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Log 12.13.96 - Milepost 78,279
The Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
Nine huge floats have already arrived at the
Rose Bowl, where they are waiting inside Brookside
Pavilion, a 300-foot-long tent for final decoration
with hundreds of varieties of fresh flowers. From
our vantage point, we'll be able to watch the entire
amazing process that will result in the Rose Parade
on New Year's Day.
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Log 12.14.96 - Milepost 78,312
The Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
At Brookside Pavilion, designers and volunteers
are already hard at work decorating floats for the
parade. Every inch of surface must be covered with
natural organic material -- no dye allowed. Today
they're beginning to apply seeds and dried flowers.
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Log 12.15.96 - Milepost 78,312
The Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
Fifty children from local elementary schools came
to visit a float honoring Jackie Robinson, and designers
continued to work on the nine floats currently in
residence at the Rose Bowl. Tonight at midnight,
Thailand's 110-foot float will arrive.
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Log 12.16.96 - Milepost 78,360
The Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
Thailand's spectacular 110-foot float arrived
at the Rose Bowl in the early hours this morning
after a slow but smooth fifteen-mile journey from
its float barn in Duarte. It was accompanied by
three motorcycle policemen and five other escort
vehicles. We headed to Paul's Auto Service in Pasadena
early this morning where the Phoenix received some
much-needed maintenance, and now we're back at the
Rose Bowl.
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Log 12.17.96 - Milepost 78,360
The Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
Work continued today at the Rose Bowl's Brookside
Pavilion. The weather couldn't be better: sunny
and seventy. This must be why people decide to move
to California!
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Log 12.18.96 - Milepost 78,360
The Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
Today we attended the dedication of Thailand's
Rose Parade float, which is a floral replica of
the Subanahongsa Royal Barge. Six Buddhist monks
performed a ceremony of blessing, which was followed
by singing, dancing, and a wonderful feast.
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Log 12.19.96 - Milepost 78,360
The Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
In the shadow of L.A.'s tallest skyscrapers
stands one of the city's most beloved landmarks,
the Original Pantry restaurant. We were treated
to a memorable breakfast there this morning by
Ray and Judy La Madeleine. Perfect weather continues
to shine down upon Pasadena, and the level of
activity is picking up-- more floats will arrive
today!
--Mark,
Megan & Marvin
12/96
