Knott's Berry Snoozles
Before we get into the main blog post, I wanted to let SoCal locals (or any other interested parties!) know about another presentation about Knott's Berry Farm and especially the ride "Knott's Bear-y Tales", by Chris Merritt and J. Eric Lynxwiler! It will be this coming Sunday, January 26th, at the LA Public Library (downtown), in the Mark Taper Auditorium. The presentation is scheduled from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. I saw the one a few weeks ago, and it was informative, and a lot of fun! If you can make it over there, I know that Chris and Eric would love to see you.
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Speaking of Knott's Berry Farm... we (King Charles and I) love it. However, I scanned a bunch of vintage Knott's slides, and as usual there were some that were "meh". I've been skipping them over and over, but finally decided to just share five Snoozles and be done with them!
This first one is dated "January 1967"; a cute burro is the power (and brains) behind a contraption known as an arasta. The sign hear the burro says: The arasta was built and used for 20 years by “Desert Jim” at a mine far back on the desert near Death Valley. Dragging the large rock crushes the ore, so gold can be extracted the (indecipherable) to Cal in 1840). Behind him is a mine head, and to the right, a tunnel entrance to the Gold Mine, where guests could pan for REAL GOLD.
The remaining four scans are all from the 1950s (I believe). I'm not sure precisely where this scene was located, though the picket fence at the bottom of the frame is probably part of Boot Hill. A spring of fresh water gushes from the rocks, and an Indian watches for trouble (can you blame him?).
Next, a woman relaxes next to the Chapel, I believe this was where the "Transfiguration" show could be experienced. I could never set foot inside because I would burst into flames. Nobody knows why!
The same lady now poses next to a prospector who is panning for gold. You'd think he would be concerned about the erupting volcano right next to him, but his single-minded pursuit of GOLD is all that motivates him.
Next is a scene that is similar to the one in photo #2, only the Indians echo the Night Watch tableau - read more about that HERE.
I hope you have enjoyed these Knott's Berry Farm Snoozles!
4 comments:
Hey wait... this isn't Snoozle Sunday! I can't decide whether to cheer or throw over-ripe fruit. Maybe I'll throw both; the Cheer will help get the over-ripe fruit stains out.
1) I never realized 'til now how easy it is for burros to camouflage themselves when standing in front of buildings made of faded, worn wood. Actually, I think there are two burros; there's an extra set of ears... maybe three! What's inside the building?
2) The overseeing Indian looks to be a member of Shiny Boy's tribe a few miles away.
3) Major, I'm afraid I would also burst into flames. And I think our dear sweet lady sitting in front of the chapel would also spontaneously combust; she's got red eyes! Well, red eyeglasses... close enough.
4) Wow, our red-eyed lady is wearing white gloves! And a brooch that appears to be made of strawberries and cranberries; a sophisticated and interesting 'look'.
5) Hmm, this land looks awfully sparse and bleak. It needs some greenery, maybe a few clumps of sagebrush and cacti.
OK, a couple of these were possibly yawn-inducing, mainly because of the camera angles and distance from the subjects, but not because the subject matter itself was Snoozly. Thanks, Major.
I've never realized this before, but Volcano Man looks a little bit like Royal Dano. "At what point shall we expect the approach of danger?" It's right behind you, man!
There is an orange-faced man crouching behind the picket fence, in that second vintage shot.
All five snootiest at once?! Whoa Nellie! Good thing we junior Gorillas are professionals. I’m not sure the average man or woman could handle this.
Darn autocorrect. *Snoozles
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