"PORTAGUE FESTA"
This morning Bobbie.My Sister Trisha and I met up with Bobbies Boss and his wife.Mrs,G. was the Grand Marshal this year) in Oakdale Ca.(Cowboy Capital of the World) Today was the " Portugues Festa" They started with the Father of Saint Marys Catholic Church Blessing the Animals. They also did dancing. Kind of like square dancing.There were a lot of Animals and it was a fun enviroment. I hadnt gone since I was Around four.So naturally I didnt know what to expect. Trisha(my Sister) said it brought back memories for her as a young girl she wore the princess dresses and participated in the activities.After the Parade, we all met at the hall.Around 400 people attended. They served food and drinks. At no charge, ribs,portague beans,salad.sweet bread,All the sodas you wanted.Everone was very nice. I couldnt help feeling a bit nostalic.My family came from the Azores.I havent seen them in years.Im going to try and find My Aunt(my real Dads Sister) And go see her. I have a lot of ques
You certainly had an interesting day John. Biscuit is so adorable. Thanks for sharing. Hope the rest of today goes well for you. Hugs, love and always my prayers.
ReplyDeleteOh JOhn, it is just 6.45am over here in teh UK and you have given me a lovely start to the day....nothing like a smile/laugh to start my day....Just love your wee snippets of life amongs your clients that are just like friends, you are such a caring man I expect they all love you xx
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