(Updated 2/11/08 - see below) My, there's a lot going on! As the primary election returns unfold from the television, Mardi Gras pictures and stories are cropping up all over the internet. I worked today at the KnockingShitDownCo with the NOLA.com Parade Cam open on my desk top. While we were very busy, it was nice to be able to glance over and see the parades roll down St. Charles.
The media called my state for Obama almost the minute the polls closed, although the rest of the country seems to be breaking in so many different directions that the end result, while not quite yet in sight, looks like it could be a dead heat. Hillary's talking about "the work of my life" lifted right out of Edwards' song book, and Barack is telling us that the people, not the special interest groups, are funding his campaign. Hell, it's like John's not even gone if you close your eyes. And those Republicans are a bucket of worms. At least the Dems only have to work through a two way tie. I think I'm better off going to bed early and just reading about it in the morning. Is it my imagination or is everybody declaring victory?
So, I'm sending y'all elsewhere, to those heartier than I who have pictures to share. I'll continue to post new Carnival & Mardi Gras pictures as updates to this post as I find them. For now, scoot on over to Maitri's where you'll find, not only Elvis, but very hot Diva Bloggers and their friends in beaded bustiers as they head out to protect endangered pleasures (as you might guess, there's a dangerous blond involved). Or go to Mr. Wet's Flickr pics of today's Krewe of St. Anne foot march in the Quarter. Karen's got a batch up on her Flickr doodle too. Yat Pundit has some great pics of Rex rolling down St. Charles this morning that give you a sense of just why it's considered one of the loveliest stretches of road not in America. At no extra charge he's thrown in a narrative that helps us outlanders understand a little more about Mardi Gras. Then stop over at for a Mardi Gras short at KatrinaFilm (decorated breasts warning). And of course, there's the motherlode at NOLA.com (living dangerously, offering many thanks for the pic below).
I'll leave you with a text message from Middle Son that I found when I woke up for Monday morning: "Hot 8 is playing in the middle of Dryads Street right outside of work. Gotta love this town."
It's way past my bedtime. Sweet dreams, y'all. Happy Mardi Gras. Peace. Out.
Update: Adrastos has chimed in with some Uptown Mardi Gras photos.
UPDATE 2: Ooooooo.... Really excellent pics (including Rex Ball pics) can be found by way of Gumbofile. Thanks for the heads up!
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