First Celebration: Mom and Dad are celebrating their 59th wedding anniversary today. Woo-hoo! Love them lots.
Second Celebration: John and Teresa are celebrating their 26th wedding anniversary today. Woo-hoo! Love them, too.
In 1908, the El Paso and Southwestern Railroad System became the new owner and advertised that the hotel, restaurant, dancing pavilion, tennis court, golf links, bowling alley, billiard parlor, burro trips and children's playground were available for weekend rates of $3.00 round trip. Room rates started at $12.50 per week.
On June 13, 1909, a terrible fire destroyed The Lodge but by 1911, it had been rebuilt. This photo was taken today. And by the way, today's room rates start at $89.00 per night -- and the bowling alley and burro trips are a thing of the past.
So, here is celebration #3 (and the previously hinted at birthday party): Today marks 100 years since the current Lodge opened it's doors! Woo-hoo! Birthday cake for everyone!
There have been some pretty interesting people come through the doors besides just us. Most notably Clark Gable and Judy Garland.
Additionally the Southwest Ghost Hunters Paranormal Research Organization has been here. Why? Because of Rebecca!
Legend says that Rebecca was a beautiful young chambermaid with striking blue eyes and shocking red hair, who disappeared from her quarters after her lover found her in the arms of another. She remains at The Lodge -- mischievously flickering lights, opening and closing doors, and moving furniture. No worries though; she's a friendly ghost.
I think she came to visit Noah and I last year. We were in the tower and were witness to her trademark flickering lights. Didn't bother us any.
We ain't afraid of no ghost.
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