Halloween

[a mere housewife]

My mom printed up little tracts about 'Reformation Day' (she is very good at explaining things to children) and we stuck those in with the candy. We knew a lot of the kids in our neighborhood very well; had invited them to Bible school etc., - a couple of them had come to church with us - and ignoring them wasn't really an option.

One year we were absolutely bottomed out on funds and my husband's title company was holding a contest with a fifty dollar prize for the best costume. He walked in as a bunch of grapes (balloons and a fuzzy stalk on his head, two bucks for the materials and a couple hours work) and won the fifty dollars (He wanted to go as the wolf-man: shave his head and plaster the hair all over his face but I didn't think that was worth fifty dollars. Besides he had to spend some time in reception that day). Somehow I don't feel horribly guilty about it. I can always argue that we spoiled the Egyptians.

 

[~~Susita~~]

I hid behind a bush with a chainsaw and once we got some kids coming up the walk I'd jump out with it roaring then start screaming... Works every time.



No really. I dressed up as a medieval princess at school then went over to a friend's house for a bit.

But I DO want to try the chainsaw thing... Maybe next year.

 

[Gregg]

As a survivor of a serious chainsaw accident, I don't advocate the use of a saw for pranks.

Just my $.02

 

[~~Susita~~]

EEK! Nevermind, then.