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Apr 11

Round 1 W – Celtics v Knicks (96-93)

Fiallen Game 22

We had tickets to Round 1 Game 1 of the Playoffs this year. There were more Knicks fans present than anticipated – and they were a bit aggressive and vocal for the regular Garden crowd. It was awesome that the Celtics got the win to back up the Garden fans mouths in the stands. Way too many Carmelo Anthony jerseys there.

We wore our new Celtics gear we got from Thadd for Christmas! Thanks Thadd – we love it!!

After the game we headed over to our favorite pub and worked on our mug cards. A good night!

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15
Apr 11

Red Sox Game 2 – L v Blue Jays – 6-7

Fiallen Game 2

We saw the Sox lose to the Blue Jays tonight. Actually we had this one in the bag and then we saw Jenks lose it tonight.

But we had a great night and this is our view for 1/2 of our games this season! Nice!

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10
Apr 11

Red Sox Game 1 – W v Yankees – 4-0

Fiallen Game 1

Jeannette got to see the Sox win their second game of the season. Her office tickets are amazing. And as always, beating the Yankees is also super fun. DP‘s entrance is now All of the Lights. Awesome, Laser Show. The video did not come out too well. Next game we’ll try to get a better one. For now, here is one (at times move-y) of Papelbon‘s entrance.

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05
Apr 11

W – Celtics (99) v 76ers (82)

Fiallen Game 21

We didn’t bring the camera to this game, but the Celtics brought their defense. Another one in the win column, 99-82.

We had to sell tickets to a game while we were in New Orleans and this was our last regular season game. It was good to see a win.

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03
Apr 11

New Orleans

A plan was hatched between dear old friends whose circumstances has placed them on opposite sides of the country. The plan was to reunite them for a fun weekend in great city. New Orleans.

We stayed in Marigny
We walked around the French Quarter and Jackson Square
We had biegnets and cafe au lait at Cafe Du Monde
We visited the St. Louis Cathedral where Melissa’s grandparents got married (and its second claim to fame: oldest continuously operating cathedral in the US)
We had the original Hurricanes at Pat O’Briens
It didn’t take very long to enjoy the perks of New Orleans “to go” cups for adult beverages
Josh had an alligator burger
We walked along the Mississippi and watched the hipsters and the ships
We saw Kermit Ruffins and the Barbeque Swingers play at Vaughan’s
We ate sandwiches on the street there
We went to bars on Frenchmen Street
Josh outwitted a street scammer and impressed a doorman, which reduced our cover charge
We had a nice brunch at a local diner with yummy homemade pies
We patronized a fun New Orleans hat shop, Meyer the Hatter
We took the trolley out to the Garden District and walked around to see pretty mansions
We ate dinner on the outdoor patio of a tavern, Bulldog
We cabbed it back to the Hornets game
We watched the Grizzlies beat the Hornets on a Noche Latina
We had drinks at a bar that let us have pizza delivered from the shop next door
We had breakfast at Cafe Amelie which was super pretty
We made a second trolley visit to the Garden District to check out the cemetery and then rode the trolley back
Josh was able to put a name to the music he loves, Zydeco (Don’t mess with my Toot Toot!)
We went to an oyster bar
We had dinner at Brennan’s where Bananas Foster was invented (and had Bananas Foster made tableside)
We did a lot of hanging out and talking and catching up and had a super great time!
Melissa was a champion for carrying a baby everywhere we went, putting up with all of her friends while not being able to enjoy the adult beverages, and for maintaining all of her usual charm, grace and hilarious wit to boot!