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| 2013 Mocksville Bed Race Winners with Fastest Time - Rescue House Team © Katrena |
Street fighting in Mocksville? Well, let's just call it a friendly competition to start the holiday season. November 22, 2013 dawned a bit warm with high temperatures nearing 70 degrees by midday in Davie County. Folks who live in North Carolina know to expect the unexpected with weather patterns – some days you might need shorts in the morning and a winter jacket in the afternoon!
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| Christmas Lights Turned on November 22, 2013 © Katrena |
The warm weather held out for the 6:00 tree lighting in downtown Mocksville; a few raindrops did not dampen the mood. Four oak trees proudly display white Christmas lights that can be seen for miles in the southern town nestled in the Piedmont of North Carolina. As people approach Main Street, they are greeted by businesses and homes outlined with bright lights that welcome people from near and far. Even the water tower is decked out for the season.
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| 'Twas the Night Before Bed Race in Mocksville NC |
As crowds lined Main Street, teams of five were preparing for a bit of a battle of the beds. The town's second annual 'Twas the Night Before Bed Race brought out racing teams, a mascot, a bit of man-made snow, holiday music, and even the WXII news crew. Eight teams, including educational establishments, community service providers, churches, and more came out to enjoy a little competition in Mocksville on November 23, 2013. With cash prizes being offered, this was serious business!
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| Fun Family Christmas Activities in November in Davie County © Katrena |
Many of the teams were clearly going for the fastest prize. Some teams replaced small swivel wheels with bicycle-sized ones while visions of quick times raced in their heads. Two teams lined up to face off under the oaks for each leg of the race. Crews had four people pushing while one rode in the bed. We won't talk about the team that held another team back....
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| DCCC Team in 2013 Mocksville Bed Race © Katrena |
At the signal beds and feet would practically fly down Main Street, round the cone, and return to the starting mark. A few bells would not make it. A tire might go AWOL. I believe I heard someone call for a medic. A little rain might send runners scrambling to pick up traction. But each team gave it their best!
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| Gasping Grannies Take Home Outrageous Prize with Walkers, Canes & Lots of Fun © Katrena |
With prizes going to teams that were most creative and absolutely outrageous, the crews decorated with flair in the hopes of catching the eyes of the judges. Imagine having one crew with full beards sporting a Duck Dynasty style while another team wore curlers in their hair and ran in nightgowns! Want to see WXII's video coverage of the event? Find the
video here. After watching that clip, I can easily see another face-off in 2014...
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| Children Race Wagons on Main Street in Mocksville on November 22, 2013 © Katrena |
Although all bed racers and riders were adults, some of the kids got into the action with wagons as they lined up to race down the street with furry friends in tow. Not to be outdone, the children also came dressed in costumes, from Spiderman to Princess and everything in between.
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| Fun Start to the Christmas Season in Mocksville NC © Katrena |
Crowds are sure to return to the town's Main Street the next day as the Mocksville hometown Christmas parade is scheduled to entertain people at 2:00 on November 23, 2013. Local fun and fellowship...what could be better? Well...maybe a little snow.
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| Fun Holiday Music and Snow at Mocksville Bed Race 2013 © Katrena |
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| WXII Another Winner at 2013 'Twas the Night Before Bed Race in Mocksville NC © Katrena |
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| Grannies Gasping for Air at Mocksville Bed Race © Katrena |
