To The Legion For The Boat Parade Via The Elks!
We were invited to see the boat parade on the tail end of Captain Dan's yacht parked at the American Legion. What an amazing view.
But first, we stopped for Girls Night Out with the gang!
As the saying goes, "All good things must come to an end!" Colleen's green card expired, and she had to return to reality: a fantastic husband, three kids, and four grandkids! Before she took off, Colleen graced us with her presence at the Elks during Girls Night Out, where Iris decided to channel her inner ninja and attacked a dozen oysters. One moment, they were on the plate, and the next—poof!—they vanished faster than my willpower in front of a chocolate cake!
We ordered a second dozen, and Iris took six home. I quickly devoured the remaining sea boogers, and of course, I sent a picture to my See Booger Partner, Vicky!
We took a group photo and had Sydney, Dad, Robin, and Nick join us today! The table was a hot spot for slings and arrows—great fun!
I told Nick how we "old folks" enjoyed his visits with us and that I was always the youngest in the crowd since Mom and Dad waited until they were married twenty years to have me.
As we exited the Elks, we saw a menorah at the entrance.
Mary and Seymour the Elk look good together. Mary is the one with the red wrap!
We returned home and dropped off Colleen. She planned to take an Uber from our home to the airport, as we needed to be at the Legion before 4:00 p.m. to get a place to park! We paid two dollars and had a place to park directly in front of the Legion. Luck was with us this evening.
We walked around inside to see the decorations before going to the bar area, where we enjoyed a glass of Chardonnay. Mary found herself daydreaming about the man in the shiny nylon uniform. Every time he walked by, she felt a flutter in her stomach, as if she were a little girl again. His confidence and charm were hard to ignore; they practically sparkled like the fabric he wore.
Note To Self: Get a nylon outfit!!
The water was so calm it looked like someone had spilled a giant bottle of baby oil in the bay. Just as I was about to comment on it, the boats started lining up, and there was the Grinch right up front—of course, he would show up to steal some holiday thunder! Looks like it was going to be a wild night!
Mary and Captain Dan
The camera is never as good as the human eye but we got an eyeful for sure!
The sailboats take advantage of their masts to string lights all the way to the top! This one boat, in particular, had an incredible display—every inch was covered in colorful lights, twinkling like stars against the night sky. It was such a festive sight! The crew must have put in so much effort to make it stand out. I couldn't help but smile at the creativity; it added to the magic of the evening as we anticipated the parade of boats to begin. It was shaping up to be a spectacular night!
The official American Legion Greeter was at her best, waving to everyone and offering them a drink! Her cheerful energy set the tone for the night, making everyone feel welcomed and ready to celebrate.
Mary waived at all the boats.
After a fun-filled evening, we were ready to go home! The night had been a whirlwind of laughter and good company, but as the excitement began to wind down, it was clear we were all feeling a bit tired. We gathered our things, shared a few last laughs, and made our way toward the exit, feeling grateful for the wonderful memories we had created with Captain Dan. It was the perfect end to a festive outing!
We drove right home and then got a call! Colleen's Uber driver did NOT show so she panicked and went next door to the Tong's where they offered her a ride to the airport. It is wonderful to have such amazing neighbors.
Home, safe and sound!
