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Posted On 07/02/2007 21:27:40 by Trixie

This past weekend, I did something I haven't done in over 30 years. I went to a drive-in! 30 years ago, I saw Young Frankenstein in a yellow Roadrunner in Clarkston, Michigan. This past Saturday, it was a triple feature in Baltimore, MD: Surfs Up, Evan Almighty and Oceans 13. I'd known for years there was a drive-in in near where I lived, but it was on the other side of town. I always said "someday..." Well, someday came Saturday.

Bengie's has a great playground beneath the screen (which their web site boasts is the largest in the US) and a fabulous untouched-by-time concession stand. Best of all (for me) is that they allow dogs! We enjoyed a fabulous sunset while we waited for the show to begin, and after it did a full moon shined down on us from overhead. Didn't get home until the wee hours of the morning after three films, but Greta and I will definitely be going back again soon!

What a wonderful step back in time. If you have a drive-in near you, ENJOY IT!

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From: Macbunny

07/03/2007 15:45:00 We moved out to the boonies about 12 years ago and they have a drive in near by. I have been a few times. but like Vegaspeach, I just can't seem to stay awake that late anymore, lol! We tried to do it later in the year, when they can start the movies earlier, but it was kind of cold. We still intend to go back, but I think I will have to take a nap first.

From: Mimi134

07/03/2007 14:13:58 Yeah, Deb...sounds good to me, too. We could sit outside on the car under the stars. Or would you 'n' Steve be inside the car foggin' up the windows?

From: vegaspeach

07/03/2007 10:16:00 How kewl was that! We do have a drive in here in Vegas but J and I get up so early that we'd fall asleep and they would find us in the AM! All droolin and sleepy eyed..lol

From: writterdeb

07/03/2007 10:11:22 That sounds so cool Trixie. We also have a drive-in across town and out a few more miles. My daughter and some of her friends have gone but we have not tried that yet. Memories of the drive-in - hummmmmmmm!!! Sounds like a road trip to me now if I can talk Jessie and Gil into it.......hey Jess........

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