It was wonderful getting to meet you Shir. It retrospect I think I dragged you to see too many sights and did not leave enough time for conversation.
River: I didn't think you'd come for me. Simon: Well, you're a dummy.
'Serenity'
F2F5: I forget that everyone isn't us
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon.
Typo Boy - May 20, 2014 9:27:52 am PDT #10468 of 12685
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
meara - May 20, 2014 11:59:19 am PDT #10469 of 12685
So the BFF and her wife and I are thinking of New Orleans for Thanksgiving. Can any of our folk there recommend neighborhoods/locations to stay, or stay away from? We are thinking airbnb, and I was thinking something on the streetcar. No particular plans, though BFF loves architecture tours, and mostly we would probably eat a lot. ;)
Polter-Cow - May 20, 2014 12:17:12 pm PDT #10470 of 12685
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I don't know if you've heard about beignets...
Nora Deirdre - May 20, 2014 12:32:11 pm PDT #10471 of 12685
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
I'd recommend a B&B on Prytania Street in the Lower Garden District or on Elysian Fields in the Marigny.
Heh, airbnb. It's all controversial down here right now, regular B&Bs and hotels are pissed. Plus, technically it's illegal.
Polter-Cow - May 20, 2014 12:33:46 pm PDT #10472 of 12685
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Is it? I'm trying it out for the first time in Paris.
Nora Deirdre - May 20, 2014 1:04:20 pm PDT #10473 of 12685
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
It is in New Orleans (or in specific neighborhoods in New Orleans), it probably isn't in other places. New Orleans prohibits short term leasing (I think less than 60 days?) [link]
Hil R. - May 20, 2014 1:35:28 pm PDT #10474 of 12685
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
There have been a few legal challenges to airbnb in New York, too. I'm not sure what the current status is.
Jessica - May 20, 2014 3:19:48 pm PDT #10475 of 12685
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
It's all controversial down here right now, regular B&Bs and hotels are pissed. Plus, technically it's illegal.
It's in a legal grey area pretty much everywhere.
lisah - May 20, 2014 5:43:29 pm PDT #10476 of 12685
Punishingly Intricate
We've had great experiences with airbnb & VRBO in New Orleans, San Juan, and Vancouver. I understand why the hotels and such would be pissed about those services but, as a consumer, they can be pretty awesome.
meara - May 20, 2014 5:45:32 pm PDT #10477 of 12685
Yeah, I get why hotels are pissed, and neighbors too, but even beyond the cost issue, when you're somewhere for a week, having a kitchen is key.