LIVE Blogging from Midwest Haunters Convention

Sunday, July 15, 2007 10:45 AM

Greetings, Fellow Haunters:
It’s another beautiful morning here in Columbus at the Midwest Haunters Convention. More blue sky, more bright sunshine. The temperature will approach 90 this afternoon and the humidity is on the rise.
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I neglected to tell you about the complimentary breakfast that was served to attendees on Saturday morning. From 7 to 9 AM, the International Association of Haunted Attractions sponsored a continental breakfast in the hotel lobby. Guests were treated to bagels, muffins, fresh fruit and Starbucks coffee.
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At last night’s costume ball, Spectacle Studios (the official photographer of Midwest Haunters Convention) took more than 600 high-quality photos of the attendees. You will be able to purchase a DVD of all the photos. I don’t know the price yet, but keep an eye on the MHC Web site for details.

Not only will you see the partygoers at the ball, you’ll also get a look at the contestants in the Miss Scary Ohio pageant and the Fantasy Body Art fashion show.
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As I write this, the silent auction is in progress. Here are a couple of shots:

A silent auction bidder writes down what he’s willing to pay for an animatronic called the “The Death Crawler” with remote control, placed into auction by Gag Studios.
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The live auction begins in just a few minutes at 11 AM. The haunted seminars will fire up at 12:30. I have a class to teach then, so I’ll check back with you later in the afternoon.

Thanks,
Rex