It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World!
Did you ever see the movie "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World!?" It's a classic film and one of the first that has everybody in it. The idea is that a few travelers happen upon a terrible auto accident. The victim, Jimmy Durante, with his dying breath tells about a vast treasure hidden under a big "W." This turns into a madcap competitive treasure hunt with everyone trying to get everyone else. It's crazy and it's funny. If you haven't seen it you should check it out.
Things have been like that lately. There has been absolute craziness. I've been running around for months now, with every available moment asked for by something. But a few things are beginning to even out and soon I may even be able to take a big breath. Here are a few thoughts of things that I've been doing and things that are coming up.
I took a trip to Portsmouth England earlier this year. It was purely a pleasure trip with a group of guys I know from my favorite pub, B. B. Rovers. We saw some historic pubs and places and had a generally wonderful time. I performed some spontanious close-up magic for a few people which we tried to get on video, but every place was so poorly lit that not much came through. Sometimes all you get are memories. *sigh* I did get some photos, though. I may see if there are one or two worth sharing.
My favorite pub was one called the "No Name Pub." Our guide drove us into the country on a route that I could never recreate. We came to an obscure road with an empty sign post. Beyond that was an unmarked drive which led to an unmarked building which was the pub. It would have looked like someone's house if it wasn't for all of the cars parked outside. Inside it was a time warp. You could have seen Gandalf in one corner, some Red Coats in another corner and me next to the fire and it would have all made sense somehow. I had some mulled wine for a chilly day and met Hettie, a very nice lady who has since moved to Australia and still corresponds.
I witnessed the closing of Gale's brewery, which had been in existance for the last 150 years. I managed to get a photo of a laurie being loaded with 150 year-old office furniture. Our guide was a little moved by the closing and I regretted discovering them as it was too late.
Everyone was just wonderful. If I had to make a move from Texas, I could probably handle living in Southern England!
Sprit Theater
We have continued to work with hauntedtexas.com and are getting closer to introducing our Spirit Theater show. It's a spooky show which is perfect for Halloween, but good to bring chills at any time of the year. (Ghosts don't just come out at Halloween, you know.) It's been a project years in the making and we're excited about having a possible outlet. More information when we get it.
Things have been like that lately. There has been absolute craziness. I've been running around for months now, with every available moment asked for by something. But a few things are beginning to even out and soon I may even be able to take a big breath. Here are a few thoughts of things that I've been doing and things that are coming up.
England
I took a trip to Portsmouth England earlier this year. It was purely a pleasure trip with a group of guys I know from my favorite pub, B. B. Rovers. We saw some historic pubs and places and had a generally wonderful time. I performed some spontanious close-up magic for a few people which we tried to get on video, but every place was so poorly lit that not much came through. Sometimes all you get are memories. *sigh* I did get some photos, though. I may see if there are one or two worth sharing.
My favorite pub was one called the "No Name Pub." Our guide drove us into the country on a route that I could never recreate. We came to an obscure road with an empty sign post. Beyond that was an unmarked drive which led to an unmarked building which was the pub. It would have looked like someone's house if it wasn't for all of the cars parked outside. Inside it was a time warp. You could have seen Gandalf in one corner, some Red Coats in another corner and me next to the fire and it would have all made sense somehow. I had some mulled wine for a chilly day and met Hettie, a very nice lady who has since moved to Australia and still corresponds.
I witnessed the closing of Gale's brewery, which had been in existance for the last 150 years. I managed to get a photo of a laurie being loaded with 150 year-old office furniture. Our guide was a little moved by the closing and I regretted discovering them as it was too late.
Everyone was just wonderful. If I had to make a move from Texas, I could probably handle living in Southern England!
Sprit Theater
We have continued to work with hauntedtexas.com and are getting closer to introducing our Spirit Theater show. It's a spooky show which is perfect for Halloween, but good to bring chills at any time of the year. (Ghosts don't just come out at Halloween, you know.) It's been a project years in the making and we're excited about having a possible outlet. More information when we get it.
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