Pumpkin Carving Contest '09

suckerfree · 10-03-09, 10:53

Ok pumpkin heads... it's that time again.
Let's have a Pumpkin Carving Contest!
Stencils are allowed, as usual we need a Mycotopia sign somewhere in
the entry photo.
Every entry this year will get a Mycotopia sticker,
so if you haven't got one yet and you want one
this will be an easy way to get one!
The grand winner will be picked by the voting system...
I still have to throw together a prize pack, but it will be good....
xtra brownie points for mushroom themed pumpkins..

Get Carving and be CREATIVE!!!
Past Pumpkin Examples

more from '08 (Pumpkin Carving Contest '08)
more from '07 (vote --> Pumpkin Carving contest 07)
more from '06 (Halloween Pumpkin Contest! 06)

suckerfree · 10-03-09, 11:16

History of the Jack-o-Lantern

People have been making jack-o-lanterns at Halloween for centuries. The practice originated from an Irish myth about a man nicknamed "Stingy Jack." According to the story, Stingy Jack invited the Devil to have a drink with him. True to his name, Stingy Jack didn't want to pay for his drink, so he convinced the Devil to turn himself into a coin that Jack could use to buy their drinks. Once the Devil did so, Jack decided to keep the money and put it into his pocket next to a silver cross, which prevented the Devil from changing back into his original form. Jack eventually freed the Devil, under the condition that he would not bother Jack for one year and that, should Jack die, he would not claim his soul. The next year, Jack again tricked the Devil into climbing into a tree to pick a piece of fruit. While he was up in the tree, Jack carved a sign of the cross into the tree's bark so that the Devil could not come down until the Devil promised Jack not to bother him for ten more years.

Soon after, Jack died. As the legend goes, God would not allow such an unsavory figure into heaven. The Devil, upset by the trick Jack had played on him and keeping his word not to claim his soul, would not allow Jack into hell. He sent Jack off into the dark night with only a burning coal to light his way. Jack put the coal into a carved out turnip and has been roaming the Earth with it ever since. The Irish began to refer to this ghostly figure as "Jack of the Lantern," and then, simply "Jack O'Lantern."

In Ireland and Scotland, people began to make their own versions of Jack’s lanterns by carving scary faces into turnips or potatoes and placing them into windows or near doors to frighten away Stingy Jack and other wandering evil spirits. In England, large beets are used. Immigrants from these countries brought the jack o’lantern tradition with them when they came to the United States. They soon found that pumpkins, a fruit native to America, make perfect jack o’lanterns.

jay-pheno · 10-03-09, 11:19

suckerfree · 10-03-09, 11:29

You were just waiting for me to post this contest...

jay-pheno · 10-03-09, 11:34

you know it ,

halloween rocks

suckerfree · 10-09-09, 09:20

Don't throw away those pumpkin seeds, here's a recipe to cook them up...

INGREDIENTS
* 1 1/2 tablespoons margarine, melted
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
* 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
* 2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
2. Combine the margarine, salt, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce and pumpkin seeds. Mix thoroughly and place in shallow baking dish.
3. Bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

weeeeeee · 10-09-09, 11:32

mmmmmmmmm that sounds tasty suckerfree we usually just lightly salt them and throw em in the oven but NEVER do i waste them sooooo good

wildburr · 10-09-09, 12:58

Pumpkin seeds rule, and there addictive you cant eat just one.

hyphaenation · 10-09-09, 13:06

Recipe: Curried Pumpkin Soup with Maple _Caramelized Onions

BuckarooBanzai · 10-09-09, 16:55

My birds go crazy for toasted pumpkin seeds. We use them for treats.

I love 'em too!

TastyBeverage · 10-10-09, 15:02

You can grind them and make pumpkin seed butter too. It's yummy!

WildCubensis2 · 10-10-09, 16:56

can I join in on this??? I have a nice pumpkin!!!! in my skin!!!!

I just finished this no less then 15 minutes ago here is the picture I use & the tattoo I just did.... its on my leg

mydarling · 10-10-09, 18:32

that's a neat tattoo, but man, be careful about posting personally identifying pics on here. just lookin out for your safety.

WildCubensis2 · 10-10-09, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by mydarling

that's a neat tattoo, but man, be careful about posting personally identifying pics on here. just lookin out for your safety.

Ty but its really new & I dont have much going at the moment so no worries its will be covered by my sock so you wont be seeing when I'm out & about anyways

Gladiatrix · 10-10-09, 22:01

Looks like i better get on the ball and start carving!

Joric · 10-10-09, 22:03

When is the cutoff date for entry and when will the judging take place?

I'll probably do mine next weekend.

WildCubensis2 · 10-11-09, 18:14

just adding my picture the first 1 doesnt show color well

Tripp · 10-14-09, 10:15

Amazing carvings! Might do one this year. Not too many people put the effort in around here though.

suckerfree · 10-14-09, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildCubensis2

can I join in on this??? I have a nice pumpkin!!!! in my skin!!!!

I just finished this no less then 15 minutes ago here is the picture I use & the tattoo I just did.... its on my leg

Sure you can join this. But the tattoo is not going to count.... got's to be a carved pumpkin.

suckerfree · 10-14-09, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joric

When is the cutoff date for entry and when will the judging take place?
I'll probably do mine next weekend.

the poll will go up the day after halloween. prolly run for bout a week.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tripp

Amazing carvings! Might do one this year. Not too many people put the effort in around here though.

then more chances for you to win something!!!

suckerfree · 10-21-09, 09:53

bump

jay-pheno · 10-21-09, 10:49

come on mofos , carve some pumpkins allready ! jebus

DarkLestor · 10-22-09, 19:17

doing mine this weekend!

|dw| · 10-22-09, 23:09

me to

mushit · 10-23-09, 08:08

I like the carving on Marmy's avatar

Arathu · 10-25-09, 01:08

A rather simple design this year..........

Arathu

|dw| · 10-28-09, 14:22

We picked an easy one but we had little time.

stonedcoder · 10-28-09, 17:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by suckerfree

Don't throw away those pumpkin seeds, here's a recipe to cook them up...
INGREDIENTS
* 1 1/2 tablespoons margarine, melted
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
* 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
* 2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
2. Combine the margarine, salt, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce and pumpkin seeds. Mix thoroughly and place in shallow baking dish.
3. Bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

that is almost the same as my wife's recipe ...but i think she sometimes uses honey or brown sugar ...ummmm

paph · 10-30-09, 12:55

Here's a simple one I did this afternoon, I wanted it to look like it had been hacked out.
Me and the Mrs are gonna do some more tomorrow.

zodd · 10-30-09, 13:05

nice. im gona take a pew and watch this one.

MushroomJoe · 10-30-09, 21:05

Here are some that my wife and I just finished carving....

paph · 10-31-09, 18:49

Another one from me.

DarkLestor · 11-01-09, 16:32

little late, little squirrel sampled, but here we have them:

stonedcoder · 11-02-09, 12:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by paph

Another one from me.

simpler than some - but fantastic design - lovin it!

suckerfree · 11-02-09, 23:48

sorry got real busy, i'll have a poll up tomorrow night so we can decide a winner, all look great!!!

copelandiaKidd · 11-03-09, 01:46

everyones pumpkins are so cool

suckerfree · 11-03-09, 10:27

Polls up, cast your vote.... it'll stay up for 5 days so everybody gets a chance to vote

iShroom · 11-04-09, 00:20

accepting late entries?

consider this pic, merry xmas mang

libertaire · 11-08-09, 13:03

Wish I hadn't missed out on this. Some great pumpkins though, nice job everyone.

Here's the pumpkin I got second place with over at the shroomery:

suckerfree · 11-08-09, 13:40

Cool late entry. I'll send everyone who posted a picture of a carved pumpkin a Topia sticker. Send me your safe addy....

Paph you won the polling... send me your safe addy. I'm sending you THE SPIRIT MOLECULE and INNER PATHS TO OUTER SPACE.. (both the rick strassman books on DMT, (yeah I saw you were new to spice, hope this helps))

Until the next pumpkin contest.......

paph · 11-08-09, 13:58

WOOT WOOT!!!!

Thanks to everyone for voting for my pumpkins, I really enjoyed carving them.

What an awesome prize!!!

PM sent suckerfree.

DarkLestor · 11-09-09, 17:33

congrats!

hehe, next year i put in some effort, maybe earn me a nice shiny pity vote at least

suckerfree · 11-17-09, 07:58

sorry guys, going through some real life drama. i'll get that to yall as soon as i can...

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10-03-09, 10:53	#1 (permalink)
suckerfree KEY MASTER Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,833	Pumpkin Carving Contest '09 Ok pumpkin heads... it's that time again. Let's have a Pumpkin Carving Contest! Stencils are allowed, as usual we need a Mycotopia sign somewhere in the entry photo. Every entry this year will get a Mycotopia sticker, so if you haven't got one yet and you want one this will be an easy way to get one! The grand winner will be picked by the voting system... I still have to throw together a prize pack, but it will be good.... xtra brownie points for mushroom themed pumpkins.. Get Carving and be CREATIVE!!! Past Pumpkin Examples more from '08 (Pumpkin Carving Contest '08) more from '07 (vote --> Pumpkin Carving contest 07) more from '06 (Halloween Pumpkin Contest! 06) __________________

10-03-09, 11:16	#2 (permalink)
suckerfree KEY MASTER Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,833	History of the Jack-o-Lantern People have been making jack-o-lanterns at Halloween for centuries. The practice originated from an Irish myth about a man nicknamed "Stingy Jack." According to the story, Stingy Jack invited the Devil to have a drink with him. True to his name, Stingy Jack didn't want to pay for his drink, so he convinced the Devil to turn himself into a coin that Jack could use to buy their drinks. Once the Devil did so, Jack decided to keep the money and put it into his pocket next to a silver cross, which prevented the Devil from changing back into his original form. Jack eventually freed the Devil, under the condition that he would not bother Jack for one year and that, should Jack die, he would not claim his soul. The next year, Jack again tricked the Devil into climbing into a tree to pick a piece of fruit. While he was up in the tree, Jack carved a sign of the cross into the tree's bark so that the Devil could not come down until the Devil promised Jack not to bother him for ten more years. Soon after, Jack died. As the legend goes, God would not allow such an unsavory figure into heaven. The Devil, upset by the trick Jack had played on him and keeping his word not to claim his soul, would not allow Jack into hell. He sent Jack off into the dark night with only a burning coal to light his way. Jack put the coal into a carved out turnip and has been roaming the Earth with it ever since. The Irish began to refer to this ghostly figure as "Jack of the Lantern," and then, simply "Jack O'Lantern." In Ireland and Scotland, people began to make their own versions of Jack’s lanterns by carving scary faces into turnips or potatoes and placing them into windows or near doors to frighten away Stingy Jack and other wandering evil spirits. In England, large beets are used. Immigrants from these countries brought the jack o’lantern tradition with them when they came to the United States. They soon found that pumpkins, a fruit native to America, make perfect jack o’lanterns. __________________

10-03-09, 11:19	#3 (permalink)
jay-pheno swad Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 370	Attached Thumbnails

10-03-09, 11:29	#4 (permalink)
suckerfree KEY MASTER Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,833	You were just waiting for me to post this contest... __________________

10-03-09, 11:34	#5 (permalink)
jay-pheno swad Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 370	you know it , halloween rocks

10-09-09, 09:20	#6 (permalink)
suckerfree KEY MASTER Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,833	Don't throw away those pumpkin seeds, here's a recipe to cook them up... INGREDIENTS * 1 1/2 tablespoons margarine, melted * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt * 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce * 2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). 2. Combine the margarine, salt, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce and pumpkin seeds. Mix thoroughly and place in shallow baking dish. 3. Bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. __________________

10-09-09, 11:32	#7 (permalink)
weeeeeee humanoid Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,851	mmmmmmmmm that sounds tasty suckerfree we usually just lightly salt them and throw em in the oven but NEVER do i waste them sooooo good __________________ -p.l.u.r

10-09-09, 12:58	#8 (permalink)
wildburr Midnight Toker Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,731	Pumpkin seeds rule, and there addictive you cant eat just one. __________________ Silence is Golden, but Duct tape is Silver.

10-09-09, 13:06	#9 (permalink)
hyphaenation Puck Teknician Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 5,646	Recipe: Curried Pumpkin Soup with Maple _Caramelized Onions __________________ We're just flying by the seed of our plants.

10-09-09, 16:55	#10 (permalink)
BuckarooBanzai Prone to ranting... Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,050	My birds go crazy for toasted pumpkin seeds. We use them for treats. I love 'em too! __________________ Banzai Institute for Higher Education (a collection of growing Teks & threads)

10-10-09, 15:02	#11 (permalink)
TastyBeverage thirsty for more Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,482	You can grind them and make pumpkin seed butter too. It's yummy! __________________ Why do little blue men hit me with fish?

10-10-09, 16:56	#12 (permalink)
WildCubensis2 Former Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 17	can I join in on this??? I have a nice pumpkin!!!! in my skin!!!! I just finished this no less then 15 minutes ago here is the picture I use & the tattoo I just did.... its on my leg Attached Thumbnails

10-10-09, 18:32	#13 (permalink)
mydarling Modtastic Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,034	that's a neat tattoo, but man, be careful about posting personally identifying pics on here. just lookin out for your safety. __________________ tonight your ghost will ask my ghost, who put these bodies between us?

10-23-09, 08:08	#25 (permalink)
mushit Shit Lover Join Date: Jun 1972 Posts: 1,182	I like the carving on Marmy's avatar __________________ Up to my elbows in SHIT

10-10-09, 22:01	#15 (permalink)
Gladiatrix Mushy Man Smoke Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 117	Looks like i better get on the ball and start carving! __________________ Smokey

10-10-09, 22:03	#16 (permalink)
Joric Kikuchiyo Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 51	When is the cutoff date for entry and when will the judging take place? I'll probably do mine next weekend. __________________ "Think for yourself and feel the walls... become sand beneath your feet."

10-11-09, 18:14	#17 (permalink)
WildCubensis2 Former Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 17	just adding my picture the first 1 doesnt show color well Attached Thumbnails

10-14-09, 10:15	#18 (permalink)
Tripp Mycophage Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 136	Amazing carvings! Might do one this year. Not too many people put the effort in around here though.

10-21-09, 09:53	#21 (permalink)
suckerfree KEY MASTER Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,833	bump __________________

10-21-09, 10:49	#22 (permalink)
jay-pheno swad Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 370	come on mofos , carve some pumpkins allready ! jebus

10-22-09, 19:17	#23 (permalink)
DarkLestor Listening not speaking... Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 208	doing mine this weekend! __________________ Science isn't an exact science...

10-22-09, 23:09	#24 (permalink)
\|dw\| EE Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 99	me to

10-25-09, 01:08	#26 (permalink)
Arathu Mycophiliac Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5	A rather simple design this year.......... Arathu

10-28-09, 14:22	#27 (permalink)
\|dw\| EE Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 99	We picked an easy one but we had little time. Attached Thumbnails

10-30-09, 12:55	#29 (permalink)
paph Corny Piskie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 485	Here's a simple one I did this afternoon, I wanted it to look like it had been hacked out. Me and the Mrs are gonna do some more tomorrow. Attached Thumbnails

10-30-09, 13:05	#30 (permalink)
zodd Maniacal Laughter Mwahaa! Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 584	nice. im gona take a pew and watch this one. __________________ who would win between a monkey and a dog?

10-30-09, 21:05	#31 (permalink)
MushroomJoe Mycotechnician Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 235	Here are some that my wife and I just finished carving.... Attached Thumbnails __________________ "We are a way for the Universe to know itself, we are starstuff contemplating the stars." - Carl Sagan ~Temet Nosce~

10-31-09, 18:49	#32 (permalink)
paph Corny Piskie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 485	Another one from me. Attached Thumbnails

11-01-09, 16:32	#33 (permalink)
DarkLestor Listening not speaking... Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 208	little late, little squirrel sampled, but here we have them: Attached Thumbnails __________________ Science isn't an exact science...

11-02-09, 23:48	#35 (permalink)
suckerfree KEY MASTER Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,833	sorry got real busy, i'll have a poll up tomorrow night so we can decide a winner, all look great!!! __________________

11-03-09, 01:46	#36 (permalink)
copelandiaKidd Void Of Boundaries Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 578	everyones pumpkins are so cool __________________ "LEARN THE RULES SO YOU CAN BREAK THEM PROPERLY" -The Dali lama "i don't care if it eats my cat, as long as the damn thing fruits"~ prism

11-03-09, 10:27	#37 (permalink)
suckerfree KEY MASTER Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,833	Polls up, cast your vote.... it'll stay up for 5 days so everybody gets a chance to vote __________________

11-04-09, 00:20	#38 (permalink)
iShroom Mycophiliac Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 64	accepting late entries? consider this pic, merry xmas mang Attached Thumbnails

11-08-09, 13:03	#39 (permalink)
libertaire Mycophiliac Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 56	Wish I hadn't missed out on this. Some great pumpkins though, nice job everyone. Here's the pumpkin I got second place with over at the shroomery: