# Ah-Yee! DFW Dopers - wanna laissez les bon temps rouler? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 8, 2001, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-yee-dfw-dopers-wanna-laissez-les-bon-temps-rouler/53643 "2001-02-08T16:57:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Chef\_Troy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/85f322/32.png) [@Chef\_Troy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chef_Troy)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2001, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-yee-dfw-dopers-wanna-laissez-les-bon-temps-rouler/53643/41 "2001-02-15T05:47:04Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by adam yax \* > \*\*Assuming that I’ll be allowed back into the country, I’d be happy to come. I don’t foresee any problems, but my lawyer told me that they could prevent me from returning to the States for 2 months. If I do come, I’ll happily contribute to the party fund and bring either beer or rum (your call chef). > > One last thing, I’ll need directions. \*\* Adam, I do believe there’s a story here that I’ve somehow missed. How about hijacking the thread and satisfying my unseemly curiosity? ---
**Author:** ![Chef\_Troy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/85f322/32.png) [@Chef\_Troy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chef_Troy)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2001, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-yee-dfw-dopers-wanna-laissez-les-bon-temps-rouler/53643/42 "2001-02-15T14:49:39Z")
**psiekier** tells me he will be there. I know I speak for all of us when I say that when you think Mardi Gras, you think Pete. C=(;^{D\>) ---
**Author:** ![psiekier](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/psiekier/32/116_2.png) [@psiekier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psiekier)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2001, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-yee-dfw-dopers-wanna-laissez-les-bon-temps-rouler/53643/43 "2001-02-16T00:46:15Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Chef Troy \* > **psiekier tells me he will be there. I know I speak for all of us when I say that when you think Mardi Gras, you think Pete.** ?!? That’s a new one on me. I thought _Army of Darkness_ would spring to mind first, and you know what that means… … skeletons blowing their loads! 😉 * * * Pete Long time RGMWer and ardent AOLer ---
**Author:** ![Chef\_Troy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/85f322/32.png) [@Chef\_Troy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chef_Troy)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2001, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-yee-dfw-dopers-wanna-laissez-les-bon-temps-rouler/53643/44 "2001-02-16T01:58:12Z")
So it’s more of a day of the dead thing than a mardi gras thing, is that what you’re telling us? ---
**Author:** ![Palmyra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/57b2e6/32.png) [@Palmyra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palmyra)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2001, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-yee-dfw-dopers-wanna-laissez-les-bon-temps-rouler/53643/45 "2001-02-16T04:29:03Z")
Oh, Pete… you are dead TWICE the next time I see you… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Chef\_Troy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/85f322/32.png) [@Chef\_Troy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chef_Troy)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2001, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-yee-dfw-dopers-wanna-laissez-les-bon-temps-rouler/53643/46 "2001-02-16T04:46:47Z")
C’mon, Palmyra, you didn’t think he would EVER let you forget making such a brilliant joke, did you? 'Cuz it WAS a joke, right? I’m SURE I remember you telling me in the kitchen you were going to say it, and wondering if it would get a laugh. Yeah, that’s my story and I’m sticking to it as long as you have the negatives. ---
**Author:** ![Palmyra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/57b2e6/32.png) [@Palmyra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palmyra)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2001, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-yee-dfw-dopers-wanna-laissez-les-bon-temps-rouler/53643/47 "2001-02-16T04:58:25Z")
I swear up and down three times, that terrible line was a complete accident. ---
**Author:** ![Chef\_Troy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/85f322/32.png) [@Chef\_Troy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chef_Troy)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2001, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-yee-dfw-dopers-wanna-laissez-les-bon-temps-rouler/53643/48 "2001-02-17T15:21:08Z")
Jim, can we get an update on the RSVP list? Psiekier and ayesha/lionsob are the only ones who’ve contacted me directly. ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecccb3/32.png) [@Lord\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Jim)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2001, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-yee-dfw-dopers-wanna-laissez-les-bon-temps-rouler/53643/49 "2001-02-17T16:18:57Z")
Not much to tell, **Chef**. **Catbiker** said maybe. **Pete** said he was coming. And **Grace** said she’d be there on the 22nd, but I think that was the same as a _yes_. Jim ---
**Author:** ![Chef\_Troy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/85f322/32.png) [@Chef\_Troy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chef_Troy)\ **Post date:** [February 18, 2001, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-yee-dfw-dopers-wanna-laissez-les-bon-temps-rouler/53643/50 "2001-02-18T20:18:57Z")
The Hurricane mix is winging its way to Dallas from Pat O’Brien’s in New Orleans as we speak. I’m on my way to get mardi gras masks and beads this afternoon. This is going to be SO cool. ---
**Author:** ![Chef\_Troy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/85f322/32.png) [@Chef\_Troy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chef_Troy)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2001, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-yee-dfw-dopers-wanna-laissez-les-bon-temps-rouler/53643/51 "2001-02-19T16:15:53Z")
By the way, does anyone have any zydeco music they can bring, or should I break down and buy a CD? ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecccb3/32.png) [@Lord\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Jim)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2001, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-yee-dfw-dopers-wanna-laissez-les-bon-temps-rouler/53643/52 "2001-02-19T23:04:06Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Chef Troy \* > By the way, does anyone have any zydeco music they can bring,… Nope, I don’t, but I did go to a concert that Buckwheat Zydeco opened for Eric Clapton if that counts. [sub][sup]This was actually just a [sup]bumpity[/sup] bump.[/sup][/sub] Jim ---
**Author:** ![psiekier](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/psiekier/32/116_2.png) [@psiekier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psiekier)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2001, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-yee-dfw-dopers-wanna-laissez-les-bon-temps-rouler/53643/53 "2001-02-19T23:54:51Z")
I’m bringing a guest with me this time, so you can expect us to: 1). Eat more and 2). Make a bigger donation. > [@](#): > > _Palmyra warned:_\*\* > Oh, Pete… you are dead TWICE the next time I see you…\*\* You are _so_ sexy when you’re threatening! Have I ever told you that? * * * Pete Long time RGMWer and ardent AOLer ---
**Author:** ![Aglarond](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c77e96/32.png) [@Aglarond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aglarond)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2001, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-yee-dfw-dopers-wanna-laissez-les-bon-temps-rouler/53643/54 "2001-02-20T13:06:49Z")
Jim, you’re probably wondering why I haven’t responded to your invite. I forgot to tell everybody that my e-mail has changed, and you can find it in my profile. Anyway, my doctor still hasn’t contacted me about the upper GI results from Friday, so I still don’t know what’s going on. I will definitely be there, though. ---
**Author:** ![Chef\_Troy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/85f322/32.png) [@Chef\_Troy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chef_Troy)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2001, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-yee-dfw-dopers-wanna-laissez-les-bon-temps-rouler/53643/55 "2001-02-20T14:23:59Z")
I stopped at the party supply store yesterday. they were fresh out of parties so I just got some supplies instead. _rimshot_ Anyhoo, I bought a dozen white domino masks and a bunch of beads, and some decorations, etc. Here’s the idea I had: I want everyone to take a mask and decorate it when you get to the party - I’ll have all of Chef Jr.'s markers and stuff out on the table. Show me your decorated mask in exchange for your first Hurricane. And we’ll have a contest, and the best mask wins the one string of super-mega-awesome beads I bought. So start thinking about what designs you want to draw on your mask, and come prepared to get creative! What do you think? ---
**Author:** ![Chef\_Troy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/85f322/32.png) [@Chef\_Troy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chef_Troy)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2001, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-yee-dfw-dopers-wanna-laissez-les-bon-temps-rouler/53643/56 "2001-02-20T23:06:03Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Chef Troy \* > \*\*What do you think? \*\* _cheffie enjoys the soft music of chirping crickets as no one bothers to answer him_ ---
**Author:** ![Ayesha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c0e974/32.png) [@Ayesha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ayesha)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2001, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-yee-dfw-dopers-wanna-laissez-les-bon-temps-rouler/53643/57 "2001-02-20T23:57:41Z")
Cool idea Cheffy, I will try to dig out some of my craft stuff, maybe some glitter and glue or something to bring along, if there is any left. We are getting weather reports of rain Saturday, so we will be leaving here in the wee small hours of the morning (2-4 am). ---
**Author:** ![Balance](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ccd318/32.png) [@Balance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Balance)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2001, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-yee-dfw-dopers-wanna-laissez-les-bon-temps-rouler/53643/58 "2001-02-20T23:58:07Z")
Markers? How plain. I’ll see about acquiring some feathers, sparklies, and really good glue. We’ll see how creative we can get…as we explain how the masks got glued to our faces. ---
**Author:** ![Zyada](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zyada/32/3028_2.png) [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2001, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-yee-dfw-dopers-wanna-laissez-les-bon-temps-rouler/53643/59 "2001-02-21T00:12:20Z")
contemplating whether to bring my box of fake jewels… Yes, I think we like the idea 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Chef\_Troy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/85f322/32.png) [@Chef\_Troy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chef_Troy)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2001, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-yee-dfw-dopers-wanna-laissez-les-bon-temps-rouler/53643/60 "2001-02-21T05:54:51Z")
Did I mention that Mrs. Chef works at a kids’ gymnastics place and is the Queen of Craft Projects? I’m sure we can scare up feathers, etc. I just didn’t know if you guys wanted to go to that much trouble. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-yee-dfw-dopers-wanna-laissez-les-bon-temps-rouler/53643.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ah-yee-dfw-dopers-wanna-laissez-les-bon-temps-rouler/53643.md?page=4)