I Heart NOLA

A trip to NOLA, finally! Long time a comin'. Hopped in the car with Nat Rat and made our journey down. Arrived about 4 and was hoping for a few hours of R & R at my sister's but apparently she had alternate plans for us which involved immediately jumping in the car and heading to a bar. First on the agenda was Parkview Tavern with Gordon, then on to Winston's to watch Alabama game. Nat and K-Fed joined. Jim eventually met up with us as well. After watching the ass kicking that was the Bama game, we headed over to Lou & Bob's. I was given multiple warnings about Lou & Bob's and what not to expect of the joint. It exceeded all non-expectations I had. Wow! What a dump!!! For those who can relate, think The Time Out Lounge x 10 on the trashy scale. There was however a pretty jamming jukebox in which I made regular deposits so I could control the tunage. About 2AM it was decided we would check out another locale, the Lamplighter Lounge. More cocktails and a battle with a metal head over the control of the jukebox. I saw the sun come up and rounded out the evening/ morning with a trip to Dot's Diner. With at least another 24 hours left in the sister visit, it is very clear why my trips to NOLA are rare...I can't keep up with these crazy kids!