| HALLOWEEN 2008 |
HAUNTED HOUSE RAMBLE
This Halloween took a lot out of me! I started building a metal framed carport on September
1st. It took a month to build, and was more expensive than I had expected!
I started wrapping the structure in plastic on the 1st of October. That in itself took a week
and a half due to the weather not cooperating (duct tape doesn't stick to wet plastic!)
The following two weeks I was able to complete the inside wall construction, and set-up of the
yard decorations.
The last week was all prop placement, decorating, and details. Again, I found myself working
up until the last minute on Halloween to make it all happen.
This Halloween took a lot out of me! I started building a metal framed carport on September
1st. It took a month to build, and was more expensive than I had expected!
I started wrapping the structure in plastic on the 1st of October. That in itself took a week
and a half due to the weather not cooperating (duct tape doesn't stick to wet plastic!)
The following two weeks I was able to complete the inside wall construction, and set-up of the
yard decorations.
The last week was all prop placement, decorating, and details. Again, I found myself working
up until the last minute on Halloween to make it all happen.
SPECIAL THANKS TO...
My wife and son for "losing" me for 2 months!
My neighbors, for putting up with all of the hoopla!
Jeff L., for ideas, help, and loaning of tools for the steel frame construction.
Travis G., for his invaluable hand lending & awesome scare tactics!
Everyone who helped me get the word out!
Mom & Dad for many of the new props & fillers, & for help on the big night!
Randy G., for an awesome platform performance.
Shawn L., for making the adults jump and the kids cry! :)
Ken C., for the best Frankenstein, hands down!
Jen & her daughters for filling in and participating.
My wife and son for "losing" me for 2 months!
My neighbors, for putting up with all of the hoopla!
Jeff L., for ideas, help, and loaning of tools for the steel frame construction.
Travis G., for his invaluable hand lending & awesome scare tactics!
Everyone who helped me get the word out!
Mom & Dad for many of the new props & fillers, & for help on the big night!
Randy G., for an awesome platform performance.
Shawn L., for making the adults jump and the kids cry! :)
Ken C., for the best Frankenstein, hands down!
Jen & her daughters for filling in and participating.
HAUNTED HOUSE FACTS
CONSTRUCTION:
Black Plastic: Appx. 3000 square feet
Black Duct Tape: 12 Rolls
Staples: Appx. 6,550 staples
Nylon Wire Ties: 167
Black Spray Paint: 7 cans
Man Hours (includes metal frame): Appx. 200+
HAUNTED HOUSE:
Patrons: 175-200 people
Canned Food Raised for NW Harvest: 77 Cans
Cash Donations for NW Harvest: $18.33
Cash Donations for Haunted House: $18.33
CONSTRUCTION:
Black Plastic: Appx. 3000 square feet
Black Duct Tape: 12 Rolls
Staples: Appx. 6,550 staples
Nylon Wire Ties: 167
Black Spray Paint: 7 cans
Man Hours (includes metal frame): Appx. 200+
HAUNTED HOUSE:
Patrons: 175-200 people
Canned Food Raised for NW Harvest: 77 Cans
Cash Donations for NW Harvest: $18.33
Cash Donations for Haunted House: $18.33
THANKS TO RETAILERS WHO ALLOWED US TO POST FLIERS:
Black Star Espresso, 8404 Steilacoom Blvd., SW., Lakewood, WA.
Wake Up! Espresso, 11110 Gravelly Lk. Drive, Lakewood, WA.
Fred Meyer, 6305 Bridgeport Way W., University Place, WA.
Albertsons, 8611 Steilacoom Blvd., SW., Lakewood, WA.
Precision Tune Auto Care, 7701 Steilacoom Blvd. SW., Lakewood, WA.
ACE Cash Express: 7701 Steilacoom Blvd. SW., Lakewood, WA.
8425 S. Hosmer St., Tacoma, WA.
3205 - 6th Ave., Tacoma, WA.
Black Star Espresso, 8404 Steilacoom Blvd., SW., Lakewood, WA.
Wake Up! Espresso, 11110 Gravelly Lk. Drive, Lakewood, WA.
Fred Meyer, 6305 Bridgeport Way W., University Place, WA.
Albertsons, 8611 Steilacoom Blvd., SW., Lakewood, WA.
Precision Tune Auto Care, 7701 Steilacoom Blvd. SW., Lakewood, WA.
ACE Cash Express: 7701 Steilacoom Blvd. SW., Lakewood, WA.
8425 S. Hosmer St., Tacoma, WA.
3205 - 6th Ave., Tacoma, WA.