I was riding on one of the Mardi Gras Inc floats. If you saw the parade Saturday or last night, I was on the one with the Gateway Arch. Now, this parade isn't quite as heavily attended or as long as the Saturday parade. But the weather was pleasant and there was a good turnout.

It was interesting to be on the other side of the parade. This was the first time I've ridden on a float, ever. Of course I was throwing lots of beads. It cracks me up how people go for these things. It gave me a certain feeling of power, at least for a few minutes anyway.

The one thing I didn't expect was how hard I had to throw. Man my arm is sore today! See, I was a little agitated on Saturday that the beads weren't being tossed, gently underhanded into the crowd. Now I know why! I tried it that way and my beads ended up in the street, several feet short of the crowd. A little embarassing actually.

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