Miscellaneous Halloween thread [Archive]

innerSpaceman

10-25-2008, 06:44 AM

This has been the busiest Halloween season of my entire life. Best of all, even after a month or more of intense preparation for tonight's event ... There will still be a full week of Halloween left!

I don't have my costume even started for the 2 parties I'm going to on Day of the Dead (though it's been determined by the later party which, for the first time this year, has a distinct theme).

On Halloween night, I'm going to the WeHo Halloween Madness Carnival for the second year running ... so much more fun than I expected - - fantastic costumes (though mine won't be) and crazy atmosphere of fun. I'm looking forward to it.
:snap:

My first costume (of 3 this year) for tonight's mega event came from total disaster to perfection thanks to my sister's tireless efforts. Those same efforts, and those of her husband, also made tonight's shindig possible ... barely any of it could have been done without them.

Yet the unique contribution of my friend Autumn outshines everything else done. And yes, I'm up before sunrise because I'm just too excited to sleep.
:D

This will be the sixth annual Halloween Party at El Mio ... a yearly event that always has a costume theme. The first year was the Dead Man's Party, where you were supposed to come as someone deceased. Many LoT folk were in attendance. The party is legend.

The hostess got a little gun shy after that, and the guest list was pretty limited for the next few years, as we went thru costume themes of Comic Book Characters, Video Game Characters, the World of Tim Burton, and Anything British.

This year's predetermined costume theme is DISNEY, and we prevailed upon the hostess to open the guest list a little when her mother innocently suggested that, instead of a general Disney theme for the 1887 Victorian Mansion High on Hilltop ... we do the place up for Halloween as - - THE HAUNTED MANSION.
:evil:

And that's what I've been working on for a month (and I'll be working to pay for it for many more months to come). Yesterday was the fantastic day we transformed the creeky old house to the world's newest Haunted Mansion, and it was as much fun as I'd hoped.
:cheers:

There's still so much to do ... so I'm gonna get going right now as the sun peaks over the horizon.

Still ... so as not to shock the poor hostess too much, I did not invite every living soul I know. My sincere apologies to anyone here who did not receive an invitation. I do not mean to be throwing this in anyone's face by this post ... but I'm so excited I'm just going to burst.

As it is, we're expecting some 60 - 70 people. Oh, so now I'm kinda scared as well.
:eek:

Well, scary is appropriate I guess.

Happy Halloween Everyone.

Cadaverous Pallor

10-25-2008, 08:07 AM

Holy crap, that party was SIX years ago?? :eek:

That was the best Halloween party I've ever attended.

ETA - other than the one I helped throw, during Red Longjohns season ;)

lashbear

10-25-2008, 10:17 PM

I'm making Gingerbread Turds for work. That's about it.

Mousey Girl

10-26-2008, 10:19 AM

Boy will be with the Others on Halloween. If I stay home I will be parking in the garage and ignoring the front door. I may have a guest over to entertain me, but that will be the extent of the activities.

If I don't stay home I will be at a friend's house, ignoring the front door and allowing him to entertain me.

Kevy Baby

10-26-2008, 12:10 PM

This will be the sixth annual Halloween Party at El Mio ... a yearly event that always has a costume theme.This place is FREAKING AWESOME for a Halloween party! Hell, it's just an awesome house (http://bigorangelandmarks.blogspot.com/2008/05/no-142-smith-estate.html).

Susan and I will be returning on November 30 for a tour of the house.

Gn2Dlnd

10-26-2008, 02:59 PM

So, any pictures from The Party? Joe and BJ said they had a good time.

And no, I didn't blow off The Party, just not on the guest list. I don't know why I feel all Maleficent about the whole thing, but, there you go. May your sixteen year old daughter prick her finger on a spinning wheel, and all that.

Pictures, please.

Morrigoon

10-26-2008, 04:46 PM

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/Halloween08/P1090988.jpg

(other photos here (http://s22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/Halloween08/))

Kevy Baby

10-26-2008, 05:00 PM

My photos Here (http://homepage.mac.com/kelder/PhotoAlbum19.html)

JWBear

10-26-2008, 05:17 PM

lashbear

10-26-2008, 07:43 PM

I was, but I had to shampoo my scooter.

BTW: The decor looked EXCELLENT and I'm still in awe of all the costumes.

Chris looks a crack-up on his keg of Dynamite. :snap:

Isaac

10-26-2008, 07:53 PM

Holy crap, that party was SIX years ago?? :eek:
Five years ago. It was a couple weeks after we met NirvanaMan
(who decided to meet us for the first time on DL GayDay).

belleh5

10-26-2008, 08:00 PM

You're not alone. I wasn't invited either.

Me either!! But I live too far :( Great costumes everyone!!

Ghoulish Delight

10-26-2008, 08:07 PM

Here's our costumes:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3049/2975066633_e03032313e_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/2975917846_c114760a41_b.jpg

Bornieo: Fully Loaded

10-26-2008, 08:32 PM

You're not alone. I wasn't invited either.

Me neither - but then again, I wouldn't have invited me anyway

Stan4dSteph

10-26-2008, 08:33 PM

Cool photos, but some of the costumes I will need some interpretation. I love the Tron Master Control costume, at least I think that's what the red shower curtain one was.

Looks like it was a great party.

Prudence

10-26-2008, 09:33 PM

You're not alone. I wasn't invited either.

Me neither. But then, that's not a huge surprise. I've never been the sort that got invited to parties.

€uroMeinke

10-26-2008, 09:36 PM

Here are my photos (http://picasaweb.google.com/cemeinke/HauntedMansionHalloween#)

Ghoulish Delight

10-26-2008, 09:43 PM

Barrel-vision is awesome.

CoasterMatt

10-26-2008, 10:30 PM

I know that house quite well, having grown up down the street from it :)

Gemini Cricket

10-26-2008, 11:03 PM

I love all the pictures!
Fun times.
CP's makeup really shows up nice in the pics. Love it.
Audra's head is HUGE!
:D

wendybeth

10-26-2008, 11:38 PM

Great pics! GC makes a fab bumblebee.:D

Stan4dSteph

10-27-2008, 06:25 AM

Here's our costumes:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3049/2975066633_e03032313e_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3164/2975917846_c114760a41_b.jpgWhy are you wearing sunglasses with your Woody costume?

DreadPirateRoberts

10-27-2008, 06:50 AM

Those are terrific costumes! Thanks for the pictures!

Ghoulish Delight

10-27-2008, 07:07 AM

Why are you wearing sunglasses with your Woody costume?As I mentioned elsewhere, with this mustache, every costume idea I came up with ended in, "...if he were a porn star."

innerSpaceman

10-27-2008, 08:31 AM

Yes, yes, my apologies to everyone whom I didn't invite. I promised my friend Val (who grew up in the El Mio house) I'd limit my personal invites to a dozen or so. (before she took off the U.K. for two weeks, came home sick, and thus throwing the party came down to me and my good friend Autumn - who painted all the Haunted Mansion artwork for the event ... though Val contributed the Tomb Sweet Tomb cross-stich, the last element to be completed, about a half hour into the party!)

As it was, we believe close to a hundred people attended ... or, as I like to assume .... 99 happy haunts.

And I'd also like to apologize for being somewhat less than a perfect host. Frankly, I was completely exhausted by the time the party started, and I really couldn't deal with the crush of people. So I stayed in the background for a lot of the event ... more of a ghost host really ... and then propped myself awake with booze and dope, and was completely useless.

The last guests left at 5am. I took a two hour nap, then started the many days of clean-up.

Hahahaha! I must be crazy. I hope everyone had a good time. And again, I'm sorry the party wasn't at my house ... or I would have invited far more friends. Too bad I don't live in the 1887 Victorian Mansion.

:blush:

innerSpaceman

10-27-2008, 08:43 AM

Oh, may I add - - FANTASTIC COSTUMES!!!!!

I'd like to especially gush over everyone who came dressed as a Haunted Mansion characters. (Especially you folks who faked me out and said you were coming in warmed-over Disney costumes you inadvertently wore to the first party.)

Tee Hee, there was ultimately appropriate Cadaverous Pallor as The Bride, and my friend Larry came as the HatBox Ghost. All the others were actually Haunted Mansion portraits, hahahaha. €uro as the Man in Boxers on a Barrel of Dynamite, my friend Stephanie as The Medusa, and BOTH Not Afraid and Morrigoon as Girl on a Tight Rope. Fantastic.

I expected many more doubles, but the only other sort of double was my other friend Lisa as Jolly Holiday Mary Poppins, and GusGus as British Mary Poppins (complete with delightful servings of spoonfuls of "sugar").

The best costume winner, and single best costume entrance I'd ever seen was NirvanaMan as Walt Disney's Frozen Head. Only to be topped as best costume entrance ever a mere hour later when my friend Mike arrived as ... The Main Street Electrical Parade. Hahahahahahah!

Can't wait to see the pictures. Oi, no time for that now. Another day of clean-up!

Gemini Cricket

10-27-2008, 09:23 AM

Oddly enough, I think I only saw one Jack Sparrow.

Kevy Baby

10-27-2008, 09:29 AM

I love the Tron Master Control costume, at least I think that's what the red shower curtain one was.You are correct on you assumption.

Kevy Baby

10-27-2008, 09:34 AM

BTW, a special shout-out to GC. To make his F! shirt, he actually bought a WHITE shirt, died it yellow, and then, using a Sharpie, HAND-COLORED the big black bumble-bee stripe. The finishing touch was the F! logo printed on a clear label and affixed.

And he breaking-voice characterization was freaking hilarious!!!

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/Halloween08/P1100045.jpg

Kevy Baby

10-27-2008, 09:35 AM

Oddly enough, I think I only saw one Jack Sparrow.Hmm... I didn't see the one.

Kevy Baby

10-27-2008, 09:44 AM

LOVE this pic:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/cemeinke/SQU4uWCEqDI/AAAAAAAACdM/2JBJAZp7lXc/s640/P1030072.JPG

Gemini Cricket

10-27-2008, 09:45 AM

BTW...
Hee hee. I actually had help from Tenigma, too. She posted a pic of the shirt online at MP a long time ago that I used as a model.

I liked Kevy's handmade Fastpasses and Susan's tasty Rum Punch.
:)

Snowflake

10-27-2008, 09:57 AM

Wow, great costumes and a terrific venue and looks like it was a heck of a great party!

Stan4dSteph

10-27-2008, 10:01 AM

Yes, Chris' photo of the cat on the "dynamite" is just asking for LOLCat treatment.

Kevy Baby

10-27-2008, 10:32 AM

I liked Kevy's handmade Fastpasses and Susan's tasty Rum Punch.Credit for the Fastpasses goes to Disneyphile - she made those for me.

And Susan was dishing out the "sugar" as, "A spoonful for person #1, a spoonful for me. A spoonful for person #2, a spoonful for me. A spoonful for person #3, twp spoonfuls for me..."

Eliza Hodgkins 1812

10-27-2008, 10:38 AM

A whopping thanks to those who took the time to document the event. I have saved most of the photos, many of which will likely find there way onto my own Facebook and Flickr pages with a shout out to the photographers. Frolicking good time all around!

wendybeth

10-27-2008, 02:22 PM

Eliza Hodgkins 1812

10-27-2008, 02:23 PM

Day of the Dead drawings. (http://www.copronason.com/liptonweb/index.html)

Snowflake

10-27-2008, 02:36 PM

Day of the Dead drawings. (http://www.copronason.com/liptonweb/index.html)

Day of the Dead decorations (http://www.casabonampak.com/diadelosmuer.html)

We're doing an altar in the house this year. Although I did not find this shop until today, going to try and get over there tomorrow.

Morrigoon

10-27-2008, 07:48 PM

So more of people's costumes:

Sohrshah and boyfriend Lance as Mad Madam Mim and Merlin:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/Halloween08/P1090986.jpg

DP and FP as the Yipyips (of Sesame Street/Muppets fame):
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/Halloween08/P1090989.jpg

iSm as the Ghost Host:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/Halloween08/P1100006.jpg

Cherny and Beej as Prince Philip and Prince Eric:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/Halloween08/P1100014.jpg

LSPE and Tom as Miss Piggy and Kermit:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/Halloween08/P1100024.jpg

Not Afraid and Euro as stretching portraits (not pictured: NA brought her own alligator to place at her feet!)
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/Halloween08/P1100033.jpg

Oh, this is funny... so we decided to get a group picture together, only nobody remembered that Steve was off to the store when we were doing it until nobody could find him for the photo.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/Halloween08/P1100041.jpg

I think someone needs to photoshop the camera out and a martini it, then this pic will be *perfect*
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/Halloween08/P1100060.jpg

EH as a Shag girl:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/Halloween08/P1100061.jpg

Another pic of FP as a yipyip, but it's just too perfect not to share:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/Halloween08/P1100078.jpg

CP, GD, and GG as the Bride, Woody, and Shary Bobbins:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/Halloween08/P1100084.jpg

Isaac as the DTD waiter:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/Halloween08/P1100104.jpg

For some reason I can't find a great pic of Walt's Frozen head-in-a-box, so this'll have to do. Walt's frozen head out-of-the-box:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/Halloween08/P1100106.jpg

innerSpaceman

10-27-2008, 08:50 PM

Heheh, I didn't notice till I emptied my pockets this morning that Kevy's Passhole FastPasses were custom jobs for the party. Thanks to him for that touch and kudos to Disneyphile for the work. It will be in the scrapbook of the El Mio Halloween Parties.

I'm so sorry I missed the group LoT Photo. It's a tradition at this party for the regular crowd to take a group shot on the stairs (and I was in this year's), but I love that LoT took this up as well ... real sorry I didnt' make it into both shots. It's such a pleasure to me to have my two big groups of friends share Halloween at the El Mio Mansion.

Kevy Baby

10-27-2008, 08:53 PM

NA brought her own alligator to place at her feet!)Pictured:

http://homepage.mac.com/kelder/.Pictures/Halloween%2008%20Swankers/DSC03012.JPGFor some reason I can't find a great pic of Walt's Frozen head-in-a-box...How about this one:

http://homepage.mac.com/kelder/.Pictures/Halloween%2008%20Swankers/DSC03047.JPG

Morrigoon

10-27-2008, 08:54 PM

Found the pic of Walt's Frozen head-in-a-box:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/Halloween08/P1100029.jpg

edit: Ah, Kevy's picture is far superior

bewitched

10-27-2008, 08:56 PM

Great costumes! It looks like you all had a fantastic time!

innerSpaceman

10-27-2008, 09:34 PM

And speaking of which, I must add that Shorshah was uncannily awesome as Mad Madame Mim (sorry I didn't get to chat too much with her and her new Merlin).

Isaac

10-27-2008, 09:42 PM

I'm so sorry I missed the group LoT Photo.

Don't worry. We have one of our own !

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/isaacandsteve.jpg

Morrigoon

10-27-2008, 09:45 PM

Cuuute!

LSPoorEeyorick

10-28-2008, 01:18 PM

Have you guys seen the "Halloween in the Time of Cholera (http://www.flickr.com/photos/opiummuseum/sets/72157607495777601/)" Flickr series? Someone is posting an image a day in October... all vintage photos from the 1930s, primarily. Many of them feature the kind of mask that really, really creep me out - molded, generic, terribly spooky-looking. I highly recommend.

A sample...
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2203/2937811232_ce75b5e727.jpg?v=0

Gn2Dlnd

10-28-2008, 01:37 PM

^ Holy cow, that's creepy!

The Party costumes look fantastic, would have loved to have seen them in person. €, NA, Morrigoon, and Nirvanaman win, hands down, in a four way tie!

:snap:

madmonkeygirl

10-28-2008, 02:25 PM

Sometimes Knott's Haunt masks and makeup creep me out. If i really pay attention to detail and are really scared/tired i get so creeped out by their masks and makeup lol...

Kevy Baby

10-28-2008, 02:37 PM

The Party costumes look fantastic, would have loved to have seen them in person. €, NA, Morrigoon, and Nirvanaman win, hands down, in a four way tie!http://home.mindspring.com/%7Ekevin_elder/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/cry.gif http://home.mindspring.com/%7Ekevin_elder/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/bigcry.gif

innerSpaceman

10-28-2008, 02:44 PM

Ironically, the best costumes were worn by the LoT crowd and by others who don't regularly attend (or have never before attended) this annual affair. I think the regulars have slipped a bit (though a handful were in wonderful costumes)

The two regulars known for outlandish "costumes" did not disappoint (Tron Master Control and Main St. Electrical Parade this year), but I have never really considered those costumes ... since they are discarded after 3 minutes and stand unoccupied for the rest of the evening ... this year becoming quite an annoyance imo.)

So I'd like to thank the LoT crowd for really spicing things up! I hope it's a shot in the arm. I don't mean to imply that other people weren't coitured wonderfully - that's not the case. In fact, I am so pleased the oversized efforts at decor were equally matched by fantastic costuming by the vast majority of the 99 guests.

libraryvixen

10-28-2008, 02:49 PM

I loved looking at your costumes! Looks like a fun time was had by all!

Ghoulish Delight

10-28-2008, 02:52 PM

Morrigoon

10-28-2008, 02:55 PM

The man has a point ;)

Though we were thoroughly impressed that even amongst your regular crowd there was nary a "standard" to be found: no Snow White, Cinderella, Pooh, etc.

Kevy Baby

10-28-2008, 03:00 PM

To be fair, the theme WAS stacked in our favor.As was the trivia contest (having to do with deaths in the park). The LoT people SMOKED the non-LoT people.

I think most of us could have answered most of the questions without the multiple-guess options.

**********

ALSO: I would like to apologize if the posts of those of us would did attend are making those weren't so lucky feel snubbed. In retrospect, it isn't polite to discuss a non-public event in public. So I do sincerely apologize for anyone who feels slighted because of this.

(This is just my opinion - others may feel differently.)

LSPoorEeyorick

10-28-2008, 03:17 PM

Oh, me too.

I know we formed this group after Pancakery occurred. I know it inspired us to seek, as a group, to build a thicker skin in regards to small group gatherings.

But I also know from experience that still hurts to see photos of parties you weren't invited to, especially when it seems everyone else was there (even if that wasn't the case.)

madmonkeygirl

10-28-2008, 03:51 PM

Yeah oh well no trick or treat candy for any of you except for Tom, Heidi, Brad and Mark and Matt if they want any before giving it all away to the monsters lol

innerSpaceman

10-28-2008, 03:56 PM

Snowflake

10-28-2008, 04:01 PM

Yeah, i know. But i hate to think we have to keep things a secret just because of that. I really regret the party was not at my house, and in my exclusive province to invite anyone I pleased. i was asked to limit my invitees. And by the way, I invited people who don't post on the LoT (but only a couple of them showed up).

As it was, I found the crowd overwhelming at times. So being that I wasn't the only one with the Power of Invite, it was incumbent upon me to be a little selective.

But yeah, I thought about the propriety of discussing this on the LoT. So there's a Halloween thread, and it seemed silly to keep this a secret. And I will say the same of other Halloween parties later this week that not everyone on the LoT has been invited to.

I don't mean to be hurting anyone's feelings ... but I'd also like to think we can be grown up about such things.

Speaking for myself, I'm glad you posted pics about it. Since I miss 99.9% (this year is running at 100%) of any LoT functions, I can at least enjoy them virtually.

I gotta say, if I could aspire to be invited to such a swanky halloween do, I would love it. But, I do not feel like I missed it thanks to all of you sharing the very cool pics (and props to everyone for the awesome costumes).

So no hurt feelings on this side of the monitor.

alphabassettgrrl

10-28-2008, 04:09 PM

No hurt feelings here, either. I'm very glad for all the picture postings- not quite like being there, but still better than nothing.

LSPoorEeyorick

10-28-2008, 04:12 PM

I don't mean to be hurting anyone's feelings ... but I'd also like to think we can be grown up about such things.

No, I know you don't mean to be. And since this group came into being due to a similar incident, I understand why people posted. Including me - I tweeted about costume-making, and linked to pictures on LiveJournal.

And everyone here was grown-up about it. But just because you're grown-up and polite, doesn't mean you can't be a bit sad when you're not included. You know? I think that's all Kevin and I were addressing.

innerSpaceman

10-28-2008, 04:12 PM

so no hurt feelings this side of the monitor.
You have the advantage of living up north. There were many people in L.A. I would have liked to invite. But the gal who's parents live there invited a bunch of her friends, and my co-host Autumn invited a bunch of her friends, and I have other non-LoT friends (omg) whom I also invited ... well, it's a big house, but only holds so many people.

I would have exploded if there were any more people there. Especially since I blew the catering staff budget on decor and alcohol, heheh. Once the early eatin's were out of the way ... it kinda fell to isaac to run that whole party, with assist from me. We were very busy. In hindsight, less pipe organ, more paid staff and caterers!

madmonkeygirl

10-28-2008, 04:16 PM

Well there are various other parties going on this weekend not to brag. Come Xmas i'm sure there will be as well. For me i'd rather spend my time going to Haunt and mazes and such than to a party.

Kevy Baby

10-28-2008, 04:21 PM

For me I'd rather spend my time going to Haunt and mazes and such than to a party.So what you're saying is that you would rather snub us.

Fine. Be that way.

Harumph.

Princess Dala

10-28-2008, 04:27 PM

I saw Cindy's pictures from the party; looked fantabulously neato-cool best-time.

Gn2Dlnd

10-28-2008, 04:35 PM

I can usually handle not being invited to a party with a shrug and a "meh."

However, a party where many of my friends, including my roommate, were in attendance, with the theme of the Haunted Mansion and the Gay high holidays, and an unreturned phone call from the host (because my roommate was positive this was an oversight and tried to convince me to attend), has put me in a snit.

I'm happy that the event was a success, I'm sorry you didn't enjoy it as much as you would have liked, and I've seen Sophie's Choice. I'll get over it.

Morrigoon

10-28-2008, 04:50 PM

I think it's pretty clear by how few of us were there that iSm didn't have a lot of leeway with his invite list. And most of the folks who came had been at the one 5 years ago.

I for one would hope to see everybody's Halloween pics from the coming week, so please don't be shy, even if I'm not at the event in question!

innerSpaceman

10-28-2008, 04:55 PM

Jim, you were literally one of 8 voicemails left for me during the run-up to this party that I didn't hear till after the party.

Oddly enough, though the site was on a hilltop, cell reception there was spotty. I never checked my email or voicemail for 3 solid days. I apologize for that.

(If it makes you feel any better ... I didn't even call my mom in the hospital for 3 days, and only confirmed yesterday that she was still alive.)

BUT, having finally listened to your message yesterday ... i have to point out simply saying you're not trying to put me on the spot while putting me on the spot does not alter putting me on the spot.

Kevy Baby

10-28-2008, 05:35 PM

See spot run

alphabassettgrrl

10-28-2008, 05:46 PM

My cat has a spot.

LSPoorEeyorick

10-28-2008, 05:50 PM

OMG, you guys, look at these awesome Fraggle costumes an acquaintance and her hubby wore!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/2975372247_f15f456194.jpg?v=0

Disneyphile

10-28-2008, 06:04 PM

This might seem harsh on my part, and I'll fully admit that my feelings have been hurt from not being invited to certain things in the past, even though I understand that only so many people can fit in a place, etc. However, I do not make a point to voice my hurt feelings to the host(s), simply because I know how they feel, from having hosted my own parties where I couldn't invite everyone. The feeling of guilt is already there. There's no reason to wrap it in neon lights and make them feel worse.

And, I also wouldn't want the host(s) and party invitees to not share pictures and talk about the fun, because I still enjoy hearing about the good times, even when I wasn't there.

Kevy Baby

10-28-2008, 06:53 PM

Eh... if you weren't invited, there was probably a reason. And that reason had nothing to do with how much space was available.

Just accept that no one likes you.

Cadaverous Pallor

10-28-2008, 07:09 PM

OMG, you guys, look at these awesome Fraggle costumes an acquaintance and her hubby wore!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/2975372247_f15f456194.jpg?v=0OMG, those are AWESOME.

I just want to go from party to party, hugging people in Muppet costumes. Hugging the 4 Muppets in attendance had such a warm, fuzzy nostalgia to it.

Prudence

10-28-2008, 07:34 PM

I haven't made much of a secret that my feelings were hurt a lot. On the one hand, I'm glad it was a splendid party that was enjoyed by all who attended. On the other hand, it also feels like so many LoT folks were invited that it was a de facto LoT swanking - only there were just a very few local "regulars" who were not invited. I'm trying to be grown up about it and recognize that much of my emotional response stems from facing down my first set of birthday/winter holidays as a transplant - without my mommy - and I'm already feeling very lonely. But, it still feels an awful lot like deliberate exclusion. I'm trying to control those feelings, but I'm generally less successful than I'd like.

katiesue

10-28-2008, 07:45 PM

Maybe I'm just backwards, but never expcect to be invited to anything. When it happens I'm thrilled.

And like Disneyphile I love to see all the photos and reports on all the shennanigans.

JWBear

10-28-2008, 07:47 PM

I'm used to not being included. I've never been part of the "in" crowd, anywhere.

belleh5

10-28-2008, 07:55 PM

My feelings are never hurt, I live too far to be invited to any thing. And I only visit the folks down south once or twice a year. I love it when everyone shares pictures.

innerSpaceman

10-28-2008, 07:55 PM

Prudence, I have to tell you I felt it was in part incumbent upon me to invite you and your very nice bf as a welcoming gesture. I'm glad you guys live here, I look forward to seeing you at many events and perhaps becoming friends.

BUT ... i could not see how I could invite you while at the same time not being able to invite a good many people I have friendships with, feel true affection for, and have spent a whole lot more time with developing those friendships and that affection.

In the end, I decided such a friendly gesture could not be managed without hurting other people's feelings who thus would have been excluded on the basis that they did not just move to Los Angeles.

As Morrigoon pointed out, deference was given to people who have attended this event in the past (albeit only once) and then, yes, to people I feel particularly close to. There had to be some kind of fuzzy cut-off line. A few of the LoT folk I invited were unable to make it.

If I did not invite you, it most certainly doesn't mean I don't like you. But I hope you know whether or not we hang out together or have a deepish connection. Since the guest list was limited, those are the people I invited.

I can only hope such choices become even harder for me in the future, because I have become closer to more and more of my friends. I should only have such problems!

In the meanwhile, my regrets for any slights, or hurt feelings. I know emotions are what they are, and they sometimes sting. My sorry.

€uroMeinke

10-28-2008, 07:58 PM

I'm used to not being included. I've never been part of the "in" crowd, anywhere.

Some times you have to make your own "in" crowd. I was invited to this one so maybe my opinion doesn't count, but I much prefer the public acknowledgment of an event than to have it be covered up.

The unfortunate reality is that whether by restricted guest list, economics, geography, or the physics of time and space, we're all going to miss out on stuff. I love hearing about what everyone does - unless it's staying home a moping. Make your own fun and people will want to join you.

belleh5

10-28-2008, 08:09 PM

Miscellaneous Halloween thread

Anyways....

It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown is on ABC right now!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v402/belleh5/untitled-4.jpg

Happy Halloween everyone!!!!

Prudence

10-28-2008, 08:21 PM

Sorry - I didn't mean to be such a downer. I'm apparently in overly-honest mood tonight and just wanted to explain why I've been such a pouty-pants and recognize that it's mostly about other stuff going on in my life.

Disneyphile

10-28-2008, 08:22 PM

Just accept that no one likes you.You were never picked last in dodgeball, were you? ;)
It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown is on ABC right now!!!The damn Great Pumpkin always forsakes me every year, so this year, I'm forsaking him, dammit!

madmonkeygirl

10-28-2008, 08:28 PM

belleh5

10-28-2008, 08:30 PM

The damn Great Pumpkin always forsakes me every year, so this year, I'm forsaking him, dammit!

There's too many F'n commericals!!:mad:

Disneyphile

10-28-2008, 08:33 PM

There's too many F'n commericals!!:mad:My point exactly!

Cadaverous Pallor

10-28-2008, 08:36 PM

On the other hand, it also feels like so many LoT folks were invited that it was a de facto LoT swanking - only there were just a very few local "regulars" who were not invited. It was not a swanking. Swankings are posted and open to anyone. This was a private party. There were a lot of locals that weren't invited. I can write a nice long list if you like, a lot longer than the list of invited, I'd wager.

I was saddened to find out who wasn't invited, and there were plenty of swankers that came to mind as missing. It would have been cool to have everyone there, but it was beyond our control.

I didn't post about the lovely time I had because I thought people would react poorly. Guess I was right. Kind of a bummer really, since I'd love to participate in the post-event discussions.

I don't get invited to stuff sometimes. More often than some would expect. Such is the life of a large circle of friends. I don't post complaints, either.

LSPoorEeyorick

10-28-2008, 08:39 PM

It's not easy to be on the outside looking in, but the reality of the matter is that our houses have limited space, and if someone is not inviting me (and yes, as with most of us, it has happened a fair bit) it is probably a matter of not being as close to that person as others are. Inevitably, the guests that a host invites are the people who the host knows best. In my experience, it's not as much an issue of 'popularity' as it is about personal connections. Friendship doesn't happen like magic. There are a lot of things that go into it - time, energy, patience, flexibility... They say relationships take work, and friendship-relationships are no different.

So, JWBear, I haven't talked to you much outside of the board, but I do really enjoy your posts and I'd be happy to have you join me at any gatherings we host or outings we take. I've posted some of them here on the board, and you've never joined me, so I've assumed you didn't care to. But I will be sure to extend a direct invite next time!

Kevy Baby

10-28-2008, 08:40 PM

You were never picked last in dodgeball, were you? ;)Actually, I was. I got over it.

belleh5

10-28-2008, 08:42 PM

I got even!! :evil:

LSPoorEeyorick

10-28-2008, 08:45 PM

To add on to that - I find that invite-only parties are the exception and not the rule with this group. Otherwise I wouldn't have gotten to know any of you, really. Because I've never considered myself the popular type, and I don't actually relish the position of "looking-down-upon" that is sometimes implied by a "popular" descriptor. But I do relish friendships. So I just kept showing up to open events until I got to know people better. And I'm still getting to know people better, and that makes me happy.

Bornieo: Fully Loaded

10-28-2008, 08:46 PM

I didn't wanna go anyway...

innerSpaceman

10-28-2008, 08:48 PM

It was also certainly not a swanking in that the LoT crowd was maybe a quarter of the people there.

Just sayin'.

Isaac

10-28-2008, 08:48 PM

Sometimes I'm invited to a party. Sometimes I didn't even know there was a party. That doesn't make me feel like I'm being snubbed or my friends are dissing me. I don't need to be invited to every event, nor do I need to attend all of them. Lord knows everyone would be sick of me if I did.

As for this particular Halloween party, the owners of the house are a bit cautious when hosting large groups & this one was quite big. I spent more time outside the house than inside simply cause it was too crowded.

It was a fun party but there was no way everyone could attend. Since this was party thrown by Val in her family's house, it was her party, not iSm's. He helped decorate & arrange things but it wasn't up to him to create the guest list. Val didn't want too many unfamiliar faces like the original party in 2003.

This was not some sort of official LoT 'swanking'.
Those are posted on LoT, in public, not through Evite, in private.

Anyway, it was just a party. Not the first, nor the last. Didn't see you this time ? Maybe next time.

LSPoorEeyorick

10-28-2008, 08:57 PM

Just don't like the rubbing in of those who went and the pictures. Kinda like i have this and you don't kinda way back in school being taunted.

I think I've kind of been trying to make a point that EVERYONE gets left out sometimes, though, and we all kind of have to roll with it, because in big groups, not everyone is connecting with each other in exactly the same level. And that's OK, and to be expected.

And to illustrate: I felt like I was missing out on your fun Haunt trips, after seeing pictures on the board. But I was glad you all had fun, and I never brought it up with you because I didn't know you as well, and why would I spoil the good times you had with your closer friends? And now I am very glad that I know the two of you better now and I'm glad to be able to spend time with you on Friday! :)

innerSpaceman

10-28-2008, 08:59 PM

Actually, it was surprising how little Val had to do with it this time. She was out of the country till a few days before the shindig and was out sick when she finally did come home (but she finally got to visit Euro Disney ... and during Halloween no less!)

Anyway, her parents are way more cool about big parties than she is ... otherwise the hundred person guest list would have also been out of the question.

Last time there were problems from friends inviting friends inviting friends, and before you knew it there were people there whom nobody knew. Val did not take kindly to that.

So I only invited people I trust implicitly.

Also, it just so happens that Isaac and I made up from our most serious falling out, a month earlier than I was going to attempt it ... because I could not imagine having a Haunted Mansion party without him. I'm glad of it. Isaac's a great guy and I will always love him.

Heheh, more than a few of the guests who didn't know him thought he was paid staff ... what with his Jazz Kitchen costume and running the party almost single-handedly. He did not do that to put himself back in my good graces ... but it went a long way toward doing just that.

I was pretty frelling exhausted by the time the party started, and that's why I didn't have as good a time as I might have. Pfft, for the first couple of hours, I couldn't stand to be around that many people and I just stayed outside and got quietly drunk. Heheh.

Anyways, I have a deep appreciation for anyone who helped out with this party, or the set-up, or the aftermath. It was a huge undertaking, and I definitely bit off more than I could chew.

Not that anything went terribly wrong. It seemed to me as if everyone were having a good time. For that, and for all the assistance from many corners, I am very grateful.

Disneyphile

10-28-2008, 09:01 PM

Just don't like the rubbing in of those who went and the pictures. Kinda like i have this and you don't kinda way back in school being taunted.Well, thank goodness this isn't school and that we're all adults. ;)

As for pictures and recaps, where is the line drawn then? Should people never post pictures when they hang out with friends anywhere, because not everyone was invited?

I've seen plenty of photos on here of concerts, theme parks, and other outings to which I was never invited. For example, no one called me and asked me to go to Haunt this Friday. So, should I complain if photos are posted and you all talk about your great time?

(And, honestly, I do hope to see the pictures and stories, because I haven't been to Haunt in years, and I'd really love to see what's new. And, I also take joy in seeing my friends having a great time, even if I'm not there.)

So... I ask this:

Should no one ever openly speak of an event or outing that not all of us are invited to?

Or, should we just not look at photos/posts that upset us for whatever personal reason we have?

Sorry, but I will continue to post photos and openly discuss my adventures. And, since this isn't school, and we're adults, I'm obviously not doing it to taunt anyone. It's just like sending a postcard from a vacation. Does it mean the vacationers are only doing to rub it in, or does it mean they're having such a great time and want to share it with those they wish were there?

Now, please pardon me whilst I go spend time with my husband. Maybe we'll even watch a porn tonight. And, just so we don't offend anyone, you're ALL welcome to join us. PM me for the address. However, it's BYOL (bring-your-own-lube). We'll post photos tomorrow. ;)

JWBear

10-28-2008, 09:01 PM

So, JWBear, I haven't talked to you much outside of the board, but I do really enjoy your posts and I'd be happy to have you join me at any gatherings we host or outings we take. I've posted some of them here on the board, and you've never joined me, so I've assumed you didn't care to. But I will be sure to extend a direct invite next time!

Thank you. That's very kind.

Everyone, please don't think I'm feeling hurt or slighted, I'm not. I got over that kind of thing years ago. But I can understand and empathize with those who do. It can be hard to think you are part of "the crowd", only to find out you are only hanging on at the fringes. Goddess knows, I've been there!

I perfectly understand Steve's position. But at the same time I understand the hurt of those who weren't invited. And (if I may be very blunt amongst friends) starting a thread about the party, under the circumstances, wasn't the most tactful thing to do. But I know it wasn't done with malice.

Anyway... Love the pictures!

And Steve... I have a stunning costume that would have been perfect for the theme. But since I wasn't invited, you may never get to see it. So there! :p

madmonkeygirl

10-28-2008, 09:04 PM

As for Haunt anyone is invited to go. Matt and i love to take others (Halloween night with Heidi and Tom in tow) They haven't been to Haunt so this is a first. It's funner in a big group. Two years ago Not Afraid and Chris joined us and it was a blast. So it's not like we diss anyone out. The more the merrier. We want those who can go to join us. And we went 5 times this year. The most i've ever gone. I'm uploading my videos onto YouTube.

belleh5

10-28-2008, 09:06 PM

Well, thank goodness this isn't school and that we're all adults. ;)

As for pictures and recaps, where is the line drawn then? Should people never post pictures when they hang out with friends anywhere, because not everyone was invited?

I've seen plenty of photos on here of concerts, theme parks, and other outings to which I was never invited. For example, no one called me and asked me to go to Haunt this Friday. So, should I complain if photos are posted and you all talk about your great time?

(And, honestly, I do hope to see the pictures and stories, because I haven't been to Haunt in years, and I'd really love to see what's new. And, I also take joy in seeing my friends having a great time, even if I'm not there.)

So... I ask this:

Should no one ever openly speak of an event or outing that not all of us are invited to?

Or, should we just not look at photos/posts that upset us for whatever personal reason we have?

Sorry, but I will continue to post photos and openly discuss my adventures. And, since this isn't school, and we're adults, I'm obviously not doing it to taunt anyone.

Now, please pardon me whilst I go spend time with my husband. Maybe we'll even watch a porn tonight. And, just so we don't offend anyone, you're ALL welcome to join us. PM me for the address. However, it's BYOL (bring-your-own-lube). We'll post photos tomorrow.

I wish I lived closer!! I love reading and seeing pictures of stuff I couldn't attend. Please don't stop. Not everyone will be invited, so move on and hopefully you will make the guest list next year.

Bornieo: Fully Loaded

10-28-2008, 09:08 PM

I didn't wanna go anyway...

innerSpaceman

10-28-2008, 09:08 PM

hey, just to be clear. I would NEVER have started a thread about a party not everyone on the LoT was invited to.

This is a Miscellaneous Halloween thread for everyone to post about any and all Halloween adventures they may have, whether with Swankers or Sisters-in-Law.

I probably wouldn't have posted about the party at all, but the night before ... when we finally transformed the El Mio House into The Haunted Mansion ... I was just bursting with excitement. And my enthusiasm got the better of my cautious judgment.

Just as well .... we could hardly have kept photos of the great costumes and such out of this thread. OMG, Swankers as Haunted Mansion and Disney characters! Hahaha, not likely gonna stay quiet about that.

LSPoorEeyorick

10-28-2008, 09:10 PM

Should no one ever openly speak of an event or outing that not all of us are invited to?

I referred to it earlier, but I always figured that because this group started out as a result of the fallout of someone talking about a small group party on a large group board, we all planned to... sort of... acknowledge and accept the fact that sometimes we would not be able to invite everyone, and sometimes we would not be invited, and despite possibly feeling sad (on both occasions) we'd handle it as politely as possible - on both sides of the equation.

innerSpaceman

10-28-2008, 09:12 PM

Hahaha, in other words, can we all try and not turn into Israel 60 years after the Holocaust??

Yes, I Godwined. It's about time!

JWBear

10-28-2008, 09:12 PM

Interesting analogy...

JWBear

10-28-2008, 09:13 PM

I referred to it earlier, but I always figured that because this group started out as a result of the fallout of someone talking about a small group party on a large group board, we all planned to... sort of... acknowledge and accept the fact that sometimes we would not be able to invite everyone, and sometimes we would not be invited, and despite possibly feeling sad (on both occasions) we'd handle it as politely as possible - on both sides of the equation.

I thought it started because of pancakes... :evil:

belleh5

10-28-2008, 09:13 PM

LSPoorEeyorick

10-28-2008, 09:13 PM

I thought it started because of pancakes...

Why, good sir, they are one and the same!

Strangler Lewis

10-28-2008, 09:14 PM

I wanna be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancin' . . .

Bornieo: Fully Loaded

10-28-2008, 09:14 PM

I didn't wanna go anyway...

JWBear

10-28-2008, 09:15 PM

I didn't wanna go anyway...

I think we got that.

Mousey Girl

10-28-2008, 09:17 PM

I love seeing the pics of various parties. Am I jealous that I can't go, Hell yes, but I come by my green eyes genetically.

To go back to topic, The Boy is spending Halloween with The Others. He is planning on making a puking pumpkin to try to tick off his dad.

JWBear

10-28-2008, 09:18 PM

Bornieo: Fully Loaded

10-28-2008, 09:20 PM

I didn't wana go anyway...

madmonkeygirl

10-28-2008, 09:20 PM

And yes i will brag about Haunt. Sorry but i can't keep my excitement down. Other than Xmas, my birthday and Bon Jovi Haunt is the BEST. This year rocks the most thus the 5 times having gone. Only thing missing headless horseman. Even Brad agrees. Best time going with friends. The more the merrier. I can't wait til Friday. Hopefully i won't be the only one picked on. So excited about trick or treating monsters. I will be surrounded by monsters asking for candy. :)

Isaac

10-28-2008, 09:25 PM

Isaac like's pancakes!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v402/belleh5/October%202005/pancakes2.jpg

I know you do too, missy !
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/pancakes1.jpg

As for Val's Halloween, I was invited but I've known Val for 6 years.
Why would you want a bunch of strangers at your party ?

belleh5

10-28-2008, 09:26 PM

UGLY PICTURE!!! How did you find it?!!

That was so 3 years ago. Thankfully my hair is long again.

Isaac

10-28-2008, 09:28 PM

LOL

I thought you looked cute!

belleh5

10-28-2008, 09:33 PM

madmonkeygirl

10-28-2008, 09:34 PM

Awww too cute. :)

Bornieo: Fully Loaded

10-28-2008, 09:40 PM

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People think you're cute because you're determined. You're a fighter, and that's charming.
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Not Afraid

10-28-2008, 09:43 PM

We can always have a messy board split. ;)

Bornieo: Fully Loaded

10-28-2008, 09:43 PM

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Isaac

10-28-2008, 09:47 PM

Whatever Isaac:p

Anyways,

This year we are taking Taylor to a Halloween carnival at the local church. This year she will be dressed as a pink butterfly.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v402/belleh5/DSCN1704-1.jpg
T:D:D Cute !

At work, Suzanna & I turned Irene's desk into a spider parlor & decorated our dept. (no one else helped us):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/parlor.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/thespider.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/skullspider.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/blackroses.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/mycube.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/bulletinboard.jpg

:)

belleh5

10-28-2008, 09:48 PM

Cool, I love it.

JWBear

10-28-2008, 09:51 PM

Now I'm hungry for pancakes....

Isaac

10-28-2008, 09:54 PM

We made the big black spider from trash bags, and used fishing line to hang the legs.

CoasterMatt

10-28-2008, 09:55 PM

I wanna see more pics of the party - I don't think there was any bit of snubbery going on - just a buncha fun.

I go to some pretty groovy things (from time to time), and I try and get a LoTer (or 2 or 3) to come along when I can.

Party on, everybody :cheers:

belleh5

10-28-2008, 09:56 PM

Now I'm hungry for pancakes....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v402/belleh5/untitled-5.jpg Is always open!

Isaac

10-28-2008, 09:57 PM

and right across the street from DL ;)

CoasterMatt

10-28-2008, 10:00 PM

but the IHOP employees get REALLY mad when you puke on their front window... or so I've heard :evil:

belleh5

10-28-2008, 10:00 PM

and right across the street from DL ;)

We make a great team! Partners in crime:evil:

belleh5

10-28-2008, 10:02 PM

but the IHOP employees get REALLY mad when you puke on their front window... or so I've heard :evil:

or on the sidewalk...... July 17th 2005 2am, after a 50th B-day party :cheers:

LSPoorEeyorick

10-28-2008, 10:06 PM

UGLY PICTURE!!!

EXCUSE ME! I beg to differ, missy. I see only cuteness.

In other news...

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Isaac

10-28-2008, 10:07 PM

We make a great team! Partners in crime:evil:.... or at least for breakfast. ;)

€uroMeinke

10-28-2008, 10:09 PM

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Ghoulish Delight

10-28-2008, 10:11 PM

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You dream big, and you never give up on your beliefs. You have big plans.

Your inner demon is depression. Sometimes you build things up in your head.
People think you're cute because you're determined. You're a fighter, and that's charming.

The Cute Monster Test (http://www.blogthings.com/thecutemonstertest/)

belleh5

10-28-2008, 10:13 PM

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Isaac

10-28-2008, 10:14 PM

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Kevy Baby

10-28-2008, 10:18 PM

Party on, everybody :cheers:Party on Garth

CoasterMatt

10-28-2008, 10:19 PM

Hey, I got the same one as Euromeinke :cool:

JWBear

10-28-2008, 10:23 PM

I just made pancakes.

Kevy Baby

10-28-2008, 10:24 PM

I once dated a girl who was as flat as a pancake.

JWBear

10-28-2008, 10:27 PM

Not as bad as flat as a crepe!

Bornieo: Fully Loaded

10-28-2008, 10:27 PM

I didn't wanna go anyway...

Isaac

10-28-2008, 10:29 PM

:cakes:

Gemini Cricket

10-28-2008, 10:36 PM

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You're the type of person who stands out in a crowd, even when you're trying to blend in.
You are honest in your character and appearance. You don't pretend to be someone else.

Your inner demon is sorrow. You tend to get depressed easily.
People think you're cute because you're rebellious. Your uniqueness is charming.

:D

Not Afraid

10-28-2008, 10:40 PM

That's the stupidest monster test ever. It's more stupid than the stupid test. Stupid.

Isaac

10-28-2008, 10:44 PM

I didn't wanna go anyway...
I didn't wanna go anyway...
I didn't wanna go anyway...
I didn't wana go anyway...
I didn't wanna go anyway...
Sorry, I didn't hear you Mr Cellophane. ;)

Isaac Martin: So,
Isaac Martin: some friends of mine are complaining cause they didn't get invited to last Saturday's Halloween party
Isaac Martin: yet they didn't know the host
Isaac Martin: and there were a lot of people already
Arwin: lol
Arwin: hmm... they need a lil something called life?

Bornieo: Fully Loaded

10-28-2008, 11:41 PM

That's the stupidest monster test ever. It's more stupid than the stupid test. Stupid.

Ouch.

Disneyphile

10-29-2008, 12:20 AM

I like to press pancakes. :evil:

Gn2Dlnd

10-29-2008, 12:27 AM

No board split, no YAGE. Just slightly bruised feelings.

Steve, the party looked fantastic, and I'm glad a few people missed me. The unreturned phone call is what got under my skin, sorry you had no phone service for 3 (!) days. That would make me crazy, what with guests coming from all over. I'm sorry your mom is ill.

Isaac, I had no idea that Steve was not, in fact, the host. If they're needed, pass my apologies on to Val for making that assumption.

Looking at the pictures, I was remiss in not adding CP's fabulous Bride to the tie. FP and DP's are amazing Yipp-Yipps! Audra's Shag Girl is the hippest, Kevy's Passhole is dead-on, and, after all these years, I've finally gotten to see GD's Woody. Impressive. LSPiggy and Kermit the Tom are adorable, as is Susan's Drunky Mary Poppins! iSm, I envy your many fine suits, all quite dapper, and Isaac, well, what better name for a bartender than Isaac? Who have I left out? Oh yeah, my roommate and his boyfriend.

They suck.

But their costumes are cute. ;)

innerSpaceman

10-29-2008, 06:50 AM

Well, though Isaac keeps saying it ... Val was not the host. She usually is the hostess of this party ... but was not this year. She took a well-deserved break.

That said ... the party is at her parent's house ... and she has certain say-so about things. Most years that's "no outside people." This year we persuaded her the party had to be bigger and got her ok to invite a few non-regulars.

Then she left the country :evil: - - and we did LOTS of things that would not have been ok with her, but were totally cool with her parents.

Still - - though Autumn and I were completely in charge of this year's party, we made a conscious decision to not have more than a hundred people. I hope that's ok with everyone. And so the guest list was limited.

I just don't want to foist that decision on Val and deflect from me when it's not true.

(And there's nothing better that spotty cell service when you're working desperately around the clock to put together an event of this scale. No interruptions or flash pictures, pleease.)

Betty

10-29-2008, 06:55 AM

Yeah, i know. But i hate to think we have to keep things a secret just because of that. I really regret the party was not at my house, and in my exclusive province to invite anyone I pleased. i was asked to limit my invitees. ...

I don't mean to be hurting anyone's feelings ... but I'd also like to think we can be grown up about such things.

See - this lack of invite just proved you really don't like me! I *knew* it! :p

I think I might stalk you for awhile on the board until you decide you like me or I totally piss you off.

Cadaverous Pallor

10-29-2008, 07:41 AM

Your Monster Profile
http://www.blogthingsimages.com/monsternamegenerator/monster15.jpg
...
You Especially Like to Torment: Hipsters
A MONSTER! AUUGGGGGHHHHHH

Cadaverous Pallor

10-29-2008, 07:44 AM

Since Matt did request more pictures (among other people) and the issue here seems settled (somewhat), here are the few pics (http://flickr.com/photos/66141390@N00/sets/72157608391375052/) we took.

Don't you just love Mary and her penguin? (Her guy came as Burt.) And I could not get over Captain EO.

And can you believe that bitch who showed up in the same outfit I did? GAH!

Isaac

10-29-2008, 08:45 AM

Lisa & Ric's outfits were great! I hadn't seen their new baby daughter so that was a nice surprise.

Yeah, Bryan's Captain EO costume was awesome. He said he used TicTac boxes for the jacket.

innerSpaceman

10-29-2008, 09:35 AM

Bryan was another one who kept telling me his costume was going to be lame and it wouldn't come together ... and his Captain EO was astounding.

We had to invent categories on the fly for best costumes, so we awarded him Best Sound, even though his was among the coolest visually. He had a MichaelJackson-blaring sound system incorporated into his costume though. And since sound figured into more than one outfit, we gave him the nod for this .... but I regret I was a little too drunk to remember to include Ghoulish Delight in the running. He also had a fantastic-looking costume, but with a great sound element - - the crotch-level pull string that triggered risque sayings for Porn Star Woody.

I was also tempted to have a run-off for Hottest Guy between B.J.'s Prince Eric and Bryan Lee's Captain EO, but I thought better of it at the last minute and chickened out.

:eek:

Morrigoon

10-29-2008, 09:51 AM

Pru sorry to hear you felt left out and your feelings hurt. I am wasn't invited either. But no way would i have been able to make it. Just don't like the rubbing in of those who went and the pictures. Kinda like i have this and you don't kinda way back in school being taunted. But don't let that stop you from future events where you are invited to. Most events i can't make due to work and i feel very left out that events happen regularly on Fri and Sat nights when i might be working.
To be fair, the photos that were posted in the thread were specifically of costumes, which as far as I can tell, are exactly the sort of thing that should go in this thread. I certainly didn't post them to rub anything in anyone's faces. I very specifically did not post photos just of the decorating or party "events" for that reason. But if we can't post photos of our Halloween costumes, then what's the point of having a Halloween thread?

There are events going on this weekend, not everyone is invited to all of them, and it'd be nigh impossible for anyone who is to make it to all of them. I'd love to see pics of the stuff I'm not invited/can't make it to. I hope folks won't be shy in sharing.

Morrigoon

10-29-2008, 09:54 AM

Lisa & Ric's outfits were great! I hadn't seen their new baby daughter so that was a nice surprise.

Yeah, Bryan's Captain EO costume was awesome. He said he used TicTac boxes for the jacket.

I got Lisa to show me how she did the hat - two paper doilies, a cardboard cake round, and a paper bowl. I love when people can improvise with materials and make them look better than purchased items!

innerSpaceman

10-29-2008, 10:05 AM

Yeah, Bryan's Captain EO costume was awesome. He said he used TicTac boxes for the jacket.
Magnets kept Fuzzball on his shoulder, yet easily detachable. Ingeniousness and fantastic improvisation were rampant in many costumes. I was so impressed throughout the night.

madmonkeygirl

10-29-2008, 12:09 PM

2 more days til Halloween yay :) :) :) Part of Matt's costume came this morning so he should be all set. I so can't wait til Sat night. The best time of the year as far as i'm concerned. Trick or Treating Monsters are the BEST....better than kids asking for candy and getting scared out of my wits being with friends.

Gn2Dlnd

10-29-2008, 01:41 PM

D'oh! Missed one! Bumblebee Brad! Must've been all that shouting to keep moving and stay to the right.

He sucked too. :D

Kevy Baby

10-29-2008, 02:58 PM

I certainly didn't post them to rub anything in anyone's faces.I did

Especially in Gn2Dld's face

:D

Gn2Dlnd

10-29-2008, 03:01 PM

Thank you for thinking of me.

Kevy Baby

10-29-2008, 03:16 PM

Thank you for thinking of me.That's what friends are for http://home.mindspring.com/%7Ekevin_elder/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/av-1400.gif

CoasterMatt

10-29-2008, 04:46 PM

OK... there's now SPANDEX as part of my Halloween costume. You've been warned :eek:

CoasterMatt

10-29-2008, 05:36 PM

Fun with Pumpkins

katiesue

10-29-2008, 05:39 PM

LOVE the Pumpkins!

Ghoulish Delight

10-29-2008, 09:32 PM

Okay, here are the audio clips from my costume:

http://www.jenniegreg.com/woody/Woody-deputy.wav
http://www.jenniegreg.com/woody/Woody-good.wav
http://www.jenniegreg.com/woody/woody-howdy.wav
http://www.jenniegreg.com/woody/Woody-ride.wav
http://www.jenniegreg.com/woody/Woody-snake.wav

I will not reveal my technical secrets on how I got it to work.

wendybeth

10-29-2008, 11:19 PM

I'm guessing something had to be pulled?

Disneyphile

10-30-2008, 12:03 AM

I'm guessing something had to be pulled?Yep. He had a pull-string right on his crotch. :evil:

Not Afraid

10-30-2008, 02:14 AM

Yep. He had a pull-string right on his crotch. :evil:

Yes, which compelled me to put my head in his crotch each time I pulled the string. And, I pulled it a lot that night. ;)

Cadaverous Pallor

10-30-2008, 07:35 AM

I think it was Sohrshah that needed some coaxing from me to get her to pull it :)

tracilicious

10-30-2008, 12:07 PM

What Your Cute Monster Says About You

http://www.blogthingsimages.com/thecutemonstertest/monster-7.png

You are a giving, open, loving person. You truly want the world to be a better place.
You appreciate what you have in life. You are very content.

Your inner demon is sensitivity. You are very sensitive, and your sensitivity can be a double edged sword.
People think you're cute because you're generous. You are easy to love - it's part of your charm.

The Cute Monster Test (http://www.blogthings.com/thecutemonstertest/)

JWBear

10-30-2008, 12:28 PM

Oh, ok....I'll give in...

What Your Cute Monster Says About You

http://www.blogthingsimages.com/thecutemonstertest/monster-1.png

You're the type of person who stands out in a crowd, even when you're trying to blend in.
You are honest in your character and appearance. You don't pretend to be someone else.

Your inner demon is sorrow. You tend to get depressed easily.
People think you're cute because you're rebellious. Your uniqueness is charming.

innerSpaceman

10-30-2008, 12:30 PM

Ok, for all that is holy, stop with the monster thing. As NA said earlier, it's the STUPIDEST non-test.

You simply pick the monster. So what???

My monster's not there, btw.

Strangler Lewis

10-30-2008, 12:31 PM

I don't like any of the monsters. However, I did take the "are you hot" test and learned that I am "hip and happening" and that I have no interest in home improvements.

tracilicious

10-30-2008, 02:00 PM

Ok, for all that is holy, stop with the monster thing.

Thread. Nazi.

innerSpaceman

10-30-2008, 02:33 PM

Was that a Godwin??

Kevy Baby

10-30-2008, 02:46 PM

My monster's not there, btw.Mine's n my pants.

http://home.mindspring.com/%7Ekevin_elder/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/laugh.gif

Gemini Cricket

10-30-2008, 03:05 PM

In case anyone didn't see my monster, here it is:
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/monster-1.png

:D :p:iSm::p

JWBear

10-30-2008, 04:08 PM

Was that a Godwin??

I thought you had to mention Hitler to invoke Godwin.

CoasterMatt

10-30-2008, 05:55 PM

I had an absolute blast at work today - I wore my costume, and it worked well enough, that many long time coworkers didn't know it was me. There was lots of laughing, and on the way home, plenty of people screaming out their windows at me "ROCK ON!!" :D

Kevy Baby

10-30-2008, 06:00 PM

LSPoorEeyorick

10-30-2008, 06:40 PM

NO PIX!

Not yet, anyway.

I want to be surprised.

BarTopDancer

10-30-2008, 06:46 PM

I want a monster :(

I haz a monster!

http://www.blogthingsimages.com/thecutemonstertest/monster-7.png

tracilicious

10-30-2008, 07:12 PM

I thought you had to mention Hitler to invoke Godwin.

I believe anything Hitler, Nazi, or fascist applies. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

CoasterMatt

10-30-2008, 07:15 PM

I think any mention of improperly used cheese product also invokes a Godwin...

innerSpaceman

10-30-2008, 07:57 PM

Uh-oh, I defaulted to a dead rock star, too. Hope not the same one as CoasterMatt.

Hahaha, I wanted to go as a combo of ALL dead rock stars (think Ethel Mertz as the GeishaAmerianIndian), but I didn't know how to pull it off while making them each recognizable.

And I had half a dozen good ideas, but found it impossible to put any of them together in a scant few days. Some required engineering, others very elaborate make-up, still others great luck or, ycch, sewing construction. All of these things are beyond me at the best of times ... but in my own party recovery stage, completely impossible.

So let's hope CM and I are at least different dead rockers ... and we can jam in heaven - - or hell as the case may be.

CoasterMatt

10-30-2008, 08:07 PM

The rockstar that my costume is modeled after is still alive - I represent his dignity, which died years ago :D

Isaac

10-30-2008, 08:14 PM

Hahaha, I wanted to go as a combo of ALL dead rock stars (think Ethel Mertz as the GeishaAmerianIndian)
Japanese Eskimo/Native American

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/ILLEp92.jpg

Lucy Ricardo: "You look like an ad for a trip around the world."

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/lol.gif

innerSpaceman

10-30-2008, 08:19 PM

That was quick.

Yes, I forgot the eskimo. I knew Isaac would fill us in ... just not this fast. Wow.

Isaac

10-30-2008, 08:23 PM

I have I Love Lucy on DVD & you KNOW it's my all-time favorite tv show!

Kevy Baby

10-30-2008, 10:51 PM

I believe anything Hitler, Nazi, or fascist applies. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.The actual text of Godwin's Law is:

"As a Usenet discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches one."

The rockstar that my costume is modeled after is still alive - I represent his dignity, which died years ago :DAh... NOW I understand (I saw the picture).

I am disturbed by own costume.

Gemini Cricket

10-30-2008, 11:55 PM

Honestly, one of my favorite stories of all time:
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (http://www.online-literature.com/irving/2846/)

Disney's take on it:
Part 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HywQaLI-YU4)
Part 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwIldwZf_pE)
Part 3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL_uFq8E4mc)
Part 4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL5tFTfqoBE)
I think the forest scene is one of the best animated sequences ever. The sound is so very important and wonderfully creepy.

Stan4dSteph

10-31-2008, 05:56 AM

Happy Halloween! I'm wearing my candy corn socks today, remembering Children of the Candy Corn.

LSPoorEeyorick

10-31-2008, 06:40 AM

BOO!

Happy day, everyone. I'm off to a very early work shift (trying to leave in time to get to Haunt, don'tcha know?) But I submit for your consideration:

The Hobo Candy Code (http://www.cockeyed.com/archive/candy_code/candy_code.html)

Ghoulish Delight

10-31-2008, 07:00 AM

Gemini Cricket

10-31-2008, 08:08 AM

For the first time in a long time I'm looking forward to a Simpsons episode. I'd even given up on the Treehouse of Horrors. But I saw the ad for this years - they're spoofing It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. :cool:
It looks like it's going to be pretty funny. Hard to believe that after 19 ToH eps they haven't parodied that yet.
:)

Cadaverous Pallor

10-31-2008, 08:11 AM

But I submit for your consideration:

The Hobo Candy Code (http://www.cockeyed.com/archive/candy_code/candy_code.html)That is hilarious and actually, a great idea!

http://www.cockeyed.com/archive/candy_code/IMG_1415.JPG

= Reeses Pieces, heh.

I'm wearing my Burton-esque black and white stripe stockings today. I just noticed they have a run! :(

wendybeth

10-31-2008, 08:13 AM

I've got to find the 'Raven' Simpson's episode- Tori was reading some Poe poetry the other day, and I told her about that one. Then I harassed her for a bit saying 'Nevermore' in my version of Bart's voice.:D

LSPoorEeyorick

10-31-2008, 08:32 AM

I haven't given up on the Treehouse of Horror series. The super-recent ones aren't brilliant, but I love love love Halloween week in Simpsons syndication.

Go crazy? Don't mind if I do! Waaaaaalublublublub wrrebleee wrlebleblebleb bleaugh blee hee hoo hee hoo hee hoo vwut vwut halavalub! Wut wut wut wut!

Heeeeere’s Johnny! Daaaaavid Letterman! I’m Mike Wallace, I’m Morley Safer, and I’m Ed Bradley. All this and Andy Rooney tonight on Siiiiiixty Minutes!

CoasterMatt

10-31-2008, 09:04 AM

Happy Halloween Everybody!

No One Lives Forever (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eStq-IvLaXk) - great fan video

LSPoorEeyorick

10-31-2008, 09:04 AM

So I submitted photos from last weekend's Mansion bash to two of my favorite blogs (Pop Candy and BoingBoing) - and all of the Muppet costumes were posted to Pop Candy this morning! She's more a fan of Henson than Disney, I guess.

But BoingBoing is nuts about Haunted Mansion so I bet if they post, they'll note the Mansion-specific ones... and maybe frozen Walt.

blueerica

10-31-2008, 10:34 AM

Two Palins in my office. One is Caribou Barbie, other is Campaign Palin. Both have the voice.

It is SKERRY!!!

Gemini Cricket

10-31-2008, 10:37 AM

Two Palins in my office. One is Caribou Barbie, other is Campaign Palin. Both have the voice.

It is SKERRY!!!
I love Tina Fey's comment that was something like "not since Sling Blade has there been a voice anyone can do". So true.
I do it all the time.
:D

Gemini Cricket

10-31-2008, 10:57 AM

Hopefully there will be no rain tonight. A night at Knott's Soggy Farm would be kinda sad. Or it could turn out to be a lot of fun...

Question:
I leave WeHo at 3pm and need to get to Knott's at 4:30. Do you think it's possible?

Ghoulish Delight

10-31-2008, 11:04 AM

That's cutting it kinda close. but should be doable. I'm thinking your best bet would be taking the 110->91.

DreadPirateRoberts

10-31-2008, 11:36 AM

Question:
I leave WeHo at 3pm and need to get to Knott's at 4:30. Do you think it's possible?

not if you use your jet pack.

Capt Jack

10-31-2008, 11:52 AM

in other news:

just won 2nd place in the work halloween costume contest. the $50 almost makes standing out in the sun, sweating my buns off, worth it.

:D

Cousin I.T.

Kevy Baby

10-31-2008, 11:54 AM

Question:
I leave WeHo at 3pm and need to get to Knott's at 4:30. Do you think it's possible?Depends: are you willing to break laws and endanger lives?

innerSpaceman

10-31-2008, 01:04 PM

Hahaha, Cousin I.T.. is hysterical.

Funny also in that I was originally planning to be Cousin IT as part of a group Addams Family Thing we were initially planning for the WeHo Ween Carnival this year. Never happened.

But I will be heading to WeHo soon after Gemini Cricket leaves there!

innerSpaceman

10-31-2008, 01:10 PM

So, I didn't take any photos at my Haunted Mansion Halloween Party last week ... but others sure did.

Thanks everyone for that.

Lots of People not on the LoT also took photos ... and those are the ones mostly featured in my two Live Journal entries (really photo stories) about the Party.

So, if you're up for more photos of the Haunted Mansion Party ....

for your visual delightedness ....

The House (http://zlick.livejournal.com/21718.html)

The Costumes (http://zlick.livejournal.com/21773.html)

HaPPy HaLLoWeeN

Isaac

10-31-2008, 01:13 PM

Ghost @ work:

http://www.sendspace.com/file/1xj4dw

Gemini Cricket

10-31-2008, 02:00 PM

I'm a nervous wreck. I hope I make it to Knott's in time.
:D

Kevy Baby

10-31-2008, 02:56 PM

So, if you're up for more photos of the Haunted Mansion Party ....

for your visual delightedness ....

The House (http://zlick.livejournal.com/21718.html)I didn't see this: where was it?

http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/9539/hangman4hi7.jpg/

innerSpaceman

10-31-2008, 03:02 PM

To the consternation of the people who installed it at great effort, it was in our "Stretch Room," just above the paintings - hanging in that very narrow stairway that ascends to the attic.

We had a strobe light on it to draw some attention, but it was indeed one of the many really subtle touches that I loved so well. The installers kept bugging me to hang it lower --- but they are muggles, and I insisted that guests needed to be looking UP at the hanging skeleton in the Stretch Room.

Kevy Baby

10-31-2008, 03:05 PM

Isaac

10-31-2008, 03:24 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/zapppop/weenwach0801.jpg

Betty

10-31-2008, 05:16 PM

Great picture Isaac! Love the touch with the apple. :)

innerSpaceman

10-31-2008, 05:21 PM

The Ghost on a wire was really cool, too. As was the Spider's Lair.

Sigh, my office is so damn boring this year.

Ghoulish Delight

10-31-2008, 05:24 PM

Ours had its usual half-assed (downgraded to quarter-assed this year I think) costume contest in the lunch room. Mini pies were supplanted with large cupcakes. Truly thrilling.

belleh5

10-31-2008, 08:33 PM

I have I Love Lucy on DVD & you KNOW it's my all-time favorite tv show!

Mine too!!

Isaac I found this for you at the State Fair. I will send this to you asap.

I Love Lucy Bobble heads
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v402/belleh5/untitled-6.jpg

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!

Isaac

10-31-2008, 09:11 PM

:D

You're the best !

BarTopDancer

10-31-2008, 09:15 PM

Ours had its usual half-assed (downgraded to quarter-assed this year I think) costume contest in the lunch room. Mini pies were supplanted with large cupcakes. Truly thrilling.

No costume contest for us this year.

Instead we had a lets see who can waste the most office supplies I mean a mask making contest for each department using only things found in the office.

Isaac

10-31-2008, 09:37 PM

How is it even w/ a $23.9 billion loss this past quarter, Wachovia has more money & spirit to invest in holiday cheer than other companies ?

Just wonderin.......

BTW: $18 billion of that loss came from the bad loans when Wachovia merged w/ Golden West.

€uroMeinke

11-01-2008, 09:27 AM

But I DID see the skeleton in the cupula (is it a cupula?) that was visible from outside. Tried to take a picture but was unsuccessful. Tres cool!

I got one:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_TkzYib9T4ZU/SQyDIIslLBI/AAAAAAAACoI/v1K_fp2OFLo/s640/P1030253.JPG

innerSpaceman

11-01-2008, 10:28 AM

I was wondering what happened to her face ... when I realized, oh ... that's from the inside.

You wascaly wabbit.

So, when sneaking up to the attic ... did you notice how the last flight of stairs is still charred from the fire? It's a creepy touch.

* * * * *

The West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval was less fun than last year. Way more crowded (with the holiday falling on a Friday night) and way fewer fantastic costumes.

Sorry I got no pictures, but tops was a drag queen duo of Ariel and Ursula. Wizard of Oz was a common theme, with a very clever Tornado costume, Glinda with a falling house, a couple of random Tin Men, and about 8 or 9 Dorothys.

I'm glad I dropped my plans to come as Heath Ledger to tonight's Died Young party ... there were no less that 36 of Ledger's Jokers last night. Ugh.

For some reason, the runner up was Charlie Brown - roughly five of them.

2 sets of Gilligans Island, lots of leftover Teletubbys costumes, some clever Mars Attacks Martians, and a hot gay Swat Team. Best groups were the Taco Party and the Circus Train.

Yeah, what? Sorry ... maybe my friend got photos and I'll post them later if so. She's on the way to San Francisco this morning, so it might be awhile. Her boyfriend, my pal Greg, was fantastic again this year as a mummy. He does incredible make-up and such, and stole the show this year since there was far less competition. (Last year he was a completely credible and creepy Nosferatu .... it's such a pleasure going to this event with someone who rates in the big leagues of costumes and becomes a Photo-Op Celebrity.)

Alright ... sigh ... more Halloween tonight.

Cadaverous Pallor

11-01-2008, 01:59 PM

Didn't stay home. Must eat the candy we bought. nom nom nom

Not Afraid

11-02-2008, 09:13 AM

It seems that I have no original ideas for Halloween. But, I DO have props and costume changes - and NO beard.

Ghoulish Delight

11-02-2008, 11:12 AM

"No means no...JonBenét."

Morrigoon

11-02-2008, 11:14 AM

It seems that I have no original ideas for Halloween. But, I DO have props and costume changes - and NO beard.
I prefer to call it "great minds think alike" :) OMG, did you dress as the same person as Kevy? (I heard about that costume...!)

Dying to see the pics, people!
(Alas, I didn't take any pics at the event where I was at last night owing to having left my camera's chip in my computer) Here's what I wore on Halloween:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/Halloween08/P1100165.jpg

Morrigoon

11-02-2008, 11:23 AM

And while this isn't technically Halloween (because we'd have done it anyway, regardless of proximity to the holiday), Princess_Dala and I in SJC for lunch (okay, I admit it... tea) yesterday:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/morrigoon/Halloween08/P1100174.jpg

Kevy Baby

11-03-2008, 12:22 PM

JonBenet would have been 18 last August. I'm just sayin'

LSPoorEeyorick

11-03-2008, 12:26 PM

Where are the pictures?

innerSpaceman

11-03-2008, 12:33 PM

Hooray for Costume Changes.

Yes, pics please of Saturday's Festivities - - though I don't think there were any shots of my Jimmie Hendrix's Ghost (and perhaps 1 of my explorer, which everyone presumed to be David Livingston).

But there were so many standouts. LSPoorEeyorick and Tom as the cast of Sweeney Todd. Not Afraid AND Kevy Baby as JonBenet Ramsey (the former with no less than 3 Beauty Pageant costume changes, the latter with disturbing beard and frilly pantaloons) ... Cadaverous Pallor brillant as Carrie White dripping in pig's blood ... €uroMeinke with perfect historical timing as Laika the space-faring dog.

So many others. Where is the photographic proof???

Kevy Baby

11-03-2008, 01:14 PM

Not Afraid AND Kevy Baby as JonBenet Ramsey...And there was a THIRD JBR as well: one of the non-lot persons. She was wearing a black or dark-blue with white polka-dots dress as well as a tiara (and various asundry acrutraments).

BTW: I have to give a HUGE shout-out to Disneyphile and Susan for making my outfit. Once I uttered what I was thinking about doing, they jumped into it immediately and didn't let me back out. I think they had a little too much fun making the outfit. Also, I know DP worked on Susan's Anissa Jones (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anissa_Jones) outfit as well (possibly doing it in its entirety: I am not sure).

Where is the photographic proof???Do you REALLY want to experience me again?