I never thought I’d see the day.. but here we are.. home on the Saturday night before Halloween having a very nice and quiet evening at home. ‘Normally’.. tonight would be the night of our annual Halloween party That would mean about 300 folks packed into our house like sardines. crazy costumes, spooky food and drink and loud music. The lead up would mean about 2 weeks of moving furniture, securing breakables, stocking coolers, putting up lights, spiderwebs, and  decorations. Followed by about of week of undoing the same starting the day after. Don’t get me wrong.. I love our parties.. and there will certainly be more.. but it’s been just SO nice giving it a rest this year. There’s just so much going on in our house right now. eg. we’re halfway through refinishing the  bell tower.. , Deb’s stuff  is all packed up to move up to her condo this week and my work is in transition. All that lead us to decide to give it a pass this year.   We’ve been having that party nearly every year since we moved her in 1982… i say nearly because I know we missed a few here and there   It’s nice to break with tradition every once in a while.. so it doesn’t bind you.

Like I say.. the party will likely be back next year.. so.. for the 298 or so of you not here tonight.. we wish you all a great Halloween.   We’ll see you out trick or treating on monday..

night all , night sam

-me