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Posted by Phil on September 21, 2002, at 21:25:25
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Posted by shar on September 22, 2002, at 5:33:26
In reply to Wow, this board is happening! Z Z Z Z Z Z Z nm, posted by Phil on September 21, 2002, at 21:25:25
Posted by coral on September 22, 2002, at 11:48:50
In reply to Wow, this board is happening! Z Z Z Z Z Z Z nm, posted by Phil on September 21, 2002, at 21:25:25
So, what's everybody going "as" for Halloween????
Posted by Phil on September 22, 2002, at 12:49:05
In reply to Re: Wow, this board is happening! Z Z Z Z Z Z Z nm, posted by coral on September 22, 2002, at 11:48:50
Halloween just starts this big ball rolling right over a big fat turkey that runs over a stupid Christmas(aarrggghh)tree and catches on fire when the fireworks start.
Why can't we move holidays around or skip them occasionally? I mean, you gotta buy as much crap to make your house look absolutely ridiculous at Halloween now as you do at Christmas. Then, kids can't trick or treat cause they may get poisened so the parents leave them home with a sitter while the parents get drunk at one of the adult Halloween parties. Halloween was stolen by adults.
Christmas?! Jesus is so sick of the commercialism and family arguments, he heads to Ft. Lauderdale for some windsurfing. He hangs with the same group every year. They love the way he makes the wind and waves perfect so they're not telling anyone. Is Jesus good at windsurfing? The best, but all he wants to do is teach and tell stories. He's only on the board a few hours a day. On Christmas day, these people give a huge fish fry for poor people.
He comes back to the group at new years and they sit on the dark beach, everyone just has on cutoffs, even Jesus, the women add a bathing suit top and t-shirt. They'll relax after eating some fish and Jesus tries to explain the bus system in heaven. He can't resist a whopper now and then.
The little beach kids stick to Jesus like glue. They really know Jesus. They ask for nothing at Christmas but to be around him. He assures them that they will be together anytime they want.So, I strayed a little...
Posted by coral on September 22, 2002, at 17:19:50
In reply to Re: I hate this time of year:zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..., posted by Phil on September 22, 2002, at 12:49:05
Ferlinghetti wrote my favorite poem "Christ climbed down" and he expresses very similar feelings to yours (and mine) concerning Christmas (which, unfortunately, has a history of snarling verbal brawls in my family -- just a touch of dysfunction there). Halloween's a different story for me, though. I appreciate the "old time" significance of Halloween and it's also an optional holiday. You get to do what you want --- following some rules, such as not putting on the porch light if you're discouraging T or T'ers... I go all out for Halloween! Nuttin' cute but terrorizing! :> (VEG)
Posted by shar on September 22, 2002, at 23:33:19
In reply to Re: In some agreement, Phil, posted by coral on September 22, 2002, at 17:19:50
How about a depressed, middle aged crone? Or, since the Renaissance Festival starts Oct. 5, and I am with a music group that plays there, I'll have all my costumes out, so I could do that.
I used to LOOOOOVE getting dressed up for Halloween. It still is my favorite holiday.
Do you dress for the holiday?
I bet Phil is just gonna try to get away with the same ole robe and flip flops as last year. But, everybody recognizes him now.
8-)
Shar
Posted by shar on September 22, 2002, at 23:36:46
In reply to Re: I hate this time of year:zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..., posted by Phil on September 22, 2002, at 12:49:05
I still have my Christmas tree up from last year. I'm wondering if I should take it down and get a new one for 2003, or just shellac it. People always say it's a fire hazard, like I have it right by a flaming space heater or something.
I also have mixed feelings about this time of year. However, I have gotten over getting really depressed like I used to. Now it's just flat affect.
S
Posted by coral on September 23, 2002, at 10:29:55
In reply to Going as.............Coral, posted by shar on September 22, 2002, at 23:33:19
I haven't decided what to go as yet.... but we have a dozen mannequins (WH calls them the sorority from hell) --- they'll be adoring the house, trees, roof and yard, under strobe lights. I dress up like one of the mannequins (vampire, witch, werewolf, dead bride, etc.) and attempt to blend in. A little hard since they're the fashion mannequins at 5'11" and I'm 5'2" -- but I digress. As the little chocolate thieves attempt to take the walk of terror to the front door, I'll move at the ...ahem... appropriate moment. The best hits of all are when the mini-terrors DROP their bags of goodies (more for me that way) and flee....I've thought, too, of dressing as a crone but that'd be a little too typecasting! :) WH does the same thing dressed in a more masculine fashion -- although not always. His biggest hit was when HE dressed as an old crone. Adults and kiddies alike do NOT expect a hunched-over old crone to move like an athlete! His blue gown was exquisite that year. He's already begun his search for the perfect costume.
We drove up to the Ren Faire here yesterday, but was cold and raining, so we drove home... we'll return next weekend.
I'd LOVE to participate in a Ren Faire. Didn't know you played an instrument.... tell me about it? :)
Posted by shar on September 24, 2002, at 23:12:56
In reply to Re: Going as.............Shar, posted by coral on September 23, 2002, at 10:29:55
You have described what would, to me, be a fantasy-wonderful Halloween. Wowee! You are so lucky to have a WH to share it with, too!
How clever, creative, fun, evil (wink), scary...just perfect. I'm definitely entering clinical levels of envy here. I know you will have a blast.
At Ren Fest (come to Texas!!) I am with a group that plays mainly recorders with the occasional viol, or other instruments of the period. I am the percussionist, and I can keep a steady beat. That is about my only claim to fame. I use a handheld drum with a mallet (and zills and things like that). I can drum on a dumbek (actually prefer the larger drums, tho), but I think my arms must be too short or something, because I've never been able to play and hold one like you see them do. The bigger drums are fun, but not exactly the image of a renaissance lady doin the go-do, gun-dun with a jimbae (sp) between my knees.
Boy, it's always sumpn, isn't it??
Anyway your halloween plans sound heavenly to me. Wish I could play, too.
xoxo
Shar> I haven't decided what to go as yet.... but we have a dozen mannequins (WH calls them the sorority from hell) --- they'll be adoring the house, trees, roof and yard, under strobe lights. I dress up like one of the mannequins (vampire, witch, werewolf, dead bride, etc.) and attempt to blend in. A little hard since they're the fashion mannequins at 5'11" and I'm 5'2" -- but I digress. As the little chocolate thieves attempt to take the walk of terror to the front door, I'll move at the ...ahem... appropriate moment. The best hits of all are when the mini-terrors DROP their bags of goodies (more for me that way) and flee....I've thought, too, of dressing as a crone but that'd be a little too typecasting! :) WH does the same thing dressed in a more masculine fashion -- although not always. His biggest hit was when HE dressed as an old crone. Adults and kiddies alike do NOT expect a hunched-over old crone to move like an athlete! His blue gown was exquisite that year. He's already begun his search for the perfect costume.
> We drove up to the Ren Faire here yesterday, but was cold and raining, so we drove home... we'll return next weekend.
> I'd LOVE to participate in a Ren Faire. Didn't know you played an instrument.... tell me about it? :)
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