trick-or-treat

Let's not lament the loss of Halloween in the Castro and let's not truss ourselves up like painted turkeys. Let's just have fun!

Oddjob and I have a tradition of going to Seacliff to go trick-or-treating, just the two of us. So cue the Will Smith hit from the 90s, hop in the car, and bring your best game face!

Me as Marge Simpson, Oddjob as Pocahontas

I noticed that there were less houses open for festivities this year. Those that were open gave out better candy than last year but quite a few houses closed shop early... this all may have to do with Halloween falling on a Monday this year. Whereas the it took Oddjob and I about two and one-half hours each time to sample the best of Seacliff, we were out for just over an hour this time. Still, she pulled in an impressive haul of sweets:

much less tootsie rolls this year

Parents kept offering me candy in the hopes of emptying their buckets sooner but I successfully refused for the most part. I really feel that Halloween is for young children and I always wonder why there are so many teenagers out trick-or-treating. Don't you have parties to go to? The candy is for the kids!

Besides, Mumsy got me my own set of special treats this year...

nothing says love from Mumsy like a mummy

Do not be afraid to try the pumpkin spice bark; it was a hit at work today.