Carnival Faces 2009

For those of you still looking for a Make Up artist, I believe Carnival Faces still has a few spots left; these were the girls that I used last year so I can say they are very good.

Applause III Today!

This is something different to do on Valentine's Day that is in keeping with the Carnival Spirit:

Applause III
Third Annual Carnival Exhibition

Held at Y Art & Framing

Corner of Warren & Taylor Streets, Woodbrook, Trinidad
Four unique Carnival pieces will be shown.

Opening Saturday, 14 February 2009 10am - 2 pm
Exhibition ends on February 28 2009


Call the gallery for more details (868) 628 4165.

Blogger Appreciation Day Winners!

1 Axe Hamper
Tribe ANU

1 Sunsilk Hamper
Sexy Eyes

1 TT$200.00 T.G.I. Friday's Voucher
Tacariguagyul

1 TT $200.00 T.G.I.Friday's Voucher
quiksilver

2 VIP Tickets to Eeen D Mas & 1 Holiday Foods Hamper
Caiso Queen

1 Holiday Foods Hamper
Soca Junkie

1 Carib Hamper
gtwarrior

1 Carib Hamper
Dimples

1 Carib Hamper
Cebee

Trinidad Carnival Diary Million Hits Giveaway #4

Giveaway #4

The final giveaway of the day!

THREE Carib Beer hampers will be given away to THREE bloggers! Please note you must be 18 and over to enter this giveaway.

All YOU need to do is send an email to trinidadcarnivaldiary@gmail.com with the subject "GIVEAWAY #4" and include Your Blogger Name as well as your name, mailing address, email address and telephone contact in the email.

You MUST be a registered user of the Trinidad Carnival Diary Chat Box (cbox) or a registered blogger to qualify for the prize!

This Giveaway ends at 7PM!

Winner will be selected by random.org.

Please note that the winner's real name will not be disclosed, only your blogger name.

Giveaway rules are as follows:

Only registered users of the Trinidad Carnival Diary CHAT BOX or registered Bloggers can enter for the giveaway.

Entrants must be 18 years and older.

One entry per blogger.

You must include your blogger name, name and contact details to qualify for the prize.

Winners will be selected randomly by random.org

All winners will be notified by email and announced on the blog the following day

Prizes are to be collected or redeemed in Trinidad.

The prize is not redeemable in cash and must be accepted as awarded.

Decisions of the contest are final - no substitutions will be available.

By claiming the prize, the winner authorizes the use, without additional compensation of his or her name and/or likeness and/or photograph for promotion and/or advertising purposes in any manner and in any medium over the internet which trinidadcarnivaldiary.com may deem appropriate.

In accepting the prize, the winner, and any guest(s), acknowledges that trinidadcarnivaldiary.com may not be held liable for any loss, damages or injury associated with accepting or using this prize(s).

The person(s) whose name(s) is drawn as being the winner(s) of the specific prize will be required to submit a mailing address, email address and telephone contact before the prize is awarded to them.

Trinidad Carnival Diary Million Hits Giveaway #3

Giveaway #3

D only thing Zuki & Tim Tim love more than Holiday Snacks is Carnival & Fetes!

HD EEEN D Oval and Zuki & Tim Tim not trying to get EEENside? Yea right!

CARNIVAL Wednesday...come party EEEN D heart of the city with your favorite bands and have a time!

Zuki & Tim Tim - EEEN D MAS!!!

Its a night when everyone can join Zuki ,Tim Tim and all the major artist in the caribbean to have a time.CARNIVAL WEDNESDAY (EEEN D MAS,at THE OVAL) is the only event where you can see Faye Ann,Bunji,Benjai,Machel Montano HD, Patrice Roberts, Zan, Umi Marcano, Farmer Nappy, Blaxx, Kerwin Du bouis,Shal Marshall,special guests from Jamaica and the US. Remember dress code is FARM GEAR,so get ya straw hats boots daisy dukes and plaid shirts ready.Carnival wednesday we EEEN D FARM at the OVAL

click to enlarge

Two prizes up for grabs:

TWO bloggers will win ONE of the following prizes:

1. A Holiday Foods Hamper & TWO V.I.P. tickets to
EEEN D Mas

2. A Holiday Foods Hamper

All YOU need to do is send an email to trinidadcarnivaldiary@gmail.com with the subject "GIVEAWAY #3" and include Your Blogger Name as well as your name, mailing address, email address and telephone contact in the email.

You MUST be a registered user of the Trinidad Carnival Diary Chat Box (cbox) or a registered blogger to qualify for the prize!

This Giveaway ends at 4PM!

Winner will be selected by random.org.

Please note that the winner's real name will not be disclosed, only your blogger name.

Giveaway rules are as follows:

Only registered users of the Trinidad Carnival Diary CHAT BOX or registered Bloggers can enter for the giveaway.

One entry per blogger.

You must include your blogger name, name and contact details to qualify for the prize.

Winners will be selected randomly by random.org

All winners will be notified by email and announced on the blog the following day

Prizes are to be collected or redeemed in Trinidad.

The prize is not redeemable in cash and must be accepted as awarded.

Decisions of the contest are final - no substitutions will be available.

By claiming the prize, the winner authorizes the use, without additional compensation of his or her name and/or likeness and/or photograph for promotion and/or advertising purposes in any manner and in any medium over the internet which trinidadcarnivaldiary.com may deem appropriate.

In accepting the prize, the winner, and any guest(s), acknowledges that trinidadcarnivaldiary.com may not be held liable for any loss, damages or injury associated with accepting or using this prize(s).

The person(s) whose name(s) is drawn as being the winner(s) of the specific prize will be required to submit a mailing address, email address and telephone contact before the prize is awarded to them.

Trinidad Carnival Diary Million Hits Giveaway #2

Giveaway #2

TWO TT$200.00 Vouchers to T.G.I.Fridays!!

click to enlarge for T.G.I. Friday's
VALENTINE SPECIAL

TWO lucky bloggers will win ONE voucher EACH!

All YOU need to do is send an email to trinidadcarnivaldiary@gmail.com with the subject "GIVEAWAY #2" and include Your Blogger Name as well as your name, mailing address, email address and telephone contact in the email.

You MUST be a registered user of the Trinidad Carnival Diary Chat Box (cbox) or a registered blogger to qualify for the prize!

This Giveaway ends at 1PM!

Winner will be selected by random.org.

Please note that the winner's real name will not be disclosed, only your blogger name.

Giveaway rules are as follows:

Only registered users of the Trinidad Carnival Diary CHAT BOX or registered Bloggers can enter for the giveaway.

One entry per blogger.

You must include your blogger name, name and contact details to qualify for the prize.

Winners will be selected randomly by random.org

All winners will be notified by email and announced on the blog the following day

Prizes are to be collected or redeemed in Trinidad.

The prize is not redeemable in cash and must be accepted as awarded.

Decisions of the contest are final - no substitutions will be available.

By claiming the prize, the winner authorizes the use, without additional compensation of his or her name and/or likeness and/or photograph for promotion and/or advertising purposes in any manner and in any medium over the internet which trinidadcarnivaldiary.com may deem appropriate.

In accepting the prize, the winner, and any guest(s), acknowledges that trinidadcarnivaldiary.com may not be held liable for any loss, damages or injury associated with accepting or using this prize(s).

The person(s) whose name(s) is drawn as being the winner(s) of the specific prize will be required to submit a mailing address, email address and telephone contact before the prize is awarded to them.

Trinidad Carnival Diary Million Hits Giveaway #1

Trinidad Carnival Diary is celebrating one MILLION hits by hosting a Blogger Appreciation Day with giveaways ALL DAY today! Each blogger can enter all the giveaways today but only ONE entry per giveaway.... good luck!

Giveaway #1

One AXE Hamper for the Guys

ONE SUNSILK Hamper for the ladies!

All YOU need to do is send an email to trinidadcarnivaldiary@gmail.com with the subject "GIVEAWAY #1" and include Your Blogger Name as well as your name, mailing address, email address and telephone contact in the email.

You MUST be a registered user of the Trinidad Carnival Diary Chat Box (cbox) or a registered blogger to qualify for the prize!

This Giveaway ends at 10AM!

Winner will be selected by random.org.

Giveaway rules are as follows:
Only registered users of the Trinidad Carnival Diary CHAT BOX or registered Bloggers can enter for the giveaway.

One entry per blogger.

You must include your blogger name, name and contact details to qualify for the prize.

Winners will be selected randomly by random.org

All winners will be notified by email and announced on the blog the following day

Prizes are to be collected or redeemed in Trinidad.

The prize is not redeemable in cash and must be accepted as awarded.

Decisions of the contest are final - no substitutions will be available.

By claiming the prize, the winner authorizes the use, without additional compensation of his or her name and/or likeness and/or photograph for promotion and/or advertising purposes in any manner and in any medium over the internet which trinidadcarnivaldiary.com may deem appropriate.

In accepting the prize, the winner, and any guest(s), acknowledges that trinidadcarnivaldiary.com may not be held liable for any loss, damages or injury associated with accepting or using this prize(s).

The person(s) whose name(s) is drawn as being the winner(s) of the specific prize will be required to submit a mailing address, email address and telephone contact before the prize is awarded to them.

Trinidad Carnival Diary scores One Million HITS!

Trinidad Carnival Diary is celebrating reaching ONE MILLION HITS on February 12th, at 6:38PM.

As a way of saying THANK YOU to the bloggers and supporters for their invalauble contributing to reaching this significant figure, tomorrow Friday the 13th will be an ALL DAY BLOGGER APPRECIATION GIVEAWAY!!!

You must be a registered user of the Chat Box (cbox) who participates in the popular live chat on Trinidad Carnival Diary or a registered blogger user who leaves comments to qualify for prizes.

So check the blog tomorrow for all the details!

Pulse 8 Distribution Schedule

Caliente - Sat 14th - 1pm to 5pm

Hot Ice - Sun 15th - 1pm to 5pm

Bush Fire - Sun 15th - 1pm to 5pm

Tombouctou - Mon 16th - 1pm to 7pm

Hot Tamale - Tues 17th - 1pm to 7pm

Sexy Samba - Wed 18th - 1pm to 7pm

Flamin' Sambuca - Wed 18th - 1pm to 7pm

Explosive Ember - Thurs 19th - 1pm to 7pm

Pepper Pot - Fri 20th - 1pm to 7pm

Spicy Wasabi - Fri 20th - 1pm to 7pm


Distribution will be done at the Pulse8 camp.

Final payment due upon collection (no personal cheques)

Kindly present your receipt upon collection of costume.

All costumes not collected at Pulse8 camp buy Fri 20th February, 2009 will be sold from 11:00am on Saturday 21st February 2009. (Deposit will be forfeited)

Beach House 2009 Location Map

Next Thursday Beach House Carnival comes around once again and remember Beach House will NOT be held at Ortinola.

The New location for Beach House is at Brechin Castle Golf Course, map and directions below:

click on map to enlarge

BEACH HOUSE CARNIVAL - "Travel south along the Solomon Hochoy Highway, passing the Chaguanas, Chase Village and Freeport exits. After you pass the Freeport exit, look for the Hi-Way Roti Shop on your left, keep travelling south along highway until you see the signs to exit at Couva, the Ato Boldon Stadium should be to your right, across the highway. Enter the Couva exit and turn right at the lights heading in a westerly direction, make the next left on to Rivulet Rd. Travel along Rivulet Rd. until you come to the National Energy Corporation building, turn left at the building, go south along that road until you come to the "T" in the road, turn left and you are at the venue. (Follow the Beach House signs along the way)"

Island People Mas Distribution

The Goody Bag...

Ok, so before I even collected the Goody Bag(s) I heard reports that people were disappointed in the bags this year. I have learned to temper my expectations that the Goody Bag is going to be filled with goodies, so my one requirement for the bag was that they put the mini tube of sunblock in there and there was one! Yay.

I am also not going to list everything there is in the bag but I will call some items off the top of my head; in addition to the sunblock there is a cup, bottle of Heineken beer, oat meal, mini box of cereal, trail mix, a band aid, sample gum, advil,emery boards, sample sized hair product, sponsor pouches, note pad, luggage tag, vouchers for several discounts/money off services and the guys get a cap in addition to a key chain and one condom (see the photos below for more details).

Females get orange bags, males get red bags:


Contents of the female Goody Bag( click to enlarge)






Contents of the Male Goody Bag (click to enlarge)

TRIBE Distribution 2009

The great thing about costume collection so early is that you eliminate running into crowds; there were a handful of people waiting under the tents at Cascadia when I arrived a little after 5:30pm. The only caveat in what should be a very quick process is the stages that TRIBE has set up that one must go through in order to collect. I must note than Fast Track masqueraders skip several stages and collect their costume much faster than those waiting to pay off a balance.

Stage 1.
Upon Arrival you are given a number and seated under a tent in the car park area until your number is called. Red numbers for fast track white for everyone else.

Stage 2.

In batches of 10 numbers are called and you are directed upstairs to a "holding room". This is where the bar was set up and I was curious as to why no one was partaking of the cocktails when I learned that you had to PAY for it.. so much for a "distribution lime" as advertised; nice one TRIBE! So everyone sat patiently waiting to be called again, looking at a DVD on repeat of TRIBE's presentations from 2005 to 2007.

Stage 3.

Your number is again called and you are ushered upstairs on the OTHER side of the building where you keep shifting down the chairs until you reach to a cashier to pay.

Stage 4.

You get to a cashier and payment is pretty swift. After showing ID and handing over the money you sign a receipt saying "PAID IN FULL" and then you are off to collect your costume!

*This is the Fast Track stage, you simply go from stage 1. to a "holding area" in the lounge, then to here:


Stage 5.

You then hand over your recepit to an attendant at the costume collection counter, your box is brought out, you verify each piece is there and you are also instructed as to what goes where. At this stage you also collect the Goody Bags.

Stage 6.

After collecting your costume, headpiece and goody bag you move to another area to get wrist bands and members guide, for which you have to sign upon receipt. At this stage a "delivered" sticker is attached to your box and you are home free!!!

All in all a pain free process but remember the number of people collecting costumes was pretty small, this will be a totally different experience for those collecting next week! Also, Pheasant frontline masqueraders did not collect their back pack as it was not ready (I am getting a sense of Deja Vu!).

TRIBERS please note the new start location on TUESDAY..

Please note that all faces were blurred to protect the identity of Pooh (in a Tigger costume).

Putting the rumours to rest !

Two bands embroiled in controversy as to whether or not their bands are doing well, or in the case of Elements, whether they would even reach on the road or even if they were going to join forces have put all doubts aside.

Spice has sent out a group email on Facebook with photos of their costumes in production and Elements has posted their distribution schedule! I guess they are both ready for the road!

Rain Rain Go Away!!!

This morning I woke up to the worst rainy weather since last November and this is coming after lots of rain yesterday as well. This is extreme cause for concern as "rainy season" is supposed to be at an end right about now and we had sunny conditions last week. Keep your fingers crossed that the weather improves over the next week and a half, because I will seriously cry if I wake up on Carnival Tuesday and meet the Savannah looking like this photo which I took this morning at 8:15AM:

Dj Private Ryan Road March Mix

Thanks to DJ Private Ryan for this MEGA Mix... Two hours of all the songs for Carnival 2009! Enjoy.

Here is the mix people have been asking for. The Carnival 2K Wine 2 hr Meagamix with all the songs that are in heavy rotation in Trinidad. Includes all the Road March Contenders and Groovy Hits.

This mix will not fit on a cd unless it is burned as an mp3 cd. Leave comments if interested in a tracked version.

IMPORTANT
Im using a new site for the downloads because of capacity problems with the previous site. This download should be alot faster and have no capacity problems. Simply right click the link at the bottom of the page at http://djprivateryan.libsyn.com/ to receive the mix. You can now also stream the mix for those who are at work and want to listen.

The post carnival road anthems mix which will be released after carnival will include remixes and road mixes as well as songs that may come out within the next 2 weeks.

Instructions again...go to this site http://djprivateryan.libsyn.com

TO DOWNLOAD
Go to the bottom of the page and right click the link to download.
For PC users Right Click the Link and select save target/link as

For mac users right click and select Download Linked File


To Stream just click the link


Track Listing

1. Jep Sting – Hunter and friends
2. Make it yours – Shurwayne Winchester
3. Break up to make Up – Ziggy Ranks
4. Til Morning – Kes
5. Dat Girl - Verse
6. Slip Away – Zan
7. Rum & Roti – Patch & Mastamind
8. Tempa Wine – Machel & Patrice
9. Feeling – Umi marcano
10. Bashment Winers – Lil Rick
11. Drop It – Alison Hinds
12. Front Line – TC
13. Tight – Peter Ram
14. We Like it – Iwer George & Ziggy Ranks
15. Head Bad Remix – Skinny Fabulous
16. 2 Days – Kerwin Dubois
17. 2 Days Remix – Kerwin Dubois
18. Wanna Make Love – Shurwayne Winchester
19. Bumpers – Devon & Ziggy
20. Push Bumper Remix – Busy Signal & Machel
21. Look Hot – Patrice Roberts
22. Big Girlz – Biggie Irie
23. Go Brave – Farmer Nappy
24. Hold You Down – Zan
25. Bum Bum Ville – Shal
26. Wuk Me – Tizzy feat. Richard Trumpet
27. Wuk Me Rd Refix
28. Not Drunk – KMC
29. Bumperlicious – Olatunji
30. Block to Block – Machel & Umi
31. This Feeling – Kes
32. Show Meh – C Donia
33. All I Need – Shurwayne Wincehster & Serani
34. Bum Bum – Jade Lopez
35. Bely Dancer – Farmer Nappy
36. Wine up on me – Zola
37. Wine Up On Me Rd Mix – Zola
38. Sweetness – Shayne Bailey
39. Push – Cabriole
40. Drunk Again – Benjai
41. They Wanna be like – Chynee
42. Thunder – Kes
43. Thunder Remix – Kes
44. Tante Say – Benjai
45. Bum Bum – JW & Blaze
46. Wining Master – Pamputae
47. Wine Fast – Fay Ann & Beenie Man
48. We Done Dey – Bunji Garlin
49. Banana – Bunji Garin
50. Heavy T – Fay Ann Lyons
51. 3 Colours – Bunji Faye Ann & David Rudder
52. Hangover – Slammer Cutter
53. Obsessive Winers – Destra feat. Denise Belfon & Aliosn Hinds
54. Plenty Gal – Buji Garlin
55. Sexy Boo – Trini Jacobs
56. Yeast – KMC
57. Bumpers Rule – Nadia Batson
58. Bumpers Rule Jiggy Refix
59. La La Remix – Devon & Lord Nelson
60. High Fever – 3 Suns
61. Minis Pumps – Kerwin Dubois
62. Scoobay – Screws
63. Bubblin Gal – Patrice Roberts
64. Magic Drum – Machel Montano
65. Mesmorize – Machel Montano
66. Winen It – Verse feat. Dr Evil Roboman & Slaughter
67. Line up – Bunji
68. Sassiness – Destra
69. Floor on Fire – Machel Pitbull & Lil Jon
70. Ole – Ricky T
71. Get on Bad – Skinny Fabulous
72. Wont Stop – Machel Montano
73. I Will - KMC
74. Traffic - Berbice
75. Ready – Iwer George
76. Again - TC
77. Head Bad – Skinny fabuous
78. Living Water - KMC
79. Simply Everything – Machel & Patrice
80. Licks – Denise Belfin
81. Whole Day - Benjai
82. Jumpie - Blazer
83. Play Mas – Nadia Batson
84. Sway in the Mas – Patrice Roberts
85. Ravin – Machel Montano
86. Roboman Bam Bam - Roboman
87. Meet Super – Fay Ann Lyons
88. Bachannal - Destra
89. Wild Antz – Machel Montano
90. Tusty –Blaxx
91. Work – JW & Blaze
92. You – Shurwayne Winchester
93. Stabby Guard – Stabby
94. Clear the Road – Bunji
95. Handle yuh Business – Krosfyah
96. Matador – Slaughter
97. Sexy Shorts – General Grant

TRIBE Birds of a Feather Lineup

Cluster 1
Pheasant
Blue Tanager

Cluster 2
Brazilian Macaw
Hummingbird

Cluster 3
Kiskadee
Caged Canary

Cluster 4
Spangled Cotinga
Wild Parrot

Cluster 5
Flight of the Ibis
Green Honeycreeper

Cluster 6
Ruby Topaz
African Love Bird

Cluster 7
Night Owl
Bird of Paradise
Golden Dove

DJS
Cluster 1
Sprang International

Cluster 2
Red 96.7 with JW

Cluster 3
Xstasy

Cluster 4
Hypa Hoppa
D Bandit
Back to Basics

Cluster 5
Xcalibar

Cluster 6
4 Play

Cluster 7
DJ Dane

No Big Stage for Masqueraders this year

Despite a VERY misleading photograph caption in the Newsday on Saturday I can confirm that the stage that is currently constructed in the Queens Park Savannah will not be used by masqueraders. Carnival 2009 will, once again, see masqueraders on the streets and crossing the judging point in front of the Savannah.

For a look at the incorrect Newsday caption which states:

"BIG STAGE: Workmen make last minute preparations on the new big stage at the Queen's Park Savannah. For the last two years, masqueraders have been playing mas on the road, but this year a new big stage was constructed at the Queen's Park Savannah.

Click HERE.

13 MORE DAYS!!

Rumour has it that Kaotic has scrapped two sections from their 2009 Carnival presentation "Life Unleashed"; allegedly gone are "Untamed" and "Emerald Viper".

Three BIG BANDS sold out, two more weeks to Carnival 2009 and only one begins distribution today, I guess the early bird really catches the worm. I cannot tell you how excited I am to be at collection tomorrow; looking forward to my Caged Canary Cocktails! Sources say the Lineup for TRIBE is as secret as where Rihanna is hiding out right now, but and all will be revealed soon enough! Word on the street is that TRIBE will be rolling out surprises for their rolling road party.. humph! Hope they will be welcomed surprises.

Though I missed Panorama Semi Finals yesterday (totally did not enjoy the vibe last year on the greens), When Steel Talks has all your 2009 Panorama coverage.. check them out!

And for all of you packing for Carnival this year DO NOT FORGET to consult the Ultimate Carnival Packing list:

DOCUMENTATION
Airline Tickets
Passport
Copies of passport and Identification cards
Drivers Permit
Copies of Hotel Confirmation/Bookings
Copies of Emails pertaining to accommodation/car reservations
Copies of all receipts for fete tickets purchased online
Costume Receipt
Letter of costume transfer (if buying a resold costume) as well as copies of seller's ID card
A list of all items packed
Photo evidence of your luggage and contents in case it is lost by the airline


ON THE PLANE
Travel pillow
Flip flops (practical, fancy)
I Pod
Duct tape (for when they buss yuh overstuffed suitcase)
Ziploc Bags
Ear Plugs


SUN PROTECTION
Sun block with high SPF
Aloe Vera Gel (cools sunburns)
SPF Chap Stick/ lip-gloss
Sun glasses
At least 1 hat
Foot cream (something that tingles)

GROOMING
Shaving Cream
Razors
Hair Remover/Depilatory
Deodorant
Eye drops
Contact lenses
Contact lens solution
Contact lens case
Re- wetting Drops
Lotion
Toothbrush/paste
Mouthwash
Dental Floss
Feminine wipes
Wet Wipes
Breath mints!
Chewing Gum
Double Sided Tape
Bra Inserts
Stick on Bra
Nipple Covers
Tide to Go Stain Remover Pen

MEDICATION
Pepto bismol
Tums
Imodium AD
Prescription Medication
Birth Control
Condoms
Elastoplast
Mini First Aid Kit
Blister Lotion
Chafing Powder
Gel Insoles
Insect repellent
Milk of Magnesia
Hand Sanitizer

FOR DE COSTUME
Glue Gun
Glue Sticks
Spray Paint
Bling Cup
Waterproof Powder for Feathers
Travel sized sewing kit
Extra pins and Velcro tape for outfit and costume adjustment.
Comfortable Shoes, Sneakers or Boots for the playing mas
Gel Insoles
Mas Tights
Glitter

MAKEUP NEEDS
Spirit Gum
Face Jewels
False Eyelashes
Makeup
Concealer
Moisturizer
Bronzer
Glitter Lotion
Makeup Remover
Blotting Sheets
Q tips
Vaseline

BODY/HAIR CARE
Pumice stone
Exfoliating body gloves
Nail polish /remover
Curling iron
Blow dryer
Flat iron
Comb
Brush
Hair clips/bows
Hair Pieces/Extensions
Braid and Weave Spray
Hair Scarf
Shower cap
Anti Frizz Hair Serum
Shampoo and Conditioner
Inflatable Foot Spa (the Epsom salts you can get in Trinidad!)

GADGETS AND COMMUNICATION
Camera/camera bag
Waterproof Camera
Disposable Camera
USB cables
USB Drives
Video Camera
Portable DVD Player
Laptop
Cell phone for conversion if applicable
Chargers and/or batteries for all your electronics
Voltage Converter
Power Cords for all electrical implements
List of all friends’ contact info
A small telephone book with a copy of all the numbers from your cell phone.

DOH FORGET
J’ouvert shoes and outfit
Monday Wear
Bandanna
Whistle
Handbags
Money Pouch
Watch (waterproof)
Costume Jewelry
Extra backs for earrings
Water shoes, if you plan to be walking/swimming where there is coral or sharp rocks.
Bathing suits
Towels for the beach
Socks
LOTS of Underwear
A Bottle of Johnnie Walker - black, blue, red, green doh matter, come one come all
Rum Flask
Key Chain Bottle Opener
Goodies for friends and family

New Blog On the Block....

Even though Island Pride is synonymous with Boston Carnival this new blog is a must read for those of you coming to Trinidad and Tobago Carnival as well if only to see Designing Daryl's AWESOME boot designs and get his tips on makeup and Monday wear. Check out the new blog on the block, Island Pride HERE.

Just a taste of boots by Designing Daryl:

Afrodisiac:


Rays of Light:


SOURCE:
www.islandprider.blogspot.com

Jewelry by Moo

I like how local jewelry designers are doing custom pieces to match your Carnival costume and these pieces by "Moo" are pretty nice:

Inspired by Heavenly Sky (IP)
price $80.00TT


Inspired by Caged Canary (TRIBE)
Price 100.00TT


Inspired by Carnival (IP)
$60.00TT


Inspired by Parrot (TRIBE)
$60.00TT


Inspired by Midnight Bloom (IP)
$80.00TT

There are much more earrings to match sections in TRIBE and Island People, plus other types of jewelry, so check out Moo's group and fan page on facebook or email moojewelry@gmail.com for more information.

I am so special, so special.. so special..

TRIBERS finally got the email on distribution yesterday, and even though I already had this information I was quite intrigued by this bit of info:

TRIBE is having a DISTRIBUTION LIME! I see they will be offering "section cocktails" plus eats... nice one, since distribution isn't the liveliest of processes!

In addition a lil birdie whispered to me that ALL Front Line masqueraders will be getting something a little extra special in their costume box this year! Aren't we special?

Anyway I am liking the little extras that TRIBE is putting out for their fifth year anniversay, I am just hoping that the "rolling road party" promised has even MORE "GOOD" surprises for us masqueraders!

Congratulations to our winner!!!!

The winner of a Silver Pair of Picadilly Boots is:

Christina Mc Elhone

Christina submitted the best 100 words stating why BOOTS are the best choice for Carnival, I thought it was quite witty and she was also one of the few that actually stuck to 100 words:

"Chipping down da road" in my mas boots! Reasons why meh mas boots are the way to go: They lasting right through, from "J'Ouvert Morning" to "Las Lap" evening taking the "presshah" off my feet. The little raise they give me helps my "Heavy-T Bummpa" keep shape and looking fine on the road. I doing my "jab jab" "hard wine" all in "wining time" with my "rum and roti" in hand. When I whining on my man these boots give me "cold sweat" and the comfort they give me ensures that I am "not going home till the morning comes!!"

Second prize winner of two pairs of DUPE flip flops is:

Sada Creese

Boots are the preferred choice for masqueraders because it adds a dimension of daredevil satisfaction and rebellion for the wearer. It is not the preferred wear for other occasions (in Trinidad) because it prompts a people to ask “Does she feel she in d cold or wah?” However at Carnival time, that time where one can feel absolutely free to express their fashionable yet unique individuality while feeling comfortable in a pair of Piccadilly boots, the self-consciousness temporarily disappears and the beauty of Carnival appears like a natural mist, evoking euphoria.

Wild Antz

Wild Ants? Ants? Flag Like Ants? If you don't know Machel dropped a new tune yesterday, the one we were all waiting for as a Road March contender to Faye Ann's "Meet Superblue", and the tune is called "Wild Antz"...

I cannot be the only one who went "huh" when I heard it this morning! It actually sounds like an advertisement for Red Ants!

Oh well, Jumbie had to grow on me too so who knows....
Thoughts? Comments?

Giveaway of the Day

Today culminates Trinidad Carnival Diary's 5 Days of Giveaways and there are two prizes to be won:

1st Prize

(1) pair of Silver Size 9 Piccadilly Boots!

2nd Prize

(2) pairs of Dupe flip flops (any size, any colour)

Due to the fact that Piccadilly boots are flying off the shelves the sizes and colour of the boots cannot be changed , so please note it is a pair of SIZE 9 Silver boots. It is recommended that you wear your boots at least 1/2 size bigger for comfort.

All you need to do is write in no more than 100 words why BOOTS are the best choice for Carnival 2009!

Both prizes are sponsored by:

ShoeKeepers provides footwear that allow women to experience moments of absolute COMFORT while performing their daily tasks.

Customers refer to ShoeKeepers as THE PICCADILLY STORE, since the widest collection of super comfortable Piccadilly footwear can be found at ShoeKeepers retail outlets.

ShoeKeepers retails BRAZILIAN FOOTWEAR at the following locations.

SHOEKEEPERS
Shop#26, Level 1, Excellent City Centre, #60 Independence Square, Port of Spain.
(868) 623 1177

SHOEKEEPERS
Shop#10, Ground Floor, A&S Mall, #96 High Street, San Fernando.
(868) 653 7792
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ShoeKeepers provides footwear that allow women to experience moments of absolute COMFORT while performing their daily tasks.

Customers refer to ShoeKeepers as THE PICCADILLY STORE, since the widest collection of super comfortable Piccadilly footwear can be found at ShoeKeepers retail outlets.

Shoekeepers is authorized to retail the Piccadilly Carnival Collection.

ShoeKeepers retails BRAZILIAN FOOTWEAR at the following locations.

SHOEKEEPERS
Shop#26, Level 1, Excellent City Centre, #60 Independence Square, Port of Spain.
Tel 623-1177

SHOEKEEPERS
Shop#10, Ground Floor, A&S Mall, #96 High Street, San Fernando.
Tel 653-7792

Entry Rules:
Please include your mailing address, email address and telephone contact together with your answers to today's contest.

Multiple entries will not be accepted, entrants are required to submit only ONE entry.

Email your short essay to: trinidadcarnivaldiary@gmail.com

Contest closes at 8PM

Winners will be selected by " Saucy".

Congratulations to our winners!

Contest 1
Kristopher Coward
(1 ) J’Ouvert costume to the lucky winner from Mas Jumbies 2k9 presentation Diabolus Imperium

Contest 2
Weslynne Ashton
(1) 18” X 24” Limited Edition signed and numbered Fine Art print called “Steelpan band coming down Ariapita Avenue.”

Answers to yesterday's questions:

1. What is a Batonnier?
A stick fighter.

2. What is the inspiration for the Sailor Mas Bands?
From WWII when Trinidad was occupied by US & British Forces, particularly the US Navy who had a base in Chagaramas.

3. Jab-Jabs, Jab-Molassie, Bookmen and King Satan; which one is the odd one that does not belong to this category of Devil Mas?
Jab-Molassie, as it is in J’Ouvert category, the rest are Pretty Mas Devils.

4. What Carnival Character recites dialogue of this nature?
For the day my mother give birth to me,
The sun refuse to shine, and the wind ceased blowing.
Many mothers that day gave birth, but to deformed children.
Plagues and pestilence pestered the cities, for atomic eruption
raged in the mountains. Philosophers, scientists, professors said
the world is come to an end, but no, it was me, a monarch was born.
Master of all I survey, and my right were none could dispute.
Midnight Robber.