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Thanksgiving

cassiopeia — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:34:46 GMT

Thanksgiving is in less than 2 weeks. What are people doing?

Duck Redux

Kerpoof — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:54:55 GMT

Home Fries

Sarah Palin Baby Name Generator

cassiopeia — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:56:17 GMT

Type your name into [url=http://politsk.blogspot.com/2008/09/sarah_13.html]this website[/url] and find out what [i]your[/i] name would be in the Palin family.Mine would be "Recoil Mush Palin."

Meteor Showers Nov. 17th

cassiopeia — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:31:00 GMT

The Leonid meteor showers will be the brightest on Nov. 17th. The meteors are really cosmic dust left by the comet Tempel-Tuttle back in 1466...[quote]Circle Nov. 17 on your calendar, for early that morning a moderate to possibly very strong showing of annual Leonid meteor shower is likely.The very strong display will favor those living across most of central and eastern Asia. In this region, meteor rates might briefly rise to a few hundred per hour (the time frame for the most intense activity is anticipated sometime around 21:40 GMT). A far more modest, but still potentially enjoyable display of a few dozen Leonid meteors per hour is expected to favor North America. In the United States and Canada, eastern observers will be particularly well-positioned for maximum activity, expected sometime between 3:30 and 5:30 a.m. EST, when the radiant of the Leonid shower will be well up in the dark southeastern sky...This year, the peak is expected during the predawn hours of Nov. 17, but early-morning hours on the dates surrounding Nov. 17 could provide a decent show, too. ...[/quote][url=http://www.space.com/spacewatch/091101-leonid-meteor-shower-2009.html]Meteor Showers[/url][img]http://www.rtipton.com/blog_listings/2007/11NOV/20071111/leonids_skymap.jpg[/img][img]http://images.astronet.ru/pubd/2006/11/12/0001217651/leonid_lorenzo_1.small.jpg[/img]

Best place to spot bald eagles?

Courtesy_Flush — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:13:57 GMT

I'm heading up to the Dells for some xmas shopping (not my idea) and want to spot some eagles while they're shopping. I hear the Wisco river and Sauk Prairie is a good spot, but where exactly would you suggest I go? I have a new zoom lens I want to try out for some pics. I don't think I've ever seen one in the wild. Does time of day matter?

It sure is DEAD around here...

Mr_Blues — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:58:42 GMT

Why do you think that is?

Catholic Church: Thou shalt not masturbate

Darwin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:40:55 GMT

The teachings of the Catholic Church are always amusing. Lets take their stance of masturbation for example. The church just flat out says you shouldn't do it! To the church it is a "sin". What is so bad about this anyway?On a forum on Catholic.Com, this young newly converted Catholic has done some research about masturbation, and concludes that it really isn't that bad.[quote]After doing some research, I discovered that masturbation has some medicinal benefits. Masturbation strengthens the immune system, reduces the chance of getting prostate cancer, raises self-esteem, and gives your body a work which boosts your cardiovascular system. [/quote]Father Serpa comes along and says masturbation is just taking pleasure for oneself alone. He says there needs to be some "self-donation" to somebody.[quote]With masturbation there is no self-donation to anybody. It consists of taking pleasure for oneself alone. There is no giving at all. We were created for more than that. [/quote]Surpa of course assumes we are "created". It must be a bummer growing up Catholic. You can't even fantasize about that hot looking chick you saw at school today. If you do you have a guilt complex for no "self donations".[url=http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=157641]Catholic.Com[/url]

Try Bringing This Flash Drive on a Plane

cassiopeia — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:53:36 GMT

If a USB watch is too boring...[img]http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/front/cbc9_usb_grenade_flash_drive.jpg[/img][quote]And Saint Timmynius raised the hand grenade up on high, saying, "O Holy One, bless this flash drive that with it thou mayest store even thy most explosive data safely, in thy mercy." Then, as he was taught by his fathers before him, Saint Timmynius bowed his head and counted to three. Three was the number that he counted, and the number of the counting was three. To four, he did not count, nor either did he count to two, excepting that he then proceeded to three. Five was right out. Once the number three, being the third number, was reached, Saint Timmynius slid the grenade into his USB port, retrieved his files, and lobbed them via email to the other ThinkGeek monkeys, who while naughty in his sight, really needed the data to complete their nefarious schemes.Pull the plug and lob your old flash drive out your window (preferably after you've backed up the files, but who are we to tell you what to do?). Store your most valuable and portable files inside a grenade for maximum style points. Unleash that little evil part of yourself that wants to blow up your coworkers. That annoying guy three cubes down want the same files you've already emailed him 30 times? Pull the plug on your grenade and fling it into his cube. It won't blow up, but at least a grenade to the head might make him reconsider the next time he wants to bug you about something...[/quote][url=http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/thumb-drives-storage/cbc9/]Think Geek[/url]

USB Memory Watch

cassiopeia — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:24:00 GMT

For the person who has everything, or maybe not...[quote]You may recall from Episode IV that R2 was carrying some important files destined for delivery to Obi-Wan. These files were, of course, a distress message from Princess Leia and plans for the Empire's newly operational battle station. These plans played a critical part in the successful destruction of the Death Star. If you want to be a hero, just like R2, then we suggest you carry your files on this USB Memory Watch.In addition to displaying the time, this watch helps you carry your valuable data with you at all times (you know - your MP3 files, favorite images, your ThinkGeek shopping list). With either 2GB or 4GB or 8GB of capacity it has more than ample storage space.The USB Memory Watch has a built-in USB connector and can transfer files to and from most computer operating systems. The USB connector is cleverly stored in the watch band and flips up for easy connecting. There is also a LED light that indicates the device status....[/quote][url=http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/watches/9771/]Thinkgeek[/url][img]http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/front/usb_memory_watch.jpg[/img]

PUR vs. Brita

Remember_Me — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:52:01 GMT

So I've been buying gallons of my favorite spring water for many years now. I'm the first to admit I've become a total water snob at this point in my life. Basically, if it's not refrigerator cold Buffalo Don's Spring Water, I won't drink it.And I drink a LOT of it. It's all my two cats drink and I even use it for cooking. Even boiling pasta!Anyway, they've always been a pain to buy and haul from Woodman's and they take up a lot of room in the recycling bin. Plus it seems pointless to have three 27 oz. Klean Kanteens to only fill them with water that is bottled in plastic.So, I've decided I'm going to [i]TRY[/i] a water filtration system. I basically only know of PUR and Brita. Anyone using them with Madison tap water? Pros and cons of either? Or even a better choice? I don't care about the flavoring stuff they offer. I like my water cold and crisp and unflavored. My plan is to fill the Klean Kanteens right from the filtered tap and fridge 'em for later consumption. Tap isn't cold enough for me.Any suggestions would be appreciated.Gracias!:D

Stupid Quotes!

Darwin — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:20:00 GMT

To kick things off, here is the first quote for this thread:[quote]"When freedom does not have a purpose, when it does not wish to know anything about the rule of law engraved in the hearts of men and women, when it does not listen to the voice of conscience, it turns against humanity and society." John Paul II[/quote]Now, what the hell was that? Did that make any sense at all? What is "the rule of law engraved in the hearts of men and women" anyway? Are there some laws that are literally a part of us? Does this ##### even know what freedom is? How can he assume freedom at times, has no purpose?

Charter Internet

buckyz — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:36:13 GMT

Has anyone else been experiencing extra sh!tty Charter internet service in the last couple days?Just wondering.

Happy Birthday Sesame Street!

Remember_Me — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:38 GMT

[quote][b]Genie (10/31/2009)[/b][b]Sesame Street is celebrating their 40th Birthday tomorrow - Tuesday Nov. 10th. Michelle Obama will be a guest on the show.[/b][/quote][quote][b]c02 (11/12/2009)[/b][b]Just trying to help RM's navi.[/b];)[/quote][quote][b]Remember_Me (11/12/2009)[/b][b]She's usually very helpful.And that voice... oh baby.... it's HOT!If she said turn left and proceed to drive off bridge I just might.[/b][/quote][quote][b]c02 (11/12/2009)[/b][b]I hear about marriages breaking up over internet porn. Navi-porn would be a new one.[/b];)[/quote]She's almost as hot as the chick who does the audio pronunciations when you click on the little speaker [url=http://tinyurl.com/yhtn5er]here[/url].She's so dirty!:P

Why do women have sex?

Darwin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:46:22 GMT

CNN Video

This or That

Nomi — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:22:06 GMT

[b][color=#0000ff]Pick one then add a new "this or that" for the next player.[/color]

Pick one: chocolate or pizza[/b]

The Movie Game!

Nomi — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:21:09 GMT

[b]Copy and paste the 2nd line into a new entry, then add a new line following the pattern.[/b]

Pulp Fiction with John Travolta who was in...
Face off with Nicholas Cage who was in....

The Family Left Behind

Nomi — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:26:43 GMT

Since I can't seem to post to my blog, I will post here. Thoughts are very welcomed!!!When my sister died 11 years ago, all 5 of her kids were already in foster homes. I was instrumental in making that happen, having called Dane County Social Services and asking them to intervene. My sister, despite her love for them, was a severe alcoholic and crack user who was constantly putting my nieces and nephews at risk with her bad choices. For a long time, I did my best to protect and help them without calling Social Services, but it was virtually impossible for me to take care of her 5 kids plus my 3 kids while I was in college and living in a 2-bedroom apartment. So, when things got to a point where “in harms way” was a daily fact of life, I decided to make the call. A few years before when I did that, I was given custody of my oldest niece while the others were placed – in pairs – into foster homes. That was okay for the short-term because through my sister I still had access to them. However, after she died very suddenly, that access was quickly cut off when they became wards of the state. For reasons never explained to me, the state refused to look at or even consider me for a permanent placement (visits were not allowed), and 4 of the 5 were put up for adoption. Only the oldest – the niece who had lived with me before – wasn’t on the adoption block; her foster parents had become legal guardians so the state and county had no “jurisdiction”. And had they not made it clear to her (and me) that her biological family was not important to them, I would not have challenged their guardianship…and won. After a dramatic court hearing, my niece became an official and permanent member of my family, and together we set out to bring at least one of her two youngest siblings into my family, too. However, after over a year of phone calls and letter-writing, we received a final letter from the governor’s office telling us to drop it. Our hearts were broken, but our conviction was not; we knew it was a matter of time before the kids would be old enough to decide for themselves if their biological family was important. And so, we waited.Before I tell the rest of the story, I want to say that 3 of the 4 foster/adoptive parents allowed at least some contact (Thank you!!!). Not much, but enough that we knew as the kids got older there would be more contact. However, the 4th set of foster/adoptive parents did not. As it turned out, after I won guardianship of my niece, the parents who lost to me were allowed to adopt my sister’s youngest son. Needless to say, we were not allowed to see him at all, ever. Then, to add insult to injury, they went public – being featured both on the local news and in a community newsletter – stating that they had basically rescued this little boy with physical disabilities because he had no family to love and care for him. I was appalled and angered, and without any way to set the record straight; no one at the TV station or newsletter would listen to me. But the lies didn’t stop there…they also told him that his older sister had run away and they didn’t know what happened to her, causing him to spend the next several years wondering about the fate of his oldest sister. Meanwhile, she was living just a few miles a way…Fast forward to September 2009, just after the 11th anniversary of my sister’s passing. Through the wonder that is the internet, my niece/daughter found her youngest brother on Facebook and they made a connection. I got a tearful phone call telling me of her discovery, and in less than a week an impromptu family reunion occurred. For the first time in 10 years, 4 of my sister’s kids were sitting together in my home, along with most of my family, my brother, and my mother. (The other sibling is in Kuwait, serving our country.) I cried a lot of tears that morning as I sifted through my box of family photos, remembering the days that we were a close family and birthdays and holidays were celebrated together…before the state decided we no longer deserved that privilege.And a privilege it is, because under the rules of adoption, if the adoptive parents don’t want to acknowledge or allow contact with the biological family, they don’t have to. So, though my nephew had decided he wanted to see and be a part of his biological family, his adoptive parents did not. Needless to say, I was greatly saddened when I received a message this morning telling me that upon discovery of my nephew’s recent reconnection with us, he has had his phone and internet privileges taken away. He is, just as my niece was when she lived there, banned from any contact with us. I will never understand why the county and state ignored our family ties and desire to be a part of each other’s lives…why they decided we’re not worthy of being a family. Did they think we would forget each other? Did they think that, in time, we’d stop loving and thinking about each other? Well, if they did, they were very, very wrong. And though we are all hurting now…again…at this loss, we will not give up. The day will come that he will be of age to decide for himself, and if they want to tell him to choose between the 2 families, so be it. That’s not something we will ever do. So, this is for him…to let him know that NOTHING will stop us from loving and wanting him in our family.

Comical Wisdom

purplepenquin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:05:50 GMT

I'm not sure exactly why, but I felt like sharing this:[img]http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/lego.png[/img]

Madison's naughty massage parlors

sowiscoliberal — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:34:47 GMT

So what's the deal with the Geisha House and the Rising Sun? Are they really naughty massage parlors? If so, how come they haven't been shut down? Or are they left alone so that people have a 'safe' place to go get their jollies?

Time To Get Serious. What Would You Do....

Remember_Me — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:33:24 GMT

For a Klondike Bar?Seriously.Let's see, I'd wear two different shoes for a day. So long as it was the right foot.What about you?

Creepiest Halloween Decorations. EVAR.

Kerpoof — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:55:07 GMT

If I had anything like this in my yard this Halloween, a lot of neighborhood kids would probably end their trick-r-treating adventures with soiled undies. Fortunately, I'm a good witch, one who would never dream of doing something so wicked... :Whistling:

[IMG]http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/Kerpoof/scarecrow2004a.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/Kerpoof/scarecrow_PR_1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/Kerpoof/TM22.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/Kerpoof/blight_22.jpg[/IMG]

More eye candy at [url=http://pumpkinrot.com/index2.htm]PumpkinRot.com[/url]

"Daddies do matter, even in elephants"

MadisonAdmin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:17:35 GMT

Interesting read (see attachment). "The most important factor in explaining violent crime is not race or income, but family breakdown.""There is more to being a father than footing the bill. Fathers fill critical emotional and psychological spaces in the hearts and lives of children that only fathers can."

Please answer this important question

Oblio — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:18:15 GMT

Another forumite and I cannot agree on the proper way to store glassware in the kitchen cabinet. Please help put an end to this arguement.Which way is the best way to store daily glassware ? Why? Partisanship aside please on this one.

Northside Military Jet Flyover

bikeondude — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:49:23 GMT

It is 3:30 AM and I am wide awake. Why? Because of what (I assume) was a military jet fly over at 3:25 AM. I will be contacting the National Guard first thing when they open tomorrow. But I have to ask, why is our neighborhood subjected to this? It is bad enough during the day, but in the middle of the night? Come on, was that fly over really necessary? Is there anything we can do to stop this madness?

Oil Prices Conspiracy!

Remember_Me — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:47:51 GMT

Ever notice that when oil prices go through the roof that we always feel it at the pump? YET the cost of petroleum jelly always seems to stay the same?? Hmmmm?? That's right people... we're dealing with a full blown conspiracy here. Here's a little free advice for you folks, buy ALL the PJ you can get your hands on now before I blow the roof off this sucker! You'll thank me later. You can bet that when I get through exposing the people behind all this they'll be begging for jars of PJ before being hauled off to where they're going!It's time to blow the whistle on these folks!:Whistling:

COOL MUSIC VIDEOS ONLY!

Remember_Me — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:25:26 GMT

And they have to be embedded. I seem to be the only one *embedding videos so far. And they have to be MUSIC videos. Doesn't matter what kind so long as it's videos. I'll start:

*Genie, PM me and I'll send you details on how to embed videos. ;)

The Commie Beat Goes On...

goldmind — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:22:59 GMT

Greetings, to all those socialist mindsets saturating this forum. I had a splendid summer in the Dells, and even managed to bring some blind liberals to the truth about the new guy in the Nut House. He's masterful in the art of deception, and already has the media (With the exception of Fox News) well within his grasp and control. And while his ratings are diminishing rapidly...he also has a substantial number of young people in America on a well organized spiral to absolute blind compliance.It's worth noting, I spent a good part of the summer rehearsing survival games with like minded people. People, who will not have their liberties compromised or undermined. We discussed possible scenarios of the fallout, and how difficult it would be to neutralize former neighbors and acquaintances. One prevailing wisdom is our commitment to defend the Constitution against any who would compromise its sacred intent. I was encouraged by how many military and like minded people know the country is at a perilous crossroads, and are amply prepared to defend freedom at any cost.I never thought, I would ever see communism so rampant in America...but like any prominent political virus...it is tenacious. It's been said to be close to your enemies, and now more then ever I have a design on doing exactly that. I know several Mao Mao lovers and look forward to indulging them in more dialogue. They all share a propensity to be boastful and utopian...and I am an avid dissector.

Runaway Thread

Nomi — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:25:52 GMT

[quote][b][color=#FFOOOO]Paste these rules at the top of your post so they don't get lost:[/color]

(1) Take just ONE SENTENCE from the last person's post.
(2) Write a new post that starts with that one sentence.
(3) The new post must have NOTHING to do with the old post.[/b][/quote]

"Hi there stranger, new in town?" Startled, I jumped up out of my seat and spun around to find myself face-to-face with Kenny. “You brat, you scared me!” I exclaimed as I threw my arms around him and hugged him tightly. Damn, but it was good to finally see him again! It had been 4 years since we last got together; way too long, if you ask me. I stood back and took a good look at him. Time had been good to him – his hair was starting to turn gray at the temples and he’d finally put some weight on his slender frame; indeed, he looked quite yummy! For the first time in the 10 years we’d been friends, I saw him in a different light. And then I remembered…he’s gay. Just my luck! Oh well, such is life...

So Long, Farewell....

superman — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:02:04 GMT

I've been on this forum pretty consistently since about 2004, with over 6200 posts on the old forum and a handful on the new forum. I also blogged on Post, "Third and Long", for about a year or so. Anyway, I've decided to leave this forum. My main reason for jumping ship is I simply can't stand the look and functionality of the new website, and it's pretty obvious I'm not the only one. Secondly, I've been extremely busy between work, freelance projects, and hobbies. I'm sure you'll see me stop in from time to time, but I'll no longer be a regular.

Either way, I'll try not to let the door hit me on the way out. Later bittcchhes! :smooooth:

Hit "em in the Head with a Shovel!

cmb53208 — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:25:53 GMT

OK, in this game, you "hit" five people you don't like in the head with a shovel:1) Richard Daley2) Nancy Grace3) Rick Perry4) Glenn Beck5) James Dobson

Blackbird

Christian_Nation — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:03:38 GMT

[b]Blackbird is an Internet browser developed for the African American community. The Blackbird browser not only provides easy access to Web 2.0 features and services, but a way to provide more visibility and access to African American content.[/b]

Browse like a Black Man ... or Black Woman? [url=http://www.cool-smileys.com/black-geek-smiley][img]http://www.cool-smileys.com/images/b5.gif[/img][/url]

CN

Disclaimer: I am not a Black Man, nor do I portray one on television.

Coolest Television Theme Songs

c02 — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:02:41 GMT

The "Animalympics" thread got me to reminiscing......

Television theme songs aren't what they used to be, or are they?

I submit three of the coolest television theme songs from way back. What is cooler than these?

Sanford and Son top my list - Go ahead and bob your head and bounce your shoulders. Resistance is futile.

S.W.A.T. - I hummed this song while trying to clean my room at mach 5....still do....sadly.

Baretta - Sammy Davis. 'Nuff said. You won't see the likes of J-Timbs doing this nowadays.

This Picture Is Not From Wisconsin

Kerpoof — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:31:36 GMT

I imagine that I could have posted this in the news section for the story, but I chose to post it here, for the picture.

Here's something you don't see every day:

[IMG]http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s132/Kerpoof/MilkProtest600.jpg[/IMG]

[url=http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/06/business/global/06milk.html?_r=2]Link to less amoosing story[/url]

What is in your coffee?

purplepenquin — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:01:47 GMT

Eww...

2-Ethylphenol
Creates a tarlike, medicinal odor in your morning wake-up. It's also a component of cockroach alarm pheromones, chemical signals that warn the colony of danger.

Quinic acid
Gives coffee its slightly sour flavor. On the plus side, it's one of the starter chemicals in the formulation of Tamiflu.

Dimethyl disulfide
A product of roasting the green coffee bean, this compound is just at the threshold of detectability in brewed java. Good thing, too, as it's one of the compounds that gives human feces its odor.

Putrescine
Ever wonder what makes spoiled meat so poisonous? Here you go. Ptomaines like putrescine are produced when E. coli bacteria in the meat break down amino acids. Naturally present in coffee beans, it smells, as you might guess from the name, like Satan's outhouse.

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No wonder this stuff smells so vile and wicked....I'm sure it's just a matter of time before scientist discover that people are killing themselves with this unneeded beverage.

Why should I be forced to smell this evil brew when I walk into a place of business...if I can smell it, then it surely must be affecting my health in some manner. Don't I have the basic right to enter into a business and not have my heatlh put at risk?

Sounds like it is time for a new ban....

If you liked it....

Remember_Me — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:50:47 GMT

[b].... then you shoulda put a ring on it.[/b]

Baby Dances To Beyonce @ Yahoo! Video

I just got my first iPod ... but everyone laughs at me.

artwebb — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:59:20 GMT

My daughter just bought a new iPod Touch, so she gave me her old nano. My friends at work laugh at me because it's pink. I don't give a $hit. My wife and daughters laugh at me because I walk around the house playing air guitar. I don't give $hit about that either. I'm an old rock and roller. Played in a rock band in my younger days, so I just can't help it.

I can't believe how much music this little thing holds. I've got about 2 days worth of music on it.

Led Zepplin, Queen, Rush, Grand Funk, Steppenwolf, Kansas, Styx, REO, Black Sabbath, Mellencamp .. I could go on, but that's a pretty good start.

What's on yours?

Suggestion for a Doug Moe column

Literate — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:43:10 GMT

I knew Joseph Stalin's daughter had a connection to Wisconsin, as she was briefly married to Frank Lloyd Wright's chief apprentice William Wesley Peters. But according to [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svetlana_Alliluyeva]Wiki[/url], she still lives in Madison. I'm sure she wants to protect her privacy, but as a (semi) public figure, Moe could write something without giving away her address. Human interest story and all.

How Corn Mazes Are Created

Kerpoof — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:58:45 GMT

I imagine the same methods are used for crop circles.

So I've Decided To Buy Pumpkins This Year For The 1st Time

Remember_Me — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:48:21 GMT

So my girlfriend came home from the store today with a pumpkin carving kit. Apparently we have some new deal now where when I watch football she gets to go shopping. It seems to be working out very well for her. I just wish I would have known about the deal before today! :hehe:

Anyway, so the last time I carved a pumpkin was when I was a little kid. And even then my mom did all the actual carving. My job was to scoop out guts and clean the seeds for baking. I didn't even know they made kits for carving pumpkins. But I'm looking at it now and it's actually pretty cool. There's some pretty crazy looking designs you can do.

So we decided we're gonna do 6 big pumpkins and then line them up the walkway to the porch. I know it's still a little early to hit the pumpkin patches but when we do go I have absolutely no idea where to go. If I'm going to commit myself to taking on 6 big pumpkins I want to make sure I'm going to the right place. I know I'll probably have to venture out to the country some, so I'm willing to drive up to 30 minutes or so from the eastside for the right place if need be.

So, fellow forumites, where's a good place to go for some meaty pumpkins? Cost isn't really a huge factor but of course I don't want to get ripped off. I have ZERO clue as to even how much a pumpkin would cost. Let alone six. Also, I want to make sure they're in great shape for the days leading up to Halloween too. So when should I buy? That's really my biggest issue. I don't want to buy too late and then have slim pickings. And I don't want to buy too early and have squishy rotting pumpkins come the big day. Ya get me?

So yeah, any advice and tips would be greatly appreciated. I'll try to remember to post pics of them once we're done. In fact, now that I'm thinking about it, I'd love to see other people's pumpkins if they wanted to share their designs. This thread could also double for that. Oh yeah! Almost forgot, it's also our first year handing out candy. Any parents have tips on the kind(s) of candy that the kids really like? When I was little it was the single Reese's peanut butter cups. I used to love those things!

Thanks again!

[img]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2023/1525474618_e21042ef77.jpg?v=0[/img]

(holy crap it's getting windy outside!) :ermm:

Which Hole Do You Prefer?

Remember_Me — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:46:17 GMT

:smooooth: