Almost September August 28,2013

The weather is back to normal and HOT!  Labor Day is nearly here and the rides are moving in.  It is always a time of anticipation.  The memories go back to childhood.  I can remember rising early on the farm, ready to go to the picnic. Momma had other plans for a little while.  We had to cook breakfast and clean the kitchen.  Then the beds had to be made and everything put in order.  SWEEP THE FLOORS!!!  Holy Cow, Momma,  Let's go.  We had to put on fresh clothes.  We had to be clean even though we would be wet with sweat in a few minutes of getting on the grounds.  First the parade---streets were lined with people, children running everywhere....the bands and the floats and so much anticipation for the rides-- but finally we were there.  The first job was to find my friends then I could ride.  It was a great day of fun.  Momma and Daddy would go sit where all parents sit, I guess.  It was my job to find them if I needed more money or tickets.  I would ride, and ride and ride, until.........I threw up.  Every year, I would get so sick around lunch and we would head home to bath, nap and sleep.  By the time I had a long nap the nausea was gone and I was ready to go again.  And we stayed until the fireworks were shot.  I was always so tired that I dreamed sometimes that I was trying to find my way home from the picnic ground, because somehow I was out there in my underwear!!!!!Memories, memories, memories,  The one that stands out is that big old broom!  I had to wrestle that monster all over that front porch and living room.  Well, that's been 60 years ago and the time is here again.  I 'll go and watch my grandchild dance to the bands and wave to the pretty girls on the floats.  It is so good to come from a small town area.  It's fun to remember the times we shared with our friends.  I've seen the twinkle in the eyes of a friend who had found the love of his life, and as he watched her ride the Scrambler with friends.  Never taking his eyes from her he grinned and said "My little girl".  Life is good most of the time.  Just remember the good times.