For more information on Saturday Photo Hunters see here.This photo is one that I can actually remember taking of my parents before their guests arrived for a costume party. It was taken in the early 60's and I could hardly stop laughing long enough to hold the camera still. My parents were always extremely social and either had people over or else they were going out. I can remember all the laughing as people arrived in their various crazy outfits and my sisters and I spied and eavesdropped all night long. So...may I present "Chinese Lady" and "Train Engineer."
Wonderful costumes. Your dads costume brought a laugh. Your mom looks great.
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Loved the costumes! Great idea for a PARTY!!
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely wonderful, they look great! I love costume parties but not many people have them. Good for your brilliant folks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful picture, Leslie. I remember my parents' parties, too. They usually involved either bridge or pinochle, and in the summer especially, BYO steaks on the grill.
ReplyDeleteThe most specifically memorable party was the time when a family of skunks had taken up residence in the wall. That party was held exclusively outdoors.
Those are lovely costumes! They sure went to a lot of trouble.
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Great take on the party theme. Your parents look adorable in that shot.
ReplyDeleteGreat costumes. Lots of fun.
ReplyDeleteI laughed too: what great parents you have!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, that picture is absolutely hysterical!! I LOVE IT.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo Leslie, the parties must have been fun.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo and wonderful idea for the theme Leslie. Your folks look neat in their costumes.
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ReplyDeleteMy dad worked on the railroad as a conductor and whore bib overhauls like that.
Looks they had a lot of fun. I remember dressing up for a costume party once - Maybe one day I'll post that picture.
ReplyDeleteThe both look real cute dressing up!! Must have been real fun for them :)
ReplyDeleteYour parents must have been fun people to grow up with! Those costumes are great!
ReplyDeleteCostume parties can be such fun. I haven't been to one is a very long time. Thanks for visiting my blog to see my float cabin party. I see that you recently retired. I was an educator in the States and retired in 2005. We decided we wanted to move to Powell River and just landed for residency last week. I too want to write a memoir about my change from city to rural life. Keep in touch. -- Margy
ReplyDeleteHahaha ! they just look great !!
ReplyDeleteWonderful memory!! :)
ReplyDeleteOH that is priceless Leslie...you got to love those pictures of our parents being silly....yahoo!!
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I love this picture, what a great memory!
ReplyDeleteI have a picture of my parents somewhere that I took when I was about 9. They were standing under a tree in the shade so it's not the best picture. But I actually remember taking it, as you remember taking this one, so that adds to the value of it! It becomes a memory that has been memorialized on film, more than just a snapshot that no one can ever remember who took it or where.
They look like great parents! Love the train engineer!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot! I love the costumes. It looks like Madame Butterfly and Casey Jones! A belated happy weekend
ReplyDeleteGreat outfits! Lovely photo.
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