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re: Today is Teedy’s last day on the job.

Posted by vistajay on 1/12/26 at 9:55 am to Tarps99

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Maybe she will end up with the same gig as Marc Morial and become the President of the Urban League, or Teedy might even have a cabinet post in the next Democrat Administration if ever one rises to power.

In her arrogance, I think she really thought national Democrats would take care of her. Can't see that happening now. If she does not go to jail, she'll be living off her govt pension.

re: Today is Teedy’s last day on the job.

Posted by vistajay on 1/12/26 at 9:43 am to Horsemeat

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a long tradition for new orleans mayors.

LOL. Happy to see Teedy gone and hope she goes to jail but don't let the facts get in the way of a good story.. C. Ray is still the only modern NOLA mayor who has gone to prison.

re: High school and college rings

Posted by vistajay on 1/8/26 at 10:36 am to saderade

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I also used my dad’s ring. Not there yet, but a decent chance my son goes to the same high school and if so I’d love to give him that ring. But have the same fear he would lose it.

My advice. Put it away for safe keeping after ring dance.

re: High school and college rings

Posted by vistajay on 1/7/26 at 9:45 pm to LSUTANGERINE

I used my Dad's HS ring. It was beautiful and much nicer than the one I could buy. Was not interested in college ring and did not have the money. My son went to the same HS. I gave him my Dad's ring. He lost it 2 weeks later. Not sure I'll ever forgive him.

re: What are your big 2026 financial goals?

Posted by vistajay on 1/2/26 at 6:41 pm to TheOcean

I want my stock holdings up 20% in 2 years, so will be satisfied with 5-10% this year.

Will get kid #3 graduated from expensive college and redirect those funds to paying down some persistent HELOC debt.

Start saving in wife's 457(b) in addition to maxing out both our 401ks.

Money Talk

re: What is the boards opinion on hot tub ownership?

Posted by vistajay on 1/2/26 at 3:47 pm to Kingshakabooboo

We love ours. It is built into the pool. We pull a TV out there and will watch sports or movies. We often have dinner in the hot tub with cheese, meats and other finger food.

Home & Garden

re: NYC over Christmas

Posted by vistajay on 12/31/25 at 11:54 am to DarthRebel

My wife and I thought the same after going there Dec 17-21. The weekdays were fine. We could barley get down the street Friday and Saturday. But we were staying a half block from Times Sq. Other places in the city were OK.

re: How many pieces of jewelry can a gentleman get away with besides a watch and wedding ring?

Posted by vistajay on 12/31/25 at 11:50 am to shutterspeed

College ring perhaps. That's it.

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re: Coolest Christmas present you got this year

Posted by vistajay on 12/30/25 at 4:52 pm to RocknRollAZ

I wanted a treehouse.

I asked for a treehouse.

I did not get a treehouse.

I am 57, so that may have factored into it.

re: 2025 Travel Year End Review

Posted by vistajay on 12/30/25 at 11:39 am to CuseTiger

We go to Los Angeles, Houston and Tallahassee a lot to visit kids/family. Other than that:

Tampa
Dallas
Orlando
Buffalo
Sardinia
Spain
Milwaukee
New York City

re: Last Minute CLE Check In

Posted by vistajay on 12/29/25 at 1:58 pm to RanchoLaPuerto

I made a concerted effort to finish up a few weeks ago. I hate seven hours in those last chance seminars. Only good thing is I see a lot of other lawyer friends there.

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re: Getting from Heathrow to LCY for flight connection

Posted by vistajay on 12/16/25 at 12:38 pm to H2O Tiger

Our segment from Heathrow to Zurich was cancelled. We were considering another BA flight out of LCY, but getting from Heathrow to LCY even with four hours gave us pause. We ended up booking another BA flight from Heathrow to Basil, which will work for us. And yes, BA allowed us to rebook.

Appreciate all the help!

re: Craft beer in NOLA (bottles/cans)

Posted by vistajay on 12/16/25 at 11:14 am to Neauxla

Whole Foods and Dorignac's are the best. Dorignac's has some 7th Tap, which is excellent. Also some good Spindletap releases that my BIL in Houston often does not even see there.

Food and Drink

re: Getting from Heathrow to LCY for flight connection

Posted by vistajay on 12/15/25 at 10:55 am to Tree_Fall

Destination is EU. Thanks. Sounds like train is the way to go, unless we end up not taking the LCY flight to avoid an airport transfer.

Getting from Heathrow to LCY for flight connection

Posted by vistajay on 12/15/25 at 9:26 am

British Air cancelled our connecting fight out of Heathrow for a trip we have planned in a few months, and the best substitute flight option is out of London City Airport. We have a four hour layover. No checked bags. There are three of us.

It looks like we could take a train with a few connections, or we can hire a car or Uber. Train is cheaper but not worried about the money and would rather relax in a car than navigating the train. My primary concern is making the connection.

Anyone have experience with this transfer? If hiring a car is best, would you schedule one ahead of time or just catch an Uber when arrive?

re: Cathedral-Carmel School - Lafayette

Posted by vistajay on 12/8/25 at 12:28 pm to Crescent Connection

Some Catholic schools will offer discounts when you have four kids. Does not hurt to ask.

re: Gray Divorce Rates are skyrocketing.

Posted by vistajay on 12/6/25 at 12:36 pm to Woody Haze

People are living longer, working longer, getting married and having kids later. Is it any wonder they divorce later too? A lot of 60 yr olds will have 25-30 more years to be miserable with their spouses.

re: What's the #1 turnoff for you that will lead to you not returning to an establishment?

Posted by vistajay on 12/3/25 at 3:29 pm to VolsOut4Harambe

If no one comes to my table and acknowledges my presence within 5 minutes, I am out of there. I am not asking for much, just a menu and some water. Then I can be patient.

re: Work ramp up in December is crazy

Posted by vistajay on 12/3/25 at 2:32 pm to fareplay

Usually December is slow. Not this year...sigh.

re: I was offered a job to work at the National Baseball Hall of Fame

Posted by vistajay on 12/3/25 at 9:10 am to Boston Bean Maker

This sounds like an awesome part-time retirement gig.