hivemind - any tricks to keep a jack-o-lantern from rotting?
Wesley: All right. I'm going to let you all in on something you may have trouble comprehending. I assure you however-- Gunn: Vampires are real. Wesley: I was telling!
'The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco'
Natter 54: Right here, dammit.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
msbelle - Oct 29, 2007 2:56:09 pm PDT #9167 of 10001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Jesse - Oct 29, 2007 2:59:25 pm PDT #9168 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Here's a dude who says WD-40 will give you three days: [link] But in general, I think that's why they live outside.
brenda m - Oct 29, 2007 3:00:28 pm PDT #9169 of 10001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Bleach? [link]
-t - Oct 29, 2007 3:02:23 pm PDT #9170 of 10001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I've heard varnish, but I've never tried it.
That Last Supper almost scares me. I shouldn't be able to see that much.
Jesse - Oct 29, 2007 3:05:33 pm PDT #9171 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Bleach? [link]
Wow, that was really cool. And reminiscent of a science fair project I once did about mold on bread.
beth b - Oct 29, 2007 3:06:38 pm PDT #9172 of 10001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
this is what I found
Preserving and Firming Up a PumpkinPut the pumpkin in a wash tub of cold water.
If the pumpkin is carved, put the carved part face down. Let the pumpkin float, and let the insides fill with water. The pumpkin will absorb the water and become very firm.
If you have fine detail work to do, you may want to let your pumpkin soak over night. This will firm up the pumpkin flesh and allow you to do intricate carving.
For long term storage, put a thin amount of petroleum jelly on the exposed, sawed edges. This prevents water from getting out. If water gets out, your pumpkin will shrivel. Anytime your pumpkin shrivels, soak it in a bath of cold water for one to eight hours, longer is better. Over night doesn't hurt.
Putting a little unscented Clorox bleach in the water will prevent your pumpkin from prematurely molding by killing off evil pumpkin germs.
Use a plant mister to spray your pumpkin and keep it moist. If you put it in plastic wrap to hold the water in and place it in the refrigerator, not the freezer, you can keep the pumpkin looking good for a long, long time.
Once you remove a wet pumpkin for display, you should immediately dry it off. This prevents mold from hanving a chance to grow.
Jesse - Oct 29, 2007 3:06:41 pm PDT #9173 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
That Last Supper almost scares me. I shouldn't be able to see that much.
Oh yeah, and I was wondering where they got a picture that good. Also it was fun because it was like the fake thing they do on TV now with zooming in on pictures that there's no way they could zoom in on and have them resolve any better.
Jesse - Oct 29, 2007 4:05:14 pm PDT #9174 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
And this is so random, but have I mentioned here that my friend's coworker is apparently dating the Verizon ad guy? He picked him up in a bar having no idea who he was.
Sheryl - Oct 29, 2007 4:31:29 pm PDT #9175 of 10001
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Got back from OVFF today. Am tired. Had fun.
beth b - Oct 29, 2007 5:06:03 pm PDT #9176 of 10001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
I just had smoked salmon and cream cheese with scallions and tomatoes on rye toast for dinner. YUM. Why did I have it ? because I can't cook for the staff party at the library tomorrow( I am germ woman) , so that's what I decided to bring. and then I said hmmm... that would make a good no fuss dinner