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Hey there, it’s Olivia

One of the many things Mountain Town does well is celebrate Halloween. The events kick off with a sunset “Dog Parade” down Main Street. Old town locals come out in force with their dogs adorned in the most creative, ridiculous, and humorous costumes. Ryley is going as Ken this year... if I can figure out how to keep the blonde wig and fur coat on him. His girlfriend, the neighbor’s cattle dog, is going as Barbie. She is wearing the most adorable pink netted skirt and bow. Last year, we saw a “wiener” dog in an Oscar Meyer Wiener outfit, two Dalmatian firefighters, a flying monkey from The Wizard of Oz, and of course, a Jack O Lantern.

It doesn’t stop with the dogs! Since Mountain Town is the land of Peter Pans, Halloween is a time for the adults to come out and play as well. The Saddleback Saloon hosts a massive costume party and the patrons do not disappoint! Last year, the winners dressed up as the characters from Psycho, not just the characters but the entire shower scene! Janet Leigh’s costume was attached to a floating shower; curtain and all. Her boyfriend dressed up as Norman Bates in his mom’s wig wielding a plastic knife. It was so clever and hilarious! I was dressed as an angel and spent the whole night pulling down Scuba Steve’s zipper while he was ordering a beer at the bar. He was less than thrilled. I blame the orange Jello shots. Damn that Phoebe and her shot-pushing antics!

Scuba Steve is safe this year!! I will be going to the party with Hot Josh. We are dressing up as Rip and Beth from Yellowstone. I will wear my favorite Old Gringo boots paired with a floral Ralph Lauren dress, unbuttoned below my black lace bra. The empty liquor bottle hanging from my belt will be the finishing touch to that hot mess of a character. I am so excited! My ex-husband always found an excuse to avoid celebrating Halloween, or worse yet, he went out with his co-workers while I was at home, watching the neighborhood teenagers steal our candy bowl. Geez, I really put up with a lot of crap from that guy. Who was that girl? Playing house with an absentee husband. Seems like another life and another person. The more I think about it, it was another person in another life, and I prefer this one 😊.

Until next time,

🧡 Olivia