Typical Wright Brothers day

It was cold and windy from the northeast and overcast from time to time, as observors gathered on the "hill" to commemorate the 102nd anniversary of the first powered flight made by Orville and Wilber Wright in 1903. The gathering was treated to several different skydiving sessions. One flyer carried a large American flag unfurling to the ground. Another carried a smaller North Carolina flag. The plane flyover was sparse compared to the previous two years, but exciting nonetheless. Many of the locals gathered all along the Colington road to watch the spectacle from a distance, without braving the chilling winds up on the hill.

Manteo Christmas Parade 2005 pix

The webpages are up with the pix of the Manteo Christmas Parade 2005.
It was bigger and better than ever with over 70 entries. The Grand Marshalls this year were the owners of the Christmas Shop, Mr. Eddie Green and Mr. Richard Lacerre. There was a generous turnout in chilly but sunny weather to see the nautical themed floats. Many boats, beachlife creatures, surfboards, and marching bands, intersperced with Elizabethan flair and the Queen herself along with Sir Walter Raleigh on horseback. Have a look!

http://www.outerbanksvacationhomes.com/Manteo_Christmas_parade05.html

Manteo Christmas First Friday

It's First Friday in Manteo, and the town kicked off the Christmas season with a celebration down town on the Courthouse steps. The Oakwood Waits and Queen's singers gave a rousing chorus of Christmas tunes. Haskell Fitzsimmons read "Twas the Night before Christmas" to the childran gathered around his feet, and certain distinquished guests waited in the audience.







The courthouse was decked out even with a little snow!



Tomorrow is the annual Manteo Christmas parade and I'll be there to snap a few pix!