Ronee' is letting the "bon temps rouler" in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, where she and her family are attending the annual Crawfish Festival.
Saturday, May 5, 2007, 8:40 a.m., D.S.T., Breaux Bridge, Louisiana~
Dear Journal~
AAAIIIEEE!! Laissez les bon temps rouler!!
This is your gal pal, Ronee' Reaux. I am in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, for the annual Crawfish Festival; we go every year. Of course, my family's with me. Already I have seen some great bands, and today promises even more hot Cajun and zydeco music! :) I am performing today (at 3 o'clock; I perform for an hour), and Johnny's performing tonight (at eight); he is performing with Belton Richard. (Lucky duck!)
Today I get to see another one of my favorites, Hunter Hayes and Louisiana H.O.T.! Hunter is now fourteen (or so); he is so fiiiiiiiiiine! *grins* He has got to be one of the cutest Cajuns around; he makes my Cajun heart go pitter-patter every time I look at him! *sigggh* LOL He's dreamy! :)
The weather is stunning here: a little on the humid side perhaps, but at least it's not raining or storming. Poor Texas is facing more severe weather in the coming days; they've had a round of it lately, and I bet they are tired of it! I will have to do some heavy duty praying (between dancing and eating), to ask God to put His warrior angels around Texas! I am glad that's not here; I don't do severe weather very well!
Right now we are at the hotel (Red Roof Inn); it's a nice hotel. There's a pool, and later, after we get back, I may get some swimming in. Summer is almost here; it's gotta' be if I am thinking of swimming! Seems hard to believe that just a few months back we were shivering in our winter clothes!
Audrey and her gang made it in, but I haven't heard from Susie since before we left for Louisiana (I gave her the number of our hotel so she could call me). Strange. I hope nothing is going on with her or her mom; I will have to find out what's happened. I hope it's nothing bad; the Callaways can't handle any more drama in their lives!
We did hit some rains on the way to Louisiana, but we beat the bad weather. Still, I didn't like seeing the lightning skipping merrily down the road or hearing the booming thunder; that was scary! Plus my joints were dancing a two step; I was not happy! I took my pain pill and I lay down, where I soon fell into an (uneasy) slumber; must have slept a good part of the day because when I woke up I was surprised to find us parked at the Red Roof Inn in Lafayette, Louisiana!
The first thing I remember is maman remarking, "Well, now. I am glad you came out of your coma!" LOL I just gave her a Look and stumbled sleepily off the bus as we headed towaords the hotel.
We then went out to eat; we went out to eat at Randol's, which is a good Cajun restaurant. There I had black eyed peas, ham and sausage jambalaya, and a lettuce and tomato salad (plus a Dr. Pepper to drink). It was very good. I ate just about everything; didn't quite finish my jambalaya; they gave me a plateful, and that is waaaay too much. I needed a child's plate. LOL
They had a Cajun band playing (some local outfit; never heard of 'em), but they were good. I was sitting there in my chair, bopping my head to the music, a stupid grin plastered to my face. I knew right then I was in Louisiana, and I immediately felt like I was home. :)
We are going to get something to eat; family is up, and maman is telling me to get dressed. Gotta' take a quickie bath, do my hair, get dressed, get my accordion, and VAMANOS outta' here! I will write more in a few days; stay tuned for a report about the Crawfish Fes-ti-VAL! AAAIIEE! Laissez les bon temps rouler, mon chere's!
(((HUGS))) and much love, ton ami de Cajinne, Ronee' Le-Anne Reaux. :D
P.S.: Sure wish I were in Nashville: they are having a huge Cinco De Mayo Festival to celebrate Mexico's victory over the French in 1862. It is a huge holiday in Mexican culture. Since I have some Spanish in me, I feel it is my (patriotic) duty to go, to celebrate that part of me. I have gone for the past few years, but this year I gotta miss it because the Crawfish Festival fell on that date. Oh, well, at least this year I will be there in spirit! :) I love the folklorico dancers, and I love all that great mariachi music! Gets me to groovin'! :)
~Adios! Feliz Dia de Cinco de Mayo! Hasta luego!
~Amor, tu amiga, Ronee' Reaux. *grins*
Translations~
Laissez les bon temps rouler!--let the good times roll! (Cajun French)
Aaaiiieee!--cry of joy emitted by the Cajuns when they are happy
ton ami de Cajinne--your Cajun friend (Cajun French)
Adios!--goodbye (Spanish)
Feliz Dia de Cinco de Mayo!--Happy Cinco de Mayo Day! (Spanish)
Karen
This is another amazing write, I can tell you research the topicss you write about well, keep it up and be blessed in the writing
God Bless
Michelle~
Karen, you have a keen knowledge of the topics and people you write about. I love anything to do with Cajun tales and the voice of your story sounds like someone right out of Cajun country.
I kept reading to find out what Susie and those 50 children were doing. You tell us that Susie hasn't arrived, but you didn't mention the children. That worries me that something might had happened to them. COME ON, KAREN! Don't keep us guessing.
Good old Cinco de Mayo. I was brought up in Cinco de Mayo country east of Los Angeles. Most of the kites were red, white and green. Mine was one of the few exceptions. On the other hand, when I was stationed at Gulfport, MS, the people celebrated their French background. C'est la vie.
Now, this I love: multicultural mix! Cajun, English, Spanish: and to provide the translations is nice for those who don't speak French or Spanish. Ronee's personality fairly bursts through her well written lines; BRAVA!
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