I didn't get to crew a hot air balloon this morning so instead went to Milw. to see the huge helium balloons in this year's parade. We had great seats on a median of Kilbourn Ave. just before the route turned onto Water Street. It was fun watching Gingerbread Man tip over, then right himself, and it was fun to see the wind play havoc with the dog carrying the Journal Sentinel as it rounded the corner. 
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The parade lasted an hour and a half in very light rain. There were four helium balloons and many high school bands and several very good middle school bands. 
We're looking forward to Waukesha's Christmas Parade Sunday at 4:00. I'm dying to hear the UW Marching Band.
