Whe De Band

Great idea, now let's hope this really works for those of you latecomers in finding your band come Carnival Monday and Tuesday:

Sonia Mack Masqueraders Take Note

If you haven't noticed this before, as per Sonia Mack's website please note that all Paradisus costumes not collected by TOMORROW will be sold on FRIDAY.

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D KREWE COSTUME DISTRIBUTION

Wednesday 18th February 2PM – 9PM
Spirit of Iere
People
People High Priest
Sun
Rainbow
Pitch Lake

Thursday 19th February 2PM – 9PM
Iguana
Tropical Fish
Water

Friday 20th February 2PM – 9PM
Sunset
Butterfly
Parrot
Ceremonial Dancers
Bird of Paradise Flower
Falls

Final payment due before collection
Credit Card, Cash or Linx only (no personal cheques)

Kindly present your receipt to collect your costume.
Please present a valid form of ID (Driver's Permit,I D Card, Passport)

COSTUMES NOT COLLECTED BEFORE 10PM ON FRIDAY 20TH FEBRUARY WILL BE SOLD AND DEPOSIT WILL BE FORFEITED.

The Cotinga Non Controversy...

So, I just got a call from my girl friend wanting to know who designed Cotinga because the back of the costume is NAKED, all your "bottom is outside" she said, stating emphatically that she wanted to sell the costume now. My question to her, did you not see the back of the costume before you registered.. her response, well she didn't study all that!

People, Carnival Jumbie addressed the bare nakedness of Cotinga in her post last AUGUST:

So rumours abound that this section is one of the most 'in demand' for Tribe 2K9. Of course Frontline Brazilian Macaw, Caged Canary and Kiskadee are up in the top ranks as well. I just wanted to share some pics that I got today. I noticed that there was no rear view of Cotinga online and from my review you would already know its very skimpy. For your viewing pleasure..here is a rear view of Cotinga so you know I am not exaggerating! I hope allyuh Cotinga/Macaw/Canary lovers know what you getting yourselves into and see these things in real before rushing it. If you looking for me, I go be in the gym....!

And if you missed that post there were hundreds of photos of the costume floating around online, one like me looks at the costume I am interested in from all angles and I save photos from all over just so I can get multiple views of the costume from top, back and side. In addition I make countless trips to the mas camp and make lots of calls to TRIBE to ask all the questions I can think of concerning the costume.

Yes, I know some of you are not as obsessive and missed the details such as the fact that the costume beads are edged in GOLD not silver (light gold that is) and people are now crying because all their accessories and foot wear and in the latter colour. I do have close up photos of the costume that clearly shows the beads are gold, for those that doubt the colour was not changed.

Now many people are upset because the costume is SO SKIMPY, well I don't think anyone can blame the designer for that, it was designed to be skimpy! And though Richard and Anthony designed the cosutme they were only responsible for production of the headpieces and frontline tails; they did NOT make the bras and belts.

It is quite unfortunate that people are upset that the costume is so naked or that the details on the costume are now gold, but really who is to blame? Were these facts overlooked in the rush to register in the "hottest" section? I always tell people to choose a costume that suits you and not the one that is the most popular!And on that note please know that Green Honeycreeper is decorated with GOLD not silver!

Island People Costume Distribution 2009

Distribution for Island People's Heaven on Earth began yesterday and two points to note :

1. Monday wear in the form of boy shorts for the ladies and T Shirts for the guys is included in the costume box

&

2. Masqueraders were told that the full complement of goodies for the Goody Bag had yet to arrive from Sponsors, so I guess those collecting later in the week will get more stuff....

Here are some photos of the Distribution yesterday:



To view the album click HERE.

Island People Line Up!!

Thank you to the masquerader who just sent me Island People's line up along with a brief review of collection and photos of the goody bag.. ..an exercise mat? WOW!:

I just came from Island People's collection and here is the official order of the band along with some pics of the goodie bag and its contents. The female goodie bag has an added exercise mat complete with IP logo :)

They really did a WONDERFUL job this year and my costume looks EXACTLY like the prototype. The entire process was also very smooth (made easy by the fact that there were only a handful of us there this morning). The staff was very courteous and professional and we were in and out in less than 15mins.

Kudos to the Island People team and I cannot wait for Monday & Tuesday (rain, rain go away...come again some other day lol)

Band Line-up:

MUSIC
Chapter 1- Paradisius
Chapter 2 - Heavenly Sky
BAR

MUSIC
Chapter 3 - Chocolate & Caramel
Chapter 4 - Dream
BAR

MUSIC
Chapter 5 - Ocean Whispers
Chapter 6 - Angel Falls
Chapter 7 - Afrodisiac...WOOT WOOOT
BAR

MUSIC
Chapter 8 - Rays of Light
Chapter 9 - Touch
BAR

MUSIC
Chapter 10 -Midnight Bloom
Chapter 11 - Natural Mystic
BAR

MUSIC
Chapter 12 - Carnival
Chapter 13 - Love
BAR

Jamboree postponed.. again

Please note the new date and times:

After careful consideration and to ensure patrons are afforded the opportunity to thoroughly enjoy themselves at the annual Jamboree Sunday event in Valsayn North, the Jamboree management have decided to host the Jamboree Sunday event on Saturday 21st February 2009 from 4pm to midnite.

Same great fete……….brand new date !!

All tickets purchased for the Sunday 15th February event will be honoured for the Saturday 21st February event.

Adequate flooring will be installed for your safety and convenience due to the unusual inclement weather being experienced at this time of year and you can expect all other contingencies will be put in place for your continued convenience and enjoyment.

For those patrons unable to attend the Saturday 21st February event, refunds can be sought at Toddlers to Teens, Santa Maria Plaza, 13 Mucurapo Road, Port of Spain on Wednesday 18th February between 10am to 4pm.

Due to the current circumstances, the previously advertised Rainforest all-inclusive event for the same date will be postponed till a future date. All tickets purchased will be refunded via committee members.

Thanks for your kind cooperation and we look forward to seeing you all on Saturday 21st February from 4pm for the annual Jamboree Sunday event in Valsayn North.

Bunji, Faye Ann and the Asylum Band have now been added to the cast..

Jamboree management

Africa Distribution Schedule

AFRICA is ready!

Costume distribution begins today, Mon 16th February
Distribution will take place at the Mac Farlane Mas Camp
49 Rosalino St. Woodbrook.
Ph: 868-628-4168

From 12noon to 8pm daily!

Distribution schedule:


MONDAY
1. MASSAI LION HUNTERS
3. BATAKARI WARRIOR/KASENA WOMAN
4. MASSAI RED DANCERS
12. FULANI HERDSMAN/FULANI WOMAN

TUESDAY
10. YAAKE DANCERS
11. SACHIHANGO HUNTERS
13. ELEPHANT MASK DANCERS

WEDNESDAY
8. NOBLEMEN OF THE EMIR'S CO
URT/HAUSA DANCERS
14. HIMBA GROOM/HIMBA BRIDE
18. ZULU WARRIORS

THURSDAY
6. SURMA COURTSHIP
9. SHAI WOMANHOOD
15. GOLI MASK DANCERS
16. RASHAIDA GROOM/RASHIDA BRIDE

FRIDAY
2. YORUBA MASQUERADERS
5. BERBER FESTIVAL DANCERS
17. KOMO PERFORMERS

SATURDAY
7. DAMA DANCERS
19. AFRICA - HER PEOPLE HER GLORY HER TEARS

Are you happy with your costume..take two?

Last year there were some major issues with costumes in TRIBE, no one can forget the Silver Mist fiasco or even the fact that some sections (Isis option B, Sun Goddess) had smaller headpieces than what was advertised. Then there was the Mystique drama of the missing frontline wings that were never delivered and the headpieces that were VERY late in getting to the masqueraders.

One would hope that the designers and producers learned from 2008 and 2009 would see costumes delivered to the masquerader just as advertised. So far everyone I know who has collected their costume is very happy, loving the fact that the costume looks like what was modeled at the launch, in some cases the costumes look even better upclose. I am totally in LOVE with my costume, it is gorgeous, as well the other costumes that I have seen are very nice and look like the prototype; no surprises.

Unfortunately two masqueraders in Pheasant Frontline wrote me yesterday to say that they were both disappointed in their costume:

Dear Saucy,

I am writing to let you know how very disappointed I am with Tribe this year.

I am a Peasant front line masquerader and I collected my costume on Tuesday only to be informed that my backpack was not ready and that I would be contacted and it would be delivered in 3 days... I am still waiting to be contacted, and I have not yet gotten my backpack.

This service is beyond poor since I have spent US$1000 on this costume. Also, the costume is gold when it was shown as bronze, the workmanship is very poor and the neck piece is a thin piece of cardboard with 6 strings attached. It is NOTHING like the prototype.

Disappointed Tribe Masquerader

Dear Saucy,

I am writing to inform you as a fellow tribe masquerader about my unhappy situation. I paid tribe $6,000.00 (before costume collection date, I might add), only to realize on Tuesday when it was Pheasant scheduled pick up that my back pack for the frontline was not ready. I said okay calmly as they reassured me that Saturday for the latest the rest of my costume would be delivered to me. It is Saturday night at 8:40 and still no call, or email from Tribe. To add insult to injury, when I received my costume the colour of the waist band and bra top was not the same as advertised in their book or mas camp. It is not a bronze gold but an ugly very yellow gold. Yuck?! Not to mention the neck piece and arm bands are completely different to the frontline picture shown on their website. I am very disappointed with Tribe this year after playing with them for the past 4 years and never having any problems. This is also the first year I decided to play in the frontline.... what a bad decision to spend that kind of money to be treated this way.

Thanks for hearing me out,

a VEX phesant frontline

Now since I am a bit detail oriented and examine all the costumes over and over I distinctly remember Pheasant being gold, however in the "professional" photographs it definitely shows as more bronze than gold and is misleading in expectations of the colour:

TRIBE Brochure:


TRIBE Launch (taken by me)


TRIBE Website


TRIBE Mas camp (taken by me)


And these are the photographs of the costume taken by one of the disappointed and vex Frontline Pheasant masqueraders after she collected on Tuesday:

To me there is a slight difference in the shade of gold, maybe it is the lighting, but I can see if you were expecting the costume to be bronze how the gold could be jarring. On another note the necklace is not as full or as wide the prototype and the bra is missing some of the gold beads; I am only seeing three where the prototype has six. Other than that the costume, in my opinion, looks just as decorated as the original.

What the masqueraders also expressed to me was the fact that there was a lack of communication from the mas camp as to when their backpack would be ready, as they were told "three days" from Tuesday and up to Saturday had received no communication as to when they would be able to collect. A situation I can empathize with them in as I had the same thing happen to me and my back pack last year.

On a good note, I was informed that last night one of the masqueraders did get a call to collect her back pack and she said " it was just as expected... no surprises thankfully! "

So for all of you who have collected so far, are you happy with your costume? Anything missing? Are there less beads or feathers than the prototype ? Let me hear your thoughts, leave a comment!

Jamboree Sunday now Jamboree Monday!

Can you believe it is STILL raining? Yesterday saw another wet Sunday so much so that Jamboree Sunday had to be postponed until tonight:

This is to confirm that due to the inclement weather the Jamboree Sunday fete has been moved to Monday 16th February 2009 from 9pm till.......the artists Destra and Shurwayne are pumped-up and ready to mash up the place !!

The promoters will be installing flooring throughout the venue to ensure patrons have a fun time with little or no inconvenience.

All pre-purchased tickets will be honoured at the door on Monday night.

For all patrons that cannot make it due to previous commitments the management will be refunding tickets on Wednesday 18th February at Toddlers to Teens, Santa Maria Plaza, 13 Mucurapo Rd, Port of Spain between 10am to 4pm.

Come see Destra, Allison Hinds, Saucy Wow.....plus Shurwayne and Maxi Priest

Immortelle Beauty Carnival Collection

All frontline masqueraders in TRIBE will find something extra in their box this year, apart from the costume and glitter! Exclusively for TRIBE masqueraders, Immortelle Beauty has distributed samples of their "Carnival Collection" which includes the Carnival2KShine Glitter Gel, Carnival Cool Down Lotion and Soothing Foot Soak. Apart from smelling divine, I tried the glitter gel and it really does go on and stay put! Frontlines got Bronze iridescent gel however it also comes in Gold and Silver.

And though only the frontline masqueraders were the ones who got to sample the products, Immortelle Beauty will be at the Distribution Center at Cascadia from February 16th through 18th giving away samples of all the products, including the Bronzing Gel which was not part of the frontline package.

Here is some more information on Immortelle Beauty and the products:

A newly formed Caribbean Cosmetic company, Immortelle Beauty strives to create elegant, safe, cost-effective, and efficacious products which appeal to all West Indian women. These products will be the bridge which connects the advanced European, Asian and North American cosmetic technologies with the Caribbean consumer. Quality products made with the Caribbean woman in mind....

Mission: To produce truly Caribbean cosmetic products which cater to the climate, lifestyle and tastes of the Caribbean woman.

Products: 2009 Carnival Collection

2KShine Glitter and Bronzing Gels - When used as directed, these glitter gels do not move an inch! Dab a uniform layer on to skin and then let air-dry for long lasting shine on the road! Apply one layer for subtle shimmer or layer the product for the most intense shine!

Carnival Cool Down Lotion - Because a great Carnival experience should only leave good memories behind, Immortelle has formulated this light, easy to rub in lotion. Aloe Vera, Ginger, Lavender and Chamomile all soothe and relieve discomfort caused by sunburn while Mango Seed Oil and exotic butters moisturize ravaged skin.

Soothing Foot Soak - a hand blended mixture of 3 salts including exotic Pink Bolivian Sea Salt provide relief for sore, stiff and aching feet abused by two days on the road Essential oils of Lavender, Bitter Orange and Jamaican Allspice make your foot soak a relaxing aroma therapeutic experience. Comes in two fabulous fragrances!

Look out for samples of the products at Tribe Costume Distribution February 16th, 17th and 18th! Supplies are limited so come early!

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
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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

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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!!

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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)