Here’s a sample of what goes on at Michael’s family’s house every Halloween.
See, someone mentioned that she doesn’t bother decorating much for Halloween; all of her decorations fit in one little box.
If I had my way, I’d need 2000 square feet of storage for all the stuff I’d have set up for Halloween. For a start.
As it is, we have seven boxes of small things, and three garage shelves dedicated to Halloween decor – from tombstones and creepy netting to a fog machine and ghoulish butler greeting guests at the door.
And every year there’s something new, something more. I always want to have a new effect ready to keep pushing the envelope. It’s always my endeavor to “plus the show”.
Because it comes down to that: it’s a show, and the trick-or-treaters are the audience.
There aren’t too many of us “haunters” in the neighborhood, those who go all out to put on a good show for Halloween. But even if we’re the only ones left in the state, I’ll keep on doing it because I love to give people something to look forward to, and something to remember.
Just so you know: Those in this little production are Grandma B, sister S, Michael, Uncle W and sister L. Michael’s mommy was stuck at work on Halloween night.
That Rocks! You must have the coolest house in the state to trick or treat at. My kids love going to the houses that really add the creepy factor and then coming home to tell their tale of bravery. That would be a house they’d LOVE to hit on Halloween.
(MD) Well, it’s certainly the coolest house on the street. I’d actually like it better if more people in our neighborhood had really cool Halloween displays. It’d be fun if there was a little friendly competition. So maybe you all can come visit next Halloween?
I am going to have to keep this video to myself – if my husband saw it we would definitely be adding to the collection of items I already have a hard time storing! Your house is amazing and looks like a ton of fun!
(MD) Just remember, parking the car in the garage is optional. Keeping your Halloween props safe and dry is a must.
Whoa. You people REALLY get into it, don’t you? That’s spectacular!
(MD) Yes, we do! My biggest wish is that we lived in a Victorian mansion at the end of the street, instead of the cookie-cutter 1980′s two-story tract house. And that we had more storage space.
Tom!! This is awesome!!! I still have great memories of what we used to do at Halloween in your mom’s studio on Ellerslee!!! This is a bit more sophisticated than our ghosts on string!! Really nice job!!
(MD) Thanks, Bob! I always think of you every Halloween, and how we rushed around at the last minute throwing spooky effects together. We never did get that crane-operated ghost in the driveway like I wanted… Uncle W remembers quite a bit of those times too; we had quite the chat while setting everything up. You should come up some year!
What fun!!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful, scarey decorations.
(MD) Thanks, mom! Sorry you had to head home before we got it all set up.
Neat-o!! Looks like great fun.
Joyce
(MD) Cousin! Thanks for stopping by! Glad you like the set up. My mom is always part of the action, dealing with trick-or-treaters and providing reports of prop failures while I’m out scaring on the streets or walking with Michael. You’d be proud.
This is just so fantastic! I love your house on Halloween! No wonder all of you enjoy it so much! Thanks for sharing via video. I really enjoyed watching it! So next year you’re throwing a big Halloween party and inviting us all???????