Does that title have any context at all? Well, yes actually it does! Yesterday was our little town's centennial celebration...at the top of the Jersey Shore, this little postage stamp of a town, not quite 2 miles square in size had a whopper of a celebration.
There was a catered bar-b-que, and a band, lots of games for the kids and beer for the adults. My friend Susan, an artist and Mom, was dressed in such a pretty outfit that I had to get her into this mosaic the way I would fit a photo of a pretty flower in.
The two "kids" in the mosaic above are actually twins, and our next door neighbors. It has been a lot of fun watching them grow up with our kids, but I may have to stop calling them kids now...if only we could have kept them small and in grade school...but no, they are all grown up now! As you can see, the party really rocked and was capped off by an amazing display of fireworks. I felt lucky to be around for this very special occassion.
Next to the fields where the big party was being held is the community garden. I stole away for a little while to take some pictures. In the center of the upper row of photos is a picture of the flags people have been putting around their gardens. They remind me of the flags that we used to see around used car lots and I can't say that I like them.
My handsome husband accompanied me on my walk through the gardens, and while I was taking pictures of other gardeners plots, he did a little weeding and hoeing. He showed me the spot where the deer got in, and that is why there is black netting all around the garden now. Happy Father's Day baby...and Happy Father's Day to my dad in Pennsylvania and all of the other Dad's out there!!
Above, you can see the big fat hoof prints that the deer left in the ground. I will spare you the nibble marks on the green beans.
Back at the celebration, I caught a shot of a red ball being hurled mid-air...the kids beneath it were a blur, but the ball photographed quite well.
This post is being linked to Little Red House for Mosaic Monday and Smiling Sally for Blue Monday...please specifically note the "kid" in his blue police officers uniform and the husband in his blue shirt. It is also being linked up with Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday because there is no better change than watching a garden go from soil and seed to green leaf and vegetable.
♥, Susan
Susan, what a great time at the town's celebration. What more could you want food, beer and lots of good friends. Wonderful post and photos. Hope you have a great week ahead.
Posted by: Eileen | June 17, 2012 at 04:40 PM
What a fun day! The red ball is an amazing photo! What timing! Happy Monday!
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | June 17, 2012 at 06:35 PM
The celebration looks like fun. Great shot of the red ball.
Posted by: Lavender Cottage | June 17, 2012 at 06:39 PM
Looks like a fun day. Love the red ball.
Posted by: A Garden of Threads | June 17, 2012 at 06:42 PM
Looks as if it was a fun day for all! Black netting you say...hmmm. Community Gardening is such a great concept.
Posted by: Vee | June 17, 2012 at 06:56 PM
It looks like your town knows how to throw a good party, Susan!
I'm glad the deer did not destro all your vegetables..they are so destructivewhen they are hungry, but you cna't blame them
Hope your hubby had a wonderful father's day!
Posted by: Pat in New York | June 17, 2012 at 07:44 PM
Looks like you all had fun. Pretty ladies!
Kim,USA
Posted by: Kim,USA | June 17, 2012 at 07:52 PM
What a fun celebration! It looks like an incredible party! Sorry about the deer!
Have a wonderful day!
blessings,
karianne
Posted by: thistlewoodfarm | June 17, 2012 at 08:55 PM
Looks like a fun time was had by all. Maybe the flagging is to keep the deer away from the gardens? They are voracious creatures, aren't they? Hope your beans survive!
Posted by: Lorrie | June 17, 2012 at 09:12 PM
Looks like a great time. That shot of the ball is so cool! Sorry about the deer.
Posted by: Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook | June 17, 2012 at 09:23 PM
Nice of you to feed the deer . . . LOL. Thanks for sharing your blues.
Happy Blue Monday, Susan.
Posted by: Sally | June 18, 2012 at 06:47 AM
I love the garden the most!
PS. Would you mind following my new blog, where my BLUE post is? Thank you in advance!
Rose
Posted by: Rose | June 18, 2012 at 09:03 AM
Looks like you had a FABULOUS weekend!
Posted by: oceanbreezesandcountrysneezes.blogspot.com | June 18, 2012 at 04:14 PM
Sounds like you had a great day and looks like a lot of fun.
Happy Blue Monday :)
Posted by: Joy | June 18, 2012 at 05:54 PM
Always fun when a whole town can gather in a happy time. It looks like everyone has smiles and so they must have had a great day. We have a town party in mid-July, and I have missed only a couple in the 33 years of living here.
Posted by: Mary Howell Cromer | June 19, 2012 at 04:05 AM
Would LOVE to have a garden but they never turn out good... sadly!
Posted by: Fifi Flowers | June 19, 2012 at 04:32 PM
What a fun! So cool:)
Visiting for Blue Monday- hope you can stop by..
http://www.cassandrasminicorner.com/2012/06/flamingo-balloon-blues.html
Posted by: Leah H. | June 20, 2012 at 08:10 AM
The celebration looks like fun. It must be a wonderful and active community in which to live, Susan.
Posted by: My Little Home and Garden | June 20, 2012 at 09:58 AM
Sure sounds like a FUN day was had by all, Susan. Love the shot of the ball too!
Thank you so much for sharing...
P.S. We're "playing" the Picnic Game over at my blog. Wanna "Play" :)
Posted by: Louise | June 20, 2012 at 02:01 PM
Hi Susan!
Guess what? You're going on a Picnic and you're bringing the letter Z! Can't wait to see what you tote!!! Thank you so much for "playing."
It's going to be a GREAT picnic basket filled with all kinds of goodies!!!
Posted by: Louise | June 22, 2012 at 01:24 PM