Thread:Lidewey/@comment-30663775-20170215064423/@comment-30339728-20170215155601

Thanks for asking. I just started last night and finished the first 6 and combined the first collection. I had been focusing on the blocks because a) I love them b) I am working toward 5000 puzzles in a row - have LOTS to go to get there c) One of the prizes was awards to use to help friends.  I finished that yesterday and got the jewelry box to open.

Also, had been working to get my level UP to meet a goal and collecting jade dohickies like crazy. I think I have about 500. I plan to mini marathon tonight (no hubby home to have to cook for) and try to amass more of the jade thingies as well as trying to get the task award to level up (I've got around 180? to go to get to 2000) - that will take a while.

I might go for  the avatar, it just depends on time etc. With no days off till Mardi Gras, it's hard to marathon it. I also I don't know what "They" will do with the jade crystals after this event is over. If we will need them afterwards or if they'll convert to something. ?

As for Mardi Gras, I haven't yet attended - I HATE huge crowds of people generally acting badly and obnoxiously - can't stand the behavior that typically comes on Burbon Street with the explicitness and drunkeness. There is ONE parade I'd love to attend - The Krewe of Muses. It's women's krewe and their prized "throws" - if you're lucky enough to get one - include decorated high heels - just up my ally. Parades on the North Shore where I live are more family friendly and while the crowds are huge, the obnoxious behavior factor is low. Perhaps I'll go this year.

I was not here during Katrina, nor were we affected in any way from the flooding last year. My school had lots of faculty and families that were and we were closed for about 10 days which made the start of the school year kind of tough.

We actually honeymooned here 35 years ago and the city is wonderful for so many reasons: art, architecture, music, food, people watching too. If you ever come, perhaps we can get together.

Have a lovely day - both your and your alter ego. How is the TT learning coming along?

Lidewey