The FLASH Block Party

For those reading this blog a hundred years from now, in 2011-2012 flash dances or choirs, etc, referred to events which just seem to happen out of nowhere.  Playing off of that theme, we decided to plan a flash block party for our neighborhood. I did ask few people in the neighborhood to bring some treats and water and to help in other ways, but they were told not to tell their families.  About 30 minutes before it was to start, we took flyers around the neighborhood and told them that the party was starting in 30 minutes in one of the cul de sacs.  It was set to last about 45 minutes but many people stayed for a couple of hours.  We had music for dancing (for the kids), basketball for the teenagers,  and talking and food for everyone.  We had lots of people and it was great.

We decided as a neighborhood that we wanted to get together twice a year including one BBQ.  That is now set for September. We had all spent time talking about how we needed to have party.  Life just kept being busy.  Our flash party worked for us.

We were able to block off the end of the cul de sac which was nice.  Of course, it was the hottest day of the year in our area up to that time. Good thing we had lots of water. 

Top picture is Gary starting the bunny hop.  I forgot to tell Gary that we were planning to play dancing music.  I thought I had it all handled since I still had the music on my computer from the Ward Christmas Party where we had a dance as well.  However, as we pulled it up, I realized that 90% of the music was (of course) Christmas music.  Not really the best "mood" music for dancing in the streets in 93 degree weather.  That left us with four songs which Gary played until he was sick of them.  Then he told the kids the computer was too hot and turned it off.  The younger kids were ready to dance the same four songs all night long.