But once the swtch was flipped, the excitement of the moment dwindled. There was a noticable delay between the switch flip and the lights turning on. The parade was just odd. Santa's horse drawn carrage, LCHS marching band, red hot mamas, antique fire truck, CHS marching band, modern fire truck, repeat. Two laps for the parade and that was it - whole thing took less than a half hour. Everybody migrated to warmer locations (Java was packed). About 5:30 they announced that GMA would be filming again. They were going to show the lighting of the world's tallest Christmas tree, but oops... it was all ready lit. So instead they talked about how eco-friendly the tree lights are and they were done with us/Nic, Rants, Raves & Random Thoughts. Full post here.

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