Apple Day {Part 2}

Last month's Post about Apple Days was a little bit of a downer...and our fundraiser really would be considered a success, but it was a lot of work.

So let me tell you about the WONDERFUL and the FUN and the COOL things we saw at Apple Day 2012!

The day was absolutely perfect - the kind of cool in the morning time that meant you'd need sleeves and a warm beverage. As the morning hours gave way to the afternoon hours, the sunshine provided that the right amount of warmth that meant you could ditch the jackets.

An old war-time jeep!

The entire Artillery Parade field was taken over by vendors, static displays, obstacle courses, and a good-sized stage with live music (acts rotated every hour or so).

Soldiers playing "show-&-tell" with some of the stuff they work with on a daily basis.

This event was PERFECT for kids of all ages - the amount of things that people could see, do & touch was so impressive. So cool.

Climbing wall for the kiddos.

Bounce houses on hand for the kiddos.

 Much of the "cast of characters" wore period attire - there were moments that really did feel like a scene from back in time!

Photo courtesy of PAO: Honest Abe in front of the Commanding General's home

Photo courtesy of PAO: horse exhibit

Photo courtesy of PAO: Lincoln in front of an old Howitzer

After clean-up was all done, a few of us stuck around to see the dismantling of the displays...there was, perhaps, no cooler experience than watching the Artillery Parade Field being cleared of the helicopters! Below, I leave you with 2 wonderful videos (every young boy's dream) showing a Kiowa take-off (it got within about 70 yards of where we were standing!) and a Blackhawk take-off. This left me smiling the rest of the day!

A great day to be an American...and ARMY!