Home for the Holidays

It's always nice to get back home for the holidays. Many of my friends spend most of the year haunting the various locations where they met their demise. Me? I work for a livin... Well, lets just say I work.

Barry, my boss at Murder City Photography gave me two weeks off so I plan on hanging out at the family plot, scaring the crap out of the living visitors and of course going to see Harry Potter at Universal Studios, Orlando.

I am always open for a Newcastle or two so if you happen to be in the neighborhood look me up, er, down.

Happy Holidays!

Call me old fashioned, but nothing gets me in the festive mood for Christmas and News Years Eve parties like a good 'ol Santa hat. Well, except for spiked eggnog, brandy, good whiskey, exotic beer and cheap wine.

I'm planning on having a hell of a good time this New Years Eve with my friends, living and dead in Orlando, Florida. If you get a chance, come on down and join us. Probably a good idea to bring some "bail money" with you, just in case.

So Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to everyone and please drive safely unless of course you want to join me at the "Dead Man's Ball" in the beautiful Inferno Club, Hell, Seventh Level.

Coming to a nightmare near you!

These things scared the crap out me as a kid. Kinda still do.

My Evil Internet Date

I recently joined the Guys & Ghouls Internet Dating Service. This is a new experience for me and I must say I entered into this realm with some apprehension.

I was surprised at the number lonely souls like me who use this service. It seems everyone is reaching out of and beyond the grave in search of that someone, or thing, special.

This is how I met Dolly. Her photo on the service looked like Barbie. When in reality, well, look at the photo above. Dirty. Disheveled. But, those eyes...

We met for dinner at a dumpster next to the finest restaurant in town. The rats that waited on us were particularly attentive.

With hardly a word, she raced through dinner eating everything in sight including one of the rat waiters. She followed every mouthful with a long swig on a bottle of Hemlock Mountains Wine and a long soul rending belch.

"What's for dessert?" she belched. 

"Nothing, I replied. You have already emptied my wallet."

And with that she got up and went over to sit with a werewolf and his friend.

I'm not giving up on this dating thing just yet. I'll just be more careful next time.

Momma told me there would be days like this...

Momma told me there would be days like this...

Talented Comic Artist, Nathan Szerdy

So here I am at Spooky Empire with the very talented comic artist Nathan Szerdy. He is expressing his amazement at the news of his impending appearance on Carl's Macbre World internet show, (coming soon). 

I have known Nathan for about a year now and am continually impressed with the quality of his work. Maybe someday he will do a portrait of me. Hopefully he will capture my kind, generous, manly and serene countenance.

It's all Fun & Games Until Someone Loses their Head!

I should know. Look what happened to me.

A Meal with, Ulp, Friends?

They asked me if I wanted to go out for a bite. I said "yes' but when asked which restaurant they just laughed.

Weeping Angel

So we were out shooting the other day when we came across this. An angel with black tears rolling down her cheeks. Something from my Dr. Who days said not to turn my back to her.

Backing away slowly...

My Halloween Costume

I wanted to go trick or treating as Superman or Batman but I have issues with capes. Spiderman? Wonder Woman? I am a progressive open minded chap after all.

I even thought about dressing up as a member of the Tea Party, but that's too horrific even for me.

So what's a handsome (according to some) debonair fellow to do? Why go as a handsome, debonair fellow dressed in steampunk attire.

I'll be in downtown Orlando this evening tricker or treating and doing portraits with ghastly beautiful wenches. So if you see me come say "hello" and join in.

Happy Birthday to Me!

Most people don't know that Halloween is my birthday! Of course, in my case, I was born the moment I died. My life as a pet insurance salesman wasn't all that glamorous, however, that is for another blog post.

Imagine my surprise as this exquisite example of horrific art was unwrapped before me.

Less than 20 of this awesome wall plaque were made as gifts for vendors of Universal Studios. Of course I am going hang this over my bed. 

I love Halloween!

Dinner with Strangers

So I met three hot sisters during the festivities at Spooky Empire. A very friendly lot, they invited me to their place for dinner. "Soup," they said. 

Soup is one of my personal favorites so of course I said, "I'd love to."

I'm not too sure about the boiling water bath, but it is always a good idea to get cleaned up before a meal.

Two Heads are Better than One

They say that "Two heads are better than one." I agree as long as the heads belong to me and this bewitching young lass.

I'm not saying how the unicorn found his way to the bottom of a recycling bin. Nope. Not saying.

Spooky Empire!

Because of my responsibilities as office manager at Murder City Photography, I was only able to attend Spooky Empire for the latter half of Saturday. I had just enough time to get through the exhibit hall and have photos made with all kinds of horrible people and creatures and things when suddenly the lights dimmed.

Its closing time. Get the hell out! I'll just take my, my, my whatever. I just left.

On the way out I had my picture taken with this rather large fellow. I'm not sure he likes cameras or bright lights.

Oh, and, NO! The rest of me is NOT in the brass jar!

Celebrity

Being a celebrity has its advantages. Two of them are pictured above. Do they like me because of my rakish looks or my "A-List" status? I guess it doesn't really matter to me.

You know girls,... I'm single.

Bachelors at Spooky Empire

I had a great time at the fall edition of Spooky Empire in Orlando, Florida. Here I am cutting up with my good friend Michael Myers. That guy just slays me.

Notice the approving glance of the blond chick. She wants me...

Spooky Empire!

Here I am hanging with the Steins at Spooky Empire. I spent the day with Barry and Orlando from Murder City Photography making connections for future interview sessions on my new show, "Carl's Macabre World."

I think Mrs Stein like me. Not too sure about her husband.

Home Sweet Home

As much as I like to travel to exotic locales for my work, I am always happy to return home to my beautiful home. A place to get wound, on my 15th century rack. Have a nice cup of hemlock tea and cut up my, oops, "with" my friends.

A rest in peace(ful) kind of place it is also a national landmark. Herman Munster slept here in 1794.

This Toothache will be the Death of Me!

A few years ago I modeled for the label of B.P. (British Petroleum) Poison, "Guaranteed to kill what ails you if not you yourself." 

As part of my compensation I received this 500 count bottle. I never thought I'd be making use of this stuff, but this toothache is going to be the DEATH of me! It should work. After all, look what it did to the Gulf of Mexico.

I am NOT a Hoarder!

I am not a hoarder. I am not a hoarder. I am not a hoarder. Well maybe just a bit. Every table should have at least one bottle of poison on it. You never know...

Vanity? Who Me?

So I had my portrait made by Barry from Murder City Photography. Of course the next question is where to put my image. I decided to take down the painting of the dogs playing poker and put my own photo up instead. Hopefully the friend who gave me that painting won't pay me a surprise visit.

Family Photos

For those of you who believe I might be a woman. The photo on the far right is of a younger, more whole me just before the war. Oh, pay no attention to that bottle of poison on the left.

Ungracious Guests

Now who set their drink on my new piano? I love to entertain but seriously!

Tunes

I don't want to disturb Barry while he is working post on some client photos so I snagged the headphones and am chillin' to iTunes Radio.

The Actor

I decided to try my hand at acting. Here I am dressed as the Lady of the Lake for a new film called Excalibur.

One thing about acting. It is hard work and the days can be long. Don’t even get me going on the hours sitting while makeup and wardrobe work on me. 

Not looking to quit my job at Murder City Photography but, weekend acting classes and small parts are kinda fun.