In about three weeks, it’s going to be the month of August—the hottest month of the year. And it is the month that Bond family is looking forward to for a Watermelon feast in Oriental, North Carolina.
David’s uncle, John (his Dad’s youngest brother) and his wife Aunt Fay have a farm of the sweetest and biggest watermelon I have ever tasted and seen. Since 1969, it becomes their tradition every harvest time to throw a feast to the town where they live. All the family, relatives, friends and even strangers that just happen to passed by are welcome to join and grab a slice of watermelon or as much as you can stuffed in your belly and until you give up eating!
People are always looking forward to this event and this is the time too when most of the Bond clan are gathered together and meet those we rarely get to see. A group of band is also there to play music while people enjoy munching their fruit. Photographers are busy taking pictures so they have something to show for the next issue of their town’s newsletter.
It is a fun thing for us to do although it takes long hours to drive up there. But seeing the family is worth the distance traveled. And I cannot wait to see them and taste the watermelon again---and that if time allows us this year!
David’s uncle, John (his Dad’s youngest brother) and his wife Aunt Fay have a farm of the sweetest and biggest watermelon I have ever tasted and seen. Since 1969, it becomes their tradition every harvest time to throw a feast to the town where they live. All the family, relatives, friends and even strangers that just happen to passed by are welcome to join and grab a slice of watermelon or as much as you can stuffed in your belly and until you give up eating!
People are always looking forward to this event and this is the time too when most of the Bond clan are gathered together and meet those we rarely get to see. A group of band is also there to play music while people enjoy munching their fruit. Photographers are busy taking pictures so they have something to show for the next issue of their town’s newsletter.
It is a fun thing for us to do although it takes long hours to drive up there. But seeing the family is worth the distance traveled. And I cannot wait to see them and taste the watermelon again---and that if time allows us this year!
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