Well ... today was the first parade of the year and all indications were that we had one of the largest total turnouts from the Shrine in a few years (and that comment was coming from the Mayor of Miamisburg and Past Potente Dick Church Jr. who has been participating with this parade for more than 25 years). The Marching Patrol seemed to be back in force, the Classic Cars had a huge turnout and a few units which hadn't been out for several parades last year were again back out today. We also had several of our new Shriner's who joined in the past month parading with us and at least half a dozen who hadn't been back for years, who decided to join us to see for themselves, What's the Buzz About? The Divan was a real hit with the crowd on their new quads after the Potentate and Past Potentates in two fantastic looking vehicles which Dave Heizer is letting us use this year. And now for the most amazing part of all...I didn't hear about any vehicles breaking down along the parade route (ok work with me here and if there was one don't tell me). The ladies were also a hit in their new parade outfits especially as they road through town before the parade in our yellow and black VW bug with the top down....though I'm not sure what to think about the men standing alone the side yelling out "there go five hot chicks in yellow". The afterglow was also a big success with a really nice group there to help us celebrate Bob Wagner's 60th Birthday. 
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