Art Walk, Boating,
& Goodbye to Marshall |
3 September 2001 |
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It was not in our plans for the day, but the 10th annual
Art Walk at the Freemont Park was today and we have been to almost every
one. |
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The sidewalk all around the park became the canvas for
many artists. |
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Most used plain colored chalk, but a few artists used
oils, tempera, pastels, and even colored pencils. |
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Some of the art was quite intricate. |
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And other art was very colorful. |
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Each of the squares were sponsored by a local
businesses. All funds went to charities that support the arts in
Sacramento. |
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This block was sponsored by a music review magazine. |
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And here Jordan, Austin, and Marshall's feet evaluate a
portrait on the walk. |
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Vendors throughout the park sold many different
items. Jordan purchased some incense. We ate dinner at a
couple of the food venders. Excellent teriyaki chicken sandwiches
and garlic french fries. |
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The original plan for the day was to go boating.
This is the back of Jordan's Dinghy, the name of his boat.
Jordan's boat is a 1956 Dorsett runabout with a 1956 Johnson 30
horsepower outboard.
Glenn and Jordan restored it to new condition as a summer project. |
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The restoration was worth all of the work. Jordan
receives many, many compliments on his boat.
There are still a few things we must complete, but it is a fun toy on
a hot day like today. |
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In the foreground is the mouth of the American River and
in the background is the Sacramento River that travels through the delta
to San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
The American River travels near our home.
This small beach is a favorite spot on warm days. |
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Later in the evening Austin, Jordan, and Glenn see
Marshall off at the bus station. He is returning to his new home
in Arcata.
Although I'm sure he enjoyed his visit, Marshall was anxious for the
cool days at his home in the forest near the Pacific coast in northern
California. |
