Halloween

Well, Halloween was a blast again! We started the festivities at about 11 AM getting to St. George of The Dragon restaurant in time to get a seat at the bar. We are in full costume again. And when I say we, I mean Holly, dressed as a character in a children's book that she has created and authored; Kristin, dressed as Helga, the German Beer Selling Winch...and with her physique, she made a perfect Helga...doing Omm Pa Pa's throughout the day; Tammy, dressed as Cat Woman complete with whiskers and Victoria Secret attire; Kathy, the love of my life dressed as a funky witch with lime green and pink adornments; and me as the wicked witch of the west...complete with full green facial paint!




The only reason I go as a witch and not a warlock is that I have developed the ability to laugh exactly like a witch without destroying my vocal chords. Kathy, on the other hand tried to and successfully accomplished a very similar laugh, but her voice is still nearly gone today! I give her kudos for getting it right. We had lunch at the George and scared a number of customers. Besides the staff, we were the only ones in costume.


We left the George and travelled to one of our other favorite restaurants; Campiello's to meet up with our favorite bartenderess - Christine. She has been absent for about three months heading up to New Jersey for family things. We were glad to see her back, but she was in a bit of mood perhaps because things weren't in the order in which she requires for proper customer service. We couldn't scare too many people there because it is outdoor seating and very bright...just the opposite of the George!


After having a drink there, we went to Tommy's just to say hello and headed down to 5th Avenue where most people would be celebrating.


Fifth Avenue hosted us properly with the wait staff dressed to the hilt! My favorite was the bartender who's outfit looked like it was his mother carrying him on her back like a small, but well overgrown child. Hilarious to say the least. We also were able to scare a number of small children coming in costume for candy that McCabes was passing out.


We had three other parties to attend, but only made it to two because it was getting quite late. On the way to party number 1, we stopped unannounced into a softball parent's house just because we have such fond memories of spending time with them. They were gracious enough to invite us in and catch us up on their lives. They are also empty nesters for the first time this year!

Our first party was about 20 minutes out of town at a local Police Officer friend's house....everyone was in costume. That was a nice party.


Our last stop was on the way home where we stopped at the Clarks. We have attended the Clark's party for the last 8 years because it was always full of lively people and fun. This year, it was far different. All of our girls are in college, so the festivities and fun were lacking. There were no costumes, no food, no family and very little fun. We did scare a few trick-or-treaters though and that made it worth the stop. I felt sorry for Kris who loves her three daughters very much and probably misses them at times like this.


All in all, it was a great Halloween. I have retired the witch, however, and have already thought of my costume for next year. It won't involve screaming....or makeup.