Tour de Summit...Captain Americus won! Only one float went at a time because of the small number of people at camp (~30 people).
Me as "the shark"!
The frat float...Dar (cheesehead) and Ben (Captain Americus), two science technicians, are flashing the crowd! They also threw out beers to the crowd!
The July 4, 2008 Summit, Greenland parade! Krewe de Shenanigans!
Kathy (camp director, front of pig), Willow (mechanic, driver), and Kathy (assistant cook) on the pink pig!
Two English and one Canadian dressed up as Romans!
Me and the Romans
The "Female Traverse"
Back end of the "Female Traverse"...flowers and martinis!
Steve dressed up as a National Science Foundation scientist..."Your tax money at work!"
Me surfing behind the bad boy buggy (i.e. souped up, off road golf cart)...five seconds later I face
planted! Seriously...it kind of hurt! Ouch!
Dave (NOAA) holding our "Captain Jack's Halogen Hunters" banner. He walked in front of our float!
Getting all of the floats lined up.
The start of the parade...Will the cook banging on pots because we didn't have any drums. Katrine (Univ. of Colorado) holding the Swiss flag, Jocque (Univ. of Colorado) holding the Greenland flag, Kathy (assistant cook) holding the shenanigans flag (back right), and me way back left holding the American flag.
Me and Kathy starting the parade!!!
One of the boys floats...I cannot write the real name of it because it is inappropriate for soem readers...but it resembled a frat scene!
The beginning of our (Satellite Camp) float...pirate/under the sea theme. On top is Jin (GA Tech) with a hook, pirates in the bad boy buggy....
Second part of our float (attached to buggy) are two mermaids and one merman...last but not least is me...the shark!!!
"Tour de Summit" with Captain Americus and the cheese head! Captain Americus won...bring it on Lance Armstrong!!!
"The pink pig"! This was the original water tank that supplied Summitt...see...I told you there is a small supply!
Well HELLO HELLO! What a wonderful, fun, and entertaining day we had here at Summit Camp! Everyone worked hard on their floats for the parade, and it was a blast! You would be amazed at how creative the floats were!
The parade was at 4pm (LT) followed by a BBQ and then a dance party (the Big House actually has a disco ball hanging from the ceiling). It was really great having a break for a couple hours, although I did leave at 6pm and 9pm to do a tethersonde launch (Nemo). After the 9pm launch, we couldn't get Nemo reeled back in because the winds were very strong. So after two hours we finally got him back in using the winch and into the balloon shed. Whew! I was very very scared that we wouldn't be able to to get him back.
I'll post even more pics later!
Smell-oh-meter: 4...hair is not fresh at ALL!
Take Care!
6 comments:
Looks like the Centerville parade everyone in the parade and no one on the side to watch, I like it looks like everyone had a good time. I liked the Captain Americus suit and the "Tour de Summit". The surfing looks really fun to do behind the bad boy buggy.
I know everyone had a great time in the parade but did they have anyone on the side to watch?
In the pics. I noticed they have a D6 dozer up there. I am going to send my resume in tomorrow to drive the D6 dozer and to cook on the side.
Love you,
Rob
I like that white 4th we also had one but at the beach in Gulf Shores just got home today talked to Rob earlier he was on his way back to Houston. Rob has a good point no one to watch yall but it did look like yall had a hell of a good time. It is really hot here I am going walk but it will no be til about 6:30. Had alot of LSU people in Gulf Shores. Love til later, xoxo Auntie
P.S. Rob also got the rocker of the front porch for yall enjoy.
Love Auntie
Well, we took a picture cause everyone that is related to yer husband was at Destin this 4th of July. I have met people from Lafayette, Huoma, Morgan City, New Orleans, Baton ROuge and Meterie. Unbelievable Great parade. I am glad ya'll are having fun. I am on my way hone tomorrow. What are you doing last day of July till August 4? How about Destin? Heart ya, nh
We had a great visit with Robert this weekend. Had BBQ with the Lirette's, did a little fishing, swimming and watched the fire works display. Luke and Eli were really glad to see Uncle Rob. On Saturday, we checked into Pat's B&B. Banjo was very glad to see us. We had lunch there and then went to the BR Zoo. It was hot but Luke and Eli enjoyed seeing all of the animals. Saturday night we were pretty tired after the Zoo trip so we had a quiet night. Got up fairly early on Sunday but because Pat was not home we didn't get the second B of the B&B. Mr. Joel made coffee and toast. We tidied up and left for home around 12 noon. Rob picked up the chair and some tomatoes at Aunt Linda's.
I have been reading your blog but just signed up tonight. Mr. Joel is really enjoying all of your daily blogs and pictures. The pictures of the parade are great. Like Robert said it looks like the Centerville Mardi Gras parade. A lot of participation and not that many spectators. Everyone really having fun. Well take care of Nemo and will write later. jsl
Thanks for everyone sharing! Sounds like everyone had an exciting and fun 4th!
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