Jackson Free Press

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:

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:

And oh yes, the honorable mentions:

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!

Previous Comments

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117712

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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!

Author

emilyb

Date

2008-03-17T15:00:31-06:00

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117713

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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. :-)

Author

LatashaWillis

Date

2008-03-17T16:00:57-06:00

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117714

Comment

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

Author

msgrits

Date

2008-03-17T20:15:50-06:00

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117715

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Couldn't agree more, msgrits. :-)

Author

LatashaWillis

Date

2008-03-17T20:44:07-06:00

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117716

Comment

You looked fabulous and happy!

Author

emilyb

Date

2008-03-17T21:00:07-06:00

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117717

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

Author

LatashaWillis

Date

2008-03-18T06:56:37-06:00

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117718

Comment

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.

Author

willdufauve

Date

2008-03-18T10:09:56-06:00

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117719

Comment

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.

Author

LatashaWillis

Date

2008-03-18T12:18:23-06:00

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117720

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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.

Author

willdufauve

Date

2008-03-18T12:41:14-06:00

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117721

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

Author

LatashaWillis

Date

2008-03-18T23:24:35-06:00

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117722

Comment

Translation: "No problem."

Author

willdufauve

Date

2008-03-19T00:16:07-06:00

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117723

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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.

Author

LatashaWillis

Date

2008-03-19T07:47:16-06:00

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117724

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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).

Author

willdufauve

Date

2008-03-19T11:35:43-06:00

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117725

Comment

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

Author

LatashaWillis

Date

2008-03-19T14:58:21-06:00