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         The life and times of Mark and Paula Persons
Sunday, July 1, 2012: It was the 38th annual Arts in the Park in Brainerd. 

Thousands showed up on this sunny day with 90 degree temperatures. 

At least 100 artists showed and sold their work.
Then there were classic cars for the guys to see.

 This 1937 Ford Roadster was beautifully restored and upgraded.
It had a better looking engine compartment than the day it was manufactured.
A 28 Ford AR Phaeton.  A real gem.
This 31 Ford Roadster was nothing to sneeze at either.

Not all cars were Fords, but apparently Ford is a popular item.
Then Mark came across this 47 Ford Coupe. 

It was born the same year he was. 

Which one is in better condition today?
No one can go to an event like this without trying out the food. 

Mark, is that foot-long hotdog in your hand?

Answer:  Yes, with mustard and catsup. 

It doesn't get any better than this!

Musician Paul Imholte was there playing hammered dulcimer....along with other instruments like mouth organ and guitar. 
The Wow!  Mark and Paula ran into Heather Erickson, Miss Brainerd Lakes 2012. 

Heather, 22, plans to go to the University of Minnesota with the hope of becoming a heart surgeon.

She sure had Mark's heart going. 

Almost everyone went home with a bag of Kettle Corn. 
Paula went home with a photograph printed on canvas.

It is a loon with its child. 

Mark and Paula really like it.  Very Minnesotan.

The print is now in a guest bath at Gilbert Lodge.
Quote of the day:  It was a great day to see friends too.   Mark    < Back to previous story Ahead to next story >

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