Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!

Every year, around this time, I start daydreaming about the Big Easy.  I've never been but it's just one of those places that seems about perfect.  One of the many reasons I've fallen head over heels for a place I've never seen is the craziness, insanity, & sheer bedlam that is Mardi Gras.  The parades, the food, the clothes, the floats, the food, the music, have I mentioned the food? I just want to breathe it all in!  I'm sure that it's probably not really my cup of tea.  Of course flashing for beads, drinking until I'm sick and partying until dawn, really isn't my idea of a good time.  But I think that's the fun of it.  I may not partake in all the semi-legal activities, but that doesn't mean I don't want to experience it at least once.  I suppose until I get my chance, I'll be Laissez-ing les bon temps rouler here in chilly Maryland with Pancakes and dollar store beads.  Not nearly as fun, I'm sure, but then again I won't have to deal with the hangover tomorrow...