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My St. Paddy’s Day Parade Photo Album

On Friday afternoon, I decided at the last minute to participate in the parade on Saturday. Since this is not something I do on a regular basis, I decided to bring the camera along and take a few snapshots for posterity.

I hope posterity can forgive me for the outlandish costume I wore that warm, sunny afternoon:

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I was trying to be some kind of Irish gypsy, but I think I was more like what Whoopi Goldberg would look like if she joined a roller derby. Anyway, when I got to where the rest of the Kudzu Krewe was lining up, I realized that I met my match in the costume department:

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And oh yes, the honorable mentions:

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Yes, those dogs were green.

It was a fun experience watching spectators scramble for beads and yell to the top of their lungs for no reason. I also got a kick out of seeing pieces of green body paint fall to the ground as Josh Hailey, et al marched along in the bright sun, shedding like snakes. A word of advice, though: Don't forget your water. I left mine in the car, and by the time the parade was over, my lips were sticking to my teeth.

To see all the pictures, go here to view my photo album. Thanks for the good times, Kudzu Krewe!

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posted by L.W. on 03/17/08 at 12:43 PM. [printer version]    Share |

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I'm so glad you decided to march! It's a high that is indescribable.

I was taking the Praxis II Saturday and missed it all. Love to see the pictures. And I will NEVER MISS AGAIN!

posted by emilyb on 03/17/08 at 03:00 PM

I'm glad I participated too, Em. BTW, my younger sister's family was in the crowd, and my niece told me later that I looked like a clown. :-)

posted by L.W. on 03/17/08 at 04:00 PM

Thanks for sharing LW. A good time was had by all.

posted by msgrits on 03/17/08 at 08:15 PM

Couldn't agree more, msgrits. :-)

posted by L.W. on 03/17/08 at 08:44 PM

You looked fabulous and happy!

posted by emilyb on 03/17/08 at 09:00 PM

Thanks, Em!

Did you notice the theme of Todd and Donna's outfits? Todd was the capitalist, and Donna was the communist. LOL

posted by L.W. on 03/18/08 at 06:56 AM

I'm not too sure about all that chartreuse. It's supposed to be Kelly green not chartreuse. L.W. looks totally cute, maybe a little like Whoopi Goldberg meets roller derby, but adorable.

posted by willdufauve on 03/18/08 at 10:09 AM

Thanks, will. I didn't have anything kelly green, so I used what I had available. Plus, if you look at the pics, there was plenty of chartreuse to go around. Pink, too.

posted by L.W. on 03/18/08 at 12:18 PM

Okay...O tuigim. Ba mhaith liom sin. Iss m'aith an sceal e sin, colleen.

I'll just have to learn to think of St. Patrick's Day as a chartreuse and pink event now, not Kelly green. Ba mhaith liom sin. Go raibh maith agat.

posted by willdufauve on 03/18/08 at 12:41 PM

will, could you translate for me, please? I don't speak Celtic/Gaelic, and I developed a headache triying to find an online translator. :-)

posted by L.W. on 03/18/08 at 11:24 PM

Translation: "No problem."

posted by willdufauve on 03/19/08 at 12:16 AM

Yeah, I could tell you were saying something good, something like, "It's all good, girl." The nerd that I am was looking for a literal translation, LOL.

posted by L.W. on 03/19/08 at 07:47 AM

Incredible! You got it perfect, L.W.! And, it's a nearly dead language.

Is m'aith an sceal e sin (It's all good), colleen (girl).

posted by willdufauve on 03/19/08 at 11:35 AM

Wow, how in the world did that happen? :-)

posted by L.W. on 03/19/08 at 02:58 PM

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