Beautiful picture of you two, really - a fine picture. The pumpkin has just the right face, a fun face is better than a scary one, in my opinion. But the way you cut the back is brilliant. I always just cut a circle at the top and then you burn your hand trying to light the candle. But the way you've done it makes it easy to get you hand in there. Good Job!
Very cute punk. Now you have to dress all the dogs up in their costumes and go trick or treating! Mo the Pug was Captain Jack Sparrow for our parade today.
You're supposed to light it when it's dark and place it in the window looking out so that the spirits of your ancestors can find your house a welcoming place when they arrive in Trelawnyd at midnight on All Hallows' eve , but you knew all this already and that's why you gave him a smiley face . . .
Jack o' lanterns can have happy faces, too. I think it looks great. Do you get many trick or treaters? I was under the (perhaps incorrect) impression that Hallowe'en wasn't as big a deal in your neck of the woods, compared to North America. -Jenn
On the whole we don't "do" Halloween in Oz though it is beginning to develop and some parents escort their kids from house to house, poorly costumed asking for treats with no idea why but just looking for a bag full of lollies (sweets). Bah Humbug from me !!
I do like the classic friendly face you've carved on your pumpkin. Will you lighting it just a sunset tomorrow evening and leaving it in a window (facing outwards, of course) or be daring and put it outside your front door.
I am amazed that many of the Halloween pumpkins left outdoors around here seem to survive the experience in a way that would not occur in less "urban" areas of this country.
I've stolen your happy pumpkin for my own devices. Though I preferred the one from last year that mouthed "fuck off". I also stole that one. So I owe you a couple of thank yous. Thank you, thank you John.
I have to "do" the pumpkin this morning to get ready for this evening. Great granddaughter has a preschool parade to go see this morning. A fun filled day for the kiddos. Great job on that pumpkin!
I like it. It has a kind face. X
ReplyDeleteI like it too :)
Deletecute! but not as cute as that pix of you and the prof!
ReplyDeleteThat was in San Francisco
Deletedid you two leave your hearts there, just like tony bennett?
DeleteI thought pumpkin lanterns were supposed to have scary faces?! X
ReplyDeleteI wanted a friendly one
DeleteLooking very Bodie and Doyle in that pic, and hate to say it, your pumpkin's far too cute for All Hallows Eve!
ReplyDeleteIt has a Roger Moore eyebrow. Was that intentional? :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you noticed
DeleteThat was my thought as well.
DeleteThat is a happy face for sure. Are you handing out treats?
ReplyDeleteThat is THE most un-scary pumpkin I have ever seen.
ReplyDeleteIt's like Viz comic's The Pathetic Sharks.
DeleteWell you ARE a sculptor
DeleteA good Jack-o-Lantern for children - not scary looking. Love the eyebrows!
ReplyDeleteI love it; it makes me happy!
ReplyDeleteGreetings Maria xx
Beautiful picture of you two, really - a fine picture.
ReplyDeleteThe pumpkin has just the right face, a fun face is better than a scary one, in my opinion.
But the way you cut the back is brilliant. I always just cut a circle at the top and then you burn your hand trying to light the candle. But the way you've done it makes it easy to get you hand in there. Good Job!
I love the pumpkin - - he looks cute and friendly, just like me.....(I'd better insert a *smile* here).
ReplyDeleteTrue elegance: Simple - the pumpkin. May its friendly smile not freeze. Stylish - you and the Prof.
ReplyDeleteHappy Goose Pimples when the time comes,
U
Don't frighten to many trick or treaters
DeleteReally nice :)
ReplyDeleteLove it :)
Wishing you an amazing halloween.
You too dearheart
DeleteVery cool!
ReplyDeleteVery cute punk. Now you have to dress all the dogs up in their costumes and go trick or treating! Mo the Pug was Captain Jack Sparrow for our parade today.
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy pumpkin. Has the Prof commented on the Roger Moore eyebrows too?
ReplyDeleteNot yet, carved them with him in mind
DeleteFabulous vignette. Better than my kitchen windowsill.
ReplyDeletelol@ Roger Moore eyebrows. The pumpkin looks great.
ReplyDeleteAs a newbee....u may not know that my husband sports a roger Moore eyebrow!
DeleteLOL, I knew that was why you did those eyebrows! :D
DeleteLove it :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a very good pumpkin lantern. Well done!
ReplyDeleteYou're supposed to light it when it's dark and place it in the window looking out so that the spirits of your ancestors can find your house a welcoming place when they arrive in Trelawnyd at midnight on All Hallows' eve , but you knew all this already and that's why you gave him a smiley face . . .
ReplyDeleteHe is now looking outwards
DeleteHappy pumpkin!
ReplyDeleteJack o' lanterns can have happy faces, too. I think it looks great. Do you get many trick or treaters? I was under the (perhaps incorrect) impression that Hallowe'en wasn't as big a deal in your neck of the woods, compared to North America. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteIt's a big deal here......a habit caught from the US
DeleteAhh, I stand corrected. Have fun handing out treats. Will Winnie enjoy the visitors?
DeleteOn the whole we don't "do" Halloween in Oz though it is beginning to develop and some parents escort their kids from house to house, poorly costumed asking for treats with no idea why but just looking for a bag full of lollies (sweets). Bah Humbug from me !!
ReplyDeleteWhat sort of sweets are you handing out, John?
ReplyDeleteI do like the classic friendly face you've carved on your pumpkin. Will you lighting it just a sunset tomorrow evening and leaving it in a window (facing outwards, of course) or be daring and put it outside your front door.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed that many of the Halloween pumpkins left outdoors around here seem to survive the experience in a way that would not occur in less "urban" areas of this country.
Happy Halloween to you and yours.
I've stolen your happy pumpkin for my own devices. Though I preferred the one from last year that mouthed "fuck off". I also stole that one. So I owe you a couple of thank yous. Thank you, thank you John.
ReplyDeleteLife is good.
ReplyDeleteGreat pumpkin.
ReplyDeleteI love that picture of you and the Prof.
I hope you get lots of callers tempted in xx
ReplyDeleteEven you pumpkin is warm and welcoming
ReplyDeleteI have to "do" the pumpkin this morning to get ready for this evening. Great granddaughter has a preschool parade to go see this morning. A fun filled day for the kiddos. Great job on that pumpkin!
ReplyDeleteThat just looks TOO happy .... you'll not scare the kids away with that pumpkin ;-)
ReplyDeleteThat"s a mighty fine jack-o-lantern :)
ReplyDeleteNice job! Have fun
ReplyDeleteMighty fine, mighty fine . . .
ReplyDeleteIt's a very good likeness! Happy Samhain!
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