So I spent last night trying to book flights to New Orleans from eastern Canada where I live (Newfoundland - as east as you can go) and -- WOW -- are the airlines gouging. In total my return airfare is going to cost about $2,700. Luckily the tickets and the accommodations are completely free. I still can't believe this pure stroke of luck.

We are in suite 460 in the Super Dome. It's up high and near the corner of the end zone. But it's on the home team side (bonus) and - hell - it's IN THE STADIUM. We also get free drinks and free food all day. It's one of those box suites with the leather chairs and the TVs etc.

I am now praying to the weather gods that eastern Canada is storm free for the next two weeks.

I still can't believe I'm going to the game. I have such a great wife for letting me go.

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