munster mansion

The quest to find the famous Munster Mansion. A while back I came upon a read that stated that this house exists here in Texas. I was thinking could this be possible. I searched and found out it's closer than I thought. For three years now I've managed to search for the correct address and with the help of my lovely lady we went on our quest. We almost gave up. It is on a major farm road in Waxahachie, Texas but it's driveway is covered by trees so it makes it hard to find. We parked the car on the road and we walked to it. I got that silly feeling of omg it does exist.

They tell you in advance that you are not allowed to cross the gate but it's tempting when it's wide open. So we honor their wishes. They have dedicated to transforming their home into the Munster Mansion (stands on 5,000 square feet) both inside and out. 1313 mockingbird lane is written on their gates entrance but there physical address is a mystery. Besides being known as having a replica house of the TV show the Munsters they (Sandra and Charles McKee) like to live a private life.

We visited the outside of the mansion in July and couldn't wait til October to actually see it from inside. The family holds an annual fundraiser one weekend in October that benefits the Ellis County SPCA. They love our furry animals so all proceeds benefit will go to them. You can buy tickets to tour the home this one weekend and they have what I would call carnival activities outside their home to fit the Halloween theme. Anyone can dress in costume. Tickets for adults go for $20 dollars and tickets for kids under 12 are $12 dollars.

These are some of the activities
Food
Kid's Costume Contest with prizes
Midway Games
Face Painting
Bounce House

I have waited long enough to see this home hope that this year I can cross it off my bucket list. I hear that Eddie Munster will be there this year. We lost grandpa Munster.

If you decide to go this is where you will meet the shuttle that will take you to the Mansion.
Munster Mansion
2401 Brown Street
Waxahachie TX, 75165.

the dates are October 19 - 20

cindy marie

This past Friday we got to hang out with what I like to call our older group of girls. We get together when we can and we go have some laughs. I don't discriminate against age. It was going to be extra exciting for me. You see Cindy has a boat and we were going to be the few lucky that are able to try it for the first time. Heather grew up around boats. I didn't know she knew how to drive one. I should have since both sides of her family love the open waters.

It was my first time to ever set foot on one. We ate at the restaurant on the lake called "The Oasis on Joe Pool Lake". It has a good vibe. They have bands play out there on the deck. The atmosphere was nice and cool. Its a good place to relax and sit back. I wouldn't recommend the food.

When we finished we walked over to Cindy's boat. The boat her husband help name the "Cindy Marie" I wonder where that name came from? We had drinks, it was relaxing something out of the norm. To me every little thing I turn and make it big. Did you know that you can also rent boats out here per hour? This information is good to know,  I told heather. The problem is whether you want it to be the two of you or a group. It's always hard to get a group because someone forgets to chip in.

We played truth or dare. Yes us playing truth or dare. I guess this game never gets to old. Being third to young that night I don't recall playing this game. I was always just dared to do things. One question that was asked was," did I ever have an embarrassing moment?" I don't remember being embarrassed. I was just always getting my feelings hurt. I'm not a shy person and don't really get in situations were I get embarrassed.  It was a tough question.

I'm going to share the story I shared that night. When I was in the sixth grade I had just gotten a brand new pair of LA Gear shoes. We lived in oak cliff and my mami had a chicken coop in our back yard. Our back yard was huge. I loved that house. We had chores to do after school like make sure the chickens had water and food. One day I came home from school and went straight to the chickens. I didn't change my clothes or shoes. Wanted to make sure the sooner I did it the better. I went to a junior high school that was known as a bad school. You would say the name and people just gave you that look. I remember that fights between races. I was a lucky one. I made friends no mater the color of their skin.

The next day I went to school. There was an odor in our class room. All the kids even me just brushed it off. As the day progressed the odor grew. We started pointing fingers to each other thinking it was the other person. We had two hours left to go when I realized it was me. You see since I didn't take off my shoes the day before I had managed to step in some chicken poop. I was what you call devastated. I went to the bathroom tried to clean it off. Took my shoes off and tried to rinse them but it helped a little. When I went back to class I now knew that everyone in the class room knew the smell was coming from me. I will never forget the moment when we had to stand in line to exit the class to exit the school when the kid in front of me turned to the kid behind me and did the most sweetest thing. They both said that if anyone opened their mouth to say something or made a bad gesture they were going to regret it.  All I remember is that they were both black kids and they were like my bodyguards. I never wore those shoes again for school. I had used my brand new shoes to now tend to the chickens.



We shared things on that boat that we will probably not talk about again. Sometimes I get surprised by the adventures we endure everyday by the people we meet. They help me form my path in life. You may learn the good with the bad. It's what you make of it. I choose to give everyone a chance I don't discriminate.

Friends if you ever get the opportunity to do something out of the norm go for it you will be surprised what comes out of that experience.

I loved sipping on some wine that chilly night on the Cindy Marie with my older group of girls. When the night is over it's back to our regular routine.

mustaches

A big and important part of my life is Heather (my babe). I support all that she does. Whether small or big. You see she is full of so much creativity. She is good at anything she sets her mind to and I'm here to give her that push. Just recently she started to show others what she had been doing all this time. My life would not have been what it is today had I not met her. Who is to say I would even be here writing this blog if it not for her.

This past Saturday we participated in the 4th Annual Main St Event in Irving, Texas. It's actually our second time what I like to call setting up shop. Heather is really shy so she wasn't that crazy about it but me on the other hand was excited. We don't like to do this for the simple fact that we are always on the other side of the booth. We like to go to the festivals and see what we find. We have fun doing this one especially because it's in a city we know well. Heather gets to show a totally different crowd of people the things she loves to do. She makes jewelry and small paintings to sell. Love the reactions from people when they stop to look. It's different every time.


small staches on wood

pearl , shell , and wood necklaces.

This year her knew project was to make mustaches. Why you ask? People actually did ask. Well because it's something new and people are crazy about mustaches. Aren't you? I mean if you don't consider a mustache an art then why does a male even think about shaping it and making sure it looks good on his face. This is where the famous phrase of the day was introduced to us :

I mustache you a question?
But I will have to shave it for later.

Love the family that stick it out with us. Love the company and friends that stop to say hi. I'm sorry for the friends that find out a little to late to attend but I just know that we will probably do this again. This will probably be the one thing that we will continue to do till we get old or heather takes a break.

We are already coming up with ideas for next year. I can't contribute much but support. Heather is the hands on and the brains to do it. Check out her fan page on facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lucahroo-Studio/122212734502309




eveything you find here is made by heather

We are sorry if we missed you we were not able to stay to 6pm. We closed shop at 4pm to attend Heathers artist reception for Made In America.

Thank you again until next years Main St Event.

Till then be proud of your mustaches we all have one.

Chihuly

 

I love the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens but you have to be careful when you go. You see we went on a hot, hot day for my birthday in July. Yeah you are probably thinking, Are you crazy? I wanted to go and well I didn't want the heat to stop us from going. There we were with a couple of other crazies trying to enjoy the scenery.

Have been seeing all the advertisements for the Chihuly Exhibit and was waiting patiently the time to check it out.  I want to see it and before you know time flies by and you missed it. We got a good deal buy one get one free ticket. You have to hunt sometimes for deals. If I can save the better. You can also buy parking online half the price as actually paying there. You can bring outside food. We stopped at a racetrack and you better believe we each grabbed the biggest soft drink they had.

When we finally arrived there weren't that many cars.  I don't understand the whole tearing down the Winfrey Point for parking. Winfrey Point is a building set on whiterock next to the arboretum that is used for wedding receptions or just a place to rent out and a field were baseball is played. We only know this because we checked into renting this place for our I Do's. I was loving the looks our tall containers of cold drinks sipping on my straw was getting. Next time we plan to bring a picnic. For you drinkers you can also bring adult beverages. When the weather cools down a little we will try to go back before the chihuly leaves. We want to try the chihuly at night exhibit. That will make the colors bright differently. The Chihuly Exhibit is a new art experience showcasing the most significant works of internationally acclaimed artist  Dale Chihuly. Love the colors and the shapes and sizes of them gets you thinking, How in the world did he make them come together?

The Chihuly Garden and Glass just opened in Seattle, Washington. Another good reason to visit Seattle. 

Make plans to attend the one here in Dallas. Make it a hot sweaty date or a romantic night. Bring the two of you or bring a group. I like the two of us better only because I don't have to annoy anyone when I stop here and there to take pictures.

 

Whatever you decide to do just remember it's here til November 5, 2012.

If you happen to wonder upon our picnic hope I have plenty to pass around.