This year I was unable to attend our annual Christmas Parade because of work. Doris and the rest of the Hang Gliding community showed up in force. And, with every ones support-especially Rick Jr., we were able to secure 2ND place. Wendy was there for me to take some pictures, however, the camera that she was forced to use only had 1 picture that turned out(which I'm posting). From what I heard from many people, it was a lot of fun and many children picked up lots of candy. Thanks to everyone for their continued support.

Here is Doris's email that she sent out:

Thanks to the following for their participation in the Christmas Parade - Jerry G for lending us the converter; Rick 2 for the use of the flat bed truck plus all the work he put into the design and assembly; Bob S, Scott S, John S, Ken and Keith for helping assemble the float; Scott S, Keith, Ken, Nancy, Toni, Lia (plus the four children she brought along who enjoyed the experience), Roberta, Paul, Eric and Isaiah for riding on the truck and distributing candy to the crowds; John S for driving the truck; Dottie for helping me carry the banner (and running to free a wing tip snagged on the side of the road); Shirley and Kelsey for setting up the pavilion and Dale for the use of her glider and picking up the pizza, it does, indeed, take a village.

We had cotton lining the truck bed with lights, Dale's glider strung with lights, John donated an eight foot (or larger) penguin that was placed on the back of the truck, plus our 14 candy throwers riding in the truck, it was great. We won a 2ND place plaque from the Chamber of Commerce. Our participation in this event is very important and, as a marcher, it is my privilege to hear the crowd response. Children point to our hang glider with wide eyes and one local group shouted "we love you hang gliders", very worthwhile.