1/18/09 A Casa Grande Street Fair

What an absolutely beautiful day it was today! We're back up in the mid to high 70's every day now and you can just tell spring is in the air. At least here in the desert it is.

Jeannie picked me up at 11:30 so that we could go in town to Casa Grande to check out a group called the Keepsakes for possibly booking them here in the park. They weren't taking the stage until one so we had time to check out the vendors and wares for sale.

I just love these small town street fairs, the smells, the sounds, the people.

This vendor sold the most amazing metal work. I really could have spent a fortune here if I had some place to put these things.

There were lots of metal workers displaying their handiwork and each one was different.

Being from Quail Run, I really liked this quail family, especially since it was only $49.00! The colors in it are just beautiful.

As we were walking down the street I heard that familiar sound and it didn't take long for me to find this musician.

To me, the sound of a pan flute is just so special.

In all the times I've been to downtown Casa Grande I never took notice of this wall mural before. The colors are so vibrant I don't know how I missed it.

Jeannie checking out some embroidered shirts. Take notice, no ugly socks today. I made sure before I got in the car with her!

As we walked down the street we stopped to look at something and then noticed the people who were sitting behind the display. Actually, it was the dog that caught our eyes.

If you had to write a caption for the next picture, what would it be?

There was a little girl, Kaylee, who wanted her picture taken too. Isn't she a cutie?

It was getting close to one and everyone was finding a seat to watch the band.

Soon it was showtime! The Keepsakes are a doo-wop band and the songs they sang brought back many memories for the audience members. I watched and a lot of them had smiles as each new song was sung as if it was bringing back a memory of a boyfriend or girlfriend of long ago or perhaps a special occasion such as a prom. I saw lots of toes tapping and dancing in the seats.

This lady is evidently an avid follower of the band or maybe even a friend of the band members. When they saw her she was invited to show us how she cha-cha's and could this lady dance! She was fun to watch.

We enjoyed the band and we'll be sure to book them for next season!

Jeannie and I then went to lunch. I had never eaten at an In & Out before. Its a fast food hamburger joint and I have to say it was the best fast food burger I've ever had. McDonald's has better fries, but the burgers can't be beat!

After pizza for dinner I spent some time in the hot tub again. I'm gettin' real used to this.

Bob has been busy planning our route and stops for our trip this summer so he hasn't been up to much other than that. I don't mean to say that's all he does, it isn't, but its taking up a lot of his time.

This was one nice day!