The day was all we could have asked for and more. Blue skies, fluffy clouds a gentle breeze. We started setting up for the concert at 5:30 because we had a few surprises that need a bit of extra work.
To celebrate the holiday we suspended a flag above and behind the stage which took a bit of engineering to accomplish. I had intended to use 100 lb test mono-filament fish line to make the flag appear to float behind the performers. In a place surrounded by water and loads of fishing enthusasts wouldn't you think it would be easy to find. Either local fishermen have low expectations or our local retailers don't stock very much product now days. I found lots of 4- 20 lb but nothing approaching 100 lb. I finally settled for sein line that I found at Sea Marine. I figured 800 lb test would probably work and it did survive several carpet apes doing chin ups on it during intermission so it worked out well . We had measured the lines on Wednesday so getting the flag in place went quickly and we thought it looked pretty darn good. I'm not sure what the mono-filament would have done but I never really figured that 800 lb. test line would stretch. About 20 minutes after we had the flag flying proud I looked up to admire our work and the flag had settled about three feet. We did a quick adjustment and things stayed pretty much in place for the rest of the evening.
Our other mini setup project was a popcorn machine. Carol and John M. did all the leg work and rented it from Hadlock Building Supply. Other than running an extra extension cord installation was no big deal. It is so nice to have power readily available now. Although the setup was easy John kept very busy the rest of the evening popping, and with Carol's help bagging the corn. Everyone seemed to appreciate the free munchies.
It was a fantastic evening. Together with the Deadwood Revival groupies lots of people turned out to hear some great singing, banjo picking, and fiddle playing. We had our largest crowd of the year so far 266 people, multiple very well behaved dogs, and a few birds. Guess the popcorn was too much to resist. Concerts are a major source of income for FOFF and turnouts like this really help us collect the funds required for projects like the restoration of the Hospital Building and our 1942A GE searchlight. We also purchase things like fliers for the Park and Learning Center, as well as paint, rollers and brushes for work parties sponsored by other groups.
Here is a sample of Deadwood in concert. To play click left arrow, to change tracks click double arrow on right.
Well another concert and another fun time is in the bag , can it get any better? Ya better come out and join us next time and find out.
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