What are everyone's favorite Halloween-y/Autumn-y/spooky movies? Are there any you don't own but would like to?

Not so much on the scary spooky films. I like M. Night Shamalan, and Alfred Hitchcock, that kind of thing, but not the usual Halloween stuff. Mind you, I did enjoy the Kronos-scored Dracula release.

Are roasted pumpkin seeds and home made chex mix the best fall snack foods, or what?

Clearly you've never had my garam masala roasted almonds

Whats your favorite pie, my dear SW's?

Mmm. Cold fruit pie, maybe blackberry-apple, or rhubarb. It has to be cold, though - nice & pasty...

What kinda socks are you wearing tonight?

None right now, but my M Stripes & Super Dreamies came out to play recently...

Do you like socks? Blankets? Wrist warmers? Arm warmers? Headband? Shawl? Or what kind of knitted thing would you love the most?

I'm a recent convert to socks, the longer the better! I have larger calves & thighs, so fit is important. We keep the house at a balmy 65 all winter long, so blankets, arm/wrist warmers & cute beanies are always welcome. I crochet, and am envious of the smooth glory that is stockinette. I especially covet a Felicity in some kind of slubby grey/green/brown/purple blend...

How do you feel about ghost stories? Do you like to tell the old tales around a campfire? Read true accounts on the web way past your bedtime? Do you like to pick up a good anthology of Poe stories on a blustery day? Or is all that too scary for you?

The only creepy stories I really enjoy are Ray Bradbury's - just the right mix of creep, nostalgia, & adrenaline I can't wait til Tiny C is old enough for me to read him The October Tree.

Who here is LOVING Warehouse 13?

Erm. Whut?

Nother question! Coffee or Tea?

Yes please! I'm partial to a good Ethiopian/Kenyan, no flavored or decaf plz. I'm English, so tea is a life force - Assam, Ceylon, Prince of Wales... if you can find Twining's 1706, I would die of happiness! Not so much on the flavored stuff, but I do like a nice lychee/rose/chai. Herbals mainly go to the kidlet, or for making iced tea, and we are up to our armpits in green tea thanks to overly generous neighbors.

Interested in locally produced products? Food, skincare or both?

Yes! Buy local! I love regionally-unique stuff - if there's a story behind it, so much the better!

Does anyone in here wear a lot of dangly earrings or collect pendants of all kinds?? How about hair clips or pony tail band things?

No earrings or ponytails round here, but I could use some sweet barrettes/fancy slides/hairpins to keep my layers out of my face on occasion...

What is your favourite historical period?

Hmmm. I'm really digging the 30s & 40s lately - nicely cut suits, everyone in hats, the whole thrill of transportation... I also am fascinated by how the population responded to war - there's an economy & fortitude there that I don't think we've seen since.

What other hot beverages everyone likes for fall?

The usual coffee & tea, hot toddies, hot cider, real hot chocolate...

Did you order anything from the most recent update?

No, I'm being good & sitting on my hands for the moment.

Olive oil?

Ooo yeah. Love it in soap, too

Lavender?

Yes, and yes again! I like to smell it, eat it, wash with it, look at it...

Vampires or Werewolves? Or some other monster?

Eh. Neither? The Elliots? (Any Bradbury readers out there?)

Any Gamers here? What kind? Board games? RPG? Miniature? MMORPG?

Back when we were child-free, DH & I used to have LotR RISK marathons & regular chess matches... some day I hope to have both time & brain cells enough to resume that tradition.