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<p>When was the last time you went into a Haunted House? </p>

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<p>You know, the kind pop up around your fair city every Halloween?  The kind that charge ungodly admission prices for a 10-minute walk through filled with ghastly actors jumping out and screaming at you?  The kind where you are chased from the House by a Texas Chainsaw Massacre dude? </p>

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<p>If you are like most adults, it's probably been years and years since you tried it.  If you are like me, then you beg your friends every year to go with you. </p>

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<p>Unfortunately, for the past 4-5 years, I've had no "takers".  This year, I had no "takers". </p>

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<p>Until I asked David aka Captain Adventure. </p>

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<p>Destination:  <strong><a href="http://www.frightened.com/main.htm" target="_blank">The Nest.</a></strong> </p>

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<p>Touted as the #1 scariest Haunted House in America by MSN. </p>

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<p>Oooohhh.  Ahhhhh.  Eeeeekkk!!!!</p>

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<p>This isn't just any rinky dink Haunted House . This has a million dollar price tag and 50,000 square feet that takes...are you ready for this?...45 MINUTES! </p>

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<p>That's right.  45 MINUTES of getting the sh*% scared out of you.  Even <em>I </em>may have not been a "taker" if I had known this little factoid beforehand.  But I didn't know until they told me upon entering The Nest.  Greaaaatttt. </p>

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<p>So was this the reason why David and I were 2 of 4 adults in a sea of teenagers and college kids? </p>

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<p>Probably. </p>

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<p>But let me tell you something:  the teenagers are on to something!  This was an adrenaline rush like no other!  Truly twisted fun! </p>

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<p><strong>Creepiest Part:</strong>  A maze that trailed on FOREVER in the pitch black.  Your only option is to feel your way through.  (<strong>Even creepier:</strong> You may touch an actor or two lurking in the corners.)</p>

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<p>And as Captain Adventure pointed out -- he always likes to turn everything into a Life Lesson -- you have no choice but to be 100% completely mindful in the midst of your 45-minute path of terror.  Believe me, you're not thinking about ANYTHING except the experience. </p>

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<p>See?  The Nest is really a mindfulness meditation in disguise.  And meditation is healthy for you.  You need to try this for your health, peeps. </p>

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<p>Do I have any "takers"? </p>