Did you go to the Rose Parade? I lived for three years one block down from the parade route. Family members from Tennessee visited me, and we walked to the parade. I've never been inclined to watch it on television since then.
Not this year. I’m within walking distance of the Rose Bowl, in the hills to the west. Been to about 40 parades in my life. Nothing like seeing it in person, but most fun is to walk down Orange Grove Blvd late New year’s Eve, watch the floats line up, with a bottle of champagne tucked under your down jacket.
My family and I piled into my car one year and drove (inched) down Colorado Blvd on New Year's Eve. It was spectacular. People with tables set up, white table clothes, crystal glasses, champagne bottles in buckets of ice, tents set up...what a sight to see. Then one year, I worked at PAS Graphics and we sat on the roof of the store and watched the parade. Happy New Year, Mary.
My only involvement ever was in 1962, when I was part of the drill team at the Navy school on Treasure Island in San Francisco, and we were to march in the parade (which was why I joined). I bet we actually marched 10 miles, with all the maneuvers we did.
My Dad trained on Treasure Island with the Marines! In the early 1950’s, during the Korean War. He learned to program the first Univac computers. I visited Treasure Island with my parents in 1996. There is a museum there for the 1939 World’s Fair held there. So cool.
All I remember is counting the routines so i wouldn't miss anything and make a public idiot of myself - all the crowd noise was distracting. We'd done all our drills in a nice silent old navy gym.
I found it on Amazon Prime to rent for $3.99, not don’t see it on Netflix. May watch tonight.
I'll be very interested what a "former movie person" thinks of it.
I’ll be sure to let you know
Did you go to the Rose Parade? I lived for three years one block down from the parade route. Family members from Tennessee visited me, and we walked to the parade. I've never been inclined to watch it on television since then.
Not this year. I’m within walking distance of the Rose Bowl, in the hills to the west. Been to about 40 parades in my life. Nothing like seeing it in person, but most fun is to walk down Orange Grove Blvd late New year’s Eve, watch the floats line up, with a bottle of champagne tucked under your down jacket.
My family and I piled into my car one year and drove (inched) down Colorado Blvd on New Year's Eve. It was spectacular. People with tables set up, white table clothes, crystal glasses, champagne bottles in buckets of ice, tents set up...what a sight to see. Then one year, I worked at PAS Graphics and we sat on the roof of the store and watched the parade. Happy New Year, Mary.
My only involvement ever was in 1962, when I was part of the drill team at the Navy school on Treasure Island in San Francisco, and we were to march in the parade (which was why I joined). I bet we actually marched 10 miles, with all the maneuvers we did.
My Dad trained on Treasure Island with the Marines! In the early 1950’s, during the Korean War. He learned to program the first Univac computers. I visited Treasure Island with my parents in 1996. There is a museum there for the 1939 World’s Fair held there. So cool.
It is a long parade route. Must have been a memorable experience.
All I remember is counting the routines so i wouldn't miss anything and make a public idiot of myself - all the crowd noise was distracting. We'd done all our drills in a nice silent old navy gym.
Did you have to toss your rifles (if that’s the right word for your firearm?) in the air?
Thanks, Andrea. Same to you.