Happy Halloween and Geography of Fear

Seems like a good time to highlight research about the contribution of haunted attractions in urban planning.

So in between watching horror movies on TV (TCM has genre films all day!) consider this paper on the topic.

Bristow, R. S., & Jenkins, I. S. (2019). Geography of fear: fright tourism in urban revitalization. Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events, 1-14.

Boo!

Sam I Am, Through Hiker on AT

Heard this through hiker last night at the Westfield Athenaeum.  His real name is Sam Ducharme and he has a YouTube page showcasing his Appalachian Trail hike. I haven't checked out his videos, but his presentation was great and an inspiration to all those who have experienced or desire the life changing expedition.

I picked up his book and look forward to the read.

Thanks, Sam I am,
your new friend, the Happy Hiker (both ends to the middle 1974-75).

Emerald Ash Borer

Saw this educational sign on the Appalachian Trail recently and thought I would share it.  It alerts the hikers of the controlled harvest in the October Mountain State Forest that the AT winds through.  In particular this sign was posted just south of Becket Road.

October 16th, 1974

Do you know where you were?  I do.

Camping along the Appalachian Trail, at the old October Mountain Leanto.

I hiked about 7 miles in the rain, got lost a view times and tried to dry out in the leanto.

See the location at https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/topoview/viewer/#14/42.3599/-73.1581

The new shelter has been relocated further south.

Tourism and Brexit?

"Research released today by UKinbound and Canterbury Christ Church University shows that the Government’s proposed post-Brexit immigration reforms have the potential to severely destabilise the tourism industry in the UK, putting at risk an industry that contributes £145 billion (7.2% of UK GDP)[1] to the UK economy."

"The research includes a survey of UK tourism and hospitality businesses, undertaken by Canterbury Christ Church University with Qa Research, which highlights the critical impact that the Government’s proposed immigration reforms could have on the sector post-Brexit. The survey shows that:

• 65% said that the proposals would impact negatively on their ability to continue to operate
• 71% believe that the proposals would impact negatively on their ability to expand
• 75% believe that the proposals would impact negatively on their ability to remain competitive
• 68% of tourism businesses cited the limited domestic labour market as the key reason for the continued need for EU workers
• 80% of tour operators and destination management businesses cited the lack of home-grown talent with foreign language skills as the driving force behind the need for EU workers."

Source:  https://www.ukinbound.org/advocacy-news/two-out-of-three-tourism-businesses-fear-immigration-reforms-may-cause-closures/

John Lennon's Birthday

"If someone thinks that peace and love are just a cliche that must have been left behind in the '60s, that's a problem.  Peace and love are eternal."

- John Lennon (1940-1980)

Happy Birthday Kyra Schon

You may recognize Kyra Schon from her role in the original Night of the Living Dead (1968).

Happy Birthday!

Hartford - Springfield Airport now OPEN (BDL) TODAY

BDL airport is now open  due to an civilian aircraft crash this morning.  Fatalities reported.

Call your airline for details if you are flying out or in today.

For details from BDL click here.



It is open now!

Turner Classic Movies this month

October is one of favorite months to watch TV.  After all TCM, (emphasis on the Classic!) offers a great line up of horror films.  And if that is not enough, how about Godzilla Fridays!

Holy cow!

And for the 31st, invite some friends over for an all night extravaganza, pop some corn, and for heaven's sake, leave the lights on!