New Orleans Roadie

[rjs246]

I just told you that I don't remember. Jesus, you're dumb.

[Sgt PSN]

They serve hurricanes in New Orleans?  I'm suprised the locals haven't started some sort of movement to get the name changed because it brings up so many bad memories. 

[hbionic]

What was the superdome like? Are Saints fans rowdy or laidback? What was the atmosphere like on Bourbon street(if you have any sober memories)...was the whole Katrina 'thing' still present on peoples minds or have they gotten over it like most of us who weren't affected?

[phattymatty]

holy jesus, i just got home.  what year is it?

[dis12]

What was the superdome like? Are Saints fans rowdy or laidback? What was the atmosphere like on Bourbon street(if you have any sober memories)...was the whole Katrina 'thing' still present on peoples minds or have they gotten over it like most of us who weren't affected?

I now realize domes are for hockey and basketball, it takes away from the true football atmosphere. 
The fans are very cool and most do appreciate visiting teams....some even thanked us.
Bourbon Street atmosphere is AMAZING....alcohol, chix, alcohol, clubs, alcohol, nudie joints, alcohol, more clubs, BIG ASS beers, lotta Eagles chants, more alcohol, and oh yea, the smell of puke.
No major affects of Katrina in Bourbon St. area....but the hurricanes and hand grenades did wash away a few brain cells.

[PhillyPhreak54]

holy jesus, i just got home.  what year is it?

November 5, 1955

[Sgt PSN]

Isn't that the day the lightning struck the clock tower in Hill Valley? 

[General_Failure]

No, it's the day of the school dance. Night, actually.

[Sgt PSN]

That was the same day/night, dook. 

[General_Failure]

Are you sure?

[PhillyPhreak54]

Isn't that the day the lightning struck the clock tower in Hill Valley? 

Unfortunatley we don't know when or where lightning will strike.

[Father Demon]

Got back last night...  saw Die-Hard and dis12 on Bourbon Street right before we met and shook hands with Jeff Lurie.  He was walking around talking to the fans.  He was trying to cross a street and a car wouldn't stop, so I jumped in front of the car, slammed my hands on the hood, and yelled "Watch where you're going.  Jeff farging Lurie is trying to walk here!"  Jeff patted me on the back and laughed, and said "Thanks, man."  I was hoping for a business card and a job opportunity, but no go.  Saturday night in Bourbon street was pretty cool.  Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of Eagles fan crowding streets, chanting "icehole, icehole" to all the Saints fans.  Many boobs to see, and many freaks too.  Drinking isn't an option down there, it's a way of life.  Those guys know what fun alcohol is.

On the way to the game, the police closed Bourbon Street and whatever the main street is up to the dome for a parade of Eagles fans.  Police escort, and a high school band along with a couple of people in costumes and stilt walkers.  That was cool.

The dome was cool.  VERY loud every time Philly had the ball.  I think it was louder than Arrowhead last year.  Cool people all around.  Very few idiots before, during, or even after the game.  Most people after the game came up to shake hands and say "It's not about the game.  Thanks for coming down here and supporting the city."  Very cool...  I did my part by dropping quite a few benjamins.

The French Quarter is almost 100% back to normal.  Outside of the quarter, there is still a lot of work to be done.  Many houses still in disaster mode, and lots of houses still with the FEMA "X" spray-painted on them.  Also, the building right next to the dome hasn't been touched at all -- looked like it was an office building.  You can see that every window in it is still broken in the picture.

Sunday night after the game on Bourbon Street was very subdued.  It was raining/sprinkling all night, which kept most people away.  Only saw 2 boobies that night, but a lot more of police involvement going.  Only one fight, and that was a drunk chick pushing and yelling at some dude.  All the other cop stuff was just drunks being fools.

Think I saw IGY, but didn't want to say hey and ruin my opinion of him.  Who knows?  He might be cool or something....

A great trip, other than watching the Eagles D suck.  You take away either the punt or the blown coverage against Horn, and it would have been an entirely different game.

[MDS]

That looks like North Philly or West Baltimore.

[phattymatty]

I met Jose Canseco in Houston last night.

[hbionic]

I met Jose Canseco in Houston last night.

He grabbed your ass didn't he.