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Title: Halloween
Post by: bayonetbrant on October 31, 2013, 08:07:38 AM
So who's dressed up?  As what?

We've got the Dog the Bounty Hunter team running around our office, Princess Leia (thankfully in her Ep IV white outfit), Poison Ivy (not the outfit you want her in), Jesus, the Mario Bros (including Wario), and more.

I've got my 1920s-era pulp adventure dude outfit going on.  First time I've worn my tanker boots since we switched to ACU's in '07.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Gusington on October 31, 2013, 08:12:44 AM
I dressed as a short Jewish bald guy. Very authentic looking!
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: GDS_Starfury on October 31, 2013, 08:14:46 AM
I'm dressed as Gus's dad.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: bayonetbrant on October 31, 2013, 08:20:28 AM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on October 31, 2013, 08:14:46 AMI'm dressed as Gus's dad.

he'd probably rather move in with you
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: W8taminute on October 31, 2013, 08:34:12 AM
I used to wear my Darth Vader mask and carry a red lightsaber to work but last year my Darth Vadar mask got broken.  I haven't come up with another costume since.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Martok on October 31, 2013, 09:09:06 AM
I'm planning to wear my RenFest garb tonight, since I didn't get the chance to do so when I went to the actual RenFest last month (it was too muddy to be worthwhile).  I'll probably leave the rapier at home, though.  ;) 

Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Centurion40 on October 31, 2013, 10:31:33 AM
I'm dressed as a career civil servant with no realistic expectation, or ambition towards advancement.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Steelgrave on October 31, 2013, 12:01:14 PM
Quote from: Centurion40 on October 31, 2013, 10:31:33 AM
I'm dressed as a career civil servant with no realistic expectation, or ambition towards advancement.

Did a hundred or so other people from your office show up in the same costume?   ;D
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Centurion40 on October 31, 2013, 12:15:07 PM
Quote from: Steelgrave on October 31, 2013, 12:01:14 PM
Quote from: Centurion40 on October 31, 2013, 10:31:33 AM
I'm dressed as a career civil servant with no realistic expectation, or ambition towards advancement.

Did a hundred or so other people from your office show up in the same costume?   ;D

Damn!   :o   Have you always been psychic, or is it just a Halloween thing??!!
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Grimnirsson on October 31, 2013, 12:20:38 PM
I am a Roman citizen living in the province Germania Inferior, I refuse to join in Celtic traditions coming from Vinland ;)

Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: LongBlade on October 31, 2013, 01:18:47 PM
I will be donning my Star Fleet uniform later this afternoon.

So, who's bold enough to share pics of their costumes?
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: bayonetbrant on October 31, 2013, 01:28:33 PM
I'll post one in a bit
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Silent Disapproval Robot on October 31, 2013, 01:30:50 PM
Dr. Bunsen Honeydew
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Centurion40 on October 31, 2013, 01:37:18 PM
Quote from: Silent Disapproval Robot on October 31, 2013, 01:30:50 PM
Dr. Bunsen Honeydew

Don't tease us!!  Pics, pics!!

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fcosplayers.acparadise.com%2F10289%2Fa1a372776fce1510b2f6aca62e027e3a.jpg&hash=60e4185f5e5126d542590310aee5c25d9342a6f8)
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Gusington on October 31, 2013, 01:40:16 PM
Are you serious? You must post!
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Centurion40 on October 31, 2013, 02:16:10 PM
(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7876073728/h7174C121/)
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Silent Disapproval Robot on October 31, 2013, 02:17:17 PM
Maybe I should have gone as Waldorf as I'm feeling old and curmudgeonly.  This punk-ass kid I work with and got to dress up as Beaker had never even heard of the Muppet Show, let alone Muppet Labs....Kids today....
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Gusington on October 31, 2013, 02:57:38 PM
Unacceptable.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: LongBlade on October 31, 2013, 04:16:54 PM
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1081.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj349%2Flongblade%2FGrogHeads%2FHalloween2013-800_zps45fd17ef.jpg&hash=976b6d9924f815ac1e03a4bda2f0aa6474ddf1e1)
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: undercovergeek on October 31, 2013, 04:22:51 PM
well done sir - is that at the Blade Residence?
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: LongBlade on October 31, 2013, 04:25:50 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on October 31, 2013, 04:22:51 PM
well done sir - is that at the Blade Residence?

One wall of it, yes.

For some reason my eyes look bloodshot. But the natural light was better than the flash so I went with this. Weird.

Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Grimnirsson on October 31, 2013, 04:27:00 PM
Isn't Halloween about ghosts and spooky costumes?  :P
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: undercovergeek on October 31, 2013, 04:34:05 PM
Quote from: LongBlade on October 31, 2013, 04:25:50 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on October 31, 2013, 04:22:51 PM
well done sir - is that at the Blade Residence?

One wall of it, yes.

For some reason my eyes look bloodshot. But the natural light was better than the flash so I went with this. Weird.

so where in the house is the big ass Star Trek symbol  :D
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: LongBlade on October 31, 2013, 04:38:01 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on October 31, 2013, 04:34:05 PM
Quote from: LongBlade on October 31, 2013, 04:25:50 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on October 31, 2013, 04:22:51 PM
well done sir - is that at the Blade Residence?

One wall of it, yes.

For some reason my eyes look bloodshot. But the natural light was better than the flash so I went with this. Weird.

so where in the house is the big ass Star Trek symbol  :D

In front of the bedroom. Just as you come up the stairs on the left.

Yeah, I went there.

Next up: Me and the boys waiting for trick or treaters.

Max is dressed as a banana (not my idea) and Boudreaux is dressed as a pumpkin (also not my idea).

However, Boudreaux *loves* his outfit. Max? Not quite as thrilled. The good news is that no matter how fiercely the dogs bark at the kids at the door, none are afraid of a pumpkin and a banana.

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1081.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj349%2Flongblade%2FGrogHeads%2Fmeandtheboyz2_zpsb7590656.jpg&hash=c74d0cf6ccd4adc66e12048e583b362c59afe938)
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: undercovergeek on October 31, 2013, 04:40:58 PM
good 'man chair' - and i see youve embraced the 'choc' - undercover junior hates sweets (not choc) and ive spent all evening trying to cheer her up as 75% of her booty is Haribo and lollipops
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: LongBlade on October 31, 2013, 04:49:05 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on October 31, 2013, 04:40:58 PM
good 'man chair' - and i see youve embraced the 'choc' - undercover junior hates sweets (not choc) and ive spent all evening trying to cheer her up as 75% of her booty is Haribo and lollipops

Actually, I gave zero input on what to buy. I'm not big on sweets myself, though if I had offered some input I've been known to have a soft spot for Smarties.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: undercovergeek on October 31, 2013, 04:50:29 PM
twix fingers and a pack of smarties are tonights star goodies - im not going to get a look in there
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: GDS_Starfury on October 31, 2013, 05:09:17 PM
I don't think that haircut is up to Fleet standards.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: LongBlade on October 31, 2013, 05:13:29 PM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on October 31, 2013, 05:09:17 PM
I don't think that haircut is up to Fleet standards.

It's not. But I'm the Fleet Admiral. So bite me.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: bayonetbrant on October 31, 2013, 05:35:42 PM
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.staticflickr.com%2F5487%2F10599324743_de73570504_c.jpg&hash=cf603122c84c4f3653758e18b9064fde04deb858)
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: LongBlade on October 31, 2013, 05:40:45 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on October 31, 2013, 05:35:42 PM
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.staticflickr.com%2F5487%2F10599324743_de73570504_c.jpg&hash=cf603122c84c4f3653758e18b9064fde04deb858)

Nice!
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Bison on October 31, 2013, 05:57:34 PM
I'm going as an overly protective dad ready to punch the day lights out of any would be child predators.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: bayonetbrant on October 31, 2013, 06:57:07 PM
Aren't you on-post?
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: LongBlade on October 31, 2013, 07:21:44 PM
It was a great Halloween. The rain lifted right as the kids hit and held off for most of the evening. It was a fun evening.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: bayonetbrant on October 31, 2013, 07:26:17 PM
It is absolutely gorgeous out here. Perfect night to sit outside and watch the kids run around and goof off.  If only our end of the street was a little busier....
Still, all in all it's a perfect night to be outside
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Mrs Darwin on October 31, 2013, 07:35:17 PM
We're all going to a halloween-themed gala tomorrow night.  I'm dressing as a pirate (if you knew me, you would know how terrible unpredictable that is), and the Cap'n is dressing as "The Least Interesting Man in the World" (his own concept, and about as far from his actual real-life self as imaginable).  I'll post pictures, at least of me.  Posting pictures of the husband could get me killed.  Or worse.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Windigo on October 31, 2013, 10:36:02 PM
Quote from: Centurion40 on October 31, 2013, 10:31:33 AM
I'm dressed as a career civil servant with no realistic expectation, or ambition towards advancement.


LMFAO..... good one!
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: LongBlade on October 31, 2013, 11:07:52 PM
Quote from: Mrs Darwin on October 31, 2013, 07:35:17 PM
We're all going to a halloween-themed gala tomorrow night.  I'm dressing as a pirate (if you knew me, you would know how terrible unpredictable that is), and the Cap'n is dressing as "The Least Interesting Man in the World" (his own concept, and about as far from his actual real-life self as imaginable).  I'll post pictures, at least of me.  Posting pictures of the husband could get me killed.  Or worse.

Ha! "Killed or worse"

"Expelled" is the general response.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Arctic Blast on October 31, 2013, 11:58:52 PM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on October 31, 2013, 05:35:42 PM
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm6.staticflickr.com%2F5487%2F10599324743_de73570504_c.jpg&hash=cf603122c84c4f3653758e18b9064fde04deb858)

Isn't this how you normally dress?


Had 70+ Trick-or-Treaters show up at the parents house, which is a pretty good number compared to previous years.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: bayonetbrant on November 01, 2013, 05:47:30 AM
The boots I hadn't worn since '07, and at this point, the goggles are more for costume than operational use.  But everything else in there is stuff I have on hand for normal wear / use.


http://www.wired.com/rawfile/2012/10/nightmares/?viewall=true
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Gusington on November 01, 2013, 07:50:22 AM
Led MiniGus 1 and 2 through the rain with about 100 of their closest friends to raid the village like vikings. I of course get a nice cut of the candy for my efforts.

Least Interesting Man in the World is the best costume idea I've heard of so far!
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Centurion40 on November 01, 2013, 07:56:28 AM
Quote from: LongBlade on October 31, 2013, 04:25:50 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on October 31, 2013, 04:22:51 PM
well done sir - is that at the Blade Residence?

One wall of it, yes.

For some reason my eyes look bloodshot. But the natural light was better than the flash so I went with this. Weird.

And this is why you are our King.

It was a good night, cool (but not too cool) and no rain.  Lots of kids out & about. 40Jr. took-in a good haul and a cute little girl (couple of doors down, same age as him) made up a special loot bag of candy just for him!!
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: LongBlade on November 01, 2013, 10:26:43 AM
Quote from: Centurion40 on November 01, 2013, 07:56:28 AM
Quote from: LongBlade on October 31, 2013, 04:25:50 PM
Quote from: undercovergeek on October 31, 2013, 04:22:51 PM
well done sir - is that at the Blade Residence?

One wall of it, yes.

For some reason my eyes look bloodshot. But the natural light was better than the flash so I went with this. Weird.

And this is why you are our King.

The trick of producing bloodshot eyes on cameras when they really aren't has been the secret of Kings for millennia.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: LongBlade on November 01, 2013, 10:27:38 AM
Quote from: Gusington on November 01, 2013, 07:50:22 AM
Led MiniGus 1 and 2 through the rain with about 100 of their closest friends to raid the village like vikings.

I'm jealous. I've never led 100 kids to raid anything like Vikings, though I did stay at a Holiday Inn once.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Centurion40 on November 01, 2013, 12:34:11 PM
What SoM should have been wearing... Beerthulu!!!

(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7870209536/hC1546CAF/)
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Gusington on November 01, 2013, 12:39:05 PM
Ha that is ingenuity.

It's easy for me to assimilate into a group of.roving children as I am the same size but have more hair and experience. Instan leader.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: LongBlade on November 01, 2013, 12:39:14 PM
Quote from: Centurion40 on November 01, 2013, 12:34:11 PM
What SoM should have been wearing... Beerthulu!!!

(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7870209536/hC1546CAF/)

Heh.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Martok on November 01, 2013, 12:51:38 PM
Quote from: LongBlade on October 31, 2013, 04:16:54 PM
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1081.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fj349%2Flongblade%2FGrogHeads%2FHalloween2013-800_zps45fd17ef.jpg&hash=976b6d9924f815ac1e03a4bda2f0aa6474ddf1e1)
Like a boss.  Well done sir! 

Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Windigo on November 01, 2013, 12:55:41 PM
Quote from: Martok on November 01, 2013, 12:51:38 PM
Quote from: LongBlade on October 31, 2013, 04:16:54 PM
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Like a boss.  Well done sir!
NAILED IT for sure!

(thank god it wasn't a science officer's uniform - heresy!)
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Centurion40 on November 01, 2013, 12:58:47 PM
Yep, this really happened.

(https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7879272192/h1632ED65/)
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Martok on November 01, 2013, 01:20:01 PM
^  LOL!  I feel some context and/or explanation is probably required for that one, but at the same time I suspect it would be far more amusing not knowing.  :D 

Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Centurion40 on November 01, 2013, 01:47:37 PM
I suspect that you are correct.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Gusington on November 01, 2013, 05:14:26 PM
LB has some great glasses on in that shot.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: LongBlade on November 01, 2013, 05:25:35 PM
Quote from: Gusington on November 01, 2013, 05:14:26 PM
LB has some great glasses on in that shot.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Staggerwing on November 01, 2013, 07:35:19 PM
What bet did he lose?
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Gusington on November 01, 2013, 08:20:58 PM
No really...they're cool glasses.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: LongBlade on November 01, 2013, 09:25:52 PM
Quote from: Staggerwing on November 01, 2013, 07:35:19 PM
What bet did he lose?

The one with Mother Nature. Pretty much have to have them to see near, far, and in between.

The image (and model wearing them) doesn't do them justice.

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F208.43.221.205%2FImages%2FContactsAndSpecs%2FProduct%2FLarge%2FTag-Heuer-Eyewear-Track-7101_2657.jpg&hash=40f2f11e9d4b05cac83dfb9604f12bf57dd47637)
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Staggerwing on November 01, 2013, 09:47:25 PM
Quote from: Gusington on November 01, 2013, 08:20:58 PM
No really...they're cool glasses.

Sorry, I was referring to Jean Lobster Picard. I don't usually make fun of glasses, either opthalmic or beverage-containing.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: LongBlade on November 01, 2013, 10:43:40 PM
Quote from: Staggerwing on November 01, 2013, 09:47:25 PM
Quote from: Gusington on November 01, 2013, 08:20:58 PM
No really...they're cool glasses.

Sorry, I was referring to Jean Lobster Picard. I don't usually make fun of glasses, either opthalmic or beverage-containing.

LOL

My mistake :)
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Toonces on November 01, 2013, 11:21:02 PM
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi263.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fii123%2Ftoonces3%2FSteve_zps749ebf0e.jpg&hash=1c13efd38ab947504c9fa1ca255e3cd1a2e9426e)
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Martok on November 01, 2013, 11:45:29 PM
Great pic, Toonces

Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Centurion40 on November 02, 2013, 01:23:35 AM
Best pic of Toonces, EVAH!!!  ;)
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: LongBlade on November 02, 2013, 10:57:21 AM
Nice, Toonces!
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Mrs Darwin on November 03, 2013, 05:53:28 PM
Here's me at the gala
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Staggerwing on November 03, 2013, 05:58:26 PM
Well shiver me timbers!
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: bob48 on November 03, 2013, 06:01:40 PM
Where's your parrot?

Sorry, edited for bad grammar.....'Oo-ar, an' where be yer parrot'
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Mrs Darwin on November 03, 2013, 06:48:10 PM
I believe the parrot had fallen off my shoulder by that point, having consumed far more than his ration of grog.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: LongBlade on November 03, 2013, 10:34:25 PM
A pirate! And a nice pirate costume at that. Well done!
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: mirth on November 04, 2013, 10:28:37 AM
Great costume, Mrs D!
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Centurion40 on November 05, 2013, 08:50:37 AM
Quote from: Mrs Darwin on November 03, 2013, 06:48:10 PM
I believe the parrot had fallen off my shoulder by that point, having consumed far more than his ration of grog.

A Norwegian Blue?  ;)
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: Windigo on November 05, 2013, 10:04:28 AM
Quote from: Centurion40 on November 05, 2013, 08:50:37 AM
Quote from: Mrs Darwin on November 03, 2013, 06:48:10 PM
I believe the parrot had fallen off my shoulder by that point, having consumed far more than his ration of grog.

A Norwegian Blue?  ;)

oh oohhh....
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: bob48 on November 05, 2013, 01:39:15 PM
Quote from: Mrs Darwin on November 03, 2013, 06:48:10 PM
I believe the parrot had fallen off my shoulder by that point, having consumed far more than his ration of grog.

A polygon? ;D
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: undercovergeek on November 05, 2013, 01:48:12 PM
oh no
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: bob48 on November 05, 2013, 01:49:01 PM
Oh yes, yes, YES!
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: GDS_Starfury on November 05, 2013, 01:51:30 PM
^^^  that's a tri yeahed.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: undercovergeek on November 05, 2013, 01:52:36 PM
for a second i thought that was a Jewish festival
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: bob48 on November 05, 2013, 01:53:14 PM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on November 05, 2013, 01:51:30 PM
^^^  that's a tri yeahed.

There are certain parallels, yes, although that may be a little oblique.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: GDS_Starfury on November 05, 2013, 01:55:48 PM
Or obtuse
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: bob48 on November 05, 2013, 01:56:26 PM
What's your angle, pal?
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: undercovergeek on November 05, 2013, 01:58:02 PM
90 degrees?

im hoping common sense can derail an oncoming pun train
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: bob48 on November 05, 2013, 02:00:08 PM
I think we can encompass a few more without the thread being too protracted.....
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: undercovergeek on November 05, 2013, 02:06:19 PM
pencil case
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: bob48 on November 05, 2013, 02:06:54 PM
Don't be such a square.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: LongBlade on November 05, 2013, 02:11:48 PM
Quote from: bob48 on November 05, 2013, 01:39:15 PM
Quote from: Mrs Darwin on November 03, 2013, 06:48:10 PM
I believe the parrot had fallen off my shoulder by that point, having consumed far more than his ration of grog.

A polygon? ;D

Flown south for the winter, no doubt.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: bob48 on November 05, 2013, 02:18:10 PM
Not likely. Mrs.D said poor little beggar was full of grog - it'll be lurching round in circles - if that's what drunken parrots do - but aviation under those circumstances is right out of the question.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: GDS_Starfury on November 05, 2013, 02:20:59 PM
Ya have to give a little latitude in such cases.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: bob48 on November 05, 2013, 02:22:58 PM
Quote from: GDS_Starfury on November 05, 2013, 02:20:59 PM
Ya have to give a little latitude in such cases.

I saw what you did there, but the subjects are poles apart.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: GDS_Starfury on November 05, 2013, 03:57:12 PM
That depends on your moral compass.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: LongBlade on November 05, 2013, 06:55:22 PM
You birds of a feather clearly flock together.
Title: Re: Halloween
Post by: bayonetbrant on November 06, 2013, 09:36:08 AM
think about it for a second

(https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/q80/s720x720/1451474_773338966015318_1381183584_n.jpg)