Mardi Gras 2009

dekeguy · #1 02-23-2009, 06:25 PM

Anyone from GC down in New Orleans this year? Tonight is the Proteus parade and rumor has it that float #7 (right side) would be likely to respond to anyone IDing themselves as a GC member. Tomorrow during the Rex parade float #13 (left side) would be a good bet.

Senusret I · #2 02-23-2009, 08:24 PM

Awww that's kind of cool.... I wish I was there!

Smile_Awhile · #3 02-23-2009, 08:41 PM

I wish! We're having a date party though tomorrow night for the occasion... The giant stock pot of jambalaya is in the oven right now, and we made four king cakes on Saturday. I'm Cajun cooked out.

AKA_Monet · #4 02-23-2009, 09:15 PM

Laissez les bon temps roulez!!! Have fun!!! My Poche's Turduchen is still frozen. Don't know how I am going to get a hold of Mudbugs... Do have some crawfish etouffee!!!

#5 02-23-2009, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Senusret I

Awww that's kind of cool.... I wish I was there!

I had the opportunity to meet dekeguy a few years ago when I was in town for Mardi Gras, but unfortunately, it didn't happen. I don't remember much of my two weeks there, all I can remember is that I had the greatest time ever. The Krewe of Endymion ball was UNBELIEVABLE.

It was the last Mardi Gras before Katrina hit.

KSigkid · #6 02-23-2009, 09:20 PM

That sounds awesome, wish I was down there. I went in 2002 with a group of people (including KSigRC), and it was an amazing time. One of our buddies is from New Orleans, and his house was right in the middle of everything.

dekeguy · #7 02-25-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by OTW

I had the opportunity to meet dekeguy a few years ago when I was in town for Mardi Gras, but unfortunately, it didn't happen. I don't remember much of my two weeks there, all I can remember is that I had the greatest time ever. The Krewe of Endymion ball was UNBELIEVABLE.
It was the last Mardi Gras before Katrina hit.

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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.

Honeykiss1974 · #8 02-23-2009, 09:39 PM

I haven't been since Katrina.

This thread makes me want to go again.

I can imagine a group of people yelling "Greekchat! Greekchat!" LOL (me being one of them)

AnchorAlumna · #9 02-23-2009, 11:25 PM

How would you ID yourself as greekchat?

KSigkid · #10 02-23-2009, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AnchorAlumna

How would you ID yourself as greekchat?

It wouldn't be hard. Hold up a sign that you're on GC, shout out that you're on GC...there are a number of ways.

nate2512 · #11 02-24-2009, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by KSigkid

It wouldn't be hard. Hold up a sign that you're on GC, shout out that you're on GC...there are a number of ways.

Flash him and GC painted on your boobs would probably be most effective.

Munchkin03 · #12 02-24-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Honeykiss1974

I haven't been since Katrina.

This thread makes me want to go again.

It's great. I was there in December for a childhood friend's wedding, and I had a blast. I needed to leave because I was having too much fun.

MysticCat · #13 02-24-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Munchkin03

It's great. I was there in December for a childhood friend's wedding, and I had a blast. I needed to leave because I was having too much fun.

New Orleans is where we went for our honeymoon. Perfect for a honeymoon!

justabeachbrat · #14 02-24-2009, 11:06 PM

[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.

OleMissGlitter · #15 02-24-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dekeguy

Anyone from GC down in New Orleans this year? Tonight is the Proteus parade and rumor has it that float #7 (right side) would be likely to respond to anyone IDing themselves as a GC member. Tomorrow during the Rex parade float #13 (left side) would be a good bet.

Wish I was there! But have fun! A family friend was queen of Mystery this past weekend. I had a great time a couple of weeks ago at Athenians, which turned 100 this year. Gotta love Carnival Season in New Orleans!