6th annual fest enjoyed by all

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The Raining Queen, Diane who runs our barbarshop on Harris Avenue, is escorted onto the Village Green by Dirty Dan Harris and Daniel - noble fellows.  She is followed by Taimi leading the pug (not shown).  She was given a rousing applause and greeting by all of us assembled on the Green. 

Ensconced on her throne - courtesy of the Village Inn - the Queen orders her subjects to put on a rain festival.  To our surprise and pleasure she was on time this year.  It is no fun standing around in the rain waiting for the Queen.  Some years she has to finish a haircut before coming over.  Oh well, each year it all happens.  We thank the Ladies of the Evening Society for safely bringing her across the street.

Today was our 6th annual Official Pacific Northwest Rain Festival on the Village Green.  And the second year of the six that we had sunshine.  Ham resolutely wears his rain hat while reading his poem.  We thought picking Feb 2 was a safe bet for rain.  Sunshine dampens everything, so to speak. And we had over 100 people - plus little ones - and several pugs.  We were not prepared for this but all enjoyed our little goofy event and shortly after noon, most retreated to our fine restaurants.  See you next year - first Saturday in February.  Hope for rain.  This sunshine could wreck our reputation.  And that guy loitering around is actually Doug who provided his sound system and he is staying close to his sound controls. 

A very heartfelt thanks to Doug, Amy, Taimi, Richard, Diane, Jim, Paul, Sean and the merchants who donated the prizes.  This goofy little event is fun and is a group effort. 

Most photos taken by Ham Hayes.  Our thanks to him.