• Once More Into The Breach

    It’s been a busy week; from joining the folks at Fisher Middle School (in Barataria) for their ‘Spring Fling’, to volunteering with the hard working and highly entertaining folks at ARC of Greater New Orleans (recycling Mardi Gras beads)! In between we’ve met new mates, sampled fine Rum and journeyed to the edge o’ the…

  • Draw A Bead On It…

    Well, not drawing so much as sorting, wrapping, bagging…RECYCLING beads and throws form Mardi Gras and assorted other parades throughout the area! Join us if yer able, Tues. 3 April (10:00am – 1:00pm) Volunteer Bead Sorting at ARC-GNO! This is a great organization that we ‘met’ many years ago – purchasing crawfish sacks full o’ recycled…

  • Expand Yer Horizons!

    We recently had a parley with Tom o’er at Resorts and Lodges – and he posted a great article about our annual gathering (click here to read it).  As we are always encouraging folks to join us in Louisiana to learn more about the history and culture, we also encourage ye to explore other places…