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A Neeld Estate 4th

July 5th, 2008 |

Author: Doug

The 4th of July celebration has come and gone. A parade and a BBQ and games for the kids. A fun time was had by all. The neighborhood descended on Pat’s house. Our old location is now occupied by a new home under construction. The only disagreeable bunch this year were the purple martins who were more than a little upset all the humans had surrounded the bird house.

Old acquaintances were renewed and new friends were met. The kids had a blast with the three-legged run, the egg toss, and the piñata. Some of us got some sun and stuck our toes in the Bay, others enjoyed the shade of Pat’s hideaway. That’s Pat on right, she rocks! I recognize Jean in this shot. She’s here with the Captain, Captain Buddy and his grand daughter.

Now these two were discussing something important I’m sure. Maybe they were planning a ride in the golf cart around the beach or perhaps a trip to the Smith’s who own the old Odger’s place to pick wild flowers.

Our oldest visitor Vicki was 93! She was living in the neighborhood when she gave birth to Sue on the right. That’s my Eileen in the middle. The gals are swapping stories about Vicki’s ride on the jet ski when she was 90.

The big guys like my neighbor and I hung around the hot dog stand. There were plenty of condiments. The weather cooperated this year. The thunder and lightning happened about six hours later and it wasn’t too hot or too cold.