Yessssir, Captain!
Nov 21, 2022 15:21:18 #
I had just landed In New Orleans and was going to rent a car. I didn’t know exactly where to go and wound up at the cab stand. And as I walked out and saw a redcap, I asked about rental cars.
The redcap said, “Yesssir, Captain! I almost looked around to see if there was someone else because I was in a suit. I may have had on a London Fog raincoat, I don’t remember. When I realized, he was talking to me, I then wondered, just how did he know I was a captain? Only later did I realize that he probably called all men in suits “captain”!
New Orleans is different, quirky, and even has its own smell. During the week when they are roasting coffee in the French Quarter, it has a sweet aroma that permeates the air all over that area. So being called a captain in New Orleans isn’t anything unusual, and is probably done quite often. Part of the charm and the unique nature of the place.
If you wish to get more of a feel, go to any newsstand in the airport and find a paperback by the title, A Confederacy of Dunces! It will be strange and different all at once, but still a good story that won a Pulitzer Prize for the quirky nature of this city. Since it was and still is a melting pot of races, you will find many accents. There are Blacks, Indians, French, Italian, Irish, and even a bunch of others you may, or may not recognize. Just be yourself, do not wander off on any dark side streets in the French Quarter, or anywhere else for that matter. It is a different world, so be prepared to be amazed.
As a district manager, I would compete against the other districts in Southwest Region. We won so often I had to give odds on any bet made. That didn’t make any difference, we still beat the socks off the others. I would save up the winnings and take the district and their wives for a night on the town. I think the wives were a vital part of getting their husbands to stay excited about competing because they liked coming to N.O. for a weekend! Just Sayin…RJS
The redcap said, “Yesssir, Captain! I almost looked around to see if there was someone else because I was in a suit. I may have had on a London Fog raincoat, I don’t remember. When I realized, he was talking to me, I then wondered, just how did he know I was a captain? Only later did I realize that he probably called all men in suits “captain”!
New Orleans is different, quirky, and even has its own smell. During the week when they are roasting coffee in the French Quarter, it has a sweet aroma that permeates the air all over that area. So being called a captain in New Orleans isn’t anything unusual, and is probably done quite often. Part of the charm and the unique nature of the place.
If you wish to get more of a feel, go to any newsstand in the airport and find a paperback by the title, A Confederacy of Dunces! It will be strange and different all at once, but still a good story that won a Pulitzer Prize for the quirky nature of this city. Since it was and still is a melting pot of races, you will find many accents. There are Blacks, Indians, French, Italian, Irish, and even a bunch of others you may, or may not recognize. Just be yourself, do not wander off on any dark side streets in the French Quarter, or anywhere else for that matter. It is a different world, so be prepared to be amazed.
As a district manager, I would compete against the other districts in Southwest Region. We won so often I had to give odds on any bet made. That didn’t make any difference, we still beat the socks off the others. I would save up the winnings and take the district and their wives for a night on the town. I think the wives were a vital part of getting their husbands to stay excited about competing because they liked coming to N.O. for a weekend! Just Sayin…RJS
Nov 21, 2022 15:37:14 #
Nov 21, 2022 20:28:27 #
EZ Fishing
Loc: College Ward, Utah
Another great one Robert thanks. Take care of yourself we enjoy your stories.
Nov 22, 2022 12:59:57 #
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