ALMOST FESTIVLESS!

    MONDAY, JUNE 25TH., 2018
        ALMOST FESTIVLESS!

     Our Sunday began in typical
fashion. We headed out to church
and, afterwards, joined our daughter,
granddaughter, pastor and his wife
for a pleasant lunch.
      The day was still young. Or so
we thought!
       After a short stop at an area
Thrift shop my wife, granddaughter,
and I decided to take in some of
the fun at Wilkes-Barre's Riverfest.
        The celebration began Friday
evening and continued into Saturday
and Sunday. Problem was, it didn't
go too far into Sunday!
          By the time we found what
we thought was a good place to park
and walked up on the levee all we
spotted at riverside was some large
empty tents. It was only about 3 o'clock
but the boaters, the musicians, and the
vendors were all packed up and on their
way.
        Maybe they took the party down
river somewhere? Seems to be a weekend
festival should be "festive" till somewhere
near sundown which, at this time of the
year, is well after 8pm. 3 certainly seems
a bit early to call it quits. I'm sure others
who attended church and had a family
lunch would feel the same way.
         Fortunately our church was trying
something new. Flyers were placed at
all the homes on the road near our place
of worship inviting neighbors to an ice
cream social. We weren't sure whether
any of those neighbors would show up
or not so, just in case, out church family
was invited too!
          Our Riverfest disappointment was
quickly resolved by some good company,
including a few church neighbors, who
turned out tp enjoy a couple bowls of
ice cream and some friendly conversation!
And even after the ice cream was served
people stayed around. Hint, hint!
           Hope you have a festive day
where ever your were and that all
your NEWS is good!