Are you ready for Halloween?

"Haunted Hall" in Asbury Park will put you in the mood...but, are you ready for Halloween?

Its....scary! (Craig Allen photo).

Its...coming!

Almost every town has a Halloween Store... (Craig Allen photo).

The "Halloween Store" has been open since around Labor Day, ready to take care of all your Halloween needs...from decorations to costumes to candy to paper products and Halloween food ("treats").

The big department stores are in full Halloween mode...as are the pharmacies...

Retailers are ready to scare you...I mean, sell you all kinds of "goodies." (Craig Allen photo).

...and even the dollar stores!

The pumpkin in the straw. (Craig Allen photo).

So, if you're NOT ready for October 31st...its not THEIR fault!

This "jack 'o lantern" didn't grow up in a pumpkin patch... (Craig Allen photo).

But, this carved pumpkin...may have known "The Great Pumpkin" in the pumpkin patch! (Craig Allen photo).

But I digress...So...what can you buy this year that you NEED?

"Trick or Treat!" (Craig Allen photo).

Candy...I mean, the "treat."

Mmmmmm...candy! Its everywhere in the store! (Craig Allen photo).

Did I mention...candy?!

More candy! (Craig Allen photo).

A sugar coma is a sure bet! Quick...call the dentist!

The MOST Halloween candy! (Craig Allen photo).

What else do you need for Halloween 2014?

Want to go incognito? (Craig Allen photo).

A mask for yourself...oops..for your little "trick or treater?"

Need a grab bag...rather a "grub bag?" Mmmmm...grubs? (Craig Allen photo).

Is it just me? That "popcorn" doesn't look very appetizing!

How about grabbing some Halloween "plastic and paper products:"

Halloween paper plates, napkins and other party supplies. (Craig Allen photo).

Don't miss out on special Halloween party foods!

You have to bake the cake, or cupcakes... (Craig Allen photo).

You bake...or ready-to-eat treats are available!

You'll go "batty" without these! Open the box, and "chow down!" (Craig Allen photo).

And, don't forget your "best friend" on October 31st (or before)!

Even regular dog "treats" are packaged for Halloween. (Craig Allen photo).

Lets keep going...more to see here!

Maybe you need special Halloween...

Are they still usable at Christmastime? (Craig Allen photo).

Pencils?!

"May the Force be with you" on Halloween! (Craig Allen photo).

Or a "Darth Vader" Halloween mask...

Lets check your yard display!

This house is ready for the 31st! (Craig Allen photo).

Maybe you need:

The "grim reaper" wants to show up in your front yard! (Craig Allen photo).

Grim Reaper One (above) or Grim Reaper 2 (below).

Or maybe you prefer this guy! (Craig Allen photo).

I think this is pretty cool...

The dragon doesn't really spit flames...but does light up at night! (Craig Allen photo).

...a Halloween dragon!

A ghost of pumpkins past? (Craig Allen photo).

A "swinging" part of any Halloween display!

Happy Halloween! (Craig Allen photo).

Rest In...Pieces! (Craig Allen photo).

I'm guessing that you will be able to get some candy at this house! (Craig Allen photo).

As for me...I'm ready!

My Halloween costume is hanging out...in the creepy cellar...waiting for the big day! (Craig Allen photo).

"White Trash" is ready to hand out candy...

You author, on the left. (Craig Allen photo).

...or make an appearance at your Halloween party!

What the display sign says, New Jersey! (Craig Allen photo).

BOO!

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