Smiths Falls Santa Claus Parade

It was a warm, grey day for our Santa Claus parade but I think everyone in town was there. The main street was lined up forever. We stood on the corner of Elmsley and Beckwith Streets and had a good view of the parade coming toward us and turning the corner. The Macy's parade it's not but for a small town it was well done.

The Gordon Pipe Band playing Jingle Bells as they passed us. Nothing like Jingle Bells on bagpipes!

Our mayor, Dennis Staples

Chimo Cheerleaders (elementary school)

And finally, the jolly old elf himself!

Someone's little dog was doing tricks on command.

Not a lot has been happening here in Sensational Smiths Falls. We've had a few day trips here and there, mostly for appointments.

However, November 5th is our anniversary so I thought it warranted a blog. We've been married 21 years today. Here is our wedding photo (again).

And our 21st anniversary photo taken at the restaurant:

This year we chose to go to Calamity Jane's at Addison, Ontario about 1/2 hour away from us towards Brockville. I had emailed them last week and were very accommodating with respect to our food problems. The food was excellent although pricy but it's only once a year!

And one taken at the house before we left:

We had a lovely evening.