I went for a walk yesterday after hanging my lights. I was on the hunt for decorations. Not much activity out there, but then I spotted a bunch of ghosts. I walked over to get the below photo...
So many decorations were up around this house and it looked amazing. I saw movement in the backyard and noticed that the homeowners were in the process of putting out more decorations. Lots of tall stuff too. Important to note since Tropical Storm Ian was a few hours from hitting us. But they didn't care.
So I see them watching me and I yell over "Mind if I take a photo? This all looks so great! I love Halloween." And the husband says "My wife and I love it too...well, our kids love it!" And I laugh and say "I assure you, I love Halloween more than any child does." He looks over with a huge smile and says "Yeahhh, we love it too!" and we both laughed pretty hard. I think it was that weird moment where you're trying to determine if you can trust someone with your excessive love for something that is perceived as a Holiday for the young.
I will definitely head back that way soon after sunset to get some good night shots.
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Do I ever relate! Our neighbors two doors down are decorating this morning. They have a new theme this year and are on the roof putting up panels to make their house look like Dracula's castle and I'm more excited than any kid. I'm almost embarrassed to go out there and take pics so I'm waiting until my kids wake up because if I take them with me it won't seem so weird.
Love walking, especially in the Fall. Can't wait to spot Halloween around my area, too. Happy October!
I LOVE seeing other people's yard decorations. Around here it is getting more and more rare. Luckily I live across the street from a couple who celebrate the seasons. They didn't disappoint for Halloween. Can't wait to see your neighbors' haunt at night time!
I need to take a walk and scout out the neighborhood, I'm excited that others are getting in the season.
I love a big wall of trees/bushes like in the pic. Makes a great backdrop.
Haha I know that moment all too well. Like two spies exchanging code phrases to ensure they're meeting the right guy.
Quite often I've seen other people Halloween shopping and I'll ask them, "Excited for Halloween?". I am usually met with a big smile and a "Yes! I LOVE Halloween! It's my favorite!" to which I reply, "Me too! Only 56 days 8 hours and 17 minutes to go!". At this point, their smile falters a little, they nod, and feign interest with a polite "Oh..." Then make to leave as quickly as possible.
I really need to stop showing my hand too early in a conversation...
i thought of this quote.."Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, What! You too? I thought I was the only one."--C.S. Lewis
Strolling thru the hood is the Best! Especially during October nights.
Love this.
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