Grubfest 2008

Something strange has been lurking about St. Louis. Maybe you've noticed. I first became aware of it last year 'round about this time. I finally was able to put my finger on it. The only word that adequately describes it is Grubfest.

After a surreptitious search of the dictionary I finally found the definition.

Grubfest: A phenomenon takes place around the peak meteor season of the summer in a town called Grubville. Participants, known by the local population as 'Grubfesters' find their way to a field (which is either infested with chiggers or bulls) and watch the shooting stars.

I thought for sure that after spying on last year's adventure Grubfest would not be a recurring event. But, as it turns out, it tripled in size AND had a 75% return rate of last years attenders. I blame this on the fact that people don't actually read my blog (otherwise they would have known better) and the 'Grubfesters' from last year are certifiably crazy.

Since I know that none of you would find the authentic dictionary definition convincing I attached some covert photos of the Grubfest phenomenon.





Grubfesters



Grubfesters Nate, Debbie, Eric, & Robert



Chantal n' Debbie grubfestin'



Laura n' Eric moseying around the boats. The "lake" on which these boats sit is a man-made lake. You'd expect nothing less of a grubfest host.



Robert Marshall(known secretly to Grubfesters as 'Host') with the boats.



Unfortunately, the phenomenon of Grubfesters is evident in other places as well. This phenomenal phenomenon may be taking place near you!! You may discover pockets of 'festers' during peak meteor time just before dawn on August 12th. Consider yourself warned.

http://www.earthsky.org/article/earth-skys-meteor-guide-for-2008