Halloween revolt!

[Unknown Primate]

Unfortunately, as in the last few Halloweens, the build-up to my favorite holiday is more exiciting than the actual day.  The hours here in Lafayette had no time limit, although the authorities suggested kids 12 & under be home by 9 pm.  Still, only ONE little trick or treater showed up at our door.  Needless to say, the little witch recieved a huge amount of Reese' Cups, Snickers, suckers & pretzles from us. 

The rest of the evening was a non-event.

[moonvisage]

Hardly anyone did anything halloweeny in our area this year,it was so disappointing.Regarding the way halloween costumes have gone these days,i despair at all the junk people,especially celebrities,wear.Wonder Woman,Drag Queens,Kinky Fetish Outfits... Urrgh!!

[mike c]

I am saddened to read so many lackluster Hallowe'en tales; things do seem to be going in a weird direction where ToT'ing and costuming is concerned. What a disheartening drag.

Still, I am glad to report the continuing and growing success of the numerous local haunts in my area (mine included) so at least in the Springfield/Branson/NW AR Ozarks region, Hallowe'en is not only alive but thriving... but I get depressed if I think too long about the areas where Hallowe'en is being undermined and fizzling out.

Hallowe'en is just about every day for me, as it surely must be for most of us here. The more we all keep trying and keep Hallowe'en alive in our own homes and families/friends, the better things will get on The Big Night each year... I mean, back 16 years ago, there weren't many homes out here that did anything fun for the kids and grown-ups, but for the last decade it's grown like crazy. It can happen... don't despair!

Here's to a happier, scarier Hallowe'en for everyone in the years to come.

And hey... my 1,000th post. Funny!

[Unknown Primate]

Mike C, I'll drink to that... and to your 1,000th post!