"This isn't the stuff that chased Steve McQueen in "The Blob" is it?" - Julie Burton, "It's Your Move"
The last three nostalgic photo entries I have made are of my Dad or from his side of the family. Not playing favorites, his photos are more unique because of the uncharacteristic use of color for the 1950’s and early 1960’s. But of course black and white photos have their place, too. Here’s a few great shots of my Mom from the Summer of ’61.
Today is Halloween, so I thought it would be appropriate to continue with our Georgia trip and our day in Savannah on the Riverboat and the Haunted tour that followed…
Following our tour and free-time shuffling through Savannah, Ashleigh and I met up with our Sons of the Desert friends Bob, Marcia, and Lori and boarded a riverboat that travelled up and down the Savannah River. I always enjoy a nice riverboat cruise even when there is really nothing going on. Read the rest of this entry »
Our Sons of the Desert chapter, the A-Haunting We Will Go Tent, gathered together last Saturday, October 21 (one day after his actual birthday in 1893) to celebrate the unsung genius of Charley Chase. Charley was yet another talented performer that came into being at the Hal Roach Studios, along with Laurel and Hardy, Our Gang, Thelma Todd, Harold Lloyd, and so many others. While our tent is primarily devoted to the preservation of the memory of Laurel and Hardy, most of our members agree that there is a need to celebrate Charley as well, so we have held an annual tribute to him every year for the past four years. Read the rest of this entry »
Continuing with my diary from 1980…
February 16 – I got up (7:00) and watched “Psycho.” Then we went to “Holiday on Ice.” It was neat! Then I came home. Mark came over for his knife (He left it here for the longest time) then I was watching “Kids World.” (We taped it) Dad said come here and see how good you can read. I saw my NAME in the paper! Then we went to Grandma Range’s house. (with the paper) We did card tricks. At home we figured them out.