Chinese Fire Drill During Heber Day’s Parade

If it could go wrong, it did at the Annual Heber Day’s Parade this last August 7.

To begin, I must apologize to Doug Wimer for the parade starting time error in last month’s BMCYU Newsletter. We had the starting time listed at 6:00 PM when it was actually 5:00 PM. We did, however, have the requested line-up time correct at 4:30 PM.

Those in attendance: Floyd and Kathy Inman, Doug Wimer, Jon Hermance, Bob Jahnke, Mitch and Diane Johnson, Kendall and Connie Dewsnup, Troy and Sherri Graser, Larry Farrington, Gary, Sandy and Margaux Lindstrom.

As we lined up behind Doug’s TC (back on the road after a complete restoration—not quite finished) the parade officials waved us into position. Only problem was that Doug was out looking for any late stragglers—in particular our fearless leaders Gary, Sandy, and Marqoux Lindstrom. So, we headed into the parade without our Leader nor our Organizer.

It was a slow haul up Main Street behind a group of Junior High School Cheerleaders that had to stop every 100 yards to perform. As the cars heated up and the legs working the clutch became obvious, there was one driver whose patience and stamina finally got the best of her—Queen Kathy and Hyacinth. So to solve her problems she just surged through the cheerleaders, the bands, and the horses and headed directly to our meeting spot for dinner. The rest of the group watched in both amazement and fear.

Doug Wimer and the Lindstroms finally arrived at Don Pedro’s and we all (well most of us) proceeded to enjoy the moment and the conversation.

All in all about 12 cars and their occupants got through the Parade without any breakdowns or collisions, so we can only hope a good time was had by all.

—Floyd Inman

Unfortunately, no one has contributed photos of this memorable event.