Hi all,
Are there any Crossfires in the Keesler AFB/Biloxi, Mississippi area? I will hopefully be tripping down to the area in a month or two and would love to join some local cruises/gtgs.
Stan

 

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Hey Stan, sorry not in that area but seeing your post brought back a few memories of Keesler. Good memories. Enjoy!

 

Feel free to clue me in on what's hot and happening down there. I can't find too much on the web about the area. Anything or place you would recommend down there?
Stan

 

Hey Stan, just a few visits to the base for training and meeting. Did not have a whole lot of time getting outside the complex. Sorry I was not any help. Hopefully there will be someone else on the board that will be more help.

 

I was born at Keesler! Only lived there for the first few years of my life - not long enough to scope the fun spots, lol. However, I go back down south fairly frequently.

Katrina did a number on Biloxi so not sure what has been fixed back up. Used to be gambling in the area if you are into that. The ocean/beach is nice. If you don't mind a drive - and being a Crossfire person, I'm sure you won't mind - pop over to the New Orleans area for great food, fun, music, sights. I go back every few years. The bayous are eerily beautiful - do a tour boat if you've never been deep in one. And NOLA - well if you can't find something fun to do there, you just aren't trying.

 

Bat, thanks for the info.
It doesn't seem like there is anyone currently down in that area that is a member of the forum.
I would definitely like to make a weekend trip to New Orleans. Never been before so it should be interesting. What is it about 6 or 7 hours from Keesler?
And I love all kinds of good food !!

 

Not even...let us know how fast you make it there in the Crossfire.




Btw, Lake Ponchartrain is an interesting drive - last time I went that way we had a ship go through and the bridge raise up two cars ahead of us, kinda cool.

As for good food:
In Slidell (since you'll pass right throught), along the edges of the lake are some awesome hole-in-the-wall "restaurants". They pull the mudbug traps right outta the lake, wash em in a tub, boil 'em up right in front of you then mix the whole mess with seasonings, garlic, corn on the cob and toss onto a covered table where you just dig in with your hands and eat until you want to bust. Once you get into the French Quarter in New Orleans - just follow your nose. If you aren't particular about your surroundings, you'll find some of the most amazing meals in some of the most rundown looking spots. If that is too daunting, there are plenty of "respectable" places to choose from.

 

Sorry, I was thinking about the 6 hours to Houston, not realizing New Orleans was closer.

Thanks for the map and info. I will definitely be looking forward to seeing New Orleans.

I wonder if any forum members are in the New Orleans area?

Stan