Hey all. I've been in NOLA for a while now and the weather's really turned around. ALSO, please try and avoid some of the big n00b mistakes kids have been making here when they first get into town. I've already had 2-3 friends locked up in OPP for bullshit that could've been avoided had they exercized some common sense.
-Don't spange/busk on Bourbon. That street is douchebag central and the cops love giving you shit.
-Don't wander around the Quarter with your pack. You're basically a huge target for NOPD, especially now that Mardi Gras is coming up.
-DO NOT be an idiot and head to/stash your shit at "School Squat". Both schools in the 8th ward are completely blown up, full of cracked out homebums, mountainous piles of human shit, rigs, and needles. No matter how ninja you think you might be, the cops know you're in there, and will be waiting for you in the mornings. Awesome squats are incredibly easy to come by here.
-Tuesday and Thursday are sweep nights. So if you're a loudmouth, and you like to crush gallons of whiskey with your friends and your 20 obnoxious dogs, try and do it by the river, or just out of sight of the 3 billion tourists/police.
Stay safe, and I'm looking forward to kicking it with all of you. PM for my digits, and we can get schwilly.