We had to move our party last year due to epic storms and still ended up getting rained out the replacement day, and Halloween was raining and storming right up until 3pm or so, but we threw out what we could and still had a pretty decent night.
I say do whatever decorating you can (that won't be damaged by the exposure) and have a good time with whomever shows up. It might mean just doing a display instead of the walkthrough... but it is better than nothing and no one but you will know what is missing, and that means more surprises for next year.
We had to move our party last year due to epic storms and still ended up getting rained out the replacement day, and Halloween was raining and storming right up until 3pm or so, but we threw out what we could and still had a pretty decent night.
I say do whatever decorating you can (that won't be damaged by the exposure) and have a good time with whomever shows up. It might mean just doing a display instead of the walkthrough... but it is better than nothing and no one but you will know what is missing, and that means more surprises for next year.
I see the pics, now. I agree with Frankie's Girl...the yard looks fine enough to, at least, do a nice display. Do what you can, there, definitely. Rain and mud are always an issue where I live around Halloween, lol. It's pouring out there as I type, for that matter. Even if it rains or snows on Halloween, the kids still come out, lol. As for your pumpkin carving party...maybe you will get lucky and the rain will move up or get pushed back?? There is still time for the forecast to change! Do you have a garage you could utilize, just in case??
Instead of the walkthrough could you use your construction space? Cover the floor with paper, decorate with what you have in there? Not sure if lighting would be problematic though. They could still place their pumpkins through out the room and everyone stays dry.
What Jackie said, that big open room might be great (for the carving party, I mean) if you could block off potential hazards. Is the floor going to wind up covered up in the end? If so I wonder if you could paint it in a halloween theme? Scary chutes n' ladders?
Good luck! Do what you can and remember to enjoy the day! If something doesnt get done, theres always next next year. I learned that lesson last Halloween myself.
We had to tear down all the corn and reed grass for the wind, and I didn't bother with night pictures tonight. Tomorrow is supposed to be gorgeous, so I'll get some then.
Ever seen 126 pumpkins cleaned?
Some mirth that is usually not my style, but a couple construction hatted skellies seemed fitting.
With little other choice, seating people right IN the dang yard, a couple firepits right in the displays...worked really well.
Hey! Looks like another successful pumpkin carving party! Nice job under not so great circumstances. Have fun tomorrow and hope the weather holds out for you.
Just remember, the greatest thing you are providing isn't the decor, the lighting, or the sound. The thing that will have the most lasting affect is the opportunity you provide the families to spend time togather creating their own memories.
Just remember, the greatest thing you are providing isn't the decor, the lighting, or the sound. The thing that will have the most lasting affect is the opportunity you provide the families to spend time togather creating their own memories.
That's why we always insisted the pumpkin party was happening. Even if we only stacked up a hundred pumpkins in a pyramid of straw bales in the front yard.
I let a lot of things just slide this year, focused on making everything safe and providing space for the kids to do the pumpkins rather than obsessing over theme or how it looked.
I went shoppping today and while I was out I found, and bought, 3 pairs of Halloween socks. Now I already have a drawer full of them already, but, every time I see a pair I just have to buy them. Does anyone else out there have this same compulsion to buy more and more Halloween socks?
I looked at least 3 pages back and didn't see a post for this so please forgive me if it's a repeat. I only saw a thread for outdoor haunts. My apartment is finally starting to come together and I couldn't be more thrilled! I don't have the best of phones so my pics don't even do justice but I...
This last week, I got a few new decorations and was very proud of them. My newest finds include:
Dead Eye Drake from Craigslist
YouTube- Dead eye Drake the animatronic pirate SOLD
A three dancing skeleton light set from Craigslist
Animated metal light up penguin from a garage sale (which I...
Okay, from what I remember, I may have gotten this from Spirit Halloween circa 2002? Apparently these are very rare now. I have three witches, and a black cat. The background is not UV shielded and it fell apart on all three of them. I had to remake the moons with using masonite and yellow...
I just found this video of making fake fire in your windows. This is a pretty awesome trick. Looks pretty easy to put together. I might try this next year.
