May 22, 23, 24, & 25th 2009
I was really looking forward to coming up there again. Last year was the Spring Fling and this year the Buffalo Wallow. I flew up on a Thur. and the Festival started on Fri. We had workshops in the day and dances in the evening, well by the clock it was evening but by the sun it was always light. Sure it would get dusk but that is the darkest it would get.
We had fun and some of the dancers were at every workshop and dance didn't miss a thing. To see so many having so much fun. Do have a video of them dancing to Soul Man and they were having a great time with it check it out when you can. www.youtube.com There was lots of good dancing and big smiles and lots of laughing.
Got to do lots of fun things in the pattern calls. There were lots of surprise looks on some of the faces, which was great.
After the dances in the evenings there was a big campfire. One of the favorite foods was campfire pies. They were great and they were filled with different things.
Many of us would go out to breakfast or lunch. It is a annual that during the Festival they would square dance at Rita's Roadhouse. The festival ended Monday in Fairbanks at the Santa's Square dance Club. There I called some Plus.
Then there was open mic for all of the callers got to call. One of them was Dave Smith who calls for the Club in Delta Junction and near by clubs. Dave and I got to spend lots of time together. Dave and his wife Sheila opened their home to me, that is where I stayed. They made me feel so welcomed.
I never felt like I was with any strangers.
Then I got a real big treat when Marlin took me up in his bi- plane. Now that was something and it was a thrill. To Marlin I thank You very much. The view was something and it was a great experience. for a few minutes he let me fly the plane.
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alaska, buffalo wallow, caller, dale dockery, dance, delta junction, fairbanks, festival, maintream, plus, square dancing
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