I'm going to the French Quarter this afternoon

[BOSSHOG]

The Friday before Mardi Gras when the crowds start rolling in. Weather forecast looks good through Tuesday. REO Speedwagon and Kid Rock are playing before the Endymion Parade this afternoon. Anybody want me to toss some beads for them? I'll be on my favorite balcony at the corner of Bourbon and Orleans letting the good times roll.

[old mark]

1. Probably one of the few places I haven't been that I really want to

see. Enjoy!!!


:party:


mark

[BOSSHOG]

2. I wouldn't recommend going

on Mardi Gras day if you are the least bit claustrophobic. It gets incredibly crowded. But the four or five days leading up are a lot of fun without the pressing crowds.

[old mark]

6. I also don't drink, so I'd probably miss out on a lot of the inner meaning....

[Heidi]

3. Have a great time!

Take pictures and yes! Toss some beads for me, please!

:hi: BOSSHOG! :hug:

[Callalily]

4. I'm sure you're going to

have a grand time. And yes, please toss some beads for me too.

I've always wanted to visit the French Quarter, and New Orleans in general. Heard there are day cooking classes offered. Now that's something I'd be most interested in.

Hope you'll get a chance to take some pics and share with us.

[BOSSHOG]

5. There are

day cooking classes available. I don't know the particulars but I've seen them advertised. Its a great place for the cooking profession.

[madinmaryland]

7. Hey Boss, can you get me some beignet's (sp) at Cafe du Monde??

mmm!!



:woohoo:

[BOSSHOG]

8. They are awesome My Friend

Especially at two in the morning. And the powdered sugar around the puckered lips of coeds from Omaha and Iowa City look so sexy. And don't forget a Muffaletta from Franks.

[madinmaryland]

9. I could eat those things anytime!!

We bought some mix and tried to make them at home. NOT the same!

[tigereye]

10. it was fun seeing the King Cakes at a grocery here - I would have bought one

but I wasn't sure what it would taste like. They were really pretty, though! Bon ton roulez! (sp?)


on edit, I've been buying the Cafe Du Monde coffee, too, I figure every little bit can help businesses down there. (at least I hope it does!)

[MissHoneychurch]

11. Are you going to meet with SwampRat?

enjoy your time in New Orleans.