My 31 Stadium Journey ends in the Big Easy

Questfor31 · 12-21-2009, 11:06 AM

Does anyone have any connections with the Saints themselves. I've been trying to get them to commemorate this occasion for me in some way. It doesn't have to be anything ridiculous, but it would be nice to do something. It is a four year journey, that i've now completed, and one in which I've spent a considerable amount of personal resources on. I've had very little luck getting their attention. Any suggestions? Oh and parking. Any suggestions on parking?

skymike · 12-21-2009, 04:10 PM

Parking will be an adventure. They have some in the Dome, but then you're a hostage for 2 hours after the game. Parking is all over the downtown area (we call it the Central Business District, or "CBD.") and it is pretty much a mixture of exploitation and chaos. Early Sunday Morning, they jack up the prices for "event day," so if you already happen to be parked there saturday night, and your ticket is good for 24 hours, then your space is yours, and there's nothing they can do about it.

You're gonna spend 20 or 30 bucks, and theres almost no way out of it, so just bend over and take it. BUT. Here are some alternatives:

1. Stay parked at your hotel. (ask them, if this exceeds checkout time) N.O. is very walkable. I'm 45 and I have no problem walking from the French Quarter to the Superdome. If your hotel is in the CBD, even better! If your hotel is near the airport, then I would get a cab or a shuttle, and just walk around everywhere.

2. Get in a parking spot Saturday evening, get a 24 hour ticket (which exceeds your estimated leaving time after the game!) and stay parked there. Again, N.O. is very walkable. In fact the walk down Poydras to the Dome, and back to the French Quarter is basically a fun, party-like Parade. I feel sorry for people who dont see what the streets are like on game day.

neugey · 12-21-2009, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by Questfor31

Does anyone have any connections with the Saints themselves. I've been trying to get them to commemorate this occasion for me in some way. It doesn't have to be anything ridiculous, but it would be nice to do something. It is a four year journey, that i've now completed, and one in which I've spent a considerable amount of personal resources on. I've had very little luck getting their attention. Any suggestions? Oh and parking. Any suggestions on parking?

I'm not an expert of any kind about NOLA, but I'd sure think that WWL Saints radio or the New Orleans Times-Picayune might be interested in your story and able to get you some recognition for completing your NFL stadium tour.

Questfor31 · 12-23-2009, 08:17 PM

Thanks for the input folks, I'm working on trying to figure out how I'm going to fit in all the sites of NOLA, plus a game on Sunday in the span of a few days. Also working to convince the wife that driving to New Orleans on Christmas Day Eve to see a football game is actually a "good" idea. Oh and I need metallic gold facepaint ... anyone know where I can get some of that?

Srgt. Hulka · 12-24-2009, 08:36 AM

Very cool Quest!!! It looks like the weather is going to be tough for you, but I hope it clears out in time for you. Of course we expect a FULL report after the game. Good luck to you.

Geaux Saints!!!

Saint_LB · 12-24-2009, 09:00 AM

I was originally offended by the fact that we were picked to be the last stop...but in the scheme of things it works out to be the "grand finale". I can work with that.

Did you know that there was a time when the NFL considered making the Superdome the official site of the Superbowl. They figured it wouldn't be a problem since the home team would never be the home team. j/k...of course...if there is one thing we should have developed by now is a sense of humor.

skymike · 12-24-2009, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

Did you know that there was a time when the NFL considered making the Superdome the official site of the Superbowl.

I did not know that. cool. another interesting fact from LB, thanks.

BOLTS4LIFE · 12-24-2009, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by Saint_LB

I was originally offended by the fact that we were picked to be the last stop...but in the scheme of things it works out to be the "grand finale". I can work with that.

Did you know that there was a time when the NFL considered making the Superdome the official site of the Superbowl. They figured it wouldn't be a problem since the home team would never be the home team. j/k...of course...if there is one thing we should have developed by now is a sense of humor.

You've got tissue for skin!

skymike · 12-24-2009, 02:50 PM

do we have to do this?

BOLTS4LIFE · 12-24-2009, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by skymike

do we have to do this?

You're right... Sorry LB.

12-21-2009, 11:06 AM	#1
Questfor31 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 18	Re: My 31 Stadium Journey ends in the Big Easy Does anyone have any connections with the Saints themselves. I've been trying to get them to commemorate this occasion for me in some way. It doesn't have to be anything ridiculous, but it would be nice to do something. It is a four year journey, that i've now completed, and one in which I've spent a considerable amount of personal resources on. I've had very little luck getting their attention. Any suggestions? Oh and parking. Any suggestions on parking?
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12-21-2009, 04:10 PM	#2
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: My 31 Stadium Journey ends in the Big Easy Parking will be an adventure. They have some in the Dome, but then you're a hostage for 2 hours after the game. Parking is all over the downtown area (we call it the Central Business District, or "CBD.") and it is pretty much a mixture of exploitation and chaos. Early Sunday Morning, they jack up the prices for "event day," so if you already happen to be parked there saturday night, and your ticket is good for 24 hours, then your space is yours, and there's nothing they can do about it. You're gonna spend 20 or 30 bucks, and theres almost no way out of it, so just bend over and take it. BUT. Here are some alternatives: 1. Stay parked at your hotel. (ask them, if this exceeds checkout time) N.O. is very walkable. I'm 45 and I have no problem walking from the French Quarter to the Superdome. If your hotel is in the CBD, even better! If your hotel is near the airport, then I would get a cab or a shuttle, and just walk around everywhere. 2. Get in a parking spot Saturday evening, get a 24 hour ticket (which exceeds your estimated leaving time after the game!) and stay parked there. Again, N.O. is very walkable. In fact the walk down Poydras to the Dome, and back to the French Quarter is basically a fun, party-like Parade. I feel sorry for people who dont see what the streets are like on game day.

12-21-2009, 05:38 PM	#3
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,879 Blog Entries: 13	Re: My 31 Stadium Journey ends in the Big Easy Originally Posted by Questfor31 Does anyone have any connections with the Saints themselves. I've been trying to get them to commemorate this occasion for me in some way. It doesn't have to be anything ridiculous, but it would be nice to do something. It is a four year journey, that i've now completed, and one in which I've spent a considerable amount of personal resources on. I've had very little luck getting their attention. Any suggestions? Oh and parking. Any suggestions on parking? I'm not an expert of any kind about NOLA, but I'd sure think that WWL Saints radio or the New Orleans Times-Picayune might be interested in your story and able to get you some recognition for completing your NFL stadium tour.

12-23-2009, 08:17 PM	#4
Questfor31 Rookie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 18	Re: My 31 Stadium Journey ends in the Big Easy Thanks for the input folks, I'm working on trying to figure out how I'm going to fit in all the sites of NOLA, plus a game on Sunday in the span of a few days. Also working to convince the wife that driving to New Orleans on Christmas Day Eve to see a football game is actually a "good" idea. Oh and I need metallic gold facepaint ... anyone know where I can get some of that?
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12-24-2009, 08:36 AM	#5
Srgt. Hulka 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 4,417	Re: My 31 Stadium Journey ends in the Big Easy Very cool Quest!!! It looks like the weather is going to be tough for you, but I hope it clears out in time for you. Of course we expect a FULL report after the game. Good luck to you. Geaux Saints!!!

12-24-2009, 09:00 AM	#6
Saint_LB Deuce Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 2,894	Re: My 31 Stadium Journey ends in the Big Easy I was originally offended by the fact that we were picked to be the last stop...but in the scheme of things it works out to be the "grand finale". I can work with that. Did you know that there was a time when the NFL considered making the Superdome the official site of the Superbowl. They figured it wouldn't be a problem since the home team would never be the home team. j/k...of course...if there is one thing we should have developed by now is a sense of humor.
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12-24-2009, 02:43 PM	#7
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: My 31 Stadium Journey ends in the Big Easy Originally Posted by Saint_LB Did you know that there was a time when the NFL considered making the Superdome the official site of the Superbowl. I did not know that. cool. another interesting fact from LB, thanks.

12-24-2009, 02:48 PM	#8
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 Saint_LB I was originally offended by the fact that we were picked to be the last stop...but in the scheme of things it works out to be the "grand finale". I can work with that. Did you know that there was a time when the NFL considered making the Superdome the official site of the Superbowl. They figured it wouldn't be a problem since the home team would never be the home team. j/k...of course...if there is one thing we should have developed by now is a sense of humor. You've got tissue for skin!

12-24-2009, 02:50 PM	#9
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: My 31 Stadium Journey ends in the Big Easy do we have to do this?

12-24-2009, 02:59 PM	#10
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 skymike do we have to do this? You're right... Sorry LB.