06-17-23 Spirit of the Rockies
I went downtown for 10 am to meet Danika and the girls for the Spirit of the Rockies parade but first I met a woman that I arranged to buy a bocce ball set from so that Tracey and I can play in the set up in our park. It was special to get to hang out with Roger, Sawyer, Danika, Emmy, Gwen and Thea. The parade was amazing with mor participants than ever before. I love parades and it was funny when the grands asked how I know so many people in the parade as I was happy to wave at so many friends. It was also serendipitous that the rain stopped in time!
After this I headed to the fairgrounds and wandered the vendors where I picked up a few treats for me and gifts for the baby girl. It was lovely to wander and chat and enjoy the atmosphere. And I can’t wait to wear my new shirt at MusicFest!
The rest of the afternoon was fabulous as well. I helped my friend Monica bottle her wine and then we sat having a marvelous visit on her back porch. I was even late to get to the family BBQ as I was having such a wonderful respite from my life. She is good for my soul. The BBQ for Gene’s 16th was fun and delicious, he loved the new shades I got him
The cake was funny as it was the only one of that size left at DQ that wasn’t for Father’s Day.
After a few people left it was time to celebrate the fathers as Rae and Roger will be heading off tomorrow for their 20th anniversary trip. Bill had often an amazing bottle of Scotch from his daughters but although he offered to share it, Roger and I popped off to the liquor store and picked up a bottle of Jura to share. I toasted to the fathers that were there and the ones that had gone before and we all cheered.
Once I got home I sat on my neighbour’s deck for a beer and a chat. I may regret all the different alcohol choices in the morning but for now I just know that I had a really great day with many people who just fill my tank and that is exactly what I needed!
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