New Orleans Trip Report - Some light, fond memories

[NobodysFreak]

I realize that this subject is sensitive at the moment, but I just wanted to share with you guys the great time I had in New Orleans last week. My younger brother and I went to NO to visit our father. He moved there when DOW Chemical moved some of their offices down south last year. As of yet, I haven't been able to hear from him or my stepmother, but I did get word they were evacuating. On a lighter note...

I flew in on JetBlue and in my limited flying experience, I would deffinately recommend it. The crew was great, the personal TVs were a nice touch, and there was virtually zero hassle in boarding, baggage checking, and other assorted formalities associated with flying.

The first night we were there we hit-up Bourbon street for some partying and it was a great time. The atmosphere of the French Quarter was great. The people were friendly and relaxed and everyone who was just looking to have a good time.

I spent three nights playing the Harrah's 3/6 because I didn't really have the roll to play the 6/12 as suggested. This turned out to be a good thing because I was running very cold and managed to get a nice amount of second best hands. $300 bucks later, I'll still attest to the fact that the games were great, the dealers were competent, and the floor seemed to be run with efficiency.

I also happened to drive to the Harrah's Gulf Coast to play some poker as well. They had a 1-4-8-8 game going. It was new to me, but I like the betting structure. I broke just about even in the end, but I had a good time playing. Got some good info for my trip to vegas from some of the players as well.

On my last night (last Thursday) my brother and I decided to really party it up. I found out what 1800 gets you at Barely Legal and I managed to have a nice blackout in the process. I had a killer hangover on friday morning and I spent most of the trip back to JFK thinking "don't puke." Once the plane hit the ground I ran right for the bathroom and promptly threw up. A fitting end to a great vacation.

Thanks to everyone who gave me all the tips about the city.

-Freak

[JackStorm]

Yes Harrahs New Orleans was awesome. I played hundreds of hours there this summer. Nicest and best run place, cool people and a lot of easy money. I hope the city and people recover soon and Harrahs can open again

[whiskeytown]

about 3-5 months ago I put a post on here regarding New Orleans - I wanted to make a poker trip down to that area after winter started up here - spend some time in 60-70 degree weather in the South -

I'd say that plan is boned for about two years.

RB

[feelixthegreek]

Harrah's New Orleans was my poker home for the past 2 years. The employees there are no doubt many of the same people who are taking the worst of it now, and I hope the company does everything it can to help them out.

On a Biloxi note, I played the very last hand dealt at the Palace Casino poker room last Saturday night, folding 74o UTG in a 5/10 game. The next morning we left at dawn.

[NobodysFreak]

Coming from NJ, I don't really think much of cold winters. I know they can be worse, but we get our fair share of bitter days. My stepmother told me the funniest thing though. She says once it gets about 55 degrees everyone in NO would be all bundled up with hats and gloves and the whole get-up. I wish I could see it like that down there in January or February, but I think it'll be a few years.

[lighterjobs]

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about 3-5 months ago I put a post on here regarding New Orleans - I wanted to make a poker trip down to that area after winter started up here - spend some time in 60-70 degree weather in the South -

I'd say that plan is boned for about four years.

RB

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fyp.

edit- hope your parents get out okay.