Nov 7 - Research and Dining

Bernard wanted to get a copy of a particular genealogy book when he saw our copy. I called the author, who came by with a copy for Bernard and in turn left with a copy of Bernard's book.

William R. Stringfield, author of Le Pays des Fleurs Oranges,
a survey of Creole families of Plaquemines Parish
that includes the Daubard/Dobards and allied lines.

Amazon.com lists the book but says it is
out of print. It isn't. You can contact Richard
Stringfield at Blossom Press, PO Box 128,
Belle Chasse, LA 70037.

When Richard left, we headed for the French Quarter.

We ducked into Café du Monde's café
to see an original Hemmerling that few see.
It seemed like an ordinary day until I had
coffee with Jesus at the Cafe du Monde

Earlier in the visit the Daubards had a good meal and wine at Café Napoleon at 500 Chartres Street in the French Quarter and wanted to treat us to a late lunch.

Lots of atmosphere in what is reputed to be
the most haunted pub in New Orleans.

A nice diner took our picture.

Daylight savings time ended last weekend.
Good think my phone has a flashlight app.

Bernard could not resist the wall of signatures.

One draw of the restaurant, we realized, was
the espresso coffee. Our French cousins were
not fond of American coffee in big cups.

The waiter didn't believe we didn't want to
share one order of bread pudding.

Once again, the bread pudding elicited
a five-spoon rating.