Barely keeping a day to day semblance of a normal schedule going. Going to work, but really for all intensive purposes business in New Orleans is suspended until Ash Wednesday.There's a victory parade for the Saints tonight, a New Orleans version of a New York ticker tape parade, and 60,000 locals are expected to attend. Yesterday 30,000 people lined the streets at and around the airport to welcome the Saints home.
People have been camping out since early this morning wrapped up in blankets curbside to claim a good spot. It's only in the 40's here with a wicked wind from the North making it feel very cold for all of us tropical flowers here in New Orleans.
We have house guests coming on Thursday and staying over until Ash Wednesday.
We're in full Carnival mode, stocking up on libations and food, and planning our costumes and party and parade schedules. We have a ball to go to Friday night.
So the blog is on simmer, as things sizzle here in New Orleans!!!!
Hi Valorie.....sounds like fun with a capital F.Just curious....what's your costume?
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Shawn
beautiful picture...i love it
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Simmer down now Vamp and Sizzle New Orleans style I know you will have lots to share -
ReplyDeleteWe are bracing for a Storm, school is already "cancelled" -
pve
have a ball. sad i won't be there. be good.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Have fun. Maria
ReplyDeletesounds exciting. Love that colour in the post pic
ReplyDeleteLove the image, room. Wow, that sounds like so much fun!!!! May it be a blast and better than ever.
ReplyDeleteI missin' some parades....I used to take the kids to all the family ones...enjoy and celebrate in grand style!
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Going to Galatoires outpost here in BR Friday to kick off the Who Dat Mardi Gras week-end. We'll raise a glass and give a toast to you and your houseparty! Have a grand time Friday night at the ball. I have given up making that long drive in the wee hours of the A.M. to get back home!
ReplyDeleteHave fun! We may make it down I-10 at some point over the weekend...
ReplyDeleteHave so much fun. Wish I was there with you all. I gave you a little award today. Go by and check it out.
ReplyDeleteHappy Mardi Gras!
Love your blog! Have fun out there (here)
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Love this image!!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog, and enjoy this time! Sounds like a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteHave a ton of fun!!! It's all so thrilling for your wonderful city. BTW, I love the clock image above...wish someone could put it in my house.
ReplyDeleteLOVE THE PIC!
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