Lamprey Septic & Drain

 

Certainly bigger, better and more patriotic than other septic and drain businesses I have come across.

Moultonborough, New Hampshire.

Andrew Wyeth (without Christina)?

Edward Hopper?

Holderness, New Hampshire.

I just remembered that my July 6 post for the Fourth of July parade was the start of my fourteenth year with this blog.

Talent Show

Seven year old Emma brought the house down singing enthusiastically along with Katie Perry's Firework. 

Wacky Canoe Races

 The wacky canoe races on Thursday morning are one of the best traditions here.  My own days in a canoe for wacky canoe races are behind me.  Now I just stand on a dock and aim my camera.

The races start with an ordinary forward race to get the contestants warmed up.  It is crowded,  competitive, and "land sharks" pour water on the contestants.

Then, it is time to paddle forward to the raft, then paddle backward to the starting line.

In the next race, when the horn sounds everyone must change places with another paddler.

Next race, jump out of the canoe when the horn sounds, then get back in and finish the race.

In this race, when the horn sounds, put the paddles down and paddle only with your arms.

In the gunwhaling race, the paddles are down, one paddler rocks the canoe from the rear seat and the front paddler paddles with his arms. 

The races end with everyone jumping out, capsizing the canoes, then tugging them across the finish line.

Everyone gets a ribbon, and everyone deserves one.

The Parade

Wheelbarrows, trucks, golf carts.  Balloons, flags, banners.  And many walkers.

  

The young people in blue shirts are counselors, recreation staff, kitchen workers and cleaning crews.  Many are from foreign countries, but they seem to enjoy the parade as much as we from the USA do.

Gathering for the Parade

Young, old.  Strong, weak.  Balloons, flags, streamers.  Everyone looks forward to a parade.

Happy Fourth of July

 We are spending a week in a rustic cabin on a lake in New Hampshire.  Lots of rain so far and lots of rain in the forecast, but it is still wonderful.

Happy Fourth of July!