This was probably one of the best events yet!  While most of the planning and prep was completed the day of the parade, we somehow pulled off a great entry!  Last minute decorations were borrowed from Chris' family, while Russell scavenged some enormous presents from Brian Letendre's front yard...we never did peak at what he was getting for Christmas!  Most of the group showed up making for great conversation, lots of laughs and awesome fellowship!   Tye & Jen showed up with Beater II which had almost everyone cheering and starring.  Chris and Mandy Ayers volunteered the services of their beautiful red Dodge 3500 which allowed us the pleasure of meeting and visiting with their family.  Brian Letendre and his dad sported "Silverbullet" which was well decorated and parade ready with the removal of it's doors...did I mention the remote driving capability?  Bobby and Alicia showed up with a little Honda 50 motorcycle which kept the crowd ooing and aweing as Bobby passed underneath Beeter II.  Russell & Amanda brought Taco along for an off-camber approach to the parade, which had the officials asking all sorts of questions.  One being "Are you sure this is safe?  Have you done this before?...It looks like its going to fall over!"  The parade had an amazing turnout as it seemed that every corner we turner revealed a few thousand more people!  After the parade a few of us headed up to In & Out where we reflected on the great time had by all!

Group Picture in front of Tye's Beater Jeep II

Chris & Mandy (along with their three kids) met with ACW for the first time and jumped right in, offering their awesome Dodge 3500 tow rig and lots of great decor for the parade!

 Tye & Jen made the "Grand Entrance" with Beater II...which had everyone rubber necking!  Speaking of "Rubber", look at those meats!

Bobby & Alicia

 

Brian (Silverbullet) and his Dad from Big Bear, California!

Russell & Amanda (Taco) "All I want for Christmas" Float

The "Grand Entrance" is performed by  Tye Jones as he navigates this behemoth in a 360 degree maneuver taking full advantage of "all wheel steering" while Bobby Hyatt slings his "Honda 50" underneath!

Brian Letendre showing off his remotely operated trail rig...!

Wonder what's in those presents?  Arr Arr Arr!

(...Crowd Pleaser with his little "Honda 50"!)

This picture taken after a close encounter with Beeter II's massive tires and undercarraige.  Luckily, bobby and his quick reflexes ditched the bike just prior to collision and suffered no major injury.  Meanwhile Alicia leaps from the back of Beater II not knowing if he was injured.  I have idea how far that jump was...all I know is, she must love that boy!   

The retreat to In-N-Out...Hey that Taco could use a little more lift!

 

 
 

 

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