Our mantra

"It will look fine in the dark."

Our yard is viewed all day long, in fact people with kids bring them during the day when it is less scary, so we really do try to make things look good no matter the lighting.

But I do have to say.....it does look way better in the dark :)

Wish us luck tonight....first full effects night of the season!

I am so going to need a cocktail when this is over!! :)

Comments

  1. suzanneOctober 8, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    Good luck! :)

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  2. Debra She Who SeeksOctober 8, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    Your haunt is fabulosity itself. If that's even a word.

    And, excuse me? "A" cocktail????

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  3. Ghoul FridayOctober 8, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    It will be FINE. In fact, it will be great. Best of luck :)

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  4. SPOOKSHOWS.COMOctober 8, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    It looks beautiful! Your photos are fantastic!

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  5. DeathtouchOctober 8, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    Wish you luck and cheers!

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  6. Darkrose Manor LLCOctober 8, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    This is SO beautiful!! Everything will be fine! :D

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  7. Jessica PenotOctober 8, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    Wow! That is beautiful

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  8. Carollynn @ www.designGumbo.netOctober 8, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    Good luck, despite the rain! Our haunt is closed this year so everyone can recharge their batteries. Which we could come see yours!

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  9. GoneferalinidahoOctober 8, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    The pics look great, have a great night.

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  10. GrimOctober 8, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    Looks great!

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  11. Dave the DeadOctober 8, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    yeah, that's looking great!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 8, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    Looks pretty awesome! I'm sure if it looks that good during the day it will look perfectly creepy at night.

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  13. AronOctober 8, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    A Rimmer tombstone!!! He's also a fantastic swimmer. And if you play your cards right then he just might come round for dinner!

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  14. Chris 'Frog Queen' DavisOctober 8, 2010 at 4:07 PM

    LOL! Acorn....you made my day!! :D

    Cheers!

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  15. PumpkinBrainOctober 8, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    Looking good!

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  16. John RozumOctober 8, 2010 at 9:36 PM

    It looks fantastic. I can't wait to see more pictures.

    Your set-up actually holds up really well during daytime visibility. As you know, I am of the mind that yard haunts suffer when seen by day. Because of this I don't decorate my yard until October 31st, and if I can, I take it all down after the trick or treaters go home. With Halloween on the weekend it's more problematic because I get a lot of curious looky-loos while I'm setting up, including kids. During the week, it's great because everyone's at work, and kids are at school, and no one really gets to see it until it starts getting dark anyway. The detriment is that it's a lot of work for just a few hours of display, but I like the magic of it appearing and disappearing all on that one special day.

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  17. THORNHILL WOODS HAUNTED HOUSEOctober 9, 2010 at 4:21 AM

    You have the best home haunt I've ever seen; you’re an inspiration to all home haunters without a doubt.

    Wish I lived closer to see it in person, good luck.

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  18. The Artful Gypsy aka Wendy the Very Good WitchOctober 9, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    I concur....it looks wickedly creepy and yet also so pretty in many ways. I'm warped like that! Good Luck! :o)

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  19. AnonymousOctober 10, 2010 at 2:34 AM

    One word; WOW! Dang, I do wish I could be there to see it in person. Daylight or otherwise.

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  20. CassieOctober 10, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    Looks extra spooky in the dark! Great job

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  21. highburyOctober 10, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    It will look better than FINE!!! Unbelievable work. I love your lighting setup. Your electric meter must be smoking by the end of the night!

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  22. Elor'hanOctober 11, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    wow, graveyard looks amazing. did you make all the tombstones yourself?

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