Once again, we're on the Kreutzberg's boat. You really can't recognize it. The title of the boat this year is "Founding Fathers-1776". The pictures that follow depict that.
I couldn't resist passing on this photo of Eli taken in our living room just before we left to get on board. This one went to his mother. Won't she love it?
This is the cast of our boat (that you would want to see). That's Pat in the Betsy Ross apron and cap from a previous 4th of July theme. I got that neat replica of the Declaration of Independence from an internet website. It's a treasure. Pat drove the boat for most of our journey and we have to give her a lot of credit. There were more than 30 boats in the parade and it was very difficult to see with 4 men and a 3x5 flag obstructing your view. She was masterful at the helm.
I suppose this is what they looked like to viewers on the shore and in other boats. I have no way of knowing, actually, as I was inside. We did receive lots of cheers and at one point, some viewers stood out of their chairs and applauded as we passed. It was quite inspirational.
The Brennan's boat is full of a very lively group of people like always.
We all hailed Ed and Georgianna Burkart (he's a former Commodore) as we passed. They never miss a parade.
That's Tony and Theresa Giralamo's new boat which they share with Gene and Evie, former owners. Gene and Evie originally named it "Not-A-Yacht". Tony and Thereas, after a great deal of refurbishment, renamed it "Still Not-A-Yacht". Mark Geneau waves from the bow.
This is Norma and Ken's boat "Run-A-Muck", crewed by Captain Tom Strathairn with Terri. On board are Carol and Don Alexander and Art and Dian Pedersen. Reports from the Parade Marshall claimed they were rather unruly. Hard to believe, knowing any of these folks.
And speaking of the Parade Marshall. You recognize the usual suspects.
This was a case of the criminals trying to run the prison.
The Official Lake San Marcos Papparazzi, Jesse Hogan, captures all the pagentry and color from in front of his home.
Renate poses with Herr John Adams or Herr John Hancock. I forget who.
After the parade, we were treated again to a grand party at John and Katie Andrew's. And she just had a knee replacement 5 weeks ago!!
Good Ole' Bill Briggs and Katie's friend, Annie, join Heide Warren for the good times.
Ken, redressed to the present day as himself, laughs about the fun in the parade with Don and Rich La Farge.
Our beautiful table decor, centerpieces provided by Renate, are embellished with the ubiquitous ducks. This time the duckers are from out-of-town. No, it wasn't the Strathairns, the Wittmayers, the Kreutzbergs or the Kreis's who did this. It was Bob and Martha Logue, Katie and John's daughter and son-in-law.
They even filled the pool with little ducks. It was a fun surprise for all of us.
Tom and Tink wore vibrant flag sweaters.
Sue Bubnack enjoys a fun moment with Tom Rhatigan and Carol Solomon in the cast.
What's a party without two cute Toms.
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