When the sun shines on Martinfest, everybody has a really good time.
Everybody shines.
The gathering of great friends put together so wonderfully by the Martin family took over the corner parking lot for another fantastic Saturday. We marked the almost-passing of February in fine style for, maybe, a decade straight now.
Yum.
I could go back and count how many years I’ve started the proceedings with a breakfast sandwich cooked on the grill by cousin Jason paired with a beer. (Kona, this time, again.)
Don’t feel like it.
Play it.
Too much grooving to the tunes provided by this year’s new addition. A DJ!
Dancers turned to karaoke singers.
He kept the parking lot dance floor moving until he handed out karaoke mikes. Wow. No, I didn’t.
Bagged a couple.
I did get into a game of cornhole, though, on a winning team, even. On my second game ever, I found the bottom of the hole with my beanbag more than once. My dear wife Karen threw some practice shots with me, and agrees that a set would be a good addition to our backyard.
Fantastic friends for sure.
Our host Michelle had a blast making her usual rounds. Second from the right above, she makes sure everybody feels connected.
Relax, pal.
Even four-legged friends are welcome.
Happy day.
Our winter was made again. Thank you, Martinfest!
Mark Bialczak 
Your life is filled with such fun, and I know it’s because you and Karen are such good friends to so many.
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We have our moments, Rachel.
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Looks cold but sounds fun!
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Yes, cold but could have been colder, Kerbey!
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You two look so happy! Thank you for sharing this fun experience here with us, Bro!
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It was fun with friends, Sis! We so look forward to this party every February. It marks the impending arrival of spring.
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What a great event MBM 🙂
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We have our fun for sure, MBC.
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That sounds like a lot of fun.
I hope all had a good time.
These are some of the good things in life we often don’t realize them or appreciate them enough as they happen.
Like the Valley View days.
Great fun!
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Once a year we all appreciate this great party, Gerald. Just like our Valley View vacation used to be way back when.
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This reminds me of the Christmas Markets in Germany!
Fun times!
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It’s fun with friends, Nance. Christmas Markets in German sounds interesting!
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I’ve loved seeing this event grow every year. the addition of the sunshine and the dj has kicked it up a notch!
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It does keep getting better, Beth. I hear next year they’re bringing in the cast of ‘Cats.’ Haha.
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