A day in the life of us....: 2009 Newberg Old Fashioned Festival

You know you are in Kodiak when....

When traffic reports are replaced by the FISHING REPORTS
The water on the floor mat in your car is frozen
You automatically remove your boots when entering someone's home
You use flat-rate priority mail boxes more than envelopes
In Winter, you know who is taking their Vitamin D and who isn't
If you don't already have auto-start on your vehicle, you wish you had it
You know what a Coastie is, and it doesn't mean you live near the beach
You know what Xtra Tuffs are, and you have some
You have to do the Kodiak Stomp before entering a store
Just because you have a ticket to fly, doesn't mean you will actually leave that day--"weather permitting"
It's cheaper to buy DVD's than to have cable TV
Store clerks actually wish you a "Merry Christmas"
You hear people complain about having to drive "all the way to the other side of town" (10 minutes)
Traffic congestion is 3 cars at an intersection
Your car doesn't have a chance to warm up before you arrive at work
When looking out the window is more reliable than the weather forecast
You go to work, church, and shop with the same people
Driving a rusty car is "no big deal"

Monday, July 27, 2009

2009 Newberg Old Fashioned Festival

The Newberg Old Fashioned Festival is 4 days of events and activities, centered around Memorial Park. We look forward to each July, to be able to enjoy this hometown venue.

Thursday is crowning of the festival queen and childrens parade. Friday is day-long music and entertainment at the main stage, with nearby food court and vendor booths. A block away is the carnival. Saturday and Sunday morning the local Rotarians serve up pancake breakfast. Saturday night is the spectacular fireworks display (see separate video post). Sunday is the carshow & cruise-in

Kudos to the Newberg volunteer fire department for security and clean-up of the event, and kudos to the boyscouts for their dedication to service during the event as well.