http://widowsbluff.net/blog General musings from the caretaker of Widowsbluff Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:05:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We began the set-up for Halloween 2009 yesterday. The halloween gods must be pleased, I awoke to a foggy grave yard this morning! [caption id="attachment_77" align="alignnone" width="640" caption="Foggy Morning"][/caption] I am also working on a new door wreath: http://widowsbluff.net/blog/?p=79 I am pleased to announce a new sister site to The Haunt on Widow's Bluff. Jewel’s Heirlooms was established to recommend tips and products for the typical family genealogist. Jewel’s Heirlooms is also committed to saving orphaned heirlooms found in local antique stores. Photos, yearbooks, funeral cards ... http://widowsbluff.net/blog/?p=74 Well it has been forever since the last post.  Halloween 2008 was plagued by high winds and storms.  It seems as if I spent more time repairing than setting up.  The mausoleum was a complete mess by the end of the season, it is toast.  If I want to use ... http://widowsbluff.net/blog/?p=65 Well I underestimated the crazy train this year's back to school would bring.  As you can tell I have not posted since school started back up.  I just wanted to let you know I am still here and now things have settled down a bit I hope to work on ... http://widowsbluff.net/blog/?p=63 Just wanted to let everyone know I have been busy the last two weeks getting my classroom ready.  School started today.  I hope by the week-end I will be back in Halloween mode.  I need to finish the Creature and finish the mausoleum before October! Later http://widowsbluff.net/blog/?p=62 It's been a hot one this week and looks to get even hotter the next two days.  Working outside on props with a heat warning advising folks to stay inside seems a bit crazy but props need to get done.  The covers for the flood lights are now finished, these ... http://widowsbluff.net/blog/?p=61 If you would like to be notified of new entries on the blog page use the "Subscribe2" feature located on the left side bar towards the bottom.  By entering your e-mail address and clicking on subscribe you will be automatically notified when a new blog entry is posted.  After you ... http://widowsbluff.net/blog/?p=60 [singlepic=68,320,240,,left]With gas prices at $4.00 a gallon and food prices equally high my focus this year in building new props was to use up many left over scraps and materials.  When I finished cutting out the Borden family stones I had several good size pieces of foam left over, enough ... http://widowsbluff.net/blog/?p=56 [singlepic=54,320,240,,left]  We went to an old cemetery the other day and there were many family plots enclosed with wrought iron fencing.  I was inspired to create a family plot.  Five of the eight new stones this year are for the Borden Family plot. I added a cheapo plastic fence, flowers ... http://widowsbluff.net/blog/?p=51 I have had the same costume for the last few years and decided it is time for something new.  This year I am making a cape.  The fabric is black with a subtle black stripe.  I will be able to wear the cape over the existing "Widow's" dress or something ... http://widowsbluff.net/blog/?p=44