(instead of backdating I’m just pretending… 
In the week between my last Halloween party progress post and leaving for my LA business trip, this is what I got done…
configured & tested upload for inside webcam
answered more newspaper interview questions via email
re-recorded PotterParties podcast (previous attempt was foiled by recording technology!)
put all Halloween boxes back in garage
put lamps out in garage
put paper back in garage (decided not to do window silhouettes)
got extra skulls out from garage for decorating
(had Wednesday rehearsal plus getting my friend her car back)
mixed & prepped black royal icing for spiders
iced all gravestone cookies
more decorating & cleaning
Thurs 7-8pm photo shoot for the Oakland Tribune
7 dozen merangue bones mixed, piped & baked
lettering on gravestone cookies
some icing spiders piped
laundry & packing for trip
selected songs for quiz “Name That Tune – Esoteric Pop Tunes”
caught up on about 20-25 more Halloween emails from strangers asking for help or advice
configured & tested upload for outside webcam
printed out final reagents sheet to hand-letter tags while waiting for the plane!
painted Corpse Bride exposed bone leg
painted darker shading on bony arm
painted exposed ribs
sent out party reminder email on the way to the airport!I got back from LA Thursday afternoon, said a quick hi to my kitty, threw my unpacked bag up into my bedroom, went out for groceries, then kept going on all the rest of the final party prep!
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Britta, I found your Hogwarts page about 4 months ago and was so inspired that the following month I began preparation and had my own Hogwarts party this past weekend. I was so excited when I heard you on the PotterCast. Congrats on that and all the well-deserved press you have been getting! Thank you for sharing your passion with the online community. Best wishes, Amanda
Pictures from my party
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aylanah/sets/1216798/
Thank you very much! I checked out your photos – great party! I love all your details! I’m glad I could inspire you for such a fun party of your own! Spread the joy, right?