Spent the night drinking and networking - grilling various bartenders, doormen, and strippers on job prospects and local conditions. Made a stripper cry by being nice to her - perhaps crocodile tears to get an extra dollar, but at least i haven't lost my charm with girls...

Found out that i can get passage off system from FL if i need it. Good news.

Went to Vics Kangaroo Cafe where i went years ago when i was here, and saw a few other familiar places. The vibe of the town is pretty good, people are positive because of the Saints "ho ho ho, ten-and-oh!" The town is still full of greenery and pretty houses, but the service industry people seem a little depressed, perhaps the Monday night blues, we shall see.

Midnight Oil was playing as i walked past the Sheraton lat night. New Orleans is apparently happy to have me back.