Some Advice for an Indian

Hey folks... first of all I want to congratulate the Cajuns on an awesome season this year... I hope many of you can make it out for the Bowl game to support the Sun Belt... I am coming to Lafayette a few days before the game and bringing a few students to have a good time... We were looking at places to stay... Since we're students we're trying to keep it cheap... We're looking at a Ramada Inn and a Holiday Inn Express and Suites...The Ramada is cheaper, but looks to be of lower quality... Can you give any advice???

Also just for any students out there... Many ASU students are coming down looking for a good time... so be out and we can party together... Jonesboro is in a dry county so we are pretty excited about getting to party....

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Originally Posted by senatorjesse

Many ASU students are coming down looking for a good time... so be out and we can party together... Jonesboro is in a dry county so we are pretty excited about getting to party....

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Well, podnuh, you've hit the motherlode for partying. Just be careful while you're out and about in Lafayette (and in travelling). As a parent of a 21 year old UL student, I sometimes worry about kids getting too out of control. But having graduated from school there, I do understand the fun part of partying in Lafayette. Congrats to the Indians for making it to the NO Bowl. Best of luck to your team! Hope they can kick some CUSA butt! Have fun, but be safe.

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Originally Posted by RaginFan2

Well, podnuh, you've hit the motherlode for partying. Just be careful while you're out and about in Lafayette (and in travelling). As a parent of a 21 year old UL student, I sometimes worry about kids getting too out of control. But having graduated from school there, I do understand the fun part of partying in Lafayette. Congrats to the Indians for making it to the NO Bowl. Best of luck to your team! Hope they can kick some CUSA butt! Have fun, but be safe.

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Well I can't speak for all of the students, but I can pretty much guarantee that my crew will be responsible... thanks for the word of concern

Welcome to Cajun country. If your coming down early there is plenty to do here on the weekend. I myself will be try to make it back from BR in time to throw some down. Jefferson street is where we will be heading (Think Boubon Street but cleaner). Hope ya'll have a good time but like Hef said "just don't bring to many dudes". Last thing I wanna see after a few drinks is a sausagefest.

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Originally Posted by senatorjesse

Hey folks... first of all I want to congratulate the Cajuns on an awesome season this year... I hope many of you can make it out for the Bowl game to support the Sun Belt... I am coming to Lafayette a few days before the game and bringing a few students to have a good time... We were looking at places to stay... Since we're students we're trying to keep it cheap... We're looking at a Ramada Inn and a Holiday Inn Express and Suites...The Ramada is cheaper, but looks to be of lower quality... Can you give any advice???

Also just for any students out there... Many ASU students are coming down looking for a good time... so be out and we can party together... Jonesboro is in a dry county so we are pretty excited about getting to party....

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Partying? Don't forget about Legend's Sports Club in the Water Tower District. Lot's of fun & nice folks besides the best burgers and coldest beer in town, and close to Cajun Field on Bertrand Drive

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Originally Posted by CajunKahouna

Partying? Don't forget about Legend's Sports Club in the Water Tower District. Lot's of fun & nice folks besides the best burgers and coldest beer in town, and close to Cajun Field on Bertrand Drive

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I hear Legend's "sold out" and has a place downtown now as well. .~.

You may try America's Best Suites - indoor pool, happy hour and reasonable.
It's also relatively close to Cajun Field and a right on the Thruway from Jefferson will get you back to Kaliste Saloom quickly after a night out.

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Originally Posted by Jeaux

Welcome to Cajun country. If your coming down early there is plenty to do here on the weekend. I myself will be try to make it back from BR in time to throw some down. Jefferson street is where we will be heading (Think Boubon Street but cleaner). Hope ya'll have a good time but like Hef said "just don't bring to many dudes". Last thing I wanna see after a few drinks is a sausagefest.

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Jeaux, Jeff. St. is NOTHING close to Bourbon. Let's be clear about that. It is still a good time, however and definitley the place to be. .~.

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Originally Posted by RaginRash

Jeaux, Jeff. St. is NOTHING close to Bourbon. Let's be clear about that. It is still a good time, however and definitley the place to be. .~.

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definitely not like Bourbon... Doesnt smell liike urine, and horse manure... ;)

Z.

Here is another question... I'm traveling from Little Rock to Lafayette...

Is it quicker to take straight highway through El Dorado or interstate and go through Shreveport???

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Originally Posted by Zeebart21

definitely not like Bourbon... Doesnt smell liike urine, and horse manure... ;)

Z.

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And less freaky too..... that could be a good thing or a bad thing.

Still Jeff. St. pulls some wool out there. Lots of attractive ladies. Or so I've, ahem, "heard" .~.

..rockstar

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Originally Posted by RaginRash

Jeaux, Jeff. St. is NOTHING close to Bourbon. Let's be clear about that. It is still a good time, however and definitley the place to be. .~.

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It's not bourbon...... You can walk down Jefferson without fear of being robbed. Of course you can't get a shoe and learn how to spell Y-O-U-R L-A-S-T-N-A-M-E...

I am not being negative of New Orleans but a uninvited $20 shoe shine and some dude saying he could cap me was enough to never want to personally go to New Orleans again.

Go to Shrevesport then I-49 to Lafayette, once you get to Shreveport, it is nice.

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Originally Posted by Zeebart21

definitely not like Bourbon... Doesnt smell liike urine, and horse manure... ;)

Z.

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That's what I'm talking about. I always have a better time on Jeff then on Bourbon. Bourbon Street at night usually brings out the trailer park tourist from the midwest who for some reason feel everyone wants to see their chest. That may sound good to some at first until you find out they are not the nicest ones to see.

As for A State fan. I would take the interstate from S'port. Those little highways always give me a headache especially when traveling a long distance. You could cut through Ruston and come down but I always hated the stop and go.

Thanks for all the advice... I can't wait to come down and sip on some Purple Haze... that stuff is great

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Originally Posted by senatorjesse

Thanks for all the advice... I can't wait to come down and sip on some Purple Haze... that stuff is great

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The Blue Moon Saloon/Guest House is the best place for you to stay. It's 5 minutes from the stadium and across the street from the bars and clubs. The place is a hostel (higher level) and a great outdoor patio bar with live regional music. They are on the web and the rooms are usually always full. Call them tonight if you can.

www.bluemoonhostel.com

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Originally Posted by Ewhite

It's not bourbon...... You can walk down Jefferson without fear of being robbed. Of course you can't get a shoe and learn how to spell Y-O-U-R L-A-S-T-N-A-M-E...

I am not being negative of New Orleans but a uninvited $20 shoe shine and some dude saying he could cap me was enough to never want to personally go to New Orleans again.

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C'mon. If you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen! If somebody tries to shine your shoes w/o permission, kick 'em.
Heck, my wife threatens to "cap" me on a daily basis.....lol (just kidding, honey!)
Bourbon St. actually pulls tons of locals. They won't admit it, but they go and it is a good sss time.
Maybe its just that I am from there and can handle the silly local shennanigans some folks like to try and pull. Bottom line: Bourbon is Boubron and Jefferson St. is Jefferson St. Both really cool places but not too similar.

The Ark crowd should have a great time in Lafayette and there is plenty of action down on Jefferson! .~.

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Originally Posted by RaginRash

Maybe its just that I am from there and can handle the silly local shennanigans some folks like to try and pull.

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I can tell you where you got your shoes . . . :confused:

I belong to a hunting club in Haynesville,La, just south of Magnolia, AR. I find the trip through Shreveport is somewhat longer than taking 167 S. to Alexandria, then hitting I-49 to Lafayette. The Shreveport ride is solid 4 lane while the 167 route is mostly 2 lane. If you elect to save about 75 miles and go 167; watch for speed traps in Dodson and Dry Prong. Amazingly enough the population of both towns doesn't amount to 400 but they are pretty steady checking for speeders. If the speed limit says 35; hold it there until you're through.

Also, Lafayette is still so much more alive than Jonesboro, that I'm quite sure you and you buddies will have a great time. My gang should be at the game and we'll be pulling for the Indians. Best of Luck and please whip some CUSA butt.:)

I'm glad to know that we'll have some Sun Belt fans there... Thanks for the word on the speed traps... I can't wait for the game...

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Originally Posted by senatorjesse

Here is another question... I'm traveling from Little Rock to Lafayette...

Is it quicker to take straight highway through El Dorado or interstate and go through Shreveport???

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We do this trip often and we think 167 all the way is the quickest route by about 45 minutes.

167 is not interstate the whole way, so if you aren't interested in 2 lane highways you should go the other way.

I am wondering where the party spots are? Does Lafayette have a centralize area where most of the clubs/resturants are?

Downtown on Jefferson St. is where most of the dance clubs are at.

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Originally Posted by nikadimuz

I am wondering where the party spots are? Does Lafayette have a centralize area where most of the clubs/resturants are?

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Originally Posted by nikadimuz

I am wondering where the party spots are? Does Lafayette have a centralize area where most of the clubs/resturants are?

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Theres no need for a centralized area, we have drive thru service. Now thats something you dont see in Arkansas..~.

is the drinking age still 18 down there?