Nikki's Yearly Yard Haunt

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Wow… it’s already the end of September!  Guess it’s time to get started on this year’s haunt.  🙂

To be honest, I’m getting a little bit of a late start this year.  I’ve had so much other stuff going on, that Halloween kind of snuck up on me.  But I have picked up a few new bits and pieces over the summer.  I have a new rotisserie motor that I need to do something with.

I think this year the bride and groom are going to return.  They sat things out last year, and before that they were in the window rather than front and center.  I’m thinking for going back to my wedding of the dead theme, but doing some of the stuff I just didn’t have time for the last time around… like the ghostly dance floor.  🙂

This year, I’m adding a new decoration to my setup.  It’s the first time I’ve tried and optical illusion, and although it’s not quite finished, I think it’s going to end up looking pretty cool. Read the rest of this entry »

Well, I’ve got my candy, I’ve got my pumpkins, and I’ve got my costume.

This weekend, I’ll be finishing up my yard display, and getting ready for the big night. Trick or treat hours are 6pm to 8pm in my town, so I’ll be cutting it close getting off work at 5, but I think I’ll make it home on time.
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