When Nikki and Steve Hammond got to Livingston, Texas, they needed Wi-Fi and a power outlet, urgently. Despite their being on vacation in the U.S. from Wales, thousands of people around the world were relying on the couple to update the scores in their Bake Off Fantasy League. Causing a stirThe Hammonds, who were just passing through the small city, settled into the corner booth at Shrimp Boat Manny’s, a Cajun restaurant that was winding down lunch service. Over plates of hush puppies, fried green tomatoes, crawfish étouffée and pecan pie, they found an outlet, plugged in their laptop and headphones and focused on their stream of “The Great British Baking Show” semifinal.

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Persons: Nikki, Steve Hammond Organizations: British Locations: Livingston , Texas, U.S, Wales