Declo Days - Darrington Canal Float

Yep, in the big metropolis called Declo, one has to try hard to come up with exciting activities. Thus the Darrington Canal Float. This is where all branches of the Darrington family meet at a predetermined time and float along in the irrigation canal for about a mile. This year is was July 11th, 2009 @ 3:00 PM.

Many float, some come to watch, and a hay wagon is even provided for the non floaters...this is where Jim was. Xander and I drove along the canal bank on a 4 wheeler, but Denae, Bailey and Laira all floated. And just think....ALL of these people are somehow tied to the DARRINGTONS!
Preparing to get in....
...still getting started....
...and they're off...Denae, Laira and Bailey are there in the back.
That's a LOT of Darringtons!
Xander and I on the 4 wheeler.
The non floaters on the hay wagon...Jim is there in the blue.
Even the dogs got in the act.
Xander throwing rocks in the water.
We even saw "Frank" from the Pixar movie Cars! At least that's what Xander thought!
Here's Xander at the end of the float....waiting on the bridge, throwing rocks and waiting for the floaters to arrive.
End of the line...Denae (with the two green noodles) and cousins getting out of the canal.

Everyone seems to have a great time, I know I did. Next time.....I may just have to float.