Halloween 2022: Day 27
That money would set me free, If I’d but murder that dear little girl
Whose name was Rose Connolly. Read the complete lyrics. Listen to the performance of Tim O'Brien & Paul Brady…
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That money would set me free, If I’d but murder that dear little girl
Whose name was Rose Connolly. Read the complete lyrics. Listen to the performance of Tim O'Brien & Paul Brady…
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Halloween 2022: Day 26
Dig a hole in the cold, cold ground.
Dig a hole, dig a hole in the meadows,
Gonna lay darlin’ Cory down. There are many versions of this song. Read more here. Listen to Driftwood Company’s performance…
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Halloween 2022: Day 25
She stirs around each evenin’, but never in the light.
Haunts me and she taunts me and fills my heart with fright.
I hear my Callie callin’, callin’ every night. Sometimes she whispers, other times she screams.
It’s hard to tell the difference, if she’s real or in my dreams.
She’s the creakin’ in the ceilin’, the knock upon the door,
The wind outside the window, and the footsteps on the floor. Listen to Milan Miller’s performance…
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Halloween 2022: Day 24
As oft time had done before,
But little did he think when they parted that night
Sweet Anna he would see no more. It was about the tenth of May,
The time I remember well,
That very same night her body disappeared
In a way that no one could tell. Read the complete lyrics. Listen to the performance of the Kossoy Sisters…
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krampus!
are you interested in an advent calendar? What kind? (Dog cookie, tea, chocolate, etc.) no…. I forget to open them. Officially asking for your krampus preference, naughty children! CAT! I hand-make light-weight hair falls, the kind that is NOT meant to look real, but more like doll (or Dolly) hair. I use stuff like recycled silk, ribbon yarn and the like to keep them extremely light-weight and pretty. Is this something you would like? If so, tell me your color preferences (the more options, the better!) plus any allergies I should know about (wool, alpaca, silk etc), and length. I work in gym and keep sweaty hair in. tight low ponytail. This lovely creation would be wasted on me. ☹️ Would you like a super ugly "Christmas" sweater with krampus all over it?? Nah. Krampus socks though! Cat krampus socks. Is there anything you particularly have your fingers crossed for on your wishlist? Hmmmm, thats so kind to ask. I think the ones I want the most are also the hardest things to find. And having wishes makes me happy as it gives me things to daydream over. Anything given in love makes me feel happy, so do not sweat my wishlist. are you hoping for more perfumes or more non-smelly goodies? I will have yule perfumes incoming from arcana and bpal, so if its more fun to shop for other items, that works for me, too. dear Victim, are you in need of a squishable krampus? (or other squishable?) I think these would become a dog or cat victim in my home. Anything from Penzy's to show you praise or to punish your wicked tongue? not familiar with their catalog, but if they have an herb mix that you would add oil to for bread dipping YES. Do you like homemade fudge if it is Krampus'ed up? If krampus upped means boozy, yes. would you like a piece of Krampus themed art? Either watercolor, resin, polymer clay, or wire wrap? Watercolor! I'm probably going to place an order for October 33rd once I get paid next week. Are there any BPALs (recently released or otherwise) that you would love to get on St. Nicholas Day? welp. Pumpkin Rum cake cause i ordered then they added it. Is there anything you'd be interested in from Loreworks? Please note, the body wash is marketed as body wash/bubble bath, but it DOES contain SLS for those who avoid it.) Bodywashes are nice. dear victim, are you interested in a microwaveable bowl cozy? no Dearest Victim, might you bed a fan of the glorious old punk band, the Damned? I'm seeing them perform on Friday, so there might be things like tour t-shirts or stickers available- would any of this be of interest to you? (if not, no worries, I can worship them enough for the both of us! ) no Dear *ahem* Victim *snicker* ... Would you enjoy a 2023 wall calendar? No. I forget tp use them. Victim, is there anything you would like from the Zeep holiday collection releasing on November 1st? (see this post) ohhhhh any non apple wax sounds fun, especially in clammies as it wouldnt be too extrvgent an expense for my partner. Interested in cranberry ones and pine ones and cookies and peppermint, Are you interested in boozy homemade fruitcake? Boozy all the things BUT fruitcake. I dislike the citron. How about booze itself, specifically, moonshine whiskey infused with spices and fruits? YES Brown sugar shortbread? "Plain" buttery or flavored? Favorites include lavender and chocolate orange, but I could definitely do a holiday spice or peppermint batch or two. Yum, yes!
I want to make altered altoid tins for Christmas. Would you like one? Ha ha, my question. YES What kind of homemade cookies do you like? not a cookie fan… but like when I do get cookies its the pepperidge farm Bordeaux cookies. I just found copy cat recipes and am going to try to bake them! Are you interested in having any freshly dried apple crips? (Golden Delicious and Fuji -- sliced, dried apples with nothing added.) no thank you. Is there anything you're eyeing from Paintbox Soapworks' winter update? I am having issues with dermatitis and avoiding all skincare right now except milkys bathsalts feom luvmilk
Halloween 2022: Day 23
And stove it through his troubled heart,
Saying, “Goodbye, Katie, goodbye darling. The time has come for us to part.” There are many versions of this song. Read more here. Listen to the performance of Brennan Leigh & Noel McKay…
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Halloween 2022: Day 22
Way back where the mountain laurel grows,
On cool October nights, with a lantern shining bright,
There’s something out there walking through the darkness all alone,
Creeping through the darkness all alone.
Read the complete lyrics. Listen to Front Range’s performance…
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Halloween 2022: Day 21
“Why sit you like a monument, have you no power to stir?”
He called her once, he called her twice; she answered not a word.
He asked her for her hand again, and yet she never stirred. There are many variations of this song. Read more here. Listen to the performance of Grandpa Jones…
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Krampusnacht 2022
are you interested in an advent calendar? What kind? (Dog cookie, tea, chocolate, etc.) Absolutely! Fun chocolate, marshmallows, tea, jams, lip balms are all good. Officially asking for your krampus preference, naughty children! Vintage/classic krampus and cat-rampus. I hand-make light-weight hair falls, the kind that is NOT meant to look real, but more like doll (or Dolly) hair. I use stuff like recycled silk, ribbon yarn and the like to keep them extremely light-weight and pretty. Is this something you would like? If so, tell me your color preferences (the more options, the better!) plus any allergies I should know about (wool, alpaca, silk etc), and length. I would probably not get any use out of these, sadly. Would you like a super ugly "Christmas" sweater with krampus all over it?? Yes. Yes I would. Is there anything you particularly have your fingers crossed for on your wishlist? Not really. are you hoping for more perfumes or more non-smelly goodies Definitely not hoping for mainly perfume - I only wear BPAL, but some is good if you have wishlist goodies. dear Victim, are you in need of a squishable krampus? (or other squishable?) SUCH NEED! I also really really love the moths, especially the rosy maple moth (which I coveted even before OFMD). We have a corgi and an axolotl and the plague doctor and nurse and Baphomet already, just for context. Anything from Penzy's to show you praise or to punish your wicked tongue? I love their vanilla and the Vietnamese cinnamon and the new curry spice blend. Do you like homemade fudge if it is Krampus'ed up? Absolutely! would you like a piece of Krampus themed art? Either watercolor, resin, polymer clay, or wire wrap? Something small would be fun. I'm probably going to place an order for October 33rd once I get paid next week. Are there any BPALs (recently released or otherwise) that you would love to get on St. Nicholas Day? I need to update my wishlist. I've been so farking busy that I haven't even given the Weenies a good look. Is there anything you'd be interested in from Loreworks? Please note, the body wash is marketed as body wash/bubble bath, but it DOES contain SLS for those who avoid it.) Magic Michael, Edgar Allen Ho, Screamcicle, Pear gingerbread cobbler and Mourning all sound good in either body wash or shea cream. dear victim, are you interested in a microwaveable bowl cozy? I'm not actually sure what that is? Dearest Victim, might you bed a fan of the glorious old punk band, the Damned? I'm seeing them perform on Friday, so there might be things like tour t-shirts or stickers available- would any of this be of interest to you? (if not, no worries, I can worship them enough for the both of us! ) I do like the Damned and my spouse really likes them. I doubt I'd get much use out of a shirt, but a sticker for my guitar case would be cool. Dear *ahem* Victim *snicker* ... Would you enjoy a 2023 wall calendar? I would, but it needs to be family appropriate, since the only place I use one is in the kitchen where my 12 year old and their friends can see it. Victim, is there anything you would like from the Zeep holiday collection releasing on November 1st? (see this post) Sugar whip or meringue in just about any of the scents other than the moscato one, since wine notes tend to be very iffy on me. Grinch Cookies and Snow Angels sound particularly appealing. Are you interested in boozy homemade fruitcake? I am interested in all of your possible varieties of homemade fruitcake. How about booze itself, specifically, moonshine whiskey infused with spices and fruits? I am interested in all of your possible booze varieties (short of, like dill or asparagus flavor), but all of your whiskies, liquors, etc may come live with me. Brown sugar shortbread? "Plain" buttery or flavored? Favorites include lavender and chocolate orange, but I could definitely do a holiday spice or peppermint batch or two. I would love something krampusy themed - chocolate cinnamon maybe? I want to make altered altoid tins for Christmas. Would you like one? I would love one! What kind of homemade cookies do you like? All of them? I am particularly fond of gingerbread and spice cookies, jammy cookies and iced sugar cookies. Honestly, the only thing I'm not partial to is nuts in cookies (I do like pecan pie cups and fruitcake). Are you interested in having any freshly dried apple crips? (Golden Delicious and Fuji -- sliced, dried apples with nothing added.) Sure! Is there anything you're eyeing from Paintbox Soapworks' winter update? Joulupukki, Orange and Yellow, Poinsetta, Schwarzwald, and The Golden Orb all sound interesting should a sample sorbetto or soap fall its way into your cart. Would anyone like something nice from Upavim, a women’s craft collective in Guatemala? The ellipse and sweet and simple bracelets seem neat. Krampusnacht soap is back at Cellar Door! Sadly I didn't see any candles in this scent but plenty of other holiday candles. They ship really quickly if anyone is in need for their victim. The actual Krampus Nacht doesn't sound like it's up my alley, but Bad Santa, Christmas Morning, Holiday Nights, Snowy Morning, Sun of a Nutcracker all sound good - the soap ends would be fun. If you guys want cookies and have favorite cookie recipes, I'd love to see them! Either behind a cut or a link?? Something that works with cookie cutters would be fab. Honestly, I would rather experience YOUR favorite recipes, but I will share some of mine in the main thread. Haus of Gloi just dropped their Yule update- like what you see? https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/yule?page=1 Mama's Porridge and Winter Divinity in soap, bubbling scrub, and/or body butter. I make infused vodkas! The one I am most proud of right now is a spiced hibiscus liqueur. I make this as a jelly, too. As far as the Liqueur, We have been making an autumn Moscow Mule with it, and the other day I made a Mai Tai! Its yummy! Definitely interested! If I can find the recipe, I want to make my grandmas Orange Slice Cake. Its a super yummy cake but a bit difficult to make as far as cutting up all the oranges. If you would like a mini cake IF I make it, lemme know! The ingredients are as follows:
dates
orange slices candy
coconut
buttermilk
pecans
orange juice That sounds AMAZING. Victim, darling, are you a fan of the Dresden Dolls? I'm seeing them this Saturday and there will no doubt be some good merch including t-shirts, posters, stickers and even artisanal chocolate bars! 😮 Any of that sound appealing? (if t-shirt, pls give size!)
I'm not really a fan.
I uncovered a secret supply of vintage LE BPAL Trading Post soaps in my possession! I realize some folks are over bar soap, but in case you'll make an exception, lmk and maybe Krampus will deem you nice enough to get one That would be delightful.
Halloween 2022: Day 20
The cold rain falls, and the trees bow down.
I can hear my darlin’ softly callin’,
But she’s asleep in the cold cold ground. Read the complete lyrics. Listen to the performance of The Grascals…
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Krampusnacht: Answers to In-Thread Questions!
Paris: Mariage Frères tea, maybe some pâte de fruits since they would keep well?
Are you interested in an advent calendar? What kind? (Dog cookie, tea, chocolate, etc.) Tea, chocolate, or jam! (Although I just received several jars of jam in swaps, so maybe not the jam. ) Officially asking for your krampus preference, naughty children! Vintage Krampus or cat Krampus! Just not partially human-looking Krampus. Please nothing that just says "Vom Krampus" on it, though. If you take out the Gruß, it is no longer grammatically correct because the 'vom' is in the dative case and it needs the verb for that to happen. (I am only mentioning this because I did see things like that while looking for Krampus items last year, and I know German.) I hand-make light-weight hair falls, the kind that is NOT meant to look real, but more like doll (or Dolly) hair. I use stuff like recycled silk, ribbon yarn and the like to keep them extremely light-weight and pretty. Is this something you would like? If so, tell me your color preferences (the more options, the better!) plus any allergies I should know about (wool, alpaca, silk etc), and length. I would enjoy that! Since it's for Krampusnacht, maybe red, black, and grey? Or red, green, and black? Or variations of red with black? Normally, purple, black, and grey are my favorite colors. I currently have hair that's long enough to reach a few inches past my bra strap. I plan on letting it grow back to waist-length again, and I might dye it red sometime soon (but have been lazy). I don't think I have any allergies. Would you like a super ugly "Christmas" sweater with krampus all over it?? Maybe not a sweater, but something like a stocking would be nice! Is there anything you particularly have your fingers crossed for on your wishlist? and are you hoping for more perfumes or more non-smelly goodies? I am down for both smellies and non-smellies, BUT I do have tons of perfume, wax, and bath/body products. I'm not averse to having more, but there's only one perfume I'm actively looking for at the moment (Gothabilly lolololol -- and I'd swap handsomely for it). For non-smellies, I'd particularly appreciate something baking, cooking, or food-related for the December holidays. dear Victim, are you in need of a squishable krampus? No, thank you! I just have too many plushies. 😭 I need to do a spice order. Anything from Penzy's to show you praise or to punish your wicked tongue? Maybe the sweet or hot curry? On the pricier side, vanilla extract. Do you like homemade fudge if it is Krampus'ed up? I love homemade fudge! But I might be fudged out by the time I get through all of the fudge that twilighteyes sent me! Would you like a piece of Krampus themed art? Either watercolor, resin, polymer clay, or wire wrap? Krampus art would be neat! I have no preference on the medium. I'm probably going to place an order for October 33rd once I get paid next week. Are there any BPALs (recently released or otherwise) that you would love to get on St. Nicholas Day? I asked this question. October 33rd is the only one I'm currently lusting after and I'm going to buy it. Is there anything you'd be interested in from Loreworks? (Please note, the body wash is marketed as body wash/bubble bath, but it DOES contain SLS for those who avoid it.) I also asked this question and will be placing an order soon, so it's probably best to skip getting me anything from her, even though I love her stuff. dear victim, are you interested in a microwaveable bowl cozy? This sounds better than just picking up hot bowls with paper towels. 😅 Dearest Victim, might you bed a fan of the glorious old punk band, the Damned? I'm seeing them perform on Friday, so there might be things like tour t-shirts or stickers available- would any of this be of interest to you? (if not, no worries, I can worship them enough for the both of us! ) I like a few of their songs (I first heard them when watching The Young Ones), but I am not familiar enough with their work to consider myself a fan! 😅 Dear *ahem* Victim *snicker* ... Would you enjoy a 2023 wall calendar? Sure... I'd put it in my cube at work! (Please note that I do work for the government, so... nothing super vulgar or anything like that. )
Victim, is there anything you would like from the Zeep holiday collection releasing on November 1st? (see this post) I asked this question and will be ordering myself. Are you interested in boozy homemade fruitcake? I would be down to try homemade fruitcake. The storebought one my aunt got last year was awful, though, and it's the only one I've tried. How about booze itself, specifically, moonshine whiskey infused with spices and fruits? I'd be down to try a small bottle! I've never tried moonshine. Brown sugar shortbread? "Plain" buttery or flavored? Favorites include lavender and chocolate orange, but I could definitely do a holiday spice or peppermint batch or two. Yes! All sound great, but especially the lavender. I'm always down for lavender -- whether it's scent or food! That aside, dear victim… I want to make altered altoid tins for Christmas. Here are some examples of past Christmas ones. Would you like one? Yes, but I still want a Poe one. 😭 (You can put a Santa hat on him. ) Atomic Christmas with cat is super cute! But I love them all. Are you interested in having any freshly dried apple crips? (Golden Delicious and Fuji -- sliced, dried apples with nothing added.) Will shill out $$ or barter perfume for apple crisps! 👀 Would anyone like something nice from Upavim, a women’s craft collective in Guatemala? https://upavimcrafts.org/ A wooden spoon or laden would be appreciated! The mouse skillet holder is too cute. I'd also be down for a whimsical felt bird ornament or a pumpkin one for my Halloween tree next year! Is there anything you're eyeing from Paintbox Soapworks' winter update? Joulupukki wax melts, Orange and Yellow wax melts or mini sorbetto, and Schwarzwald sorbetto. Please no Sugar on Snow... I just can't handle maple-scented products right now. Haus of Gloi just dropped their Yule update- like what you see? https://www.hausofgloi.com/collections/yule?page=1 I'd be down for some Long Winter's Nap whipped soap or bubbling scrub! If I can find the recipe, I want to make my grandmas Orange Slice Cake. Its a super yummy cake but a bit difficult to make as far as cutting up all the oranges. If you would like a mini cake IF I make it, lemme know! Cake me up!!! I do molasses gingerbread cookies, as well as hot cocoa cookies, florentines and butterballs. Any of those sound good? OR homemade chocolate fudge? I can do peppermint, coffee or orange additions, with or without nuts. Send me all of the foodz! Molasses gingerbread cookies sound particularly delicious. Victim, darling, are you a fan of the Dresden Dolls? I'm seeing them this Saturday and there will no doubt be some good merch including t-shirts, posters, stickers and even artisanal chocolate bars! 😮 Any of that sound appealing? (if t-shirt, pls give size!) Oh my goodness, you lucky bug! I was debating trying to get tickets for their LA show on New Years, until Amanda announced that it was not actually in LA 😭. I would love a t-shirt, sticker, or chocolate bar (why aren't more bands doing artisanal chocolate bars as merch!?!?!). My Taurean self would be especially hyped for the chocolate, but I'd also be down for a large unisex shirt (normally, I get mediums, but they can vary between manufacturers and a large would have enough boob space/last forever). I uncovered a secret supply of vintage LE BPAL Trading Post soaps in my possession! I realize some folks are over bar soap, but in case you'll make an exception, lmk and maybe Krampus will deem you nice enough to get one I love bar soaps, and you have a secret supply!? In the past, I've had these BPTP soaps: Snow White, Misk U, Snake Oil, Shub, Mouse's Long and Sad Tale, Anne Bonny, Dirty, and a smaller test bar of an unreleased soap. Man, I miss BPTP products.
KRAMPUSNACHT 2022 In Thread Questions
Halloween 2022: Day 19
Lord Orland struck the very next blow, and Matty struck no more.
And then Lord Orland took his wife, and he sat her on his knee,
Saying, “Who do you like the best of us, Matty Groves or me?”
And then up spoke his own dear wife, never heard to speak so free,
“I’d rather a kiss from dead Matty’s lips than you or your finery.” Lord Orland he jumped up and loudly he did bawl,
He struck his wife right through the heart and pinned her against the wall.
“A grave, a grave, ” Lord Orland cried, “to put these lovers in,
But bury my lady at the top for she was of noble kin.” Read the complete lyrics. Listen to the performance of Alela Diane and Alina Hardin…
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Halloween 2022: Day 18
Her body’s still layin’ in Blackadders Cove. Read the complete lyrics. Listen to NewFound Road’s performance…
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Halloween 2022: Day 17
My mind is to drown you and leave you behind. Read the complete lyrics. Listen to Doc Watson’s performance…
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Halloween 2022: Day 16
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Halloween 2022: Day 15
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Halloween 2022: Day 14
Witches of Harlan haunt Black Mountain Ridge.
Some say at midnight they roam the mountainside
Searching for anybody that isn’t safe inside.
No, I hear ‘em whisper in the pines,
I hear 'em calling to me
To come on outside. Read the complete lyrics. Listen to the performance of Breaking Grass…
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Halloween 2022: Day 13
Fine as any blade,
Then I felt his blood pour fast and hot
Around me where I laid. Caleb Meyer, your ghost is gonna
Wear them rattling chains,
But when I go to sleep at night
Don’t you call my name. Read the complete lyrics. Listen to the performance of The Greencards…
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Halloween 2022: Day 12
And sometimes life can turn in cruel ways
‘Cause on a cold autumn day in late October
Little Jacob wandered in Scott Hollow Cave. Now the caves of West Virginia run forever
Like a maze of black ribbon through the ground.
Cora went to search for little Jacob,
But neither Jake nor Cora would be found. Read the complete lyrics. Listen to the performance of Bluestone County Bluegrass…
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Halloween 2022: Day 11
Oh, the wind and rain!
And watched her as she floated down…
Oh, the dreadful wind and rain! Read the complete lyrics. Listen to Crooked Still’s performance…
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