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My husband tossed the deflated air mattress we’d borrowed for our trip to New Orleans last week to his buddy.
“This thing caused me more arguments with my wife than my first two years of marriage,” he said with a grin.
We slept on an air mattress built for one on the floor of a kid’s room in Lafitte, toys falling all around us, for five nights while we looked for a place in New Orleans. My husband is grumpy when he’s asleep. I’m grumpy when I don’t get enough sleep.
I had all but given up on finding something affordable in the French Quarter that wasn’t the size of a small office ~or love nest~ and I was actually okay with that. But after five straight days in the car and more one-way streets and no u-turn signs than I care to think about, we finally found a place. ~and his knee in my back doesn’t seem nearly as bad from the french quarter balcony that is OURS to make out on as we please~
Then we found this one:
I’m honestly stunned. I’ve wanted to live in the French Quarter since I was in junior high. ~it’s a tennessee williams thing~ These are the only pictures we have so far, taken from our cell phones. ~which explains the blur~ Many more pictures and details to come, I’m sure.
The orange building is the one we’ll be living in. The very top, left balcony is ours. Here’s the view from the balcony:
There’s so much more to say that I can’t process all my thoughts. We are very busy with moving and packing, but that’s not really it. It’s just kind of surreal. Not something to process quickly.
I’m so excited I’m about to wet my pants.
13 responses so far ↓
1 diane // Jul 15, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Gorgeous - the stuff of dreams. What a view you’ll have for Mardi Gras!
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2 Kate // Jul 15, 2008 at 6:36 pm
I’m just DYING with jealousy, you have NO IDEA! I feel like such a dork saying this, but I can’t get over the fact that I was just there and actually walked past that building, I know I did. I was there! On the street you’re going to be living on! In the FQ! How freaking cool is that
Know that I’ll be looking you up next time I head down to New Orleans, you won’t be able to keep me from banging down your door 
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3 Taylor // Jul 15, 2008 at 6:38 pm
Actually, I don’t think any parades come down Ursulines, but there will be plenty of people & lots of action to see @ Mardi Gras. ~plus we don’t have to drive anywhere, or pay to use anyone else’s potty~
We can also see the tops of the boats as they go down the Mississippi.
Oh, and the church bells!
Stuff of dreams indeed.
4 Taylor // Jul 15, 2008 at 6:39 pm
My door is open for you, Kate. I’m always down!
5 Derek // Jul 15, 2008 at 7:01 pm
how exciting! congrats, congrats. and don’t pinch yourself–it’s really real!
cheers!
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6 mandy // Jul 15, 2008 at 7:44 pm
so.very.jealous.
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7 Taylor // Jul 15, 2008 at 7:55 pm
@derek & @mandy Thanks so much for sharing our joy.
8 KittyCat // Jul 15, 2008 at 10:22 pm
save the air mattress for me. i’ll be coming to sleep on that fabulous balcony!
9 sadcox // Jul 15, 2008 at 10:42 pm
Wow…you’re just begging for people to ask to come visit, huh?
Beautiful! I think Mardi Gras may be the only time I wouldn’t want to be there, but you’re right–at least you get a bathroom to use. Congratulations!!!
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10 Pat // Jul 16, 2008 at 5:36 am
This is so exciting and I’m really thrilled for you! We really enjoy New Orleans and the French Quarter. Wow! To think that you will be living there! And all that good food that surrounds you too. I’m jealous!
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11 Linda // Jul 19, 2008 at 7:19 pm
Dreams that are realized are enviable achievements. You have amazing things to write and share with us-I can’t wait!I now have someone to visit when I come have my first beignet. Deal?
12 new orleans vieux // Jul 21, 2008 at 2:09 pm
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13 Ben // Jul 21, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Congrats! My wife & I just move cross-country as well. Looks like you have a more interesting neighborhood.
Time start learning creole…
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