...actually more like the Clark Griswold of Halloween. I'm known for demanding my family's attention for "just 30 seconds" at a time to check out prop progress. During crunch time, showing up unsummoned will likely be met with snarls, grunts or "here, hold this".
I'm a total amateur - I cannot afford professional props, so I make my own out of whatever I can scrounge from...wherever. I will rip apart just about anything that isn't nailed down. I've only had four haunts, so I'm pretty new at this...and hopelessly addicted.
Current mechanical props:
Flying Crank Ghost, Axworthy Ghost, Laser Vortex
Proudest accomplishment:
Halloween 2013 - overheard conversation:
Grandma: You kids ready to go to the next house?
Jessie the Yodeling Cowgirl and Buzz Lightyear (aka: kids): Nope!
My yard was better than candy!
Gnarliest Malfunction:
Nearly decapitating* my mother-in-law's best friend during a catastrophic Axworthy Ghost failure, then spending 15 minutes
Favorite "my own idea" project:
Modifying automatic air fresheners to shoot silly string every five minutes, then mounting them on the roof so they shoot over trick-or-treaters' head. Hilarious reactions!
Currently Mired In...
The construction of five gargoyles - a way bigger job than anticipated (as usual)!
I can't wait to read and learn more from you nice folks!
