Saturday, October 17, 2009

Halloween Parting: A Rest for a Weary Traveler


The autumn roads are long and chilly

But look! A gate lies open and waiting, just for you

Welcome! Do come in...
Ahh, yes, the piano music. I hear it to...

The professor always loved to play on his baby grand... and continues to do so today, 100 years after his death.

No need to look so alarmed! Most of the ghosts here are harmless. Can you hear a pitter-patter of little feet upstairs? Perhaps a small giggle catches your ear?

That's just Clara, who haunts the top floor. Would you like to meet her?

I'll take you up the back way, up the servants stairs...

Don't mind the scratches on the wall... They've been there a long time...

Can you hear Clara calling? She's just past the corner up ahead.

Ahh, there she is! Can you see her there in the mirror? She's quite shy, so you should feel honored if she's let you see her.

Just don't go in to the tower in the southern wing. Suicide Tower, as it's known, is home to a most unfriendly ghost.

Poor Mary, her heart would not mend
So she chose a rather dreadful end.


Wait?! You're leaving already?? Oh, dear, I hope we didn't scare you.

Have a Happy Halloween! Do come back soon! We'll be waiting for you, my dears...

at 7:58 AM

26 comments:

  1. julietkOctober 17, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    I am the first to arrive :-) great pictures

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  2. AnonymousOctober 17, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    Love it, happy halloween =)

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  3. DeborahOctober 17, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    This was GREAT fun! I love your description in the About me! Fantastic!!! Do stop by my party and join Alice and Dead Bob. If you dare! **kisskiss** Deborah

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  4. MaggiOctober 17, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Muwahahahahahaha!

    Poor Mary! Thank you for a hauntingly good party!

    I'm visiting from Beyond to celebrate the spookiest Halloween blog party ever! I hope you are having a fang-tastic time today! You are cordially invited to share in the celebration at my party HERE. I do hope you'll stop by!

    Have a spook-tacular day!

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  5. LindaOctober 17, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    Just scarey enough, eek. Linda
    do drop in
    http://pyewacketts.blogspot.com/

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  6. MJ OrnamentsOctober 17, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    I think I see Clara in the mirror! Happy Halloween, and thanks for the fun story. Take care, Martha

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  7. That Crazy AjummaOctober 17, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Fun fun story!
    Loved all the photos.
    Happy Haunting!

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  8. AwtemNymfOctober 17, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    I enjoyed my visit! <{:O) Fab photo of Clara!
    Be Enchanted!
    Opal Moon Enchantments

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  9. AnonymousOctober 17, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    Happy Halloween Party to you! :)
    http://carolinescrafts-carolinejones.blogspot.com/

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  10. VSOctober 17, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    Happy Blogoweenie!!! :)

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  11. Twyla and LindseyOctober 17, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    Don't mind me if I don't stay! You scared the socks off of me! It's been real frightening, but fun. Have a magical weekend! Twyla

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  12. UnknownOctober 18, 2009 at 4:46 AM

    Hi, Great Halloween post! Such a fun story! Happy Halloween to you!

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  13. PixieOctober 18, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    Oh so spooky!

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  14. Karin van DamOctober 18, 2009 at 9:38 AM

    Thank you so much for the invite to your spooky home. I think Clara looks really sweet, I would love to have a little chat with her. Happy halloween!

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  15. JorgelinaOctober 18, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    This was great fun!
    Happy Halloween! Boooo

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  16. Donna, The Decorated HouseOctober 18, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    It was nice to visit, but I'm not staying there!
    Fun post.
    Happy Halloween Blog Party!

    Stop by for a visit.
    TheDecoratedHouse

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  17. http://afancifultwist.typepad.comOctober 18, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    I live for hauntings!! ;) I LOVE it and all your photos are fantastic!!!

    Bwuahahahaaaa, thank you for being a delightful part of the festivites!

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  18. ShellOctober 18, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    Simply spooky party. I loved the pictures.

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  19. ChrisyOctober 18, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    ooooh lovely...but spooky in here! Thank you for your hospitality...swing your broom on over to my place for more treats if you haven't flown in already...

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  20. SewPaperPaintOctober 19, 2009 at 4:11 AM

    Beautiful post! So much fun partying with you!
    http://autumnsantics.blogspot.com/2009/10/frightful-soiree.html
    ~ Autumn

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  21. SueannOctober 19, 2009 at 4:56 AM

    Sorry to be late!! The trade winds blew me off course. Thanks for keeping the candles lit for me. Wonderful party and your photos are fantastic!
    Stop by mine
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  22. queen-of-nostalgiaOctober 19, 2009 at 5:11 AM

    Oooh, spooky! Loved it! If you haven't stopped for a visit, hop on your broom and come to my party!

    Cheers!
    Kristen

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  23. ChickenbellsOctober 19, 2009 at 11:18 AM

    OH...I could hardly bear to walk up the stairs...so very spooky! But I am off...alas, I have still more parties to attend...Happy Halloween!!

    http://foolsewoode.blogspot.com/2009/10/historically-halloween-has-been-time.html

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  24. AnonymousOctober 19, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Wonderful pictures! Happy Halloween;)

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  25. creativegoddessOctober 20, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    It may be Tuesday but I'm still making the party rounds! Great party post!
    Thanks for stopping by my party. See you again soon!
    Vicki
    http://creativegoddess.typepad.com/creativegoddess/

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  26. NishantMarch 17, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    Love it, happy halloween =
    work at home in india

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