[freudstein]

Any friend of Dan is a friend of ours! Glad to have you aboard.

Hold up a min......

I know of at least 5 that come to mind i think,

magikbean, baron samedi, halloweensucksintheuk (wasn't hard to remember that one), scry, and i think there's someone else but i can't recall the username.

There's also pheonix_uk

You......forgot..........MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!


here are 2 links of Halloween 2008. Link to the preperation

and here's one for the party pics.

 

[freudstein]

Ahh can't believe i forgot you freudstein, my bad :/

And ruggerz you were the one whose name i couldn't recall.

You should be ashamed....I thought we were buds!?

TOT'ing seems to have died down since I was that age(I'm only 22 now, so think about 10 or 15 years ago). Though maybe this is just in my area.
There used to be groups all round. In the past 4 or so years there have been under 5 lots if any at all!

Marc UK, your best bet for Halloween stuff is Ebay. You find some great things on there. However, there are a number of items from the U.S that can't be shipped over here, so keep your eyes out for that.

Be sure you still are checking shops though. Whilst there isn't that much quality things around, sometimes you will find a few treasures.
TK Maxx carry some pretty cool stuff. They had a big pumpkin punchbowl last year that I would have loved, but someone else got to it before I had chance! I think this year they might even stock better than last year. Not sure why; just a feeling.

i think that the bigegst problem is IMO, respect.

Ive never been to the U.S at halloween, but from what i hear, most people love it, and they respect other people properties.

Over here, especially where I live... most of the older teenages wouldent really leave your stuff alone when its all set up outside, thats why i have a problem with spending too much for outside scenary
!

I couldn't agree more with that. That is so true! but it's not even just teens anymore, the trouble-makers seem to be getting younger and younger!



One thing's for sure. We'll all look forward to seeing each others pics, of parties/haunts/props/anything picked up in stores!

 

[freudstein]

Hey thatguycraig, I'm not a million miles away from you here in sunny Bolton.

Wow, you live, like, scary close to me! I'm in Lower Darwen!

 

[freudstein]

I was in Poundland today and overhead a conversation some of the staff were having about halloween - looks like our local branch is going to be getting rid of last years surplus stock before bringing in the new stuff.

So, ok, it may not be the best stuff going, but for a quid it aint bad, I got a load of spider web type lace cloth last year which looked really cool in displays.

They actually do stock some pretty decent stuff in there. For the past few years, I have spent at least £10 a year in there.
I got some really cool party plates and napkins a few years ago, havent seen any more of them since, but they were a big hit with my friends!
We all know we arent going to find Halloween masterpieces in there, but a bit og creativiy can go a long way. And the smaller items can fill gaps around the house!
Agreed also, it doesn't hurt to stock up on more webbing!

B & M Bargains also have some pretty good stock in too sometimes. I check it out every year since I've been hosting/going to parties.