Last Friday was movie night in Lakeway. By the miracle of a time freeze, we can still attend. The event is at the Activity Center in Lakeway. The movie is A Christmas Story. We are catered again by Craigos Pizza and DonutsNV. Our entertainment is Pistol Annies.
Menu
Pizza, Donuts, Hot Cholate, and Smores. (There will be a defibrillator available)
There’s the sign
Looks like the Activity Center is ready for us.
A box outside the Activity Center for Santa letters.
Reindeer at the Activity Center.
More atmosphere.
An outside tree.
Welcome.
The lamp and Ralphie in his new PJs.
Still, it’s time to write letters to Santa.
A festive tree in the Activity Center.
Santa says, “Give me Smores, or someone gets hurt.”
Beautiful Hibiscus plants.
Pick up your Smore kit,
Roast those marshmallows over an open fire.
Here’s the donuts.
And the pizza.
It is time to relax and enjoy the movie, food, and music. I hope you have a great week.
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You really have to get the first price for this wonderful decorative presentation, John! I am overwhelmed how wonderful your community invites to the celebration. Even if the US-American food packaging can’t keep up with those in Germany – we have the processing advice as a possible serving suggestion Lol – your decoration ideas are unique and wonderful. Best wishes, and enjoy a wonderful 3rd of Advent. xx Michael
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Thank you Michael. The city does go all out for sure. 😁
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Lakeway has done itself proud. Not too gaudy, decorated just right! Hope you all had a good time.
NOW – donuts and lemonade for me!!
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Love your gifs, GP.
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Thanks, John.
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Once again, your town/neighborhood shows terrific spirit, John. Oh, before I forget, I’ll have a slice of pizza and a honey glaze. Yes, marshmallows and a stick. A great movie, timeless.
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I agree, Steve. It is timeless.
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As a matter of fact, a number of us are getting together today to watch this film, and I noticed a shop window with a pink Ralphie painted on it yesterday. The movie sure is a classic.
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It is a classic and so much fun to watch with others.
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The Activity Center is nicely decorated for Christmas, John. To have the mailbox for Santa is great for the children, and the doughnuts would be a good snack for the event. Well done!
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Thank you, Tim. I think our Parks and Recreation department is the best. 😁
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S’mores and pizza are a great meal combo. Never thought of it before.
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Could pair them with hot chocolate. Oh My.
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The trifecta.
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Whoo yeah.
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What a cool community event. Way to go Lakeway! Pass the S’mores, please.
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I didn’t have one but they looked great.
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I’m not a fan of graham crackers and can’t eat marshmallows but they do look like fun. Just as well too, I need to eat less of this kind of food but will be happy to watch others nosh on them. 😉
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Yeah just a plain chocolate bar is no fun. Well…wait a minute. It is fun.
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And chocolate is ALWAYS good. 😉
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Always
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Your community has such fun and it makes me miss the years I spent living in Monroe, MI… (love the s’mores kits)
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A small town does make the difference. Thanks, Annette.
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No fudge??!!! 😮😀
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Hey come on. No one here to make it. 😁
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One of the great lines in the movie–along with “Fragile” and “Who’s mommy’s little piggy?” 🙄🐷
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Of course. Went right over the top of my head. I must be working too hard.
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That’s a great movie, and it looks beautiful there all dressed up for Christmas.
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Thank you, Deborah. It is all dressed up. 😁
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I love your town! What a great place to live. A Christmas Story is something we watch every year. Never gets old!
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No it never gets old. Thanks, Noelle. This is a nice town.
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Great photos, John! I’m not a fan of that movie, but I’ll grab a slice and a couple donuts while admiring the scenery.
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I lived that movie. Thanks, Dan.
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Hope it was as fun as it looks. Nice decorations.
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It was terrific, Pat. Thanks.
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Gather that mistletoe and add a kissing ball to the decorations. You are never to old to buss a willing partner.
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Those oaks are pretty tall.
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What a fun event. Such a great movie!!
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It is Darlene. Lots of fun.
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A Christmas Story began as a short story from in Jean Shepard’s “In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash”. Anyone interested in writing humor should start there.
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Greg, you old dog. So nice to see you again. I loved Jean Shepard’s writing.
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They are doing something similar here at the Egyptian Theater. Ralphie will actually be in attendance, because he lives here. Have fun and don’t shoot your eye out.
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I can imagine Ralphie is thrilled.
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Fabulous menu — brings out the kid in all of us! One of my neighbors has a “leg lamp,” and I giggle when I go past and see it in all its legginess! I’m partial today to the Hibiscus plants — can you tell I’m already weary of winter’s chill?!!
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Those Hibiscus plants are beautiful. I wish we had some.
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How cheerful! Did you get your letter sent to Santa? 🎅🏻
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I did. I ask Santa for the same thing each year. A turbo Bentley Convertible. So far, nothing.
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He’s saving up! 🤑💵🤑💵 😁👍🏻
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Ha ha ha. Good one, Michele
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Thanks for appreciating, John! 🏎️🎅🏻🙌🏻
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Things look pretty Christmasy in Lakewood!
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We are in full bloom
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“A Christmas Movie” is one of my favorite Christmas movies! I guess no one gets between Santa and his s’mores.
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I like it too.
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I seldom watch movies a second time, but I make an exception every year for The Christmas Story.
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I’m with you, Pete.
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Looks like a very fun holiday event. Does everyone get matching rabbit foot pajamas?
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I think that would be a great idea, Rebecca. Of course out temps are in the 70s so it might get a little uncomfortable. 😁
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Much too warm. Ha ha!
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😁
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This looks like such a fun evening! Can’t go wrong with pizza and Smores.
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And hot chocolate.
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What a fun event!
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It was, Jacqui.
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Such beautiful displays. I loved the Santa letter box. 🙂
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Doesn’t that sum up the holidays though?
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It surely does. 🙂
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😊
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Thanks for Christmas mood, dear John! What a joy to see these preparations! Unfortunately, the Blue Chicken country has canceled Santa & Christmas. It is very sad…😪😱🍤🍤🍤🍻🎄
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I feel sorry for them.
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Me too. So, do my best to keep the Russian Christmas spirit alone.😉
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Which is a good thing.
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Thanks to the time freeze, now Imma need some hot chocolate. And it looks like I came to the right place!
Love the song too
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Thanks, Marc.
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This is a perfect post to get us in the Christmas spirit, John! A lot of fun, and I wish our town would host an event like this. Thanks for the song too!
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Wow! It’s a beautiful place.
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Thank you, Lokesh.
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