So, How did YOU Celebrate? (For those who have stopped anyway!)

skymike · 02-09-2010, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

On Bourbon St.

And yes, it was everything you'd think it would be.

I will always be able to say "I was there".

Hugs, tears, hi-fives...it was truly one of my greatest personal moments.

Something else cool I saw: Many elderly Saints fans (some in wheelchairs) who clearly have been waiting for this.

Agreed, '76. My favorite sight, really, was seeing the old people you know who've been thru the sh** all these years--- seeing them happy was my favorite thing.

I was a little worried for them, though. That street was not a safe place for some people to be. I thought we were dead a couple of times. But, I would have died happy.

You're all invited to my house. We're gonna watch the video again.

saintsfan1976 · 02-09-2010, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by skymike

Agreed, '76. My favorite sight, really, was seeing the old people you know who've been thru the sh** all these years--- seeing them happy was my favorite thing.

I was a little worried for them, though. That street was not a safe place for some people to be. I thought we were dead a couple of times. But, I would have died happy.

You're all invited to my house. We're gonna watch the video again.

One couple - most likely in their late 80's were working their way through the mosh pit that was Bourbon St. Just as it looked like their 5 foot 80lb frames would give in to the pressure of the crowd, I reached out a hand to help and they both smiled, gave me a hand shake and said "We are fine son - we've been waiting 40 years for this!!!"

I've never been happier to be a part of something.

02-09-2010, 04:07 PM	#1
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: So, How did YOU Celebrate? (For those who have stopped anyway!) Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 On Bourbon St. And yes, it was everything you'd think it would be. I will always be able to say "I was there". Hugs, tears, hi-fives...it was truly one of my greatest personal moments. Something else cool I saw: Many elderly Saints fans (some in wheelchairs) who clearly have been waiting for this. Agreed, '76. My favorite sight, really, was seeing the old people you know who've been thru the sh** all these years--- seeing them happy was my favorite thing. I was a little worried for them, though. That street was not a safe place for some people to be. I thought we were dead a couple of times. But, I would have died happy. You're all invited to my house. We're gonna watch the video again.

02-09-2010, 05:40 PM	#2
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,972 Blog Entries: 3	Re: So, How did YOU Celebrate? (For those who have stopped anyway!) Originally Posted by skymike Agreed, '76. My favorite sight, really, was seeing the old people you know who've been thru the sh** all these years--- seeing them happy was my favorite thing. I was a little worried for them, though. That street was not a safe place for some people to be. I thought we were dead a couple of times. But, I would have died happy. You're all invited to my house. We're gonna watch the video again. One couple - most likely in their late 80's were working their way through the mosh pit that was Bourbon St. Just as it looked like their 5 foot 80lb frames would give in to the pressure of the crowd, I reached out a hand to help and they both smiled, gave me a hand shake and said "We are fine son - we've been waiting 40 years for this!!!" I've never been happier to be a part of something.