El Nino and Al-Qaida
did their best to put a damper on Mardi Gras 2003, but the parades
rolled on and Mardi Gras spirit was high. Crowds were much lighter than past
years and we did miss seeing any sunshine. We held our breath and the
orange alert turned yellow instead of red. Just in case there was plenty
of duct tape and plastic sheeting on hand. It actually came in handy for
Monday's rain.
On the plus side we only
caught eight parades and brought home more than 125 lbs. in beads, 200+ krewe go-cups and a
cooler full of doubloons and stuffed animals. I finally caught my very first Leviathan doll (Elvira caught two)!!!
If you wonder what we are gonna do with 125 lbs. of beads, they will be
sorted and the green and white strands will be recycled at the Atlanta
St. Pats Parade and the rest will be recycled at the Nashville Mardi
Gras in May Parade.
The Krewe of Elvis had a great party and march. We
fell in behind Pete Fountain's Half Fast Walking Club on Bourbon Street
and the crowds parted for our passing. Too cool.
More than we have ever brought home
before!
I met Santa's little helpers at Popeyes.
Linda, Bubba, Chip & Bubbette at the KOE
Party
Linda and Don (ILAP) at the KOE Party
Looks like she is talking non-stop.
Beadbabe and Tim waiting in the rain for
the very last Orpheus
float carrying Judy Amberle who threw us great stuff.
The Krewe of Elvis parade extended an
entire city block.
Our 2003 theme was Luau on the Bayou.
Gabriel (Mr.TT), Elvira, & Don (ILAP) hit
Bourbon St.
NOLA Forum regulars meet
on Royal Street each year at
11:45 P.M. on Fat Tuesday to say goodbye for another year.
Midnight on Fat Tuesday and here come the
Sanitation Trucks
and Mounted Police to clear Bourbon Street.
