St. Patty’s Day in the Swamp, Part 2

Again, my apologies for the technical difficulties with this post. I’m still encountering problems I can only overcome by splitting this post into two parts, published simultaneously. So please read Part 1 first.

And now the continuation of June’s St. Patrick’s Day parade experience….

But, This was my absolute FAVORITE marching(?) group. A bunch of female athletes and they invited me to come watch their next match on Apr. 2. I am SO there!

Sally Smasher

I have that skirt, but my skates are yellow

I'll bet my new friends train hard to keep their athletic bodies

 

After parade we all went to a really popular club…

And this is why I ALWAYS carry my camera.

Had a great time at the parade. I hope they want to do this for all the holidays!

June B. Stewart

St. Patty’s Day in the Swamp, Part 1

My apologies for the technical difficulties on the previous publication of this post.  Many thanks to those who alerted me to the problem! (I’m still encountering additional problems I can only overcome by splitting this post into two parts, published simultaneously. So please read this one first!)

June has filed the following report on her St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the Swamp….I’m a little behind on posting…sorry about the delay!  Betty

May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future

Some friends of mine own a real estate agency and they decided Thursday night to build a float for today’s parade. I made tissue paper flowers, streamers etc. Since I had never been in a parade, I decided to join them… handing out beads & candy.

Here’s how the Rose Parade got started I’m pretty sure.

Got bored waiting on things to get going so I ventured out to meet some locals.

Don’t have a clue what the Vikings had to do with St. Patty’s. They did let me borrow an outfit to see if I would like to be a Nordic woman… what do you think?

I just liked this guy.

Who doesn't love a man in a uniform?

And these boys had a helluva periscope

Yep, that’s friends float.

Spring Arrives in the Swamp

We are all thrilled that June has emerged from hiatus along with Betty to file the following pre-spring report (well, pre-spring for those of us in New England since we had snow overnight.)

Hey Everyone,

Sorry it’s been so long but not a heck of a lot going on. Still lookin for a job! Doing some part time stuff for a head hunter but it’s not steady & you have to wait so long to get paid.

When I moved into my house, there was a bird that came once a day & he would tap on the living room window.

Persistent little bugger

He did this for 3-4 months then he vanished. Apparently he went further south for winter cause He’s Baaaaaaaaack.

Finally, NASCAR season has started! Disappointed that I didn’t get to go to 500 but my seat was pretty good.

Oh yeah, for those baseball fans out there the Washington Senators spring training is here. I went to a game a couple weeks ago. Had no idea what was going on but our seats were right above the visitors dugout so I tried to flirt with the players.

This one almost looked at me a couple times.

No takers. Guess their eyesight was better than mine & could see that I could have been their G G G G Grandmother. Damn, that sounds OLD.

Not sure what these boys were doing but I thought it was funny pic.

This gal was my fav at the game. I’m bettin she was looking for the team bus after the game. Oooops, what you can’t see are her biker boots. Made the outfit.

Here’s my latest yard art so you’ll know where to find me if you’re drivin by.

Part Deux to follow

June’s Swamp Report

As many of you know, my partner-in-crime here in the Bubble left last summer to move to sunny (and humid) Florida. June B. Stewart as slowly been acclimating herself and her three dogs (Smoke, JuneBug and Megan aka Dega) to their new home filled with new adventures and experiences.

I’ve received positive feedback in the past to having June send us reports on her escapades. Here is the first of what will hopefully be many updates on life in the swamp.

Hey Y’all, <look, she’s gone all southern on us>

Well it’s our 1st Hanukkah in the swamp. Tried to explain the whole thing to Megan but like Smoke & Junebug only perked when I mentioned presents for 8 days.

Neighbors seem to be interested in helping us celebrate

Speaking of Megan (who I’m trying to get to answer to Dega, get it – Talladega) Here she is.

 

I think I sent pics of the boat I was interested in purchasing. Well, due to recent heavy rains & lack of funds I’ve had second thoughts. Not really interested in submarine.

Finally got some sheers on LR windows & neighbors across pond are thrilled.

Junebug’s not so sure they’re a good thing

And of course they scare Smoke. But yet, he was able to go after a Huskie that scared Junebug. Go figure.

I’ve started to redecorate master bath & so far very pleased with the improvements. What do you think?

That’s all for now. Hope everyone had a great Turkey day.

June B. Stewart