Post by: Phil Titola on December 04, 2022, 08:02:53 PM
Tip 1, Lafitte's purple drink
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 05, 2022, 08:33:21 AM
Post by: Phil Titola on December 05, 2022, 08:39:26 AM
Post by: Pete on December 05, 2022, 08:55:31 AM
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on December 05, 2022, 09:12:28 AM
Post by: sonofdaxjones on December 05, 2022, 09:34:59 AM
Arabella Casa Di Pasta
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Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 05, 2022, 09:42:06 AM
Arabella Casa di Pasta is one of my favorites and I'm not surprised my IRL best friend Dax recommended it because he has great taste just like me. Very casual, unpretentious funky sci-fi dork decor, good place to take a group of friends to kick off the night. Good food, good bar. Highly recommend.
My favorite restaurant in the city is Adolfo's on Frenchman Street above the Apple Barrel bar. Expensive and amazing but not super pretentious either. All the art on the walls looks like it's homemade as hell, and that's because Adolfo went dumpster diving behind the Tulane art building for decor. Toilet seat is way too big for the toilet it's on. It makes no sense and is hilarious. Everybody loves the ocean sauce. They discontinued the Chicken Vincent after covid, which is a bummer because it's the best meal I've ever had. Was devastated.
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on December 05, 2022, 09:50:38 AM
Post by: Phil Titola on December 05, 2022, 09:54:45 AM
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on December 05, 2022, 09:57:57 AM
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 05, 2022, 09:58:55 AM
BAC, you need to go to La Boulengerie. But get there kinda earlier in the morning because it gets picked over AF
Post by: ben ji on December 05, 2022, 10:08:17 AM
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on December 05, 2022, 10:09:06 AM
It's good to do once and the beignets are really good.
BAC, you need to go to La Boulengerie. But get there kinda earlier in the morning because it gets picked over AF
^tysm. Also last time i was there i went to Shaya and got the lamb shank and if i'm being completely honest i'm not sure a single day has gone by that i haven't thought about it
Post by: Cartierfor3 on December 05, 2022, 10:16:57 AM
Post by: Phil Titola on December 05, 2022, 10:24:23 AM
Has anyone been to a game in the Superdome? I bet it's amaze IRL
Kinda a dump TBH
Post by: purrkatz on December 05, 2022, 10:24:48 AM
Has anyone been to a game in the Superdome? I bet it's amaze IRL
Went in 2020 when LSU beat Clemson in the Natty. It is pretty rough-ridin awesome. Very loud. If they have the tailgate town thing it was fun to go to. Lots of stuff to do with kiddos too. But the stadium is old-ish.
Post by: MakeItRain on December 05, 2022, 10:29:17 AM
Post by: Trim on December 05, 2022, 10:29:44 AM
Has anyone been to a game in the Superdome? I bet it's amaze IRL
I went to a motorcycle show in it.
Post by: kstate4life on December 05, 2022, 10:47:14 AM
Post by: catastrophe on December 05, 2022, 10:48:28 AM
No matter what bar\restaurant you go to, always get a cocktail to go on your way out!Now THAT is a pro tip. Thank you.
Post by: Phil Titola on December 05, 2022, 10:53:43 AM
No matter what bar\restaurant you go to, always get a cocktail to go on your way out!
Great one. Almost every place will have plastic cups at the door for transferring any cocktails into as well.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 05, 2022, 11:45:02 AM
Post by: Phil Titola on December 05, 2022, 11:47:47 AM
If you don't want to seem like a tourist n00b punk buster, ask for a go cup and call it a go cup.
the kstate belt and seed hat might give it away.
Post by: nicname on December 05, 2022, 11:49:39 AM
Post by: I_have_purplewood on December 05, 2022, 11:53:35 AM
Get a hamburger at Port of call and a loaded baked. Do it!
This is a good heads up! We went there in March and it didn't disappoint.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 05, 2022, 11:56:38 AM
Green one will take you to Tulane's campus (and Loyola, which is right next door). Go do that. The campuses are sweet, and Tulane's stade situ is pretty unique. New, small, strange football stadium, incredibly old but charming tiny basketball gym, and a pretty sweet college baseball stade. Also, the front entrances of Tulane/Loyola are right across St. Charles from Audubon Park, which is glorious. (Nature and/or Family fun alert!)
Post by: Phil Titola on December 05, 2022, 12:02:09 PM
If you want to do a streetcar ride for cheap sightseeing, get on the green one and go up and back down St. Charles, not the red one that goes up and back down Canal/Carrollton.
Green one will take you to Tulane's campus (and Loyola, which is right next door). Go do that. The campuses are sweet, and Tulane's stade situ is pretty unique. New, small, strange football stadium, incredibly old but charming tiny basketball gym, and a pretty sweet college baseball stade. Also, the front entrances of Tulane/Loyola are right across St. Charles from Audubon Park, which is glorious. (Nature and/or Family fun alert!)
the RTA app is kind of crap but it's easier than having to buy a ticket when you board.
Post by: Brock Landers on December 05, 2022, 12:03:27 PM
Post by: Phil Titola on December 05, 2022, 12:11:47 PM
Does the Superdome's ventilation system have the capacity to remove the stench of Alabama fans or are we going to be marinating in that slop for 4 hours?
covid mask reuse
Post by: mocat on December 05, 2022, 12:13:31 PM
If you want to do a streetcar ride for cheap sightseeing, get on the green one and go up and back down St. Charles, not the red one that goes up and back down Canal/Carrollton.
Green one will take you to Tulane's campus (and Loyola, which is right next door). Go do that. The campuses are sweet, and Tulane's stade situ is pretty unique. New, small, strange football stadium, incredibly old but charming tiny basketball gym, and a pretty sweet college baseball stade. Also, the front entrances of Tulane/Loyola are right across St. Charles from Audubon Park, which is glorious. (Nature and/or Family fun alert!)
Good rec here. Residential architecture is great also
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 05, 2022, 12:14:11 PM
If you want to do a streetcar ride for cheap sightseeing, get on the green one and go up and back down St. Charles, not the red one that goes up and back down Canal/Carrollton.
Green one will take you to Tulane's campus (and Loyola, which is right next door). Go do that. The campuses are sweet, and Tulane's stade situ is pretty unique. New, small, strange football stadium, incredibly old but charming tiny basketball gym, and a pretty sweet college baseball stade. Also, the front entrances of Tulane/Loyola are right across St. Charles from Audubon Park, which is glorious. (Nature and/or Family fun alert!)
the RTA app is kind of crap but it's easier than having to buy a ticket when you board.
This guy streetcars
Post by: Cartierfor3 on December 05, 2022, 12:19:04 PM
Isn't that a good idea?
Post by: Cartierfor3 on December 05, 2022, 12:21:42 PM
SB Stade Review
Get a beta version that is just Manhattan KS and New Orleans, build from there. I'll help you with KC stuff. On the KC part it will take you to where Municipal Stade was and tell you about Satchel Paige and when the Beatles played there. Also on the KC one if you go to Municipal Auditorium you can learn about all the Final Fours played there.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on December 05, 2022, 12:23:41 PM
Post by: Kid In the Hall on December 05, 2022, 12:25:43 PM
Dinner: Cochon for all sorts of good food options.
After Dinner: Three Muses on Frenchman is an under-the-radar place with some interesting fusion food and good (and not overwhelming) live music.
Post by: ChiComCat on December 05, 2022, 12:26:52 PM
Whole woodfired fish at Peche
Southern food at Cochon (a little fancy)
Cochon Buther is very casual and one of my fav NOLA spots.
Toup's Meatery was a revelation on my last trip. If they still have the turkey neck, you will not regret ordering it.
If you're trying for Commander's Palace fancy brunch, you prob need to reserve now. It was a fun experience but if you're on the fence about it, it's probably not worth it.
Post by: ChiComCat on December 05, 2022, 12:29:52 PM
If you get a chance to see Andre Lovett - his voice is unique and he does not disappoint
https://www.facebook.com/andre.lovett.146
Post by: Phil Titola on December 05, 2022, 12:32:18 PM
Post by: I_have_purplewood on December 05, 2022, 12:53:29 PM
Yeah I was going to post about Peche as well for non-cajun specific restaurants to try. Chemin a la Mer is always amazing. Haven't been to Miss River but heard great things. Cochon was probably the least favorite of his but I'm not a big "meat" guy.
For the fine dining crowd, Antoine's is fantastic.
Post by: CNS on December 05, 2022, 12:56:10 PM
Tip 2, for oysters in French Quarter, skip Acme line, stand in Felix's line across the street.
Felix is better than Acme anyway.
Post by: purrkatz on December 05, 2022, 02:04:17 PM
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 05, 2022, 03:00:05 PM
Coop's chicken is also good and in the quarter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXvJqiyiMqQ
Post by: Spracne on December 05, 2022, 04:11:56 PM
Lunch: Willie Mae's for the best fried chicken ever.
Dinner: Cochon for all sorts of good food options.
After Dinner: Three Muses on Frenchman is an under-the-radar place with some interesting fusion food and good (and not overwhelming) live music.
Willie Mae's Scotch House changed my life.
Post by: mocat on December 05, 2022, 04:34:32 PM
canco being in a 2nd line parade is the absolute cats pajamasCoop's chicken is also good and in the quarter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXvJqiyiMqQ
Post by: Phil Titola on December 05, 2022, 05:50:51 PM
Post by: Spracne on December 05, 2022, 05:53:27 PM
sounds like SB needs to get us a 2nd line scheduled
I might have to consider making an appearance if this happens.
Post by: Pete on December 05, 2022, 09:33:15 PM
Post by: TheHamburglar on December 05, 2022, 09:47:17 PM
If you want to do a streetcar ride for cheap sightseeing, get on the green one and go up and back down St. Charles, not the red one that goes up and back down Canal/Carrollton.
Green one will take you to Tulane's campus (and Loyola, which is right next door). Go do that. The campuses are sweet, and Tulane's stade situ is pretty unique. New, small, strange football stadium, incredibly old but charming tiny basketball gym, and a pretty sweet college baseball stade. Also, the front entrances of Tulane/Loyola are right across St. Charles from Audubon Park, which is glorious. (Nature and/or Family fun alert!)
the RTA app is kind of crap but it's easier than having to buy a ticket when you board.
I don’t think that’s true anymore. In my prep for my October trip I downloaded the RTA app & watched it some, but then they released a new app called Le Pass. We bought/used our Jazzy Passes on that & it worked a lot better. Going back/forth between the Jazzy Pass screen, Map & line selection was the only glitchy thing. I remember just closing & re-opening the app instead of trying to back out back to the main screen. After a couple times getting used to that, it was pretty easy to use. The streetcar/tracking on the map was far superior on Le Pass compared to the RTA app.
Post by: KCFDcat on December 05, 2022, 09:58:50 PM
sounds like SB needs to get us a 2nd line scheduled
if goEMAW organizes a parade pak I will most definitely get my ass to new orleans
Post by: EMAWzifried on December 05, 2022, 10:17:18 PM
If you don't want to seem like a tourist n00b punk buster, ask for a go cup and call it a go cup.
As a longtime Madri Gras going friend told me, you can do nearly anything in the French Quarter but hit the streets with glass container. That'll get you arrested in a blink.
Post by: TheProdigiousTalent on December 05, 2022, 11:17:29 PM
Post by: KITNfury on December 05, 2022, 11:54:21 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on December 06, 2022, 05:28:35 AM
Am I crazy for considering making a pit stop (already traveling from FL to WA) with a 6yo in tow for this game and the festivities? Thinking about spending one night there, I guess - maybe the 30th.Not at all. Daytime in FQ is perfectly tame. There are other things to do besides drink. I'm spending three nights in town for the game and I don't drink.
Post by: Cartierfor3 on December 06, 2022, 08:29:39 AM
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 06, 2022, 09:41:29 AM
Post by: Cartierfor3 on December 06, 2022, 10:33:26 AM
It was pretty good but honestly if I had a stade app, its features would be less about the stade's history and more about how the new lights they put in kinda remind me of alien bugs from Men In Black.
That too, is a really good idea for an app
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 07, 2022, 04:26:05 PM
A) After raising my seven beautiful children in New Orleans for a span of the last 22 years, I have the playground scene on lock, AMA
B) The parks here are increds and you can take the streetcar to both of te best ones. Audubon Park is on St. Charles across from Tulane and Loyola, and is accessible by the green streetcar line. Perfect for an easy naturey walk. The red streetcar line accesses City Park, which is huge and has tons of gorgeous scenery AND a Cafe du Monde AND a bunch of sweet playgrounds AND an old stade where The Beatles once played AND an amaze nighttime Christmas display called Christmas in the Oaks.
C) Trampoline parks. You may be surprised to learn that for a city as small as New Orleans, there are three in the greater NOLA area :cool:
Post by: Phil Titola on December 07, 2022, 04:36:41 PM
Post by: RickRampus on December 07, 2022, 04:59:25 PM
Post by: ben ji on December 07, 2022, 10:22:43 PM
Will definitely be going again on NYD wearing a KSU KATZ 2022 Sugar Bowl champs T-Shirt.
Post by: Spracne on December 07, 2022, 10:29:57 PM
FYI The National World War 2 museum will be open on new years day. When I was in NawLeans 4 years ago I decided to spend an afternoon there to check it out and barely got through half the museum in 4 hours, its incredible if you are into WW2 stuff.
Will definitely be going again on NYD wearing a KSU KATZ 2022 Sugar Bowl champs T-Shirt.
I had the same experience. Felt like I was there most of the day, but ended up just walking through the last half because there was just too much to take in.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 08, 2022, 07:51:10 AM
Post by: Phil Titola on December 08, 2022, 08:44:08 AM
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 08, 2022, 10:55:04 AM
Post by: Kid In the Hall on December 08, 2022, 12:11:19 PM
But... their approach to telling what happened is very rah-rah America and I found that a bit off-putting. I was there a few weeks ago (after having not been for about 10 years when they were transitioning from being the D-Day museum) and I'm walking by a video in one of the galleries and the hyped-up narrator says something like, "And then the American WW2 aces gunned down the Japanese and added more kills to their tallies!" This wasn't an old timey video - it was done when they did the expansion in the last few years and was too over the top. I immediately thought of Team America ("America Eff Yeah!").
That, in a nutshell, is indicative of their approach to telling the WW2 story. It's a very deliberate choice and they have executed on that choice very well. But, it's a stark contrast to other museums - the WWI museum in KC or the newly renovated Truman Museum are good local examples - which take a more contemplative approach and even challenge/question many of the decisions made - both by the U.S. and other nations.
Post by: MakeItRain on December 08, 2022, 12:19:56 PM
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on December 08, 2022, 02:36:48 PM
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on December 08, 2022, 02:39:41 PM
Post by: Phil Titola on December 08, 2022, 03:17:50 PM
Can’t speak to their margs but their food is trash.
It looks like a badder chipotle.
Hard to find any good margaritas so maybe they aren't that great but when I am needing one that's the best I've found
Post by: Cartierfor3 on December 09, 2022, 08:33:51 AM
Everyone should go to the WW2 museum - it's an amazing facility.
But... their approach to telling what happened is very rah-rah America and I found that a bit off-putting. I was there a few weeks ago (after having not been for about 10 years when they were transitioning from being the D-Day museum) and I'm walking by a video in one of the galleries and the hyped-up narrator says something like, "And then the American WW2 aces gunned down the Japanese and added more kills to their tallies!" This wasn't an old timey video - it was done when they did the expansion in the last few years and was too over the top. I immediately thought of Team America ("America Eff Yeah!").
That, in a nutshell, is indicative of their approach to telling the WW2 story. It's a very deliberate choice and they have executed on that choice very well. But, it's a stark contrast to other museums - the WWI museum in KC or the newly renovated Truman Museum are good local examples - which take a more contemplative approach and even challenge/question many of the decisions made - both by the U.S. and other nations.
so you'd prefer a "rah rah Nazi Germany" type of museum
Post by: mocat on December 09, 2022, 08:38:00 AM
Post by: Kid In the Hall on December 09, 2022, 08:47:51 AM
Everyone should go to the WW2 museum - it's an amazing facility.
But... their approach to telling what happened is very rah-rah America and I found that a bit off-putting. I was there a few weeks ago (after having not been for about 10 years when they were transitioning from being the D-Day museum) and I'm walking by a video in one of the galleries and the hyped-up narrator says something like, "And then the American WW2 aces gunned down the Japanese and added more kills to their tallies!" This wasn't an old timey video - it was done when they did the expansion in the last few years and was too over the top. I immediately thought of Team America ("America Eff Yeah!").
That, in a nutshell, is indicative of their approach to telling the WW2 story. It's a very deliberate choice and they have executed on that choice very well. But, it's a stark contrast to other museums - the WWI museum in KC or the newly renovated Truman Museum are good local examples - which take a more contemplative approach and even challenge/question many of the decisions made - both by the U.S. and other nations.
so you'd prefer a "rah rah Nazi Germany" type of museum
Yep, exactly.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 09, 2022, 08:48:14 AM
But then again, I think everything cf3 does is great, not the least of which is his stade app.
Post by: michigancat on December 09, 2022, 10:54:40 AM
Post by: Cartierfor3 on December 09, 2022, 11:07:12 AM
come on cf3
:gocho:
I thought it ws great. 3.5 tacos.
But then again, I think everything cf3 does is great, not the least of which is his stade app.
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Post by: Cartierfor3 on December 09, 2022, 11:08:23 AM
Everyone should go to the WW2 museum - it's an amazing facility.
But... their approach to telling what happened is very rah-rah America and I found that a bit off-putting. I was there a few weeks ago (after having not been for about 10 years when they were transitioning from being the D-Day museum) and I'm walking by a video in one of the galleries and the hyped-up narrator says something like, "And then the American WW2 aces gunned down the Japanese and added more kills to their tallies!" This wasn't an old timey video - it was done when they did the expansion in the last few years and was too over the top. I immediately thought of Team America ("America Eff Yeah!").
That, in a nutshell, is indicative of their approach to telling the WW2 story. It's a very deliberate choice and they have executed on that choice very well. But, it's a stark contrast to other museums - the WWI museum in KC or the newly renovated Truman Museum are good local examples - which take a more contemplative approach and even challenge/question many of the decisions made - both by the U.S. and other nations.
so you'd prefer a "rah rah Nazi Germany" type of museum
Yep, exactly.
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Post by: MakeItRain on December 09, 2022, 11:17:47 AM
Post by: michigancat on December 09, 2022, 12:51:31 PM
Rusty's going? Nice!
I AM GOING
NO FAMILY JUST ME
(actually meeting my sister's family but I am mostly a free agent)
Post by: Phil Titola on December 09, 2022, 01:41:56 PM
hey guys, are we going to do a katpak??? skinben, where would be a good place and time for all goEMAW'ers to get together and bond over our love of Kansas State University athletics?
Natural answer is OZ given our KS roots
Post by: ben ji on December 09, 2022, 02:39:17 PM
I heard 3-4 different TCU fans say "You're not in Kansas anymore" to me during the game. I wonder if the barners are gonna throw that insult at us as well.hey guys, are we going to do a katpak??? skinben, where would be a good place and time for all goEMAW'ers to get together and bond over our love of Kansas State University athletics?
Natural answer is OZ given our KS roots
Post by: Pete on December 09, 2022, 03:07:02 PM
The proper response to this is “All we are is dust in the wind.”I heard 3-4 different TCU fans say "You're not in Kansas anymore" to me during the game. I wonder if the barners are gonna throw that insult at us as well.hey guys, are we going to do a katpak??? skinben, where would be a good place and time for all goEMAW'ers to get together and bond over our love of Kansas State University athletics?
Natural answer is OZ given our KS roots
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on December 10, 2022, 02:32:55 PM
Post by: Phil Titola on December 13, 2022, 07:18:44 PM
Post by: nicname on December 13, 2022, 07:30:21 PM
Post by: ben ji on December 13, 2022, 07:36:31 PM
Friday the 30th - Land at MSY around 7, check into Hotel by Pat O'Briens then go out on the town for a bit but taking it easy.
Saturday the 31st - Wake up around 7-8am, eat some breakfast and start bar crawling towards the sugar bowl with the goal of reaching it around 11am(Any bars we should definitely stop at on the way between pat obriens and the super dome?). After game plans are to work our way back to the hotel and either take a nap or just keep boozing and go to bed at like 8pm on NYE.
Sunday the 1st - Going to the WWII museum from the late morning to afternoon ish. Afternoon is wide open so any plans here will do, maybe hit up Frenchmen street in the evening?
Monday the 2nd - Flying out around 3pm so if there if you have any suggestions for a quick mid morning activity I would appreciate it.
Post by: Dugout DickStone on December 13, 2022, 07:44:35 PM
So give ben ji some pro tips on what he should add to his schedule. Current plan is below
Friday the 30th - Land at MSY around 7, check into Hotel by Pat O'Briens then go out on the town for a bit but taking it easy.
Saturday the 31st - Wake up around 7-8am, eat some breakfast and start bar crawling towards the sugar bowl with the goal of reaching it around 11am(Any bars we should definitely stop at on the way between pat obriens and the super dome?). After game plans are to work our way back to the hotel and either take a nap or just keep boozing and go to bed at like 8pm on NYE.
Sunday the 1st - Going to the WWII museum from the late morning to afternoon ish. Afternoon is wide open so any plans here will do, maybe hit up Frenchmen street in the evening?
Monday the 2nd - Flying out around 3pm so if there if you have any suggestions for a quick mid morning activity I would appreciate it.
Here is my pro-tip having been to NO dozens of times including multiple bach parties, don't lie to your self with his kind of nonsense. Friday night, the Big Easy and you just landed....please.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 13, 2022, 07:52:17 PM
Champions Square is probably going to have something fun going on. That's the tailgate area adjacent to the Superdome. In fact according to the Sugar Bowl website, it appears they're calling it...Tailgate Town?? lolz.
https://allstatesugarbowl.org/sports/2022/4/6/tailgate-town
I'm going to try to get to Champions Square aka Tailgate Town aka Super End Zone Sugar Fun Zone probably around 9:30, maybe head into the stadium at 10:15. I'll have little kids with me though, so you could probably push it until 10:25, but I wouldn't go any later than that if seeing kickoff matters to you.
Post by: mocat on December 13, 2022, 07:53:10 PM
Yeah that was lolSo give ben ji some pro tips on what he should add to his schedule. Current plan is below
Friday the 30th - Land at MSY around 7, check into Hotel by Pat O'Briens then go out on the town for a bit but taking it easy.
Saturday the 31st - Wake up around 7-8am, eat some breakfast and start bar crawling towards the sugar bowl with the goal of reaching it around 11am(Any bars we should definitely stop at on the way between pat obriens and the super dome?). After game plans are to work our way back to the hotel and either take a nap or just keep boozing and go to bed at like 8pm on NYE.
Sunday the 1st - Going to the WWII museum from the late morning to afternoon ish. Afternoon is wide open so any plans here will do, maybe hit up Frenchmen street in the evening?
Monday the 2nd - Flying out around 3pm so if there if you have any suggestions for a quick mid morning activity I would appreciate it.
Here is my pro-tip having been to NO dozens of times including multiple bach parties, don't lie to your self with his kind of nonsense. Friday night, the Big Easy and you just landed....please.
Post by: KST8FAN on December 13, 2022, 07:56:55 PM
Tom
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Post by: ben ji on December 13, 2022, 08:19:05 PM
The game kicks off at 11. I would highly recommend planning on getting to the Superdome early. It won't be sold out like a Saints game, but it will take a while to get in. Security is strict and also New Orleanians are never in any kind of a hurry...ever. Including security guards at big events. Also, there's a clear bag policy at the Superdome that they're adamant about, so if you're traveling with people bringing purses, make sure they know that in advance.
Champions Square is probably going to have something fun going on. That's the tailgate area adjacent to the Superdome. In fact according to the Sugar Bowl website, it appears they're calling it...Tailgate Town?? lolz.
https://allstatesugarbowl.org/sports/2022/4/6/tailgate-town
I'm going to try to get to Champions Square aka Tailgate Town aka Super End Zone Sugar Fun Zone probably around 9:30, maybe head into the stadium at 10:15. I'll have little kids with me though, so you could probably push it until 10:25, but I wouldn't go any later than that if seeing kickoff matters to you.
For some reason I was thinking the game kicked off at 1130.
Does tailgate town serve booze drinks?
Post by: ben ji on December 13, 2022, 08:20:36 PM
Yeah that was lolSo give ben ji some pro tips on what he should add to his schedule. Current plan is below
Friday the 30th - Land at MSY around 7, check into Hotel by Pat O'Briens then go out on the town for a bit but taking it easy.
Saturday the 31st - Wake up around 7-8am, eat some breakfast and start bar crawling towards the sugar bowl with the goal of reaching it around 11am(Any bars we should definitely stop at on the way between pat obriens and the super dome?). After game plans are to work our way back to the hotel and either take a nap or just keep boozing and go to bed at like 8pm on NYE.
Sunday the 1st - Going to the WWII museum from the late morning to afternoon ish. Afternoon is wide open so any plans here will do, maybe hit up Frenchmen street in the evening?
Monday the 2nd - Flying out around 3pm so if there if you have any suggestions for a quick mid morning activity I would appreciate it.
Here is my pro-tip having been to NO dozens of times including multiple bach parties, don't lie to your self with his kind of nonsense. Friday night, the Big Easy and you just landed....please.
By easy I mean as easy as I can take it my first night in Naw Leans. Hoping to be in bed by midnight ish :pray:
Post by: catastrophe on December 13, 2022, 08:24:47 PM
Yea I seriously doubt they’re actually kicking at noon, but I think that’s the official game time.The game kicks off at 11. I would highly recommend planning on getting to the Superdome early. It won't be sold out like a Saints game, but it will take a while to get in. Security is strict and also New Orleanians are never in any kind of a hurry...ever. Including security guards at big events. Also, there's a clear bag policy at the Superdome that they're adamant about, so if you're traveling with people bringing purses, make sure they know that in advance.
Champions Square is probably going to have something fun going on. That's the tailgate area adjacent to the Superdome. In fact according to the Sugar Bowl website, it appears they're calling it...Tailgate Town?? lolz.
https://allstatesugarbowl.org/sports/2022/4/6/tailgate-town
I'm going to try to get to Champions Square aka Tailgate Town aka Super End Zone Sugar Fun Zone probably around 9:30, maybe head into the stadium at 10:15. I'll have little kids with me though, so you could probably push it until 10:25, but I wouldn't go any later than that if seeing kickoff matters to you.
For some reason I was thinking the game kicked off at 1130.
Does tailgate town serve booze drinks?
Post by: Trim on December 13, 2022, 08:35:35 PM
Post by: Phil Titola on December 13, 2022, 09:40:01 PM
That game time is rough.
There is a legit reason a normal Sugar Bowl is the last big game of the night.
Post by: ben ji on December 13, 2022, 09:47:23 PM
The thought of going out all day then watching the katz dominate bama then having to walk back 1.3 miles to our hotel at midnight does not sound appetizing to old man ben ji.
Post by: Phil Titola on December 13, 2022, 09:55:16 PM
So give ben ji some pro tips on what he should add to his schedule. Current plan is below
Friday the 30th - Land at MSY around 7, check into Hotel by Pat O'Briens then go out on the town for a bit but taking it easy.
Been addressed below about not being able to "take it easy" but walk downriver (right if staying same side as Pats) on Bourbon and go to Lafitte's. I've always had the best time there.
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Saturday the 31st - Wake up around 7-8am, eat some breakfast and start bar crawling towards the sugar bowl with the goal of reaching it around 11am(Any bars we should definitely stop at on the way between pat obriens and the super dome?).
Erin Rose for their frozen iriish coffee. Old Absinthe House just because it feels old.
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Monday the 2nd - Flying out around 3pm so if there if you have any suggestions for a quick mid morning activity I would appreciate it.
Jackson Square
Post by: MakeItRain on December 13, 2022, 10:18:31 PM
Room prices are loosening up some if you haven't already gotten a non-refundable reservation. Sounds like it will continue going down a bit if you are a gambleCat
We haven't sold out of our allotment of 15,000 tickets, demand doesn't seem to be what anyone anticipated.
Post by: Phil Titola on December 13, 2022, 11:03:39 PM
Just changed my flights to go to the Sugar Bowl Gala on Thursday night! :blacktie:
Post by: TheHamburglar on December 13, 2022, 11:28:17 PM
I mean half the stadium was for sale before the teams were announced, anybody that's been to more than one bowl game knows not to buy through the school.
Just changed my flights to go to the Sugar Bowl Gala on Thursday night! :blacktie:
So I don’t have to pick you up at the airport?
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 13, 2022, 11:39:34 PM
The game kicks off at 11. I would highly recommend planning on getting to the Superdome early. It won't be sold out like a Saints game, but it will take a while to get in. Security is strict and also New Orleanians are never in any kind of a hurry...ever. Including security guards at big events. Also, there's a clear bag policy at the Superdome that they're adamant about, so if you're traveling with people bringing purses, make sure they know that in advance.
Champions Square is probably going to have something fun going on. That's the tailgate area adjacent to the Superdome. In fact according to the Sugar Bowl website, it appears they're calling it...Tailgate Town?? lolz.
https://allstatesugarbowl.org/sports/2022/4/6/tailgate-town
I'm going to try to get to Champions Square aka Tailgate Town aka Super End Zone Sugar Fun Zone probably around 9:30, maybe head into the stadium at 10:15. I'll have little kids with me though, so you could probably push it until 10:25, but I wouldn't go any later than that if seeing kickoff matters to you.
For some reason I was thinking the game kicked off at 1130.
Does tailgate town serve booze drinks?
I haven't ever been before a Sugar Bowl, but it's in New Orleans, so yes.
Post by: MakeItRain on December 14, 2022, 12:20:54 AM
I mean half the stadium was for sale before the teams were announced, anybody that's been to more than one bowl game knows not to buy through the school.
Just changed my flights to go to the Sugar Bowl Gala on Thursday night! :blacktie:
Those were secondary tickets and nearly all of them are still significantly higher than face value. The only seats under face are the shitty upper ends that are certain to be empty.
Post by: pissclams on December 14, 2022, 07:53:17 AM
Post by: Phil Titola on December 14, 2022, 10:25:08 AM
https://twitter.com/takeover_tuggle/status/1603016208902721544?s=46&t=BWkEjCdOTbMNZHpJoIC-Fg
I enjoy this other than being a white shirt. Non starter
Post by: WildcatNkilt on December 14, 2022, 12:26:07 PM
Post by: Pete on December 14, 2022, 01:48:31 PM
Post by: ben ji on December 14, 2022, 03:34:34 PM
I think you guys should get tattoos while you are thereI'll probably get one on my back of a powercat eating an elephant with the score underneath
Post by: ChiComCat on December 14, 2022, 04:03:12 PM
Post by: 'taterblast on December 14, 2022, 04:07:54 PM
Booked my flight yesterday out of MCI. Flying out 30th and coming back 2nd.
money/points bags over here
Post by: star seed 7 on December 14, 2022, 04:16:10 PM
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on December 14, 2022, 04:57:34 PM
Willie injecting pure sugar into his veins while bathing in a crimson tide
I have been reading about these guys and there are some things I can't make heads or tails of. Supposedly they are the crimson tide (whatever tf that means) but their mascot is an elephant. Elephants are gray, not crimson. Is the idea that they are a gang of carnies, traveling around with the circus? I guess maybe that makes sense. We are going to beat their carnie asses.ya my wife has a crimson tide about once a month :Yuck:
Post by: star seed 7 on December 14, 2022, 05:28:14 PM
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 15, 2022, 12:30:27 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/EthoueH.jpeg)
I got each ticket for about 40% that much. So is the K-State ticket office putting certain seats up for sale and hawking them on StubHub/SeatGeek but hoping that fans won't think to look there?
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 15, 2022, 12:34:46 AM
Also go into it knowing that a lot of those seats in the upper deck end zone/horseshoe parts might say unobstructed view, but...they're obstructed. It's a unique stade but a lot of its sightlines are honestly terrible.
(https://seatgeek.com/images/seatviews/5d3fb2d9-676e-418c-93e4-68f9b5731b87/flat/2048x1536.jpg)
Post by: ChiComCat on December 15, 2022, 10:52:54 AM
So I don't know about specifics, but I think ticket sales are going about medium well at best. StubHub has a ton of upper deck seats and I was able to get garbage ones in a big block for relatively cheap in the K-State section. These seats appear to be part of what the K-State ticket office is selling for $105.
(https://i.imgur.com/EthoueH.jpeg)
I got each ticket for about 40% that much. So is the K-State ticket office putting certain seats up for sale and hawking them on StubHub/SeatGeek but hoping that fans won't think to look there?
I don't know that K-State is selling through third parties but selling inventory at different price points through different channels is something hotels and airlines do regularly. It could make sense that younger people will buy on third parties and olds will buy through the ticket office and not shop price.
Post by: MakeItRain on December 15, 2022, 11:44:57 AM
So I don't know about specifics, but I think ticket sales are going about medium well at best. StubHub has a ton of upper deck seats and I was able to get garbage ones in a big block for relatively cheap in the K-State section. These seats appear to be part of what the K-State ticket office is selling for $105.
(https://i.imgur.com/EthoueH.jpeg)
I got each ticket for about 40% that much. So is the K-State ticket office putting certain seats up for sale and hawking them on StubHub/SeatGeek but hoping that fans won't think to look there?
I don't know that K-State is selling through third parties but selling inventory at different price points through different channels is something hotels and airlines do regularly. It could make sense that younger people will buy on third parties and olds will buy through the ticket office and not shop price.
Yeah, if you want to get in the door, the secondary market is the best option for this event. If you care about where you're sitting, and want the best price for the best seats, you absolutely should get a ticket at face value.
Post by: IPA4Me on December 19, 2022, 04:48:36 AM
Pretty sure Harrahs New Orleans has 24/7 booze drinks as long as you’re gamboolinHard to catch a $15 craps table there. They love $25 minimum.
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Post by: Phil Titola on December 19, 2022, 07:46:34 AM
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Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on December 19, 2022, 09:55:44 AM
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Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 19, 2022, 11:11:50 AM
Tipitina’s is legendary. Small to medium sized club that has had thousands of big acts through the years. There’s also a weird Rock-n-Jock style basketball goal mounted to the front of the balcony over the floor. I have no idea why, but I live it.
Post by: farming_cat fan on December 19, 2022, 11:32:51 AM
Post by: Phil Titola on December 19, 2022, 12:11:13 PM
Post by: sonofdaxjones on December 19, 2022, 05:17:40 PM
Gianna
The Bower
Bayona
Are all near the Central Business District
Post by: Saulbadguy on December 19, 2022, 07:16:46 PM
Courtyard Brewery
Avenue Pub
Brieux Carre
Post by: Phil Titola on December 20, 2022, 04:09:52 PM
Post by: ben ji on December 20, 2022, 05:57:15 PM
What are the NYE plans? Trying to decide if a party is worth it after a whole day of football/booze
I was having this exact conversation with my 90's series lady friend. My plan was bar crawl to the game, watch cats win, walk back to bourbon street to celebrate/watch the CFP and be in bed by 8-9pmish.
She was thinking we could take a nap that afternoon/evening then go out but I'm not sure that is going to work. It will definitely not work if we win since it will be shirts off shots on mode.
I also have no desire to deal with bourbon street on NYE around midnight.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on December 20, 2022, 06:09:28 PM
Post by: Phil Titola on December 20, 2022, 06:53:27 PM
What are the NYE plans? Trying to decide if a party is worth it after a whole day of football/booze
I also have no desire to deal with bourbon street on NYE around midnight.
Exactly. Bourbon is fun anytime, no need for rocket fuel version of amateur night there.
Don't listen to Dax, Bourbon is fun, especially during the day. I make a walk down it every time I'm there.
Post by: MakeItRain on December 20, 2022, 07:32:47 PM
What are the NYE plans? Trying to decide if a party is worth it after a whole day of football/booze
I was having this exact conversation with my 90's series lady friend. My plan was bar crawl to the game, watch cats win, walk back to bourbon street to celebrate/watch the CFP and be in bed by 8-9pmish.
She was thinking we could take a nap that afternoon/evening then go out but I'm not sure that is going to work. It will definitely not work if we win since it will be shirts off shots on mode.
I also have no desire to deal with bourbon street on NYE around midnight.
Plenty of quarter that's not bourbon. If memory of watching NYE celebrations serves me accurately the fireworks and countdown is in Jackson Square.
Post by: ben ji on December 20, 2022, 07:56:25 PM
You should only deal with Bourbon street by having one walk (one way, not back). Stop at Pat O’Briens, have a hurricane/drink or two. Then never go up/down Bourbon street again.
Our hotel is right next to Pat O'Briens :surprised: so we will get the main strip on the way there then might take some streets 1-2 blocks off bourbon to get back after the game to catch some new bars.
At a Bachelor party in the the past we learned you only order ONE hurricane then move on. That amount of sugar/booze will wreck you.
Post by: MakeItRain on December 20, 2022, 11:32:01 PM
Don't worry about being a tourist, your in rough ridin' New Orleans, watching your team in the rough ridin' sugar bowl, on rough ridin' new years eve. If you can't enjoy being a sloppy, fun loving, yankee tourist under these circumstances, when can you ever enjoy excess. Live it up gents. Leave the off the beaten path stuff for those of us who can't have a blast on Bourbon, or leave it for the next trip, or the trip after.
The next time I'm in NOLA, for a work convention in '24, I'll definitely be back to my hotel, the Crowne Plaza, right on the corner of Bourbon and Canal, ready for fuckery of my own. Last time I was there I had two, very pretty, sex workers follow me to my room, hoping for a good time. I wasn't into that much fuckery.
New Orleans is one of our greatest cities, enjoy it!
Post by: Spracne on December 20, 2022, 11:35:01 PM
Bourbon is great, especially if you've never been to NOLA. There's such a variety of different types of bars and restaurants. It's a very cool scene. When we all come back, y'all who aren't going with 15 rough ridin' kids, don't be ashamed to tell us about your tales from Bourbon and how much fun you had. Do the touristy crap, that's the point. Have a hurricane, have two hand grenades and get them in the plastic cups that look like hand grenades. Go to the Cat's Meow, my favorite bar in the world, and sing some karaoke. Go to one of the cheap walk up restaurants and eat some gator. If it's your thing, go to one of the seeming 10 hustler's strip clubs. Stop in to Krystal late night for a bag of knockoff White Castles, but more importantly for the fuckery that happens. Definitely go up past Bourbon and St. Ann and see a drag show. Do pop into the House of Voodoo.
Don't worry about being a tourist, your in rough ridin' New Orleans, watching your team in the rough ridin' sugar bowl, on rough ridin' new years eve. If you can't enjoy being a sloppy, fun loving, yankee tourist under these circumstances, when can you ever enjoy excess. Live it up gents. Leave the off the beaten path stuff for those of us who can't have a blast on Bourbon, or leave it for the next trip, or the trip after.
The next time I'm in NOLA, for a work convention in '24, I'll definitely be back to my hotel, the Crowne Plaza, right on the corner of Bourbon and Canal, ready for fuckery of my own. Last time I was there I had two, very pretty, sex workers follow me to my room, hoping for a good time. I wasn't into that much fuckery.
New Orleans is one of our greatest cities, enjoy it!
:thumbs:
Post by: catastrophe on December 20, 2022, 11:41:59 PM
What are the NYE plans? Trying to decide if a party is worth it after a whole day of football/boozeWe’re doing some fancy riverboat thing to watch the fireworks.
Post by: michigancat on December 21, 2022, 06:43:59 AM
Bourbon is great, especially if you've never been to NOLA. There's such a variety of different types of bars and restaurants. It's a very cool scene. When we all come back, y'all who aren't going with 15 rough ridin' kids, don't be ashamed to tell us about your tales from Bourbon and how much fun you had. Do the touristy crap, that's the point. Have a hurricane, have two hand grenades and get them in the plastic cups that look like hand grenades. Go to the Cat's Meow, my favorite bar in the world, and sing some karaoke. Go to one of the cheap walk up restaurants and eat some gator. If it's your thing, go to one of the seeming 10 hustler's strip clubs. Stop in to Krystal late night for a bag of knockoff White Castles, but more importantly for the fuckery that happens. Definitely go up past Bourbon and St. Ann and see a drag show. Do pop into the House of Voodoo.This is a great post.
Don't worry about being a tourist, your in rough ridin' New Orleans, watching your team in the rough ridin' sugar bowl, on rough ridin' new years eve. If you can't enjoy being a sloppy, fun loving, yankee tourist under these circumstances, when can you ever enjoy excess. Live it up gents. Leave the off the beaten path stuff for those of us who can't have a blast on Bourbon, or leave it for the next trip, or the trip after.
The next time I'm in NOLA, for a work convention in '24, I'll definitely be back to my hotel, the Crowne Plaza, right on the corner of Bourbon and Canal, ready for fuckery of my own. Last time I was there I had two, very pretty, sex workers follow me to my room, hoping for a good time. I wasn't into that much fuckery.
New Orleans is one of our greatest cities, enjoy it!
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 21, 2022, 07:48:55 AM
Post by: Woogy on December 21, 2022, 10:16:36 AM
Bourbon is great, especially if you've never been to NOLA. There's such a variety of different types of bars and restaurants. It's a very cool scene. When we all come back, y'all who aren't going with 15 rough ridin' kids, don't be ashamed to tell us about your tales from Bourbon and how much fun you had. Do the touristy crap, that's the point. Have a hurricane, have two hand grenades and get them in the plastic cups that look like hand grenades. Go to the Cat's Meow, my favorite bar in the world, and sing some karaoke. Go to one of the cheap walk up restaurants and eat some gator. If it's your thing, go to one of the seeming 10 hustler's strip clubs. Stop in to Krystal late night for a bag of knockoff White Castles, but more importantly for the fuckery that happens. Definitely go up past Bourbon and St. Ann and see a drag show. Do pop into the House of Voodoo.This is a great post.
Don't worry about being a tourist, your in rough ridin' New Orleans, watching your team in the rough ridin' sugar bowl, on rough ridin' new years eve. If you can't enjoy being a sloppy, fun loving, yankee tourist under these circumstances, when can you ever enjoy excess. Live it up gents. Leave the off the beaten path stuff for those of us who can't have a blast on Bourbon, or leave it for the next trip, or the trip after.
The next time I'm in NOLA, for a work convention in '24, I'll definitely be back to my hotel, the Crowne Plaza, right on the corner of Bourbon and Canal, ready for fuckery of my own. Last time I was there I had two, very pretty, sex workers follow me to my room, hoping for a good time. I wasn't into that much fuckery.
New Orleans is one of our greatest cities, enjoy it!
And 110% spot on. Expect the juxtaposition of a Hustler club to a sit-down restaurant to a walk-up bar to a tourist trinket storefront and just embrace the place.
Post by: Phil Titola on December 21, 2022, 11:34:43 AM
Bourbon is great, especially if you've never been to NOLA. There's such a variety of different types of bars and restaurants. It's a very cool scene. When we all come back, y'all who aren't going with 15 rough ridin' kids, don't be ashamed to tell us about your tales from Bourbon and how much fun you had. Do the touristy crap, that's the point. Have a hurricane, have two hand grenades and get them in the plastic cups that look like hand grenades. Go to the Cat's Meow, my favorite bar in the world, and sing some karaoke. Go to one of the cheap walk up restaurants and eat some gator. If it's your thing, go to one of the seeming 10 hustler's strip clubs. Stop in to Krystal late night for a bag of knockoff White Castles, but more importantly for the fuckery that happens. Definitely go up past Bourbon and St. Ann and see a drag show. Do pop into the House of Voodoo.This is a great post.
Don't worry about being a tourist, your in rough ridin' New Orleans, watching your team in the rough ridin' sugar bowl, on rough ridin' new years eve. If you can't enjoy being a sloppy, fun loving, yankee tourist under these circumstances, when can you ever enjoy excess. Live it up gents. Leave the off the beaten path stuff for those of us who can't have a blast on Bourbon, or leave it for the next trip, or the trip after.
The next time I'm in NOLA, for a work convention in '24, I'll definitely be back to my hotel, the Crowne Plaza, right on the corner of Bourbon and Canal, ready for fuckery of my own. Last time I was there I had two, very pretty, sex workers follow me to my room, hoping for a good time. I wasn't into that much fuckery.
New Orleans is one of our greatest cities, enjoy it!
Exactly.
I wasn't joking earlier about Oz (the flagship of bourbon and St. Ann) mentioned above.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on December 21, 2022, 02:51:40 PM
Willa Jean - Brunch
Compere Lapin
Birdy's
Turkey and the Wolf - If you're in the mood for a great sandwich
Post by: star seed 7 on December 21, 2022, 04:48:31 PM
Post by: mocat on December 21, 2022, 05:00:09 PM
Post by: mocat on December 21, 2022, 05:01:00 PM
Post by: MakeItRain on December 21, 2022, 05:32:19 PM
Post by: ben ji on December 21, 2022, 05:40:23 PM
Bourbon is great, especially if you've never been to NOLA. There's such a variety of different types of bars and restaurants. It's a very cool scene. When we all come back, y'all who aren't going with 15 rough ridin' kids, don't be ashamed to tell us about your tales from Bourbon and how much fun you had. Do the touristy crap, that's the point. Have a hurricane, have two hand grenades and get them in the plastic cups that look like hand grenades. Go to the Cat's Meow, my favorite bar in the world, and sing some karaoke. Go to one of the cheap walk up restaurants and eat some gator. If it's your thing, go to one of the seeming 10 hustler's strip clubs. Stop in to Krystal late night for a bag of knockoff White Castles, but more importantly for the fuckery that happens. Definitely go up past Bourbon and St. Ann and see a drag show. Do pop into the House of Voodoo.
Don't worry about being a tourist, your in rough ridin' New Orleans, watching your team in the rough ridin' sugar bowl, on rough ridin' new years eve. If you can't enjoy being a sloppy, fun loving, yankee tourist under these circumstances, when can you ever enjoy excess. Live it up gents. Leave the off the beaten path stuff for those of us who can't have a blast on Bourbon, or leave it for the next trip, or the trip after.
The next time I'm in NOLA, for a work convention in '24, I'll definitely be back to my hotel, the Crowne Plaza, right on the corner of Bourbon and Canal, ready for fuckery of my own. Last time I was there I had two, very pretty, sex workers follow me to my room, hoping for a good time. I wasn't into that much fuckery.
New Orleans is one of our greatest cities, enjoy it!
Great write up, the BAR - RESTAURANT - STRIP CLUB - TRINKET SHOP - TO GO DAIQUIRI STAND - BAR on repeat up and down Bourbon is so much fun and very unique to Nawleans.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on December 21, 2022, 07:55:33 PM
The issue is the derps who do that multiple days in a row.Bourbon is great, especially if you've never been to NOLA. There's such a variety of different types of bars and restaurants. It's a very cool scene. When we all come back, y'all who aren't going with 15 rough ridin' kids, don't be ashamed to tell us about your tales from Bourbon and how much fun you had. Do the touristy crap, that's the point. Have a hurricane, have two hand grenades and get them in the plastic cups that look like hand grenades. Go to the Cat's Meow, my favorite bar in the world, and sing some karaoke. Go to one of the cheap walk up restaurants and eat some gator. If it's your thing, go to one of the seeming 10 hustler's strip clubs. Stop in to Krystal late night for a bag of knockoff White Castles, but more importantly for the fuckery that happens. Definitely go up past Bourbon and St. Ann and see a drag show. Do pop into the House of Voodoo.
Don't worry about being a tourist, your in rough ridin' New Orleans, watching your team in the rough ridin' sugar bowl, on rough ridin' new years eve. If you can't enjoy being a sloppy, fun loving, yankee tourist under these circumstances, when can you ever enjoy excess. Live it up gents. Leave the off the beaten path stuff for those of us who can't have a blast on Bourbon, or leave it for the next trip, or the trip after.
The next time I'm in NOLA, for a work convention in '24, I'll definitely be back to my hotel, the Crowne Plaza, right on the corner of Bourbon and Canal, ready for fuckery of my own. Last time I was there I had two, very pretty, sex workers follow me to my room, hoping for a good time. I wasn't into that much fuckery.
New Orleans is one of our greatest cities, enjoy it!
Great write up, the BAR - RESTAURANT - STRIP CLUB - TRINKET SHOP - TO GO DAIQUIRI STAND - BAR on repeat up and down Bourbon is so much fun and very unique to Nawleans.
If grown ass adults want to relive college again, cool.
Intelligent people strategically engage Bourbon Street and them move on to things that are vastly superior in every way in other parts of The Big Easy.
Post by: Trim on December 21, 2022, 08:38:52 PM
https://www.yelp.com/biz/artist-cafe-new-orleans
Post by: Phil Titola on December 21, 2022, 09:08:15 PM
There has to be an emaw 2nd line right? Maybe Friday night pregame?
skinnybenny got busy and didn't file the permits! Just going to have to do it ad hoc.
Post by: Katpappy on December 21, 2022, 10:17:41 PM
This is the only place I remember by name from my 3-4 days there with a GC-centric dual bachelor party. RIP.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/artist-cafe-new-orleans
Pro Tip: Burger King down the street is a better option. :flush:
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 22, 2022, 10:15:43 AM
Something that would be really easy would be this:
Friday, December 30, I’m planning on going to the Sugar Bowl parade at 2:30, then taking my kids to the pep rally at the Morial Convention Center. (I know, pep rallies are kinda lame but I’ll have my kids for that and they’ll be imto it. Plus, they serve booze drinks so not as terrible as most pep rallies?) Then after the pep rally, it’s pak time at Urban South?
Urban South is a great brewery in town and it’s a stone’s throw across a convention center parking lot and grass field from the concention center pep rally. I could ditch my kids between the pep rally and the pak and get a couple hours of good boozing in before calling it an earlyish night to save most of my rocket sauce for the game the next morning. www.urbansouth.com
Anyone interested in that? I know not everyone will get into town by then, so I’m open to alternatives. Or no pak at all; I know NOLA is a destination bowl trip and everyone has their own ideas of what they wanna do.
Post by: Phil Titola on December 22, 2022, 11:05:54 AM
Wonder what hall the pep rally is in.As you know that's a long MF'er. One place I thought of is Sidecar when you talked about doing it after the pep rally as it's pretty close depending on where it is but given I'm not saying I'm going don't listen to me.
Post by: MakeItRain on December 22, 2022, 11:39:32 AM
Post by: michigancat on December 22, 2022, 01:16:55 PM
So someone mentioned getting a pak going. Is anyone still interested in that? If so, which day?
Something that would be really easy would be this:
Friday, December 30, I’m planning on going to the Sugar Bowl parade at 2:30, then taking my kids to the pep rally at the Morial Convention Center. (I know, pep rallies are kinda lame but I’ll have my kids for that and they’ll be imto it. Plus, they serve booze drinks so not as terrible as most pep rallies?) Then after the pep rally, it’s pak time at Urban South?
Urban South is a great brewery in town and it’s a stone’s throw across a convention center parking lot and grass field from the concention center pep rally. I could ditch my kids between the pep rally and the pak and get a couple hours of good boozing in before calling it an earlyish night to save most of my rocket sauce for the game the next morning. www.urbansouth.com
Anyone interested in that? I know not everyone will get into town by then, so I’m open to alternatives. Or no pak at all; I know NOLA is a destination bowl trip and everyone has their own ideas of what they wanna do.
I would be interested. but also meeting up with family
Post by: KST8FAN on December 22, 2022, 01:17:29 PM
(504) 582-3000
https://maps.app.goo.gl/LeXf6KzC5DfY9x288
Pep rally is here.
Tom
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Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 22, 2022, 01:30:10 PM
Sidecar is a good recommendo. Both that and Urban South are walkable from Hall F in the convention center, sidecar’s maybe a little closer and more walkable. I’d be down for either, but Sidecar seems like the play because that’s more accessible to where people would be coming from if they didn’t want to go to the pep rally. (Which would be understandable, since there’s so much else to do in NOLA.)
Honestly the game time is a drag because it means an early bedtime for a lot of us on the 30th. Could also be convinced to meet up somewhere after the game, or not at all. If there’a not a critical mass of gEers, I’d probably skip. I only have so much of a budget of kid-free time to spend in a short couple days, and I know I’ll want to blow a lot of that on NYE after the game. If there are a lot of people who are down, though, we could throw down and have the greatest pak since the Houlihan’s days.
Post by: Phil Titola on December 22, 2022, 01:31:46 PM
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
(504) 582-3000
https://maps.app.goo.gl/LeXf6KzC5DfY9x288
Pep rally is here.
Tom
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Yeah the hall makes a big difference in that place given it stretches a half mile in width. Convention Center site says Hall F which is right at the interstate, about a mile walk from the end of the parade (2 miles from the beginning). Going to have some pissy old cat fans who try and walk to both.
Closer to SB bar spot!!
I had to edit my comments, I swore it said Hall H and then saw SB comment so looked at it again and corrected it. Still going to be a long haul for those walking cats who also bitch about walking 3 blocks anywhere. I'll probably skip the pep rally unless I'm told otherwise.
Post by: TheHamburglar on December 22, 2022, 04:15:34 PM
I'll probably skip the pep rally unless I'm told otherwise.
I don’t think that’s going to be a problem.
Post by: Pete on December 25, 2022, 01:31:46 PM
https://www.si.com/college/alabama/bamacentral/ticket-demand-sugar-bowl-prices-falling-alabama-kansas-state
Post by: Phil Titola on December 25, 2022, 01:49:35 PM
I'll probably skip the pep rally unless I'm told otherwise.
I don’t think that’s going to be a problem.
Got confirmation from mothra, nobody cares to go.
Post by: Phil Titola on December 25, 2022, 01:55:37 PM
Sugar bowl gala
Tableau
Felix's
Sugar bowl suite
Lucky dog victory dog/krystal
Sophia
Antoine's
Still got a few meals to fill but at least got these set for reservations if possible
Post by: Saulbadguy on December 25, 2022, 04:13:41 PM
Post by: Spracne on December 25, 2022, 09:49:42 PM
Post by: ben ji on December 25, 2022, 11:04:57 PM
The Alabama fans seem to be skipping the game. :frown:
https://www.si.com/college/alabama/bamacentral/ticket-demand-sugar-bowl-prices-falling-alabama-kansas-state
Yeah, on christmas eve I finally bought some tickets in the upper deck at the 50 yard line for $45 each. The ticket costs are minuscule compared to airfare/hotel for a couple of days.
Post by: ben ji on December 26, 2022, 12:50:52 PM
Post by: Sandstone Outcropping on December 26, 2022, 01:33:26 PM
https://twitter.com/FlyMHK/status/1607416284177895424?s=20&t=zFbs2ETc4WnaSWs0NO2xyQ
Post by: Phil Titola on December 26, 2022, 05:36:33 PM
Dining lineup plan of attack. Drinks may impact.
Sugar bowl gala
Tableau
Felix's
Sugar bowl suite
Lucky dog victory dog/krystal
Sophia
Antoine's
Still got a few meals to fill but at least got these set for reservations if possible
How could I forget Peche!
Post by: catastrophe on December 26, 2022, 06:27:18 PM
The Alabama fans seem to be skipping the game. :frown:Didn’t realize (though not surprised) the Tide have a losing record vs. the Big 12.
https://www.si.com/college/alabama/bamacentral/ticket-demand-sugar-bowl-prices-falling-alabama-kansas-state
Post by: Katpappy on December 26, 2022, 08:58:10 PM
The Alabama fans seem to be skipping the game. :frown:Didn’t realize (though not surprised) the Tide have a losing record vs. the Big 12.
https://www.si.com/college/alabama/bamacentral/ticket-demand-sugar-bowl-prices-falling-alabama-kansas-state
And you won't hear a word about it before, during, or after the game. SEC, SEC, SEC... :facepalm:
Post by: Phil Titola on December 27, 2022, 06:39:12 AM
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 27, 2022, 08:09:09 AM
Post by: Phil Titola on December 27, 2022, 08:39:00 AM
Ugh, that sucks, Phil Titola. I’m sorry. When are you leaving/how long is the drive? I knew that was gonna happen to some people.
Still hoping to get there in time for the gala on Thursday evening. Driving half way tomorrow. 13 total.
I was holding out hope going to bed last night that they would get most of it figured out today. Sounding like all week to figure out, flights on Thursday already being cancelled too. Still hoping to fly back on the 2nd.
Post by: Gooch on December 27, 2022, 09:10:13 AM
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on December 27, 2022, 09:13:26 AM
Post by: Winters on December 27, 2022, 09:31:26 AM
As someone who's made that drive over like 10 times, stay somewhere fun to split up the drive. My brother lives in Monroe, LA so we usually stay there, but we've stayed in Little Rock to split up that drive too. The problem is, the drive back after a 4 day binder. It's the longest drive of your life.:D
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on December 27, 2022, 09:32:44 AM
Post by: WildcatNkilt on December 27, 2022, 09:32:58 AM
Post by: Phil Titola on December 27, 2022, 09:36:00 AM
Add me to the most likely driving list. I don't fly out until Friday early morning. I will probably make my final decision by tomorrow night.
Hopefully they just cancel you early if it is going to happen. I just buttoned down our drive plan, so glad they didn't wait until tomorrow to tell me.
Stopping in Little Rock.
Post by: WildcatNkilt on December 27, 2022, 09:39:55 AM
Add me to the most likely driving list. I don't fly out until Friday early morning. I will probably make my final decision by tomorrow night.
Hopefully they just cancel you early if it is going to happen. I just buttoned down our drive plan, so glad they didn't wait until tomorrow to tell me.
Stopping in Little Rock.
That is my hope as well (that I know early). I hate driving. I was also thinking of staying in LR.
Post by: MakeItRain on December 27, 2022, 12:10:00 PM
Effing southwest. Looks like I'm driving.
Supposed to be staying in Memphis tomorrow night, not loving that with the Liberty Bowl also tomorrow. Was going to try to push to get to Jackson, MS but they have a boil order :frown:
Post by: catastrophe on December 27, 2022, 12:18:57 PM
Post by: Phil Titola on December 27, 2022, 12:33:08 PM
Post by: EMAWzifried on December 27, 2022, 03:18:44 PM
Post by: Hurricane Cat on December 27, 2022, 03:22:50 PM
I'm expecting Bama to try some late bullshit to avoid the game, like "oh the weathers's to brutal to travel" or "all us anti-vaxxers done got Covid." Any murmurs along those ines?
:lol:
Post by: ben ji on December 27, 2022, 04:03:28 PM
Post by: mocat on December 27, 2022, 04:17:07 PM
Post by: MakeItRain on December 27, 2022, 04:23:52 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on December 27, 2022, 06:40:15 PM
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Post by: DreamWeaver69 on December 27, 2022, 09:02:22 PM
I'd suggest you KC drivers rip down to Bossier City for a night at the casino. Then an easy drive down 49 to 10.This would add another hour or 2 to your trip. I think most KC cats have casinos around them. Not sure that gambling itch is worth it to most people, plus Shreveport is a dump.
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Post by: ben ji on December 27, 2022, 09:04:39 PM
1. Backup plan is to drive if our flight gets cancelled. Our hotel is some small bougie place in the quarter and does not have parking. Where is a good/safe spot to park near the quarter/downtown? If we do have to drive down we probably won't go back to the car until we leave.
2. What sportsbars would you recommend in the French Quarter if I wanted to watch some CFP games after the katz win?
Post by: ben ji on December 27, 2022, 09:09:02 PM
I'd suggest you KC drivers rip down to Bossier City for a night at the casino. Then an easy drive down 49 to 10.This would add another hour or 2 to your trip. I think most KC cats have casinos around them. Not sure that gambling itch is worth it to most people, plus Shreveport is a dump.
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What if you like to gamble and one of your favorite bands has a song called Bossier City? Huh? HUH?!? YOU EVER HEARD OF THAT ONE STAN.
https://youtu.be/iP45-5gsb_E
(Probably not going to stop in Bossier City if we do have to drive but I appreciated the tip)
Post by: IPA4Me on December 27, 2022, 09:11:14 PM
Two QuestionsI parked here using Spot Hero last summer. No issues.
1. Backup plan is to drive if our flight gets cancelled. Our hotel is some small bougie place in the quarter and does not have parking. Where is a good/safe spot to park near the quarter/downtown? If we do have to drive down we probably won't go back to the car until we leave.
2. What sportsbars would you recommend in the French Quarter if I wanted to watch some CFP games after the katz win?
203 Dauphine St
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3ig3kyE6EynQNyjk7
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Post by: DreamWeaver69 on December 27, 2022, 09:11:28 PM
Everywhere in NO is practically a sports bar. I’d just go to Pat O Bryan’s after the game. Regroup with the squad. Watch the first half of the first playoff game and walk around to your next adventure at halftime.
Post by: IPA4Me on December 27, 2022, 09:12:20 PM
I jammed to that on the way to Bossier City when you tweeted that a few weeks ago. Enjoyed it quite a bit.I'd suggest you KC drivers rip down to Bossier City for a night at the casino. Then an easy drive down 49 to 10.This would add another hour or 2 to your trip. I think most KC cats have casinos around them. Not sure that gambling itch is worth it to most people, plus Shreveport is a dump.
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What if you like to gamble and one of your favorite bands has a song called Bossier City? Huh? HUH?!? YOU EVER HEARD OF THAT ONE STAN.
https://youtu.be/iP45-5gsb_E
(Probably not going to stop in Bossier City if we do have to drive but I appreciated the tip)
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Post by: ben ji on December 27, 2022, 09:15:26 PM
Two QuestionsI parked here using Spot Hero last summer. No issues.
1. Backup plan is to drive if our flight gets cancelled. Our hotel is some small bougie place in the quarter and does not have parking. Where is a good/safe spot to park near the quarter/downtown? If we do have to drive down we probably won't go back to the car until we leave.
2. What sportsbars would you recommend in the French Quarter if I wanted to watch some CFP games after the katz win?
203 Dauphine St
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3ig3kyE6EynQNyjk7
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Gracias
Post by: ben ji on December 27, 2022, 09:18:22 PM
Ben Ji, get in the car tomorrow. That flight isn’t happening.
Everywhere in NO is practically a sports bar. I’d just go to Pat O Bryan’s after the game. Regroup with the squad. Watch the first half of the first playoff game and walk around to your next adventure at halftime.
Backup plan is to leave Thursday around 5pm and drive for 5-6 hours before getting a hotel for the night. Our hotel in naw leans doesn't start until friday night so it should be pretty easy but I'm still holding out hope that our flight is on...wont have to pull the trigger until thursday evening.
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on December 27, 2022, 09:23:16 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on December 27, 2022, 09:34:25 PM
Ok, cool. Just giving you a heads up tho, that casino in New Orleans is like a $25 minimum best for Blackjack. I can only imagine what the poker minimum would be. Stay away from Canal street.It's rare that I gamble there. Stupid craps table minimum on the weekends. They were running four or five $50 tables and one $15 table at 10p last trip. Hard pass on that nonsense.
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Post by: DreamWeaver69 on December 27, 2022, 09:35:52 PM
So insane! Pure tourist trap for sure.Ok, cool. Just giving you a heads up tho, that casino in New Orleans is like a $25 minimum best for Blackjack. I can only imagine what the poker minimum would be. Stay away from Canal street.It's rare that I gamble there. Stupid craps table minimum on the weekends. They were running four or five $50 tables and one $15 table at 10p last trip. Hard pass on that nonsense.
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Post by: ben ji on December 27, 2022, 10:04:37 PM
So insane! Pure tourist trap for sure.Ok, cool. Just giving you a heads up tho, that casino in New Orleans is like a $25 minimum best for Blackjack. I can only imagine what the poker minimum would be. Stay away from Canal street.It's rare that I gamble there. Stupid craps table minimum on the weekends. They were running four or five $50 tables and one $15 table at 10p last trip. Hard pass on that nonsense.
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The first hotel I checked in new orleans was the harrahs and rooms were like 1k a night for NYE weekend :surprised:
I dont plan on doing any gaming but if the Katz win I may OD on pure joy and feel invincible until I give up a couple fun coupons to the casino gods.
Post by: catastrophe on December 28, 2022, 12:45:23 AM
Two QuestionsI parked here using Spot Hero last summer. No issues.
1. Backup plan is to drive if our flight gets cancelled. Our hotel is some small bougie place in the quarter and does not have parking. Where is a good/safe spot to park near the quarter/downtown? If we do have to drive down we probably won't go back to the car until we leave.
2. What sportsbars would you recommend in the French Quarter if I wanted to watch some CFP games after the katz win?
203 Dauphine St
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3ig3kyE6EynQNyjk7
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Gracias
I literally just booked a spot there last night, so I'm glad to hear it works!
Post by: Phil Titola on December 28, 2022, 06:42:02 AM
Two Questions
1. Backup plan is to drive if our flight gets cancelled. Our hotel is some small bougie place in the quarter and does not have parking. Where is a good/safe spot to park near the quarter/downtown? If we do have to drive down we probably won't go back to the car until we leave.
2. What sportsbars would you recommend in the French Quarter if I wanted to watch some CFP games after the katz win?
Bourbon st itself doesn't have any of what I'd call great sports bars (good seating lots of TV's sound, etc). Most will have a tv playing a game but not really focused on sports watching. Pats inside one of their rooms maybe does as wacky said . Should be able to duck in and out of them to find something. Sneaky petes, copper monkey , alibi have good tv setups. Look down on the bourbon cross streets for bars, those are the ones that are more like a traditional dive bar with TV's behind the bar.
Post by: sonofdaxjones on December 28, 2022, 07:28:44 AM
Post by: mocat on December 28, 2022, 07:43:42 AM
Post by: Phil Titola on December 28, 2022, 08:44:05 AM
A good regional (going national) sports bar chain is Walk-On’s. There’s one on Poydras near the CBD. the Cooper Vine next door is good.
dax now suggesting chain bars a mile away from where ben ji is going to be. :ROFL:
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on December 28, 2022, 08:51:13 AM
Post by: sonofdaxjones on December 28, 2022, 09:06:52 AM
Just some suggestions for the non TouristTimmy’s who don’t want to hang in some Bourbon Street shithole and watch gamesA good regional (going national) sports bar chain is Walk-On’s. There’s one on Poydras near the CBD. the Cooper Vine next door is good.
dax now suggesting chain bars a mile away from where ben ji is going to be. :ROFL:
Post by: WildcatNkilt on December 28, 2022, 10:29:13 AM
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on December 28, 2022, 10:42:37 AM
Post by: mocat on December 28, 2022, 10:52:31 AM
Some of you will get to drive through Brittney Spears hometown if you go to Jackson and go south on 55 :love: :love:
in the mocat household, McComb, MS is primarily known as the hometown of Jarrod Dyson and Charvarius Ward
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on December 28, 2022, 10:55:39 AM
What a town!
Post by: Phil Titola on December 28, 2022, 11:04:47 AM
https://www.southwest.com/html/air/travel-disruption.html
Post by: wetwillie on December 28, 2022, 11:28:07 AM
Post by: Phil Titola on December 28, 2022, 11:29:13 AM
I think you have a better chance of winning the lotto than seeing a dime from them
I'd agree.
Post by: Phil Titola on December 28, 2022, 01:44:38 PM
See you on Bourbon, shoving off.
Post by: ben ji on December 28, 2022, 02:01:50 PM
ben ji I'm supposed to fly out Friday early and change planes in Houston. Even if I get out of KC, I'm afraid I'll get stuck in Houston. I will probably drive tomorrow morning with bro and thinking of stopping in Vicksburg, MS as they look to have some Casinos. Then Friday would be a shorter leg to NOLA.Yeah, I'm basically resigned to driving at this point. VROOM VROOM
Post by: mocat on December 28, 2022, 02:09:50 PM
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 28, 2022, 02:29:52 PM
Two Questions
1. Backup plan is to drive if our flight gets cancelled. Our hotel is some small bougie place in the quarter and does not have parking. Where is a good/safe spot to park near the quarter/downtown? If we do have to drive down we probably won't go back to the car until we leave.
2. What sportsbars would you recommend in the French Quarter if I wanted to watch some CFP games after the katz win?
1. Honestly you should find a parking garage that’ll let you keep it there overnight and just pony up for it. It’s way safer. Decent amount of smash and grabs in New Orleans. I wouldn’t leave it just out in the open on a street overnight, at least over Sugar Bowl/NYE.
2. Manning’s and Walk-On’s. There are some smaller places in the quarter but none are that great.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 28, 2022, 02:31:34 PM
Cooter Browns is the best sports bar in New Orleans, but you'll need to leave downtown for it, so I'm sure no one wants to go there, but that's where I always go for American sports ball.
It’s great for tourney action, or huge games with local interest. The last few times I’ve gone there, though, it’s failed me because they haven’t been playing any game audio, just crap male genitals rock. But for Saints or LSU or March Madness, hell yeah.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 28, 2022, 02:41:10 PM
Post by: DreamWeaver69 on December 28, 2022, 03:06:40 PM
Yeah, that happened to me too the last time I went there to watch a cats game. Still a pretty cool spot.Cooter Browns is the best sports bar in New Orleans, but you'll need to leave downtown for it, so I'm sure no one wants to go there, but that's where I always go for American sports ball.
It’s great for tourney action, or huge games with local interest. The last few times I’ve gone there, though, it’s failed me because they haven’t been playing any game audio, just crap male genitals rock. But for Saints or LSU or March Madness, hell yeah.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 28, 2022, 10:04:43 PM
Post by: ben ji on December 29, 2022, 10:59:28 AM
My Flight is showing good for tomorrow and southwest sent me an email saying they are resuming normal operations on Friday....ben ji I'm supposed to fly out Friday early and change planes in Houston. Even if I get out of KC, I'm afraid I'll get stuck in Houston. I will probably drive tomorrow morning with bro and thinking of stopping in Vicksburg, MS as they look to have some Casinos. Then Friday would be a shorter leg to NOLA.Yeah, I'm basically resigned to driving at this point. VROOM VROOM
Post by: star seed 7 on December 29, 2022, 11:14:39 AM
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 29, 2022, 11:17:44 AM
My Flight is showing good for tomorrow and southwest sent me an email saying they are resuming normal operations on Friday....ben ji I'm supposed to fly out Friday early and change planes in Houston. Even if I get out of KC, I'm afraid I'll get stuck in Houston. I will probably drive tomorrow morning with bro and thinking of stopping in Vicksburg, MS as they look to have some Casinos. Then Friday would be a shorter leg to NOLA.Yeah, I'm basically resigned to driving at this point. VROOM VROOM
Bro…..I would not be rolling the dice like that. At least not without snorting a line of bee venom first for good luck.
I will also warn you all, the New Orleans airport baggage claim is a hot rough ridin' mess. Do your best to fit it all in a carry-on if you can. It will save you at least an hour.
Post by: star seed 7 on December 29, 2022, 11:20:10 AM
Post by: Trim on December 29, 2022, 12:26:33 PM
Post by: mocat on December 29, 2022, 12:53:44 PM
Rent a car one way, figure out flight back later assuming everyone abandoned flight plans and there’ll be options?
yep. and when you get to new orleans, go to the airport to drop off your rental, and check in at the SW desk to let them know you will fly back if it's still on. since you would have skipped your outgoing flight (assuming it ever happened) they will assume you will not be on the return flight unless you tell them.
Post by: Trim on December 29, 2022, 12:59:16 PM
Rent a car one way, figure out flight back later assuming everyone abandoned flight plans and there’ll be options?
yep. and when you get to new orleans, go to the airport to drop off your rental, and check in at the SW desk to let them know you will fly back if it's still on. since you would have skipped your outgoing flight (assuming it ever happened) they will assume you will not be on the return flight unless you tell them.
:ksu:
Post by: Phil Titola on December 29, 2022, 01:49:13 PM
My Flight is showing good for tomorrow and southwest sent me an email saying they are resuming normal operations on Friday....ben ji I'm supposed to fly out Friday early and change planes in Houston. Even if I get out of KC, I'm afraid I'll get stuck in Houston. I will probably drive tomorrow morning with bro and thinking of stopping in Vicksburg, MS as they look to have some Casinos. Then Friday would be a shorter leg to NOLA.Yeah, I'm basically resigned to driving at this point. VROOM VROOM
Bro…..I would not be rolling the dice like that. At least not without snorting a line of bee venom first for good luck.
I will also warn you all, the New Orleans airport baggage claim is a hot rough ridin' mess. Do your best to fit it all in a carry-on if you can. It will save you at least an hour.
Is that a short term problem? I've never had baggage claim issues
I'm fully expecting to fly back Monday on swa.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 29, 2022, 02:37:55 PM
I haven’t ever had a lost bag that I’ve had to come back for days later, but there have been so, so many times I’ve had to text the person waiting in their car for me every 5 minutes for 45 minutes that my bag wasn’t out yet. Lots of fights whose baggage loads are all going through one carousel. Also, people in New Orleans take The Big Easy thing to its fullest extent, and that includes moving at a big easy pace when doing literally any task or project.
If you can avoid it, just pack light. Check the weather, but it’s 78 degrees here today.
Post by: pissclams on December 29, 2022, 03:12:09 PM
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Post by: wetwillie on December 29, 2022, 06:04:26 PM
Post by: michigancat on December 29, 2022, 07:33:57 PM
We want:
Beignets
Gumbo
Po boys
Where should we go? I also want to do willa Mae's Scotch House, probably for lunch tomorrow. Would Jaques imos accommodate a big group this late? Any pro tips?
We might also just end up getting carryout or delivery because we're in a big Airbnb.
Where is the post parade/pep rally meetup?
Am I late planning this? YES, but that's how it goes sometimes.
Post by: michigancat on December 29, 2022, 07:40:07 PM
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Post by: TheHamburglar on December 29, 2022, 09:39:07 PM
Post by: Kid In the Hall on December 29, 2022, 09:48:45 PM
Guys I'm freaking jacked to roll in tomorrow morning. I'm traveling with my teenage daughter and meeting like 10 people in my family. Might only have a lunch and a breakfast with just my daughter but the rest will probably be big groups.
We want:
Beignets
Gumbo
Po boys
Where should we go? I also want to do willa Mae's Scotch House, probably for lunch tomorrow. Would Jaques imos accommodate a big group this late? Any pro tips?
We might also just end up getting carryout or delivery because we're in a big Airbnb.
Where is the post parade/pep rally meetup?
Am I late planning this? YES, but that's how it goes sometimes.
If you can get to Willie Mae's close to when they open (think 11 am), it'll save you from what could be a very long wait - especially if you have a big group.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 29, 2022, 10:01:38 PM
The balcony at Oz is currently where it’s at.
Oz is so fun. I’m glad you’re here, @TheHamburglar!
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 29, 2022, 10:37:31 PM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6f9T8BHsbqk (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6f9T8BHsbqk)
Post by: Spracne on December 30, 2022, 12:10:32 AM
Guys I'm freaking jacked to roll in tomorrow morning. I'm traveling with my teenage daughter and meeting like 10 people in my family. Might only have a lunch and a breakfast with just my daughter but the rest will probably be big groups.
We want:
Beignets
Gumbo
Po boys
Where should we go? I also want to do willa Mae's Scotch House, probably for lunch tomorrow. Would Jaques imos accommodate a big group this late? Any pro tips?
We might also just end up getting carryout or delivery because we're in a big Airbnb.
Where is the post parade/pep rally meetup?
Am I late planning this? YES, but that's how it goes sometimes.
Willie Mae's, ftw.
Post by: john "teach me how to" dougie on December 30, 2022, 12:24:55 AM
P. important watch right here was just emailed out
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6f9T8BHsbqk (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6f9T8BHsbqk)
Wow, no wonder Alabama sales were slow, how many fans have cell phones?
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on December 30, 2022, 05:23:17 AM
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Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 30, 2022, 07:43:20 AM
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Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 30, 2022, 09:06:40 AM
Post by: Phil Titola on December 30, 2022, 09:10:16 AM
The gala was stupid af btw. Lot of just sugar bowl dorks glad handing each other. Food and open bar was great though. Wizard of oz theme didn't help.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 30, 2022, 09:12:52 AM
I know better than to drink a pats hurricane but did it anyways.
The gala was stupid af btw. Lot of just sugar bowl dorks glad handing each other. Food and open bar was great though. Wizard of oz theme didn't help.
JFC
Post by: Phil Titola on December 30, 2022, 09:16:25 AM
Where is the post parade/pep rally meetup?
Is this a thing? Not doing the rally but going to watch the parade roll at least for a bit.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 30, 2022, 09:31:29 AM
Post by: star seed 7 on December 30, 2022, 09:32:30 AM
Post by: Phil Titola on December 30, 2022, 09:35:42 AM
Where is the best place to celebrate BURGERMANIA?
Port of call. Clover grille. If in fq
Post by: Phil Titola on December 30, 2022, 09:36:43 AM
I dunno. It seems like maybe people had all different kinds of other plans? I think what we settled on was The Sidecar (which is the same bar as The Rusty Nail). But if people would rather just post their whereabouts after the game in this thread and let the meetups arise organically, that’s cool too.
Sounds good. Have a great day cats.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 30, 2022, 09:36:50 AM
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Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 30, 2022, 10:39:44 AM
Honestly your best bet is just to post up at a bar along the route and walk outside with your go cup if/when it rolls by.
Post by: Phil Titola on December 30, 2022, 11:17:00 AM
Update: hearing grumblings that the parade may still roll, but at 3:00. :Wha: :Wha: :Wha: :Wha: :Wha:
Honestly your best bet is just to post up at a bar along the route and walk outside with your go cup if/when it rolls by.
The official email level grumblings?
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 30, 2022, 11:38:02 AM
Post by: Phil Titola on December 30, 2022, 11:49:53 AM
:Woot: :Woot: :Woot: :Woot: :Woot: :Woot: :Woot:
I'll be there! Throw me something!
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Post by: mocat on December 30, 2022, 01:00:06 PM
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Post by: ben ji on December 30, 2022, 01:31:52 PM
Ben Ji what’s the flight prognosis?At the airport bar, flight out delayed 20 min but still 2 hrs for departure. Gonna be a tight turn in Dallas
Post by: Phil Titola on December 30, 2022, 01:41:14 PM
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Post by: TheHamburglar on December 30, 2022, 03:28:07 PM
Post by: I_have_purplewood on December 30, 2022, 04:16:18 PM
Sazerac time.
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Great place Tom! They had some of the best music when I was down there in March. Enjoy!
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 30, 2022, 04:39:36 PM
Post by: ben ji on December 30, 2022, 05:34:24 PM
Made it to Dallas and just boarded our NOLA flight with 5 minutes to spare. Praise be!Ben Ji what’s the flight prognosis?At the airport bar, flight out delayed 20 min but still 2 hrs for departure. Gonna be a tight turn in Dallas
Post by: star seed 7 on December 30, 2022, 05:37:57 PM
Post by: ben ji on December 30, 2022, 05:44:45 PM
That's wonderfulYou know what else is wonderful?
Being a fan of The Kansas State University
Katz 34 Bama 28
Post by: wetwillie on December 30, 2022, 05:52:36 PM
Post by: KST8FAN on December 30, 2022, 06:16:24 PM
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Post by: Skipper44 on December 30, 2022, 06:22:14 PM
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Post by: williamthewildcat on December 30, 2022, 09:19:49 PM
Post by: MakeItRain on December 30, 2022, 09:57:01 PM
@MakeItRain where you taking that enormous family? We should meet up with kids and talk Olympic sports
Sorry I missed this, my guy. We were at the parade and the awful pep rally. Had dinner at an amazing place in Metairie.
Post by: MakeItRain on December 30, 2022, 09:59:46 PM
Dudes the parade was absolutely crawling with taters.
Who have no concept as to how to act in public, very annoying
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 30, 2022, 10:15:43 PM
I got a text from a friend of mine who is a born and raised New Orleanian who said, “At the Walmart and there are lots of KState fans here! They are buying lots of ketchup and mustard.”
:driving: :combofan: :lol: :katpak: Hell yeah we are.
Post by: Phil Titola on December 31, 2022, 07:41:55 AM
New Orleans has the best people.
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Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on December 31, 2022, 09:39:23 AM
If you’re walking from the French Quarter side, walk past the main ground floor entrance of Champions Square, about 40 yards further to Gate A. Quicker line. You’ll go up a big ramp.
This right here is why I pay for gE premium. You're doing gods work, sb
Post by: williamthewildcat on December 31, 2022, 09:50:17 AM
If you’re walking from the French Quarter side, walk past the main ground floor entrance of Champions Square, about 40 yards further to Gate A. Quicker line. You’ll go up a big ramp.
Be aware of all the Bama scooters. They'll need that ramp to get to the nosebleed sections.
Post by: TaqMan on December 31, 2022, 05:00:50 PM
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Post by: michigancat on December 31, 2022, 06:35:20 PM
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Post by: Katpappy on December 31, 2022, 08:07:36 PM
Announced attendance was like 60k. Felt pretty 50/50, maybe 55/45 in favor of the good guys
Sports announcers said the place was full. Also, when the Cats scored the K-S-UUU was very loud and seemed much louder than when Roll Tide scored.
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on December 31, 2022, 08:10:07 PM
Announced attendance was like 60k. Felt pretty 50/50, maybe 55/45 in favor of the good guys
Sports announcers said the place was full. Also, when the Cats scored the K-S-UUU was very loud and seemed much louder than when Roll Tide scored.
That was just my perspective. Also possible that the cats fans were a lot louder bc the bama fans didn't always take off their oxygen masks when they were cheering
Post by: Katpappy on December 31, 2022, 08:16:21 PM
:lol: :cheers:Announced attendance was like 60k. Felt pretty 50/50, maybe 55/45 in favor of the good guys
Sports announcers said the place was full. Also, when the Cats scored the K-S-UUU was very loud and seemed much louder than when Roll Tide scored.
That was just my perspective. Also possible that the cats fans were a lot louder bc the bama fans didn't always take off their oxygen masks when they were cheering
Post by: SkinnyBenny on December 31, 2022, 08:35:13 PM
Post by: Katpappy on December 31, 2022, 08:43:18 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on January 01, 2023, 08:01:27 AM
I found a new to me joint in FQ: Mr. Ed's. Lady friend and I threw down two rounds of chargrilled oysters and crab cakes. Also enjoyed some gumbo. Fantastic service on a busy afternoon.
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Post by: Phil Titola on January 01, 2023, 09:46:58 AM
Disappointed in the outcome, but a great trip with cat fans.
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Post by: Phil Titola on January 01, 2023, 09:48:23 AM
Fun trip for sure. I'll be back later this month for Lecomte Stakes and next month for Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds if any of you Cat fans are into horse racing.
I found a new to me joint in FQ: Mr. Ed's. Lady friend and I threw down two rounds of chargrilled oysters and crab cakes. Also enjoyed some gumbo. Fantastic service on a busy afternoon.
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Mr ed's is solid.
Post by: ben ji on January 01, 2023, 10:41:18 AM
We definitely could of had a gE farming conversation on the concourse while we were buying booze.Disappointed in the outcome, but a great trip with cat fans.
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Post by: michigancat on January 01, 2023, 11:51:30 AM
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Post by: pissclams on January 01, 2023, 12:58:56 PM
why do people love to over complicate things :confused:
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Post by: Spracne on January 01, 2023, 01:44:22 PM
On the flip side, you can't really crack a knee like some dumb moose. And if you get those jaws locked onto you, you're a goner, unless you remember to poke the eyes.
Post by: Spracne on January 01, 2023, 01:45:32 PM
Post by: IPA4Me on January 01, 2023, 01:54:55 PM
I feel like I've truly rounded out my Louisiana experience bc I am now sitting on westbound I10 bc some bad person got in a wreck on this 20 mile long bridge where you shut the whole rough ridin' thing down if you get in a wreck. We're at mile marker 125.7 in case any other gE'rs wanna shoot the crap since we aren't going anywhere for a whileMissed opportunity for an encounter by a tenth of a mile.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230101/3b04d8b2aa6514a779e9321d88582f63.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230101/05450acc3c4b6101613c346e3fdcf55b.jpg)
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Post by: Rage Against the McKee on January 01, 2023, 01:59:51 PM
Pythons are super pud. The trick with them is that once they start very slowly constricting you, just say, "Hey. Knock it off, pal."
You have to constrict them before they can constrict you.
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on January 01, 2023, 04:34:43 PM
:horrorsurprise:I feel like I've truly rounded out my Louisiana experience bc I am now sitting on westbound I10 bc some bad person got in a wreck on this 20 mile long bridge where you shut the whole rough ridin' thing down if you get in a wreck. We're at mile marker 125.7 in case any other gE'rs wanna shoot the crap since we aren't going anywhere for a whileMissed opportunity for an encounter by a tenth of a mile.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230101/3b04d8b2aa6514a779e9321d88582f63.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230101/05450acc3c4b6101613c346e3fdcf55b.jpg)
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Crazy (but also not really that crazy since there were a lot of taters on their way out of town at that time) but yes I remember that lady in the photo bc I was sitting on that same guard rail looking down the way
Post by: williamthewildcat on January 01, 2023, 04:45:42 PM
I feel like I've truly rounded out my Louisiana experience bc I am now sitting on westbound I10 bc some bad person got in a wreck on this 20 mile long bridge where you shut the whole rough ridin' thing down if you get in a wreck. We're at mile marker 125.7 in case any other gE'rs wanna shoot the crap since we aren't going anywhere for a while
Back in the day, prior to the 97 Fiesta Bowl, black ice shut down I-10 for hours. There was a highway party for hours amongst the EMAW folks. totally forgot about it until now.
Post by: SkinnyBenny on January 01, 2023, 05:43:21 PM
What the hell, man? You were only here for like 72 hours and you still couldn’t contain yourself?
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Post by: IPA4Me on January 01, 2023, 07:21:19 PM
I was smoking heaters next to her and her husband.:horrorsurprise:I feel like I've truly rounded out my Louisiana experience bc I am now sitting on westbound I10 bc some bad person got in a wreck on this 20 mile long bridge where you shut the whole rough ridin' thing down if you get in a wreck. We're at mile marker 125.7 in case any other gE'rs wanna shoot the crap since we aren't going anywhere for a whileMissed opportunity for an encounter by a tenth of a mile.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230101/3b04d8b2aa6514a779e9321d88582f63.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230101/05450acc3c4b6101613c346e3fdcf55b.jpg)
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Crazy (but also not really that crazy since there were a lot of taters on their way out of town at that time) but yes I remember that lady in the photo bc I was sitting on that same guard rail looking down the way
Thankfully, my drive home was only four hours to the other side of Louisiana.
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Post by: MakeItRain on January 01, 2023, 07:28:09 PM
Having been to the Fiesta Bowl (in Tempe), Alamo Bowl, holiday Bowl, and insight.com bowl, I can definitely say the sugar bowl is the best experience. Wish I could have made it to the parade!
It was pretty damn good. Weirdly spread out and the taters were a bit much, fighting kids for beads, but it was good.
The pep rally was ass and I wish I wouldn't have gone through the trouble to go.
Post by: MakeItRain on January 01, 2023, 07:29:00 PM
Not a big fan of Dr Pepper the drink (huge fan of winning them) but they were handing these out for free as I left the game and I felt obligated to take one.
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They only gave them out on one corner of the damn stadium :curse:
Post by: Phil Titola on January 01, 2023, 08:58:22 PM
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Post by: Trim on January 02, 2023, 05:14:56 PM
My experience in NOLA was decent but somewhat dampened on account of contracting vibriosis after eating raw oysters at the Tacklebox on NYE.
@Kat Kid!
Post by: ben ji on January 02, 2023, 06:57:49 PM
Also averaged at least 18 oysters a day and DID NOT get sick once
Post by: michigancat on January 02, 2023, 07:35:15 PM
-Best national anthem ever
-Taters got a "Home of the CHIEFS" in
-Why on earth was the powercat rotated like 15 degrees on all the scoreboards, like what the eff? Lol
-bama fan got really excited and went "Boom!" for like pretty lame hits
-Annonncer felt like a bama Homer but they were also having more good things happen
-Needed more fan cam stuff and less stuff about honoring Ole Miss qb's who played before integration
Anyway, loved being able to walk from the hotel to the game to Bourbon Street
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on January 02, 2023, 07:59:05 PM
Some random thoughts from the game:
-Best national anthem ever
-Taters got a "Home of the CHIEFS" in
-Why on earth was the powercat rotated like 15 degrees on all the scoreboards, like what the eff? Lol
-bama fan got really excited and went "Boom!" for like pretty lame hits
-Annonncer felt like a bama Homer but they were also having more good things happen
-Needed more fan cam stuff and less stuff about honoring Ole Miss qb's who played before integration
Anyway, loved being able to walk from the hotel to the game to Bourbon Street
Enjoyed the RAWRRRAWRRAWRR they played over the loudspeaker but I don't think they started doing that till the 2nd half (when there were far fewer reasons to RAWRRRAWRRAWRR)
Post by: KST8FAN on January 02, 2023, 08:05:20 PM
Quote
-Why on earth was the powercat rotated like 15 degrees on all the scoreboards, like what the eff? Lol
Man I noticed that too.
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Post by: michigancat on January 02, 2023, 08:23:29 PM
Exactly WTF lolQuote-Why on earth was the powercat rotated like 15 degrees on all the scoreboards, like what the eff? Lol
Man I noticed that too.
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Like someone had to manually do that
Post by: MakeItRain on January 03, 2023, 02:40:54 AM
Some random thoughts from the game:
-Best national anthem ever
-Taters got a "Home of the CHIEFS" in
-Why on earth was the powercat rotated like 15 degrees on all the scoreboards, like what the eff? Lol
-bama fan got really excited and went "Boom!" for like pretty lame hits
-Annonncer felt like a bama Homer but they were also having more good things happen
-Needed more fan cam stuff and less stuff about honoring Ole Miss qb's who played before integration
Anyway, loved being able to walk from the hotel to the game to Bourbon Street
If that wasn't Alabama's PA announcer, it sure in the hell sounded a lot like him. The whole damn drive home my kids kept saying FIIIIRRRRRSSSSSTTTTDDDDOOOOOWWWWNNNN ALABAMA then ROOOOOOLLLLLL TIDE
Post by: catastrophe on January 03, 2023, 08:37:44 AM
Post by: TheHamburglar on January 03, 2023, 10:14:20 AM
Some random thoughts from the game:
-Best national anthem ever
-Taters got a "Home of the CHIEFS" in
-Why on earth was the powercat rotated like 15 degrees on all the scoreboards, like what the eff? Lol
-bama fan got really excited and went "Boom!" for like pretty lame hits
-Annonncer felt like a bama Homer but they were also having more good things happen
-Needed more fan cam stuff and less stuff about honoring Ole Miss qb's who played before integration
Anyway, loved being able to walk from the hotel to the game to Bourbon Street
If that wasn't Alabama's PA announcer, it sure in the hell sounded a lot like him. The whole damn drive home my kids kept saying FIIIIRRRRRSSSSSTTTTDDDDOOOOOWWWWNNNN ALABAMA then ROOOOOOLLLLLL TIDE
We said “ShugahBahwwwwll” about 1,000 times during/after the game.
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on January 03, 2023, 10:15:48 AM
Post by: TheHamburglar on January 03, 2023, 10:16:03 AM
Anyway, loved being able to walk from the hotel to the game to Bourbon Street
Even without the once-in-a-lifetime seats we got, this was an amazing experience.
Post by: HugeCat on January 03, 2023, 03:33:17 PM
Pretty sure that as the home team, we got to bring along our own, Mitch Fortner, to be the public address [size=78%]announcer.[/size]Some random thoughts from the game:
-Best national anthem ever
-Taters got a "Home of the CHIEFS" in
-Why on earth was the powercat rotated like 15 degrees on all the scoreboards, like what the eff? Lol
-bama fan got really excited and went "Boom!" for like pretty lame hits
-Annonncer felt like a bama Homer but they were also having more good things happen
-Needed more fan cam stuff and less stuff about honoring Ole Miss qb's who played before integration
Anyway, loved being able to walk from the hotel to the game to Bourbon Street
If that wasn't Alabama's PA announcer, it sure in the hell sounded a lot like him. The whole damn drive home my kids kept saying FIIIIRRRRRSSSSSTTTTDDDDOOOOOWWWWNNNN ALABAMA then ROOOOOOLLLLLL TIDE
Post by: MakeItRain on January 04, 2023, 12:27:46 PM
Pretty sure that as the home team, we got to bring along our own, Mitch Fortner, to be the public address [size=78%]announcer.[/size]Some random thoughts from the game:
-Best national anthem ever
-Taters got a "Home of the CHIEFS" in
-Why on earth was the powercat rotated like 15 degrees on all the scoreboards, like what the eff? Lol
-bama fan got really excited and went "Boom!" for like pretty lame hits
-Annonncer felt like a bama Homer but they were also having more good things happen
-Needed more fan cam stuff and less stuff about honoring Ole Miss qb's who played before integration
Anyway, loved being able to walk from the hotel to the game to Bourbon Street
If that wasn't Alabama's PA announcer, it sure in the hell sounded a lot like him. The whole damn drive home my kids kept saying FIIIIRRRRRSSSSSTTTTDDDDOOOOOWWWWNNNN ALABAMA then ROOOOOOLLLLLL TIDE
LOL, what? If you thought that was Mitch, you didn't hear the dude, he was very Southern and sounded a lot like Alabama's guy does on TV. Mitch did announce the band during pregame and halftime though.