Greetings all my Nifty Fifty Friends,
Yesterday I received my annual Email update from our classmate Otis Fox. Otis has lived in the Oxnard, CA area for years, is a retired pastor, and ALWAYS works on floats for the Rose Parade. This activity begins days ahead of the parade and is almost totally done by volunteers. As of last year Otis was "promoted" and now runs a crew of volunteer decorators. This year he says he is working on the "Life Source" float. So, be sure to watch for this float and think about all the hours
of work that Otis has contributed to this beautiful parade tradition.
Since my husband and I have lived in Fresno since 1955, we have had several opportunities to see the parade.........and have visited several of the big warehouses to watch the floats being decorated.
If you ever have the opportunity, it is a wonderful sight to see!
Happy New Year to all...........and a special toast to Otis!
Rosemary Farnsworth Erickson
