No, not Blue Angels. The planes were hiding, Sunday, when Jenny Jimenez

No, not Blue Angels. The planes were hiding, Sunday, when Jenny Jimenez visited the locals cooling off along Lake Washington. But she did find, photograph, and interrogate a few recent grads, a Desert Storm vet, and a man who saved a poodle. From more Seattle People, check out Jenny’s view of Golden Gardens, Fremont, and Wallingford.Published on August 4, 2009

A quiet read in the shade.

A quiet read in the shade.

Nancy, one of the bikers, ties up her hair after tying up her bike.

Nancy, one of the bikers, ties up her hair after tying up her bike.

Many chose to bike down to the beach.A  Parking has been scarce for the past couple weeks.

Many chose to bike down to the beach.A  Parking has been scarce for the past couple weeks.

Max also just graduated.A  He's taking a gap year before heading to Quest University in Canada.

Max also just graduated.A  He’s taking a gap year before heading to Quest University in Canada.

Recent High School graduates, Katy, Lucy & Danielle offer tips to beat the heat:A  Soak a towel in cold water and put it around your neck, stay in your basement, or find a friend with a boat and ask them to take you out on the water.A All three will be going to college in and around Chicago come fall.

Recent High School graduates, Katy, Lucy & Danielle offer tips to beat the heat:A  Soak a towel in cold water and put it around your neck, stay in your basement, or find a friend with a boat and ask them to take you out on the water.A All three will be going to college in and around Chicago come fall.

Katarina, sandwiched between Richard & WuWu.A  They've been at it for awhile.

Katarina, sandwiched between Richard & WuWu.A  They’ve been at it for awhile.

Skippy, having a laugh.

Skippy, having a laugh.

Amy has been applying sunscreen liberally over her new tattoo.A  She has finished two of five two-hour sessions with Asher at Liberty Tattoo in the U-District.

Amy has been applying sunscreen liberally over her new tattoo.A  She has finished two of five two-hour sessions with Asher at Liberty Tattoo in the U-District.

7-year-old Elijah just wrapped 4 hours of swimming and is packing up to head home to Lynnwood with his parents. His favorite part of Madison Beach are the waves.

7-year-old Elijah just wrapped 4 hours of swimming and is packing up to head home to Lynnwood with his parents. His favorite part of Madison Beach are the waves.

Aaron was just having a conversation about Seattle Weekly with a friend. He really enjoys the Uptight Seattleite.A  Thanks Aaron!

Aaron was just having a conversation about Seattle Weekly with a friend. He really enjoys the Uptight Seattleite.A  Thanks Aaron!

The view from the hill.

The view from the hill.

Recently single, you can find Angele at 611 Supreme, Linda's and the Cha Cha. Her tattoo is a Kurt Vonnegut quote from Slaughterhouse Five.

Recently single, you can find Angele at 611 Supreme, Linda’s and the Cha Cha. Her tattoo is a Kurt Vonnegut quote from Slaughterhouse Five.

Rodnita is in 9th grade and the current captain of the Dangerettes Drill Team. She's only been on the team for a year but has many years of experience as a cheerleader.A  She sports the team's colors of orange and blue on her nails. She says it's hard to be captain because you constantly have to yell louder than everyone else.A  When she blows her whistle, everyone has to fall back. Nice!

Rodnita is in 9th grade and the current captain of the Dangerettes Drill Team. She’s only been on the team for a year but has many years of experience as a cheerleader.A  She sports the team’s colors of orange and blue on her nails. She says it’s hard to be captain because you constantly have to yell louder than everyone else.A  When she blows her whistle, everyone has to fall back. Nice!

The other High Dive.

The other High Dive.

Single ladies Erin & Rachel gave Mack a titty twister, then got his number.

Single ladies Erin & Rachel gave Mack a titty twister, then got his number.

Spike was rescued from doggy death row two weeks ago.A  Marc never thought he'd adopt a poodle, but smarty pants Spike has been the ultimate sweetheart, and he can't imagine not having him around. It's the ultimate people magnet. I have to agree.

Spike was rescued from doggy death row two weeks ago.A  Marc never thought he’d adopt a poodle, but smarty pants Spike has been the ultimate sweetheart, and he can’t imagine not having him around. It’s the ultimate people magnet. I have to agree.

Sunning on the lawn.

Sunning on the lawn.

Sam & Zach from Federal Way tried to convince me they were professional athletes.A  When asked what sport, the said, Um, all of them.A  We play all types of sports. OK.

Sam & Zach from Federal Way tried to convince me they were professional athletes.A  When asked what sport, the said, Um, all of them.A  We play all types of sports. OK.

Not the Blue Angels. Almost!

Not the Blue Angels. Almost!

At 39, Michael's already had a pretty rough life.A  He was in the military for 8 years (toured during Desert Storm) and spent 13 years in prison on a manslaughter 1 charge.A  When he got out, he discovered that Vash was his half brother. Vash met up with him in Oregon and they traveled together to Seattle to hang out until Hempfest.

At 39, Michael’s already had a pretty rough life.A  He was in the military for 8 years (toured during Desert Storm) and spent 13 years in prison on a manslaughter 1 charge.A  When he got out, he discovered that Vash was his half brother. Vash met up with him in Oregon and they traveled together to Seattle to hang out until Hempfest.

Vash, from Arcada, California, and his best buddy, Starr, escape the downtown heat.A  They came up for Hempfest with a few other travelers, including his brother, Michael.

Vash, from Arcada, California, and his best buddy, Starr, escape the downtown heat.A  They came up for Hempfest with a few other travelers, including his brother, Michael.

Christian & Ryan are a writing, directing, production and cinematography team with a movie, William Never Married, currently in post-production.A  Ryan recently worked on a music video for the Dutchess and the Duke's song, Mary.A  You can find these guys at Madison Beach anytime the temperature climbs over 75 degrees.

Christian & Ryan are a writing, directing, production and cinematography team with a movie, William Never Married, currently in post-production.A  Ryan recently worked on a music video for the Dutchess and the Duke’s song, Mary.A  You can find these guys at Madison Beach anytime the temperature climbs over 75 degrees.

On duty.

On duty.