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A Few of FR's Finest..Every Day..10-31-06..PUMPKIN PARADE: Halloween 2006
DollyCali and all of the Finest AT the Finest | October 31, 2006 | DollyCali

Posted on 10/31/2006 2:05:51 AM PST by DollyCali



A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day
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KEYWORDS: carving; crafts; halloween; pumpkins
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To: MEG33

You know you are too old to Trick or Treat when:

10. You get winded from knocking on the door.

9. You have to have another kid chew the candy for you.

8. You ask for high fiber candy only.

7. When someone drops a candy bar in your bag, you lose your balance and fall over.

6. People say: "Great Boris Karloff Mask," and you're not wearing a mask.

5. When the door opens you yell, "Trick or ." and can't remember the rest.

4. By the end of the night, you have a bag full of restraining orders.

3. You have to carefully choose a costume that won't dislodge your hairpiece.


2. You're the only Power Ranger in the neighborhood with a walker.

And the number one reason Seniors

should not go Trick Or Treating...

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1. You keep having to go home to pee.
41 posted on 10/31/2006 4:23:34 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: SheLion

;) Glad you liked it! I love kitties..


42 posted on 10/31/2006 4:24:37 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
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To: DollyCali

LOL..I have to get something to eat..but I'll be back..


43 posted on 10/31/2006 4:28:03 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
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To: DollyCali
Good Morning Dolly Wonderful Thread :) Image and video hosting by TinyPic
44 posted on 10/31/2006 4:29:52 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: DollyCali

45 posted on 10/31/2006 4:37:22 AM PST by raybbr (You think it's bad now - wait till the anchor babies start to vote.)
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To: DollyCali
How about a homemade Pumpkin Pie(s)

Here is the Recipe

1 round unbaked 9-inch deep dish pie pastry (9-10-inch)
2 cups freshly cooked pumpkin, seeded, peeled, mashed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3 large eggs, beaten lightly
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated skim milk
1/2 cup skim milk

(To make your own freshly cooked pumpkin, quarter 1-2 small pie pumpkins, de-stem, seed and de-string them. Then steam them in a steamer over boiling water until very tender--the skin will peel right off. Then mash them using a stick blender or a food processor).

Preheat oven to 400°F and have ready a pie shield and a large rimmed cookie sheet.

Line a deep dish pie glass pie plate with the pie pastry rounds, fluting the edges decoratively as desired. Combine in order the pumpkin, sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.

Lightly beat eggs together with both milks, then add to the pumpkin mixture, stirring well to combine--it will be rather thin.

Pour as much filling as you can into unbaked pie pastry and bake at 400°F for 50 minutes (or until knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out without any goo on it). If there is any extra filling use to fill a smaller mini pie plate or discard.

NOTE: Set cookie sheet on the rack below the rack you are setting your pie plate on in order to catch any drips. I did not need to do this as I did not overfill the pastry cases and in fact got one large and one small pie out of the recipe.

If the pie edges start overbrowning, place a pie shield or a ring of foil over the edges--this will be needed or not depending on the type of pastry you use.

46 posted on 10/31/2006 4:46:08 AM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME))
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To: raybbr

Awww..Cute!


47 posted on 10/31/2006 4:48:48 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
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To: MEG33; GodBlessUSA; raybbr; jaycee; SheLion; snugs; Dr. Scarpetta; ohioWfan; lysie; ...
Thanks to all for all the great graphics...I think I need to try to sleep some more. I was up about 3 ish... had a "disturbing" dream & decided to post thread early.

Dreamed I was in a prison camp of sorts for about 5 or 6 years.. Many of the people I knew were very gaunt & sad. when I came back to the family/friends I could find, they told me my mom had died one week prior. I remember crying in the dream. I don't ever recall a dream where I experienced emotion. Ever.

I have a ton of stuff to post yet. The thread was a monster size wise. You know me.. Pack Rat carried over onto thread..but I eliminated all except pumpkins.. and then eliminated a lot of "pumpkin stuff"...recipes, poetry, humor...

will post some of it as I go




48 posted on 10/31/2006 4:50:26 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: snugs
Thank you Eleanor for that recipe. I can tell you I am so very impressed that you do so much scratch cooking/baking. I know I can only speak for myself here, but BELIEVE can speak for many.... We don't do much scratch cooking ... packaged, mixes, pre made pie shells, cake mixes & of course the easiest ... buying the stuff already prepared.

Are most English women avid cooks/bakers? or are you an exception?
49 posted on 10/31/2006 4:52:28 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: DollyCali

I started here today and all I can say is a great big fat WOW!


50 posted on 10/31/2006 4:58:29 AM PST by jaycee
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To: North Coast Conservative; E Rocc; NeoCaveman; Pontiac; Commiewatcher; boxerblues; RockinRight; ...
Pinging specifically the NE Ohio folks who might know of this restaurant & thus specifically know Pam

In Brecksville Ohio is a famous & long standing restaurant named Simons. It is a New York type deli/restaruant with very good food & a nice clientele

My friend Pat & I do a doggie walk each monday & then eat somewhere. The past two weeks we ate at Simons, as it is midway between our homes & very close to the Metro park where we walked.

As I was going to the bathroom I noticed on the tables, various carved pumpkins. I took some pix (they are the two in the body of the thread that I have added my sig on). In asking around found out that they were done by the chef/husband of one of the server's /bartender.

She and her hubby at one time owned a deli in nearby Richfield

Here is a pix of Pam with the one pumpkin that was very clever. Martini glass, bear mug .. all folded out with the carving.

This pix does not show it well, but my friend & I think Pam is a YOUNG Jamie Curtis Look alike


51 posted on 10/31/2006 5:07:25 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: DollyCali
I am exception most people tend to buy pre made not even mixes are that popular in Britain though if you have ever tasted a British mix you would understand why. They are not up to a Betty Crocker one though there are a few are now available in the UK.

Our supermarkets are full of cakes, biscuits, desserts etc even several different types of sconces.

We also have a great local bakers shop that sells both sweet and savoury pies, cakes, sandwiches, bread rolls with various fillings and of course bread.

Our cleaner at work is a from scratch baker and she makes bead pudding (recipe I posted last week on the Dose and singles thread) and a wonderful Victoria sponge cake.

Regarding pastry cases yes you can buy them premade I have seen them recently but up until then a lot of people bought frozen pastry instead. I prefer to make my own though. Which is basically half fat to flour and water for mixing, I tend not to do a sweet pastry I find the filling is sweet enough for me.

Our bakers

52 posted on 10/31/2006 5:07:27 AM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME))
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To: DollyCali

I hate disturbing dreams..Thankfully I get few of them..Get some rest!


53 posted on 10/31/2006 5:08:03 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
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To: jaycee

If you like graphics, then you will love the Finest. So many folks are into graphics & table work, that it can be fun to watch. Most of us are just limited with time constraints

(I hope the wow was a good wow & NOT a "oh, all this graphic stuff is taking forever to open" Wow!)


54 posted on 10/31/2006 5:09:22 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: DollyCali
Hahaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!


55 posted on 10/31/2006 5:09:54 AM PST by SheLion (When you're right, take up the fight!!!!!)
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To: SheLion
I try to keep the name on for original work.

Watermarks are another things. I spent a LOT of time removing watermarks from 6 of the pumpkins here on the main body of the thread. I am not too skilled in it & for some it will be easy to spot. I also take time to "erase" busy backgrounds, when I can.

These are JUST A FEW of the hundreds of pix I had to chose from...and then there are the pumpkin toons! love em!
56 posted on 10/31/2006 5:12:25 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: DollyCali
Watermarks are another things. I spent a LOT of time removing watermarks from 6 of the pumpkins here on the main body of the thread. I am not too skilled in it & for some it will be easy to spot. I also take time to "erase" busy backgrounds, when I can.

I don't mess with watermarks.  It takes forever to try to remove those.

57 posted on 10/31/2006 5:18:03 AM PST by SheLion (When you're right, take up the fight!!!!!)
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To: SheLion

yes it does take a LONG TIME


58 posted on 10/31/2006 5:19:44 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: Jemian; MozartLover; vigilante2; mystery-ak; Milo828; txradioguy; W. W. SMITH; Rivendell; All

May God protect your precious ones...






Our Dear Father, creator and Lord of great love - we ask that you keep the men and women of our military in Your protective care. May the families be immersed with peace and comfort as they proudly know their loved ones are serving for the things that are dear to all of us. AMEN



Following are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to

Billie; Dutchess; DollyCali; The Mayor; GodBlessUSA; JustAmy,


txradioguy.............active duty
Rivendell.......................daughter
W.W.Smith...........................son
gator girl........................husband
severa............husband, brother
Maigrey.........................cousin
mystery-ak...........son, husband
Inspectorette.......................son
Blessed American..........nephew
Slip18..........................nephew
Diver Dave........niece, nephew
ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews
Pippin............niece's husband
sneakers..........................son
weldgophardline.................son
weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw
jamaly.................brotherinlaw
Future Snake Eater.......cousin
WaterDragon............grandson
WaterDragon...........son-in-law
kimmie7......................brother
LadyX (RIP)..............grandson
fawn796......................nephew
ValerieUSA..................2 sons
Lakeside......................2 sons
LakeLady....................nephew
Spruce......................daughter
Bykrbayb..........................son
Leofl.................................son
chena...............................son
Hope and Glory..................son
Philman_36.............2 nephews
TheMayor...............friends'son
Doug from Upland.......soninlaw
homeschoolmama........nephew
ariamne...................2 cousins
mhking.........................cousin
Consort.................2 daughters
Consort...................son-in-law
gonzo...................friend's son
visualops......................cousin
auboy..........................cousin
painter........................nephew
jrushing.............................son
LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law
Ladysmith.nephew, friend's son
tina07......soninlaw & his friend
MontanaCowgirlCop......brother
nelibeli........................nephew
Misty4jc.....................husband
Colorado Slim..............nephew
Tapatio....................2 nephews
ProudAFDad......................son
Alouette.............................son
Katydidnt...........................son
Zechariah_8_13....brother-in-law
Zechariah_8_13.............cousin
PreviouslyA-Lurker........brother
sheeza.......................husband
kemathen7..................husband
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Q6-God....................active duty
Warrior Nurse...........active duty
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David Osborne..........active duty
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bkwells....................active duty
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Dubya............................nephew
LBGA (RIP)..........................son
katykelly..............................son
Armymarinemom................3 sons
american_ranger.....................son
cookcounty.............................son
Himyar....................................son
SpookBrat........................nephew
SpookBrat........................cousin
boxerblues........................2 sons
the piper..............................son
Tiffee4Bob......................boyfriend
TexKat.......................son, step-son
StarCMC.............................brother
Darheel...............................niece
Donaeus...........................nephew
BeAllYouCanBe........................son
Repubmommy........................brother
AgThorn................................2 sons
kneezles.................................son
RoseinRoseBear.....cousin's hubby
Atomic Conspiracy......half-brother
Atomic Conspiracy...........nephew
Atomic Conspiracy..............niece
Sunflowergal....................grandson
mrstank..............................husband
MrsMike31........................husband
spotbust1............................husband
campfollower............................fiance
LUV W........................................son
SilentServiceCPOWife........husband
DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter
DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law
Skimask.....................................son
Palladin...............................grandson
MississippyMuddy...................sister
MississippyMuddy........2 nephews
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freema.......................nephew, son
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kimmykay.................................son
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repubmom...............................son
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JesseJane ...........................cousin
Roses0508..............................son
pmmd81..................................son
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WakeUpandVote..................brother
Skyraider.................................son
CyberAnt...........................nephew
mrs tiggywinkle...................cousin
Jen's Mom........................daughter
Meg33.............................grandson
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Nadine...............................nephew
U S Army EOD.................daughter
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JFC..................................nephew
Earthdweller......................nephew
Scubachick.......................husband
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meanie monster .........family friend
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SuzyQue...mom,2 sons,3 brothers
weeder1...........................nephew
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fatima.....................granddaughter
Lori from Long Island....soninlaw
monkeyface...................grandson
redhead...................grandnephew
gonzo............................soninlaw



59 posted on 10/31/2006 5:22:41 AM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: DollyCali

BIG, FAT, GOOD WOW~~~~~~~~~~


60 posted on 10/31/2006 5:26:49 AM PST by jaycee
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