Picasso Pumpkins

Hi Folks, 

Well I had a fabulous Halloween this year, we created a candy delivery clothesline, gave out shots of alcohol to the parents and jumped out of the dark to give people a fright. Joined by some lovely friends from the big smoke, the house was well decorated and dinner was hot and delicious when we shut down shop around 8 pm. The pandemic couldn't stop our community from coming together to create memories for all, I look forward to gaining a reputation in the neighbourhood as a house not to be missed!

Complementing this wonderful year was a fun theme to elevate the chances of a child actually winning the trophy, Picasso Pumpkins!

Leanne was able to wrangle a number of entries this year, many of our regulars came back for another year, and my friends also lifted my spirits by bringing their enthusiasm and skills! Best was when our pumpkin theme was actually recognized by a trick-or-treat supervising parent!!

So in no particular order, here are the entries this year - kids and adults included so be kind judges!!

Results expected Monday November 16th, and while you won't have to drag anyone out of the Oval office to claim your victory, you will have to harass me if you ever want to see your trophy..

Pumpkin 1

Pumpkin 2

Pumpkin 3

Pumpkin 4

Pumpkin 5

Pumpkin 6

Pumpkin 7

Pumpkin 8

Pumpkin 9

Pumpkin 10

Pumpkin 11

Pumpkin 12

Pumpkin 13

Pumpkin 14

Pumpkin 15

Pumpkin 16

Pumpkin 17

Pumpkin 18

Pumpkin 19

Pumpkin 20

Pumpkin 21

Pumpkin 22



  

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