Welcome to the Women's Auxiliary Monster Army Corps (WAMAC) at the Universal Monster Army (UMA)! Dedicated to the memory of our distinguished commander Field Marshal Elsa Lanchester, this thread can serve as a rendezvous point for women members of the Universal Monster Army to meet other like-minded women, and a place for discussing issues pertaining to and of interest to women horror fans of all ages.
If you are a woman who is new to the UMA, welcome! Being a woman horror fan can sometimes feel a little lonely-- but rest assured you have sisters-in-arms here at the UMA. Please don't be shy or intimidated about joining the ranks and posting. If you have already joined and been lurking and reading at the site, and feeling a bit hesitant about posting, this thread might be the spot to dip your toe in the waters and get the hang of the process.
A note to our male comrades... this thread is not exclusionary, and you are most welcome to join in the discussion. However, although the barracks here are decked in camo, you will probably find yourself among throw pillows and scented candles at times; as ever, we know our UMA brothers will conduct themselves in a manner befitting officers and gentlemen.
The UMA is under the direction of our esteemed General Terry, the Famous Monster of Minneapolis. If for some reason you are new to the site, and this thread was your first stop, please be sure to head over to the Induction Center, and consult the rules and regs therein: http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?board=14.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?board=14.0)
~May the Bride of Frankenstein bless this thread and all who hiss in her.~
(Can't we drink the champagne instead of whacking the bottle on the thread?)
To get the ball (or grenade?) rolling...
Pretty Scary is one of the best web sites out there devoted to women horror fans.
http://www.pretty-scary.net/ (http://www.pretty-scary.net/)
Anyone use or visit that site? Take a peek... see what you think.
(But remember to come back to the UMA... you always want to come back to the UMA... just click your heels together and repeat, "There's no place like home...")
Hey this is too ghoulish to be true, I love this!! I'm all in Sisters!!!
Hi Girls!
Count me in!
Another monsta sista checkin' in!
You're CHICKS !!??
Uh er erm h-h-hi, girls .... heh heh .... ;D :-[
I think we should keep this thread for the girls. If a bunch of guys start posting, it kind of defeats the purpose.
B-but they said we could.
Perhaps it's for the best; girls are creepy.
This is perfect! I wanted to tell you gals, and guys too if you looking in. The Fall craft show will be starting soon. Go to your local craft shows, you may find a perfect Halloween/monsters items to add in your collection or decorations. I have found some neatest stuff in past years. And show your finds here. I think this thread would be cool place for us to share. YAY!
Hey, Yankee Candles has their halloween stuff out now and the candles are made in the USA!
Halloween Yankee candles...cool! Hallmark got some Halloween stuff out too. They got this creepy box that has sound effect when you open it.
I agree with Ray.Let the Girls have something they can call their own ;D
Hello there Miss Drac, Chatty, Nicole and Cuz/vpdogjoe! Great to see you here!
Miss Drac, you need to give your sidekick Momula a nudge and tell her to stop in here and say hello. She is in the UMA and we sure don't see enough of her!
DepressedLarry, Toysoldierman and Raymond, good to see you too... and yes, we ARE creepy! ;) Raymond probably has a point about the focus of the thread (and thank you to the moderators here for all the work you do, and for creating such a wonderful site). Our brothers are always welcome, though-- we don't want anyone thinking they can't post a question or suggestion or such here. We love you guys. (We just did not want to expose you to nail polish fumes if we get to painting nails or something.)
Cuz/vpdogjoe, that is an excellent reminder about the Halloween season! I think before I met you, I had never considered craft fairs as the place to find stuff to enhance my monster/horror collection-- now I do! As for Hallmark-- I love those stores! It's taken them a while, but a couple years ago I noticed their Halloween line started to get more sophisticated. I have to drive a bit to find one (mine closed) but I want to check out that creepy box you mentioned! I will report back!
Miss Drac, I have a Yankee store right next to where I grocery shop, and I did notice a little skull candleholder on a poster in the window. I'm going to pop in there next time I am shopping and see what they have. Anything in particular you recommend?
QuotePerhaps it's for the best; girls are creepy.
Boys have cooties.
I have the Booney Bunch Coffin tea light holder and very soon I plan on getting the Wedding Dancers and Organ player tart warmer too. I think their collection is so cool and creepy!
I found this site while searching things on Vincent Price. I thought you all would enjoy this.... Neat pictures of Vincent, Peter Lorre and black cats. http://tinatarnoff.typepad.com/thought_patterns/2009/06/audition-for-a-black-cat.html (http://tinatarnoff.typepad.com/thought_patterns/2009/06/audition-for-a-black-cat.html)
Sara, I loved those pictures of all those cats!! Fur will be flying!!
*waiting patiently for the sleepover/pillowfight*
I really dig those Life photos from the Black Cat audition. Those cats are so cute!
My mom's fiancé has a black cat named Bear. Every time I see Bear, I want to pick him up and take him home with me. Here's a photo of him:
(http://s247.photobucket.com/albums/gg138/coffinjoefan/Bear.jpg)
He's a beauty Nicole!! I used to HATE cats when I was a kid (likely because my dad hated them). But now I just love 'em.
What a beautiful cat, Nicole!
Quote*waiting patiently for the sleepover/pillowfight*
Oh Scatter! Will you join us for that? We'll be setting our hair, polishing our nails, talking about guys, trying different makeup on, etc. It'll be really fun.
Quote from: Scatter on August 16, 2009, 07:50:48 PM
I used to HATE cats when I was a kid (likely because my dad hated them). But now I just love 'em.
My mom is a cat person, so I guess I take after her. Dogs, on the other hand, I don't like. Our neighbor has three of them and sometimes they keep me awake at night with their barking. >:(
Quote from: ChattyLMS on August 16, 2009, 09:08:44 PM
Oh Scatter! Will you join us for that? We'll be setting our hair, polishing our nails, talking about guys, trying different makeup on, etc. It'll be really fun.
Oh, can I paint Scatter's nails? Should we go with a bold red color or perhaps something more manly, like silver? Or maybe just a simple clear coat to give them some shine? ;D
Quote from: MissDrac on August 16, 2009, 12:19:33 PM
I have the Booney Bunch Coffin tea light holder ...
Miss Drac, you've convinced me (the mention of coffins PLUS tea lights did it!) and I am going to peek in that Yankee Candle this week! I will let you know what I see.
Quote from: vpdogjoe on August 16, 2009, 02:01:44 PM
Neat pictures of Vincent, Peter Lorre and black cats. http://tinatarnoff.typepad.com/thought_patterns/2009/06/audition-for-a-black-cat.html (http://tinatarnoff.typepad.com/thought_patterns/2009/06/audition-for-a-black-cat.html)
Cousin Sara, I can't thank you enough-- what a fun link! Those are MARVELOUS pictures of the cats! WOW-- I'd never seen those and that is really great-- not only to see behind the scenes like that but to see all those beautiful cats!
Quote from: Nicole on August 16, 2009, 07:32:40 PM
My mom's fiancé has a black cat named Bear. Every time I see Bear, I want to pick him up and take him home with me.
Nicole, Bear is a beautiful cat! Looks like he will be a wonderful addition to the family. :)
I'm a cat person too. Well, a critter person, but right now it's cats here.
Quote from: Scatter on August 16, 2009, 07:03:36 PM
*waiting patiently for the sleepover/pillowfight*
Scatter,
WHEN we have a slumber party... and that is a
WHEN... all will be invited to join in.
And I think Scatter's colorful and sparkly personality calls for polish with glitter in it.
Quote from: ChattyLMS on August 16, 2009, 09:08:44 PM
What a beautiful cat, Nicole!
Oh Scatter! Will you join us for that? We'll be setting our hair, polishing our nails, talking about guys, trying different makeup on, etc. It'll be really fun.
I'll be there for the same reason I took Home Economics instead of Woodshop.
(http://www.pe.com/imagesdaily/2008/04-25/homeec25aerc_400.jpg)
Just me and the babes.
Quote from: Nicole on August 16, 2009, 09:31:56 PM
Oh, can I paint Scatter's nails? Should we go with a bold red color or perhaps something more manly, like silver? Or maybe just a simple clear coat to give them some shine? ;D
Then we can be sure of copious amounts of hand-holding?? Count me in. ;D
yeah, I used to hate cats when I was a kid too,....................no wait, I still hate them, unless they are Lions,Tigers, and Panthers.
Yeah, I took Home-Ec in school too, and so did most of the guys, I think there was like maybe 3 girls and 10 guys, so I removed myself
and went to Photography class.
Quote from: Scatter on August 17, 2009, 12:12:18 AM
I'll be there for the same reason I took Home Economics instead of Woodshop.
Just me and the babes.
I can just imagine how that must have went for you.
Scatter (approaching a group of women): "Hey ladies, what say we get together later tonight, strip off all our clothes and dance together in a circle under the pale moonlight?"
...followed by awkward silence and the women backing away in terror.
Elizabeth, I see my power over you is working! hehehehe
Kicking off a new week here at WAMAC...
Here is a link for folks to check out; it's a blog entry from Chicago horror host Svengoolie, about a recent Entertainment Weekly article he read. The blog is entitled, Chicks Dig Horror? Of Course!
http://www.wciu.com/blog.php?assetID=10000197 (http://www.wciu.com/blog.php?assetID=10000197)
(Svengoolie is my regular Saturday night date here in my house. ;))
And here is a link to the original Entertainment Weekly story he references in his blog: Horror Films...And the Women Who Love Them!
http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20293304,00.html (http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20293304,00.html)
QuoteI'll be there for the same reason I took Home Economics instead of Woodshop.
I took drafting in Jr High. It was just me, one other girl, and about 20 guys. I seriously wanted to learn drafting. The other girl took it for the boys and made sure her skirts revealed her butt. The guys called me "Joe Draftsman". I thought it was cute. ::) I figured out years later that they were making fun of me. >:(
Elizabeth, Thanks for sharing that article about girls digs horror flicks. I went to Michael's (craft store) today and they got lots of Halloween stuff out. Lots of props of skulls, rats, gargoyles and many more. Just going down that aisle sure put you in Halloween mood!
You are most welcome, Cuz! I hope that you enjoyed the articles.
I was at Michael's last week, with my Mom-- but she did not want to go in (waited in the car) so it was a quick dash and I could not linger or browse very long.
In another thread on this forum someone mentioned Michael's "Spooky Town" line (if I have that right) of miniature houses had a little wolf man figure where the tombstone said L. CHANEY on it. I popped in to get a couple of those (which I happily found on sale) and while there bought two little busts (resin, faux stone look) that really have the fun look of the busts at Disney's Haunted Mansion-- one is the Frankenstein monster (says Frankenstein on it, but... ) and the other says Bride of Frankenstein.
And yoo hoo Miss Drac... from now on I must say get thee behind me, girl! I went into the Yankee Candle shop today and you unleashed a monster! ;-D (Will have to share that adventure later, though, as well as two nifty Halloween t-shirts finds at Target today.)
Sounds like a wonderful idea but why exclude men? They're horror fans
too.
Hi Jawsddd
Of course the men are welcome to post! Talk to us!
Hey thanks! I just thought it was weird yuo are excluding men,
Dude, it's the WAMAC, WOMEN'S AUXILIARY MONSTER ARMY CORPS.
Almost every thread here in the UMA, are made by guys or posted by guys.
So the UMA gals would like a place for themselves.
It's not excluding the guys, but we should let them do their own thing, and stick to our 90 million threads ;D
Quote from: Nicole on August 17, 2009, 03:24:37 AM
I can just imagine how that must have went for you.
Scatter (approaching a group of women): "Hey ladies, what say we get together later tonight, strip off all our clothes and dance together in a circle under the pale moonlight?"
...followed by awkward silence and the women backing away in terror.
Oh noooooooooooo........ I never mentioned dancing naked until after their senses were overwhelmed by my German chocolate cake. At that point, they were mine.
Jawsddd, it seems that you are new to the community, having just joined today. Welcome to the boards and the UMA.
From your posts it seems you popped by this thread here first thing, rather than swinging through the introductory threads. It's always a good idea to go there first and introduce yourself to the community so the folks here can learn more about you. You will find the sections for introductions in the GUEST BOOK on the home page.
And to reiterate what has been said here... this thread (as evidenced by the men who have and are posting in it) does not exclude men. However, if you have concerns about the thread topic or the content, the most direct and effective thing to do is to click the link at the top of the page where it says STAFF LIST. That will take you to a list of folks who moderate the boards here. You can contact them directly via private message, regarding anything having to do with this thread that might be of concern.
Miss Drac, I took your advice today and while I was out going to the grocery store I popped into Yankee Candle. It was loaded with temptations! They were out of the little skeleton in the coffin lights at my store, but they did have a catalog with a picture of one. Happily, it turns out they can ship things, so although they were out, I was able to order one and it will be here very soon. I'm going to keep it out all year on my desk here with my year-round monster stuff... and his name will be Coffin Ray.
I picked up some BLACK (oooh!) tea lights for the coffin guy when he arrives, a couple votives... and I got the double taper candle holder that is like a skeleton American Gothic, which I thought was pretty unique.
There were so many lovely things, though-- it was hard to decide. And in the catalog they had a skeleton playing a pipe organ that really reminded me of the Phantom of the Opera-- made me think of you, Miss Phantom Fan! ;)
Yankee Candle pics: http://www.yankeecandle.com/cgi-bin/ycbvp/listing.jsp?category=%2FRetail%2FNEW+Collections%2FHalloween+Collection (http://www.yankeecandle.com/cgi-bin/ycbvp/listing.jsp?category=%2FRetail%2FNEW+Collections%2FHalloween+Collection)
Monster Kid reporting for duty!!
Hooray and welcome, Monster Kid! Our handles can sometimes make it hard to tell who is who, or maybe in this case who is what... we are VERY glad you found us! :)
Well, it seems as though Yankee Candles has scored another victim!! Well done Elizabeth, take scare!!!
feeling like been scolded
Here is a pic of my skeleton in the coffin tea light candle!(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k30/missdrac/skeleton_coffin.jpg)
Quote from: jawsddd on August 18, 2009, 11:21:23 AM
feeling like been scolded
better than being scalded ;D
Quote from: MissDrac on August 18, 2009, 11:24:36 AM
Here is a pic of my skeleton in the coffin tea light candle!(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k30/missdrac/skeleton_coffin.jpg)
I NEEEEEEEEEEEED this.
Since this is the women's thread I can say things this way, "OH HOW KUTE" <heart> <heart> <heart> <lip prints> <lip prints> <lip prints>
I had to use these <> because we don't have those pictures.
I WANT ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!! sigh
Just checking in with you all. *Sigh* Since Miss Drac is taking her following to Yankee Candle--see if you can get her to tell you how she gets so many coupons. She'll have a pocket full of them for Yankee Candle or Bath and Body Works and strangers will just walk up and offer her more! I stand right beside her and pay full price for everything. If I sound bitter--I bloody well am! LOL I really never saw anything like it.
Elizbeth, in the guest book can I put my favorite movies?
What can I say, when I'm cute people just throw things at me all the time! lol.
Quote from: MissDrac on August 18, 2009, 08:45:31 PM
What can I say, when I'm cute people just throw things at me all the time! lol.
(http://balorioles.mlblogs.com/pie_in_the_face.gif)
Hey Miss Drac, throw some of those things my way! I don't have Yankee candle store near by....But will look for them when I go out. Thanks for sharing. I'm counting down to fall craft show...5 more weeks to go. I go to the one in Eaton, Ohio at Pork Festival. That's where I find some neat monsters and Halloween stuff. The girls I go with is finally got used to me looking for more of Halloween than fall stuff after about 10 years of going there. LOL I'm going to have my Cuz Robert to take some pictures for me and I can get them posted on here. Can't wait.
Come on guys! Leave this thread to the girls! We have plenty of other threads here for you to post in.The ladies deserve to have something totaly for themselfs ;)
wwhy could we have a men and women site dont ejekt men
The whole UMA site is fo men and women. This one thread was just started as a fun thing for the women who are in the minority around here. The ladies don't mind the men particiapting, we just want to avoid dominating this one thread. The ladies particiapte at the ther threads as well, so this isn't the only place you'll hear from them. Oh, and watch out for that general, he has a history of being a wolf in women's clothing.
Rob
Quote from: momula on August 18, 2009, 04:20:00 PM
Just checking in with you all. *Sigh* Since Miss Drac is taking her following to Yankee Candle--see if you can get her to tell you how she gets so many coupons. She'll have a pocket full of them for Yankee Candle or Bath and Body Works and strangers will just walk up and offer her more! I stand right beside her and pay full price for everything. If I sound bitter--I bloody well am! LOL I really never saw anything like it.
Thanks, Momula! I was drinking tea while reading posts here, and nearly drown when I started laughing at this! ;D
Miss Drac has a knack!
Quote from: vpdogjoe on August 19, 2009, 06:57:54 AM
counting down to fall craft show...5 more weeks to go. I go to the one in Eaton, Ohio at Pork Festival. That's where I find some neat monsters and Halloween stuff.
Cuz Sara, is that the one where you found the awesome Frankenstein monster and witch stuffed figures you had at MonsterBash this year?
Quote from: monsterphile on August 19, 2009, 12:29:32 PMOh, and watch out for that general, he has a history of being a wolf in women's clothing.
And, when certain kinds of shenanigans awaken him from slumbering in his lair, and he is irritated, he bears a striking resemblance to Godzilla. It's truly a sight to behold. Wear asbestos underwear. ;)
Quote from: toysoldierman2001 on August 19, 2009, 10:29:45 AM
Come on guys! Leave this thread to the girls! We have plenty of other threads here for you to post in.The ladies deserve to have something totaly for themselfs ;)
Great advice Tom! Let's get out of the ladies room please. We need to respect this thread. No crashing the pajama party either. That's an order!
I like the guy's posts. It's nice to mix things up a bit. But if we say something girly they can't tease us!
Quote from: monsterphile on August 19, 2009, 12:29:32 PM
The whole UMA site is fo men and women. This one thread was just started as a fun thing for the women who are in the minority around here. The ladies don't mind the men particiapting, we just want to avoid dominating this one thread. The ladies participate at the other threads as well, so this isn't the only place you'll hear from them. Rob
Exactly.
Guys can be voyeurs you know. Watch yourselves ladies. >:D
Quote from: ChattyLMS on August 17, 2009, 06:25:41 PM
Hi Jawsddd
Of course the men are welcome to post! Talk to us!
Excellent. But us fellas oughtta be respectful and not crowd in here TOO much, I think.
Quote from: Elizabeth on August 19, 2009, 01:25:23 PM
Cuz Sara, is that the one where you found the awesome Frankenstein monster and witch stuffed figures you had at MonsterBash this year?
Yes! That's the place.
Quotecrashing the pajama party
Please don't put itching powder in our sleeping bags
Found the last one of these and very happy! (http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k30/missdrac/phantom_burner.jpg)
I took a wrong turning at Albuquerque! What am I doing on the women's thread, oh I know. Why don't you set up an award, the Linda Miller medal of honour, were it can be awarded to the person who makes a great contribution on the board. Also I'm very sure that she would be proud of her sister's. Now I'll leave by the back door if you don't mind.
TV Horror, great minds...
This morning I was thinking about Meek. I was sorting through some old PMs, and I have one from her that I have saved and can't bring myself to delete. I was thinking how I miss reading her posts, and was hoping she was looking down upon things here warmly.
That suggestion is so good though, it probably should be extended beyond the confines of this thread alone, to the entire UMA. Meek really did represent a lot of what make connections here rather special.
That is so cool Miss Drac! Thanks for posting the picture of it.
Turns out jawsddd wasn't a real person after all, it was a "joke" ID someone set up.
Joking around is a good thing, we all like to laugh and encourage it, but a good joke is one where everyone comes out laughing, not just the people pulling it. Before you ever think about doing something like this on the UMA, consider if everyone else is going to think it's funny before you do it.
Hint: People don't like having their time wasted or emotions toyed with....
Now, back to your prank-free WAMAC thread. :)
Thank you!
So... with Halloween coming up, I was wondering if anyone has any fun or scary recipes they would like to share?
Here are a couple of quick and easy ones that I made last year-
Spider Crackers
Ingredients:
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon peanut butter
48 butter-flavored round crackers
1/2 cup chow mein noodles (or you can use pretzel sticks)
1/4 cup raisins
Directions:
Spread 1 teaspoon of peanut butter on the tops of 24 crackers. Place three noodles on each side of each cracker and top with the remaining crackers. Spread a small amount of peanut butter on each raisin; place two on each cracker for eyes. Makes 2 dozen.
Carrot Eyeballs
Ingredients:
Carrots
Cream cheese
Pitted black olives
Directions:
Slice carrots into 1-inch thick chunks. Top each with a blob of cream cheese and one half of a pitted black olive, and serve.
And here's one I want to try this year. It looks very cool:
(http://s247.photobucket.com/albums/gg138/coffinjoefan/FT7RYNVFMEGA9ZWMEDIUM.jpg)
Melon Brain
Ingredients:
1 small round watermelon
Directions:
Use a vegetable peeler to remove the entire green rind, exposing the inner white rind. Slice off the bottom of the melon to create a flat base that will keep it from rolling. With a toothpick, outline squiggly furrows that resemble the folded surface of a brain. Carve narrow channels along the tracings with a sharp paring knife to expose the pink fruit beneath the rind.
Holy mackerel is that melon brain the coolest thing ever, Nicole!!!
Zombie Shocked
I am serious, that looks utterly amazing!
The other recipes sound great too (I've seen the crackers before, but with pretzels, not the noodles, and I think the noodles would look better)-- but that melon brain is really clever!
(It just needs a sign... "Abby Normal.")
Quote from: MissDrac on August 19, 2009, 07:49:36 PM
Found the last one of these and very happy!
Miss Drac, I am really glad you found that little guy-- when I saw it at my store, I right away thought of you, knowing how much you like the Phantom. ENJOY! hmjfym
That is so cool Nicole! Love that brain.....hm...I wonder if I make that to take in to work....sigh...the ladies at work might freak out. Some may refused to eat it. BWAAAAAHAAAAAAAAAHAAAAAAA
Quote from: Nicole on August 21, 2009, 12:28:32 AM
So... with Halloween coming up, I was wondering if anyone has any fun or scary recipes they would like to share?
Here are a couple of quick and easy ones that I made last year-
Spider Crackers
Ingredients:
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon peanut butter
48 butter-flavored round crackers
1/2 cup chow mein noodles (or you can use pretzel sticks)
1/4 cup raisins
Directions:
Spread 1 teaspoon of peanut butter on the tops of 24 crackers. Place three noodles on each side of each cracker and top with the remaining crackers. Spread a small amount of peanut butter on each raisin; place two on each cracker for eyes. Makes 2 dozen.
Carrot Eyeballs
Ingredients:
Carrots
Cream cheese
Pitted black olives
Directions:
Slice carrots into 1-inch thick chunks. Top each with a blob of cream cheese and one half of a pitted black olive, and serve.
And here's one I want to try this year. It looks very cool:
(http://s247.photobucket.com/albums/gg138/coffinjoefan/FT7RYNVFMEGA9ZWMEDIUM.jpg)
Melon Brain
Ingredients:
1 small round watermelon
Directions:
Use a vegetable peeler to remove the entire green rind, exposing the inner white rind. Slice off the bottom of the melon to create a flat base that will keep it from rolling. With a toothpick, outline squiggly furrows that resemble the folded surface of a brain. Carve narrow channels along the tracings with a sharp paring knife to expose the pink fruit beneath the rind.
I know us guys are supposed to let you women alone, but that brain rocks Nicole, that is awesome!
Just dropping by to say thanks to Nicole for the Melon Brain recipe, can't wait to see Karen's face when I make this. That is so awesome and fun looking. Ok I'm outta the ladies room now, back to you gals.
Nicole!
That brain is the best! Now that's something worth making!
Sorry...having trouble posting pictures....it is coming soon
Doc T-G and Creepys, I know that when we guys smell somethin' cookin' (this guy, anyhow!), we come snoopin' around! Gotta drop by once in a while to see what's up--and I agree: that brain is about the coolest thing I've seen in a long time! And hope you ladies don't mind if I snag a few of those peanut butter spiders.
(http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy229/mystuff13/100_3358.jpg)
I got this from last year Fall craft show.
This is kind of like a diorama scene I made with Edward Scissorhands figures. Background was from a Hallmark Store Christmas display!
(http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy229/mystuff13/100_3364.jpg)
Brain Jello Molds:
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_adv=1&_nkw=jello+mold+brain&_in_kw=1&_ex_kw=&_sacat=See-All-Categories&_okw=jello+mold+brain&_oexkw=&_udlo=&_udhi=&_ftrt=901&_ftrv=1&_sabdlo=&_sabdhi=&_samilow=&_samihi=&_sadis=200&_fpos=Zip+code&_fsct=&LH_SALE_CURRENCY=0&_sop=12&_dmd=1&_ipg=50 (http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_adv=1&_nkw=jello+mold+brain&_in_kw=1&_ex_kw=&_sacat=See-All-Categories&_okw=jello+mold+brain&_oexkw=&_udlo=&_udhi=&_ftrt=901&_ftrv=1&_sabdlo=&_sabdhi=&_samilow=&_samihi=&_sadis=200&_fpos=Zip+code&_fsct=&LH_SALE_CURRENCY=0&_sop=12&_dmd=1&_ipg=50)
Mr. Bones Jr. here looks like he's life sized, but he is really 3 ft tall, sitting in an old old child's rocking chair! Found him at Michael's and he asked me to bring him home. He seems to enjoy my monster atmosphere!
(http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy229/mystuff13/100_3374.jpg)
Help!
We're moving down on the list!
Bump
There are some great pics here!
Sara, I like how the head behind the skeleton in the chair kind of looks like he is peeking over his shoulder! ;D
Sorry to have bailed on you all here of late, ladies!
This summer I've been wrangling with some stuff with my mom, who has been in the hospital twice, and not driving-- so I've been running a lot this summer, visiting her when she was hospitalized and then taking her places when she was out, like physical therapy, the doctor, errands, etc. (I have a friend who calls this being a "Professional Daughter.")
Last week the summer chaos really hit an apex...
I don't have children of my own. However, I have a teen boy who I met through a mentoring program who is very, very dear to me. (Nicole here has met the young man.) He is a wonderful, great kid-- never a cross or smart-aleck word out of him; he is talented, creative and funny, just a nice kid, and a big horror fan (so we share that). Last week, he became the unwitting weapon in an adult fight.
Again, I am not a mom. However, I think in the last couple days I've had a good glimpse of what it can feel like -- the momma bear gene was activated, put on battle station red alert, and I felt like I could have gone full-out Godzilla on the perpetrator of this cruel farce that was so destructive to the child I love.
REPEATEDLY I thought of your old post tag line, Nicole... about the way to a man's heart being a quick thrust and then pull up with the knife.
As of Monday afternoon, everything has been resolved, he is safe again, and things are in place so this cannot be repeated. But I honestly feel like years were taken off my life worrying and wondering-- my chest HURT this weekend, from the worry and anxiety.
My hat is off to the moms here at the UMA... keeping all your little monsters safe! I imagine the rewards are great, but it is a huge responsibility.
Anyhooooooooo...
I'm looking forward to getting back into our "ramp up for Halloween" chat here-- I've missed it! As soon as I get a little more caught up on reading posts around old Camp UMA, I will post some of my recent collecting adventures and purchases!
Quote from: Elizabeth on August 26, 2009, 02:12:15 PM
Sorry to have bailed on you all here of late, ladies!
Elizabeth, just glad to have you back.... You got a taste of handling an elderly parent and a child at the same time, called the Sandwich generation. That what I had to dealt with for some time. Just glad things are settled for you now.
When Halloween comes, do you ever feel like taking a "Wicked Ride"? That's the name of this cool display I found at Hallmark recently. It's by Jim Shore, of Heartwood Creek productions. Not much horsepower in this kind of a ride, but just one catpower! lol
(http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy229/mystuff13/100_3359.jpg)
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Hi ladies, 'Tis ALMOST the Season!!!!! Well....for the rest of the people anyhow..
Looking forward to adding in some ideas; sharing photos, learning what's happening with the Auxiliary Corps!
THIS YEAR, HALLOWEEN IS OURS!!!!
I haven't even gotten through the thread and have seen some pretty spooktacular stuff!! I haven't been to our Yankee Candle Store yet, but I can just "smell" those wonderful scents.....
And even the "brain" food is making me hungry..
...where's my knife?.....
Ahhh, my favorite ghouls! Been doing some lurking around at stores and have found some horrible treasures. Next month I'll be going back to Menards and getting some spooky items like a dancing ghost that wiggles and a haunted ship that moves and hosts all kinds of our favorite monster fiends. Looking forward to checking out Michaels and seeing the new Halloween 2 this weekend. Take Scare!!
I'll have to write down your addresses so I can go trick or treating at your houses!
Quote from: vpdogjoe on August 26, 2009, 03:15:03 PM
When Halloween comes, do you ever feel like taking a "Wicked Ride"? That's the name of this cool display I found at Hallmark recently. It's by Jim Shore, of Heartwood Creek productions.
Cuz, that figure is BEAUTIFUL! I've seen the Heartwood Creek things before-- it's very unique and creative, and the paint jobs are well done-- quality pieces. That is going to make a beautiful table display!!
We have a Casper the Friendly Ghost night light that we always put out. And we have these two Fisher-Price characters that are like the tiny ones only they are really big. When they are moved one says BOO, and the other says WOOOOO and then laughs. I got them on clearance at Target many years ago. I can't believe that they weren't all gone!
Quote from: ServoCrow on August 26, 2009, 04:54:11 PM
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Hi ladies, 'Tis ALMOST the Season!!!!! Well....for the rest of the people anyhow..
Looking forward to adding in some ideas; sharing photos, learning what's happening with the Auxiliary Corps!
This made me laugh-- for folks like us, Halloween is 365 days of the year! ;-)
Welcome, ServoCrow! Wonderful to have you with us here!
Quote from: ChattyLMS on August 28, 2009, 11:10:36 AM
We have a Casper the Friendly Ghost night light that we always put out. And we have these two Fisher-Price characters that are like the tiny ones only they are really big.
I got them on clearance at Target many years ago.
Chatty, these sound really cute!
Over the last couple years, Target has been getting some really terrific Halloween stuff in. I've nabbed all kinds of stuff that I use year-round for just general horror-theme fun.
In fact, my official Saturday night Svengoolie-watching popcorn bowl (black with a bat on it) came from Target.
Two years ago I got a very fun Frankenstein monster lamp.
I have a Target about a mile away from me, where I do most of my grocery shopping. These days, every time I go in to the store I walk to the far back corner where the seasonal stuff is, hoping to see the Halloween goodies out... but so far it's still in the "Back to School" mode.
Last year they had some lovely table linens, and I snagged a set of skull napkin rings on the clearance.
If you want to see horror, see folks duking it out in those aisles during the 50% off sale. ;-)
QuoteIf you want to see horror, see folks duking it out in those aisles during the 50% off sale. ;-)
AH yes. Beanie Babies and Cabbage Patch Kids
Thank you Elizabeth for inviting me over to the girl party! Finally, a place to talk coupons, sales, recipes, kids, etc. without having the guys roll their eyes... ;D
Loving the posts so far. I have to stop drinking liquids while I read them..everyone is soo funny I usually end up spitting my drink out from laughing so hard. So, what ever happened with the sleep-over? I just saw very cute Nighmare before xmas pajamas on sale....lol.
Hi Marsha!
Welcome!
Velcome Marsha Marsha Marsha!
Welcome, Marsha! Glad you found your way over to the barracks here! :)
Also very glad to hear you had so much fun reading through our old posts. And we will have to get that slumber party plan off the ground soon-- it's getting to be good weather for that sort of thing!
Any JOSS WHEDON fans here?
I've always enjoyed Joss Whedon's work because it's fresh and creative.
But, beyond just being clever and sharp, Whedon occupies a special place for a lot of women horror/sci-fi fans because he insists on creating strong, intelligent roles for women in his television programs and movies.
My favorite would be his television series FIREFLY.
Anyone else a fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, Dollhouse or other work?
Any favorite characters from any of Whedon's shows or movies?
I'm heading to a special charity fundraising event here in Chicago tonight, where they are screening his Dr. Horribles blog and the movie Serenity-- which is what got me thinking about this.
Whedon's favorite charity is EQUALITY NOW, an international human rights organization dedicated to action for the civil, political, economic and social rights of girls and women. (They tackle issues like rape, domestic violence, reproductive rights, human trafficking, female genital mutilation, women's voting rights and political participation, and gender discrimination.)
Link to their web site: http://www.equalitynow.org/ (http://www.equalitynow.org/)
Welcome, Marsha
Elizabeth, On Joss Whedon.... I'm a big fan of Buffy and Angel. The episodes from Buffy "Once more with Feeling" (I also love old musical movies, so this appealed to me very much! ) and "Hush" (I think this was the creepiest episode, with the "floating" men!) are my favorites. And an episode that tickled my funny bone was "Beer Bad". I believe we all can relate to Buffy character because she had to be strong, independent, and struggle with making tough decisions--but she was at the same time a woman with tenderness and emotions. We've all been there. We have to make choices in our families, parents, jobs, sometimes tough ones...balancing heart and "hard facts".
Halloween.
I just love to sit on the porch and hand out the candy. I can only do it when it's warm enough. I wonder how much candy actually gets eaten. Here, I personally take care of all the chocolate!
Quote from: Elizabeth on August 29, 2009, 12:37:49 PM
Any JOSS WHEDON fans here?
I've always enjoyed Joss Whedon's work because it's fresh and creative.
But, beyond just being clever and sharp, Whedon occupies a special place for a lot of women horror/sci-fi fans because he insists on creating strong, intelligent roles for women in his television programs and movies.
My favorite would be his television series FIREFLY.
Anyone else a fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, Dollhouse or other work?
Elizabeth,
It's amazing that you were discussing this. I recently just got through watching the Firefly series and the movie SERENITY. I had picked up the set used some time ago, but just got around to watching it, although I had watched SERENITY before. I really enjoyed the series. The characters, stories, and dialogue were all fresh and well thought out.
Based on this, I am going back to watch the Buffy series (I am now on season 2), because I had originally skipped it because I didn't care for the original movie (the one with Kristy Swanson). I may rewatch the movie though, because I'm guessing that although the some of the parts were miscast, maybe the writing and plot was decent. I am really enjoying the series though, so I guess that after I'm through with Buffy, I'll have to move on to Angel.
Apparently, I'll also have to check out Dollhouse too? Guess I'll be busy.
Rob
This cute jack-o-lantern is about a foot tall and is made out of a dry gourd. When you plug it in, it lights up (small night-light type bulb). One of the ladies I work with gave me this last year at Christmas. If there is anything I love getting for Christmas, it's more HALLOWEEN!
(http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy229/mystuff13/100_3365.jpg)
Any JOSS WHEDON fans here?
Anyone else a fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
Any favorite characters from any of Whedon's shows or movies?
I know this is a girlie place, and I'll just have to risk gettin cooties ;D
But, I had to answer the question, Major Fan of Buffy and Angel series.
Spike is my fave character from Buffy and Wesley is my fave from Angel.
Spike is the perfect hated Badguy/Goodguy, they hate him when he's bad, they hate him when he's good, he just cant win.
Wesley is hillarious, my fave episode is, Where he is pretending to be Angel.
Fave episode from Buffy is the Halloween episode, where they become the costume they are wearing.
Fave Monster from Buffy is "The Gentlemen"
See ya Ladies L8TR,
Doc >:D
With a coupon, I got this guy for under ten bucks. Woohoo!! Meet Mr. Bones!!!
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k30/missdrac/mr_bones.jpg)
Rob and Dr. G, thanks for your contributions here!
It's great to find more Joss Whedon fans!
My background with Buffy and Angel are a bit spottier... although I do enjoy vampire stories, and caught episodes here and there, I was not a regular watcher of either show. I always thought those shows were well-written and clever, but never got hooked. (My brother and mom were both dedicated Buffy and Angel fans.) For whatever reason, Firefly really resonated for me. (And Rob has inspired me to think about getting Buffy on DVD and working through the series... )
I have not seen Dollhouse (need to track that down on DVD), but added it to the post because I knew it was current. (And major oversight to have left out Angel on the original post there about Whedon shows/fans.)
I think Cuz Sarah/vpdogjoe made some very astute observations about why Buffy (and other Whedon characters) appeal to women fans... balancing tough choices with the realities of life.
Listening to the commentary on Serenity the other day, Whedon was talking about the moment when the doors open on River (at the end of the movie) with the two blades in her hands. He said something like, "I've been criticized for always using adolescent girls as my heroes. I don't care."
Thinking about what Cuz Sarah said, coupled with that remark from Joss Whedon, made me think... what I also like about his work is the ENERGY. Perhaps, watching them, we feel young again.
Cuz Sarah, that gourd is BEAUTIFUL! I bet that is really lovely when it's lit up! What a wonderful gift. Is it tricky to store something like that from year-to-year? I imagine it's delicate.
Miss Drac, that skeleton is going to be a great addition to your dungeon-office there! And MORE COUPONS! Your buddy Momula warned us that you are the Coupon Queen!
I'm having a blast and getting very excited about Halloween as I read through this thread.
I was at Target last week, and saw the seasonal back-to-school stuff was being downsized and consolidated, and Halloween aisles were starting to appear. FINALLY!
I never watched Buffy.
I did like Buffy on Family Affair. Funny, I thought there was some connection!
Boy this thread been pretty quiet..... I didn't get to go to Eaton, Ohio Craft show to find some Monsters. But I will go to my local Pumpkin Fest in couple of weeks. Hope to find some there. Last year I got some handmade doll of Frankenstein. I will let you all know what I find soon. Has anyone find any at your local craft show??
No I haven't found anything, but there are a lot of really cute things in the stores. I have to remember that I have no money when I go near those places!
ok ladies..it's been too quiet over here. i need your help. i am planning my son's 4th annual hw party and need party ideas. The usual each year includes: we decorate pumpkins, have a costume contest and play 3 games. So I need help on the games part. He turned 9 this year so I don't want to keep doing the same "small kid" games. Any input is greatly appreciated!
Bobbing for Eyeballs is a fun game Zombie Roll Eyes
Sorry, couldnt resist, the Devil made me do it, oh wait.... >:D
Here are several sites that has many ideas.... hope these will help.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/379050/halloween_party_game_ideas_for_six.html?cat=74 (http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/379050/halloween_party_game_ideas_for_six.html?cat=74)
http://www.mamasource.com/article/halloween-party-for-10-year-olds (http://www.mamasource.com/article/halloween-party-for-10-year-olds)
http://www.ehow.com/how_5431363_host-successful-kids-halloween-party.html (http://www.ehow.com/how_5431363_host-successful-kids-halloween-party.html)
Thanks for the help guys. I have been up since 5am getting ready for todays party. I am tired and frustrated. And my kid has the nerve to tell me he's going to play video games all day till party time. That's it. This is the last party ... I threaten this every year..hehe. Ok. done venting...back to decorating... Happy Halloween to everyone in case I die of exhaustion by tonight!
Quote from: Dr.Teufel Geist on September 07, 2009, 01:00:52 PM
Any JOSS WHEDON fans here?
NO
Anyone else a fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer?
NO
Any favorite characters from any of Whedon's shows or movies?
NO, Hope that helps. :D
I'm dusting off this thread in honor of something pretty cool that is happening this week...
Thursday, April 22nd, marks the 75th anniversary of the 1935 premiere of BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN.
Horror had, and will always have, scream queens-- from the silent heroines (like Greta Schröder and Mary Philbin), to the classic heroines (like Fay Wray and Evelyn Ankers), to our modern heroines (like Sigourney Weaver and Jamie Lee Curtis).
However, James Whale's marvelous production of the BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN gave us something more-- it gave us a female monster.
Whale's vision was brilliantly brought to life by the artistry of make-up man Jack Pierce and costume designer Vera West, creating an iconic image that remains instantly recognizable to this day.
And-- it gave girls their very own misunderstood monster to relate to.
For a gal who only got a few minutes of screen time, she sure made a big impression!
FRANKENSTEINIA, the Frankenstein Blog, is honoring the 75th Anniversary of THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN this week-- so be sure to check in this week for some marvelous posts and pictures celebrating the history of this important horror movie!
http://frankensteinia.blogspot.com/2010/04/brides-of-frankenstein.html (http://frankensteinia.blogspot.com/2010/04/brides-of-frankenstein.html)
Applause, applause!
Sorry, I'm a cooties-laden boy, but I agree wholeheartedly with your assessment, was glad for the news of the anniversary and wanted to show my appreciation.
Let's just say I heard you from outside the clubhouse window!
Applause!
I agree Liz, just a few moments on screen really made an impact for me! Elsa Lanchaster will always be the first scream queen for me. Its great having a female monsters for us gals! I love woman power no matter where I get it from. The movie shows that even us women can be beautiful and terrorifing at the same time. Also Mary Shelley showed us that even though the world is run by men, women have talent too and we are worthy have greatness!
HAPPY 75TH to my favourite film, THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN and to the most glorious DIVA in horror history.
Thank you also to James Whale, and the magnificent cast...who, with THE BRIDE will live forever.
Elisabeth ededed
Frankensteinia is celebrating the 75th anniversary of The Bride of Frankenstein all this week. The Bride is one of my Alltime Favorite horror movies! ;D
April 22 is also Earth Day!
frankensteinia.blogspot.com/ (http://frankensteinia.blogspot.com/)
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Elsa Lanchester made a great Bride of Frankenstein. When I think of The B o F I always think of EL. Madeline Kahn did a good job, too.
I love the domestic scene in
Young Frankenstein with the Bride and Monster at the end...Him reading the financial section of the paper in bed and the Bride talking about going to a dinner party. ha ha! A perfect look ahead of what might have happened IF the Bride did like the Monster in
The Bride of Frankenstein .
"I put a special hamper in the bathroom just for your shirts. And the other one is just for socks and poopoo undies."
;D
Quote from: ChattyLMS on April 19, 2010, 05:57:23 PM
Elsa Lanchester made a great Bride of Frankenstein. When I think of The B o F I always think of EL. Madeline Kahn did a good job, too.
Today's the day! Happy 75th Anniversary to THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN!
How are folks going to celebrate today?
Be sure to peek in at the Frankensteinian blog today for a great entry:
http://frankensteinia.blogspot.com/2010/04/bride-of-frankenstein-75th-anniversary.html (http://frankensteinia.blogspot.com/2010/04/bride-of-frankenstein-75th-anniversary.html)
Anyone have good websites on gothic handbags??