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upthesaukee · 07-03-2005, 05:32 AM

but about a half hour late.

We decided that it would not be the best of rides from West Alton to the bay in our 19 footer, so we played all 18 holes of golf, had supper, and then went home and changed. A short ride to our daughter's house followed by a short walk to the bay, and we caught the last 40 minutes of Pony Express. Saw W. D. and JLongchamp at the docks, and when the concert ended, went back to our chairs and waited...and waited. Don't know the reason for the delay, but crowd on the shore, and there were many didn't seem to mind too much.

One quick burst and a short wait thereafter, and then they started. It was certainly a different view looking out the bay, and it was definately worth the wait. Basically a nonstop show, there was display after display and then the grand finale. Not a long show we thought, but then again, the barges were not that big (Thanks Lakes Region Marine Construction). But then they continued and continued, and then there was the grand finale.

Between my wife, daughter, two grandchildren, and myself, we all felt that last night's display was one of the best, if not the best in recent memory. Nice job to the "shooters" for job well done. Hope others enjoyed the show as much as our family did.

Happy Fourth of July 2005 to all, and a special remembrance to those who are servicing our country, where ever they may be.

07-03-2005, 05:32 AM	#23
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,604 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,470 Thanked 1,983 Times in 1,083 Posts	And they finally happened... but about a half hour late. We decided that it would not be the best of rides from West Alton to the bay in our 19 footer, so we played all 18 holes of golf, had supper, and then went home and changed. A short ride to our daughter's house followed by a short walk to the bay, and we caught the last 40 minutes of Pony Express. Saw W. D. and JLongchamp at the docks, and when the concert ended, went back to our chairs and waited...and waited. Don't know the reason for the delay, but crowd on the shore, and there were many didn't seem to mind too much. One quick burst and a short wait thereafter, and then they started. It was certainly a different view looking out the bay, and it was definately worth the wait. Basically a nonstop show, there was display after display and then the grand finale. Not a long show we thought, but then again, the barges were not that big (Thanks Lakes Region Marine Construction). But then they continued and continued, and then there was the grand finale. Between my wife, daughter, two grandchildren, and myself, we all felt that last night's display was one of the best, if not the best in recent memory. Nice job to the "shooters" for job well done. Hope others enjoyed the show as much as our family did. Happy Fourth of July 2005 to all, and a special remembrance to those who are servicing our country, where ever they may be. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!