Casy was wanting to see it and since he was feeling up to being out and about Saturday, we decided to head out to the movies. But, unlike other movie trips, we decided to head just down the road a little piece and watch it at the drive-in!
The ten of us loaded up in three cars and headed out. The gates opened at 6:30, but when we arrived around 7, the line was long and the lot looked pretty full. I guess everyone in the country had the same idea. Or else, everyone wanted a double feature for $5 a head! You can't beat that price.
We all finally made it in and found a place to park the three cars together. We pulled out the lawn chairs and headed to the concession stand to grab a bite to eat before the movie started. The place was packed!
This was Casy and Samm's first drive-in experience. It was also the first trip for Jim and I in over two decades...about the same for Glen and Debbie! My kids have been several times since we moved out to the country. Here is Brian and Jessica pulling in between the two trucks in her little bug. It made a perfect place for the lawn chairs.
Debbie snapped this picture of the kids while they were waiting on our food to make it out of the kitchen. (For some reason, Will got squeezed out of the picture and all you can see is his Slushee and bag of cotton candy.)
The movie finally started around 8:30. Although we weren't thrilled with the plot line, it was fun to watch the action in such a comfortable environment with people you enjoy. (No need to squeeze past strangers to make a popcorn run!) The younger crew piled up in the back of one of the pick-ups while us 'older crew' staked out the lawn chairs. They also stayed for the second feature, "Madea Goes To Jail"...we made it through the first part of the movie, but around midnight, decided to head on home.We had a blast! Hope you enjoyed your weekend.
2 comments:
Wow a drive-in movie! I haven't been in one for over 2 decades.
I'm glad you had fun.
WOW!!! What fond memories. The last time I went to a drive in I was in high school. somewhere around '83 or '84. But a double feature for $5, I can't believe it. I don't think it was that cheap back in the day. I'm so glad Casy felt well enough to go. Sounds as if he will be back to his old self(pre cancer days) soon.
Rita
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