Mae

There is a movie called "Afterparty Massacre" and I swear that sounds like one of the songs on that soundtrack. I'd have to get the cd to pinpoint it, but there's a good chance it's on that one. Mae

That rock wall is the one we keep slamming our heads into. And, Legacy, the stuff you pull out of your nethers is 10x better than half the stuff out there. I wonder why you don't work for A&D, too. Mae

I get what you're saying. I'm more thinking about the folks who do nothing but complain the entire time and every sentence starts with "I've been coming since..." then goes on to say "...and it's not even fun anymore." Honestly, why come? There's one gentleman I can think of in particular, I've seen him at least the last 4 years, maybe even before that. Being near him in line drives me absolutely crazy. Plus, I've actually eased up on going with some of my friends because of that very same attitude. I can compare it to sports fans who's team may not be in its prime anymore, but they still pay to go to games only to sit around and badmouth the players and the coaches....are you really that wealthy that you can pay so much for something you apparently don't enjoy anymore? If I ever get that unhappy with it, you can bet I'll save that stack o' cash or find something else to do! Mae

That's okay! I can still be happy to see you! Let's party! For legal purposes: Would flash mobs be appropriate for HHN? How cool would the 'Thriller' mob dance (as seen in various YouTube videos) be right outside the front gates? I'd think it would have to be on a non-peak night, either 1 or more hours before the gates open OR an hour or so after. I don't know if anyone else would think it was cheesy, but I know the night one of our line monitors did an impromptu performance of it he got a rousing applause afterwards. Mae

OMG PUMPKIN!!! The fun can officially begin. Mae

AND THE ANGELS SANG UNTO HEAVEN!! Mae

They were in the witch's scene, carved on the cauldron (crypt? the thing they liked to jump out of and scare you!) and some of the surrounding walls. There have been so many types of runes, heiroglyphs, and pictograms used in HHN over the years, I think trying to pinpoint their source now will probably just drive us all crazy. Personally, I'd like to see more of The Hallow, meself. Anyone up for a trip back to Caledonia? The Celts weren't only in Ireland, y'know. Mae

"Roll the bones" is a phrase that's been used for both runes and dice. Sorry, that's all I got. Mae

If you were here, I would hug you. HUGHUGHUG Mae

But, honestly, you have to LET yourself get scared. Nothing there is really scary. We all know that it's fake. The fun is letting yourself go and getting scared. If you go into the situation without 'lightening up' you'll NEVER be scared. If you're so far gone that you can't enjoy yourself then stay home. Mae

I agree with many of these (drunks, children unprepared for the event, destructive guests) but my number one, absolute, most heinous pet peeve is the person who has been to the event for years and can only pick and gripe about how 'this year sucks' and that 'nothing is scary anymore' and 'when I went...' Honestly, if it is that disappointing to you, just stay home. It will save you money and spare the rest of us how much you thought it sucked. Shut up, already. Mae

I would LLOOOOOOOVVVVVEEEE to see a pirate house by HHN, but I get the feeling that they think it's 'beneath' them. The snake oil salesman could be cool, too...reminds me of something from BPAL... Mae

Awesome idea, JW. I wish I knew how to do all of that...I'd start doing it myself!!! Mae

Oh, my second thought was Shel Silverstein's EPIC "The Devil and Billy Markam" The Devil walked into Linebaugh's on a rainy Nashville night While the lost souls sat and sipped their soup in the sickly yellow neon light. And the Devil, he looked around the room, then got down on his knees. He says, "Is there one among you scum who'll roll the dice with me?" Red, he just strums his guitar, pretending not to hear. And Eddie, he just looks away and takes another sip of beer. Vince, he says, "Not me, I'll pass, I've had my share of Hell," And kept scribbling on a napkin, some song he was sure would sell. Ronnie just kept whisperin' low to the snuff queen who clutched at his sleeve, And somebody coughed -- and the Devil scoffed -- and turned on his heel to leave. "Hold on," says a voice from the back of the room. "'fore you walk out that door. If you're lookin' for some action, friend, well, I've rolled some dice before. Mae ps It's an awesome tale that I highly recommend, even if it isn't relevant.

All I can think of is BLACK JACQUES SCHELLAC Mae

Eek...I don't remember when I first heard of it, but I do remember when I made my mind up to attend. I got a flyer from Spencer's, I think, back in 1994. I called my buds (one of whom had gone since Fright Nights) and we went that weekend. And the rest, as they say, is history. Mae

Oh, good. A much better ending to a truly lousy day. Mae

I absolutely love Villian's Way, especially the "Night on Bald Mountain" ride. I would pay for an annual pass so I could go see it once a month!!! Mae

Alas, you will be disappointed by the jello shooters. They are horribly weak for what you pay. Mae