Casino is likely what that castle-looking building is...

Nothing much to report today. Made it down past Natchez and got to Baton rouge last night and where just tied up right now.




Beautiful sunrise this morning

Found this lil guy on the steps so took some pictures , not sure what it is, Dotson fly mabye ?



O and our pilot is cooking up duck for lunch. Never had duck I don't think so this whole be neat

Not a dobson fly. Similar, but heavier and darker, to a willow fly.

Also saw some beaver swilling around this morning while we where checking tow. They have zero cares in the world about us or the barges. Where just cruising up and down these rocks

Intresting!

Thanks for the pictures again. Are those duck thighs? Would you post a picture of the completed meal if you get a chance please. Looks like creole spice used on a lot of dishes ? 10 people working on that tug? What is your time schedule? How many days on and then off ? Do you get paid for all hours on the boat ?

Of course! Just noticed my post got the little flame sticker so looks like folks are enjoying all I'll be sure to pst some pictures of the food. The pilot has some on the grill and the mate is air frying a few too. Got something e se going on the stove and I'll be cooking up some jambalaya. And I think their all just breasts. And yes definitely! I'm sorry but be like our seasoning that whole salad and pepper thing only goes for steaks for me as far as my schedule I work 5:30a.m -11:30a.m then 5:30p.m to 11:30p.m not too bad once you get in the swing of it. I'm on 28 days off 14 and I make $185 a day right now with benefits. Also get paid travel , company pays for and sets up my rentals ,flights hotel rooms and I get reimbursed for fuel. Pretty good all the way round

Sounds like a good gig... and it'll only get better...

Duck breasts, that makes sense why the bacon then. I am a fan of creole (southern) food. I lived in New Orleans for several months once and decided to incorporate that style of cooking into some my dishes a few years back .Make some duck gumbo for the crew and you will get a big tip
I understand how the pay and schedule works now. Thank you. Sounds like you drive or fly to where you get aboard and start your shift (28 days) and then finish where ever you are at the 28 day time frame ? Does everyone on the crew work the same 28 days ? Once you are assigned to that crew then they are the ones you work with all the time on every trip ? I am glad you got a good career type job. Hand in there. I am sure there will be a few bad days along with the good. Take it all in stride and carry on!

Lunch is coming along

Dobson the wings lay flat on the back length wise, and they are longer than the body.

We got air fryer duck and we got grilled duck

Here you go slick pan !

Thanks for the pics. What did you think of the duck? Stuffed with jalapeno and cheese?

Yes sire and actually it was pretty good ! Best way I can describe it is a really good welld done steak. An oxymoron I know but when you lady likes she beef cooked into boot leather well you learn to deal

So after lunch yesterday no much happened. This big heffier swam by

A smaller feet board came next to us and was playing Tetris
Saw this abomination

We made it up to this little ship yard this morning and have been here since getting some work done

Thought these farries looked pretty cool..sleek and low profile like battle ships

These little fleet boats have been cruising by doing a lot of hip towing which I think is just cool as all get tout

And was asked to cook for the crew today all by myself ( imma big boy now ) and they wants spaghetti so, some ground meat some Onion some bacon yaddy yadda


Burned the Texas toast a little though which irrted me but the crew is scarfing it down and going back for seconds so think I did something right

Be careful making spaghetti sauce in a cast iron pan as the acid of the tomatoes can damage the seasoning in a hurry ... I would use a different pan for that.

Not bad not bad. To make it better one of the big wigs front he ship yard brought use some boudin and cracklings

Livin the dream.

Being a river rat all my life living along a river, I'd have loved your new job! I'm jealous.

So many different types of vessels. I would have never known without you pictures. Pretty darn interesting. Duck breast cooked medium rare is the way its served in restaurants. I am not a fan but put some thighs in some gumbo and I will line up for that. Good looking lunch! Glad to hear they let you put your big boy pants on You could cook that garlic bread on that flat top. Boudin and cracklings well now we are talking! How do you get you food supplies? Does someone on the tug put in an order and then it is ready for pick up or delivery ?