Great fourth of July up here so far.. (though it’s raining again now). This morning got a short run in with the dogs then we scooted downtown (if Richmond can be said to have a downtown) to watch the parade. The same crowd was there this year as has been there for the past… .. who knows how long ?!?!?!

maybe the only change is the addition of ‘gluten free’ !

 

The parade started as it always does.. with this guy from Huntington.. It felt nice and familiar

 

Ahh.. remembering Abott and rose. Abbot always rode in the parade. He passed away this past year.

 

tmany floats were throign candy.. even some named after me !

 

then we headed down to the green to see everyone at the fair

 

 

signed up to win a kayak. I love that we only need to give 4 numbers as our phone

 

check out the survey

 

Hey.. a zoo sounds great !

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gotta have a dunking booth @

 

Then back to our house for a nice hang out.. about 30 folks showed up

 

Steve brought his solar telescope. The sun didn’t cooperate.. but we did get some peeks

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Great day.. now I’m off to Bob’s again to watch another night of the Greaftulf dead.   Doesn’t get much nicer than a day like this !

nite all, nite sam  (thinking of you on the 4th.. you always loved it !)

-me