It's All Hallows Eve!

The big day is finally here!

We've put on our Halloween hats, some of us are more enthusiastic than others,

. . . brought the pumpkins up from the basement

. . . and went to work!

Now they're all lit up and ready for the Trick or Treaters to arrive!

A couple of years ago I found these LED lights that flash different colors. They have definitely saved the day (or night) when the candles wouldn't stay lit because it was raining or snowing or both. The weather is pretty decent tonight, sure hope I don't run out of candy!

While we wait for the trick to treating to start, Kibitz has decided we need some fortune telling on this spooky evening. 

He brought Ivy and Burt one of Edward Gorey's Fantod Packs from his recent travels. It's a set of cards that will tell all the dreadful things lying in wait for those who ask what the future might bring.

To have his fortune read, Burt takes the pack in his left hand and. . .

. . . flings it into the air, while keeping his eyes closed.

Then he picks up five cards from the floor, keeping them in order.

The cards are laid out starting with first card in the center, then top, left, right and bottom. According to the interpretive booklet, Burt first card, The Stones, indicates he is currently subject to falling sick with a sudden affliction, possibly anemia or paralysis. He could also suffer strife due to a forged letter, false arrest or a loss of teeth. There's also a chance that a misconstruction of evil communications could lead to an estrangement or even worse, a distasteful duty. Yikes!  

The Urn foretells harmful rays that attacked him in his past may return. On an upcoming Friday he should watch out for a forged invitation or perhaps a low fever, it's a little unclear. As for his inner self, The Blue Dog means that throughout October he's susceptible to weltschmerz or an accident in the garage. As for the outer world, The Waltzing Mouse says to expect corruption and brawls. (Guess that could apply to almost everyone.) Finally, The Plant forecasts that in July he could be afflicted with bad credit or worms. Hmmmm . . . that's probably more than we need to know . . . ever.

Was that someone at the door?

Maybe it's not a good idea to let Zombie Boris and Natasha answer it.

Now the real fun begins, let's just hope they don't meddle in the election!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

Many thanks to Marfi at Marfi-topia for creating and hosting Haunted Humpdays.

She is the Queen of Halloween!