Happy Mardi Gras

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Permalink Reply by Dawn on February 12, 2009 at 12:00pm

My family is also coming that week, I've heard they pop fireworks and I also was wondering should I bring my own beads!
Dawn

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Permalink Reply by skisteamboat on February 12, 2009 at 5:37pm

there's a store down in Central Park Plaza called Celebrations that sells all kinds of Beads and other party stuff. They are closing in April but you can still get whatever you need for Fat Tuesday there.

Cheers

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Permalink Reply by Mesa on February 12, 2009 at 1:02pm

There are a few trees that seem to attract beads and bras.
It's always a festive time here, but nothing like Mardi Gras or Carnival.
We have one Cajun-inspired restaurant (Sunpie's) where you can get your po-boy and a good drink.

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Permalink Reply by Kup on February 12, 2009 at 1:09pm

We're coming that week too!!! We get there on the 24th.

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Permalink Reply by Dawn on February 12, 2009 at 1:27pm

Awesome, I will make sure to have beads and possibly an extra bra on hand to slingshot towards the tree Mesa is talking about!! Kup Are u as excited as me, I mark the calendar everyday, I go skiing every year somewhere, You just can't get the kid out of me...My kids are even annoyed, "O.K. mom, 1 week and 3 days , we know"!!
Happy Skiing!
Dawn

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Permalink Reply by Kup on February 13, 2009 at 10:13am

every bit as excited! we locked this in early last August, so Ive been counting down the months, and now its down to days. And, yes, know the feeling, each day I tell the wifey and kids about a good snow dump, a good video, photo, etc. on this site, and they all roll their eyes in unison.

As for where you're staying. I didnt realize there were a bunch of 'eagle ridges'. So yours is walking distance or ski in/ski out? I'd like to try that sometime, but I know there's typically a big jump in $$$ for that.

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Permalink Reply by ShannonLL on February 13, 2009 at 3:55pm

Definitely swing by Celebrations, which is down by Wal-Mart and City Market. However, they are starting to pack up now, and close the store. It might not be open unless you can get there soon. Bring beads if you can because others on the mountain will want to trade with you. The wilder, the better!

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Permalink Reply by skisteamboat on February 19, 2009 at 8:26am

Saw an add in the Today that they are closing Friday 20 Feb, I suppose Walmart will have beads but I am not sure.

Cheers

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Permalink Reply by Rick on February 18, 2009 at 9:01pm

Since several of you have said you are coming at about the same time, I would like to remind you of tradition a few of us started last year--forum members meeting face to face when they are in town at the same time.

If you go to the "Groups" tab at the top of the page, look for a discussion that includes your dates (or start on if there isn't one). Others who are in town at the same time can join the discussion, and agree on a date/time/place for a meeing.

Last year we had a big one at Slopeside after skiing in January. Some of the same group met again this January, also at Slopeside. Others have met at Stoker for lunch; other places are available, just discuss and agree.

It is really fun to finally meet the people you know only from the forum.

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Permalink Reply by Kup on February 19, 2009 at 6:22am

count me in. Im there 2/24 - to 3/3.

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