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The Odds Are Against Me This Halloween....

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Real Estate Agent with Pine Knoll Shores Realty NCRE# 242843

 


The Odds Are Against Me This Halloween....

 

 

 

 

I love Halloween, my entire family does.  Decorating, Carving Pumpkins, Caramel Apples, Costumes...What's Not to Love?  My parents, inlaws, my sister and her family, and many friends get together every year for dinner and then we head off with the kids for Trick-or-treating.  We set up a table in one driveway, and everyone adds their big bowl of treats to the mix.  There is always the major decision...Who stays at the house to pass out the candy?

This year, I won a contest.  All I had to do was write a little blurb about why I love Halloween, and I WON!  The prize was a package from Snickers!  19 bags of the New Snickers Peanut Butter Squares, 10 bags of original Snickers, a fog machine, strobe light, and some other neat little things.  Here's the catch...The New Candy Bar will not actually be released into the public until this winter, so this is their way of introducing the product and get a little feedback before they market the new (really tasty) candy bar.  I was told to use the products to decorate for Halloween (we do that anyway), and then pass out the candy on Halloween Night (Okay, I don't think the kids will complain), and then present photos and a video (if possible), to the company for future Advertising & Marketing. 

 

 

 

Here's my problem...I have been participating in "Taking it off in the Rain" for a few weeks now, and am doing pretty good.  I have lost a total of 8.5 pounds, I have been excercising more often, and now...Snickers seem to be burying me alive.  Send some good vibes my way to keep me strong!  Will Power, Will Power, Will Power, Will Power, Will Power, Will Power, Will Power.....

 

Wishing you all a safe, fun and Happy Halloween from the Crystal Coast!

Happy Halloween from the Crystal Coast


 

Comments (19)

Wallace S. Gibson, CPM
Gibson Management Group, Ltd. - Charlottesville, VA
LandlordWhisperer

Amy * I'll be giving out $1 bills so that I can recycle them for my own use on Monday * no chocolate left to tempt me!

Oct 30, 2010 11:44 PM
Amy Hahn
Pine Knoll Shores Realty - Morehead City, NC
Realtor/Broker - Crystal Coast, NC

Wallace - $1 Bills....And what is your address,?.  I usually try to buy suckers or bubble gum (no temptation for me), but 29 bags of Snickers just appearing on my door steps...Happy Halloween!

Oct 30, 2010 11:47 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Sounds like you have been partaking already. Okay, just give all that garbage to the kids and get the feedback from them...

Oct 30, 2010 11:56 PM
Amy Hahn
Pine Knoll Shores Realty - Morehead City, NC
Realtor/Broker - Crystal Coast, NC

Michael - I had to test the product before handing it out to every kid.  I can do this,  Just give all that garbage to the kids...I know I can, I know I can.  Thank You, Happy Halloween!

Oct 31, 2010 12:03 AM
Amy Hahn
Pine Knoll Shores Realty - Morehead City, NC
Realtor/Broker - Crystal Coast, NC

Valerie - I wish I had a picture of Tanner's Face when we opened the box of Chocolate....He is just like me!!!  I'm afraid that next week will be tough for me too...New Orleans!  Hope you have a wonderful Halloween, With low fat treats!

Oct 31, 2010 12:23 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Amy, Sounds like your Halloween is a big deal and a fun time!  One of the drawbacks for us of the country road, no Halloween trick or treaters... all the kids here probably head into the towns for their candy!

Love the photo montage at the bottom!

Oct 31, 2010 01:04 AM
Cinnamon Wright
Wilmington Real Estate 4U 910.547.1446 - Wrightsville Beach, NC
Assistant to Tish Lloyd

Halloween candy calories do not count.  I know, I know, I was surprised to learn this as well.  But since losing 12 pounds recently I have been doing research on all things food.  And this is a scientific fact.  Really.  I read it on the internet.  HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Oct 31, 2010 01:17 AM
Amy Hahn
Pine Knoll Shores Realty - Morehead City, NC
Realtor/Broker - Crystal Coast, NC

Bliz - Yes, Halloween is a BIG deal here...When I lived out in the boonies of Florida, Not so much!  Thanks and Happy Halloween!

Cinnamon - You are my new HERO!!!!!  Thanks :0)  If you read it on the internet, It must be true!?

Oct 31, 2010 01:27 AM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Amy Counting calories during Halloween is like trying to stay on a budget during Christmas...good luck with that.

Oct 31, 2010 01:31 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Congratulations on winning the contest.................great pictures, great post, great tradition you have with your family and friends.

Now you know you got a few "Snickers" from me when I read this post (pun intended).  You know I don't lecture dear since I'm as "guilty" as the next guy when it comes to those temptations, but you've done so well with the "Take It Off In The Rain" challenge, you don't want to backslide now.  Try the "Snickers Squares" then pass them all out to the kids.............you'll get through next week too in spite of what Tanner collects tonight.................

I know you can, I know you can, I know you can!

Oct 31, 2010 02:43 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Send your Snickers to me, they're my favorite, and call me everytime you think you're slipping and need help! I'll help get you through this!

Oct 31, 2010 04:39 AM
Amy Hahn
Pine Knoll Shores Realty - Morehead City, NC
Realtor/Broker - Crystal Coast, NC

Steve - Thanks....I need luck!  Who tries to stick to a budget for Christmas ;0)

Roger - Thanks Rog...I'll do my best!  Every time I get the urge to hit the Candy Bucket, I am drinking a bottle of water instead...YUM!!!!!!  We Love Halloween..WooHoo!!!!!!

Craig - What a great friend you are...I'm afraid I will be calling you every five minutes!  Last time I sent you something via USPS, you didn't get your mail for so long, I'd forgotten about it  ;-)  Are you sure you want those snickers melting away in your inbox?

Oct 31, 2010 06:25 AM
Sussie Sutton
David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX
David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

Hey I like that pumpkin with the lopsided grin! Cute.... tell me more about the new snickers. The packaging look familiar and I think they already sell them here in Texas. Can that be possible?

Oct 31, 2010 04:55 PM
Ellen Caruso
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

Amy, I got lucky...because of where I live I knew no trick or treaters would come, so I bought no candy. Then to punish myself we made cupcakes and brownies. I made my kids take them to school to share... I'm trying to hold out and be strong with my will power too!

Nov 01, 2010 01:19 AM
Marian Goetzinger
Pine Knoll Shores Realty 252-422-9000 - Pine Knoll Shores, NC
Crystal Coast Real Estate NC

I can't believe I ate the whole thing!  Well, not everything, but way too much.  Today is a new day!

Nov 01, 2010 04:12 AM
Amy Hahn
Pine Knoll Shores Realty - Morehead City, NC
Realtor/Broker - Crystal Coast, NC

Sussie - The new Sickers Peanut Butter Squares are YUMMY!  The perfect combination of The original Snickers with Peanut Butter.  As far as I know, they are not available anywhere until this winter...Be on the look out for them...They are mighty tasty!

Ellen - And those cupcakes you made looked pretty darn tasty too!  We managed to pass out all of the snickers last night for Halloween (sneaking one or two for myself).  They are really good :0)

Marian - Too bad you are allergic to chocolate, knowing how much you used to love Snickers, You would have had a hard time saying no the new Peanut Butter Squares.  Wasn't last night a blast?

Nov 01, 2010 11:46 AM
Ellen Caruso
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

Amy I hope you got to see my Old Witch blog to share with Tanner. It was a great school project and I'm glad I found it.

Nov 01, 2010 12:56 PM
Laura Giannotta
Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Your Realtor Down the Shore!

I did well on Halloween...only one Reece's peanut butter cup.  But there are still some leftovers, and if I listen closely I hear them calling my name!

Nov 01, 2010 11:44 PM