Just Another Thing You'll See...At Lagoon's Frightmares

 Last week I needed to take a picture for my Pic Of The Day, something I've been posting close to fourteen years. I found myself in a location where there are literally thousands of interesting things to photograph. Actually, most places have thousands of interesting things to photograph, but that's another story. I was working at my weekend gig, so I walked around and found a charming subject.

A scarecrow.

A scarecrow that's neither scary nor a crow.

If you attend Lagoon Amusement Park's Frightmares this season, the first thing you'll see after entering the park are dozens of scarecrows lining the entrance, each unique, each kind of amazing. I found one I especially liked, a "society lady" complete with a cute doggie in her arms. If you go, she's one of the first scarecrows you'll see.

You should, of course, check out all the others. You should also check out the show in which I'm involved, Séance. You will not be disappointed.

And, if you go and you see me, you'll see probably the best-dressed employee on the park (as long as I'm in my suit...). Please come say "hi."

Frightmares runs each weekend between now and November 3rd...plenty of time to bring the family, or friends and have a great time. Hopefully, I'll see you there.

And you can snap a picture of my scarecrow as well.

Every Year I Worry...If The Suit Still Fits

 If you've read this blog for any length of time, you know autumn is my favorite season. I dislike the heat of summer so when things cool down, it's heavenly. I love football season and the start of the holidays, with Halloween being the first.

Love Halloween.

Except for the covid year in 2020, I've been involved in a Halloween show at our local amusement park. The show's Séance, and it's fantastic. Those fortunate enough to have experienced the show know what I'm talking about. Back in 2017 we began our adventure and I was given our costumes, our uniforms, the clothes we needed to wear.

Eight years later...the suit still fits.

Before covid, I did a lot of community theater, a couple of shows a year. Doing a show kept me "in my clothes," as it were. I could (almost...) eat whatever I wanted and didn't have to worry about fitting into my suit when Halloween rolled around. After covid, I haven't done one show, except Séance. And it's not a "physical" show...not a lot of dancing--none, in fact...except maybe backstage...at times.

This year, I went through the usual pre-show "does my suit still fit" jitters. Turns out, it fit well, better than the past couple of years. If you're in the area and want to see Séance, come check it out. And if you do, you'll see me in a suit that still fits.

Back In The Saddle Again...

 Tonight, I found myself sitting in a room once used for tennis, listening to orientation trainings, the same trainings I've heard the past half dozen years. I know it's repetitive, and I know it's repetitive for those giving the training. I also know how important it is for insurance and other reasons.

I'm signed up for another go.

It's a great gig.

I sat among forty or so other applicants, almost all of them doing something other than what I'll be doing. My job is very unique...there's only one person on the whole park who does it, and that person is me. 

We sat together. The presenter asked how long we had worked at the park. She started with two years. Almost everyone raised their hand. She uped it to five years, most put their hands down. She said eight years...it was me and another. Ten years--I alone kept my hand raised.

The fun begins next month, each weekend until after Halloween. I work with wonderful people...a truly amazing show. I can't say enough about it. Actually, I can't say anything about it. You must experience it.

Speaking of which, if you're going to Frightmares at Lagoon this fall and you are fortunate enough to see the show Séance, you'll see me. If I don't know you, please introduce yourself. If you do know me, we'll catch up.

Another year...back in the saddle again.