Award and Exposure

I returned to NM today to find out that the "Hats off to New Mexico -- Beep Beep" won the Bob Hope Humor award in the Tournament of Roses Parade. My husband Jim also said and recorded the float being aired on the Travel Channel and it was shown during the game. I know I had a great time and am hopeful that once again our great state can be represented.

The Final Day and a Half

I know everyone was able to enjoy the parade and I took some time off. What a terrific group of volunteers. Gail Bliss, Mallory White and I left about 3:30 am on 12/31/08 took a couple hours to sleep and came back for the judging. Here is the finished float and Joe Micalizzi's group photo just before the volunteer appreciation dinner.

I took so many photos the last day that I uploaded them to a Shutterfly album that can be accessed with the following link 2009 NM Float final day(s).