Category Archives: Trip To New Orleans

Buh-bye NO, Ahma go home!

Posted on February 7, 2011 by J West

For my final night here, I figured I might as well check out the local shopping scene.  Just in case there was something interesting.  The entrance was kinda neat: All lite up nice and colourful.  Besides that, it’s just a … Continue reading →

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More On Cosmetic Surgery And Lasers

Posted on February 7, 2011 by J West

Just in case you thought I was kidding last time about what Dermitology is all about, I wandered the floor today and took some additional photos.  First, Lasers! Now Cosmetic Surgery! Now Cosmetic Surgery AND Lasers! And now some REAL … Continue reading →

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The Last Breakfast

Posted on February 7, 2011 by J West

Finally, my last day in NO!  I’ve been ready to go home for at least a day now. I decided it was time to try out the Smoked Salmon dish that I’d seen on offer earlier: It’s a French Onion … Continue reading →

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Our Invasion Plans Proceed Well!

Posted on February 7, 2011 by J West

Something that I’ve seen all over the place that has been a bit confusing is the Quebec symbol.  Here it is quite deliberately painted all over the floor at the convention center: The only reason it’s weird to see it … Continue reading →

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Voodoo? Who do? You do! Do what?

Posted on February 7, 2011 by J West

One of the other things that NO is known for is Voodoo.  Looking through the tourist guide, I noticed that it was in there.  They claim that they’re the best BBQ in NO.  I’m a fan of BBQ, so I … Continue reading →

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The Additional Culinary Delights of NO

Posted on February 7, 2011 by J West

I’ve already mentioned the seafood and the gumbo, but don’t think for an instant that that’s all there is to New Orleans dining! The tourist’s guide to NO prominently features one of the other common offerings: Every other restaurant will … Continue reading →

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Cruisin’ New Orleans

Posted on February 6, 2011 by J West

Have a look around New Orleans and you’ll see… well, things.  If you’ve ever wondered why New Orleans is known for food, I’ll give you one word and a link: BAM!  That’s something you can see in a couple of … Continue reading →

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What does Dermatology mean? Lasers and tits! Woo!

Posted on February 6, 2011 by J West

This convention I’m at, until I got there I knew it only as the AAD.  Couldn’t even remember what that stood for.  The convention hall was easy enough to find (it’s about the size of three city blocks, difficult to … Continue reading →

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A Complete And Total Lack Of Glory

Posted on February 6, 2011 by J West

I’m at a big convention.  Bigger than the last one.  Which apparently means “no more of that free lunch thing”, which I gotta tell ya, is not good.  Leads directly to an unhappy Task.  Here, check it out: 8 ( … Continue reading →

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Bring it back home

Posted on February 6, 2011 by J West

Two solid days of work.  Four hours sleep in between.  Two meals in all that time (both on the first day).  No chance to get cleaned up until it was all over.  The day started and all I wanted was … Continue reading →

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