mule in parade today

[old man]

It was a almost perfect day for a parade here. Home town so I knew lots of people along the way, The only thing that worried was why they put me behind the disaster relief truck! I guess it's better than that truck following you. I had a gopro mounted on the sign pole and it is really fun seeing the video of driving , I just don't know how to edit the clips down so I can post them.

[gpw6335]

What was the parade honoring? Looks like a great day.

[old man]

not really honoring anything . more of a celebration: called Bavarian Blast. German heritage of old time music and schells beer. kind of a early october fest, guys wearing lederhosen, breeches made of leather. I asked one of them how do they wash them his answer was "they don't". just picture this - running around in leather pants you don't wash ,eating sauerkraut, and drinking beer on a hot summer day....... some how doesn't paint a pretty picture (or smell)....lol OK it's not that bad.
legion guys all had a good time hanging around the mule before the parade started. Up here so very few people have ever seen a mule before if they weren't in the service.

[Auto Shop teacher]

Looking good Steve, thanks for the photos. I REALLY LIKE your sign letting people know what kind of vehicle they are looking at. R Lee Ermey of Mail Call fame described the mules as " The most famous military vehicle you never heard of". I think that pretty well describes the reaction of most people who have never seen one before.

[Chuck W.]