It's interesting living in a 4 climate location. There's a kind of urgency when you get to the end of winter that involves getting out. I imagine it as feeling like the end of hibernation--though I wouldn't really know what that feels like. But, after a long winter and the urge to stay near a fire and keep yourself toasty, Spring comes along and it feels like "hope" and "can't wait." And then - - - - IT'S SUMMER! HOORAY!
Keeping that in mind, and that Summer doesn't last nearly long enough, you pick up your lawn chairs and you GO OUTSIDE! And you don't want to be inside sitting at the computer, or cleaning the house, or doing dishes, or cooking! Lately, we have been attending free concerts in Cody. Every Thursday evening. Then, after watching the Tonys Award Show and seeing all that live theater on Broadway, I decided live theater was it! We should get OUT and see more of it. And I got tickets. Last night, on our way home from Billings at 10:30 p.m., Grover/Dad told me he appreciated my efforts to "get out," and supported them 100 per cent. You might wonder what we were doing in Billings at 10:30 p.m. We were OUT! We went OUT to Texas Road House to dinner and then to the Alberta Bair Theater to see this:
(Be sure and click on this link--it is fabulous!) http://www.mjhistoryshow.com/media.html
http://www.mjhistoryshow.com/gallery.html#
What a blast! We had great seats in the 7th row right in the middle. Kenny Wizz performed a high energy tribute to Michael Jackson--lots of moves, glitz, music, and fun. It certainly made me wish I'd seen Michael Jackson in person!
I just love getting OUT!
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Never Board! (Bored)
I haven't done a pun on this blog in a long time, so you'll just have to indulge me. It came to me when I was thinking about all the stuff we have been doing lately, and how it all has to do with the Lovell-Kane Area Museum -- because we are on the board.
We kicked off June with the Kane Day Cemetery Cleanup--a joint effort sponsored by the Lovell-Kane Area Museum Board with help from the National Park Service, Conservation Corps, and the community. We went out to do a clean up and reinforcement of the graves at the old Iona-Kane Cemetery. Following the cleanup efforts, there was a potluck and Grover presented a slide show of photos from the early history of the area, and led a discussion.
Here we are at the cemetery.
Then after Kane Day, we worked on the parade float and prepped for the Kane Reunion Luncheon. Karen called us up a few days before and said she needed a program. Would Grover do his presentation again?
Nearly one hundred people attended the Luncheon. Karen and I worked on a display: family albums, documents and photographs that have been submitted to the museum. Following the luncheon, Dad gave a slightly altered presentation on Kane.
No pictures of the Reunion--we were too busy setting up, and presenting. But you can see the Museum float I worked on. Here are a couple of pics. The theme was "A Cowboy's Dream." The Board is working hard on promoting the museum.
And lastly, a few days ago we started working on the annual museum fundraiser. It's a little over a month away. We're supposed to be selling tickets, and raffle tickets, and promoting the event. I am in charge of publicity. So, as you can see, we are just getting started.
In September we are all going to be out knocking on doors, and talking to people and asking for signatures to get a mill levy put on the ballot to fund our museum. That will certainly take us out of our comfort zones. Not looking forward to it--but it's a good cause. So it shouldn't be too bad.
We kicked off June with the Kane Day Cemetery Cleanup--a joint effort sponsored by the Lovell-Kane Area Museum Board with help from the National Park Service, Conservation Corps, and the community. We went out to do a clean up and reinforcement of the graves at the old Iona-Kane Cemetery. Following the cleanup efforts, there was a potluck and Grover presented a slide show of photos from the early history of the area, and led a discussion.
Here we are at the cemetery.
Then after Kane Day, we worked on the parade float and prepped for the Kane Reunion Luncheon. Karen called us up a few days before and said she needed a program. Would Grover do his presentation again?
Nearly one hundred people attended the Luncheon. Karen and I worked on a display: family albums, documents and photographs that have been submitted to the museum. Following the luncheon, Dad gave a slightly altered presentation on Kane.
No pictures of the Reunion--we were too busy setting up, and presenting. But you can see the Museum float I worked on. Here are a couple of pics. The theme was "A Cowboy's Dream." The Board is working hard on promoting the museum.
And lastly, a few days ago we started working on the annual museum fundraiser. It's a little over a month away. We're supposed to be selling tickets, and raffle tickets, and promoting the event. I am in charge of publicity. So, as you can see, we are just getting started.
In September we are all going to be out knocking on doors, and talking to people and asking for signatures to get a mill levy put on the ballot to fund our museum. That will certainly take us out of our comfort zones. Not looking forward to it--but it's a good cause. So it shouldn't be too bad.
Lovell's Mustang Days Parade
June was an awfully busy month, ending with Lovell's Mustang Days Parade. Here are a few shots of Grover/Dad in the parade.
Grace and Jeff bought a bunch of candy to throw out to the parade kids. Dad had a fun time tossing it out the window at everyone. He had a pretty good time. It was his first time ever being in a parade!
This is a great picture of it. Dad's in the passenger seat, Jeff's hands are on the wheel, Grace is taking a closeup. Everything is in perfect focus, centered! How did I ever do that? Check out the special signs Grace had made to promote Dad's book.
Jeff is enjoying showing off the car. Everyone is loving it. They even were asked to ride in the upcoming Byron Days Parade.
Maybe next year they'll go big time, and be in the Cody July 4th Parade! Wouldn't that be fun!
Grace and Jeff bought a bunch of candy to throw out to the parade kids. Dad had a fun time tossing it out the window at everyone. He had a pretty good time. It was his first time ever being in a parade!
This is a great picture of it. Dad's in the passenger seat, Jeff's hands are on the wheel, Grace is taking a closeup. Everything is in perfect focus, centered! How did I ever do that? Check out the special signs Grace had made to promote Dad's book.
Jeff is enjoying showing off the car. Everyone is loving it. They even were asked to ride in the upcoming Byron Days Parade.
Maybe next year they'll go big time, and be in the Cody July 4th Parade! Wouldn't that be fun!
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