We cached in the park where this bug was specifically so I could pick this one up, and it had actually was found by other cachers a few minutes ahead of me. As luck would have it, we bumped into them, and when they found out I was looking for this bug, they were more than happy to pass it over to me.
Mardi Gras has a special meaning for me, and has always been part of my life. I celebrate it even when I'm some place that doesn't celebrate it. I grew up near Mobile, Alabama (where Mardi Gras parading originated in the states), but my family is from New Orleans, and I spent a great deal of my youth going to parades there, too. I have not lived in Alabama for many years, but most years I trek there for the weekend before Mardi Gras day, as my family are musicians, and my brother's band always plays for the King and Queen (of Mardi Gras) Supper the Saturday before Mardi Gras day. I usually play with him also, so not only will these doubloons be back at some Mardi Gras parades, I will also take them with me to the King and Queen Supper and try to get a photo of them there. Those will be some lucky doubloons, even if they get to go in as part of the hired help! Laissez le bon temps roule!