We don’t bother now, because we’re way up at the end of a private road with no sidewalks and very little lighting- not that we mind. heh. But here are a couple of my past pumpkins.
I always go over the top. My best was the DeLorean, complete with flames behind. I’ve also done a set of the 7 dwarves, dancing Beast and Belle, and Death Star, among others. They are junk compared to the stuff you find online, but still the best some people will ever see in person, so I enjoy it.
I carve a goofy face in one side and, for later when we’re out of candy, “CLOSED” in the other. Simply turning off the porch light means nothing to trick-or-treaters around here.
The last time there was carving happening at my house, I didn’t carve anything. One of my clumsy friends spilled something caustic (?!?) on my nice dinner table, and the stain persists to this day.
@moonhat it’s a great question! It’s been 4-5 years now, and I’ve actually pondered it…but I can’t remember. What kind of crazy solvent is needed in order to carve pumpkins?! The guts of a pumpkin aren’t corrosive. Very mysterious.
In any case, I kind of embrace the destruction of my things. It’s important not to get too attached to cosmetic perfection. We’re all doomed, eh?
Also, I was reading the Aeneid today (as one does), and found this nice line:
Heroic Aeneas began: “No ordeal, Sibyl, no new
Test can dismay me, for I have foreseen
And foresuffered all.”
This is from Seamus Heaney’s translation. Can’t recommend it enough. I found it via this:
(Gonna tag @f00l because it’s right up the ol’ alley d’f00l.)
@kalma Ha! Me too. I bought two pumpkins the other day, and my hubby was like “I thought we weren’t carving any?” and I think his eyes rolled full circle when I told him I bought them for the chickens.
@Pony Last year my youngest was so sad about not being able to carve, I let her carve one, feed the seeds to the animals, and then feed the pumpkin a couple days later. She was happy, animals were happy. It worked out.
Back in my twenties, a roommate and I had a 70’s party (which is what I plan to do for my 50th next year too!) around Halloween time and I remember someone I didn’t even know came and brought a pumpkin carved with the Saturday Night Fever thing on it (John Travolta in that disco dancing stance). It was really cool
Nothing. I was born and raised in Florida, so I have no appreciation for changing seasons. Since Halloween is half a celebration of fall, I have no reason to carve one.
We don’t bother now, because we’re way up at the end of a private road with no sidewalks and very little lighting- not that we mind. heh. But here are a couple of my past pumpkins.
@Pony Those are awesome!
MEALS! DEALS! EELS! AWESOME!
@Gypsigirl213 Thanks!
I always go over the top. My best was the DeLorean, complete with flames behind. I’ve also done a set of the 7 dwarves, dancing Beast and Belle, and Death Star, among others. They are junk compared to the stuff you find online, but still the best some people will ever see in person, so I enjoy it.
Does carving my thumb or index finger count? Those old Meh knives are still pretty sharp.
@phendrick It’s Oct. 1; only 30 chopping days left until Halloween.
No carving. I just decorate the porch with bales of straw, pumpkins and gourds.
@tinamarie1974 aw, that sounds nice Tina! Do you have a pic? I always want to do that but never do.
@moonhat Thanks, I will have to look. I recall last year I sent in a video. One of the Meh staff strung them together and posted it…
I carve a goofy face in one side and, for later when we’re out of candy, “CLOSED” in the other. Simply turning off the porch light means nothing to trick-or-treaters around here.
@ZeroCharisma that is very smart!
The last time there was carving happening at my house, I didn’t carve anything. One of my clumsy friends spilled something caustic (?!?) on my nice dinner table, and the stain persists to this day.
Halloween is stupid. ¡Viva Dia de los Muertos!
Boo!
@UncleVinny What did they spill, Vin?
@moonhat it’s a great question! It’s been 4-5 years now, and I’ve actually pondered it…but I can’t remember. What kind of crazy solvent is needed in order to carve pumpkins?! The guts of a pumpkin aren’t corrosive. Very mysterious.
In any case, I kind of embrace the destruction of my things. It’s important not to get too attached to cosmetic perfection. We’re all doomed, eh?
Also, I was reading the Aeneid today (as one does), and found this nice line:
Heroic Aeneas began: “No ordeal, Sibyl, no new
Test can dismay me, for I have foreseen
And foresuffered all.”
This is from Seamus Heaney’s translation. Can’t recommend it enough. I found it via this:
(Gonna tag @f00l because it’s right up the ol’ alley d’f00l.)
@RiotDemon Nice!
@RiotDemon It truly is the Happiest Time of Year!
We don’t get any kids around here. So nothing.
@ThatsHeadly If you carve up the kids, that would explain why they stopped coming around.
@rockblossom It’s for the greater good.
@mediocrebot
I live on a farm. No Trick or Treaters. I buy pumpkins and feed them to my goats/chickens/pigs. Happy Halloween.
@kalma …and that’s where all the weirdly shaped pumpkins go to die children!
@kalma Ha! Me too. I bought two pumpkins the other day, and my hubby was like “I thought we weren’t carving any?” and I think his eyes rolled full circle when I told him I bought them for the chickens.
@kalma @Pony but chickens love them. That is why I don’t carve mine! At the end of the month I give them.to my parents for their hens.
@kalma @Pony @tinamarie1974
@kalma @Pony @sammydog01 aaawwwww
@Pony Last year my youngest was so sad about not being able to carve, I let her carve one, feed the seeds to the animals, and then feed the pumpkin a couple days later. She was happy, animals were happy. It worked out.
This house in West Virginia displays 3,000 carved pumpkins every year. Seems like a lot of work.
https://www.today.com/home/house-west-virginia-displays-3-000-carved-pumpkins-every-year-t162996
@heartny Road trip!
@heartny @sammydog01 take lots of photos! I’ve been jealous for years!
A pumpkin.
The children who come to my door.
Back in my twenties, a roommate and I had a 70’s party (which is what I plan to do for my 50th next year too!) around Halloween time and I remember someone I didn’t even know came and brought a pumpkin carved with the Saturday Night Fever thing on it (John Travolta in that disco dancing stance). It was really cool
why is it you guys never remember to put in a I don’t care question …
One of my all time favorite videos.
@cinoclav damnit. I knew I should of kept that ball gag for something.
Whatever was on clearance last year at the mega mart.
Nothing. I was born and raised in Florida, so I have no appreciation for changing seasons. Since Halloween is half a celebration of fall, I have no reason to carve one.
No decorations. We usually travel to visit family at the end of October to early November.
true.
Steak or Steak