Tales from Bloggeritaville: Outdoor Wednesday: Mardi Gras

This post first ran last year, 2/16/10.
I thought in the spirit of Mardi Gras, I would republish.

Happy Mardi Gras, y'all! You can click here for some really good recipes to get you in the spirit!

Outdoor Wednesday is hosted by my friend, Susan of A Southern Daydreamer.

We celebrated Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, tonight at Patton Creek in Hoover. We stopped by the Cajun Steamer first, where they gave us all jester hats and out first of many beads. Then we scouted out a good spot on the parade route and parked it waiting for the parade to begin.
It didn't take long......

The red guy is a "Lobster" on behalf of Cajun Steamer, who was throwing beads to the crowd.

(Hands up) "Throw me sum beads, Mista!"

The kids walked away loaded down with beads. I was not only carrying my camera, but an armful of candy, moon pies, business coupons and 2 t-shirts-all caught prizes that were thrown to the crowd.

Can you guess what prize J. Smooth liked best? All he wanted was chocolate.

Thankyou for taking the time to stop by Takes from Bloggeritaville!
I hope you will join us tomorrow for Thrifty Thursday, whether you link up or party hop, you're invited!

HAPPY MARDI GRAS, Y'all!

Love:Love:Laugh
Leigh

Words of Wisdom

"Older and wiser voices can always help you find the right path, if you are only willing to listen."-Jimmy Buffett

Sea Joy
When I go down by the sandy shore,I can think of nothing I want moreThan to live by the booming blue seaAs the seagulls flutter round about me.
I can run around when the tide is outWith the wind and the sand and the sea all about,And the seagulls are swirling and diving for fish.Oh, to live by the sea is my only wish.
- Jacqueline Bouvier

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream." --- Mark Twain

The cure for anything is salt water---sweat, tears, or the sea. ~Isak Dinesen

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.Philippians 4:12,13 NIV

Live a good life and in the end it's not the years in the life, it's the life in the years.~ Abe Lincoln

Let your boat of life be light Packed with only what you need --A homely home and simple pleasures,One or two friends, worth the name,Someone to love and someone to love you,A cat, a dog, and a pipe or two,Enough to eat and enough to wear,And a little more than enough to drink...For thirst is a dangerous thing.
-- Jerome K Jeromefrom "Three Men in a Boat"

The love of God is like the ocean, you can see its beginnings but not its end.

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
~Eleanor Roosevelt

"We can make our plans,But the LORD determinesour steps" Proverbs 16:9

"Let us not forget what is best remembered or may we not remember what is best forgotten."

"Fish and overnight guest stink after three days."
~plaque at Fish Camp Restaurant, Orange Beach, Alabama

"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human being experience."

"A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future and accepts you today just the way you are."
Proverbs 27:17

The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have. The richest person is not the one who has the most, but the one who needs the least.

Live simply. Love generously. Care Deeply. Speak Kindly. Leave the Rest to God.

Worry is a robber of time and energy. Take comfort within that God's power is what we truly need. He knows our needs before we can even ask for them.

If you worry, you didn't pray. If you prayed, don't worry. Faith is the ability to not panic.

Don't "find" a religion. "Find" your relationship with God.
~Bill Burgess

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great ones make you feel that you, too, can become great."-Mark Twain

19 comments:

From the Old InkWell said...: Looks like a lot of fun!; February 16, 2010 at 9:30 PM
Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...: I love New Orleans! I'd love to ho to Mardi Gras someday. Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos!
Looks like your kids caught so many beads :-)

Happy Outdoor Wednesday!

♥ Pat; February 16, 2010 at 9:31 PM
Pat @ My Tattered Elegance said...: Looks like great fun. Love all the beads. Think the kids had a ball.
Wishing you a wonderful night.
Hugs, Pat; February 16, 2010 at 10:04 PM
LV said...: Since I have never been to Mardi Gras, I really enjoyed by rip with you and family.; February 16, 2010 at 10:13 PM
Bama Belle said...: Aww man, I hate we couldn't make it! Looks like it was fun!! Next time for sure!; February 16, 2010 at 10:23 PM
Glenda/MidSouth said...: Looks like they had a great time! Thanks for sharing with us.; February 16, 2010 at 10:51 PM
Allie and Pattie said...: How fun!! We weren't able to throw our usual Mardi Gras party this year and it's been such a bummer! I think it's awesome that your town did a parade!
xoxo Pattie; February 17, 2010 at 2:48 AM
Jane said...: and a good time was had by all...
Looks like you all truly enjoyed the festivities.

Jane (artfully graced); February 17, 2010 at 7:59 AM
Robyn said...: my husband and daughter went there last night. I stayed home and ate King Cake!; February 17, 2010 at 8:47 AM
Anonymous said...: This looks like a fun night. I love the jester hats.
Mama Bear; February 17, 2010 at 9:41 AM
Heather said...: Happy Mardi Gras! My friend from Unexpected Grace (the blog) and I had a Fat Tuesday party last night and it was so fun! We decided to go to the AL Bloggers Meeting on Friday together, will we see you there! Hope so, would love to meet you!
-Heather @ www.savingmoneylivinglife.com; February 17, 2010 at 10:17 AM
Unknown said...: Looks like a good time was had by all!; February 17, 2010 at 11:14 AM
♥ Kathy said...: Looks like so much fun! Happy Outdoor Wednesday; February 17, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Ribbonwood Cottage said...: HI Leigh! This looks like so much fun! We don't really get to celebrate Mardis Gras here but it looks like so much fun! I know our kids would love it! And all that food would be scrumptious to dive into! Yum! Great pictures.
Blessings,
Debbie; February 17, 2010 at 5:42 PM
Rachel said...: I had no idea that they had a parade at Patton Creek! How awesome!!; February 17, 2010 at 7:59 PM
Anonymous said...: shoot...wish I had been in town..that would have been fun! Great pictures!; February 18, 2010 at 6:10 PM
Anonymous said...: There is something about the thrill of the bead chase - without having to life one's shirt.; March 8, 2011 at 1:44 PM
Jane said...: FUN!
We had our Mardi Gras in Dunedin tonight...could not get CLOSE at all...no place to park...finally left. Oh well...we'll watch vicariously....
Hugs,
Jane; March 9, 2011 at 12:21 AM
Donnie said...: I love a parade. Great photos.; March 9, 2011 at 7:37 AM

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