It is the Day After...

While 4th of July is my all time
favorite holiday, we sure low-keyed it.


A trip to Clark Fork early in the morning.
Got set up for the parade, with the crowd
on both sides, at 9am. Parade started on
time at 9:30am. I guess Clark Fork clocks
work better than Sandpoint's. As Sandpoint's
is always late.

The parade was really nice. Only thing lacking
was a band. I sure miss having marching bands.
I wonder what ever happen to those. Even
Sandpoint has cut their bands too. I remember
watching the high schoolers practicing out in
their field behind the Sandpoint Manor for the
parade, for months.

The parade started off in their usual fashion.
Flags first, guns blasting next. It was nice to
see the spirit of Clark Fork still in force.

After watching the parade, all the great people,
horses, cars, and a few equipment trucks, and
many many candies thrown, it was time to walk
thru the crowd that gathered at the school yard.

After a few moments of catching up with a few
friends we headed out of the parking lot, and up
two streets, and out on to the highway with no
problems at all.

We had a nice cookout, just the two of us.
Family was out of town this year, and grandson
was working. We watched a movie and headed
out side as it cooled off and watch the
neighborhood fireworks and listen to the big
booms of Sandpoint's fireworks. Trees have
grown across the highway, so we can see it
from the front porch anymore.

So this morning, with a cup of coffee in hand,
and a magazine, I stepped into the peacefulness
of the patio, and read while the birds sang. The
house is getting ready for the big heat wave.
Curtains, blinds and shades all closed. AC standing
by. And the King is waiting for the sun to dry the front
lawn so he can mow the grass.

So life is good, as we head down the other half of
the year. Still have half the summer to come. Lots
of heat I am sure. Next weekend we will mosey
down to another small town 4th of July on the
bay of Bayview.