tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post6055717112000485463..comments2024-03-04T08:15:23.887-06:00Comments on JOYFUL REFLECTIONS: Mardi Gras in New OrleansBetsy Banks Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-3937556880462629942009-02-27T20:12:00.000-06:002009-02-27T20:12:00.000-06:00Hi again,I'm in NW Tn 7 mi from Ky border...close ...Hi again,<BR/>I'm in NW Tn 7 mi from Ky border<BR/>...close to Reelfoot Lake...<BR/>BeckyThoughtfully Blended Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13102061005480054019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-63422408346886684512009-02-27T12:32:00.000-06:002009-02-27T12:32:00.000-06:00I have been to New Orleans when it was NOT Mardi G...I have been to New Orleans when it was NOT Mardi Gras, so I cannot imagine going during Mardi Gras.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://leedrasphotosforfun.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Leedra’s Photos For Fun</A><BR/><A HREF="http://photographybyleedra3.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow"> Leedra’s Greeting Cards</A><BR/><A HREF="http://photographybyleedra.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Photography By Leedra</A>Leedrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04914177127665868671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-70958108472266564122009-02-26T10:15:00.000-06:002009-02-26T10:15:00.000-06:00I like your idea of adding something positive for ...I like your idea of adding something positive for Lent, Betsy. That is an interesting twist. :DConniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-35952324438753145332009-02-26T00:03:00.000-06:002009-02-26T00:03:00.000-06:00Thanks for the very different insight into Mardi G...Thanks for the very different insight into Mardi Gras. It becomes a much more attractive event than I'd always envisioned, when seen through your eyes. God bless you...Greg Silsbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06468082282213261118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-83777897054009467502009-02-25T23:11:00.000-06:002009-02-25T23:11:00.000-06:00Thanks for experiencing Mardi Gras with me!!!! It...Thanks for experiencing Mardi Gras with me!!!! It really was fun back in the day. Many of you commented about not knowing that Mardi Gras was anything other than "bad" stuff... Well--it was! I'm not sure about now--and I wouldn't go back! BUT--it was great family entertainment for me and the boys!!!<BR/><BR/>Hope you had a wonderful day.<BR/>Hugs<BR/>BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-489908237751429272009-02-25T22:42:00.000-06:002009-02-25T22:42:00.000-06:00It's good to go back to visit: but in this case, t...It's good to go back to visit: but in this case, that could be sad. It's good to see all the others keeping the traditions alive. That being said, I'm glad it's not me: I hate crowds.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17989947946488835186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-56951891927934206832009-02-25T21:06:00.000-06:002009-02-25T21:06:00.000-06:00We attended a Mardi Gras party down the street fro...We attended a Mardi Gras party down the street from your home last night and I had read your blog about living in New Orleans and thought about you. Four of our children were born in NO so we attended lots of the "family friendly" parades. Good times for sure. Left the city in 1972 so our paths did not have a chance to cross. Oh...and my husband got the baby in the King Cake last night so we will be hosting next year's Mardi Gras party. Wanna come?Noniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13870179713460791556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-87898922411568347342009-02-25T19:45:00.000-06:002009-02-25T19:45:00.000-06:00Hi Betsy,It sounds like you had fun back then. Gla...Hi Betsy,<BR/>It sounds like you had fun back then. Glad to hear there is a family part. All I ever heard about was on TV & they only show the risque part.<BR/>Did you hear about the shootings?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-75174700911890599822009-02-25T18:43:00.000-06:002009-02-25T18:43:00.000-06:00Enjoyed your Mardi Gras in New Orleans post. I ha...Enjoyed your Mardi Gras in New Orleans post. I had never head of 'throws' before. And, wow, 28 different parades, sounds like fun!Diane AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304549124035767882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-3866477889759069552009-02-25T18:25:00.000-06:002009-02-25T18:25:00.000-06:00Lucky you guys---new computers. I think mine gave...Lucky you guys---new computers. I think mine gave itself up for Lent.<BR/><BR/>Adding something like you do is a good idea. I remember one year in High School my girl friend and I gave up chewing gum for Lent. Well I wasn't allowed to have chewing gum so It wasn't too hard for me. LOL.<BR/><BR/>Also--lucky you to have experienced New Orleans with your boys as you say 'back in the day'. I love the jazz bands and when I die I want a Jazz band to parade down the street playing a rocking version of When the Saints....I'll be dancing---oh no I won't!!! LOL MBSmall City Sceneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307313549480618415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-22440266786796975482009-02-25T18:06:00.000-06:002009-02-25T18:06:00.000-06:00Very interesting Betsy! I attended Mardi Gras once...Very interesting Betsy! I attended Mardi Gras once and it was fun but we were only in the French Quarter..never knew there was a calm side to this event!! <BR/>Sounds like you had a busy but fun life back then...no, there aren't many kiddos that can say they went to school on the trolly!1 lolTinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17717015543939819841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-34384077183983904872009-02-25T17:30:00.000-06:002009-02-25T17:30:00.000-06:00I have never been to New Orleans during Mardi Gras...I have never been to New Orleans during Mardi Gras but used to vacation there almost every year in March for several years. I loved the place. I think St.Charles Street is one of the prettiest streets I ever saw and loved riding the street cars out to the zoo which is wonderful. Those Hurricanes at Pat O'Briens, the food, and the pralines would cause me to gain weight every time I was there. I have not been back since the hurricane but would love to see it all again. Thanks for a great couple posts. I really enjoyed them.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12078537002880283509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-60158548998977756192009-02-25T16:40:00.000-06:002009-02-25T16:40:00.000-06:00Very, very cool, Betsy. My husband is in Jacksonv...Very, very cool, Betsy. My husband is in Jacksonville, FL every other week, consulting for the US Dept of Labor - We have a condo there. I'm in Fl now, loving the warmth.The Birdladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712686748252506783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-15387697217811940282009-02-25T15:43:00.000-06:002009-02-25T15:43:00.000-06:00I had no idea that all those things happened there...I had no idea that all those things happened there. All I have ever seen of Mardi Gras was on TV. I just didn't know there was anything else going on. Very interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-37276849031614063762009-02-25T14:49:00.000-06:002009-02-25T14:49:00.000-06:00We were in Mobile one year for Mardi Gras - it was...We were in Mobile one year for Mardi Gras - it was SO much fun! I have always wanted to experience it in New Orleans!I Am Woodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103866761536902069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-83039120802778686342009-02-25T14:28:00.000-06:002009-02-25T14:28:00.000-06:00Hi Betsy,I enjoyed reading this post. It was educ...Hi Betsy,<BR/>I enjoyed reading this post. It was educational for me. Yes we will be going th Ash Wednesday services tonight. I need to decide what I should 'give up' for lent. I probably should give up my computer as I spend for too much time here ☺Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798489606177883758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-64412639448154290252009-02-25T14:22:00.000-06:002009-02-25T14:22:00.000-06:00I was wondering where you were this morning. You ...I was wondering where you were this morning. You and Jayne are always the first blogs I read every morning and yours wasn'th there. HA!<BR/><BR/>I loved reading about your Mardi Gras days. I too thought it was just drunken partying so it was very entertaining to read about the family friendly version.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05539583838978744802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-45807387052826164132009-02-25T12:32:00.000-06:002009-02-25T12:32:00.000-06:00Hi, Betsy! Haven't been around for awhile, so I wa...Hi, Betsy! Haven't been around for awhile, so I wanted to stop by. Mardi Gras sounds like quite the event...never been before, but I'd still be scared to go anywhere near it. Reading the Bible more is a great idea for Lent!Dave's Bird Watching Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12000579764528227895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-16557439411045851602009-02-25T11:29:00.000-06:002009-02-25T11:29:00.000-06:00Hi, Betsy, Thanks for the insight into your life a...Hi, Betsy, Thanks for the insight into your life and life in New Orleans. You've had a very interesting one, haven't you. Have a very interesting day today, too!!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076978036919134529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-41310941326025162482009-02-25T11:26:00.000-06:002009-02-25T11:26:00.000-06:00As always, your stories are wonderful. I may be h...As always, your stories are wonderful. I may be heading to New Orleans in Nov for a conference. Take care --<BR/><BR/>JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15206732452961715943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-71758559727840015852009-02-25T11:19:00.000-06:002009-02-25T11:19:00.000-06:00Enjoyable read Betsy! Hope y'all are doing well :)...Enjoyable read Betsy! Hope y'all are doing well :)Lawsy Mercyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902913731086549459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-30357232928352420622009-02-25T09:59:00.000-06:002009-02-25T09:59:00.000-06:00We had a box of "throws" at my house, when I was g...We had a box of "throws" at my house, when I was growing up. I think they originally belonged to my grandmother. I remember playing with them as a little kid. In my minds eye, I still see a vivid green necklace of beads.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-127791229234011332009-02-25T09:58:00.000-06:002009-02-25T09:58:00.000-06:00Thanks for more insights into Mardi Gras, Betsy. I...Thanks for more insights into Mardi Gras, Betsy. I vicariously enjoyed chasing after beads and doubloons.<BR/><BR/>I will be participating in Ash Wednesday services at my church today. We start a Lenten Bible Study next Wednesday evening.Pat - Arkansashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11623638376731374600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-27800156226844591892009-02-25T09:49:00.000-06:002009-02-25T09:49:00.000-06:00Betsy,once again you have opened my eyes to Mardi ...Betsy,once again you have opened my eyes to Mardi Gras.All I knew about it wasthe evil which the T.V.networks show.It's a shame that the other part of it is so hidden.<BR/> Blessings,RuthRuth's Photo Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10906250839947271541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-10906476686968135972009-02-25T09:24:00.000-06:002009-02-25T09:24:00.000-06:00I love this post. I never knew there was a clean v...I love this post. I never knew there was a clean version of mardi gras. No one speaks of that part!!!<BR/>Sounds like a lot of fun and great memories for you and your boys. (so funny, you have a Mark and Jeff...my brother was Mark, Coach is Jeff-great names!!)<BR/>I will blog about what I am giving up for lent...I hope I can last.Busy Bee Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115487928147732314noreply@blogger.com