In about 7 weeks, on the night of 31 October, some 8 weeks before Christmas, is the spookiest night of the year. There are many legends swirling around the festival but it is comes from the Christian festival of “All Saints” or “All Hallows” which was the day that all people who had died the previous year ascended to heaven.

But the Ghoulies and Ghosties and other demons came out the night before to catch the un-cleansed souls and drag them down to hell and thus it became traditional to regards “All Hallows Eve” or Halloween as it is now known, as a night to be put up wards against the evils and extend charity to one’s neighbors and visitors. The Jack ‘o Lantern was one such wards made possible by the fact that the celebration was at the end of Harvest so it was possible to take Pumpkins to carve out a wicked face to let other horrors know that there was already a demon busy and they should go elsewhere.

Thus the tradition of dressing up as witches and warlocks and ghosts and other scary creatures developed. Brought to America by the immigrant Catholic Irish families and gradually assimilated whereby the children go out dressed up to “trick or treat” thus gathering some of this neighborly charity for themselves.

The actual traditions have now been re-exported to Europe and elsewhere from America and are now a major event.

But the important thing is the costumes. It does not matter if you are a child or an adult attending a Halloween party it is essential that you are dressed appropriately.

And how much more appropriate could you be than be dressed as a member of the Addams Family who are the quintessential family of death and damnation. Whether you wish to dress as Morticia or Gomez the costume is available on the website at very reasonable prices.

One could send ones kids out trick or treating dressed as Uncle Fester, or one could go oneself and many sizes are available for the costume which includes the robe with hood, rope belt and a mask to complete the ensemble.

There is Rubie’s wig on sale at a very reasonable price and who could resist her obsession with homicide in the dead pan voice she uses to voice her major hobby. Of course costumes of Thing and Cousin Itt are likewise on sale.

You are assured a rapid and secure delivery in adequate time for the festival so don’t delay but click on the link and place your order now.

When it comes to choosing a riding lawn mower, mistakes are easy to make. Some of these mistakes can be costly, both at the time of purchase as well in the long run. Avoiding these mistakes is easy, however, if one spends some time considering the variables involved with buying a riding mower. So, what are those variables?

Many of those shopping for a riding lawn mower will base their buying decision on price. This is fine as long as the consumer understands that price alone is just one variable. Buying a less expensive riding mower that is not powerful enough to handle your needs can actually cost more in the long run when constant repairs are required. Paying too much for a high-end mower when a less expensive model would be adequate can also be a mistake. A better option is to have a range of prices in mind when you begin your research and leave the price variable for later on when you have narrowed your search.

One of the most important variables to consider is how much property needs to be mowed? In other words, how big is your lawn or property? The more land you have to mow, the more horsepower you will need in your riding lawn mower. A smaller engine, though less expensive, may not be stout enough to operate properly over the long haul.

The next variable you need to consider is the overall terrain of your land. For property that is relatively flat, a regular mower deck will suffice. For property that is hilly or uneven, consider buying a riding mower that has a floating mower deck with the appropriate wheels.

Another important variable to consider (and this one that many buyers do not consider until it is too late) is the layout of your property. By this we mean are there trees and bushes that have to be mowed around? Are there places where sharp turns have to be made? If this is the case, consider buying a riding mower that is designed for tight turns. It is also important to get the right size deck. Generally, a 32″ deck works well for those who will be mowing in tight places.

When shopping for a riding lawn mower, consider adding an optional bagger if your property has a lot of debris, such as falling pine cones or heavy leaf coverage. The bagger can pick up clippings and leave the property looking pristine. The addition of a bagger is also a good idea for those who do not want to perform the cleanup task on their own.

Once all of these variables have been considered, consumers can look for riding lawn mowers that meet their needs and that are within their budget. Before buying, look into the engine size and spec, the type of deck and the size of the deck. Read and understand the warranty and ask the sales rep if repair or replacement parts are easily available. And don’t forget to ask for a discount! It never hurts to ask!

Remember the days when the only choices you had for remote control cars and helicopters were hard to control, expensive, and half the time they did not perform as they were touted? Thankfully, those days are long gone, and today’s RC helicopters and cars are very high tech. they offer a wider range, higher quality and more flight or drive time. One of the greatest new RC helicopters to hit the RC scene is the new Parrot AR Drone.

The Parrot AR Drone is an amazing unit that is actually piloted using your mobile devices, such as ipad, iPod, or your iPhone. When you turn this quadricopter on, it sends out its own WiFi network, which connects to your wireless device via a free application. There is no encryption on the network, but this chopper does attach and keep itself in sync with the first device it connects to, so you do not have to worry about someone else getting control over your AR Drone. The Parrot AR Drone is exceptionally lightweight, and flying is simple. Once you have connected your handheld device to the AR Drone, you automatically see what the camera sees. You can cycle through screen displays between cameras, and swap front or bottom facing cameras if you like.

You can edit the settings on your AR Drone via your wireless device, allowing you to set how fast it climbs into the air, how much bank you get in a turn and how sensitive the settings on your iPhone are. You can also set it for indoor or outdoor shell, to maximize your maneuverability. Both the indoor and outdoor shells come with the Parrot AR Drone, and switching them out is simple. They fit snugly over the front facing camera and are attached to the Drone with a magnet. You can purchase additional or replacement hulls to personalize your Drone even further.

The AR Drone is designed to be fool proof, and definitely takes some getting used to when you use it. It keeps itself level, and no matter how hard you try to wreck it, it has built in sensors that tell it that it is tilting too far and corrects itself. If you ever lose your WiFi connection, the AR Drone simply stops itself and gently lands. The Parrot AR Drone is an amazing unit, with advanced technology and fun all in the palm of your hands.