The whole gang here at Betty’s went to hear a jam session at Museum Cafe in Erath, about eight miles away. Dave, the guitarist who played with Judy Bailey here a few nights ago, was playing there in a cajun band. Today was typical of how people get together with Betty and go to hear music and to restaurants around town. You become part of Betty's “family” when you're here.
The Museum Cafe got its name because it's next door to a local history museum in Erath. It's an old, smoky place with tons of cajun atmosphere.
Marvin, Larry, Goldie, Jim and Betty watching the band. (Click on photos to enlarge them.)
I really like Cajun music, and this band was really good.
The older guy sitting on the stool in the middle was playing a 50-year accordian, one of those small "squeeze box" types. And boy could he play it! They usually play from 2:00 to 6:00, but today they planned to knock off early because LSU has a football game on TV this evening, and everyone wanted to be home to see it.
We left early to get to Lafayette for Jim’s birthday dinner. We went to Applebees. They have a steak dish on the menu that Jim wanted, and I got the fried shrimp. We had the fudge brownie with ice cream for dessert.
There was a Best Buy across the street from the restaurant so we stopped in to see what new electronic goodies are out, and play with cameras and the newer computers. We managed to resist spending any money. We got home just after dark. Tomorrow is our last day in the area. We’re going to miss Betty.
8 comments:
I'd love to hear some good cajun music. It's been a long time. Happy Birthday to all the birthday folks.
Happy Birthday to all the birthday folks
Electronics and a birthday, boy Sam would have drooled over something and would have heard "honey see what you bought me for my birthday" :-)
Donna
Happy Birthday Jim!!!
And Dee's sister too!
Hope everyone had a great day!
Nice vest Jim! He he he. Sounds like you've had a great time in Abbeville!
Happy Birthday, Jim!
Please do not leave that area without eating lunch at Suire's.
It is an easy 10 minute drive and you are guaranteed to buy even more food to bring home and put in your freezer.
Try the Pecan Pie!
At the Riverview or Riverfront Restaurant, try the Crab au Gratin. Absolutely delicious! Hugs to both of you,
E & M
I've heard that Betty has a way of adopting you when you're there.
We can't wait to be part of the family. :c)
Hope you eat at Suire's grocery before you leave. The po boys there are the best I have every had. It is a great trip for lunch, just a few miles from Abbeville.
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