2nd PLACE !!! Compete with Passion....GO DEREK!

Grandma and Grandpa came up for this special trip. Gaylord had tears streaming down his cheeks. There is so much excitement in the air during this night. And for a brave Grandson to take on people from all over the country. 2nd Place is amazing. I was on one side of the bridge, from where they start. Bill and the girls were on top of the bridge...and Gaylord and Shirley waited on the other side...where Derek finished. The person that reaches the dock first...in first place, gets to turn on the "Festival of Lights" for the holiday season and win $100.00. Derek received $50.00 bucks and his name in the paper. Way to go! 350 more days to train for 1st. Envelope please......we celebrated at Javalina's with a yummy Mexican Dinner.

Here they are.... And our brave swimmer in the middle! (And wetsuit was worn...) Guy on the right won.