Such a pleasure to see you on The Motherboards - a true legend folks, a rose by any other name!
Johnny and I stayed at the Provincial last year for carnival, it is one of our favorite hotels and a great choice! We'll be right down the street at Le Richelieu, from 2/19 LATE to 2/23.
I just spoke to a friend down there, and rooms are getting very scarce, so uly and anyone else who is fence-sitting, or doesn't have friends to take them in, get something by Feb. 1 or you may be in a really sad room.
As we arrive too late on Lundi Gras, we won't be at the river for Zulufest, but its a great time for anyone who can make it. I will never forget last year watching Basil catch his first strand of beads...the coveted Zulu throw from the mayor!
Anyhoo, looking forward to seeing you at the St. Anne kickoff, 11 AM in the Marigny, exact spot tba week of carnival. As we are last-minute this year, no general theme, just ask you to incorporate the words "Krewe York" somewhere on your carnival deliciousness. (I personally love the sash, and will be featuring a new one this year, but the umbrellas proved most practical last year as it was HOT!)
Anyone who has written to me will also get an email or 2 of instructions where to meet and so-forth.
Yours in Bon Temps Roulet
Chi Chi