MONDAYS 'IN' THE UNDERGROUNDRAILROAD -- THE HALLOWEEN EDITION -- 10/27/03

[undergroundrailroad]

MONDAYS 'IN' THE UNDERGROUNDRAILROAD
The HALLOWEEN 2003 Edition




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Happy Halloween! Welcome to the 2003 Halloween Edition of MONDAYS IN THE UNDERGROUNDRAILROAD . A place deep down within The Democratic Underground where we meet, greet, answer questions of the day, ignore "spell check" and attempt to jump-start your week ahead. The ghosts have departed from the haunted house and today we jump-start Halloween with a variety of topics and questions. If this is your first visit to the Undergroundrailroad, I will roll out the RED CARPET for you!

Today we are serving up several Halloween specialties. I think you will see that Halloween is *not* just for kids. Take your pick! How about?

http://www.night.net/halloween/treats.html-ssi Edible Eyeballs ? OR Apricot Pecan Upside Down Cake?? Actually there are so many Desserts and graphics, that I can't possibly name all of them. BUT, I have a link for the Apricot Pecan Upside Down Cake and it will provide a little Halloween music while you copy/print the recipe http://fast.horrorseek.com/halloween/quiltbat/desserts.html.


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Jim Crow Era Halloween

Although Halloween is *not* an official holiday, Halloween has become one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals on the contemporary American calendar. Halloween, as we know it today, has become a fun filled 24 hours of daytime parties,community gatherings, after work celebrations and nighttime trick-or-treating with children enchanting our streets in mass. But it was not always that idyllic for African-Americans, such as myself, to celebrate.

Halloween in the Jim Crow Era became something of a dichotomy between children who were divided into two groups. There was always that invisible dividing line when we mapped our trick-or-treating routes. It was understood that certain neighborhoods, the ones that offered the best candy and money, were off limits to us. But our level of excitement never changed. I loved Halloween and was always in genuine awe of all the kids in my block running beneath a moon lit sky. Pirates, princesses, ghosts and popular heroes of the day all holding open bags to catch those Halloween goodies! All of us pledging to "out do" each other with heavy, heavy bags. Some of my friends, usually the older and more daring ones, would hide behind their masks to obtain those better pieces of candy hoping that their hands beneath their costumes would not betray who they really were. If there was that uncertainty, after that initial shout of "trick-or-treat", you were told to wait at the door after candy was distributed to the white children first. Your thinking, how could they possibly know who I really am?

For me it was pure bliss to spill your trick-or-treat bag out on the floor and count your candy. Any chocolate in your bag was a premium "get". My mother would carefully examine everything in our bags and Mom would debate the questionable stuff with the jab of a fork. If it didn't pass Mom's smell test, it was gone. Post trick-or-treat we could look forward to dried pumpkin seeds, warm popcorn balls, and hot chocolate. Then my mother would would read one scary story before the night was over. Over? NOT! It was only just beginning for me and my siblings. I shared a room with my sister and my brother would sneak in because we told him a ghost was going to 'get' into his bedroom. We then pulled the sheets over our heads to form a tent and tried to outdo each other (in low voices) with one scary story after the other until all of us were asleep.

Halloween was over.
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THE FORTUNE TELLER VISITS THE UNDERGROUNDRAILROAD TODAY ONLY. HAVE YOUR FORTUNE TOLD FREE !

Yes, you read that correctly. Today our visiting fortune teller will answer one (only one) question that your want answered. Do you have a question about love, money, or career? Or perhaps you just need the advise of the fortune teller for something only *you* need to know.

WELL ASK AWAY! NO CHARGE! FREE! But for today only.

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Halloween E-Cards


OK, admit it! There is still just a little bit of childhood Halloween in all of us but here is an idea that is very simple and will allow you to trick-or-treat on your computer, a Halloween e-card. Sending a Halloween e-card is quick easy and fun ! What a fun gesture to let your friends, family and fellow DUers know that your thinking about them this Halloween. Here is a wonderful and easy link to send that Halloween card. I love the first card with the pumpkin face: http://familyfun.go.com/parties/holiday/feature/ffun_ecards/

Want to send me, UGRR, a Halloween E-Card?? Here is the address: [e-mail]
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The Boondocks by Aaron McGruder




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Questions of the Day

1. What is your favorite brand of candy? ( If you no longer partake of candy what *was* your favorite?)

2. FOR 2003 HALLOWEEN DAY ONLY: What political candidate (elected or not), past, present or future, would you want to be for Halloween 2003?

3. What is your all time favorite "scary" movie ?

4. What are your plans for Halloween 2003?



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OK, I'm OUTTA. See you next Monday 'IN' The Undergroundrailroad

[GOPisEvil]

1. Hi Mina!

I'm not having the best of days, so I'll be brief. Thanks for your informative and educational daily thread. I always learn something.

I hope you have a great day. :hi:

[undergroundrailroad]

11. Hey you. Sending some good vibes and love in your direction.

Gimme a hug


love,

Mina/UGRR

[GOPisEvil]

14. Thanks, Mina!

I caused my own bad day, but I appreciate the hug and support.

:loveya:

[undergroundrailroad]

12. Thanks for the Golf Cart.

Mina

[JohnKleeb]

2. Mornin and btw not at school due to I got a day off by my parents

ok
1. What is your favorite brand of candy? ( If you no longer partake of candy what *was* your favorite?)
ok for candy I think that would be umm skittles

2. FOR 2003 HALLOWEEN DAY ONLY: What political candidate (elected or not), past, present or future, would you want to be for Halloween 2003?
Presidential candiate hmmmmmmmmmm maybe Clinton if I got taught the accent



3. What is your all time favorite "scary" movie ?
The exorcist "fuck me" "your mother sucks cock in hell" and the Shining "honey I am home" "redrum"


4. What are your plans for Halloween 2003?
I dont know yet really, I am gonna see if I can get invited to a party, although and youre gonna laugh your ass off at this, I may lol go trick or treating for the candy hehe :D yes dead serious, my friends whos a grade younger is kinda forcing me.

[undergroundrailroad]

13. Hi Mr. JohnKleeb. An early Happy Halloween to you!

So your parents gave you the day off. OK, very nice. I'm glad you found time to drop into the Undergroundrailroad to have a little pre-Halloween fun!

OK, now for the questions.

Your favorite candy is Skittles. OK great! I like Skittles :)
Your Halloween mask would be that of President Clinton!
Your favorite movie is Linda Blair's famous line in The Exorcist, LOL!
Halloween plans, YES! Trick-or-treating! I love it!



JohnKleeb :yourock:

Have a great rest of your week John!

Love,


Mina

[JohnKleeb]

15. Yeah thanks

I liked the Shining as well. I dont know yet, I may go to a party but I just might, peer pressure works that way.

[proud patriot]

3. Happy Monday

1. What is your favorite brand of candy? ( If you no longer partake of candy what *was* your favorite?)

Mary Janes

2. FOR 2003 HALLOWEEN DAY ONLY: What political candidate (elected or
not), past, present or future, would you want to be for Halloween 2003?

The first Women President

3. What is your all time favorite "scary" movie ?

Anything by Alfred Hitchcock , I also enjoyed "Signs"
I like scary movies my son can watch with me :evilgrin:
It's fun having him cover his ears and hide in my shoulder .
Just like I used to do when I watched the same movies
when I was his age .

4. what are your plans for halloween 2003 ?

Taking my trick or treating , getting my house and yard
all decked out :evilgrin: Also have a party to attend
later in evening .

Have a great day everyone :hi:

[undergroundrailroad]

16. Hey Proud Patriot! Happy Early Halloween!!

Thanks for stopping in to say hello! I would like to thank you for the wonderful job you do for all of us moderating the DU Lounge. PP, your the greatest!

Now, for the questions. Let me check you out.

Your favorite candy is Mary Janes .
Your Halloween costume would be that of The First Women President ! (I think you would make a great First Female President!)
Plans? Trick-or-treating duty, preparing your home for the holiday and attending a party later to relax and wind down. Sounds great!

Thanks for stopping in PP and have a great Halloween!

Love,

Mina
UGRR

PS: Keep the light on for me!

[proud patriot]

19. Thanks for the Monday Threads Mina

:loveya:

[undergroundrailroad]

27. See Ya Next Week

Mina

[Aristus]

4. Happy Halloween, Mina!

Oh boy! What fun! Halloween! Always a favorite with me. Well, you know, like a lot of white people, I never stopped to think about what Halloween was like for black kids during the Jim Crow era. Segregation screwed up EVERYTHING, didn't it? Now the fundies want to end Halloween now, too. My church, which I only attend because my wife does, has changed their celebration to what they call 'Harvest Festival'. Ironic, isn't it? In an attempt to change the pagan overtones of the day, they change the name from 'Halloween', which is a Christian name, after all (All Hallows Eve)to 'Harvest Festival' which sounds more pagan than anything. Strange times.

Oh great Fortune Teller! Tell me if I will be successful in my goal of becoming a Physician's Assistant. I must know!

Now for the questions:

1.) Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate. Yum! :9

2.) I'd love to go as Teddy Roosevelt. One of the last of the good Republicans. No doubt today he'd be a Democrat.

3.) Psycho. Mina, that movie kept me up for days afterwards! Strange, considering that by today's standards it would make a fairly tame TV movie. I prefer 'terror' movies to 'horror' movies. As Stephen King has said, each is a distinct emotion, with it's own qualities. Terror is of a higher order, though.

4.) Taking my grandson trick-or-treating. He's going as Buzz Lightyear again. His costume last year was the hit of the neighborhood.

Well, have a great Halloween, Mina. It's always a pleasure being conducted through the Undergroundrailroad by you! :hi: :loveya:

[undergroundrailroad]

18. Happy Halloween Aristus! How are you today? :-)

You know it's funny that you mention the alternatives to Halloween. I thought about mentioning that as a part of today's column. Yes, I am aware of the culturally relevant make over of Halloween. For the inventive, Halloween can be used to explore many creations derived from African and Dispora mythology. And yes, Aristus, you are correct! Halloween comes from (and is still practiced) the Eve of All Saints Hallows, glossing of the name "Hallow". But you know, I love celebrating Halloween in spite of the lesson of exclusion during that time. We were able to participate in all the Halloween festivities, keeping in mind that we understood where the line was drawn.

Aristus, I just love it when you visit me here. I always learn something new. Here's a hug from me to you!


Now let me ask the fortune teller your question? "Tell me if I will be successful in my goal of becoming a Physician's Assistant."


ANSWER: Yes, you will reach your goal becoming a PA. There is an important test coming up that has you concerned. You will challenge yourself and you will be happy with the result. Also, you will bond with a patient that reminds you of someone in your family who had a similar illness. Make sure you maintain a healthy emotional distance from this certain patient who will have a profound impact on your career in health care.

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Now let's check out your responses to the questions for today:

Your favorite candy is Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate. (OH TO DIE FOR!) Yes, Yummy, :)
You would go to the Halloween Party as? Wow! Teddy Roosevelt.
Your favorite scary movie? Yes, Psycho! . Do you know I still look over my shoulder in the shower! That was the impact of the formidable Alfred Hitchcock!

Finally, you will enjoy Halloween and take your grandson out trick-or-treating. His costume will be from one of the TOY STORY characters, Buzz Lightyear! I hope both of you have a great time.

Once again, Happy Halloween to you and your family from me :)

Love,


Mina
UGRR

[GabysPoppy]

5. Trick or Treat?

1. What is your favorite brand of candy?

My favorite in days gone by was "Good & Plenty". It was a great trick to eat around the licorice and then wind up with the best part of the candy.


3. What is your all time favorite "scary" movie ?

The yet untitled tale of the years 2001 - 2004 in the US.


4. What are your plans for Halloween 2003?

Well if a certain client stops being a pain in the ass, I will hop on Amtrak Friday morning and head for DC so I can take my Gaby trick or treating.


Now Ms. Madam fortune teller. Here is what I wish to know. Which of our candidates will GWB be calling the first Wednesday in November 2004 to congratulate for becoming the first President the United States will have in 4 years.

Thanks for a great ride on the UGRR.

[undergroundrailroad]

23. A sugar-free treat and a hug for you!

How is our GD Moderator doing today? I want to take this opportunity to thank you and all the moderators at DU. They do a wonderful job.

Now, on to the questions for today.

Oh, NO! Good and Plenty, Good and Plenty Choo Choo! I just loved that commercial!

Now, as for the "scary" movie, I agree. We're living the movie in very "scary" times. Very good answer!
Halloween Plans? Trick-or-treat duties with your beloved Gaby :) Sounds like your going to have a wonderful Halloween.

QUESTION to Ms. Madam Fortuneteller: Which of our candidates will GWB be calling the first Wednesday in November 2004 to congratulate for becoming the first President the United States will have in 4 years ?

ANSWER: I see the letter "E" in the answer

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Thanks for jumping on the train today GP and have a great Halloween 2003!

Love,


Mina

[blazinjason]

6. Trick or Treat Mina! I like the Halloween Edition of Mondays IN The RR

WOW! What can I say? You just keep outdoing yourself Mina. What a wonderful start to a dreary Monday. Your column always "jump starts" my seek. Also, you've got mail. Happy Halloween Mina.

Question for the Fortune Teller Lady: Will I receive an answer to an important matter regarding my Brother?

Daily Questions:

1. Favorite candy is Kit-Kat.

2. My costume would be that of President Clinton. (My favorite President of all time)

3. I like all the Jason scary movies (can you guess why, LOL?)

4. I will be handing out candy with my two children. Then we will go out a bit for some trick-or-treating.


Thanks for a great Halloween Edition of the UGRR. Thanks for the love you provide on Mondays Mina. Your the greatest! Have a good Halloween DU.

BJ

[undergroundrailroad]

28. So U like Halloween 'IN' The RR! Great! What's up BJ?

Well thanks so much for your kind words on my behalf. I always appreciate when members make positive comments about the Undergroundrailroad. I'm glad you like the atmosphere here and I, of course, want to jump-start your week ahead.

OK, on to the questions, let me check you out.

Favorite Candy is Kit-Kat bars! Yummy,

Your mask would be that of President Clinton.

Scary movie? JASON, Part 1,2,3,4,5,6, etc.

Halloween Night? Your spending time with the kids :) Trick-or-Treat.

[BigMcLargehuge]

7. Morning Mina, and happy Halloween Monday to you!!!

I too and a longtime Halloween lover. It has always been a special holiday for me as my mom was an avid horror movie fan when I was but a wee lad. We would spend late nights watching Creature Feature on weekends, and with every UHF station running monster mayhem marathons, the last two weeks of October were always the best.

I began dating the woman would go on to be Mrs. McLargehuge on Halloween of 1993. Every year since college I've hosted a monster movie marathon on Halloween night for my friends and nearbye relatives. This year will be different only in that my son will be participating in trick or treating for the first time! I can't wait.

As for this week's questions -

1. What is your favorite brand of candy? ( If you no longer partake of candy what *was* your favorite?)

As a kid it was Zagnut bars, as an adult I am addicted to Milky Way candy bars. Every now and then I have to satiate a powerful lust for candy corn, gummi bears, or malted milk balls.

2. FOR 2003 HALLOWEEN DAY ONLY: What political candidate (elected or not), past, present or future, would you want to be for Halloween 2003?

I have no real clear answer to this. I guess I've always had a weird fascination with Machine politicians, so I'd want to be a Thom Nast caricature of NYC Boss legend Sam Tweed. However, I tend to doubt anyone would recognize me.


3. What is your all time favorite "scary" movie ?

Can I give two answers? Movie that scared me the most, and continues to offer great chills for repeated viewing, John Carpenter's "The Thing". Based on the short story Who Goes There by John W. Campbell, The Thing tells the tale of a remote arctic base who unearths a long frozen flying saucer. when the occupant of the saucer thaws and begins asimilating the camp personnel, the camp must stop the advance of the creature, protect themselves from asimilation, and determine which of the men they have lived with in isolation for years at a time, is in fact, an exact and malevolent duplicate. Great performances by Carpenter standards Kurt Russel (MacReedy) and Keith David (Childs).

Favorite giant monster film. I add this because giant monster movies (Kaiju Eiga) are my favorite genre of film. So hats off to Ishiro Honda's magnificent Gojira (AKA Godzilla King of the Monsters).

4. What are your plans for Halloween 2003?

Take Ian and some nephiews/nieces trick or treating. Host monster movie marathon. Eat candy until sick to stomach.

[undergroundrailroad]

29. Now ya see, I just LOVE your story :-)

Now, your able to share with me that in your youth, your Mom was a huge horror movie fan! As a "wee lad" you and Mom would share those Halloween memories that you both made. And look what the future held for you and the current Mrs. BigMcLargeHuge. Love Stories in the UGRR :loveya:

Now, 2003, you will celebrate Halloween with friends, family, neighbors (and perhaps a DUer or two) watching those scary movies! In other words, you are carrying out a special tradition that you shared with your Mother You are hosting your annual MONSTER MOVIE MARATHON! . Perfect! I love it!! Hug to BigMcLargeHuge, one of our DU Lounge Moderators. I want to take this opportunity to once again thank you BigMc for your hard work on the boards.



BigMcLargeHuge' Monster Movie Marathon -- Halloween 2003


Now, on to our questions of the day. Let me check you out!

Your favorite candy bar as a kid was Zagnut Bars. As an adult (but a kid at heart) you like Milky Way Bars.

This is also my favorite candy BigMac.

Your Halloween costume would be original! A Thom Nast caricature of NYC Boss legend Sam Tweed!

I now know your history with scary movies. Your recommendations? Two. In the "scary" category: John Carpenter's "The Thing". Then in the "giant monster" film category? Ishiro Honda's magnificent Gojira (AKA Godzilla King of the Monsters). I love all that commentary and, in fact, I will purchase your selections in time (I hope) for Halloween. Thanks for the recommendations!

I really loved all your answers and this was a lot of fun BigMac. Thanks for visiting me in the UGRR and to you, Mrs. BigMac, and little BigMac. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Love,

Mina :loveya:

[jmm]

8. Hey Ma!

Yes, you read that correctly. Today our visiting fortune teller will answer one (only one) question that your want answered. Do you have a question about love, money, or career? Or perhaps you just need the advise of the fortune teller for something only *you* need to know.

Advise for something only *I* know? Hmm...ok yes or no? Ok seriously I won't make it that difficult for you. Will I have to work on Halloween?

1. What is your favorite brand of candy? ( If you no longer partake of candy what *was* your favorite?)

Buttefinger, Snickers, reeces peices, basicly I love chocolate and peanut butter

2. FOR 2003 HALLOWEEN DAY ONLY: What political candidate (elected or not), past, present or future, would you want to be for Halloween 2003?

If I wanted to really scare people I could put on twenty pounds of make-up and go as Katherine Harris but if I wanted to be lazzy I could dress up in my typical everyday clothes and go as the vast majority of Americans who would make a better president than Bush.

3. What is your all time favorite "scary" movie ?

I like the older scary films such as Nosferatu. The Freddy and Jason type films can be fun to watch but they aren't nearly as well made.

4. What are your plans for Halloween 2003?

I'm not sure yet. I might have to work but I won't find out until tomorrow. Usually I get Fridays off but on the off chance they do want me to work I wrote to the head of schedualing claiming that since I live in Salem MA I should get the day off ;-). Hope it works!

[undergroundrailroad]

30. Hey jmm (my adopted DU Daughter) who I love like she is my own!

Glad that you made it by today and, of course, I'm always glad to see you.

Now, you have a question for the fortune teller:

QUESTION: Will I have to work on Halloween?
ANSWER: Yes, but you might be able to leave early

Now on to our questions. Let me see what you have planned.

Your favorite candy is?? Butterfingers, Snickers, Reeces Peices all the good stuff. Like Mom, like daughter.

Your 2003 Halloween costume would be, LOL, an overly made up Katherine Harris . My goodness, that woman scares voters! And yes, she would scare me!

Movie for Halloween? I'm getting a lot of great answers to this question. You like older scary films such as Nosferatu. Another great addition to our ongoing list of Halloween movies.

Not yet sure about Halloween plans yet but Mom hopes you *don't* have to work.

Thanks for stopping in. Here's a hug

Love,


Mom :loveya:

[GoGo1]

9. Happy Halloween Mina.

I love Halloween. The colors are beautiful (oranges, browns, reds, yellows) and it sets the perfect mood for Thanksgiving.

I also appreciate all the hard work and effort you put into this. I really look forward to Mondays In the Undergroundrailroad. I just love today's edition of The Boondocks .

Now, the questions:

My question to the fortune teller is : Will Dean receive the Democratic Nomination?

1. Favorite Candy: Hershey's kisses (wrapped in silver foil only)
2. My costume is Hillary Clinton.
3. The most scary movie I have ever seen was The Birds. I know it's an old movie but I love Alfred Hitchcock. He was the MASTER of scary!
4. Halloween 2003. Going to my sister's house to have a Halloween dinner and then help give out the candy.

Thanks Mina so much. I learn something every time I enter the UGRR and look forward to it.

Have a good day to all my fellow DUers.

GoGo1

[undergroundrailroad]

31. Aren't the fall leaves just beautiful. I love driving and watching the

Thanks so much for dropping in to say hello. How are you today?


Ok, now to the questions!

You like Hershey's kisses, the ones wraped in silver foil!

Your mask? Senator Clinton (My choice also)!

THE BIRDS the Alfred Hitchcock thriller of all time.

Halloween 2003? Hanging with your sister!

Have a Happy Halloween GoGo! :)

Love,


Mina :loveya:

[jus_the_facts]

10. Hey Mina.......trick or treat.....

1. SHOCK-O-LATE with NEW-GUTS MUAHAHAHAHAHAHA! :evilgrin:...but seriously....I used to LOVE Charms Sweet'n'Sour suckers...dunno if they still make those....Blow Pops...Lemonheads...and PIXIE STIX!! :9

2. That's a toughie...but you could pick anyone from BushCo. and IT would scare the shit outta ME!! :scared:

3. Exorcist I and III are the scariest movies EVER!!:wow:

4. No plans. x(

:hi: DU....hope everyone has a decent week and a GOULISH All Hallows Eve!! :)

All the best to YOU Mina...today and everyday!! :loveya:

[undergroundrailroad]

32. Hi jus the facts! Happy pre-Halloween!

Wow! Thanks for dropping in this week to say hello. How is this Monday treating you?

OK, let's do the SHOCK-O-LATE dance! Shall we?



Your favorite candy is? Charms and of course the chocolate!
Mask ? Well, * is just simply a horror show!
Movie, scary movie? THE EXORCIST I and III. Several members picked that movie.
Halloween plans? Yes! You can hang right here with me at DU.

Gimme a hug


Happy Halloween jus the facts (love that DU handle)


Love,


Mina :loveya:

[MaineDem]

17. Happy Halloween Mina!

Great edition today. Thanks for Boondocks and that Apricot Peacan Upside Down Cake recipe. I went and looked at it and gained 5 pounds just reading it! :D

I'd ask the fortune teller if my sister will ever get married.

1. I don't eat candy now but when I did my absolute favorites were Heath bars. Yummm

2. What political person would I dress up as??? Hmmmm, I have no clue.

3. I'm not a scary movie person usually but I used to get freaked out watching "Trilogy of Terror". I think it was a made-for-tv thing with one part starring Karen Black and a little jungle "toy" that turned into a real person with a spear that was frightening!

4. I'm a wuss at Halloween. I'm frightened by people wearing masks. Clowns freak me out, too. How silly, right? :) I'm going to Acadia National Park for the weekend. In fact, I bought a new pair of hiking boots this morning.


I hope you enjoy Halloween. As a kid I loved it because we always had the next day off from (Catholic) school because of a religious holiday. We could stay up late! And those were the days before any concern for "tampered" candy, etc. It was a lot of fun.

[undergroundrailroad]

33. Doesn't that Apricot Peacan Upside Down Cake look good !!

Thanks. I just LOVED THE BOONDOCKS today.

OK, question for the fortune teller!

QUESTION: "will my sister ever get married" ?
ANSWER: She is involved with someone, but she will need to make a stand.

OK, now let's check you out. Check out time.

1. Of course you don't eat candy and would you believe that I thought about *you* when I was typing the question! That is why I added the additional question, LOL! OK, so when you were NOT the fitness advisor to the UGRR you liked Heath Bars! (I used to call them HEALTH Bars!) May I present a Heath bars to you??

2. Just be yourself. Attired to ride a bike or run a marathon! There is only *ONE* MaineDem at DU*.

3. Scary Movies? "Trilogy of Terror"about toys scaring people. I remember a movie called CHILDS PLAY. It was about a doll that came to life and haunted this one little boy (his owner) for his soul.

4. Btw, I do understand about masks, etc. That is quite valid and one that more should be sensitive about. Masks used to frighten me. That is why I only wore an eye mask and seldom used it. It just hung around my neck. I liked the costumes and the safe option is without a mask.

You will be going to Acadia hiking in the mountains.

Question for the fortune teller from UGRR: Can I go too?

Gimme a hug MaineDem

See you next week!

Love,

Mina :loveya:

[Droopy]

20. Hi undergroundrailroad

It's been a while since I've been in the underground railroad. Nice to see you again. I've had a schedule change and haven't been able to get in here.

Answers:

1. Twix candy bars. I also like Snickers a lot. I need to lay off them though because sweet stuff is starting to make my teeth hurt. That's probably a goo sign that I'll be headed for the dentist soon.

2. Oh, I don't know. I'll be Abe Lincoln because his appearance is so recognizeable and distinctive. I don't think I can get a Kucinich mask, but he's be my next choice.

3. Friday the 13, the original. I saw that movie when I was a little kid, believe it or not, and it has always stuck with me as being the scariest thing I've ever seen. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre(the original) ranks up there pretty high, too. I saw that as an adult. Probably the most sadistic movie I've ever seen.

4. No plans, I'll probably be sitting here in my dorm doing some studying.

[undergroundrailroad]

34. Hi Droopy! Happy Halloween :-)

Thanks for stopping in to say hello. I'm always glad to see you.

Now, let's check you out.


OK, I was able to find some of your favorite candy bars. Twix and Snickers for your trick-or-treat bag!


Your favorite costume for Halloween? President Abe Lincoln or Dennis Kucinich
Great selections.

Scary Movie? FRIDAY THE 13TH, the original .

Halloween Plans? Yes! There is always DU :) and we will have our Halloween parties in the lounge. And I plan to be on-line at DU! Hang with me!

Happy Halloween Droopy Always glad to see you in the UGRR!

Gimme a hug

Love,

Mina
UGRR

[Droopy]

35. Thanks Mina

I really needed a hug. I'm back at college for the first time in eight years and it's pretty rough going. You really put a lot of work into your posts. It makes a person feel special when you do that all for him. See you next week if I have the time.- Tobin

[Brewman_Jax]

21. Merry Halloween, Mina!

Made it to Monday! :hi:

Halloween, one of my personal favorite party nights!

For your questions:

Favorite candies: Snickers and Heath bars.

Which candidate would I like to dress up as? Truth to tell, none of the above. <blech!>

Scary Movie: The Changeling starring George C. Scott. Excellent movie, great suspense. Also, the original Halloween.

Halloween plans: I will be off so I can get in my costume and makeup, as the skull (or devil's, haven't decided yet) cavalier. Hopefully it'll be cool that night so I can wear my cloak.

Have fun and party on, Mina! :party:

[undergroundrailroad]

36. Hi Lurking Argyle! I just love Halloween! How are you?

Thanks so much for stopping in to say hello. I'm so happy you stopped in to say hello.

OK - straight away to the questions!

Snickers and Heath Bars! WOW, all of DU loves Snickers :)
I found a Snicker Bar for your trick-or-treat bag :)

Scary Movie: The Changeling starring George C. Scott

Haloween Plans? Off so you can get into costume and makup as the skull or maybe a devil, LOL! Sounds good!

Have a Happy Halloween and here's a hug for extra

Love,

Mina :hi:
UGRR :loveya:

[Mandate My Ass]

22. Happy Halloween, Mina

Thanks for another great thread. Halloween is still so much fun for me so I guess I never grew up. I'm sorry your earliest memories of this fun day are tinged with racism. No child should have to go through that and it saddens me that it still exists to some extent today. I still have hope that I'll see the end of it in my lifetime.

1. What is your favorite brand of candy? ( If you no longer partake of candy what *was* your favorite?)

I love candy even though I don't indulge myself like I did when I was a kid. My fave was always something chocolate, like you, but I also liked sugar daddies and bit-o-honey and squirrel nut zippers. Guaranteed to rip a filling or two out if you had them. Nowadays I like some nice Dove dark chocolate.

2. FOR 2003 HALLOWEEN DAY ONLY: What political candidate (elected or not), past, present or future, would you want to be for Halloween 2003?

Haha, if I really wanted to scare people I'd go out trick-or-treating as Dick Cheney.

3. What is your all time favorite "scary" movie ?

I *LOVE* scary movies. My favorites are probably too many to mention, mostly vampire flicks, but I plan to watch The Legend of Hell House this year. Haunted house movies are so much fun to watch on Halloween with all the lights out in the house. I'll also see what cable has on this year.

4. What are your plans for Halloween 2003?

A few friends and I are going to take a tour at Eastern State Penitentiary which is supposed to be haunted. I was there once in the daytime and I was scared silly so I can hardly wait for Friday night.

http://www.easternstate.org/halloween/index.html

Here's some candy for you.

[undergroundrailroad]

38. Wow! Monica L, thanks for checking out the Undergroundrailroad!

May I present Monica L to Mondays IN The Undergroundrailroad!

I also have a rose to present to you Monica L

I just love your Halloween Graphic and I'm sure we can look forward to more as we get closer to Halloween. Now, thanks for the sensitive comments about diversity in our country. We have improved but yes, we need more improvement. Thanks for your encouragement!

Now let me check out the responses to your questions :)

Favorite Trick-or-treat candy?
I found some Sugar Daddy's for your trick-or-treat bag!

Halloween Costume: Dick Cheney (OH YES! That would scare people, but do we want to be that cruel?)

Scary Movies?
You LOVE :loveya: scary movies. But for Halloween Night Fright, The Legend of Hell House .

Finally your plans for Halloween? A tour at Eastern State Penitentiary which is supposed to be haunted? Ah, OK. See ya wouldn't wanna be ya, I'm outta, YIKES!

Happy Halloween Monica L, see ya next week !

Love and a hug

Mina
UGRR :loveya:

PS: Thanks for the candy

[rbnyc]

24. Hello!

1. What is your favorite brand of candy? ( If you no longer partake of candy what *was* your favorite?)

E. Wedel

2. FOR 2003 HALLOWEEN DAY ONLY: What political candidate (elected or not), past, present or future, would you want to be for Halloween 2003?

Hmmm...

3. What is your all time favorite "scary" movie ?

Night of the Living Dead

Lots of close 2nds:

The Exorcist
Evil Dead
The Changeling
Alien
The Haunting (original)
The Shining
Opera
Texas Chainsaw Masacre (original)

I love hooror flicks!

4. What are your plans for Halloween 2003?

I still don't know. My husband might play a show and I would go there. My best friend will be out of town.

EDIT: ooops. Never answered 2nd question. I really don't know!

[undergroundrailroad]

39. Hi rbnyc! How are you feeling. So glad you stopped in the UGRR

So how is our Bride doing? Hope your healing each and every day.

OK, fast track to the questions:

Favorite Candy: E. Wedel
Favorite Halloween Costume? Hmmm gotta think that one over.
Scary Movie: Night of the Living Dead and lots of close seconds, movies with Monsters who are anxious to scare us on Halloween:

The Exorcist
Evil Dead
The Changeling
Alien
The Haunting (original)
The Shining
Opera
Texas Chainsaw Masacre (original) I see you love those scary films!

Halloween plans? Well RBNYC, your always welcome to join me in the UGRR :hi:

Love,

Mina :loveya:

[voter x]

25. Blasted Dr. Atkins

Im craving candy corns and Nestle Krunch Bars....Is there a sugar free substitute???

[undergroundrailroad]

40. Sickofit! Welcome to Mondays IN The Undergroundrailroad!

Please take your stroll down the red carpet while I introduce you.

On the red carpet we have Sickofit! Such a cool DU Name

Now that we've given you that intro, I hope you will stick around here to get the buzz on what's really going on in the UGRR.

You want Halloween Candy and I've got your favorites right here in the UGRR.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN AND WELCOME TO MONDAYS IN THE UGRR

Mina
UGRR

[ScreamingMeemie]

26. Hi Mina, hope you are having a great day.

My favorite brand of candy is and always will be 3 musketeers. Somehow they never make it into the little goblins' bags on Halloween night. ;)

I think I would like to be ...hmmm...this is tough. I guess I will go with Thomas Jefferson. He was wayyyyy ahead of his time.

My all time favorite scary movie? I can never even get through one. But I will say "The Omen". Very spookily real.

This year I am taking my little vampire out trick or treating with his big sister Morticia Adams.

Hope you have a wonderful Halloween and that the Great Pumpkin is good to all of DU.

[Zomby Woof]

37. I missed these Mornings in the Underground Railroad!

It has it all, history, art, music, film, and candy!

Answers:

1. I love milk chocolate, especially in Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Mr. Goodbars, Snickers, Almond Joys, and Kit Kats...mmmmmmmmmmmmmm

2. Bill Clinton, because I have the gut, and I can do his voice! :D

3. I love "The Bride of Frankenstein" (1935 version with Karloff) from the classic era, and "The Shining" (Kubrick and Nicholson!) in the modern. But I also love lots of ZOMBIE movies from the 50's and 60's. Pure cheese! :-)'

4. KadeCarrion and I will be watching a Frankenstein Triple Feature, with the Boris Karloff 1931 classic "Frankenstein" on TCM, then "Bride" after that on TCM, and we will wrap it up with the DVD of "Young Frankenstein", the Mel Brooks masterpiece! :bounce: We will have candles and candy in the dark!