The Pumpkin People...
mhardy6647
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of the Connecticut River Upper Valley.
This is kind of a big deal up here near the Arctic Circle ;- ) (we don't get out much up here, except for the two weeks or so of summertime), so we do stuff like this.
http://marthaschaefer.com/2013/10/31/hell-hollow-nh-part-one-the-pumpkin-people/
I took advantage of unseasonable warmth here today (and our daily trip to the post office) to snap a few photos of this year's crop. I thought y'all might enjoy seeing some.
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Attack of the CJ Spider -- aiyee!
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The poor hunter was in the process of losing his head -- it's windy out there today!
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some tough yoots at the local snooty prep school
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Town hall
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This is kind of a big deal up here near the Arctic Circle ;- ) (we don't get out much up here, except for the two weeks or so of summertime), so we do stuff like this.
http://marthaschaefer.com/2013/10/31/hell-hollow-nh-part-one-the-pumpkin-people/
I took advantage of unseasonable warmth here today (and our daily trip to the post office) to snap a few photos of this year's crop. I thought y'all might enjoy seeing some.
DSC_0379 by mhardy6647, on FlickrAttack of the CJ Spider -- aiyee!
DSC_0380 by mhardy6647, on FlickrThe poor hunter was in the process of losing his head -- it's windy out there today!
DSC_0381 by mhardy6647, on FlickrDSC_0390 by mhardy6647, on FlickrDSC_0391 by mhardy6647, on Flickrsome tough yoots at the local snooty prep school
DSC_0393 by mhardy6647, on FlickrTown hall
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... but wait, there's more...
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I can't decide if this one's whimsical or gruesome...
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On down t' the General Store
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... and, over on the bad side of town...
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Just up the road a piece, the local smokehouse. Youse guyse lookin' for good smoked cheeses and meats? Try 'em; trust me on this (no affiliation, save as a steady customer): http://www.garfieldssmokehouse.com/
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... and, right across the street (and related by marriage), Taylor Brothers Farm. They make cheese, too (sans smoke) and also maple syrup... and maple syrup is far superior to that motor-oil they'll foist on ya from Vermont ;- )
http://www.taylorbrothersfarm.com/ "since 1896" :- ) (again, no affiliation, 'cept as a customer)
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That pumpkin's noggin bears more than a passing resemblance to one of the Brothers Taylor, too... -
Those pics are cool. Not sure when it happens but in Keene NH if I remember Pumpkin season is a big thing over there. Worth checking out
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There is a BIG pumpkin festival in Keene indeed (our daughter & her husband live there).
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Neat!
My nephew has a son who would LOVE to wander your area looking at the pumpkins. If I can remember, I'll get a picture of his trick/treat costume as he's going as a big pumpkin this year. -
Took these a few days ago (on a beautiful, sunny day)...
Nothing Plain about Plainfield
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Observe his form...
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How many strokes does a shot into the herd cost?
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... all in all, you're just another rock in The Wall...
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You can only LYAO at some of those pics. They are very cool. Thanks for the awesome threaded..
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I use to deliver to this small grocery store in Alstead NH & I would leave there & cut through the woods to get to 91 to Rutland Vt. At that store (within 3 miles of windy roads) I would go around this sharp corner. Just beyond that there is a beautiful house on left that has the biggest flower garden / bushes I've ever seen. It overlooks the mountains. The owners were always waving at me in my 18 wheeler. It reminded me of the wizard of oz. Sure do miss running the back roads of NH. Beautiful state & very nice people. Use to go to Keene also. I almost relocated to Manchester to work for AG-of-NE you probably see there trucks. Was a grocery hauler for years. You sure are going to see a lot of cool things in NH at Halloween. They Mean Business There ..
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Cool pics, Mark! Thanks for sharing them.
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^^^most impressive, young Jedi-pumpkin-farmer
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Lol! the second pic with the "spider" is awesome!
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You can't really see it in my photo, but the Jeep's got two blood-red fangs under its front bumper :- )
of course, y'all've seen our contribution...
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I should mention -- there are no prizes, no rules, no organization to this... event. It just happens. Well... someone did start it, and I think everyone in town got a reminder in the form of a little slip of paper with recommended dates (starting 27 September, this year) to put 'em up. Of course, not everyone makes one -- but lots of folks do, and many make a whole tableau. I'm actually not a big Halloween fan, but this little tradition is one that is quirky enough for me to enjoy!
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Duh! now I understand your user pic!
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We had guests from MA yesterday & took the pumpkin people tour :- p
(which they did enjoy, I am pleased to report)
Not nice weather, but a few more photos (from the back seat)...
The Man in Black...
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Note the pumpkin-cleavage :- )
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Sorry I don't have a better photo of her...
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FYI -- in case anyone wants to see even more of these... I found a Facebook photo page :- P
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Plainfieldpumpkinpeople/532078266868758?sk=photos_stream
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I was with the family at the Circleville pumpkin fest this morning. The largest was 1963 lbs.
Took my daughter on her first Ferris Wheel ride. Taken from the top.
Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant -
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I need therapy now...
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it is that time of year again.
We have one traffic signal (a flashing light) in our little hamlet.
This appeared adjacent to it a few days ago.
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^^^ exactly so.
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Where are you Bill?If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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I can see it now, our very clever polkies putting Russ' face on that pic
Now you've gone and done it!
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oh...did I do something wrong?
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