Over my years in Concord I've often suited myself up for Halloween in a number of disguises. While I'm not doing that this year, I've been thinking about those costumes and recall that I've been Charlie Brown, a pirate, the universe, a ghost, Uncle Sam, a beach comber, a skunk and a scare crow. Any local folks remember other get-ups I've donned?
Have a great night trick-or-treating! Carry flash lights and be careful when crossing streets!
Were you ever a cowboy?? Maybe I'm thinking of the hat you wore while a beach comber.
ReplyDeleteNo, not a cowboy - but I did wear a straw hat as the beachcomber!
ReplyDeleteWere you a grumpy old man?
ReplyDeleteOh wait...that wasn't dress up!
:-)
Just kidding!
How long has it been since you dressed up for Halloween? Did you go door to door trick or treating or did someone have a party? Sorry I missed seeing all of this fun!!! You never cease to surprise!
ReplyDeleteP.S. If anyone took pictures, would you care to share on your blog?!
ReplyDeleteDaisy: When I lived in a rectory at 1404 Main St in West Concord, I had a long double driveway and parking on the street right in front of the house. There was a big front porch there and an entry way between the outside and the inside front doors. For years I would decorate the entry way either in coordination with my costume or just in scary black/orange Halloween things.
ReplyDeleteI didn't go door to door - but many folks in the parish came to my door, many driving their kids for a stop at my house. If my memory serves well, I did this from 1994-2002.
I don't have pictures but if anyone does and can forward them to me in a form I can post, I'd be happy to do that.
I think I have some pictures of a skunk and a pirate at least! Now the secret is FINDING them! Will let you know if I am successful.
ReplyDeleteI might add that your reputation spread further than families from the parish! Non-parishioners and non-Catholic alike came to your door year after year. It was a great way to share your love and fun-loving nature with the young and old of the neighborhood. What a great memory...
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