Day Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 I don't feel like I've missed out on anything, anyone else in the same boat here? Reggie Greenwood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyinLiverpool Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 You haven't missed out. It stinks. First time I did it was because of the kids but they are growing out of that now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Git Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, AndyinLiverpool said: …….. but they are growing out of that now. Mine are too, (although they started late as they’re both in their 20’s). ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 18 minutes ago, David said: I don't feel like I've missed out on anything, anyone else in the same boat here? Nope, But I have rode in a Carriage ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 34 minutes ago, AndyinLiverpool said: You haven't missed out. It stinks. First time I did it was because of the kids but they are growing out of that now. Did you eat the pumpkin you carved out, or stuck it in the bin, popped a candle in and waited for it to rot? Rev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malagaram Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, David said: Did you eat the pumpkin you carved out, or stuck it in the bin, popped a candle in and waited for it to rot? You have missed out a lot in life David,no pumpkin carving,no fireworks,anything else you want to add to the list,bet you never did "trick or treat" TigerTedd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 14 minutes ago, Malagaram said: You have missed out a lot in life David,no pumpkin carving,no fireworks,anything else you want to add to the list,bet you never did "trick or treat" Of course I never went, look, we wasn't rich by any stretch of the imagination, we could afford chocolate and sweets without begging neighbours though. There is help out there for those having financial issues, no need to send your kids out begging door to door. Mucker1884 and Reggie Greenwood 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaLocks Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 You're not allowed to give out sweets any more, it has to be air dried papaya rolled in pumpkin seeds or small packets of goji berries infused with Amazonian rainwater i-Ram, angieram, Alph and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggins Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 46 minutes ago, David said: Did you eat the pumpkin you carved out, or stuck it in the bin, popped a candle in and waited for it to rot? When I was in my 40's I bought a pumpkin home for my dad. I asked him if he'd ever carved a pumpkin and he hadn't and neither had I. We both set to carving it and had such a good time designing the features and evaluating our success! We kept it for a couple of days with a night light inside but then it turned blue and we had to get rid! I made pumpkin soup on Hallowe'en night with carrots, pumpkin, tinned tomatoes onions, stock and cumin. We had a good cheese and crusty bread and it was a moment to literally savour. My dad died in 2008 and I still remember this night of fun and laughter. Do I still carve pumpkins? No! It's bloomin' hard work. But we buy pumpkins and make the most lovely meals every October. Next meal tomorrow is pork chops with roasted pumpkin slices and mustard sauce. A much under rated veg. Make the most of them while they are around. Lots of recipes on the internet. ? Wolfie, ariotofmyown, i-Ram and 5 others 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 I was raised not to play with food. Day, Miggins and Mucker1884 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggins Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 34 minutes ago, BaaLocks said: You're not allowed to give out sweets any more, it has to be air dried papaya rolled in pumpkin seeds or small packets of goji berries infused with Amazonian rainwater Bet you don't get kids lined up outside your door! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 8 minutes ago, Cisse said: I was raised not to play with food. Same. Can cause infections if not cleaned properly after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Sagan Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 I once carved a pumpkin and wore it for Halloween. A little like this: It scared the trick or treaters and I ate the pumpkin innards, so it was a win-win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaLocks Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Miggins said: Bet you don't get kids lined up outside your door! Exactly! Day and Miggins 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimRam Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 I carved a pumpkin once. Took ages. Might use wood next time rather than stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 Just seen this on Reddit, perfect, might have to take part this year, Mrs loves them so win/win ? Steve How Hard? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 4 hours ago, David said: Of course I never went, look, we wasn't rich by any stretch of the imagination, we could afford chocolate and sweets without begging neighbours though. There is help out there for those having financial issues, no need to send your kids out begging door to door. Ayup Victor Meldrew’s feeling better. Miggins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted October 30, 2022 Author Share Posted October 30, 2022 28 minutes ago, Boycie said: Ayup Victor Meldrew’s feeling better. Found the pumpkin carver on the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Pumpkin my arse. I’ve seen a few appear by my front door, but only the lad and his girlfriend have carved some. I have carved some with them, but it normally ends up with them doing some extravagant design, getting bored and frustrated and me finishing them off. Been there, done it a few times now refuse due to wasting food when there’s starving people everywhere. Growing them wastes water too, sowing them uses oil to power the tractors, people going to pick them increases green house gasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariotofmyown Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 Did anyone else use a swede as a latern back in the day. I only thought you could get pumpkins in America. Crewton and Wolfie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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