There was the Republican Congress of Placer County’s candidate barbecue, which I was invited to say a few words at. The hamburgers were fantastic — fresh off the grill, courtesy of Tom Jones.

Gerry Brentnall, the club’s president, and Senator Tom McClintock.

Cacey tries to make Spencer sit up, while we listen to Tom speak.

Both Tom and I were in the Nevada City Constitution Day Parade in our respective entries in the parade, so we both had to leave the event early. Special thanks to Gerry and the club’s members for letting us speak on the early end!