Hang on tight! The payload is the purpose of the exercise Here's the instrument package Everything set? There was a countdown. Two, actually. There it goes! Pretty in the late-afternoon sky His costume was out of The Village People The talk was a mixture of several styles He spoke of the OU "graffiti wall" and a controver… He was and is a Trump supporter Comedienne Amy Schumer was the target of some of h… A local gay leader was unimpressed At the end, he took questions The sign is apparently accurate Outdoor bench on a damp December morning Richard Vedder, economist Undergraduate signs tend to be intemperate in lang… Signs of many sorts The local courthouse is the traditional starting s… Later, a sit-in at the student center Some posed for pictures Some signs were a little obscure True believers Angry on a different topic Serious Still, his youth is gone forever Enthusiasm Socialists were represented Per usual, they gathered on the courthouse steps They had a variety of signs and costumes Some of the signs were rude Some seemed satisfied with their protest Complaint or offer? Not that hot on democracy to begin with Athens County, Ohio courthouse Athens County, Ohio courthouse "March for Science" Science? Not science There was, nearby, actual science being discussed The always-popular Madagascar hissing cockroach wa… Not posed Real scientists identified themselves Lit entirely by cellular telephones Then they turned their phones on the photographer Eye makeup is important Just the right lip look, too Looking Divine The makeup table Getting ready for the show Striking a pose Starr Davis takes the stage She's amply rewarded with tips Sitting on the stoop making a cloud No idea. None at all. Nancy Cartwright One of the best traditions Not all agreed A puzzle As usual, a number of causes appeared In case the sign didn't do There were speeches on the courthouse steps But soon it will take on shape It doesn't look like much now . . . One contestant Costumes were worn It achieved some success Dancing was attempted A dangerous prank Those behind it all Dignitaries Before there were cameras in phones, or even phone… There was strong drink available The always lovely Ivy Ilk And he took the stage Bill waved to someone in the crowd Clinton's people handed out "home made" signs A candidate for senate, trailing in the polls, was… The line to get in was long The traveling press munched on vegetables Local dignitaries waited to pose with him Those who topped the hill got this bumper magnet A rare sight: a King Midget waiting for a green li… The delight is evident Human-assisted brakes The blue-top model II was an audience favorite A pretty King Midget model II The hill climbed, these cars gathered and drivers… Description instead of license plate A happy couple climbs the hill Maybe the world's only King Midget woody station w… Here's a King Midget pickup truck Hemmings Motor News sent a car High Street hill is steep! Geometricity Tiny tree provides comfort for many The Incredible Flying Child Young girl provides complimentary surprise cooldow… Sitting and watching at the barber shop A local costume Whew! It's hot! Viewing the scene from the balcony A father-daughter dance in front of the stage The audience was appreciative but mostly subdued Loud live music was provided Shade was in demand -- it was more than 100 degree… Fun on a local party balcony overlooking the festi… "Hell Betties" roller derbyists pulled the beer Saturday's "Last Call" was extremely hot Dancing to the Wild Honeybees No idea Nothing like corn on the cob Beatings with padded bats were a popular game Local politician and her press-secretary son Families were welcome at the "Brew-B-Q" The "Brew-B-Q" cruise-in The mayor declares Brew Week Acting class Reflection All dressed up and no place to go Some rode the course, powered by mom And they're off! Next morning, a footrace preceded by the national… The fireworks were spectacular, as fireworks tend…