The downtown Lawrence post office was a little more lively than usual today, and it wasn't just the line of patrons attempting to send off their tax papers before the sun set on this April 15th day.Live music provided by the Alferd Packer Memorial String Band persuaded many people to linger just a bit longer than perhaps they had planned.
Some even joined in a little square dance fun, with former mayor Mike Rundle calling out the moves. You might say they were "doing the do-si-so on the day the dough was due!" (but could you say it ten times fast?)
The Alferd Packer Memorial String Band is a bluegrass group that formed in Lawrence about 30 years ago. You can see a picture of the full group from tonight on Emily's blog.Do yourself a favor and read the paragraph-long explanation of "Who Is Alferd Packer" on the group's website - that is, if you don't already know who he is. Here's a three-word preview: Gold prospector, cannibal.
Despite the sign on the wall and the band's cannibalistic namesake, this is one day that post office visitors were encouraged to loiter without fear of police enforcement.
Ha, ha. Yes I was there, playing the guitar.
ReplyDeleteMike Yoder