When we had our own place in Palm Springs we made a point of missing Halloween. We're expecting fewer fireworks in the university area. So many people liked to light off fireworks over the water so being near English Bay wasn't a good place to be for peace and quiet. Fireworks are banned in Palm Springs and also in all of Greater Victoria. Perhaps Metro Vancouver might get smart one of these days.
We're off to Palm Springs tomorrow. Looks like the weather will be sunny and in the mid 80's. They had a couple of cool days this week...low 70's and even into the 40's in the evening. That's pretty unusual for late October in Palm Springs. Usually it's a little too hot for me and we have to wait until the last part of November before we can comfortably light the fireplace in the evening.
We've avoided being in Vancouver at Halloween because of the fireworks but our rental doesn't start until Nov.1. It will be interesting to see how it is tonight. So far this week we haven't heard anything in the way of fireworks. The West End was a different matter for sure. One of the city counsellors has proposed banning fireworks in Vancouver. I sent an email in support of that. I hope it happens.
AND THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS WON THE WORLD SERIES!!!!
From Linda's blog. Her daughter really goes all out for the kids...good on her!
Cheryl and Dave have a blow up ghost in their front yard along with a lot of other decorations. Their doorbell rings like a haunted house. She will put speakers on the porch and play spooky music. Their yard it covered in yellow police tape! She gives out full size chocolate bars and it's fun to hear the kids when they see what she gives out! There are a lot of little children in her neighbourhood.