Cool. I will (try to remember to) check in with people in the middle of next week and get a head count.
And don't you ever stand for that sort of thing. Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back! ... You got the right same as anyone to live and try to kill people.
Mal ,'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
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.
Lee - Aug 14, 2015 1:01:13 pm PDT #11266 of 12706
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
beth b - Aug 14, 2015 8:03:46 pm PDT #11267 of 12706
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
Matt and I are leaning towars yes on the 23rd
Jesse - Aug 15, 2015 9:12:56 am PDT #11268 of 12706
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
So are there any set plans yet for the September 19th weekend in New Orleans?
Not especially, that I know about. My basic plan: Go to New Orleans. See stuff. Eat and drink stuff. Recommendations welcome!
Matt the Bruins fan - Aug 15, 2015 10:33:00 am PDT #11269 of 12706
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
You can't go wrong with eating at either Commander's Palace or the Court of Two Sisters.
amyth - Aug 15, 2015 11:08:48 am PDT #11270 of 12706
And none of us deserving the cruelty or the grace -- Leonard Cohen
So are there any set plans yet for the September 19th weekend in New Orleans?
I am planning to come, but I haven't bought my plane ticket yet! So, my plan is to be there, that's it.
I need to get through my busiest weekend of the year at work (right now) and then I will have other thoughts.
javachik - Aug 15, 2015 1:51:14 pm PDT #11271 of 12706
Our wings are not tired.
I am leaning yes on the 23rd, too! I'll likely be taking the ferry over.
Nora Deirdre - Aug 15, 2015 7:47:27 pm PDT #11272 of 12706
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
You can't go wrong with eating at either Commander's Palace or the Court of Two Sisters.
I agree on CP, CoTS has developed into somewhat of a tourist trap.
Here is a quick and dirty list, which I will likely expand upon in the future, because it's how I roll:
FQ:
Food:
Sylvain, Angeline, Brennan's, Galatoire's (if you want old school Creole done right) Killer Poboys at the Erin Rose, Meauxbar
Booze:
Carousel Bar at the Monteleone, French 75 Bar at Arnaud's, Black Penny, Bar Tonique
Both:
(though most of the food places listed above have great drinks) Latitude 29, Cane & Table
CBD/Warehouse District
Food:
Domenica, Compere Lapin, Cochon Butcher, Willa Mae, Balise
Booze:
Victory, Sazerac Bar, Loa
Garden District/LGD ish area:
Food:
Coquette, Achafalaya (for brunch) Commanders Palace, Mais Arepas, Emeril's Delmonico, Shaya, La Petite Grocery, Primitivo, Lily's
Booze:
Avenue Pub, Courtyard Brewery, Barrel Proof, NOLA Brewing
There's more stuff further Uptown and Mid City, and I know I've forgotten a bunch of stuff, but will add as I think of it.
I think there should be a 25 cent martini lunch at Commanders Palace (not available during the weekends).
Non food/drink stuff to do: City Park, NOMA, Ogden Museum, WWII Museum (warning: depressing), Audubon Park/Zoo, carriage ride (let me know if you want me to arrange something with my friend who does them), and, um, other stuff I am sure. Mardi Gras World?
It'll still be pretty brutally hot, so wandering around should be planned with plenty of indoor breaks and shade in mind.
smonster - Aug 16, 2015 3:57:27 am PDT #11273 of 12706
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Hi! I have not made any plans beyond "have party on Saturday," because that is how I roll. I will be off Friday - Sunday. I definitely encourage people to make their own plans because cruise director is not a thing I can do. That said, it would be cool to do a Buffista dinner, maybe Friday? Dana, I'm sure there will be opportunities for watching Saints. If nothing else, we can watch at my place or the corner bar.
brenda m - Aug 17, 2015 6:12:02 am PDT #11274 of 12706
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Some things going on that weekend:
Burlesque festival [link] - House of Blues
Free Gospel Music festival - Carver theater
We Live to Eat (WLTE) Restaurant Week [link]
Dana - Aug 17, 2015 6:33:19 am PDT #11275 of 12706
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I don't get in until 8:30PM on September 18, so a Friday night dinner is out for me. I'm up for anything Saturday, including the party.
Is anyone interested in doing something like this escape room thing?
Looks like $28 a person, which I know may be pricey for some people.