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Halloween's coming... 2007
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 3:59 pm
by faceless
Man Wins Contest With 1,524-Lb. Pumpkin
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. - An Oregon man won the annual pumpkin weigh-off here, presenting a gigantic gourd that came it at 1,524 pounds. Thad Starr, of Pleasant Hill, Ore., set a contest record with the pumpkin. He'll get $6 a pound, bringing his winnings to $9,144. "It's the thrill of the victory," Starr said after his pumpkin came out on top. "And it's the fruition of a year's work."
About 80 contestants competed for the first-place prize, according to festival officials. Pumpkins were lowered by forklift onto a 5-ton capacity digital scale monitored by officials from the San Mateo County Agricultural Commissioner's Office. The top five pumpkins at the Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival will remain on display throughout the week. The 2006 winner weighed in at 1,223 pounds, officials said.
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if you see any other Halloween related stuff, stick it in here -
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:06 pm
by eefanincan
Here's a site for all things Hallowe'en:
https://www.halloween.com/
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:28 pm
by luke
that pumpkin at the top might be big ... but its the wrong colour!
we should have a couchtripper pumpkin carving competition
whos up for it?
this isn't mine, mine will be much better
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:39 pm
by Skylace
I'll have to find a photo of one I did years ago luke. If I can find it in the boxes that are still unpacked in the basement that is!
However, if you have never carved a white pumpkin and lit it, you are missing a treat. I like to do both because it offers an interesting contrast.
Until I find the photo, here's your jack-o-lantern
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 10:37 pm
by Skylace
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 11:20 pm
by luke
what a great site - they have some amazing ones! i'd no idea that you could get that advanced with pumpkin carving - some people are putting some serious effort into this
i've got some ideas to try out this year
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2007 3:19 am
by eefanincan
That's one wicked jack o'lantern, luke!
Carving pumpkins is my husband's job.... I can't stand pulling out all the gunk inside
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 3:18 pm
by faceless
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 3:31 pm
by faceless
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 4:34 pm
by luke
i quite like the synths in that!
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 5:32 pm
by faceless
Thank You, Father! Nun Adult Costume
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Thank You, Father! Costume Includes: Full-Cut Black Robe w/Attached Collar, Inflatable Tummy, Gloves And Habit Headpiece
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 7:21 pm
by Twirley
I think you're hiding behind one of those full-head masks, Face!
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 11:43 am
by maycm
A couple of truly Canadian witches......
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 11:44 am
by maycm
I liked this one too......
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 6:32 pm
by eefanincan
maycm wrote:A couple of truly Canadian witches......
Nice one!
