It is up

the Davis Graveyard is up! Happy Halloween everyone!
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  1. Mr. MacabreOctober 2, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    And it looks beautiful!!!

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  2. Ghoul FridayOctober 2, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Hooray! *claps* All that hard work finally assembled and displayed! Well done :)

    So...you DID decide to skip the Godzilla idea? That's ok. Next year.

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  3. LisaOctober 2, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Woohoo! Now we need a video tour.....hint hint!!

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  4. MarrowOctober 2, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Congrats! All the hard work you put into the abbey really shows.

    Amazing stuff...

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  5. Debra She Who SeeksOctober 2, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Awesome!

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  6. Raymond BetancourtOctober 2, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    It looks great!

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  7. wicKEDOctober 2, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Found you through the Halloween Countdown. Great Blog! Your graveyard is amazing! I'm going to stop lurking and follow you.

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  8. GoneferalinidahoOctober 2, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    That looks wonderful. Happy Halloween to you!

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  9. Ghoulie GirlsOctober 2, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Woohoo!!!!!!!!! Looks fantastic!

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  10. GuillaumeOctober 2, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Oh I wish there was something like this around here! This is really beautiful!

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  11. SpookworksOctober 2, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Unbelieveable!!!! The whole process has been such a vicarious thrill for me.

    Congrats on a job ridiculously
    well done! ;D

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  12. Little Gothic HorrorsOctober 2, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Wow! It looks absolutely spectacular!!

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  13. The Artful Gypsy aka Wendy the Very Good WitchOctober 2, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Fantastic!!! It's not Halloween until the Davis Graveyard is up and running! Can't wait to see more photos. You guys are Haunters Supreme! Happy October you spooky kids you! :o)

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  14. Jessica PenotOctober 2, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    It looks amazing. I wish I lived closer so I could come check it out.

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  15. AstaraMayOctober 2, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Looks Good!

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  16. Machele O'DufaighOctober 2, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Words cannot describe! I went downstairs and got my husband, we are standing here looking at your post in awe. Only one thing is out of place, ME, I want to be there. Great job!

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  17. suzanneOctober 2, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Looking good! Can't wait to see more.

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  18. Justine’s HalloweenOctober 2, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    I'm so impressed! It looks like all your effort was well worth it. The tombstone with the head is amazing!

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  19. Meg@MegaCraftyOctober 2, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    It looks amazing- Happy Halloween!

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  20. TerrormasterOctober 2, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Wickedly SPECTACULAR! I second the motion for video tour!

    BTW, what are those black square frames in the yard?

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  21. AndreaOctober 2, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    I'd be buried in your graveyard for sure.

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  22. Mantan CalaverasOctober 3, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    when I clapped eyes on that pic, immediately began hearing the Haunted Mansion bells tolling away.

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  23. MeadOctober 3, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    Mysterious and ooky!

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  24. Mark FaucettOctober 3, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Hi Frog. Might be a stupid question but what are the black squares with the legs on each corner? Beautiful job as usual.. The new abby puts it way over the top!
    "Heel" green eyed monster, "Heel!" Sorry, he keeps getting out...

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  25. King UnicornOctober 3, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    There aren't enough thanks on here for sharing this year's display, so I'm adding one more! Outstanding work as always.

    Bring on the fog-n-terror photos! I'm ready to see this environment alive after dark.

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  26. The Gill-ManOctober 3, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Great news! I look forward to seeing more pics as the season progresses! I have to live vicariously through haunters like you this year, as our move is forcing us to skip the yard haunt for this season, so keep those pics coming!!!!

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  27. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Wonderful!

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  28. AllHallowSteveOctober 3, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Whoah! Looks great!

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  29. Chris 'Frog Queen' DavisOctober 3, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    BTW - the black squares are where the projector stands go.

    They are a special invention after 6+ years of &)(^$ with projectors.

    I will have explain the genius of the design later.


    Thanks for the kind words everyone!

    Cheers!

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  30. Mark FaucettOctober 4, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    i knew they were stands for something but for the life of me I couldn't figure out what. Thanks for responding!

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