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A House In New Orleans Contest

"A House In New Orleans" Contest Sponsor: Lin Lane Walking down Bourbon Street I stopped at the 1850 house to see it for myself. The French Quarter is rich with historic homes...homes with fully furnished decorations and you can smell the history of New Orleans the second you walk through the front door. It's considered a jewel of this city and depicts family life during such prosperous period in the city's history. There are many homes and they are visions of such beauty with a good story to go with each one. Oh my, how the trellises reaching towards the sky are filled with such marvelous vines and tall rose bushes. Purple and pink wild flowers that are a sight for sore eyes. So close to your neighbors and sitting on balconies cheering to good food with close family and friends... French Quarter beauty Bourbon Street fine history traveling flowers You should see it at night..the street's and alley's are crawling with tourists singing and dancing to exquisite soul jazz singers, filling up every square inch of the French Quarter. A divine restaurant with fine food and many drinks. During the night you can't miss the parties and good times shared between people from all over the world. Everyone laughing, singing and dancing all night long. A once and a lifetime visit and the most remarkable citizens living free of life's responsibilities...I finally put the beads around my neck as I enjoyed the Chinese Dragon Parade... jazz music singers laughing, dancing, drinks in hand having fun all night 5th Place Winner Date Written: January 16, 2016

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Date: 1/29/2016 10:36:00 AM
No spooks for you Laura. I very much enjoyed your take on the theme. Nice haibun form as well.
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Date: 1/29/2016 5:42:00 AM
Very well penned, congratulations on your WIN......
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Date: 1/29/2016 2:19:00 AM
Another lovely poem n win Laura.. congrats!
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Date: 1/29/2016 12:04:00 AM
Dear Laura Loo, I enjoyed this wonderful Haibun very much. Many congrats on your win.
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Date: 1/28/2016 4:10:00 PM
lovely imagery LuLoo many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 1/28/2016 3:23:00 PM
Congratulations on your finish in my contest, Laura, and thank you very much for entering. ;)
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Date: 1/28/2016 4:35:00 PM
Thank you very much lady Lin!! I am very honored today...Have a blessed night!! -luloo *thanks*
Date: 1/20/2016 7:39:00 PM
Laura, you have done so well with this challenging contest! Love the imagery and facts you have presented! I think Lin will love this! All the best. Hugs, Sandra
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Lu Loo
Date: 1/24/2016 8:20:00 PM
Thank you Sandra very much:) *smiles*
Date: 1/18/2016 8:11:00 AM
This is wonderful and shows all the charm in New Orleans. Good luck in the contest.
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Date: 1/28/2016 1:34:00 PM
Thank you Tammy:_ *smiles* -luloo
Date: 1/18/2016 12:58:00 AM
I enjoyed the visit to Bourbon Street with you, it was great fun, a realistic time with accurate imagery and revelry. You brought to life the upside of New Orleans ... CayCay
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Date: 1/20/2016 7:41:00 PM
Thank you CayCay! Be blessed *smiles*!
Date: 1/16/2016 10:01:00 PM
Lovely imagery in this haibun, Laura. I can just see the things you described. All the best in Lin's contest. PS. Soupie...
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