Halloween Hijinks

Last Halloween, Scott wanted a jack-o'-lantern, but, as usual, his desire was articulated at the last minute, just as the trick-or-treaters came out. I did not want a mess in the kitchen or a rotting pumpkin on the stoop. He always says he will clean up, but experience shows that I clean up after he cleans up. I was unmovable and Scott was undeterred, so a little thought from Scott yielded a pretty mess-free and very creative re-purposing solution that will last forever.

Scott disappeared for a good while into the basement and emerged about an hour later with the Paint-Can-O'-Lantern. An old paint-can, some trial and error, a little leftover orange paint on the inside, a candle, all resulted in the achievement of mutual happiness. I believe he used the first rotary tool for this project, a tool I bought him as a present. Scott is currently on his second rotary tool, which I also bought for him as a combined Father's Day and birthday present. The first rotary tool basically blew up in his hand a few months ago when he used it in the exact manner the label ON THE TOOL ITSELF states to NEVER, EVER do (quick thinking=uninjured Scott).

I love Scott and his Paint-Can-O'-Lantern!

Scott and his Paintcan-O'-Lantern on a very Happy Halloween