Hurricane Gustav Evacuation

Posted on September 6th, 2008 by Monique, under Animals, Daily Life, Nature, New Orleans, Outdoors, Photography, Plants, Travel.

As I make this blog entry, I am still decompressing from the last week+ that I have been through dealing with my first hurricane, Gustav.

Having moved here in 2006 post Katrina-land, I really didn’t think I would ever have to go through anything like that. And I have not, because Katrina was a real bitch. Luckily, my experience was very watered down (no pun intended) compared to what they went through for Katrina. On the flip side, we didn’t get nice fema payments and red cross money like they did in 2005, but I wouldn’t want to go through anything like that so no big deal. Those things are for those in need.

I am rather pleased with my experience, it could have been ten times worse, and I hope that the next couple months while we prepare to move aren’t plagued with anymore “5 day cones.”

So as I attempted to make some lemonade with the sour fruit I was given, I decided to take some pictures and capture some images to bring my experiences to the internet, even as the dry nature of text and images lack to convey what it is really like. It’s the best I can do.

Here is where my camera started, snapping a picture of little 9 lb Penny the miniature pinscher as she prepared for an adventure. It was easily 100 degrees F, we had lots of water, and Penny was excited and well behaved as always. Tongue hanging out, ready for some fun, safe with her human friends.

On the highway we would see dozens of other dogs, all kinds of animal pets, even a ferret. I tried to take pics of them all, and in the craziness I got off a couple of shots. (more…)

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French Quarter Door

Posted on July 14th, 2008 by Monique, under New Orleans, Outdoors, Photography, Travel, Vehicles.

Driving through the french quarter is fun, I always bring my camera to catch the interesting sights.

I have no idea what goes on, behind that door…

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Pictures I took while I was really high

Posted on June 8th, 2008 by Monique, under Daily Life, Nature, Outdoors, Photography, Travel, Weblog.

…in the air that is.

I took some lovely pictures while on a flight to and from MSY and LAX. I flew non-stop United “TED” and had a great experience. The pictures came out much better than I thought they would! Click the image for more full sized pics.

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Nissan Titan

Posted on May 18th, 2008 by Monique, under Daily Life, New Orleans, Outdoors, Photography, Travel, Vehicles, Weblog.

I see these Nissan Titan trucks all over the place! A truck is really an important vehicle to have here in South Louisiana, and there are lots of family people here. So these roomy luxury trucks are all over. They actually look pretty cool, here is a pic I snapped of one:

I like black nissan titans best. With silver rims!

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How to really save on gas

Posted on May 8th, 2008 by Monique, under Collectibles, Daily Life, Gadgets, Outdoors, Shopping, Travel, Weblog.

There are many ways to really save on gas. Here is a really efficient one.

Get a hybrid Vespa Scooter. hah!

I have always wanted a scooter to buzz around town on, but I would be too scared my clumsy self would get hurt. Even worse, there are people out there who drive like crap.

But a hybrid Vespa scooter must use hardly any gas at all! Amazing.

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Monday Funday

Posted on May 5th, 2008 by Monique, under Cooking, Daily Life, Food, Friends, Gardening, Movies, New Orleans, Photography, Travel, Weblog.

Its the beginning of the week again, and time to do some laundry. The VOL Cajun festival is finally over so we can get back to quiet neighborhood time again around here. Yay.

Last night we watched the world according to Garp, such a classic movie. It was a little chilly today, but I still managed to fit in a little gardening. I made garlic potatoes for brunch, which I took pictures of and plan on making some recipe pages about, but didn’t make enough time today. Tiana came to visit today, and is leaving to work on a cruise train through Alaska til October. And so tomorrow it will be lots of pictures time!

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Bourbon Street Signs

Posted on May 3rd, 2008 by Monique, under New Orleans, Outdoors, Photography, Travel, Weblog.

Everytime we go to the French Quarter in New Orleans I take my camera. We go to the french market to buy incense and spices, or to the CBD for business. I always wear comfortable shoes and a hip pouch - leave the purse at home - and it makes it easy to snap pictures.

Bourbon street is always a little whacky, regardless of the time of day or night. The action never really stops, hasn’t for years, it really just functions nola style.

You probably do not want to park here, just in case:

And of course, if you are thirsty, they have their own large size of beers on Bourbon Street.

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First post testing template

Posted on May 3rd, 2008 by Monique, under Animals, Art, Collectibles, Cooking, Design, Dessert, Fabric, Flowers, Food, Gardening, Housewares, Interior Design, Jewelry, Nature, New Orleans, Outdoors, Painting, Photography, Textiles, Toys, Travel, Vegetarian, Vintage, Weblog.

This is the “hello world” first post, edited. I want to test the block quote settings, etc. Here it goes…

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