Just a quick note to remind you that the Bethalto Homecoming is just around the corner and you can gather with various classmates at the American Legion Beer Tent again this year on Saturday evening, August 30.
Did you know that the annual homecoming celebration was first started to honor the soldiers of World War I? This year when you think of the Bethalto Homecoming, let's also remember our military from all the wars and conflicts since WWI.
I also read that this is the 79th annual Bethalto Homecoming. It's certainly been a constant part of my entire life.
When I was much younger, I HAD to go to the Homecoming. It was critical. After all, you could meet so many boys! The atmosphere was great and riding the rides was a lot of fun. Spending time with the boys and my friends, taking my kid(s) - natural and step to this yearly tradition, and enjoying a corndog while listening to the music. It's all good.
Although nowadays (when I'm not too lazy) all I do is to have someone drop me off near the funnel cake stand and drive around the area until they make their way back to the "drop point". Usually, I've managed to purchase several funnel cakes and made it back just in time to jump in the car and off we go to enjoy the treat of the year. SCORE!
Anyhoo, just a reminder to everyone that there WILL be classmates at the American Legion beer tent on Saturday, August 30, if you'd like to stop by and visit.
Unfortunately, I will be on vacation then and will not be able to attend. I know - I was doing drugs or something when I made my non-refundable reservations! Darn it. I couldn't believe I did that but I sure did get a great deal - less than $250 for a roundtrip ticket to Rhode Island!
