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Old & in the way.... - 13 Oct 2006 15:50 GMT

Hey guys, looking for some information or insights from those of you who may
live or have recently traveled through the gulf coast, especially New
Orleans.

In a few weeks I am going to drive my C6 coupe from San Diego to FLA. I had
intended to go through Houston to NO and on to FLA on the coast. But have
been hearing from some other folks that roads are really bad and that there
are little in the way of motels etc. left and that in some cities (Mobile
and others) there are crime and police problems involving truckers and
tourists driving through. Sounds a bit like the wild west and I am wondering
if I am going to be a bigger target than normal if I show up in a flashy car
with Ca. plates.

Any thoughts on the conditions, accomidations and route relating to driving
a Vette?

brian

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Dad - 13 Oct 2006 16:18 GMT

> Hey guys, looking for some information or insights from those of you who may
> live or have recently traveled through the gulf coast, especially New Orleans.
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> brian

Buying a lottery ticket is about the same as traveling now days, you take your
chances on both.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061013/ap_on_re_us/bodies_along_turnpike

Good luck

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RicSeyler - 13 Oct 2006 16:32 GMT

I live on the Gulf Coast. The drive from Panama City through Destin then
through Navarre
to Pens Beach, then over to Biloxi and then to NO is very pretty. You
have to get back on the interstate
in a few places, like before and after Mobile. But there are many
stretches where you can travel along the Gulf.
There are accommodations back in service in NO now. Not nearly all, but
you should have no trouble, especially
this time of year. And the weather now is beautiful here. The water is
too cool for a "tourista" ":-) to hit the Gulf.
But beautiful.
And you will see just how little has been accomplished in rebuilding
after Ivan and Katrina. Very very sad.
It will shock you after all this time.

>Hey guys, looking for some information or insights from those of you who may
>live or have recently traveled through the gulf coast, especially New
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Maddog - 14 Oct 2006 19:13 GMT

Never travel in the NO area without a loaded,cocked ready to fire gun on the
seat next to you..and NEVER NEVER tour any of the cemetaries.......don't
worry about being caught with a loaded gun..worry about not having
one...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Better safe than dead.....Mississippi..don't stop any where just keep going
and DO NOT SPEED>>>!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Keith - 15 Oct 2006 13:16 GMT

What a crock! I live in Houston and have been to New Orleans five times
this year, to the French Quarter and thereabouts. It's too much fun to
miss, and the roads are fine. You will see lots of FEMA blue tarps
still, as well as trailer villages, but then you aren't there to tour
those anyway. If you're interested in seeing the Katrina devastation,
Blue Line has a tour that will drive you through the 9th. ward and
other spots. It would be a good drive and a great time. I'd plan on
spending at least 2 days in the French Quarter if you have the time.

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'Key - 15 Oct 2006 17:49 GMT

> What a crock! I live in Houston and have been to New
> Orleans five times
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> spending at least 2 days in the French Quarter if you have
> the time.

what are you talking about ?
try using quotes and one may be able to figure out what
you're responding to.

my2¢

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Dad - 15 Oct 2006 18:01 GMT

>> What a crock! I live in Houston ---------

If it's snipped like this would it help?

S,CNR

> what are you talking about ?
> try using quotes and one may be able to figure out what you're responding to.
>
> my2¢

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'Key - 15 Oct 2006 18:21 GMT

>>> What a crock! I live in Houston ---------
>
> If it's snipped like this would it help?
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> S,CNR

was wondering what was the "crock" about New Orleans.
but, I like your response :-)
I use to live in Houston years ago !
actually it was the suburb of Pasadena....

G'day Dad
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