Feb 7 2011

Good Morning friends.  Have you thawed out.  Don't happen often for the deep south to become a deep freeze.  For about three days we had temps in the teens. Galveston the tropical island a little warmer at 25 to 27. Now the kiddo's were happy they got 2 days off. Waiting for the predicted snow.  Snow never got this far south but oh the ice did make it. The roof tops covered with a sleek sheen of ice. Tree branches sparkle with a thin coat of ice. However as pretty as the shinny layers of ice, the roadways very dangerous. Many roads had to be closed because of the hazards condition. So Tex dot very busy. Parts of the Island lost power for several hours. The news channels preempted all programs so they could give us up to the minute coverage of the winter arctic blast.  You got to love the little darlings. I suppose they need overtime money. When the snow did not come listening to them crawfish their way out was very humorous.
Have not had a chance to chat with our friends in the valley. One couple from Iowa I know is totally caught off guard with the freezing temps. Duffy does not like the cold. His plan was to go as far south where no snow shovels are sold. Time to pack up and keep heading south.
How bout them Packers. I did not have a preference who won the game. Watching those cheese heads now that's entertaining. Of course the commercials are the top reason to watch the game. I did not find the commercials funny. Now the kid as Darth Vader was cute as the Coke commercials. Always next year...
Chatted with my cajun cousin last night. She is getting everything ready for her Mardi Gras annual ride. Her float rolls March 4th. Her Krew is Aphrodite they have 16 floats and this year she will be at the back of line float 16.She will begin the cylce of rotating forward. Meaning she will have to buy lots of throws to last the parade route. All the revelry shouting throw me something mister. After the parade they have a bash back at the the den. The bash lots of yummy authentic cajun food and the every fun zydeco music. Yes dancing the night away now that's a party. Parades every day for two weeks. All the festivities and carnival spirit of the season will stay with you a lifetime. Liaz Les Bon Temp Rue la.
George Mitchel brought Mardi Gras back to the Galveston some 30 years ago. I have been to many and had lots of fun. However the police have no crowd control. No fault to them just too many people in a small area of the island.They are very under paid for what they have to deal with. The last few years we went very scary. My opinion; a ticking time bombing, a riot waiting to happen. Lots of crazy people.
The Mardi Gras bug has infected Texas City with the first annual Mardi Gras Gala. Sponsored by the Rotary club. This club fundraiser we will not be going.
Houston is gearing up for the Houston Livestock Rodeo. About a two week hoot nannie event. Dress up in your best duds of fringe cowboy shirts and 2 inch high "sh#t" kicking boots and tight fitting jeans. Take to the dance floor showing off your Texas two step and waltz.
Texas size parade, cowboys riding high in the saddle with their chaps, spurs, and ten gallon hats. Tagging behind the chuck wagons, rodeo clowns, and local marching bands is a crowd pleaser.
When all the dust settles you head over to old dome parking lot for the worlds best BBQ. Hundreds of teams compete for the first place trophy. Ya'll can mosey down and get ya some grub fixin. Don't pass any beans.
Ya'll come back to my next blog you here.
Juju