On one Saturday, once every year, we become the small town of my dreams..

..not that it's not always a great place to live,

.. but when the city of Sandy prepares a full picnic, fair, treasure hunt, history lesson and neighborhood gathering all in one and provide it all, to all, for no charge..at all..

..well that's old town hospitality.  The kind you used to see on those old TV shows..or in the old movies.

That was us... yesterday..

Young, old, in-between.  All ages, all colors, all sizes, all faiths.  Once place.  One agenda.  To have fun.  To say 'hello' to neighbors usually just waved to..to see how we're doing...to enjoy our little one square block park..with those historic trees and lifetimes of memories..

It's what Americans think America should be..and is..caring, friendly, giving and happy.

Old fashioned car show...

Lots of fresh, good food..

Music..

Big, air-filled, jumbo,huge toys..next to the usual swings, slides and sand boxes..

..and, to top it all off.. pRiZEs!!

{ the lady with the antique place setting?  The little boy in the baseball cap actually won that..and was less than impressed.  Then the next winner was the lady - she won the basket of ..candy.  Well, some bartering was done and a trade was made..both ended up with hUgE smiles...and yes, that's me..a winner of a iPod Shuffle  And it's lime green - just so happened to match my blouse.  Ah the luck 'o the Irish :-)

What a great day..and I am sooo grateful...and feel sorta like these huge air-toys at the end of the day....

Hope you had a great week-end as well.

And tomorrow, you getta brand new chance for an great week...don't screw it up...OK?

-me