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NOLA EMS: 2 Riders Fall from Float, 1 Critical
Posted on 2/23/14 at 6:33 pm
Posted on 2/23/14 at 6:33 pm
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One of the riders who fell was in critical condition, according to New Orleans EMS.
The severity of the injury of the other rider who fell was unavailable.
No more information was immediately available.
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Posted on 2/23/14 at 6:37 pm to nolanola
see this is why Endymion is making us wear those damn ropes no matter if you are on the upper level or lower level.
Things are so freaking annoying
Things are so freaking annoying
Posted on 2/23/14 at 6:38 pm to nolanola
Well shite. I know in Jefferson Parish it is a set in stone rule that riders are tied down with a rope. I'm assuming it's probably that way in N.O.
Several years ago, Al Copeland fell off of one of his boats being pulled in a parade. I don't think he was hurt bad, but you would have thought it was the president who fell based on the quick response of the EMS and JP's.
Hope these folks end up doing ok. Hate for a person's mardi gras to get ruined by something like this.
Several years ago, Al Copeland fell off of one of his boats being pulled in a parade. I don't think he was hurt bad, but you would have thought it was the president who fell based on the quick response of the EMS and JP's.
Hope these folks end up doing ok. Hate for a person's mardi gras to get ruined by something like this.
Posted on 2/23/14 at 6:38 pm to nolanola
Prayers for both casualties. Always wondered what keep more riders from falling.
Hope everything turns out well. Hate to hear about this at carnival time.
Hope everything turns out well. Hate to hear about this at carnival time.
Posted on 2/23/14 at 6:42 pm to notiger1997
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I know in Jefferson Parish it is a set in stone rule that riders are tied down with a rope.
I rode on a truck float Mardi Gras a few years ago. No one had ropes.
Posted on 2/23/14 at 6:47 pm to nolanola
Well, I think it is supposed to be. Maybe it's just for the Krewes. I agree, I've never seen the truck people tied off as that would be dumb and hard to enforce
Posted on 2/23/14 at 6:49 pm to gaetti15
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see this is why Endymion is making us wear those damn ropes no matter if you are on the upper level or lower level.
Mine rides on the ground at my feet the entire ride
Posted on 2/23/14 at 6:50 pm to notiger1997
Wasnt there someone last year or year before that fell, hit their head, and died?
Posted on 2/23/14 at 6:52 pm to HurricaneDunc
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Mine rides on the ground at my feet the entire ride
I wore mine. However the rope could hook into the eyelet and the other side could hit the street. It's supposedly a city ordinance
Posted on 2/23/14 at 6:56 pm to coonass27
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I wore mine. However the rope could hook into the eyelet and the other side could hit the street. It's supposedly a city ordinance
yeah we have the damn fire marshalls come on the float to check and see if they are on.
This year is even stupider because before you get on the float you have to show them you are who you say you are, then have to sign a form that says you received a rope
Posted on 2/23/14 at 6:59 pm to gaetti15
Fcking lawyers ruin everything
Posted on 2/23/14 at 7:00 pm to gaetti15
Yeah. I saw that email. I'm wondering how much will actually happen though. What float you on?
Posted on 2/23/14 at 7:01 pm to gaetti15
It's all about responsibility/$ when the fog clears.
Posted on 2/23/14 at 7:06 pm to coonass27
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Yeah. I saw that email. I'm wondering how much will actually happen though. What float you on?
Supposed to be enforced relatively tightly.
This post was edited on 2/23/14 at 9:51 pm
Posted on 2/23/14 at 7:07 pm to gaetti15
Damn. Your getting your money's worth this year lol. I'm on 10-B.
Posted on 2/23/14 at 7:25 pm to coonass27
How much do you guys spend on dues/throws/all in costs to ride?
Posted on 2/23/14 at 7:35 pm to nolanola
Dues are 975. I spent a little over 2 on throws this year. Throw till it hurts brah!!
Posted on 2/23/14 at 7:37 pm to coonass27
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I spent a little over 2 on throws this year.
Damn! That is alot of shite.
Do you mind sharing an estimate of what you have? What are your main throws?
Posted on 2/23/14 at 7:44 pm to coonass27
$2k on throws. What a waste. I can get buy with 1k pretty easy.
Posted on 2/23/14 at 7:46 pm to notiger1997
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Damn! That is alot of shite.
Do you mind sharing an estimate of what you have? What are your main throws?
$975- Dues
$300- Throws
Total ~ 1300-1500/year
Depends on how many beads I need.
ETA: Usually have 13 bags of beads in different sizes.
By the time I get to the Dome I have 2-3 bags left to chunk at the Dome
I usually catch them from other parades I go to.
If not I will buy them from our Float LT who knows someone who sells reconditioned beads at discount prices.
This post was edited on 2/23/14 at 7:49 pm
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