DIY: Glass Bottle Pumpkins

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I found this wonderful article about DIY Halloween makeover ideas for decorating or a party.  The article has pictures and links to the sites you can find the directions and tips for the projects themselves.  The idea above I fell in love with!  It’s from sadieseasongoods.com and I think it’s a creative way to repurpose old liquor bottles or just unusually shaped bottled into pumpkins!

She started with liquor bottles (her county no longer recycles glass bottles.)

She sprayed them with white primer paints.  (She recommends using acrylics for the pumpkins and they can be difficult to work with unless the glass in primed.)

She used several different shades of paints (in the directions, she says she also used a green that isn’t pictured).

“I had this idea that I could slightly swirl two or three colors in order to get striations of color, like on real gourds. 

Note that I said swirl, not mix, the various paint colors. It’s an important distinction to make here!

First, I squeezed out dollops of paint in various colors so that the edges touched. Then, I used toothpicks to pull the paint into each other, like a spiderweb effect. Finally, I carefully dipped my paint brush into the swirl and brushed it on the glass bottles in long, even strokes.”

In case the jute doesn’t completely cover the stems, she painted those a dark green/brown.

“To finish up my fall pumpkin decor, I wound the jute twine around the dark green neck using my hot glue gunto hold the twine in place.

Next, I scavenged some leaves from a floral stem that had “veiny” leaves, like those found on pumpkin and gourd vines.  I hot glued them in place and continued to wrap the necks with twine.”

The finished jar is AWESOME!

I have to try some of these!!

SOURCE: upcyclethisdiythat.com and sadieseasongoods.com

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  1. Morning, Pat! 58 here, can’t tell whether it’s clear or not. I sent Piper a text, asking if she was still coming to visit tomorrow – no reply yet….she seems to be more and more like her Father these days – inconsiderate.

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      1. I’m extremely dubious they can control a storm that’s hundreds of miles wide with winds racing at 100+ mph, containing trillions of gallons of water. They certainly would if they could, but can they?

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  12. TheseTruths

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    October 5, 2024 02:05

    I’ve seen this reported in different forms at least three times tonight. This lady explains it well. Bottom line: the $750 is a loan that has to be paid back within a year or they can seize the person’s property. It’s almost too evil to believe.

    Okay… so our government gives illegal aliens… food, water, money, and a place to live… It’s all free. No strings attached. But…. If you are an American citizen and have lost everything in this storm, FEMA is offering you a one year loan. If you do not pay it back in one year, they will take every thing you have which is crazy!

    It definitely pays off to be an illegal alien in our country. If you are a tax paying citizen, plan on getting screwed.

    Please listen to this, so you don’t fall into this trap.

    Okay… so our government gives illegal aliens… food, water, money, and a place to live… It’s all free. No strings attached. But…. If you are an American citizen and have lost everything in this storm, FEMA is offering you a one year loan. If you do not pay it back in one year,… pic.twitter.com/1OjnlpbvER

    — Lisa 💃🏻💋🌹🍷 (@Lisahudsonchow7) October 5, 2024

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  13. nimrodman

    October 5, 2024 1:24 am

    Reply to  Maquis

    Vietnam War veteran gives Trump his Purple Heart for taking bullet in Butler: ‘You got guts’
    
    Trump called it “a great honor” to receive the gift.

    “Dear President Trump, watching you during the Butler rally, and you getting back up, both my wife and I gave a sigh of relief as well as a few tears,” read the letter.

    “I would be honored if you would accept this small token I received as a young marine in Vietnam,” it continued. “My wife and I both thought it appropriate. God bless you, your family, and the United States of America. Sincerely, Dwight.” 

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  14. Just The News: “Lawmakers in North Carolina are returning to Raleigh to pass legislation next week securing fiscal aid and lawful allowances in other areas of daily life to the western part of the state devastated by Hurricane Helene flooding.

    Past precedent includes not only appropriating money but also working with election law, education attendance requirements and educators’ pay, and fees associated with driver’s licenses. The storm that came ashore Sept. 26 in the Big Bend of Florida as a Category 4 hurricane with 140 mph sustained winds stalled out over the Appalachian Mountains and Tennessee, causing catastrophic flooding that killed 72 in Buncombe County.

    Six states collectively have lost more than 220 lives to the fourth most deadly hurricane of the last three-quarters of a century, and rescue workers are yet to say they have accounted for all the missing.

    Friday marked the eighth day of rescues. Power remained out for more than 249,000 in North Carolina at 5:30 Friday afternoon, with utility companies explaining that some houses or businesses no longer physically sit where they once did, same as with paved roads.

    Some areas may go another week without electricity.

    A joint statement from Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, and House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, said in part, “Our hearts are broken for the communities that have been ravaged by Hurricane Helene. Despite the destruction, it has been incredible to see how North Carolinians have stepped up to help. We cannot let up on those efforts or forget about the small communities that have been effectively closed off because of this storm.

    “The General Assembly is preparing to come back next week to vote on an initial disaster relief package to facilitate the state’s response to Hurricane Helene. We are still working to determine what needs to be included in that legislation. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the victims of this storm and those who have lost loved ones, as well as the aid workers, volunteers, and rescue teams supporting the region.”

    Aid has poured in from multiple states, and in remarkable ways. Helicopters have found people by mirrors reflecting the sun; mules have carried medicine and supplies up muddied slopes and through flooded terrain. In some communities, communication is akin to a town crier on a picnic table amid where people can safely gather for updates.

    Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler pleaded for fencing supplies from other farmers throughout the state to help with livestock. Agriculture is a $111.1 billion industry, biggest in the state, and an estimate on damage is unclear.

    Republican U.S. Reps. Virginia Foxx, Dr. Greg Murphy and Chuck Edwards led authorship with other members of Congress of a letter to President Joe Biden, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and EPA Administrator Michael Regan asking for the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to be “interpreted as loosely as possible, so the federal government provides support, not interference in the recovery effort.”

    For the first time since the storm hit, there was no daily update release from Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.

    Edwards, the congressman who along with Foxx represents the portion of the state most severely impacted, said in a release 49 water treatment plants still have no power and 43 are out of water. He said water systems on a boil advisory is down from 142 on Thursday to 91.

    Edwards said more than 130 roads have been reopened. Late Friday, DriveNC.org reported 617 closed. That includes three interstates, 44 federal highways, 56 state roads and 514 secondary roads. The total number, courtesy of secondary roads, has climbed each of the last three days of the workweek.

    Eight hurricanes since 1950 have killed 100 or more people. Helene is only eclipsed – so far – by Katrina (2005, deaths 1,392), Audrey (1957, deaths 416) and Camille (1969, deaths 256). On Friday the toll eclipsed Sandy (2012, deaths 219), and on Thursday it went past Diane (1955, deaths 184).”

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  17. nwtex

    October 5, 2024 6:13 am

    Bruce Springsteen slams Donald Trump as ‘dangerous’
     1 day ago

    Bruce Springsteen has an absolute right to endorse who he wishes but his extreme lack of honest assessment why ! has triggered my response – not for the faint of heart – i must speak out pic.twitter.com/DmzcaShBXi

    — Robert Davi (@RobertJohnDavi) October 4, 2024

    @DimitriVistick
    ·12h
    Maybe it’s about some kind of a list? “Hey little girl is your daddy home. Did he go away and leave you all alone, I got a bad desire.
    I’m on fire. Tell me now baby is he good to you’ can he do to you the things that I do
    ,I can take you higher, I’m on firehttps://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/svg/1f3b6.svg

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  18. EXCERPT: “If it’s Friday, then it stands to reason that there’s going to be a Friday news dump. And the Biden administration didn’t disappoint with its quiet announcement in the work week’s waning hours, stating that it will end plans to provide a path to citizenship for the over 500,000 illegal aliens from four nations that it flew into the United States.

    —————–

    Friday evening, CBS News broke the story about the administration’s latest stealth move with the program, which the DHS began in October 2022 for just Venezuelans. In January 2023, that grew to include emigrants from three other countries: Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua:

    The Biden administration will not be extending the legal status of hundreds of thousands of migrants who were allowed to fly to the U.S. under a sponsorship program designed to reduce illegal border crossings, the Department of Homeland Security announced Friday.

    Instead, migrants who have come to the U.S. under the policy will be directed to try to obtain legal status through other immigration programs, leave the country or face deportation proceedings.

    …

    As of the end of August, 530,000 migrants from these four countries had flown into the U.S. under the policy, known as the CHNV program, government figures show. They were granted permission to live and work in the U.S. legally for two years under an immigration law known as parole, which presidents can use to welcome foreigners on humanitarian or public interest grounds.

    …

    But the Department of Homeland Security decided against offering migrants who arrived in the U.S. under the CHNV initiative parole extensions, or what the government calls “re-parole.” Instead, these immigrant parolees, as the government calls them, will be given notices instructing them to apply for another immigration benefit or leave the country.

    “If you have not sought a lawful status or period of authorized stay, you will need to leave the United States before your authorized parole period expires, or you may be placed in removal proceedings after your period of parole expires,” the government said in a notice to parolees.

     Fox News Digital shared this updated statement from a DHS spokesperson:

    “As initially stated in the Federal Register notices, a grant of parole under these processes was for a temporary period of up to two years. This two-year period was intended to enable individuals to seek humanitarian relief or other immigration benefits for which they may be eligible, and to work and contribute to the United States.” 

    House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) has also responded to the Biden DHS’ hasty messaging on its new guidelines before the weekend, releasing a statement calling out the move as “optics-driven,” and casting doubt on the administration’s promises to oust the South American illegals based on previous actions:

    “This move is yet another optics-driven smokescreen from the Biden-Harris administration. There are numerous other ways these inadmissible aliens could be—and likely will be—allowed to stay, including through applying for asylum or Temporary Protected Status. Even if they don’t, however, given ICE’s low enforcement rates under this administration, most simply will not be priorities for removal.

    “Remember, a recent DHS Inspector General report found that the Biden-Harris administration still has no plan to remove the 77,000 Afghan nationals who were paroled in 2021 and 2022, and no effective process for monitoring parole expiration. So, it is hard to believe the Biden-Harris administration has a plan to remove a far greater number of inadmissible Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan nationals paroled into the country at their direction.” [emphsis added]

    We’ll keep you posted on developments in this story.”

    https://redstate.com/beccalower/2024/10/04/biden-homeland-security-quietly-ends-path-to-amnesty-for-over-500k-illegals-it-flew-into-us-n2180165

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  19. ENTIRE ARTICLE @ RedState: “We are hearing more and more about the devastation wrought by last weekend’s Hurricane Helene, and how our fellow Americans in Western North Carolina, Eastern Tennessee, and Eastern Georgia have been adversely affected. Towns completely destroyed, too many lives lost, and way too much government incompetence and malfeasance.

    But we are also hearing about the good: neighbors helping neighbors, brave heroes in private aircraft reaching remote areas with means of communication, supplies, food, water, and hope. This week’s Feel-Good Friday offering is a Helene hero story of a different variety, but it is still one for the books.

    David Jones had to travel from Boiling Springs, South Carolina, to Johnson City, Tennessee–normally a two-and-a-half hour or so drive–to walk his daughter down the aisle at her wedding. Then Hurricane Helene and its subsequent destruction, threw a major wrench into his plans:

    A Boiling Springs, South Carolina man managed to walk about 17 miles through the night after Tropical Storm Helene hit the western Carolinas and Tennessee to get to Johnson City, to walk his daughter, Elizabeth, down the aisle at her wedding.

    All told it was a 30-mile walk. Jones set out on Friday afternoon to make the drive to Tennessee and was stopped by state troopers on Interstate 26; They told him that because of the washed-out roads, bridges, and generally dangerous conditions, they couldn’t let him go any further:

    “At the time, I had no cell service and no power and no idea of the magnitude of what had happened,” Jones said.

    He drove as far as he could on Interstate 26 before troopers said his car could make it no further due to washed-out roads, bridges and dangerous conditions. At that point, he was at Exit 43, Temple Hill Road, in Unicoi County, Tennessee.

    “I told the troopers that my daughter is getting married at 11:00 and it’s now 2:00 and I’ve got to get to Johnson City to walk her down the aisle,” Jones said.

    Now that’s a father’s love and a determined soul. Jones is a marathoner, having accomplished the completion of two races, so having to trek on foot for what he estimated was less than 30 miles was of little consequence to him; or so he thought. Instead of a marathon, Jones encountered an obstacle course. He had to traverse over mounds and mounds of broken road, broken structures, and debris on his trek, and at one point he was stuck in mud up to his knees, and almost got wiped out by a cleanup crew with a backhoe attempting to clear the road. 

    Jones managed to escape that harrowing ordeal, and moved closer to his destination, when another trooper spoke to him:

    As he drew closer to Erwin, Tennessee, he said that a trooper approached him. “He said, ‘Are you the one trying to get to his daughter’s wedding? We’re all talking about you. Everyone says you’re so determined!'” Jones said.

    That trooper offered him a ride two miles closer to his destination, and Jones resumed walking, picking up a reflector on the side of a narrow, two-lane highway, for safety.

    Eventually, a driver offered him a ride for the last eight miles of his trip, and Jones realized it was a former colleague who had been unable to sleep and wanted to drive over to some property to check on it since the storm had been so strong.

    “Talk about providence and divine intervention. Not only was this someone I knew and trusted, he couldn’t sleep! I knew God was keeping him awake to help me,” Jones said.

    He was able to make it to his home in Johnson City to freshen up and made it to the church in time to walk Elizabeth, down the aisle on Saturday morning.

    As part of their wedding gift, Jones gave his daughter Elizabeth and her new husband the reflector that he carried on the road for safety. He said it was a reminder for the couple to be “a protector [of each other], a good reflection of each other and of God.” David Jones embodied all these through his courageous and sacrificial act of making a hazardous journey through the muck and the mire in order to give Elizabeth away. 

    Jones brushed it off, saying that this is what Dads do. Elizabeth disagreed, and so do the rest of us. What Jones is, is a rock star, an incredible example of the Father heart of God, and a bright, shining symbol of the American spirit in these dark and uncertain times.”

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  20. This is simply beyond disgusting!!!!

    EXCERPT: “Vice President Kamala Harris, already under fire for her indifference to the devastation of Hurricane Helene and the federal government’s sluggish response, has now raised further eyebrows by recording an episode of the explicit “Call Her Daddy” podcast this week.

    “As the Southeast reels from the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Helene, Vice President Kamala Harris continues to avoid direct interactions with the mainstream press,” reports MXM News. “Instead, she recorded an episode of the ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast, known for its graphic discussions on sex and relationships. The decision to appear on this show, in a week marked by a national disaster and rising Middle East tensions, has raised questions about Harris’s media priorities and her reluctance to face tough questions from mainstream reporters.”

    ————

    The “Call Her Daddy” podcast, which Harris recorded this week, is infamous for episodes that delve into topics like the “Gluck Gluck 9000” oral sex technique and various relationship and dating hacks. The show’s tagline, “Exploiting their lives makes you feel better about yours,” encapsulates its explicit and often sensational content. With episode titles such as “Nudes Never Die,” the podcast generally caters to a younger audience with discussions far removed from the weighty issues currently facing the country.

    Conservative commentators argue that Harris’s media strategy reflects a deliberate avoidance of substantive discussions on pressing matters like economic policy, hurricane recovery, and foreign affairs. In stark contrast, former President Donald Trump has held multiple press conferences, taking questions from reporters and engaging with the public on topics including immigration, inflation, and crime. 

    As the public awaits Harris’s next move, her decision to engage with an entertainment podcast rather than a mainstream press outlet leaves many questioning whether she will eventually face the tougher inquiries necessary for addressing the nation’s concerns. In a time of crisis, Harris’s media strategy suggests a focus on controlled, less challenging environments, highlighting a potential gap in the public’s access to direct and candid information.

    This reflects the ongoing incompetence and indifference of the Biden-Harris administration when it comes to disaster management. Former Clinton advisor Doug Schoen expressed disbelief at the administration’s response…..”

    https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2024/10/04/kamala-taped-explicit-call-her-daddy-interview-during-hurricane-helene-recovery-n4933083

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  21. Grace 🔎
    @reallygraceful
    Waynesville, NC small business owners who lost everything received these notices from the government yesterday….the notice says they can’t start repairs without purchasing permits and getting assessments from the government!

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  23. I had to run over to Family $ to get more tuna and I picked up some regular cat food for Wheezer, too. The food for indoor cats isn’t really appropriate for him. I told the clerk (with whom I’m familiar) it was for my patio kitty and she asked me if that’s what I called him. When I told her it was Wheezer because he was so wishy-washy with his moods, she cracked up laughing – she remembered it from the movie immediately.

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    1. oh man is hubby gonna love these!!!
      he’s out mowing (sort of) while the sun is out–but the grass is still wet a little.
      i went out to pull out the plants from last year to let them rot and fertilize the soil.

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      1. I just got back inside after watering my plants. Won’t be long now before they die from the cold. My experiment with freezing lopes was a bust – mushy, watery and not much taste. I won’t be trying that again!

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  32. went out to help hubby move the grapevine fence so he could mow. we had a hard time picking it up with the metal spike post intertwined in it. definitely bear. but the deer made use of the fence being down…they ate the leaves off the vines in the last 2 rows–not the stems–they’re still attached. and the grapes are long gone.

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  33. Margie
    Margie
    October 5, 2024 1:34 pm

    I am here at the rally! We are packed in like sardines. Security is everywhere. Semi trucks are surrounding the rally so there is no line of sight from the roof where the shooter was. I’ve seen several snipers, SS, State Police, local cops, Trump’s private security. I even saw military! More press than I’ve ever seen. Every hotel room is sold out in the area. Every person in my hotel was MAGA, even the front desk lady. We drove 5 hours from Bucks County PA.

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  40. Spiral staircase in the Antinori Wine Cellar (Florence)

    Chrysler Building at Sunrise

    From Bejing

    “Photographed in the German Parliament. Its shape reminds me of an anthill. The worker ants are visible and “ant queens” are hidden in their seats.”

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  43. “Nearly identical petroglyphs discovered in Japan, Utah, and Azerbaijan prompt intriguing inquiries into the connections between ancient cultures.

    Despite being separated by extensive geographical distances, their presence in disparate locations raises questions about potential cultural interactions or shared symbolism. The dating for these petroglyphs indicates significant historical value: approximately 7,000 years in Japan, between 1,000 and 2,000 years in Utah, and up to 10,000 years in Azerbaijan.”

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  45. Theodore Roosevelt 150th anniversary Winchester 1895 in .405 Winchester

    Caryatid mirror with Aphrodite, ca.1460 BC, (Ancient Greece ), bronze

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  46. A Roman Cavalry Draconarius holding the Draco Standard, the cavalry version of the army’s eagle.

    The oculus of the Pantheon, Rome

    The Hallgrímskirkja at dusk, Reykjavik, Iceland

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  49. I am adding a short daily prayer to the board. I would invite each of you, if you wish, to also add one or maybe two of your own liking. I do not want to stifle anyone but please limit yourself to one or two religious postings. here’s one I found that I liked.

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