Happy Mardi Gras! Eat some King Cake, have some drinks, and don’t do anything too bad to get those cheap plastic beads!
We’re back from vacation, and I’ll start to get caught back up hopefully later today on comments and your blogs (though if those drinks start flowing early, well, I make no guarantees). There will be some Bad Jokes early this afternoon and I think the regular schedule of posts will resume from there forward – and if I really get my act together (despite the Mardi Gras drinking), there is a new regular post that will be starting tomorrow, in anticipation of a project I hope to launch in the next couple months.
Travels with Choppy 
And happy Marti Gras to you! Choppy is adorable! Cheers!
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Thank you! It is one of my favorite holidays (mostly because it gives me a chance to head to New Orleans, drink and tailgate on a street and catch free things thrown at me by complete strangers).
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I love visiting New Orleans but have never desired to be there for Mardi Gras. Have fun and stay safe!
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I would normally feel the same way, except one of my best friends from college grew up there and showed us how to Mardi Gras like locals. I’ve loved Mardi Gras ever since – it is nothing like what you see on TV (think: kids all over, not too crowded, and definitely nothing that qualifies as NSFW!).
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I’m so excited for the new regular post! *ear licks* Noodle
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I think it will be a good one – trying to get back to the travel features, and build up to the new project!
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Love the Mardi Gras gear, C. Have a cocktail!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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I believe Choppy could ride one of those floats.
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Well, she has been to Mardi Gras and seen them go by. I think she mostly enjoyed the people walking by who attempted to feed her food, though!
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Lot of good eating in New Orleans. She obviously has great taste.
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Obviously. We’re planning a(nother) Mardi Gras trip for next year, but hoping to get in a long weekend before then just to enjoy the food and drinks.
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Beautiful dog.! Very cool.! š
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome Sarah .! š
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Ops… Choppy.! š
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Welcome home š
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Thank you! I only wish I had someone to take care of my life while I was away. There is a lot to catch up on!
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I can imagine. Hope you settle back into your routines smoothly.
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Well, so far the cold is unpleasant, but I’m unpacked and back at work. That has to count for something.
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I so dislike the cold. I’m happy here in Summer š
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I would move somewhere without winter in a heartbeat!
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Australia is a big wide open country with plenty of room and warmth for you and Choppy to enjoy š
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I know! I was there a few years ago and saw for myself that you are blessed with fantastic weather.
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Hopefully you can return again one day š
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Oh, that’s not in doubt – I have many cousins and other family members there. I just hope we get back sooner, rather than later!
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Excellent šš¦šŗš
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On a related note, we showed some Australians around Key West this weekend (and by “showed around” I mean we took them to a bar). It only made me want to return more!
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I hope they could keep up with you in your natural habitat š
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Us Americans tend to think of that as the other way around – we hope to keep up with you Australians!
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Haha, I suppose many Australians are known for their capacity to keep grog down!
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Ha!!! Cute photo!!! Would have loved to have seen it larger š
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I’m having all sorts of issues with photos on WordPress lately with regard to sizing.
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Queen Choppy does deserve her own float! Happy Mardi Gras š
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I’m guessing she’d hoard all the beads for herself. She probably thinks they look better on her than anyone else.
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Choppy looks ready to par-tee! Happy Mardi Gras!
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Hey, anywhere that might feature appetizers or other food is something she likes – bring on the parties!
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Happy Mardi Gras, Choppy looks very festive.
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Happy Mardi Gras! I am enjoying it greatly, as I have chosen to give up something I love immensely for Lent (well, mostly give up. I do have to draw a line somewhere. It’s not meant to be torture, just difficult).
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Thanks so much for following http://fonzandcancer.wordpress.com I really do appreciate it – Fonz
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You’re welcome – I am enjoying poking around your site a bit!
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I am glad you like it… Ur dog hides in some way out places haha
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She does – though usually I don’t think she knows she is hiding. I think as long as she can see me/the house, she thinks she’s perfectly OK with being wherever she is (particularly when “wherever she is” is checking out the yards of the neighbors).
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Our dog is called faith, put faith in the search box, you will see posts with her. š
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Faith is a great looking dog – and from the posts, looks like she is a great dog in general. Thanks for the search tip!
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No problem, I am glad you like the look of her, and your analogy of her is spot on…
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Choppy looks adorable!
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Thank you! I am sure she thinks so, too (and therefore deserves a treat).
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haha
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Now that’s one beautiful mardi-gras hat!
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It’s actually my hat – it has been worn in public more than once!
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I’m sure it looks almost as good on you!
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I think so – but I would wear it even if it didn’t!
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