I am wet

[swag]

The forecasters had a slight miss today, when they said the showers would be scattered.

Moderate to very heavy, but nonstop from about 2:00 on. Not quite as bad as Friday last year, but close. River Acura was flowing once again. It's gonna be muddy out there tomorrow.

[swag]

http://shim1.shutterfly.com/procgserv/47b8da07b3127cce98548c15efbd00000017100AauHLRy2csm KA

[Phatpapa]

The forecasters had a slight miss today, when they said the showers would be scattered.

Moderate to very heavy, but nonstop from about 2:00 on. Not quite as bad as Friday last year, but close. River Acura was flowing once again. It's gonna be muddy out there tomorrow.

SAAAAWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEET

I CANT WAIT TO BE THERE, ONLY 2 MORE SLEEPS

IT SURE BEATS THE HELL OUT OF THE WHITE STUFF:D

[mdfest]

I arrive tomorrow- it will be sunny.

[rosetree]

The forecasters had a slight miss today, when they said the showers would be scattered.

Moderate to very heavy, but nonstop from about 2:00 on. Not quite as bad as Friday last year, but close. River Acura was flowing once again. It's gonna be muddy out there tomorrow.

I am very wet!
They made us stay until 7:00 tonight , although we had the tent drawn at 5!:mad:
The Acura stage was an amazing site when we left the Fairgronds...I'll post pix Monday when I get back to the studio.
Tomorrow will be quite the challenge....:eek:

[rosetree]

I arrive tomorrow- it will be sunny.

From your mouth to G-d's ear!;)

[swag]

http://shim1.shutterfly.com/procgserv/47b8da07b3127cce98548c11efb900000017100AauHLRy2csm KA

[Phatpapa]

Oh, I so cant wait to be down there with you kids...


Monday. Monday. Monday..............................

[ibjamn]

The forecasters had a slight miss today, when they said the showers would be scattered.

Moderate to very heavy, but nonstop from about 2:00 on. Not quite as bad as Friday last year, but close. River Acura was flowing once again. It's gonna be muddy out there tomorrow.

We are all wet, my friend. :) We left at 3pm because last year my scooter got stuck in the mud of the track & I was worried about engine trouble. But tomorrow is another day.
http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_2_8v.gif

[Phatpapa]

I arrive tomorrow- it will be sunny.


You

My friend

Suck

Dont eat all the food and drink all the BOOZE

K????

[bluesgirl]

We are all wet, my friend. :) We left at 3pm because last year my scooter got stuck in the mud of the track & I was worried about engine trouble. But tomorrow is another day.
http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_2_8v.gif

Well, I don't feel so bad about leaving at 3:30. My hat is so soaked that it will take days to dry out.

I did get lucky on the way back...a family, a lawyer and his wife shared their cab with me, so I didn't have to wait for one.

[rosetree]

Well, I don't feel so bad about leaving at 3:30. My hat is so soaked that it will take days to dry out.

I did get lucky on the way back...a family, a lawyer and his wife shared their cab with me, so I didn't have to wait for one.

3:30..????......wimp!!! :p
I wish I could have gone then....:)

[denideadhead]

We bailed around 5:00 ...Wondering who was hard core enuf to stay? Did any one see Billy Joel??

[mdfest]

You

My friend

Suck

Dont eat all the food and drink all the BOOZE

K????

ill leave you a cracklin- its at the flagpole

[rosetree]

We bailed around 5:00 ...Wondering who was hard core enuf to stay? Did any one see Billy Joel??

I heard him.....;)

[papafrog]

what a great day...i had sortof planned 2 b in the jazz tent most
of the afternoon.....and mother nature kind uf kept me there...
got to see mr. rosetree for a few...
willie t tribute, astral project, count basie orchestra with Patty Austin...
they closed the ten down just before 7pm....great day in the tent..
a bag of peanuts for dinner...
surfed to my car....
still rainin now...im hopin we have fest tomorrow...

[Gards]

Does any body know the weather forecast for Sunday,I havent sussed it out yet,because my computer keeps dropping out as I am hooking in to other networks

[rosetree]

Does any body know the weather forecast for Sunday,I havent sussed it out yet,because my computer keeps dropping out as I am hooking in to other networks

Not good...:(
70% chance of precip....:(
I'm looking for the same type of day as today...:(

[jolie]

Does any body know the weather forecast for Sunday,I havent sussed it out yet,because my computer keeps dropping out as I am hooking in to other networks

20% chance of SUNSHINE!!!

[rosetree]

what a great day...i had sortof planned 2 b in the jazz tent most
of the afternoon.....and mother nature kind uf kept me there...
got to see mr. rosetree for a few...
willie t tribute, astral project, count basie orchestra with Patty Austin...
they closed the ten down just before 7pm....great day in the tent..
a bag of peanuts for dinner...
surfed to my car....
still rainin now...im hopin we have fest tomorrow...

Good to finally meet ya papa! We'll have a little more time some time soon.:)

[rosetree]

20% chance of SUNSHINE!!!

I love your spin Jolie!:D

[Rossvegas]

I love your spin Jolie!:D

I recall a couple of years ago, standing beside a gal near the path that cuts through Acura. It had r*ined the day before, and the track was still pretty muddy. She said "I can't believe how much mud there is!", and I just smiled and said: "Okay, so we've come a to a city that was just recently 6 feet underwater, and your biggest problem is that you have a little mud on your Crocs? You poor baby! Do you think you'll be okay?" Both of us just broke into laughter at the absurdity of it all...

[chicagomike]

They cut Billy Joel off at about 630. I was very wet ala 2nd Friday last year. Billy put on a good show though.

[linza22]

We bailed around 5:00 ...Wondering who was hard core enuf to stay? Did any one see Billy Joel??


\\\YEP! we stayed in the horse stable...and we met a 13 year old fab trumpet player....woo'd us all....

[jolie]

I love your spin Jolie!:D

Hopefully it will be more sunshine!! But it's gonna be muddy!! Tomorrow was one of the days I wasn't going, but hoping good things for those who are...

[rosetree]

They cut Billy Joel off at about 630. I was very wet ala 2nd Friday last year. Billy put on a good show though.

But he started at 5...a little earlier than scheduled....I'm surprised that they played that long...

[linza22]

[QUOTE=Rossvegas;162528]I recall a couple of years ago, standing beside a gal near the path that cuts through Acura. It had r*ined the day before, and the track was still pretty muddy. She said "I can't believe how much mud there is!", and I just smiled and said: "Okay, so we've come a to a city that was just recently 6 feet underwater, and your biggest problem is that you have a little mud on your Crocs? You poor baby! Do you think you'll be okay?" Both of us just broke into laughter at the absurdity of it all...[/QUOTE

pookie??? i'm headed home right now!!! i'll see you soon!

[swag]

Hey Linza - email me your cell number. My own cell is fried/drying-out/wet.

[mdfest]

Swag- who is your cell carrier? I have a basic Verizon phone i can bring down and you can use in the interm. Email me brian AT mris DOT com if you want me to pack it

[swag]

Thanks for the offer, but I'm t-mobile.

Hoping it'll dry and and resurrect itself. I had all my Threadhead numbers on the phone (not the SIM card).

[mdfest]

Not going to make the Jam cruisers happy

[pokerchick66]

I arrive tomorrow- it will be sunny.

No, it won't. It's supposed to be the same or worse tomorrow. Sorry, hun! :(

[rosetree]

No, it won't. It's supposed to be the same or worse tomorrow. Sorry, hun! :(

spoil sport!:p
We have 13 hours to hope and pray....;)

[MidCityBanks]

Wear your rubber boots tomorrow..forecast is for Heavy Rain. But, that's never stopped the fun before, IMO. Here are a couple of radar links for you guys to check in the morning before you go:

http://radar.weather.gov/ridge/Conus/full_loop.php

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/ridge/radar.php?rid=LIX&product=NCR&overlay=11101111&loop=yes

On the second link, if you press on the radar screen, it will zoom in..this is the one I use when seeing how the weather is right at the Fairgrounds.

[pokerchick66]

spoil sport!:p
We have 13 hours to hope and pray....;)

lol, my brother called me early yesterday morning laughing at me and saying, "You picked a bad weekend to come to fest cuz it's supposed to be a washout, st*rming all weekend." I laughed back and said, "I'm not coming till next weekend." Ha! :D

[glinda]

OK, so I felt I had to change my signature which previously referenced music falling like____ out of the sky. Great words from Chris Rose about jazzfest, but gotta think dry skies for y'all tomorrow. Here comes the sun???

[bluesbaby]

GUYS!! Dang! I heard about it when my buddy in NOLA called and told me about the wet stuff coming down! I am sending up some good Come-out-SUN vibes and hopefully the sunny mojo will do the trick!

[mamaroux]

I am very wet!
They made us stay until 7:00 tonight , although we had the tent drawn at 5!:mad:
The Acura stage was an amazing site when we left the Fairgronds...I'll post pix Monday when I get back to the studio.
Tomorrow will be quite the challenge....:eek:

REALLY??? I thought you left, cuz of the tent sides being down... and it was windy at times, so...

We left in the middle of Dr. John's set, which seemed to be called in anyway.

[mamaroux]

We bailed around 5:00 ...Wondering who was hard core enuf to stay? Did any one see Billy Joel??

by the time we actually got to the car, I think it was around that time to... Barry, Nancy, John and I waited by the blues tent, then the gospel tent, then under a SoCo tent for Denise before we actually bailed out.

[DenverDestinDarlin']

Pokerchick66, don't laugh too soon.
It is suppose to be a repeat next weekend.
Shall I bring the kayak from FL?

[Amyloves...]

Hey Swag my phone got trashed too! I knew it got a bit wet but I did my best. Sure enough by tonight most of the buttons don't work. So I got several texts but don't know who they're from and can't read 'em. Ran over to Target and grabbed a GoPhone (I'm AT&T) for 20 bucks and put my SIM in it. I'm sure I'll lose half my numbers but oh well. BTW the cheapest TMobile GoPhone was $30. If you need that, call me (somehow) and let me know cause I can pick one up for you and bring it tomorrow.

Mighty wet today but had a blast anyway. Tomorrow will be a slopfest but what the hell!

[rosetree]

REALLY??? I thought you left, cuz of the tent sides being down... and it was windy at times, so...

We left in the middle of Dr. John's set, which seemed to be called in anyway.

Nope, we were there...Nancy poked her head in on her way out (or so I am told,... I was napping ;) :) )

[pokerchick66]

Pokerchick66, don't laugh too soon.
It is suppose to be a repeat next weekend.
Shall I bring the kayak from FL?

Yea, I saw that. I'm hoping it changes.

/fingers crossed.

[rosetree]

Yea, I saw that. I'm hoping it changes.

/fingers crossed.

Cross the toes too!....;)

[pokerchick66]

Cross the toes too!....;)

Looking at r**nboots now.

Check out this forecast, though. Doesn't sound too bad:

http://www.wwltv.com/weather/detailed.html

[MidCityBanks]

Yea, I saw that. I'm hoping it changes.

/fingers crossed.

Right now, next weekend looks normal...hang tight. They're always wrong until 3 days out, anyway.

[DenverDestinDarlin']

Thank you Monica, 40% chance looks better than 80% as was today.
In Colorado predictions aren't any good until day prior. They'll say
sunny and 70 and then we wake up with snow.
I see that temps will be in upper 60s/low 70s in eve and breezy
and with the humidity can get chilly in eve esp it we get overcast or rain.
Look for the silver lining and plan for the tent we can all cram into incase.
We'll keep an eye on it the closer we get Monica.
Susan :)

[pokerchick66]

Thank you Monica, 40% chance looks better than 80% as was today.
In Colorado predictions aren't any good until day prior. They'll say
sunny and 70 and then we wake up with snow.
I see that temps will be in upper 60s/low 70s in eve and breezy
and with the humidity can get chilly in eve esp it we get overcast or rain.
Look for the silver lining and plan for the tent we can all cram into incase.
We'll keep an eye on it the closer we get Monica.
Susan :)

lol, sounds good, Susan. Can't wait to meet you. :)

[bluesgirl]

3:30..????......wimp!!! :p
I wish I could have gone then....:)

Yeah, call me a wimp to my face... :p

Lots of people at the R'n'B tonight were talking about how they left early.

And, some YOUNG dude was hitting on me. :D

[Lester_leaps_in]

\\\YEP! we stayed in the horse stable...and we met a 13 year old fab trumpet player....woo'd us all....


Linza!!! It was so good meeting you today. See ya tomorrow.

[Lester_leaps_in]

Yeah, call me a wimp to my face... :p

Lots of people at the R'n'B tonight were talking about how they left early.

And, some YOUNG dude was hitting on me. :D

Why, thank you. Calling me YOUNG helps me get over the pain of rejection. http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/images/icons/icon12.gif

[Zydekitten]

There was a small group of die-hards at Billy Joel: me, NOLA, Sista NOLA and her friend . . . we had a great time dancing and splashing to Billy's classics! Woo Hoo!! :D

Wading back to the car was an adventure though - thank Buddha I didn't ride my bike yesterday!!! (and I won't be today either) ;)

[Lostcajun]

I recall a couple of years ago, standing beside a gal near the path that cuts through Acura. It had r*ined the day before, and the track was still pretty muddy. She said "I can't believe how much mud there is!", and I just smiled and said: "Okay, so we've come a to a city that was just recently 6 feet underwater, and your biggest problem is that you have a little mud on your Crocs? You poor baby! Do you think you'll be okay?" Both of us just broke into laughter at the absurdity of it all...

Yesterday Ross was telling me this story in the WWOZ tent. I was having trouble hearing him. And when he got to the end of it I thought he said, "your biggest problem is that you have a little mud on your crotch." I just figured wow Ross is a bold guy and I laughed any way. I feel like a little old man sometimes "eeeeh, what's that you say.....?"

[Festngator]

Did not see Billy as the Economy tent offered dryness and a kind soul who took crawfish bread orders.
Am I hardcore? Standing in water in the middle of floating bricks when they MADE Paul Sanchez finish his show early. (he did not leave played his last song)
Then to the show at Harrah's Leah Chase, Germaine Baslie(sp), Topsy Chapman. Told them it was our Anniversary and tipped my way to front and center. OMG what a great day!!!!

[Rossvegas]

Well, mud on your crotch IS a problem.... :>)

[glinda]

Did not see Billy as the Economy tent offered dryness and a kind soul who took crawfish bread orders.
Am I hardcore? Standing in water in the middle of floating bricks when they MADE Paul Sanchez finish his show early. (he did not leave played his last song)
Then to the show at Harrah's Leah Chase, Germaine Baslie(sp), Topsy Chapman. Told them it was our Anniversary and tipped my way to front and center. OMG what a great day!!!!
Wow, that's making the best of a wet day. Festin spirits, those festngators! Congrats on the anniversary!

[papafrog]

yyr...congrats to the Festngators on their anniversary

[bluesgirl]

Why, thank you. Calling me YOUNG helps me get over the pain of rejection. http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/images/icons/icon12.gif

Well, I got to stand in the best spot in the house, so it was forced rejection. :p

[bluesgirl]

Well, mud on your crotch IS a problem.... :>)

Depends how it got there...

[bluesbaby]

OMG! You guys are cracking me up! I gotta quit reading these posts! It just makes me WISH I was still there, even if I was drowning in r***n and mud, it would be more fun than sitting at home. Ya'll keep up the festin spirit! It's STRONG STUFF!

[Muffaletta Diver]

Heading home this evening...you diehards enjoy the rest of your time, no matter what the weather.

[Jacquesimomo]

we stayed till the end... billy joel put on an excellent show...i had not intended to see him but with the r*#n we opted to stay in the Acura tent---i lucked into some VIP passes so it was sweeeeeeet! and, we're going back today r*$n or shine. I didn't drive alllll the way down the double nickel to forego the Fest! Positive vibes, positive vibes!! and, Shrimp Boots (cajun reeboks)

[freebo]

:eek: Well yall,

Today Ms. Irma Thomas is scheduled to perform. And, do I dare say it?

The curse of the poster? You know, if you're on the Jazz Fest poster, your performance may not occur, due to, um, due to local meteorological conditions?

Nope. I did NOT say that!

The show will go on. :)

Oh yeah.

And seriously: Keep your fingers crossed. - it's looking like it may pass north of the city today... Willing that to happen. Fest will be dry(er) than yesterday!

[steffie]

I'm sending out all my white witch karma to produce sunny skies with minimal to no precipitation today.
Have a great time everyone, can't wait to be there!!!!

[bluesbaby]

Heading home this evening...you diehards enjoy the rest of your time, no matter what the weather.

Muff Man! It was so good to meet you! Have a safe trip home!

[Rossvegas]

BB, we miss you! C'mon back...

[pokerchick66]

Why, thank you. Calling me YOUNG helps me get over the pain of rejection. http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/images/icons/icon12.gif

roflmao! :D

[bluesbaby]

BB, we miss you! C'mon back...

Ohhhhh! Ross! I wanna, I wanna!!! (waaaahhhhhh.....) :(

[Moon]

This is exactly why, if I can't do 10 days, I do the 2nd weekend. There is no way I could leave with Fest still going on.

[pokerchick66]

This is exactly why, if I can't do 10 days, I do the 2nd weekend. There is no way I could leave with Fest still going on.

I know. I feel the same way. lol, I could not do that to myself!

[bluesbaby]

I know. I feel the same way. lol, I could not do that to myself!

Trust, me. That is precisely the reason I am going to get a few friends together tonight (the ones who UNDERSTAND THE NOLA / JAZZFEST VIBE) put on a buncha great CD's and get roaring drunk together. I'll break out the beads, and we will take a little virtual trip back to NOLA. Since its precipping here in Texas as well, we can share in the dampness with ya'll. Yep. Sounds like a plan to me!!

[t-bird]

This is exactly why, if I can't do 10 days, I do the 2nd weekend. There is no way I could leave with Fest still going on.

My second year, I had to walk away during Aretha to catch my plane. I vowed NEVER to do that to myself again.

[MidCityBanks]

You guys crack me up....ya'll all sound like you should just live here. The vibe you guys carry permeates this city the entire year. Amazing. I guess that is why when I go on vacation after a week to 10 days my heart starts to palpitate and I have to come home. It's amazing. As soon as I get off the plane, my nolagoraphobia ( Defin: http://blog.nola.com/anguslind/2008/04/the_greatest_fear_of_all_afrai.html ) subsides and all is good within....although, I'm feeling particularly good since I got my therapy (see article). :D

[t-bird]

You guys crack me up....ya'll all sound like you should just live here.

Some of the t-heads have seen the light and either have moved or are moving there. The rest of us just dream about it.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

someday... maybe three or fours years out yet, but someday....

[pokerchick66]

Trust, me. That is precisely the reason I am going to get a few friends together tonight (the ones who UNDERSTAND THE NOLA / JAZZFEST VIBE) put on a buncha great CD's and get roaring drunk together. I'll break out the beads, and we will take a little virtual trip back to NOLA. Since its precipping here in Texas as well, we can share in the dampness with ya'll. Yep. Sounds like a plan to me!!

Good plan, BB! Drink one for me. :D

[bluesbaby]

Good plan, BB! Drink one for me. :D

Terrance Simien has inspired me! So I am practicing using my toes to toss beads at my friends' heads! We'll see how well I can balance on one foot after a couple dinks! LOL (wondering if there'll be video cameras?? :eek: )

[Ludlows23]

Thanks for the offer, but I'm t-mobile.

Hoping it'll dry and and resurrect itself. I had all my Threadhead numbers on the phone (not the SIM card).

Swag - if its not better by now - go out and buy some uncooked rice - put the phone and the rice in a ziplock bag or other closable container. the rice will "suck out" the wetness. Works in almost all but the most extreme situations.

[festbabe]

Swag - if its not better by now - go out and buy some uncooked rice - put the phone and the rice in a ziplock bag or other closable container. the rice will "suck out" the wetness. Works in almost all but the most extreme situations.

Cool idea - never heard that.

And if it doesn't work, throw some sausage and red beans in with it (remove phone first).

[pokerchick66]

Terrance Simien has inspired me! So I am practicing using my toes to toss beads at my friends' heads! We'll see how well I can balance on one foot after a couple dinks! LOL (wondering if there'll be video cameras?? :eek: )

Make it happen, BB. ;)

[pokerchick66]

Swag - if its not better by now - go out and buy some uncooked rice - put the phone and the rice in a ziplock bag or other closable container. the rice will "suck out" the wetness. Works in almost all but the most extreme situations.

Get the fock outta here! lol, you gotta be kidding me. Really?

[Ludlows23]

Get the fock outta here! lol, you gotta be kidding me. Really?

Seriously - works with lotsa electronics. There are some other tricks too - but that's the one I've used.

[Ludlows23]

Cool idea - never heard that.

And if it doesn't work, throw some sausage and red beans in with it (remove phone first).

LOL - very resourceful! Don't want to waste that rice!!

[pokerchick66]

Seriously - works with lotsa electronics. There are some other tricks too - but that's the one I've used.

Wow, coolio.

[bluesbaby]

Swag - if its not better by now - go out and buy some uncooked rice - put the phone and the rice in a ziplock bag or other closable container. the rice will "suck out" the wetness. Works in almost all but the most extreme situations.

Day-um! It never ceases to amaze me the useful info I learn from this group! Wayyyyy cool!

[sophisticated sissy]

Well, mud on your crotch IS a problem.... :>)

Especially if it isn't mud.

[sophisticated sissy]

This is exactly why, if I can't do 10 days, I do the 2nd weekend. There is no way I could leave with Fest still going on.

Ed Zachary!

[ABITAGIRL1]

Swag - if its not better by now - go out and buy some uncooked rice - put the phone and the rice in a ziplock bag or other closable container. the rice will "suck out" the wetness. Works in almost all but the most extreme situations.
Really does work, it did the trick for my IPOD after a water bottle spilled on it!

[swag]

Swag - if its not better by now - go out and buy some uncooked rice - put the phone and the rice in a ziplock bag or other closable container. the rice will "suck out" the wetness. Works in almost all but the most extreme situations.

Nope, still dead.

I wonder if Walgreens carries rice.

[swag]

Terrance Simien has inspired me! So I am practicing using my toes to toss beads at my friends' heads! We'll see how well I can balance on one foot after a couple dinks! LOL (wondering if there'll be video cameras?? :eek: )

Note to self - think up something clever to sign on Bluesbaby's cast.

[papafrog]

Nope, still dead.

I wonder if Walgreens carries rice.

swag, rouses on royal st. will definitely carry rice...

[bluesbaby]

Note to self - think up something clever to sign on Bluesbaby's cast.

Swag, you are sooo funny! I am doing quite wel atctually! ONly one beads endde up on the celing fan!! LOL We are now deciding to frget abot the beads and just drink! BTW, they want toknow what SWAG stands for! Yall have a good time ther ! Caus we are having fun here, even if were not in NOLA! Cheers to all the threadheads! miss you guys!

[festbabe]

Swag, you are sooo funny! I am doing quite wel atctually! ONly one beads endde up on the celing fan!! LOL We are now deciding to frget abot the beads and just drink! BTW, they want toknow what SWAG stands for! Yall have a good time ther ! Caus we are having fun here, even if were not in NOLA! Cheers to all the threadheads! miss you guys!

I heard the story of "Swag" once - I don't remember all the details, but something about moving from New York to Texas and having a thong ?!? ;)

[jolie]

Swag, you are sooo funny! I am doing quite wel atctually! ONly one beads endde up on the celing fan!! LOL We are now deciding to frget abot the beads and just drink! BTW, they want toknow what SWAG stands for! Yall have a good time ther ! Caus we are having fun here, even if were not in NOLA! Cheers to all the threadheads! miss you guys!

Oh Lordy Slurdgedly Bluesbaby.. forget about beads, just drink and stay away from the computer. This looks like the making of None Redux!!!!!:eek:

[rosetree]

I'm still wet.....:eek:
I might dry out sometime during 'tween week....

[pokerchick66]

I'm still wet.....:eek:
I might dry out sometime during 'tween week....

I'm nice and dry. :D

[bluesbaby]

Oh Lordy Slurdgedly Bluesbaby.. forget about beads, just drink and stay away from the computer. This looks like the making of None Redux!!!!!:eek:

OMG. I barely remember typing that. Looks like a monkey typed it! LOL Wow, there are still beads on the ceiling fan. I guess I'll get them down after work today. ***sigh**** miss being there with you guys!

[NOLA]

I'm still wet.....:eek:
I might dry out sometime during 'tween week....

Get closer to the furnace today!

[rosetree]

Get closer to the furnace today!

I am!!! I'm going to be making Belle's winning raffle piece from last year in about 1/2 hour....;)

[rosetree]

I'm nice and dry. :D

Now the last time I said something to you, like I want to say to you, you got upset! :p
Luvs ya Baybee!:D

[pokerchick66]

Now the last time I said something to you, like I want to say to you, you got upset! :p
Luvs ya Baybee!:D

:eek:

;)

[Muffaletta Diver]

Muff Man! It was so good to meet you! Have a safe trip home!

Likewise, Janice. You were one of a select few of the threadheads who didn't appear afraid of me. :)

[NOLA]

I am!!! I'm going to be making Belle's winning raffle piece from last year in about 1/2 hour....;)

See ya Wednesday!

[swag]

Swag, you are sooo funny! I am doing quite wel atctually! ONly one beads endde up on the celing fan!! LOL We are now deciding to frget abot the beads and just drink! BTW, they want toknow what SWAG stands for! Yall have a good time ther ! Caus we are having fun here, even if were not in NOLA! Cheers to all the threadheads! miss you guys!

It's been so long, the etymology is a bit fuzzy, but I think it's something like Super Wonderful Available Guy...

[swag]

swag, rouses on royal st. will definitely carry rice...

I visited the bjamns last night for a bit, and scored the ziplock and the rice from them. I did feel a bit odd walking into Tips afterwards with this baggie full of a strange white substance, but luckily, security there is pretty light...

[Zydekitten]

Likewise, Janice. You were one of a select few of the threadheads who didn't appear afraid of me. :)Afraid of you??!?

You didn't seem that scary, MD ;) :D Thanks for coming by the beer tent and saying Hi!

[bluesbaby]

Likewise, Janice. You were one of a select few of the threadheads who didn't appear afraid of me. :)

Awe, Muff, you looked like a sweet cutie patootie. How could anyone fear that?

[linza22]

Hey Linza - email me your cell number. My own cell is fried/drying-out/wet.

i was wondering where the hell you were! mine died too...the program on my phone was no longer able to hold a signal. . i ran over to verizon this morning and picked up a free phone.

[Mexi]

Quote:
Originally Posted by pokerchick66
I'm nice and dry.

Now the last time I said something to you, like I want to say to you, you got upset!
Luvs ya Baybee!


SAY it, say it! :p

[bluesbaby]

SAY it, say it! :p

I gotta go on record as saying that I want to hear it too! I'm curious now!! LOL

[pokerchick66]

Don't you dare, RT.

[Ludlows23]

So SWAG - how's your phone?

[rosetree]

Don't you dare, RT.

Don't you see a uncharacteristic level of quiet from me, Baybee? ;) :D

[swag]

So SWAG - how's your phone?

How long is the rice thing supposed to take? 16 hours so far and still dead...

[pokerchick66]

Don't you see a uncharacteristic level of quiet from me, Baybee? ;) :D

Ya know, I don't think I could possibly luv ya any more than I do! :p

[pokerchick66]

How long is the rice thing supposed to take? 16 hours so far and still dead...

lmao!

sorry . . .

[bluesbaby]

Don't you dare, RT.

Booo. That's no fun!

[Ludlows23]

How long is the rice thing supposed to take? 16 hours so far and still dead...

Well - its always been an overnight thing for me.

[PaulC]

There was a small group of die-hards at Billy Joel: me, NOLA, Sista NOLA and her friend . . . we had a great time dancing and splashing to Billy's classics! Woo Hoo!! :D

Wading back to the car was an adventure though - thank Buddha I didn't ride my bike yesterday!!! (and I won't be today either) ;)

kitten,... ya' didn't mention that you were stayin' all the way through heck (HECK,.. ain't that lightening) and highwater... good for you girl.....

very froooooont row just left of center for the entire time for our lil' band of neva' say dies...... man o shevitz those there buckets of h2o were comin' in sideways most of the time,.. the poncho thing didn't keep a single thing dry.... soaked to the bone and beyond... nothin' left to do but keep on laughin' and dancin',. and singin'... seemed like the best three choices at the time,.. oh yeah drinkin' came in a real solid fouth,.. every tip of the elbow had a water chaser though....

and gettin' out of the fairgrounds through the knee high stuff was an adventure in and of itself...

have to say that eddie bo at the fais-do-do was an absolute classic in the light misty stuff that gave hints of the main rain dance yet to come...

thankfully joel started early... it sure felt like they got their whole set in....

[Muffaletta Diver]

Afraid of you??!?

You didn't seem that scary, MD ;) :D Thanks for coming by the beer tent and saying Hi!

That's the point...in person I'm NOT scary. I think there was alter-ego carryover.

It was great to meet you, ZK...if only for a minute. You have some great lungs on you, by the way. A lot of power in the whooping it up you were doing...I was impressed. :D

[Muffaletta Diver]

Awe, Muff, you looked like a sweet cutie patootie. How could anyone fear that?

I just didn't have enough time to spend with everyone to assuage any apprehension my bored persona may have created. Perhaps next year...

I must admit, though, that there was a small group of threadheads who recognized me and introduced themselves warmly (present company included). It was very cool and made me wish I was going to be around for the daze between.

[djgriff]

We bailed around 5:00 ...Wondering who was hard core enuf to stay? Did any one see Billy Joel??

I stayed for the whole day and ended up at the Lagnaippe Stage (with Juls and Chris Joseph) for Paul Sanchez - small but very enthusiastic crowd - the place was under water - the sidewalk bricks were actually floating - set started out great - then they gave him the high sign and cut him off after 4 or 5 songs.

[back2NOLA]

Yup, we stuck it out in our cheapass ponchos - totally worth it! We saw the last 1/2 of Billy Joel - he sounded great - but the best moment was when he swiped a couple inches of standing water off the Steinway Grand he was playing -- thought I was gonna pass out! Anyhow - people kept the spirits up and it was an unforgettable experience to be out there in that much rain.

[back2NOLA]

Yeah, there was some lightning besides just the thunder that had been booming all day -- that cut stuff short. Billy Joel, too.

[Bill]

Yes we stuck it out right to the end. We went to Jazz Fest 2008 for Billy and it was such a shame it rained as it did.

The next day we were rewarded with front row standing to see Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint. Wonderful. Pity the camera has ceased to function the previous day.

The whole two days we were at the Fairground were amazing. Thank you NO for making it a special week for me and my lady.

[Belle]

We hung in there too but at the Blues Tent. We had planned to see James Cotton and got there as the previous set was letting out. Got great seats and stayed for the Ponderosa Stomp Revue. Great stuff being dry but nothing could save us the walk out. Wet be man we had a ball walking all the way to the quarter!!! Met some great peeps who shared their porch for awhile, beers and burnables too. We had great fun in the weather. :D

[rosetree]

I'm wet again,dammit!;)