Today, we are attending the witch’s ride in Lakeway. This is an annual celebration of Halloween and includes events as well as an opportunity for the community to dress up and ride in a parade. There are a ton of things to see. There will be food at the event so we will eat there. Our entertainment is Frank Sinatra.
Let’s go.
Here’s the banner.
Happy Halloween to everyone.
Gouls.
Witches and pumpkins.
Games for everyone, including first responders.
A juggler.
Face painting.
Balloon animals.
Dress up and take a photo.
Day of the Dead reminder.
Parks and Recreation.
Lady stilt walker.
Big screen.
Monster band.
Participants in the ride.
Dragon bike.
Spectators.
Decorated cart.
Another cart.
And another.
Participants.
On the menu – Tamales.
Ice Cream.
Kettle corn.
Sno cones.
Subs, Salad, pizza.
We all love the bookmobile.
That is about it. So relax, wander around, eat, and enjoy the music. I hope you have a super week.
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Hi John, your town does so many nice things. What fun!
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I agree, Robbie. There’s a lot of enthusiasm and spirit in John’s town. And, of course, John reflects that spirit.
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Thank you, Steve. 😊
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Hi Steve, yes, John does reflect that spirit and that is what makes it all work.
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Thank you, Robbie. 😁
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Folks love this kind of thing too.
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What fun! Now, this would have been a great place to sell autographed copies of Son of Booku, eh?
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It certainly would have been, Annette.
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John, I believe I read that Halloween is the 2nd busiest season for merchandise sales. Those blow ups are a big reason for it. Are you wearing s costume this year? Come to my house, we pass out the big Hershey candy bars. Just don’t scare us.
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I’ll come to your house dressed like an old guy. Wait that’s not a costume. 😁
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Glad you caught that. It would have been too easy to recognize you😉
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That looks like fun! I got the biggest kick out of the alien and the man pushing the stroller!
It’s going to be 86 here today, so I’ll have some ice cream!
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I’m going for the ice cream, too, GP! It’s in the 40s here, but it’s never too cold for ice cream.
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Especially Ben and Jerry’s.
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But of course!
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Then you’re with me, Liz.
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We are having a low tonight of 45. Way too cold when you become used to 106. 😁
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What a fun event! I love the dragon bike.
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I got a kick out of seeing him ride and toss candy at the same time. It was a hold breath moment.
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I can imagine!
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What a fun day! I think I remember the lady stilt walker from last year. How in the world can she do that? It’s going to be in the 80s again today, so I’ll take a double snow cone! Thanks for sharing, John.
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We have a cold front moving in. Going to be in the 50s with possible 30s at night. I don’t get these temperature swings.
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Everyone looks like they’re having fun….
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I think everyone had a good time. Thanks, John.
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Lots of smiles and even more – fun! What a great day! I hope you wore your scary mask. 🎃
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I left the mask at home but scared folks anyway. (go figure) Thanks, Gwen.
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LOL You’re nuts!
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Looks like another fun event. I kind of want tamales now.
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They have the best here for sure.
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Your town sure likes to have fun, John. Like Craig, the tamales poked and woke my appetite. :-O Cool event with some great music.
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Thank you, Tim. Glad you liked it. 😁
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What fun Halloween activities!
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😁
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Looks like a ton of fun. No wonder there are so many pictures this time.
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There was so much to do. I edited like crazy too.
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Ever try to do the Monster Mash to Sinatra? Not easy, but in keeping with the theme, I gave it a go. Happy Halloween, John!
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Good for you, Lois. 😁
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This all looks like great fun 🤩
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It was for sure.
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Your community has so mich fun, John. I’d be surprised if you don’t have an influx of visitors or even people moving in! You are a great spokesperson!
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Thank you, Noelle. 😁
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Wonderful, John! At the risk of sounding repetitive, I just LOVE how your neighborhood celebrates … well … EVERYTHING! Such fun, and I’m glad you share these events with us. Thanks, and have a super day! 😀 ❤
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Thank you, Marcia. Have a great day as well.
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😊
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It looks like it was a great event. I loved the Dragon bike costume. 😀🐉
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Thank you, Deborah. Glad you enjoyed it.
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WOW… now that looked to be a super day event … And loads of fun being had.. Thank you for sharing those great photos John 😀 really enjoyed it… And here I am in my Winter Woollies while everyone is short sleeves and shorts 🙂 xx
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We just had a cold front move in and it is now 60 degrees F (15.5C) so our woollies need to come out.
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It is 9C here tonight and that is milder than it has been .. We had some frosts last week… then it warmed up a little again.. Keep warm.. ❤ xx
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You keep warm too, Sue.
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The heating is on.. 😉
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Oh nooooo.
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Thanks for taking us along on the fun event, John:) I never tire of Halloween celebrations.
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They are fun for sure.
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This was a fun tour, John!
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I’m glad you liked it Jennie. 😁
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Gotta love a town as active and involved as yours, John. This looks like an interesting celebration — I might be a tad jealous over the still-blooming flowers and the obvious warmth, too!
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Yes but we are going to have nights in the 30s and 40s this coming week. 70 doesn’t come back until a week from Monday. (I know, poor us)
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Wow, that was fun! What a great community you live in, John 🙂
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Looks like a fun day, John. Glad to see balloon art is still out there!
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It is. I was quite surprised to see a balloon artist as well.
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Takes me back to birthday parties as a kid!
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Yes. Perfect, Barbara
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That was fun, John.
Was the band any good?
Did you get your face painted?
YES! Day of the dead..reminder!
Thanks!
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The band looked good but were a little thin. I did not get my face painted. I wanted an OX but no one knew how. ÖX ØX ÔX ÕX
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Thin musicians…huh! They must be the real deal…. you know..no $, just music.
An OX face would be very cool!!!
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I don’t mean physically. I mean their music was thin. Not a lot of depth.
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Hahahahaha!
So, then they were hale…chunky if you will?
Lol…I’ve been around musicians a long time. I’d say too, long….but I like it!
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Love it!
Love it more than Brahms’ Third Racket!
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Or Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Cacophony.
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The falling pan concerto
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OMG! How did you know I dropped a pan tonight? 😱🎃
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See that little red light in the ceiling vent?
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OMG! I’ve been trying to get that out for weeks. I thought it was a leftover from the great tomato sauce incident of 2019! 😮X
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Ha ha ha. 😁X
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Another great event in your neighborhood, John. Not too scary and something for everyone. And the weather was perfect before the cold hits. Thanks for the food and Frankie!
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You are welcome, Jo. Yes it was a perfect day for the event. I hope you have a great week. 😊
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Such fun!
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It was.
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Looks like a great event. Tamales and ice cream sound good to me. Almost as good as Old Blue Eyes.
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Yes sir.
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Looks like great Halloween fun. C.S. Boyack, does the monster band give you any ideas?? 🙂
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You would think.
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I’d have so much fun there – what a great idea!
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It was fun. So much to do.
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Your town is just the coolest!
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Thank you, Dale.
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Thank you for sharing all the wonderful happenings!
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Wow! What a cool tradition! So much fun and such amazing participation. Our neighbors gather in someone’s driveway on Halloween, with folding chairs, and wine. We pass out candy and compliment all the fun costumes. When the trick-or-treaters stop coming we hang out and catch up with each other. It’s our tradition. Hugs, C
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Sounds wonderful, Cheryl. Real community.
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Looks like a spooky good time had by all.
And have you noticed that these yard decorations keep getting taller and taller?
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Or we are getting shorter. 😁
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You have a point.
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The perfect holiday tour – and Frank. 🙂
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Thanks, Debbie
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🙂
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Dragon man is the hero of the day, dear John! Great event, dear John! Happy Samhain!🎃
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Yes he was. Thanks, Maria. Happy Samhain to you. 🎃
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