Since the rest of you unlucky folk are not here today, I am sending these greetings to all my friends at MOPO and Style-B (I ask Donnie to forward this since my Style B email is still defunct). It's been great so far and we are off to enjoy the rest of the day. As usual the Lord allows us to enjoy the weather (about 1 in 10 is really awful) and it's in the low seventies with only a slight possibility of rain. If you want to see some live events, go to NOLA.com and check our the live webcams. I can't attach any pics yet but I will send some later.
Now: if you want to see the real backstage of Mardi Gras, check out my neighbor Eddie's candid shots from the stage area and during the Bacchus parade--- one of the biggest and the most eagerly awaited parades of the year. The pictures start with one of New Orleans native, actor Ed Nelson-- who will be remembered by many of you who are old enough. Keep on clicking and you will marvel!! http://www.pbase.com/anim8edcox/more_gras_2005&page=3 Bacchus started the tradition of Celebrity monarchs. This year's Bacchus was Sean Astin and last year's "returning monarch" was Elijah Wood. My friend Eddie who marched got some fabulous pictures. I'm attaching a link to his photo album. Note the wonderful picture of Bacchus Sean dancing at the after-Ball with his little daughter. Let me remind you that the pictures are copywrighted. Gotta go rat the streets!! I'll be back to you soon. Enjoy!! Joe Bonelli (in New Orleans!! At last!!) __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/maildemo Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
