Thursday, 29 October 2015

Choosing Our Imperfectly Perfect Pumpkin

I am a real perfectionist in life. Whether that be ensuring my blog design is gorgeous, shooting a wonderfully crisp photo, or even the shape and size of my pumpkin. 2014's Halloween brought a huge pumpkin of ideal shape, completely scab free. When we went to the same place this year, in search of a similar specimen, they had sold out of pumpkins altogether, meaning we were forced into improvisation. Of course, someone else bought the pumpkin we liked initially (we were slow in choosing) meaning we bought our second choice... a lovely pumpkin with a clean, round front but a scabby and somewhat off balance back.  The dogs, on the other hand, don't have a care in the world, showing me how imperfectly perfect 2015's pumpkin is.

Pumpkin posers!

Creepy close up!

Now we need to carve our pumpkin! Come back soon and see how it looks!


We're joining our hosts Ruckus The EskieLove Is Being Owned By A Husky and Barking From The Bayou in the Thoughtless Thursday Blog Hop. We send many thanks their way, and you can join in below.


38 comments:

  1. On my Earl and Ethel, what are you gonna carve in you pumpkin???? I can't wait to see it!
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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    1. You'll all have to wait and see! Surprises are always nice!

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  2. They make that pumpkin look good!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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    1. Whatever they pose on/with looks good! They are a duo with adorableness.

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  3. Looks like you picked a good one
    Lily & Edward

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    1. In the end, we did! Even though someone else chose the one we liked before this one, our pumpkin is awesome.

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  4. A pumpkin always looks better with its decorations.

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    1. Thank you! Together, they have something incredibly special going on.

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  6. Yep, Earl and Ethel don't worry about a little thing like a pumpkin being lopsided. It's still a perfect photo op. :)

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    1. All pumpkins have something! It makes them more unique!

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    2. That pumpkin looks fine! Have a fun Halloween ��

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    3. Thank you! It is an awesome specimen of pumpkin! Have a lovely Halloween.

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  7. It looks like the perfect pumpkin to us. We can't wait to see it carved!

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    1. It is a good one! We'll show you all it once it has been carved!

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  8. We aren't real picky. We want a good price and one that will last until Halloween.

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    1. You sound as though you're more practical than me when it comes to pumpkins!

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  9. you have the PERFECT pumpkin and PERFECT pups!!!!!!! DakotasDen

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    1. Thank you! It is a good one! And my pups are even better!

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  10. Earl and Ethel, you pose so good for your pictures. I think it's the perfect pumpkin for sure :)

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    1. Thank you! Ethel FINALLY remained in one position without moving!

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  11. Being a perfectionist makes it tough. Believe me, I am not one, but I am married to one. ♥ Your pumpkin will be picture perfect. ☺

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  12. Looks like a great choice! Earl and Ethe look pawsome posing with it!!
    Smileys!
    Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo

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    1. It is. Thank you! They are brilliant poser pups.

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  13. Y'all look so cute wif da pumpkin!

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    1. Thank you! They pose so well when Ethel remains in one position!

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  14. your pumpkin is much better than my creepy orange marble :o) I think my dad got it for free... it looks like a free bee... or a free pee :o)

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  15. Hi Y'all!

    What a cool photo! Love it!

    Y'all come on by,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  16. I have to make time to get my pumpkin carved today. :)

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  17. Ohhhh, can't wait to see how it turned out!
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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    1. You can see it now. Hope you like how it looks!

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