Saturday, May 9, 2009

Mayer Daze

Took a drive down the road to Mayer today where the locals are celebrating Mayer Daze (Days). I got there just in time for a typical small-town parade. Lots of military . . .


The Pony Express riders . . .

A small motorized cart pulling a wagon with rider . . .

Motorcycles . . .

Lots of horses, including this Clydesdale . . .

A local bagpiper . . .

Pretty girls on horses . . .

Representatives of the Sheriff's office (who look like they've had a few too many doughnuts) . . .

Some miniature donkeys . . .

With all these equines, there have to be pooper-scoopers . . .

A shoot-out near the bank . . .


Some wild women of the west . . .

And more motorized vehicles . . .


After the parade, a stroll around town found a beautiful turkey . . .

A llama . . .

And a chance to get a close-up look at that Clydesdale's hooves.

All in all, a pleasant day in Mayer.

11 comments:

  1. A thoroughly American experience . . .

    Wonderful pictures, and I liked the humorous commentary that went with them.

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  2. Bee - Thanks for visiting (and appreciating my humor!)

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  3. What a great day out, with you! Thanks for brightening my day.

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  4. Why, Meggie, it was a pleasure. I had fun too!

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  5. Wonderful day out! I enjoyed the spirit of it all too. Jolly good show.

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  6. Love those small town celebrations! Thanks for taking us with you, Cat-A.

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  7. Super photos. You covered the parade exceptionally.

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  8. Keats, GJ and WP4 - You all are too exceptional in your praise. Thank you!

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  9. M.I. - I think the small town ones are more fun than the great big ones.

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  10. I love the pretty girls' horses' pink and blue socks, and the turkey's just gorgeous!

    Looks like a lovely day, and a lovely set of pics!

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