The Good Kind of Hurricane

As predicted, today was all about food(and drinks).  We had some bbq brisket for lunch and then made it to New Orleans for a late dinner at Pierre Maspero's.  I started with the fried Alligator, yes Alligator.  Then moved on to some cajun blackened red fish and jumbalaya.  Dad had jumbalaya and red beans and rice, then we split some great spicy gumbo.  A mint julip and a hurricane rounded out the menu, then it was off to Bourbon St to listen to some live music, have more drinks and watch the crazies.  There were some beads tossed to a couple of women for the typical reason, which was surprising because it was so cold.  Those two women, I couldve gone without seeing, but whats a guy to do.  We came back to the car and found another ticket, this time only a parking ticket.  Apparently, its illegal to park anywhere on a block where there may be a no parking sign within 50ft.  They must be running low on funds, but its only slightly higher then the paid lots that I offered to spring for...  Tomorrow, we plan to have some coffee and Beignets by the Mississippi and then head up to Tennesee for some Sour Mash.  We keep hoping for warmer weather, but now were going to be heading in the wrong direction for warm weather.  Its actually calling for snow in a few places on our way back.  We may or may not be using the tent anymore this trip.