Yesterday I was out in the garden, which have been grossly neglected these past few weeks. As I was working away, clearing out part of Edible Alley, and all of a sudden, I heard drums… and bagpipes.

The local fair is on this weekend, and I’d forgotten all about the parade to the fair grounds. I’m not big on parades, but I do love pipe bands. I ran into the house to get my big camera with the long lens, because the parade route goes up the street behind the house.

I got back out with the camera just in time to snap some pics from the back fence.

Three pipers led the way.

Followed by the rest of the band.

There’s just something about a pipe band. I hear those pipes, and drums, and I’m instantly transported to another time. Or maybe I’ve just watched to many historical re-enactments!

Either way – they were fabulous. They are the Forest Legion Pipe Band – Forest being a small town about 3 minutes north of us.

And following the pipers came the rest of the parade. Here are some highlights.

Old and new Firetrucks

Several old farm tractors. There were a few modern tractors too, but I like the old ones much better!

The Alvinston Pro Rodeo had a cute little chuck wagon

The horses were so pretty!

And there were several old cars

But there was one I loved most of all!

A baby pink truck!!! How perfect for me!! How I’d love to get my hands on THAT beauty!

Soon enough though, the parade was over. But it was a nice little interlude in my outdoor work day. (More on that tomorrow)