed pelicans fed chicks with their blood.

Harry Potter & the Deadly Hallows: Part 1

Saw Harry Potter & the Deadly Hallows: Part 1 this morning and its very different from all the ones before it. Lots of drama, lots of new scenery, lots of new characters, but lots of wild adventures and great acting from beloved past characters as well. I think I'll definitely being watching this one again this Fall since it's truly a wonderful movie I would recommend to all!

Not Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Boil-water advisory

in effect for New Orleans

until at least 3 p.m. - Sunday

A boil-water advisory issued for the east bank of New Orleans will last until at least until 3 p.m., Sunday, as officials await test results that will show if a prolonged overnight drop in water pressure caused contamination of the city's drinking water, Mayor Mitch Landrieu said during a noon news conference at City Hall.

It will take 18 to 20 hours for tests to determine whether an overnight drop in water pressure across the east bank system caused the growth of harmful bacteria or viruses inside underground water pipes, spokeswoman Lisa Faust said. Contaminants can cause illness, including diarrhea and nausea.

Sewerage & Water Board officials notified state health officials around 2 a.m. that a power failure late Friday at a water purification plant along South Claiborne Avenue caused water pressure to plummet across the city's east bank.

Such bacteria only can be killed by boiling, Faust said. Water filters at the tap, in refrigerators or in Brita-style pitchers will not suffice.

Residents should boil water for one minute after a rolling boil commences, then let the water cool before drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, bathing or preparing food. Boo, but wait . . . I'm assuming this means I can put off washing the dishes for later w/ a legitimate excuse. Score!!

New Orleanians hoping to dash over to Starbuck's this morning found only locked doors. The baristas shut things down at about 9:30 a.m. because of water concerns, according to a pair of handwritten signs posted on the doors. UHHHHH....I went to Starbuck's this morning at 8:00 a.m. before work. EK!!!!!!!!

With the Saints slated to host the Seattle Seahawk's at the Superdome on Sunday, it's not clear how the uncertain status of the city's tap water might affect the 3 p.m. kickoff.

Lil' Julia = Cuteness!!!