[Quiet Man Cometh]

Oh dear, Halloween *is* coming isn't it? And in my view it's never too early to start talking about a holiday, especially if you're the one who has to plan it. -.-

That's not me, fortunately, but it can take me months to think of an idea and then longer ot put it together. I've wanted to be the MC from Cabaret for about three years now but haven't managed to put the pieces together.

My cousin would hold a party each year on the weekend closest to the date and that was his thing for the family. I kept costume parts on hand since when I was showing dogs the largest show in Western Canada was on Halloween weekend so I used to go partly in costume or find one in 10 minuets when I got home, then went straight to the party. My friend and I were master's of the 10 minute costume since I lost my back-up kitty ears and tail. I have new ones now. ;).

I might get called into the local party shop for work since I was there as a seasonal employee last time. It probably wouldn't hurt to remind them that I'm available since I need the work.

I have some spikced pumkpin tea my friend gave me, but we don't usually have "Halloween" foods besides what people bring to the parties, like marshmallow ghost cookies. We save the food part for Thanksgiving, which for Canada is in October.

My niece sometimes holds a costume party since her birthday is on Oct. 29th. It remains to seen what happens this year.

I usually made costumes for my pets but it's usually something comfortable and not too intrusive. Our springer spaniel was incredibly fond of shirts and sweaters for some reason, so we used our old kiddy bee costume and reversed the chest patch so it fit on her back and attached the wings. She seemed to think this was a dandy thing! My cavalier spaniel I made a cloack for from the hood to a cape I used to make demon wings on year. The only dog in the house now is my brother's and I don't think he'll appreciate a costume too much. He's already not keen on collars.

One of my favourite costumes was a "sorceress" (NOT a witch ;)) costume my step sister and I made ourselves that were matching, and I had a pet rat at the time so he sat on my shoulder while I was handing out candy. That was fun. :)