Linus Van Pelt: 'Oh Great Pumpkin, Where Are You?'

Cocaine Princess here.

I was so dog tired last night I went to bed at 9pm. I woke up thinking 'I slept a good couple of hours.' If only that was true. It turned out I only slept for a mere 45minutes. Fortunately I was able to fall back asleep without any type of struggle. Thank you Mr. Sandman even if it was for under 3hrs.

I woke up an hour ago, turned on the TV and Oh My God you wouldn't believe what was on? The Exorcist. It was at the part when Father Merrin enters in the house and feeling his presence, the devil releases an evil guttural sound. I quickly switched the channel. Unfortunately almost every single channel was airing something bloody. And why wouldn't they be? It's that time of year again for non-stop blood, guts, gore and fangs!

This past month many of the specialty channels have been airing a variety of marathons. Yesterday one of the stations aired Texas Chainsaw Massacre 1-6. I watched only the original and the remake. I can still hear the sound of Leatherface wielding his chainsaw. Another station had a Nightmare Marathon with Freddy Krueger slashing his way into dreams.

I really don't mind watching horror films as long as its' under the following conditions: during the day with the blinds open so when a scary part comes on I can quickly glance outside and focus my attention on something else. But there is one film I am able to watch in the dark:

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For me there are a few specials that are on my absolute 'must watch' during this time of year.

GARFIELD'S HALLOWEEN ADVENTURE

The lazy, fat and greedy fur ball decides to take Odie along for Trick or Treating. Out of the goodness of his heart? Of course not! It's because he wants to double up on his candy load.

THE FLINTSTONES MEET ROCKULA AND FRANKENSTONE

The Rubbles and The Flintstones win a trip to Rockslyvania. Rockula awakens and falls in love with Wilma.

And what would Halloween be without watching this animated classic:

IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN!

Or as I use to call it, 'It's The Great Puppy-Kin Charlie Brown!'

This special has aired over a dozen times already. Sally decides to forgo 'tricks or treats' so she can be with her 'Sweet Baboo' and together they wait for The Great Pumpkin.

Hours later Sally demands 'restitution' from Linus
after making her miss Tricks or Treats!

If you've been following my blog from the near start you know I love Peanuts. Snoopy is my favorite, always slaving away at the typewriter. My next most beloved Peanuts character is Linus. He's so wise beyond his years yet he sucks his thumb and carries his trusted blue blanket wherever he goes to shield himself from the hostile world, more importantly from his crabby, older sister Lucy. No matter what anyone says or thinks Linus sticks to his beliefs and refuses to give in. Despite him being an animated character how can you not admire someone like that?

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Last Saturday I picked up another box of chocolates just to be on the safe side. I don't want to run out of chocolates because I don't have the heart to turn any child away. I've noticed in the past the children in my neighborhood dislike the little bags of chips. To keep them happy I buy them chocolates: Aero, Kit Kat, M&Ms, Twix, Snickers etc. I've never handed out raisins, dental floss or anything healthy and those who do are begging to have their houses egged. While shopping for Halloween candy the major department stores and the entire mall itself already had their Christmas decorations displayed, and in the center of the food court Santa's Castle was being constructed. His arrival date: mid November. The mall I was shopping in was offering something they never offered before. 'Experience Santa VIP Style.' Parents can pick and choose the date and time they wish for their child to meet Saint Nick instead of waiting hours in line.

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It's past midnight and officially HALLOWEEN! I absolutely love this day. It's simply a screaming fun day and the only part of this season I find enjoyable.

All of our decorations have been put out in the front yard; a gigantic lighted pumpkin and ghost, goblins, ghouls, a couple of headstones with some skeletons scattered nearby and a crazy looking witch stuck in the tree.

Last season I bought a crypt keeper resting in a coffin. When individuals would approach it the coffin lid would open and out popped the crypt keeper shaking his sickle and before yelling out BOO he lets out a blood curdling scream. Oh boy! A couple of, well more than a couple of children last Halloween ran crying back into their parents arms refusing to come to the front door. I felt so terrible I went outside, greeted them, apologized and gave them 3 chocolates bars each in their little Halloween bags which miraculously ended their crying almost instantly. This year I decided not to put him out. Instead crypt keeper is in the foyer, who by the way scared the living daylights out of the cook a few mornings ago.

Halloween 2008 has me on candy dispensing duty and then later on in the evening will be my turn to have fun. I'm looking forward in seeing what the children will be dressed up as. Last year there were so many Captain Jack Sparrow's and for the girls, a variety of Disney Princesses. I asked my sister what the big thing for kids is this year. She replied a lot of the kids are into The Dark Knight, Transformers, Hannah Montana and High School Musical.

Another marathon has just begun, The Demented Michael Myers Marathon. I've seen them all and I still think the first one is the scariest. Since the sun has yet to rise I'll have to look for something else to watch....Tim Burton's 'The Corpse Bride' is on. I can handle watching that.

Everyone have a devilishly good time tonight. I know I will....

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!


XOXOXOXO,
Cocaine Princess