On
Thursday, July 4th, bright and early for Simon and Nikki, we met at Starbucks
in Salinas. There were 8 cars, new members and veterans, from as far away
as Sacramento. We also had two children and two dogs (Milo and Dirk) joining in
the fun.
We left
Starbucks and what should have been a short drive to our destination of
Spreckels, became an almost hour long wait, because we were stopped at a
barricade the organizers had set up to keep cars off the road while the 5K and
10K racers were running their race. Fortunately, they let us pull onto
the road into town and park with a couple of classic cars also waiting to be in
the parade. We were finally able to pull into the parking lot and
everyone hurried to decorate their cars.
We had
everything from float fringe, flags, rockets, window clings, garland, bunting
and streamers to a giant inflatable George Washington. We were able to
strategically arrange our cars with a red one, two whites and two blues in the
middle of our procession, showing off our patriotic spirit. The highlight
of our group was our flagbearer, Oliver Tildesley, looking quite dapper in a
red, white and blue tutu, cowboy hat and streamers. As we made our
way on the parade route the longtime announcer introduced each car, butchering
all our names. There were hundreds of children and I’m pretty sure
everyone ran out of candy before making it to the end.
A few
of us picnicked in the park and kicked back for a few hours before heading for
home. All in all, it was a great way to have fun with our Minis and
hang out with our Mini friends for the holiday.
Vickie & Mick and DIRK of course!
More pics via the link below...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/HcKLmeQwrq8JYnz16
PS: The next run is coming quickly on July 13th and 14th. Fort Bragg and Avenue of the Giants hosted by Larry Anderson. See the details below.
http://www.norcalminis.com/2019/05/fort-bragg-avenue-of-giants-north-coast.html
https://photos.app.goo.gl/HcKLmeQwrq8JYnz16
PS: The next run is coming quickly on July 13th and 14th. Fort Bragg and Avenue of the Giants hosted by Larry Anderson. See the details below.
http://www.norcalminis.com/2019/05/fort-bragg-avenue-of-giants-north-coast.html