As I sit at the computer by the window, I can see Ossington Street below. It is filled with little spooks and goblins with excited voices echoing up. London is in the throws of Halloween! It is an increasingly popular holiday here. The front steps of the houses behind us are bedecked with carved jack-o-lanterns and everyone seems to be feeling festive.
Last night, to help us get in the spirit of the holiday, the entire group went to see The Woman in Black at the Fortune Theatre. It turned out to be a fun production with lots of good places for screams. The most exciting thing, however, was a mouse or two who tickled Jeff Ringer's toes. The management was good enough to put the Ringers in the royal box overlooking the stage for the second half.
Tonight we had a costume party and the students and kids all went bunk-er-treating from room to room and from flat to flat. I reprised my role as Sheik Omar, which seemed to be a hit. It is amazing what you can do with an old sheet, a pashmina, a drapery tie, some sunglasses, and an eyebrow pencil from Boots.
Kris recreated her role as the #1 Party Pooper
Gary was Mahatma Gandhi, Jennifer and Amy were joined at the hip, Jeff was King Harold (having just been shot in the eye at the Battle of Hastings), I was Sheik Omar, and Kris was a party pooper.
For having few resources, the students always come up with the most creative and fun costumes.We hope that you all have a great Halloween.
OXO
D.
7 comments:
Omar is a oldie but a goodie! Looks fun!
OH MY HECK!!!! This looks like so much fun. Great costume Dad. No comment Mom :) We pick Katy up at 9:05 on Monday. Thought you might like to know!
Is that AM or PM, Em?
D.
It is 9:05 AM
caxurczh, Em
I love the London parties. Such fun. Happen Yalloweh yourselves.
blejiv
ps the mice thing is HORRIFYING
I love costumes in a pinch. People become very creative. That is the part of Halloween I like. Great work with the sunglasses and the eyebrow pencil especially.
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