Today, we will tour the neighborhood and check out the holiday decorations that are still up but shouldn’t be. Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas today, which is a good reason to keep the decorations displayed. It is also okay to keep decorations up for as long as someone wants, but they should be in good condition and look like they are being done on purpose, not just forgotten. We are only going to see the decorations that have been neglected, not the ones left on purpose. We are catered by Salty Sow of Austin. Our entertainment is Roy Orbison.
Menu
CRISP CHICKEN THIGHS
fried smashed potatoes, neck bone gravy
CANDIED PORK BELLY
collard greens, pot liquor, soy balsamic syrup
RANGER CATTLE WAGYU CHEESEBURGER
caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, pickles, Salty Sow special sauce, duck fat fries
– add béarnaise to fries +1
SLOW COOKED BEEF SHOULDER
mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, fried egg
PETITE BONE-IN FILETS
mixed mushrooms, red wine sauce
SMOKED PORK CARNITAS
avocado, tomatillo salsa, corn torillas, bbq hominy
GENUINE BLACKENED REDFISH
quinoa + lentils, smoked tomato, chipotle Tabasco lemon butter
Let’s go
Our first look is some candy canes past their prime. Leaners are losers.
Busted flat in Baton Rouge
Can you say fire hazard? Dry as a bone, I’d say.
Here’s one display that probably never should have been put out, let alone leave it beyond its expiration date.
It’s one of those fan-driven crazy Santa that needs to be put out of its misery.
Tired fawn past its bedtime.
The falling wreaths pass by my window.
What looks like a crime scene of dead inflatables.
Please help me. I’ve fallen and can’t get up.
The best for last. Way overserved inflatables. Just shows that cornhole and vodka do not mix well.
That is our tour today. Relax, have some food, and listen to the music. I hope you have a great week.
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It’s a little like hanging around after a concert and they’re taking down the set and you’re just feeling a tad bit deflated after that high . . . like those inflatables.
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A super analogy, Marc. That is exactly what it feels like. 😊
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Some people just do not have the energy or interest to take
decorations down. Is it a message of not wanting to let go of the joyfulness of the holidays? I agree the 4th photo shows a display that should not been put up.
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Thanks, Karen. 😊
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Our Christmas decorations must be down by 6 January or it’s bad luck.
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Whell that would take care of it for sure.
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All are down on January 6th. The deflated decorations always look sad. Thanks for Roy Orbison. What a voice!
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I have loved his songs since I was a teen. Sadly his life was not the best.
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I love your running commentary on these. 🤣 Roy Orbison’s musical accompaniment is perfect!!
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Thank you, Liz. It is over.
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You’re welcome, John. 😏
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😁
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*ear worm* the fallen wreaths drift past my window… Thanks, John!
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Ha ha ha. The wreaths of red and green……
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Love your commentary, John. I always struggle to take down my decorations after the holidays. Something so tough about stuffing that joy in a box or closet for another year.
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I feel the same way, Lori. We force ourselves to do it. I think maybe this post was a result of my jealousy of those who don’t. (Self- made psychological diagnosis.)
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Chicken thighs and Pepsid, please. Such funny pictures. We have the same thing. And one more, it’s a bit late to keep those flashing, circulating strobe lights on your house. Oh, well, I’m trying to be tolerant 😂
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We have a neighbor who has a light tree that the lights rotate. I’m sure it would be a trigger for anyone with a medical condition. The nice part it is on 24/7. We can see it from out coffee machine.
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“It’s Over”, perfect song for this tour, John!!
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Thank you, GP.
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I had a good laugh at a couple of your captions. 😂
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I had fun doing them too. Thakks, Deborah.
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Wait long enough and they’ll be back in style. That or just throw hearts on them for Valentine’s Day. A few people around here still have their 20 foot skeletons up, but they dress them up for the upcoming holidays.
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We have one of those. They did take their Christmas decorations down and only skellies remain.
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I just read an article in the WaPo about people who leave their trees up all year, changing out the decorations for Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras, etc. That wouldn’t both me at all, but these are just sad and depressing. It certainly takes the air out of any holiday spirit. Thank goodness for your funny captions!
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Thank you, Linda. I agree about how sad they are.
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I laughed at Busted Flat in Baton Rouge, but then that last photo…time to take the fat man home, Rudolph. Good ones, John.
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Thank you, Lois. I’m glad you liked them.
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Sort of sad. Yesterday was the Epiphany, when the Wise Men arrived in Bethlehem, and I’ve been told this is when decorations need to come down. A minister friend of mine (the pastor of Harvard) once gave a sermon on the Epiphany and commented that like the Wise Men, he was always late!
Today I will throw caution and my waistline to the wind have have the Waygu cheeseburger. What’s so special about duck fat?
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Duck fat is high in flavor. Good for you on the burger. I hear it is very good.
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I’m sad to say, some looked OK to me!
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Well it does happen I suppose. As I said in another comment I might just be acting out my jealousy. Thanks for sharing that information, Jacqui.
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Cornhole and vodka and a plastered reindeer. Yes, you saved the best for last!
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Look at Santa taking a nap. 🤣
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Yes!! 😅
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😊
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There’s lazy and there’s lazy… Love your captions. Must have been inspired to finally take down my tree. Apparently, there is no one else around to do it so I shouldn’t bother waiting…
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It looked good in the photo.
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You are so sweet. I put it up so late this year (must be why I dallied to take it down 😉 )
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I always like mine to be up by Dec 1 and down by the 3rd.
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Mine never went up before December 19 (day after Mick’s birthday) and was always down by the 3rd the latest 🙂
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Yeah got it.
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😊
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We take our decorations down on January 2nd. I imagine some people are out of steam after the holidays, though. Roy Orbison’s song sure fits the situation. Have a good week, John.
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The song does fit, Tim. We are on your schedule for taking them down.
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I love it and your comments were great. Maybe you can do election season later this year.
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I would love to do commentary on the political scene but The Producer would kick my butt.
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I meant the abandoned signs. We still have them from the last cycle on vacant lots, rights of way, etc.
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Ah. We have laws here that they have to be gone or the candidate gets fined. Would be fine if I could get to them right after the election.
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Gee whillikers, that menu is mouthwatering. Some weirdly interesting dishes, but they still sound good. Can you tell it’s lunchtime?
The decorations are looking rather sad. Your choice of that Roy Orbison song cracked me up. I never thought I would say that. LOL. What a voice he had though. I’m rambling… Have a great week ahead, John. Hugs.
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Love your rambles, Teagan. That restaurant is a bit eclectic. Thanks for the comments.
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I’m all for keeping the Christmas tree up until after Epiphany (Jan. 6), but decorations that have passed their prime? Just no. It’s hard enough coping with the gray skies and cold, but having to look at these dreary deflatables really would make me sad.
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Yeah they are sad. I really don’t like inflatables when they are deflated,
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I also much prefer overserved inflatables to ones with no air in them, John. I do like to see everyone reach their full potential, which of course in their case means they need to be chock full of air. Wagyu Cheeseburger…I’m in.
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They say the cheese burger is terrific.
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We used to take all our Christmas decorations down on Epiphany , i.e. today.
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Yup
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I took down our tree today. It was kinda sad, because both Larry and I enjoyed the lights and decorations. Our neighborhood appears to have moved past Christmas. 🎄🎄🎄
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It is a little sad to put everything away. But there is always next year.
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Ha! Ha! Those oversized inflatables made me laugh. The remnants of Christmas. 🙂
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Thank you, Jan.
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John, that has to be one of your best Sunday Views ever! Your comments were hysterical. Thank you for the entertainment! 😆
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I’m glad you enjoyed it, Mae. Thanks for letting me know.
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Gotta get those things down before the due date.
Chcken thighs look good, John.
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I think they are.
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Hahahaha!
I’ve never seen your hood so run down.. in a deflated way.
Suicide jumper wreaths, oxymorons (sad joy) and fire hazards… perfect for catering by Salty Sow. Nothing for me please!
You sing it, Roy!
🤭❌ 🫥❌ 🫠❌ 🥴❌
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Love your comment, Resa.
🤭❌ 🫥❌ 🫠❌ 🥴❌ 😵💫❌
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I laughed out loud at the last one! Ours are down, I just have to get them back in the storage boxes – sometime this week.
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Yes indeed. Thanks, Teri.
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Nice tour. You’re right…inflatables should be illegal.
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Ha ha ha
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Lol John, I loved your narration on the state of things. 🙂
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Thank you, Debby. 😁
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My pleasure John. 🙂
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😁
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“Crime scene of dead inflatables” Thanks for the laughs, John. We took our decorations down this past weekend, and now the house looks bare, until we get used to it and it doesn’t anymore. 🙂 Great tour!
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That is how it goes it seems.
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Oh, hang over is strong this year, dear John.Even the deer can’t stand!🥶Oh, dear deer!🍻🍤🍤🍤
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Ha ha ha. 😁
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