Carnival

Wow, how time flies. Ten year ago what the last time we were at Mardi Gras in New Orleans. And for many years we stayed at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street. And the same courtyard suite (#3216, I believe) . They were some crazy times. And fond memories. Just seeing these pictures of the Bacchagator brings a smile to my face. At some point in my life I hope to spend a period of time in this forlorn and stricken city.

Today was day of running errands and preliminary house work. I found that there is no BMW dealership in Bellingham, so I will need to find another source for parts for the R60/6. Not the end of the world, as I am becoming in touch with the local mechanics in town. It is odd though that the nearest dealership is an hour away.

Here is the rest of the parade schedule through Mardi Gras day. Laissez Les Bonne Temp Roulez!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2
* NOMTOC - Westbank, 10:45 a.m.
* Iris - Uptown, 11:00 a.m.
* Tucks - Uptown, 12:30 p.m.
* Endymion - Uptown, 4:30 p.m.
* Isis - Metairie, 6:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3
* Okeanos - Uptown, 11:00 a.m.
* Thoth - Uptown, 11:30 a.m.
* Mid-City - Uptown, 2:00 p.m.
* Bacchus - Uptown, 5:15 p.m.
* Napoleon - Metairie, 5:30 p.m.
* Tchefuncte - Madisonville, 10:00 a.m.

LUNDI GRAS, FEBRUARY 4
* Proteus - Uptown, 5:15 p.m.
* Orpheus - Uptown, 5:45 p.m.
* Zeus - Metairie, 6:30 p.m.

MARDI GRAS, FEBRUARY 5
* Zulu - Uptown, 8:00 a.m.
* Rex - Uptown, 10:00 a.m.
* Elks Orleans - Uptown, 11:30 a.m.
* Crescent City - Uptown, follows Elks
* Argus - Metairie, 10:00 a.m.
* Jefferson Trucks - Metairie, follows Argus
* Elks Jefferson - Metairie, follows Jefferson
* Grela - West Bank, 11:00 a.m.
* Choctaw - West Bank, Noon
* Lions - Covington, 10:00 a.m.
* Covington - Covington, follows Lions