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In my community we celebrate both fall and Halloween. The Fall festival is really just another celebration of Halloween with hayrides through scary mazes and train rides through spooky woods. The kids get treat bags and most of them wear costumes. Volunteers work all day preparing 3 kinds of Chili (one was "Zombie Free"- Vegetarian) and 3 kinds of Hobo Stew. There was also Frito Pie and various sweets and drinks. (water and juice, to be exact)
We went for the "Zombie Free" chili - very spicy - and the noodle free Hobo Stew. Both tasty.
I don't like asking people to take their photo. I'm very uncomfortable with it. Last night I gave it a try.
Here are a few. I'll probably bore you with more later.
She's giving me the look.
This is Uggsy. She was more than ready to have her picture taken.
I don't know what the Fairy Princess is telling Dorothy but Dorothy doesn't seem too impressed.
There were games and rides and things to climb on for the children. There was also face painting.
She did her own face painting!
Not sure if this cutie is a Spider Queen or what. I felt old and out of touch for not recognizing more costumes.
This little beauty wouldn't stand still for Daddy to get a shot. I snapped away.
The closest she got to posing.
Adsos Letter
(19,459 posts)I know what you mean about asking people if it's ok. Still, you did, and got some great shots.
Cute kids!
Frito Pie?
Solly Mack
(90,795 posts)I do have shots of the volunteers opening small bags of Fritos and adding something like chili to the bag and then topping it with cheese.
Kids were eating straight from the bag.
Thanks!
northoftheborder
(7,575 posts)You can make it in a casserole too.
Solly Mack
(90,795 posts)It did smell good.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,751 posts)I think you did a wonderful job.
And I was NOT bored!
Solly Mack
(90,795 posts)I have more I'll share later.
Blue_In_AK
(46,436 posts)I'm shy about taking people pictures, too, but sometimes I like to take my old 70-300 lens, which isn't as conspicuous as the 70-200, and do stealth shots. The pictures are always so much better when they're unposed, IMO.
Solly Mack
(90,795 posts)I'll take stealth but I took the shorter lens to force myself to ask.
I did not like it. lol
Curmudgeoness
(18,219 posts)if you could take their photo? I find that if there is something that I am uncomfortable about, if I have positive results, it makes it easier the next time I do it. Seems like there were people who were happy to have their pictures taken.
Solly Mack
(90,795 posts)Curmudgeoness
(18,219 posts)You got good photos, so I hope you can continue doing photos of people. I especially liked the first photo. Mom is beautiful in it and her daughter is adorable.
Solly Mack
(90,795 posts)Thanks, Curmudgeoness!
Crewleader
(17,005 posts)Love the photos!
Looks like everyone was having fun and that chili sounded perfect, love it spicy!
Solly Mack
(90,795 posts)cntrygrl
(356 posts)Solly Mack
(90,795 posts)Glad you liked them!
NV Whino
(20,886 posts)Glad you took the chance and shot some peeps, albeit small peeps.
That first shot is especially nice.
Solly Mack
(90,795 posts)I got some adults I'll share later. Caught a few off guard and their expressions show it.
CrispyQ
(36,547 posts)Wonderful shots, all of them!
Solly Mack
(90,795 posts)Fun time!
ohheckyeah
(9,314 posts)thanks for sharing.
Solly Mack
(90,795 posts)Hope you're feeling well today!
ohheckyeah
(9,314 posts)therapy. Hope they can help with my hand and arm.
Solly Mack
(90,795 posts)I was hoping to bounce back quickly. Now each little advance helps to pull me through to another day.
Stay as upbeat as you can. Accept the low days because they are to be expected and give yourself permission to feel bad without feeling guilty.
I'm rooting for you!
ohheckyeah
(9,314 posts)The OT said there was a lot we can do and I'm fortunate enough to have a TENS unit that also has muscle stimulation settings on it. I feel encouraged about my arm and hand. I'm going to have to quit the baclofen (for muscle spasticity)though - it's making me dizzy and that's interrupting me therapy for walking.
I hope you are doing better!