Shadow Shot Sunday - The Majestic Huckleberry

Shadow Shot Sunday 2 takes us back a few days - or centuries if one prefers. Taken at recent Memorial Day Parades in Ansonia and Derby (CT). It is a recreation of Col. David Humphreys, from Derby (local history can be amazing :) an aide de camp of General Washington from 1780 to 1783 in the American Revolution - and his horse Huckleberry. Yes, it is a modern portrayal of the officer by David Loda and his steed also named Huckleberry. I've see this gentle giant up close and he is a beauty indeed. His shadows are equally impressive!

The Weekend Roundup 'V'

It is Friday on the last day of May, thus time again for Tom's fun meme, The Weekend Roundup. We're nearing the end of the alphabet and I found a few...

Starting with 'V' is this Plymouth Valiant V-200.  The styling is odd, but this is a perfect specimen of an old Mopar in a stunning teal and white two-tone paint scheme. Taken three years ago,  it was my favorite at a car show (and I wrote about it for our newsletter back then, see it HERE, Page 2)

Here is a Veterans memorial in West Haven Connecticut. This monument notes those who served in Vietnam...

'V' also stands for Volleyball, this faded print taken at the Olympics in Los Angeles in 1984.

A Favorite. In Ansonia's Memorial Day parade, the featured honoree, Jay Murphy. The 99 year old veteran marched in kilt for many years, but now lives with his family in the Twin Cities. Our small city of Ansonia paid to fly him east to march in the parade. A gentleman who fought in WWII, he inspires all of us - at any age. Have a great week all!