1. Favorite Color:
2. Hobbies:
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate:
4. One interesting fact about yourself:
5. Favorite Movie/Book:
6. One word to describe you:
7. Anything else you wish to include:
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum:
9. Do you have an R/F pin?
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you)
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.)
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended?
13. Favorite Music:
14. Things I collect:
15. Briefly describe your character:
The sign-up deadline will be Monday, November 22th. That way you can utilize the Thanksgiving holiday sales!
RULES:
Please post the responses to the questionnaire here on the forum (and if you can think of anything else that would be helpful, please do add it! We can never know TOO much...well, wait, I suppose we actually could...but you know what I mean ;)). Then please pm me your forum name, real name, and mailing address. You must pm me to be included in the exchange.
Deadline to mail gifts out will be December 15th (that is a Wednesday, so that people should have them in hand before whichever holiday they choose to celebrate. Don't feel like you need to spend a small fortune! As always, the minimum price is a stamp and an envelope. In the past, people have received books, faire accessories, faire favors, CDs, DVDs, calendars, all kinds of beautiful hand made items...be creative!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE (I cannot say please enough on this one!!!), if you think there is a chance that you will not be able to afford to do this, do NOT sign up! It is not fair to the person who is waiting for a gift to have their secret gift fairy back out at the last minute. I *do* understand that sometimes unexpected situations happen after you have signed up...if that is the case, just let me know, and I will get your person rematched. But if you are expecting to be a little short on dough this year, please do not sign up!
And as always have fun!!! :D
1. Favorite Color: Inferno Orange Metallic, but my garb is natural deep colors
2. Hobbies: baking, sewing, Civil War reenacting
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: not really
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I LOVE making pies don't like to eat them!
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Lion King/Yankee Pasha
6. One word to describe you: eclectic
7. Anything else you wish to include: I love making novelty cakes
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum:
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Yes!
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) No
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) natural, earthy
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Bristol, TNRF
13. Favorite Music: Anything but Rap, gotten into bellydance music recently
14. Things I collect: Lion King memorabilia, fossils, rocks, fabric ;)
15. Briefly describe your character: Pirate, noble, explorer, adventurer, artistic, creative
I'm in..........
1. Favorite Color: Dark Blue
2. Hobbies: Kite flying, making bubbles, bicycling, RC ships, tinkering, collecting (DVDs, die cast autos & airplanes, 1950's-60's
radios)
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: none
4. One interesting fact about yourself: Profiled in the book Friends, Neighbors & Folks Down The Road, a collection of 58
stories about interesting (and/or strange!!) people in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland.
5. Favorite Movies: Lawrence of Arabia, The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951), Casablanca, The Train (1964), and Jaws
Books: The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, The Five People You Meet in Heaven
6. One word to describe you: Unique
7. Anything else you wish to include: a collection of bubble videos of things I have done over the years-
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3109484122483269293#
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum :
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Yes
10. Food Allergies?? Don't laugh... Turkey. Also, I'm diabetic... no sugar
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) Lavender
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Home- PaRenFaire, Visit- MD Renaissance Festival and many one day/weekend
events.
13. My Character: A tinker who has built a hand operated bubble machine to entertain nipperkin and adults alike.
1. Favorite Color: shades of green esp. dark greens, copper, earth tones
2. Hobbies: music, crafts, digital photography (beginner level), faire
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: yes... rings (size 8.5), necklaces, earrings
4. One interesting fact about yourself: my second and third toes on both feet are somewhat "webbed". my dad's were as well and so are my son's. mine are more so than
than my dad's and my son's are more than mine.
5. Favorite Movie/Book: comedies, fantasy, Disney, some dramas
6. One word to describe you: quiet
7. Anything else you wish to include: Christmas is my favorite holiday, i love Arabian horses, i love hot cocoa and hot teas, i love being out in the country/woods enjoying nature, i enjoy the true finer things of life... family, friends, good food, good music, nature, and laughter
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: Sir Morgan... my husband, have met Sir Clisto, Lady Rosalind
9. Do you have an R/F pin?: yes
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you): no
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.): cinnamon, apple, forest scents, earthy, spicy, clean, fresh..... not too big on heavy foral or vanilla scents.
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended?: Des Moines and MIRF
13. Favorite Music: country, oldies, rock, celtic
14. Things I collect: recipes, breyer horses (mostly Arabians), snowglobes,
15. Briefly describe your character: I don't really have one but if I did she'd be like me... gentle, quiet, sweet, down-to-earth, selling candles that she and her husband make.
OMG I totally forgot about the Midwinter exchange! *squee* this is exactly whatI needed to come across today :)
1. Favorite Color: neon colors especially orange, teal, deep purples, and any shade of blue
2. Hobbies: sewing, general crafting, drawing, sewing, shopping, and did I mention sewing...
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: I wear jewelry all the time! I prefer silver, but will wear just about anything...
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I dye my hair all the time
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Scott Pilgrim!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3
6. One word to describe you: outlandish
7. Anything else you wish to include: I looooove Disney!
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: Eloquent XI is my roommate!
9. Do you have an R/F pin? yup yup
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) nuts, strawberries, and seafood
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) fruity scents and cinnamon, not a fan of flowery scents
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Scarby!
13. Favorite Music:I listen to a really inconsistent array of weird music...lots of mainstream...lots of very not mainstream...
14. Things I collect: disney snow white stuff!, star wars stuff (especially r2d2 han solo and boba fett stuff), and hats!,
15. Briefly describe your character: lol which one...it really all depends on how I'm feeling but theres 2 main ones and I'm prolly adding a third...1. Pirate: from norway, raised on a ship in the mediterranean, traveled with gypsies, joined her current crew in india...lots of indian inspired stuff combined with gypsy things and whatever else I like to add it...definitly not conventional in looks or behavior...2. Ariel Callista, my original persona, pretty standard bellydancer...soon to be 3. a faerie! lots of pond/river ish things...inspired a bit by Princess Tiana's lilypad dress (Disney's Princess and the Frog)
basically if you find anything rare, collectible or adorable thats snow white or r2d2 I'll squee til I die...same with anything that can help me expand my garb :)
1. Favorite Color: Green, as well as red and gold together
2. Hobbies: Making chain maille and jewelry, sewing, crafting, scrap booking, antiquing
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: yep I wear it all. I'm a size 7 in rings and I like two-toned jewelry, like something having silver and gold in it.
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I would love to be a historical archaeologist in Europe.
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Very tough one for movies. That's between The Princess and the Frog and Clerks I suppose. For books, I love the Sandman series but mostly now days I read nonfiction, anything dealing royal families or with the history of England up until the 1700's.
6. One word to describe you: Spontaneous
7. Anything else you wish to include: I very much love steampunk. I'm trying to put together a second set of garb for a steampunk look. I'm also a full time student getting my degree in technical theatre, emphasis on props.
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: no one yet
9. Do you have an R/F pin? nope
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) nope
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) I don't like scents very much, strong things give me headaches, but i do like linen, ocean, and rain
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? TRF (home) and Kansas City renfest
13. Favorite Music: My favorite band is Nightwish, but I also like bagpipe, celtic and folk music as well as rock.
14. Things I collect: Miniature and full size swords/weapons and old keys
15. Briefly describe your character: I don't really have a character I play, but I'm working towards a pirate persona. I have the garb I like, I'm just trying to figure out which accessories help convey a piraty look.
This is my first year doing this, I think it's a great idea and I'm excited!
1. Favorite Color(s): purple, silver, blue, green, red, black, brown
2. Hobbies: baking/making candies, cooking, making music, reading, hiking, watching movies
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: I prefer silver or natural materials, I do have pierced ears (multiple times, and the piercings closer to the lobe and the lobe itself are gauged) and I love rings (my 'ring' finger is size 5 1/2), bracelets, and necklaces.
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I was married at Sterling Renaissance Festival
5. Favorite Movie/Book: It's IMPOSSIBLE for me to pick just one, but I love Fantasy/Horror fiction, Historical Non-fiction, Harry Potter (books & movies); Chuck Palahniuk (author of "Fight Club"), David Sedaris, Augustin Burroughs, Neil Gaiman, Poe, and H.P. Lovecraft are some of my favorite authors.
6. One word to describe you:Eclectic
7. Anything else you wish to include: I love animals, especially cats (small or large), and anything with a peacock motif
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum:
9. Do you have an R/F pin?: Yep
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you): no food allergies
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.): vanilla, spice, woody scents, mint, leather, earthy scents
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended?: Sterling, and we visit BARF on occasion
13. Favorite Music: Again, too many to list all of them, but I love faire music (period accurate and period-inspired), hard rock/heavy(black/death/some thrash) metal, industrial/Gothic/electronic, classical (especially Bach!), 80's New Wave & "alternative" (remember back in the good ol' days when Mtv played music, and there was a show on Sunday nights called 120 Minutes? That stuff.) music, Punk, Funk, some disco, some (OLD) country, Snoop Dogg (because almost everyone loves Snoop!)
14. Things I collect: some cat statues (think the ones you see in Asian restaurants), peacock items, garb, cookbooks
15. Briefly describe your character: She's the noble, more fabulous, eccentric, bubbly, gregarious, and selectively extroverted version of me :)
1. Favorite Color(s): emerald green, blues
2. Hobbies: sewing,
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: necklaces 22 inches...pendants usually Celtic in nature....sterling silver
4. One interesting fact about yourself: love anything to do with Egypt & I love the old musical movies... :D
5. Favorite Movie/Book: I like a little of everything
6. One word to describe you: eclectic....lol!
7. Anything else you wish to include: I love wine trailing and going to mead shops!!
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: *from faire* ~ Lady Amy of York, photomike, Ozium, Tygrkat, Xantrawler
9. Do you have an R/F pin? yes
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you): can't do sugary stuff
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) woody/earthy scents
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Sterling renaissance festival ;D
13. Favorite Music: Celtic, most anything....but no hip hop
14. Things I collect: collecting anything to do with dragonflies
15. Briefly describe your character: Impish ;)
How exciting and yet I can't believe its time for exchange again.
1. Favorite Color: blue, purple and silver
2. Hobbies: leather working, playing volleyball (indoor only), baking, sewing, reading
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: I wear mostly silver- earrings, rings and necklaces.
4. One interesting fact about yourself: apparently I have fat eyeballs. So much so that there are literally only a handful of contacts made in my preferable diameter.
5. Favorite Movie/Book:Lord of the Rings (book and Movie), The Neverending story (book and movie), Labyrinth (Jim Henson version), Harry Potters, Sweeny Todd and Back to the Future, oh and most Disney movies.
6. One word to describe you: Odd
7. Anything else you wish to include: I really love bright colored makeup especially loose powder eye shadows and lipstick. I am in the process of getting blue and white highlights and purple contacts.
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum:
9. Do you have an R/F pin? no
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) no (I just really am not a fan of things with a lot of cinnamon)
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.): Lavendar, cotton blossom, apple blossom,
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Home fair is FLARF, also attend BARF in Tampa.
13. Favorite Music: 80s and 90s pop, Enya, Loreena McKennit, Albannach (http://www.albannachmusic.com/)
14. Things I collect: Dragons (celtic/european not asian), elves, scarves, little boxes (wood or metal) with celtic knots
15. Briefly describe your character:
- my fantasy character is a woods woman/druid archer.
-I am working on an Italian ren middle class character, no specifics yet
Yay!
1. Favorite Color: Hmmm, I love love green, purple, blue, and silver.
2. Hobbies: Reading, writing, traveling, photography, Cosplay
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: I love to wear silver rings - but it just depends on the ring itself what size. Anywhere between a ten and a twelve. I also like pirate-like necklaces . . . for example I have necklaces with keys on them, wrapped crystals, beads of garnet, and chainmail. And gypsy jewelry - coin bracelets and belts and scarves! I love the jingle noises!
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I love faeries!
5. Favorite Movie/Book: I love the Harry Potter series, but I also really like Twilight, graphic novels by Jhonen Vasquez, mysteries, and paranormal fantasy novels. I recently got into liking the Scott Pilgrim movie, and I started to read the graphic novels as I find them. I have found the first three currently.
6. One word to describe you: Unique.
7. Anything else you wish to include: I have a wig fetish that worries people sometimes, lol. And I'm also addicted to my iPhone.
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: A lot . . . the list is pretty long. Mostly people in the KY, TN, and OH area.
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Yup.
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) None!
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) Black cherry, black current, pomegranate, sandalwood, lavender.
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended?: Kentucky and Ohio. Hoping to expand out this year.
13. Favorite Music: Faire music (Bounding Main!!!!), Celtic, Sea Shanties, Punk, Musicals, Metal.
14. Things I collect: Faerie statues, wigs, foreign coins, old alcohol bottles, interesting jars and bottles, vampyric novelties.
15. Briefly describe your character: She's a wandering pirate . . . known to many, affiliated with none. Wears a collection of her travels in the form of the many necklaces she has. For as known as she is, her past is mostly a mystery. The most anyone knows is that she was born into wealth and privilege, but gave it up to be free.
1. Favorite Color:Autume colors
2. Hobbies: beading, bakeing & reading
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: I wear silver. necklaces 20" or longer and earrings
4. One interesting fact about yourself:I am extreamly shy
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Horror movies anything from the black & white to the newer stuff. Stephen King & Anne Rice are my fav books
6. One word to describe you: Eclectic
7. Anything else you wish to include: I love Halloween & I am a huge BELL & Tail freak
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: Most of the ORF and KHRF people
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Yuppers
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) Nope
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) Vanilla, chocolate
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? ORF & KHRF
13. Favorite Music: Faire bands, celtic groups, heavy metal, industrial, 70's & 80's
14. Things I collect: Horror movie dolls, teddy bears, Bells, tails, fairies
15. Briefly describe your character:wingless fairy and a gypsy. Just depends on my mood for the day
1. Favorite Color: Dark Purples and Dark Greens
2. Hobbies: Photography, Reading - P.G. Wodehouse comedies, D ick Francis mysteries, Doctor Who Sci-Fi (original series novels), Walking for Exercise, Building PC's for myself and friends
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: 18.5" James Avery Silver Necklace with Cross
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I'm an Anglophile and really enjoy reading and watching things about the British Isles and Republic of Ireland
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Practically any movies made by Cary Grant or Fred Astaire (I've got a lot of them), Any book written by P.G. Wodehouse (I've got a lot of them)
6. One word to describe you: I'm a Geek (Electronics Technician working at NASA - Johnson Space Center)
7. Anything else you wish to include: I looooove Chocolate! :D
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: I've met some of the people who attend Scarborough Faire, Sherwood Forest Faire, TRF, and MNRF
9. Do you have an R/F pin? No
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) No
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) Something manly or Citrusy, but not Flowery
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? I live closer to Texas Renaissance Festival and Sherwood Forest Faire now, but still sort-of consider Scarby as my Home Faire (since it was my first)
13. Favorite Music: Traditional Celtic, some Modern Celtic, Ren Faire performers, Contemporary Christian, Big Band, Classical, Jazz (Traditional rather than Avant-garde)
14. Things I collect: Wondrous Works in Wood Mugs, PC parts, (I used to collect car stereo equipment and speaker components for building loudspeaker systems, but nowhere to work/build in this apartment)
15. Briefly describe your character: I haven't really developed a character, but my costume consists of pants, shirts, and hats bought from House of Dra, and shoes from Catskill Mountain Moccasins
1. Favorite Color: Deep rusty orange and/or heathery green
2. Hobbies: Faire, crafting, sculpting stone, writing, traveling, garb collecting...
3. Do you wear jewelry? Yes, necklaces, usually stone and/or brass beads (my skin doesn't treat silver well)...
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I have an entire visual artist's studio, including easel, watercolors, oils, pastels and acrylics, brushes and canvases, but I still don't know how to paint...
5. Favorite Movie/Book: The Quiet Man with John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara ( I know, I thought it was odd, also, but there you go...) and Silverlock by John Meyers Meyers...
6. One word to describe you: Intrepid...
7. Anything else you wish to include: My personal style is that of an Eclectic/Bohemian/Morrocan living in Tuscany, and I love things that have been hand made just for me...
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: Lots from the Texas Forums, mostly, and Blushing... and Luciana, although we haven't actually met in person.
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Yes
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) Fresh garlic (no, really...)
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) Pure botanical oils in citrus, cinnamon or very light floral (synthetics set off my allergies)
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Norman Medieval Festival (home), Scarby and TRF
13. Favorite Music: Any Faire music...
14. Things I collect: Dictionaries (particularly foreign language translations), traditional Turkish tea glasses and coffee cups/saucers, Tarot decks and spell books...
15. Briefly describe your character: Wandering Gypsy storyteller, herbalist, palm, rune and Tarot reader... mystical, yet humorous, with a bit of mischief thrown in for good measure... ;)
1. Favorite Color: Blue
2. Hobbies: Trains
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: No
4. One interesting fact about yourself: Left eye is 2 colors
5. Favorite Movie/Book: 13th Warrior - collection of Poe's works
6. One word to describe you: outgoing
7. Anything else you wish to include: My dog Auggie loves me.
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: I've met Storm and Deadbishop
9. Do you have an R/F pin? No
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) no
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) coffee
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? MNRF
13. Favorite Music: Rock
14. Things I collect: Feast of Fantasy mugs
15. Briefly describe your character: mundane
1. Favorite Color: green
2. Hobbies: sewin kinda.
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: yes, silver 9 ring about it
4. One interesting fact about yourself: very uninteresting
5. Favorite Movie/Book: gone with the wind
6. One word to describe you: obnoxious
7. Anything else you wish to include:
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: lady renee buchanan, goody, and a few others.
9. Do you have an R/F pin? yes
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) no
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) elf or dark elf by majikah and greensleeves by old world oils
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attend? bristol-home and tn try to visit yearly
13. Favorite Music: country, rennie
14. Things I collect: cats
15. Briefly describe your character:
Don't forget, to be included in the exchange you MUST pm me your info. Read the rules carefully! ;)
Just making sure... ??? did you get mine?
Ooh! How exciting! I've never done anything like this before.
1. Favorite Color: red, green, navy and light (powder) blue, black
2. Hobbies: sewing, football games (I'm a band mom), cooking, entertaining.
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: yes, pearls and silver. I love bracelets, earrings, brooches.
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I'm a coffee junkie.
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Movies - Jaws, James Bond movies (no Tim Dalton), M*A*S*H/Books - Alison Weir, Ian Fleming, nonfiction historical stuff.
6. One word to describe you: Clumsy
7. Anything else you wish to include: I find Sir Frances Walsingham fascinating, I like martinis and Christmas is my favorite holiday.
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: I met DonaCatalina and her husband in '07 at Scarby, but she probably doesn't remember.
9. Do you have an R/F pin? not yet
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) none
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) Christmas smells from the kitchen and woodsy type
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Home is Scarby. TRF was my first.
13. Favorite Music: Gaelic Storm, most anything that reminds me of faire, Contemporary Christian, some classical like Mozart and Vivaldi, The Rat Pack
14. Things I collect:Coffee mugs, Pandora charms
15. Briefly describe your character:Evie McCann is an average wife and mother of 3 children who helps with her uncle's tailoring business. I am currently working on Lady Evelyn Robison - the daughter of a wealthy landowner who grew up just north of Carlisle and married to a Scottish landowner from just across the border. Makes for interesting family gatherings. :D
I'm so excited. I can't wait to see who I get! ;D
Quote from: Celtic Lady on November 11, 2010, 09:22:03 PM
Just making sure... ??? did you get mine?
Yes.
So not everyone starts asking :D I will post a list of the names I have on Monday. That will give you a week to catch up!
Loved doing this last year!
1. Favorite Color: Blue
2. Hobbies: Collecting cool geodes, crystals and other interesting rocks.
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: No rings, have plenty. Like really nice pins, funny favours, earrings have to be sterling or gold plated wires-ears are pierced.
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I love to laugh and I've been a dedicated owl fan of the San Marcos Barn Owls that have appeared on Ustream.
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Cutthroat Island, and POTC - of course!
6. One word to describe you: Fun
7. Anything else you wish to include: Enjoy gardening and love those solar color balls and funny/cute garden statues
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: none
9. Do you have an R/F pin? no
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) No fruitcake or rum cakes!
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) gardenia and a good cinnamon
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Escondido Renaissance Faire
13. Favorite Music: great fan of Tom Petty and Asia
14. Things I collect: geodes, fossils, interesting and beautiful dishes, porcelain flowers, pretty vases
15. Briefly describe your character: Lady of the House, of Pirates of Treasure Cove. Better known as pirate with a taste for good wine, quick hands, and glorious rewards of treasures of every kind.
So far I have...
Celtic Lady
Ariel Callista
Delireus
Tygrkat
Irish
Dbaldock
Wildthingjew
Windchime
Rani Zemirah
Evie McCann
Auryn
RumbaRue
Lady Rowena Everclear
Ferret
Quote from: Dinobabe on November 15, 2010, 08:12:27 PM
So far I have...
Celtic Lady
Ariel Callista
Delireus
Tygrkat
Irish
Dbaldock
Wildthingjew
Windchime
Rani Zemirah
Evie McCann
Auryn
RumbaRue
Lady Rowena Everclear
Ferret
I'm seeing BubbleWright's entry near the top of this thread. Since he's not on your list, does that mean he still needs to contact you by PM?
Take Care,
David Baldock
I PMed you, add me to the list, pretty please! :)
1. Favorite Color: GREEN! combined with silver or black, also blue (combined with silver or black) and purple (combined with silver or black- see a trend here?)
2. Hobbies: photography, digital collage, sewing, crafting, artsy anything, reading, going to faire, thinking of faire, preparing for faire (another trend)
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: I like unique and interesting necklaces, but I really only wear my wedding rings (other than all the jinglies I wear to faire)
4. One interesting fact about yourself: when I was little, my imaginary friends were 2 ghosts who eventually moved to Houston
5. Favorite Movie/Book: LOVE anything based on the Authorian legend (books and movies) and books about photography and art
6. One word to describe you: creative
7. Anything else you wish to include: I'm a teacher, hoping to go back to school and get my master's in English Lit, and LOVE books!!!
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: I've seen a lot of R/F'ers in passing, but I don't think I've met many
9. Do you have an R/F pin? no :(
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) none
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) LOVE Nag champa and more earthy scents (flowery stuff makes my head hurt)
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Home is TRF, also visit Sherwood and Scarby
13. Favorite Music: Anything Ethereal or tribal- Loreena McKinnet, Spoonfed Tribe, Brother
14. Things I collect: Art books, photography books, books about Authurian legend, books, faeries, jinglies and shinies
15. Briefly describe your character: don't really have one, but I'm a fae druid wench at heart
QuoteI'm seeing BubbleWright's entry near the top of this thread. Since he's not on your list, does that mean he still needs to contact you by PM?
I missed the bit about PM'ing but I'm caught up now. I also added the list from the 2 previous Exchanges that I have done of those to whom I sent a package and those from whom I have received a package. Thanks.............. The Bubble Wright
Quote from: dbaldock on November 15, 2010, 09:31:16 PM
I'm seeing BubbleWright's entry near the top of this thread. Since he's not on your list, does that mean he still needs to contact you by PM?
If I don't have your mailing address then there is no place to send a gift! ;D
PLEASE read the rules carefully and don't forget to post your survey answers.
Added to list...
Bubblewright
Tink
1. Favorite Color: I like blues and pinks, esp baby blue and hot pink
2. Hobbies: sewing, theatre (it's more a profession, technically), singing
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: my daily jewelry is a pair of dangly earrings (I can't wear studs), my claddagh ring, my Disney charm bracelet, and often a pearl necklace. For faire, I've been trying to find some nice bodice jewelry or a girdle.
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I'm completely obsessed with Harry Potter.
5. Favorite Movie/Book: movies - Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, Love Actually, Peter Pan (live action), Billy Elliot, How to Train Your Dragon, Young Victoria; book - Harry Potter and the Bloody Jack Adventure series (I need the last two!)
6. One word to describe you: optimistic
7. Anything else you wish to include: I'm moving across the country in April, so nothing too bulky please!
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: I've met several people at various faires, but the only person I know otherwise is Casche
9. Do you have an R/F pin? yes
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) walnuts
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) vanilla or strawberry
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? I don't have a home faire, but I've been to Norman Medieval Faire, Muskogee, Scarby, St Louis, Sterling (my favorite), BARF, Lady of the Lakes, and will be going to Sarasota this weekend.
13. Favorite Music: Celtic (I need the new Celtic Women cd!), musicals, movie soundtracks, Sara Bareilles, Regina Spektor, Josh Groban, Carrie Underwood
14. Things I collect: Disney pins, yellow ducks
15. Briefly describe your character: I don't really have one, but my current garb is lower noble/upper merchant (see the gallery of finished projects)
1. Favorite Color: Blues, purples, dark reds
2. Hobbies: Sewing, baking, misc crafts, reading (fantasy and scifi mostly)
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: Not a fan of rings, and I don't have pierced ears, but I love pendants and charms, silver preferred
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I've gotten a minimum of 5 people addicted to faire just by inviting them along *insert evil laughter here*
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Movie: Star Wars (original trilogy), Stardust, anything Mel Brooks, Iron Man, Favorite book changes by the day
6. One word to describe you: Introverted
7. Anything else you wish to include: I like to listen to people talk, and that carries over to the internet as major lurking with little actual posting
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: No one
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Not yet
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) None that I know of, though a great dislike of walnuts
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) ylang-ylang, lilac, citrus, clean laundry
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Great Lakes Medieval Faire, Ohio Renaissance Faire, Pittsburgh Renaissance Faire
13. Favorite Music: Celtic, Blackmore's Night, Bawdy Faire music, Oldies (60' & 70's), Historically accurate and inaccurate Renaissance music, sea shanties,
14. Things I collect: dragons, fabric, misc trinkets
15. Briefly describe your character: No character as of yet, I just like making garb
All of the surveys are in and I will be sending out names soon! Keep an eye on your PM inbox. ;)
If for what ever reason you can not participate tell me ASAP so I can rematch your exchange partner.
All of the matches have now been sent out. Please let me know if you did not receive one or there is a problem or whatever needs to be taken care of.
Remember to send out your gifts not later than Wednesday, Dec 15.
Have fun!!!!
i got mine...
Yay! now to plan...
well...now for the hard part...deciding on a gift...hrrrm
Well... I'm always up for a challenge... and I have to admit that this will challenge my creativity quite a bit! I already have an idea or two, though... I think. ;) heheh
Well, mine is a tad bit of a challenge but.... I know I can do it. In fact I already have part of the gift done ;D.
Now for the planning of what to get.
Thanks DB, I got my person. Now to figure out what to get them without having an anxiety attack! :D
Huzzah! I got my person, too! I'm excited to start planning/shopping/building/etc.! ;D
I have my person.
And I have a twenty year old fruit cake that has been gifted many times.
Now if I can just come up with an idea that my person could use as a door stop, I mean gift. :)
Ferret
I have my person, and already have one part of their gift ready! Now to figure out the rest...
I received the ren-mail, and know who to send a gift to.
Been working on the first part for a few weeks.
Now to work on the second part...
Take Care,
David Baldock
Finished! My package will go out tomorrow via UPS. I have been collecting stuff since the opening of PARF in August. Today I picked up the personalized items. It is good to be the shipper for my company! Thank you Dinobabe for all your hard work to make this happen... Hip, Hip Huzzah to you!
Wow! That was fast. :D
Thanks! Everyone loves the exchange and so do I. :-*
Yay! Time to start shopping/creating!
I've been sick for a week with the flu, but I already have the elves working hard.
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Is it too late to get in on the gift giving? If not add me to the list, and I'll post my list later this evening.
Happy Thanksgiving!
The package I sent is due to be delivered December 2nd. Long delivery time is due to being sent UPS Ground, East coast to West coast and holiday crush of packages.
Quote from: LadyAnn on November 25, 2010, 01:31:42 PM
Is it too late to get in on the gift giving? If not add me to the list, and I'll post my list later this evening.
Happy Thanksgiving!
The sign-up deadline was Nov. 22. All of the matches have been made and sent out.
The package has arrived on the West Coast. Someone is getting a package tomorrow! ;D ;D ;D
My gift is done, and as long as I can get to the post office tomorrow, my package will be going out!
WOW!!!!!
It wasn't hard to figure out who my secret Santa was, geez you kept giving HUGE hints - BubbleWright!!!!
Now mind you when the box arrived and I hefted it up to the nearest table and opened it, I saw this bag of marshmellows and then caught sight of the bubbles and my first thought was WTF?
Then it quickly dawned on my blondness that it was my Secret Santa package. Duh. Then I read the enclosed letter.
What a fantastic collection of goodies, from the faire maps and things (I love that map of Medieval England!), to the great marshmellow shooter. From the tins to the pin, coin, hell pass, tea, and oh my the smell of that gardenia candle is fantastic!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!
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Wow! Everyone here is jealous! Awesome gifts, good job.
Can't wait to hear what everyone gets.
I'm dancing with anticipation! ;D
It is a good day when you can make someone smile. Glad you liked everything! The PaRenFaire.Net pin was a last minute addition. They are an online group dedicated to PARF. The Twinning's tea tin is a special edition that celebrated their umpteenth anniversary and is over 25 years old. Enjoy all the other toys... Felix the Bubble Wright ;D ;D ;D
My package was mailed out today!
And I got some lovely gifts today from my secret person, as well. I especially love the Josh Groban cd - perfection! But there is one problem... I still don't know who you are! (I'm guessing RumbaRue, based on your home faire?) But in any case, thank you soo much!!
I also forgot to mention the cool little radio and mug from the PA faire, all the cool videos/songs I'll get to listen and watch, and all the other wonderful goodies in the box.
Thank you again BubbleWright!
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Sent my gift today ( I <3 online shopping!), now to keep my fingers crossed that it arrives on time & the recipient enjoys it! ;)
My gift will be sent out on Friday! ;D
I will hopefully be mailing mine out tomorrow. I was so scared because I had no idea when something I ordered online would come but I got it yesterday! Thank god, and tomorrow it ships!
I'll be sending mine out either Wednesday or Friday!
Just out of curiosity . . . anyone interested in getting a Christmas card?
Ok my package should arrive at it's destination on Monday the 13th!
My goodies should have arrived at their destination or will within the next couple of days.
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Lady Rebecca! Thank you SO MUCH for the lovely scarf & stunning brooch! Your card made me smile, and I have to say your gift couldn't have arrived at a more perfect time ~ we're just getting the first significant snow of the season, and now I'll be warm *and* stylish! :)
I'll post pics soon ~ they're too lovely not to share :) Thank you again, Lady Rebecca!
Quote from: Lady Rowena Everclear on December 06, 2010, 01:32:52 AM
I'll be sending mine out either Wednesday or Friday!
Just out of curiosity . . . anyone interested in getting a Christmas card?
I'd love a Christmas card! If my scrapbooking/card making skills were better, I'd be sending them out myself ;D
Quote from: Tygrkat on December 06, 2010, 01:09:30 PM
Lady Rebecca! Thank you SO MUCH for the lovely scarf & stunning brooch! Your card made me smile, and I have to say your gift couldn't have arrived at a more perfect time ~ we're just getting the first significant snow of the season, and now I'll be warm *and* stylish! :)
I'll post pics soon ~ they're too lovely not to share :) Thank you again, Lady Rebecca!
Thanks! I'm so glad you like them. That scarf is my favorite one to make. :)
Quote from: RumbaRue on December 06, 2010, 11:41:35 AM
My goodies should have arrived at their destination or will within the next couple of days.
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I take it this means you weren't my secret person. If not, can my secret person please revel themselves? Your gifts were wonderful, but I don't know who you are!
Quote from: Delireus on December 06, 2010, 07:06:54 PM
Quote from: Lady Rowena Everclear on December 06, 2010, 01:32:52 AM
I'll be sending mine out either Wednesday or Friday!
Just out of curiosity . . . anyone interested in getting a Christmas card?
I'd love a Christmas card! If my scrapbooking/card making skills were better, I'd be sending them out myself ;D
PM me your address, please!
Package sent out today! Hopefully *crosses fingers* it should arrive by the end of the week. :)
Ah ye got me Miz Rebecca!
Rumba Rue
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Quote from: RumbaRue on December 07, 2010, 01:22:02 PM
Ah ye got me Miz Rebecca!
Yes, thank you! I commented about it on the last page, but thank you!! The jewelry is lovely, I've already used the bag, and Josh Groban has been singing nonstop in my car. Wonderful! :)
Tygrkat, thank you soooooo much. The tea gift box is wonderful. It smells delicious. I'm heating up the kettle as I type this for a cup of tea and a couple of cookies with it.
Thanks again so very much :D
I'm not asking for anyone to reply, but I just wanted to mention that UPS left a Delivery Notice on my door Friday afternoon. I'm not expecting any other packages, so I believe I'll be receiving my MidWinter Exchange Gift on Monday. ;D
Take Care,
David Baldock
Quote from: Celtic Lady on December 10, 2010, 07:54:15 PM
Tygrkat, thank you soooooo much. The tea gift box is wonderful. It smells delicious. I'm heating up the kettle as I type this for a cup of tea and a couple of cookies with it.
Thanks again so very much :D
HUZZAH!You're welcome, Celtic Lady! :) I am so glad that your package arrived in time and (more importantly) that you are enjoying it!
My package was delivered! It was suppose to be there Monday but it got there today around 10. If your state starts with a D, go check! :P
QuoteIf your state starts with a D, go check!
Hmmmmm... what State begins with "D"? Delaware, must be me! You have chosen wisely! I have been on the lookout for ZUBBLES but had not yet found them. The Scottish calendar will grace the wall above my nightstand. The blue belt bottle shall become a vessel for bubble soap and a bubble wand inserted in the cork. And of course, the TRF magnet will adorn the refrigerator along with all the PARF magnets. Thank you Delireus for all this great stuff and the thought that went into choosing it. Good luck with your finals............... Felix the Bubble Wright
Quote from: BubbleWright on December 11, 2010, 07:59:02 PM
Hmmmmm... what State begins with "D"? Delaware, must be me! You have chosen wisely! I have been on the lookout for ZUBBLES but had not yet found them. The Scottish calendar will grace the wall above my nightstand. The blue belt bottle shall become a vessel for bubble soap and a bubble wand inserted in the cork. And of course, the TRF magnet will adorn the refrigerator along with all the PARF magnets. Thank you Delireus for all this great stuff and the thought that went into choosing it. Good luck with your finals............... Felix the Bubble Wright
Yay! I'm so glad you liked everything ;D Would you recommend Zubbles? Are they pretty? Happy holidays!
My gift will be mailed out tomorrow... Monday. Finally finished making it ;D.
Hopefully I will get everything done and sent out either Monday or Tuesday.
Mine is packed and will get sent out today...
Sent mine out today! :)
Had to make fudge to go with it. ;D
And is it ever yummy!!! :D
Mine was mailed this morning and is expected to be there Wednesday :D...providing the weather cooperates.
Quote from: dbaldock on December 11, 2010, 12:35:43 PM
I'm not asking for anyone to reply, but I just wanted to mention that UPS left a Delivery Notice on my door Friday afternoon. I'm not expecting any other packages, so I believe I'll be receiving my MidWinter Exchange Gift on Monday. ;D
Take Care,
David Baldock
EDIT: Well, it turns out that I
was expecting another package - a box of new business cards. When I ordered them from VistaPrint, I selected standard USPS Mail, and wasn't expecting them to come by UPS. So, I'm still anticipating my MidWinter Exchange Gift.
The Gift I'm sending will go out in the next day or two.
Vista print rocks :) I get my business cards from there too :)
Quote from: ArielCallista on December 14, 2010, 04:54:16 PM
Vista print rocks :) I get my business cards from there too :)
This is my second set of business cards from VistaPrint. Ordering 1000 cards that have color printing on both sides, with my own photos and text layout, cost about $0.043 per card (including shipping).
I have this photo on the glossy front of the card:
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And this photo on the matte back of the card (it's cropped to not show the posts near bottom):
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The Gift that I'm sending was mailed today, and should arrive in the next couple of days.
Take Care,
David Baldock
I came home from work yesterday to find a box of goodies waiting at my door. Lady Everclear, thank you so much for the wonderful presents! The necklace, bracelet, and earings are beautiful, I love the CD, and the pin is amazing! I am so honored to be gifted with such a treasured memento that already has such a rich history. I greatly look forward to adding to that history and taking it on new travels. Again, thank you!
Quote from: Tink on December 14, 2010, 09:30:49 PM
I came home from work yesterday to find a box of goodies waiting at my door. Lady Everclear, thank you so much for the wonderful presents! The necklace, bracelet, and earings are beautiful, I love the CD, and the pin is amazing! I am so honored to be gifted with such a treasured memento that already has such a rich history. I greatly look forward to adding to that history and taking it on new travels. Again, thank you!
Oh you're welcome! ;D I had fun picking them out for you!
BTW - Thank You to Dinobabe for facilitating the 2010 Gift Exchange!
Thank you. I have had lots of pm thank yous as well. I love doing the exchange and am glad to help. I hope everyone enjoys their special gifts and enjoys the holidays! Merry Christmas!!
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I concur with dbaldock. Thank you Dinobabe. Three cheers for Dinobabe.... Hip Hip Huzzah! Hip Hip Huzzah! Hip Hip Huzzah! :D
much agreed, dbaldock and Celtic Lady! Huzzah indeed!
I have to do the Secret Santa at work so I know a little of what you end up doing to help get this done for us. Thanks!
Kymberleigh thank you so much for the great pouch and baking mix, can't wait to make the mix and wear my new pouch. thank you again.
Dinobabe, I just recieved my box of halloween goodies. I love the towels with the bats on them, they actually match my leather faire mug. the hand towels with ghost, The hankerchief with the celtic knot and the hat & scarf that match my faire outfit perfectly great for the cold weather get togethers I go to. Everything is wonderful. Thank you so much.
Quote from: WindChime on December 16, 2010, 02:10:34 PM
Dinobabe, I just recieved my box of halloween goodies. I love the towels with the bats on them, they actually match my leather faire mug. the hand towels with ghost, The hankerchief with the celtic knot and the hat & scarf that match my faire outfit perfectly great for the cold weather get togethers I go to. Everything is wonderful. Thank you so much.
The scarf and hat match your garb!? How cool! I picked the colors because I want to make a set for me and I thought they were great fall colors. How funny! :D I'm glad you like everything! :-*
Hey WindChime, when you get a chance to wear the scarf/hat with the matching garb I want to see a picture! ;D
will do
Wind Chime,
Received my box yesturday, thank you so much. Loved everything! Look for a christmas card in the mail in the next couple of days.
Saw that delivery was attempted but no one was home to accept it :(. Hopefully my giftee gets it tomorrow ;).
Got my gift today! Thank you so much for the candle warmer and candles Celtic Lady!
You're quite welcome. I hope you like the scents. The wax will liquify when it is on the warming plate and when that happens you can remove the wick if you choose.... if you don't like burning them or if you aren't allowed to have flames where you use them (dorm rooms or work or such).
Thank you Wildthingjew!! I love the scarf. It is a beautiful color of orange and will go with my bellydance/gypsy outfit perfectly! :-*
Ironically, I have recently begun to buy this style of scarf and have three (four with yours!).
So all of the packages should have been sent this week. Please let me know if you do not receive something in the next couple of days. I know a few people had to send out after the deadline, which is just fine. And if you did receive your gift(s) please make a point to thank your gifter either privately or in the post (which we all prefer so we know what cool goodies you received!). ;D
Wow!! I just got home for the holidays today after a tough semester and a grueling finals week, only to come home to find 2 packages and a letter. I opened one first and it was a beautiful necklace Rani Zemirah made that was commissioned by dbaldock! I love it so much, it's gorgeous and I know I'll wear it to faire and with everyday outfits all the time :)
So, I open the second, confused because I thought I had already gotten my gift exchange, the necklace, and the first thing I pull out was a renbabes calendar! It's so awesome, I saw a post about it a while ago and I'm not usually a calendar type person, but I thought to myself "this is THE calendar for me" and look at that, now I have one! Not only that, but dbaldock got it signed by almost every girl featured ;D Most awesome thing ever.
There was also a CD by Circa Palea which I have never heard but I've read good things about and I am excited to listen to them. You can never have too many faire CDs I think. And last but not least, I got a book about the Norman Conquest, which I shall start reading very soon, I just finished a course on Medieval History in Europe. The letter was a Christmas card from Lady Everclear with some amazing photos of her in garb along with a cute little favor pin. So thank you very much to dbaldock for all of my gifts and for commissioning the beautiful necklace by Rani Zemirah, and the Christmas card from Lady Everclear. It was very nice to come home from a long day of travel to some great stuff from great people :)
Quote from: irish on December 13, 2010, 11:45:24 AM
Sent mine out today! :)
Had to make fudge to go with it. ;D
And is it ever yummy!!! :D
When I got home from eating dinner this afternoon, I checked the mailbox - and there was a PACKAGE!
Thank you so much for the gifts ... the delicious smelling Fudge, the 365 Day New York Times Crossword Puzzle Calendar, the Pin, and the pretty Currier & Ives print Holiday Card.
I certainly wish you a Happy & Healthy Holiday Season, as well.
Take Care,
David Baldock
Shanon "Delireus",
I'm really glad you liked the gifts I picked out for you, and especially the necklace that Rani made (she posted a few pictures of it in her Facebook photo album, and it looks nice).
Hope you have a Safe & Happy Holiday Season at home in Houston with your family.
Take Care,
David Baldock
I am so glad the package arrived.
Have a wonderful holiday! :D
Quote from: irish on December 18, 2010, 10:58:08 PM
I am so glad the package arrived.
Have a wonderful holiday! :D
Thanks.
Sitting here eating some of the delicious Chocolate & Walnut Fudge...
Mmmmmmmmmm!
Take Care,
David Baldock
Quote from: Dinobabe on December 18, 2010, 12:43:21 PM
Thank you Wildthingjew!! I love the scarf. It is a beautiful color of orange and will go with my bellydance/gypsy outfit perfectly! :-*
Ironically, I have recently begun to buy this style of scarf and have three (four with yours!).
that is super fantastic, i was wondering what i was gonna buy and a few months back i saw that one and fell in love got one for me and said that i was never gonna take it off, then i went back 2 weeks ago and read the things that you like and said "that would be perfect cause it is BEAUTIFUL AND ORANGE"
Evie McCann!!!
Thank you for all the wonderful gifts! I heard the mailman wrestling with something on the porch. I knew the tom cat was in, so it wasn't him..... ::)
I love the recipe book! Now I will have no excuse not to do some holiday cooking!
The wine glass is so festive! It is the right size too....large! LOL! ;D
The wine mix will be used this weekend at my cousin's. We went wine trailing yesterday and bought wine for Christmas dinner. It will be a fun addition.
The cube note pad, will be so darn handy by the computer!
The lighted ornament, is so pretty! I have never seen anything like it! I have it hanging in our front window. {But, I think it goes in an empty wine bottle, right?}
Thank you again!
Merry Christmas Y'All!
irish
Irish,
I'm glad you like the gifts. The lighted ornament is actually a wine bottle stopper. When you twist the ball and the black cork it does neat things. I want one for myself. We are going to try the wine mix this weekend for Christmas. Please tell me what you think of it when you try it. I'm so glad you like the glass! It's so cliched, but fun. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
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Sooo... as the one who is always late to, well, basically everything... I am happy to announce that I have finally managed to finish my project and send it off Priority Mail, with an estimated delivery date of Dec. 23! Cutting it close, I know, but it's two day delivery, so it should get there in time...
Whew!!! ;D
On that note, anyone else not receive a gift yet?
You can pm me if that is more comfortable.
Oh! It's here, it's here!!! Just received my package from Tink, and everything is just... AWESOME!!! We're listening to the Celtic Christmas cd right now, and Scally is playing with her Furry Frenzie on the kitchen floor and wearing her jingle bracelet (no fair... she ALWAYS gets stuff from my friends... lol)! Can't wait to listen to the Irish Roses cd, and I just adore the Tree of Life necklace and all the bangle bracelets! The runes, though... they're my absolute favorite!!! Such beautiful design... I've never seen glass rune stones before! I've actually been studying runes for almost 20 years now, and I find there is always something more to learn... and I've never been given a set before! I'm soooo excited to use them!!!
The gifts are all just perfect, Tink! How very thoughtful of you to include my little Scally Wag, as well... :D
Oh, my goodness!!! I set aside the large soft package so I could look at all the little things first... and just now realized I hadn't even opened it yet! LOL The scarf is GORGEOUS!!! I LOVE the colors, and it's reversible, so it can match my mood AND my wardrobe!!! Oh, thank you, Tink!!!
YAY!!! I was a bit worried it wouldn't get there in time, but it did!
SOOOOO glad you are enjoying everything! I knew Scally's ren hampster had run away, so I wanted her to have something to console her ;)
Funny story about the Irish Roses CD- I received the same one (after I had already chosen yours!) I love that we all appreciate good music :D
I knew you studied the Tarot and Runes, so I was hoping the stones would be something you could use (I also thought they would at least go with your persona).
Well, they are, and they do! I'm so excited about everything, and Scally is really happy that she was included, as well! She's already named her new friend Rocky Raccoon, and "she" loves rock-n-roll (or so I'm told)! :D
I was almost late to work today because I was busy pawing through my big box of AWESOME I got in the mail!
I got an extra large candy cane (I was just craving one! yum!) that I was tempted to eat right then and there, as well as the peppermint bark and Rudolph red hot noses, yumyumyum! The pomegranate candle is just perfect, too! And the Mark Roberts 12 Days of Christmas faerie is so adorable! Thank you so much, ferret! It really brightened my day!
My pleasure.
It's been a long time since I gave a Christmas present to a Lady, and I was pretty worried.
Ferret
I've got presents !
I am all excited my little heart is a flutter.
The mailman just dropped off a box. When I got a chance I opened it. And found two beautifully wrapped presents and a detailed letter with them.
I don't want to just tear them open and see what I got. I want to savor this and enjoy them when I can go over the letter and presents to give them the attention they deserve.
Definitely the best Christmas I've had in a long time and may ever have.
Thank you Rani !
I sincerely hope your holidays are as great as you made mine !
Ferret
Wait... WHAT??? You mean you haven't even LOOKED at them yet?!? :o Gaaahhh!!! (facepalm)
You know I'm going to be sitting here waiting to find out if you like them or not... :P
I'm really sorry it took so long to get them to you!
Is this what is known as Karma, Rani? ;D
Why, because I made him wait to GET his presents? Y'know, Merlin... as the voice of conscience you make a much better comedian... :P heheh
Besides... there were massive technical difficulties that, as a computer programmer, you of all people should sympathize with! And it occurs to me that the day before Christmas Eve is an AWESOME time to receive a box of gifts... ;D
(yeah, it sounds to me like I'm making excuses for being a slacker, also...) :P
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on December 23, 2010, 01:52:59 PM
Why, because I made him wait to GET his presents? Y'know, Merlin... as the voice of conscience you make a much better comedian... :P heheh
If I had been sitting here drinking a toddy, it would now be streaming down the front of my monitor. I'll have that toddy now. :D
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on December 23, 2010, 01:34:45 PM
Wait... WHAT??? You mean you haven't even LOOKED at them yet?!? :o Gaaahhh!!! (facepalm)
You know I'm going to be sitting here waiting to find out if you like them or not... :P
I'm really sorry it took so long to get them to you!
Not meaning to make you wait. You went to all that work and wrote such a nice letter, I wanted to enjoy all of the experience. And it's likely the only present I'll get, and I celebrate the Orthodox Christmas, and usually wait until after January 7th to open anything I did get.
And once I open them, it's all over.
So this may take some time.
I am confident your work will be greatly appreciated.
Ferret
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on December 23, 2010, 01:52:59 PM
Why, because I made him wait to GET his presents?
You didn't make me wait.
I didn't know when it was coming, or from who.
I was hopeful I would get a package.
And I am very pleased and happy you sent such a wonderful present.
Ferret
Quote from: Ferret on December 23, 2010, 03:26:30 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on December 23, 2010, 01:52:59 PM
Why, because I made him wait to GET his presents?
You didn't make me wait.
I didn't know when it was coming, or from who.
I was hopeful I would get a package.
And I am very pleased and happy you sent such a wonderful present.
Ferret
Does that mean you have looked at them, then?
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on December 23, 2010, 03:51:18 PM
Quote from: Ferret on December 23, 2010, 03:26:30 PM
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on December 23, 2010, 01:52:59 PM
Why, because I made him wait to GET his presents?
You didn't make me wait.
I didn't know when it was coming, or from who.
I was hopeful I would get a package.
And I am very pleased and happy you sent such a wonderful present.
Ferret
Does that mean you have looked at them, then?
Opened ? No. Look at them ? Yes. The two wrapped packages are at this very moment 24 and a 1/2 inches away from me, with your letter.
This is the happiest I've been in a long time and I am enjoying getting presents and am really starting to enjoy this holiday season.
I'm feeling truly wonderful right now, and I owe it all to you.
Thank you Rani !
Ferret
Quote from: Rani Zemirah on December 23, 2010, 03:51:18 PM
Does that mean you have looked at them, then?
I have read your letter. ( it was open, not wrapped so pretty like my presents )
I can't believe you went to so much work and detail to bring me happiness.
I will treasure your gifts for a very long time.
Thank you Rani !
Ferret
But... but... (sigh... I think I might be more of an impatient child than you when it comes to presents, particularly when it's something I've given!) :D
I guess I should have enclosed the letter in an envelope, but I was so very conscious of the fact that you were waiting for your gifts to arrive, and I was so very late in sending them, that I didn't want to wait another moment to get them in the mail! I did want you to know that there was a reason behind everything I included, however... even though the letter gave away the surprise.
I just hope my guesses were close...
Merry Christmas, Ferret, and Happy New Year, to!
And Merry Christmas to everyone else, as well! I've had so much fun participating in this wonderful gift exchange, and I look forward to the next one! Thank you all, so very much for being part of it, and adding your energy to this beautiful season!
I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas! This was a fun exchange - just like last year. I'm already excited for next year! ;D
Quote from: Ferret on December 22, 2010, 10:26:26 PM
My pleasure.
It's been a long time since I gave a Christmas present to a Lady, and I was pretty worried.
Ferret
You did wonderfully! *hugs*
It was truely a wonderful exchange!
I loved being a part of it, once again.
Merry Christmas everyone and have a very Blessed New Year!
Quote from: irish on December 23, 2010, 10:31:04 PM
It was truely a wonderful exchange!
I loved being a part of it, once again.
Merry Christmas everyone and have a very Blessed New Year!
Thank you Dinobabe for setting this up. I loved being part of all the fun and excitement.
However you celebrate I hope your holidays are as great as mine !
And a very Happy New Year too !
Ferret
Thank you Dinobabe! Once again, we have had a wonderful midwinter exchange!
Yes thank you! This was a wonderful idea and I had a great time picking out gifts for my person and awaiting my package ;D I can't imagine all the work it took to make this happen, once again thanks a lot!
Thank you Dinobabe for arranging the gift exchange. This was my first year and a wonderful experience for me. I look forward to doing it again next year. Hope everybody had a great Christmas! Happy New Year to all.
Evie!
We tried the wine mix this past weekend. It was a 50/50 taste test.
I liked it, although.......I love my mead nice and pure... ;D
Thanks again!
Happy New Year, to all! :D
I'm glad everyone had such a great time! Looking forward to next year! 8)
It is now late afternoon, at work and finally had breakfast. So I thought it was a good time to celebrate my Orthodox Christmas with the presents Rani sent me.
I read her detailed letter explaining each gift and her work to make my presents very special.
My hunches were right. Rani sent me the best gifts I have ever gotten or may ever get.
As I opened them and ran my fingers over the work and looked them over and read the various inscriptions and studied the pictures. Well needless to say I'm a pretty happy camper right about now.
Thank you doesn't seem enough Rani, I hope you know how much I appreciate your gifts to me.
Thank you for making this the best Christmas ever !
Ferret
Oh, Ferret... I'm so very glad you like them. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to make something that would appeal to your interests, but I hoped trains were a fairly decent start, anyway.
If anyone is curious, I made him a train themed Memory box (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid=120132544724195&id=114397271964389&aid=17933), using images of a local (to MN) historically significant railroad, and one that I was only hoping he might be familiar with. There are pics of it on my facebook craft page, if anyone would like to see it.
I sent a couple of other things, some chocolate covered coffee beans and a small volume of selected poems by Poe, but the only other thing that I made myself was a miniature 3" x 3" leather bound handmade paper journal, with copper button closure, a tiny hand made leather wrapped "dip pen" (think quill pen, but without the feather) and a tiny corked glass bottle filled with India ink, wrapped with copper wire and attached to the journal by a silk cord. Unfortunately, I forgot to take picture of it before I mailed it off... :-\
I'm thrilled that you liked them, though, Ferret!!! It's been very difficult for me to be patient while you waited for your Christmas to get there... :P :D
I think this can be un-stickied, now. Thanks! ;D
ready for 2012???? :)
I am :D