<p><a href="http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/PA280180.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1569" title="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" src="http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/PA280180-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>When was the last time you went into a Haunted House? </p>

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<p>You know, the kind that are erected 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're like most adults, it's probably been years and years since you tried it.  If you're 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 one 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>Creepiest Part:  A maze that trailed on FOREVER in the pitch black.  Your only option is to feel your way through.  (Even creepier: 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 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>

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