06-18-22 Sam Steele Days
Emmy was up at 6 and just hung out watching shows for an hour before we got up and had breakfast and played Wii together. We got ourselves ready and headed to meet everyone at the parade. Tyler came in asking about a thrift store as he needed an XXL t-shirt to wear for a messy part of the competition. I had a brainstorm and called Maureen to procure a Fisher Peak shirt as we would be able to advertise through that. I dropped Emmy with the family and then picked it up and headed to Balmont Park where the events were taking place. I found Tyler and got him to put the shirt on so I could take a picture. I then walked to meet the family just in time for the parade to make it to our part of the route. It was a long and wonderful parade as I am sure everyone wanted to be involved after a couple years of cancelations. After the parade we all walked back to the grounds where Sawyer, Emmy and I watched the introductions of all the Strong Man and Woman contestants and cheered loudly for Tyler who was second to last. While we waited and watched the first of the women pull concrete trucks, Jake arrived much to Emmy’s happiness. Jake waited in the line with the kids for balloon hats while Deanne, Bill and I wandered the vendor booths. I bought Mead drinks, some special whiskey based beverages, a bath bomb and a stained glass Wookiee. It was great to run into The McCaugheys who are still recovering from Covid. Thom had a kidney transplant and even after 4 vaccinations had a tough bought. It was good to hug them both and know they are on the mend. The weather stayed nice although the temperature went up and down regularly. There were not as many food trucks as needed and the lines were long so we decided to leave to go to Arby’s where Rae and Ash were working and get some lunch. Bill and Deanne invited us all for bbq burgers later so Jake brought the Littlies back to play at my place while I popped off to Canadian Tire. I needed to pick up a bucket and a second pump for the water crew at Summer Sounds. I also needed a decent cooler for the summer trip (in two weeks!) which I found on sale. Once back at the house we hung out for a while and let the kids play before I made the salad to take. The dinner and visit was great. Bill and I shared a couple top shelf Scotch in honour of the Dead Dads Club and I came home with bulbs, plants and decorations from Tante Suzanne. It turns out Tyler came in second!!! Not bad for a guy who was originally 6th on the wait list to participate. I made it home to watch the most recent two episodes of Obi-wan which I am enjoying very much. It feels good to have the AC on tonight bringing the place to a comfortable temperature.
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