Don't Rain On My Parade

This song's title was the chant at Bettertonian Melvin Rapelyea's kick off party on Friday evening just prior to Betterton Day!  As always Dr. Rapelyea's gatherings are spectacular, unfortunately for the host he spent the majority of his time frying up some delicious halibut sliders in his garage. Neighbors and friends gathered and the chatter was all about the coming day and the forecast of rain.  There was also some talk about the lack of pre-event promotions and the question was anyone going to be in the parade.  Alas, the Betterton Volunteer Fire Department made it all happen and the man or woman upstairs kept the raindrops from falling. Unfortunately the B-Blogger had to work all that day caring for the sick so I was unable to take any pictures.  I'm sure our readers would love if some of you  photographers would share your picks whether taken on your I-phone, Android tablet, or Canon SLR, so go forth and post in the comment section below.

Blooms of the Rain Garden

Earlier this Spring a group of residents got their hands dirty as well as their knees turning over the soil of what was to be our Community Center's rain garden.  Thanks to those hard working Bettertonians and a somewhat wet summer, those plants they placed have come into their own.  According to the Rain Garden Committee more plants are scheduled to be added as the Fall season comes upon us.  In the meantime, enjoy these pictures and offer your thoughts on rain gardens, their beauty and their value.  I'm sure that Joan Zellers, Kim Kohl , Mare Smith and Merceda can add their knowledge and expertise to this blog post.

What Are We Chopped Liver?

Just saw this you tube video about the Jewel of the Chesapeake and guess what it has nothing to do with Betterton, so do we have any videographers and or drone owners who want to put this video to shame and show where the Jewel really shines?  Check out this link:

Out on the Chesapeake