TH Love and Pix from Mardi Gras

[pokerchick66]

Whoaaaaaaa, what a ride!

I made it back with one of the first reports from Mardi Gras 2007. Whew!

The first night I went out to Copeland's and had Crawfish Bread (tuscan bread with a layer of spinach & artichoke, then crawfish, then melted cheese on top of that) and for my entree I had the Eggplant Pirogue (Fried eggplant slices, au gratin sauce with shrimp and crab claws over that, and it was all served over angel hair pasta) oh yea, and a biscuit. Yummy!

Then next day started off with nothing but Threadhead love from everywhere. Thanks to Corona, I got to hook up with Amyloves for Endymion. Let me just say right here that Amyloves is THE BEST. She took such good care of me and my chicklet and my niece. I couldn't have asked for better treatment from anybody. She went above and beyond and thanks to her, all three of us had a LARGE TIME. Chicklet was a little overwhelmed at first (we had a little trouble finding Amy), but by the time she got calmed down and settled in, she absolutely LOVED it. And she really took to Amy right away. Oh and she loved Amy's daughter, too. Kept giving her hugs, lol. Amy's daughter is a DOLL BABY. I had soooo much fun. We all did. So already I accomplished my major goal of introducing chicklet to Mardi Gras. She is now indoctrinated and she gets it! We caught all kinds of good stuff. I got a beautiful porcelain mask and a cool yellow feather boa (lost it later at Ray's). One of Amyloves friends was nice enough to let chicklet sit in one of those wooden chairs at the top of a ladder and she thought she was a Mardi Gras princess. :D

I missed Taylor Hicks and Journey at the beginning but only because my awesome hostess was hooking me up with yummy daquiris so it was a good trade-off. The parade didn't get over till about 9:00 that night.

After I drove back to Slidell (really Pearl River) to drop the kiddies off, I got dressed and drove back to the Quarter to meet Lis and the gang at Ray's. I was so happy to see my Threadheads there (Corona, Kinderkitti, Eatmo and his girlfriend Heidi and Shamar). Again, another LARGE time was had by all. I got to enjoy new music, too. The music was great; we saw the Magnolias, Chief Bo Dollis, Rockin Dopsie and Trombone Shorty. When TS first came on I thought, Oh another kid with a trombone. Well let me tell ya, this kid totally blew me away! He was AWESOME! I mean the talent, the style, the class and sharpness this kid had was incredible. He definitely could blow. And he's only 20 yrs. old! I was dancing my butt off. Lis told me he has toured with Lenny Kravitz and Aerosmith. He was amazing. And Corona, KK and I just laughed all night long. I didn't get drunk; just had one beer but that's all I needed. ;) It was so good to see Lis again, too. The only downside was I didn't get to see Amy, my wine goddess and I really miss her. I got Jeff as a consolation prize though cuz he showed up later. I got some pix but Jeff will have better ones for yall I'm sure cuz he had his pimp daddy camera with him. And I got to park for free that night! Ended up going home around 3:30 that morning cuz I had big plans to take the girls to Bacchus the next day.

Welllll, I guess all the activity and overexcitement was too much for Pokermama cuz when I woke up the next day, I had one of those monster migraines and nausea all the next day. So we didn't make it to Bacchus but I got to have my own Mardi Gras with Mr. Toilet. He said throw me something and I said, I'll throw ya something, Mister. I tossed him some cookies.

The girls were very understanding and said, there's always next year and they were really sweet about it. At least we had a great time Saturday and I accomplished my main goal of introducing Chicklet to MG and she will have good memories. Oh, and the upside of me getting sick Sunday was I lost about five pounds, lol.

Okay, I will have a few pix for yall in the following posts.

[pokerchick66]

Amyloves and me at Endymion:

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See our daquiris?

[pokerchick66]

Corona and me at Ray's Boom Boom Room Saturday night:

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Kinderkitti and me at Rays:

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[pokerchick66]

Shamar at Rays:

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[mightyradgumbo]

Sorry to hear about your illin' darlin'. Glad to hear you and da girls got some big fun in though! Hope ya feelin better. :D

[pokerchick66]

The Magnolias at Ray's:

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And here's Chief Bo Dollis (63 yrs. old):

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[pokerchick66]

Rockin Dopsie at Ray's:

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[pokerchick66]

And finally, Mr. Trombone Shorty:

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Thank you, Mr. Shorty for making my cover charge worth it.

[ScoopJohnD]

Woo Hoo!!! Glad you and Chicklet had some big time fun!!!

[swag]

Yeah, no doubt Shorty is a serious talent. Cool to see him on Trombone, too. Despite the nickname, he plays more trumpet these days.

The opening scene of Make it Funky is him, Kermit and Irvin Mayfield taking turns, and those two old hands have got nothing on the kid.

[ibjamn]

And here's Chief Bo Dollis (85 yrs. old)

Great pics, pchickie! Sorry you didn't hook up with us at Bacchus!

I have to disagree with you about one thing. Chief Bo Dollis is 63. I only mention this because my (so called) "friends" the other night said that Bo & I looked like we were the same age........

[Theodore Emile "Bo" Dollis was born in New Orleans in 1944.]

If I thought that they meant I looked like I was 85 y/o, they would have to be killed, no matter how good Bo looks, or how much I love my (so called) :friends"! ;)

[pokerchick66]

Hey Jenn! Yea, I'm sorry I didn't get to see yall, either. I was so hoping that yall could meet Chicklet and I wanted to see you and Amy, too.

Well, Saturday night was a little fuzzy but I swear I heard somebody say he was 85 yrs. old. So my apologies go out to you and Mr. Bo Dollis for adding about 22 yrs. to your present age! As a matter of fact, I think you look at least 20 years younger than 63.

[ibjamn]

Hey Jenn! Yea, I'm sorry I didn't get to see yall, either. I was so hoping that yall could meet Chicklet and I wanted to see you and Amy, too.

Well, Saturday night was a little fuzzy but I swear I heard somebody say he was 85 yrs. old. So my apologies go out to you and Mr. Bo Dollis for adding about 22 yrs. to your present age! As a matter of fact, I think you look at least 20 years younger than 63.

Bless you, my child! You are now my new best friend! ;)

[pokerchick66]

Oh, before I forget, Corona asked me to tell everybody hello and she loves you all. :)

[VWGal]

Oh PC, I have been waiting for a report -- so great to hear everyone had fun and the chicklet has been indoctrinated by such a great group of party pros. What a non-woohoo Saturday was for you though! Murphy's Law to be sure. TS is for sure the real thing isn't he? Glad you are back home, and now, we wait for pictures. Did I hear you say PICTURES?????:)

[breambob]

Corona and me at Ray's Boom Boom Room Saturday night:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/monica7966/MG2007007.jpg

Kinderkitti and me at Rays:

http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/monica7966/MG2007008.jpg

Looks like y'all are having a great time :)

But really, this is Madri Gras. We need more cleaveage, And b00bs !
Give it up gurls !

[VWGal]

Aye PC, and we love her too!:D

[ibjamn]

Oh, before I forget, Corona asked me to tell everybody hello and she loves you all. :)

Oh yeah, corona asked me (not) to tell ya'll that, after being on Frenchman St all night long on Lundi Gras, she will be ready to leave with us at 6am on MG morning!!!! (LOLOLOL) :D

[Priestboy]

So sorry to hear of your sick day, PC...some great pix though! Happy Fat Tuesday to one and all!

[VWGal]

Oh and happy Mardi Gras to y'all! Pour that Canajun gal a big drink o hot coffee (with Crown Royal) tomorrow morning IB and she'll be right as rain!

[VWGal]

Strike that last comment, I said the R word...damn damn damn...

[ibjamn]

Oh and happy Mardi Gras to y'all! Pour that Canajun gal a big drink o hot coffee (with Crown Royal) tomorrow morning IB and she'll be right as rain!

What I have planned is strong strong coffee w/chickory w/praline liqueur
;)

[VWGal]

IB, now THAT'S one wake-up call this Canajun girl would answer! There wouldn't need to be a second call fer sure...;) Now if you can arrange a bedside delivery by HC Jr.....well, never mind.

[pokerchick66]

Oh yeah, corona asked me (not) to tell ya'll that, after being on Frenchman St all night long on Lundi Gras, she will be ready to leave with us at 6am on MG morning!!!! (LOLOLOL) :D

Yea, well good luck with that. ;)


My brother tried to shove a TurboDog in my face on Sunday morning talking about some bs about hair of the dog. I told him he had about 2.5 seconds to move it or he was gonna be the lucky recipiant of some projectile vomiting.

:D

[pokerchick66]

Woo Hoo!!! Glad you and Chicklet had some big time fun!!!

Scoop, give me your email addy.

[ohio]

Thanks PC, great report, sounds like it was a blast- well except for the sick part...!

[ibjamn]

Yea, well good luck with that. ;)


My brother tried to shove a TurboDog in my face on Sunday morning talking about some bs about hair of the dog. I told him he had about 2.5 seconds to move it or he was gonna be the lucky recipiant of some projectile vomiting.

:D

It's 5:15am, Mardi Gras morning, I'm ready to go, hebjamn is in the shower & I hear loud banging around upstairs of people getting costumed up & ready to go. :)

[grisgris]

Great pics Pokie, thanks for sharing them. Glad the chicklet had a large time at her 1st Mardi Gras & you got to spend some time with the gang in NOLA. Sorry you got sick.

[ScoopJohnD]

Scoop, give me your email addy.

Conked out early last night and just saw this. Here ya go PC...
jdachik@earthlink.net

[Amyloves...]

Aw Porkchop, I'm all blushing. That's such a sweet message. Glad I helped yall have a good time. Chicklet was breaking my heart cause she was just freaked out and I knew she'd have a good time once we got her all set up. You only picked the most crowded parade ever to introduce her to Mardi Gras! Gawd! Your neice was a cutie and definitely ready to have some fun.

Yall, the phone conversations of us trying to find each other were hilarious. Pokie was on the wrong side of St Charles so once I figured that out I told her she was a pain in my ass and I was headed to the neutral ground side. Then we figured out she was on the other side of the other lane of the street so I told her she was a pain in my ass again. Then I stood over there behind the crowd waving my cup in the air and saying, "Okay I'm standing here waving my cup in the air and this nice man is laughing at me. I hope you're happy." The man by me was cracking up. Luckily your niece saw me so I could stop. The crowd was just enormous and had grown a lot in that last hour or so. I would have panicked too if I was that little chicklet. But it all worked out. Jimmy (who rarely drinks much, but did on Saturday) hollered your name so many times that my friends were calling HIM Porkchop on Sunday. I teased him the next day about yelling Porkchop so much and waving and he makes a pouty face and goes, "Well.....I like porkchop. Leave me alone." Methinks he had a lil headache. It was funny!

[Amyloves...]

Oh yeah.....

Happy Mardi Gras everybody!

[pokerchick66]

Jimmy (who rarely drinks much, but did on Saturday) hollered your name so many times that my friends were calling HIM Porkchop on Sunday. I teased him the next day about yelling Porkchop so much and waving and he makes a pouty face and goes, "Well.....I like porkchop. Leave me alone." Methinks he had a lil headache. It was funny!

LMAO! Tell Porkchop I like him, too. :D

[pokerchick66]

Amy, did you hear what Chicklet said to you when I left you a message Sunday? :p

[glinda]

Glad you had fun, pc! Thanks for sharing the pics - looks like a large time!

[pokerchick66]

It's 5:15am, Mardi Gras morning, I'm ready to go, hebjamn is in the shower & I hear loud banging around upstairs of people getting costumed up & ready to go. :)

I wanna see pictures, Ib! lol, I wanna see the costumes.

[mightyradgumbo]

Happy Mardi Gras, Y'all. Got the day off and heading into town tonight to eat some good food and hear Charles Neville jam with some cats. Stay safe and have fun.

[pokerchick66]

So how was it?

[funkkjunkie]

Now THAT was some big fun. Arrived late Friday night and was greeted by the krewe plus shrimp pasta, jennbalaya, and praline bread pudding. Saw parades and caught stuff on Sunday and Tuesday. Lundi Gras festival on Monday. Saw music every night except Friday.
Sat: Wild Maggies at the Presbytere in Jackson Square. Bo Dollis sang 3 songs. He's such a beautiful man, always smiling. That night-Ray's. Great show after they finished the fashion show! Seven scenes in the fashion show, with bands trying to play inbetween. That really screwed with the first couple sets, one of which was the Underdawgs. Bo sang one song at the night show. But be forewarned: the heat doesn't work in Rays, the floor gives under your feet in some places and the place smells like shit. some serious sewer gas or drainage problems of some kind. But upfront and on the balcony, not so bad. Maybe we got used to it because we had a kickass time. The good news is they pour great shots. Jpotter got a shot of jaeger and it was at least a shot and a half.
Monday: Frenchmen Street. Spent most of our time at the wwoz show at cafe brasil. Cyril Neville had already played when we arrived at 7:30. Onstage was this cute girl in purple shirt, glittery gold pants and a purple wig playing a violin. YYR. Theresa Anderssen. Next a band that started with a G, something like Gradaugh-very funky. Big Sam arrived and from this point forward, he sat in for a song with every band. Next up was Groovesect. Nice set. Then Monk Boudreaux. After seeing Bo Dollis, I couldn't get my mind around Monk's set. He had on a beaded jacket and boots and a feather in his hat but he didn't sing even one injun song. Kind of soul or rock kind of stuff. It was MG. I was expecting injuns! Home early-12:30 so we could get up at 4:45 the next am.
I know my daze are out of order but I had to save the best for last. Sunday: We(Jpotter, corona and me) decided to rest up and go out for the 2am Underdawgs showat le bon temps roule. In November, I fell in love with this band. Their music is closest to my heart-funky new orleans style. But OMfreakinG! That show was just not to be believed. Shamarr is such a showman and holds everything together. EVery musician is amazing in his own right-don't remember the bass player's name but what a funky dude, Mike somebody on keys and percussion-white guy-who just funked it out the roof, Elliott Cohn on blazing guitar, Willie Green on drums-can't say enough about this amazing drummer, and Herb from Rebirth sat in on trumpet, congas and other percussion. Shamarr not only played trumpet and sang. He also played trombone and keys. They do their music in a sort of jamband style, with each musician getting a solo for most songs. Yall must catch these guys if you have the opportunity. I got home at 5. jpotter and corona stayed til the end and arrived at the hacienda at 7.
So very glad I got to experience Carnival. Thanks to all who helped to enhance my experience.

[where yat brah]

Got to NOLA about 4pm Sat. Unloaded truck and set up grill in neutral grounds for Endymion. Went to Howlin' Wolf for Papa Grows Funk. How in the world a place exists where music like that is obtained for no cover is beyond my comprehension. My brother, his wife, their daughter, another niece and I had a freaking blast. Sunday went to Harahan for family lunch with aunt and uncle on River Road. Got back to hotel in time to set up grill once again on St. Charles for Bacchus. My nephew caught beads from Drew Brees, himself. This 4 y/o blonde boy (my nephew) on a ladder caught like 6 footballs, a Chicken Little, a Nemo and so many good throws, it makes me think about renting a kid for next year. Too hung over from last night, so had to get sleep. Lundi Gras starts off with a Jazz brunch at Commander's. Had the 1-1-1 (gumbo, turtle soup and redfish bisque), pecan crusted gulf fish (sheepshead) with fresh lump crabmeat, bananas foster and quite a few cocktails. Dude just had to keep coming over with "can I refresh that drink for you, sir?" How in the hell am I supposed to say no to that? Back to hotel, change and off to Bourbon. Large voodoo from Lafite's lasted quite a while. Caught a portion of Orpheus on Canal. Then walked over to Howlin' Wolf for Bonerama. OMG, these fellas kicked arse. Late night burger at Igor's. Sleep for 4 hours. 7:30 am wake up call. Can't get a single member (out of 12 to choose from) of family to help bring grill, table, coolers down to St. Charles, so I do it myself. After they hear Pete Fountain's Half fast group, family starts to trickle down. Peach Schnapps for breakfast helps ease the hangover pain. After 15-20 Zulu parades, I finally get my first coconut. Covered in silver with a straw hat. Yell for Linda and Ms. Lena but get no responses. Watch most of Rex from the 2nd floor balcony of the GDH. Down to the grill for the trucks and my delicious andouille sausage. Considered going back to Bourbon but have just gotten too damn old and was asleep by 7pm. Still getting rehydrated. Sisters will send pics soon, I hope. No phone call from PC and I didn't read your email about Ray's until yesterday. Maybe I'll meet a TH another time.

[ibjamn]

Got to NOLA about 4pm Sat. Unloaded truck and set up grill in neutral grounds for Endymion. Went to Howlin' Wolf for Papa Grows Funk. How in the world a place exists where music like that is obtained for no cover is beyond my comprehension. My brother, his wife, their daughter, another niece and I had a freaking blast. Sunday went to Harahan for family lunch with aunt and uncle on River Road. Got back to hotel in time to set up grill once again on St. Charles for Bacchus. My nephew caught beads from Drew Brees, himself. This 4 y/o blonde boy (my nephew) on a ladder caught like 6 footballs, a Chicken Little, a Nemo and so many good throws, it makes me think about renting a kid for next year. Too hung over from last night, so had to get sleep. Lundi Gras starts off with a Jazz brunch at Commander's. Had the 1-1-1 (gumbo, turtle soup and redfish bisque), pecan crusted gulf fish (sheepshead) with fresh lump crabmeat, bananas foster and quite a few cocktails. Dude just had to keep coming over with "can I refresh that drink for you, sir?" How in the hell am I supposed to say no to that? Back to hotel, change and off to Bourbon. Large voodoo from Lafite's lasted quite a while. Caught a portion of Orpheus on Canal. Then walked over to Howlin' Wolf for Bonerama. OMG, these fellas kicked arse. Late night burger at Igor's. Sleep for 4 hours. 7:30 am wake up call. Can't get a single member (out of 12 to choose from) of family to help bring grill, table, coolers down to St. Charles, so I do it myself. After they hear Pete Fountain's Half fast group, family starts to trickle down. Peach Schnapps for breakfast helps ease the hangover pain. After 15-20 Zulu parades, I finally get my first coconut. Covered in silver with a straw hat. Yell for Linda and Ms. Lena but get no responses. Watch most of Rex from the 2nd floor balcony of the GDH. Down to the grill for the trucks and my delicious andouille sausage. Considered going back to Bourbon but have just gotten too damn old and was asleep by 7pm. Still getting rehydrated. Sisters will send pics soon, I hope. No phone call from PC and I didn't read your email about Ray's until yesterday. Maybe I'll meet a TH another time.

Hey Brah! Our krewe was set up right in front of Igor's for MG day, where were you?

[funkkjunkie]

We were probably really close to brah. Brah, If you saw the huge Tulane contingent in front of Igors, you may have seen us as we stood out like sore thumbs -us and the locals in front of us. We were absolutely and totally surrounded by tulane kids. I was dressed as Jeannie from I dream of Jeannie. Well, not exactly as her, but I had on pink and I had the hat and hair. :cool:

[where yat brah]

Jeez, wish I'd known earlier as we ended up across the from the lsu group with the microphone. Their music was good but the guy never shut up during the parades. He was able to get a few of the marching bands to start playing during Rex. I thought it low class for him to put the lsu fight song on when the UF ROTC stopped to perform and then started a "go to hell, USC" when a high school band dressed in Trojan garb passed. He didn't realize they were high schoolers and had nothing to do with SoCal. I wore my Tulane sweatshirt for Bacchus. It woulda been cool to hang with some Greenies.

We were right next to the Doll museum (or something like that-big house with a gate and awning all way past the sidewalk to St. Charles) right across from the Garden District Hotel.

[where yat brah]

Funniest costume for me was Steve Irwin with a sting ray and blood all over his chest.

[pokerchick66]

OMG! Where yat, bra!!

I'll talk to ya after Idol is over . . . :p

[mightyradgumbo]

So how was it?

Sorry, baby. Just saw your post. Thanks for askin'. It was swell. Good food and music, albeit short. It was advertised from 7-11:30. Little did I know there were two seatings involved. Charles and the boys were really groovin-nice NOLA vibe with the tunes and a coolio 2nd line at the end.

[pokerchick66]

What kind of food?

[pokerchick66]

Welcome back, Corona! :)

[mightyradgumbo]

What kind of food?

Jambalaya, fried catfish, Chicken and corn bread, mac and cheese, collard greens, baked beans and pecan or apple pie for dessert-was supposed to have king cake but sumtin went south with it

[pokerchick66]

OMG, that sounds awesome! Yum, I love fried catfish and collard greens and cornbread.

[Corona]

Welcome back, Corona! :)
Thanks baby!!! Damn was that friggin FUN with a capital F-U-N!!
Here's my schedule from the week......
Friday night...in late and in bed by 12. Hung out with the Chez Ibjamn krewe eating AMAZING food and dinking Abita. It was nice :)

Saturday up and out the door around noon maybe..out to La Peniche, then Wild Maggies at Jackson Square then the Mask Market...out to the Boom Boom Room ...for the Mardi Gras Blow Out... didn't get to bed
until 4-ish.

Sunday up around 8-ish and out the door around 10-ish for Bacchus parade day. Paraded until maybe 9 then a nap from 10-ish until 11:30 p.m. Out the door for Shamarr's/Underdawgs show around 12:30. Out til 7:00 a.m. and the sun was shining bright for the beginning of Lundi Gras!

Monday up around 10:30 and out the door around 12-ish for Lundi Gras fest and then out on Frenchmen for the 24 hour show at Cafe Brasil...only made it til 12-1 a.m. (dosed off for few minutes at Cafe Brasil
on the icky couch!)

Tuesday up at 4:45 a.m. and out the door way early for Zulu/Rex...then back
to Jenn's, then La Peniche for lunch then a nap I think for a tiny bit,
then out on Frenchmen with the Soul Rebels MG show ...up til 4-ish!

Wednesday-death sleep from 4 a.m. Tuesday/Wed morning until Thursday
around 6 a.m.; the quarter at noon...then airport..then got off the plane for a free voucher (problems with the plane)..then back to Jenn's....death sleep
until noon-ish Friday...then lunch with Seefood at Port of Call..then airport again...then home.

Completely and utterly exhausted but a FANTASTIC time :)
Ibjamns, I can't thank you enough for EVERYTHING!!!! Love to all
the Threadheads I got to play with this week. Funkkjunkie, you were a great roomie :)

[NeenAtlanta]

holy crap.

Now I really have FOWO!!!

I could never keep up with you, Corona!

[NYMAMA]

Wow that sound great! I would be dead after that schedual.

[Corona]

Shit, I couldn't keep up with me either at times. It was r-o-u-g-h at times but so worth it. I was telling my friend today that MG is different then fest as there is no real line between day and night....so many festivities run day and night so you just have to jump in and jump out wherever you can. We grabbed sleep at weird times of the day/night so we could make it what we wanted to see and do. It was really a cool experience :)

NYMAMA- I am dead, I barely have a voice, my throat is killing me, I have a big fever blister on my lip but a smile on my face still!

Until 2 years ago I SWORE that MG was not for me and I would never ever go. I tried it last year to support the city after the Thing and was hooked (didn't do parades which I regretted huge when I got home). This year was off the charts because we did so much traditional MG events. If you guys can, I suggest you give it a try. It's truly an amazing cultural experience. BTW, we never even saw Bourbon or most of the quarter that whole week...not necessary to have a blast, catch great music, eat good food and party yo azz off :)

[pokerchick66]

I second that emotion.

[Corona]

holy crap.

Now I really have FOWO!!!

I could never keep up with you, Corona!
Neen, what's FOWO?

[ibjamn]

Neen, what's FOWO?

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[Orleansnj]

Okay - well now that you've got the MG 'feva' - what about ridin' in a parade next year?

who is game?

I'll tell you - it is the BEST experience you'll have....it is out of the box.

[VWGal]

Corona, I can't believe you got up at 4:30 am. I told Jenn to make you a nice strong coffee with some Crown Royal and like a true blue Canadian gal you is, you'd rise to the occasion. And you did!

One day I shall Mardi Gras. It's such an important part of the New Orleans experience, that I will have to do it one year...hopefully sooner rather than later. The parades look like an absolute hoot!

I am pretty sure I would not experience FOWO, I would instead be DCTWO (dead certain to wimp out).:o

[rosetree]

Okay - well now that you've got the MG 'feva' - what about ridin' in a parade next year?

who is game?

I'll tell you - it is the BEST experience you'll have....it is out of the box.

Which krewe?

[mightyradgumbo]

Okay - well now that you've got the MG 'feva' - what about ridin' in a parade next year?

who is game?

I'll tell you - it is the BEST experience you'll have....it is out of the box.

Hells yeah, I will ride in a parade...you forming a krewe or hijacking one??? LoL Either way, let me know I will ride shotgun

[Corona]

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ahhhh, gotcha....well I wimped out Thursday night after MG.....wanted to go out so bad but no friggin' way was my body allowing it. Really wanted to see George Porter Jr. at the Maple Leaf but man, I lay down for a few minutes and was out cold again.

[Corona]

Okay - well now that you've got the MG 'feva' - what about ridin' in a parade next year?

who is game?

I'll tell you - it is the BEST experience you'll have....it is out of the box.
Oh man, I cannot afford to ride with a krewe. That's some serious BIG bucks. If I had my choice it would be Zulu hands down. That parade was a BLAST! A couple thousand bucks to ride though- for dues and throws. Too much for me :(
The Jamn's rode in Zulu before the Thing and loved it. Tell them about it Ibjamn!

[Corona]

Corona, I can't believe you got up at 4:30 am. I told Jenn to make you a nice strong coffee with some Crown Royal and like a true blue Canadian gal you is, you'd rise to the occasion. And you did!

One day I shall Mardi Gras. It's such an important part of the New Orleans experience, that I will have to do it one year...hopefully sooner rather than later. The parades look like an absolute hoot!

I am pretty sure I would not experience FOWO, I would instead be DCTWO (dead certain to wimp out).:o
I'm glad I didn't let ya down girl :) :D

[NYMAMA]

[QUOTE=Corona;28164]Shit,
NYMAMA- I am dead, I barely have a voice, my throat is killing me, I have a big fever blister on my lip but a smile on my face still!

QUOTE]
ewwww! Sometimes we have to sacrafice ourselves for to good of all!

[ibjamn]

I've ridden in Zulu 3 times and it is lots of fun, not sure it's something I would do every year as it takes up ALL your time on Mon & Tues with zero sleep, but an amazing ride, for sure.
The dues for Zulu this year were $550 which included your ride, costume & insurance. Throws are extra and I have spent between $1000 - $2000 each time, and that's just enough stuff.

As Ms. Lena will confirm, any TH is welcome to ride with the Zulu Diamond cutters krewe. Hebjamn & I rode with them in 2005 and they are the party krewe!!
I also rode with the Big Shot (Jimmie Felder) in 1995 and with the Witchdoctor in 1998 (Otis Davenport).

[Corona]

Finally uploaded and labelled my pics. I didn't get all the T-heads but quite a few. There's not too many pics and I scooped a couple from Amy and Jeff. I think it captures the week pretty well. Here's the link:

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8EbNnDdm1cMJ6

[NeenAtlanta]

Finally uploaded and labelled my pics. I didn't get all the T-heads but quite a few. There's not too many pics and I scooped a couple from Amy and Jeff. I think it captures the week pretty well. Here's the link:

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8EbNnDdm1cMJ6

Great photos, Corona! Looks like it was a little chilly.

[luvdancin]

Wow--great pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Corona]

Great photos, Corona! Looks like it was a little chilly.
yup! the first few days were FREEZING!!

[mauibreeze]

looks like some more work was needed to get more beads...lol

[funkkjunkie]

When corona raised up out of that bed when I got up at 4:45, I could not believe my eyes. And we were all ready to hit the road at 6! It was truly impressive after the week's activities we had participated in.

[stlbarb]

Great photos, Corona! Looks like it was a little chilly.

looked nice & warm to me. we had snow & ice for our mardi gras parade. never got above freezing that day.

[Corona]

looks like some more work was needed to get more beads...lol
lol...jack-ass ;)

[pokerchick66]

I showed chicklet the pic of the Nemo float for Bacchus and we both were like awwwwwwww man, that sucks! lol

[where yat brah]

Okay - well now that you've got the MG 'feva' - what about ridin' in a parade next year?

who is game?

I'll tell you - it is the BEST experience you'll have....it is out of the box.

Full-heartedly 2nd that emotion. I was able to ride in Orpheus' inaugural parade about 14 years ago. Being on the "other side" was incredible not to mention James Brown was the headliner of the ball at the Convention Center.

[pokerchick66]

Full-heartedly 2nd that emotion. I was able to ride in Orpheus' inaugural parade about 14 years ago. Being on the "other side" was incredible not to mention James Brown was the headliner of the ball at the Convention Center.

Cool. Which weekend are you coming?

[Jada]

Sounds like a great time was had by all!

[where yat brah]

1st. Will also be in town for the NCAA BBall tourney. HOB will have Johnny Lang (Thurs.) and Kenny Wayne Shephard (Fri.)

[Corona]

Sounds like a great time was had by all!
You were missed big time missy! :(

[pokerchick66]

1st. Will also be in town for the NCAA BBall tourney. HOB will have Johnny Lang (Thurs.) and Kenny Wayne Shephard (Fri.)

Kenny Wayne Shephard is awesome! :)

[La Ti Da]

excellent photo's, thanks for sharing - Looks like a great time was had by all!

[bluedog]

all of ya'lls photos are amazing! one of these days I'm gonna make it to MG! Thanx for sharing!

[funkkjunkie]

Here are a few more pix: http://s166.photobucket.com/albums/u120/funkkjunkie2/mardi%20gras/?action=view&current=100_2046.jpg&slideshow=true&interval=3

[Corona]

Great pic of Shamarr's new trumpet :)

[funkkjunkie]

Can I make all those pix smaller at the same time? I need to go see if i can.

[pokerchick66]

Can I make all those pix smaller at the same time? I need to go see if i can.

Those were great pix, kk. I can see my outfit! :p

[funkkjunkie]

Girl, you looked goooood that night! That dude appreciated you.:cool:

[pokerchick66]

Girl, you looked goooood that night! That dude appreciated you.:cool:

Thank you, kk! :p

lmao! Ya know, I have no idea what he told me (I couldn't hear) but I turned around and told him that my boyfriend was gonna get mad. I felt so bad after for saying that cuz he was being so nice (I think!). lol, he left right after I said that.

[Amy Winette]

I'm glad I'm getting a chance to see your outfit since I missed you that night (still bummed about that PC!)

[Corona]

Girl, you looked goooood that night! That dude appreciated you.:cool:
she did! She looked smokin' hot with that go-go girl dress and boots :) :)

[pokerchick66]

she did! She looked smokin' hot with that go-go girl dress and boots :)

Don't forget the boa!! :D :D :D


Love you guys!!

[pokerchick66]

I'm glad I'm getting a chance to see your outfit since I missed you that night (still bummed about that PC!)

I am, too, boopie! And I did get a pretty good consolation prize. And might I add he looks pretty damn good with that extra weight on him. ;) ;) ;)

[pokerchick66]

she did! She looked smokin' hot with that go-go girl dress and boots :) :)

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