[Quix]

Interesting.

And, IIRC most such locations in LA are not real inviting to strangers either. Is that right? That is, strangers coming to snoop around and query the priest would not find a welcoming bunch of neighbors???

[The Cajun]

That would be very accurate in the 30+ years ago time frame for people who lived in “The Country”. Good people, but protective of their own and being able to speak a little Coon-a$$ French wouldn't hurt. Very much like where I grew up, not that many miles away ;^)