7/18/2010 Mickey's Baltic Ballyhoo!!

[Disneynutinlondon]

Morning Ballyhoo'ers

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

DH says to me tonight that since we are going to go a couple of days early to London that he wants to go someplace. At this point I'm worried thinking he wants to find B&Q or someplace like that. Already been to B&Q, don't want/need to go back. No....he wants to go to Portobello Road . I tell him that's a dangerous place for him to take me and he's willing to take the risk ! We were there 15½ years ago with my parents.
So the question is.....What days do people set up the stalls along the road? I'm pretty sure the shops are open just about everyday.

Another place to go shopping. I'm a happy

Barb....he's a website for you that I found !!! It's actually rather good and should be able to answer all your questions

http://www.portobellovillage.com/

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

Welcome BluegrassBelles!!

This is a VERY VERY shy bunch and you will not hear nary a peep from them

pm your cruise info to hanover (first post first page) and if you want to be in on the card exchange pm your info to disneynutinlondon.

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As for London, all I know about Portebello road is the song

What is B&Q?

The UK equivalent of your Home Depot

 

[bellelinus]

 

[bellelinus]

So what are your Halloween plans? I will take the girls trick or treating, and then we are going to the Cathedral of St John the Divine for a spooky showing of the old silent film "Phantom of the Opera" with live organ accompaniment, followed by the procession of the ghouls -- we have done this other years and it is very cool.

More info and photos here:

http://gonyc.about.com/od/halloween/p/halloweenstjohn.htm

The Halloween Extravaganza and Procession of Ghouls takes place every year at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The annual Halloween celebration has become a New York institution, providing Halloween entertainment for a myriad of costume-clad New Yorkers. The evening's entertainment begins with a screening of a classic horror film. In 2004, they showed the 1920 silent film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and in 2005, they showed the 1928 version of The Phantom of the Opera starring Lon Chaney. Cathedral Organist Timothy Brumfield provides an eerie soundtrack for this haunting classic film. This is the perfect atmosphere for seeing this film, but make sure you arrive early enough to sit close to the front -- the storyline is often conveyed through hand-written notes contained in the film which are difficult to read from a great distance. The Cathedral truly embodies the spirit of Halloween, with dim lighting and a ghostly feeling created by the organ music.

Following the movie, The Grand Procession of the Ghouls begins, again accompanied by the Cathedral's outstanding organist. Ralph Lee, who created New York City's Halloween Parade, stages an impressive parade of ghoulish characters who slowly work their way down the center aisle, often interacting with audience members. The costumes are impressive and the ghouls stay perfectly in character, which makes for an enjoying experience for young and old alike.

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

So what are your Halloween plans? I will take the girls trick or treating, and then we are going to the Cathedral of St John the Divine for a spooky showing of the old silent film "Phantom of the Opera" with live organ accompaniment, followed by the procession of the ghouls -- we have done this other years and it is very cool.

More info and photos here:

http://gonyc.about.com/od/halloween/p/halloweenstjohn.htm

The Halloween Extravaganza and Procession of Ghouls takes place every year at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The annual Halloween celebration has become a New York institution, providing Halloween entertainment for a myriad of costume-clad New Yorkers. The evening's entertainment begins with a screening of a classic horror film. In 2004, they showed the 1920 silent film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and in 2005, they showed the 1928 version of The Phantom of the Opera starring Lon Chaney. Cathedral Organist Timothy Brumfield provides an eerie soundtrack for this haunting classic film. This is the perfect atmosphere for seeing this film, but make sure you arrive early enough to sit close to the front -- the storyline is often conveyed through hand-written notes contained in the film which are difficult to read from a great distance. The Cathedral truly embodies the spirit of Halloween, with dim lighting and a ghostly feeling created by the organ music.

Following the movie, The Grand Procession of the Ghouls begins, again accompanied by the Cathedral's outstanding organist. Ralph Lee, who created New York City's Halloween Parade, stages an impressive parade of ghoulish characters who slowly work their way down the center aisle, often interacting with audience members. The costumes are impressive and the ghouls stay perfectly in character, which makes for an enjoying experience for young and old alike.

Sounds wonderful Julie we don't have anything like that over here Please take pictures, if you can

 

[cruisin'Mike]

Never even considered that! Thanks!

P.S. - Been looking up Catherine's Palace and that Amber Room is to die for!

Now there was a lady who knew the meaning of the word "bling"!

Linda and I plan on checking that out!

So what are your Halloween plans? I will take the girls trick or treating, and then we are going to the Cathedral of St John the Divine for a spooky showing of the old silent film "Phantom of the Opera" with live organ accompaniment, followed by the procession of the ghouls -- we have done this other years and it is very cool.

More info and photos here:

http://gonyc.about.com/od/halloween/p/halloweenstjohn.htm

The Halloween Extravaganza and Procession of Ghouls takes place every year at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The annual Halloween celebration has become a New York institution, providing Halloween entertainment for a myriad of costume-clad New Yorkers. The evening's entertainment begins with a screening of a classic horror film. In 2004, they showed the 1920 silent film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and in 2005, they showed the 1928 version of The Phantom of the Opera starring Lon Chaney. Cathedral Organist Timothy Brumfield provides an eerie soundtrack for this haunting classic film. This is the perfect atmosphere for seeing this film, but make sure you arrive early enough to sit close to the front -- the storyline is often conveyed through hand-written notes contained in the film which are difficult to read from a great distance. The Cathedral truly embodies the spirit of Halloween, with dim lighting and a ghostly feeling created by the organ music.

Following the movie, The Grand Procession of the Ghouls begins, again accompanied by the Cathedral's outstanding organist. Ralph Lee, who created New York City's Halloween Parade, stages an impressive parade of ghoulish characters who slowly work their way down the center aisle, often interacting with audience members. The costumes are impressive and the ghouls stay perfectly in character, which makes for an enjoying experience for young and old alike.

That sounds so cool! Enjoy!

We'll be taking the kids around the neighborhood for trick or treating, then back home for a piping hot glass or two of holiday wine.

 

[cruisin'Mike]

Happy Halloween!

 

[RJAYL]

Good Morning All

Never even considered that! Thanks!

P.S. - Been looking up Catherine's Palace and that Amber Room is to die for!

That is a reproduction the original disapeared during WW II

We're with Captain Jack...

Bring on the rum!!!

No Rum Runners or Kool Aid

Welcome

Sounds good, bar the Escargot

The Sarah Palin effect will 'decide' your election.
Well you never know.......

Why I like Snails slathered in Garlic & Butter as Paula say Butter is Better

Yup were all decked out for Halloween even have Audio Animatronics!

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

Yup were all decked out for Halloween even have Audio Animatronics!

Pictures please Robert...we don't have anything like that over here

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

Monthly IT Accruals report DONE

 

[cruisin'Mike]

Yup were all decked out for Halloween even have Audio Animatronics!

Sounds awesome! We love Halloween! It ranks right up there with Christmas for us.

 

[cruisin'Mike]

Monthly IT Accruals report DONE

So it's time to go home and have a biscuit to celebrate then?

 

[jilljill]

Monthly IT Accruals report DONE

 

[jilljill]

The UK equivalent of your Home Depot

Even down to the same orange!

 

[jilljill]

Good Morning All


That is a reproduction the original disapeared during WW II

It's an exact reproduction that was just finished a couple of years ago. The room is amazing. They have photos around the room showing the original.
You are not allowed to take photos of the room, they are very strict on that.

 

[Downrivermama]

Happy Halloween everyone!

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We carved our pumpkins last night. They turned out cute. Didn't notice any devil's night mischief this morning. Kaitlin's got a half day and they can dress up and do a neighborhood parade. I'll take her trick or treating in the neighborhood and then home.

We are having a pot luck at work today. I'v got on my Pirates of the Scare-ribbean t-shirt on and my POTC Mickey ears. Oh and my pink skull and cross bones earrings.

The daycare in our building have a parade at 10 AM. The kids are so cute!

Happy Haunting!

 

[jilljill]

Barb....he's a website for you that I found !!! It's actually rather good and should be able to answer all your questions

http://www.portobellovillage.com/

Thanks for finding the website for me. I'll save it and show it to DH when he gets up this afternoon.

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

So it's time to go home and have a biscuit to celebrate then?

Oh how I wish that were true but unfortunately it's only 12:45pm (lunchtime) so I've got another 6 1/2 - 7 hours to go yet

So it'll be tea and biscuits at my desk this afternoon

 

[Disneynutinlondon]

Even down to the same orange!

but without the Mickey icon paint chips