Bonfire 2008

Well, it was time to have another bonfire party. We have not had one since after Katrina when we had so many limbs to burn. We had some more storm damage this year, so it was time to get some fun out of it. We also had a new feature this year - live music! That was a big hit. Steve's helper Matt that worked with him in the ladders last year plays with some other guys, so we asked them if they would play for our party. They were down a few key players so they found people to fill in from elsewhere. Come to find out the people who filled in came all the way from Louisiana down around the Houma and Raceland area. So we had some true Cajuns among us. They even had some original music. Good stuff! Of course we had a hayride and fireworks. That is a must. This year we had another first that was interesting. Someone called the police. Apparently a neighbor heard the fireworks and thought they were gunshots. They called the sheriff's dept. who in turn called us and when they didn't receive an answer, they sent out two cars. They were happy to see it was just a party. I told them to tell our neighbor thank you because I would rather have ones like that than ones that look the other way.

We had around 40 to 50 people here. I think everyone had a great time. I know we did. The weather was great. I don't think it could have went better. We can't wait until next time. It's time to start the next brush pile, so we'll be ready.