Worst costumes ever.... retro

http://www.retrocrush.com/costumes/

I remember these plastic things, but my mom usually made our costumes every year, sparing us from the hot sweaty plastic against our faces...lol

Chocolate Peppermintini!

This tasty treat is very reminiscent of a York's Peppermint Patty - but with vodka!  We made some at our family Easter/Spring party this year, and it was a hit.  Delicious - as my sister says, it's like a cocktail and a dessert all in one.  I thought it would be a good mixer for the next Halloween party, and fitting because of the candy-like taste.

Woohoo - come on Zombies.... walk with us!!

The next Jacksonville Zombie Walk is fast approaching!!  Visit the website for the latest news, and stagger on over to the Facebook page for updates!!  The walk is scheduled for May 20, 2011... and leads up to the Cult Fiction Drive-In Convention.  Be there!!!!!

http://www.jaxzombiewalk.com/info.htm

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161021643961931

Florida Haunters converge on Ocala!

The Florida Haunters had their first Make and Take of the year in Ocala at the Marion-Dunn Mason Lodge thanks to Doc TerrorEyes, who also taught the flicker circuit building segment of our get-together (fantastic job on that Doc!)  It was a fabulous time, and I was so glad to be able to attend after a couple of years of not being able to go to any of the events due to work/money constraints.

We had a really good turnout for this one, and it was great to see many of my old friends and to meet some new faces as well!  I also had the opportunity to introduce Tom to my crazy little haunter family, and I think he'll fit in just fine.... as well as my son's girlfriend who also loves Halloween and wants to help out with the prep this year.  I'm really looking forward to the next one!

Here's a few photos from the day:

Haunt Cast!!!!!

Show my buddies at Haunt Cast some love!  Throw a buck their way and give the show a listen!  

Prop-making supplies... what's important to you?

I was just sitting here, thinking about the tax refund that I'm getting back, and how to best spend some of it.  Now, part of the reason that I haven't really made anything new in the past 2 years is due to a severe lack of funds for supplies - along with low motivation.  I was thinking I could use some of the upcoming cash to put into my prop-making supply cabinets.  The most important things to me are: carpenter's glue, latex paint, DryLok, joint compound, liquid latex, assorted paint brushes (mainly chip brushes), and foam sheets.

I'm curious though, what would everyone else consider a "must-have" for their supply list?  I want to pick up a new medium in the hopes that it will spark some of that creative flow that I used to have, while I have the temporary means to try it.  Please chime in!

Happy New Year (Hi 2011, please be a good haunt year!)

Well, already a week into January and I finally got the boxes put back up in the attic from Halloween.  Did the party, had fun, pics posted on the site.  I really REALLY hope I can get back into my Halloween groove this year.  I miss making props and getting excited about  October.  The past couple of  years have just been severely lacking in all areas concerning haunting.  Wish me luck, good karma, whatever.... I just need my mojo back.  :-(