1st peek at JF weather

[ajl_mo]

http://wwwa.accuweather.com/forecast-15day.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&zipChg=1&zipcode=70112&metric=0

But is there a need of weather forecast in Louisiana in the spring?
"Highs in the mid to upper 80's, humid, chance of r***"

[Bill/KC]

I'm predicting it to be a little cooler than usual. Pack those jackets folks. :)

[funkkjunkie]

Oh, it's here! The next sign that we're almost there! And cool that mo has found a place that predicts even farther in advance than weatherchannel. Check it out, lis! What you've been counting down to!

[rosetree]

It looks like it only goes until Thursday before the Fest opens...:confused:
Tomorrow we get in to first Friday!!!
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/rosetreeglass/dance.gif

[Corona]

according to this weather site Bill....it's mutherf'in hot!!! high 80's??? Sunscreen and hats people!!! Wahooooooo this is awesome :)

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

The Forecast calls for cold beer, hot gumbo and great music.

[jazzfestchic]

The Forecast calls for cold beer, hot gumbo and great music.

You nailed it Fred!!

[pokerchick66]

The Forecast calls for cold beer, hot gumbo and great music.

I think I love you.

[pgh_girl]

I think I love you.
I'm with that - throw in friends from all over the country and the weather will be perfect:)

[Bill/KC]

according to this weather site Bill....it's mutherf'in hot!!! high 80's??? Sunscreen and hats people!!! Wahooooooo this is awesome :)

Don't believe in weather forecasts until you step outside! :D I'm just saying.....

[Corona]

good point Bill!

[tangledupinblue]

He used to say soulshine,
Its better than sunshine,
Its better than moonshine,
Damn sure better than rain.
Hey now people dont mind,
We all get this way sometime,
Got to let your soul shine, shine till the break of day.

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o133/klsarge/00329647_lg.jpg

[Amyloves...]

Uh oh. The ABB said the R word.

[tangledupinblue]

AMY, I just laughed out loud. Scared my cat to death!!!

[Amyloves...]

Now I just laughed out loud. Scared my husband. Again.

[tangledupinblue]

Oh I love ya!!! I can't wait to see you and hug the shit out of you, while dancing and drinking a beer! :p

[mamaroux]

I'm predicting it to be a little cooler than usual. Pack those jackets folks. :)

I KNEW you'd say that! :) Excellent advise, of course.

[Amyloves...]

Oh I love ya!!! I can't wait to see you and hug the shit out of you, while dancing and drinking a beer! :p

Now THAT'S the kind of multi-tasking I can handle! See ya in a couple of weeks girlfriend!

[PaulC]

jus' took a lil' peek at the 10 day forecast,... this comin' weekend in New Orleans is lookin' like perfection.... please,.. please,.. please,.. let that weather pattern hold for a few more weeks......

[dank_bass]

Check out the 15 day forcast from the first link posted here .... Whoo Hooo !!!

[Corona]

Check out the 15 day forcast from the first link posted here .... Whoo Hooo !!!
91 degrees by Monday???!!!! It's gonna be a scorcher people...get ready...looks like much different then the high 70's of last year....

[Orleansnj]

91 degrees by Monday???!!!! It's gonna be a scorcher people...get ready...looks like much different then the high 70's of last year....

YYR - but, the weather people have been wrong before- so let's hope it stays in the 80s !!!!!!

doing the low humidity dance !!!!

[Corona]

YYR - but, the weather people have been wrong before- so let's hope it stays in the 80s !!!!!!

doing the low humidity dance !!!!
fingers crossed girl....just ordered cooling neckwraps off ebay just in case lol!

[Frosty]

Juts hope its not chilly again. I don't want to have to bring a ja****.

[McGregor]

Yesterday was freezing down there if you were in the shade!!

I predict perfection!

[PaulC]

91 degrees by Monday???!!!! It's gonna be a scorcher people...get ready...looks like much different then the high 70's of last year....

Ya'll have to give my "triple please" time to sink in with mother nature... in many more ways than that which is plainly obvious,.. the high 70's/low 80's are so much cooler than the high 80's, low 90's ;) ...

there was one scorchin' day 3-5 years back,.. where all day there were huge clouds dottin' the sky,.. but that blazin' sun avoided those clouds all day long..... we were at the Sprint stage gettin' ready for the closin' act when some clouds finally caught the sun,.. and a huge collective immediate sigh of relief swept through the crowd.... it was an incredible sound....

[Corona]

oh man, I can just imagine....it gets motherf*ckin' hot at those big stages when it's in the 80's and total sun.....never mind 90's!

[Lostcajun]

This is a funny thread. Who the hell can ever predict what is going to happen. I like Fred's prediction. It's always totally accurate:

The Forecast calls for cold beer, hot gumbo and great music.

[Orleansnj]

This is a funny thread. Who the hell can ever predict what is going to happen. I like Fred's prediction. It's always totally accurate:

The Forecast calls for cold beer, hot gumbo and great music.

I'll second that :)

[Corona]

We are on the map for our first night in New Orleans.....9 more sleeps for 1st weekenders getting in Thursday night..single digits now..wahooooooo!!!!
This is the site I always use:
http://www.weather.com/outlook/driving/interstate/tenday/USLA0338?from=search_10day

[BillericayDicky]

We've had a spell of really unseasonally good weather here in the S.E. of England so I have been working hard on getting a base coat on the Billy legs. Some way to go yet and now the sun has disappeared. Got the Banana Boat ready but do I choose factor 30 or 15. Oh the decisions!!!

[Festngator]

as one who is being cyrogenicly frozen little piece by little piece I go with 45. As some of you know I am not much of a weather watcher but it seems that predicting weather in NOLA during fest is tough as the fronts tend to slide by alittle north or a little south of the fair grounds. forcasts change day to day. Acouple years ago we flew out with dire weather predicted and got sprinkles at the end of the day. Muddy waters/Lizz Wright. just saying if you got one of my R@!n CDs play it now to keep it away.

[NYMAMA]

We are on the map for our first night in New Orleans.....9 more sleeps for 1st weekenders getting in Thursday night..single digits now..wahooooooo!!!!
This is the site I always use:
http://www.weather.com/outlook/driving/interstate/tenday/USLA0338?from=search_10day

I can hardly stand it. It is getting very difficult to focus on anything else. I am realllllllllly gonna make an effort today to focus on work(ha).

[pokerchick66]

We are on the map for our first night in New Orleans.....9 more sleeps for 1st weekenders getting in Thursday night..single digits now..wahooooooo!!!!
This is the site I always use:
http://www.weather.com/outlook/driving/interstate/tenday/USLA0338?from=search_10day

Wahoo, me to! :p

I get in the same time as you, too.

[csoul]

I can hardly stand it. It is getting very difficult to focus on anything else. I am realllllllllly gonna make an effort today to focus on work(ha).

Yeah, so ummm, good luck with that, mama:)

[BigDag]

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u292/BigDag56/weatherman.jpg

[Zbonnie]

I really hadda laugh when my AAA NOLA tour guide said the average HIGH temp for April/May was low 80's. I can't remember more than a few fests when it was that COOL!

[ohio]

Just take another look
http://wwwa.accuweather.com/forecast-15day.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&zipChg=1&zipcode=70112&metric=0

No 90's, but t-st*rms.....

[saturn]

Just take another look
http://wwwa.accuweather.com/forecast-15day.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&zipChg=1&zipcode=70112&metric=0

No 90's, but t-st*rms.....
And lows in the 50s -- gonna need a jacket in the evening, maybe

[pokerchick66]

Just take another look
http://wwwa.accuweather.com/forecast-15day.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&zipChg=1&zipcode=70112&metric=0

No 90's, but t-st*rms.....

Well, that's clearly wrong.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/monica7966/1Ostrichheadinsand.jpg

[ohio]

Well, that's clearly wrong.

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/monica7966/1Ostrichheadinsand.jpg
hehe! I'm sure it will change again...

[pokerchick66]

hehe! I'm sure it will change again...

I'm counting on it! :D

[NeenAtlanta]

Here's another option - Intellicast. In my mind, Intellicast and Accuweather give much more reliable info than weather.com

http://tinyurl.com/2o9hos

[ohio]

hehe! I see Intellicast and Accuweather disagree with each other...

[pokerchick66]

Yea, but Intellicast only goes to Thursday! Unless I missed something . . .

[PaulC]

Just take another look
http://wwwa.accuweather.com/forecast-15day.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&zipChg=1&zipcode=70112&metric=0

No 90's, but t-st*rms.....

clearly ya' meant to say,.. NO 90's,.. with a slight possibility of t-s's in the wee hours....

any t-s that serves to bring in a cold front is welcome anytime between 2-7 a.m.........

anybody else wastin' a perfectly beautiful day doin' their last minute taxes like I am.... talk about a black cloud...

[ohio]

Yea, but Intellicast only goes to Thursday! Unless I missed something . . .ah, right you are. my bad!

[ohio]

clearly ya' meant to say,.. NO 90's,.. with a slight possibility of t-s's in the wee hours....

any t-s that serves to bring in a cold front is welcome anytime between 2-7 a.m.........

anybody else wastin' a perfectly beautiful day doin' their last minute taxes like I am.... talk about a black cloud...been there done that. literally emptied my bank accts. for the bastids :mad:

[trixie]

I can hardly stand it. It is getting very difficult to focus on anything else. I am realllllllllly gonna make an effort today to focus on work(ha).

I agree, I have officially begun neglecting my kids. Unless it has to do with my trip, I don't need to be bothered.:D

[Festvet]

Gorgeous weather! I love T.S's!

[pokerchick66]

I agree, I have officially begun neglecting my kids. Unless it has to do with my trip, I don't need to be bothered.:D

I totally empathize. I did that last year but this year she's staying behind the first weekend and already the guilt is kicking in, lol. So I've been taking extra pains to spend extra time with her so I can have a totally carefree, kickazz time when I'm there! :D

[Corona]

Sweet jeezus, I hope May 1st stays the same!!!
Threadhead Patry day:

Partly sunny
High: 77 °F
Low: 53 °F

[trixie]

I totally empathize. I did that last year but this year she's staying behind the first weekend and already the guilt is kicking in, lol. So I've been taking extra pains to spend extra time with her so I can have a totally carefree, kickazz time when I'm there! :D

This guilt thing we moms feel must stop. If we work we feel bad we don't stay home, if we stay home we feel bad we aren't contributing financially. If we take a break we wonder have we done enough to derserve it, do we spoil our kids and worry we give too much, are we saying no to often and making them feel deprived. I am so past worrying about all that, I do the best I can, which I think is pretty damm good. Our kids will all survive somehow, we did, didn't we?

The minute I walk out my door at 3:30 am on Friday I am going to enjoy every single second. I swear it makes me a better mom when I get back. I must say we are also cool moms. I don't know about you but the moms I remember growing up weren't nearly as fun or as hot as we are!!!!;)

[dank_bass]

This guilt thing we moms feel must stop. If we work we feel bad we don't stay home, if we stay home we feel bad we aren't contributing financially. If we take a break we wonder have we done enough to derserve it, do we spoil our kids and worry we give too much, are we saying no to often and making them feel deprived. I am so past worrying about all that, I do the best I can, which I think is pretty damm good. Our kids will all survive somehow, we did, didn't we?

The minute I walk out my door at 3:30 am on Friday I am going to enjoy every single second. I swear it makes me a better mom when I get back. I must say we are also cool moms. I don't know about you but the moms I remember growing up weren't nearly as fun or as hot as we are!!!!;)

Candices daughters birthday is April 30th, and we wont be home for that ... I feel a little bad. In retrospect, Im sure Candice would have had labor induced a week early to avoid this unpleasant necessity each year. We used to alternate weekends, so every other year we'd be home for it, but now were doing both weekends, and I fear were never going back to doing just one

[pokerchick66]

This guilt thing we moms feel must stop. If we work we feel bad we don't stay home, if we stay home we feel bad we aren't contributing financially. If we take a break we wonder have we done enough to derserve it, do we spoil our kids and worry we give too much, are we saying no to often and making them feel deprived. I am so past worrying about all that, I do the best I can, which I think is pretty damm good. Our kids will all survive somehow, we did, didn't we?

The minute I walk out my door at 3:30 am on Friday I am going to enjoy every single second. I swear it makes me a better mom when I get back. I must say we are also cool moms. I don't know about you but the moms I remember growing up weren't nearly as fun or as hot as we are!!!!;)

lol, that's awesome, trixie! Yea, I know it definitely helps me be a better mom cuz I definitely need the break (I'm a single mom) but I just can't help it sometimes, lol. Okay, as of right now, I'm gonna stop feeling guilty. I think I'll feel better once I know I have everything lined up for her with her godmother. I still have to get with her about school details and such (she'll be taking her to school Friday and Monday).

How many kids do you have?

[pokerchick66]

Candices daughters birthday is April 30th, and we wont be home for that ... I feel a little bad. In retrospect, Im sure Candice would have had labor induced a week early to avoid this unpleasant necessity each year. We used to alternate weekends, so every other year we'd be home for it, but now were doing both weekends, and I fear were never going back to doing just one

Can you celebrate it early? Or give her a big throwdown when you get back home.

[trixie]

I used to miss the montreal jazz fest or was it the mon treblant fest every year because of my daughters birthday. I would watch my friends take off and come home with stories of a fabulous time. My daughter is now a sassy teenager who would welcome my departure. It's allways a tough call but I think if you are a good parent all year the actual birth day can be missed especially if a great present balances things out.

[dank_bass]

Can you celebrate it early? Or give her a big throwdown when you get back home.

For the last month until we leave, shes pretty much getting what she wants. I really do feel a little bad, but ehhh .... whatcha gonna do?

[dank_bass]

I used to miss the montreal jazz fest or was it the mon treblant fest every year because of my daughters birthday. I would watch my friends take off and come home with stories of a fabulous time. My daughter is now a sassy teenager who would welcome my departure. It's allways a tough call but I think if you are a good parent all year the actual birth day can be missed especially if a great present balances things out.

A sassy teenager you say? does 15 qualify for that distinction. This is the single trait that makes me feel so less bad than I do

[trixie]

lol, that's awesome, trixie! Yea, I know it definitely helps me be a better mom cuz I definitely need the break (I'm a single mom) but I just can't help it sometimes, lol. Okay, as of right now, I'm gonna stop feeling guilty. I think I'll feel better once I know I have everything lined up for her with her godmother. I still have to get with her about school details and such (she'll be taking her to school Friday and Monday).

How many kids do you have?

You get extra kudos for doing it for yourself!!! I can't even imagine how tough being a single parent must be. I swear if I didn't have my husband to take over when I was at the end of my rope I would have lost it long ago. I have 3 kids, one in high school,(boy), one in junior high (girl) and a kindergartner, (boy). I hope I don't sound like mommy dearest, I truly love them and have allways been a stay at home mom. I wouldn't change anything but If you don't have a life that is about more than the kids I don't think I would be very happy and neither would they. Your daughter is lucky to have you.

[Orleansnj]

Hey all - happy parents = happy kids. When you all are at the Fest enjoying yourselves - the kids are home enjoying themselves. A few less rules and if they are staying with a friend or relative - there are usually a few treats ......so everyone ends up being better off...... no guilt. The kids prolly have a secret (or not so secret) count down calendar.... lol.

I know that one of my friends sometimes asks us to watch her kids when she goes away. The kids have a BLAST at our place - and we have plenty of 'guidelines'. Two years ago one of them said 'mama, can you please stop calling?' I fell into hysterics. I wasn't sure if my friend was going to be happy or sad. She stayed an extra 3 days on her vacation......

[trixie]

A sassy teenager you say? does 15 qualify for that distinction. This is the single trait that makes me feel so less bad than I do

oh yea, 15 counts, mine started the teen thing at 5. I saw you are from MD, have you seen the line up for the cheasapeake bay fest? I'm sure that is probably old news for you but I thought I would mention it. I can't believe I am going to see Aretha!!!

[dank_bass]

oh yea, 15 counts, mine started the teen thing at 5. I saw you are from MD, have you seen the line up for the cheasapeake bay fest? I'm sure that is probably old news for you but I thought I would mention it. I can't believe I am going to see Aretha!!!

Where do you live?

I had NOT seen the lineup yet, but was aware of the festival. Bluesgirl ... you onto this too? Buddy Guy, Robert Randolph, Aretha Franklin, and then the next weekend at Pier six, we have tix for BB King, Etta James, and Al Green

Not a bad 7 day stretch on the legends front!

[pokerchick66]

You get extra kudos for doing it for yourself!!! I can't even imagine how tough being a single parent must be. I swear if I didn't have my husband to take over when I was at the end of my rope I would have lost it long ago. I have 3 kids, one in high school,(boy), one in junior high (girl) and a kindergartner, (boy). I hope I don't sound like mommy dearest, I truly love them and have allways been a stay at home mom. I wouldn't change anything but If you don't have a life that is about more than the kids I don't think I would be very happy and neither would they. Your daughter is lucky to have you.

Awwww, thanks. You are so sweet! :)

[pokerchick66]

Hey all - happy parents = happy kids. When you all are at the Fest enjoying yourselves - the kids are home enjoying themselves. A few less rules and if they are staying with a friend or relative - there are usually a few treats ......so everyone ends up being better off...... no guilt. The kids prolly have a secret (or not so secret) count down calendar.... lol.

I know that one of my friends sometimes asks us to watch her kids when she goes away. The kids have a BLAST at our place - and we have plenty of 'guidelines'. Two years ago one of them said 'mama, can you please stop calling?' I fell into hysterics. I wasn't sure if my friend was going to be happy or sad. She stayed an extra 3 days on her vacation......

LMAO! Sounds like she wasn't too sad about it!

[pokerchick66]

For the last month until we leave, shes pretty much getting what she wants. I really do feel a little bad, but ehhh .... whatcha gonna do?

See? That's how I am, too. These last two weeks, I'll be spoiling the little one rotten! :p

[mrSteve]

See? That's how I am, too. These last two weeks, I'll be spoiling the little one rotten! :p

My youngest is 19, I've spent the last two weeks threating him about having parties at the house!

[pokerchick66]

My youngest is 19, I've spent the last two weeks threating him about having parties at the house!

LMAO! He probably has the guest list already written out, lol. That reminds me of Risky Business.

Luckily, mine won't be staying at the house. And she's only seven.

[kikimo]

My daughter is 3. She made her first Jazz Fest apperance when she was 10 months old but I have yet to bring her back. She's too wide open for me now, I like to relax and enjoy my fest. I know I'd be chasing her from one end of the track to the other. Which would be fun and I'd enjoy it but I could not do it for 3 days straight. I'm fortunate to have both grandparents alive and living in the same city, so each grandparent gets to have her for a long weekend each. It makes the grandparents happy, my daughter gets spoiled and I get to enjoy my fest...its a win-win for everyone involved.:D

[NeenAtlanta]

I have no kids, but I certainly remember being one. My parents were part of a big group of friends that were always throwing parties. They went out at least one night a week I think, to have fun. I never minded, they were adults and it was what they did. It didn't make me feel neglected.

I really did love it though when the party was at our house. My siblings and I would sit at the top of the stairs listening to them all getting drunker by the minute. Cocktails sure were big back then!

[trixie]

Where do you live?

I had NOT seen the lineup yet, but was aware of the festival. Bluesgirl ... you onto this too? Buddy Guy, Robert Randolph, Aretha Franklin, and then the next weekend at Pier six, we have tix for BB King, Etta James, and Al Green

Not a bad 7 day stretch on the legends front!

I am so happy to bring you the news! Quite a line-up, don't ya' think? I have never been to this fest but I have been to the area and I remember it being beautiful and having alot going on. I live in Connecticut, down by the water(after this weekend, everything is down by the water). I have a thrill ride of a summer already planned out as far as live music goes. Harry Connick this thursday in Providence, THE Fest(of course), the crawfish fest in NJ, The chesapeake bay fest, Roots and Rhythm and a few other assorted shows inbetween. Just found out Grace Potter is coming to Connecticut in July, she is playing this little beach gig that seems to get bigger and better every year.
I hope to see many of your faces throughout the summer.:)

[mrSteve]

LMAO! He probably has the guest list already written out, lol. That reminds me of Risky Business.

Luckily, mine won't be staying at the house. And she's only seven.

lol, his granmother lives in the basement so he'll be watched plus he starts baseball playoffs for his college team so he can only get so crazy! (hopefully)

[pokerchick66]

Wasn't this the same forecast as last year?

[Orleansnj]

I've decided it's too stressful to look at the forecast - therefore, I'm banning it. In my own concept of reality it will be 82 degrees, 52% humidity, sunny every day - with intermittent clouds to cool us off for 10 minutes each hour. The evenings will be a tropical 73 degrees. The only time the r-word will be allowed will be between midnight and 4 am....so that the flowers and grass may have sufficient moisture to continue to look and smell spectacular.

Anyone care to join my concept of reality? Ha ha ha

[pokerchick66]

I've decided it's too stressful to look at the forecast - therefore, I'm banning it. In my own concept of reality it will be 82 degrees, 52% humidity, sunny every day - with intermittent clouds to cool us off for 10 minutes each hour. The evenings will be a tropical 73 degrees. The only time the r-word will be allowed will be between midnight and 4 am....so that the flowers and grass may have sufficient moisture to continue to look and smell spectacular.

Anyone care to join my concept of reality? Ha ha ha

What concept? That IS reality. ;)

[bluesgirl]

Where do you live?

I had NOT seen the lineup yet, but was aware of the festival. Bluesgirl ... you onto this too? Buddy Guy, Robert Randolph, Aretha Franklin, and then the next weekend at Pier six, we have tix for BB King, Etta James, and Al Green

Not a bad 7 day stretch on the legends front!

Yes. You do realize that weekend is my BIRTHDAY!!!!!! and I'm easy to buy for...BEER!!!!

[Corona]

I promised Sam that she would have to wait until she was 18 to come to fest. She turned 18 in November and she's coming to fest this year for the first time. She's BESIDE herself! She's bringing her friend that came down with us in November. I needed to wait until she could handle her momma being a "person" and not a "mom" before I could share this precious event with her. I'm totally geeked to have her there. She's a great kid to hang with. Come see us at Ms. Lena's 1st Friday morning if ya get a chance :)

Chippie, the chicklet will be okay girl...it's a very brief period in what's going to be her very long life. Let yourself be excited and lose the guilt hunni....that's just too much negative energy....and it ain't gonna change anything anyways! See you in 9 sleeps :)

[pokerchick66]

Chippie, the chicklet will be okay girl...it's a very brief period in what's going to be her very long life. Let yourself be excited and lose the guilt hunni....that's just too much negative energy....and it ain't gonna change anything anyways! See you in 9 sleeps :)

Okay, girlfriend. Thanks mama! You do have that good experience on me. I feel much better now that I've talked some details with her godmother. I can't wait to see you, Corona! :D :D :D

[mightyradgumbo]

The Forecast calls for cold beer, hot gumbo and great music.

Oh, Gumbo will be hot for sho' :D

[mightyradgumbo]

Corona is absolutely right, chipchopchick...I see how you dote over her when doting is needed ;) You're doing a heckava job, chipchopchick (and I actually mean that as opposed to well you know :p )
Being apart over the years (for obviously different reasons) from Gumbo Jr., taught me that experiences when kids are away from their parent or parents are learning experiences for the chilren and in the long run build thier independence levels. Go have fun, dance, laugh, patry chica

[Corona]

Okay, girlfriend. Thanks mama! You do have that good experience on me. I feel much better now that I've talked some details with her godmother. I can't wait to see you, Corona! :D :D :D
(((((((Chippie))))))
How many times have I said to you "motherhood IS guilt"....we feel guilty about everything, especially if we're single parents (I was for 5 years). Sometimes ya just gotta lost the guilt for a change and allow yourself to enjoy the moment...when it's done....it's a whole 'nother year of being a doting momma before it comes again...remember that chica.....enjoy the build-up.....8 more SLEEPS! muah!

[Corona]

Corona is absolutely right, chipchopchick...I see how you dote over her when doting is needed ;) You're doing a heckava job, chipchopchick (and I actually mean that as opposed to well you know :p )
Being apart over the years (for obviously different reasons) from Gumbo Jr., taught me that experiences when kids are away from their parent or parents are learning experiences for the chilren and in the long run build thier independence levels. Go have fun, dance, laugh, patry chica
yes! It's good for them to separate from their parents a bit...7 years old is a good time for that..for a few days here and there...and she's with her godmother. Good! Email me Chippie and we'll chat about this...I have some good Sammy guilt manipulation stories from when she was younger....shit, what am I talking about she still does it NOW!!! lol "Momma come home.....when are you coming hoooooooome, I miss you....I need you here...my life sucks, you're the only one that understands...I'm fighting with my boyfriend...I don't want you to be away." That was for Mardi Gras this year lmao! She survived ;)

[Zbonnie]

My youngest is 19, I've spent the last two weeks threating him about having parties at the house!Why do you think I didn't dare go to the fest last year, when my about-to-flunk-out-of-high-school 18 year old son didn't want to come with me?!?!?!

[BillericayDicky]

I plan to check in each day with my 12 year old back in England via the live web cast at Liuzza's Worked a treat last year and at that time of the day likely is you won't be under the influence of too many BM's:cool:

[pokerchick66]

(((((((Chippie))))))
How many times have I said to you "motherhood IS guilt"....we feel guilty about everything, especially if we're single parents (I was for 5 years). Sometimes ya just gotta lost the guilt for a change and allow yourself to enjoy the moment...when it's done....it's a whole 'nother year of being a doting momma before it comes again...remember that chica.....enjoy the build-up.....8 more SLEEPS! muah!

Have I told you lately that I love you? :D

(((((((Corona))))))))

[dank_bass]

As I like to say when Im gamblin at the track .... "Stop the Race"

This would be perfect

Friday, Apr 27 More Details Sunshine Low: 65 °F High: 82 °F
Saturday, Apr 28More Details Sunny and warmLow: 68 °FHigh: 86 °F
Sunday, Apr 29More Details Warm with clouds and sunLow: 66 °FHigh: 88 °Monnday, Apr 30More Details Sun and some cloudsLow: 68 °FHigh: 84 °Tuesday, May 1More Details Warm with sun and cloudsLow: 69 °FHigh: 89 °Wednesday, May 2More Details Warm with some sunLow: 67 °FHigh: 91 °F

[mdfest]

I bookmark Liuzzas webcam on the puter- kids enjoy it, and its better than a phone call. The week with Grandma/Pa they love. They cant wait for us to leave.
Trixie- you camping at Crawfishfest with us? Threadhead nation in the NOLA campground!

[Amy Winette]

Did someone say there is no Liuzza's cam this year?

[BillericayDicky]

Did someone say there is no Liuzza's cam this year?
You kidding me. It's traditional dam it.:mad:

[nolalou]

I live in Mid-City, and the weather has been nice, but cooler than usual for the last week or so. For the 1st time I wore jeans instead of shorts to the French Quarter Fest, and brought along a long sleve shirt for the evening! I can't belive it will still be cool at Jazz Fest, but ya never know!

Louis

[trixie]

I bookmark Liuzzas webcam on the puter- kids enjoy it, and its better than a phone call. The week with Grandma/Pa they love. They cant wait for us to leave.
Trixie- you camping at Crawfishfest with us? Threadhead nation in the NOLA campground!

I went through the RV link to check out the prices and it would cost over $800. for the weekend rental. We have yet to pick a place to stay, I know there is not much around there so I am trying to choose wisely. I hope to meet you at Jazz Fest.

[Corona]

Have I told you lately that I love you? :D

(((((((Corona))))))))
xoxoxoxoxo luv ya too hunni...it's all good..... 7 sleeps....tomorrow I can start saying I'll be in New Orleans "this Thursday"! Wahooooooo!!!

[brooklyngal]

WWOZ just said it is a GORGEOUS day in NOLA today. Yay! :)

[ibjamn]

It is a spectacular day and my hubby's 1st day of a 2 1/2 week vacation. I, on the other hand am stuck in a windowless office in the 9th ward.
He did bring me an oyster po boy for lunch, though :)

[Belle]

It is a spectacular day and my hubby's 1st day of a 2 1/2 week vacation. I, on the other hand am stuck in a windowless office in the 9th ward.
He did bring me an oyster po boy for lunch, though :)

Your new aviator is great. She is famous now!! By the way your comment still rings in my head regarding Cubes. After the changes today..you are the smart one. Gees I was re doing them, then I thought of you.

[ibjamn]

Your new aviator is great. She is famous now!! By the way your comment still rings in my head regarding Cubes. After the changes today..you are the smart one. Gees I was re doing them, then I thought of you.

Which comment? I make so many silly one, I can't remember! Anyway, it's always nice to be remembered fondly. :)

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/ibjamn50/cryinggirl.gif

[NeenAtlanta]

Your new aviator is great. She is famous now!! By the way your comment still rings in my head regarding Cubes. After the changes today..you are the smart one. Gees I was re doing them, then I thought of you.

LOL - Aviator - needs to go in the threadhead dictionary!!!

And who is the crying girl? I'm clueless

[dank_bass]

LOL - Aviator - needs to go in the threadhead dictionary!!!

And who is the crying girl? I'm clueless

Now I recognize her ... at first I thought she was playing harmonica .... REALLLLLY soulfully

[brooklyngal]

It is a spectacular day and my hubby's 1st day of a 2 1/2 week vacation. I, on the other hand am stuck in a windowless office in the 9th ward.
He did bring me an oyster po boy for lunch, though :)

I hate being inside on a nice day. I hope you enjoy your po boy though! This is the 2nd time today I"ve said that I'd live vicariously through someone (can't wait to eat in NOLA!). Your hubby sounds nice to do that for ya. Take care! :)

[Belle]

Which comment? I make so many silly one, I can't remember! Anyway, it's always nice to be remembered fondly. :)

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/ibjamn50/cryinggirl.gif

Your comment was regarding Cubes. The day of or the day after the cubes came out and we were all slobbering..you casually mentioned you haven't even looked at them yet. So cool and calm.

The girl is the one Sanjaya made famous.

[ibjamn]

LOL - Aviator - needs to go in the threadhead dictionary!!!

And who is the crying girl? I'm clueless


What Belle said, Neen. On American Idol a few weeks ago, there was this little girl in the audience crying & screaming over Sanjaya. (The way I used to do over the Beatles, I suppose. ;))
Now, she's an internet star.

[Amy Winette]

Jennjaya, LOVE it!! :)

[Bill/KC]

What Belle said, Neen. On American Idol a few weeks ago, there was this little girl in the audience crying & screaming over Sanjaya. (The way I used to do over the Beatles, I suppose. ;))
Now, she's an internet star.

She's going to be SO embarrased when she gets older! :D

[NeenAtlanta]

What Belle said, Neen. On American Idol a few weeks ago, there was this little girl in the audience crying & screaming over Sanjaya. (The way I used to do over the Beatles, I suppose. ;))
Now, she's an internet star.

Ahh - I am clueless. I don't even know who Sanjaya is. I'll go google him up. I've never watched AI.

[pokerchick66]

Have yall looked at this recently?

http://wwwa.accuweather.com/forecast-15day.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&zipChg=1&zipcode=70112&metric=0


:D

[ohio]

Have yall looked at this recently?

http://wwwa.accuweather.com/forecast-15day.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&zipChg=1&zipcode=70112&metric=0


:D
promising...

[Amy Winette]

i say perfect!

[ajl_mo]

i say perfect!
Take a look at Weather.com for a really happy feeling
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USLA0338?from=search_10day

[Corona]

Take a look at Weather.com for a really happy feeling
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USLA0338?from=search_10day
fingers crossed....and everything else I can cross that this sticks!

[Jada]

looks great!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Apr 27 Mostly Sunny
84°/65° 10%
84°F

Sat
Apr 28 Partly Cloudy
84°/65° 10%
84°F


Sun
Apr 29 Partly Cloudy
79°/66° 10%

[pokerchick66]

I don't think you can get much more perfect than that.

[Corona]

lookin' a little scary for the patry though......

[windowman]

Way too early to worry, Lis. Anything beyond two days here is subjective at best. Can't wait to see ya.:)

[Corona]

you too my friend....looking forward to seeing you again too :)

[csoul]

I know it's still a long way out, but second weekend is looking hot.....and that's o.k. by me. My favorite forecast is Hazy Hot & Humid!!!! (I know, a little sick, but hey.....it beats the hell outa' snow!!! IMHO)

[Belle]

Looks great for first weekend at the Fest, for the Patry use the threadhead power of positive thoughts and we shall do an anti R**N dance at the Sunday meetup. You all can do this!!! I will keep all the bad weather in VA, OK?

[swag]

lookin' a little scary for the patry though......

The Patry has dodged scary stuff before.

[Calypsogirl]

not the least of which was nate singing with rebirth...'take your m#$#%ing drawers off...'

[stlbarb]

lookin' a little scary for the patry though......

http://wwwa.accuweather.com/forecast-15day.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&zipChg=1&zipcode=70112&metric=0

link has may 1 as
Not as warm with sunshine High: 81 °F Low: 70 °F

[Corona]

OMG, today's long term is infriggincredible!!!! Weather karma being sent to New Orleans in a major way!!!

[Corona]

OMG, today's long term is infriggincredible!!!! Weather karma being sent to New Orleans in a major way!!!
It must have changed.....look at it now :)

[Amyloves...]

Last night on the local news the weather report looked fantastic through Sunday (that's all they showed). Jimmy said, "Ok, go ahead and get online to let the rest of the world know that Fest weather looks good." I told him yall had already been looking!

[Rossvegas]

OMG, 88 degrees on the second weekend??? Daddy's gonna need a few of those SoCo Margaritas to keep cool! Woohoo!

[NYMAMA]

OMG, today's long term is infriggincredible!!!! Weather karma being sent to New Orleans in a major way!!!

wooooooo **cking hoooooooooooo.:D
Thats NewYorkeess for right on.;)

Barb I love your new avatar you look like you are having a great time.

[ohio]

The forecast changes quite a bit every couple of days. I'm tellin' ya, 48 hours is as far as you can trust it...

[pokerchick66]

Woohooo! As of right now, they're saying Sunny to Partly Cloudy, high 79F. Man! :D:cool: :p

[BigDag]

Looking like a gorgeous first weekend... fingers crossed...

[Jacquesimomo]

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USLA0338?from=search_10day

PACK THE SUNSCREEN AND THE SOAKING BANDANAS~!
WOOOOOHOOOOOOO!

[PaulC]

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USLA0338?from=search_10day

PACK THE SUNSCREEN AND THE SOAKING BANDANAS~!
WOOOOOHOOOOOOO!

Man,.. the only constant thing about that forecastin' thingamajig,.. is change.... yesterday (or the day before) i thought there were all kinds of pictures of that unmentionable stuff that falls from the sky plastered all ova' for the 1st weekend,.. now those balls of sun have come in and jus' took right ova'... jus' earlier this mornin' i coulda swore that the 1st Sunday had an incredibly "cool" lookin' high of 78 degrees,.. now that temp has risen 6 degrees....


i gots to get me a job that allows me to change my mind so often.....

i sure did take a likin' to the sound of 78 degrees.................

but jus' like those postal types,... the goods will be deliva'd no matta' the conditions....

And I do believe that is now known as "WOOOOH to the WHOOOOO"....

[hewboy22]

man, lookin so nice! it was pushing 80 this weekend and today up here in albany but will soon revert to it's usual craptastic april weather for next weekend...gotta try and get a little base going while i can, haha.

next wednesday can't come soon enough! :)

[vegout]

Apr 27 Mostly Sunny
84°/65° 10%
84°F

Sat
Apr 28 Partly Cloudy
84°/65° 10%
84°F


Sun
Apr 29 Partly Cloudy
79°/66° 10%

I'll be happy with either but WTF is the difference between mostly sunny and partly cloudy??????

[pokerchick66]

I'll be happy with either but WTF is the difference between mostly sunny and partly cloudy??????

Less clouds?

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Think I need a drink....

[NYMAMA]

Thursday
Apr 26 AM Thunderstorms
Hi: 81° Lo: 62°
Sunny skies. High 81F and low 62F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
30%
Friday
Apr 27 Fair
Hi: 83° Lo: 62°
Sunny skies. High 83F and low 62F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.
10%
Saturday
Apr 28 PM Rain
Hi: 83° Lo: 64°
Drizzle. High 83F and low 64F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.
10%
Sunday
Apr 29 Clear
Hi: 81° Lo: 63°
Sunny skies. High 81F and low 63F.
10%
Monday
Apr 30 Cloudy / PM Sun
Hi: 83° Lo: 65°
Sunny skies. High 83F and low 65F.
10%
Tuesday
May 01 Showers / Clear
Hi: 79° Lo: 67°
Drizzle. High 79F and low 67F.
30%
Wednesday
May 02 Clear
Hi: 81° Lo: 67°
Sunny skies. High 81F and low 67F.
25%
Thursday
May 03 Clear
Hi: 80° Lo: 67°
Sunny skies. High 80F and low 67F.

[vegout]

The weather forecast should really read:

Friday: Partly your guess
Saturday: Clearly as good
Sunday: Mostly as ours

[Zbonnie]

Screw that msn forecast which includes the "r" word for Saturday. I like NOAA's better:

Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly cloudy, with a high near 81. West wind between 10 and 15 mph.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Friday: Partly cloudy, with a high near 83.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Saturday: Partly cloudy, with a high near 83.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

If our positive vibes can help Tina, can't they help get us the weather we want?

[NYMAMA]

YYR that is much betta. Good weather vibes~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[csoul]

I know we prolly can't count on it, as it's still 10 days out, but man, right now, 2nd weekend looks FABULOUS!!!!!!

[festbabe]

I know we prolly can't count on it, as it's still 10 days out, but man, right now, 2nd weekend looks FABULOUS!!!!!!

Grreeeeaaatttttt!!! :D

[NYMAMA]

ONLY

ONE MORE

WAKE UP

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/NYMAMA_01/dancing_giraffees.gif

[Amyloves...]

Local weather stations only go out 6 days....but as of this morning the important days sure looked fantastic!!!! We're supposed to get some mess tonight or tomorrow it seems but that's great news. Highs of 80-82 over the weekend, which I'm sure sounds hot to some of yall, but it's really not bad at all!

[Carolina Beadhead]

Local weather stations only go out 6 days....but as of this morning the important days sure looked fantastic!!!! We're supposed to get some mess tonight or tomorrow it seems but that's great news. Highs of 80-82 over the weekend, which I'm sure sounds hot to some of yall, but it's really not bad at all!

Just keep the bad weather to a minimum tomorrow so my plane - and everybody else's - can get in safely.

[sophisticated sissy]

Looking good!
Does this thread remind anyone else of the Tom Waits' diity with the line, "High tonite. And low tomorrow?"

[Bill/KC]

Low to mid 80's for highs, 60's for lows. Isolated thundersh#wers on Thurs. 10% chance for r@#n Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon. Sounds good to me!! :D

[KudzuQueen]

Looking good!
Does this thread remind anyone else of the Tom Waits' diity with the line, "High tonite. And low tomorrow?"


Yes.

I'm kinda bummed looking at "my" weekend at the fest though. R**N for 2nd Saturday. Boooo!!

[Carolina Beadhead]

Yes.

I'm kinda bummed looking at "my" weekend at the fest though. Rain for 2nd Saturday. Boooo!!

Kudzu, since you're new here I won't say, "WE DON'T SAY THE R-WORD OUT LOUD!!!!"

Now spin around 3 times, spit over your left shoulder and knock on wood.

I feel better now.

:D

[bluedog]

Yes.

I'm kinda bummed looking at "my" weekend at the fest though. Rain for 2nd Saturday. Boooo!!
:eek:

[ibjamn]

Too far away to worry about r*#n on 2nd weekend! All weather forcasts will change 2 or 3 more times. Do not despair!

[KudzuQueen]

Ack! I'm sorry!! I didn't say it! The weather website did! It did it! Not me!!

I've done the ritual..it'll be cool. I promise. :o

[Moon]

It's also rather useless to fret over something you have no control over. Take a pancho and footwear that can hold up in mud.

[vegout]

It's also rather useless to fret over something you have no control over. Take a pancho and footwear that can hold up in mud.

I started looking at the weather for the 1st weekend on Monday. Since then, the forecast must have changed a dirty dozen times.

I'll never forget last year when some crud was headed right for the fairgrounds. It did a splitsky just in time for Jimmy Buffett to come out on stage into the bright sun. He credited two nuns for making this possible.

You might be aware that the Shell guy said the nasty word at the press conference. IMHO, this precludes anything said on this board from having an impact.

[KudzuQueen]

Whew..

[pompoDOTcom]

hope it doesn't ... like every year at Jazzfest!!!!!!!!!!!

[stlbarb]

hope it doesn't rain like every year at Jazzfest!!!!!!!!!!!


you typed the r-word. you could be banned for life for such blasphemy! :p

please use r**n or something similar instead, or words such as moist. we're very superstitious.

and it does not do that thing every year, just seams like it. and there's different levels of moistness too. and sometimes the weather for each weekend is sometimes quite different. i think the only 'every' we can be sure of, is every year we have weather.

as long as the heat index does hit triple digits i'm happy.

[KudzuQueen]

I edited my post. I suggest you do the same pompoDOTcom.

:o

[pompoDOTcom]

I edited my post. I suggest you do the same pompoDOTcom.

:o

I did edit my post...gone :)

[Carolina Beadhead]

I edited my post. I suggest you do the same pompoDOTcom.

:o

Don't let anybody tell you guys that you can't take a subtle hint. :D

[Corona]

Kudzu, since you're new here I won't say, "WE DON'T SAY THE R-WORD OUT LOUD!!!!"

Now spin around 3 times, spit over your left shoulder and knock on wood.

I feel better now.

:D
bwahahahaha! a common mistake....but one you'll never make again right Kudz? ;)

[KudzuQueen]

Oh hell no!! Never! I even got a bit irritated at the tv weather guy in Dallas last night for saying it! heh..
I totally understand..and how stupid of me not to think of that. It's like asking me what time it is when I KNOW it's about 5am and I'm still in a bar on Decatur St. Yeah, that's not something you wanna do.

[csoul]

I'll never forget last year when some crud was headed right for the fairgrounds. It did a splitsky just in time for Jimmy Buffett to come out on stage into the bright sun. He credited two nuns for making this possible.



OMG, I was there for that!! I still get chills thinkin' about it. I had tears streamin' down my face. Prolly one of my top 5 jazz fest moments! Just the way the sun broke through the clouds at the exact moment the Nuns told him it would.....incredible.....

[linza22]

Oh hell no!! Never! I even got a bit irritated at the tv weather guy in Dallas last night for saying it! heh..
I totally understand..and how stupid of me not to think of that. It's like asking me what time it is when I KNOW it's about 5am and I'm still in a bar on Decatur St. Yeah, that's not something you wanna do.

ha ha! i find myself speaking 'bored talk' when i'm with non threadheads! it's so funny!

[vegout]

OMG, I was there for that!! I still get chills thinkin' about it. I had tears streamin' down my face. Prolly one of my top 5 jazz fest moments! Just the way the sun broke through the clouds at the exact moment the Nuns told him it would.....incredible.....

I saved this from NOLA.COM:


It’s good to be Jimmy Buffett. He sells millions of albums and concert tickets. His fans adore him as the embodiment of their dream lifestyle. He writes bestsellers and flies his own airplane. He can wear a bright yellow Bob Marley T-shirt and aquamarine shorts to work, as he did Saturday at the Acura Stage. And he can call in favors from a higher power when necessary. Forecasters had predicted that vicious thu***d***ms would pummel New Orleans on Saturday. That morning, Buffett said, he consulted with two nuns. They assured him the sun would come out in time for his set. It did. Clouds parted and the sun beamed on the ultimate beach bar band. Buffett made an extra effort to reaffirm his ties to his native Gulf Coast and the city where he launched his career. He opened with "City of New Orleans." He sang about gumbo and crawfish pie, and tossed a line about FEMA trailers into "Son of a Son of a Sailor." If Bruce Springsteen was the preacher who delivered the eulogy last weekend, Buffett was the grinning uncle who cracked open the whiskey after the wake. Southwest Louisiana's Sonny Landreth, a frequent Buffett collaborator, apparently was unavailable for this gig; his contributions were missed. But changes in attitude are what Buffett is about, and he delivered. Jazzfest producer Quint Davis, in his closing remarks at the Acura Stage, mentioned the st**m that dissipated before it hit the city Saturday. "Somebody wanted us to have a good time today," Davis said. That somebody was Jimmy Buffett.

[pokerchick66]

I saved this from NOLA.COM:


It’s good to be Jimmy Buffett. He sells millions of albums and concert tickets. His fans adore him as the embodiment of their dream lifestyle. He writes bestsellers and flies his own airplane. He can wear a bright yellow Bob Marley T-shirt and aquamarine shorts to work, as he did Saturday at the Acura Stage. And he can call in favors from a higher power when necessary. Forecasters had predicted that vicious thu***d***ms would pummel New Orleans on Saturday. That morning, Buffett said, he consulted with two nuns. They assured him the sun would come out in time for his set. It did. Clouds parted and the sun beamed on the ultimate beach bar band. Buffett made an extra effort to reaffirm his ties to his native Gulf Coast and the city where he launched his career. He opened with "City of New Orleans." He sang about gumbo and crawfish pie, and tossed a line about FEMA trailers into "Son of a Son of a Sailor." If Bruce Springsteen was the preacher who delivered the eulogy last weekend, Buffett was the grinning uncle who cracked open the whiskey after the wake. Southwest Louisiana's Sonny Landreth, a frequent Buffett collaborator, apparently was unavailable for this gig; his contributions were missed. But changes in attitude are what Buffett is about, and he delivered. Jazzfest producer Quint Davis, in his closing remarks at the Acura Stage, mentioned the st**m that dissipated before it hit the city Saturday. "Somebody wanted us to have a good time today," Davis said. That somebody was Jimmy Buffett.

That was beautiful, vegout! Thanks!!

Jimmy Buffett makes my heart smile. :)

[vegout]

Ok, I looked for the last time so this is the one that's going to stick. Loookin goooooood!

Fri
Apr 27 Partly Cloudy
83°/63°

Sat
Apr 28 Partly Cloudy
83°/64°

Sun
Apr 29 Sunny
85°/63°

[SoCalFestLover]

Can someone please take care of next weekend? Right now, the forecast for Friday & Saturday leaves me cause for concern. 60% chance on Friday 5/4.

[tangledupinblue]

No worries, 2nd week-end will be fine. Long way off. SUNNY baby, SUNNY!!!!

[VWGal]

Gotta say: today's weather was absolutely tip top. Warm. Breezy. Sunny. And the rest of the week including the patry is shaping up to be equally excellent....

I am a happy VWGal! :D

[pokerchick66]

Yes! Last night on the weather they said low humidity, too. This weather was made to order. Perfect dinking conditions. :p

Good morning, Threadheads!