Mardi Gras

[jester]

I was gonna post something on here about going to Mardi Gras here in St. Louis and it just made this horrible thought run through my head, yet gave me a great idea as well (although it's probably a little late for this year). We should be in the parade (<-- the great idea part). After all, why couldn't we be in it when all of those nasty Hardly Davidson motorcycles are in it every year? (and yes, I know that I misspelled Hardly) Anyway, it just crossed my mind so I thought that I'd blurt it out and see what people said about it.

[Keith]

Hahaha.... I missed it last year... I'm there... with my digi cam... :D

[Laura]

I think he means.. that we should be IN the parade.

[jester]

Yeah, that's kinda what I was going after. I think it would be fun......that, along with the fact that it's usually kinda cold out and we'd be inside a nice warm car.

Thanks Laura. :)

[Keith]

My manager at work has room on their float but there is price we would have to pay... interested?

Keith

[jester]

How much and how many does he have room for? What I was REALLY meaning (which I think you already know this) was that the club should be in the parade, with our cars.

[grlielude]

Originally posted by Laura
I think he means.. that we should be IN the parade.


LOL, I was waiting for you to say something ;)

[Keith]

I don't think our cars will be in 'show condition' to participate in any parades in February... :D

This is the email he sent out...

Join Krewe de Carouse for Soulard’s 25th Mardi Gras parade on February 21st. We currently have openings for 14 people on this year’s float which will have the theme “Eat Me in St. Louis”.

The cost is $55 per person, to cover costs of construction, port-a-potty, truck rental, entry fee, and a Mardi Gras party after the parade is complete.

You will need to purchase your own beads, and we will try to purchase them in bulk to save money.

The Krewe will meet several times between now and the big day to talk about Float design and costume requirements.

Let me know if you are interested in an opportunity for lots of fun and carousing (adults preferred, given the possible crowd nudity). Feel free to forward this on to anyone you think may be interested.

Cheers,

Michael

[Jacques]

Hmmm...$55 for this? And we need to purchase our own beads?

[jester]

Ok, so is anyone interested in going down? My brother and I usually make a full day out of this. We get up early and eat breakfast and start drinking usually around 8am on the way to breakfast. You don't have to get up that early if you don't want but if you'd like to go, let me know and we can make arrangements to hook up somewhere. It's a blast. If you've never been then you really need to check it out.

[jester]

ttt

[Keith]

We are in...

Keith

[Jacques]

Depending on when I get back from the 100-Acre Woods Rally event Friday-Saturday, I might meet you guys somewhere. Unless, you guys are so tanked, you can't get me decent directions to find you. :P

[ShadowDancer]

got Coronation that day. too much stuff going on. plus can't drink. sorry.

[jester]

Ok, well, keep posting if you're interested. I'll be working out the details of who is going and when and where we can/could meet. I typically start early with some breakfast. Gotta get some food in before you start pouring liquor in. Also, you HAVE to get down there early to park anywhere near the parade. If you're not there by 10am, you'll be walking awhile. The parade is fun but walking around up through Soulard afterwards is the best part. You don't HAVE to drink to go down there and have fun but you can't be easily offended either by some of the stuff that goes on down there. More than likely, there WILL be nudity. (thank God it won't be me though!)

[I'mlude]

Jester
Do you know of any parking lots close that are free or not 10 dollars cause I got screwed last year on parking

[Keith]

Let's take as few cars as possible... and we'll chip in on parking.

[jester]

Oh yes, definitely we want as few people to drive as possible. We just need to make sure of everyone's agenda before we get down there. We don't want a bunch of people going that are planning on staying all day and night until whenever and have them ride with someone that wants to go home at noon or whatever. That's all. Also, be thinking about how to carry your drinks or how much money to bring. You aren't allowed to have coolers or cans or bottles. You can have alcohol as long as it's in a plastic cup of some sort or a thermos. I'm trying to find someone that might want to stock up a vehicle full of drinks and food and go down VERY early that morning and leave it close to the parade route.

[I'mlude]

I gotta be at work for a big four hour shift one to five
I wanna see the parade but I'd come back up if anyone is still around

[jester]

I know I'll still be around. It'll be drinky drinky all day long. hehe

[spickett]

All that money just to see boobs?... Hahaha just playin, if you guys are thinkin bout doing that let me know

[TJ]

I'll be there, I'll charge both batteries for the camcorder:D

[jester]

All the money will be for the drinky drinky part. Anything else is just a bonus. I'm definitely going so plan on going if you want to.

[Cory]

Im game if u start in the morn. and u let me go.

[jester]

NO, you're not allowed. :) j/k Cory, you're always more than welcome to go. Just know that at least some of us (me) are planning on being there until pretty late into the evening.

[Cory]

well i gotta work i can always come back but i want to start early!!

[Hatchd]

I know a bunch of me and my buddies are gonna be there early afternoon(between 3-5) and staying until sunday morning in a hotel room most likely. If anyone wants to meet up hit me up at 314-852-7548. It'd be nice to get a group of 30+ people chillin together.

[TJ]

well whats the plans?

[grlielude]

hrmm I guess we should meet up for breakfast........and that means getting up early on saturday!

so where do we meet up??

[jester]

i'm getting ready to leave work and i won't have internet access again until i get back to work monday morning......whoever is still interested in going should give me a call this evening and let me know.....my brother and i are meeting for breakfast at the denny's at watson road and lindbergh at 7am.....we'll be leaving directly from there to go down to the parade

[Keith]

Denny's... :yuck:

[Laura]

7am?? Holy BeeJesus!

[TJ]

Originally posted by Laura
7am?? Holy BeeJesus!

yeah I'm with laura on this one I was thinkin 9 at the earliest

[Keith]

9? I'm thinking like 10 at the earliest! :peace:

[TJ]

Originally posted by Keith
9? I'm thinking like 10 at the earliest! :peace:

even better

we sounds good ihop?

[grlielude]

mmmm Ihop.....I say 11 but IDK about getting there on time if we left at 11 so I guess 10 it is.

[Keith]

11 is pushing sista. 10am at IHOP? Which one?

Keith

[TJ]

there is one at 270 an manchester

TJ

[Keith]

BTW, I spoke to Josh tonight and he said that we should get there (downtown) LATEST by 10am. Anyhow, I'll probably be up at 8am in the morning. Gimme a call guys and gals...

Keith

[jester]

So did anyone else have fun at Mardi Gras??? I know I did. I paid for it on Sunday though. I'm actually kinda glad that nobody else from the club stayed around. I had a little TOO good of a time at a party down there put on by the Point. Hopefully nobody was taking pictures. :)