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  The worst memory from there would have to be the huge (and I mean HUGE) cockroaches I saw a few times while walking.
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Oh my goodness, you're not lying!  The roaches down here aren't much smaller than cats or dogs...AND THEY FLY!  

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Ah... like Sydney in summer. Mmmmm...

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Oh my goodness, you're not lying!  The roaches down here aren't much smaller than cats or dogs...AND THEY FLY!  
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That would be enough to make me move and fast :o :o

Now I will have nightmares...eeewwwwww

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That would be enough to make me move and fast :o :o

Now I will have nightmares...eeewwwwww
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...you think that's bad, I swear I saw one of them wink at me...

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...you think that's bad, I swear I saw one of them wink at me...
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I swear, now all I can think about is Joe's Apartment.  Next thing you know, we'll be hearing someone say they saw the roaches doing a dance number...

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I swear, now all I can think about is Joe's Apartment.  Next thing you know, we'll be hearing someone say they saw the roaches doing a dance number...
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Well, actually...

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...you think that's bad, I swear I saw one of them wink at me...
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That's it, I am not going to New Orleans without a whip and a chair.

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Oh my goodness, you're not lying!  The roaches down here aren't much smaller than cats or dogs...AND THEY FLY!  
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Those are probably Palmeto beetles. They have them in Hawai'i and Florida too. They're so big you can hear them scurry across the floor!
You have to go to the Cafe DuMonde for beignets and cafe au lait(doughnuts and coffee). And if you're an Anne Rice fan they have a tour of locations from her books. Gotta see the cemetaries too. And eat, eat, eat!!!

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Has anyone ever visited New Orleans?  What are your fondest/worst memories?  For those who haven't visited New Orleans, what do you think it's like?  Any crazy New Orleans stories?  
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I was there one time when we lived in Florida.  I was bummed because I had wanted to try some "authentic Cajun cuisine" that I'd always heard about..but I was quite pregnant at the time and decided against it.  :-/
We didn't do anything wild though, sorry!  We went to the aquarium and it was really nice.  That and I saw my first "window washer"...he ran out in the middle of the street and started washing our car window..tripped me out, being a "smalltown girl" I'd never seen anyone do that!  ::)  Course he just wanted money, but as I recall hubby didn't give him any.  He just said "Hey, I didn't ask him to do it!"  We were both caught off guard a little by it.  My husband's mom heard the story, and having been to New Orleans several times, she said "Oh yeah..sorry, I guess I should have warned you about them."  
You're a little late for that!  :o LOL!

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I was there one time when we lived in Florida.  I was bummed because I had wanted to try some "authentic Cajun cuisine" that I'd always heard about..but I was quite pregnant at the time and decided against it.  :-/
We didn't do anything wild though, sorry!  We went to the aquarium and it was really nice.  That and I saw my first "window washer"...he ran out in the middle of the street and started washing our car window..tripped me out, being a "smalltown girl" I'd never seen anyone do that!  ::)  Course he just wanted money, but as I recall hubby didn't give him any.  He just said "Hey, I didn't ask him to do it!"  We were both caught off guard a little by it.  My husband's mom heard the story, and having been to New Orleans several times, she said "Oh yeah..sorry, I guess I should have warned you about them."  
You're a little late for that!  :o LOL!
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Yes, you were wise to decide against the cajun cuisine - very spicy.  I don't think baby would've been happy.  You'll hafta come back and try the jambalaya and crab cakes...MMMMM!

That's so funny about the window washer.  I've seen a few in my time, but nowadays when I drive through New Orleans I lock my doors.  Who knows if they really want to wash your windows or steal your car?

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That's it, I am not going to New Orleans without a whip and a chair.
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Dag, I thought you took your whip and chair with you everywhere!!  ;)

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Dag, I thought you took your whip and chair with you everywhere!!  ;)
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Well, I do, but usually I keep them in the back of the truck.  If I go to New Orleans, they are coming out. :o

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Well, I do, but usually I keep them in the back of the truck.  If I go to New Orleans, they are coming out. :o
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You better be careful then, you never know who(or what ;) )
that might attract! ;D

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You better be careful then, you never know who(or what ;) )
that might attract! ;D
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LOL  That is very true. ;D

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Not wanting to offend anybody but if I went to the USA, then by reading this thread I would be leaving New Orleans out of my list of destinations. Can we have some positive feedback about the place.? Like I get the impression from television that it is a popular place for jazz music. Is this correct?
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Reddy, New Orleans is a very nice place to visit, although it does have a reputation for being one of the dirtiest cities in America. Of course with all the tourists I expect it's hard to stay spotless!

Not only is it a great place to find jazz, but I have had some memorable moments listening to blues there as well. And don't even start me on the restaurants!!

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Reddy, New Orleans is a very nice place to visit, although it does have a reputation for being one of the dirtiest cities in America. Of course with all the tourists I expect it's hard to stay spotless!

Not only is it a great place to find jazz, but I have had some memorable moments listening to blues there as well. And don't even start me on the restaurants!!
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"Nuff said.  Thanks

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Not wanting to offend anybody but if I went to the USA, then by reading this thread I would be leaving New Orleans out of my list of destinations. Can we have some positive feedback about the place.? Like I get the impression from television that it is a popular place for jazz music. Is this correct?
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Reddy, if you have a chance to visit New Orleans...by all means, VISIT.  The city is rich in culture - there are tons of museums, historic landmarks, antique shops, you name it!  Also, the party never ends in New Orleans.  Although it is pretty dirty, you have so much fun while you're there, you hardly notice the filth.  

Yes, it is the Jazz capital, but the ironic thing is that there isn't one Jazz radio station in New Orleans.  I absolutely love Jazz (Contemporary/Smooth Jazz), and every time they start a station down here, it never works out.  Who would've thunk it?

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I swear, now all I can think about is Joe's Apartment.  Next thing you know, we'll be hearing someone say they saw the roaches doing a dance number...
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I did!!!! I did, I tell you!!! They were doing a conga line, and a poodle was the last in line.....

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I absolutely love Jazz (Contemporary/Smooth Jazz)...
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You don't like Dixieland, nat? It's my favorite kind!!  ;D

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You don't like Dixieland, nat? It's my favorite kind!!  ;D
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Yeah, I can dig it...but you don't hear much Dixieland down in the city.  I've decided, as of lately, that I really enjoy listening to Bluegrass music.  I actually love all kinds of music, but I'm partial to Jazz and THE EIGHTIES (of course). ;)