Traditions July 6, 2009
Posted by dianehuhn in Family, Travels.Tags: elmwood beach, flash gordon, Gun Lake, huhn, Michigan, parade, ring of fire, wonder woman
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Ahhhh…..vacation. It’s a beautiful word. And even more beautiful because I’m spending it in one of my favorite places on Earth. Forty-nine years ago, my parents bought a little piece of property on Gun Lake, built a small summer cottage, and now almost five decades later, four generations of the Huhn clan gather here as often as they can.
The 4th of July is always special, and I dare say that it is one of my favorite holidays ever. Fireworks on Independence Day Eve…
followed by the Ring of Fire (during which I had the honor of being the official flare lighter this year with Dad’s flamethrower)…
followed in the morning by the 35th Annual Elmwood Beach 4rh of July Parade during which a blast from the past hit the street after a good 20 year hiatus.
Even Wonder Woman came out of retirement for the festivities…
and I did manage to get a pic of the elusive Flash Gordon, albeit fuzzy, but boy, that guy is lightning fast.
Of course, after the parade, there was time for a little swimming…
and a little boating…
and a little tubing…
and then it was time for a little nap.
Looks like you had a fabulous time. Happy belated Fourth!
loved your pictures of being home. Nancy make a good looking Statue of Liberty. Sounds like you had a good time. Now back to the grindstone.
Oh, I can’t believe I wasn’t enjoying these pics and posts while you were doing this stuff. What a bad blogging buddy I am. Shame on me! But now I’m catching up. The ring of fire? You’ll have to tell me all about that. I love your mom’s place. It’s right on the water and so quaint!
one more thing. i see wonder woman has on a “bird dog bra”!!!!! It’s a real “pointer”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
feel free to delete above comment done in poor taste!