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The Charlotte County Chamber Christmas Parade starts at Charlotte High School where Conquistadors enjoy fellowship, breakfast and an occasional cold beverage on Saturday morning, December 4. | ||||
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Paraders await the step-off at noon, enjoying the company of nearby contingents. When we ask if the Conquistador Cannon will spook a troop of horses, we're told, "Not these horses. They know all about hunting, guns and bullwhips." We then conclude we have no reason to fire the cannon until the parade starts. |
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The parade begins; the cannon roars. Ear plugs are the uniform of the day as we pass the Reviewing Stand. | ||||
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An Elegant
Christmas by Punta Gorda Garden Club |
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The
next house visited is on Goldstein where we meet Tim and Peg. Our last stop is on Gill. |
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Saturday
evening we have dinner while |
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On Thursday
night we enjoy the Lighting of The Fleet at Isles Yacht Club. |
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Stockings are
stuffed, but before packages can be opened, a holiday toast is in order. |
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Mark is delighted with the largest stocking, unaware it's filled, though not entirely, with coal. Linda's wish for rose colored glasses is granted and later we enjoy cigars in the pool. | ||||
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Pam and Rick
arrived just in time for dinner, with an unusual gift. After joking
for years about wearing blue jeans with plaid lining in the winters of our
youth, Linda decided getting Rick a pair of flannel lined jeans would be a
wonderful surprise. |
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