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Revenge of the Earwarmers: THEY'RE BACK (EERIE TONE)

Dad came to town last week and he and Stef and I enjoyed a lovely show at the dinner theater: The Dessert Star. We watched "Scary Poppins" (Mary's evil twin sister). It was a highly entertaining, Branson-style musical with plenty of pop-culture references. What made it even more fun was that we were able to share the experience with G&G, Ed & Val and their kids. My favorite part was when one of the actors came out in the South Pacific coconut bra and skirt and shook it in front of Grandma. I was too busy whistling to notice Grandma's repulsed body language; Stef said it was priceless.

After the show, we all gathered at G&G's for ice cream and fresh peaches! DElicIOuS!!! The crowning moment of the evening was when Stef opened her Mom's gift basket from WA:



I hope Heather and Noelle (and even their husbands recognize these bad boys, because I sure do! When Stef pulled them out of the bag, I heard "Psycho" music as my eyes zoomed incrementally closer to the point of interest. Memories from my own Freshman year came rushing back. No offense Mom, but I think I lost some friend trying to give some of those away as gifts. I was sure that all of those Deluxe, Eddie Bauer Edition Ear Warmers had gone the way of the Dodo after Belle left Provo. This whole situation kind of reminds me of the Alien movies: I,II,III,and Resurrection (IV).

Good luck Stef. Enjoy the full experience.

Comments

  1. NoelleTue Sep 23, 06:40:00 AM MDT

    Bry, GREAT post! I laughed all the way through. I especially liked your description of the "Psycho" music and eyes zooming in incrementally closer. Phil still has one of those in his winter box. :) All I can say is they are better than the Badger hats!!! The play at Desert star sounds fun and the peaches and ice cream sound incredible!

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  2. HeatherTue Sep 23, 10:09:00 AM MDT

    Oh, i wish I coulda' been there for that opening. You are such a fantastic writer though, reading your descriptions are the next best thing.

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  3. HeatherTue Sep 23, 10:26:00 AM MDT

    Bryan-- you could be an author you know! (Remember Life of Pi??) I a m sooooo glad I could provide such great post-play entertainment for the group and you especially with the reappearance of the last two ear warmers! I honoestly don't know what is so odd looking about them though-they are the right colors, they are super warm microfiber and very practical when you don't have anything else in your car or to wear to the game! I sincerely thought a brand name like that would not be sneered at! Glad you also got to enjoy a fun family activity- wish I coulda been there!
    Love, MOM

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