On December 30, 1903 Eddie Foy was in his dressing room in the Iroquois Theater in Chicago when he heard a commotion outside. Going to investigate, he discovered that the theater was on fire. A spark had jumped from one of the electric lights and ignited one of the curtains. Soon the fire spread and the audience began to panic. Foy grabbed his son, who was visiting the set that night and put him in the arms of one of the stage hands and told him to carry the child to safety. He then went to the stage and encouraged the attendees to slowly walk to the exit (there was only one) and not to panic, all the while telling the orchestra to keep playing, and telling the stage crew to hurry up and drop the asbestos curtain. 1700 people were in the audience. 600 died. Foy remained as long as he could and was one of the last to leave when a janitor showed him how to escape through a sewer. Foy was hailed the hero of the hour. Chicago never forgot him and the theater industry remained in his debt for the rest of his life. It was the worst theater fire in history and set the stage for stricter building codes all over the country and across the globe.
A mild morning at 44 degrees, ain’t going to get much warmer, high 45. Rain today.
Our stove is officially dead, they pulled the sheet over it’s head yesterday. We were thinking a good used stove, the last one was used and it served us well for around twenty years. However we found a new one for a reasonable price, a little more but worth it. It’s going to be a wait on the install, There in lies the rub, (a little Shakespeare). Ah well, we still have the microwave.
In other news: A quick trip to Orleans, once upon a time, Barton Landing, before my time, but I digress. Head over there to pay for the stove (range) and arrange delivery, then home by way of the quick stop and post office.
I’m being haunted by our Ghost, he’s sitting on the arm of the couch right in between me and the screen, hard to see what I’m doing. Love him.
Somehow I just can’t seem to hit this site before noon these days. It’s always one thing or another. Today it was Gatekeepers prayer group.
When I got home today, the dresser was already here. You can tell it is new because it still smells of varnish. We are moving our clothes and stuff into it and freeing up some of the plastic ones to go to Salvation Army.
We’re at 87 at noon. So even though the forecast is for 93, I doubt it will get over 90. AQI is still in the green zone.
In other news, I’m drawing a blank. So everyone be safe and have a blessed day (what’s left of it).
davidf42 about 4 years ago
Morning, Village!
On December 30, 1903 Eddie Foy was in his dressing room in the Iroquois Theater in Chicago when he heard a commotion outside. Going to investigate, he discovered that the theater was on fire. A spark had jumped from one of the electric lights and ignited one of the curtains. Soon the fire spread and the audience began to panic. Foy grabbed his son, who was visiting the set that night and put him in the arms of one of the stage hands and told him to carry the child to safety. He then went to the stage and encouraged the attendees to slowly walk to the exit (there was only one) and not to panic, all the while telling the orchestra to keep playing, and telling the stage crew to hurry up and drop the asbestos curtain. 1700 people were in the audience. 600 died. Foy remained as long as he could and was one of the last to leave when a janitor showed him how to escape through a sewer. Foy was hailed the hero of the hour. Chicago never forgot him and the theater industry remained in his debt for the rest of his life. It was the worst theater fire in history and set the stage for stricter building codes all over the country and across the globe.
Dkram about 4 years ago
Howdy Vagabonds
A mild morning at 44 degrees, ain’t going to get much warmer, high 45. Rain today.
Our stove is officially dead, they pulled the sheet over it’s head yesterday. We were thinking a good used stove, the last one was used and it served us well for around twenty years. However we found a new one for a reasonable price, a little more but worth it. It’s going to be a wait on the install, There in lies the rub, (a little Shakespeare). Ah well, we still have the microwave.
In other news: A quick trip to Orleans, once upon a time, Barton Landing, before my time, but I digress. Head over there to pay for the stove (range) and arrange delivery, then home by way of the quick stop and post office.
I’m being haunted by our Ghost, he’s sitting on the arm of the couch right in between me and the screen, hard to see what I’m doing. Love him.
Peace to you all and may God bless.
ttfn
MontanaLady about 4 years ago
Good Winter morning, Vagabonds,
It was 33 this morning. Jack is out splitting some logs for the next few days. Then we can have a hearty breakfast.
Nothing new. Just another day in the neighborhood.
xoxo
Jan C about 4 years ago
Good afternoon, Vagabonds.
Somehow I just can’t seem to hit this site before noon these days. It’s always one thing or another. Today it was Gatekeepers prayer group.
When I got home today, the dresser was already here. You can tell it is new because it still smells of varnish. We are moving our clothes and stuff into it and freeing up some of the plastic ones to go to Salvation Army.
We’re at 87 at noon. So even though the forecast is for 93, I doubt it will get over 90. AQI is still in the green zone.
In other news, I’m drawing a blank. So everyone be safe and have a blessed day (what’s left of it).