Marietta is more than just a cute Ohio town with a cute movie theater and drug store…
…because, even if you couldn’t tell by the nostalgic mural…
And, every September, they continue to affect our lives, pulling us and thousands of others from all over the country…
Actually, this type of boat is a sternwheeler, or a paddle steamer that has its paddle wheel in the stern, or rear of the boat.
…it had around 30 that docked along the river shore to be admired.
…and they deserve to eat in peace.
…there’s a huge boat willing to let you on…
…and tell you about one of its more interesting voyages.
It cost $10 dollars, but I hear it’s worth it if you have the time.
…there were only two inflatables…
…less than 20 vendors (none paddleboat related)…
…about 10 vendors where you could get a meal…
…and then 10 more for drinks and fair food.
…when you consider what the lines were like for some booths.
Along the river…
…people were setting a place for themselves.
And even after the last band played…
…they stayed there and waited.
In fact, once the rains started pouring and I balanced the umbrella to protect…
…my Cheyenne Burger with pulled pork, onion rings and BBQ sauce…
…the crowd still wandered the streets…
…enduring the rain…
…and waiting for that show.
Therefore, I never saw it, but others have…and they have youtube accounts. So after living vicariously through me for so many postings, I think I can do some vicarious living on my own.
This one’s a little jumpy but there are some great shots.
This is the finale.