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Welcome Foolish Mortals

My name is Carrie Vines and I'm a little obsessed with Disney's Haunted Mansion. I'm blessed with a husband who supports my obsession and even encourages it. My kids, well...they barely tolerate it. But they're young and resilient. They'll recover. 

My husband, Sam, and I have always celebrated Halloween with a little more enthusiasm than anyone else on the block. When we decided to start an annual haunt, we both looked to the Haunted Mansion for inspiration. It was then we discovered the collector's circuit and our calling. While searching the web for Haunted Mansion decorating ideas, I stumbled across Doombuggies.com and found my refuge on the internet.  I've met some of my closest friends on doombuggies, and spend my time there hearing other collector's stories, seeing their collections and the creative ways in which they displayed their pieces, sharing our defeats and celebrating our victories on ebay when we finally procured that one 'must-have' piece. If you haven't checked out doombuggies, go check it out. NOW. And then come back here and share your favorite Haunted Mansion collectible or tattoo or shrine to Master Gracey. You're among friends here. 

Thanks for stopping by and just as in the ride, I will conclude here with Little Leota's haunting words:

"Hurry back… Hurry back! Be sure to bring your death certificate, if you decide to join us. Make final arrangements now. We've been  'dying’ to have you…”

Collector Display | Awarding Winning Pin Collection

I’m so behind on some of my post, including my Haunted Mansion 40th recap, in part due to bad luck, illness, school starting, and just not having enough hours in the day.  And while I’ve got several posts lined up, like some sort of blogging assembly line, I saw something today at the LA County Fair that just had to jump to the front of the line.  

While looking at the various kids’ exhibits, we came across a pin collection that had the Haunted Mansion as one of the showpieces of the exhibit. Congratulations to 7 year old Reilly for winning 1st place in his age division and thanks for sharing your really awesome pin collection!!

I apologize for my subpar iphone picture quality…

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September 25, 2009 - 7:39 pm charlotte - This is a sweet story! I bought my 4 year old grandson his first pins and lanyard when my husband and I went to Disneyland in May.2 months later, we took him to WDW and I photographed him doing his first pin trade with a cast member at the Columbia House restaurant.

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