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Mon Nov-14-11 03:31 PM
Response to Reply #25 |
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It was a fun day for sure!
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| -Do you feel bad vibes in the French Quarter? |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-14-11 02:09 AM |
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Expensive stuff for the rich = good juju. Cheap diversions for the rest of us = bad juju. |
Luminous Animal |
Nov-14-11 02:17 AM |
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Coastal towns like NOLA, Savannah and Charleston have more equality for the rich, poor, middle class |
Mimosa |
Nov-14-11 03:59 AM |
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Yeah, it really sounds like a pro-gentrification screed more than anything else. |
Withywindle |
Nov-16-11 12:30 AM |
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I think it's one of the nicest places I've been. |
jobycom |
Nov-14-11 02:20 AM |
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Thank you for saying so! |
Huey P. Long |
Nov-15-11 10:50 AM |
#92 |
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My parents grew up there. |
jobycom |
Nov-15-11 12:16 PM |
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First, New Orleans is more than the French Quarter. |
Behind the Aegis |
Nov-14-11 03:19 AM |
#3 |
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...and you helped BabyG and I fall in love with it too! You were an |
ScreamingMeemie |
Nov-14-11 01:44 PM |
#25 |
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I am so glad! |
Behind the Aegis |
Nov-14-11 03:31 PM |
#47 |
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New Orleans is the secret heart of the USA |
flamingdem |
Nov-14-11 11:20 PM |
#65 |
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And the birthplace of JAZZ! |
Mimosa |
Nov-15-11 06:40 PM |
#133 |
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SO true! We don't know how to properly treasure NO here in the USA |
flamingdem |
Nov-15-11 08:00 PM |
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I just had to turn on some Randy Newman |
madokie |
Nov-16-11 05:53 PM |
#180 |
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you are the man i want. i have another question. i have decided to get into NO before |
seabeyond |
Nov-16-11 11:03 AM |
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That area is the Faubourg Marigny (or the Marigny). That's my old neighborhood. |
Behind the Aegis |
Nov-16-11 04:41 PM |
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love you. thanks. gonna check some stuff out. sooooo, appreciate. nt |
seabeyond |
Nov-16-11 05:20 PM |
#177 |
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Wish I could recommend your response. |
Wind Dancer |
Nov-16-11 11:18 AM |
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zOMG, it seems that juju has some kind of mysterious connection to property values. |
JVS |
Nov-14-11 03:31 AM |
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+1 n/t |
lumberjack_jeff |
Nov-15-11 01:31 PM |
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You won't hear any good jazz in galleries, antique stores and restaurants. |
MADem |
Nov-14-11 03:31 AM |
#5 |
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I don't like alcohol. I don't like hangovers. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-14-11 01:36 PM |
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Do you have a hangup about a small city you don't seem to know? |
Mimosa |
Nov-14-11 03:54 AM |
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i am going to NO in about a week. i have wanted to visit this town for so long. it is for MIL/FIL |
seabeyond |
Nov-14-11 07:08 AM |
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Mom and I love the Bienville House! |
KamaAina |
Nov-14-11 01:41 PM |
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i decided to make a thread, and i have gotten so much wonderful info |
seabeyond |
Nov-15-11 10:54 AM |
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IMHO... and I live in New Orleans, am single, and do go there |
Sgent |
Nov-14-11 02:26 PM |
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i was hearing this consistently from so many people. du made me think otherwise. |
seabeyond |
Nov-15-11 10:54 AM |
#93 |
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Bourbon Street is not appropriate for kiddies |
Mimosa |
Nov-15-11 05:10 PM |
#121 |
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thanks for giving |
seabeyond |
Nov-15-11 05:14 PM |
#124 |
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we stayed at the Clarion Grand Boutique on St Charles on Halloween wknd |
librechik |
Nov-16-11 05:27 PM |
#178 |
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You know, that's a good idea. |
Hardrada |
Nov-14-11 11:49 PM |
#74 |
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Technically I was not a tourist. I was taking my child to college. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-15-11 01:28 PM |
#101 |
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My husband and I visited NOLA in 2007, specifically |
BlueMTexpat |
Nov-14-11 04:26 AM |
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For Europeans, NOLA and San Francisco tend to be the two key cities... |
hlthe2b |
Nov-14-11 04:57 AM |
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You think if I haven't traveled a lot I must be "narrow minded" to not like the French Quarter. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-14-11 11:44 PM |
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Do you even know what "voodoo" really is? |
Withywindle |
Nov-16-11 12:46 AM |
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Nawlins is great! Especially the French Quarter! |
Uben |
Nov-14-11 05:12 AM |
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You know, this is a little ridiculous. |
a la izquierda |
Nov-14-11 06:24 AM |
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I think you have hang-ups about alcohol |
WolverineDG |
Nov-14-11 06:45 AM |
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Video of Celebration in the Oaks (in NOLA's City Park) |
Mimosa |
Nov-14-11 07:04 AM |
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yea. we are going to be there on the 25th. Emeril’s NOLA for 6:45 pm |
seabeyond |
Nov-14-11 07:15 AM |
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Not walkable from Emeril's |
Mimosa |
Nov-14-11 07:35 AM |
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excellent. we are driving in. everyone else is flying in. we will have a car. |
seabeyond |
Nov-14-11 07:38 AM |
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It definitely is a nice walk along the river. |
Mimosa |
Nov-15-11 04:48 PM |
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i want to do a swamp tour. lol. nt |
seabeyond |
Nov-15-11 05:12 PM |
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Here's a good one. |
Mimosa |
Nov-15-11 05:43 PM |
#126 |
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One branch of the Canal streetcar goes to City Park |
KamaAina |
Nov-15-11 11:11 AM |
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I envy you! |
Mimosa |
Nov-15-11 05:07 PM |
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very cool -- I hope to see that this year |
fishwax |
Nov-14-11 04:21 PM |
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Thanks for the preview |
lolly |
Nov-14-11 10:50 PM |
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You know what Stevie Wonder said about superstition. |
sufrommich |
Nov-14-11 07:23 AM |
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When we were in the French Quarter, they were offering deals on their $3 beer |
CreekDog |
Nov-14-11 07:45 AM |
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but was it a Huge Ass Beer To Go? |
piratefish08 |
Nov-14-11 01:44 PM |
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You need to get off Bourbon St. and get on to the side streets. |
KamaAina |
Nov-14-11 01:44 PM |
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Locals have always avoided Bourbon Street. n/t |
Mimosa |
Nov-15-11 04:50 PM |
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with me the problem was the clouds of cigarette smoke the clubs were emitting. |
librechik |
Nov-14-11 01:44 PM |
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I absolutely LOVED our visit and am an awful mom because I let |
ScreamingMeemie |
Nov-14-11 01:46 PM |
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lol, no |
stuntcat |
Nov-14-11 01:46 PM |
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Nov-14-11 01:48 PM |
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To be fair, what right-minded person would like a thing after learning it has bad juju? |
JVS |
Nov-14-11 04:19 PM |
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+1 |
Matariki |
Nov-14-11 11:28 PM |
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And no reaction to the Cabildo. |
REP |
Nov-15-11 06:23 PM |
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No. |
EFerrari |
Nov-14-11 01:51 PM |
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I don't think avoiding a known poison is unhealthy. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-14-11 01:58 PM |
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As I stated in your other thread, I think you think about it a little bit |
ScreamingMeemie |
Nov-14-11 02:10 PM |
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OTHER people are bringing up alcohol in a business setting. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-14-11 02:30 PM |
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See, you took it the wrong way and that was not my intent. |
ScreamingMeemie |
Nov-14-11 02:36 PM |
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Please read posts #20 and #30. I have the right to talk about anything I want to. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-14-11 09:53 PM |
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I was showing concern for you. I didn't say you didn't have the right to |
ScreamingMeemie |
Nov-14-11 10:11 PM |
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To quote you: |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-14-11 11:29 PM |
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It sounded, to me, like it bothered you a bit more than it bothers the |
ScreamingMeemie |
Nov-15-11 12:07 AM |
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Manifestor of Light, at least 5 of my dear friends do not drink alcohol |
Mimosa |
Nov-15-11 07:33 PM |
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Never been to New Orleans but I love old bars with Jazz music |
TNLib |
Nov-14-11 02:14 PM |
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'Stay away from the voodoo, Mon' |
Fla_Democrat |
Nov-14-11 02:18 PM |
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How many centimes is that? |
RUMMYisFROSTED |
Nov-14-11 02:23 PM |
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If you expect to find spirits and bad juju then you'll find them |
Stuckinthebush |
Nov-14-11 02:29 PM |
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not in the French Quarter, but in another town |
JanMichael |
Nov-14-11 02:34 PM |
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I understand what you're saying, MoL |
MorningGlow |
Nov-14-11 02:41 PM |
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Thank you. Not going back. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-14-11 03:05 PM |
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You really know nothing about Voodoo. |
Behind the Aegis |
Nov-14-11 03:31 PM |
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+ 1 |
musette_sf |
Nov-15-11 01:40 AM |
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and I will +1 your comment, as well! I totally agree. |
Behind the Aegis |
Nov-15-11 01:42 AM |
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+1000 |
Matariki |
Nov-15-11 03:03 PM |
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I think you're working from the Hollywood version of voudun |
MorningGlow |
Nov-14-11 04:05 PM |
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Sacrificing chickens and putting curses on people is "a wonderful faith"?? |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-14-11 09:37 PM |
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Oh dear |
MorningGlow |
Nov-14-11 09:39 PM |
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I've read more about it. Sounds like superstitious primitive crap to me. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-14-11 11:30 PM |
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All religions are, including the "new age" ones. |
Behind the Aegis |
Nov-15-11 12:04 AM |
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Yes, I have little respect for most religions. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-15-11 12:14 AM |
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You really have no clue, do you? |
Behind the Aegis |
Nov-15-11 12:19 AM |
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If you're happy with your spiritual path i am fine with that. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-15-11 12:23 AM |
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That is why I said "likely." Good to know your bias has limits. |
Behind the Aegis |
Nov-15-11 12:25 AM |
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Religions do not get a pass for doing horrible things in the name of religion. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-15-11 12:29 AM |
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Who said religions "get a pass?" That's your strawman. |
Behind the Aegis |
Nov-15-11 01:24 AM |
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Which are also part and parcel of the overall concept of |
LanternWaste |
Nov-15-11 10:54 AM |
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Buddhism and secular humanism are not "magical thinking". |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-15-11 02:56 PM |
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You don't seem to know much about Buddhism either. MoL. |
Mimosa |
Nov-15-11 09:33 PM |
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I am not into Tibetan buddhism. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-16-11 01:00 AM |
#145 |
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Would You Care To Explain The Difference Between "Ju-Ju" and Religion? |
NeedleCast |
Nov-15-11 03:17 PM |
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I invite you to do a little research before speaking so ignorantly |
Matariki |
Nov-15-11 03:25 PM |
#110 |
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This is for Seabeyond. Skip Galveston. The beaches are dirty. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-14-11 10:38 PM |
#62 |
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Galveston can be fun, as is Kemah. |
ScreamingMeemie |
Nov-14-11 11:30 PM |
#70 |
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I felt plenty of good vibes -- in bars and out of them |
fishwax |
Nov-14-11 02:43 PM |
#41 |
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What you see in others... |
Oilwellian |
Nov-14-11 02:49 PM |
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I don't go in bars and drink myself sick. What a stupid statement. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-14-11 02:57 PM |
#43 |
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neither do most people who go in bars (even in New Orleans) |
fishwax |
Nov-14-11 04:23 PM |
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You were not imagining it. |
Zebedeo |
Nov-14-11 03:17 PM |
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Wow! I love the spear part. You're a good storyteller |
flamingdem |
Nov-15-11 01:54 AM |
#88 |
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Thank you. |
Zebedeo |
Nov-15-11 02:31 AM |
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I saw it years ago and read the book and then.. |
flamingdem |
Nov-15-11 10:47 AM |
#91 |
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Thanks. |
Zebedeo |
Nov-15-11 03:02 PM |
#105 |
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That Donald Cosentino book is wonderful |
Matariki |
Nov-15-11 04:12 PM |
#115 |
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"The Serpent and the Rainbow" scared the bejeebus out of me. |
ScreamingMeemie |
Nov-15-11 12:00 PM |
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Yeah, very realistic |
Zebedeo |
Nov-15-11 03:03 PM |
#106 |
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I disagree, totally. |
smokey nj |
Nov-14-11 04:11 PM |
#49 |
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Good music, great food, people having fun |
tawadi |
Nov-14-11 04:14 PM |
#50 |
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Um.....no.... n/t |
ceile |
Nov-14-11 04:24 PM |
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I hope we still have a "Crazy Woo" forum on DU3...nt |
SidDithers |
Nov-14-11 04:28 PM |
#55 |
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Word (nm) |
Book Lover |
Nov-15-11 03:30 PM |
#112 |
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I like to dance with bad juju (Gris Gris) |
Bennyboy |
Nov-14-11 04:33 PM |
#56 |
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Bourbon Street is a place for tourists to get drunk |
DefenseLawyer |
Nov-14-11 09:47 PM |
#59 |
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The Quarter is diverse, good and bad vibes to be had |
Cresent City Kid |
Nov-14-11 11:16 PM |
#64 |
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Voodoo is part of the history and culture of New Orleans |
Matariki |
Nov-14-11 11:28 PM |
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Voodoo looks like a pile of superstitious primitive crap to me. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-14-11 11:41 PM |
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But you believe in "vibes." |
LeftyMom |
Nov-14-11 11:45 PM |
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They were my gut feelings. That's all I know. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-14-11 11:56 PM |
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By all means DO NOT visit the Vatican |
jberryhill |
Nov-15-11 11:12 AM |
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lololol |
tawadi |
Nov-15-11 01:33 PM |
#103 |
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yeah, there are parts of spain, germany and italy |
newspeak |
Nov-16-11 11:13 AM |
#173 |
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It's one of the African Traditional Religions. The oldest on the planet. |
Matariki |
Nov-15-11 03:28 PM |
#111 |
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Zoroastrianism is the oldest religion on the planet. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-15-11 03:43 PM |
#113 |
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Not that it matters but your facts are off |
Matariki |
Nov-15-11 04:01 PM |
#114 |
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I will not take seriously any religion that curses its enemies and is not factually based. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-15-11 04:12 PM |
#116 |
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I bet you haven't read American Voudou by Rod Davis |
Mimosa |
Nov-15-11 04:54 PM |
#119 |
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I see no need to bother reading about superstitious irrational religions. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-15-11 05:12 PM |
#122 |
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To understand Gullah country, Haiti or New Orleans one has to at least know something... |
Mimosa |
Nov-15-11 05:51 PM |
#128 |
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Oh I'm not a scholar. Wonderful insult. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-15-11 06:18 PM |
#129 |
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Sorry if you thought I was insulting you. |
Mimosa |
Nov-15-11 06:36 PM |
#132 |
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Read #122. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-15-11 07:20 PM |
#135 |
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OK, you don't have to read about it if you don't want to. |
Withywindle |
Nov-16-11 01:04 AM |
#147 |
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Those were gut feelings. That is all i know about them. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-16-11 01:26 AM |
#152 |
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GWB was ruled by his "gut feelings" He talked about them all the time |
Withywindle |
Nov-16-11 01:47 AM |
#154 |
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You fucking ROCK! |
Behind the Aegis |
Nov-16-11 01:50 AM |
#155 |
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Merci beaucoup! |
Withywindle |
Nov-16-11 02:26 AM |
#160 |
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I haven't read that book. (seems there is a movie too). |
Behind the Aegis |
Nov-16-11 03:00 AM |
#161 |
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It has to do with futility, and going on anyway. |
Withywindle |
Nov-16-11 03:15 AM |
#162 |
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Thanks for the info. |
Behind the Aegis |
Nov-16-11 03:31 AM |
#164 |
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I'll make it happen someday. |
Withywindle |
Nov-16-11 03:47 AM |
#165 |
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Is it too late to get a refund? |
REP |
Nov-16-11 01:11 AM |
#150 |
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Thanks for the book recommendation Mimosa |
flamingdem |
Nov-16-11 09:35 AM |
#166 |
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Thanks for your recommendations! |
Mimosa |
Nov-16-11 05:42 PM |
#179 |
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The only time I felt bad juju in the French Quarter was when LSU was playing football. |
6000eliot |
Nov-15-11 12:10 AM |
#78 |
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Uh, what? |
No Joe |
Nov-15-11 01:27 AM |
#85 |
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No. |
musette_sf |
Nov-15-11 02:05 AM |
#89 |
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That is interesting. I went to college in San Antonio. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-15-11 01:26 PM |
#100 |
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LOL |
NeedleCast |
Nov-15-11 03:06 PM |
#108 |
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I was only in the French Quarter once |
RebelOne |
Nov-15-11 05:21 PM |
#125 |
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Nawlins is the ONLY city in the USA that this conversation can apply to |
MrScorpio |
Nov-15-11 05:49 PM |
#127 |
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Completely unmoved by the Cabildo? |
REP |
Nov-15-11 06:21 PM |
#130 |
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If it's irrational and hateful it should be mocked. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-16-11 12:59 AM |
#144 |
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Oh, the irony is priceless |
REP |
Nov-16-11 01:09 AM |
#148 |
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I stay away from negative places and negative people. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-16-11 01:33 AM |
#153 |
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Ah. Curse the darkness rather than light a candle. |
REP |
Nov-16-11 03:22 AM |
#163 |
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Strip clubs throughout the land are seldom known for "good juju" |
KamaAina |
Nov-15-11 06:48 PM |
#134 |
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Never been to NO, but I do not like the energy of alcohol. nt |
BlueIris |
Nov-15-11 07:32 PM |
#136 |
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I am literally replying from the French Quarter. It is magnificent. |
nolabear |
Nov-15-11 08:12 PM |
#139 |
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I've always loved Nola |
jxnmsdemguy65 |
Nov-16-11 12:16 AM |
#141 |
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Didn't know I would be considered a snob or ignorant for starting this discussion. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-16-11 01:03 AM |
#146 |
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If you post something ignorant or snobbish, expect to be called on it |
REP |
Nov-16-11 01:10 AM |
#149 |
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World's tiniest Cajun fiddle playing just for you. |
Withywindle |
Nov-16-11 01:26 AM |
#151 |
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Oh, now I've got "bizarre little prejudices and fixations"!!! Wowie!! |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-16-11 01:52 AM |
#156 |
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I've never been to New Orleans, unfortunately |
Withywindle |
Nov-16-11 01:57 AM |
#157 |
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Thank you for that input. No, I am not drunk. Night night. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-16-11 02:04 AM |
#158 |
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I didn't say you were drunk |
Withywindle |
Nov-16-11 02:14 AM |
#159 |
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Why Not Both? |
NeedleCast |
Nov-16-11 10:24 AM |
#169 |
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lol... the same people anti christian and bash it to hell, here on the site? lol |
seabeyond |
Nov-16-11 10:52 AM |
#170 |
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Get help |
deaniac21 |
Nov-16-11 09:37 AM |
#167 |
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Is "not liking New Orleans" in the DSM-IV Psychiatric Manual? |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-16-11 06:03 PM |
#181 |
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there's a word for this way of thinking |
Enrique |
Nov-16-11 09:56 AM |
#168 |
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reading thru the replies i thought funny. i hear people yell for acceptance as long as not different |
seabeyond |
Nov-16-11 10:55 AM |
#171 |
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Yes. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Nov-16-11 03:31 PM |
#175 |
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