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Offline Russ C

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Another 1st Place Float
« on: March 10, 2013, 11:57:34 am »
So for the third (3) year in a row we entered a float with my Grandson Gage in the 2013 Florida Strawberry Festival Baby Parade. I am very proud to say that we have taken 1st Place again this year. It was a combined effort of about four family members from design to actual building the float.
 
Also 90% of the float was built from recycled materials. We spent a whole $50 on the float. There is a wanted poster on the front for the Strawberry Queen. It reads, Wanted for stealing my heart. $2500 reward.

If you type in strawberrys in the search field on the forum you should see my post from last year on the other 1st place float we built.
« Last Edit: March 11, 2013, 09:50:02 am by Russ C »
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Re: Another 1st Place Float
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2013, 12:16:15 pm »
Great float, and ovbiously lots of work gone into it. I bet the lad was proud to be sat there.

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Re: Another 1st Place Float
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2013, 12:31:42 pm »
Looking at the picture I can see why you got first place Russ, it's that lovely grandson of yours. (great float as well )
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Re: Another 1st Place Float
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2013, 12:42:46 pm »
Now THAT is nice.   Love the little building.  I wish I had one just like it in my yard.
What a cutie that kid is!!!
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Re: Another 1st Place Float
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2013, 02:14:12 pm »
Well done!  The Sheriff appears to be enjoying the "fruits of the crime".   ::)

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Re: Another 1st Place Float
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2013, 02:27:27 pm »
Excellent work Russ.  Please extend my congratulations to the other members of the team you all did a great job.  Thanks for sharing this with us.


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Re: Another 1st Place Float
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2013, 02:37:50 pm »
I TOTALLY AGREE with all.  Great Looking Float.  Looks Well Built and Yes I would
give your Grand-son a high mark for his cuteness.  Danny  :+}
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Re: Another 1st Place Float
« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2013, 02:41:02 pm »
Congratulations for the second time in a row!!!!  Great job on the float, bet it was a lot of fun to do it as a family project.
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Re: Another 1st Place Float
« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2013, 05:08:54 pm »
Great job Russ. Does he need a set of handcuffs? I have a few extra pairs. By the way who is the bandit in the backround?

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Re: Another 1st Place Float
« Reply #9 on: March 10, 2013, 05:21:59 pm »
Absolutely love this!  I agree with Judy...I want one in my yard.

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Re: Another 1st Place Float
« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2013, 01:06:03 am »
Amazing work Russ. Is this now called a Dynasty? (3 in a row)

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Re: Another 1st Place Float
« Reply #11 on: March 11, 2013, 04:11:16 am »
Once again congratulations Russ. You and your family do an amazing job.  Can't wait for next year's entry.

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Re: Another 1st Place Float
« Reply #12 on: March 11, 2013, 07:05:33 am »
Congratulations on coming 1st ,second year in a row :)  Excellent work by the whole family,your grandson looks very nice in the float :)

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Re: Another 1st Place Float
« Reply #13 on: March 11, 2013, 08:11:35 am »
looks great Congrats


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Re: Another 1st Place Float
« Reply #14 on: March 11, 2013, 09:18:07 am »
Congratulations on another big hit,You have a wonderful family who support each other, and thanks for sharing.

 

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