Great Entertainment in Los Angeles - The Budweiser Clydesdales and the Bandfest at Pasadena City College

We Angelenos know that it is not too difficult to bring a lawn chair and coffee to the Rose Bowl Parade, sit on the sidewalk and enjoy the beautiful floats, outstanding marching bands, and gorgeous horses such as the team of eight St. Louis Budweiser Clydesdales, with the driver and two Dalmatians riding in the red, white, and gold beer wagon--a sight to behold.

These horses weigh between 1800 and 2300 pounds and stand 18 hands high. They arrive here by (you guessed it) three red flashy 50-foot semis and have a trainer at all times. Each night they sleep in local stables until the big day when they are transported to the parade in the early morning of January 1.

Kids are delighted with the parade, of course, but did you know that you can see the marching bands perform before the parade at the Pasadena City College Bandfest? This is usually a two-day event and will begin this year on December 29th.

Parents and grandparents, this is your chance to give a wonderful experience to your youngsters and perhaps get that child interested in becoming a marching band member, too. It is always nice to see and hear the bands perform at the parade, but it does not compare to their performance at the Pasadena City College. The bands are all very good, and my favorite is the Los Angeles All City Marching Band.

Traveling With The Kids During The Holidays

It is that time of year again and happy holidays to you all. This is just a holiday reminder that if you travel a lot or are planning a trip on any interstate and have children who want to be entertained, think about the WannaBtruckers game that is both entertaining and an educational counting game. It is easy to order the game on our web site and adults will enjoy playing it too.

Merry Christmas and may your travels this holiday season be safe and happy.

Secretariat and the USA

Wow! What a movie! What a horse!

Yesterday Stan (my husband) and I saw the movie Secretariat. I couldn’t wait to see the movie, and It occurred to me that the USA is a lot like Secretariat. Now I know it is rather odd to compare a country to a horse--but it works, and here’s how.

In 1776, right off the dime (thanks to our forefathers) we stood above the rest. After all, we had a strong constitution and we were track smart, knowing how to navigate those pesky turns and cagey jockeys, and royal know-it-alls. Yes, we kept on moving out of the starting gate, knowing that with a little maneuvering, and conserving our reserve we were going to be in the winner’s circle again and again-- a triple crown champion, envied by the world, instead of being ruled by the crown.

Like Secretariat, the USA is still moving in greatness, so let’s keep it that way and as citizens of our wonderful county vote our hearts and minds on November 2. Remember, throughout our land many races will be wire-to-wire and we would rather win by a nose than finish second.

WannaBtruckers was made in the good old USA. I created it in Los Angeles; it was published in Battle Creek, Michigan; and its recyclable parts were tested in Marietta, GA.

Did you know that because of the price of diesel fuel and the 300 gallon sized fuel tanks, it can cost a trucker $1500 just to fill up the tank?

Also, the trailers pulled by the big rigs have many different styles and shapes--vans, flatbeds, and tankers.

Lot's of Road Time For You & Your Family?

The Wanna B Truckers Board game is perfect to pass that long traveling time away. Inerstates 5. 210, and 605 (in Los Angeles) you will always see so many long haulers. So why not participate in a fun and educational board game with the whole family?