Murder, Mystery and Mayhem

The 2009 Halloween party was another rousing, albeit wet success. 31 people came to help Susie & Larry celebrate their anniversary and partake in the yearly gathering of all sorts of people dressed in odd costumes. And a few who don't.
The Tin Whisker was a big hit, and was never empty. It really helped ease the congestion in the kitchen that has always been a tight spot in year's past. The Brewcat kept the taps flowing with the help of Jeff G. who, appropriately dressed as a butler, stepped in to fill in on occasion when Larry stepped out.
The costumes this year were stellar! Everyone very nicely fit in with the theme, and there were no costumes that went against the rules! That's not to say there weren't some very disturbing ones though. The Pogo/ John Wayne Gacy costume on the eve of Halloween when the streets will be filled with children was a questionable decision. And the "bomb" the Unibomber set off in the living room was surprising.

The mystery of the night was finally solved with 5 people fingering Oliver as the one responsible for the crushing of Susie's spirit. Here's the rest of the story;

The Tin Whisker was packed the night Susie Sweet's spirit was crushed. Rita & Rhondus had quietly slipped back into town to tie up some loose ends and were relaxing at the Tin Whisker with Blackie who had just finished up doing some more work in the back room and was waiting for Susie’s arrival to get paid for his work.

Big Joe & Azure were sitting at a table with a bag from the local drug store sitting next to Azure. When they left, Azure forgot the bag and left it on the table. The Brewcat picked it up when he went to clear the table and found a little bottle of spirit remover in it.

Jonnie & Kim were anxiously awaiting Susie’s return for this month’s loan payment.

Lou & C were there to offer to pay Susie hush money to keep her from reporting them.

Mary Tunson stopped in to meet Tommy Tuber & the WatchMan who were yet to arrive. While she was waiting, Oliver jumped up into her lap to curl up and purr.

Just then Susie walked up to the door and looked in the window to see her pride & joy on the lap of the meanest person she knows. Oliver looked straight at her & he seemed to smile.
Her spirit was crushed! How could her pride & joy find comfort in the lap of her greatest tormentor? She collapsed in a heap on the sidewalk. Her crushed spirit draining from her staining the pavement, and her eyes locked in a vacant stare. The Brewcat took the spirit remover left by Azure and tried to clean up the mess her crushed spirit made and then he phoned the authorities.


Congratulations to Cathy for being the winner when her name was pulled out of the hat of correct guesses.

Congratulations also go to Celeste (Col. Mustard's Wench...I mean Wrench) and Gary (Jack the Ripper) for Best Costumes and Diane for Best Food.

What was he thinking?