We left Gene Wirtz’s house and drove 20 miles to Turtle Lake for the Turtle Day parade. Less than 500 people live in Turtle Lake, but the length of the line competed with those of towns and cities much larger – including the Billings, MT St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Fire trucks, churches, and even a local band went through the town’s center.
We entered the Biodiesel Bus in the parade and ended up toward the center of the line. In addition to the four crew members, Gene’s son – Jeremy, Chelsea’s boyfriend – Jason(DRC Member), and two of the wonderful DRC Staff we met in Bismarck joined us – Mary Mitchell and Marie Hoff. We blasted the John Smillie’s Biodiesel song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtvS8dJqtvU&feature=related) – this time we hooked up the front bullhorn as well as the side speakers – and rolled through the parade.
After the event, we parked near the location of the Turtle races. The wind whipped over 40 mph, but we still met some amazing people into renewable energy. We met a gentleman who brews his own fuel – from French fry grease – and a farmer who wants to get off the grid. We also watched the Turtle Races. Overall, this event went well.
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