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Small, single story, boarded up adobe buildings sit just past a sign reading "Casablanca Inn"

The Remnants, Remains, and Random Snapshots of 2022

February 1, 2023, 1 Comment on The Remnants, Remains, and Random Snapshots of 2022

Sometimes when Patrick and I go out we find ourselves pulling over when we spy a vintage sign, or a unique or abandoned building. Often these places never have enough meat to them for their very own post (and more often than not, the photos get forgotten about as a result), or they get relegated…

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Myself, leaning against the concession stand, wearing a straw hat, a black t-shirt that reads "Ian Malcom was Right" and green shorts, in the background one of the screens is visible.

One More Summer at the Mission Tiki Drive-In

July 21, 2022, Leave a Comment on One More Summer at the Mission Tiki Drive-In

Due to Oregon’s rainy weather my local drive-in growing up, the 99W, only operated seasonally, opening sometime in the late spring and staying open until autumn. So summer was really drive-in season, nights spent with friends and popcorn in front of a massive screen. Because of this, despite now living in California, where the remaining…

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Me enjoying the fun atmosphere of the drive-in, wearing a purple, blue, and green floral halter top, purple shorts, and wood tiki brooch. Behind a carved wood sign reads "Snack Bar" and paintings of Hawaiian beaches hang on either side.

Mission Tiki Drive-In

July 9, 2018, Leave a Comment on Mission Tiki Drive-In

Well, it only took three and a half years, but we finally made it to a drive-in movie theatre here in southern California, the Mission Tiki Drive-In. If you remember my days in Oregon, then you probably remember our summer visits to the 99W Drive-In in Newberg, and how much I utterly adored that drive-in.…

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Atomic_Redhead

Janey 🍊 California Blogger 🌵 Cosmic American Fashion, Amusement Parks, Unique Destinations, & Weird History 🗺

What do Kermit the Frog, Charlie Chaplin, and Gram What do Kermit the Frog, Charlie Chaplin, and Gram Parsons all have in common? They all have worked at this adorable little faux English village in Hollywood! See and read more on the blog! 🎶🐸🎞️ Link in stories and bio!
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#gramparsons 
#themuppets
#charliechaplin
You all thought you had seen the last of @anaheimh You all thought you had seen the last of @anaheimhalloweenparade content! Didn’t you!? Well this is it for now until next year. We did some reorganizing, found some weird stuff, wrapped floats, threw out some stuff, and then had a little wrap party with burgers from @habitburgergrill . We will still be celebrating 100 years next year as it will be the 100th anniversary of the parade! (This year was the anniversary of the festival) So if you feel like you missed out this year make sure you come NEXT year!
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BLOGGED! A visit to the @stagecoachinnmuseum where BLOGGED! A visit to the @stagecoachinnmuseum where there are many artifacts from Jungleland (remember that place from my Jayne Mansfield Satanism post?) 🦁 See and read more on the blog! Link in stories and bio! 
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#jungleland
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Testing 1…2… Here have a photo of the Sven I r Testing 1…2… Here have a photo of the Sven I resisted buying today. 🦌 I love that a close friends option is now available for posts and reels. Once again if you’re on here, you’re probably already on our Christmas card list, but if you’re not, and want to be, DM me with your address!
BLOGGED! Our stay in the original Room 1 at the Jo BLOGGED! Our stay in the original Room 1 at the Joshua Tree Inn, the location of Gram Parsons’ final indulgence. See and read more on the blog! 🎶 Link in stories and bio!
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#gramparsons 
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BLOGGED! More photos from the most amazing weekend BLOGGED! More photos from the most amazing weekend of my life! Thank you @orvillepeck !!! Link in stories and bio!
Rodeo look day 3! With snaps take at the Joshua Tr Rodeo look day 3! With snaps take at the Joshua Tree Inn before heading up to Pioneertown because there is NO reception! Psychedelic #QueenOfTheRodeo . Irony of ironies, this was going to be my Dapper Day look, and I’m missing Dapper Day today because I’m here at the Rodeo! Seriously, Orville Peck always takes priority. I’ve never been this in love with a musician (that’s alive! 🤣) If this look seems oddly familiar it’s because @hoodratdiego wore literally the same thing last fall Dapper Day! 🤣 And I didn’t even realize it until I started putting looks together and said “Hold on a sec…” 🤔 And scrolled back through their Insta. So sad today is the last day of the Rodeo but I am looking forward to getting home and cuddling my fluffy boys. Blog post to come!
Day 2 look for @orvillepeck ‘s Rodeo! Was today Day 2 look for @orvillepeck ‘s Rodeo! Was today perhaps one of the best days of my life? Yes. 100%. Not only did I meet Orville, he complimented my Gram Parsons tee, then gave me a rose at the show. And yes, I cried. Orville is not only a talented musician, he has made country music a more accepting place and I’m so thankful for. Plus his Rodeo brings together an amazing group of artists to share in his spotlight!
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Because @orvillepeck is having a Queen of the Rode Because @orvillepeck is having a Queen of the Rodeo contest, y’all are going to get to see my Rodeo looks before they hit the blog! I went for an Elvis vibe for day one, with a vintage 70s jumpsuit my friend @simplyadorabell bedazzled for me! The belt is an ancient find from my Portland days. Today was truly magical as I got to hear Orville cover a Gram Parsons song, and I was in heaven! #QueenOfTheRodeo #OrvillePeck
Just a few snaps from Halloween. I can’t believe Just a few snaps from Halloween. I can’t believe the Halloween season is over! 😭 See and read more on the blog. Link in bio and stories.
The @anaheimhalloweenparade is over for another ye The @anaheimhalloweenparade is over for another year! 😭But what a time we had! This unique Anaheim tradition is 100 years old and seems stronger than ever! We had an amazing turn out! Thank you if you came out to see us! And if you want to see and read more over on the blog check out the link in my stories or bio! Huge thanks to @kevinandjody for their creative and hard work throughout the year and to @popsicleblog for her dedication to our social media! 
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I plan to get a blog post up with more photos, inc I plan to get a blog post up with more photos, including my costume changes! But in the meantime enjoy this snap of me (with my hair still in curlers!) and @andy_anaheim taken by @coppertop.ink ! I can’t believe the @anaheimhalloweenparade is over for another year! Both @patrickarlt and I along with so many other volunteers worked for months to bring this festival and parade to life. I’m so proud of everyone especially @kevinandjody who come up with the cutest and most darling things. They are incredibly talented. After dropping Pat off to move floats at 6:30 am I worked with others to get the festival ready for its 100th anniversary, then transformed into the Candy Corn Witch to help out our beloved Pumpkin Man and Whiskerino the Black Cat, then helped navigate floats to the staging area before transforming once again into a “Flying Disc” inspired by a costume from the 50s or 60s I saw at the @muzeo exhibit to help guide Pat who was driving @_charlesphoenix in one of our new floats. Thank you to all of the artists who vended and made festival and parade inspired works! Follow @beaniemarieart @haydenevansart @jesstasmic @coppertop.ink @showpigeon if you love this parade! And of course thank you to everyone who attended! We wouldn’t do this without you!
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“The Monster Mash” let’s talk about it. “The Monster Mash” let’s talk about it.
Blogged! A look at the relationship between Jayne Blogged! A look at the relationship between Jayne Mansfield and Aton LeVay, the founder of the Church of Satan. 🔥 Link in stories and bio!
Flat tire things… We got a flat, thankfully righ Flat tire things… We got a flat, thankfully right at the exit where all of the dealerships are in Buena Park, and they had our type of tire in stock, found a Taco Bell within walking distance, and spied it was across the street from a very intact old Taco Bell! Complete with fire pit! Then I wanted gum, and we found the cutest mini mart employee ever! Stop by the Mobil on Beach in Buena Park to meet Smokey! 
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#bodegacats 
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