Having read the Hallowell Howler’s  account of the Zombie attack in Hallowell, I rushed over to the Macaulay House graveyard to thankfully find that peace and serenity had returned. With my back against a convenient grave stone I reread the story under the sunshine of a brighter day. Here are several observations I made.

The Zombies had made it to the Royal early on. That means they had successfully navigated the intersection at the top of the town hill. I thought that if a roundabout is installed for next year and if the Zombies reappeared, the structure could destroy them forever. They would be caught dragging themselves around and around the circle until the morning sun rose to turn them into a green mist of vapour. Gone forever.

I must commend the resourcefulness and calm action of the Royal bartender, Soul Gold, in saving the expensive and imported supply of absinthe. Great job. On the other had I have to question the Zombies’ Regent Theatre adventure, something I shall fact check later today. It was reported the Zombies requested and received leftover, stale popcorn while watching a horror movie provided by General manager Alexandra Saint. This is hard to believe as the Regent’s pop corn is so delicious, so buttery with just the right amount of salt, that there can never be any popcorn left at the end of any Regent event. And why would they leave the comfort of the new seats and the pleasure of the interior decor? But then there is an attraction to climbing the United Church tower and ringing the bell as any old guard Picton resident can quietly tell you.

Before leaving the cemetery I thought about the excellent job the Howler journalists did covering the late night event, instead of nostalgically soaping the windows of the Picton main street stores or raiding their kid’s candy bags once they had gone to bed. Well done people.

Nigel Sivel

Wellington (All too close to the cemetery. Better check my door locks next Halloween I think)