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Michelle G. Lathe's avatar

This shared the feeling of this event beautifully. Felt like i was right beside you calling out for my own trinket. And those leg warmers are hilarious. Never been to Mardi Gras, but now I want to go. Thanks for sharing your experience

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Patsy's avatar

Have not been to NOLA yet but sure wanted to share in your great weekend after reading this. What a hoot!!! Thanks, Amanda, for this delightful and entertaining recount.

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Amanda Jaffe's avatar

Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

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Paige Coleman-Rodriguez's avatar

Thanks Amanda! Made me laugh in all the right places!

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Amanda Jaffe's avatar

I'm so glad, Paige!

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Mark Jaffe's avatar

You captured the experience. I can't believe we carried a bag full of the spoils of the parades home.

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Amanda Jaffe's avatar

I'm not at all surprised we carried the spoils home. What surprises me is that we're keeping it all! Actually, I'm not surprised by that either.

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Tim Burns's avatar

I have been to many a Mardi Gras and am told I had a great time. None of my friends would speak to me for weeks after we went however. :-) Great writing, Amanda!

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Amanda Jaffe's avatar

Then I suspect you had a great time. Thank you, Tim!

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Tim Burns's avatar

I must have? :-)

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Alisa Kennedy Jones's avatar

OK, can I just say I love that you "took a little nap" in the middle of a giant party 😂 Chewbacca Leg Warmers remind me of Flashdance and Fame, which are both so badass! I might need a pair. Hmph.

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Amanda Jaffe's avatar

I've come to realize napping may be my superpower!

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Joey Held's avatar

What a delightful journey! When I was in Munich during Oktoberfest they had beer stein leg warmers…I think these Mardi Gras ones have them beat!

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Amanda Jaffe's avatar

Would've liked to see those, Joey!

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Julie Neches's avatar

Great post! I'm ready for Mardi Gras and to snag a shoe!

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Amanda Jaffe's avatar

You'll need a strategy to get one!!

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Julie Neches's avatar

I'll get pointers from you before I go!

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Ofifoto's avatar

Wowsers, this is the next best thing to being there. What a wonderful experience and full of the uplifting joy you mentioned.

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Amanda Jaffe's avatar

Thank you! . It doesn't come close to being there, but I'm glad it's the next best thing!

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Chris Stanton's avatar

I loved every bit of this. I was down there for Halloween once. It was…interesting.

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Amanda Jaffe's avatar

Can't quibble with that word choice, Chris. And thanks for making me use the word "quibble." It’s a stellar word.

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Chris Stanton's avatar

Agreed!

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Good Humor by CK Steefel's avatar

I’m a little exhausted reading about this busy weekend. I’d be napping with you. I went once to Mardi Gras in the late ‘80s and that was enough.

BTW New Orleans was definitely not forgotten by the world on Jan 1. Glad they have recovered and can celebrate again.

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Amanda Jaffe's avatar

That awful event echoed through Mardi Gras. Definitely not forgotten.

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Amanda Jaffe's avatar

I know....

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Iris Nagler's avatar

Clever and amusing as usual! Being present at this parade would be lots of fun, although I'm not sure I would like to be exposed to flying shoes!

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Amanda Jaffe's avatar

Bring your protective gear, Iris!

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Matthew G. Nagler's avatar

Lots of gems here, Amanda. Give Me a Shoe and Nothing Happens to the Dog. That one threw me. So I guess I am a throw.

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Amanda Jaffe's avatar

If the shoe fits....

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Tessa Smith McGovern's avatar

Brilliant! Where’s the photo of your gown please?!

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Amanda Jaffe's avatar

Not happening here!! Elsewhere, I promise!

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Susan Pomerantz's avatar

Sounds like quite the time!

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Amanda Jaffe's avatar

Recall's a bit fuzzy, but I believe it was!

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Susan Pomerantz's avatar

Funny

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