Mardi Gras 2005- who's going? - Page 3

GPhiLlama · #31 01-21-2005, 11:21 AM

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Originally posted by dekeguy
If you are in New Orleans for Carnival and catch the Rex parade on Mardi Gras Day you might want to check out the neutral ground side of Float 13 and yell "Hay Peter, throw me something". If you attend Mystery, Momus, Proteus, or Rex and Comus balls look for a guy in an Army Blue Mess uniform, about 6'2" tall, 185 lbs, reddish brown hair, and horn rim glasses. I'd enjoy sharing some champagne with fellow GCers.

If I had the cash to attend the balls, I would.

My older brother is going to the Orpheus ball...I'm just hanging out for the parades.

#32 01-21-2005, 05:35 PM

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Originally posted by GPhiLlama
If I had the cash to attend the balls, I would. My older brother is going to the Orpheus ball...I'm just hanging out for the parades.

I've heard so many great things about the balls. I don't know what Kalin and the boys have planned (I know they went to the Orpheus one last year), but knowing him and his friends I know I'm in for the time of my life! I can't wait...only 11 more days till I leave!

dekeguy · #33 01-21-2005, 10:53 PM

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Originally posted by GPhiLlama
If I had the cash to attend the balls, I would. My older brother is going to the Orpheus ball...I'm just hanging out for the parades.

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Actually, as regards the traditional Carnival Balls there is no cash involved as they are by invitation and at no cost to the guests. All expenses are underwritten by the Krewe members whose dues cover the cost of a certain number of invitations. The only expense to the guest is what ever one would be wearing. For a man it would be white tie and tails or dress uniform and for a lady what ever evening wear she chooses.

dekeguy · #34 02-10-2005, 02:13 PM

OK, so where was everybody? I did not hear any GCers calling out at the Rex Parade and I did not see any one at the Balls. Did any of you get to New Orleans or did something come up to interfere with the trip? Maybe next year we need to plan this out a little more solidly?

IowaStatePhiPsi · #35 02-10-2005, 02:58 PM

I saw the parades Monday night- did that include the Rex parade? Was drinking and hanging with the LSU Phi Psis at St. Charles & Jackson
Tuesday I saw a bit of Zulu when I found the Loyola Phi Psis- but they were jerks so I went back to hanging with the other ISU students.
Was down on Bourbon & St. Ann on Mon & Tues nights. Down there again tonight (I have a date?!?!) and Friday night.

At a Model UN conference- we're the largest group here with 14 students. And most of the 150 students were all drinking this morning so this is going to suck a bit.
Mon night I got back to the hotel at 4AM. Tues night at 6AM, Wed night at 8AM

GPhiLlama · #36 02-10-2005, 03:35 PM

I was only able to go to Saturn, Muses and Morpheus. I was SICK AS A DOG Monday and Tuesday. And now, but I'm at home.

#37 02-10-2005, 07:35 PM

I did Endymion, Bacchus, and most of Fat Tuesday. I couldn't remember which one you were going to be in and I wasn't able to check my email at all.

IowaStatePhiPsi · #38 02-11-2005, 06:10 AM

early night- home at 4am

made out with someone who lives down the street from my grandpa out in ohio

got 7 of my 11 drinks free thanks to other people.

still drunk, time to sleep- up in 3hrs