Hope you had a wonderful weekend filled with lots of fun. I did! The Fourth of July in Mount Shasta is filled with tradition bringing lots of out-of-towners and fun for the locals.
Yes, it gets a bit hectic with many more cars and routines changed, but variety is the spice of life. Don’t you think? It shakes things up a bit. Life is made to experience.
Friday morning got off with a bang as the runners left town to walk or run down Lassen Lane to see acts along the way, with five mile runners going all the way out to Old Stage Road, by my house.
I didn’t get to watch the acts on the mile walk, because I stayed at home to watch exhausted faces running by. It was nice having the festivities start on Friday, making the weekend a full one.
I decided it would be best if I came to watch the parade in my electric wheelchair, leaving my van at home. I knew I’d never find a parking spot.
When I went across the overpass and got on the sidewalk, I was in for a surprise. The city workers had placed all the do-not-park signs on the sidewalk, blocking the sidewalk. Two toilets were also on the sidewalk blocking the walkway.
My mind felt angry, but I’ve learned to take it in stride. Able-bodied people don’t think about the obstacles they create. You can’t get off a sidewalk that has no down floating curb. I couldn’t come in to town. There was nowhere for me to get off the sidewalk.
I started to turn around and go back home, when a young gentleman came to my rescue. He moved all the wooden signs blocking the sidewalk, leaning them next to the curb to easily be picked up. Next he pushed the two toilets back so I could pass. I declared him an angel for being such a great samaritan.
I made it to the parade a bit late, but enjoyed seeing the horses (especially the two men dressed like the North and the South in the Civil War), the Humane Society float, the truck, and walkers, and the voting float. Yes of course, it was a terrific parade.
It was a great idea by organizers to have free cold water for the viewing public. The cold water tasted great. Parades are fun to watch.
After the parade it was time to look at the shops and visit with people I hadn’t seen in a while. I visited the music shop and bought a harmonica I hope to learn to play.
It was time to see the Castle Street vendors, find food, and head for home. By then it was hot, we all were lucky because of the wonderful cooling breeze.
Four hungry young men graced my door with their presence, so it was barbecue time. I love seeing kids I hadn’t seen in some time. I miss the weekend boys drifting in like they did when my sons were young.
Of course the fireworks put to music were exceptionally great this year.
Saturday sped by with street venders downtown, food shopping, more food, and relaxation.
Sunday I went to the 24th annual Quilt Show sponsored by the Sisson Museum. Every quilt was unique and beautifully done.
I really admired Delores Miller’s quilts, as well as Shirley Hansen’s quilt, and Vicki Melo’s two quilts. Every quilt took hours and hours of time to complete. I truly loved them all and recommend experiencing the show.
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