Happy Mardi Gras, everyone! In the early 80s, my mom and aunt would dress us up like clowns for Fat Tuesday. They made them at home, of course. Judging by this photo, I was probably not a big fan of this tradition. Love yall. Be safe. See ya on Easter. 👑🎭🎺

Almost there. We can do it. I'm giving up social media for Lent, so radio silence for 40 days after tomorrow.

In Toots & the Maytals version of "Country Roads", he changes the original lyric "growin like a breeze" to "flowin' lima beans" and that is easily my favorite lyric of all time.

Riding today. Thankful I was able to squeeze out a morning constitutional before the day started. 🙏

As we have all often said, Ash Wednesday is when the Gulf Coast starts our new year's resolutions. To that end, I have joined a gym with the dumbest name ever. Club 4 Fitness. You just know whoever came up with that thought they were the smartest mofo ever. Back to work Wednesday. 💪

When I was a kid, we were out of school for Lundi Gras and Mardi Gras. Back to school on Ash Wednesday. Now they get the whole damn week. I am jealous. I need this week off. I am so tired.

I have to play Mr. Smee for a Mardi Gras thing, so I've been watching Hook. A movie I love but that has a lot of mixed reviews. At the beginning, Hook seems so menacing and mysterious. Almost like an evil spirit. The insane buildup to reveal him as a pompous, overblown caricature is wild.

In Mobile for the evening.

I know this isn't Mardi Gras related, but I can't let a giant in the tiki scene's death go unremarked... RIP Daniel "Tiki Diablo" Gallardo. 🗿🍹

A bit of the romance of Mardi Gras season is tarnished every time you use a garbage can as a dinner table. 🎭

Drew Brees first ballot HoF. Pretty stoked. I'm just now hearing about it. That team gave me one of the best nights ever. I'll never forget it.

King Cake sushi. Or what's left of it.

I try not to talk any shit about other Mardi Gras celebrations, but... If your city is the one putting it on, it's kinda missing the point.

Second Mardi Gras dance of the season tonight. Gonna be a cold one. ❄️ I always look forward to these balls because, in general, they are very unique and strange to the outside world.

Water water everywhere, so let's all have a drink.

So many losses in my own generation. Gen X. Get ready. It's you or someone you grew up with. Seize the day. Or whatever. The fun times

Mais la! Tres leche king cake

Who tf is buying mild cheddar?

Mardi Gras is really eating into my fancy sardine budget. 🎭 🐟

When you're in the mood to watch The Burbs, nothing else will do. ☠️

The weather is finally getting here. Hoping that we don't see any ICE on the Island. ❄️

Other than the ones previously mentioned:

Every year, during Carnival, I'm like, "Next year I'm going to update my costume. Next year I'm going to get new shoes. Next year I'm going to own a different suit, or maybe even a sportcoat." Etc. But I never do it. Time flies and I'm broke, especially now. It costs a lot to have a little fun.

Been in a downward spiral of bad 80s comedies. Starring Scott Baio. Also featuring Scatman Crothers. After a science experiment goes wrong, Scott Baio gains superpowers. Sorta like if Carrie was a comedy. An R-rated, Porky's-influenced mess. Worth watching, for sure.

I'm a Mike Flanagan fan. For one thing, he films on the Gulf Coast a lot. But I hate that he is doing a "radical new take" on The Exorcist. Maybe just call it something different then? Just because you put a random cocktail in a martini glass doesn't make it a martini. But whatever. 💲talks 😞

Oyster stew in dat magnalite baw

SUNN O))) coming to New Orleans April 6th. I'm often surprised that New Orleans doesn't get more big shows, but the thing is, culture doesn't need to be imported to New Orleans. They have their own shit going on. Anyway, bring some ear plugs if you ever wanna hear again.

This Sunday morning, we'll be continuing our regular routine of serving the houseless community in New Orleans. Join us, bring us your shoes/clothes/blankets, check out our Amazon wishlist, or consider a donation for drinks, snacks, and supplies. #TailgateTogether

Do whatcha wanna 🐊

This is probably my favorite photo of Mardi Gras in Mobile ever. 1898. Comic Cowboys. 🎭🥂👑🎺

King cake nachos, king cake snoballs, king cake cookies, king cake coffee, king cake donuts, boudin king cake, chantilly king cake, king cake king cake... Me, overweight and old and still trying to surf:

Attending our first dance of the Carnival season tonight. Excited, but totally not ready for Mardi Gras this early. I spent a solid portion of today wading through various Mardi Gras costumes, which is frustrating.

Anyone tried a Dr. Pepper king cake yet? I mean, shorter Carnival season means #yolo right? *Yes, I realize that Rouses king cakes are only one step above Walmarks king cakes. Which kinda makes the Dr. Pepper ones even funnier. Who knows what horror lurks inside?

This swamp pop comp is one of the best records I have.

Amtrak Mardi Gras service adds another car in anticipation of busy Carnival season. I haven't really been to any Mardi Gras activities in New Orleans since Covid popped off. I guess I need to change that. 🎭👑🎺🥂 utv44.com/news/local/a...

What dis is?

"Young people aren't drinking as much as older generations." More for me. And at 5%, it will definitely be more. 🎺🎭👑

"Holding Out for a Hero" is on my workout playlist. One of the lines is, "He's gotta be fresh from the fight." And right here, she definitely looks like the sort of gal who will quickly get you into a fight at the VFW, right next to the cigarette machine.

The Ric Flair 30 for 30 is on netflix. Incredible. It's so good. If you're a fan, it's requires viewing. I read his book a few years ago and this has some different info.

The simple pleasures of a fresh surf wax job.

Successful procurement of king cake. Happy Epiphany, everyone! May we all have a fun, safe, and just as nasty as you wanna be, Carnival season. 🎭

Headed to Sugar Rush in the Bayou for our first king cake of the season. Gonna be a little late to our appointed sunrise meeting, but two bakeries last night sold out before we could get one. Happy Mardi Gras! 🎭🎺🎉👑🥂

I will not be eating king cake until tomorrow, but I am definitely cranking up my Mardi Gras spotify playlist tonight!

Me, putting up the Xmas movies and dragging the horror and Halloween movies back out: (With a few Mardi Gras films mixed in, of course)

Love to fish? Wanna get paid for it? See if you qualify. Spend your summers on the water. 🌊🤙

I've still not tried a Hubig's king cake, but I see they are back this year. Any good? They show up in a few stores around here.

On the 11th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:

My wonderful wife, who has been off of work for like 2.5 WEEKS: "Awww, I don't wanna go back to work tomorrow 😭😭😭" My blue collar ass:

40 years ago today, Phil Lynott went to be with the ancestors. ☘️ *photo not actually Phil-O, but still, the sentiment and whatnot

#FTF Day. Who Dat Nation. Get up. It's always a great day to hate the Falcons, but today is especially good. I don't care who goes to the playoffs at this point. ⚜️⚜️⚜️