re: Moving to NOLA. I come to the only place that can give it to me straight.

Posted by TigerPox

Member since Oct 2010

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Posted on 2/9/15 at 3:44 pm to Lester Earl

Has the OP come back in here yet?

Posted by lsupride87

Member since Dec 2007

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Posted on 2/9/15 at 3:45 pm to TigerBait1127

quote:
Sounds amazing

Yep. I want to go back in time with you and be Teddy's roomates

Posted by Lester Earl

Member since Nov 2003

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Posted on 2/9/15 at 3:47 pm to TigerPox

let me search his post history for you. brb

Posted by BottomlandBrew

Member since Aug 2010

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Posted on 2/9/15 at 3:52 pm to gorillaballin

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I prefer having a yard and not having to take an elevator to my apt, pay for parking, etc. Whs district is fun but you'll get more bang for your buck renting uptown.

I tend to agree, but different strokes for different folks. You're never that far from anywhere in New Orleans no matter where you live. I liked mytiny yard and I loved my front porch. Not much better way to spend a hot, muggy night than sitting on the front porch with your friends and neighbors, imo. I was two blocks from a streetcar stop and two blocks from a bus stop if I ever felt like going somewhere and couldn't drive.

Posted by Sid in Lakeshore

Member since Oct 2008

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Posted on 2/9/15 at 3:54 pm to tgrbaitn08

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My point is that living in the Quarter is an experience that not may people have the chance to experience, and if you can you should just try if for a year, or even just 6 months......then check it off your bucket list and move.

This is something to consider. Not sure of your temperament though. Living in the FQ can be fun!

Posted by Jimbeaux

Member since Sep 2003

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Posted on 2/9/15 at 4:33 pm to TejasHorn

Wrong thread. Whoops

This post was edited on 2/9/15 at 4:34 pm

Posted by Layabout

Baton Rouge

Member since Jul 2011

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Posted on 2/9/15 at 4:35 pm to tgrbaitn08

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I'm a firm believer that everyone should experience living in the Quarter for at least 1 year.

I agree but it's not a good idea to experience that while you're starting a new job and need to focus a lot of your attention on it. I've seen many people go down in flames when they allow themselves to become enmeshed in FQ life.

Posted by TejasHorn

High Plains Driftin'

Member since Mar 2007

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Posted on 2/9/15 at 4:53 pm to Layabout

Thanks for the reco's y'all. WHD may be at the top of my list then.

Have spent a lot of time in the FQ and not opposed to living on the fringes maybe. My impression from locals was bang for the buck goes way down in terms of size and amenities etc.

Posted by Fun Bunch

New Orleans

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Posted on 2/9/15 at 4:55 pm to TejasHorn

I can't think of many places I'd rather live less than the FQ (I mean, besides the ghetto shithole neighborhoods). I'd live in the Marigny or the Bywater before I'd live in the damn FQ. What a nightmare that would be. Jesus.

Posted by TigerWise

Front Seat of an Uber

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Posted on 2/9/15 at 4:56 pm to Fun Bunch

F living in the FQ

Posted by Fun Bunch

New Orleans

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Posted on 2/9/15 at 4:57 pm to TigerWise

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F living in the FQ

No shite. I can't even fathom how terrible that would be.

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Posted by Sid in Lakeshore

Member since Oct 2008

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Posted on 2/9/15 at 5:09 pm to Fun Bunch

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No shite. I can't even fathom how terrible that would be.

Well, assuming cost is a reflection of desirability in residential living, you would apparently be wrong if you tried.

I have a friend who lives on the corner of Royal and Canal (2nd floor). Recent Divorcee, twoe BR great den/Wet bar overlooking Royal and Canal. Really nice on the inside. I might have to go stop by for Mardi gras....... Yeah, yeah.....

Entrance ways leave a little to be desired... LOL.

Posted by Bob Sacamano

Houston, TX

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Posted on 2/9/15 at 5:15 pm to TejasHorn

Uptown

Posted by uptowntiger84

uptown

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Posted on 2/9/15 at 5:15 pm to TejasHorn

Lower garden district. Great Bars and restaurant. 10 minutes to the cbd.

Posted by yankeeundercover

Buffalo, NY

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Posted on 2/9/15 at 5:24 pm to Lester Earl

MC vs Warehouse?

Posted by Lester Earl

Member since Nov 2003

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Posted on 2/9/15 at 5:31 pm to yankeeundercover

Not everyone wants to live in a high rise, deal with parking issues, or pay a premium for a small space.

mid city by the park is a great area. Access to the park, you can park right in front of your house or in a driveway, you can live in actual house, not below or next door to an a-hole.

good restaurants and bars, festivals, street car accessible. Relatively safe. There are a lot of pros.

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Posted by CHEDBALLZ

South Central LA

Member since Dec 2009

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Posted on 2/9/15 at 5:46 pm to Lester Earl

I agree..... my best friend had a house near the corner or Orleans Ave and Carrolton. Nice location, close to City park and 5-10 minutes from DT

Posted by Tornado Alley

Member since Mar 2012

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Posted on 2/9/15 at 5:51 pm to TejasHorn

The Garden District is a sweet spot for someone in your place to live.

I live right near Magazine on Seventh and pay $800 (per roommate) for a 1300 square foot house.

Awesome bars/restaurants less than an eight iron away
Tracey's
Parasol's
Rendezvous
Bulldog
Reginelli's
Basin Seafood & Spirits
Balcony Bar (wouldn't call it "awesome," but it deserves to be on this list)
Ignatius
The Rum House (does nachoes doe

)
GG's (awesome breakfast)
Slim Goodie's
Arana
The Big Fisherman
Dat Dog
Some Ethiopian restaurant
Another Broken Egg
Magazine Street Po Boys

Plus, you're a mile either way, uptown or downtown, to the LGD or the heart of Uptown. It's a sweet location and if you can't get laid living here, you just can't get laid, brah.

Good luck