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November is sad for me.

November 7

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October 30

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Still working in the Rain

Raining like crazy all day. Still setting up stuff and covering it to protect it.

October 30

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Greatest Hallowe'en book ever written

There might be a few of you who haven't heard about this... "The Halloween Tree" by Ray Bradbury

October 27

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Laser Vortex now on eBay

I made a few of these this season. http://tinyurl.com/yfdax6r

October 16

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Source for Deer Motors

http://www.cwebdirect.com/noname1.html This site sells replacement parts for xmas lawn deer. Especially motors for FCGs, etc.

October 14

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Time???

Why do projects take twice as long to get done as we expect them to?

October 7

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Wormhole under my workbench

Seems I have a wormhole under my workbench. It is invisible, but it sucks tools, screws, my solder, and anything else important into an alternate universe. How it knows to capture only important things, I do not know. It completely ignores trash.

October 5

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Short Ciurcuit

I had a short circuit in my 9 volt line yesterday that kept my gargoyle eyes from working. The power supply was getting hot. Think I've fixed the thing. One of the connectors was touching ground (literally). Re-soldered it and insulated it. Works...

October 1

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Angel of Death

Brand new sculpture for this year.

September 27

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September 26

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September 16

Robert added a photo to the album 'Fogger/chiller combo'

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August 21

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Exit Music - Crazy Idea

The vampire and his zombie minions arise to chase the TOTs out of the crypt. What accompanying music should I use to encourage the TOTs to LEAVE? Yakitty Sax! See my music on my page. Opinions anyone?

August 18

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The most important question! Do you build props, and/or want to learn more about building props? Oh, and if you choose no, we're going to have to delete you.: Yes

How long have you been haunting:: Too long to mention!

Your haunt - Do you prefer:: Both

Your haunt - Do you prefer:: Spooky ambiance

Your haunt is a:: Yard Haunt, Garage Haunt

When it comes to props/decorations in your haunt, would you say you are:: The friggin' FX department of a major Hollywood studio

Which statement comes closest to describing your haunt's attitude toward kids?: screw the kids

Which of the following most closely approximates your yearly haunt budget?: Over $1000/year. Holy freakin' christ

My attitude about props is:: Store-bought is for wussies with too much money

My website:

http://www.brandywinecemetery.com

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November is sad for me.

Like the vivid orange and blacks of October, the autumn peak has come and gone. The bare trees, fallen leaves, and gray skies reflect my somber, melancholy mood.

It's only now, with the props put finally away and the sets torn down, that the changing seasons really hits me.

The long season of cold white death will soon be upon me. It will being heralded by that oft repeated dirge "just in time for the holidays".

Now I have a chance to slow down; To catch my breath and reflect on my accomplish… Continue

Posted on November 7, 2009 at 7:30am — 7 Comments

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At 1:26am on November 5, 2009, Steve said…: I covered the street light with camo netting only to block the light in my yard. No light was cut off to the street and the city code inforcment officer came and made me take it down ):

At 5:41pm on October 23, 2009, djchrisb said…: I think an interview is in order. I'll get back to you about the date.

At 7:31pm on October 5, 2009, Michelle Myles said…: Thanks for the help on the laser vortex. Any ideas on how to make it brighter? I am using a converted cat toy laser.

At 10:39am on October 4, 2009, Steve said…: I know it is at the end of my driveway. Last year it mysteriously burned out.

At 1:24pm on September 30, 2009, Gary Berger said…: How much are you going to sell the Vortex for? I am interested.

At 10:17am on September 24, 2009, Laurie Franklin said…: Thanks for the comment on my album,

At 7:05pm on September 16, 2009, Dave Demont said…: Hey brother! the Laser is a 5mw laser that im powering off the 3.3v partr of the atx power supply!

At 9:21pm on August 27, 2009, john murano said…: hey rob i used a 8 rpm gear motor with a aluminum bar and glued a magnet to it then glued magnets to the pointer and used some cheese cloth on the magnets on the pointer so it glides better if not the black magnets mark up the board also make sure you test the magnets if you glue the wrong side the magnets reverse and it pulls away try to get the motor bar with magnet as close to the board as possible it works better i'll try to dig it out to get some pictures good luck and happy halloween john

At 4:02pm on July 24, 2009, Rob said…: I was just cruising your website. Wow. Just wow. Your work is outstanding, especially that mausoleum! Truly amazing work man.

At 9:26pm on June 11, 2009, Steve said…: Thanks

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