Happiest Place

Shag's Pin of Tomorrowland

Disneyland calls itself the Happiest Place on Earth. I don't know about that, but I do know that we're going there tomorrow!

This is Disneyland's 50th anniversary, so Mr. Larry and I wanted to see what new or vintage features have been added to the Park for this event. I do not like to admit this, but I was at Disneyland as an extremely small child during the first few years it opened. My folks used to take me and my brother every New Year's Day to the Park. Since my Dad wasn't particularly a football fan, this was the perfect time for us to go. Of course, in every single photo of us from those years, we're all bundled up in coats, hats and scarves. You'd think that Anaheim was the North Pole. I found a few great photos of Disneyland from the Imaginary World that look like my good ol' Park o' the Past!

Notice the 1963 Ford Falcon approaching the Magic Kingdom

When I was a child, the Dumbo ride and the Teacups were my faves. We must go on the newly reinvigorated Pirates of the Caribbean ride tomorrow.

Artist, Josh Agle aka SHAG, has designed dessert plates, coffee mugs, pillows, pins, bracelets, maps, prints, etc. for the 50th anniversary. I already own the dessert plates and mugs. I must get one more faboo Shag souvenier tomorrow.

Shag's Pin of Frontierland

After Disneyland, we'll be heading for the high desert town of Joshua Tree. We're spending the weekend in the beautiful tri-city desert area. Once upon a time I was a public radio d.j. and my former radio partner, John "Juke" Logan is playing at Pappy and Harriet's Pioneertown Palace on Saturday night, in celebration of his birthday. It should be a great time.

There are tons of wonderful antique and thrift shops to visit along Highway 62 in the desert, so I'm sure Mr. Larry and I will pick up a few treasures, as well as enjoying the most gorgeous National Park in our State.