2 Days 'Til Halloween - No Trick and Certainly No Treat


Upon the evening of the 31st when all is quiet, listen carefully. Somewhere in the distance you may hear mournful, ghostly howling and wailing. Tormented spirits? Banshees? Werewolves?

No.

That will be my niece Devin and I, quarantined in a forgotten room, far away from everyone.

We've both been diagnosed with swine flu. Yep, just 48 hours before the big day. You've heard of the fury of a woman scorned, haven't you? Well, that's nothing compared to the fury of an uncle and his niece cheated out of tricks or treats.
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15 comments:

  1. Chris 'Frog Queen' Davis10/30/2009 1:04 AM

    I am so sorry!! I have had a (big) touch of the generic flu....and I thought that was bad.

    Ah, so sorry!!! Hoping you recover fast!!!

    Cheers!

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  2. suzanne10/30/2009 2:54 AM

    Oh no!!!!! What awful timing. Someone had better save you guys some treats. Lots of treats.

    Hope you both feel better soon.

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  3. David The Archmage10/30/2009 5:03 AM

    Oh... the timing sucks...

    Feel better.

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  4. ShellHawk10/30/2009 7:40 AM

    I am nearly in tears for you both. That really SUCKS!
    Get better soon, or wear one of your great swine flu masks!

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  5. Nev10/30/2009 8:35 AM

    NoooO!!!
    What are the chances the day before Halloween? Ooh man... sorry to hear. Im sure you will recover fast.
    What would be really scary is make the house look quarantined on the outside. Decorate with police tape, a guy in a white space suit... could make the best of the moment?

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  6. Unknown10/30/2009 9:19 AM

    Noooooooooooo! I am SO sorry for you both. You continually inspire me with your Halloween craziness, and it's terrible to hear that you'll miss out on the fun. Feel better soon!

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  7. Sassyseamstress10/30/2009 9:38 AM

    So very sorry to hear that. I have been checking everyday for updates and was very excited to seeing this years 'big day' photos afterward.
    Rest and Recover.

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  8. Cobwebs10/30/2009 11:13 AM

    Oh, I'm so, so sorry. That's just horrible timing.

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  9. Maura10/30/2009 11:48 AM

    Dear Dave and Devin,

    I can't believe it. Can you at least watch the fun and impact of your decor out the window? Next year you'll have to have a big pig with an ax in its head as a centerpiece.

    Love
    Maura

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  10. chunky B10/30/2009 12:13 PM

    Sorry to hear this news, I hope you both make a speedy recovery.

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  11. Raven17610/30/2009 2:42 PM

    Now that's down right mean.
    Hope you both recover enough to enjoy just a little bit.

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  12. Ellen10/30/2009 2:50 PM

    Can you have a late halloween party on your street????After all that work. Oh dear.

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  13. Anonymous10/30/2009 4:33 PM

    I will fly my pumpkins at half mast for you...

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  14. Mr. Macabre10/30/2009 8:05 PM

    That stinks! I am so sorry for ya'll! It would have to happen on a weekend of Halloween, not on a Monday of a boring work week!

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  15. Dave Lowe10/30/2009 11:00 PM

    Thank You everyone for all the kind words. It'll be a different Halloween, but going to make the best of it. Happy Halloween to all of you!

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