TRUE STORY

THE MARDI-GRAS DRAG

Nancy CA-116-W

Bands playing, crowds frolicking, colorful floats passing and costumed paraders marching by in what seems to be a continuum of parade after parade. Come to the Mardi-Gras!

During these festive days, the beautiful and historic city of New Orleans is magestically transformed. It is wide open and unrestricted to all fun loving persons who are most welcome to spend the entire holiday week or two in fun time drag. Let me share this wonderful and exciting experience with you.

Arriving by plane the last week of February, I took a taxi directly to the Vieux Carre Motor Lodge on Royal Street at the edge of the famous "French Quarters." I discovered several TV's from other parts of the country had also registered at the View Carre and the Bergundy next door.

After registering and going up to my room. I showered, shaved and meticulously began to get dressed as "Nancy," putting my male clothes away not to be touched again for the rest of the tour. Care- fully laying out my femme clothes, I slipped into a silky pair of lace- trimmed delicately pink panties with matching slip and bra. A thrilling chill came over me as I felt the sensuous tingle of the soft lingerie against my bare skin. I gently pulled a pair of silky beige support hose on, slipped into a smooth fitting navy blue dress, put on pearl earrings with matching necklace, black high-heeled open toed sandles, and arranged my wig to perfection. I was ready to begin my adventure. As the room door latch clicked behind me, a profound overwhelming feeling of anxiety and nervousness crept over me as I approached the elevator. As I passed through the lobby, I cast a

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