Happy Fat Tuesday! by grammyn

Happy Fat Tuesday!

....that is what Mardi Gras translates into. The last day before the Lenten season starts. For the Southerners in this area there are lots of parades and parties leading up to this day. Laissez le bons temps rouler means let the good times roll and we hear a lot of that as well. Tomorrow starts six weeks of fasting and sacrifice before Easter so tonight.........

Kodak 35mm 400ISO
How cute this is! Mardi Gras is not a big deal up here in the north. I guess I could start our own Mardi Gras traditions though!!!
February 21st, 2012  
Cute Mardi Gras shot. Have fun today!
February 21st, 2012  
O.K. I'll admit it . . I'm confused. Do you live in New Orleans, Katy?!! Love this shot! Very celebratory and wonderful lighting. I'm here freezing in Michigan and have to go out and shoot more photos today. But I guess that we can ALL "Let the good times roll!" Right?!! :)
February 21st, 2012  
Very cute! And great composition! Is this part of your film challenge? If so, you did some great planning ahead!
February 21st, 2012  
@debbim Thanks so much, Debbi. It is a really big deal down here. I think you should start your own celebration.
February 21st, 2012  
@eudora Thanks, Diane. I will celebrate as much as possible! ;~}
February 21st, 2012  
@karenann No ma'am I live in Alabama but Mobile has the second largest celebration in the country and it is said that it is much more family oriented than the one in New Orleans Thanks so ,much for you kind words and stay warm today! ;~}
February 21st, 2012  
@marilyn It is part of my film challenge. Thanks so much. I took it the day after your birthday and I did plan a little ahead for it! I had seen the statue downtown on another shoot and remembered it so went back to catch it for today! Every now and then I do well!
February 21st, 2012  
Yes, Lent begins tomorrow. I have always pondered giving up Lent for Lent. I don't think that would go over too well. I haven't shot with my Digital camera since January. I wonder if I can pass that one off to my Pastor and tell him I got an early start on Lent.
February 21st, 2012  
@cluvlj LOL! Both great ideas but probably not really in the spirit of the season! ;~}
February 21st, 2012  
Thanks for the lesson on what Fat Tuesday is all about. Actually, I never knew! I knew of it but not what it was.
February 22nd, 2012  
@debsphotos You are so welcome. It is the day to indulge in all you vices one last time before you give them up for lent!
February 22nd, 2012  
Deb
Hope you had fun celebrating today!
February 22nd, 2012  
What are you giving up for lent
February 22nd, 2012  
All these bright and fun photos. It sounds like a hoot in your part of the world!
February 22nd, 2012  
@deburahiru I worked in the yard. Celebrating is for the younger ones! ;~}
February 22nd, 2012  
@peterdegraaff All kind of sweets.........cake candy ....anything that is good to eat!
February 22nd, 2012  
@jennwearing There is always a reason to party here! Thanks,Jennifer!
February 22nd, 2012  
Wow I did not even realise that today was "Mercredi des Cendres", thank you for reminding me!
February 22nd, 2012  
@maeva :~} you are so welcome! Get to church! LOL!
February 22nd, 2012  
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