Halloweenforum is back and so is my sites

Posted by Deathtouch

Well it looks like Halloweenforum is back on the air.  We were talking about it in hauntforum.com. Larry came on and told us what had happend and we all hoped that everything would be ok.  Which it seems like it has.  Good job larry!

 

Also, all 3 of my sites are on line again.  One of those sites were added.  I call it www.gravemaker.info.  It is just a mapping system for home haunters.  My sites were down because I was changing them to another host.  1 and 1 to be exact.  I now have more space which mean video and more pictures.  This is going to be cool.  The other sites are www.deathtouchhorrors.com and www.thechristmaskennel.com.

 

12:07 AM- 5/28/2006

Crapy Tombstone

Posted by Deathtouch

I was able to get out this weekend, with a little push from the wife, and get going on the tombstone.  Now the picture I have on it really sucks.  It looks like I really didn't want to go out and do it at all.  Well you were right.  Still not in the mood yet.  But I did get out Sunday and fix the damn thing.  It looks a lot better.  Trust me.

 

Oh, I also have a new website provider.  You should see my website on a larger scale soon.  I have a lot more space and it is a lot faster.  This is going to be cool.  That means video!  Oh, and I started another domain.  www.gravemaker.info.  Check it out.   Also my two other website might be down for a little while to be transfered to another internet provider.  They are going from Yahoo to 1 on 1.

 

11:03 PM- 5/21/2006

New Controller Laptop

Posted by Deathtouch

Well all the overtime that I did paid off.   I just bought a laptop.  It should be arriving next week.  I know, all I need is another computer right?  It was calling my name so I bought it.  I couldn't wait any more.  Plus I can use it to controll some Halloween and Christmas stuff.  I am trying to get out of this rut the best way I can.  This is just a start.  I need to get my butt outside and work on the tombstone.  Then I need to get the witch done.  I just need someone to light a fire under my butt.

 

10:03 PM- 5/16/2006

Mom's passing

Posted by Deathtouch

For everyone that was wondering, my mom passed away on May 9th.  I just got back yesterday night from the funeral.  I will miss her greatly.

 

I found out stuff I never knew.  Mainly a large longing to do Make-up FX for Halloween type films.  And I got to read a few letter from back from when I was born.  She talked about making Halloween costumes and stuff a lot.  You can guess where I got my Halloween interest.  I will always remember the Halloween and Christmas stuff that she made from scratch.  I guess her Halloween interest got mutated and transferred to me in some sick way.  I just wish I had gotten her artistic sense as well.

1:45 PM- 5/12/2006

Big Setback

Posted by Deathtouch
My plan this weekend was to get the tombstone worked on.  Well, I found out that my mom had a heart attack.  So now the plan is to take a road trip to see her in Rock Falls, Illinios.  I just hope she is ok.

6:55 PM- 5/5/2006

IronStock

Posted by Deathtouch

Since I have been working a lot of overtime lately, I have not had to much time to work on the tombstone.  I did however get a chance to work on some of the foam the other day.  I also built up a few pieces of foam to make a face or skull.  I have not decided yet.

 

This weekend I was talking to a local haunter who goes down to Ironstock in a convoy of hearses.  Her name is Dragonlady Sue and she lives in Plainfield, Illinois. I was talking to her because I was trying to get a ride to Ironstock.  After talking to her, my wife decided that she wanted to go.  So I told Dragonlady Sue that I would like to join her convoy to Ironstock instead of just riding along.  She told me no problem, they leave at 8am in the morning on Friday June 23rd.  That is going to be cool.  I might have to get some more memory for my camera.  The really cool part is that I will be in a convoy of hearses.

12:27 PM- 5/2/2006

Tombstone Redesign

Posted by Deathtouch

So, after some debate I thought about changing the design a little to make it easier on myself.  I am going to make it more like a book than scroll.  I have a picture below.  And I have been adding to my tombstone phrase.

 

Here is part of it.

 

Heavily sob the mourners of death.

Trivial rituals for those that are left.

A river of tears yet wasted on me,

it quenches thy thirst from ye own family tree.

 

So, cast out ye thoughts and I shalt whittle them to stone,

for the folk engulfed by darkness and left here alone.

Read ye not aloud thy last empty page

Darkened words erased by thy rage.

Six strikes thy clock but all ye is not well.

One hand points to heaven,

thy other chooses hell.

 

9:19 AM- 4/25/2006

More to the tombstone

Posted by Deathtouch

Well, I just started getting over my flu today.  Thank God, it was a bad one.  All I did was sleep all day.  So, I decided to get out in the yard today and work on the tombstone.  I was able to get the main structure done and some of the foam placed on its base.  I had to stop early due to the flue, but will start again tomorow.

 

Also, I sent in my check to Fright. Enter. for the Beef Netting.  I bought about 2 pounds from Jeff.  My wife is really excited about the beef netting.  Maybe it will give her something to do.

6:04 PM- 4/21/2006

Only 194 days left

Posted by Deathtouch

If this isn't a wake up call for some.  Only 194 days left.  Most people take 184 days just to get out of bed in the morning.  So what are you waiting for.  Getting going on the props.  You are going to wish you had.

 

7:32 AM- 4/19/2006

Motors are here

Posted by Deathtouch
Just a quick note.  Last night the UPS guy came and dropped off my two motors that I ordered.  Mainly for my witch, but now it looks like I need more.  So, I might be calling back for the same motors. 

1:32 PM- 4/18/2006

Tombstone

Posted by Deathtouch

Well, I got a lot done today.  And the tip top is 42 inches. Lucky day.  But knowing me I would still go over.  Here is a picture as of today.  It is only the base.  Got a lot of things to do.  My wife was suggesting that I change materials.  Meaning not use foam but chicken wire.  I don't know if it would look that good with chicken wire.

 

8:22 PM- 4/15/2006

Unpleasant Street Tombstone

Posted by Deathtouch

Today I started construction on my Unplesant Street Tombstone.  The base is being glued in with wood glue as I type.  I think the base might be a little bigger than I wanted.  But I might get it to work ok.

 

I also want to thank ScareFX for sending me his MP3 that he uses for his witch.  That is going to work great.  Thank you ScareFX!

2:12 PM- 4/15/2006

Pumpkin in the sky

Posted by Deathtouch

Well, first off I was able to pick up some wood for the tombstone, and my wife brought me home the barrel for my ScareFX witch.  I had already bought the motor for it, I just have not gotten it yet.  I still have not figure out how I am going to do the face. I might have to buy another mask.  Ok, now for the picture that you see. My wife drew up a quick design of a tombstone.  I think I can duplicate.  During the week I have been making a Epitaph for the tombstone.  If you can't see it, it goes something like this.

 

Heavily sob the mourners of death.

Trivial rituals for those that are left.

River of tears yet wasted on me,

it quenches thy thirst from ye own family tree.

Cast out ye thoughts and I shalt whittle them to stone,

for the people drenched in darkness and left all alone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ok, now I found this cool video of this pumkin rocket I though you might like to see.  I was made by Halloweener, which sound familiar to me. Here is the link to the page and to the video.

 

Page

 

Link of video

9:07 AM- 4/14/2006

ScareFX Witch and motors

Posted by Deathtouch

Good news today!  My wife called me up and told me she got me a blue 55 gallon drum for the witch I am making.  That is that scareFX witch that most have seen.  I have been trying to get a hold of one for a while with no luck.  Now I have one.  Thanks honey.

 

I also bought the motor for my witch for All electronics.  I had bought it on April 10th, so it should be here soon.  I also bought a 12vdc gear motor as well.  I will have to see how it goes.

11:35 AM- 4/13/2006

Someone used my yahoo email for myspace

Posted by Deathtouch

I was checking out my yahoo email yesterday when I noticed an email stating that I had started a myspace account.  Which I though, “no I didn’t!’  It was followed by a lot of messages from the same place telling me that someone sent me a message or whatever.  So, I checked it out and I find out that some girl from Ohio had used my yahoo email to start her myspace.  Maybe a big funny thing to her, but not to me.  I immediately changed her password on her myspace.  She can’t get back in now.  I also changed my yahoo account password too.  The nerve of some people.  Of course if you know me then you know that I was going to go thru her PMs too.  I found a naked picture from some myspace user who was from Austria.  Yuk.  I was going to mess with her a little, but I decided I was going to be mature about the whole thing.  I can’t believe that some people think they can get away with something like that.  Well, my plan when I get home is to delete the account.  I can’t do it from work because their web server won’t let me.  So I will do it when I get home.

 

If you were like to take a peak at this person’s myspace you can see it with the link below.

http://www.myspace.com/69953830

 

 

 

12:47 PM- 4/11/2006

Haunted house on the hill and Birthday

Posted by Deathtouch

While driving to work, I always pass this old brick house that is boarded up.  I have always wanted to take pictures of it and use it on my website.  Today I dropped by and took a few photos.  I will have to post them later when I get home.  It is really foggy outside today, so they should look pretty cool.  I am planning on staying late at work again for the overtime tonight so I should be able to get some night shots too.  The old house has a flood light on it at night, so I should be able to get some nice shots.  It is awesome.  My plan is to incorporate the photos of the old boarded op brick house on my website.  Check back during the weekend for some shots of the old house.

 

Oh, my birthday is Sunday so you know I will be buying some motors for my haunt.  I think my wife already bought them for me.  She had asked me yesterday for a list.  Right now I am celebrating my birthday a little early for the people at work.  So is so much junk food here today, it is unbelievable.

 

 

 

Update:  Here is the picture of the boarded up house that I see on my way to work.  I edit a photo and added to my website.  You will have to check it out.  After the intro is finished and it goes to the 2nd page, you can see it up topwww.deathtouchhorrors.com

 

 

10:06 AM- 4/7/2006

Tombstone Contest

Posted by Deathtouch

Unpleasant Street is planning on hosting a Tombstone contest after the prop contest is done.  I thought I better get ready.  I already have two tombstone designs in mind.  My wife and I have been coming up with different designs for the contest.  I can't wait  I am also going to put the new lighting system I though up.  That would be the spinning light system I had in  a few posts ago. Here are a few designs.

 

 

11:08 AM- 4/5/2006

Beef netting anyone?

Posted by Deathtouch

First news is I moved up a little in the standings on the contest.  My goal right now is to pass the guy in front, who has a score of 7.  I have 5, so 2 more and I tie.  Come on Rosie.

 

Ok now on with beef netting..  If you are intersted in buying beef netting, now is your chance.  Frighteners Entertainment is planning on selling it how you want it.  Meaning you don't have to buy a whole roll just to get beef netting.  You can just buy a pound if you want.  I think it goes for around 3 bucks or so per pound.  I was planning on buying 2 pounds.  I have no clue where I am going to put it, but I will find a place.  I think you have to go thru the Unplesant Street thread to get it instead of thru him directly, but you coul alway ask.

 

Click here

 

7:07 PM- 4/3/2006

Long live Krough

Posted by Deathtouch

Well it is only day 2 of the contest and I have already lost.  I don't even have a shot at 3rd place.  But I just happen to get three votes.  Which it could be worse.I know it sounds like I am working the pitty pot thing, but maybe I am.  Krough's stump is at this point, leading everyone.  Followed by Dr. Morbious and Blackwidow. All three of them I voted for.  So it does suggests that I have taste.  Well suggests..  They have a tombstone contest coming up but I don't know if I have it in me to try.  I think this contest knocked a little of the Halloween out of me. I am going to have to push myself to put things together for Halloween.  I guess this was a reality check for me.  I know I shouldn't think about this so heavy, but I also didn't think the contest would go this bad for me.  I guess initially I thought I had a shot at 3rd or 4th.  But at this point in the contest I am further back than I had planned.  Maybe I put too much thought and energy in my props, website, and Halloween in general.  It doesn’t leave too much for falling if things go bad.  Which I did during this contest. I guess there isn’t a big love for killer plants.  What was I thinking?  I know even John from Pumpkinrot lost to a Big Egg which he really hates.  I guess even the great prop builders have their problems.

2:40 PM- 4/2/2006

Scare the Vote!

Posted by Deathtouch

Today was the start of the Unpleasant Street voting for best prop contest.  There were a total of 13 contestants for this year and voting is done by a picking three of the best props.  Which was a really good idea, because personally I liked three.  So it helps me out a lot.  I got up a little later than normal today, to see what the totals were.  Sadly, I had not even got a vote yet.  LOL.  Which doesn’t look good for me.  Oh, well, I tried.  The good thing is it looks like the people in my office picked good.  I had a little voting session at work, and most liked Dr. Morbius’ entry, followed by krough. So far that is following suite.  In the picture below is the stats as of 9am central time.  We still have 7 days to go, but you can see how things are going. 

 

If you would like to see a up-to-date tally of contest results, click the link below.

http://forums.unpleasantstreet.com/showthread.php?t=1937

 

 

10:24 AM- 4/1/2006

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