As the kids arrived, they saw a wooden sign on a post which had black and red balloons tied to it. This was at the end of our walkway. The sign said "Beware. Enter at yer own risk" and had a skull and crossbones on it. Scattered just outside the front door on the porch were shined pennies (soak pennies in vinegar and salt) and gold chocolate covered coins. On the door was a skeleton from Hallowe'en and another sign saying "Pirates only beyond this Point". I wore loose pants that were ripped at the bottom, blue & white striped t-shirt, bandana on my head, sash on my waist and an eye-patch. I'd also pinned a toy parrot to my shoulder. When I opened the door I asked each child if they were a pirate. Once they said yes they were let in! The room was decorated with black and red streamers and balloons and a large black cloth with white skull and crossbones was hung on the wall. I also strung up alternating cutouts of black anchors and yellow swords (made out of bristol board) along one wall and in the doorways.