Yes, I think it was, a real once in a very rare time event.
Yes, it was. Biggest edible keeper I have ever caught, had sharks and goliath grouper larger, but released them. Our sharks are not edible, and the goliath grouper is endangered so no keeping those.
Hey Feefi, good to meet you, and thanks. Sounds like you are getting off on a smart journey. I hope to follow your progress. And hope your gyms can safely open soon.
It sure does. Why are your sharks not edible, Rob? Mercury content?
Thanks Err, it was. Louisiana is a great place to visit, for me anyway. Its home so that feels good. The fishing is without question the best in North America (pounds of meat wise anyway), all those nutrients coming down the Mississippi draining half of North America. I brought home about 100 lbs of frozen fish, most I caught, but I purchased some local Louisiana shrimp and crawfish too. Culturally its an interesting place, real melting pot of peoples with a lot of history. And the food is amazing. New Orleans is a small city, only about 350,000 people, but with over 1,400 restaurants, cafes, etc. The competition is fierce, so if the food is not very good the restaurant does not survive. And the multi-cultural nature of the population leads to a lot of diversity, you can find pretty much any kind of ethnic foods you want, as well as many things unique to Louisiana. An easy place for me to have a great vacation.
It's a taste problem. Sharks have a unique urea-based osmoregulatory system to cope with life in saltwater, very different from other fish. The result is a lot of urea in their blood and a strong ammonia taste. Some shark species are worse than others, the ones we catch in the Northern Gulf of Mexico are particularly strong. I have eaten shark that was fine, just not one from the places I fish.
Have you seen the tv series Treme? If so, do you think it was an accurate portrayal?
Yes, I really liked it and it was quite authentic. As authentic as any TV show gets anyway. John Goodman lives in New Orleans and his wife is a Louisiana native, and Wendell Pierce (Antoine Batiste) is a New Orleans native, so the cast had at least some New Orleans connection. I particularly enjoyed the parts about the Mardi Gras Indians, I always sought them out at Mardi Gras, it was nice to see them get the attention. A lesser known aspect of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras Indians
It is good that the surgery is soon. I did not feel good, yeah kind of awful. I find all of my recent health things a bit embarassing and confusing. I had just assumed losing weight would solve all my health problems, but instead I am having more troubles than ever. Hopefully this will be the end of the problems for a few years anyway...
You need to get to New Orleans, it is a great place to visit. Let me know if and when you plan to go, I can point you to some interesting things. Have you watched the new Showtime series "Your Honor"? It is all set and filmed in New Orleans, Bryan Cranston is the lead star. A relative of mine was involved as a local advisor and producer.
Not as glad as I am! Thanks Cate.
Good points, actually the prostate problem had been around a while, and I was just ignoring it. Probably much the same for the hernia, though it has clearly gotten worse of late, as you say maybe the veggies. I have not eaten veggies since Saturday's problem and things feel better. Not completely sure there is a connection, but there probably is.
