My 31 Stadium Journey ends in the Big Easy

Questfor31 · 12-17-2009, 10:23 PM

Hello Saints Fans,
Over the last four years, I’ve been traveling to NFL stadiums across the country in an attempt to see a professional football game in each one, a feat I call the Quest for 31. My goal is to truly understand what it’s like to be a fan of every franchise in the NFL. As part of my immersive study on the home team experience, I show up early on gameday, tailgate with local fans, eat local foods, and wear a home team jersey to rally the home team to victory. After each visit, I summarize my weekend in an online stadium review which I then post on the website, www.nflfootballstadiums.com.

I will complete my four year journey in New Orleans at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 when the Tampa Bay Bucs come to town. It will be my 31st and final Stadium on my NFL Journey. I was wondering if you might recommend some superb New Orleans Saints Tailgating outside the Superdome or some gameday traditions I need to make sure I check in on while I’m in town, considering that my aim is to truly appreciate the home team experience. It's been a long road but I look forward to completing the journey this year. Do most Saints fans dress up in costume for the games?

Papa Voodoo · 12-17-2009, 10:49 PM

Very cool idea. And, boy did you pick the right time to visit the dome. This is going to be the rowdiest party in the dome ever. New England was huge but Monday night. No holds barred on a Saturday in the Dome.

There isn't as much tailgating as you may think since the dome is built kinda funny. San Diego has that nailed pretty well.

I would suggest going to the ACME Oyster House just off Burbon St and Canal. There is a parking lot directly across from ACMe that will cost you 12 bucks all day/night. Order the "10 napkin" debris Po-Boy and make sure to ask for it "dressed." Order some Abita beer or Barq's root beer, a dozen oysters on the half shell and a cup of chicken and andouille sausage Gumbo. Then, just walk about 1/2 mile to the dome and there will be a big concert going on for a couple hours before the game. Of course, you should be holding a large beer in a cup or a Daquiri heading over there

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Mother's is good too, but no parking and the debris isn't as good as ACME. Arguing about who has the best Roast Beef Poboys is New Orleans' favorite past-time next to the Saints. A lot of fans wear jerseys but there are some special characters we all love. I'd say get a Vilma jersey b/c everyone has Brees and McAllister covered. Mike McKenzie would be a good one too. You are really gonna like this.

BOLTS4LIFE · 12-24-2009, 12:03 AM

Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo

Very cool idea. And, boy did you pick the right time to visit the dome. This is going to be the rowdiest party in the dome ever. New England was huge but Monday night. No holds barred on a Saturday in the Dome.

There isn't as much tailgating as you may think since the dome is built kinda funny. San Diego has that nailed pretty well.

I would suggest going to the ACME Oyster House just off Burbon St and Canal. There is a parking lot directly across from ACMe that will cost you 12 bucks all day/night. Order the "10 napkin" debris Po-Boy and make sure to ask for it "dressed." Order some Abita beer or Barq's root beer, a dozen oysters on the half shell and a cup of chicken and andouille sausage Gumbo. Then, just walk about 1/2 mile to the dome and there will be a big concert going on for a couple hours before the game. Of course, you should be holding a large beer in a cup or a Daquiri heading over there )

Mother's is good too, but no parking and the debris isn't as good as ACME. Arguing about who has the best Roast Beef Poboys is New Orleans' favorite past-time next to the Saints. A lot of fans wear jerseys but there are some special characters we all love. I'd say get a Vilma jersey b/c everyone has Brees and McAllister covered. Mike McKenzie would be a good one too. You are really gonna like this.

Is that the place that has ten cent oysters? I spent A LOT of time there!

BOLTS4LIFE · 12-24-2009, 12:07 AM

Questfor31... want an awesome journey!!!

Any plans to write a book?!!!

Questfor31 · 12-24-2009, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by BOLTS4LIFE

Questfor31... want an awesome journey!!!

Any plans to write a book?!!!

Yeah I think a book is definitely in the works. You like the Jersey idea? "QUEST FOR" in the name tag, with the jersey number 31. That's bad ass.

BOLTS4LIFE · 12-24-2009, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by Questfor31

Yeah I think a book is definitely in the works. You like the Jersey idea? "QUEST FOR" in the name tag, with the jersey number 31. That's bad ass.

That's very cool. But one thing... if you visited all NFL cities and stadiums, wouldn't that be 32?

MATHIUS · 12-17-2009, 10:56 PM

any particular reason why we're your last and final stadium to visit? by the way, u gotta try some good boiled crawfish while ur here.

WVSaint · 12-17-2009, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by MATHIUS

any particular reason why we're your last and final stadium to visit? by the way, u gotta try some good boiled crawfish while ur here.

is there a better way to end that awesome quest than watching the saints beat up on the cowgirls?

MATHIUS · 12-18-2009, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by WVSaint

is there a better way to end that awesome quest than watching the saints beat up on the cowgirls?

he said he was going to end his quest on Dec. 27th when the Bucs come to town

strato · 12-17-2009, 11:31 PM

He saved the best for last obviously

12-17-2009, 10:23 PM	#1
Questfor31 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 18	My 31 Stadium Journey ends in the Big Easy Hello Saints Fans, Over the last four years, I’ve been traveling to NFL stadiums across the country in an attempt to see a professional football game in each one, a feat I call the Quest for 31. My goal is to truly understand what it’s like to be a fan of every franchise in the NFL. As part of my immersive study on the home team experience, I show up early on gameday, tailgate with local fans, eat local foods, and wear a home team jersey to rally the home team to victory. After each visit, I summarize my weekend in an online stadium review which I then post on the website, www.nflfootballstadiums.com. I will complete my four year journey in New Orleans at the Louisiana Superdome on December 27, 2009 when the Tampa Bay Bucs come to town. It will be my 31st and final Stadium on my NFL Journey. I was wondering if you might recommend some superb New Orleans Saints Tailgating outside the Superdome or some gameday traditions I need to make sure I check in on while I’m in town, considering that my aim is to truly appreciate the home team experience. It's been a long road but I look forward to completing the journey this year. Do most Saints fans dress up in costume for the games?
Questfor31 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 18

12-17-2009, 10:49 PM	#2
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,628	Re: My 31 Stadium Journey ends in the Big Easy Very cool idea. And, boy did you pick the right time to visit the dome. This is going to be the rowdiest party in the dome ever. New England was huge but Monday night. No holds barred on a Saturday in the Dome. There isn't as much tailgating as you may think since the dome is built kinda funny. San Diego has that nailed pretty well. I would suggest going to the ACME Oyster House just off Burbon St and Canal. There is a parking lot directly across from ACMe that will cost you 12 bucks all day/night. Order the "10 napkin" debris Po-Boy and make sure to ask for it "dressed." Order some Abita beer or Barq's root beer, a dozen oysters on the half shell and a cup of chicken and andouille sausage Gumbo. Then, just walk about 1/2 mile to the dome and there will be a big concert going on for a couple hours before the game. Of course, you should be holding a large beer in a cup or a Daquiri heading over there ) Mother's is good too, but no parking and the debris isn't as good as ACME. Arguing about who has the best Roast Beef Poboys is New Orleans' favorite past-time next to the Saints. A lot of fans wear jerseys but there are some special characters we all love. I'd say get a Vilma jersey b/c everyone has Brees and McAllister covered. Mike McKenzie would be a good one too. You are really gonna like this.

12-24-2009, 12:03 AM	#3
BOLTS4LIFE OUR NEW REGIME! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 564	Re: My 31 Stadium Journey ends in the Big Easy Originally Posted by Papa Voodoo Very cool idea. And, boy did you pick the right time to visit the dome. This is going to be the rowdiest party in the dome ever. New England was huge but Monday night. No holds barred on a Saturday in the Dome. There isn't as much tailgating as you may think since the dome is built kinda funny. San Diego has that nailed pretty well. I would suggest going to the ACME Oyster House just off Burbon St and Canal. There is a parking lot directly across from ACMe that will cost you 12 bucks all day/night. Order the "10 napkin" debris Po-Boy and make sure to ask for it "dressed." Order some Abita beer or Barq's root beer, a dozen oysters on the half shell and a cup of chicken and andouille sausage Gumbo. Then, just walk about 1/2 mile to the dome and there will be a big concert going on for a couple hours before the game. Of course, you should be holding a large beer in a cup or a Daquiri heading over there ) Mother's is good too, but no parking and the debris isn't as good as ACME. Arguing about who has the best Roast Beef Poboys is New Orleans' favorite past-time next to the Saints. A lot of fans wear jerseys but there are some special characters we all love. I'd say get a Vilma jersey b/c everyone has Brees and McAllister covered. Mike McKenzie would be a good one too. You are really gonna like this. Is that the place that has ten cent oysters? I spent A LOT of time there!

12-24-2009, 12:07 AM	#4
BOLTS4LIFE OUR NEW REGIME! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 564	Re: My 31 Stadium Journey ends in the Big Easy Questfor31... want an awesome journey!!! Any plans to write a book?!!!

12-24-2009, 03:09 PM	#5
Questfor31 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 18	Re: My 31 Stadium Journey ends in the Big Easy Originally Posted by BOLTS4LIFE Questfor31... want an awesome journey!!! Any plans to write a book?!!! Yeah I think a book is definitely in the works. You like the Jersey idea? "QUEST FOR" in the name tag, with the jersey number 31. That's bad ass.
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12-24-2009, 05:24 PM	#6
BOLTS4LIFE OUR NEW REGIME! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 564	Re: My 31 Stadium Journey ends in the Big Easy Originally Posted by Questfor31 Yeah I think a book is definitely in the works. You like the Jersey idea? "QUEST FOR" in the name tag, with the jersey number 31. That's bad ass. That's very cool. But one thing... if you visited all NFL cities and stadiums, wouldn't that be 32?

12-17-2009, 10:56 PM	#7
MATHIUS Leave no doubts Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 316	Re: My 31 Stadium Journey ends in the Big Easy any particular reason why we're your last and final stadium to visit? by the way, u gotta try some good boiled crawfish while ur here.
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12-17-2009, 11:11 PM	#8
WVSaint 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 807	Re: My 31 Stadium Journey ends in the Big Easy Originally Posted by MATHIUS any particular reason why we're your last and final stadium to visit? by the way, u gotta try some good boiled crawfish while ur here. is there a better way to end that awesome quest than watching the saints beat up on the cowgirls?

12-18-2009, 03:01 PM	#9
MATHIUS Leave no doubts Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 316	Re: My 31 Stadium Journey ends in the Big Easy Originally Posted by WVSaint is there a better way to end that awesome quest than watching the saints beat up on the cowgirls? he said he was going to end his quest on Dec. 27th when the Bucs come to town
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12-17-2009, 11:31 PM	#10
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Re: My 31 Stadium Journey ends in the Big Easy He saved the best for last obviously