Titanic – Survivors Hit…

Titanic - Dressed out in banners, Good Friday 1912, Courtesy Michael Pocock

…A joyful note this past Feb 28, 2009 when the members and friends of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited held Titanic-The Survivors’s Ball in Seattle, Washington. 

This historic costuming group paid homage to the fallen and the survivors of this noteworthy vessel in our history.  Guests were treated to a 7-course Edwardian-style dinner which was catered by Cindy Madsen of Ravenrook Feasts as a special benefit to the group.  Ms. Madsen dished up sumptuous round after round, while a few senior classmembers of Holy Names Academy provided excellent table-side service.  Thank you to the lovely ladies adorned in Battenburg-lace aprons.

The delightful husband/wife duo of Kleinschmidt and Conquest, dressed in their special formal attire for the evening.

Several times, this couple (along with many other attendees) could be seen about the room chatting with other guests and partaking in the excellent dinner.

Long-time members of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited, they can be seen in several photos on the main website’s “Prior Events“.

Guests were encouraged to pose before the image of Titanic in preparation of  “boarding”.

 

Always stylish and chic, Mr. & Mrs. Cash stepped out in grand style and allowed a quick snap of the photo lens to capture their dashing image!

Not to be outdone, I hear they were spotted twirling to a tune or two during the evening.  The rest of the time, they were lively company to their tablemates with news of “other survivors” in attendance….

This couple is relatively new to the group Somewhere in Time, Unlimited but have been spotted at a number of events since “coming aboard”.  They are great fun and I hope you get to meet them soon.

Opera Singer - Jeffrey Jordan & The Ragtime Orchestra

World-renowned opera tenor Jeffrey Jordan graced the audience with his brilliant performance of various songs all evening including “Torna A Sorriento”.  (Currently, he performs with Seattle Opera as well as represents the needs of artistic individuals when purchasing or selling homes in the Seattle area as a real estate agent.)  His vocal duet partner this evening was none other than soprano Lady Victoria, also of local Seattle fame.

Orchestra Maestro - Phil Wilkinson

Their musical efforts were complimented by the very talented, 13-piece Ragtime Waltz Orchestra lead by Maestro Phil Wilkinson.

The Maestro had chosen musical pieces that reflected the Titanic era such as “After The Ball”, “I Want a Gal, (just like the gal that married dear old dad)” and a number of ragtime, “piano-roll blues” and Castle waltz favorites which his orchestra performed “to a T”.  Well done, ladies and gents!!!

Also in attendance was a young ballerina Miss Madeline Peters who is sure to be a rising star on Seattle’s stage.  We look forward to seeing more of your performances Ms. Peters!  Guests enjoyed the dance instruction of the Castle Waltz as performed by Miss Christine Pinto and Miss Pippin Sardo.  This demonstration was the opening signal that the dance floor was now open for all to enjoy.  Thank you, ladies.

Master of Ceremonies for the evening was the dashing and charming “Captain” Alfred Myers.  His beautiful wife Linda greeted guests as they “boarded” and pinned fragrant carnation  boutonnieres to lapels and dresses.  Thank you to you both for enchanting everyone with your style and grace and making us feel so welcome!

If you missed this Event but enjoy historical costuming, hop out to the website of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited and check out the Calendar to see when you might meet up with us again.  We are headed for Port Townsend, Washington next for their Victorian Festival.  See you soon….

 

Victorian Santa Train Experience

Somewhere in Time, Unlimited Members

It was drizzling.  It’s the rainy northwest afterall.  A stout-hearted small band of members of Somewhere in Time traveled thru the mist and rain to arrive at the historical rail station in the town of North Bend, Washington.  The idea was to greet, mix and mingle with the families who were boarding the various train-loads headed for ANOTHER historical Victorian rail station just up the line in Snoqualmie, Washington.

Sir Harry of Essex waves to families boarding the train.

Would the familes come despite the rain?  Would the train be on time?  What would the children say when they saw a group of men and women in historical Victorian and Edwardian attire?  We didn’t have long to wait. 

Two lovely Edwardian ladies

 

Auntie Judy & niece prepare to see Santa.

Mingling to the happy Christmas songs transmitted by a local radio station (Warm 106.9) on a non-Victorian boom-box, the SITU members took photos of families waiting to board the trains.  “Did you bring your list for Santa?” or “Would you like me to take your photo of y’all together?” could be heard up and down the platform.  “Say candy cane!”  Children wiggled and giggled.  Parents tried hard to sip their warm coffee to get that jolt they needed to keep up with the energy level of their children.

Suddenly, “I see the headlight!!!!”  Oh, the thundering of the vintage engine as she rolled into the station area was tremendous.  Wow, real 1913 and 1915 rail coaches too!  The interiors were delightfully and joyfully decorated with holiday lights (What am I saying?  These are CHRISTMAS lights!  We ARE bound for Santa after all), stuffed toys, vintage wood or velvet seats, along with wicker chairs filling in the void spaces where more seating could be arranged.

Inside each coach was a volunteer from the railway.  The men were always friendly and happy to share the history of the train, from the coaches to the engine pulling us, to the stations we were visiting, to the what-it-takes-to-be-a-volunteer.  It was all interesting indeed!  The men were dressed in all sorts of costumes.  We had Mr. Bells in striped overalls and a cap with 3 large bells on the brim.  He lead us in Christmas songs.  We had two guys in festive “Reindeer noses” and one wore a hard hat when he had to clear the walkway “for safety’s sake”.  There was a Conductor in vintage attire who walked thru the cars smiling and talking to folks.  There was the official conductor who had the priviledge of shouting “Aaaaall aboard!” and waving the high-sign to the engineers up in the locomotive.  Riders were even happy to meet a very young volunteer who was about 10 yrs in age and already, a good representative for the vintage rail line.  He’d joyfully walk thru the coaches asking, “Does anyone have a question?”  We tried to trip him up with trick questions.  We found out he was related to at least 2 volunteers helping out this weekend.

Queen Anne-style Snoqualmie Rail Museum

Once at the historic Queen-Anne style station in Snoqualmie, we were given a tour of the station itself, a visit with Santa, a self-guided tour of the medical coach under reconstruction where the little ones (okay and the not so little as well), were given a chocolate chip cookie, cocoa or coffee.  There was even a renovated caboose on-site.  Wow, the men riding the rails back when, sure had tight quarters to get around in if they went to the caboose.  At least it had a table, some seating areas and two great look-out benches located high up near the top of the caboose for some great views!

Aaaaaall-aboard!

Suddenly, it was time to board the train for the quick trip back to North Bend.  Aaaaaaw, the day should’ve gone on longer cuz we had such a great time!  If you’d like to see photos of our adventure, hop out to the website and click on “Past Events”.  I’ll be loading up a webpage very shortly with the photos.  If it’s not there when you read this, email me and I will send you the link when the page is ready.

If you, as a reader, would like to volunteer or donate to help this worthwhile cause, please, DO consider contacting the rail museum.  It is a worthwhile cause.

Many thanks to Miss Susan, Head of the Marketing Dept for the Snoqualmie Valley Railroad Museum and to the many, many volunteers who made this day such an enjoyable adventure!  We appreciate you and your efforts to bring the love of vintage railroading to the next generation.   Merry Christmas.  Aaaaaaall aboard!!!!

The ghosts of Ezra & Eliza Jane Meeker…

Might’ve been in attendance when the members and guests of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited held a “Tea and Murder Mystery” at the historical residence of the Meekers in Puyallup, Washington on Oct. 26, 2008.

Ezra Meeker, as some will remember, was man of significance due to his connection to the Oregon Trail and the impact of hops farming in the Puyallup valley.  His lovely wife, Eliza Jane, had gone with him to England where she fell in love with Queen Victoria’s  home.  Ezra, being a rational man, told his wife if she wanted such a home, she’d build and pay for it, herself.  Well, never underestimate the power of a driven woman!  If you’d like to read more about the Meekers, visit the mansion’s site.

The tea at the mansion was hosted and served by the talented docents of the mansion in delightful costumes.  The food was delicious and the hot tea was served and refilled multiple times to grateful recipients.  There’s nothing like tepid warm tea, so having HOT tea served is WONDERFUL! 

Even the decorating at the mansion is incredible.  They have been able to replicate or restore much of the high style of the Victorian splendor in the house.   SITU participants were given guided tours thru the mansion.  We we treated to viewing quality furniture, beautiful fireplace mantels, leaded windows, crown moulding, stencils, inlaid wood, hidden spaces and more, along with a history lesson of the home and the family.

I am in the process (as of this writing), of putting together a webpage featuring photos of the frivolity of the afternoon tea.  Visit SITU’s regular site at: www.CostumingInSeattle.com and click on Past Events.  If I don’t have the photos up when you look, check back.  I may have them up soon, or email me and I’ll let you know when they’re uploaded.

In case you’re wondering, the murder mystery was solved and the missing antique necklace was recovered.  It turned out to be the ficticious half-sister of Eliza Jane.  Thank you to the Meeker Mansion management and docents who played along with us in the fun for the afternoon.  You folks were tremendous….

Autumn Leaf Festival – I just love a good parade…

There’s just something so joyful about actually being IN a parade, at least for me.  This year, I’ve been in 3 so far and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it, even the “staging” part where we all have to wait for 2 hrs before “go time”.

Various members of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited joined me in the parades.  We dressed in historical costumes – one parade had a “nautical” theme up in Mukilteo, Washington and the other two parades we dressed in “1920’s” and blared some awesome music from a talented local group of musicians called “Combo de Luxe“.  Click HERE to listen to one of their tunes.

This past weekend, we skipped across the Cascade Mountains to the small town of Leavenworth, WA where we borrowed a truck from a fabulous real estate agent named Cameron West, son of Mike West of the Prudential Mike West notariety.  Leavenworth is this darling knock-off Bavarian town which is nestled in a kettle of mountains in eastern Washington State.  About 3-4 times a year, they hold major festivals that draw HUGE crowds of people from Seattle.  See a photo from the town’s own website here below:

The streets were PACKED with smiling faces as we rolled past the residents of and visitors to this quaint town.  The organizers of the parade did a tremendous job of keeping on schedule, having everything well organized so that the staging went smoothly and quickly.  They even thanked us for rolling over the mountains to participate in the event!

Also in the parade were a really fun bunch of pirates visiting from Seattle.  Unfortunately, I don’t have a name of the two men or their group, but “Aaaaar maties, there were some fiiiiiine lookin’ men in that thar bunch!”

Thank you everyone, for making us feel so welcome.  Thank you Leavenworth, for holding such a FUN yearly activity where people from far and wide can come to your streets, enjoy the wide variety of talents participating in the parade, the music at the bandstand, the delicious German foods, the oodles of gifts we can purchase in your stores and of course importantly, the “Gemutlichkeit”!  We’ll be back next year and hopefully with a larger group this time.

Fond smiles from the historical costumers of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited, Seattle.

Goin’ to The Fair – 100 Yrs Ago.

Harry, Kimberly & Beverly

What must it have been like 100 yrs ago, to go to a real “County Fair”?

That was on the mind of organizers of the Evergreen State Fairgrounds when they dedicated the Opening Day of the fair to centennial celebrations and invited local dignitaries and the members of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited to come out in 1908 attire to add “color” to the fun!

Here, three of SITU’s members are pictured resting in front of the lovely “Merry-go-round” after a turn or two on the large ferris wheel.

So back to our opening question.  What WAS it really like at the local county fair?  Well, the historical exhibits on-site gave us a few clues.  We quickly realized that “going to the fair” was a particularly special thing.  100 years ago, people dressed UP to be seen in public.  I can imagine the farming community probably wore Sunday finery (or pretty close to it) and city folk would’ve come out to the country to partake in a ritual and admiration of exhibits with which their world seldom collided. 

For fair 2008, participants had carefully collected examples of vintage garments, crafts, photos, etc. and created incredible displays for all to enjoy.   Preserved and fresh vegetables displayed with great flourish could be viewed and admired.  Incredible works of art were reflected in the quilts, the photography, painting, weaving, needle work and such.  Handsome animals large and small could be found in various locations on the grounds, ribbons dramtically and proudly displayed.  Even little habitats for kitty-cats with their young human designers standing at the ready to answer questions about their habitat handiwork, was inspiring.  Oh, were my own kitty to have such a wonderful hiding spot!

That wasn’t all.  In the middle of it all, came the welcome scent whafting thru the air of corndogs and hamburgers cooking.  The onions nearly made me turn on my heel and leave my friends behind because the onions cooking smelled sooooo enticing!  Then were was fragrant candy.  Popcorn.  Men and women working the carnie strip enticing us to cross their palms with coinage and take a chance of throwing a ball or tossing a ring.  Rides.  Lots of rides, our favorites being the ferris wheel and the merry-go-round. 

I could close my eyes and just envision what a warm day and evening might’ve looked like back then, 100 yrs ago.  The fair hasn’t changed much.  Even tho people now stroll around in jeans and sweatshirts instead of glamourous gowns, parasols and lovely hats, the enticement to come spend a few hours away from household and work duties is still an attraction that many of us can still enjoy.

Congrats, Evergreen State Fairgrounds.  It was a lovely day and one to be remembered!

Kimberly & Rita in 1908 attire

Gypsy Caravan Arrives – Bellydancers too?

European gypsies.  Middle-eastern gypsies.  American gypsies. They were everywhere I looked and all amassed in one place!

Okay, so I’m remiss in my sequence of storytelling.  The day began at Country Village in the city of Bothell, Washington, USA.  They have a delightful collection of old houses/shacks which positioned together, create themed retail storefronts.  In the middle of the cluster, one can find an outdoor “stage” of sorts with a large patio or “square” which turned out to be ideal for under-tent-seating on this 90F day.

The members of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited had gathered together for a picnic lunch followed by “gypsy dancing”.  Oh my!  I hadn’t seen such talent all in one afternoon anywhere else in the Seattle area.  Of course, I don’t go to Hemp Fest or other bellydancing sort of gatherings, but I did find it interesting none the less. 
Guests were also treated to traditional Flamenco dancing performed by fellow SITU member Miss Pippin.  The Event was organized by fellow bellydancer and SITU member Miss Marion.  She did an awesome job to bring everyone and everything, together.  Participants had a delightful, tho hot, afternoon!

Photos will be posted out on the regular website of SITU.  Click HERE to see photos of this event.

If you’d like to hook up with us for some other Event or Dress-up Opportunity, please let me know!  We’d love to have you come along!  See our Calendar if there might be something of interest to you….

Fond smiles from the NW corner of these GREAT United States,
Auntie Rita

Do you enjoy historical costuming and parties?

I am looking for other like-minded people (men and women) who enjoy costumes, historical types in particular.  If you live in the greater Seattle driving area and like parties, costumes and fun events, you will want to contact Somewhere in Time Unlimited!

Hop out to the website: www.CostumingInSeattle.com and take a look at all the various photos.  On the “About” tab, you will find email addresses.  For a mere $10 a year, what other source of entertainment have YOU found recently?

Smiles, Auntie Rita
P.S.  If you have a costume blog, could you let me know?  I am very interested in hearing from you too…

Looking for reenactors in Seattle?

Look no further for either the reenactors OR the “Dress-up Opportunities” to participate!

Somewhere in Time, Unlimited is a costume, historical events social group based in the Seattle area.  Many of us wear vintage costumes or custom-make our own.  Although we host at least 4 major Events per year, we also like to participate in a number of fun and interesting things happening in our community at which we can turn up in costume, fitting of the theme of course! 

One such “Dress-up Opportunity” is going to be this weekend at the Master Builders’ Association “REX Awards” for the remodelers (this is THEIR Academy Awards), who will win top notations in their industry.  We were asked by the MBA to act as “color” to their event and show up in 1920’s sort of garb to do the “meet and greet” of all the people coming to the awards on Saturday evening.  Coooooool, huh?  We’re very honored indeed.

Then, on June 28, 2008, you will find us in 1908 attire up at the Carnegie Library in Snohomish, WA for the Capital Campaign Kick-off.  Seems that the city needs to raise money to restore the beautiful old library into a meeting space / hall rental sort of space since there is now a “new” library just down the street.  Wave at us when you go by (we’ll be out front), or BETTER YET, come in and make a donation!!!!

Another FUN “Dress-up Opportunity” is happening on July 19, 2008.  SITU members are signed up to participate in the “Hi-Yu” Parade in West Seattle.  This is a famous community parade and part of the annual Sea-Fair Festivities in the Seattle area.  Since SITU doesn’t officially own a “float”, I’m entering my old Dodge pick-up truck as the “float” and we’re inviting folks interested to come join us.  We’ll be dressed in 1920’s and 1930’s style, playing music from the truck, walking in the parade route and waving at the crowd.  For a few of the mature members, we’ll have the bed of the truck available to sit on (perched on a bale of hay perhaps?) so they too, can wave at the crowd.  Afterwards, we’re going to a member’s home who lives in W. Seattle for a picnic lunch at her little cottage.  Should be a total blast.  I encourage anyone from the Seattle area to email me so we can coordinate meeting up at the head of the parade.  Email to:  LadyVictoria “at” SITUSeattle.com

And this just BEGINS the fun we have set up for the second half of 2008!  Hop out to our regular website: www.SITUSeattle.com  or if it’s easier to remember: www.CostumingInSeattle.com  and take a look at the “Calendar” for a running list of what’s happening, “Dress-up” for those community “Dress-up Opportunities“, and “Upcoming Events” that will show you what we have officially planned to host this year.  There will be “Opportunities” for Victorian reenactors in Seattle and WWII reenactors coming up next year too.

Hope you too, can be a Seattle reenactor and join with us in the frivolity!!!!

Smiles from the lush and green NW corner of these GREAT United States,
Auntie Rita

The “Great Generation” – Say, “Good-bye dear friend”…

I had some really sad news yesterday.  My dear neighbor has passed away.  Although living in the neighborhood for literally, many decades, she hadn’t really befriended deeply any of the current immediate neighbors.  The current neighbors are a bit aloof and don’t interact much.  Beulah was a bit on the quiet side, but VERY observant of what was happening in “the hood” whether it was a car parked on the street too many days (”I don’t think it belongs to any of us. I wonder if it’s stolen.”), to “Did you see that such and such down the street had a baby girl recently?”

I happen to have adored Beulah.  When my husband and I moved into the neighborhood some 13 years ago, I introduced myself to all the neighbors.  I quickly learned who was married and/or had kids, who didn’t want to interact, and who all my “Widow Ladies” were. 

Beulah’s husband was still alive back then.  As is often recognized in my Japanese neighbors, he kept a meticulous lawn.  You could putt on it.  The lawn was always green, the yard kept impecible.  He was proud of his yard.  The house and yard I moved into had dandelions.  That was why I had gone around introducing myself.  I was going to vanquish those darn dandelions on the block, once and for all, withmy hose-end sprayer.  I apologized to everyone that they had had to put up withhorrible weeds all these years and that I intended to be a better tenant (eventual owner), than the last people had been.  I eventually won the war of the dandelions with much persistence!

After her husband died, Beulah would invite me into her home to sit down and chat, filling her in on my workschedule, the news of neighbors, what home-improvement task my husband and I were working on that week, the historic costume I would be sewing for the next event.  On warm summer evenings, we’d sit on the steps leading up to her house and look back at the freshly mowed lawn I’d do every Friday night after work.  She’d tell me that it was the envy of the neighborhood and that hers never looked the same after her husband died.  I knew she was being kind to me, but I was also grateful for her recognizing my efforts.

One year, I realized that most of the neighbors were going to be gone for July 4th.  Mind you, our neighborhood isn’t close, but we tend to “house watch” when we know someone is going to be gone.  Well, it was gonna be “The Widow Ladies” and Harry and I at home that year.  Since it was really warm weather, I pulled my old BBQ from the back yard onto the sidewalk, lit the briquettes and proceeded to make hamburgers and hotdogs for whomever was still home on the street.  I had made potato salad and other side dishes so we had plenty to eat.  It was a joyful surprise to the widows and Harry and I had a great time sharing the evening while we all “watched the houses” as if we were the official police on patrol.  We even had garden hoses at-the-ready for all the illegal fireworks that those young kids were going to set off despite the ban.

It seems that for most weekends of the years I’ve lived here, I would bake something tastey for my “Widow Ladies” and “Widow Man” along my street.  They would so love the banana breads, cream puffs and on hot summer days, the frozen pies that I would prepare because it meant that I would also take the time to stop in to visit with them individually if they were at home.  Their own children would take care of them the rest of the week, but on weekends, they were my own extended parents with sage advice to share and whom I adored.  Beulah was one of them.

Tonight, while I was mowing the 3 lawns I do every weekend, her son came over to her house to check on things and pick up a few pictures in time for the memorial service next week.  He explained her passing “in hospice” at home due to cancer coming back and then he told me about the sorts of dresses that she was wearing in the photos he had in his hand.

Seems that Beulah had arrived from Japan back around 1947-48 (I can’t remember the year exactly), from Japan, right after the war.  She married at age 28, in 1951.  The picture he had of her showed her in a prim suit with a beautiful corsage on her chest, smiling slightly while her husband looked sternly at the camera.  It wasn’t the sort of shot you’d see of today’s smiling young couples.  Beulah was obviously happy to be in love and in the U.S. and I bet her husband felt that he had won first prize.  Beulah was a real beauty!  She had cut her 1940’s hair (you know the type, the style that made the Andrews Sisters and Rosie the Rivetor famous), and was sporting a shorter 1950’s style that totally framed her face.  She really was “a looker” if I were to use my Father’s words.

So WHAT would all these words lead up to or have to do with costuming, you ask?  Beulah’s son shared with me that while his mother was still coherent in the days and weeks leading up to her passing, she had pointed at various photos they had and was able to tell him that “that dress was navy and has yellow or red buttons”, or which color shoes she had worn with the dress.  Wow.  She still had quite the memory even at age 80+.

I respectfully asked tonight that if they were going to go thru her garments, I would LOVE to have anything that was hers from the 1920’s, 30’s or 40’s.  He said that Beulah had someone custom-make all her clothing for her because she was both petite as well as a “size zero”.  That boggles my own mind since I’m a size 16, but I digress.  I thought that if he and his sibblings were willing to donate Beulah’s custom “vintage” clothing to me, I would share the talents of the seamstress with my fellow costuming group (Somewhere in Time, Unlimited), during a Sewing Circle where we could study how the dress or garment was constructed.  Quite possibly, I reasoned, we could recreate the garment for today’s body structure in time for next year’s anniversary of “D-Day”, etc. that have to do with The Great War, WW2.  He agreed to ask his brother and sisters.

As I am writing this, tears are streaming down my cheeks as I think of my friend Beulah.  The last time I saw her, she was having her hair done on Memorial Day at the local hairdresser.  She looked thin, but really great with freshly washed and set hair.  I’d walked down the street to meet her with some freshly baked goodies, so she could take them home with her to her daughter’s house where she’d been staying.  Beulah’s house will probally go on the market and we will probably get new neighbors.  It will really be hard to replace such a gentle, kind soul who crocheted me a scarf or doily every year for Christmas that we lived here, and who spent countless hours with me on her stoop talking about the problems with my mother who is now living in senior housing (Beulah was a volunteer at the Japanese assisted living facility nearby), or just talking about life experiences in general.  Who takes times for these things today, let alone with the elderly?

Thank you, dear Beulah, for sharing your life and wisdom with me.  I shall never forget you or your gentle kindness.  Should I receive your garments, know that I and my group will treasure them tremendously, recreating them in your honor.  It is with heavy heart that I must sign off for today…  Auntie Rita

 

“Aaaaar!” and other Olde World attire…

Pirates and gypsies have gotten a bum wrap over the years.  Must be the politics of it all.  The pirates had a lot of moxy to travel the open seas, deal with sword fights and other gun battles all in search of the elusive loot.  Gypsies also had/have a lot of moxy traveling Europe and the Middle East as a wandering sort of people who conducted their business in trade rather than plundering, as well as being “home owners”, theirs being towed by strong horses and not the waves.

Here’s a beautiful example of a painted European gypsy
wagon I found on the internet called Gypsy Vans by Roth!

 

I remember fondly the gypsies that I encountered while in Germany.  No, I wasn’t fearful of them and I found the people to be really hard-working sorts.  They had colourful garments, fabulous long flowing hair, and a style of merry-making while sitting around the campfire at night that even now, beats the heck out of watching commercial TV!  The few families I met were a tight knit sort who looked after the children with care.  They had skills that few of the villagers in the area I was staying in, actually possessed.

So, here we are all these many years later and I am thinking about these two groups of traveling folk again.  It’s so interesting to me to know that “Pirates” are now welcomed to participate in the Tall Ships parade and exhibition in Tacoma, Washington this Independence holiday weekend in 2008, while just a wee bit later on July 12th, members of Somewhere in Time, Unlimited are going to host “The Gypsy Caravan Arrives at Country Village” out in Bothell, Washington.  The SITU members welcome a talented dance troupe and musicians who will be performing at the pavillion and stage in the Village.  If you’d like to join in the fun, bring a picnic lunch and dress in “gypsy attire” of your imagination or research.  You are most welcome!!!