The East Race, South Bend  July 13, 2003

What a gorgeous day to be outside. Apparently a couple of hundred others felt the same way and we had a great time in the park.  We saw Kay and Randy for the first time in a while, along with some other familiar faces.  Even "Big Dog" and Deborah showed up, although he didn't bring me any B.B.Q.  The highlight might have been the kayakers doing a synchronized paddle dance to "Proud Mary" (Rolling on the River).  Or maybe Larry putting on that protective head gear.  The way we do it, sometimes Rock and roll is a contact sport.  The band did the wayne Newton thing when Jr. stepped out front to lead the singing and I butchered the drums while Jan held my guitar.  Lucky thing it was a free show.  I would have hated to think people paid to see that.  Thanks to Sue Anne and the South Bend Parks Dept for having us back.   See you again next year.

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For once I was in the shade.  Great improvements to the stage

Just starting to fill up

Big Dog and Deb.  I'll be nice and not say anything about his dancing

Jr. out front, sporting a hat from the Art Carney collection, goes right for the blonde

A little Bing Crosby, a little Elvis........

And the train wreck he left onstage

A good looking crowd from where we were standing

Synchronized Kayak Dancing, the next Olympic sport???

The kid on the left looks excited, doesn't he?

Do I need to even comment on this one?

This puts it in context, but still....

Another 15 or 20 years, they'll be paying a cover charge to do this