Happy Halloween: Make No Bones About It

Skeleton on I.V. Burnt Bridge Creek trail Vancouver WA.

With mask humor in woefully short supply, my walking buddy Deb Blakewood and I did a double-take the first time we saw these craftily posed skeletons.

Skeleton family: Ma, Paw and the dogs,  Burnt Bridge Creek trail Vancouver WA.

In Vancouver's Hazel Dell neighborhood, right before the trail to the Burnt Bridge Creek greenway trail, there they were.

The kitty wanted equal time. Skeletons of Burnt Bridge Creek trail Vancouver WA.

Every week, there was something a little different.

Skeleton warning sign: Burnt Bridge Creek trail Vancouver WA.

We met their clever poser, homeowner Danielle. 

Eileen, the missing arm skeleton of Burnt Bridge Creek trail Vancouver WA.

She 'fessed to setting them up in clever poses,

Bad dog, Burnt Bridge Creek trail Vancouver WA.

All the "human" skeletons were dutifully masked.

It wasn't a reindeer that ran over Grandma.
Burnt Bridge Creek trail Vancouver WA.

Deb and were the skeleton paparazzi, getting out shots in every time.

Bird with no feathers,  Burnt Bridge Creek trail Vancouver WA.

Often Deb's shots were better than mine.

A-- in the grass. Skeleton near Burnt Bridge Creek trail Vancouver WA.

Deb generously shared her best so some of these are hers, but I don't remember which are hers and which are mine.

A man and his dog, shakin' down the bones.Burnt Bridge Creek trail Vancouver WA.

We took the part of the Burnt Creek Bridge greenway off Alki. Here's more about the trail if you're looking for an in-neighborhood gem to meander amidst the trees: www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/burnt-bridge-creek-greenway-trail

Snappy dresser but no skin and all bone.  Burnt Bridge Creek trail Vancouver WA.

Deb and I figured we'd putt the best of the poses that we got good shots of together as a collection.

Goin' batty for the skeletons outside Burnt Bridge Creek trail Vancouver WA.

Anyhow, Halloween seemed a fitting time to release the series.

Who says skeletons can't be cool?  Burnt Bridge Creek trail Vancouver WA.

I'm all the way across the country in Florida, this Halloween, but hope Danielle and Deb are keeping the spirit of Halloween happiness going back in the 'couve. Even though like most of the country, we're taking a bye this Halloween, these flashbacks bring a smile to my face.

Thanks, Danielle, and Deb!

Happy Halloween!!!