Today, we will cruise the neighborhood and highlight some of the decorations. We are catered by Bufalina of Austin, and our entertainment is Carpool Karaoke.
Menu
pizza
marinara – tomato, garlic, oregano
margherita – tomato, mozzarella, basil, parm
red pie – tomato, double garlic, double parm, chili flake, oregano pepperoni
calabrese – tomato, salami, mozzarella, serrano, garlic, basil
taleggio – mozzarella, sausage, scallion
chinese broccoli – mozz, sausage, parm cream, calabrian chilis, garlic
fresca – mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula, lemon, parm
‘nduja – mozzarella, spiced pork sausage, artichoke, onion, parm
squash – mozzarella, chimichurri, pecorino, sesame seed
mushroom – mozzarella, caramelized onion, parm cream, piparra
anchovy – tomato, mozzarella, fennel, capers, basil, chili flake
Hop on the bus
Casual reindeer.
Our old friend, the armadillo
Mr. Happy Turtle.
Giant reindeer.
Scrooge’s decoration.
The Halloween house is decorated for the holidays.
A night view of the Halloween house.
A long view of the most extensive display.
A little closer shot of Santa and Rudolf, the red-nosed longhorn.
Another Santa.
Lovely scene
Peace on Earth.
That is the tour, so it is time to relax with food and entertainment. I hope you have a great week.
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Your neighbors certainly did a wonderful job. (Maybe they could chip-in and get Mr. Scrooge a decoration or two).
I know I’ll enjoy my Calabrese while I listen to the song. Thanks, John.
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What’s the deal with the skeletons at the Halloween House? Do they stay up all year?
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Yup. All year. They love Halloween.
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Each to their own taste, I suppose . . .
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Gotta get me an armadillo!
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Then you can dress it up each holiday. 😁
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Love the turtle! Simplicity rocks!
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Good point, Linda. Thanks.
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Last week an unexpected wind sent inflatable Santas flying down our street. Owners ran after their prized decorations while the rest of us watched. It was a fleeting, exciting moment, in our otherwise quiet lives. 😉 BTW, I love the armadillo peeking through the display.
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That armadillo is the greatest. Tons of smiles with each costume change.
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Very impressive! Liked the Halloween house and the armadillo in the Santa hat.
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That armadillo changes costume with each holiday. He’s a treat.
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Glad everyone has fun decorating. Ho ho ho.
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Yes indeed. Ho ho ho.
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Inflatables with air! That’s a rare capture, John. Thanks for the beautiful tour.
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Most of the time they are flat as pancakes. You are right a rare sighting.
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Your neighborhood never disappoints, John. Happy Holidays!
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Thank you, Lori.
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Looks like your area is ready for the holiday.
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I think most are for sure.
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Love the Halloween house keeping the skeletons up.
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Yup. All year.
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Nice decorations, John. Your neighborhood does it right with seasonal decorations. The skeletons look happy with the Christmas decorations.
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I think they are happy. Thanks, Tim.
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Deck the halls and the yards , I wish I had a bus to ride around the neighborhood in. Peace on Earth is esp pretty. Merry Christmas John 🦌🐂
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Thank you, Holly. Merry Christmas to you.
🐂 🦬
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I love the armadillo! The carpool karaoke left me in stitches. Very funny. Thanks.
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I thought the video was funny too. Thanks, Darlene
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Scrooge’s decoration- perfect description. OMG, the Halloween House does Christmas too. Nothing like a skeleton addition…😳
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Yes indeed. Those guys are there all year
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Should I say ‘yikes’, or just ‘okay’?
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MMM I guess from the East Coast Yikes would fit
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That’s what I was thinking.
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FUN decorations, although there was the one with the skeletons – left over from Halloween? Loved the turtle with the hat! and the carpool singing was fantastic!
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We call that The Halloween House because it is decorated for Halloween all year.
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Ick!
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Well, it is a conversation point.
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Such inventive decorations. Thanks for the tour, John!
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My pleasure, Becky.
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Nice displays, John. Not sure what Mr. Scrooge has got going, but at least it’s a nod to the season. We have a Halloween house in our neighborhood. That’s a little weird.
I was looking for the ‘meat lovers’ pizza, but I’ll go with the marinara. I can be healthy for a day.
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Healthy is as healthy does. Not sure abut that Scrooge decoration either.
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Those lights, ALL those light displays . . . very impressive. I was just telling Monika the other day that I like how some peeps keep the Halloween decor kicking by integrating it into the Christmas theme. Smart!
I never heard this karaoke version of the Mariah song. Love it.
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The house here keeps Halloween up all year. I liked this karaoke version too.
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Very cool stuff. And yes, I love that one.
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I loved seeing all the decorations! I especially loved Scrooge’s. LOL 🤣😂
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Poor ole Scrooge. Thanks, Kymber.
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Re the Pizzas, not all on the same plate, Please…
All very colourful and acceptable, thanks John.
‘Jingle bells…’ Have a good Christmas and a healthy New Year! Cheers. Joy xx
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Thank you, Joy. Wishing you A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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I’m fascinated in an odd way by the Halloween house. What were they thinking???! And that flimsy swatch of greenery atop the mailbox — could they spare it?! Interesting Sunday tour, John — at least we can’t blame it on being too cold to decorate, can we?!
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The Halloween House as we call it has Halloween decorations up all year. Don’t know about that scrooge house. Thanks for coming along, Debbie.
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Creative community to be sure, John. I want a slice of everything Bufalina is making. 🍕
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You got it, Bruce,
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I really like the style of the Halloween House, but I am not sure I would want to live next door to it and have skeletons there all year. That Scrooge mailbox seems to be trying to make a statement.
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HA ha ha, I agree about the statement of the Scrooge decoration and Halloween house. Have a great week, Jo.
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I cracked up at the Scrooge decoration! Too funny. I love those who keep the Skellies out for the next holiday. Shows much imagination. And man, some people really go all out!
LOVE Carpool Karaoke – especially this one!
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Thank you Dale. The skellie folks are different for sure. The Scrooge decoration is a bit odd for sure. This was a great carpool Karaoke for sure.
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It’s like a piece of garland was dropped as they were heading in or out!
It is! You share such good stuff.
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Ha ha ha. “Hey Honey. Did you pick up that garland we were going to put in the trash?” “No I left it on the mailbox. I thought you wanted it there.”
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Hahaha! Right! That could very well be the what’s what!
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Wow! There’s some wonderful decorations in your hood. I love it!
Are there a lot of children in your neck of the woods, or are the adults just totally into it?
Love Margherita pizza! Hold the parm!
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Not many kids here. I think it is the adults.
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Ah, the adults are the kids.
Yay!
✨ 🎄🐂 🐂 🐂 🐂 🎄 ✨
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Yup. ✨ 🎄🐂 🐂 🐂 🐂 🎄 ✨🎄
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🎄✨ 🎄🐂 🐂 🐂 🐂 🎄 ✨🎄
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Another winner. 😊X
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What an amazing neighbourhood John and I have to say the Turtle is my favourite… hugsx
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Thanks, Sally. The turtle has many outfits.
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lol.. a fashionista…. ♥
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True.
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Some lovely decorations here, but I love that tortoise with the elf hat on. Tortoises and frogs are my favourite little creatures.
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The tortoise does have several outfits given the holiday. Thanks, Stevie
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I love their little faces.
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Love the car pool
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It was fun for sure.
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A wide variety of decorations here, John 🙂
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Yes there are, Marsha.
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Thanks for the fun light and decorations tour, John! Always fun 🙂 Happy Holidays!
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Glad you liked them, Denise
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I’m such a fan of the Halloween house. They’ve really got style.
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Your kind of folks
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Those are all great. I just love looking at holiday decorations. And I’m still in love with the armadillo 🙂
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He is a sweetheart for sure.
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It looks quite festive and Merry!
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Thank you, Deborah.
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Reindeer have a special meaning in your area, dear John. I wonder how you local deer perceive them. The Halloween house is the top! Its owners have a particular sense of humour. Thank you for the report! You remind us that it is time to think of a festive table. 🎄🎄🎄🍻🍤🍤🍤😊
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Our deer pretty much ignore the decorations. It is time to think of a festive table, Maria.
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