i'm going - can't wait. I went last year to decadence and mardi gras. The french quarter is fine - some of the outlying neighborhoods are still in disrepair, but they were never much of a draw for the gay crowd to begin with. I also went in october last year with my company to do a volunteer project to help rebuild. If you've never been to nola, please go and spend your gay dollar! They need the money and they are some of the friendliest people you will ever meet! And some of the best food you will ever eat!!!