We finally made it to New Olreans. Our flight was delayed by 1.5 hours due to inclement weather. We boarded 40 minutes late then sat on the tarmac at Hobby for 45 minutes, 30 minutes of which we were in a queue for the plane to be DE-ICED. You read that right. I’m not making this up! We were next in line when the de-icing operation was called off as the “wintry weather” had moved on. (We’ll just ignore the fact that these fronts hit the Houston area 12-24 hours before the New Orleans area this time of year.)
Looks like we’re loaded this year! In addition to the popular gold medallion necklaces, we’ve got the clear, blinky one and matching blinky ring! Scarves, cups, Frisbees, and koozies are sporting an Elvi-lution graphic that starts from an ape and culminates in the most refined form of Kingliness, a Rolling Elvi. We’ve even got back scratchers and air fresheners? We ordered extras of the first-ever, signature Priscilla throw, show here front and center: a Priscilla compact with a mirror!
The blue-suede glitter shoes are all in protective plastic bags that we decorated with “Shoe Dat!” Unfortunately, “someone” didn’t check to see which end was the top of the bag. They all say “Dat Shoe,” according to Lauren. Tom said “good idea, poor execution.”
We are flat ignoring the weather reports. Just ignored 2 different ones on the local television stations as a matter of fact! Lots left to do, and we have an early start tomorrow...
The 2010 rendition of Truckgate has started, and it’s a doozie! We were supposed to have truck in hand yesterday, so the side panels could be built but did not. When some of our krewe went to pick up trucks this morning, one of them would not go in reverse. Transmission issues have left us with a single, 28-foot truck for 24 lovely Priscillas.
Well, you can blab all you want about the blinky KRE logo throw because, as it turns out, that was not the “secret throw.” Instead, it’s a “Heartbreak Hotel” packet with a keychain, bar of soap and an ashtray. Very original! Between the Heartbreak Hotel bags, blinky necklaces, and blue-suede glitter shoes, we are going to be loaded with cool throws!
Try to control your jealousy, ladies! These were as fun to make as they are fabulous to look at, albeit a bit messy - I have been sporting some eye-catching manicures that included remnants of blue paint, glitter, and bits of feathers for several weeks. Our parade trophies are now safe and sound in New Orleans, ready for parade day. Can’t wait to see the shoe creations of the other Priscillas and the top secret throw! (Elvi Tom has them in hand but is holding out on us!)