Preparing for the Parade

The next day was the Yarnell Days Parade. Kathleen had planned

and organized a Blackhawk POA entry. When we got to the staging

area, Kathleen was painting her horse.

The Hussen kids were to walk behind the horses and be "pooper scoopers." 

Here's Diane and John fixing up their vehicle.

Here's Linda, with Don and Valerie Burton. Valerie had a little

different take on the prescribed uniform of vest, boots and cowboy hat.

She called it her hippy look.

We were to supposed to ride in the bed of an antique truck Mike Yakos was bringing. 

At the last minute, he decided to bring a convertible, but didn't want to attach the banner to it. 

So we pressed Linda's truck and trailer into service. Here's Gerald affixing the banner.

Meanwhile, Charlie and Judy's daughter was to stand in the trailer holding the flag.

Here she is practicing her wave.