Views of the Neighborhood – Decorations

~ John W. Howell

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

Picture of an old time school bus

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.

90 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – Decorations”

  1. 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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  5. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  22. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  35. 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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