Back from Bisbee & it's official. They are hitched. And, your friend here, is back, unsure of what to make of her experience. Risa knows, I told her late last night, in the form of an "Ode to the 3-day wedding". She got my "just back vibe" on the whole thing. For now, let's start with L-O-V-E.
Love is great. The couple is incredible. He, a commercial Realtor and Tennis Pro. She, a doctor from India. Well, maybe she was born here? Not sure, but a gorgeous fascinating girl, for sure. People came in from all over the world for the big event. It was beautiful. The couple was very busy and had lots of events happening at different places every night – in order to accomodate such a huge crowd in such a small town… We did not get to see them often. But they lavished us with very fancy dinners, cocktails & lunches.
As for me.
I have been known to be a Little Miss Goodie Two Shoes. I try to be nice and proper and courteous. I try to stay out of trouble. (okay okay, those of you who know me, don't burst my bubble, ha) But this weekend… I was shocked, as I was not treated as the sweetest girl in the world at all… (I think they saw my devlish grin peeking out)
And, really, if I try to be on good behaviour and I am reprimanded, then perhaps I should put on my naughty shoes more often…
Here I was, sitting in a corner. Minding my own business. Then someone saw my camera and was like. "Miss no pictures, there is copyrighted work in the restaurant." WHAT? I want a picture of the guests, not the walls??? Then, I was on the street, "Miss no pictures." Copyrighted work in the windows… At the reception there were no seats left. We were all sandwiched in by the bar. This little lady and I, quietly nibbling on our vegan delicacies. The owner, "don't stand at the bar, you are in the way, I am trying to sell drinks" Us, thinking, "there are people with seats eating at the bar. We are standing here, nowhere else to go buddy!" Me, "I am outta here." Mr. Lovee, "That guy should feel lucky he has all this business due to Carl's wedding." (plus really, the guy was making a fortune off the groom already, 3 nights at the same restaurant. As for the drinks, he would bill the groom for them at the end)
There were other things, but I won't bore you. It was ridiculous stuff, like being picked on, for no reason. I thought this was the capitol of "free to be." Not the case. Oh well…
As for attire, I did not wear the gold dress. I'll save it for another occassion. It was an outdoor summer wedding. I would have been the "lunatic in the Gold dress…" Well, we could have added it to my list… Hee heee…But really, that was the last thing I needed. I wore black. It was more dinners and such… And trust me, there was already a woman there who had the "lunatic in the dress" department covered. Well, let me just say this. The women were appalled and the men were in "eyeball heaven." Wives having to pick there husbands eyeballs off the table and pop them back into their husbands heads…Funny!
It was not all bad. The hotel was lovely as usual. The Copper Queen, a haunted place. The weather was lovely too. See if you can spot the cowboy ghost in the hotel.. Weird, eh?
Anyhow, here is a montage of the photos I was able to take for you. Ghosts and all… (Click on any to enlarge) A couple are of Tombstone, as you pass through there to get to Bisbee.
Bisbee is all stairs and hills. Great workout weekend for sure!
Well, that's all for now. Sorry for the lack of me and Mr. Lovee pics. At the events there is no way to haul a huge camera around. Plus, when I did try, well you know what happened… Next time. Or, Maybe we'll dress up and pose, pretending to be at an event?? I don't want to share the frowning and hot and miserable photo ops…. HA…..
I am off to work in the studio. See you all soon…
Good-bye Bisbee, until next time….
Oh! One last thing. I was standing in the lobby, showing the manager my ghost photos and asking ghost questions. They said, "There really are ghosts, look, this is a log where everyone who has spotted a ghost shares their stories." "Sit and read while you wait for your husband." (I have no husband, but okay…) So I am flipping through this huge book that dates back to the opening of the hotel… All of a sudden I stop. I decide to read one ghostly account, and this is what it says: "A ghost farted in the elvator 100 years ago, and it still smells." So much for real ghosts.. Oh well.. hee hahahaheheee… I chuckled, hopped in Mr. Lovee's car, and off we went….
Oh, that is so funny, sad and funny…i can’t believe how rude people are! I too was at a wedding this weekend, of the unusual kind. My daughters best friend (too young!!! but I won’t get into that) They had a slide show loop of pictures from baby pictures on….kind of like senior night at high school graduation….and…I was wearing the dress Tess wore to homecoming…in the photo’s looping over and over….ugghhh, not sure anyone really noticed but me.
I love the green deer lamp fixture and that is the way to travel for sure!
Sounds like studio time is in order!!!
You were right, I was wrong. Next time I tell you to tough it out, just ignore me. I’m sorry it was such a craptastic time. At least you could be you and make the best of it anyway.
Oh, the rudeness. Can’t take pictures…. PLEASE.
As for the farting ghost. Dang, what will people think of next??
Can’t wait to see what you produce in the studio after this weekend.
Sorry your weekend was not all perfect. I can understand being asked not to take photos in museums and such, but on the street?! But the pictures you did take and shared are lovely. And I think you and Mr. Lovee should most definitely dress up for a pretend event–too funny 🙂
you are too funny! i have a hilarious picture in my head of the woman in “that dress.” hee, hee. i’m sorry there weren’t enough seats for you. maybe next time you should bring your own? i do hope you take a photo when you wear that golf dress. i mean gold dress. although, a golf dress might be hot too. 🙂
That was wild! Imagine somebody getting freaked out by a ghost and having to run up or down a thousand steep staircases!
I like the junk shop. That tin can in your hand…my mom has that full of buttons.
So, hey, I hear you and Saidra are getting hitched. Please plan the wedding in one of the cooler months, m’kay? (wink wink)
You know what I love about you? You can take even the least successful weekend and make us all laugh, almost wish we were with you even(okay that might be pushing it) and you still make it sound fun! Puuuleese, no pictures in a restaurant or on the street?! Do these people realize that there are things worth getting upset about in this world? Oh, well, thanks again for the chuckle, I guess the only thing worse than an unpleasant wedding experience is one that last three days! Oh, and your shoes were so cute!
ahhh Vanessa – who can tell a story like you my dear – yes I wish that I had been there with you too – kinda thrive on weird vibe scenes – well maybe… but yeah – make some art out of life – esp. when its much better pasteurized, strained and other-wise altered… you know what to do
xox – eb.
Well, the nerve! Copyrighted pictures in the restaurant? What’s the world coming to? Strange…very strange…and no standing at the bar? I love your storytelling…I can only imagine what a zany weekend it must have been. And I totally understant about not wanting to be the whacky crazy dress person – though I must admit that the gold dress is just tres beautiful and I probably would have worn it anyway!
I went to my mother’s wedding a few months ago and one of my cousins said to me, ” I love waiting to see what you are going to wear, you always wear the most unique outfits!” I was wearing a cute little black number and a bright red hat that was my great great grandmother’s at the time…god love my sweet cousin. 🙂
I’m glad you can see the funny side of things…life can be strange don’t you think?
Try a camera phone next time. Seriously sounds like there are a lot of folk in Bisbee who need to learn a bit about customer service. I definetly wouldn’t be spending my money with them.
This made me laugh so much!!! You are clearly a rebel with no respect for those miserable folks who have no sense of fun or decency. Shocking behaviour!! Don’t you just love those people who are so sour that life is clearly just passing them by!!
Oh I am sure you looked adorable – did you manage the trunk??!! And the photographs are fabulous – as are you.
oh no…It would have taken all self control to not yell at people, I am very hot tempered.
I love ghosts, real ghosts not farty elevator ghosts…
missed you soooooooooo much.
I enjoyed your pictures 🙂
Oh gosh, I am giggling at the farting ghost. I was so looking forward to a picture of you and Mr. Lovee. Well, at least you saw some interesting “scenery”. Paint us a picture of “the lady in the dress”.
What a great post! I’m a relative new comer to your lovely world….and I must say that I’m quite hooked…I love coming here and reading your posts….they are so entertaining and well-written, and funny and meaningful and real! : )
I always seem to get picked on, too….funny as I usually try to stay out of any sort of limelight (or even light with a slight limey tinge to it!) : ) And, I think I may have been the “lunatic in the dress” on more than one occasion!
So did you buy a rabbit? Could’ve been amusing for the ride home!I am sad the gold dress idea was shelved,but believe me,I am the queen of last minute wardrobe changes!
I have to admit,Iam not so much for events like this and tend to be exactly like you when placed in those situations,the hubs has since learned,it is best to not put me in harms way of stuff like that!
I don’t like weddings where the guests can’t take pictures, it’s all part of the fun. Sometimes they can be very strict with the distractions a camera can make at the ceremony etc (but your experience was a little extreme with the copyright everywhere)! Does that mean even the bride & groom didn’t get a chance to take photos at their reception? how weird. It’s a shame we didn’t get to see more pictures of the wedding couple and you in your dress-I think we should invent another virtual party so we can party on regardless 🙂 I am rolling on the floor laughing over the ‘eyeball heaven’-heehee.
LOL.
There is never a dull moment in your life, is there 🙂
We haven’t been to a wedding in ages, but have been invited to one in a few weeks. I am really looking forward to it.
you crack me up girl!!! such a funny post! now where is Bisbee? is it a teeny tiny town?
Had to laugh at the ‘lunatic in the dress dept’…there always has to be one(or a few) of those gals at every event haha…
Im sure your black dress looked gorgeous…what a shame you couldnt click away with your camera- dont these people know we have blogs to embellish!!!
Such a fun chronicle you paint! I am intrigued by this gold dress. I’m so glad to be here again. I missed your writings so!
Bizarre! When we were in Bisbee a few years ago, I was certain that there was not a place on earth that was more laid back than that little town. I had no idea that people there could be so uptight! Maybe that’s why the cowboy-ghost did what he did in the elevator – a big old “screw you” to the snippy folks there!
I adore Bisbee…I haven’t been in ages! Actually, the last time I was there was for one of my greatest friend’s grandmother’s retirement party (she later went on to be the mayor there) We had the party at the Copper Queen, if I remember correctly (mostly we were trying to score some alcohol…naughty under aged drinkers we were) Heavens, that would be a long time ago wouldn’t it? sigh.
I am wanting to go and stay at the Shady Dells in one of those vintage trailers…of course, now I kind of get to “share” an Airstream, or at least, be a frequent guest…
farting ghost…..hahaha! that made me laugh!
I love the photo montage….is that cowboy ghost some kind of special effect? Spooky…
Sorry to hear that you were treated so badly…unfortunately there are jerks and idiots in our world but at least there are more nice than bad ones!
A 3 day wedding…that sounds tres expensive!
Vanessa: As a card-carrying member of the Goody Two Shoes May as Well DO It ‘Cause I Get Blamed for It Anyway Club, I fully relate!!! We are a sisterhood, with the likes of Lucy and Ethel as role models… I love the pictures and the story, just wish I could see those copyrighted walls!! As a muralist, I would have been taking photos of the walls trying to avoid the people!!! LOL Blessings, Rebecca
That wedding sounds lame. And, what are they talking about “the room has copyrighted art work…???” You’d have to have perfect light and be there with just yourself to even get a decent picture of artwork and then you’d have to SELL IT to be doing something wrong. That just bugs.
I loved reading your sweet and sour report on your wedding trip. As for the ‘Fart’ story I can’t get the smile of my face…I have worked in a few hotels that same ghost has visited.
Suzie Sews
Unbelievable all that business about not taking photos and where you could sit or stand! They were lucky to have you there, after all – they should have cleared a table just for you, Miss Vanessa! It sounds like you had a good time, despite all the weirdness. Some very cool photos here – thanks for the peek into the wedding (not your own, we hasten to add) weekend. 🙂 xo
Listen here, Missy, if I told you once, I told you 1000 times: all those things you took pictures of are copyright. I am sending the constable of the peace immediately to remove them. Esp the sign about the selling of rabbits; we paid good money for the copyright for that baby…
I haven’t been around for a while…so busy at work.
But oh my! What have I missed?!? Such scandal!
And, by the way, I’m feeling soooo jealous of all your cute shoes.
“Crazy lady in the dress” hahaha! I’ve been that lady a few times. Unfortunately not the type that made the guys eyes pop out though.
The photos you did manage to take – from your secret buttonhole camera, right? – are fabulous. And you would always be the fabulous one in the dress.
I can’t believe people! I have to say, I after the 58th time someone was snarky with me I might have lost it! Weird. And I love the “ghost” pictures! Fun! ~A 🙂
It’s a nice post,thanks for sharing!