Connecting in Dulles

Flight from Rochester left really late, nut somehow we landed on time. How is it possible to turn an hour flight into 30 minutes? Hauled ass to get to my gate. If course it was in a completelyRead more
First stop ROC

First time at the Rochester airport since the remodel. Everything is bright and shiny. I had quite the morning. I hit snooze too many times and over slept. I was out the door in 30 minutes. Didn’tRead more
Back at the Track

Clouds have cleared and sun is out and bloody mary in hand! Life is good.
When I first started coming here the hedge around the jockey wasn’t even a foot high. But somethings never change. PeopleRead more
View from the Club House

Decided to get nice and comfy. No lines at the bars, concessions or bathrooms.
Strolling Thru the Quarter

Aaaah! My soul feels so much better when I’m in NOLA. I bet on 7 races and won 5. Too bad it didn’t total to much. I was only betting $2 to show. The weather was beautiful and i had fun peopleRead more
Thanksgiving Dinner NOLA Style

Went to Oceania for dinner. Wonderful way to celebrate Thanksgiving. Ordered my usual: jambalaya, crawfish étouffée, and red beans & rice. Washed it all down with a hurricane while watching the NORead more
Black Friday Shopping in the Quarter

Not too many pics today. I forgot to charge my phone and charger.
I was on a mission. Headed to Hove perfumes to restock my tea olive perfume. I ran out the day before I left. Perfect timing to goRead more
My VRBO

This place is the bomb! 2 fireplaces and stocked with munchies and coffee. The owner has thought of everything. The picture s don’t do it justice.
Nice Weather Hanging on the Ave

It’s 28 degrees in Rochester. Meanwhile i’m sitting outside on St Charles drinking a beer at Igor’s watching streetcars go by. Such a lucky girl.
Went to the bathroom and lost my outside seat.Read more
Another Gorgeous Day

Took a walk down St Charles and over to Louisiana Ave to Atchafalaya (winding river) Restaurant for brunch. Starting a new book from The Great American Read - To Kill a Mockingbird. Working my wayRead more
Uptown at Jacques Imo's

Pays to travel solo. The usual wait is over an hour on a Saturday night. No wait for me. Had a bowl if gumbo and the fried chicken. The corn muffin was amazballs!
Morning Stroll

I took a little walk before i started my day. It’s going to rain later so I thought I’d better enjoy the sunshine while it lasted.
Garden District Scenery

The oak trees are loaded with acorns. With every breeze they fall - pelting me, cars and everything else. Lol
A Rainy Morning in the Quarter

It’s raining this morning. Perfect weather to enjoy an Irish coffee and some shrimp & grits at Cafe Fleur-de-lis. Followed by a fabulous Bloody Mary.
Jackson Square

Cut thru Jackson Square on my way to do some more shopping.
Napolean House

A trip to NOLA wouldn’t be the same without a Pimm’s cup from the Napoleon House. Same bartender as always.
Metarie Cemetery Tour

Beautiful Fall day for a walking tour of Metarie Cemetery. Built in the 1870s on the site of a former racetrack. Used Lyft for the first time. So cheap and much better than a taxi.
Pelicans vs Celtics

Well they didn’t win, but they did better than I thought they would. They’re a pretty you g team.
Willie Mae's Scotch House

Finally! Made it to Willie Mae’s for the world’s best fried chicken. It was amazing!!!! Cooked to perfection.
My place on St Charles

More pics of my place. It was wonderful.