July 4th, 2012 is now history, and despite my reservations to the contrary, Ben actually survived three parades (South Salt Lake, Magna and Sandy) and as many festivals.
The volunteer turnout at each locale was exceptional. There was orange everywhere. The big emphasis on this scorching hot holiday was the distribution of fans. We were up until 11:00 PM on Tuesday manufacturing 3,000 orange and blue flappers, and in the process depleted Salt Lake County's entire inventory of popsicle sticks.
The fans lasted until about 100 yards from the end of the last parade. Obviously we'll have to replenish before the 24th.
The fans lasted until about 100 yards from the end of the last parade. Obviously we'll have to replenish before the 24th.
There was a rumor that Mark Crockett attended one of these parades, and personally I saw one person wearing a Crockett t-shirt. Mike Winder was entirely absent from the festivities. It's hard to imagine why any politician running for public office would be a no show on Independence Day. That's kind of like your preacher skipping church on Christmas day.
Following is a selection of photos from the various festivities. I hope you enjoy seeing them even one tenth as much as I enjoyed being there.
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Let's get these photos over with first. They are of Ben's side of the family - two of his sisters, and his mother. If you're like me your reaction will be twofold. (1) You'll be irritated because your family doesn't look this good. (2) Ben has five siblings, do any of them not look like their mother?
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Okay, that's done.
Did you know that Dr. Seuss endorsed Ben?
Here's Kate McAdams. Daughter of Julie and Ben.
Ben checking the tire pressure of the official
campaign Jeep.
Robert McAdam's, son of Julie and Ben, and
the designated taffy taste tester.
The volunteers participating in the Magna parade.
As I said, Dr. Seuss is a big fan.
Everyone else got a fan, and I get this lousy brochure?
Julie McAdams, Ben's better half and an extraordinary nurse
who moonlights as an attorney.
Justin, our vaunted campaign manager.
The official campaign poodle. (We're trying to get the county
ballots modified to read, "Ben McAdams - Friend of Poodle.)
An innocent face among the volunteers,
but just put a squirt gun in her hands and...
Please, don't squirt, I surrender!
The Sandy marching contingent.
The bicycle dude!
Ashley and her sisters, each lovelier than the other -
oh, and then there's the lucky nephew.
Isaac McAdams has had one parade too many.
THE END
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