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re: Why isn't Lake Charles a lot bigger than it is?
Posted by CharleyLake on 1/11/26 at 7:27 pm to drjett
He did but his job was the cash register. The cooks were Joe Lavergne and Terry Ramirez. I think the Colonial Inn was where Kenny got the burger recipe.
We affectionally called them "The Greeks."
We affectionally called them "The Greeks."
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re: Why isn't Lake Charles a lot bigger than it is?
Posted by CharleyLake on 1/11/26 at 1:14 pm to CitizenK
I thought is was closer to Kirby Street. Upon my recollection we went there to see David Allen Coe but I was on active duty at the time.
You are likely correct as to the location because most of the movie houses were under umbrella of the Southern Amusement Company including the Paramount, Arcade, Ritz, either the Delta or Palace, Dixie, Midway, Surf, New Moon, Rice, Yam, and the ones in Jennings and Eunice and possibly the one in Sulphur. The President of the Southern Amusement Company was George Baillio lived on Broad Street at the home next to the Governor's Mansion and always had a new Cadillac. I believed that his grandson was the owner of Gandolf's instead of the manager.
You are likely correct as to the location because most of the movie houses were under umbrella of the Southern Amusement Company including the Paramount, Arcade, Ritz, either the Delta or Palace, Dixie, Midway, Surf, New Moon, Rice, Yam, and the ones in Jennings and Eunice and possibly the one in Sulphur. The President of the Southern Amusement Company was George Baillio lived on Broad Street at the home next to the Governor's Mansion and always had a new Cadillac. I believed that his grandson was the owner of Gandolf's instead of the manager.
re: Why isn't Lake Charles a lot bigger than it is?
Posted by CharleyLake on 1/10/26 at 4:12 pm to CitizenK
With her family surnames, it likely rules out all communities except Iota.
re: Why isn't Lake Charles a lot bigger than it is?
Posted by CharleyLake on 1/10/26 at 2:33 pm to SlowFlowPro
Do you believe that the "old money" did not want the Oil Center" and influenced it to be located in Lafayette? I have always heard that.
re: Why isn't Lake Charles a lot bigger than it is?
Posted by CharleyLake on 1/10/26 at 2:28 pm to CitizenK
K,
Was Gandolfi's located near the court House on Ryan Street?
Do you recall the names of the managers?
Was Gandolfi's located near the court House on Ryan Street?
Do you recall the names of the managers?
re: How much are plant operators at the LNG plants making per hour?
Posted by CharleyLake on 12/26/25 at 7:59 am to STATigerFan
It could be more of the norm than you think. I have been retired for a few years but many of us did the same thing at an industry in the Lake Charles area.
re: Diving deeper on Standard Lithium?
Posted by CharleyLake on 12/24/25 at 10:04 am to SECCaptain
The shares are up 30% since you last posted, you say?
Did you last post February 2nd ? Did you see your shadow?
Did you last post February 2nd ? Did you see your shadow?
re: Diving deeper on Standard Lithium?
Posted by CharleyLake on 12/18/25 at 10:48 am to Boss13
That's got to be it. As I recall he declared he had considerable exposure to some other investments.
re: Westlake Chemical Layoffs
Posted by CharleyLake on 12/16/25 at 2:35 pm to Ole Mule
I was re-engineered at PPG in the 90's before it was acquired by Westlake Chem.
re: Westlake Chemical Layoffs
Posted by CharleyLake on 12/15/25 at 8:39 pm to Ole Mule
Catch the Spirit Revisited.
re: Diving deeper on Standard Lithium?
Posted by CharleyLake on 12/15/25 at 3:41 pm to GREENHEAD22
There simply would not be so much speculation had we received that "thorough breakdown" as promised from SECCAPTIAN.
re: EPA Wetlands Proposal
Posted by CharleyLake on 12/7/25 at 8:54 am to KemoSabe65
Not too far away. Bayou D'Inde Pass Road south of the building where the Calcasieu Parish voting machines are stored.
re: EPA Wetlands Proposal
Posted by CharleyLake on 12/6/25 at 9:38 pm to Cowboyfan89
As to a geographical reference that you can most likely identify with, it is an eighty acre parcel located south of Maplewood area of Sulfur. The zoning designation is "light industrial."
re: EPA Wetlands Proposal
Posted by CharleyLake on 12/6/25 at 5:35 pm to Cowboyfan89
I walked this property with two men from Providence Engineering about seven years ago. The Army Corps approved their findings which was a few acres of 100% wetlands and mostly the balance 38% wetlands.
This property was owned by my grandfather and there are 26 of us with undivided interests at this time. A large majority of my cousins decided to put it up for sale. I think that they are having the JD reapproved at this time.
Indeed it is a cool place. Many years ago started learning plant and animal taxonomy, fire arms safety, and to drive an automobile when I was eleven years old.
This property was owned by my grandfather and there are 26 of us with undivided interests at this time. A large majority of my cousins decided to put it up for sale. I think that they are having the JD reapproved at this time.
Indeed it is a cool place. Many years ago started learning plant and animal taxonomy, fire arms safety, and to drive an automobile when I was eleven years old.
re: EPA Wetlands Proposal
Posted by CharleyLake on 12/6/25 at 1:16 pm to Cowboyfan89
Yes, the property is in SWLA (Calcasieu Parish).
re: EPA Wetlands Proposal
Posted by CharleyLake on 12/5/25 at 10:21 am to Ron Cheramie
Yes Ron, thank you for the comment.
It is estimated that 59% of Louisiana wetlands are located in non-coastal inland swamps that could become open for development under this new proposal. At present much of the property that falls under the definition of wetlands are well-drained areas called "pimple mounds." Between these elevated areas are spaces that can become saturated with rainwater.
Under the new proposal the wetlands area would have to be touching visible water surface at least part of the year under a typical season. We may hear it called "the continuous surface rule."
It is estimated that 59% of Louisiana wetlands are located in non-coastal inland swamps that could become open for development under this new proposal. At present much of the property that falls under the definition of wetlands are well-drained areas called "pimple mounds." Between these elevated areas are spaces that can become saturated with rainwater.
Under the new proposal the wetlands area would have to be touching visible water surface at least part of the year under a typical season. We may hear it called "the continuous surface rule."
re: EPA Wetlands Proposal
Posted by CharleyLake on 12/5/25 at 10:03 am to WillFerrellisking
The proposal will knock back restrictions.
EPA Wetlands Proposal
Posted by CharleyLake on 12/4/25 at 11:21 pm
What is your take on this matter?
Is it likely to be accepted? Is it good for Louisiana?
Is it likely to be accepted? Is it good for Louisiana?
re: Diving deeper on Standard Lithium?
Posted by CharleyLake on 12/4/25 at 4:11 pm to Rize
Happy for you. If I ever get to the point of being $ .15 away from breaking even, I will hire El Groucho as my bodyguard.
re: Exit 97 on I-10: best exit in La? The South? Maybe…the USA?
Posted by CharleyLake on 11/24/25 at 7:59 am to bigberg2000
I have been there two times for lunch. It is legit.
re: Anyone going to the Louisiana HS State Swim Meet this week? Sulphur Parks & Rec Questions…
Posted by CharleyLake on 11/19/25 at 8:06 am to Screaming Viking
I have never really understood why Sulphur has had the youth sports facilities that Lake Charles does lacks. For example, the Louisiana High School state baseball and softball championships are held there each year.
Upon my understanding Barbe High School kids on the swim team drive there for practice because McNeese will not allow use of their pool.
Upon my understanding Barbe High School kids on the swim team drive there for practice because McNeese will not allow use of their pool.
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