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I met up with a bunch of MINI owners to take part in Ridgefield Park's July 4th parade. Ridgefield Park is a small town nestled in Northern New Jersey's Bergen County. I didn't think small-town parades still existed... but they do, and I honestly believe the whole town came out to watch. Parade officials asked us to decorate our vehicles, and thanks to TerryO's suggestion, I covered Leroy with silver stars and attached flags where I can. Of the seven MINIs that participated, the owners concluded that Leroy was the 'best dressed'.
As we crawled through the parade route, onlookers kept commenting and pointing not at my car, but at my hat. I bought the silly top hat upon suggestion by TerryO . It was partly a joke, but it also served to keep my head protected from the burning summer sun... and it was also on sale at Party City (so there). I caught a glimpse of myself from a store window and had to laugh... I sure looked ridiculous with that oversized novelty hat... but who cares! The crowd sure loved it, and it definitely kept my head cool.
This event marks another first for me. It was my first MINI event! No surprise here, MINI owners -- yes, even non-OL'ers -- proved they are a fun friendly bunch. More group MINI events in my future?!? You bet!
I met up with a bunch of MINI owners to take part in Ridgefield Park's July 4th parade. Ridgefield Park is a small town nestled in Northern New Jersey's Bergen County. I didn't think small-town parades still existed... but they do, and I honestly believe the whole town came out to watch. Parade officials asked us to decorate our vehicles, and thanks to TerryO's suggestion, I covered Leroy with silver stars and attached flags where I can. Of the seven MINIs that participated, the owners concluded that Leroy was the 'best dressed'.
As we crawled through the parade route, onlookers kept commenting and pointing not at my car, but at my hat. I bought the silly top hat upon suggestion by TerryO . It was partly a joke, but it also served to keep my head protected from the burning summer sun... and it was also on sale at Party City (so there). I caught a glimpse of myself from a store window and had to laugh... I sure looked ridiculous with that oversized novelty hat... but who cares! The crowd sure loved it, and it definitely kept my head cool.
This event marks another first for me. It was my first MINI event! No surprise here, MINI owners -- yes, even non-OL'ers -- proved they are a fun friendly bunch. More group MINI events in my future?!? You bet!
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