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 Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 3:59 pm Post subject: Halloween's coming... 2007 |
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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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eefanincan
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luke
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| Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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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  |
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Skylace
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| Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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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
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Skylace
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luke
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| Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 11:20 pm Post subject: |
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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  |
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eefanincan
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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  |
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luke
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| Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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| i quite like the synths in that! |
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| Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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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
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Twirley
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| Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 7:21 pm Post subject: |
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I think you're hiding behind one of those full-head masks, Face!
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maycm
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| Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 11:43 am Post subject: |
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A couple of truly Canadian witches......
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maycm
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| Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 11:44 am Post subject: |
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I liked this one too......
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eefanincan
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| Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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| maycm wrote: | A couple of truly Canadian witches......
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Nice one! |
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