Shopping & More Random Bits in New Orleans

5/2/2013

So I actually did a little work (really) and went to see another old friend. We walked around, did a little shopping had a nice dinner and caught up. & I realized just how much I miss him...:(

random- just walking about..

Jackson Square

Cross the Quarter..

Ma Hotel

Forgot to really take any photos at 2nd hotel. It was the Sheraton & was nice, expensive & full of people. Jazz Fest + a convention. Lobby was huge, had t-shirts, event tickets, Starbucks, lounge, wine tasting, etc.
No pictures because everytime I went to check it out got hit on by random businessmen - so left quickly. WTF?! Do I look like I want to chat? Grr I couldn't even get coffee @ Starbucks for all the crazy men milling about. :X

Luckily my guy brought me coffee. :)

Walked around the French Market, which seemed to be deserted? Went to the Flea Market too. It is getting to be more and more imported junk. I miss the days when it was local handmade stuff. But I guess they have to bring in what sells. I didn't take any photos there, or buy anything.

Tradition is that I eat at at least 1 meal in Margaritaville, why? I dont' have a clue. hahaha

Always feel weird taking pictures of the menu..like It's rude. But can never remember what food cost either.

crappy cell pict sorry

I guess I like the place because the colors are so bright & intense.

Cause truth be told I am not overly fond of the Caribbean. But I do like Florida (a lot)
Oh! and they do make a GREAT MARGARITA!

Parts of our dinner, after I remembered to take photos, lol

I did actually buy this....for my mother! I found out a couple of years back (when I took her to the Quarter) that she has a "thing" for Jimmy Buffet. She didn't want a t-shirt, so I got her this. She calls them "toothpick holders" we know them as shot glasses, but hey..whatever. LOL I could do a complete post on her "toothpick" holders, she has so many.

Also stopped by Peaches records. Didn't know they were still pressing Vinyl?! But clerk told us some of the records were original (as in back in the day?! WTF !) & some newly pressed!
Who knew?