Fourth of July is the BIG DAY at lake of the Pines, California.  In the morning there’s a golf cart parade (cash prizes!) a fly-over by stunt planes, and a bunch of other stuff you don’t want to miss.

I missed it.  (A real estate “fire” ignited that I had to “stamp out.”)

But the 4th of July events last all day, so about noon Scott, Sara and I motored over to the festivities in my boat.

The celebration was a bit odd this year because the Club House is being re-built so the main events had to be moved up to the Sports Lounge parking lotb, but there was still plenty of action at the main beach.

One of the coolest things about living at Lake of the Pines is the small town atmopsphere.  You can’t go anywhere whithout knowing just about everybody.  That’s Kristine White waving.  We just represented Kristine and hubby Matt in the purchase of their first home over on Shadow Drive.

CJ and Malina had arrived earlier in the golf cart (Lake of the Pines’ most ubiquitous form of transportation).  I persuaded the family to gather for a quick photo op.

Our own band, Lopsided, was in the middle of a Beatles set.

People were starting to dance in the parking lot.

Our Century 21 booth was in full swing, stumping passersby with patriotic questions.  “Answer a question and win a prize!”

Really expensize prizes.

“Step right up.  Everyone’s a winner!”

There were dunkers.

There were whangers (or whatever they’re called).

Eaters.

Snow coners.

Hotrodders.

Laughers (That’s a flag hat on her head).

Burger flippers  (That’s Jim and Sheilagh Goetsch, clients and friends.  Jim is also the treasurer for the LOP board of directors)

After dark, of course, the Pinesmen sponsor a fireworks display.

Go out in the boat and enjoy the show right on the water.   One thing better than owning a patio boat?  Having friends who own a patio boat.  Thanks Bill and Gail Tudor!

Best way to wind up the day?  Sitting on the beach under a full moon roasting marshmellows around a fire.

Happy 4th of July from Lake of the Pines!