It’s almost time for Decadence…

... as if being decadent needed a special occasion!

There are 20 days until Southern Decadence in New Orleans, depending on when you arrive that is.

I usually enjoy my time when I'm there, but this is probably the first time in many, many years I'm actually looking forward to going. I'm not sure why either. I have this thing about crowds that always seems to make me stressed before I go. So far, it hasn't started this year. I'm not decadently wired for some reason. Alcohol sometimes loosens my shell a little, but not often.

If you've never been, you should at least go to NOLA once when it's all crazy outside of Mardi Gras. Although I've been told by natives that Decadence is pretty much just as crazy. And a lot more topless. Men.

We usually stay at the Omni Royal with the Decadent Ducks, but this year the Husbear wanted to stay at a different hotel to "try something new". We will miss hanging by the pool at the Omni with the regular Ducks, but we will get to at least see them out on the streets.

I've taken a bunch of pictures at Decadence over the years that we have been there. You can check them out on flickr if you are so inclined.

Any of my readers going to be in NOLA for Decadence this year?

Until next time...

13 comments

posted 546 days ago at 1:05 pm in Events

tags: Big Gay Holidays, City of New Orleans, Decadent Ducks

13 comments on “It’s almost time for Decadence…”

Alexander commented on August 12, 2010 at 1:27 pm:

Those crowds would quickly make me homicidal.

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- Erik Rubright replied to Alexander on August 12, 2010 at 9:08 pm:
  
  They can do that, to be sure. There have been times I've had to step down a side street to get away from the constant bumping and rubbing by the swarms of men.
  
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Cb commented on August 12, 2010 at 1:32 pm:

Will we get treated to any more Erik "Action Shots" this year?? (oh please, oh please!)

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- Erik Rubright replied to Cb on August 12, 2010 at 9:14 pm:
  
  I know not of what "Action Shots" you speak....... But it's always a possibility.
  
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Alex commented on August 12, 2010 at 2:03 pm:

We will be there too, so, perhaps we can have a beer or something.
We are however staying with a local friend in the Garden District.

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- Erik Rubright replied to Alex on August 12, 2010 at 9:18 pm:
  
  Awesome! I look forward to meeting you IRL!
  
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  - alex replied to Erik Rubright on August 12, 2010 at 9:22 pm:
    
    Cool deal, perhaps lunch or dinner or just drinks
    
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    - Erik Rubright replied to alex on August 12, 2010 at 9:31 pm:
      
      Since drinks usually go with every meal in NOLA, all the above!
      
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Cubby commented on August 12, 2010 at 4:11 pm:

Have fun.

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- Erik Rubright replied to Cubby on August 12, 2010 at 9:20 pm:
  
  Such is the plan!
  
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Matt commented on August 14, 2010 at 5:48 pm:

We tried to go in '08. We weren't even there 24 hours before we were promptly escorted out by Gustav.

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- Erik Rubright replied to Matt on August 15, 2010 at 7:59 pm:
  
  Gustav was a creepy year. It was odd seeing the National Guard everywhere. And for Bourbon Street to be empty. Not to mention being on the bridge with all the traffic.
  
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  - Matt replied to Erik Rubright on August 15, 2010 at 9:24 pm:
    
    http://polomex.livejournal.com/351503.html
    
    http://polomex.livejournal.com/351842.html
    
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