GadgetKen

GadgetKen t1_jd0n4zi wrote

Also got this message via email. Bummer.

Drive-ins have a lot of nostalgia. Drive-ins were more prevalent decades ago. But had to compete with Apple theatre by Ford dealer and Gilson dinner theatre in Winsted plus at home DVD's, streaming, cable, satellite, etc. Plus sort of in an out of way place by river (can be buggy). But they upgraded to a digital projector and it was pretty popular with family deals, double features, etc. Hope they return under new management, but we'll see if it remains a drive-in.

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GadgetKen t1_j6orec0 wrote

In my case, we lived in West Hartford on the Bloomfield border, and I rode my bike to Bishop's Corner or West Hartford center. Pharmacy newsstands and candy aisles, radio shack, toy stores, Lafayette, book stores, children's museum, town parks, libraries. That was decades ago, and things have changed, but I find this story sort of bizarre.

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GadgetKen t1_itn2asa wrote

Saw Miss Saigon musical that came with a follow up new years Eve party a few years ago. Think wore off the rack suit and tie, and a dress winter coat (they do have a coat check table). I probably was a little overdressed but fit in fine. Visited from CT and walked from the River Inn. However, they don't have a formal dress code (other than perhaps some private events or it's real conservative at an annual gala).

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