Mardi Gras continued with me watching all the parades on the surface. The connection was an issue sometimes and I missed the Sirens one time because of my wifi. Most of the time it was issues on their side. Frustrating, but at least I had this connection to the outside.
As people found out I was watching all the parades, I would get shout outs on the route. It was FREAKING AWESOME. One night Doug walked up to the camera and wished me a happy Mardi Gras and I heard it. I freaked out. Thank you DB for the shoutout! I loved it.
On Friday, Feb 5 I watched d’Etat and got to see the sirens dance for no longer than 7 minutes! It was awesome! Danielle was evidently dancing for me as she knew where the camera was.
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Lots of Erin T and Erin H:![2016-02-05-20-44_IMG_0369 2016-02-05-20-44_IMG_0369](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FVWPIo6t0uk/VvZ8xsyjqnI/AAAAAAAABeQ/7Fc6OWvA7Wc/2016-02-05-20-44_IMG_0369_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
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Me watching the parades! Check out my Nyx and Muses loot in the background.![2016-02-05-20-48_IMG_0378 2016-02-05-20-48_IMG_0378](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-COfOME2eooo/VvZ80-cgTnI/AAAAAAAABew/vpNslwcfeEY/2016-02-05-20-48_IMG_0378_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
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Then I was looking for Sarah (a pirate)! She saw the camera and was waving at me!![2016-02-05-20-56_IMG_0387 2016-02-05-20-56_IMG_0387](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mFhzEDGLQJY/VvZ83Cu8AXI/AAAAAAAABfI/l5Qd6ZQOEXw/2016-02-05-20-56_IMG_0387_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
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On Saturday, Feb 6, I had some special visitors (Scott and Jacque) deliver a special gift for doug:
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and a special gift for me! (photo credit – Angelle Missios of Nola Birth Photographer)
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The pig was passed even in a year when I could not get to the parades. This is super special to me. The pig has a short, but rich history. It just make me happy and is a special shared item between Scott and I. Much love to you both!
On Sunday, Thoth rode:
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I got a photo of John riding!
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I hate that it sucks, but here is a better photo taken by Eddie Guterrez:![12694787_10207446771142746_6723637433562545584_o 12694787_10207446771142746_6723637433562545584_o](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kgJZGOTRyPI/VvZ87VzbePI/AAAAAAAABf4/jP-GJXQA_JI/12694787_10207446771142746_6723637433562545584_o_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Next was Scott’s float…..as they come around the bend I see a white sign hanging of the float where Scott should be….
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it got closer…![2016-02-07-15-46_IMG_0416 2016-02-07-15-46_IMG_0416](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U1ZKPWUy-kQ/VvZ88pj4AgI/AAAAAAAABgI/QUhdyvLLTYE/2016-02-07-15-46_IMG_0416_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
and then I could finally read it!
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You can’t read it here, but it said, “Hey Lizzie!”![2016-02-07-15-46_IMG_0420 2016-02-07-15-46_IMG_0420](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VnNxqteCK7U/VvZ8-YSZRiI/AAAAAAAABgY/VAIGLKtfiwc/2016-02-07-15-46_IMG_0420_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
I freaked out and took a video of my reaction after…![2016-02-07-15-46_IMG_0421 2016-02-07-15-46_IMG_0421](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8RgaUNSF1NA/VvZ8-1l4KrI/AAAAAAAABgg/r5dYcqrI0zs/2016-02-07-15-46_IMG_0421_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
I would post it, but it just me squealing and thanking Scott for the love. ![2016-02-07-15-46_IMG_0422 2016-02-07-15-46_IMG_0422](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F1RBGBHjdO4/VvZ8_ii5pxI/AAAAAAAABgo/sFJyfy8FCNM/2016-02-07-15-46_IMG_0422_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800)
Love you buddy! Thank you for the shout out! The announcer even said…
”Oh a sign….Hi Lizzie!” Double shout out!
I continued to watch the parades all weekend and through Mardi Gras day. I had lots of visitors with loot, stories and the FB was full of data. I did Mardi Gras the best way I could.
I did send Doug out many nights and days (like it was a terrible mission for him or something) to have some fun. He did a great job coming to see me each day and telling me all about Mardi Gras. It was beautiful weather this season. I am glad he got out for us.
There was a drinking incident involving margaritas, a bike ride and a bike fall, but we will just mention it in passing here. For the full story, see Doug.
I did have one surprise visitor come to see me on Mardi Gras day to document the process. That will be the next blog.
Love and Hugs, Lizzie