Re: Live Locos in Local Parades . . . 
| February 09, 2019 06:21PM |
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Kelly Anderson Wrote:
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> . . . They own an 18 wheeler trailer that is
> set up with four sets of rollers. That allows
> them to take #1 to participate in parades &
> other special events, a clever way to raise
> awareness and publicity.
Great(?) Minds Think Alike, Kelly -
We didn't have time or funds to set up rollers – so the drivers didn't roll
– but a steamed-up and whistle-blowing Fillmore & Western #1 – 'Sespe' – did participate in the opening-day parade for the Ventura County Fair nearly a quarter century ago. She won first place among floats in the "Oddball" category. (See [ngdiscussion.net].)
- El Abuelo Histœrico, Greengo y Curmudgeoño de los Locomoturas Viejos y Verdes,
aka Der Grossväterlich DünkelOlivGrünDampfKesselMantelLiebHabender
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 02/09/2019 06:27PM by Russo Loco.
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> . . . They own an 18 wheeler trailer that is
> set up with four sets of rollers. That allows
> them to take #1 to participate in parades &
> other special events, a clever way to raise
> awareness and publicity.
Great(?) Minds Think Alike, Kelly -
We didn't have time or funds to set up rollers – so the drivers didn't roll
– but a steamed-up and whistle-blowing Fillmore & Western #1 – 'Sespe' – did participate in the opening-day parade for the Ventura County Fair nearly a quarter century ago. She won first place among floats in the "Oddball" category. (See [ngdiscussion.net].)- El Abuelo Histœrico, Greengo y Curmudgeoño de los Locomoturas Viejos y Verdes,
aka Der Grossväterlich DünkelOlivGrünDampfKesselMantelLiebHabender
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 02/09/2019 06:27PM by Russo Loco.
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