Well as those of you who regularly read this blog already know, I am planning a great Halloween party here in Blogland. Mr Penry has been building his bonfire for days now, it looks quite artistic. The plan is to have two – one for Halloween and then other for November 5th. These Valleys boys – pyromaniacs the lot of them!

I have been making home made wine all year and despite the weather I reckon we have a good vintage. At least, it will seem like a good vintage when you’ve all drunk enough of it. Just avoid driving for the following week to allow it to seep out of your system. You don’t want to be breathalysed after reversing through the local car showroom window on November 2nd.

My father used to make a lot of country wines (i.e. wines made with flowers, fruits, roots – anything other than grapes really) and was forever trying to find ways to increase the alcohol level. In the end he settled for the addition of vodka or polish spirit immediately prior to ramming in the cork. His must have been the only country wine that had a secondary use as a Molotov cocktail.

Apart from wine, I have been baking and the freezer is now full. Additionally there will be jacket potatoes, soup and sausages (vegetarian and pork). So you can have plenty to eat and drink, and enjoy yourselves to the full.

It is important to be prepared against gatecrashers. Anyone found in the near vicinity with flour and eggs will have them confiscated and will then be covered in batter and deep fried. I shall be zooming around on my broomstick to keep an eye on the boundaries.

I shall be back with more info later.