View From The Cab #4: Up To My Rump In Cypress Stumps
Dave Carter ·
Aug 19, 2011 at 4:01pm
On this rather unique edition of The View From The Cab, take a ride with me down to my home stomping grounds of Cajun Country. You'll hear the accents, the laughs, and experience the good-hearted nature of the kind of people that form the backbone of a great nation. The only downside is that I simply wasn't able to send you all a bowl of gumbo. But don't worry, I ate enough for everyone. (Photo I took of the interior of the Frog City Travel Plaza, Rayne, LA)
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Jul '10
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I ain't Cajun, but I put Tabasco on My biscuits, and if Tabasco ain't available it's Louisiana Hot Sauce.
May '10
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Whoa, whoa, wait, hold on there. The Tadpole Breakfast? Your public demands to know what sumptuous spreads you passed up in favor of the tadpole.
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Then you'll love this stuff, also on sale at the truck stop.
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I took a pass on the Bull Frog Breakfast: Three eggs, grits, hash browns or home fries, and biscuit or toast, and choice of bacon or sausage. Living on the edge? Then go for Richard's Breakfast (pronounced Reeshard's), which substitutes Richards sausage as the meat of choice. Wonderful stuff, but I just wasn't that hungry after a gallon or so of gumbo the night before.
Jun '10
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2QtyHultEA
Not under the best circumstances, but a great Cajun accent.
Jun '10
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I was in Denver one time on business, and when the day ended I hit a restaurant for supper. When the waiter came by to take my order I ask him for a recommendation, as I hadn't ever eaten in the place before. He asked me if I liked hot, meaning spicy, food. I said I did. He replied, "Well have the jambalaya. It's the best thing on the menu and the cheapest, too." I've been in love with Cajun cooking ever since.
Laissez les bon temps rouler!
Jul '10
Re: View From The Cab #4: Up To My Rump In Cypress Stumps
Sweet!
Thanks, Dave.
I enjoy pepper sauces in all flavors and varieties.
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Jimmy Carter: Sweet!
Thanks, Dave.
I enjoy pepper sauces in all flavors and varieties. · Aug 19 at 4:48pm
It's the gift that keeps on giving, Jimmy.
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etoiledunord
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2QtyHultEA
Not under the best circumstances, but a great Cajun accent. · Aug 19 at 4:44pm
Now, fill a room with people that talk like that, give them great food and something to talk about other than a shooting, then sit back and enjoy.
Edited on Aug 19, 2011 at 6:28pmMay '11
Re: View From The Cab #4: Up To My Rump In Cypress Stumps
Great post , Dave.
I know what you mean about accents coming back. After a few days back in my home hills of East Tennessee, I hear my own accent sneaking back. It just sounds natural.
Your story about the man making rosaries and your love for the good people who know basic truths calls to mind the "hillbillies" I grew up with.
BTW Some of the original Arcadians that were run out of Canada ended up in the lower Appalachians (E. Tn and W. NC). Think we might be related?
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Pilli: Great post , Dave.
I know what you mean about accents coming back. After a few days back in my home hills of East Tennessee, I hear my own accent sneaking back. It just sounds natural.
Your story about the man making rosaries and your love for the good people who know basic truths calls to mind the "hillbillies" I grew up with.
BTW Some of the original Arcadians that were run out of Canada ended up in the lower Appalachians (E. Tn and W. NC). Think we might be related? · Aug 19 at 8:04pm
I'm reading a book now on the Grand De'rangement, when the Acadians were dispersed from Nova Scotia and scattered all over the place. I wouldn't be surprised at all if some of them wound up in the Appalachians.
Related? You never know. BTW, I lived for a couple of years on the GA/TN/NC border. Beautiful area. Speaking of accents, the mountain accents are priceless.
Glad you enjoyed the podcast, and thanks for listening!
May '11
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Dave Carter
Pilli:
Related? You never know. BTW, I lived for a couple of years on the GA/TN/NC border. Beautiful area. Speaking of accents, the mountain accents are priceless.
Glad you enjoyed the podcast, and thanks for listening! · Aug 19 at 8:16pm
Dad???
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Luke?
Jun '10
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My children swear that my accent changes as soon as I cross the Alabama state line to visit relatives. I would scoff at the notion except I always knew who my dad was talking to on the phone by his accent and cadence.
Aug '10
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My favorite song about Rayne, Louisiana, for your enjoyment.