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Dr B
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Features stress-free urban exploration...with an historical twist, mostly visiting old plantation estates, tiny river towns, and abandoned properties. Also, every now and then, a few DIY projects. Dr. Bill Boudreaux is a retired high school administrator.
2025 Blizzard on the Bayou! Louisiana Snowmagaddon!
Historic, Unprecedented South Louisiana 2025 Snowfall
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Cutting Down Two 60 Foot Live Oaks That Have Outgrown Subdivision Front Yard
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I naively planted these two oak trees almost 30 years ago. They were about 8 feet tall when I planted them. They are beautiful, but they now pose considerable risk to the roof and underground utilities. I hired a contractor to cut both down. After seeing the scope of equipment needed to do a good (and expedient) job, I knew I needed more than a guy with a chain saw and a truck. The video runs a...
Eulogy for 2 Live Oak Trees before Cutting Down: They Have Grown Too Large for My Front Yard.
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I planted 2 live oak trees in my front yard in the mid 1990's. I did not do my research, I just planted two trees that were evergreen. At the time they were not much taller than I was and someone told me that they were very slow growers. But, as time has passed, among other perils, the trees are overwhelming my yard. In this video I muse and reflect the week they were scheduled to be removed.
A Quick Update
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I un-retired and the pace of life quickened again. Like everything, going back to work has its pros and cons, but that's the subject of another video. This is just a quick update.
Empty Floats the Day After Mardi Gras
Просмотров 7011 месяцев назад
After the parades end and the floats are emptied of people and beads, most floats are recycled for another parade or another year. But, in the immediate aftermath of Mardi Gras, I came across a parking lot of empty floats. Without animation, these garish, land yachts seemed adrift.
Dr Lee Serving Paella and Boiled Shrimp on the Parade Route
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I spent a few minutes with Dr. Lee, who I refer to as the Cayenne Pepper King. He was serving paella and boiled shrimp on the parade route. It's always a fun time to chat with this culinary master as he combines cooking with local history. He had completed cooking so I was only able to observe the aftermath of refueled and appreciative parade-goers.
Craftsman 7x7 One Year Update
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A one year update of a Craftsman 7x7 resin shed on a concrete foundation. In this video, I inspect the shed for shifting and settling issues after going through the worst heat wave on record and several bouts of torrential rain.
2023 Bayou Arts Festival of Houma
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This family-friendly festival was a ton of fun for all the attendees. Blessed by good weather, it featured good music, good cajun and creole food, and most especially outstanding art from dedicated, working artists. All activities were situated around Bayou Terrebonne.
Traded out the 2020 Tacoma for a 2023 Canyon. Easy Decision (For me)!
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Yes, I appreciate the Tacoma's legendary reliability. But, I got tired of bouncing around in my 3.5 liter V-6 Tacoma with zero comfort. So, I changed it out and I'm glad I did!
Surrounded by Pirates....and Boots
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An excellent little festival that seemed more like a backyard party. Nothing about it was elaborate. Just a small, laidback group of festival-goers surrounded by pirates!!
Antebellum Beauty: Nottoway Plantation on a Cloudy, Windy Day
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Most video of Nottoway has the mansion washed in the sunshine under cloudless, blue skies. I had the opportunity to stroll around the mansion on a cloudy, windy day. Nottoway Plantation is located near White Castle, Louisiana. It is a Greek Revival and Italianate- styled mansion built by enslaved people and artisans for John Randolph in 1859. At approximately 53,000 square feet, it is the large...
Boucherie on Bayou Terrebonne
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A quick stop at the Boucherie Festival. It was a small event in downtown Houma right on Bayou Terrebonne and in the shadows of the Twin Spans which cross the Intercoastal Waterway. The festival features one stage and a good lineup of entertainment. I caught the noon-time band and ate a sandwich from the one thousand pounds of pork cooked on the spot.
On a Mission to Purchase a Truck during Crazy Economic Times:
Просмотров 72Год назад
Over the past two years, car dealers have made out like bandits. Over the next couple of months, my goal is to do the research that will allow me to trade-in my current truck for a new one and to get the best possible deal. Let's see how it goes.
Now that spring is near:: Plantation Homes and Garden Tours Update
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We spent 2022 touring plantation homes and gardens on the Old River Road. In 2023, we plan to move west along Highway 90 to explore historical homes along Highway 90 from the Atchafalaya River to Lafayette. Hope to see you along the way.
Craftsman 7x7 Shed. It's All About That Base (Foundation).
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This video highlights a completed 7x7 resin shed on a concrete foundation. I provide a cost estimate and the advantages of using a concrete slab foundation as opposed to gravel, pavers, or treated lumber.
Decision time: 2020 Tacoma, 2023 Canyon (Redesign), 2024 Tacoma (Redesign?)
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Decision time: 2020 Tacoma, 2023 Canyon (Redesign), 2024 Tacoma (Redesign?)
Thibodauxville Fall Festival: Music, Fun, and Fried Oreos!
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Thibodauxville Fall Festival: Music, Fun, and Fried Oreos!
The Mississippi River at Houmas House: Is the River Level at Historic Lows?
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The Mississippi River at Houmas House: Is the River Level at Historic Lows?
Laurel Valley Fall Fest and a Tractor Graveyard
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Laurel Valley Fall Fest and a Tractor Graveyard
St. Joseph Plantation: A Leisure Stroll Around the Property
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St. Joseph Plantation: A Leisure Stroll Around the Property
Laurel Valley Damage Update: 10 Months after Hurricane Ida
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Laurel Valley Damage Update: 10 Months after Hurricane Ida
Jefferson "Island": Rip Van Winkle Gardens and the Joseph Jefferson Victorian House
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Jefferson "Island": Rip Van Winkle Gardens and the Joseph Jefferson Victorian House
Exchanged Satechi hub for an OWC Dock
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Exchanged Satechi hub for an OWC Dock
Part 2: Sights and sounds from 2022 New Orleans Jazz Fest Part 2
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Part 2: Sights and sounds from 2022 New Orleans Jazz Fest Part 2
Part 1: Sights and sounds from 2022 New Orleans Jazz Fest
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Part 1: Sights and sounds from 2022 New Orleans Jazz Fest
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0:09 "under curfew" bcs of a "snow event"....wow and they didnt even need to use martial law to control the masses.... amazing😮 im right next door in south Tx (Beaumont area)...
Hope all is well. Looking forward to some new content from you!
I am working on some new content. It will be coming soon.
Thank you for making this
Wow, to see the damage is crazy. I am happy that they were able to preserve many.
I was over there recently. The cabins that were heavily damaged are still not restored. I don’t know if they ever will be.
Hey Doc, I too have a zojirushi thermos, I wonder if you had issues with the lock failing ever?
😮 The heavy equipment vehicle is long,👍 the one we use has a short reach.
Yes. The reach helped minimize the amount of time the truck was on the lawn. The yard was rutted up a little, but it could have been so much worse.
Can you use a drone?
I'm not watching.
I did a eulogy the day before. It was tough to see them go. Lots of memories stored in those “Giving Trees”.
How horrific this plantation had prison cells. Thank you for sharing.
Yes, it's an important part of our history.
R.I.P Oak Trees. So sad to see them go!
They were “Giving Trees”. So, yes…it was sad to see them go.
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That’s great. Looking forward to your content. You’ll manage. A job is a job. Got to go where you’re needed!
Glad you are doing well. Can’t wait to see more!
Nice!
THERE IS NOTHING BEAUTIFUL ABOUT THESE CONCENTRATION CAMPS FOR ENSLAVED AMERICANS
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Nice receiver! I'm on the hunt myself. Very nice and good positive commentary too
How many people were killed in Chicago last weekend? I’m not a proponent of slavery in any form, but MORE people are being killed today in “Urban Centers” than in the years of this plantation. Sad…
I enjoyed your video in your search for a new "vintaged" AM/FM Stereo Receiver! I have always been a Realistic fan since the 70's! Congratulations for your eBay auction win in regards to the Realistic STA-2000! Thanks, Dr. B
The height thing kills me. People were not any different in height than we are now lol. It has been proven to not be true.
You know what black people were not the only slaves back then there were Indians that were white people and everything else let's show the beauty of the house the inside the outside the grounds let's talk about that you keep rubbing it in you know what this is why the younger generations angry and they don't even know why the hell they're angry it makes me angry that everybody just wants to keep trudging it up and charging it up when everybody goes just let it go how about just let it go let's see the beautiful property the house the ball gowns they wore the furniture
I'd like to hear about the elegant balls that they had the dresses the the lifestyle I don't really care about the slave part that's done and over with and they still keep dragging it up I want to hear about how the house was decorated I want to know about the parties they had I want to know about the life that she led
Fun fact: Houmas House was used in the filming of the 1964 horror movie Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte with Bette Davis, Olivia DeHavallind and Joseph Cotton.
I lived not far from here as a child in the '80s. My brother and I used to explore it all the time. The slave quarters were still there in the back when we'd go there.
What a beautiful audio setup (specially loudspeakers and receiver), hope you have countless hours of joy listening to them: it seems like sometimes people discard fantastic audio stuff, may be not knowing their history and quality. Congratulations and many thanks for sharing!
Just watched this , beautifully done. I’m from New Zealand and never heard of this Plantation until reading about it, then came looking for more information. Been to the States twice but never to the Southern States.
Thank you so much Dr B. For posting these plantations they are so beautiful. And you do such a wonderful job presenting them. Thank you so much again
That was all
Can't stand listen to Somebody.Talk so fast.Why they don't care what they're saying. It's like oh it's just a job.
They didn’t put the sugar cane stalks in the pots! They squeezed the juice out with a stone and mules .
It is amazing to me how these videos always focus on the story of how well the slave owners lived! However, many historians today advocate for calling these places “labor camps” or “slave labor camps” or "forced labor camps" rather than “plantations,” in order to avoid hiding the truth of what really happened in these agricultural operations using forced labor. The story is not told about how the plantation owners became so wealthy and able to build these homes nor how the enslaved people were whipped, raped, and treated as livestock.
This is the second video I've seen of a tour of this home from The Skeleton Key movie. 2025 will be the 20 year anniversary of the movie and I'm hoping to travel to New Orleans to go on this tour. I was in New Orleans in 1993 on a business trip and loved it. Thank you so much for this video!
When they rang the bell it was for the field workers to come eat dinner (lunch) and again at supper time.
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I visited this plantation. The blood sweat and tears of enslaved people (over 200) was ginormous, so this family could live in rock star luxury is dispicable. Beat,brainwashed and non-compensated. Reparations now!
You’re so good at this. Great commentary. I’m starting at Whitney next week as a historical interpreter and remember you have a video from here so I came to check it out.
I really enjoyed this. I visited Jefferson island in October for the very 1st time… all I can say is WOW!!!! What a spiritual place it is
Heartbreaking history of how horrible people can be in the treatment others.
I recently visited Laura and Oak Alley. Both beautiful but I could never find romance, take selfies, have a wedding at places that caused pain on so many people.
Enjoying a stay in NOLA and found your videos helpful. Thank you!
Plants haven't shifted either
The steering wheel is on the wrong side
Who or what company can i call to do that ?
Sorry, just seeing this. Most landscaping companies can do a good job. However, i contracted with a company that specialized in installing culverts.
Sad as a Christmas tree on December 26.
Good luck.
beautiful receiver
i had a realistic sta 2100d
i have a bunch of 70s vintrage, power meter receivers
Thank you. I enjoy the hunt😊
i have pioneers, jvcs, onkyo, technics. more. all have power meters
I am about to go on a hunt for 70s era speakers…maybe the Mach 1’s from the 70s.
Another great video . Love it!