tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post4140160489705154251..comments2024-03-29T04:48:01.038-07:00Comments on GORILLAS DON'T BLOG: The North PoleMajor Pepperidgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-4915593576136240842011-08-11T21:06:45.215-07:002011-08-11T21:06:45.215-07:00S Major - well, I guess this one is going to remai...S Major - well, I guess this one is going to remain a mystery! Thanks for your input.Major Pepperidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-73881619306968412182011-08-11T15:02:02.480-07:002011-08-11T15:02:02.480-07:00I don't think this is the one near Wilmington ...I don't think this is the one near Wilmington NY (close to Lake Placid). I was just there with the kids today. Although they do have a never-melting North Pole too, the surrounding buildings aren't the same and Santa's house has a completely different entrance.S Majorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13082458500412321550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-64639859909964923402009-12-08T12:30:38.079-08:002009-12-08T12:30:38.079-08:00OK Major, I have the answer to this one. This is S...OK Major, I have the answer to this one. This is Santa's Workshop and Village near Wilmington, New York. I will send you a picture via email.The Viewliner Limitedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05730924067419581447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-26305681366480942702009-11-23T04:59:23.873-08:002009-11-23T04:59:23.873-08:00Thanksgiving is such a fun holiday that gets so ov...Thanksgiving is such a fun holiday that gets so overlooked, but I think of Halloween as the start of the holidays really. I mean, holidays are more than just one...and it's more than just Christmas.<br /><br />Regards,Honeymoon bed breakfasthttp://www.woodruffinns.com/luray-va-bed-and-breakfast-river-cabin-inner.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-11975028116097899882009-11-22T19:26:41.745-08:002009-11-22T19:26:41.745-08:00I think the two characters on the left are Violet ...I think the two characters on the left are Violet Beauregard and Betty Rubble. :) Man, that lamb has no respect for personal space!<br /><br />Major, thanks for all the great shots you post. This is the best blog on the planet.Rich T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01218280822336323825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-20355958888059322072009-11-22T17:57:59.332-08:002009-11-22T17:57:59.332-08:00Jim, if you do a search on my blog, you will see s...Jim, if you do a search on my blog, you will see some other photos of the Lake Arrowhead Santa's Village, and I have some others to scan someday.<br /><br />dorisk8s, I'm afraid that today's post isn't Santa's Village, see Pegleg Pete's comment above. I am absolutely sure that he is correct, these are photos of the North Pole and Santa's Workshop in Colorado.Major Pepperidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-79175119742484418522009-11-22T15:32:46.290-08:002009-11-22T15:32:46.290-08:00This is definitely the long lost Lake Arrowhead th...This is definitely the long lost Lake Arrowhead theme park of Santa's Village. I have pictures of these same things (I will post when I find them) from the 60's. You probably can google it and find some of the same images from there.dorisk8shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07051346777795927907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-63756383261499877132009-11-22T14:15:53.582-08:002009-11-22T14:15:53.582-08:00Nice but it's no Santa's Village. Now THAT...Nice but it's no Santa's Village. Now THAT was a Christmas themed theme park. Any shots of that long lost Lake Arrowhead gem Major?Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07610261130964823635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-75704012001030403332009-11-22T13:53:33.401-08:002009-11-22T13:53:33.401-08:00I like these pics, Major! It's nice to know t...I like these pics, Major! It's nice to know that some smaller attractions like this still exist today. Now I wannna go visit the North Pole park!TokyoMagic!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16340756514811789233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-33592537563785230272009-11-22T08:43:43.677-08:002009-11-22T08:43:43.677-08:00Baby goats always make me think of Christmas? &quo...Baby goats always make me think of Christmas? "Goaty aftertase" Yum, yum!<br /><br />Wow, I never thought of the North Pole as an actual POLE??? Simple, yet effective...<br /><br />I heard Christmas music on 103.5 and 99.9 a couple days ago, when it was 90 in the valley, huh?Vintage Disneyland Ticketshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14790755040005517146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-16884439668288887142009-11-22T07:52:55.229-08:002009-11-22T07:52:55.229-08:00Thanks to Pegleg Pete for the identification! I...Thanks to Pegleg Pete for the identification! I've had these slides for many years and it's been driving me crazy not being able to figure out where this is. Thanks to Matterhorn for the confirmation too! And thanks to Chiana for being happy.Major Pepperidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-5661845889656764272009-11-22T06:17:54.839-08:002009-11-22T06:17:54.839-08:00Having been to North Pole in Colorado Springs, I c...Having been to North Pole in Colorado Springs, I concur with Pegleg Pete. One of the tip offs is the stairs in front of Santa's House. This amusement park is still going strong and is a blast to visit.Matterhorn1959https://www.blogger.com/profile/07140583153080149244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-16941264594162012912009-11-22T06:04:51.911-08:002009-11-22T06:04:51.911-08:00I'm fairly certain that this is 'North Pol...I'm fairly certain that this is 'North Pole' at the foot of Pike's Peak in Colorado. It's been open since 1956 and I remember passing by the place on a family vacation in the mid-70s. The photo of Santa's house on their website (http://www.santas-colo.com/) matches the pics in today's blog perfectly.Pegleg Petenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-59592115750668083262009-11-22T03:25:37.583-08:002009-11-22T03:25:37.583-08:00Well (and I am, thanks) Maj, I love a woodsy setti...Well (and I am, thanks) Maj, I love a woodsy setting and I get a kick out of your commentary. So consider me a happy camper on this curious excursion.Chiana_Chathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329208224763179478noreply@blogger.com