The party's over, call it a day. . .

Here are some pictures for everyone to enjoy. The first one features Bonnie, who was my official photographer for the night. Thanks Bonnie! This is the first time I personally had more than 4 pictures on my camera!

If you have picturs of the party you would like to share, e-mail them to me and I'll get them posted. The more pictures the better!

Side note, we've raised $140 so far for the American Cancer Society. I know a few more folks are sending money. If you want to donate, send me an e-mail and let me know.

Ok, let the viewing begin. . .

Last Year's Party

As Patti, Eric and I tumble headfirst into party preparations, I thought it might be fun to share some of last year's photos. . .

Fun M&M's Site

Ok, I'm probably the last haunter alive to hear about this, but, M&M's has this awesome. It's a huge picture with hints for 50 different scary movies. I guess it's a few years old, but it's still up and running and I highly recommended.

M&M's! Not just delicious candy coated chocolate anymore!!!

http://us.mms.com/us/dark/dark_game.jsp

Region 335 Haunt

If you're in the area, check it out.

I don't mean to brag. . .

But I now have two comments on my blog. That's right, TWO!!!

Thanks fellas.

More pictures of Peter's basement

Pam sent me her pictures from my trip East last week. Here are some more (better) shots of Peter's basement. However, be warned. . . you are going to turn green with envy and spend every waking moment trying to figure out how to do this in your house.

That mummy is talking to Peter!!

The bar has a drink menu that is all hauntie all the time.

That's Pam's husband, Jim in the Harley shirt.

Filming begins tomorrow. . .

And, of course, ends tomorrow as well.

For something fun and different, I thought I'd post a couple stills from this year's shoot early next week. Admit it, you can't wait, right? RIGHT?

Headless Horseman Haunt

It's been a few days since I got back, so my thoughts regarding the Headless Horseman aren't as fresh as I might like. Sorry, my Haunties. But, let's delve into it anyway. . .

I went to the Headless Horseman several years back during an off season tour with the Halloween Convergence folks. Even though it was the middle of the day, there were no actors and no props, the hayride was still really enjoyable. They pointed out several things along the way and you could picture what it must be like when the haunt was up and running. Let me tell you, I was wrong. It was much better than I pictured it.

We got there at about 6:45 and did not leave until 9:15. In haunt time, that's huge! First up was the hayride which was a very dark take on fairy tales. Much more so than the Brother's Grimm. Then, a never ending corn maze littered with all kinds of frights. After that not one, but TWO haunted houses. Then, some hot cider, a side show act and shopping! Yep, ladies, SHOPPING!! (You know we'd go to demolition derbies if there was a boutique there.)

I had a great time and suggest that, if you're anywhere near Ulster Park, NY you should check it out.

http://www.headlesshorseman.com/

Tiny, Old Cemetery

Here are some photos of a tiny cemetery close to Pam.

Tombstone down!

Pam wants to live in that house back there and have seances in the graveyard. Wish I'd thought of it first.

Ah. . . New England

We went to hook up with Peter, Shari, Steve and Pat last night.

First stop was Peter and Shari's. The house is so full of fun and rare halloween stuff that I never wanted to leave. Peter has done up his basement like a Victorian parlor and has display cases for all his collectibles. There's an awesome bar where he serves only Halloween themed drinks. All of which can be ordered off his personalized menu. I could easily spend a day or two there. Here's a few pictures, Pam will be sending me more.

Then, it was off to the Haunted Graveyard. Honestly, it's one of the best haunts I've seen in a long time. Going to all types of Halloween events through out the year, you see plenty of haunts. Some tend to be the same thing over and over again. This one definately was not.

For the most part, it was open air, which I love. It was part catacomb, part graveyard, part vampire castle, part South American Jungle, part back woods table saw, part coven, part egyptian tomb, part Victorian mansion, and many other parts.

Some of my favorite effects were the tub and sink overflowing with bloody water, the rain and lightening outside the Victorian mansion that gave you only fleeting glimpses of the cloaked figure in the garden, the over sized, UV lit live skeleton and their little girl Pepper Ghost was way creepy. Here's a link if you're in the neighborhood and want to check it out.

http://www.hauntedgraveyard.com/

After that, we stopped at Steve's for a bit. And, wouldn't you know it, he ALSO has an amazingly decked out den in his basement (what have I been doing with my time?). You enter his through a Vampire grave. There's windows and lightening and tallking skull sconces, oh my! And, of course, a bar, which I always love.

You might think this hurts. . .

Either it doesn't or it hurts in a good way. . .

Pam and Jim just got back from their walk to raise funds to fight cancer. Once we have breakfast, it's off to, who know, maybe Sleepy Hollow again? Maybe another quaint little town around here? Wherever we go today, we're ending up at Headless Horseman tonight. Can't wait!!!