I just met my English friend & her mum last week, who came to the States for Elvis and Mardi Gras (don't ask!). I made sure that I told her mother not to lift her shirt when she was asked - I have the feeling she would be the first one to earn her beads!

Awww... I went to New Orleans once (the day after Mardi Gras ended) for a convention. I couldn't afford to go a day early. :( But listening to the Nawlins people I know who treasure Mardi Gras and just reading these comments makes my heart glow with that great NO feeling. *le sigh*

My husband and I have already decided to try to go back to New Orleans together for a holiday one year. Maybe a private Cajun Christmas. :)

A friend took her family to Mardi Gras events in Lake Charles last week and their toddler ran into our house and showered us with beads! They brought us a King Cake too.

I am so wanting beignets and cafe au lait right now.

I posted on Facebook about Faschnaut Day and got a long discussion with about 15 comments about not only them but Paczki and pancakes. I love Fat Tuesday!

[quote=Honeykiss1974;1783392]I haven't been since Katrina. :( This thread makes me want to go again.
......same here......sigh
been there twice, last time was 1999, my traveling buddy got called back home to work, so I hit the town solo. This was until a group of revelers dressed as lobsters took me in. Other than they buying the drinks, and alot of walking, it was a blur of a night.

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OTW,
Sorry we missed meeting when you were in NO for Mardi Gras. Glad you had a great time. Seems I only get back there for Mardi Gras and thats not even every year. I think Dorothy Parker's comment is appropriate here, "Work is the curse of the drinking class"!

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All,
Can you spell exhausted? Fair amount of Champagne but mostly just a very long day and night. Ever fly an early bird flight still dressed in white tie and tails? I just don't think I'm going to be very productive today.

The rather tame version of Mardi Gras. I think its funny that everyone around here tries to go to other places for Mardi Gras, largely I don't understand. Most other places are small podunk towns that just block off like three blocks and let you get drunk in the middle of it. And everyone drives an hour to do it with the same people you just stay here and do it with.

But nonetheless, as usual, Lake Charles Mardi Gras was pretty great, I had to work til about 10, we drove down the parade route and there was a good amount of poeple there at about 7 in the morning.

dekeguy, AWW I wish that you had posted this earlier! I'll bet that you were a sight in your tails but still very handsome.

A certain GCer is in Orpheus so Monday was out but we were at Gallier Hall most of Tuesday. We were right in front of the podium. Some friends are in Rex too and they were on #10 and #14.

Carnival was GREAT this season and I am pooped too. The weather was gorgeous and the crowds were good. Just finished some Crawfish Elegante and I'm waiting on the white chocolate bread pudding. mmmm