Hello all! Haven't been on here as much as I have wanted lately, so before I get this thang going, just wanted to make sure no one else has started it?
If not, let's get this show on the road! The Midsummer Exchange was done on kind of short notice, so now we have the luxury of an extra month to sign people up and get names exchanged...and figure out what to make/buy!
Im in
When do we start? ;D
Count me in as well- WOOHOO for presents! Does anyone have a copy of the questionairre?
Muahahaha...our first victim...uhh...I mean....
So here is the survey again, and if anyone has any questions they want to add to "enhance the gift-giving experience", let me know, and I will gladly add them.
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?
I am going to make the sign-up deadline one month from now, so Thursday, November 13th.
I'll post rules/shipping deadlines here in just a bit, I have to go back and copy and paste. :)
Count me in this time too...now that I'm not planning a wedding - and feeling (a little)less shy ;)
...I'll post survey answers shortly :)
Don't be shy! Just let it all out, we're rennies, we're used to it. :)
Okay, here we go...
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 email me your forum name, real name, and mailing address to rengeek77@hotmail.com. No need to put it in any type of Word or other format, just an email is fine!
Deadline to mail gifts out will be December 16th (that is a Tuesday...didn't want to shock you into doing something urgent on a Monday!), so that people should have them in hand before whichever holiday they choose to celebrate (remember, Festivus is on the 23rd this year...and every year). Don't feel like you need to spend a small fortune! I know this year has been rough for a lot of people financially. 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! Wait until May when we start our Midsummer Exchange again. 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!
Just a warning...we did have one gift in the midsummer exchange that disappeared in transit (not sure if it was found?)...though USPS is generally reliable, I thought I would let you know, so that you can decide if you want to use UPS (they are actually pretty cheap if it is a light box), or at least spend a dollar for a return receipt. Absolutely not necessary, but if you have had issues with mail before...
1 .Favorite Color: red and black!
2. Hobbies: throwing parties, entertaining, reading, RENFAIRE!
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: Yes I wear jewelry- I prefer silver, and stones in red, black, and amber shades. I also have a thing for pirate jewelry...
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I collect hair from my friends and family and keep it in a jar
5. Favorite Movie/Book: the TWILIGHT series. I have all four, can't wait for the ultimate guidebook to come out!
6. One word to describe you: shameless
7. Anything else you wish to include: Um- I really enjoy pie. Pecan Pie. Cheesecake. SUGAR!!!!
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : um, everybody?
9. Do you have an R/F pin? yesh i do!
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) nope!
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) mmm, sandalwood, vanillas, nag champa, and AMBER!
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? TRF is my home faire, and Scarby is my new buddy!
1 .Favorite Color: If I have to pick just one, it'd be purple, but I love pink, red, blue, green, and silver too!
2. Hobbies: Besides daydreaming about going to Faire?...Hiking, Camping, other outdoorsy stuff,Reading, listening to music (everything from RenMusic and classical to rock/metal/black metal/death metal/industrial/experimental/darkwave...pretty much anything except rap - and I make a very few exceptions there, too), learning to make my own garb and jewelry...
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate:yes, but earrings are tricky since both of my earlobes are gauged (sp?) beyond the 'normal' jewelry range...my 'ring' finger is a size 5, the other fingers are proportionately larger (or smaller in the case of the pinky ;)), and I prefer silver to gold given the option.
4. One interesting fact about yourself: here's two, just for fun: I know how to eat fire, and I have scratched the tummy of an actual tiger on more than one occasion.
5. Favorite Movie/Book: It is waaaaaay too hard to pick just one - I love horror movies & fiction ( Clive Barker -on both counts- and H.P. Lovecraft especially), I also love comedy - Monty Python, The Big Lebowski, Raising Arizona...and for writers David Sedaris, Augusten Burroughs...there are tons more but in the interest of saving bandwidth for everyone else, I'll stop there.
6. One word to describe you: Mercurial
7. Anything else you wish to include: You can never go wrong with chocolate...or wine...or mead... ;) but if you're in doubt, feel free to ask ;D ...also, I LOVE peacocks, all creatures but cats especially, and jellyfish and caterpillars really creep me out!!!
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : I have met a couple of people from the forum at Sterling, but only very briefly.
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Not yet.
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) No food allergies, just the pollen/dander/smoke/other random airborne stuff (but incense doesn't bother me - unless it's too flowery)
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) I love warm, woody,earthy, spicy, and fruity scents...not too fond of the heavily floral smells - they usually make me sneeze :-[ and I strongly dislike patchouli
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Sterling is my home Faire, and I try to make the trip to BARF when I can - it was my first Faire and I still have family and friends who attend every year.
1 .Favorite Color:
2. Hobbies: Renaissance Festivals, being crafty (my latest endeavor is hair sticks from chopsticks), Music (I sing Mezzo Soprano at my College), making garb
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: I mostly wear rings and necklaces, usually silver although I have some gold too, Ring size is a 8 1/2
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I wish I could afford to go to faire more often? No jk, uhmm I go to GMU err. I like pink...
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Right now I really like the tv series True Blood, really like the twilight books, read em all and own em all as well as the Uglies series.. can't wait for the movie
6. One word to describe you: Wild
7. Anything else you wish to include: I love hats and the color pink (in fact i have a pink fedora)
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : No one. :(
9. Do you have an R/F pin? No :( (my money usually goes to buying presents for others and clothes... not to buying presents for me)
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) None
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) Vanilla, velocity perfume by mary kay (no idea what to classify that scent as) Melon
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? MDRF
count me in please, and here are my answers to the post:
1 .Favorite Color: green
2. Hobbies: travel, ren faires
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: all of the above, silver, 7 and above
4. One interesting fact about yourself:
5. Favorite Movie/Book: gone with the wind
6. One word to describe you: hones
7. Anything else you wish to include:
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : lady renee buchanan,
9. Do you have an R/F pin? yes
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) none
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) rain, greensleeves,
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? bristol, stronghold
Ooh yay! Count me in, this was so much fun last year!
1 .Favorite Color: Blue and green
2. Hobbies: Drawing, making garb, video games, watching movies, hiking, camping, travelling, rock/fossil hunting!
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: I am a girl so of course I love jewelry. Silver's good, because I'm allergic to everything else. Ring size 8.
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I'm a rockhound and all around outdoors girl.
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Movie: Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Book: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
6. One word to describe you: Random!
7. Anything else you wish to include: I'm also a bit of a computer geek...though aren't we all a little bit?
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : IRL: Wow that list has grown! I'm gonna just throw in the KYHRFers, the Loveland Castleteers, and ORFers! As for the forum, well that list is even bigger!
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Yep!
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) I'm lactose intolerant. Boo to that!
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) Plumeria, Mango, Jasmine, Freesia, stuff like that.
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Home faire: TNRF, Other faires I go to a lot: KYHRF, ORF
1 .Favorite Color: Green...2nd is red...3rd is purple
2. Hobbies: Sewing (amateur), hiking, reading, crafts
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate:I rarely wear jewelry, except my promise ring
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I'm absolutely frightened of marshmellows
5. Favorite Movie/Book: The Sword of Truth Series
6. One word to describe you: Goofy
7. Anything else you wish to include: I'm extremely random and fun loving, the sad thing is that I still enjoy doing things I did when I was 10
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum :
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Nope
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) Peanut butter, pecans
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) Rose, vanilla
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Minnesota Renaissance Faire, Bristol Renaissance Faire
Count me in, I can't wait!!!!
Alyssa
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1 .Favorite Color: Blue or silver
2. Hobbies: Reading,Renfaire, (Amateur) Story Writing
3. Do you wear jewelry, Rings! (Size 12 I think (Lost alot of weight!),No Earrings (Not Pierced), Necklaces -Color: Silver or Steel please
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I Had Gastric Bypass and I have Lost @300 #'s!!
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Star Wars/LOTR/- Really any Science Fiction/Fantasy
6. One word to describe you: friends call me "Theatrical" ???
7. Anything else you wish to include: I'm fun loving but some would call me "Childish or Strange"
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : Queen Bonnie,Teach and Trinn,Welsh Wench,Many others!!!! I am SO lucky!!
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Yes!!
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) No allergies ,but I did have Bypass and can't handle the baked goodies!! :'(
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) Cinnamon,Nag Champa almost anything (If it smells good I like it!!)
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? TRF and Scarby
1 .Favorite Color: Burgundy but you cant go wrong with black and gold
2. Hobbies: Ren Faires, Mountain Biking and hanging out in my bar
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: I love rings but I can never find them in my size 12-16
4. One interesting fact about yourself: My first R/F pin was given to me by John
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Jaws and a close second would be PotC
6. One word to describe you: Colossal
7. Anything else you wish to include: I m shy till I get to know You
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : I dont even know where to start.... Mast Hugger Kate (wife)
9. Do you have an R/F pin? I have 4
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) None
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) SandalWood and Gingerbread during the holidays
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Scarby is home but I attend MiddleFaire, Fourwinds, and TRF
Jumping In!
1 .Favorite Color: Greens & blues
2. Hobbies: Sewing, Henna, Tatting (Lace),
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: Yes! rings sz 8, Necklaces 22-24 inch chain, earings - hoops or french wire, not to dangly, Gold! Silver sits in the jewelry box & collects Dust
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I am generally reading 2-3 books at the same time.
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Anythgin Sci fi, current obsessions is FireFly/Serenity, SM Stirling (Dies the fire Series)
6. One word to describe you: Eclectic
7. Anything else you wish to include: I love good paper, pens, & Other desk accessories
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : Mistress Charlotte, Anne Of Oaktower
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Yes Just ordered one!
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) None that I know of, I dont really like licorice though (its ok in Biscotti)
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) cooking spices, Vanilla, (Coffee scents give me a headache)
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Pittsburgh, PARF
I'm in for the fun
1 .Favorite Color: Blue's
2. Hobbies: Faire, Photography, D&D, Hiking, Reading Fantasy and History, Movies, playing and listening to music
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: Ear rings, Necklaces, Bracelets when I can find them that fit my large wrists (size 8+ there) Necklace 18" is my cirfumfrance, Silver and gold, silver more though
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I am a published PC Game Scenario Designer (Age of Rifles Expansion Disk 3 Scenarios)
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Lord of the Rings movie and book
6. One word to describe you: Tall
7. Anything else you wish to include: I'm just now figuring out who I am and it's not easy going through that 44 years into life.
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : Lady Katherine, Blushing, Pirate Zoe, Ginger, Toki, Demetrius, Purple Dragon, Volens,
9. Do you have an R/F pin? No
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) None I am aware of
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) Vanilla, and Berry scents
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Colorado Renaissance Festival
Yay, check us out! Looks like it will be a nice big group this go around. Remember to email me your forum name, IRL name, and mailing address after you fill out your survey. rengeek77@hotmail.com
1 .Favorite Color: green, green, and probably some green.
2. Hobbies: faire, piracy, sewing, beading, making jewelry, Lewis and Clark, history, travel, reading, gardening, harassing my black cats, staring at black cats, cuddling black cats, tattoos
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: I love jewelry, silver especially. Umm...fat fingers, but I have ten of them, so if it is a size 6-7 or above it will fit one of them.
4. One interesting fact about yourself: Uuuhh...I believe Trent Reznor is not far from divinity.
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Way too many to choose from. All the typical period pieces and sci fi/fantasy. For books, I really prefer a good biography. Right now I am reading a Meriwether Lewis biography from the 1960s.
6. One word to describe you: pushover.
7. Anything else you wish to include: I am an overworked, stressed out HR manager, and faire is my escape--as it is for many of you, I know.
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : Master James, Boom Boom, Nyteshade, Abagial Fairbottom, Malcolm, Sir Clisto....heck, I still don't know who has made it back on to this forum.
9. Do you have an R/F pin? yep!
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) Shellfish, but as always, I seriously doubt anyone will be sending me lobster cookies.
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) Patchouli (I love patchouli!), sandalwood (I love sandalwood!), neroli, cinnamon, clove, herby sents (yeah, yeah....NOT WHAT I MEANT), mowed grass, bread....
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? KCRF, StLRF, StLPF
I hope there is no exclusion for newbies. Here goes...
1 .Favorite Color:Black, brown
2. Hobbies:Fishing, Archery (ELB and recurve), Faire
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate:Yes, but my ring fingers are full and I have no holes for anything else.
4. One interesting fact about yourself:I can touch the tip of my nose with my tongue and my eyes change color with my mood.
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Movie-Time line, lord of the rings, star wars, falling down.
6. One word to describe you: Different
7. Anything else you wish to include: I am recovering from shyness.
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : Seeing as I am a newbie....no one.
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) Fresh clean scents like the sea or clean, fresh linens that have dried on the line in the sun and fresh air.
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? KCRF, StlRF, OKRF
1 .Favorite Color: Dark Purple
2. Hobbies: crafts of all kinds
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate:I dont wear much jewelry but the stuff I do ear is silver in color
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I like to travel
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Movie - Whistper of the Heart Book - LOTRs
6. One word to describe you: wallflower
7. Anything else you wish to include: have fun
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : The BS Crew, Luciana and a few others
9. Do you have an R/F pin? somewhere around here
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) nope
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) Liliac, tea rose, lavender
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Bristol is home and which ever other ones I can get to
Oooh how fun! Count me in! :) 8)
1 .Favorite Color: Green!
2. Hobbies: quilting, camping, reading, and most recently - trying to sew garb!
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: but of course! I can't wear the wire earrings, but I have pierced ears... wear all the rest... rings, bracelets, necklaces... plus one set of piercings that is 12 gauge but not visible... silver is my preferred metal
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I love to sew (machine) and embroider (hand) but I absolutely cannot get the hang of crocheting ...
5. Favorite Movie/Book: movie - Donnie Darko, book - Dark Tower 4, Wizard and Glass
6. One word to describe you: hmm... goofy... lol
7. Anything else you wish to include: I'm a huge RenFaire Addict... hehe... but who on this forum isn't?
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : None yet! Will change that soon, though.
9. Do you have an R/F pin? no... didn't even know about them until tonight when I stumbled across the post
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) none
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) nothing floral... gives me headaches... I love fruity and earthy scents
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? TRF is home faire... been to Scarby twice...
Thanks for doing this again!
1 .Favorite Color: Blue
2. Hobbies: Faire, faire and oh yeah, faire. I also LOVE fabric and designing garb (its a faire thing )
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: I have one earring and do where rings but adjustable ones in gold to go with character at faire would be nice.
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I am a Life Member of the Girl Scouts
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Star Wars/Kushiel series
6. One word to describe you: Fun
7. Anything else you wish to include:
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : Rengeek77, Scotsman, Spanky, Willensole, Reese, Aidenoffairfax, LairdeGuardnMCrack, Peddln MCrack, Hiberian, Lady Jai, TimT, Lady Gloriana, Amaras Elfwine, Black Fox, Lady Guiness, Dallan, Decuor, Lord Wriosothely, Lady Amy of York and a quite a few others but I can't list them all here or it would be a very long list.
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Yes
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) Caffine and that unfortunately means chocolate unless its processed with alkalai which removes most of the caffine.
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) Vanilla
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? VARF is home and regularly attend NCRF, MDRF, PARF and CRF
You already have my real name and address so won't be sending it.
Yes I do...JimBob McGoo, 123 Squirrelybutt Lane, somewhere back East. :)
Hope everyone had a Happy Halloween!
Just wanted to give this thread a bump in the forums, AND remind all that the sign-up deadline is next week, on Thursday. Still plenty of time to sign up if you were on the fence before!
If it all right with everyone, I believe I will join you.
Here goes:
1 .Favorite Color: The entire rainbow
2. Hobbies: Faire, travel, friends
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: Yes - rings, earrings (pierced), bracelets
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I wandered India, all by myself
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Sand and Foam (Gibran), The Second Son (Sailer)
6. One word to describe you: Unique
7. Anything else you wish to include: Fiercely loyal to my family and friends
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : All of the M'Cracks and a whole lot of other people
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Not yet, but will eventually
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) Diabetic, so no sugar (but love sweets)
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) vanilla & cinnamon (?)
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? At this point, I am homeless, but this year I have been to NCRF, TNRF, KHRF, VARF, PARF, MDRF and will be going to CRF for closing weekend. If I have forgotten anybody, I do sincerely apologize, but it is getting harder and harder to keep track.
If you need anything else, just holler.
Peddlin
I'd like to partake of this tradition. Please add me to the list.
Here is my list:
1 .Favorite Color: earthy colors... medium to dark greens, browns
2. Hobbies: horses (esp. Arabian horses)/horseback riding, photography (digital)(beginner level), plasticpoint (needlepoint on plastic canvas), music... mainly country but I like most except Rap, reading, faire (but at the newbie level), bird feeding, crafts (when I have the time)
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: yes... rings size 9, necklaces, bracelets, earrings (pierced) especially of celtic knotwork
4. One interesting fact about yourself: When I was seventeen I bought my first horse and trained him myself. At that time I had very limited experiences with horses.
5. Favorite Movie/Book: movies - too many to list... comedies, romance, animated (Disney or similar), some sci fi, some dramas. no horror at all. books - don't read that much as I tend to fall asleep way to easy.
6. One word to describe you: peaceful
7. Anything else you wish to include: I'm getting married at MiRF next September. I love chocolates and caramels, homemade goodies, emeralds, hawks, wolves, cats, Arabian horses, and family
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : no one yet
9. Do you have an R/F pin?: yes
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you): no food allergies that I know of.
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.): apple, woodsy smells, Christmas/pine scents, water
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended?: MiRF and Des Moines
1 .Favorite Color: blue and earth tones (browns, greys, blacks, dark greens)
2. Hobbies: history, genealogy, theatre, internet games, trivia, reading
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: rings, some necklaces - ring size 9-1/2 or 10, any necklaces should be fairly long, as I have a large neck
4. One interesting fact about yourself: Every other year, I organize a living history event at a local historic cemetery, including writing and directing 7 to 10 five minute monologues.
5. Favorite Movie/Book: tough one.... Lord of the Rings books and movies, Harry Potter books and movies
6. One word to describe you: geek
7. Anything else you wish to include: I'm a total theatre geek, and I have a love for history. I've actually majored in both of those subjects at different points of my college career. I someday hope to get involved in Civil War reenacting, which combines both of these interests.
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : No one really, though I have met Lady Renee Buchanan and Whistler Fred
9. Do you have an R/F pin? nope
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) no food allergies, but lots of nasal allergies (see #11)
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) I'm allergic to most (especially florals), but I'm ok with most food scents (vanilla is my fave)
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Four Kingdoms, Stronghold (and hope to attend Dubuque and Jubilee next year, and maybe Bristol in the future)
As I am new to this wonderful tradition, I was wondering how and when do we find out to whom we are matched with.
Hello all! Our group is growing, looks like we will have a nice large mix of people for this exchange.
CelticLady--once the sign-up deadline is over (Thursday), I will send out everyone's partner. It will go to the email you used to send me your mailing address. Look for those to come no later than Saturday evening! I'll post on this thread when they are out, so everyone will know to look.
It was fun last year.....so here I am again! ;D
1 .Favorite Color: greenish hues
2. Hobbies: sewing, ren. faire, hiking, photography
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: pierced earrings, necklaces, size 9 rings
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I volunteer with the handicapped.
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Phantom of the Opera....the Andrew Lloyd Webber, one.
6. One word to describe you: fun
7. Anything else you wish to include:
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : Lady Amy,Cobalt
9. Do you have an R/F pin? yes
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) none
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) musky,woodsy..not flowery scents...
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Sterling
Count me in as well, this sounds like fun! And here is my survey.
1. Favorite Color: Hunter Green
2. Hobbies: Genealogy, attending Pow Wows when I have time, Reading - prefer Sci-Fi (Mercedes Lackey, Anne McAffrey, etc) and history (Celtic, Irish, English history through QE1), and running/performing with my stage show.
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: I wear jewelry at faire only; rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets. Prefer silver rather than gold. Prefer green stones in silver settings - I love malachite. Rings - long yet fat fingers - anywhere from a 12 (index fingers) on down to a 7 (pinkie fingers).
4. One interesting fact about yourself: Here are three of them: 1) Grew up between Oklahoma and Old Mexico. 2) Am a Registered Nurse, and 3) Am a volunteer photographer for a genealogical grave finding service.
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Movie: Many of them - history, drama, sci-fi, and "light" horror (M. Night Shamaylan). Book: Again many of them are favorites.
6. One word to describe you: Eclectic or possible OCD (should be CDO - it's alphabetical!) or possibly ADHD.
7. Anything else you wish to include: I'm horrible about remembering people's names but not a face (and usually where I met said person at or know them from).
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: Aside from a couple of my friends who have joined, I have met Queen Bonnie in person at Excalibur then again at TRF this season. I know Mad Jack Wolfe, Rumba, and a few others from the Pyracy Pub. Don't think I've met anyone else
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Yes, I do.
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you): None to foods.
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.): Earthy scents - cedar oil, musks, honeysuckle, lilac, amber, spices like all spice and clove.
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Home faires: Scarlet's Mid Winter & Northwest Arkansas Ren Faire. Have worked (previously, once, or repeatedly): two previous faires plus OKRF (no longer work there), KAF (now defunct), Lawton, Messina, Norman Med Fair, KCRF, Great Plains (Fall), Festival of the Dragon, GSLRF, Both Mansfield, Mo faires (both defunct), Hamlet of Mid-Missouri (formerly Slater Ren Faire now defunct), Jefferson City Ren Fest, RFotM (Council Bluffs), Midwest Ren Fest, Four Winds, Scarby, Old Excalibur (new site), Enchanted Forest Ren Fest (Ingleside Ren Fest), Illinois Ren Faire (Danville). Have visited: Bristol, twice; and TRF (for the first time, 4th weekend of 2008).
13. Favorite Music: Irish/Celtic (Enya, Cheiftains, The High Kings, Clannad, etc), 80's Rock (Def Leppard) and Techno (Eurythmics), most anything that has a good beat to it.
Ok, So I know I'm REALLY new, but I'd love to join in!
1. Favorite Color: blue, earthy tones
2. Hobbies: cross stitching, sculpey, whittling, reading, listening to music, anything Ren Faire related! Addicted to the internet!
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: I prefer silver, I wear all the above. Ring sizes are 7 1/2, 8 1/2 and 9
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I love anything to do with faeries.
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Too many to list...I like romances based in historical fact. Love the Twilight series (glad I'm not the only one!!)
6. One word to describe you: different (in most circles...probably a little normal around here though ;) )
7. Anything else you wish to include: I'm pagan (I know religion isn't an allowed topic, but it's a HUGE part of who I am)
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: No one yet...hoping to fix that this Saturday!
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Nope.
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you): Nothing food-wise.
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.): lavender, vanilla
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? CRF
Thank you for the chance to participate.
Ferret
1 .Favorite Color: Blue
2. Hobbies: Railroads
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: Attitude
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Full Metal Jacket, Edgar Allen Poe works
6. One word to describe you: Ego
7. Anything else you wish to include: I'm happy.
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : Storm
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.) Fall leaves, Spring rain.
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? MNRF
Hello everyone! Just a reminder that today is the last day to sign up, midnight is the deadline (okay, if you sneak in at 12:04, I really won't notice, but you know what I mean).
Thank you to everyone who has signed up! I am excited that we have such a big group, I am looking forward to seeing what creative gifts everyone receives.
I have not gone through yet to double check, so we may be okay on this, but just in case...if you have emailed me your information, but not posted your survey, please be sure to do so (and vice versa)! I think everyone has taken care of both, but I have been swamped at work and have not double checked yet. Will do so this weekend.
Ok, I changed my mind at the last minute and decided to go ahead and participate in this again.
1. Favorite Color: Dark Plum, Wine or Burgundy. My garb is mostly gold, black, white and dark plum, wine or burgundy.
2. Hobbies: Horses, reading romance novels, camping, fishing and hiking.
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: PEARLS!!! I love pearls and that's what I mostly wear with my garb. I also like pins and brooches, Celtic designs and dangly earrings.
4. One interesting fact about yourself: Know the book, Broadway musical or movie "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" or the song "La Grange" by ZZ Top? Well, it's all based on a story that was inspired by the real-life "Chicken Ranch" in La Grange, Texas and I live there. It's funny how many times I've heard "You mean that place was real?" Yep! ;)
5. Favorite Movie/Book: My favorite movie is "Ever After" with Drew Barrymore and Dougray Scott; my favorite books are the Draycott Abbey Series by Christina Skye.
6. One word to describe you: Eclectic
7. Anything else you wish to include: I love collecting faire favors and other special trinkets that remind me of faire or of my fairmily. EloquentXI gave me a little gold rose pin and I absolutely love it! It will always be pinned to my bodice whenever I go to faire! I love giving my friends gifts, things that remind me of them, things I think they might like or things that go with their garb. Lets see...I love wine and roses (I am the Lady of Roses in Queen Bonnie's Court). I went to my first Wine Tasting at TRF this year and I loved it!
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: Too many to list... ;)
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Yes, several that I have painted different colors to match my garb.
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) No, not that I know of.
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) Vanilla and Cinnamon (Nothing flowery!)
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Texas Renaissance Festival and Scarborough Renaissance Festival.
Not to be difficult but what time zone are you talking when you say by midnight tonight? As I've already set you my info I was just trying to help out anyone else that may have been hemming and hawing about signing up.
Okay y'all (or since we are plural, would that be all y'alls?)! I have sent out everyone's names, so time to get creative!
The person whose name I sent you is the person you will be shopping for. They did NOT get your name in return, so you can't try to sneak, blackmail, threaten, etc. to find out what you are getting. :)
The deadline for mailing is December 16th--if you are going to run into ANY issues please let me know in advance and we will get things straightened out.
And yes, despite the fact that I think I called it the MIDwinter exchange in at least 6 emails, it is the winter exchange. Just winter. Blonde moment....
I got my person and I'm already working on a few ideas... ;) ;D
I finished making the gift I'll be sending... ;D
It'll most likely be this weekend before I'll be able to brave the wilds of the post office and get it in the mail - HUZZAH!
Mine is out the door and it should have been delivered by now.
I will be mailing mine this week, a few things I picked up on closing weekend at TRF. ;) ;D
I will be mailing mine this week... schoolwork comes first unfortunatly...
Mine will be going out this weekend as well :D . Still have just a tad more to get.
Master James -
Your gift was indeed delivered, and I love it! Not sure exactly when it came, as we were in Hilton Head all week, but it was here, when I got home. Can't wait to go show it off, and somehow it seems appropriate for the M'Crackmas festivities this weekend. Wish you could be here to see it.
Thanks again, and have a wonderful holiday!
Peddlin :-* :-* :-*
Peddl'n darlin I'm glad you liked it! I figured it was appropriate. ;) Yeah loved to have make M'Crackmas but it just not in the cards this year. Too much to do around the house to get ready for Christmas. Maybe next year. We'll see.
Mine will go out this week. it's pretty much ready to go, just need to finish packing it and get it to UPS
I'm still having issues trying to figure out what to get! I mean, I need more INFO!
If the weather behaves I'll be able to mail mine out Friday.
Mine will go out by Thursday. ::)
Mine will be mailed by the deadline...still working on some finishing touches.
My package left on Tuesday and I am REALLY hoping that the Person who receives them enjoys what they get!!!
A package from me will be posted this weekend too! ;D
I sent mine out yesterday.
I think I got mine but it was shipped direct from the retailer and there
wasnt a note to tell me who it was from :'(
Mine went out yesterday. 8)
Quote from: Ottheinrich on December 12, 2008, 05:54:08 AM
I sent mine out yesterday.
I think I got mine but it was shipped direct from the retailer and there
wasnt a note to tell me who it was from :'(
That tis sad indeed Ottheinrich ... no clues from your gift as to whom the sender is?
And Ottheinrich's situation brings up a question for this first-timer - are we suppossed to 'tell' our person who their gift is from or is it a 'Secret Santa' type thing?
If it is a 'Secret Santa' thing - do we reveal on or after 12/15 or when our person recieves their gift(s)?
Guess I should have asked these questions when I signed up - do educate me! I will gladly reveal whom I gifted if I should have done so already!
Fair Winds,
Emerald
In the past, it has been revealed with the gift, or after the person posts what they received.
I'm a little sad that I didn't participate this year, but there has been way too much going on.
It is very sad that the "Santa" wasn't revealed. Hopefully he/she will read his post and will reveal him/her-self.
I'm glad you asked that question, Emerald, as I am a newbie at this, too.
Quote from: Trillium on December 12, 2008, 12:16:44 PM
In the past, it has been revealed with the gift, or after the person posts what they received.
Indeed, thank you very much Trillium for the education and explination.
In that case, I do need to reveal whom I was 'Secret Santa' for and hope my person doesn't shoot me for the snafu ....
Ottheinrich ... I *know* without a shadow of a doubt which way your
compass 'points' and where your
flag 'flies' ... ;)
I hope you enjoy your gifts and that they serve you well.
Until next our paths cross!
Emerald
Quote from: Celtic Lady on December 12, 2008, 07:36:19 PM
It is very sad that the "Santa" wasn't revealed. Hopefully he/she will read his post and will reveal him/her-self.
Oh aye, the 'Santa' has revealed herself.
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I'm glad you asked that question, Emerald, as I am a newbie at this, too.
I find these gift exchanges fun and a great way to reach out to your fellow rennie/pirate/human being. And, with each new 'Exchange' program/event, there are different rules of operation and courtesies to be met - just helpful when my brain functions enough to let me formulate the questions! LOL.
Blame it on work - we've fired 2 nurse aides and 1 LPN for intoxication while On Call - hence all of we remaining nurses are picking up the slack in the schedule. Uncle Sam loves me but I'm hating the lack of sleep and lack of time to do anything else (like read and post here!)
Have a good one guys - I'm off to get some rest - working the next 4 nights so won't be around much - 12 hour shifts take it out of me.
Fair Winds,
Emerald
I will send out my package, on Monday! I hope they do like what Santa suggested! He was a great help!!! :D
irish
I'm making part of mine at the moment, it will either be mailed from the grocery store tomorrow, or the post office Monday.
I received my gift today! ;D
My 'Santa' didn't give her forum name, so I'm not quite sure who to thank (and I don't want to use her actual name without permission)
but the scarf is lovely, very soft and warm, which is PERFECT for the weather in Central NYS lately - I LOVE IT!! Thanks so much!! :D
I sent mine out today.
I hope the person who gets it, enjoys it.
My exchange gift, flew south, this morning! ::)
irish
Mine's been mailed!! I hope whomever gets it enjoys it!!
Quote from: Emerald Shaunassey on December 12, 2008, 07:49:55 PM
Quote from: Trillium on December 12, 2008, 12:16:44 PM
In the past, it has been revealed with the gift, or after the person posts what they received.
In that case, I do need to reveal whom I was 'Secret Santa' for and hope my person doesn't shoot me for the snafu ....
Ottheinrich ... I *know* without a shadow of a doubt which way your compass 'points' and where your flag 'flies' ... ;)
I hope you enjoy your gifts and that they serve you well.
Until next our paths cross!
Emerald
I absolutly love the Compass and pin. I have been looking for a compass for awhile and never found one I liked. The one you gave me is perfect and it has a sun dial too. Im now going to have a pouch made for it.
Thank you
Emerald
Hope to be seein ya soon
I mailed mine just under the wire. Hopefully it is enjoyed.
I braved a snowstorm to get to the post office today - mine's winging it's way southward.
Mine was mailed out today - just in the nick of time!
I hope the recipient enjoys it ;D
;D Mine was sent out this morning on my way to work. If it didn't go out today it would have been delivered in person on Saturday ;) .
I'm getting SO excited.....I wanna know if the special recipient of what I sent likes it!!!! lol. I just LOVE to give!!
i ordered 2 gifts from 2 different etsy shops, i hope that they get delivered correctly, i had requested that they not put an invoice in the package as it was a gift but if they don't listen please forgive me for bein cheap, remember it is the thought that counts and i chose these cause i think my partner will love them as much as i did.
HA so Much for best laid Plans....Anyhoo, There is a Non-discript Brown Box headed west today ;)
Quote from: TiaLD77 on December 11, 2008, 09:32:38 AM
A package from me will be posted this weekend too! ;D
Ugh, I'm so retarded. Work has gotten my brain all scrambled and I have yet to make it to the post. I have the gift, but it may have to wait until this Friday or Saturday to go out. I'm so sorry for the delay...
Quote from: wildthingjew on December 17, 2008, 07:40:02 AM
... please forgive me for bein cheap, remember it is the thought that counts...
In this economy, I'm sure ALOT of us can understand that!! I made the item I sent. I've been out of work for quite awhile, so money is non-existent for me. I did, however spend alot of time figuring out what my special person might want (read some different posts from them), and alot of time working on the gift itself.
I'm sure you took care in determining what you were gonna send as well!! Don't worry about it!
I got my gift today ;D ;D ;D ;D it brighten my day greatly.
My Santa didn't give there forum name so I'm not positive who to thank.
Still jumping up and down. ;D
I recieved my gift today and it is beautiful and will lighten up my humble manor (though small it may be) It also came with something I have been thinking of getting a while and will be something I can adorn my garb with and wear to each faire I attend. Forum members will then be able to spot me better.
Huzzah to my gift giver Ottheinrich
;D I Gots A Present!! :D Picture This: A man enters the local Post office greets the ladies behind the counter and receives .....A Box! With barely a "thank you" said over his shoulder,said man turns and exits the door Singing Off-Key "I gots a Present! I gots a Present I gots a Present!!!" It's OK! They Know me here!!!
A Big "Thank You!" going out to My Exchange "Santa" Peddlin M'Crack!! How did you know that I am a "Child In A Man's Body?!?!"
I received a set of colorful juggling balls and a wonderful letter from Peddlin,who is also a Gastric Bypass Success Story!!!
As Peddlin Tells me "You Can Never Have To Many TOYS!!" With an admonishment to keep my "Balls" in the air!! Sound Advice!!!
Thank You Once again Peddlin!! I hope to meet you and yours sometime in the future!!! Happy Winter Exchange Everybody!!!
LoL Martin that would be some sight.
Mystery solved for me a huge thank you to Elnarii. I LOVE the gifts.
Still doing a happy dance.
Hey Martin -
I'm so glad you liked your present. I had the impression that you might be kind of like me - "Still trying to figure out what I am going to be, when and if I grow up." For that reason, you got toys. I just chose something I would like to have, and hoped you might like it, too.
Happy Winter Exchange, and "Here's to a wonderful and happy new year for all of us!" I love you all.
Peddlin M'Crack :-* :-* :-*
I made the item I sent. I've been out of work for quite awhile, so money is non-existent for me. I did, however spend alot of time figuring out what my special person might want (read some different posts from them), and alot of time working on the gift itself.
I'm sure you took care in determining what you were gonna send as well!! Don't worry about it!
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I am glad to see that I am not the only one to make the gift they sent. It was my first effort of making said item and I was rather proud of the results. I did add a small token made by a friend of mine also. I love gift exchanges, but never feel I have given enough. Just a mental thing for me.
Yippee! I got a box in the mail today!
Thanks, Katy (aka Celtic Lady)! You're much too generous! The candles made me hungry, and then I fought through the tape on the tin and found....COOKIES!!! Peanut butter COOOKIES!!! And...a Civil War desk calendar (yay!) and a Borders gift card (double yay!) and a R/F pin (triple YAY!!!)!!! Thank you sooooooooooooo much!
I received my gifts today!! ;D
Thank you, Lady Ann of Draycott , for all the lovely gifts from TRF!
I just love the mug charm, the pin from TRF, and the lovely green glass necklace!
I had a real crummy day and when I came home to find my gifts.....I just :D!!!!
Have a wonderful holiday!!!
irish
I got my goodies!!!!
Irish, you couldn't have picked better items if you'd known me in person for years!!
Thank you SO very much!!!
I am so glad you enjoyed the gifts.
Have a wonderful holiday!! ;D
irish
My gift arrived.
A beautiful picture of a railroad steam engine. It's been a long time since I received such a wonderful gift.
I sincerely thank the person who sent it.
Sadly I believe it was ordered and where it was ordered from sent it directly to me. So I don't know who to thank. And they also enclosed two dollar bills to refund overpayment for postage.
If the person who sent me such a nice gift would like the money returned, please let me know where to send it.
If not, next time I see a bell ringer I'll add it to their bucket.
Thank you, and Merry Christmas !
Ferret
YAY A big thank you to Sarvia Rose! everything arrived today in pristine condition. The candles are wonderful, & the frames are perfect ,I put one in use right away!
OH & my kitties thank you for the cardboard box, not the santa box (thats mine!) the actual shipping box...after I took everything out they crawled in and refused to get out...wouldn't even budge for treats!
Yippeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!! I got my present today. It's beautiful. My mailbox smelled of lavendar. Thank you, Emma. I really love the lavendar. I've added my ornament to my tree for now. After Christmas it will go in my drawers to make them smell just as good.
Dustin, I'm so glad you liked them.
i recieved my box today and my daughter said "oh can i open it mom" she fell in love with my mooses, i hung the ornament bell on my little christmas tree on top of the tv, wrapped my ribbon that was around my 2 journals on the christmas tree too, thank you CapnFayeCutler you are truly over generous, thank you so very much and lots of hugs included. oops i almost forgot the chocolate, how did you know these are our favorite chocolates, we went to there store here at the outlet mall yesterday, what a coincidence!
Quote from: Celtic Lady on December 19, 2008, 07:12:50 PM
Yippeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!! I got my present today. It's beautiful. My mailbox smelled of lavendar. Thank you, Emma. I really love the lavendar. I've added my ornament to my tree for now. After Christmas it will go in my drawers to make them smell just as good.
Dustin, I'm so glad you liked them.
I'm really glad you liked it! I was hoping the lavender wouldn't be too overpowering! lol
Quote from: TiaLD77 on December 19, 2008, 05:44:29 PM
YAY A big thank you to Sarvia Rose! everything arrived today in pristine condition. The candles are wonderful, & the frames are perfect ,I put one in use right away!
OH & my kitties thank you for the cardboard box, not the santa box (thats mine!) the actual shipping box...after I took everything out they crawled in and refused to get out...wouldn't even budge for treats!
I am glad you like everything.
I am glad your kitties like the box also it must smell like my kitty. ;D
I have received the most wonderful card and present.
Which adds mystery to my first gift in the gift exchange.
Samantha L. Kocsis , wildthingjew ( dolphin-daze.com to see her work ) sent me a really great holiday card, and a very beautiful artwork trading card she made.
Thank you my Lady. you have truly made this a great holiday for me.
I hope you and your loved ones are as happy as you made me !
Thank you,
Lloyd
Quote from: wildthingjew on December 19, 2008, 08:10:18 PM
i recieved my box today and my daughter said "oh can i open it mom" she fell in love with my mooses, i hung the ornament bell on my little christmas tree on top of the tv, wrapped my ribbon that was around my 2 journals on the christmas tree too, thank you CapnFayeCutler you are truly over generous, thank you so very much and lots of hugs included. oops i almost forgot the chocolate, how did you know these are our favorite chocolates, we went to there store here at the outlet mall yesterday, what a coincidence!
You are so very welcome! This was so much fun to put together, and I'm very glad to hear you enjoyed your gifts! :D
OK! So mine is sent. A little late, and I'm so sorry, but between work and family I haven't had the time to send it. Again, I'm sorry to my mark, and Merry Christmas!
Quote from: irish on December 18, 2008, 06:26:06 PM
I received my gifts today!! ;D
Thank you, Lady Ann of Draycott , for all the lovely gifts from TRF!
I just love the mug charm, the pin from TRF, and the lovely green glass necklace!
I had a real crummy day and when I came home to find my gifts.....I just :D!!!!
Have a wonderful holiday!!!
irish
I am so glad you liked your gifts irish!!! I had fun picking them out!
Merry Christmas!!!
Lady Ann of Draycott
To whomever had my name...
I am currently visiting my parents in Alexandria, Minnesota so, I may have received your gift but it is probably being held at the post office awaiting my return. Unfortunately, I will be returning to Texas on Dec 28th and returning to work on Dec 29th at which time I will be picking up my mail.
Just wanted to let you know, in case you might be worried because I haven't posted anything about receiving a gift from anyone! Merry Christmas!!!
Lady Ann of Draycott
Quote from: Lady de Laney on December 13, 2008, 11:13:13 PM
I sent mine out today.
I hope the person who gets it, enjoys it.
Enjoy would be an understatement. I am taking the edible treats with me to work tomorrow. They are fantastic! I love nuts and the rest of the household hates them so they are all mine, mine, mine! The candle is lovely and will probably be lit this evening for warmth if nothing else because it is brrrr cold. I did have to negotiate reading rights with my eldest this evening since she is out of school for winter break I gave her dibs. I can not thank you enough.
Quote from: TiaLD77 on December 17, 2008, 02:36:59 PM
HA so Much for best laid Plans....Anyhoo, There is a Non-discript Brown Box headed west today ;)
Tia - a wee non-descript brown box arrived today in the post. And, I could *not* wait until Christmas to open it. Thank you ever so much for all of the gifts! The hair comb has been christened and worn abroad this evening (in fact I've only just taken it out of my hair since I opened the box about 4:30pm!) I love the lotion bar - it smells heavenly! Magnets on the fridge have been rearranged and I'm counting down the time until my next days off from work to sit down and read the book you sent - I've been wanting to start this series and now, I can! And I shall not loose my place in said book with the wonderful cross bookmark you sent. Lovely and delicate indeed! And extra kudos for creativity on the map/letter! That one is going in the scrapbook to keep!
Thank you so very much. May you have a *very* Merry Christmas!
Emerald
Off to figure out a way to get the hair comb under the hat so she can wear it at faire as well!
Quote from: Ottheinrich on December 15, 2008, 05:23:27 PM
I absolutly love the Compass and pin. I have been looking for a compass for awhile and never found one I liked. The one you gave me is perfect and it has a sun dial too. Im now going to have a pouch made for it.
Thank you
Emerald
Hope to be seein ya soon
Ottheinrich,
I'm am so very glad that I was able to give you something you needed and wanted! Talk about luck o' the Irish, tee hee! I cannot wait to see what the pouch for it looks like!
You are quite welcome my friend, Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Here's hopin to see ya soon - we'll not be working Four Winds this year but I'm contemplating a 'fun' weekend trip to Scarby this spring. To bad you and yours couldn't make the trip up next month for Scarlet's Mid-Winter Festival in OKC, OK.
Until next time....
Emerald
Emerald,
OH I am So glad you liked everything! I wasn't sure about the book, I started the series 2 years ago and have been eagerly anticipating each new installment. I saw we share the same love of Sci-Fi/Fantasy Authors so I thought I'd take a chance.
The hair comb was an unexpected Etsy find, I figured it would be perfect for a Pirate ;D The book mark was made by me, if you aren't familiar with the style it is done in tatting. LOL, the letter was an interesting project, I nearly caught the house on fire ::)
I am so glad you like it all. A Very Merry Christmas to you too!
Tia
Quote from: Cormac on December 22, 2008, 09:37:24 PM
Quote from: Lady de Laney on December 13, 2008, 11:13:13 PM
I sent mine out today.
I hope the person who gets it, enjoys it.
Enjoy would be an understatement. I am taking the edible treats with me to work tomorrow. They are fantastic! I love nuts and the rest of the household hates them so they are all mine, mine, mine! The candle is lovely and will probably be lit this evening for warmth if nothing else because it is brrrr cold. I did have to negotiate reading rights with my eldest this evening since she is out of school for winter break I gave her dibs. I can not thank you enough.
Cormac
I am glad that you will get to enjoy the treats all to yourself. The Jerky if you were not aware is made here in Colorado and is a favorite of Toki and I especially when taking our many hikes.I hope you enjoy the reading. Toki highly recommends it as I have yet had a chance to read his copy but will sometime in the near future. I surely hope you don't have to rely upon the candle for heat, but a soft warm embracing light to relax by is always welcome.
You are most welcome and Happy Yule to you and your family
Lady de Laney :)
Thank you TygrKat for my fabulous blue necklace! I love peacock feathers! ^_^ Can't wait to wear it at faire or even just out!
I didn't wait until today to open it...I opened it as soon as I got home last weekend. A great surprise!!!
I do hope the gift I sent out made it. Considering that my brother in law is the mailman for our area I have my doubts.
Quote from: CapnFayeCutler on December 25, 2008, 10:02:17 PM
Thank you TygrKat for my fabulous blue necklace! I love peacock feathers! ^_^ Can't wait to wear it at faire or even just out!
I didn't wait until today to open it...I opened it as soon as I got home last weekend. A great surprise!!!
I am sooo glad you liked it!! That was the first time I've used feathers that way, and I had a blast making it ~ I'm glad it turned out well. Enjoy it!
;D
And to add to the thanks, Monte, I just loved EVERYTHING! It was all perfect, and as it is snowing as I type this, I think a nice mug of the hot chocolate will go over perfectly. :) I am going to use the cat beads in my garb for this season!
I have heard from a couple of people that are visiting family out of town, so have not been able to pick up their boxes yet. If you have not heard from your person, don't fret! We'll wait until the New Year holiday comes and goes, and then see where things stand.
;D ;D You are Very welcome!!! I was so happy when I found out I would get to be Your Exchange Partner!! I must have re read your list TEN TIMES!! I am glad that you enjoyed the gifts and I want to extend my personal "THANK YOU" for taking this task on this year!! No one could have done it better. (And you know what they say!! The reward for a job well done is .......more responsibility!!) Thank You once more and "Happy New Year!!"
MM
I got my gift yesterday! It was an Artoo Potatoo! I love it! Unfortunately I have no idea who sent it to me. :-\ So whoever you are, THANKS! ;D
I am back from the great white north (Minnesota) and my gift from Ferret was waiting for me upon my return...a beautiful pair of dangly pearl earrings!!! ;D
Thanks Ferret!!! I love them!!! :-*
Quote from: Lady Ann of Draycott on December 31, 2008, 12:54:49 PM
I am back from the great white north (Minnesota) and my gift from Ferret was waiting for me upon my return...a beautiful pair of dangly pearl earrings!!! ;D
Thanks Ferret!!! I love them!!! :-*
I'm glad you liked them Lady Ann of Draycott.
I'm not used to shopping for a Lady, so I was hoping I did okay.
Hope you have a great New Year !
Ferret
I just got mine sent back in the mail, i'll be resending it this week! -_- silly post office...
Quote from: Master James on December 31, 2008, 10:15:02 AM
I got my gift yesterday! It was an Artoo Potatoo! I love it! Unfortunately I have no idea who sent it to me. :-\ So whoever you are, THANKS! ;D
Well, sorry. That's what I get for having my lackeys send my post for me. Glad you like it...
Blue - Thanks so much! Yeah Ubergeek here. Artoo Potatoo is sitting on my desk at work! LOL Thanks again!
Has anyone else not received their gift?
I haven't yet, not complaining just curious.
Lyss
I haven't gotten mine either- not that I care much. I just enjoyed getting to go shop for a complete stranger LOL.
Well, it's official- I thought I got shunnt..... boooooo. But then a note- I'm NOT shunnt, YAAAAAY!
Thank you!
Blue, i just sent you an email. Kahlan Rose, did you get yours yet? Let me know!
So, we have at least one person stiffed on this exchange, and one person was stiffed on the summer exchange. I would like to keep doing this (the exchanges, not the stiffing), because the majority of us put a great deal of thought into our gifts and have a great time sending them (and receiving one back!). I don't want to put a halt to it and ruin it for the rest of us because of some people with coal for hearts (and apparently brains). Any ideas on what we can do to prevent this in future exchanges? Should I post names and emails and let all of you crucify them?
I am not being mean here at all, I state repeatedly in the instructions to let me know if there will be a delay or if something has come up, and we will get it taken care of. And people have done that! Both exchanges I had someone let me know they were late, and everything worked out. The stiffers did not notify me at all either time...I can say right now that they are banned from future exchanges.
Any other ideas?
My giftee never posted anything about receiving what I sent, so I don't know what happened. I got an email from USPS package tracking that the package wasn't deliverable (and I think I forwarded it to you, rengeek77), but I haven't heard anything one way or the other since.
It is sad that you run the risk of people joining in to get something for free, and not follow through and stiff someone else.
One other forum I'm on quit doing the Christmas exchange because of the growing problems like this.
I wish there was an easy answer, especially so someone looking forward to their gift doesn't get stiffed.
Ferret
If its a financial problem, and god knows that is possible in these days, or something else that prevents you from sending one then say something and bow out. I'm sure the list can be shuffled to accomodate. Don't just get yours and not send one in return as that is completely wrong. As far as crucifying them here on the boards, as a moderator I know that this will not be tolerated however much they may deserve it. They should certainly be banned from future ones under any user name (i.e. their mailing address should be what bans them). I don't think we should allow PO Boxes either to prevent those from setting up a temporary one just welch on somebody but get their own. Just my thoughts.
I disagree about not allowing P.O. Boxes. I live in an apartment and UPS, FEDEC and The defunct DHL would Not leave packages on mt door (Had 8 stolen after they left and 1 was an XMAS Presant to Toki 2 years ago. So I got a PMB (Personal Mail Box) By the time I get home all four of themail carriers are closed and I cannot get my packages. While the Post Office I can go on a Saturday, I cannot for the other three,,, now two. So having a PMB is my only way to get my UPS and FedEX.
Also if items are shipped USPS then in some places a P.O. Box is all they have... no mail box just a P.O. box to which to receive mail.
All I can say about banning is the moderator the the exchange needs to not allow people who have stiffed in the past to not be allowed to join in.
I agree, I think it's best to just not let anyone who's stiffed someone to participate in the future.
No I'm sorry to say that I didn't get mine :(
Quote from: Kahlan Rose on February 20, 2009, 12:57:39 PM
No I'm sorry to say that I didn't get mine :(
Not right that a Lady gets stiffed at Christmas. Please message me on this forum a name and address for mailing and I'll get the word to Santa or Chrisgoose and see something gets sent your way.
Ferret
I always enjoy the Winter Exchange!
I think it is wrong they received a gift and then nothing was sent in return. :(
Maybe the next time around....limit the cost of a present to $25.00? People maybe found out, due to the financial woes, they were not able to participate? {I hope that WAS the cause! :-\ }
Then again, they should of also let rengeek know, so a new person could of been assigned for the exchange.
I never participated in the other exchange. Will have t check that out.
irish ;D
Ok, so yay, I got my gift today! Looks like it had been mailed in December, then sent back because the address was damaged en route and they couldn't read it! LOL, just my luck HAHAHAHA!!!
Thank you so much for the mug charm and belt loop thingie. They're both gorgeous and are a PERFECT addition to my gear. I needed something that didn't scream EVIL LOL. Oh, and the appeasement chocolate is to die for. Thanks again C!
Blue
:::HUGE SIGH OF RELIEF:::
I am glad if finally made it. 2-3 day delivery my left toe!
Sorry about the malfunction.
So when's the next exchange?
Quote from: Ferret on February 20, 2009, 01:51:43 PM
Quote from: Kahlan Rose on February 20, 2009, 12:57:39 PM
No I'm sorry to say that I didn't get mine :(
Not right that a Lady gets stiffed at Christmas. Please message me on this forum a name and address for mailing and I'll get the word to Santa or Chrisgoose and see something gets sent your way.
Ferret
Thanks but believe me I'm just happy to give a gift. Spending money is honestly my favorite part of Christmas! :)
Sorry I haven't been on in a while. Having sign-in issues!
Has everything been straightened out, or are we still missing anything?
I will be starting the midsummer exchange at the beginning of May, and there will be no stiffers! We'll send out raiding parties!
Sounds like fun to me! I'm ready for the midsummer exchange (and my bday is in May too).
;D
Count me in again!!!
Since I'm new I was looking forward to the next exchange! ;)
;D You can count me in, too. I had fun with the winter exchange.
Like Ginette my birthday is in May as well.
I missed the winter exchange but look forward to the summer exchange :)
Count me in again, too ~ and I'm another May birthday ;D
Count me in again.
me too, me too, thanks!
Ooh! Me too! So much fun last time! *grin*
So many May birthday! :D
Quote from: Ginette on April 09, 2009, 08:51:02 AMSo many May birthday! :D
Including these:
May 5, 2009: John Rhys-Davies - Gimli
May 14, 2009: Cate Blanchett - Galadriel (sigh)
May 25, 2009: Ian McKellen - Gandalf
May 27, 2009: Christopher Lee - Saruman
What a great time for an exchange! :D
Quote from: VIII on April 09, 2009, 10:05:10 AM
Quote from: Ginette on April 09, 2009, 08:51:02 AMSo many May birthday! :D
Including these:
May 27, 2009: Christopher Lee - Saruman
Ooh I'm honored to share a birthday with Christopher Lee. Also, we share a birthday with Vincent Price! :)
Not only is my birthday a national holiday (in Mexico.... and Texas lol) but it's shared by John Rhys-Davies - Gimli, too.
You can count me in again.
I unfortunately was born a month too early LOL. I'm an April monkey... Earth Day to be precise!
I'd love to do the May exchange.
My b-day, is also in May! :o
irish ;D
Add me to the exchange list, please.
You know I'm there! Sign me up!