Halloween Fun

How can one resist being a Witch for a Night?

Grandchildren had a blast!
This year, they were totally too fast for this witch.
I returned to the fireside
in our cul-de-sac.



This is our grandson,
the Doctor~

Here we see a few of our neighbors preparing

Pop Corn Machine.

chairs,

fire pits

and adding touches to the decorations readying for Halloween.

Above is the "body"that scared the daylights out of us the night before.
Ford getting one of the fires started.
Before it was over, the guys has a tall
bonfire going in this little pit.

Looked like a college bonfire.

All our neighbors, most of our children, extended family
gathered...

Word spread of our party via the Trick or Treaters
A few joined~ or came by to ck us out.

This concept was brillant as we put our candy bowls on a long table and didn't have to answer doors...the little ones filed down the buffet of goodies taking one from each bowl.

We sat with a glass of wine and enjoyed the evening together.

A GREAT HALLOWEEN.
Think next year we should judge costumes as all the children file by for goodies.

We ended the event right at the bewitching hour of
Midnight.

Trick-or Treaters were long gone but our excuse was that we had to stay until that fire died down. Truth was, we didn't want the warmth of the perfect evening to end.

We decided this should be a monthly gathering in our very own cul-de-sac.
Even in the snow. (LOL)

If this happens...it WILL be Blogged.
Hope you had a good time too.
Will post more photos as they come in this morning.
Yours Truly,
The Witch

Drab Day in Washington

Downtown D. C. had lost it's charm today.
Light rain fell into blustery cold winds. The Washington Monument looked higher than usual into gray skies today.
Chilled, I increased the heat for the car and thought of the luncheon we had just attended. I feel tired of people talking about the election. I want to not think about it anymore.
Earlier, I wrote on my FaceBook "I regret I have but one vote to give for my country."
As we crossed the Potomac River, a glimpse of beautifully organized Arlington Cemetery signified that all things come to an end.
With that thought and a good driver, I pushed back my seat, snuggled into my coat, closed my eyes.
As I dozed, I thought how nice it would be if when I woke, this election would be over.
June

Virginia's INTERNAIONAL GOLD CUP

Gold Cup!

Another Family Tradition.

Each October we wouldn't miss this wonderful event.
All the horse lovers and great tailgate picnics are seen there.

The movie stars, politicians and other high profile people who have sprawling horse farms nearby, of course, attend plus seemingly every well dressed woman in Northern Virginia and DC.

This year, seems the trend went toward long pencil skirts, fashion jackets with beautiful dress boots. Fewer Dreby Hats were seen.

For me...I opted to wear the Western Hat from the Horse Sanctuary in South Dakota. Love my new hat. Goes well with bluejeans and boots. For sure, I prefer a great big Derby Hat!















Where is my picture? DUH

As always, I am behind the camera!








Look at this...shoes off on this chilly day!


































Don't you love how they groom the horses?

They are so beautiful, don't you agree?

Being on the rail...multiple rewards...

The

children got to touch the horses~

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh...
Fun day!





I LOVE VIRGINIA!!!