I used to hear there were seven kinds of meat on a turtle. I grew up in Houma. Not sure I had much turtle when I lived down there. Maybe in a gumbo once.

I did have some racoon. Now that's something to leave home about, and now write back.

I'd be interested in hearing the deeper meaning. Perhaps would shed some light on how "Chanson de Mardi Gras" is a religious song and should not be played at any other time of the year.

Dwight

Great post Jude. I never really understood Mardi Gras in New Orleans or Lafayette. If anyone wants to see a real Mardi Gras run, come to Basile. I have been on their "run" every year since I was 14.(I'm 40 now)We have our own song we sing as we beg. It can be downloaded at www.lsue.edu/acadgate/basimard.htm
along with pictures from the last several years.