Thanks...Ohio may be a bit far...although i think i can make it to toledo in about 3 hours...
It turned out to be not too difficult. I drew it freehand first (using a photo as a guide), then came up with a stencil based on the original drawing. Taped it to the pumpkin, used a thumb tack to transfer the pattern to the pumpkin, took the pattern off and cut it out. Took a little longer than first expected...i was pleasantly surprised with the outcome though!