Happy Halloween!

[EmilieT]

Hi everyone, 

The spookiest time of the year is upon us, and I hope you're all ready  

There are many ways to enjoy Halloween, whether it's with a quiet night at home waiting for trick-or-treaters, a scare-fest from the comfort of your couch, or by attending one of many themed events. 

How do you celebrate Halloween? If you like to dress-up, what's your all-time favourite costume? Do you prefer a night of horror movies and halloween-themed treats? 

I'm curious to hear all about your Halloween plans! 

[jonsie]

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@Cleoriff wrote:

Not had one knock on the door tonight.....

Kids must have been scared off with all the rumours of 'that old witch'

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Is that sort of picture allowed.....

[Anonymous]

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@jonsie wrote:

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@Cleoriff wrote:

Not had one knock on the door tonight.....

Kids must have been scared off with all the rumours of 'that old witch'

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Is that sort of picture allowed.....

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Only on powerpoints at Case Presentations 

[Cleoriff]

It's a photo of me so don't be so rude

[Anonymous]

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@Anonymous wrote:

I know, let’s encourage our kids to beg..

FRO

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i agree ... ... ... Just Googled FRO ... ... ...   

[pgn]

• A few days before: Let the ladies in the house loose with the bats, spooky letters and other window decorations
• Also Procure 2 or 3 pumpkins and supply of spooky sweets 
• Illuminate pumpkins 
• The Saturday before Halloween, carve said pumpkins, retaining use able flesh for pumpkin soup. 
• Book 31 Oct off
• On 31st day, make soup using flesh from the pumpkins
• Dress up youngest in Halloween gear
• Ensure adequate provision of treats
• 6pm take youngest trick or treating around the neighbourhood (the O2 Hoodie came in useful last night, was b***dy freezing!) 
• 7pm return home, analyse youngest's swag
• 7.30pm feast on fresh crusty bread and pumpkin soup
• 8pm retire in front of telly with scary movie. 
• 9pm watch any fireworks neighbours are letting off
• 10.30pm Blow out candles in pumpkins and retire to bed. 
• 
• 01 Nov am: White Rabbits. 

[Cleoriff]

Sounds great @pgn

Whereas we had no kids knocking,  probably as we live in a cul de sac and all the kids from here have grown up and moved away. (thank god)

Limited fireworks as well, so that was good for the cats.

I ate nothing pumpkin related as I can't stand it.....

Retired in front of telly watching a new serial drama called Dark Heart which was very bloodthirsty, though not in a Halloween way.

Off to bed at 1am, couldn't sleep, so up at 6am

We never say White Rabbits for the first day of the month. Far more physical in our neck of the woods.

It's Pinch, Punch, First day of the month.

Though as you are far away, you have missed the pinching and punching

[pgn]

Useable pumpkin yield was very low this year @Cleoriff@ - soup had mainly potato, carrot, parsnip, sweet potato, onion and garlic and herbs/spices, with a can of coconut milk for good measure. The recipe I used as a vague guide this year was here

http://www.wholelivinglauren.com/new-blog/2016/10/31/creamy-vegan-pumpkin-soup

[Cleoriff]

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@pgn wrote:

Useable pumpkin yield was very low this year @Cleoriff@ - soup had mainly potato, carrot, parsnip, sweet potato, onion and garlic and herbs/spices, with a can of coconut milk for good measure. The recipe I used as a vague guide this year was here

http://www.wholelivinglauren.com/new-blog/2016/10/31/creamy-vegan-pumpkin-soup

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Actually sounds delicious @pgn. I would have enjoyed that with all the extra ingredients.

Edited to add, I see you have now added a picture of your window decor. Looks brilliant. x

[pgn]

Was very tasty, and not pumpkinny at all. 

Pinch punch etc... you must be black and blue for the first 3 or 4 days of the month @Cleoriff@ :

I like this (off) white rabbit:

[gmarkj]

Went out with the daughter last night, but we have a rule to only visit people that either know we are coming or have indicated they are participating by having a carved pumpkin on display.
Nice list @Glory1 - seen a few of those but not all of them. Would recommend Absentia and The Babadook as two good ones to add to your list. Both creeped me out rather a lot!