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Title: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: GCW on October 28, 2007, 11:10:19 pm: OK, since I'm shit at bouldering and Houdickweed is better at PowerBalls than I am, my competitive streak has boiled over.
Pumpkin Carving. Let's see your efforts. Here is mine from this year:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2242/1795773716_4e7b34e268_b.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2347/1795781814_36b085ccae_b.jpg)
Please note this witch is slim and adequately proportioned. Fit lassie apart from the nose. :lol:
I suspect this will be limited to all the Dads on here.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Mike Tyson on October 28, 2007, 11:13:09 pm: Sterling effort!
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Paul B on October 28, 2007, 11:39:59 pm: last years effort:

(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i165/bennp2000/ukbpumpkin.jpg)

don't know what to do with the 'large on' currently sat in my kitchen ;D
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: GCW on October 28, 2007, 11:41:35 pm: That's pretty cool, Paul. Liking the bats.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: lagerstarfish on October 28, 2007, 11:50:17 pm: Nice one GCW. Best I've seen.You're bound to get some Dad-points for that.
I'm just happy to be able to do a slightly better carving than an unsupervised 7 year old with a blunt spoon.
Any tips on tools, techniques and last minute training?
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Paul B on October 29, 2007, 12:04:16 am: I used a metal kebab skewer for a lot of it, nearly went through my hand a couple of times though. Beware. There's whole websites devoted to this, I was looking to try something harder this year, something where you don't just carve straight through but aim to get different shades, however i'm loathed to pay someone for patterns that i'm likely screw up.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: lagerstarfish on October 29, 2007, 07:59:02 am: Is the use of power tools considered to be cheating in the world of competitive pumpkin carving? Or is it just about how impressed/happy the kids are?
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Paul B on October 29, 2007, 08:44:23 am: I read that some people use dremmel's but they create a bit of a mess...
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: neil h on October 30, 2007, 12:48:03 pm: (http://www.masterpiecepumpkins.com/Graphics/Fang-Gore%20(1)__________.JPG)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: neil h on October 30, 2007, 12:48:52 pm: (http://www.masterpiecepumpkins.com/Graphics/bat-Battie%20(1.5)__________.jpg)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Paul B on October 30, 2007, 12:50:00 pm: awesome neil, did you make the patterns yourself? If not where did you get them?
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: neil h on October 30, 2007, 12:56:13 pm: dont be silly

http://www.masterpiecepumpkins.com/

check it out, amazing pumpkins, wish i found this a few days ago
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Paul B on October 30, 2007, 01:07:19 pm: I might try that bat one you've posted, I'm almost certain that the pics on that site are big enough to make some kind of a pattern from after a bit of playing with edge detection.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: GCW on October 30, 2007, 03:44:21 pm: They are great, looks like we need to practice more, Paul. :lol:
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Paul B on October 30, 2007, 03:52:07 pm: To get to the standard of some of those people I think climbing would have to be replaced with artificual pumpkin carving sessions. I think not :wall:
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Paul B on October 31, 2007, 02:45:03 pm: (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i165/bennp2000/Clipboard01-2.jpg)

fairly shit effort this year.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Jaspersharpe on October 31, 2007, 02:58:29 pm: If you've got a powerful enough torch then...................

(http://i18.tinypic.com/52enrqo.jpg)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Paul B on October 31, 2007, 03:11:11 pm: look out for it tonight above heeley bank road...
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: SA Chris on October 31, 2007, 03:24:16 pm: Quote from: Paul B on October 31, 2007, 02:45:03 pm
(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i165/bennp2000/Clipboard01-2.jpg)

fairly shit effort this year.

I quite like the fact you have got a negative (inverted bat) and a positive ("traditional" face with open mouth) image.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Paul B on October 31, 2007, 03:31:32 pm: have you been drinking? I can only see an inverted bat without squiting (A LOT).
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: SA Chris on October 31, 2007, 03:42:26 pm: Tsk. No imagination.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: GCW on October 30, 2008, 10:53:35 pm: 2008

Thought I'd go for something different this year:

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk163/CyLwiki/IMG_3977.jpg)

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk163/CyLwiki/IMG_3984.jpg)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: nik at work on October 31, 2008, 08:11:27 am: Nice.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: tomtom on October 31, 2008, 09:38:26 am: Quote from: Paul B on October 31, 2007, 03:31:32 pm
have you been drinking? I can only see an inverted bat without squiting (A LOT).
I suspect I'd be hallucinating if I was squitting alot... :shrug:
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: nik at work on October 31, 2008, 10:19:31 am: Due to a complete lack of inspiration and time constraints I've gone pretty old-skool this year:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3168/2988180915_d9f0f1bd9f.jpg?v=0)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3248/2988180063_612ecec9f7.jpg?v=0)
It's currently very light so I'm struggling to get a lit-up photo, but I will try and remedy this later.

Come on Paul, show us what you've got.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: butters on October 31, 2008, 11:39:28 am: GCW.

Looks very well carved but I am struggling to figure out what it is supposed to be - help!! :please:

Nik at Work

that is some seriously good pumpkin carving going off there - a fine effort indeed.

bluebrad
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: SA Chris on October 31, 2008, 11:43:13 am: It's a gremlin! (mustard mitt it took me a while). I recommend more hallucinogenics.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Fiend on October 31, 2008, 11:58:22 am: Both class. I like nik's self-portrait...
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: magpie on October 31, 2008, 12:49:33 pm: Quote from: SA Chris on October 31, 2008, 11:43:13 am
It's a gremlin!
It thought it was Wicket, the ewok, until I realised he wasn't very Halloweeny, good effort.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: nik at work on October 31, 2008, 01:17:01 pm: Mrs At Work helpfully pointed out that the cellar stays dark even during the day so here ya'll go:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/2989275218_a410852f7c.jpg?v=0)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: GCW on October 31, 2008, 01:40:58 pm: It's supposed to be Gizmo, the Mogwai out of Gremlins:

(http://www.boolsite.net/images/previews/Cinema/_prev/Gremlins-Gizmo.jpg)

Obviously it doesn't :lol:
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: butters on October 31, 2008, 04:45:55 pm: Quote from: GCW on October 31, 2008, 01:40:58 pm
It's supposed to be Gizmo, the Mogwai out of Gremlins:

(http://www.boolsite.net/images/previews/Cinema/_prev/Gremlins-Gizmo.jpg)

Obviously it doesn't :lol:

Now that I have taken all the acid the resemblance is obvious... ;)

bluebrad
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Fiend on November 06, 2008, 01:08:40 pm: Nearly a week after the event, but for the record:

(http://www.fiendy.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/pumpkin2008.jpg)

This is a melon, BTW. And yes I was stuck for carving ideas.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: nik at work on November 06, 2008, 02:48:55 pm: I still want to see Paul's pumpkin.

Yours is nicely filled with teen angst Fiend...
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Paul B on November 06, 2008, 02:52:53 pm: ah sorry but I don't have a photo., I did dracula with a bat flying over his shoulder, pretty tricky and looked OK ish but we'd run out of tea lights so it was head torch powered.
I can provide something to make up for the lack of pumpkin and that is me dressed as the INCREDIBLE HULK... I'm sure fiendy will sort it...
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Fiend on November 06, 2008, 03:01:40 pm: Quote from: nik at work on November 06, 2008, 02:48:55 pm
I still want to see Paul's pumpkin.

Yours is nicely filled with ~~teen angst~~ lack of creativity Fiend...
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Fiend on November 06, 2008, 03:03:51 pm: Errrr since Paul suggested it:

(http://www.fiendy.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/paulb.jpg)

(feel free to copy'n'paste to the DFBWGC thread of course)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Jaspersharpe on November 06, 2008, 03:07:05 pm: Did you 'shop those little legs in Fiend? How unrealistic.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: magpie on November 06, 2008, 03:08:10 pm: Look at your wee green legs :lol:
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Fiend on November 06, 2008, 03:10:59 pm: Quote from: Jaspersharpe on November 06, 2008, 03:07:05 pm
Did you 'shop those little legs in Fiend? How unrealistic.

Nowt to do with me, Paul sent me the photo, I just cropped and upped the contrast.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: nik at work on November 06, 2008, 03:13:39 pm: Brilliant. Are there any photos of the hulk climbing, I think that would make my year.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Plattsy on November 06, 2008, 03:14:50 pm: Speaking to a lass who was up there. She thought you'd turned up as a green alien. I can't see how she got the two mixed up. An alien in ripped, cut down jeans for fucks sake.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Paul B on November 06, 2008, 05:34:53 pm: Quote from: Plattsy on November 06, 2008, 03:14:50 pm
Speaking to a lass who was up there. She thought you'd turned up as a green alien. I can't see how she got the two mixed up. An alien in ripped, cut down jeans for fucks sake.

Yeah leprechaun was the other insult I received as well as being verbally abused by some youths wielding cans of special brew.
All the pics taken on my camera are sh*t. I do however like to think that Ryan was somewhat inspired having a superhero spotting him...
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: slackline on November 06, 2008, 05:46:00 pm: Was it not a tad cold bouldering in shorts at night at this time of year, or did the stocking keep you nice and warm?
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Paul B on November 06, 2008, 11:33:14 pm: because I was actually climbing and trying hard I stayed pretty warm.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Jaspersharpe on November 07, 2008, 07:57:00 am: Quote from: Paul B on November 06, 2008, 05:34:53 pm

I do however like to think that Ryan was somewhat inspired having a superhero spotting him...

Oh please tell me there are photos of a successful ascent of The Ace spotted by The Hulk.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Houdini on November 07, 2008, 10:48:44 am: Quote from: GCW on October 28, 2007, 11:10:19 pm
OK, since I'm shit at bouldering and Houdickweed is better at PowerBalls

You're still better at drinking, mind. :alky:
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: andy_e on November 08, 2008, 01:22:51 am: Quote from: Houdini on November 07, 2008, 10:48:44 am
Quote from: GCW on October 28, 2007, 11:10:19 pm
OK, since I'm shit at bouldering and Houdickweed is better at PowerBalls

You're still better at drinking, mind. :alky:

Quote from: GCW on October 30, 2008, 10:53:35 pm
(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk163/CyLwiki/IMG_3977.jpg)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: robertostallioni on November 08, 2008, 08:52:21 am: The last pumpkin in the shop.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: GCW on November 08, 2008, 09:03:52 am: Fuck you all! :lol: When you try you can criticise an old man carving vegetables with a sharp knife and a tremor in his hand :alky: :alky:
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Plattsy on January 29, 2009, 11:28:02 am: Quote from: Fiend on November 06, 2008, 03:03:51 pm
Errrr since Paul suggested it:

(http://www.fiendy.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/paulb.jpg)

(feel free to copy'n'paste to the DFBWGC thread of course)

I used Paul B's Halloween effort as inspiration for my New Years Eve fancy dress effort. Out of shot are ripped demin shorts (about 2 sizes too small) and green tights. Unfortunately I forgot to 'flex' for a photo.

(http://photos-b.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v651/137/36/515551797/n515551797_1824689_4139.jpg)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Paul B on February 03, 2009, 02:12:49 am: hell yeah...
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: tommytwotone on February 26, 2009, 01:53:12 pm: One to try next years chaps?

(http://img-haruhi.dannychoo.com/fauna/userimg/large/2007Oct29174302_430.jpg)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: magpie on February 26, 2009, 02:27:03 pm: Is that The Death Star?! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: GCW on February 26, 2009, 02:29:42 pm: That would be cool to make, then blow up on video. First one to post a slo-mo exploding DeathStar Pumpkin gets a wad.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: SA Chris on February 26, 2009, 02:49:54 pm: Halloween and fireworks night in one!
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: tommytwotone on February 26, 2009, 02:54:13 pm: Quote from: magpie on February 26, 2009, 02:27:03 pm
Is that The Death Star?! :thumbsup:

"...that's no moon...."

Sorry - couldn't resist.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: robertostallioni on February 26, 2009, 03:01:43 pm: THIS is a moon
(http://www.lglan.net/vbdump/dan/3267_goatse.cx-pumpkin.jpg)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: slackline on February 26, 2009, 03:03:45 pm: You arse Stalloni!

HowTo : Pumpkin DeathStar (http://www.fantasypumpkins.com/carving-the-deathstar.htm)

GCW you owe me a half a wad point (since its not in slow-motion)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEq__BKHpr4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEq__BKHpr4)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: magpie on February 26, 2009, 03:10:24 pm: The Death Star pumpkin explosion was way more impressive in my head. ???
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: GCW on February 26, 2009, 03:18:11 pm: It would be better with a firework methinks. A BIG firework.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: slackline on February 26, 2009, 03:41:14 pm: Okay, t'was a bit lame searching YouTube :-[

I'll step up to the challenge though, and will grow my own pumpkin, carve a death star and blow it up with a BIG firework.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: magpie on February 26, 2009, 03:52:59 pm: BIG FIREWORK, in the dark, ideally with the pumpkin illuminated from the inside before the explosion!! :bounce:
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: SA Chris on February 26, 2009, 04:14:16 pm: I think filling it with a flammable liquid and igniting that would be a lot more impressive. Or filling it with petrol, allowing it to soak in, then fireworking it.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Fiend on February 26, 2009, 09:06:54 pm: Tried the firework bizzle in Y2K07. Average pumpkin, put a bit banger in, fizzed, sparked, exploded, pumpkin slightly singed. Put remaining 3 bangers in all together, fizzed, sparked, banged, lid of pumpkin fell off slightly blackened. Need more explosives fo sho.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: galpinos on October 29, 2009, 10:49:06 am: Right, it's that time of the year again and as the missus nephew and niece are coming to ours for a Halloween party this weekend, I'm keen for some pumpkin action. As UKB seems to produce some pretty fly results in the past, any hints and tips?

Should I go for a template?
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: magpie on October 29, 2009, 12:09:57 pm: I have a PDF copy of a book of templates I can email if anyone wants a copy? Some of the designs are quite good.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: slackline on October 29, 2009, 12:18:29 pm: Quote from: magpie on October 29, 2009, 12:09:57 pm
I have a PDF copy of a book of templates I can email if anyone wants a copy? Some of the designs are quite good.

Yes please Magpie.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: magpie on October 29, 2009, 12:27:59 pm: Y(should)HM. ;D
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: galpinos on October 29, 2009, 12:54:01 pm: Quote from: magpie on October 29, 2009, 12:09:57 pm
I have a PDF copy of a book of templates I can email if anyone wants a copy? Some of the designs are quite good.

Ooh, yes please Magpie, that'd be great. My e-mail is my username at hotmail.com.

:great:
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: magpie on October 29, 2009, 12:59:04 pm: You should have it too now. I expect to see the results on here in a few days. ;D
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: slackline on October 29, 2009, 01:53:08 pm: Quote from: magpie on October 29, 2009, 12:09:57 pm
I have a PDF copy of a book of templates I can email if anyone wants a copy? Some of the designs are quite good.

Grab a copy from here (http://slack.ser.man.ac.uk/files/pumpkin_patterns.pdf).
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: galpinos on October 29, 2009, 01:58:09 pm: Quote from: magpie on October 29, 2009, 12:59:04 pm
You should have it too now. I expect to see the results on here in a few days. ;D

I have. Thanks! :thumbsup:

I'll try and get a photo of the results and post it after the weekend.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: nik at work on October 29, 2009, 10:20:19 pm: Here is this years effort. It's pretty much a variation on last years attempt which still needs some tweaking and fine carving to finish off but I thought a few piccies might inspire increased productivity from the UKB massive.
Anyway the pictures:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2612/4056129781_65fa64d95c.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2651/4056129791_9b9776cbee.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2720/4056129799_073128981e.jpg)
I don't have any tea-lights to show it lit up yet as I'm at the in-laws and they don't appear to have any, I'll sort some tomorrow. The turnip carving is not just a random vegetable hacking, the in-laws live on the Isle of Man and instead of Halloween they have Hoptunay (sp?) which is basically Halloween for cheapskate island dwellers where you carve a turnip instead of a pumpkin. Obviously this glaring opportunity to mock the in-laws heritage was far too tempting to miss. Pumpkins rool, turnips suk.

GCW what has an evening of cheap lager produced this year? I'm guessing PaulB won't be offering anything this time round but surely some of the recent fathers could step into the breach?
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: GCW on October 29, 2009, 10:22:08 pm: Tomorrow is carving night. Just stocking up the fridge....
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: robertostallioni on October 29, 2009, 10:37:26 pm: Haven't had time to get stuck in to the pumpkin yet, Nik, but I managed this token effort after your mum dropped off to sleep last night.

(http://www.jokesunlimited.com/jokepics/1157.jpg)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: GCW on October 29, 2009, 10:41:54 pm: That's amazing, I managed to get a good result with your sister!!

(http://www.thatsphucked.com/PhuckedImages/Pussies,%20Penis,%20Tits,%20Ass/Pumpkin%20Boobs.jpg)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: robertostallioni on October 29, 2009, 10:48:39 pm: Fake tan eh? Was 3 squid for a biggy a rip off? I am sharpening my knife as I write, and polishing a spoon for the boy.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Will Hunt on October 29, 2009, 10:50:03 pm: (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2515/4056958490_c9c9261a13.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2737/4056220787_1f2bb5185a.jpg)
Mine

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2623/4056962146_034b83dbfc.jpg)
The girlfriend's (the first one she's ever done!)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: GCW on October 29, 2009, 11:28:43 pm: Your bird's is the best.

A rare pic of Stallion sitting back and chilling with a smoke:

(http://funnyfree.net/images/sample/funny_pictures_Pumpkin_bong.jpg)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: robertostallioni on October 29, 2009, 11:47:07 pm: Halloween at Lagers house.

This year he would keep his promise to scare the kids.....
(http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/ef9/0fc/ef90fcc5-f9fe-42d5-a2da-e159c1fff7d4)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: GCW on October 30, 2009, 07:18:30 am: Quote from: robertostallioni on October 29, 2009, 11:47:07 pm
Halloween at Lagers house.

This year he would keep his promise to scare the kids.....
(http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/ef9/0fc/ef90fcc5-f9fe-42d5-a2da-e159c1fff7d4)

We should probably point out to any kids looking for pumpkin patterns, that this link is NSFW.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: GCW on October 30, 2009, 09:03:28 pm: Many apologies, made a right fuck up of my original plan and had to resort to this pile of shit:

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk163/CyLwiki/Halloween002.jpg)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: robertostallioni on October 30, 2009, 09:09:58 pm: Thats a good effort anyway. I'd maybe use a knife next time instead of biting the fuck out of it. We're waiting till tomorrow now.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: GCW on October 30, 2009, 09:11:36 pm: Once I slashed a chunk out of my palm, I resorted to teeth. Much safer.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: namnok on October 30, 2009, 10:54:47 pm: (http://nynerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/predator-pumpkin-carving.jpg)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: GCW on October 30, 2009, 11:22:14 pm: Yeah, I was looking through Ray Villafane's stuff the other day. Amazing.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: nik at work on October 30, 2009, 11:50:26 pm: I suddenly feel a bit shit.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: GCW on October 31, 2009, 11:50:29 am: Second attempt, snatched from the jaws of disaster:

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk163/CyLwiki/Halloween010.jpg)

Won't make much sense unless you know who Maurice Sendak is.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: slackline on October 31, 2009, 06:28:51 pm: I am shit at carving pumpkins!

To the best of my recollection though this is the first time I've ever done so. Whilst carving I thought it was rather crap, but after finishing and lighting up I quite like it.

Me
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2602/4060912885_900607256e_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/slackline/4060912885/)

Paula (my wife)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2742/4060912895_e0f1c7ed55_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/slackline/4060912895/)

Both
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2659/4060912907_66c9012f59_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/slackline/4060912907/)

Sorry for not using the templates Magpie, combination of being hung over and boozing today, maybe next year.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: marty on October 31, 2009, 06:43:39 pm: An afternoon well spent....

(http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs094.snc3/16157_166790103663_702138663_2683889_4395766_n.jpg)

(http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs094.snc3/16157_166792188663_702138663_2683906_6413417_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Will Hunt on October 31, 2009, 07:00:37 pm: Is that top one yours Marty? If so then propity props. Looks like it took a steady hand and a small knife.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: marty on October 31, 2009, 07:47:01 pm: Quote from: Will Hunt on October 31, 2009, 07:00:37 pm
Is that top one yours Marty? If so then propity props. Looks like it took a steady hand and a small knife.

Both carved by my own fair hand. Turned out much better than I thought it would.

.... all with a small kitchen knife. Next Year I am investing in a dremel though.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: nik at work on October 31, 2009, 08:40:09 pm: This is mine lit up, I sent the wife out to take the photo as I have the snuffles so blame her if it looks shit. Actually I need to thin the fleash of the eyes a bit more and clear the nose holes from behind to allow more light through and it could do with another couple of tea-lights in it (or a torch). Also looks better when viewed from slightly below, which is why we've put it on the floor :shrug:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2551/4062015240_95460d20a5.jpg)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: GCW on October 31, 2009, 08:43:01 pm: I think your missus is trying to make it look shit as you are insulting the heritage.

What kinda poof can't take a photo because they have a sniffle? Pull yourself together.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: nik at work on October 31, 2009, 08:47:16 pm: Quote from: GCW on October 31, 2009, 08:43:01 pm
What kinda poof can't take a photo because they have a sniffle? Pull yourself together.

I've got a bit of a tickly cough as well.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Jim on November 01, 2009, 06:24:04 am: you lot have got too much time on your hands
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Sloper on November 01, 2009, 07:52:15 pm: Quote from: robertostallioni on October 29, 2009, 11:47:07 pm
Halloween at Lagers house.

This year he would keep his promise to scare the kids.....
(http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/ef9/0fc/ef90fcc5-f9fe-42d5-a2da-e159c1fff7d4)

Simmonite's rope work seems to have improved.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: galpinos on November 02, 2009, 08:30:47 am: Quote from: magpie on October 29, 2009, 12:59:04 pm
I expect to see the results on here in a few days. ;D

A great time with the missus nephew and niece was had carving pumpkins on Saturday. The templates were a bit big for the pumpkins of we had, so we tried to draw them free-hand then carve them. The one we did of the bat looked awesome out trick-or-treating as it looked like the Batman symbol projected onto the wall. I was also a bit gutted as when showing them to her parents the next day, the missus' niece (describing mine) said, "This one's a witch, it's not very good, but anyway......" :'(

Unfortunately, my broadband at home is down so no photos yet but I'll try and get them up tomorrow.

Thanks again Magpie! (Said niece was also a bit gutted there was no Peppa Pig template and the missus attempts to do a Peppa Pig on a pumpkin were woeful.)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: magpie on November 02, 2009, 09:21:53 am: Glad they were useful. Excellent pumpkin attempts from everyone so far. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: galpinos on November 04, 2009, 09:22:19 am: Finally managed to backlink a photo. :great:

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2587/4074759894_40f21e9b5c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35202205@N02/4074759894/)

Mine's the witch. Cheers for the templates Magpie. Great inspiration.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: magpie on November 04, 2009, 10:17:49 am: They turned out really well! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: slackline on November 10, 2009, 09:55:56 am: Not mine, but just clocked this rather cool pumpkin...

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2647/4063182893_bbbb0c1683_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/starquake/4063182893/)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: slackline on October 28, 2010, 05:19:47 pm: Planning on doing some carving at the weekend, but just came across this crazy (American) approach to carving pumpkins...

Pumkin Carving II (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGH8Af9Hdb0#ws)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: GCW on October 28, 2010, 07:43:49 pm: At the shooting range (from Lethal Weapon movie) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXrmLPo3Jkw#)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: GCW on October 29, 2010, 10:15:50 pm: Gone for something simpler this year:

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk163/CyLwiki/IMG_1393.jpg)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Will Hunt on October 30, 2010, 11:54:46 pm: Good to see a return of this thread. My carving begins tomorrow. The pumpkin is HUGE!
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Paul B on October 30, 2010, 11:56:34 pm: I found it quite amusing watching a bunch of students purchasing pumpkins from waitrose weighing a small one and then sticking the printout on the largest pumpkin they could find.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Will Hunt on October 31, 2010, 01:11:41 pm: I've watched a friend in the uni climbing club go round tescos whilst snacking on a pack of ready ham. When he's done with it he pops it back on a shelf. He takes his steaks and expensive treats to the self checkout and puts it all through by weight as onions (although apparently carrots are sometimes cheaper. You have to check according to season). "Victimless crime" he squawks as he tucks into a nice ribeye.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Will Hunt on November 01, 2010, 10:40:04 am: After shamelessly plagiarising Nik's idea from last year I hammed it up completely.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/5135582242_8fda037081_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: GCW on November 01, 2010, 10:50:06 am: When plagiarising it's generally an idea to do it better than the original :P

Well done making the effort though, there's a distinct lack this year!!
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: galpinos on November 01, 2010, 11:56:29 am: I did a pretty simple Jack-O-Lantern this year as we ended up with seven children and 9 adults descending on our little terraced house - mayhem. Turns out the as we don't have children ourselves, our house idsn't very kid-proof. Unfortunately, I didn't get a photo of my pumpkin. I might take one tonight (if it's not gone manky) and post it up.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: GCW on October 30, 2011, 05:18:23 pm: Ghost Goat this year.

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk163/CyLwiki/EmilyStar020.jpg)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: gruffalo on October 30, 2011, 08:43:12 pm: http://65.55.85.151/att/GetAttachment.aspx?file=531b292b-e9ce-4848-a8ae-e1cf8f7572db.JPG&ct=aW1hZ2UvanBlZw_3d_3d&name=cGhvdG8uSlBH&inline=0&rfc=0&empty=False&imgsrc=&hm__login=heatandbeat&hm__domain=hotmail.co.uk&ip=10.13.18.8&d=d7162&mf=0&hm__ts=Sun%2c%2030%20Oct%202011%2020%3a17%3a27%20GMT&st=heatandbeat%25hotmail.co.uk%407&hm__ha=01_5c2061a7e0b5f45916f053421f3f77e238a7b768f105abc8cfef1e9e9e4aa4f3&oneredir=1 (http://65.55.85.151/att/GetAttachment.aspx?file=531b292b-e9ce-4848-a8ae-e1cf8f7572db.JPG&ct=aW1hZ2UvanBlZw_3d_3d&name=cGhvdG8uSlBH&inline=0&rfc=0&empty=False&imgsrc=&hm__login=heatandbeat&hm__domain=hotmail.co.uk&ip=10.13.18.8&d=d7162&mf=0&hm__ts=Sun%2c%2030%20Oct%202011%2020%3a17%3a27%20GMT&st=heatandbeat%25hotmail.co.uk%407&hm__ha=01_5c2061a7e0b5f45916f053421f3f77e238a7b768f105abc8cfef1e9e9e4aa4f3&oneredir=1)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: GCW on October 31, 2011, 08:38:09 am: Quote from: gruffalo on October 30, 2011, 08:43:12 pm
http://65.55.85.151/att/GetAttachment.aspx?file=531b292b-e9ce-4848-a8ae-e1cf8f7572db.JPG&ct=aW1hZ2UvanBlZw_3d_3d&name=cGhvdG8uSlBH&inline=0&rfc=0&empty=False&imgsrc=&hm__login=heatandbeat&hm__domain=hotmail.co.uk&ip=10.13.18.8&d=d7162&mf=0&hm__ts=Sun%2c%2030%20Oct%202011%2020%3a17%3a27%20GMT&st=heatandbeat%25hotmail.co.uk%407&hm__ha=01_5c2061a7e0b5f45916f053421f3f77e238a7b768f105abc8cfef1e9e9e4aa4f3&oneredir=1 (http://65.55.85.151/att/GetAttachment.aspx?file=531b292b-e9ce-4848-a8ae-e1cf8f7572db.JPG&ct=aW1hZ2UvanBlZw_3d_3d&name=cGhvdG8uSlBH&inline=0&rfc=0&empty=False&imgsrc=&hm__login=heatandbeat&hm__domain=hotmail.co.uk&ip=10.13.18.8&d=d7162&mf=0&hm__ts=Sun%2c%2030%20Oct%202011%2020%3a17%3a27%20GMT&st=heatandbeat%25hotmail.co.uk%407&hm__ha=01_5c2061a7e0b5f45916f053421f3f77e238a7b768f105abc8cfef1e9e9e4aa4f3&oneredir=1)

Doesn't work for me.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Dr T on October 31, 2011, 02:30:33 pm: (http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/376787_2328056673335_1007224005_32238722_172804663_n.jpg)

I'm rather pleased with these :devil-smiley:
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Will Hunt on October 31, 2011, 02:52:39 pm: Shit! Just went to the shops and they've run out!
:slap:
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Dr T on October 18, 2012, 10:55:30 pm: (https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment/?ui=2&ik=dac5c01630&view=att&th=13a759a65ecb75a2&attid=0.1&disp=inline&realattid=1416199133006414831-1&safe=1&zw&saduie=AG9B_P88cnVtAtGkhjN01xCjtbCt&sadet=1350597159550&sads=WeKYGj0M7Wk96rCSGKveSw5WXcQ&sadssc=1)
this years efforts......
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: butters on October 18, 2012, 11:03:08 pm: Quote from: Dr T on October 18, 2012, 10:55:30 pm
(https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment/?ui=2&ik=dac5c01630&view=att&th=13a759a65ecb75a2&attid=0.1&disp=inline&realattid=1416199133006414831-1&safe=1&zw&saduie=AG9B_P88cnVtAtGkhjN01xCjtbCt&sadet=1350597159550&sads=WeKYGj0M7Wk96rCSGKveSw5WXcQ&sadssc=1)
this years efforts......

Dunno what you have done there Dr T but it is not going to work. Not to worry slackers will be along to point you at the correct entry into the wiki soon... ;)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: butters on October 18, 2012, 11:07:56 pm: Or you might get lucky and I will find them in the next thread I visit - posting images (http://www.ukbouldering.com/wiki/index.php/HowTo_Embed_Pictures_to_UKBouldering#Posting_your_Images).
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Dr T on October 19, 2012, 07:42:15 am: Dammit - thought I'd managed to delete that post whilst I went to look for a smaller photo...
will try again later......
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: rich d on October 28, 2012, 01:32:20 pm: Mine and the girl's efforts this year http://twitter.com/richardsdickens/status/262541158129995776/photo/1 (http://twitter.com/richardsdickens/status/262541158129995776/photo/1)
http://twitter.com/richardsdickens/status/262540749688668160/photo/1 (http://twitter.com/richardsdickens/status/262540749688668160/photo/1)
Blatantly "borrowed"
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: aLICErOBERTSfANkLUB on October 31, 2012, 09:47:38 pm: Guaranteed to keep the "Trick or Treaters" away:

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/60680_3927389379372_1246116540_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: mrconners on November 05, 2012, 10:25:44 pm: Now then, now then.
Etc
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: aLICErOBERTSfANkLUB on November 07, 2012, 10:32:02 pm: Quote from: mrconners on November 05, 2012, 10:25:44 pm
Now then, now then.
Etc

If your posting on the internets, then its "ect." - as enni fule kno'.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: grumpycrumpy on November 08, 2012, 05:00:35 am: Quote from: aLICErOBERTSfANkLUB on November 07, 2012, 10:32:02 pm
Quote from: mrconners on November 05, 2012, 10:25:44 pm
Now then, now then.
Etc

If your posting on the internets, then its "ect." - as enni fule kno'.
If you're posting on the internet .......

3/10 See me ........
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: aLICErOBERTSfANkLUB on November 08, 2012, 10:29:22 am: Quote from: grumpycrumpy on November 08, 2012, 05:00:35 am
Quote from: aLICErOBERTSfANkLUB on November 07, 2012, 10:32:02 pm
Quote from: mrconners on November 05, 2012, 10:25:44 pm
Now then, now then.
Etc

If your posting on the internets, then its "ect." - as enni fule kno'.

If you're posting on the internet .......

3/10 See me ........

Um…

"Your"

"Its"

"ect."

[ect.] (sic)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: andy_e on November 08, 2012, 10:36:08 am: Your orl rong at spellings an grammer u no (sic).
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: fatneck on October 29, 2013, 10:19:29 pm: To kick this year's off... Designed by the Noodle and poorly realised by me...

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7453/10563668456_b241a5cd76_z.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fatneck/10563668456/)

It's meant to be a ghost, I think it looks more like self conscious bat personally...
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Wood FT on October 29, 2013, 10:46:11 pm: a Smitton/Hickish/Barr piece entitled "my older brother"

(http://s17.postimg.org/3n0bzp9sv/IMG_8932.jpg)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: GCW on October 27, 2014, 04:53:28 pm: (http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk163/CyLwiki/th_E797507B-E6AB-44B0-82CB-3CCE44E590F6.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/CyLwiki/media/E797507B-E6AB-44B0-82CB-3CCE44E590F6.jpg.html)

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk163/CyLwiki/th_3AB78D01-D48D-43CD-8562-C40E30310100.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/CyLwiki/media/3AB78D01-D48D-43CD-8562-C40E30310100.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: lagerstarfish on October 29, 2014, 10:55:10 pm: not feeling creative, so I set about with a battery drill - pretending to be a cyborg by moving according to the drill noise (variable speed drill)

(http://img909.imageshack.us/img909/2980/xcxqTc.jpg)

small pumpkin, not huge coring bits
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: rich d on October 30, 2014, 05:50:41 pm: (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1NiSR1CMAAap00.jpg) this years effort, zombie minion and doll eating pumpkin.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: tomtom on October 30, 2014, 06:03:42 pm: Brilliant!
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: philo on October 30, 2014, 06:04:07 pm: (https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10350625_366549040187215_4205948557726757367_n.jpg?oh=6776be570639f6577eda24cf4668b38d&oe=54E51EE1)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: rich d on October 30, 2014, 06:06:48 pm: (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B1NrNGmCMAEBQLb.jpg) minion lit up
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Jaspersharpe on October 30, 2014, 11:00:46 pm: Not a pumpkin but I've just made a cake to take to a kids Halloween party tomorrow evening.

I've never made a cake before.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/30/9e661bcad9448eb9bddd1bd776c85ca0.jpg)

What?! It looks just like the picture!.......

Feel like that cunt off the Google advert with the ladybird cake and Mrs S just went to bed in disgust. Might leave attempting the marshmallow spider web for the decoration until tomorrow.

#cans
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Jaspersharpe on October 30, 2014, 11:05:33 pm: "Easy to make" Fuck you Waitrose!
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Falling Down on October 30, 2014, 11:45:42 pm: :lol:
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: tomtom on October 31, 2014, 08:09:46 am: #cans
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: lagerstarfish on October 31, 2014, 09:39:43 am: hey, it's on a par with Mrs Daywalker's present wrapping
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: SA Chris on October 31, 2014, 11:38:07 am: Quote from: Jaspersharpe on October 30, 2014, 11:05:33 pm
"Easy to make" Fuck you Waitrose!

http://www.sunnyskyz.com/blog/133/I-Saw-It-On-Pinterest-So-I-Did-It-Myself-And-NAILED-It-20-Hilarious-Pinterest-Baking-Fails (http://www.sunnyskyz.com/blog/133/I-Saw-It-On-Pinterest-So-I-Did-It-Myself-And-NAILED-It-20-Hilarious-Pinterest-Baking-Fails)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Jaspersharpe on October 31, 2014, 11:52:16 am: Quote from: lagerstarfish on October 31, 2014, 09:39:43 am
hey, it's on a par with Mrs Daywalker's present wrapping

Yes but that's intentional. I was actually trying to make the cake properly!

Quote from: SA Chris on October 31, 2014, 11:38:07 am
Quote from: Jaspersharpe on October 30, 2014, 11:05:33 pm
"Easy to make" Fuck you Waitrose!

http://www.sunnyskyz.com/blog/133/I-Saw-It-On-Pinterest-So-I-Did-It-Myself-And-NAILED-It-20-Hilarious-Pinterest-Baking-Fails (http://www.sunnyskyz.com/blog/133/I-Saw-It-On-Pinterest-So-I-Did-It-Myself-And-NAILED-It-20-Hilarious-Pinterest-Baking-Fails)

:lol:
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: chris05 on October 31, 2014, 12:13:54 pm: http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/society/pumpkin-carving-is-the-new-dick-size-say-men-2014103192320 (http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/society/pumpkin-carving-is-the-new-dick-size-say-men-2014103192320)

Just saying..

I will obviously be carving my pumpkin this eve
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Jaspersharpe on October 31, 2014, 03:51:26 pm: Decided to go shit or bust and turned the supposedly sophisticated Waitrose version which I fucked up into a rotting zombie cake with snake hair.....

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/31/50ffb1d0f433d9d7452c9fd1970bc480.jpg)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: tomtom on October 31, 2014, 03:54:42 pm: :D

Modelled on Dense? ;)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: lagerstarfish on October 31, 2014, 03:59:52 pm: it's too big to be Dense
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: rich d on October 31, 2014, 04:03:37 pm: Shit, isn't that.....?
some baking expert with a shit blonde hair do..

(http://goodtoknow.media.ipcdigital.co.uk/111/00000e986/035c/Mary-Berry.jpg)

Some baking expert with a shit blonde hair do

(http://i27.tinypic.com/2m3n5ut.jpg)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: cowboyhat on October 31, 2014, 05:42:21 pm: (http://photos-a.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xaf1/10727619_947628131931344_944167103_n.jpg)

The 'Scout Trooper' helmet from star wars (as requested by midget clone)
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Jaspersharpe on October 31, 2014, 11:25:59 pm: Cake was a massive success. I'm entering that stupid tv programme cake cunt thing next year, this shit is easy.
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: lagerstarfish on November 01, 2014, 06:15:55 am: Mrs Starfish was laughing her head off reading about your bake up
Title: Re: Pimp My Pumpkin
Post by: Will Hunt on October 29, 2015, 08:50:00 pm: Pumpkins Twenty Fifteen

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5809/22556153406_21ff04b1d2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AndbyE)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5669/22593342471_7e069ff09e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AquMzr)