Craig took some nice photos of the floats in the Rose Parade with his "Big Dog" camera (Nikon D3).
Instead of trying to import them into my Blog post, we've put them on a page on my web site.
It seems better to show them there than here.
Click on Rose Parade or copy and paste the URL:
http://www.animalhead.com/roseParade2012/
to see them.
At the Camel Farm, Julian CA
Showing posts with label rose parade. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rose parade. Show all posts
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Friday, January 6, 2012
Float building, RV Repairs
On Saturday and Sunday we took our grandsons to see the floats being built for the Rose Parade.
Before I write about it, I want to write a a bit more about Alfateers Service Center. The most important information I want to get out there is that they service brands other than Alfa. So if you need service on any brand of class A diesel, and you are near Southern California, give them a call! They are a great group, and they have several overnight spots. We feel they did an excellent job and were quite reasonably priced.
We had new seals put on both slides, some trim repairs, and had them go over the entire rig checking it out. We are happy to say that everything is good! They took it over to Freightliner for us, and we still need a new fuel filter (it was out of stock). One was ordered for us and we will stop back there after the Indio Rally. We'll also have Alfateers service the generator diesel.
Float Building
All surfaces of the float must be covered with organic material. I'm not sure there's a rule for the percentage that must be fresh flowers; they also use seeds, leaves, beans and bark. Stuff can be dried, chopped, and even put through a blender to create a powder that can be glued to the surface.
Can you imagine glueing individual split peas or lentils onto a float? Cranberries are a little bigger. They also use coffee and chocolate.
We waited in long lines full of fun people. Most of the building locations had a high overlook walkway. We did not get down onto the floor, but were able to ask questions of guides stationed every few feet.
Before I write about it, I want to write a a bit more about Alfateers Service Center. The most important information I want to get out there is that they service brands other than Alfa. So if you need service on any brand of class A diesel, and you are near Southern California, give them a call! They are a great group, and they have several overnight spots. We feel they did an excellent job and were quite reasonably priced.
We had new seals put on both slides, some trim repairs, and had them go over the entire rig checking it out. We are happy to say that everything is good! They took it over to Freightliner for us, and we still need a new fuel filter (it was out of stock). One was ordered for us and we will stop back there after the Indio Rally. We'll also have Alfateers service the generator diesel.
Float Building
All surfaces of the float must be covered with organic material. I'm not sure there's a rule for the percentage that must be fresh flowers; they also use seeds, leaves, beans and bark. Stuff can be dried, chopped, and even put through a blender to create a powder that can be glued to the surface.
Can you imagine glueing individual split peas or lentils onto a float? Cranberries are a little bigger. They also use coffee and chocolate.
We waited in long lines full of fun people. Most of the building locations had a high overlook walkway. We did not get down onto the floor, but were able to ask questions of guides stationed every few feet.
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| Craig and our two Grandsons. |
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Going Great
We are now parked in Pasadena, a block away from our parade seats. We went out for pizza with our daughter etc. She has just dropped us off back here.
Everything is going well.
I hope to be able to post some pictures in the next few days, but we are seeing and doing so much that the experience takes precedence!
Tomorrow should be unbelievable. The floats are so beautiful that they make me want to cry!
Our grandson just got glasses. His mother brought them with her tonight. I am looking forward to his reaction tomorrow when he can see so much better than before.
It is wonderful that his first day of improved vision should be this "eye candy" day!
Everything is going well.
I hope to be able to post some pictures in the next few days, but we are seeing and doing so much that the experience takes precedence!
Tomorrow should be unbelievable. The floats are so beautiful that they make me want to cry!
Our grandson just got glasses. His mother brought them with her tonight. I am looking forward to his reaction tomorrow when he can see so much better than before.
It is wonderful that his first day of improved vision should be this "eye candy" day!
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| One of the floats we saw being built today |
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