Carnival (or as most people call it Mardi Gras) has a bad rep around the U.S. People think it is drunken revelry and boob flashes in the French Quarter, but reality is much different.
The Uptown parades are about family, neighbors, and the sense of community around this time of partying. We set up our ladders, met the people around us, and befriended a few who will become great resources for us in the times to come. Rick and his dog, Sam, were one of those. Rick is a former Hell's Angel, but well, he's also a grandfather who by instinct watched out for the kids. Our dogs liked each other and voila, he's a friend. Rather gruff, but a friend.
We've met so many people. I'm going to write about it on my adult blog when I get a chance.
2 comments:
I LOVE this photo! Is the dog on the right a new addition? Man, this is a well-composed photo.
Oh, the chocolate lab is that of a parade buddy.
Carnival (or as most people call it Mardi Gras) has a bad rep around the U.S. People think it is drunken revelry and boob flashes in the French Quarter, but reality is much different.
The Uptown parades are about family, neighbors, and the sense of community around this time of partying. We set up our ladders, met the people around us, and befriended a few who will become great resources for us in the times to come. Rick and his dog, Sam, were one of those. Rick is a former Hell's Angel, but well, he's also a grandfather who by instinct watched out for the kids. Our dogs liked each other and voila, he's a friend. Rather gruff, but a friend.
We've met so many people. I'm going to write about it on my adult blog when I get a chance.
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