tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post3992597481114887999..comments2023-12-18T05:21:12.129-05:00Comments on The Smitten Image: Neighbourhood HippiefestHilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-51650964576952421462008-08-22T05:48:00.000-04:002008-08-22T05:48:00.000-04:00Thanks, Xue. I understand your excitement. Yard/ga...Thanks, Xue. I understand your excitement. Yard/garage sales are the best places to buy books. And we've been known to pick up some jigsaw puzzles for a steal too. It's a fun way to spend a Saturday morning. And much less exhausting than hosting one. Thanks for stopping by. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-54072879007979317092008-08-21T22:01:00.000-04:002008-08-21T22:01:00.000-04:00how wonderful!!! wish we hv block parties like you...how wonderful!!! wish we hv block parties like yours! I love garage sales & flea markts - somewhere in arizona, we made an unscheduled stop at one by the road & I bought 8 mystery books & a 500 piece puzzle at 25cents each - I was soooo happy!!!XUEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02778103388264364774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-31208875056601471962008-08-19T17:34:00.000-04:002008-08-19T17:34:00.000-04:00• Thanks, MPM. Start one on your street! :)• Thanks, MPM. Start one on your street! :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-55843682748219686362008-08-19T12:27:00.000-04:002008-08-19T12:27:00.000-04:00Groovy is the best word. Ever. I wish we had som...Groovy is the best word. Ever. I wish we had something like this. Far out!Mental P Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957544840704376193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-33737980905544289622008-08-18T14:41:00.000-04:002008-08-18T14:41:00.000-04:00• Thanks, Steviewren, I'm sure you'd add a ton of ...• Thanks, Steviewren, I'm sure you'd add a ton of fun to our neighbourhood. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks for stopping by, Susan! :)<BR/><BR/>• Thank you, Cath. I don't think I've ever used the word "Groovy." ;) I'm glad to hear that you do similar treasure hunts with the kidlets. It can be a blast! Thanks for all of your kind words. :)<BR/><BR/>• Kappa, I'll let you know when the next "for sale" sign goes up! <BR/>Frank found his Hendrix shirt at a mall near his house. I found a Peace symbol tee for myself. <BR/>Even Alex's Mom knows who Dave Mustaine is! (because I hear about him all the time!). Alex has met him at one or two of the concerts he's attended. Two of the Megadeth members (Glen Drover (ex-member now, I think.. and Shawn) are the uncles of my son's close friend. Their names are household words around here! Thanks for stopping by, Terrie. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, Moi. Good to see you in blogland again! :)<BR/><BR/>• That sounds like a great idea, Tink. It's amazing how it helps bring neighbours together. Why not have a party sooner than that.. maybe you'll find that neighbours are willing to help with your house! ;) Thanks always for stopping by. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-59709581956355617482008-08-18T10:15:00.000-04:002008-08-18T10:15:00.000-04:00That's awesome!!! Maybe, once we're not working on...That's awesome!!! <BR/><BR/>Maybe, once we're not working on the house or the wedding, Hoop and I can plan something like that for our neighborhood.Tinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16188363142469404823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-47888506175581776732008-08-16T22:38:00.000-04:002008-08-16T22:38:00.000-04:00so cool!!!! i am moving to your neck of woods ;DDD...so cool!!!! i am moving to your neck of woods ;DDDDDChica, Cienna, and Calihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075584587849773235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-28398929692642937002008-08-16T04:39:00.000-04:002008-08-16T04:39:00.000-04:00Where did Frank dig up the Hendrix shirt? I love i...Where did Frank dig up the Hendrix shirt? I love it! And Dave Mustaine would be proud of your son's hippy headband and his seranading the wee ones. (He'll know who I'm talking about.)<BR/><BR/>That's it. If there's ever an opening in your neighborhood, I'm moving in!Kappa no Hehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909580462578058631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-68370749481612013992008-08-15T18:32:00.000-04:002008-08-15T18:32:00.000-04:00What a party! Groovy! (I STILL say "groovy!" lol)Y...What a party! Groovy! (I STILL say "groovy!" lol)<BR/><BR/>You really did put a lot of work into that - you and your neighbours. And you put a lot of work into this post.<BR/><BR/>That is a handsome young man you have as a son! Lovely to see your neighbourhood and some of your neighbours. Loved your poem. We do those sorts of hunts with the children for them to work for their presents. It's great fun.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247084030899971480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-6816557808869937992008-08-15T16:27:00.000-04:002008-08-15T16:27:00.000-04:00You live in such a far out and groovy neighborhood...You live in such a far out and groovy neighborhood! What fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-10971970398749902792008-08-15T00:31:00.000-04:002008-08-15T00:31:00.000-04:00Hilary, you have a grooveilichous neighborhood. I...Hilary, you have a grooveilichous neighborhood. I would be happy to live in your far out commune man! Flower power forever!steviewrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14233066158555762167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-80198747324940803752008-08-14T21:11:00.000-04:002008-08-14T21:11:00.000-04:00* Thanks so much for all of your ultra-kind words ...* Thanks so much for all of your ultra-kind words Russell. I'm glad you enjoyed seeing the photos and hearing about the day. :)<BR/><BR/>* Thanks so much, Shrinky. The treasure hunt was something I came up with a number of years ago when my own kidlets were still pretty young. I kind of reworked the clues in order to reflect our current neighbourhood families, since many of the clues were found at different homes. I'm glad you enjoyed the post. :)<BR/><BR/>* Thanks for the kind words, Jo. Yes, our neighbours are top-notch... kind of like the sixties themselves. ;)<BR/><BR/>* Thanks, Reb. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I didn't know that about Hair. My son does sort of look like he could have walked right out on that stage. :) <BR/><BR/>Oh, give me down to there hair...<BR/><BR/>* There's nothing wrong with your perception, Mamageek. It is indeed an awesome neighbourhood. Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>* Thanks, Bach. I sure hope it continues on for many more years too. Thanks for the visit. :)<BR/><BR/>* Thanks, Melinda. I appreciate your visit and kind words. I'm not in the habit of following memes, though so I'm going pass on doing this one too. Thanks for stopping by, and I sure hope that Blogger doesn't make a habit of eating your comments! :)<BR/><BR/>* Thanks, Photowannabe. It truly is a great neighbourhood. Thanks for joining us.. if only virtually. ;)<BR/><BR/>* Thanks, Crabby. Many of us *with* kids have no objection to your chant! ;) Very true observations about the youth of the 60's. They were ahead of their time. Thanks for the visit. :)<BR/><BR/>* Thanks for the kind words, Dianne. That cake was delicious too, by the way. :)<BR/><BR/>* Thanks, Riverpoet. It sounds like you have a wonderful (Blog-worthy!!) memory attached to that night... Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>* Thanks for the visit, Indrani. That's so cool that you have similar events in your corner of the world too! :)<BR/><BR/>* Thanks, Amy. Feel free to steal all you like, but be sure to let us know how it goes. :)<BR/><BR/>* David, of course we did! Yours is the piece with the pink peace sign. How does it compare to Tim Tams? ;)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-12593755780901473902008-08-14T18:22:00.000-04:002008-08-14T18:22:00.000-04:00You DID save a piece (peace!) of that amazing cake...You DID save a piece (peace!) of that amazing cake for me, didn't ya?david mcmahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009095220051075552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-13843037414679312282008-08-13T21:47:00.000-04:002008-08-13T21:47:00.000-04:00This looks like a great idea. Thanks for the deta...This looks like a great idea. Thanks for the details. we may have to steal the idea over here :)!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-87566273956414690052008-08-11T23:59:00.000-04:002008-08-11T23:59:00.000-04:00Whoa! What a party! We have similar celebrations w...Whoa! What a party! We have similar celebrations where streets are blocked to hold mini fairs and programs, those usually coincide with festivals. Great post Hilary and fine poem for the treasure hunt too.Indranihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097788106899971708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-39128768135486848032008-08-11T18:30:00.000-04:002008-08-11T18:30:00.000-04:00Hilary, that looks like it was a blast! When I was...Hilary, that looks like it was a blast! When I was 18, a handful of us protested the prom (which was all disco music and was expensive as anything). We got together at the home of my best friend's older boyfriend and had a 60s party. We closed out the evening with my boyfriend and I singing Led Zeppelin songs to acoustic guitar. :-)<BR/><BR/>Great memories!<BR/><BR/>Peace - DRiverPoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846730934649303857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-85015070399900422212008-08-11T09:34:00.000-04:002008-08-11T09:34:00.000-04:00what a great pictorial story! I loved all the phot...what a great pictorial story! I loved all the photos, the 60s were a fun time and much of my head is still there ;)<BR/><BR/>the cake is amazing!<BR/><BR/>your hood is so lucky to have a resident photo-journalist :)Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02946500110072411468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-43856992092408825082008-08-11T06:28:00.000-04:002008-08-11T06:28:00.000-04:00Wow, what a groovy idea for a celebration! I stil...Wow, what a groovy idea for a celebration! I still feel nostalgic for that time, though I was born just a few years too late to get to fully participate.<BR/><BR/>Let's bring back love ins and tie die and pot!<BR/><BR/>(Said the gal WITHOUT kids).<BR/><BR/>It's interesting too, that everyone made fun of hippies, and it turns out they were RIGHT about so many things it took decades for others to get--like the importance of wholesome natural foods and ecology and conservation etc... glad to see you folks reviving the fashions, too!Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-71042203250257549552008-08-11T03:09:00.000-04:002008-08-11T03:09:00.000-04:00Totally gnarly man...What a wonderful neighborhood...Totally gnarly man...What a wonderful neighborhood you have Hilary. I would have loved your party too. And yes I was born way before the 60's.photowannabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11760961275666768173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-48229605172521845002008-08-10T23:05:00.000-04:002008-08-10T23:05:00.000-04:00Hmmm. I posted a comment here awhile ago (or so I ...Hmmm. I posted a comment here awhile ago (or so I thought), but i guess Blogger ate it! Can't remember exactly what it was, but it basically repeats the same things everybody else said - looked like a fantastic time & just loved the pictures!<BR/><BR/>Also,<BR/>I wanted to stop by and tell you that you've been tagged! (sorry if you hate memes)<BR/>The rules are pretty simple:<BR/>1. Write 7 interesting or random facts about yourself.<BR/>2. Tag 7 people you want to learn more about.<BR/>3. Post a comment on their blogs to let them know.<BR/><BR/>Have fun!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17991977217122899608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-79280794072829936672008-08-10T22:32:00.000-04:002008-08-10T22:32:00.000-04:00Hilary,What absolute great fun for a neighborhood....Hilary,<BR/>What absolute great fun for a neighborhood. Good for you! And for it to continue for so long...speaks for itself. :)<BR/>The BachAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-59953926197398710762008-08-10T21:44:00.000-04:002008-08-10T21:44:00.000-04:00Now THAT. THAT is a party. I have to tell you, f...Now THAT. THAT is a party. I have to tell you, from here, that looks like one awesome neighborhood Hilary!MamaGeek @ Works For Ushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09563543041234527282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-82203877273043954062008-08-10T03:43:00.000-04:002008-08-10T03:43:00.000-04:00Far out man! I think it is wonderful that you chos...Far out man! I think it is wonderful that you chose the 60's, as it is the 40th Anniversary of HAIR this year! Your son would fit right in in that musical ;)<BR/><BR/>Love the poem and the pictures make it all so real and fun for us.Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-11084281548743855472008-08-09T22:48:00.000-04:002008-08-09T22:48:00.000-04:00Oh, wow! What fun! You know the saying, "If you ...Oh, wow! What fun! You know the saying, "If you can remember the 60s, you weren't really there."<BR/><BR/>It looks as if you went to a lot of trouble for this, and it paid off. Everyone is having a fabulous time. It must be wonderful to live in a friendly neighbourhood like that.<BR/><BR/>Your son is adorable, by the way. :-)Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382221688268676914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-64228537570589834982008-08-09T10:20:00.000-04:002008-08-09T10:20:00.000-04:00Fabulous post hilary, thank you for letting us joi...Fabulous post hilary, thank you for letting us join in on your street party (and your son is just too cute for words). <BR/><BR/>I loved the treasure hunt clues and instructions, did you dream that up all by yourself? Looks like there was fun for everyone there, whatever their age.Shrinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401403773851253351noreply@blogger.com