So, even due to my lack of posting I still considered signing up for Nablopomo. I even made it as far as the website but I couldn't read the verification image so I was going to wait and sign up at home. And then I forgot. And now, it's the 2nd, and frankly, I don't feel like setting myself up for more failure.
Maybe I'll try to post for 29 days straight instead of 30. Maybe I'll say twice a week, and then you won't be disappointed (ha!) when I am too busy (read: forget because What Not To Wear or Ghost Hunters is on).
Is is wrong that I'm tempted to take advantage of the after Halloween candy sales and possibly save the candy for next year? I suppose it's better than using last year's candy canes. (did I tell you that story already?!)
Showing posts with label Hoooooowwwwloweeeeeen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hoooooowwwwloweeeeeen. Show all posts
Friday, November 2, 2007
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Pumpkins
We met up with our friends E&J today to go to the pumpkin patch. Normally we would have headed out to Apple Hill, but it was a madhouse last weekend and we didn't want to chance it. Knocking down small children doesn't make for a very festive day, you know.
We started out with a really yummie breakfast and then headed to where the famed pumpkin cannon resided. Unfortunately, they didn't actually set it off while we were there. We did find the "giant pumpkin" patch.
But we opted for more sensible choices.
All in all, it was a nice day.
even if my boyfriend doesn't want to be in pictures with me. Sucka!
*****
Also, we have a little friend who has taken residence on our porch. For the last couple of weeks, every time I've gone outside after dark, a small orange creature goes TEARING off the porch and disappears. (no, this isn't related to ghost hunters) On Saturday, he got tired of running. And he hid in the bushes. Mark and I were able to lure him out. (kibble helps) By the end of the evening he was following me into the garage (and checking out the laundry) and meowing at both the front and back doors. He's small - a kitten still and thin, but not like stray-skinny. Just petite. and also, a boy. with boy parts. (I'm tempted to get him fixed even if we don't end up making him our pet).
I'm afraid he might belong to the crackhead lady that lives behind us - only the rest of her cats aren't visiting and eating food. (oh, and now the kitty has a name - Jack - you know, like a pumpkin? Jack-o-lantern? because he's orange? Not that he's our cat or anything). By the end of the evening yesterday he had a pillow bed, toys, and a dish with food and water. hehe. But he's sooo not our cat. Oh, but yeah, the crackhead...she's the one who claimed that Clyde was the father of her cat's kittens. And I was like, "oh hell no lady, this isn't maury!" and then like a week later she came over and asked my roommate if we had stolen one of her kittens. She might be a wack job. But anywhere. Here's what you really want.
Pictures.
Of the cat that isn't ours.
Jack.
We started out with a really yummie breakfast and then headed to where the famed pumpkin cannon resided. Unfortunately, they didn't actually set it off while we were there. We did find the "giant pumpkin" patch.
But we opted for more sensible choices.
All in all, it was a nice day.
even if my boyfriend doesn't want to be in pictures with me. Sucka!*****
Also, we have a little friend who has taken residence on our porch. For the last couple of weeks, every time I've gone outside after dark, a small orange creature goes TEARING off the porch and disappears. (no, this isn't related to ghost hunters) On Saturday, he got tired of running. And he hid in the bushes. Mark and I were able to lure him out. (kibble helps) By the end of the evening he was following me into the garage (and checking out the laundry) and meowing at both the front and back doors. He's small - a kitten still and thin, but not like stray-skinny. Just petite. and also, a boy. with boy parts. (I'm tempted to get him fixed even if we don't end up making him our pet).
I'm afraid he might belong to the crackhead lady that lives behind us - only the rest of her cats aren't visiting and eating food. (oh, and now the kitty has a name - Jack - you know, like a pumpkin? Jack-o-lantern? because he's orange? Not that he's our cat or anything). By the end of the evening yesterday he had a pillow bed, toys, and a dish with food and water. hehe. But he's sooo not our cat. Oh, but yeah, the crackhead...she's the one who claimed that Clyde was the father of her cat's kittens. And I was like, "oh hell no lady, this isn't maury!" and then like a week later she came over and asked my roommate if we had stolen one of her kittens. She might be a wack job. But anywhere. Here's what you really want.
Pictures.
Of the cat that isn't ours.
Jack.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Closure
I am not a big fan of suspense. I like it for a bit, but I need closure. I can't NOT know what happens. If I'm privvy to something, I need to know the outcome. Some call this nosey. I call it being thorough.
Last night after work my boss, a coworker, and two other friends met up for dinner and a play. We saw "A Skull in Connemara." The theater was tiny so we were right in the action, which was awesome. however, this particular play does not have closure. There is much speculation and frankly there were good arguments for both sides of the story that I have no idea if the main character was guilty of what the the towns people were saying. and, people, i NEED to know.
And apparently, the play was written this way. There is no ending. I heard that it is part of a trilogy...but the other two plays in the trilogy are set in the same town, but do not have the same story line! So i will NEVER know. How sucky is that?
Shall I write the author of the play and have him write me an ending? I may stay awake worrying about this for at least another day or two.
*****
In other news, I had to stay up for two hours watching Ghost Hunters last night. (read: HAD TO) and now we're planning the haunted tour of the governor's mansion for next weekend. (I wish we had gotten tickets to the event at the old city cemetery, but they sold out too quickly. I'm going to put in my reservation for next year NOW). Also, next year, they are planning to do the haunted tours of old town where they will be taking us underground! (our old town was built on top of the original town because the original town used to flood).
I love October.
Last night after work my boss, a coworker, and two other friends met up for dinner and a play. We saw "A Skull in Connemara." The theater was tiny so we were right in the action, which was awesome. however, this particular play does not have closure. There is much speculation and frankly there were good arguments for both sides of the story that I have no idea if the main character was guilty of what the the towns people were saying. and, people, i NEED to know.
And apparently, the play was written this way. There is no ending. I heard that it is part of a trilogy...but the other two plays in the trilogy are set in the same town, but do not have the same story line! So i will NEVER know. How sucky is that?
Shall I write the author of the play and have him write me an ending? I may stay awake worrying about this for at least another day or two.
*****
In other news, I had to stay up for two hours watching Ghost Hunters last night. (read: HAD TO) and now we're planning the haunted tour of the governor's mansion for next weekend. (I wish we had gotten tickets to the event at the old city cemetery, but they sold out too quickly. I'm going to put in my reservation for next year NOW). Also, next year, they are planning to do the haunted tours of old town where they will be taking us underground! (our old town was built on top of the original town because the original town used to flood).
I love October.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Don't Go Outside!
So there might actually be more than one reason that I won't venture outside, particularly after dark. It's not just the praying mantis. (ha!)
It's because of TV. (I know, I'm a dork!) I LOVE watching Ghost Hunters. LOVE! And when an episode (like one last night) is really creepy - I run around shivering and waving my arms going, "aaaaaah creepy!!" So then, when it's time for bed, and I need to do my nightly ritual of taking Chance out to potty and checking the garage side door to make sure it's locked...I freak out and ask Mark to do it. (this may be another occassion where the neighbors might get to see his tighty reddies).
Last night was an AWESOME episode. Oh, I said that already. A lady thought that the ghost of an old employee might have been still in the building. So TAPS focused on contacting that employee. They would sit and say something like, "We're not here to hurt you. Debbie wants to make contact with you...if you would like to let her know that you are here, please say something...this recorder will get it on tape.." etc etc. So then they said, "Jean, do something to let us know you're here"
Later, when they went over the audio - they heard three things that were recorded between them speaking.
1) "Don't be afraid of me"
2) "There is no Jean here"
3) "Please just leave US alone"
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Seriously people, it was clear as day! And it was a man's voice. Or a growly scary sounding voice. It was at this point that I'm running around the living room freaking out and telling anyone who will listen (read: mom, Mark, Chance...) about how creepy this thing is. (My mom is too much of a chicken to watch the show, but she likes me to tell her about it).
But yeah, last night was one of those nights where I was NOT going outside. (not like ghosts can't get through walls, but whatever...this is not a rational fear, people!)
So my questions to you are: 1) do you believe in the paranormal and to what extent? and 2) have you had a paranormal experience?
And I officially declare it to be Scary Halloween month here at Old Guys Dig Me! (stories about black cats count too!) :P
It's because of TV. (I know, I'm a dork!) I LOVE watching Ghost Hunters. LOVE! And when an episode (like one last night) is really creepy - I run around shivering and waving my arms going, "aaaaaah creepy!!" So then, when it's time for bed, and I need to do my nightly ritual of taking Chance out to potty and checking the garage side door to make sure it's locked...I freak out and ask Mark to do it. (this may be another occassion where the neighbors might get to see his tighty reddies).
Last night was an AWESOME episode. Oh, I said that already. A lady thought that the ghost of an old employee might have been still in the building. So TAPS focused on contacting that employee. They would sit and say something like, "We're not here to hurt you. Debbie wants to make contact with you...if you would like to let her know that you are here, please say something...this recorder will get it on tape.." etc etc. So then they said, "Jean, do something to let us know you're here"
Later, when they went over the audio - they heard three things that were recorded between them speaking.
1) "Don't be afraid of me"
2) "There is no Jean here"
3) "Please just leave US alone"
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
Seriously people, it was clear as day! And it was a man's voice. Or a growly scary sounding voice. It was at this point that I'm running around the living room freaking out and telling anyone who will listen (read: mom, Mark, Chance...) about how creepy this thing is. (My mom is too much of a chicken to watch the show, but she likes me to tell her about it).
But yeah, last night was one of those nights where I was NOT going outside. (not like ghosts can't get through walls, but whatever...this is not a rational fear, people!)
So my questions to you are: 1) do you believe in the paranormal and to what extent? and 2) have you had a paranormal experience?
And I officially declare it to be Scary Halloween month here at Old Guys Dig Me! (stories about black cats count too!) :P
Friday, September 28, 2007
Can We Talk About Halloween NOW?!
Okay, so like a month ago, I started talking about Halloween. And yes, I've been driving Mark crazy with "suggestions" for cute costumes. We've been all over the board. Some of my suggestions include:
Gilligan and Mary Anne
A bee keeper and a bee
A pest control guy and a spider
Beauty and the Geek (bah!)
Stacey and Clinton (I'm still rooting for this one, but it's not going to happen)
Characters from: South Park, that 70s show, and Drew Carey and Mimi
Brick layer and a brickhouse (ow!)
Dirk Diggler and Rollergirl (another personal favorite)
Boy/Girl scout
This weekend we're going to go to a costume rental shop and see if we can find anything interesting. Maybe we'll find some good ideas.
We're not the only ones thinking about costumes either. When I talked to Tracy, she mentioned that while she is planning to go, she does not yet have any costume ideas other than the decision that cleavage will be the major focal point. (amen sister).
Mark's friend C and his wife D are (hopefully) going to go out with us too. And D has been doing the same thing to C that I'm doing to Mark. Helpfully suggesting costume ideas. My favorite part of that is C's reaction to one idea.
D: "how about Wednesday Adams and Uncle Fester"
C: "No way. I can't make out with my niece! That's incest!"
Um, nevermind the whole bald, fat, black eyed, sucking on a light bulb...just imagine the fake familial relationship! hehe. That just struck me as something that I wouldn't expect a guy to think. I guess even men can surprise you sometimes, huh?
So, what's the deal, yo? Are y'all going out for Halloween? What are you planning to be?
Gilligan and Mary Anne
A bee keeper and a bee
A pest control guy and a spider
Beauty and the Geek (bah!)
Stacey and Clinton (I'm still rooting for this one, but it's not going to happen)
Characters from: South Park, that 70s show, and Drew Carey and Mimi
Brick layer and a brickhouse (ow!)
Dirk Diggler and Rollergirl (another personal favorite)
Boy/Girl scout
This weekend we're going to go to a costume rental shop and see if we can find anything interesting. Maybe we'll find some good ideas.
We're not the only ones thinking about costumes either. When I talked to Tracy, she mentioned that while she is planning to go, she does not yet have any costume ideas other than the decision that cleavage will be the major focal point. (amen sister).
Mark's friend C and his wife D are (hopefully) going to go out with us too. And D has been doing the same thing to C that I'm doing to Mark. Helpfully suggesting costume ideas. My favorite part of that is C's reaction to one idea.
D: "how about Wednesday Adams and Uncle Fester"
C: "No way. I can't make out with my niece! That's incest!"
Um, nevermind the whole bald, fat, black eyed, sucking on a light bulb...just imagine the fake familial relationship! hehe. That just struck me as something that I wouldn't expect a guy to think. I guess even men can surprise you sometimes, huh?
So, what's the deal, yo? Are y'all going out for Halloween? What are you planning to be?
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