NJ/Pa make take August 15th

[Black Cat]

It's back to Trishaanne's house for August.

Spoke to Pattie this morning and August 15th is the next make and take. Hope everyone can make it.
Same thing goes for food and drink. Everyone please bring what you want to drink and also provide a covered dish for our late afternoon/dinner feast.

Not sure what the project is this month but maybe we can finish up some past projects and everyone bring your own supplies.

[trishaanne]

I know there was talk of making a massager project. I've made a few zombie ground breaker type prop using these and using duct tape bodies. Most of that can all be done in one day if we get started right away. If so, I have a mannequin and dress maker dummy to use to make the bodies if anyone is interested. Just bring an old shirt that you can cut up and a roll or two of duct tape. Just a suggestion.

[sharpobject]

I've marked it on my calendar - so that means I HAVE to come. Plus, I've been itchin to do a massager project.

[trishaanne]

Are we definitely going to be working on massager projects? If so, does anyone need me to hit the flea market to look for a massager for them?

[Joiseygal]

I'm still looking for a massager. I'm hoping I can find one this weekend. I've been looking on craigslist, but most want $30 and I want to find one for cheaper. If you can keep an eye out and let me know. You have my cell phone number so give me a call if you find one...please! Thanks!

[trishaanne]

OK....some of you may know that I saw an ad on craigslist for free foam, answered it and found out it was a fellow haunter getting out of Halloween for a bit due to home renovations, a move, etc. Anyway, she gave me her columns, some gargoyles, a cemetery sign, etc.

Well, she also has decided that she is going to empty her attic and send all of her stuff here to the NJ Haunters, hopefully before the next meeting. She said you can just go through whatever she sends and take what you want. I'll be talking to her when she gets back from vacation to set up a time to go pick everything up. I know she said she has foggers, paint, lights, etc. She was going to try to sell it but doesn't want to be bothered having to try to deal with no shows, etc. I'm thinking that if the stuff is any good, we all donate a little to her for her stuff, so she's not taking a total hit. Just a thought. She plans on joining us for a meeting or two, not to work on more props but to just hang out with us, for a "haunters fix".

If this is acceptable with everyone, I'll set everything up downstairs and you can go through everything once y'all get here. I guess I'll have to do like on yardsales and make it "no early birds"...LOL. Anyway, just trying to get some feedback to see if this is of any interest to you guys. If not, I won't bother going to grab it all....since you know that storage is at a premium here..hehehe.

[sharpobject]

I would be my pleasure helping out a fellow haunter get rid of unwanted props - lol. I like your idea Pattie, but if it gets to be too much of pain in the butt for you getting the stuff, etc - then I totally understand if you'd rather not. Thanks.

[hallloweenjerzeboy]

I need a massager. I have no idea which ones they r or n e thing about it lol. I'm on the dark on this one but can't wait to make it lol.

[Black Cat]

halloweenjerzeboi heres one on craigs list close by you.
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/hab/1285844588.html

[hallloweenjerzeboy]

I'm goin to put this on the merchandise watch page but for us nj people I got something special. First off I just walked out of dollar tree and picked up some nice body parts for a dollar each there. Ok for the nj special. My dollar tree is on the clifton/bloomfield border. I was asking them what other halloween items they are bringing in. What he told me almost made me scream. They are doing construction to an entire floor just for Halloween. They are going to have a huge selection and for a dollar, you can not beat that. If anyone wants to check it out when they open the floor and need directions just let me know.

[trishaanne]

Our dollar tree has the bag of skulls, the bones, the tombstones, and a few other things out. From what I was told, ours isn't getting too much more "good" stuff. Guess I'll have to try the other one, or take a drive up by you.n Thanks for the heads up.

[Vlad]

Can I come?

[Vlad]

If you need help transporting the stuff call.

[Joiseygal]

Ok I know we have the massager project coming up and I am looking forward to it. I was wandering if we could maybe do life casting in one of the upcoming meetings after we finish the massager project. It looks so cool and realistic. Does anyone in the group know how to do this? I will even be the test subject if no one else wants to volunteer. If I am the test subject than someone will have to video tape the process so I know what to do when I have to try it. Anyway does this sound like something that the group would like to try? Check out the life casting thread just posted on the forum from Denhaunt.

[trishaanne]

I'd be willing to give it a try. I have a facecast of Peanut hanging on my tree, so having some more realistic faces would be cool.

[trishaanne]

Just wanted to let you know that if you want to cool off at the end of, or during your project, bring a bathing suit AND A TOWEL and feel free to jump in the pool. Just no throwing anyone in this time.....hubby worries too much about someone getting hurt and liability and all that crap, and NO SPILLING DRINKS IN THE POOL!!!!! :p

[Joiseygal]

What you didn't mention no peeing in the pool????!?!?!?!?!??

[trishaanne]

I was just assuming that it would be common sense. Crap...look at the group I'm dealing with...:googly: OK...just in case it needs to be said.....NO PEEING IN THE POOL!!!! That also means no other disgusting things either!!!

[hpropman]

I have a massager already and the pvc pipes. Pattie if you need help moving the props from that persons house back to yours before the next meeting I can drive down to help. I can fit a bunch in the car with the seats down. Ken and I will also be working on a project that we have been talking about.

[hallloweenjerzeboy]

I have a great phobia of bodies of water such as pools lakes rivers and oceans so ill be as far away from the pool as I can get. I have not been able to contact the craigslist ad for the massager. Does anyone else know where I can pick one up in case the ad is gone? What else do we need as far as materials for the project? I am so glad we learned the hands last time. I have made a few more since. I have also been coating the mouth on the ghoul with lots of latex. All that is left is LED's and Great Stuffing the skull and shoulder. The tubing is connected and everything is set except those two things. It looks great and works great. I tested it and that baby flows like a champ. Thank you Vlad for all the help. Its gonna look great in my haunt.

[trishaanne]

John, if you can't find a used one at a flea market, yard sale or online, the new ones at walmart are usually only about 20 bucks.

[NoahFentz]

I'm planning on making it that weekend. I really really really need to finish my wiper motor project. If not I need to make arrangents to bring everything back so I can finish it at home. Don't know if I would make the September Make and Take.

[sharpobject]

It's looking real good for us to be able to make it. I'll probably be getting my port-a-cath put in that week - but it's just a minor thing and wouldn't stop me from coming. If everything else goes as planned - chemo will start on the 25th - so it's looking like the 15th is going to be perfect. Can't wait to see everyone - I sure miss you.

[Vlad]

That's good news, we miss you you too!

[Joiseygal]

Yeppie I'm glad to hear that Elaine, Ralph and Jeff will be able to make it. :) Anyone hear from slightlymad? So other than the massager, what else do we need to bring? Are we all going to make the same groundbreakder??? Also I should have the hangman padded and done except for the motor. Should I bring that other computer power pack that I found at the garage sale to see if it will power the wiper motor? It sounds like Vlad and hpropman will be busy this make and take, so should I wait until next meeting to work on that?

[trishaanne]

I don't know that we're all making the same thing. I need another zombie, which is what I had last year with my massager. I'm making mine from a duct tape body, like I did before. If that's what you want to use, just bring an old shirt and a roll or two of duct tape and a wig head. Then again, maybe I've been doing it wrong for the past few years and someone else has better suggestions..lol.

As for Jay, I spoke to him and he said he would be here.

[hpropman]

sounds like it will be a full house. can't wait. Elaine I am glad that you and Ralph will be able to make it. Is there anything that we can do to make you more comfortable?

[DoomBuddy]

Me and the boss will be working on the standing zombie that Joker did.
http://www.hauntforum.com/showthread.php?t=16542&highlight=shiatsu
we wanted to do a standing zombie, we have a few groundbreakers.

[Joiseygal]

Ok I found the Shiatsu Massager Zombie prop I'm going to do at the make and take. http://www.santasprojects.com/Corpse_County/zombie_grave_escape/zombie%20how-to.pdf I'm going to try to put together what I can before the meeting.

[Joiseygal]

Actually I have a request from my daughter, so I am going to attempt Psycho Sam instead. He looks like he might be a little easier to complete and I have the scrubs to complete the look. http://www.hauntforum.com/showthread.php?t=17069&highlight=massager

[DoomBuddy]

I want to do this one also but not this time. I like the movement of this. You will be able to work all the bugs out for when i do it.

[hpropman]

Actually I have a request from my daughter, so I am going to attempt Psycho Sam instead. He looks like he might be a little easier to complete and I have the scrubs to complete the look. http://www.hauntforum.com/showthread.php?t=17069&highlight=massager

Looks we will need for this guy:

4 - Tees
6 - 90 elbows
pool noodles
Plastic pipe hanging tape
the massager
a chair
some bungee cords to attach the prop to the chair
A wig head with mask

I have a ton of 3/4 tees and short pieces of 3/4 PVC pipe (in the 20 inch range). I do not think that I have a lot of elbows Sharon so I would pick up some 3/4 elbows and a length of 3/4 pipe (10 foot - they can cut it down for you). also pick up a roll of plastic pipe hanging strap (it looks like a roll of tape with holes in it) I saw it on the pegboard in the plumbing section at depot. I have the pipe cutter so do not buy one. I would also pick up a package of #8 by 3/4 sheet metal screws to secure the pipe connections. I may have some I have to look. The mask that they have in the video might be made with a hockey mask with the eyes cut off with some leather straps. I also found this mask:

http://www.frightcatalog.com/Halloween-Masks/Half-Masks/Hannibal-Lecter-Fiberglass-Mask-1213103/

[Joiseygal]

Thanks Joe. I actually have the mask and the outfit. I'm going to make the foam head prior to the meeting. As for the bungee cords couldn't I just put the massager on a plywood mount and screw it to the chair? I want to try to get the bottom half of the body done before the meeting, so that will just leave me with the top half that I will have to mount to the massager. I figure if I can get some of this project done a little before than I will have time to work on my hangman. I really want to get the hangman done, because I really only have two more months to finish it if I don't get it done this meeting. Ok thanks again for the list I will try to get all the items on it.

[hpropman]

OK sounds good. I thought we finished the hang man. What else do we have to do to him. Are we going to work on the Gallows?

[Joiseygal]

No gallows I'm hanging him from the tree. We tried hooking up the motor, but the power unit failed. I have a computer power supply I got from a garage sale so I hope that does the job. I also need to get long wire so I don't have to climb the tree each time I have to get the prop going.

[DoomBuddy]

The wall warts Joe brought to the July MnT should work for a power source. I used them for my wiper motor project.

[Joiseygal]

Joe do you have any more wall warts left? I forgot to grab one at the last meeting. :(

[hpropman]

It is the same ones that we used to test at your house. They are only 500ma (1/2 amp). Some wiper motors require a lot more current than that (can be as much as 3 or 4 amps depending on what they are moving). They typically use 1 to 2 amps. If you draw too much current from the adapters the will heat up and will probably fail prematurely. I have a ton of them but I would be careful about using them for wiper motors. I will bring you a computer power supply to the next meeting. you can also use something like this:

http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=16821+PS

or this:

http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=16918+PS

[sharpobject]

OK - enough about the projects. What's everyone bringing to eat???

[Joiseygal]

LOL...Elaine. Ok I think people liked the meatball subs so I might go with that one more time. I want Ralph to give them a try since he likes meatball subs and he didn't get to try them last time. If you enjoy them than I will give you my complicated recipe for them...hee..hee. :)

[hpropman]

Braised leg of yak :D

[hpropman]

Actually I have no idea what I am bringing - I have to think a something good

[trishaanne]

I'll make something...not sure what, but I've also got dessert taken care of.
You guys have NO IDEA how much it helps my monthly budget with everyone bringing food...lol.

[Black Cat]

I have no idea yet what I'm bringing. I'll post as soon as I decide.

[DoomBuddy]

I believe Elaine brought it up but she did not mention what I was bringing. Well elaine??

[hpropman]

Hey how about if I bring some of my home made spiced (not hot) hamburgers - the whole family loves them - I always get asked for the recipe - we can just toss them on the grill with some swiss and provolone. Man I just made myself hungry.

[slightlymad]

HOWDY!@!! I should be there next week daughter going away for the weekend no one on vaca at work and i may actually have free cash wooo hooo! Oh and I will not be on my best behavior been to much of that lately. Will get back on tonight and catch up with folks and their projects. Gotta go get materials to finish nicoles bed room which I am proud to say is very dark.

[trishaanne]

Glad to see that you're gonna make it. Don't forget my dolls...LOL. Oh, and if I may make a request, can you at least be on partially good behavior? PLEASE? I mean, you can still be you, but maybe a scaled back version. :(

[Vlad]

Phhhhhhhht

[hpropman]

Vlad sprung a leak.:D

[sharpobject]

Well, I can't speak for anyone else and their behavior - but I'm no longer on pain meds - so I'm bringin a bucket of frozen marguerita. If anyone else likes frozen margueritas- let me know and I'll bring a bucket for you too - lol.

Not sure what I'm bringing foodwise - it's a toss up between a mixed fruit salad or BBQ beef ribs. (maybe I'll just bring both).

[Joiseygal]

Jay don't forget to bring Joe's DVD's. Oh and I think you said something about having some long wire laying around that I could hook my hangman to the power source. If not than no problem I can always climb the tree to turn it on. Oh and I might have to change my food choice unless I can use Pattie's crock pot? I will be down the shore for a couple of days and coming directly to the meeting from Long Beach. I'm not sure if I will be able to bring my crock pot? I might have to change my food choice and just see what I can pick up on the way to Patties.

[trishaanne]

Elaine, I showed Kenny your post and he said to tell you "That's why we love you" LOL.

I'm thinking we'll be able to work outside, under the tent when the tall guys get here to put it back up, so we'll probably eat dinner outside too. I'm thinking of throwing something on the grill...not sure what yet. Of course, that's subject to me changing my ...:p

[hpropman]

I will be bringing the burgers with rolls and cheese - if anyone wants any other toppings please bring them - Patti is this OK with you - I assume that you have ketchup, mayo, and mustard and stuff.

[trishaanne]

One thing you'll learn with me is....never assume. I have SOME ketchup, plenty of mustard but NO mayo. OK, I guess I can go to the store between now and then.

[Vlad]

Well, I can't speak for anyone else and their behavior - but I'm no longer on pain meds - so I'm bringin a bucket of frozen marguerita

Bring the bucket of pain meds also..................

[uncledeathy]

Hi i am new to this forum i see some nj haunt groups. I would like to join one if you have the room I don't know many halloween people in nj or haunt groups . Let me know if you have room

uncledeathy

[Vlad]

Welcome to the Forum uncledeathy! Yes of course there's room. We meet once a month usually in Neptune, and have people from all areas of the state, and also Pa. We're a very friendly group except for Pattie (hee hee) our hostess. We usually start mid to late morning, then go till dinnertime working on props, then stop for a pot luck feast and talk.

[hallloweenjerzeboy]

Gotta get the materials. What type of chair? Where can I find a wig head? Also what is the name and model of the messager because I still have to get it. What stores carry it?

[hpropman]

wig head you can get at the beauty supply store, don't worry about the chair, the massager you may be able to find at the thrift shops. a shiatsu massager that looks like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Brookstone-Shiatsu-Kneading-Neck-Massager-NT-4119_W0QQitemZ160354588200QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item2555e0d628&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

or this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/SHOGUN-SHIATSU-KNEADING-MASSAGER-MODEL-SM-444_W0QQitemZ190319892387QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item2c4ff317a3&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

here is another one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/THERAPISTSELECT-KNEADING-SHIATSU-MASSAGER_W0QQitemZ190318676218QQcmdZViewItemQQptZL H_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2c4fe088fa&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

[Black Cat]

Welcome to the forum uncledeathy. Hope to meet you at the make and take this Saturday.

[trishaanne]

John, depending on the project you'll be working on, you may not need a chair. For a ground breaker zombie, or even a standing one, no chairs are needed, unless your zombie is lazy and needs to sit down in between attacking victims...:zombie: If you want to make a light weight ground breaker, bring a few rolls of duct tape and an old shirt that you can cut up.

[Black Cat]

I'm going to bring corn on the cob. I'm also going to bring the makings for Nacho's.

[Black Cat]

John, I have your shirt from the last make and take. Remind me when we see you Saturday, it's in my van.

[hpropman]

I lost a roll of Duct tape at the last make and Take at Sharon's - Did anyone come up with an extra roll? welcome uncledeathy where are you located in Jersey?

[DoomBuddy]

Welcome uncledeathy. don'tlet them scare you away thats what the make n take is for:)
hope to see you saturday sounds like a good one.

[Joiseygal]

Sorry Joe I don't have your duct tape. Maybe it is in Karen's black hole van???? Welcome uncledeathy! Oh and Pattie are you saying my Zombie is lazy?

[Vlad]

I see Pattie is still intent on cutting the clothes off of people.

[trishaanne]

Bite Me!!!!!

[diggerc]

At the risk of jinxing it Debbie and I are planning to come down this time. I have a question for you all I have 3 marble slabs that are tombstone size and heavy, Used for a weigh table like here

http://blair.thomasnet.com/viewitems/tables-desks-workstations/extra-heavy-duty-marble-balance-table?&forward=1

I don't know if I'll ever use them and dont wat to see them go to waste, I picture setting one up at a haunt entrance to establish realism. I cant say how to stand one up so it wont fall over. Did i mention they are heavy. anyway if anybody wants one or all three whatever Ill bring them down but loading one into a trunk would be tricky . I don't think a car can carry all three they are heavy and unloading alone well did i mention heavy.

[hpropman]

Before you go through the hassle of bringing them down see if someone wants it first. no reason to hurt yourself. Otherwise you can put in on Graig's list. Sacrificial Marble Altar. :D

[diggerc]

thats why i posted here first they will not go to waste

[KarenBurst]

Hi Everyone,
I'm very new to this web site but would love to Join you for the 15th..Can anyone give me directions and the time ??

Thank you,
Karen

[Black Cat]

Hi Karen welcome to the forum and the NJ/PA make and taker's .
I'm Karen also. Trishaanne will contact you with the needed info for this weekend.

[diggerc]

Hey all.

Karen is being modest. She runs the freehold spooktacular haunted hayride.

http://www.freeholdspooktacular.com/

I met her at a motorcycle event at the Clarksburg Inn and mentioned the NJ haunters and Haunt forum .

[hpropman]

welcome Karen I am looking forward to meeting you on Saturday. We are a fun and diverse group.

[trishaanne]

Hi Karen and welcome to the NJ Haunters. Check your PM box and I'll send you all the information. We're in Neptune...pretty close to you.

[trishaanne]

Digger, please don't kill your car by hauling those things down here, although I can see a nice work station in my kitchen..lol. And being marble, the new puppy won't be able to chew through it!:p

[diggerc]

Patty for you anything besides i have a truck remember let me know

[trishaanne]

Dig, thanks for the offer but no thanks. If I bring one more thing in this house I think Kenny will leave me..lol. That's alot of rock ya got there!

[diggerc]

Ok patty
any other takers?

[KarenBurst]

Hi Everyone,
I went to the Christmas Tree Shop today and they already have out their Autumn items and alot of Halloween items..They are located by the Freehold Raceway Mall.

Happy Shopping,
Karen

[trishaanne]

Hey KB....don't know if you checked your inbox for the message but the address is 33 Country Club Drive, Neptune. I'm right off of Highway 33. Ah, what the hell, I'll give you the phone number too, in case you need directions and in case you didn't get it in the PM. The phone number is 732-643-0166.
Feel free to call with any questions.

[diggerc]

CRAP!!!
The jinx is in.
The breaks just craped out on my truck if the weather forcast holds i'll come down on the bike.
(hoping for sun)

[Death in the Reaper]

Hey I'm posting late but I am coming. Sorry I didn't post until now. Life sort of ran away from me on an art website I belong to. That and someone was paying me to do some art for them (and still is) so they were a top priority. So sorry. D:

I promise I'll be there Patty. :)

[hpropman]

Hey when someone is paying they are the boss. :D Boy I think this is going to be our biggest meeting yet.

[sharpobject]

OK - having a real hard time finding beef ribs with the bones (I'm told we only have them in my area in the winter ??) - so I'll be bringing either beef ribs w/ no bones or pork ribs. No fruit salad this trip.

hpropman is right - I think this just may be our biggest gathering ever!!! A big welcome to all the newcomers. Pattie - will you have enough chairs? I have a bunch of folding chairs I can bring if you need them. Just let me know.

[uncledeathy]

Wow !! How many people are in this meeting? This sounds like it is going to be huge!

Can't wait to meet you all! I am so pumped up for this!! People just like me, who love

Halloween! Awesome!

[hpropman]

I can bring chairs as well just say the word.

[trishaanne]

I've got plenty of chairs Joe, but thanks for the offer. I think our biggest was our haunters weekend in April 2008, but that doesn't really count. I think the only ones missing that have come in the past are Nixie, Eldridge and Jen and her sister. The meeting they showed up was pretty big too. Can't wait to see everyone. Since we have newbies coming I guess i have to clean my house and beg my son to cut the grass!!!

[Black Cat]

Wow big crowd this make and take. The weather looks like it's gonna hold up for us as well.
I'm bringing tons of corn on the cob and making the fixings for Nacho's. I'm also going to my Dad's to pick Cucumbers to bring down.
If I've counted right we have 18 coming. I know Devin is only coming for a short time (10-2) as he is pretty booked this weekend with other obligations

[hpropman]

What about Devin and Romella? Did anyone call them?

Edit: Sorry Karen I did not see your post.

[trishaanne]

I decided I'm making chicken with a teriyaki/honey glaze. Maybe I'll pick up some hot dogs for lunch, just so noone is drinking all day on a completely empty stomach. I received a PM from the new Karen, and she mentioned possibly bringing a crock pot of chili. Wow...I LOVE guests that bring food. :p
I'm so glad y'all decided to make this a covered dish meeting....I'd have to go get a real job just to feed ya...LOL.

[Vlad]

OK, the forum has about 600 active members, if I can get them on a schedule to call Pattie at regular intervals...........................

[Vlad]

Yes Sharon, for Gods sake bring the hangman so we can finish it already, lol. I have the rope for the noose.
Joe, bringing electrical equipment just in case????
Yes Pattie, we'll set up the carport. Devon and I are each bringing step ladders. Hee hee, ladders............................
Welcome to the forum and the group Karen!
Welcome to the forum and the group uncledeathy!
Yes Joe, I see Devon at work all the time, he's a customer. He's got a job further down in south Jersey, that starts at 8. He should be there by 10:30. Romella can't make this trip. He picked up a load of male solderless connectors for us I'll be bringing, and he'll be working on a moving pirate in a crows nest.
Joe, I got the part we needed for the project.
Noah, what the hell are you doing???
At the moment I'm leaning towards being down there at 9 when the flea market opens, then heading to Patties after a quick run thru.Arriving at Patties about 10:30. Anyone else interested in going?
No, I don't have the duct tape, I had to go out and buy a roll last week myself. Sharon probably embedded it into a pile of great stuff.
John, wake up, lol. How many links to the massager do they have to send you, heehee. If you can't find one bring down the drinking prop to finish.
Everyone remember to bring something for dinner. Single guys at least stop at the Quick Chick down the street and get a dessert or something. (say hi to Pattie while you're there).
Dig and Debbie, awesome, just get your butts down there. It's been too long since we've seen you.
Elaine (hugs) and Ralph (bigger hugs) It just wouldn't be a make and take without you.

[Vlad]

Vlad regrets to announce that he's used up all of his best behavior over the last several make and takes and will be leaving it home to rest this time...........................

[trishaanne]

CRAAAAAAAAAAAAPPPPPPPPPPP........:(




Good thing I love ya. And dear, maybe you should get online a little more often instead of answering everyone all at once...LOL.

[hpropman]

I hope someone remembers to bring a camera - I will try but no Guarantees.

[sharpobject]

Vlad regrets to announce that he's used up all of his best behavior over the last several make and takes and will be leaving it home to rest this time...........................

yeeeeaaaaaaaa !!!!!

[sharpobject]

Found beef ribs with bones at Price Chopper - yippeee.

[NoahFentz]

wiper motor project and potato salad

[DoomBuddy]

Elaine (hugs) and Ralph (bigger hugs) It just wouldn't be a make and take without you.

I knew he liked me better:p

[trishaanne]

Just a reminder to everyone to bring their own beverages. Also, if you want to go in the pool (VOLUNTARILY....no throwing in this time) please bring a towel and a dry change of clothes. I don't have enough velvet jumpsuits for everyone!!!;)

[Vlad]

I'm glad I didn't indulge in such hooliganism!

And yes she does have enough velvet jumpsuits, I've been thru her drawers.

Heading for the shower then we're on the way, yippee it's gathering day !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Black Cat]

Two cameras and the Tri-pod packed so should be able to capture some good moments of today's Make and Take.

[NoahFentz]

right behind ya....woohoo!!

[Eldritch_Horror]

HAVE FUN, GANG!

I miss ya.

stupid responsibilities

i hate being responsible

[trishaanne]

Sorry....can't find the webcam. I apologize....you guys are missing a great time..lol.

[Kaoru]

Awww!!! Trish your such a tease!!! Rub it in why don't yah! Oh well..maybe next time. Let us know how it went on the chatroom if your still alive and kicking! Have a great time girl! ;)

[trishaanne]

Well, another make and take and I SURVIVED...woooohooooo. I think we had 15-16 people. More than enough food, more than enough drinks, great friends....priceless. Nice meeting you KarenBurst and uncledeathy. With a little luck we'll see you again, if you weren't scared off..lol. Thanks everyone.

[NoahFentz]

We're home. Great Make and Take. Finally finished the wiper motor project. Hope to have video posted soon. Thank you everyone who put their 2 cents in to make it work. Very fustrating but persistence paid off.

Thank you Patty and Ken for the use of your yard. The weather was amazing but the traffic was crazy. Freakin Jersey shore.Thanks again everyone. I'm full and tired. Good night.

[sharpobject]

Made it home safe and sound yet again. Thanks Pattie and Kenny - the ever generous hosts. Props may not always get completed, but you can always count on great friends, great food, and a great time. (for me, you guys are the best medicine). It was nice to meet the newcomers Dave and Karen. I hope to see you at future meetings.

[sharpobject]

It's too early in the morning - and it takes awhile for my brain to wake up - I can't believe I forgot to thank the "hero of the day" - Hpropman. Thanks so much Joe for noticing the almost flat tire and taking care of it. It saved us from an annoying and possibly dangerous situation on our long drive home. THANK YOU !!

[Joiseygal]

I'm glad you got home safely, unfortunately I got a text from Donna telling me they got a flat tire on the way home. I hope Karen touches base this morning to let us know everything went alright.
Thanks everyone that helped me with the my hangman! Especially Ken, Joe and Ralph. I just have to add hands, feet and knee caps. When I make the adjustments I will post video on the forum. The massage projects were fun and I got my project half way done. I will also finish that project in the next few days and post pictures. I want to thank Elaine and Ralph for finding the massager and bringing it down for me to use. Thanks so much!
Also the food was awesome as always. I got yelled at for leaving Long Beach early, but I wouldn't miss a meeting unless it wasn't physically possible to come. So I guess you guys are stuck with me! As for the new people it was very nice meeting you. I really hope Karen and Dave will make it to another meeting they are very nice. Joe your daughter is very nice and creative, so I hope you consider bringing her to the Zombie walk. Oh and thank you Karen for the plants I will be making a home for them later on today. :)

[trishaanne]

Um...Joe, and Jay, is there something we should know about who's really Nicole's father....LOL. Sorry Sharon, just had to bust on ya...JAY is the one who brought his daughter..hehehe. I hope Karen and Ken made it home alright.

[Joiseygal]

Um...Joe, and Jay, is there something we should know about who's really Nicole's father....LOL. Sorry Sharon, just had to bust on ya...JAY is the one who brought his daughter..hehehe. I hope Karen and Ken made it home alright.


LOL...Well you never know with some of the stories I heard about past meetings. Hee..Hee...Just kidding. Sorry I meant to say Jay. :D You have to remember my brain doesn't function very well in the morning.....well actually in the afteroon also..OH CRAP I'M JUST BRAIN DEAD!!!! Oh and thank you as always for the use of your house. Your friends seem very nice also. Sorry I forgot there names.

[uncledeathy]

Hi guys! Had a great time!! Great people.. Even Vlad....lol! I have never seen such talented people , amazing! The little one likes the duct tape guy. She wanted to put it on and be a monster! I think she has the disease! LOL!! Great food and really nice people. Really nice meeting all of you! I will be at the next gathering no doubt!

uncledeathy

[trishaanne]

Glad you enjoyed yourself....that's how we get all our "victims"...lol. We are nice to them the first time or two, till they are addicted to us, and then all gloves are off. You are no longer a guest, you no longer get waited on, you'll have to get your own food, own drinks...at least that's the way I'm told it's supposed to go. I don't think I can ever let anyone actually do that...but I pretend to try. Glad the little one is having so much fun with the "monster" Maybe you can duct tape her and then let her dress it in some of her old clothes. Then she'll really have the bug! I'll post our available dates for September when I can look at the calendar.

[Black Cat]

We got home last night some 4 hours after leaving the make and take. Complete whitewall tire blowout. Nothing better than calling AAA and not knowing what town your in. Two calls later to AAA and finally giving directions once again to where we were and flagging down the tow truck driver.
Had to call my Dad to come rescue Deathinthereaper (Donna) since AAA can only pick up two people and the vehicle. Had to have the van towed home as no one has these Tires available in the middle of night.
Called a few places this morning and found one place who had 1 tire in stock so off I went this morning half asleep.

It was a great Make and Take. Uncledeathy and Karen it was nice to meet you.
Ralph and Sharon so glad you made it home safely. Sharon you look great and so happy you came to hang with everyone.
I have pics and video which I'll post as soon as I up load them.

[NoahFentz]

WOW!! I had no idea. I wonder if we passed you. My daughter did not pick me up until 11? I wish I knew. So sorry.

[Joiseygal]

Ralph and Sharon so glad you made it home safely. Sharon you look great and so happy you came to hang with everyone.
I have pics and video which I'll post as soon as I up load them.
LOL...What was in the food, I think we are all off on the names??? Thanks for the compliment, but didn't you mean Elaine? Oh and so sorry to hear about the trouble getting home. I'm glad everyone made it home safely!

[trishaanne]

LMFAO....I swear there was nothing in the food. It really was just oregano. Now everyone take a deep breath, study the name chart again and we'll have a quiz next month to see if we can remember who is who....lol. :googly:

[Black Cat]

Wow, it's 3 in the afternoon and I still feel like I didn't get enough sleep or Coffee for that matter. So sorry on the name bit. I seem to recall switching the names several times during the make and take as well.
Off to corner to study name chart for next meeting.

[KarenBurst]

Hi,,Just letting you all know that I just loved meeting all of you..I loved your ideas and Thank you for sharing your pictures with me. We had a ton of food and everything tasted sooo good. Patti and Ken, Thank you again for opening up your home to us and letting us get together there. C-ya at the next one..Till then Stay safe...

[DoomBuddy]

I was the one that was going to have the tire problem. Thanks to everyone for the good time. It was great to meet Karen And Dave. It was wonderful to finally get rid of (i mean finish) the projects lingering around:) Can't wait for the next time.

[sharpobject]

Oh nooooo Blackcat - that's terrible it took you 4 hours to get home. That could have easily been us had Joe not noticed my tire. Glad you all finally made it home safely.

[diggerc]

and yeah i suck

[trishaanne]

I forgot mention one very important thing. Thank you to Joe and Ken. Apparently they decided I needed a kicking leg prop. Well, it's something we wanted to do for a while, but never had the time to do. I can't even get most of the stuff done I had planned for this year due to severe time constraints. Well, they are making us one. Not sure why....but we are extremely grateful. I've always said haunters are the nicest people. And contrary to what I've said about these guys (all true by the way), I wouldn't trade this group for anything in the world. YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!!!!! OK, enough sentimentality....get back to work!

[hpropman]

LOL...Well you never know with some of the stories I heard about past meetings. Hee..Hee...Just kidding. Sorry I meant to say Jay. :D You have to remember my brain doesn't function very well in the morning.....well actually in the afteroon also..OH CRAP I'M JUST BRAIN DEAD!!!! Oh and thank you as always for the use of your house. Your friends seem very nice also. Sorry I forgot there names.

Pheww! I glad that we got that straightened out. :D It was nice to see everyone again and meet the new people. Our little group is not so little any more. Elaine and Ralph I was just glad that I was able to help you. Did the tire hold air or does it have a leak? I am sorry that you had trouble getting home Ken and Karen. I hope everything is OK now?

[hpropman]

I forgot mention one very important thing. Thank you to Joe and Ken. Apparently they decided I needed a kicking leg prop. Well, it's something we wanted to do for a while, but never had the time to do. I can't even get most of the stuff done I had planned for this year due to severe time constraints. Well, they are making us one. Not sure why....but we are extremely grateful. I've always said haunters are the nicest people. And contrary to what I've said about these guys (all true by the way), I wouldn't trade this group for anything in the world. YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!!!!! OK, enough sentimentality....get back to work!

LMAO! After everything that you and Kenny (peanut) do for us it is out pleasure to make something for you.

[Vlad]

That was oregano ???? I thought it was a little harsh.........

[hpropman]

Sorry It was not me there was a lot of things in the burgers but oregano was not one of them. BTW who made the chile I need to get that recipe. Here is the burger recipe.

Chop one whole scallion both white and green. In a large bowl drop a few scallions in the bowl a pinch of salt and some pepper. Rip small chucks of the chop meat and layer them in the bowl (about 1/3 of the meat) dust the top of the meat with all the spices and the scallions. Repeat 2 more times. splash a few squirts of the Worcestershire sauce into the meat. Toss only enough to combine all the ingredients (it is important that you do not overwork the meat it will make the burgers tough) grab handfulls of the mixture and form into patties (remember they will shrink 20% on the grill so make them bigger than you think they should be) Heat the grill and then lower temp to medium to medium low depending on your grill. Place them on the hot grate. Listen to the sizzle but do not touch them (hamburgers should only be flipped once so don't mess with them of press them down with the spatula). close the lid and let them cook for 5 or 6 minutes. check them if you see a lot of smoke the dripping fat may have caught fire. Flip them over and cook for 5 min more or so then top with swiss and provolone cheese melt the cheese and remove from the grill. (internal temp should be 155 - 160 if you have a thermometer)

2 - 3 pound of 20% fat ground chuck
Kosher or sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
onion powder
garlic power
McCormick hamburger spice blend
Cavendar's Greek spice blend (you can find it at the super market)
scallions
Worcestershire sauce

McCormick link:

http://www.mccormick.com/products/grillmates/productlanding.aspx

Cavendars' link:

http://www.greekseasoning.com/

[trishaanne]

As hostess of this group, I PROMISE that I will do all I can to keep Vlad from making any snide comments to the above post....especially in reference to Joe's direction not to overwork the meat. However, I can make no guarantees...hehehe:p

[Black Cat]

Pics:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/troop134/make%20and%20take%20Aug%202009/MakeTakeAug15011.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/troop134/make%20and%20take%20Aug%202009/MakeTakeAug15014.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/troop134/make%20and%20take%20Aug%202009/MakeTakeAug15015.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/troop134/make%20and%20take%20Aug%202009/MakeTakeAug15004.jpg

No comment on the "Do Not Overwork The Meat"!!!!!!

[Black Cat]

more pics:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/troop134/make%20and%20take%20Aug%202009/MakeTakeAug15008.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/troop134/make%20and%20take%20Aug%202009/MakeTakeAug15010.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/troop134/make%20and%20take%20Aug%202009/MakeTakeAug15005.jpg

[hpropman]

Doh! I did not even realize it! I should have not opened that door with Jay and Ken around. Anyway no matter what you are talking about they both end in a pleasurable experience.

[Vlad]

lol

[Kaoru]

Ok those pictures are hilarious! I am wondering about the poor man wearing the bike helmet! 2 against 1 is just not fair! Also to the person working on the hand prop...for some reason looked like they want to BE the hand or have a very strong love of it. ;)
Pics are great! Thanks for sharing black cat! :)

[hallloweenjerzeboy]

So is anyone that was there sick? It started yesterday for me, bad throat infection.

[hpropman]

I hope you feel better soon John.

[Joiseygal]

So is anyone that was there sick? It started yesterday for me, bad throat infection.

Define sick??? You do remember you are talking about the NJ/PA Make and take group. Sorry to hear your not feeling well John. Hopefully it is just a 24 hr. thing.
Oh by the way the picture of me really shows off my chicken legs and knobby knees! My friend always tells me I can knock on his door from down the block with my knees. :rolleyes:

[DoomBuddy]

Since I have no clue how to add a photo to a thread here is the link to my album for the pictures I took.

http://hauntforum.com/album.php?albumid=286

[Kaoru]

I am gonna have to bug trish or joisey to give me names with faces. At least their own! :) Thanks for the album pics Doombudy

[Joiseygal]

Ok I'm the one that looks like an iron board with the knobby knees. Does that help?

[Kaoru]

LOL..I think Terror pointed you out as the one wearing the hat and white shirt? :)

Oh and joisey just to be fair I added my pic on my profile page.

[hpropman]

I am the one on the left in picture 22 (Joe) and the guy to my right is Jeff (noahfentz). Kaoru are you Close to us in NJ or PA?

[Kaoru]

I'm in Connecticut! I plan on stopping by to visit Trish on Sunday, Labor day weekend. :)

[hpropman]

cool I hope it is a nice weekend.

[KarenBurst]

Hi Joe, it was a pleasure meeting you on Saturday..I made the Chilli..I use a nice size spanish onion, chop it up, brown it with veg oil, put in the ground meat and brown that also. Pour off excess fat and throw it all in crock pot. Kidney beans, salt, pepper, and Chilli powder and Jalopano ( not sure if spelled right) pepper. Add Ketchup stir and then go relax..

[hpropman]

Thanks Karen - It was nice meeting you as well I hope we see you again.

[Black Cat]

Black Cat (Karen) is the one in the Burgundy Haunt Forum T-shirt and daughter (Donna) Deathinthereaper is the one doing the intense hand sculpting.
Kenny our Host is the one with the helmet getting pool noodle attacked by Vlad (Ken) and Devin.