Having a fun costume certainly helps to make for a fun Halloween weekend.  Again, thanks to Republican Reporter Publisher (and my wife) Audra for the costume idea, and basically coming up with all the parts. 

First of all, here's the costume:



It's the Grim Reaper, with a fearsome looking scythe!
And, then I would pull back the hood to reveal........



Barack Obama!!!!!

Audra found an Obama mask in Springfield.  I'm sure this won't be the last time that it makes an appearance.
In addition to wearing the costume for a few weekend events, I decided to don it to visit a relative whose recovering from surgery.  Although the relative is still in the hospital, I was not dissuaded from wearing the costume.

Although, as I walked through the front doors of St. Anthony's, I realized the patients (including my in-law) might not be that thrilled with seeing the Grim Reaper walking the halls..........and Barack Obama even less so!!   Hence, I kept the costume (and mask) under wraps until I was just outside the room. 

My other favorite story is walking into a house where some friends' 12 year old daughters were collecting candy.  They saw the Grim Reaper and let out a collective scream.  I pulled back the hood and they screamed even louder!   (I always like to perform for a FRIENDLY audience.)

Again, thanks to my lovely bride for putting the ensemble together.