Listen up Mad Max fans and anyone who loves creative fun!

A friend of mine, Scarlett Harlott, is hosting a 3-day camping/ RV event in the beautiful Southern California Mojave Desert. Scarlett isn’t your ordinary kind of woman and this event isn’t either! The Road Warrior Weekend is an extraordinary 3 day experience bringing the Mad Max movies to life via creativity and costumes.

“Kind of like a post-apocalyptic Burning Man… without the hippies!”

November 20-22, 2009

The Road Warrior Weekend!

Kick Ass video by Dave Stabley “Ravage”

Vernon G. Wells “Wez” from “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior”, “Commando” and “Weird Science” will be at the event autographing, taking photos and answering your questions!

Virginia Hey “Warrior Woman” from “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior” & “Farscape” will also be at the event autographing, taking photos and answering your questions!

Five of the top Southern California DJ’s will be at this event including DJ Wolfie. Fire dancers and many other performing groups will be there for entertainment.

For more information visit http://www.myspace.com/roadwarriorevent

Halloween is almost here and I’m still searching for a costume. This year I’m contemplating the idea of being myself. What will you be for Halloween? Maybe these videos will give us some ideas.

How about something retro in plastic and polyester?

There’s always the outer space theme?

Maybe 80′s Flashback Fashion? Let’s listen to Mr. T’s advice on this one.

For all you Star Trek fans out there Klingon never goes out of Halloween style, especially if you add a little hip hop.

Alright, how about something scary? A werewolf or a vampire?

Any other ideas?

There is always one costume that dominates trick or treaters and holiday party goers each year. Whatever is popular in current pop culture will be the next costume of choice. According to the National Retail Federation we’re sure to see The Dark Knight out and about. I bet the Joker will be making appearances all around town, and Iron Man will be flying into a few parties.

Hannah Montana will be at the door with the usual favorites like princesses, pumpkins, and little vampires. My interest in pirates and my Johnny Depp enthusiasm leads me to the question, “How many Captain Jack’s will be out this year?”

You never know if you might meet the real Captain Jack Sparrow. Don’t be confused by imitations this Halloween season. Check out this documentary footage of the Real Captain Jack, found wandering around a park in Orange County, CA.

So if you do spot a Captain Jack Sparrow on Halloween night it just might be the real one and not an imposter. Be warned!

If you’d like to see more from the people that brought you the above YouTube selection check out www.markedmen.net and www.dusktodawnproductions.com. If you’re interested in becoming an authentic Captain Jack yourself this year, visit www.youtube.com/JantyChattaw for costume making tips.

Halloween is just around the corner. The crisp fall breeze and shorter days tell me it’s time to find costumes for me and the kiddo. My husband hasn’t dressed in a costume since high school. Forcing him to would be worse than asking him to give up his Fantasy Football league.

There is no such thing as a cheap “ready to wear” costume these days. I remember some of my friends at grade school showing up with their plastic masks and matching pullover tie back shirts, known to be the cheapest of all costumes. I was very proud that my mom logged in hours of designing, shopping, sewing and adding those finishing touches to my unique costume choices.

At least a handful of Halloween Supercenters have sprouted up around my house and there’s nothing inexpensive about them. I always tell people once Halloween hits, it will be New Year’s Eve in no time. From now until the New Year begins, we will be faced with many shopping opportunities. At times these opportunities seem more like obligations. First its Halloween costumes and trick or treat candy, then Thanksgiving fixings, and on to Christmas, Hanukkah, or other such festive gift giving.

I’ll try not to worry about expenses this holiday season. Instead I’ll focus on the fun activities, social gatherings, and creative ways I can display my holiday spirit.

We’re planning on attending a Halloween party this year which jolted my memory about one of my favorite holiday shows of yesteryear.

Mad Monster Party was produced by Arthur Rankin, Jr., and directed by Jules Bass, the same duo that brought us holiday stop-motion favorites like Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, and Frosty the Snowman.

Anyone else remember this holiday special featuring the voices of legendary Boris Karloff, and Phyllis Diller?

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