Nilly, for you, I'd even get rid of all of the bacon in my house, now that's love.
Hee!
A ghost? What's the deal? Is every frat on this campus haunted? And if so, why do people keep coming to these parties, cause it's not the snacks.
Xander ,'Dirty Girls'
F2F 2: Is there anybody here that hasn't slept together?
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: New Orleans! May 20-22, 2005!
deborah grabien - Jun 21, 2004 4:09:36 pm PDT #5704 of 9999
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Hil R. - Jun 21, 2004 4:15:17 pm PDT #5705 of 9999
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I already offered Nilly lodging if she's going to be here after August 27th. Kosher restaurants around here aren't that great -- within DC, there are a few delis. The suburbs have more.
lisah - Jun 22, 2004 4:30:54 am PDT #5706 of 9999
Punishingly Intricate
DCistas might be able to kick in a few bucks for a ticket
Oh I totally would! I was too late to get on the plane ticket wagon. And it will be right around my birthday. Bonus!
I love taking the train between here and NYC. It is more expensive but so easy and comfortable. And I love the industrial North East landscape you ride through. And the bridge sign in Trenton "Trenton Makes, the World Takes." So resentful. I love it!
Jessica - Jun 22, 2004 5:16:09 am PDT #5707 of 9999
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I hate to interrupt the Nilly-visit talk, but this seemed like the right place to ask -- what's the best way to get from San Diego to LA without spending a ton of money? Is there a train?
Lee - Jun 22, 2004 5:20:42 am PDT #5708 of 9999
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Jessica, Amtrak does run between the two cities. I just did a quick search, and it looks like it woud be $29 one way, and take about 2 hours 45 minutes.
Jessica - Jun 22, 2004 5:28:16 am PDT #5709 of 9999
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Oh, that's terrific. Thanks, Lee.
Daisy Jane - Jun 22, 2004 7:46:54 am PDT #5710 of 9999
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."
New Orleans Pt. I Accommodations/ Transportation
Transportation
Taxis from airport to downtown- $24 for 1-2 people, $10 for 3 or more
Bus/streetcar- $1.25/ .25 for transfer
St. Charles streetcar 24 hours a day from Canal to Claiborne
Riverfront 8am to 12midnight from Canal to Riverview (about the convention center to the French Market
streetcar maps
Vieux Carre bus 5am to 7 or so pm around the perimeter of the Quarter.
Pretty much everything is within walking distance.
Accommodations Before I list these I want to say that this is just a sampling- Ones I called or visited- There are over 120 hotels and guest houses in those areas alone. It’s just too much ground to cover without knowing how many people will be coming, what area people would like to stay in etc. Most are priced without bloc reservations and seasonal deals. The visitors bureau did say that around that time of year we should be able to get rooms for between $60 to $80 without hassle or having to hunt.
French Quarter
Best Western Landmark
920 Rampart
$100-$125
Hotel St. Marie
827 Tolouse
$100-$125
-Has limited (94) rooms so early booking might get us a really good deal at a beautiful hotel.
Saint Louis Hotel
730 Bienville
$100-$125
-same as Hotel St. Marie with 83 rooms
CBD
Baronne Plaza
201 Baronne
$75-$100
Clarion Hotel New Orleans
1300 Canal
$60-$100
This is my favorite because of location and they have assured me on price breaks for group reservations.
Cotton Exchange
231 Carondolet
$100-$125
Probably not the best for deals, but it is beautiful so I threw it in
Days Inn Canal
1630 Canal
$75-$100
Will discount for groups, good location- not as nice as the Clarion
W New Orleans
333 Poydras
We can’t afford it- but if you’re ever down there check it out
Convention/Arts and Warehouse
Ambassador
535 Tchoupitoulas
$70-$90
I’ve stayed here before- the rooms are slightly smallish, but It’s nice and close to everything.
Le Cirque
#2 Lee Circle@ St Charles
Prices vary wildly- they can come down to $80 depending on number of people in our group and length of stay
Hilton Garden Inn
1001 South Peters St.
$79 for 50 or more with free meeting space
Garden District
Avenue Garden
1509 St. Charles
$100-$125
Huge rooms with kitchenettes- will work with groups- No suites because they’re all suites
Maison St. Charles
1319 St. Charles
$60-$90
This is another that looks like a good deal. Their prices as listed are usually around $100, but they cut their rates all the time- sometimes as low as $56 or so. Good location too off the streetcar line.
Next up- entertainment/possible prom locales/attractions
Jesse - Jun 22, 2004 7:55:09 am PDT #5711 of 9999
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Nilly, for you, I'd even get rid of all of the bacon in my house, now that's love.
Seriously, I'd feel bad even having Nilly over to my house -- she'd be bound to be contaminated by bacon, or ham and cheese sandwiches, or something.
Lilty Cash - Jun 22, 2004 8:02:46 am PDT #5712 of 9999
"You see? THAT's what they want. Love, and a bit with a dog."
Seriously, I'd feel bad even having Nilly over to my house -- she'd be bound to be contaminated by bacon, or ham and cheese sandwiches, or something.
Well, see, you could turn this into a positive by having a pre-Nilly, eating-everything--bad-in-the-house Party. Just lay all the food out on a table, invite a few close friends, and have at it!
Matt the Bruins fan - Jun 22, 2004 8:22:41 am PDT #5713 of 9999
"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
Clarion Hotel New Orleans 1300 Canal $60-$100 This is my favorite because of location and they have assured me on price breaks for group reservations.
I've stayed at the Clarion before, and wasn't impressed. (It wasn't spectacularly bad, but we can probably do a lot better for the same price.) The Pallas, also on Canal, is to be avoided at all costs - it's a rathole.