Astoria Grand Land Parade

August 10, 2002

It was a gray day as we rolled into Astoria ...
It was a gray day as we rolled into Astoria ...
... and hopped off the bus
... and hopped off the bus
Nancy gets mouthpiece assistance
Nancy gets mouthpiece assistance
Rick and Janet talk over the fine points of music order
Rick and Janet talk over the fine points of music order
Flags are a family affair!
Flags are a family affair!
Some team names are unique!
Some team names are unique!
Aren't they magnificent?
Aren't they magnificent?
As I heard when taking this photo:
As I heard when taking this photo: "Show some knee!"
Our drummers lead an assault on the pirates
Our drummers lead an assault on the pirates
The pitched battle continues
The pitched battle continues
Aaaaarrrrrrr! Driven off!!!
Aaaaarrrrrrr! Driven off!!!
Elton's first GAL parade -- he shows off his
Elton's first GAL parade -- he shows off his "virgin hat"
Connie, watch out what you do with that thing!
Connie, watch out what you do with that thing!
Looks like Heather is about to sacrifice a ponytail to a pirate
Looks like Heather is about to sacrifice a ponytail to a pirate
That's one cheeky clown!
That's one cheeky clown!
Notice that in our crowd, this seems completely normal
Notice that in our crowd, this seems completely normal
Sally trades a kiss for Seattle Seafair Pirate treasure ...
Sally trades a kiss for Seattle Seafair Pirate treasure ...
... and shows off her hard-earned booty
... and shows off her hard-earned booty