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 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 1950тАЩs, 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 WorldтАЩs 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.
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 1950тАЩs, 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 WorldтАЩs 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 thatтАЩs the right word for your firearm?) in the air?
Thanks, Andrea. Same to you.