We are celebrating with pictures!













Happy Halloween everyone!!!





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  1. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Gads, I think I am in love with the shot that has the yellow tree in it - those are all just some truly gorgeous pictures!!

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  2. Steve BaileyOctober 31, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Back atcha!!!

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  3. LuLu KelloggOctober 31, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Happy Scary Day! These pictures are beyond wonderful!

    Cheers!

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  4. GuillaumeOctober 31, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Happy Halloween! And oh so very scary!

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  5. DrakeOctober 31, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Happy Halloween!
    Place looks fantastic.

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  6. ScaredOctober 31, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Wow, amazing pictures! Who knew cobwebs on gravestones could be so beautiful? Happy Halloween!

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  7. Ghoul FridayOctober 31, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Happy Halloween! Next time I visit, even if it's in the summer, get the team to set it up for me ok?

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  8. Little Gothic HorrorsOctober 31, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Happy Halloween! I've been sending family and friends, here in Australia, links to your blog. Their eyes nearly pop out when they see the spectacular work you've done.

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  9. Justine’s HalloweenOctober 31, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    I have to tell you again how impressed I am by your graveyard! Your cobweb work is superb. Even the simple crosses on the hillside are spooky. I also had fun reading the words on the gravestones.

    Happy Halloween to you too! :)

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  10. All Together DeadOctober 31, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    and a very Happy Halloween to you as well.

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  11. Mickey's MusingsOctober 31, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Happy Halloween !!!!
    That is amazing and a lot of work :o
    Just...wow!!!!!!
    Thanks for visiting House Panthers too :)
    Purrs Tillie and Georgia,
    Tiger,Treasure and JJ

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  12. Sarah E. JahierOctober 31, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    A very Happy Halloween to you, my dear!

    Lovely photos!

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  13. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Those pics look really great! Wish I could see it in person....

    Happy Hallowe'en!

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  14. King UnicornOctober 31, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Ah, sweet wonder! This is how it's done and I always marvel at the craftsmanship and execution. Bravo and happy Halloween!

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  15. Creepy GlowbuggOctober 31, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    One day I shall make the trek up north and witness this marvelous spectacle in person!
    The abbey looks amazing!!

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  16. The CaptainOctober 31, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Happy Halloween! The graveyard looks amazing as usual.

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  17. GoneferalinidahoOctober 31, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Your haunt looks wonderful. Happy Halloween!

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  18. Mantan CalaverasNovember 1, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Happy~Hallowe'en!

    Look at y'all with your big elaborate haunt. Y'all are the unliving end!

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  19. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    Outstanding as always! Here's to next year.

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  20. Michael JonesNovember 1, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Truly magnificent! All your hard work has paid off.

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  21. Haunted EveNovember 1, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Envious! Just don't have that energy level anymore!
    Really love the building facades. Mrs. Haunted Eve has been to York, England and photographed the castle ruins on that region and you're dead on!

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  22. ShellHawkNovember 1, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Stunning photos, as always!

    Can't wait to see this year's video!

    And Happy New Year to you both, and to your furry children!

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  23. MarrowNovember 1, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Absolutely incredible pictures!
    All those cobwebs give it an amazingly spooky feel - it's all about the little things.

    And of course, the big things. Like an enormous ruined abbey.

    Fantastic stuff!

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  24. wicKEDNovember 2, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I am just amazed. The webs are crazy! Hope you had the best Halloween ever!

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  25. suzanneNovember 2, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Looks phenomenal! As always. :)

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  26. Lady MNovember 7, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Like the skeleton hand holding the shovel - very fun!

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  27. The Gill-ManNovember 8, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Extremely late on this one, but FANTASTIC shots!!! Love 'em! I am, once again, blown away by your haunt!

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