Fallapalooza 2014

[Solly Mack]

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]

1. Good to see you posting photos again!

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]

2. No idea what Frito Pie is.

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]

5. That's the original Frito Pie method!

You can make it in a casserole too.

[Solly Mack]

7. Cool! I'll have to check it out.

It did smell good.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. These are great shots, my dear Solly Mack!

I think you did a wonderful job.

And I was NOT bored!

[Solly Mack]

4. Thanks, CaliforniaPeggy!

I have more I'll share later.

[Blue_In_AK]

6. These are fun.

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]

8. Thanks, Blue.

I'll take stealth but I took the shorter lens to force myself to ask.

I did not like it. lol

[Curmudgeoness]

15. Did anyone have problems with you asking

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]

17. No problems. All were very nice, and even eager, about it.

[Curmudgeoness]

19. Good experiences. That helps.

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]

20. I've got another mother daughter shot I'll post later.

Thanks, Curmudgeoness!

[Crewleader]

9. This is a real treat Solly Mack

Love the photos!

Looks like everyone was having fun and that chili sounded perfect, love it spicy!

[Solly Mack]

12. Thanks, Crew! I had a good time watching everyone.

[cntrygrl]

10. I love these. Thank you for posting. Made me smile. n/t

[Solly Mack]

13. Thanks, cntrygrl!

Glad you liked them!

[NV Whino]

11. OMG, those kids are so cute!

Glad you took the chance and shot some peeps, albeit small peeps.

That first shot is especially nice.

[Solly Mack]

14. Thanks, NV Whino!

I got some adults I'll share later. Caught a few off guard and their expressions show it.

[CrispyQ]

16. The fun of Halloween!

Wonderful shots, all of them!

[Solly Mack]

18. Thanks, CrispyQ!

Fun time!

[ohheckyeah]

21. your photos made my day -

thanks for sharing.

[Solly Mack]

22. You're welcome, ohheckyeah!

Hope you're feeling well today!

[ohheckyeah]

23. I'm going for occupational

therapy. Hope they can help with my hand and arm.

[Solly Mack]

24. I hope it does help. I had to revise my thinking and accept small improvements.

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]

25. And Im rooting for you.

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!