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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Fifth of July!

Today is for recovering from all the fun of yesterday, and for eating leftover potato salad.  There was strong competition in the parade this year:  a spinning medusa head from the Ocracoke Coffe Co. crowd, a womanless wedding (Philip will explain it better on his blog!), and a busted Cedar Island ferry, complete with seagulls and a homeland security official with his clipboard.  Blue Heron's was the loveliest, a restful retreat with relaxed people grilling and chilling out.  

My favorite?  The 25th family reunion, parading together with signs announcing their connection to the island:  "I grew up here;"  "I came all the way from Korea;"  "My cousin didn't accept my friend request on facebook;" and next to that, said cousin toting this sign, "Who is she?"   Near the end of this large and happy group, a toddler riding in a wagon with his sign:  "I was conceived here." 

Then a marvelous cook out and mojitos, followed by another amazing spread at a different home, and finally, music at the Community Square.  Feels like summer.

posted by Blue Heron Vacations at 1:25 PM

2 Comments:

Anonymous mommicked1 said...

What an awesome July 4th!! Probably one of the best I've ever had!! And you are right...Ocracoke is the best place to celebrate July 4th!!

July 6, 2011 at 12:40 PM  
Blogger Jason Martin said...

Probably, a good day for you.
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December 19, 2018 at 5:28 AM  

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