So another Halloween has come and gone in the desert and we still didn’t put our decorations up.  I think the 95 degree weather put a bit of a damper on things.  It’s hard to get in the autumn spirit when you’re sweating to death.  Chucklebutt misses Asheville and so do I.  Mom says the weather has been in the thirties at night.  I’m so jealous!

Yesterday we had our Halloween Party at Oasis.  All the folks put on their best spooky garb and we had a grand ole time.  Chuck was a peach and came over to take pictures. 

This is Lucille and she is a riot!  She makes all her own clothes and made this costume.  You can’t tell from this picture, but she is playing a pregnant woman.

This is Vera and Faye.  They came with Lucille and Vera is playing one of two twins.  Faye is their nursemaid.

Martha is playing the other twin.  They won the funniest costume contest.

This is Mary and she is so fun.  She is a retired French teacher and has lived all over the world.  Mary is the one who turned me on to Turkey.  When I win the lottery, I’m going.  They offer an amazing tour,
but it’s a 30 day excursion.  You can just imagine how expensive it is.

This is me and Iola.  I have a real special place in my heart for Iola.  She was born in North Carolina although spent most of her time in Philly.  She is awesome.

This is sassy Grace leading our cake walk and in the foreground is another woman who holds a special place in my heart.  Her name is Pat and she has just discovered my blog.  Hi Pat!  She now knows all my secrets.  🙂  Pat’s from the Indiana/Kentucky border and has a great southern accent.  When I’m with her, I forget I’m in the desert and I feel a little closer to home.

Who are these sassy women you may ask?  The woman with the big "dinners" is Vanessa — my boss.  (Did you like the Clyde Edgerton reference?)  Grace is in the middle, and I’m the crazy angel/fairy.

Aren’t her bloomers adorable?

I hope that everyone had a safe and happy Halloween.  Chuck has been working like a dog all weekend and I have been hitting the thrift stores with great success.  Hopefully tomorrow we will get busy painting our bedroom so Mom doesn’t keep bugging us about it.

Hugs to Everyone!