THE LAST STAND OF SUMMER!

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Labor Day has been a Bastian of support for labor since the late 1880's, but today it is not much more than a day off of work, and the 'Last Stand' of summer. With the ailing economy even that can be a problem for those millions that have lost work. That said I went to the annual Labor Day weekend fair at North Moreland Park. This quaint Pennsylvania blue-collar rendezvous’ is an almost perfect visual display of Norman Rockwell’s vision of nostalgic Americana! The structures and rides are right out of 1955! The only thing that was missing is Elvis.

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This Hybrid truck/train is a vehicle that belongs to the local VFW who was also celebrating Labor Day with their own Fair at their Wildlife Lodge right down the road from N. Moreland Park.

The Big Tent

The kid train

They said they would paint my face, but, they wouldn't let me ride the pony!

Nothing says Americana than a Camel ride (huh?)

This is where the lazy, triflin' adults hang for eating and meeting

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The summer is winding down with only 14 days left until fall. The football season begins in earnest this coming Thursday with a big concert at Point State Park. It is free to the citizens/fans! Tim McGraw and the Black eyed Peas are the performers that will start the NFL season off right, right here in your town ... Pittsburgh ... the 'City of Champions!'

Pittsburgh won last the last preseason game, and ended up 3 and 1. The Tennessee Titans are coming to town for the NFL opener. If you recall, they are the team that stomped on our 'Terrible Towel" and they will have to pay for such disrespect for a local symbol of hard work and dedicated fans.

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Remember that summer will return, and hopefully you will be here when it does. It seems that the draw down has begun, in theory at least. Keep your wits about you when you get close to being 'the one' to come back. We have covered the issues with distraction as you near the end of such engagements and how dangerous that can be! Until you see the enemy out of the back window of your transport plane, please stay focused until the very true end.

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Keep your head down,

Henry Hill, Plum Pennsylvania