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Amylou, This is Right in your Wheelhouse

2 years ago

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I went by my daughters house today. There are a couple of houses in her neighborhood that go all out with outdoor Christmas decorations. This year they are going for it with Halloween decorations and apparently trying to out-do each other. She said i need to go back in another week as they keep adding to the displays.

When I left I took a few pics from the car, laughing even more when I got home and was able to enlarge them and really look at some of the details. Enjoy!

There is a large graveyard off to the left and i didnt capture all of it

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amylou321

2 years ago

Here's a random cat who enjoyed the home depot box i was unpacking my net lights from....

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amylou321
2 years ago
Oh yay! I LOVE when people go all in decorating for the holidays. Such fun for everyone! (Well, minus the fuddy duddies. But fuddy duddies like to grump and fuss so maybe giving them something to grump and fuss about is doing them a favor too)

I put up my halloween display at work this past Saturday. Took 10 hours with NO STOPPING to get it done. It doesn't sound like a long time but for a somewhat small, one room building it is. No help this year. Some years somebody passing by will take pity on me and pitch in a little with the more difficult tasks like wrapping the walls or clipping the lights to the ceiling. Alas,this year I was on my own again.... But it turned out great and it is very well received as always by the road weary truckers that come through.

I spent close to $1000 on treats already this year. I hope they last the whole month but they probably won't.

Happy Holiday Decorating Season everyone! Halloween, Thanksgiving and then the biggun....CHRISTMAS!!!! So much fun ahead! I love this time of year!!!
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colleenoz
2 years ago
Keep your treats under lock and key so the candy thieving witch can’t get to it! Maybe even keep it at home and only bring in one shift’s worth at a time.
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eld6161
2 years ago
Outside, thats hilarious.

Amy, share your pix..
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amylou321
2 years ago

Before....
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2 years ago

After.. I did end up moving the big monster on that window over there. He was blocking the movie!!! I always play The great pumpkin on a loop during Halloween ..
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Before...the other side...
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After
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amylou321
2 years ago

70.6 pounds of chocolate

1000 pieces of non chocolate candy.

And endless snacks!!! I didn't count these....
amylou321
2 years ago
A lot of it is a repeat of last year, I redo it the same with just a few differences every year...
OutsidePlaying
Original Author
2 years ago
Great job, Amy! As usual, you’ve created a Halloween masterpiece. I know the folks must enjoy it a lot. You have a big heart!

I’d put out a jar for candy money donations. I’m you have thought about this before, but it couldn't hurt to do it once again. Perhaps put a sign reminding people of how candy prices have gone up, etc, etc and for all the grinches and gremlins to enjoy Halloween, it would be nice for all to contribute.
Rusty
2 years ago
Wow Amylou, just W. O. W.! ! ! !

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amylou321
2 years ago

Here's a larger view of the outside.
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amylou321
2 years ago
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OP, I do have halloween piggy banks in various places. I put the candy not only in my building but in other building where the truckers go,and everywhere there are treats, there is a donation pig. I always get donations. Never even close enough to cover the cost but it is all appreciated.

I did send a VERY kindly worded email to my boss and coworkers that will be unsupervised around my stash. I said that of course they are welcome to some candy, but to please have some self control this year, as in years past I noticed a huge amount disappearing when I was not around,and I know that it was not the truck drivers eating it, as the bowls I send to them where empty and waiting for me upon my return every week. I sent a copy of the receipts from the purchase of the candy, and asked that if they overindulge, to please consider anonymously putting some cash in the piggies bank to cover it.

Some of them I understand were offended by my email, so I suppose I hit a nerve but oh well. I try to make this time of year fun and do nice things for people by providing small treats to enjoy,and I do not appreciate my coworkers taking advantage of that. I am not a food pantry.

This is the first week. I took pictures of the candy I had remaining when I left. Luckily I only have 2 days off this week instead of 4. If I feel it has been plundered, ill just take it all home and bring it daily when I work. The other night minion had told me he will bring candy to put out while he works to make sure there are treats for everyone while I'm off. He has done this before and I appreciate it.
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Ont_Gal
2 years ago
Outsideplaying-I seem to think, we :might" have seen the exact same displays today-are you also in Ontario by chance?
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bragu_DSM 5
2 years ago
you have too much time on your hands ... wonderful!
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OutsidePlaying
Original Author
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Ont_Gal, no I am in Alabama. I’m sure these type of skeleton displays can be ordered. That may be why you see some similar things.
Ont_Gal
2 years ago
good to know-when I seen your pics, I thought just maybe we were in the same area.
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Yayagal
2 years ago
Amylou, you are amazing and more than generous. You spread anticipation and joy to us and your lucky people in Alabama. ROCK ON!
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greenshoekitty
2 years ago
Wow great looking . thanks for showing us all your very hard work.
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eld6161
2 years ago
I like how you incorporated pink! Well done, as usual.

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