We had a marvelous weekend. Three-dayers are always good. For the first time in about five years, I got to watch the parade from the sidelines. It was about the same as it was five years ago, but it is still a pleasant tradition to see the community parade in front of you.The fireworks were a good show. The steak on the barbie was especially tasty. And best of all, the family unit was all together for a few hours here and a few hours there. Here are some pictures from yesterday's festivities in Small Town USA...
I guess this old car is the last one of its kind - and it has a connection to our town, where it was made. And the ones below are not exactly right off the production line...
My wife points out to me that the kid was not reaching out with affection for the eagle. The kid was probably reaching out to get some candy being tossed his way.
Ah, the rural Midwest, with its collectors of toy farm implements...
A flurry of kids from the local little league program...
Our daughter's patriotic chocolate dipped pretzel sticks; our chocolate dipped strawberries...
Does anyone know of any other place where the fireworks show includes these fireball things? You can feel the shock wave of heat when these things go off.
Hope you had a great Independence Day!
3 comments:
Our community doesn't have a parade, but we do have a fireworks show. I've never seen those fire ball things you showed. I think there is something very special about small town celebrations.
The parade in your town looks like it was a great success.
I've never seen the fire balls either. Looks a little scary and dangerous!
Nice pictures, Ben! Sounds like you had a good holiday. :)
Maybe the fire balls were an "unplanned display"? Catonsville had a ground accident a few years ago. Luckily, no on got hurt.
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