And...it's back!
And what a difference a week of cold weather makes. The surface of the pond smooth and glassy reflecting the peaking Fall colours today.
Spoke with James and Nicole, and they made it home okay. Will miss them until April.
And Tina and Chris finally experienced one of those "must experience in your lifetime" last night as they went to see the midnight showing of the cult classic "Rocky Horror Picture Show" in Terre Haute. Remembering fondly when Laura (a girlfriend) and I did this back in the 80's. In the Circle Theater Downtown Indianapolis. She had done it already. I was a RHPS virgin...a designation for anyone who has never experienced the show. When we got to the theater they searched both our purses. This should have been my first clue.
Now...not only do they not search your person...they actually provided some of the props...rice...cards...toilet paper...glow sticks...still a BYOS (bring your own squirt-gun) affair, though.
When they finally returned around 3 AM with playing cards for souvenirs...and pockets full of rice...and still a bit damp from the "rain" in the theater...they were duly impressed. And I found it somewhat amazing- over 30 some years running and the audience participation is STILL going strong! New generations picking up and carrying the torch...er...glow stick. Tossing the rice. A new crew of faithful followers acting out the show at the front of the stage. Booing and hissing the villian...and more.
Now of course they have it on TV and DVD...but that is not the real show. If you have never experienced "Rocky Horror" you should...at least once.
The real show has always been the audience.
Tucker...who has been pretty much velcro'ed to the sofa during the cold snap, is happy for warmer weather, as well.
And I am planning the week's "buttoning up the outdoors" because I can take the pre-season hint.
Even going to get the outdoor lights hung early this year!