Mardi Gras role call.

[marignygreg]

Not looking good for Jazzfest this year ( I say that every year ;) ) but I will be down working on the Marigny money pit for Mardi Gras. Who's coming down ?? "THROW ME SOMTHING MISTER".

[funkkjunkie]

I'll be celebrating my first.

[pokerchick66]

I'm going that weekend. I plan to catch Endymion and Bacchus. I'll be bringing my chicklet to her first ever MG parade. :)

[Carolina Beadhead]

Not looking good for Jazzfest this year ( I say that every year ;) ) but I will be down working on the Marigny money pit for Mardi Gras. Who's coming down ?? "THROW ME SOMTHING MISTER".

la la la la la la la la la <fingers in the ears> :(

If the new grandbaby had just alerted me to the fact that she was gonna come 2 WEEKS EARLY... I coulda HAD IT ALL!

As it is I'll be missing my first MG in 5 years... Somebody send me some krewe medallion beads and doubloons... pleeeeasssse?

[rosetree]

Hey PC Are you going to Isis before Endymion?? do you want the float # and side that my daughter is riding on?? If you yell real loud to her, she'll throw ya somethin' ;) :D

[Amy Winette]

Jeff & I will be there too, also our first :)

[pokerchick66]

Hey PC Are you going to Isis before Endymion?? do you want the float # and side that my daughter is riding on?? If you yell real loud to her, she'll throw ya somethin' ;) :D

Talk to me, baby.

[pokerchick66]

Jeff & I will be there too, also our first :)

Amy, you've never been to MG? lol, how is that possible?

[Corona]

Me too, me too!!! 2nd time for me :) CBH, it so sucks that you're not gonna be there :(

[Jordan]

Heading down for my first MG also with my wife and Uncle Gerry. Have tickets to Tips for Galactic & Morning 40, but no place to stay yet (priorities). If you hear of anyone who wants to rent out an apartment, please let me know.

[pokerchick66]

Jeff & I will be there too, also our first :)

I bet you catch lots of beads. ;)

[Carolina Beadhead]

Me too, me too!!! 2nd time for me :) CBH, it so sucks that you're not gonna be there:(

Yeah, it does. How can someone be sooo excited & happy... and so depressed... at the same time?

[Zydekitten]

Well, Denbear and I had wanted to go (he being the native Y'at and all) - but when it came to the limits of our budget and decisions about what to in in NOLA for . . . Jazzfest ALWAYS wins.

One of these days however, Kitten will attend a Mardi Gras - as I have now been edumacated that MG is not just another version of Frat Kegger Parties/Spring Break (dudes barfing in the street outside Pat O's, etc.).

sigh

Have some fun for us, y'all!!!

:o

[stlbarb]

MG is so much more than a drunk fest, in my limited experience (one weekend propr to the weekend proir to Fat Tuesday, and another trip sunday thru Fat tuesday). MG day is awesome. get out early - 8 am. its like a huge perfrimance art festival. staying in the quarter is great for this (go back dump beads, make a drink, use flush toilet). but bourbon street adds nothing to the experience, except Fritzel's - good people, bathrooms for beverage purchasers. royal rocks. the gay district rocks.
its been too many years - some things have certainly changed.

[Corona]

Yeah, it does. How can someone be sooo excited & happy... and so depressed... at the same time?
periods of denial...lol

[Corona]

periods of denial...lol
This is for Chippie and the chicklet...Amanda is at 11 a.m. You can do this, bring the chicklet!! There's even a children's stage and Charmaine Neville is doing a set there. How can you miss this. It's free! It was my most favorite part of MG last year :)

Zulu's 2007 Lundi Gras Festival Entertainment Schedule

The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club will celebrate on Monday, February 19, 2007, the 15th year of the "Lundi Gras Festival." The Zulu organization will host a full day of fun and excitement along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River for locals and visitors of New Orleans to enjoy.

The 15th Annual Zulu's Lundi Gras Festival will take place in Woldenberg Park at the foot of Canal Street along the Mississippi River in the French quarter from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm on three stages.

The festival event will feature local and world-renowned entertainers performing on two main stages an additional highlight to the Kids stage. The entertainment line-up is as follows:
Coca Cola Stage I
Zulu Ensemble 10:00 - 10:50 am
Troy Sawyer 11:10 - 12:20 pm
James Rivers Movement Band 12:40 - 1:50 pm
Rebirth Brass Band 2:10 - 3:20 pm
Big Al Carnon & The Rare Connections 3:40 - 5:00 pm
Master of Ceremony Mr. Lester Pollard

Budweiser Stage II
Herbert McCarver & the Pin Stripe Jazz Band 10:00 - 10:45 am
Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys Cajun Band 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Ed Perkins 12:15 - 1:15 pm
Michael Ward 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Vieux Carré 2:45 - 3:45 pm
Charmain Neville w/R. Houston & Amassa Miller 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Master of Ceremony Mr. Clarence Becknell

Frito Lay Children Stage
Kelly School of Dancing 10:45 - 11:45 am
Adella Adella the Storyteller 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Lutcher 1:15 - 2:15 pm
Charmain Neville w/R. Houston & Amassa Miller 2:30 - 3:30 pm
JOMAJO Performance Company 3:40 - 4:20 pm
Master of Ceremony Mr. Gralen Banks

[ibjamn]

We got our MG started last night and went out for the Krewe Du Vieux parade, They are crazy & satirical and the last of the old school type floats pulled by mules, also the last parade that rolls thru the Quarter. They have a brass band in between each float. Chris Rose was the king and Chief Warden and looked so cute in a white mad hatter's costume. (that's a LOTTa hat!)
We met up with Mormon Matthew and his friend (hey now!) and they were having a pretty good time, I would say. It was a very festive crowd! Let the madness begin!! :)

[stlbarb]

Mardi Gras maddness has begun in st. louis. while quite different than NOLA's, there are several balls and other events scattered across 3 weeks (not including the Epithany parade on Jan 6). although there is a small parade on fat tuesday night, the big parade & celebration takes place on the preceding saturday.
last night we went to the Banana Ball - always the most visually interesting of all the balls. hosted by the Banana Bike Brigade. jacquesimomo is part of this krewe. they sometimes bring their unique bicycles to the 1/4 on jazzfest monday 'tween. http://www.bananabikebrigade.com/
we'll be missing our own krewe's ball next weekend to head to warm, warm florida for the monkey krewe ball.

[pokerchick66]

This is for Chippie and the chicklet...Amanda is at 11 a.m. You can do this, bring the chicklet!! There's even a children's stage and Charmaine Neville is doing a set there. How can you miss this. It's free! It was my most favorite part of MG last year :)

Zulu's 2007 Lundi Gras Festival Entertainment Schedule

The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club will celebrate on Monday, February 19, 2007, the 15th year of the "Lundi Gras Festival." The Zulu organization will host a full day of fun and excitement along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River for locals and visitors of New Orleans to enjoy.

The 15th Annual Zulu's Lundi Gras Festival will take place in Woldenberg Park at the foot of Canal Street along the Mississippi River in the French quarter from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm on three stages.

The festival event will feature local and world-renowned entertainers performing on two main stages an additional highlight to the Kids stage. The entertainment line-up is as follows:
Coca Cola Stage I
Zulu Ensemble 10:00 - 10:50 am
Troy Sawyer 11:10 - 12:20 pm
James Rivers Movement Band 12:40 - 1:50 pm
Rebirth Brass Band 2:10 - 3:20 pm
Big Al Carnon & The Rare Connections 3:40 - 5:00 pm
Master of Ceremony Mr. Lester Pollard

Budweiser Stage II
Herbert McCarver & the Pin Stripe Jazz Band 10:00 - 10:45 am
Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys Cajun Band 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Ed Perkins 12:15 - 1:15 pm
Michael Ward 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Vieux Carré 2:45 - 3:45 pm
Charmain Neville w/R. Houston & Amassa Miller 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Master of Ceremony Mr. Clarence Becknell

Frito Lay Children Stage
Kelly School of Dancing 10:45 - 11:45 am
Adella Adella the Storyteller 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Lutcher 1:15 - 2:15 pm
Charmain Neville w/R. Houston & Amassa Miller 2:30 - 3:30 pm
JOMAJO Performance Company 3:40 - 4:20 pm
Master of Ceremony Mr. Gralen Banks

You are a wicked woman, Corona. ;)

[Corona]

I know hunni, I just wanted you to make an informed decision! ;)

[where yat brah]

I'll be with a group at the Garden District Hotel on the corner of Jackson/St. Charles from Endymion till Rex.

[marignygreg]

Corona,thanks for the info on Lundi Gras. I may have to take a break from swinging the hammer to catch me some Rebirth. CBH, sorry you cannot make it, but you always have next year (As a Bears fan I have been saying this to myself this morning ). Jordan, I think we spoke last year about renting my place for Jazzfest. My place is not available but if you need some help finding a place let me know. As for Mardi Gras being a big frat party, that is confined mostly to Bourbon Street. New Orleans is magical during carnival and a big family event outside the Quarter. Now if I could only think of a cool costume ??

[Corona]

no problem Greg, hopefully we can meet up somewhere? Lundi Gras would be easiest I think....sorry about the Bears for ya :(

[Carolina Beadhead]

Corona,thanks for the info on Lundi Gras. I may have to take a break from swinging the hammer to catch me some Rebirth. CBH, sorry you cannot make it, but you always have next year (As a Bears fan I have been saying this to myself this morning ). Jordan, I think we spoke last year about renting my place for Jazzfest. My place is not available but if you need some help finding a place let me know. As for Mardi Gras being a big frat party, that is confined mostly to Bourbon Street. New Orleans is magical during carnival and a big family event outside the Quarter. Now if I could only think of a cool costume ??


My Mardi Gras Fairy costume is available this year....

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/rowdymom81/MG06147b.jpg
:D

[csoul]

Wow. This thread really has me flummoxed!! (nice word, hunh?) I am going to be in Mississippi the weekend before Fat Tuesday. Actually, a short 45 minute ride from NOLA. This trip has been in the planning stages since before Christmas and I have laid awake nights trying to figure out how I can work it out to make it to just 1 event in NOLA that weekend. Sadly, I just don't think it's going to work. As much as I would LOVE it. So, someone grab me some beads, will ya'. I will be there in heart & soul fo' sho'!!

[Corona]

My Mardi Gras Fairy costume is available this year....

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p308/rowdymom81/MG06147b.jpg
:D
roflmao! you were sooooooo cute :)

[Corona]

Wow. This thread really has me flummoxed!! (nice word, hunh?) I am going to be in Mississippi the weekend before Fat Tuesday. Actually, a short 45 minute ride from NOLA. This trip has been in the planning stages since before Christmas and I have laid awake nights trying to figure out how I can work it out to make it to just 1 event in NOLA that weekend. Sadly, I just don't think it's going to work. As much as I would LOVE it. So, someone grab me some beads, will ya'. I will be there in heart & soul fo' sho'!!
csoul....45 minutes AWAY and you CAN'T make MARDI GRAS??? What're ya nuts girl????? How come? Chippie's doing the 45 minute drive everyday I think....there has to be a way we can see you....

[csoul]

csoul....45 minutes AWAY and you CAN'T make MARDI GRAS??? What're ya nuts girl????? How come? Chippie's doing the 45 minute drive everyday I think....there has to be a way we can see you....

Insanity, isn't it?? Our days are completely filled. We MAY be able to get into town for dinner one night. But it's a group of people and only 1 vehicle. So everyone has to be up for making the drive. Logistically, it doesn't make sense. But ya' never know. Plus, I don't know how happy I'm gonna' be to just make it over for dinner, but not "participate" fully in the patry. Ya' know?

[pokerchick66]

csoul....45 minutes AWAY and you CAN'T make MARDI GRAS??? What're ya nuts girl????? How come? Chippie's doing the 45 minute drive everyday I think....there has to be a way we can see you....

She is.

And twice on Sunday. I think.

[Corona]

Insanity, isn't it?? Our days are completely filled. We MAY be able to get into town for dinner one night. But it's a group of people and only 1 vehicle. So everyone has to be up for making the drive. Logistically, it doesn't make sense. But ya' never know. Plus, I don't know how happy I'm gonna' be to just make it over for dinner, but not "participate" fully in the patry. Ya' know?
ahhh, well that makes sense if there's others involved....also I hear ya on dipping your toe in and then having to walk away from the pool before you get to swim. I think I'd feel the same way girl.

[Corona]

She is.

And twice on Sunday. I think.
you, my friend, will win the Trooper Award for the weekend I think.....

[pokerchick66]

you, my friend, will win the Trooper Award for the weekend I think.....

lmao, yea I'm talking big and being ambitious right now. :D

[marignygreg]

Hey Corona, I'll look for you guys at the Zulu Lundi Gras bash. After viewing the many Threadhead pics I think I can I.D. you. I will be the guy with long hair, paint splattered pants and a Saints Baseball hat ( or a black skull cap if it is cold ). CAN'T WAIT !!!!

[Corona]

Hey Corona, I'll look for you guys at the Zulu Lundi Gras bash. After viewing the many Threadhead pics I think I can I.D. you. I will be the guy with long hair, paint splattered pants and a Saints Baseball hat ( or a black skull cap if it is cold ). CAN'T WAIT !!!!
okay, sounds good. I'll be lookin' for those pants :) Not sure what I'm wearing but some sort of hat--either purple with sparkles or a gold sequin beret....or a gold circlet (jewellry) around my head.....that narrows it down huh? lol We'll definitely be at Amanda, Rebirth, Charmaine Neville if that helps...

[mightyradgumbo]

I am sooooo bummed-didn't think I would be able to get the time off for MG so made no plans-now they tell me I need to take a couple of days off and it is mad expensive (I mean more than usual) to go :( Well, looking at it from the glass half-full do get the whole run at fest and maybe even St. Pattys day so I prolly should juss quit my bitchin' but I really wanted to go to MG this year /stomping feet and flailing arms/

[marignygreg]

Yeah,it is gonna be a hard fall for me after Mardi Gras with no Jazzfest on the horizon. I shutter to think of it....:(

[pokerchick66]

I am sooooo bummed-didn't think I would be able to get the time off for MG so made no plans-now they tell me I need to take a couple of days off and it is mad expensive (I mean more than usual) to go :( Well, looking at it from the glass half-full do get the whole run at fest and maybe even St. Pattys day so I prolly should juss quit my bitchin' but I really wanted to go to MG this year /stomping feet and flailing arms/

So are you coming to Mardi Gras or what?

[mightyradgumbo]

So are you coming to Mardi Gras or what?

I want to but only if I can priceline a deal last minute-too frickin expensive right now-I wish the powers that be let me know earlier! Oh well, spilled milk right now but maybe like I said if I can get a deal I will be there.

[pokerchick66]

I want to but only if I can priceline a deal last minute-too frickin expensive right now-I wish the powers that be let me know earlier! Oh well, spilled milk right now but maybe like I said if I can get a deal I will be there.

Well, we need to mojo it then. :)

[Corona]

c'mon Gumbo! Sending priceline karma your way my friend!!!

[mightyradgumbo]

Well, we need to mojo it then. :)

yes, yes we do. My momma always said if there is a will there's a way. Well, I got the will just need the way /oh,weyyyy, where are yooooouuuuu???/;)

[pokerchick66]

yes, yes we do. My momma always said if there is a will there's a way. Well, I got the will just need the way /oh,weyyyy, where are yooooouuuuu???/;)

LMAO!

Hey, I have an unused train ticket if you want to board the City of New Orleans.

[mightyradgumbo]

LMAO!

Hey, I have an unused train ticket if you want to board the City of New Orleans.

City of New Orleans train ticket? Is that the one that runs from Chicago to NOLA?

[pokerchick66]

City of New Orleans train ticket? Is that the one that runs from Chicago to NOLA?

It can run from anywhere you want it to, lol. What I have is a voucher or credit for Amtrak. See how much it would cost for you and let me know.

[mightyradgumbo]

It can run from anywhere you want it to, lol. What I have is a voucher or credit for Amtrak. See how much it would cost for you and let me know.

Thanks, chica-that is awful sweet of ya:D I am in serious planning stage as we speak due to the fact I just found out I have that Monday off bcuz of Prez. Day. I'll email ya.

[stlbarb]

Thanks, chica-that is awful sweet of ya:D I am in serious planning stage as we speak due to the fact I just found out I have that Monday off bcuz of Prez. Day. I'll email ya.

new job? or new policy? i never forget a day off.
have a blast and don't forget to thank our forefathers.

[pokerchick66]

Thanks, chica-that is awful sweet of ya:D I am in serious planning stage as we speak due to the fact I just found out I have that Monday off bcuz of Prez. Day. I'll email ya.

Okey dokey, Smokey. :)

[mightyradgumbo]

new job? or new policy? i never forget a day off.
have a blast and don't forget to thank our forefathers.

Decision by the person who runs my department (they actually are pretty good folks to work for) and yes, I am thanking them right now.

[Carolina Beadhead]

roflmao! you were sooooooo cute :)

heh Thanks!

The family calls that the "White Trash Mardi Gras Fairy". :D

[Corona]

:D

[Corona]

:D
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q242/coronaluver/mardigrasbabe.jpg

I just had to post this babe...so cute...6 more sleeps!!!

[grisgris]

Hey Lis, neighbor from hell (Tony) & King Janus the whatever may be down next weekend. If they do I will let you know so maybe they can meet up with the threadheads. K?

[Corona]

sure Mel, no problem...

[Corona]

4 more sleeps..................'nuff said :)

[where yat brah]

Drove the band truck this past Friday in Daphne's all ladies "Krewe of Appollo's Mystic Ladies". My sis is a member and hubbie plays base for Category 4 which provided music. Daphne has a couple decent parades. AML and the Krewe of Mullet Mates (KOMM;) ). White tie and tales party afterward with a band that did a very good rendition of Otis' "A little bit louder now, Shout". I still think throwing moon pies is ridiculous but lots of stuffed animals for the younguns.

[funkkjunkie]

I love moon pies.

[BigDag]

Drove the band truck this past Friday in Daphne's all ladies "Krewe of Appollo's Mystic Ladies". My sis is a member and hubbie plays base for Category 4 which provided music. Daphne has a couple decent parades. AML and the Krewe of Mullet Mates (KOMM;) ). White tie and tales party afterward with a band that did a very good rendition of Otis' "A little bit louder now, Shout". I still think throwing moon pies is ridiculous but lots of stuffed animals for the younguns.

Moon pies are great. Especially the banana or orange ones.

Seems like I met someone associated with Cat 4 over the weekend. I'm trying to remember. Maybe it was just a bushwacker hallucination.

[where yat brah]

Since Ivan there is now a Cat. 5 and another Cat. 4 in south Alabama, however this Cat. 4 has been Cat. 4 for 10-15 years. Vic plays bass, Spido used to be the drummer but is now some new guy. They play mostly South Baldwin Co. gigs. They played the Collard Greens Festival on Sat. They have played the Shrimp Fest is Gulf Shores the past few years. Vic had played with the Andy Smith Band long ago.