Mardi Gras '06

So, I sent out the Mardi Gras pix, I might as well tell a little story about my trip.

Mardi Gras, New Orleans, 2006

The city is habitable, but the devastation is obvious EVERYWHERE. Especially out in the lower lying areas. After six months there are still boats in the streets, overturned cars, ripped off and ripped up houses everywhere, and an eerie ghost of a high-waterline that seems to follow you everywhere.

On my first day there I get invited up onstage with a rockin' southern band. Played some SRV and some Doors.

Afterward someone came over and offered to buy my *incredible* boots. Black Lizard, 1849 Brand, got them about 2 yrs ago in AUSTIN and they're awesome. I mean they WERE awesome.

This guy offered me $400 for my BOOTS. I talked him up to $500. AND I TOOK IT!

I peeled off my favorite boots, and walked home in my socks. UCK

I found *superb* replacements in New Orleans, but decided I could get better, and cheaper, on 8th street.

MORE TO FOLLOW!

'Nothing Stops Mardi Gras' was the theme of this party.
see the last pic I took

adios,
Michael