The Goose was looking out for us

I think the intention of this ad was for us as we wandered around NOLA.

http://bcove.me/h38szh0e

Tony Siragusa, we thank you.

Potential Indoor Activities

In case of bad weather, we should have a few ideas about alternative activies. I offer up the following:

1. Gambling at Harrah's Casino
2. Seeing the remake of the Evil Dead. As you might recall, Evil Dead 1, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness were basically the same plot line and story, so I'm sure it will be very good.
3. Admire the accomplishments of the greatest generation at the D-Day museum.
4. Sitting in the condo, sobering up while drinking scotch at 11 AM, and watching the hangover.

Important Info

I think we should start a list with important contact information for our trip.

I'm going to start with Mr. McCloskey.

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services

Manager:
Michael McCloskey
Phone:
800-768-6911

Address:550 Elmwood Park Boulevard
Suite F
New Orleans, LA 70123

http://www.rotorooter.com/neworleans/

Tickets purchased!

Bought my tickets this week! I'm arriving a day before everyone so I can scout the scene, make sure the piping in the city is appropriate for Einar, and to start making contact with a few bondsmen because I'm pretty sure Simon will spend at least a night in jail while we are there.

My itinerary is as follows:

Arriving: Wednesday, April 24 @ 2:08pm (Delta 1862)

Leaving: Monday, April 29 @ 3:00 pm (Delta 1862)

Huge difference in price to fly on Wednesday instead of Thursday or Friday, even taking into account the cost of one hotel night. Not having a job can be pretty convenient sometimes. 

Ziyad, I'm still confident that you'll change your mind last minute and that you'll end up getting into your car at 4am on Friday and driving non-stop to NO to join the fun and to make sure nobody sleeps.

See you guys in two weeks! I don't know about you but I'm planning on having beignets at Cafe du Monde for breakfast every day.

MN to NOLA

I'm worried New Orleans will be too hot, judging by the view from my window this morning.

Tickets purchased, driving with hangover prevented

Southwest Airlines got reasonable again, so driving was nixed.

Arrive 4/25/13 on SW #2610 @ 4:40 PM in New Orleans
Depart 4/29/13 on SW #118 @ 12:00 PM from NOLA

We should all bring something inflatable, I will bring a mattress. Soren?.....

no snow storm to stop me now

Gentlemen barring an act of God I will make it.

Day, Date	Flight	Class	Departure City and Time	Arrival City and Time
Fri, 26APR13	UA3630	E	WASHINGTON, DC (IAD - DULLES) 12:27 PM	NEW ORLEANS, LA (MSY) 2:05 PM
Sun, 28APR13	UA1272	H	NEW ORLEANS, LA (MSY) 12:47 PM

Some March Madness

Saw this article on the most hated college hoopsters of the last 30 years, bracket style. Duke has it's own bracket, as do the 1980's, 90's, and 2000's. My opinion is that the 2000's are on a crash course with Duke for a title showdown. The first round of the 2000's features an epic battle of Adam Morrison vs. Luke Walton.

30 years of annoying college hoopsters

I also can't believe Devaen George didn't make the list. I guess the writers didn't spend much time in MIAC gyms in the late 90's.

Honorable mention for being left off this list: Brian Cardinal.

Sea Slug Penis Detaches...

A bizarre, hermaphrodite sea slug may give new meaning to the word "quickie." The nudibranch uses a disposable penis to have sex more frequently, according to a new study. The animal is the first discovered to use an easily regenerated, disposable penis.

When the sea creatures copulated, they unfurled part of a long penis coiled up like a fire hose inside their bodies. The creatures then simultaneously penetrated one another with their penises. The slugs then discarded the penises (or at least the extended portion of them), similar to how geckos shed their tails.

Top Ten

I would like to start a top ten for why Ziyad should join us in NOLA.

10. Without him, we sleep through the whole weekend.