Category: Fun

Halloween invasion.

Ah, the first hint of spring on the wind.

Must mean it’s time for Halloween shopping, yes?

First and foremost, my shirt arrived.

From 2010 Buildup

Let the strange looks commence, as we hit the town and let the people do double takes. Yes, that really is a Halloween shirt in February… A couple of children found it cool enough to comment.

And, while my wife was looking for girly frill fabric for something for my daughter, I set about the store in search of Halloween. I was surprised to see that Halloween has invaded easter, with EASTER SCARECROWS…

From 2010 Buildup

I mean, they’re not my style, but THAT’S a scarecrow. For Easter.

The garden statuary was already on sale. Or, should I say, tombstones waiting to be made.

From 2010 Buildup
From 2010 Buildup

This next photo confused my wife. Why do I care that some fake plants are on sale? Because they scream “Throne room”, of course.

From 2010 Buildup

Finally, I found these luminaries. Perfect for a witch or Gypsy area.

From 2010 Buildup
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Deutsch Spaß

Just a little bit of fun from our German friends.

(warning these may contain some VERY UNREALISTIC gore)

I don’t know what the heck this is:

This forklift safety video has been around for ages, but is still funny:

A unique take on Mr Sandman:

Commercial for something or other.

And I thought we took Halloween serious…
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Jack’s gone!

Yay!!! Jack’s gone!

I was getting worried there for a while.

I know you’re confused. Answers are forthcoming when I get some time.

I don’t know why the paper has not picked this up this year, and it was hell trying to find the info on the internet as well. So, here’s some info on the Luminaries at Leavitt’s Mortuary this year.

This was a lot of fun last year, and I would encourage anyone within range to make it out this year.

Best. Toy. Ever.

What happens when you have a father who builds wierdo things out of random junk for Halloween?

You get a wrapping paper stick horse, of course…

From Christmas
From Christmas

In some other news, I had pegged one particular activity as being interesting this season. A “Journey to Bethlehem” at a local church.

When you look at it, this is essentially a haunted house through the story of Christ’s birth. I see these crop up nation wide as well, so chances are you’ve heard of them, or perhaps have even been to one.

However, the one locally here turned out to be rather poorly planned in it’s execution.

Beginning at 6:30, groups were meant to leave every 15 minutes, and your journey was to take an hour. Outside, in what turned out to be temps in the low twenties. So, I packed the kids in layers and full snow gear, and headed out.

The whole setup really did look very impressive. However, after spending 2 hours in line, I asked and was informed it would be at least another hour. I saw the next ‘group’ head out. A group of 10. And, at that point decided to leave.

It was opening night. Here’s hoping they get their act together for next year.