Geek Fest Itinerary...sort of ;)

[eyelikeart]

Ok...B2TM & I have compiled a small list of possibilities of places to see & things to do while hosting u guys in the Big Easy. Please feel free to look up info on what we've posted thus far, as this is not written stone that we have to go to each place listed. The bars & clubs are among the more popular spots, some u may have heard of. Some of the restaurants are a bit on the pricey side, but are among the best in the city (we thought one night on the town for a great dinner would be cool, but if there are any problems with it, negotiable of course ;)). The attractions & sites are also among the more popular and not badly priced. If u guys who have been here or have been doing your homework have any suggestions, please post them here or contact either of us...

Bars & Clubs:
735 Club (dance club)
Preservation Hall (jazz club)
360° (dance club on top of WTC)
Pat O'Brien's
Tropical Isle
Cats Meow (karaoke & dance club)
Club Ampersand (dance club)


Restaurants & Eats:
The Cafe
Court of Two Sisters
Commander's Palace
Rita's
Emeril's
Delmonico
Cafe Du Monde


Attractions & Exhibits:
Anne Rice Collection
New Orleans Museum of Art
The Cabildo
The Voodo Museum
Blain Kern's Mardi Gras World
Marie LaVeau's grave@Lafayette Cemetary (very historical)
French Market
Riverwalk
St. Charles Ave. Streetcar
Degas House

[Backtothemac]

The vampire tour is also pretty cool. Neat for tourists. I took it a couple of times down there, and it was really fun.

For the ultimate tourist, we could go to the house of Blues. He,he. Reminds me of the Simpsons episode where Homers dad had to go up against the old guys wearing the souviner jackets. Too funny.

Also the Absinthe house. We should go to the restaurant on the corner of St. Ann and Chartes one morning for breakfeast. Can't remember the name of it, but they have the best breakfest food in the quarter.

[Mr. Anderson]

That's an aweful lot of things for just one weekend. Will there be anyone official place to meet with everyone, I can't imagine us all staying together as a group the whole time we're there....

[Backtothemac]

Originally posted by dukestreet
That's an aweful lot of things for just one weekend. Will there be anyone official place to meet with everyone, I can't imagine us all staying together as a group the whole time we're there....

Oh, there is no way to really do that. Most of these are within walking distance of the hotel. Basically you start on one end of burbon and then walk to the other. We can say, ok, see you later, lets meet at Rita's at 7PM for dinner. That type of thing. Now, be prepared for the ole ladys to end up going shopping all day, and me, you and eye hugging a bar somewhere :D

[eyelikeart]

I don't think we could do all of these places even if we didn't sleep...but it's more for options if u will...

there's a variety of things to do, so the more from which to choose the better off we'll be...

and we cannot be hugging the bars too much while the women are shopping...we'll need to save up for the nights...

as for an official meeting place...I was thinking the hotel lobby or somewhere casual like an easy bar room would work out...

did u guys reserve rooms at the Marriott?

[Mr. Anderson]

I'm all for letting the women go off shopping, I'll mention that to the wife, she was complaining about her clothes the other day....

I'm still trying to get our itinerary down. It looks like we'll be coming in Friday evening, early if possible and maybe leave first thing Monday. I'll get back to you later on that.

D

[Backtothemac]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
I don't think we could do all of these places even if we didn't sleep...but it's more for options if u will...

there's a variety of things to do, so the more from which to choose the better off we'll be...

and we cannot be hugging the bars too much while the women are shopping...we'll need to save up for the nights...

as for an official meeting place...I was thinking the hotel lobby or somewhere casual like an easy bar room would work out...

did u guys reserve rooms at the Marriott?

I think I am going to go for the Grenoble house. Although we may stay with my wifes cousin there. Depends on the fundage when we get there you know. :D

[krossfyter]

mmmm sounds like a helluvahtime.



rock on.

[Mr. Anderson]

you going to make the drive and show up kros?

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by dukestreet
you going to make the drive and show up kros?

yeah bro...u should really try & make it...the drive would be worth the trip... ; )

I actually need to call the hotel myself...I will need a room so I can be downtown the entire weekend...he he he ;)

[Mr. Anderson]

someone still needs to figure out internet connections. I mean, going to kinkos would be ok, but if there is a better place where we could use our own machines, that would be nice.

Also a cyber cafe could work too.

D

[Backtothemac]

Originally posted by krossfyter
mmmm sounds like a helluvahtime.



rock on.

It is not that bad of a drive from Kingsville is it? Actually, wait, that is down by Corpus Christi isnt' it. Ok. It is not a bad flight from Corpus to NOLA.:p

[Backtothemac]

Originally posted by dukestreet
someone still needs to figure out internet connections. I mean, going to kinkos would be ok, but if there is a better place where we could use our own machines, that would be nice.

Also a cyber cafe could work too.

D

I am sure there is something on Decatur like that. Maybe up close to the CBD. I think I remember something like that at Jax Eye. Can you check and find out? Looks like I may have to add internet to my cell. Although it would be 56k and very friggin expensive.

[krossfyter]

Originally posted by Backtothemac


It is not that bad of a drive from Kingsville is it? Actually, wait, that is down by Corpus Christi isnt' it. Ok. It is not a bad flight from Corpus to NOLA.:p


well considering i have a ride that i dont want to put much miles on...thats outa the question.


a flight would be the way to go though.

[Backtothemac]

Originally posted by krossfyter



well considering i have a ride that i dont want to put much miles on...thats outa the question.


a flight would be the way to go though.

I think that SouthWest flies out of Corpus Christi to NOLA for like 100 bucks roundtrip. Check it out on their website.

[krossfyter]

Originally posted by Backtothemac


I think that SouthWest flies out of Corpus Christi to NOLA for like 100 bucks roundtrip. Check it out on their website.


umm yeah im sure they do....but 100 bucks round trip....WHAT THE HELL?


ill believe it when i see it. dig.

[Mr. Anderson]

my wife and I are getting 150 round trip from Baltimore, which is quite nice...

[Backtothemac]

Originally posted by krossfyter



umm yeah im sure they do....but 100 bucks round trip....WHAT THE HELL?


ill believe it when i see it. dig.

My brother, my wife got 49$ round trip from Birmingham to NOLA. They have sick fares, and have never had a crash. They only fly 737's and they have a great maintenance record. Duke you going SouthWest?

[Mr. Anderson]

Yep, as soon as I can get my wife to comfirm the dates. I'll try to get her tonight and let you know our itinerary.

D

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by Backtothemac

Can you check and find out?

yeah...screw Kinko's man...I'll see what I can find for us...

u also may want to check the hotels...often enough they will have their own portals...

[Mr. Anderson]

Hotels might, but I'm thinking more than one of us is going to want to get online. It really doesn't matter all that much, we can all wait to get back and then post the pics and video....

[Backtothemac]

Originally posted by dukestreet
Hotels might, but I'm thinking more than one of us is going to want to get online. It really doesn't matter all that much, we can all wait to get back and then post the pics and video....

I still say we go to the Gateway store there and post from their WiFi. That is my old district managers store, and it would be very cool to slap her in the face with it. She closed our store here after it has been open for 8 months, and we were making money. Crazy B***H. Anyway, the Ti and the iBook next to those winDOze machines would be funny!


Can anyone say multi-homing.

[Mr. Anderson]

how would we be able to connect, would we need to know passwords? or would they be stupid enough to allow open wireless connections....

[Backtothemac]

Originally posted by dukestreet
how would we be able to connect, would we need to know passwords? or would they be stupid enough to allow open wireless connections....

We did not have the Wi-Fi at our store, but if they run DHCP and all we would have to do is just plug into their network. Unplug a laptop and plug ours in. That would allow us to get online briefly. Or we could just post a hello from their machine, and show off the Macs.

I wonder if Arn would bail us out if we got arrested?

[Backtothemac]

Hey Duke. You and the Mrs. staying at the Grenoble House? Did Chantal hook you guys up? Just checking.

[eyelikeart]

hey Chuck...

July 13 The Molly Ringwalds will be playing at the HOB for an 80's/Retro night...

I think this is something u won't want to miss out on...he he he ;)

[Backtothemac]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
hey Chuck...

July 13 The Molly Ringwalds will be playing at the HOB for an 80's/Retro night...

I think this is something u won't want to miss out on...he he he ;)

Is that during geekfest? If so, then we have to make that happen. That will be a blast.

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by Backtothemac


Is that during geekfest? If so, then we have to make that happen. That will be a blast.

now u should know it's during Geek Fest....u are part organizer... :rolleyes:

just for that...we should put u up on stage to do karaoke at CAT'S and take some pictures for the one who won't make it...he he he ;)

[Mac DV]

Hey guys,

This place is right uptown of the CBD in the wharehouse district i.e. about a ten minute walk from the quarter. And they use Imacs if i remember correctly. So this should be an option for whatever posting needs the group may have. I live pretty close to it as well, mabye I'll stop in at some point and take a gander at what they do and don't have. I'll post back what I see if I do.
Mac DV out-


The Cybercafe at the CAC offers free internet service that is provided by Verio. The cafe, located on the 1st floor, offers mediterranean sandwiches, pastries, gourmet coffee, tea, beer, specialty wines, and cocktails.

Members enjoy priority internet access, and 10% off purchases in the cafe. Click here to learn about membership.

Hours & Phone

Monday - Sunday: 11am - 5pm
Also open during CAC events.

Phone | 504 523 0990

[eyelikeart]

Oh snap! :eek:

I had completely forgotten about the CAC...

that would be perfect for everyone...he he he :D


ps: glad to see u will be joining us Mac DV ;)

[Backtothemac]

The day of all this, we will post a meeting time for any straglers, and there will be about 100 show up knowing our luck. Man that is good that it is starting to take.

Me at the CATS. Man, I am going to have to be real drunk for that.

[Mr. Anderson]

Originally posted by Mac DV
Hey guys,

This place is right uptown of the CBD in the wharehouse district i.e. about a ten minute walk from the quarter. And they use Imacs if i remember correctly. So this should be an option for whatever posting needs the group may have. I live pretty close to it as well, mabye I'll stop in at some point and take a gander at what they do and don't have. I'll post back what I see if I do.
Mac DV out-


[B]The Cybercafe at the CAC offers free internet service that is provided by Verio. The cafe, located on the 1st floor, offers mediterranean sandwiches, pastries, gourmet coffee, tea, beer, specialty wines, and cocktails.

Members enjoy priority internet access, and 10% off purchases in the cafe. Click here to learn about membership.


Look into getting a membership and see if they allow for parties....we might be better off booking ahead....

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by dukestreet


Look into getting a membership and see if they allow for parties....we might be better off booking ahead....

the CAC isn't a hall or anything...just a converted warehouse made into an art gallery of sorts...they do host parties & such, but I'm sure it's not within our budget...

the Net Cafe there is just that....a small wing within the CAC...maybe half a dozen systems?

[Backtothemac]

Oh, no it is not in our budget. It would be a great place to post some pics maybe, but that is about it. I am sure that the hotels will have some sort of connection. That will be the best way, or just head to Eye's house, we have to remember that he lives there.

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by Backtothemac
That will be the best way, or just head to Eye's house, we have to remember that he lives there.

hmm...I don't know about that...he he he ;)

[Mr. Anderson]

Ok, I just booked the flights online with Southwest - for the both of us, my wife and I - its going to be a grand total of $208.00, yep, that's it, $208.00. I can't believe its so friggin cheap - so it looks like I'll be there.

D

[Backtothemac]

Originally posted by dukestreet
Ok, I just booked the flights online with Southwest - for the both of us, my wife and I - its going to be a grand total of $208.00, yep, that's it, $208.00. I can't believe its so friggin cheap - so it looks like I'll be there.

D

You doing the Grenoble house, or the Mariott?

[Mr. Anderson]

I'll check rates tomorrow, but I'm thinking my wife likes the Grenoble House. I'll let you know..

D

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by dukestreet
Ok, I just booked the flights online with Southwest - for the both of us, my wife and I - its going to be a grand total of $208.00, yep, that's it, $208.00. I can't believe its so friggin cheap - so it looks like I'll be there.

D

damn...that's cheap! :eek: :D

u hear that anyone else??? go for Southwest if u can... ;)

[Mr. Anderson]

Yes, check online at www.southwest.com

make the itinerary and then when you select your flights, choose promotional and see what you end up with. Very cool that they're so friggin low.

My wife and I shouldn't be the people traveling the farthest for this event...

[eyelikeart]

Originally posted by dukestreet


My wife and I shouldn't be the people traveling the farthest for this event...

well I'm glad u were able to spend a very minimal amount of $$$ on the tickets...

now u have extra for more fun while u are here...he he he :D

[Mr. Anderson]

I'll see about the rooms tonight. Might get a slightly better one, we'll be there for 3 nights, getting in Friday Evening leaving first thing Monday morning....

[Backtothemac]

Originally posted by dukestreet
I'll see about the rooms tonight. Might get a slightly better one, we'll be there for 3 nights, getting in Friday Evening leaving first thing Monday morning....

Duke, make sure that you let Chantal know that you are a friend of mine when you call. She will hook you up. Those rooms in the fall go from 195 - 400 a night, but in the summer generally 100 - 350. Let me know how you do.

[Mr. Anderson]

I will, thanks.

'So I'm looking for a room for 3 nights, backtothemac told me.....'

Sorry, I know your name, it would be hysterical though....:D

[Backtothemac]

Originally posted by dukestreet
I will, thanks.

'So I'm looking for a room for 3 nights, backtothemac told me.....'

Sorry, I know your name, it would be hysterical though....:D

Sweet Jesus that was funny! Chuck Stacey. I was the night auditor there for a while on weekends. Man, I went like 7 months living in the quarter without a day off. Worked at the bar and the hotel at the same time. It was crazy.

[eyelikeart]

so since u guys have your rooms setup...have u given any thought to where u want to first meet up B2TM??

btw...how much were your rooms if u don't mind my asking...I'm going to book one for myself for that weekend...;)

[Backtothemac]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
so since u guys have your rooms setup...have u given any thought to where u want to first meet up B2TM??

btw...how much were your rooms if u don't mind my asking...I'm going to book one for myself for that weekend...;)

Well, I have not decided yet? We are probably going to stay with her cousin, but don't know yet. They start at 95 a night. Great place really.

[eyelikeart]

$95 a night isn't bad....I could swing that most likely...

I'm still waiting to hear who else has called hotels...

seems out of towners are only B2TM & dukestreet?

[Backtothemac]

Originally posted by eyelikeart
$95 a night isn't bad....I could swing that most likely...

I'm still waiting to hear who else has called hotels...

seems out of towners are only B2TM & dukestreet?

It appears that way. I wish there was more, but maybe not. It doesn't matter though, we will rock the house down.