Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Halloween #38


Happy 38th to us!


Celebrating at Maggiano's, downtown Denver.

Halloween is one of our favorite holidays - why? We got married in Las Vegas on Halloween in 1969. Why pick this day to marry? Well, in 1969, I joined the National Guard. I got my papers to go on active duty, and that weekend was the last one before I shipped out (to Ft. Bliss, TX). Donna and I, our parents, and her sister and husband drove to Vegas that Friday (Halloween). I rushed in to get our marriage license before the weekend rates went up, only to find that holiday rates were in effect. No, Nevada does not recognize Halloween as a holiday - coincidentally, October 31 is their admission day to the Union. So it cost me $10 instead of $5 for the license. Our plan was to get married on Saturday - but both of our parents insisted that we get married that night - they didn't want us spending the night in a hotel together unmarried! Remember, this was a long time ago!!
This year, since we are back in Colorado, we decided to go into Denver to eat at one of our favorite restaurants (Maggiano's). Instead of driving, we took the light rail in. What a treat - no parking hassles, no traffic to contend with. It dropped us off 2 blocks from the restaurant. We had a great meal and dessert. If you ever eat there, try the Nonni's pound cake with caramelized bananas and ice cream. After eating and window shopping, we headed back, where we waited at T & V's for the trick-or-treaters. Rural Elizabeth is quieter than Larkspur - the doorbell rang only once!

2 comments:

  1. 38 years! Wooo! It's nice to read about your original wedding.

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  2. Congratulations Rod & Donna. You two look amazing and it sounds like you are truly enjoying your new RV'n life. Cliff has been to the Maggiano's in South Coast Plaza and tells me it was great. Perhaps he will take me there one day.

    Not sure if you heard but Howard Newton finally retired. He's still living in my "hood" but I do see an RV parked in front of his house!

    Keep on blogging. I really enjoy reading about your adventures.

    Nanette

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