Ice Cream Social

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M takes a shower the hard way as some of his fifth-grade classmates look on. What? No shampoo?

K had already hit the target with a ball and drenched M fair and square, but he figured, why not smack the target too?


The Lawton Ice Cream Social was Friday, June 3, and it was a great night for it. D stopped by early to help set up the inflatables (a moon walk for little kids, a sort-of "rock wall" for older kids, and an obstacle course.) J was there from start to finish in her capacity as co-treasurer.

M, being a fifth grader, had his opportunity to get water dumped on him by spiteful underclassmen (including his brother) and fellow outgoing "seniors". Each year, there is a carnival game where contestants throw balls at a target, hoping to dowse the hapless fifth grader occupying the adjacent Throne of Honor.

There used to be a real dunk tank, but we haven't had one of them in a while. It's too much trouble to set up and fill with water. Most students miss the target with their four throws, but when that happens, they usually walk up and push it anyway. It's not fair, but life isn't fair, is it? It's good practice for middle school, high school, and working in the software industry.

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Jim Gaffigan says:

At home my wife’s always like “Did you rinse out that soda can?”

“I haven’t showered today. Maybe I should clean myself before I start washing the garbage.”

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If the Ice Cream Social had been held today they would have had to change the name to Ice Cream Melting. The next few days will be hot, so everyone stay inside and relax a little. Or find an ice cream social nearby to cool off. Just get there early before the vanilla turns into a warm puddle.

Have a cool week, and don't forget to wash the garbage!

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