11 Haworth 1940s Weekend 2012

We had an AMAZING time at Haworth's 1940s Weekend!

Same as last year (funny how a celebration of a decade gone by doesn't change much...), the whole town was done-up WWII style, without the fear and sadness.  Pantyhose with lines down the back, dashing gents in uniform, red lipstick, and baskets for handbags- it was great!

When I asked this group to pose for a picture, the two men handed me iPhones to take their picture for them- showing my lack of mobile-phoneness, I didn't know how to use them... and got a big laugh when I said "But I only see my face here- how do I see y'all?"
(Many expats I know don't have cell phones, or only have very basic top-up (pay-as-you-go) ones reminiscent of Nokias from 1998.  The one we use (yes, Paul and I share one) is so basic I was surprised that it had texting capabilities.)

Lots of wartime vehicles on display!

I had to show off my A League of Their Own costume next to the G.I. Jeep complete with glove, ball, and bat.  Second note- it was quite chilly, but I refused to put my coat on in case someone recognized my costume.  So I was shivering most of the day.

This couple was adorable, and obviously in love!

Part of a group of four, they later all put on a dancing display-

and it was fantastic!

Women's Land Army on the move!

Paul was sad they weren't actually handing the donuts out to people.

Three generations of service!

I didn't notice that this lovely lady was pregnant until I was walking away- I was too busy admiring those shoes!

Sadly, this is the only picture I shot of these two- this amazing girl was the only person to recognize my costume!! She said "Oh, you're a Rockford Peach! That's one of my favorite films!" and I got so excited I didn't take another picture to replace the eyes-closed one.  Oh, and for the record- I'd given in by this point and was wearing my coat (although I kept it open). Oh well. She's still my new best friend!

Servicemen's gathering!

There was a handful of German stuff, all thoroughly covered in German flags. We ate at a local restaurant, so we were too full to enjoy the food carts.

It was a blast!  I am so glad we were able to get back to Haworth this year- but now I know to bring cheap copies of A League of Their Own to hand out!