And we are off to the ball

And it is off to the Ball

The runway is still being repaired in Angel Fire so I had to throw my bags in my car and get to Taos early to meet my dates Henry Standing Bear and Walt Longmire.

Lou Diamond Phillips

Robert Taylor as Sheriff Longmire
 It is cold and dark here on the Taos Volcanic Plateau before dawn but I think I have been promised a catered breakfast once the jet takes off for Ohio.


 I am told a couple other members of the cast of Longmire are coming too but it is suppose to be a surprise. They had heard of the great fun to be had at the 6th Annual Willow Manor Ball. Seems last year's date, Johnny Depp has been talking about the Trinidad Rum


Bracelet by Jessica Duke
At the last moment before I left the house I spied my Jessica Duke silver bracelet from last year's ball and put it on. Something old to bring to the new adventure.

See previous blogs for everything I have packed. And stay tuned for breaking news on the fun to be had at Willow Manor. Who do you want to see from the cast of Longmire?

Longmire cast

Comments

  1. UnknownOctober 20, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    I brought along some ballerinas from the Royal Wiinnipeg Ballet. Perhaps later we could meet up and try a down home/ballet/ waltz or something? Love dancing.....

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  2. ninotazizOctober 20, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Can't wait to see you arrive in style! And oh, my! Yummy!

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  3. HelenOctober 20, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    The "Diamond Man" of course! Careful where you stash that yummy coat! It could grow legs, walk away.

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    1. JBinford-BellOctober 20, 2013 at 5:53 PM

      Yes, I just love that coat. Found that last year and could not pass up another chance to wear it.

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  4. JinksyOctober 20, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    That's one serious hunk of silver bracelet... :)

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    1. JBinford-BellOctober 20, 2013 at 5:54 PM

      My photography buddy is a jeweler and she makes these wonderful things.

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  5. Tess KincaidOctober 20, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Stunning harlequin gown...maybe I could borrow it sometime after?

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  6. MarchelineOctober 20, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    I'd like to share a champagne flute of Guinness with Katee Sackhoff. She's totally one of my girl crushes!

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  7. Carolina LintheadOctober 20, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Fabulous attire! Perfect for twirling around the Manor. I like your dates! Excellent company for the evening.

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  8. 21 WitsOctober 20, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Oh my, you are so very lucky, and I thought my dates were top notch! :)

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  9. WayneOctober 21, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    I could not have missed you....with that lovely hat

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