Halloween 2004 was another excellent year, albeit a little warm. There was a rain chance, but it held off until after the haunting was completed. (Yay!) I turned over control of the haunt to one of my young cousins, who has helped me set up the haunt for a number of years. Without his help, and that of his sisters and friends, I would never pull things together. Letting him work the door this year allowed me to roam about the yard and visit with the guests - something I have never been able to do! Our collections of food for the local food bank were the best yet - over 300 items! See below for a picture of what was collected. Many, many thanks to everyone who made donations!
Here's a shot of what we collected for the Second Harvest Food Bank. Thanks everybody!
	The Halloween tree!
The Grim Reaper, happy that he was able to mingle and visit with his guests this year.
	A doctor and patient from the asylum. Which is which?
Bits and pieces...
	A shot of the living room.
Two of the Reaper's minions...
	And two more...
Dummy or live actor? Who wants to go and see?
	Scream for me, please!
The Reaper and his cousin, whose help was invaluable in pulling the haunt together.
	The ghouls engaged in final backstage preparation.
This guy is all spooked out...
	Can you help me find my rat?
Front yard shot.
	Another cousin helping to give out goodies at the hearse...
The chainsaw guy is such a cut-up!
	The Reaper's young cousin welcoming guests at the door.
Lotsa room in this coffin...
	Stop. -- In the name of fear...
Excuse me, I'm changing... Into what, I'm not sure...