Operation NOLA Recon

KyNola · February 20, 2011, 07:57:58 AM

Well, I think I know now why Pat didn't post any pics of the Mardi Gras parade. Seems as though he wanted to be a part of the Mardi Gras parade experience and rented himself a costume! The doorman at the Sonesta took this pic of Pat returning from the parade and sent it to me. Thanks Malcolm, I'll give you the $10 in April!

:o :D

SouthernSmoked · February 20, 2011, 07:36:46 PM

:o :D ;D ;D Way to funny! Thanks for the update Malcolm!

squirtthecat · February 20, 2011, 08:31:51 PM

Still working on uploading some pics, but here is a teaser..

CRG, watch your back when you get here!

hal4uk · February 20, 2011, 09:53:15 PM

Is that a Sacrificial Monkey Ritual?

squirtthecat · February 21, 2011, 07:15:46 AM

The wireless here is slow, so I let it run last night to upload a pile of pictures...

Some food p*rn to begin with. (I'll come back later with the descriptions, I need to find the menus again)

squirtthecat · February 21, 2011, 07:21:27 AM

Balconies..

KyNola · February 21, 2011, 08:06:59 AM

The Quarter is decked out in full Mardi Gras regalia! Ironically,in the second pic down in the balcony section of your post there is an address of 837 Royal Street. I have a friend who had an apartment in that building for many years. Have stayed there many times. Beautiful courtyard inside complete with a small but very nicely done pool.

That crawfish omelet looks killer along with the bowls of gumbo and the grilled shrimp po boy.

SouthernSmoked · February 21, 2011, 08:36:08 AM

Great job STC, awesome pictures!

Was worth the wait!!

NePaSmoKer · February 21, 2011, 08:47:52 AM

Hurry up April ;D

Nice pics Patrick

Ka Honu · February 21, 2011, 09:53:46 AM

STC - Waiting (more or less patiently) for the text to go with the food porn photos.

Also, you forgot your New Orleans architecture lesson: balconies are unsupported. If there are supports from the ground or the lower level, it's a "gallery," not a "balcony."

squirtthecat · February 21, 2011, 10:16:02 AM

I just had a roast beef po-boy for lunch - hope I can make it to dinner! I'll work on the naratives tonight..

KyNola · February 21, 2011, 10:17:55 AM

Quote from: Ka Honu on February 21, 2011, 09:53:46 AM
Also, you forgot your New Orleans architecture lesson: balconies are unsupported. If there are supports from the ground or the lower level, it's a "gallery," not a "balcony."

Once again the wise old sea turtle is correct.

Quote from: squirtthecat on February 21, 2011, 10:16:02 AM
I just had a roast beef po-boy for lunch - hope I can make it to dinner! I'll work on the naratives tonight..

From where?

monty · February 21, 2011, 10:27:21 AM

nice photos STC

looks like some good eats

squirtthecat · February 21, 2011, 10:30:04 AM

The Gumbo Shop. Rachel had Black Beans & Rice w/ corn salsa. Both were fantastic..

She's shopping in the market now for trinkets for her kids. I'm sitting down trying not to fall over..

KyNola · February 21, 2011, 10:41:18 AM

Quote from: squirtthecat on February 21, 2011, 10:16:02 AM
I just had a roast beef po-boy for lunch

Quote from: squirtthecat on February 21, 2011, 10:30:04 AM
The Gumbo Shop.

A multi napkin, gravy running down the elbows, roast beef piled high on Liedenhiemer french bread. It just doesn't get any better than that.

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