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July 22, 2005

Hey, ghoul fans

I love haunted attractions, and I don't think I'm alone. That's why I was excited about my story in today's N & R, "Castle to spook visitors in the fall."

Castle McCulloch, best known for weddings, is going to transform itself into a haunted castle the last two weekends of October. The place will have a haunted dungeon, a haunted cave (I saw this effect. It's a TKO.), a haunted swamp and a ride across the moat from Death himself.

In addition, the castle's teaming up with Spookywoods and Woods of Terror to offer discount packages for folks who want to go to more than one attraction.

b/t/w I didn't have room for it in the story, but Castle McCulloch supposedly is haunted for real. I've heard different versions, but the most popular is that the circa 1830 gold refinery was built by slave labor. An overseer pushed one of the slaves to his death from atop a stone wall. They say the dead man's blood stains the rock where he fell to this day. (cue the spooky music)

Posted by at July 22, 2005 9:07 AM

Comments

If they want to make this castle REALLY scary, they'll invite (paying them of course) the Guilford County School board members to work inside. They are truly scary and need no special costumes or props.

Posted by: p at July 22, 2005 12:27 PM

Justin,

Wow!

I just read John Robinson's announcment that you are changing professions.

I'm in a rush right now, but I wanted to welcome you to the teaching profession.

Since he mentioned English, I'm assuming you'll be teaching at the high school. When I first read just Southwest, I thought you might be joining our middle school staff.

At any rate, I hope you're in for a great year ahead!

Sincerely,

Hardy

Posted by: Seymour Hardy Floyd at July 27, 2005 9:29 AM

Thanks, Seymour. I'm going to Southwest High School. I've posted my own entry on my blog. I'm excited about teaching.

Posted by: Justin Cord Hayes at July 27, 2005 9:58 AM