Today, we will cruise the Neighborhood and look for Halloween decorations. Acre 41 of Austin will cater our event, and Mitch Ryder will entertain us.
Menu
Faroe Islands Salmon – ACRE 41 Specialty Item. Wild rice, manchego roasted asparagus, heirloom tomato salsa
Gulf Shrimp and Grits – charred corn, bacon, white cheddar, grits, blistered tomato, jalapeño
Diver Scallops – miso-ginger cream, roasted trumpet mushroom, wilted spinach
Truffled Bucatini – beurre fondue, pecorino romano, black pepper
Belly-On Pork Chop – ACRE 41 Specialty Item. Heirloom carrot, roasted brussels, cider-maple jus
Chile-Glazed Organic Chicken – broiled sweet potato, blistered sweet peppers, red chile glaze
14oz Prime Rib- natural beef jus, horseradish cream, whipped potato
Come on, get on the Halloween bus.
A spider with a smile.
Scary ghosts and not so scary pumpkin.
Taking a nap before Halloween.
A very strange decoration for sure.
A flower child past her prime.
Whole house decorations.
A big threat.
Tall ghoul. Frightened skelly.
A fun wish for Halloween.
A very happy display.
Witche’s cauldron.
Orkin man needed here.
Don’t go here for trick or treat. It’s a trap.
The yard needs something for Halloween.
Time to get the mail.
I hope you enjoyed the tour. It is now time for food and to enjoy the music.
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I’m not a big fan of Halloween decorations, but the skeleton checking the mail is pretty cute.
Since it’s their specialty, Ill go with the Faroe Islands Salmon.
Have a great day, John. I have a debt to pay since WVU lost to ISU – nothing like family.
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I hope it was something you can share.
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The worst was the bet was he would have to wear a WVU shirt to Beer Club and I would have to wear an ISU shirt under my dress shirt (He was retired, I was still working). When I told my boss, he said, “No. go change and put that shirt on OVER your dress shirt.” https://nofacilities.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/isu-tee.jpg
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Great shot. Sorry WVU lost this week too.
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Great community spirit. Like the big spider, witches cauldron and the very funny mailbox skeleton. Give me one pork chop before the music starts.
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You got it, Steve. Thanks for coming along.
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Honestly? That Halloween bus was pretty darned spooky, but I laughed aloud at the skeleton checking the mail. Given our mail service recently, that seems wholly appropriate. There are times I’m sure I’m going to look like that before the check I’m waiting for arrives.
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I think we all have taken up that posture. The idea is to not stay in that position too long. Thanks, Linda.
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Your neighbourhood goes all out! These are great. Good to hear Mitch Ryder after all these years.
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These were just a few of the many that have popped up. I have shown the others in years past.
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The bungee cord smiling spider got me hooked… so much ingenuity here. Such fun, John!!
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Thank you for jumping on the bus, Annette.
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Cool decorations, John. Some folks in our neighborhood put up Halloween decorations, but they don’t seem to be so artistic to me.
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Some of these folks go all out for sure.
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I always liked “Devil with a Blue Dress On,” Halloween decorations not so much. The little clown hanging from the mailbox is terrifying.
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Yes it is. I agree.
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Wonder what that caged skeleton clown did.
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Isn’t that the strangest?
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LOL! “Flower child past her prime”, cracked me up!
It’s looking spooktacular in your neighborhood!
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It is. Thanks, Deborah.
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Your neighborhood goes all out! Love the spider and the witches coven!
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Thank you, Noelle.
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Your neighbors are always fun. Thanks for sharing.
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They are. Thanks, Craig.
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The Halloween bus doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere soon. 🙂 The giant skeletons seem to be all the rage. I see them around town, but I’ve never seen one taking a nap. Thanks for tour, John.
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That house has several giant skellys. I think this one no longer stands.
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Still giggling over the Halloween bus, John! Those decorations are too spooky, though, and I can’t decide which of us — me or the Monk — would be more afraid. The hairy spider on the mailbox, the skeleton with the pumpkin head, the black witches’ cauldron, and the flower child skeleton — all give me shivers. But perhaps the very worst is that clown-thing trapped in a cage on the mailbox *eewww*
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That clown was the creepiest, Debbie. Not sure what it was supposed to be.
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Clowns terrify me anyway. Also mimes.
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Your community has great Halloween decorations! (But if I were a mail carrier, I’d avoid the “spider with a smile”–eek!) Skeletons seem to be popular. I’m seeing quite a few of them in my neighborhood this year 🙂
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The skeletons are quite popular. I’m with you on being a mail person. Showing up to a new decoration could be nerve wracking.
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Your area is very festive, John. I like the clown in a cage.
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I think you are the only one, Robbie.
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Hehe, me being alone in my likes is not unusual.
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Ha ha ha. 😁
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Amazing, what lengths people go to for Halloween. We have a few pumpkins only.
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Folks seem to like the holiday.
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Oh gosh, you have some enthusiastic fans of Halloween in your neighborhood. Had to chuck with the skellie checking the for the mail. Cute.
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That skellie was only there for a few hours. I’m sure the USPS person said it was against the rules.
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A fabulous feast for the eyes and belly! Looks like Halloween is going to be quite festive for you and your neighbors! 🍬👻
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Yes this town goes out for it in a big way. In tow weeks we have the Witches’ ride where folks dress up and ride their bikes in a parade. I’ll have photos on Sunday two weeks from now. Thanks, Michele.
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That sounds like great fun! 🧙🏻 I’ll be looking forward to your photos. 🚴🏻♀️
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I would give first prize to the flower child in the swing and the skeleton checking the mail. I would guess the owner doesn’t get much mail if the mailbox is left over. There were some creative ones. Thanks for the food and music. The bus was a bit creepy though.
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Yes, the bus is only for this season. Thanks for riding with us, though. Say, is that a spider in your hair? Thanks, Jo.
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Love the song and video. Very cool!
However, I am terrified.
No way I’m getting on that bus!
Love your hood!
👻Ẍ 💀𝔛 😈X 👺𝖃
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Aw, come on. It’s safe. Nothing to fear but fear its self
🕷X 🦂X 🕸X 🪳X
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…. and all those creatures living on that Halloween bus!
Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Eeeeeeeeeee
😱𝖃 🥶𝖃 😨𝖃 😰𝖃
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Ha ha ha ha. One more 🦇
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My hair!!!!!!!
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I know right? 🤣X
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Yes, and no BAT or Vampire will ever make me cut it! 🤣X 🤣X
(How’s the book coming? I’ve cleared out all my reading, except for 1 Diana book, which can be read before of after your book.)
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Launch in January. The edit will be done in a couple of weeks if you want a republished copy.
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Okay!!!
Will gladly wait!
Remember to send me one in November, so I can do a pre-post and have time to do some drawings!
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Will do. 😊Sent from my iPhone
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The skeletons are hysterical, particularly the one of the swing and the other looking inside the mailbox. People can certainly come up with creative ideas.
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They can for sure, Pete. Thanks
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That is a lot of great Halloween decorations. The Tall Ghoul was frightening. Our neighbor put up a giant skeleton but other than a few plastic pumpkins we have not put up anything yet. We are thinking about doing that.
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Folks here really get into it. They do have a lot of fun with Halloween.
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That sounds like a lot of fun
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It is. 😊
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The truffles fondue sounds amazing and the photos are awesome and put me in the mood! Thanks John 🎃
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So glad. Thanks, Cindy.
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You’re so very welcome, John
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Congratulations on a wonderfully creative community, John! I really miss this. Will Tempest and Twiggy be part of this year’s Halloween? What will they wear? 😉 Enjoy yourself a nice week! xx Michael
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Tempeste and Twiggy both hate costumes so they will be going as themselves. (sadly)
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What a pity. Now, John you have yourself be costumized. 🙂 xx Michael
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Yeah I’m going as a grumpy old man. 🤣
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These are so much fun! I love seeing Halloween decorations.
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Yes I would imagine you would for sure. Thanks, Teri.😁
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Good grief. People really get into Halloween in your neighborhood. Me, I pretty much avoid it!
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You have to really like it to do what these folks do. I can certainly understand yur view as well. Thanks, Jacqui.
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*your. Sheesh
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Where’s AI when you need it!
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I know right?
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Great tour, John 🙂 Skeltons are sure popular this year!
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They are for sure. They are getting bigger too
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Some good ones, John. I need to get pumpkins tomorrow!
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Yes, you do. 😁
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I finally got them, but it took me longer than I said! 🎃🎃🎃🎃
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It seems that way.
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That party bus is very Rob Zombie-esque. And I love the Flower Child, she’s still very groovy, to go along with very bony. As for the coven, no thank you. Witches scare the bejeezus out of me.
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Witches are like Femdom on steroids.
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A fun tour, John, but I haven’t seen any smiling spiders lately. 🙂 The skeleton checking mail is clever and cute. Our block has been dead (pun intended) for years, and it’s sad. When our kids were little, the whole neighborhood came alive with trick-or-treaters. Oh well, we have the memories, and candy! Thanks for the food and tour! 🤡👻🎃
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Thank you, Lauren. We are very fortunate to live where spirit is high.
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Fantastic collections John. It seems everyone gets into the spirit down there. 🙂
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Folks here do get into Halloween, Debby.
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🙂
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I enjoyed these displays, especially the happy one and the skeleton getting into the mailbox. Thanks, John.
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Thank you , Jennie. Glad you enjoyed them
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😀
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Ths year decorations are very “romantic”, dear John. The devilery man is a wonderful satire of everyday life. You might wait for ages until he arrives. Thank you very much for reminding us that Samhain is near. Going to make rosemary bread.🙂😉🍻🍤🍤🍤
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Rosemary bread sound delicious. Happy Samhain. 🥖
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