McCleary Sphinx

July 30, 2017

McCleary Cemetery and McCleary Community Center

July 23, 2017.
There is something poetic and oddly comforting about these two community facilities being next to each other.

Why did the chicken cross 5th Street?

July 22, 2017. This dino-rooster was seen on the side of the road, 5th St.

The outhouse with the most scenic view in town

July 16, 2017.

What the eye can't see

July 15, 2017. Ceiling fan at Subway

Ford Thunderbird at the Library

July 9, 2017, McCleary Bear Festival

1957 Dodge Coronet and son

July 9, 2017, McCleary Bear Festival

Matilda the Camel

July 9, 2017, McCleary Bear Festival

Out of fish

July 9, 2017, McCleary Bear Festival

Out of fish, more tomorrow morning! Thank you for your paitince

Stage skirt

July 9, 2017, McCleary Bear Festival

Alligator, rattlesnake -- may contain pieces of cartilage, Aarrgg!

July 9, 2017, McCleary Bear Festival. This makes bear stew look normal.

"Hmm, after some bear stew I think I'll enjoy eating some reptile!"

Boy, how many times have I heard that before?

Bushed

July 9, 2017, McCleary Bear Festival

The day after bear stew

July 9, 2017.

Strike two

July 9, 2017, McCleary Bear Festival baseball

And they're off!

July 9, 2017, McCleary Bear Festival soapbox derby

Soapbox Derby Starting Ramp

July 9, 2017, McCleary Bear Festival

Hay! An Outhouse!

July 7, 2017, Bear Festival setup, Main and Maple.

Traffic cones at the ready, 5th and Maple

July 7, 2017, Bear Festival setup.

First base

July 7, 2017, Bear Festival setup

Bear stew kitchen at work and the tables are waiting

July 7, 2017, Bear Festival setup

Goin Fishin

July 7, 2017, Bear Festival setup

Invasion of the portable toilets

July 7, 2017, Bear Festival setup

And so it begins

July 7, 2017, Bear Festival setup