Gloat away and have a great time! You deserve it. You're a far braver man than I to attempt such a feat! Andy, in the Great White North waiting for spring thaw. > Regards from Cajunland, South Louisiana, on the Friday before Fat Tuesday-- > > I'm headed for Mamou tomorrow, where I'll see the real Mardi Gras (hope I > can get into Fred's Lounge...) and then we'll head to Lafayette, catch a > parade there, and end up in Breaux Bridge, for the biggest little Carnival > outside of New Orleans.