Anyone who has attended a Myszkaville Toxic Waste Party understands it's more than a party, it's an experience. Eric diligently sets up the exterior of the house starting a full month before the party. Most of the props he uses are stored offsite, so he has to bring everything back over here and start sorting through it. He has added props every year. This year was the pirate fort originally created for a RAGBRAI party this past summer when the annual event had an overnight stay in Cedar Falls.
We LOVE this party. We usually have costumes worked out a year in advance. We rearrange the back yard. We rearrange the inside of the house. We decorate the hell out of the place. We set up mood lighting, music, food, beverages, and have even added a circus tent to keep everyone dry in case of rain since we have too many guests to fit in our tiny house.
After all the planning, the night we have been waiting for arrives. We are absolutely AMAZED at the creativity of our friends. The costumes are always amazing. Everyone seems to have fun. As a hostess I seem to just flit around, never REALLY getting to talk to anyone at length but I say HI to everyone I can and I run around with a big stupid smile on my face because so many of my friends are gathered in one spot.
The time FLIES. People are usually still here past 3:00 am. But it goes so fast. And then... and then we have to wake up the next morning, knowing it's all over until next year.
I have seen MUCH worse, but this is how the day after Toxic Waste 7, Radioactive Riot looked.
The remnants of an Amish beard were left in the living room.
Grumpy Cat memes and House of Corks (Cards) playing cards could be found on the deck.
The witch couldn't deal with the disappointment of the party being over.
The pirate ship which was part of a spectacular skit, looked just as spooky in the sunlight.
One word: FIREBALL.
The yard wasn't looking too bad.
Here's what it looked like around 3:00. Note our little helpers. They work for practically nothing and aren't hungover. We love it.
Eric didn't sleep in as late as usual. The number of costume parts usually left was unusually low. The puppies were surprisingly alert until mid afternoon.
The house has been swept and vacuumed. The kitchen has been cleaned up. Much of "party residue" has been purged. The party was a raging success and we are already planning the next one. It'll be on October 15th next year in case you are wondering. And pictures will be posted soon for those of you who are asking for them. It was a great time! Thanks to all who helped make it a night to remember!
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