What we did on Halloween
You think there's an old ornate theater in the city where you live that's remarkable?
I'm sure it has nothing on the Coronado Theater.
Built in 1927 it's an "atmosphere" theater. That means it has stars in the sky that sparkle, clouds that float across the night sky and a moon too.
Not to mention the oddest assortment of designs styles ever collected in one building. Funny thing is that it works.
This fine old theater was scheduled for demolition and one of the few good things this town's been able to do right is bring it back from the edge of extinction and improve it without ruining it's character.
So what better way to celebrate Halloween than to take a ghost tour? After all a place like that just has to be loaded with spooks. There were a couple stories, mostly it was a fun informational tour. Had some spooky organ music played for us....
The organ was originally used to accompany silent films,
I'm sure it has nothing on the Coronado Theater.
Built in 1927 it's an "atmosphere" theater. That means it has stars in the sky that sparkle, clouds that float across the night sky and a moon too.
Not to mention the oddest assortment of designs styles ever collected in one building. Funny thing is that it works.
This fine old theater was scheduled for demolition and one of the few good things this town's been able to do right is bring it back from the edge of extinction and improve it without ruining it's character.
So what better way to celebrate Halloween than to take a ghost tour? After all a place like that just has to be loaded with spooks. There were a couple stories, mostly it was a fun informational tour. Had some spooky organ music played for us....
We've had tours there before, but this one took you into the orchestra pit, behind the scenes and on the stage.
Along the way there were some ghost stories, but he most remarkable thing is the theater itself and the story it has to tell of the passing years.
Even got to see the workings of the organ behind the scenes.
Not exactly a typical Halloween event, but it was entertaining.
Along the way there were some ghost stories, but he most remarkable thing is the theater itself and the story it has to tell of the passing years.
Not exactly a typical Halloween event, but it was entertaining.
We'd had about the regular amount of trick or treaters.
Some cute costumes, some with no costumes, but it really doesn't bother me. After all, that's one of the good things about Halloween. It's all about the candy and how much a kid can get. I can't eat it, so someone else might as well enjoy them.
Some cute costumes, some with no costumes, but it really doesn't bother me. After all, that's one of the good things about Halloween. It's all about the candy and how much a kid can get. I can't eat it, so someone else might as well enjoy them.
Speaking of enjoyment, I made cupcakes that I brought to work on Friday to celebrate Halloween. No, I didn't eat one of them either, but I get obsessed with an idea and it won't let me rest no matter how many trips to the grocery store it takes me.
Enjoyed a lovely sunny day today and we managed to get outside and do some little bit of yard work. Then we gave that up and went for a walk.
Nothing much else to report. Hate the time change. I can tell it's going to take a week to readjust to the time. Just leave it alone.
And my sister's coming for a visit on Thursday. We spent time yesterday cleaning. Nothing like company to get you up off your butt and get something done.
Time for a cup of tea... my throat's still not fully recovered from the cold I've been getting rid of. Then off to bed, and I don't care what time the clock says.
Enjoyed a lovely sunny day today and we managed to get outside and do some little bit of yard work. Then we gave that up and went for a walk.
Nothing much else to report. Hate the time change. I can tell it's going to take a week to readjust to the time. Just leave it alone.
And my sister's coming for a visit on Thursday. We spent time yesterday cleaning. Nothing like company to get you up off your butt and get something done.
Time for a cup of tea... my throat's still not fully recovered from the cold I've been getting rid of. Then off to bed, and I don't care what time the clock says.
