Disaster hits New Orleans!

I believe everyone knows exactly what I'm talking about. No, there was no hurricane; no flooding; no snow; no murder/suicide/assault; no more Congressional madame scandals; no inept mayor and Governor. This disaster was even worse . . .

The 2009 Sugar Bowl!

Yah, that is about how we all felt.

The day started off pretty routine. We left Pensacola and headed over to New Orleans. But not before the crew was immortalized:

(Jeremy, Ashley, Sal, Ronnie)

And of course, there had to be a separate photo of the Alabama divas. Yes, we were the only ones out of the group that actually went to Alabama, hence, we were the ones who cared the most!

The road trip was pretty uneventful actually. I kept waiting for Sal to pull her econo-lodge-of-a-vehicle around us and then pull a speed racer as she left us in the dust. But she patiently drove behind us the entire way! Yes, this requires another one of these:

The other surprise along the vast netherlands that is I-10 is that we did have to stop once for a potty break. BUT ....... I was not the culprit for once! It was Jeremy's bladder that had filled beyond comprehension. I would add another shocked face, but I really don't feel like it. I think you got the point.

We arrived in New Orleans, the land of smell and grime, around 3:00 p.m. and promptly checked into our hotels. Let me tell you, I was thoroughly impressed with the Omni. You must check it out. The turn-down service and chocolate on the pillow is well worth it. Trust me.

After checking in, we met up and headed to the French Quarter where we found a nice little place to eat linner (aka, lunch/dinner) - one that was showing the Ole Miss v. Texas Tech game of course! Go Rebels!!! I got to meet up with an old friend during linner and it was great to see him again!

I started to rush us out of there ("We've got to get going...don't know how far of a walk it is to the Super Dome") when I was promptly informed it was only 5:15 p.m.! And there were beers to be had damnit! So we headed to a bar in the French Quarter that had Karoke, bull riding, and most importantly 3 for 1 beers! What a great little place to chill before heading out to the game. I wish I had gotten a photo of this place, but handling a camera when you have 3 beers is a little difficult. And God forbid you drop a beer!!!!! (Every good Southern woman knows that).

The walk to the Super Dome was relatively short and enjoyable. And our seats were fabulous - club level baby! So far, so good. Even this part was good:

But after that it went downhill . . . and fast. I know, I know. I said on Facebook that I would never speak of this again. But, it's my blog and I'm allowed to break the rules here. However, I do reserve the right, like Betsy did after the Iron Bowl, to delete any rude, sarcastic, or mean comments. And then I reserve the right to come after you with my newly acquired AK47 (did I mention I'm allowed to have it at work now? LOL)

Needless to say, I'm actually pretty impressed with how our band played on the field. I mean, who would have thought they could start to rally in the second half. But that's what they did. Good boys. Oh wait..... that WASN'T our band on the field?!? Then where the hell was our team???? Oh yes, that's right. Now I remember. They didn't show up. I seriously have no clue where our team was during the Sugar Bowl. Granted we were missing Smith and Cody (still don't know the whole story on why he didn't play much of the game - hope he didn't rehurt himself!), and yes, they are great players.... but you can't blame this mess on them. The whole team was missing. And after JP's first interception I would have sworn he was being paid off. Utah came to win the Sugar Bowl and Alabama was pissed off they weren't in the National Championship. Yup, that's what happened folks. So give Utah some credit - they played a good game. That being said, I will never endorse them for #1 and I do not believe they should have a beef about not being in the National Championship game. They played a good game like I said. But it's still Utah. And, if Alabama had even come close to showing up to the game the score would not have been like it was. So, yes, Utah won, but not because they are just THAT good of a team. Rather, they won because Alabama played like shit. Sorry to say it my friends, but it is the truth. And any person out there (especially any SEC fan) knows deep down that if Alabama had played like they did during thier regular 12 games of the season, we would have kicked the snot out of them Utes. But, that's not here nor there. It can't be undone. So, we shall congratulate Utah on their nice win and undefeated season!

Anyway, as the debacle was going on, we still tried to have a good time (and ignore the $8 beers). Look at these great seats!


And of course, once it was all over, we decided to head to Bourbon Street. Where else can you forget your sorrows?! And the night went on and on and on and on . . . due to Ronnie's ADHD mostly. Awww, we love you Ronnie! Despite the fact that the Utah fans were suddenly out in force (and non-existent before the game) and completely obnoxious, we had a good time.
Maybe this is why they say "boys have cooties." What is up with these faces?!?

And of course we are completely normal! LOL

Now, there is just one more thing to say. Because like Sal had to tell some Utah bitch, we are NOT fair weather fans and we love our team no matter what . . .

ROLL TIDE ROLL BABY!!!!!!!!