2004 marked the return of The Infamous Halloween Party that my friend Russ
hosted in Plano every year from before 1991 - when I started helping him with it
- until 2001. Here's this year's
invite, and below
are pictures from Stac and my weekend in Texas.

I present the cutest kid on the planet (one year older). |

Is one of these things not like the others? |

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What is it with me and fire? |

Sheila/Zina recital. |

Devil Went Down to Georgia is simply a matter of time. |
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Um. |
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Stac dressed as Gene Simmons. |

A very convincing pickle costume. |

All Russ wants for Christmas is a swig. |
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We call this "the fishes". |
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Father wants to see tongue. |

Santa too. |

I will not make a cigar joke. I will not make a cigar joke. I will not make
a cigar joke.
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Can't you see I'm on my freakin' break, kid? Now get the hell outa here. |

I sense a thematic unity to this guy's work.
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'Twas a multicultural event, as always.
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Jim, moments after his drink is abducted by aliens.
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Russ witnessed the abduction. |

Russ was a huge fan of "Detroit Rock City." |

Late in the evening, we had a "Bill Clinton Shit Eatin' Grin" contest. |

After decapitating me, it was much easier for Stac to fix my makeup. |

Next victim. |

Russ attempts to add a new letter to "Y-M-C-A" |

Russ engaged in yet another one-man swordfight. |

The gracious staff. |

Bartender sneaks in a subtle dance move. |

Another area of thematic unity? |

How's our teeth? |

Very bad, very mean mime. |

Must be punished. |

At the end of the night, even Santa was smiling. |

Note: no cigar.
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Zina critiques Texas de Brazil |

The cake is very good. |

Cognac's not too bad either. |

Watch out for the evil smokers though! |
Copyright © 2004 Vince Cavasin. All rights reserved.