Strike Up the Band

The gods must have been looking favorably at the citizens of Betterton on Saturday, 07 August, as the weather was superb for the annual Betterton Day celebration. The Duke of Bayside a.k.a. Dr. Mel was up early in order to claim space for his court to view the parade that kicked off the day. While the parade did have its share of politicians, dignitaries, fire trucks and a marching band, the B-Blogger got plenty of comments that it didn't live up to its usual collection of floats, fancy equipment and fire station princesses. Rumors have been circulating that famed Bettertonian and architect, Ken W. may be asked for design ideas for next year. Might the McD's move from T-Shirts to float? What say you (please offer a comment or two)? While it was very apparent that local residents did their share of support through presence and purchase, it's the Blogger's thought that more time and effort in preparation could have brought out more bands, more floats, and more people that would only serve to bring more vendors and hence more dollars to our own Betterton Fire Department. While the B- Blogger was happy to purchase cow plop entries from the young off-spring of a fire-fighter, it might have been better if the person asking was an actual BFD volunteer. Do you know your fire-fighter? Are you ready for a firefighters calendar? Perhaps we should put a hold on that idea until their bellies firm. Oh! Did you purchase a tee shirt? The choices were mind boggling do you get one from the Fire Department, BCDC or Sassafras River? To my better half's chagrin I just couldn't choose so bought them all. While the prices varied from $5 - 18.00, I couldn't tell a difference in quality could you? In the end a good day was had by all, especially Marianne and Craig Smith's sister in law who was spot on with where the plop would fall.