. And while I can't remember if there's any smell to the cane itself, the mill processing produces a smell like nothing you've ever smelled before. 
Yea, I'd have to second that. I know in Raceland it gets pretty messy. And you end up getting stuck behind the large trailers carrying the cane to the mill, and it takes forever to get around them
Not all sugar cane is the old fashioned peel and suck kind. I thought it was all the same too but it isn't. The cane he grows has to go to a mill to get be processed.
There are different kinds.
even after refi cuts them down some. over raccoon story but would have done same thing...glad u r ok sorry about fishies
Do ya'll use the mill in Raceland? Just love driving by that place this time of year. Such a "lovely" aroma
It looks like a cross between corn and grass.Now I want to go out there and see it in real life. What's it sound like when the wind blows through it? What's it smell like? Who's up for a road trip?!?
hey all up and can't sleep...quite a bit on my mind...still no money in from refi. not sure why. still worried about how to pay bills
hope i didn't forget anyone! hugs to all!
I hope your refi goes through soon. We went through a "How will we pay the bills?" at one time. I can identify with the lack of sleep over that.
Sorry for the goldfish loss. I can't believe you were able to go back inside & back to sleep! I would've been soooo keyed up, I would've met DH at the door! 
No more coon hunting with out your "eyes" in, though, OK??P&PD on the way!If anyone has a prayer to spare, Kyle's baseball try-out is tomorrow at 4:00. He asked me to ask everyone I know to say a prayer.
That's the smell of $$$$ - well, it used to be. DDad just retired as manager of a 1000 acre cane farm, so I know all about grinding season. I grew up just a couple of miles down the bayou (ahem..down wind) from the Raceland mill. Yep, the aroma's pretty special!Do ya'll use the mill in Raceland? Just love driving by that place this time of year. Such a "lovely" aroma
Because it is a grass!
. We enjoyed the F&W Fest so much that I'm not sure that we'll ever go again at a different time. Course, when the day comes and I have grandkids, that will change! I'm sorry that the refi is still dragging around. I know your situation well, unfortunately and understand what its like waiting for help you know is there, but just out of reach. I hope relief will finally come soon. That's the smell of $$$$ - well, it used to be. DDad just retired as manager of a 1000 acre cane farm, so I know all about grinding season. I grew up just a couple of miles down the bayou (ahem..down wind) from the Raceland mill. Yep, the aroma's pretty special!
The aroma I do love, and associate with this time of year, is the smell of the burning cane. Yeah, not so wonderful for people with allergies, respiratory issues, or those that don't like the smoke & ash, etc., so thankfully it's not needed as much anymore, but I do love that sweet, smoky smell.
Because it is a grass!
zipuzee - Just had a "duh" moment, and the brain clicked when you mentioned driving through Raceland. I never "saw" your last name in your screen name until now! Do you have relatives on the bayou?
I was laughing at the image, but raccoons can be mean. Please be careful.
I wondered what zipuzee meant?!! Gosh I'm slow.
I'm sorry the financing hasn't gone through yet. I'm praying for you friend. I'm so glad you enjoyed the F&W Fest! We love Bunratty Meade, I have a bottle in our bar. Both of those dishes you mentioned are new this year, I can't wait to try them! I'm so excited now about our trip! 
Reading Lori's TR & now hearing about F&W!!! Yippeee, woohoo!!! 
to you. It will get better.
Sheryl, I didn't know Bunratty Meade even existed. EPCOT can be very educational
I learn about a new alcoholic beverage every trip!
Unfortunatly we don't visit anymore, too many funerals & time has passed. I do still have some cousins & two aunts in Thibodaux but that's it.
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Mary, WELCOME HOME!!!!
