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David Black Mastro · Posted: Mon 31 Oct, 2005 6:39 am Post subject: Happy Halloween!

I just wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy Halloween.

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays--it's cool because, while kids obviously love it, it's also a chance for adults to be kids again.

Unfortunately, I didn't do anything special this time around. The past couple of months were trying ones for my girlfriend and I, and we decided to end the romantic side of things yesterday (we we best friends before we dated, and we're planning on going back to that). I'm disappointed that things didn't work out, but nobody can say that we didn't try--the "passion" just fizzled out.

In any case, because of all of the above, I didn't attend any local parties, or even go to the Chiller Theater horror/sci-fi/fantasy convention that they hold here twice a year (in May and in Oct). Just wasn't feeling particularly festive.

However, now that it's actually Halloween, I'm viewing things in a different light. Even though this year was a bit of a washout, it's still the coolest holiday, in terms of sheer fun, at least. That feeling is still "catchy" even when things aren't so spectactular. I'm looking forward to improving my life (I want to become a personal trainer; I'm going back to fencing; and I want to start writing again), and I may as well declare that here and now.

Happy Halloween!

James Holczer · Posted: Mon 31 Oct, 2005 7:04 am Post subject:

Sorry to hear about your romantic troubles. But sometimes that’s just the way things work out. As for looking at things in a new light, some believe that Halloween is a time for new beginnings. I’ve always believed that it was the beginning of a new cycle. It symbolically means the end of summer and marks the start of the holiday season. At least that’s how I’ve always felt. So start fresh and lots of luck.

David Black Mastro · Posted: Mon 31 Oct, 2005 7:22 am Post subject:

Edward Hitchens · Posted: Mon 31 Oct, 2005 7:35 am Post subject:

I think Halloween ought to be a national holiday. Whenever people talk about the "Holidays" and/or the "holiday season," I include Halloween! It makes sense, right? Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are all within a month or less of each other.

So on that note, I wish everyone Happy Holidays!! Razz

BTW, what are your Halloween costumes? I'm taking my sister's kids trick-or-treating and am dressing up as a Musketeer. -Ted

Aaron Schnatterly · Posted: Mon 31 Oct, 2005 7:42 am Post subject:

Good goals, David - best of luck with them.

Halloween rules - been my favorite of all holidays since I can remember. Something cool about being able to play the part of something I wanted to be, which usually involved a sword.

I didn't have any opportunity to make it out for the Halloween parties around town this weekend, but my room mate did - won first prize (some cash and a bottle of rum, I think) with his Templar kit. I'll try to chase some pics if there were any.

Sadly, Halloween seems to have more or less disappeared here. Don't know if it was the aftermath of the hurricanes or if it's the Bible Belt influence or what... not a single kid knocked on the door all weekend. Possibly tonight... Fun to be all decked out and interact with the kids.

Bill Grandy · myArmoury Team

Best of luck to you David. Starting over to how things were before a relationship is hard, but it's definately doable, and sometimes for the best.

Halloween's definately my favorite holiday. I always dress up, sometimes sword related, sometimes not. In the past I've done a lot of sword related costumes (pirate, old kung fu movie actor, wearing my harness, etc.), so this year I'm going for something different. I'm putting on a baseball catcher's outfit, and putting on a clear plastic bag over that. On the plastic bag is a rye bread logo. I'm claiming to be Holden Caulfield. People will either get it or not, or assume I'm going to a baseball game and am afraid of rain. Makes no difference to me. Happy

David Black Mastro · Posted: Mon 31 Oct, 2005 8:18 am Post subject:

Pamela Muir · Posted: Mon 31 Oct, 2005 8:21 am Post subject:

I admit it. I've never outgrown playing dress up. Halloween is as good an excuse as any. I'm not going to any parties, unless you count my fourth grader's classroom party, but I'm still going to put on a costume.

David Black Mastro · Posted: Mon 31 Oct, 2005 8:22 am Post subject:

David Black Mastro · Posted: Mon 31 Oct, 2005 8:57 am Post subject:

Pamela Muir · Posted: Mon 31 Oct, 2005 9:12 am Post subject:

Matthew Amt · Posted: Mon 31 Oct, 2005 9:21 am Post subject:

Jonathan Blair · Posted: Mon 31 Oct, 2005 9:36 am Post subject:

Halloween is the only time of year I can openly wear or carry a sword in public and no one says anything about it, except to ask, "Is that real?"

Bill Grandy · myArmoury Team

Steve Grisetti · Posted: Mon 31 Oct, 2005 3:43 pm Post subject:

Good luck, David. Been there, done that. But things DO turn around.

Thomas McDonald · myArmoury Alumni

Happy Halloween, everyone !

Wishing you all a safe & sane one !

Cheers, Mac

P.S. Hang in there David !

Aaron Schnatterly · Posted: Tue 01 Nov, 2005 12:50 am Post subject:

Turned out to be an odd sort of evening...

2 armed and armouredTemplars busting up into the local watering hole. Oddly, my beer never ran dry, and I left with more cash than I went in with... (yeah, like cash stuffed into my braies... not gonna say another word...)

Karaoke erupted... it was NOT a pretty site.

Thankfully, there were no cameras present.

Hope everyone else had a safe and happy time.

Pamela Muir · Posted: Tue 01 Nov, 2005 5:11 am Post subject:

Hi David,

I'm an old married lady, but I do remember what it is like when a relationship ends or changes. I hurt for you. I can also say from experience that time really does heal all wounds. I wish you the best.

David Black Mastro · Posted: Tue 01 Nov, 2005 7:33 am Post subject:

David Black Mastro · Posted: Tue 01 Nov, 2005 7:39 am Post subject: