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re: D.C. Mardi Gras - who went?
Posted on 1/28/18 at 8:27 pm to MrLSU
Posted on 1/28/18 at 8:27 pm to MrLSU
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750k range is more in line
Know for a fact that several kings have spent well over 1MM. They commission the posters, any type of special throws and host multiple parties/breakfasts/dinners throughout the week. Not to mention travel and accommodations.
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Posted on 1/28/18 at 8:30 pm to SlackMaster
Leeches, special interest and their bought and paid for political class.
Posted on 1/28/18 at 9:23 pm to BasilFawlty
Jim Flores, Richard Zuschlag, Roy Martin, Boysie Bollinger, and Tom Benson all spent pretty pennies on theirs.
Hell the private jets and limos that Flores chartered for friends were probably close to a million.
Hell the private jets and limos that Flores chartered for friends were probably close to a million.
This post was edited on 1/28/18 at 9:29 pm
Posted on 1/28/18 at 9:27 pm to AA77
Went and going again next year.....and went last year...and the year before that...and the year before that...and...
This post was edited on 1/28/18 at 9:29 pm
Posted on 1/30/18 at 6:57 pm to Coastal Tiger
I talked to my dad about it earlier. He went and said that they'd oversold the event by hundreds (someone making some money no doubt). To address this, they put big TV's in the ancillary event rooms (down the hallway past the escalators) and people watched it on fricking TV - even though it was going on 150 feet away.
Every now and then, someone would walk in and throw beads so people would feel like they were there.
I would raise hell if I got demoted to side room seating. Who the frick did they get to decide that? I bet that led to some heated conversations.
Also, there's some stink about scalped tickets, but I don't know all of the details. maybe you'll get to read about it soon.
I don't know why some of you think it's paid for by taxes, but you're idiots. Canes guy did spend a lot on bands, etc. but it's really just part of a tradition to see who can act the most like a big shot. None of it is expected.
I would love to see some of you movers and shakers in action, though. I'm sure that's priceless.
Every now and then, someone would walk in and throw beads so people would feel like they were there.
I would raise hell if I got demoted to side room seating. Who the frick did they get to decide that? I bet that led to some heated conversations. Also, there's some stink about scalped tickets, but I don't know all of the details. maybe you'll get to read about it soon.
I don't know why some of you think it's paid for by taxes, but you're idiots. Canes guy did spend a lot on bands, etc. but it's really just part of a tradition to see who can act the most like a big shot. None of it is expected.
I would love to see some of you movers and shakers in action, though. I'm sure that's priceless.
Posted on 1/5/19 at 12:07 am to blueboy
Bump, roll call ... who’s going this year? As usual, I’ll be there.
Posted on 1/5/19 at 12:13 am to Duckhammer_77
I don't get this thread. Is this something about rich people from New Orleans?
Posted on 1/5/19 at 12:17 am to Giantkiller
It’s not just New Orleans, but people all over the state go.
Posted on 1/5/19 at 12:20 am to Duckhammer_77
The Frau(no pics) and I go every other year with the in laws. It's a good time. All I've got to show for it is a commemorative plate, a pewter picture frame, and a stuffed raising cane dog in a king outfit. All sitting to my right on a shelf as I type this. Oh, and an Ochsner paper weight. I always look forward to it though. Hit up after parties, skim expensive booze, look at eye candy, walk around Georgetown, watch a bunch of "my dad will sue your arse" types kiss up to politicians. Good time.
This post was edited on 1/5/19 at 12:21 am
Posted on 1/5/19 at 12:22 am to t00f
No, in for 2020 though 
Posted on 1/5/19 at 12:29 am to HerkFlyer
Posted on 1/5/19 at 12:35 am to t00f
Just realized this was a bump.
Now I'm daydreaming about Louisiana Live night... my personal favorite.
Now I'm daydreaming about Louisiana Live night... my personal favorite.
Posted on 1/5/19 at 12:37 am to HerkFlyer
First night.
Posted on 1/5/19 at 12:40 am to t00f
Yep, the dinner and parade are cool but I love the first night. It's downhill from there.
Posted on 1/5/19 at 12:48 am to HerkFlyer
Super Bowl is that Sunday so I hope my flight back to Nola in on time.
Posted on 1/5/19 at 12:54 am to t00f
If you're direct you should be good. If it's delayed, try to grab a connection through Atlanta
Posted on 1/5/19 at 12:56 am to HerkFlyer
It is, no snow issue like 3 years ago and should be good.
No one else going ???
No one else going ???
Posted on 1/5/19 at 2:01 am to Giantkiller
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This post was edited on 1/10/21 at 4:19 pm
Posted on 1/5/19 at 5:42 am to t00f
In. 65th parish!
Posted on 1/5/19 at 7:13 am to Duckhammer_77
Yeah! Worlds largest swinger party! I’m sure yalls wives will enjoy it
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