Awake: 6:06am Temp 67 sleep 5+39 sunny overnight @ Nicktown.
Today is Memorial Day & for Nicktown, this means a parade. Starting @ 9:00am, the marching band, marching Veterans, fire trucks, tractors, quad-runners, bikes, etc., commence, followed by a Military program @ the cemetery.
This year's speaker is Major Blaze P. McCombie from Nicktown. For a small town, there is an amazing crowd that lines the streets & fills the cemetery for the dedication & service in honor of the US Veterans. All together, this took a little over an hour & afterwards, the Nicktown Bar gave free beer & food to the veterans.
This was the 1st time I marched in this parade, mainly due to not having a military hat to wear (most vets can't fit into their uniforms, thus only a hat is required); this year, Barry loaned me an Air Force hat & 1st cousin Cy made sure I stayed in step.
After the ceremony, many of us marched directly to the Nicktown Bar & about (6) of us gathered @ our favorite table & cooled down with a cold beer & some food.
The Foote Family also attended the parade so I let then know that I would join them in (1) hr. Kathy told me later that on their way to the M.H., they deviated & walked thru the forest & found a lake that had a lot of fish. The boys were intent on finding a frog, but the frogs were one jump ahead & dove into the lake as they approached.
When my hr was up @ the bar, I excused myself, said my goodbyes to the gang & walked back to our M.H. The Foote Family & Kathy were on the other side of our house in the shade...getting ready to return to their Indiana Castle.
They were leaving early because they were invited to a friend's place for a cookout @ 4:00. As they began to round up the boys, who did we see coming around the corner...dressed in a full military outfit: my brother. He sure looks good in that uniform.
The gang must have broken up shortly after I left. We all talked for awhile & then my brother drove back to Ebensburg.
Meanwhile, during our slow pace to the Foote's Toyota Sienna, Kevin got a phone call; their cookout invitation was cancelled due to one of their kids being sick. Then Melissa asked us if we would like to have a cookout @ their Castle; I hesitated, looked @ Kathy who agreed right away & then finally agreed.
When we arrived @ the Foote Castle, all the boys were in the back yard; Andrew & Nathan were both playing in the small swimming pool,
Gregory was in the back alley testing the trike,
& Matthew must have been inside the Castle. Un-be-known to us, the neighbors were also invited over for the cookout. Wow! Is this a first for the Footes?
I think the next door neighbor, tom-boy Moira, was responsible for this delightful occasion & we are glad of it. She & the boys have a great time together.
After meeting her Dad & Mom & older sister, they fit right in with the Foote family.
Meanwhile, Kevin was busy cooking at the grill; making delicious burgers, French fries, hot dogs, etc., & then the next door neighbors began bringing their food over, cutting up the pork, & other such goodies.
When the table was full, Kevin said grace & let the eating begin.
The "Happy Birthday" cake was for Moira, she will be age (10) soon.
Before we left, I've noticed that Andrew was getting closer & closer to riding his bike. I bet when we see him next time, he will be riding like a champ; right Melissa!
This was a wonderful gathering today. Thanks Kevin, Melissa & next door neighbors. From here, we did some light shopping @ Wal-Mart & then back to our M.H., ...where we watched: "Off Limits."
Lights out: 11:17pm.
Today is Memorial Day & for Nicktown, this means a parade. Starting @ 9:00am, the marching band, marching Veterans, fire trucks, tractors, quad-runners, bikes, etc., commence, followed by a Military program @ the cemetery.
This year's speaker is Major Blaze P. McCombie from Nicktown. For a small town, there is an amazing crowd that lines the streets & fills the cemetery for the dedication & service in honor of the US Veterans. All together, this took a little over an hour & afterwards, the Nicktown Bar gave free beer & food to the veterans.
This was the 1st time I marched in this parade, mainly due to not having a military hat to wear (most vets can't fit into their uniforms, thus only a hat is required); this year, Barry loaned me an Air Force hat & 1st cousin Cy made sure I stayed in step.
After the ceremony, many of us marched directly to the Nicktown Bar & about (6) of us gathered @ our favorite table & cooled down with a cold beer & some food.
The Foote Family also attended the parade so I let then know that I would join them in (1) hr. Kathy told me later that on their way to the M.H., they deviated & walked thru the forest & found a lake that had a lot of fish. The boys were intent on finding a frog, but the frogs were one jump ahead & dove into the lake as they approached.
When my hr was up @ the bar, I excused myself, said my goodbyes to the gang & walked back to our M.H. The Foote Family & Kathy were on the other side of our house in the shade...getting ready to return to their Indiana Castle.
They were leaving early because they were invited to a friend's place for a cookout @ 4:00. As they began to round up the boys, who did we see coming around the corner...dressed in a full military outfit: my brother. He sure looks good in that uniform.
The gang must have broken up shortly after I left. We all talked for awhile & then my brother drove back to Ebensburg. Meanwhile, during our slow pace to the Foote's Toyota Sienna, Kevin got a phone call; their cookout invitation was cancelled due to one of their kids being sick. Then Melissa asked us if we would like to have a cookout @ their Castle; I hesitated, looked @ Kathy who agreed right away & then finally agreed.
When we arrived @ the Foote Castle, all the boys were in the back yard; Andrew & Nathan were both playing in the small swimming pool,
Gregory was in the back alley testing the trike,
& Matthew must have been inside the Castle. Un-be-known to us, the neighbors were also invited over for the cookout. Wow! Is this a first for the Footes?
I think the next door neighbor, tom-boy Moira, was responsible for this delightful occasion & we are glad of it. She & the boys have a great time together.
After meeting her Dad & Mom & older sister, they fit right in with the Foote family. Meanwhile, Kevin was busy cooking at the grill; making delicious burgers, French fries, hot dogs, etc., & then the next door neighbors began bringing their food over, cutting up the pork, & other such goodies.
When the table was full, Kevin said grace & let the eating begin.
The "Happy Birthday" cake was for Moira, she will be age (10) soon.
Before we left, I've noticed that Andrew was getting closer & closer to riding his bike. I bet when we see him next time, he will be riding like a champ; right Melissa!
This was a wonderful gathering today. Thanks Kevin, Melissa & next door neighbors. From here, we did some light shopping @ Wal-Mart & then back to our M.H., ...where we watched: "Off Limits." Lights out: 11:17pm.
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