Wow, with faire and other reenactments sneaking up on me, it took me a while to come to the brilliant conclusion that it is now May! ;D
Which means it is time to start signing up for the Midsummer Exchange!
The rules are the same as the Winter Exchange:
1. DO NOT, under ANY circumstances, sign up if there is even a .001% chance that you will not be able to send something! :)
2. Don't feel that you CAN'T sign up because you only have a few dollars to spend! Some of the best gifts are handmade, and this is not about spending a small fortune at Rennies 'r us!
3. When you decide to sign up, email me (rengeek77@hotmail.com or prosperoandmiranda@yahoo.com) your R/F name, your real name, and your mailing address.
4. Fill out the survey that I will put in the next thread. Feel free to add anything to it that you think is helpful!
5. I will make the sign-up deadline May 19th, give everyone 2 weeks. After that, I will start matching people up with their partners. If you know someone who would want to sign up, send them our way before the deadline!
6. Again, NO STIFFING! Stiffers are banned from future exchanges. If you get a partner and then have some unforeseen circumstances that make sending a gift impossible, just let me know! We'll get it taken care of on this end, and prevent you from being banned in the future.
7. Don't pee your pants from the excitement! Not polite!
8. The deadline for sending gifts is June 9th, that gives everyone 3 weeks to get something together.
9. When you receive your gift, please post on here so we can all oooh and aaaah over it! Pictures are very welcome!
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?
Something I forgot to add...you may of course ship any way you wish. If your package does not weigh a lot, however, it might behoove you to look into UPS or FedEx ground rates. I ship things on a daily basis, and their rates are beating the post office quite often...and it can be tracked! I hate to knock on the USPS, but when fun gifts are on the line....
Sign me up please Tess, I hope the person that I get has a sense of humor. It's been an odd year so far...
*giggles and rubs her hands together, plotting and scheming*
Ooo, I forgot to do this...
1 .Favorite Color: black and red
2. Hobbies: faires of course, sewing and creating things, drinking, making loki, and just picked up an interest in belly dancing
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: I wear all kinds of jewelry. I prefer silver, even pewter.
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I have an obsession with Nightmare Before Christmas
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Twilight Series, and I LOVE comic book movies.
6. One word to describe you: fun
7. Anything else you wish to include: Um..... please don't send me chicken???
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : Aiacha, Dragonspyre, LadyJessica, Seamus, Lord Jarhead, Eloquent... the list goes on and on. I know most of the Houston and Dallas rennies IRL, as well as the Tampa crew and some from Kentucky/Tennessee
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Yeppers!!!
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) None, but I hate onions and bell peppers... oh, and olives
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) Sandalwood, patchouli, rose, amber
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? TRF, Scarby, BARF.... and wherever the world chooses to take me!
13. Things I collect: Anything Nightmare Before Christmas. I'm also collecting things of the Indian persuasion, as I've just purchased my first Sari.
I'm in:
1 .Favorite Color:Black
2. Hobbies:Archery, Fishing, Faire, Leather
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate:Not so much.
4. One interesting fact about yourself:I am flat footed as a duck.
5. Favorite Movie/Book:Lord of the rings, Timeline, Falling Down
6. One word to describe you: Eclectic
7. Anything else you wish to include: My prefered faire garb is my kilt and a shirt. I would really like to get to know more people at faire.
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : mieljolie
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Ordered and waiting on it.
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you)Nope.
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.)Fresh clean scents, musk, leather, and earthy scents.
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended?KCRF, OKRF, STLRF
AWESOME!!! ;D
1 .Favorite Color: Inferno Orange Metallic (the color of my Chevy Colorado!)
2. Hobbies: Faire, geology, outdoors stuff, crafting, painting
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: just hair wrap jewelry
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I live a typical mundane life but secretly want to be a rennie full time!
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Lion King/The Life of Elizabeth I
6. One word to describe you: Eclectic
7. Anything else you wish to include: I'm finally getting back into Faire after about 5 years. I REALLY missed it! I would love to own a booth or be on cast. I would also love to learn sword fighting.
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : Not yet. Too new, I guess
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Not yet!
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) Nope
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) Earthy and clean
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? TNRF, Bristol
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET! I'm so there!
OK let's see:
1 .Favorite Color: Blue of course
2. Hobbies: faire, faire, camping, faire and oh yeah, FAIRE!
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: I wear a single earring and rings. I have no idea on the size but I'm guessing like a 11 or larger as I have fairly large hands. I prefer silver and it needs to be a pure metal like stainless steel or sterling otherwise it will turn me green quite fast wherever I wear it.
4. One interesting fact about yourself:
5. Favorite Movie/Book: I have to pick just one? OK well Book would be Black Company, Movie would probably be LOR
6. One word to describe you: Interesting
7. Anything else you wish to include:
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : Oh the list is long and I KNOW I'll miss some but I'll try:
Rengeek77
LadyAmyofYork
Peddlin M'Crack
Lairde Guard'n M'Crack
Pinn M'Crack
AidenofFairfax
BeeBoy
Scotsman
Lady Guiness
Hibernian
Feline Groovy
Lady Meriwyn
Lady Adilith
b1empath
Dragon Rose
Black Fox
Amras Elfwine
Athena
Blow'n M'Crack
Lady Glorianna
Count Adolfo
Dirtfarmer
Gimli
Dallan
Lady Di
sir oswyn dagworth
Nailin
Lady de la Warr
Lady Mikayla of Phoenicia
lordwriothsley
LADY JOYCE ANN
Tim T
Chuckn MCrack
Lady Jai
And I'm sure there are more its just that I can't think of their usernames right now so please don't be upset if I missed you. My brain hurts. :-\
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Yes
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) Can't have chocolate or caffine
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) vanilla
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Home is VARF regularly attend MDRF, PARF and CRF
I am soooo excited about this. I just can't wait to start shopping :P.
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 8.5 or 9, necklaces, bracelets, earrings (pierced), especially of celtic knotwork, and silver
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 in 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 : Sir Morgan
9. Do you have an R/F pin?: yes..ordered from DB and just waiting on delivery
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, pine scent, water
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended?: MiRF and Des Moines
1 .Favorite Color: green
2. Hobbies: ren faires, traveling, music, sewing
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: yes... rings size 8.5 or 9, necklaces, bracelets, earrings (pierced)
4. One interesting fact about yourself: rather uninteresting but loving and devoted
5. Favorite Movie/Book: lord of the rings trilogy/don't read
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, goody, sarvia rose,
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.): greensleeves from old world oils, anything masculine smelling since i love the smell of nice smelling men
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended?: bristol/home. tennessee/yearly, stronghold/yearly, janesville/yearly,
1 .Favorite Color: Blue!
2. Hobbies: Ren faire, sewing, drawing, crafting in general, video games, board games (Love love love!)
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: Silver jewelry. Must be sterling, no fake stuff. Very allergic. :)
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I'm a scientist! No really!
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Movie - From Russia With Love, Monty Python and the Holy Grail Book - Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy "trilogy"
6. One word to describe you: Spunky
7. Anything else you wish to include: I like birds!
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : Oh wow, that is a LONG list.
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Why yes I do...and it's BLUE (surprise surprise)
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) No king crab plz k thx - very allergic
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.): I *love* the smell of cherry blossom, lime, nothing TOO floral or fruity, but a nice blend. :)
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? TNRF, KYHRF, ORF
Please, count me in.
1 .Favorite Color: The entire rainbow, but I lean toward M'Crack colors (green, saffron & black)
2. Hobbies: Ren faires, my son's music
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: Yes
4. One interesting fact about yourself: Love to travel, and have been from here to India and back
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Movie - The Princess Bride
Book - The Second Son
6. One word to describe you: Unique
7. Anything else you wish to include: I am a people person
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : I am fortunate enough to know lots of people
9. Do you have an R/F pin? No
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) Diabetic, so no sugar
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) vanilla and cinnamon
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? BARF, TNRF, VARF, KYHRF, MDRF & CRF (That is just this year, but I am always willing to add more)
Count me in also.
1 .Favorite Color: Purple or deep green
2. Hobbies: sewing
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: yes, allergic to nickel though.
4. One interesting fact about yourself: likes to sit back and watch.
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Dragon Riders of Pern, all of them
6. One word to describe you: Different
7. Anything else you wish to include:
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : Umm where do I start?
9. Do you have an R/F pin? yes
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) none known
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) ocean smells
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? NCRF,CRF,VARF, TNRF KYHRFand MDRF
1 .Favorite Color: green or black
2. Hobbies: hand sewing, do some crafts, collect candle holders {anything celtic}, collect windchimes {dragon flys}
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: earrings (silver/pierced...small celtic design)
4. One interesting fact about yourself: love nature
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Tudors on Showtime, at the moment
6. One word to describe you: irishie.....lol!
7. Anything else you wish to include:
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : LadyAmy of York, Colbalt, DarkLord
9. Do you have an R/F pin? yes
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) alas, cant have sugary things...
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) Yankee candle MidSummerNight, musky, earthy, sandlewood (nothing strong)
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Sterling Faire
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: http://www.bubblescolorado.com/ (http://www.bubblescolorado.com/)
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.
1 .Favorite Color:Teal, Blue, Green
2. Hobbies: puzzles, crocheting, reading, cross-stitching, bellydancing, martial arts
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: earrings and necklaces mainly. Silver preferably
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I have lots of tattoos
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon
6. One word to describe you: shy
7. Anything else you wish to include: I love bagpipe music and like to wear gypsy-type garb
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : raevyncait, victoria rose
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.) amber, sandalwood
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Scarborough and TRF
1 .Favorite Color: Black, purple, red. And I have a love of neon colors.
2. Hobbies: faire, of course!. reading, writing, video games, movies, traveling, RPG, outdoorsy stuff, and anything fun
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: Yes. Usually silver or pewter. And I wear bracelets of all kinds - jelly, leather, beaded, whatever.
4. One interesting fact about yourself: Um... I dye my hair all the time. Pink, purple, green, blue, bright red, black, etc.
5. Favorite Movie/Book: I love the Twilight series, and the movie. In an obssessive fangirly way. LOTR, POTC, Anne Rice
6. One word to describe you: Unique. I want to throw fun in there, too, if that's ok :)
7. Anything else you wish to include:
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : There are a few :)
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Yes
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you): None. But I hate nuts.
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.): Anything sweet (vanilla, sugar, chocolate); sandlewood; jasmine; freesia; lavender; orange blossoms; citrus
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? TRF, CTRF (at the old Excal site)
1 .Favorite Color: Green right now :)
2. Hobbies: Other than the obvious: wine, working in the yard, reading
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: not really, just a wedding ring and a cross
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I am a software geek in hiding and my first tattoo is in the near future.
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Not really, but historical fiction is where I usually wind up.
6. One word to describe you: Enthusiastic
7. Anything else you wish to include: Not really.
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : Not really, I have met a few.
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Yes
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) Nope
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) lilac
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Nor Cal, Valhalla, Cain's Crossing, Folsom, Nor Cal Pirate, I am just a not monogamous
Ok. Im game!
1 .Favorite Color: pink
2. Hobbies: ummm, Faire and belly dance!!
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate:I am a jewelry nut!! rings ( size 6-7 silver) the more unusual, the better
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I like to collect unusual gemstones, and I bellydance
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Phantom of the Opera for both
6. One word to describe you: fun, I hope!
7. Anything else you wish to include:
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : Syrilla, Bagpiper, CapnFaye, most TN and KY folks
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.) apple and cinnamon
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? On cast at TN, dance at ALA, and this year, KHRF
1 .Favorite Color:Fall colors
2. Hobbies: sewing , cooking , baking , beading & crafting
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate:yes. has to be sterling siler due to allergy. 20" necklaces. I don't wear rings
4. One interesting fact about yourself: Able to be heard from far away due to my bell collection
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Halloween (original) anything by Stephen King or Anne Rice
6. One word to describe you: shy
7. Anything else you wish to include:I love Bells
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : Old Tinker & Belle,CapnFayeCutler,blue66669,beeboy,Gemli, most everyone at KyRF & ORF
9. Do you have an R/F pin? yes
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you)not that I know of
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.)vanilla, strawberry & pumpkin
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended?KyRF & ORF & Ashville Viking Festival
13.Things I collect: Bells, dragons, bears, fairies & horror movie dolls (friday the 13,halloween,nightmare on elm street. the good scary movies)
1 .Favorite Color: Paisley
2. Hobbies: Faire (of course), Darts, Cooking
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: Yes when in Garb, not normally in mundane, size 13 ring
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I've seen the light and decided it was a giant bugzapper so I stayed here.
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Movie: Pinocchio/Book: Harvest Home
6. One word to describe you: Jovial
7. Anything else you wish to include: Have fun
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : Ummm....quite a few of the Forum and all members of the Clan M'Crack
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Yes
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) - Lite Beer
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) Guinness, Bacon
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? - NCRF, VARF, PARF, MDRF, KYHRF, TNRF, CRF and have been one or more times to at least 40 others.
Hello everyone! Just a reminder that our sign-up deadline is coming up (tomorrow I think? Still getting over the weekend), if you know anyone that keeps yakking about participating but hasn't signed up, send them our way!
Also, I haven't double checked everyone on here yet, but if you have signed up and done the survey, be sure to email me your forum name, real name, and mailing address. I have gotten quite a few address emails, so you may all be covered, but just in case....
Ready to get this show on the road so I can shop for my person at SLRF this weekend!!
1 .Favorite Color: Greens & Blues
2. Hobbies: Faire, Sewing, Archery, Tatting (lace), Bento (see www.Lunchinabox.net )
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: Necklaces 18-24 inches, earrings, prefer gold.
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I usually have 2-3 books being read at various times through out the day
5. Favorite Movie/Book: seriously to many to list, usually anything SCi-fi/fantasy Mercedes Lackey, Anne Mcaffrey etc.
6. One word to describe you: Eclectic
7. Anything else you wish to include: I love to cook, I collect carved wooden boxes & tea cups.
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum : Anne Of Oak Tower, Mistress Charlotte,
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Yes!
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) Green peppers, Milk, coffee scented candles will give me a headache though :(
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) Sandlewood, Apple, Vanilla, Cooking scents.
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? PGRF, PARF
Hello you all! Today is the deadline for signing up! Technically the deadline is midnight on the 19th, but I have no intention of being on the computer at midnight, so you could still sneak in at 3 or 4 am if you need to. ;) I will sort partners tomorrow night after work, so be sure to email me your address if you have not (on the flip side, if you have emailed me but not posted your survey here, be sure to do that!). Looking forward to seeing if I can make some crazy matches!
1 .Favorite Color: blue
2. Hobbies: sewing, crafty stuff
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: I wear ear rings, necklaces and rings (6) in silver
4. One interesting fact about yourself:
5. Favorite Movie/Book: book - To Kill a Mockingbird, movie – Nightmare Before Christmas
6. One word to describe you: goofy
7. Anything else you wish to include:
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: Bear, Queen Bonnie, meet Blue and Ace once, not many people
9. Do you have an R/F pin? yep
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) no allergies but I don't like nuts in my food. ; )
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) no favorites
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Texas Renaissance faire is my home festival.
1 .Favorite Color: Hunter (Dark) Green
2. Hobbies: Reading, Sleeping, Genealogy, Ren Faires
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: Yes, I do. Prefer Silver rather than Gold. Ring Sizes vary.
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I am an RN IRL
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Just one?!?!? Anything by Mercedes Lackey, Anne McCaffrey, Michael and Kathleen O'Neal Gear (1st Americans Series and Native Series), Robin Hobb. Most historical or historical based movies (13th Warrior, Braveheart, Roby Roy, Elizabeth, etc).
6. One word to describe you: Eclectic
7. Anything else you wish to include: I have an open mind about most things. Not a huge fany of truly 'girly things' preferring steel and leather over lace and fripperies. As a friend put it, I'm a "Refined Tom Boy." Still trying to figure that one out completely! LOL.
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: Umm... a few; names are elluding me right now while at work!
9. Do you have an R/F pin? Yes I do, it lives on my bodice
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) no food allergies.
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) Cedar, Gardenia, Lilac. Mixed scents: Jolly Roger, Celtic Mystery, and Wild Woman from Astral Sea. Nawlin's Magic, Heather, and Renaissance Romance from Majicka's Perfumery.
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Hmm... don't really have a home faire anymore. Typically working faires rather than attending them - typicall work from Texas up through to Iowa/Nebraska (will be at Midwest Ren Fest Memorial Day weekend, btw).
13. Things you collect: Wolves, Pirates, Roses (artificial).
Off and running to check on patients, break is over!
Emerald
Hello all! Deadline officially up! If I get some down time at work this afternoon I'll start drawing names out of a hat (well, out of a paper clip bowl, but whatever), you will have yours for sure before 10:00 tonight.
I had a duh moment...I did not post my survey. I see Emerald added a #13, I am borrowing her format. :)
1 .Favorite Color: green (except lime green) and grey
2. Hobbies: SLEEP. Reading, faire, piracy, faire, gardening, did I mention faire, cooking, history (see #7), kids, road trips, sewing, making jewelry, snail mail, making stationery, watching documentaries, the list goes on....
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: The only jewelry I don't wear is earrings because my ears always close up. I love silver/pewter, not a big gold fan. Rings 7 or 8.
4. One interesting fact about yourself: Trying to get my kids to all 50 states before they graduate high school. Thankfully one of them was born in Alaska, so that helps my list immensely.
5. Favorite Movie/Book: TOO MANY TO NAME. I am usually reading biographies or historical texts (for school or for pleasure), but I also like QUALITY historical fiction. For movies, I like historical pieces, but I must confess I do like both National Treasures, and my guilty pleasure movie is National Lampoon's European Vacation. :)
6. One word to describe you: Disorganized!
7. Anything else you wish to include: This may not be the place to admit it (don't pillory me!), but my true historical love is Colonial America. I am working on a Ph.D. in history, my field is late Colonial through Jeffersonian era (1700-1825), with a focus on the "frontier" (Missouri especially, Illinois, Kentucky...the river areas...interesting to think that there was a French fort in Kansas in the 1600s, not a time we usually picture Europeans in the Midwest!). I live and breathe anything related to the Corps of Discovery, especially Meriwether Lewis. :)
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: Master James, but don't believe anything he says. His lovely wife Sharon, and then Seryn and I are on a snail mail list together. There are other people on the forums, but no one else that signed up for this exchange.
9. Do you have an R/F pin? You betcha!
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) Shellfish. Sorry, we won't be sucking on crawfish heads together anytime soon.
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) Patchouli, neroli, cinnamon and all the "autumn" scents (especially apple cider!), clean scents (i.e. Yankee Candle clean cotton), fresh mowed grass, almonds, baking things, herby scents.
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? KCRF and St. Louis--which is going on right now. Go. You will love it.
13. Things you collect: Those cheap plastic snowglobes that you can get at tourist shops. The cheesier the better. I have a collection in my living room.
Everyone should now have their secret person! Remember, they ARE secret, so don't tell them! If you are having problems coming up with something, it might be worth it to check back on the threads from former exchanges. Some of the people might have signed up previously, and have more information on previously posted surveys.
Have a great weekend everyone!
When should we send out our packages? Anytime b/t now and then or within a certain week? Thanks! ;)
This was from Rengeek's first posting of this fun event
Quote8. The deadline for sending gifts is June 9th, that gives everyone 3 weeks to get something together.
Hope that helps :).
Ok, now to put all the information together and find the "perfect" midsummer exchange gift........
QuoteRemember, they ARE secret, so don't tell them!...
Does this mean the sender is not to reveal his/her identity?
Did a lot of people sign up to play? ;D Coming up with something neat was a harder than I thought it would be. ;)
Quote from: BubbleWright on May 22, 2009, 04:33:38 AM
QuoteRemember, they ARE secret, so don't tell them!...
Does this mean the sender is not to reveal his/her identity?
I think she meant
before you send the gifts. Afterall... how would your giftee thank you for the splendid treasure that was sent?
;D Finished! Package is on its way to...................
Quote from: BubbleWright on May 26, 2009, 06:51:32 AM
;D Finished! Package is on its way to...................
Show off. ;D ;D ;D
I started collecting items before assignments were made and finished up at the Mt. Hope Winery Flavor Fest this weekend past. Of course it helps that I'm in charge of our UPS account at work. Also, I was born at 3 AM and suffer from congenital earliness...
Sorry, I was entirely disconnected from the computer while we were in St. Louis this weekend. It was GLORIOUS! :)
Looks like all of the questions were answered except 1--Ginette, I think we had something like 21 people sign up, so a good crowd!
UUMMMM..... My gift is in the mail as we speak.
I hope my person has a sense of humour...
I'm still waiting to get a couple things in the mail to then send out again. Darn postal service taking so long! I wanna see (or hear about) their reaction now!!!
;D
Melissandra -
Your gift has been ordered, and I had it sent to your home. Please let me know when you receive it.
Enjoy!
Peddlin
Got the last gift in the mail today and it goes out Monday morning to my secret friend!
MAHAHAHAHA (evil laugh) ;)
:) :D
Quote from: Peddlin on May 29, 2009, 01:27:48 PM
Melissandra -
Your gift has been ordered, and I had it sent to your home. Please let me know when you receive it.
Enjoy!
Peddlin
Thank you, Peddlin, I will let you know!
Can't wait!
Melissandra
;D The package I sent has arrived at its destination city and will be delivered Monday, June 1st..............
Sent......hope it is liked......
My gift was sent....
*giggles and falls over laughing and crying*
Quote from: PinnMcrack on May 27, 2009, 07:34:54 AM
UUMMMM..... My gift is in the mail as we speak.
The package arrived safely! Thank you so much for the box, It is Perfect!
Blue -
I'm laughing and crying right along with you! ;D
Got mine while I was out of town. :D
Only problem is there is no name! I don't know who to thank! :'(
Dino there's more on the way ... trust me! ;)
My package arrived today... and all I can say is ... "I'm NOT worthy!!!" Thank you Bubble Wright ... absolutely mind blowing, I don't which to watch or listen to first! Hey Nunnie, Nunnie or Don Juan and Miguel .... or wait.. Empty Hats ... or ... build a mask ... or ... Frame the gorgeous post cards from Pa Ren Faire (I have *soooo* got to get up there and see that festival!!! I want to see your bubble machine in action, that is fascinating).... And the feast gear ... OMG <bows deeply> words fail me to express my gratitude and total gleeful shock ... Thank you seems so inadequate. My best friend and I took pics together this weekend at the St. Louis Festival and a photo of us will be residing in the castle picture frame very soon.
Wow ... thank you again so very much ... Yuletide definitely came early for me.
A very grateful and excited ...
Emerald!
I am hoping that my gift is on it's way to the recipient - I made arrangements to have it sent on Friday; let's hope it doesn't get lost in transit! The package is bound for the state of Missouri ... and that's all I'm gonna reveal at this point in time ... tee hee!
Fair Winds .... Off to watch DVD's AND listen to music ... tee hee all while thumbing through her new pirate book and smelling a lovely Lilac Soy candle!
Emerald
Me? ADHD? Naa... OH! Look! A squirrel!.....
;D ;D ;D Huzzah!!! Smiles and giggles... that's what its all about. Oh wait, that's the Hokey Pokey. Good to know "I have chosen wisely"............................................ Your humble servent, the Bubble Wright
Melissandra -
Apparently, I owe you an apology. It seems there will be a little delay concerning your gift. I received an email this morning from MacGregor Games, saying that they were sorry, but they just realized that they sent your package to the billing address I gave them, instead of the shipping address. I promise you that, as soon as it arrives, I will send it off again, and I am so sorry that you have to wait. And I thought I was doing so good. :-[
Peddlin- It's alright :) I don't mind waiting, and it wasn't your fault :)
Thank you for keeping me up to date!
Melissandra
I appreciate your understanding.
I checked with them again this morning, and they did send it first class, so hopefully it won't take too long. Maybe it will give you something to look forward too?
It's definitely giving me something to look forward to!
My days seem to go by so fast, it won't take long at all ;)
I would love to see pictures of what people got!
:)
Ginette, you ROCK! (pun intended) ;D
The package arrived yesterday! I listened to the Lion King Broadway CD the entire way to work and back, I can't wait to play with the rock kit (hope I remember my minerals!), and the book matches the truck perfectly! Check it out. ;)
http://picasaweb.google.com/TheMcCallisters/GreatKilt?authkey=Gv1sRgCOLz4pjtqP796gE#5343670198805499266
Quote from: Dinobabe on June 04, 2009, 09:54:11 PM
Ginette, you ROCK! (pun intended) ;D
The package arrived yesterday! I listened to the Lion King Broadway CD the entire way to work and back, I can't wait to play with the rock kit (hope I remember my minerals!), and the book matches the truck perfectly! Check it out. ;)
http://picasaweb.google.com/TheMcCallisters/GreatKilt?authkey=Gv1sRgCOLz4pjtqP796gE#5343670198805499266
ROCK ON!! pun intended as well. ;)
Glad you like it and the color is such a good match to your truck!
:D ;D
Melissandra -
I received your package, and will get it back into the mail today!
Thank you, thank you, and thank you again......but who to thank!?!?!?! No idication in the package I recieved. First thing I did was grab some garb out of the closet, throw on a belt, add my new additon, and walk upstairs where wifezilla was on the phone. She preceded to describe me and my new addition to whoever she was talking to on the phone. I promise pictures late next week after I get back from my business trip.
I am off to pick up one more thing before the box goes in the mail tomorrow. I hope I did ok.
Dinobabe,
I have one more thing for you but my PayPal account is acting funny and I can't get it to you for another week or two. So you'll get your last surprise later this month. Sorry for the mess up. :(
Ginette
Quote from: Cormac on June 05, 2009, 09:05:47 AM
Thank you, thank you, and thank you again......but who to thank!?!?!?! No idication in the package I recieved. First thing I did was grab some garb out of the closet, throw on a belt, add my new additon, and walk upstairs where wifezilla was on the phone. She preceded to describe me and my new addition to whoever she was talking to on the phone. I promise pictures late next week after I get back from my business trip.
Cormac - I am glad you like your gift and look forward to seeing the photos next week when you return. Happy MidSummers to you!
Emerald
Quote from: Ginette on June 05, 2009, 03:15:00 PM
Dinobabe,
I have one more thing for you but my PayPal account is acting funny and I can't get it to you for another week or two. So you'll get your last surprise later this month. Sorry for the mess up. :(
Ginette
Oh, wow! You are so too kind! I can't wait! :-*
Cormac - I am glad you like your gift and look forward to seeing the photos next week when you return. Happy MidSummers to you!
Emerald
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Thank you once again Emerald. I do hope we cross paths at some point so that I can thank you once more in person. I am off to Charleston shortly although I would much rather be on my way to STL for their final weekend. :'(
Ok, this was my first time in the exchange, and when I got my gift I looked at the box with curiosity, and upon opening it, then had to put on my glasses to read what it said on the jar....Of course, I had to immediately light the gift and then sat back down to watch a little TV.......so now it has been lit for about 5 minutes and I realized that the room suddenly smelled like just what the candle said it did....and I had to get online before heading to the kitchen......
Now that the room smells like there is an entire pound of maple cured bacon cooking.......I am realizing that this is also a weight gain candle....because now I have to cook up some bacon cause it is the only thing that will satisfy the craving I now have.
What a great gift......not just because it smells like bacon, but I also know how to use it..........
(1) Break up Parties......light the candle, then after a few minutes ask everyone else if Bacon sounds good to them (knowing they can already smell it and subconsciencely will be craving it unless they are vegitarians)...and then we can get out to whatever late nite breakfast place they prefer......
(2) Get extra bacon......get the vegitarians (that are friends) to go to breakfast with us and then convince them to order the grand slam or all american breakfast or whatever the late nite place has for the special and tell them I will take their bacon....thus saving them from hurting themselfs....
(3) Get rid of the Vegitarians (that are not friends)....tell them that the scent in the candle is actually from bacon grease and can be absorbed thru their pores so that they must leave for their health.....
(4) Don't have a 4th one yet, but I am sure I can come up with other uses besides helping me gain weight.....
And I know it sounds like I am picking on vegitarians, but I am not, I actually wish more people were vegitarians, thus it would drop the price of meat and leave more for me.
Although I can not verify this myself, I have been told by a few gay friends, that vegitarians taste better......
Niki....thank you so much......
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!
You're more than welcome, Lairde! I saw that you love bacon, and figured that a bacon candle would be something that a fun guy like you would appreciate. Nothin better than something that can get a few laughs and spark a conversation.
And hell, really, you CANNOT beat bacon...
Mine will received theirs a little late, but that's only because I want to deliver it in person. :)
mine willl be at UPS tomorrow! I have had a wee bit of a problem getting a box to fit part of it!
My gift will be going to UPS tomorrow. Hope my giftee likes it.
Peddlin, thanks for the update! I look forward to it!!
I will be mailing mine out tomorrow. So I am afraid my person will get it a little late but I hope they like it. I hope the place I got it at will get more in cuz now I want one for myself. :)
I know I'm going to the last minute but I'll get mine out tomorrow. Hope they like it. We had the perfect theme at faire to get what I needed so its in hand and just needs to be mailed.
Peddlin, the cookbooks (Renaissance Cooking and Renaissance Cooking II) are perfect!! I love to cook, and I love to try new things. The only problem now is figuring out which of the many recipes I want to cook for dinner tonight lol. Thank you so much!!!
Quote from: Melissandra on June 08, 2009, 05:54:42 PM
Peddlin, the cookbooks (Renaissance Cooking and Renaissance Cooking II) are perfect!! I love to cook, and I love to try new things. The only problem now is figuring out which of the many recipes I want to cook for dinner tonight lol. Thank you so much!!!
Please share what you cook first! I might have to get a recipe or two from you. ;)
Sadly, I was called into work, and couldn't cook anything. BUT, I found a Curry soup recipe I will definitely do tomorrow. I'll let you know how it turns out ;)
Quote from: blue66669 on June 06, 2009, 11:38:00 PM
And hell, really, you CANNOT beat bacon...
apparently now there is bacon flavored vodka
Melissandra -
I'm so glad you like them. I didn't know what to get, so I got something I would like to have and hoped you would like it, too. And I thought it was really cool, when they told me that most things could be made in the kitchen or over an open fire. If you find any spectacular recipes, please pass them along this way. Enjoy!
Hello all! Just a reminder, today is the last day to mail out your gifts! Setting a great example myself, mine will be going out today. :) Sorry, I was in the year 1805 all weekend, gotta get back to 2009 now! I have also had two emails from others saying they were delayed and are just getting theirs out. So if you haven't received yours yet, don't fret! It is coming!
Quote from: rengeek77 on June 09, 2009, 09:29:47 AM
Hello all! Just a reminder, today is the last day to mail out your gifts! Setting a great example myself, mine will be going out today. :) Sorry, I was in the year 1805 all weekend, gotta get back to 2009 now! I have also had two emails from others saying they were delayed and are just getting theirs out. So if you haven't received yours yet, don't fret! It is coming!
You know we live for the last minute! ::)
Mine is heading west via UPS. Had to have Sir Morgan send it out for me as I was at work all and unable to get to the UPS store before it closed.
Mine headed out this morning before our 10 hour round trip to buy a Jeep. Which, alas, left me with not enough time to cook supper. Got home at midnight. I promise I will send out the wonderful recipes I try!!
;D ;D ;D HUZZAH! The big brown truck came my way. Thank Thee Lady Catherine, your box contained most wondrous gifts. My co-workers are no longer surprised by the things I get through UPS at work, but the contents of this box got ooohs and aaahs. My work area smells of lavender and thoughts of Faire are floating through my head. Again, Thank Thee ...................................... Felix the Bubble Wright
My house elf posted mine while I was away on business. I'll be watching to make sure it arrives. I also had to trust said house elf with the selection of one last item so if it is not up to snuff a flogging will be in order.
:D Huzzah! There was a big white postal box waiting for me when I got home today. In it were such wonderful gifts. I can't wait for faire to use the parasol holder and the cup strap. The green hummingbird feeder is beautiful. Thank you so much, Cormac. No floggings for your house elf... perhaps you could give it a sock or something of the sort for a job well done.
Quote from: BubbleWright on June 10, 2009, 11:34:31 AM
;D ;D ;D HUZZAH! The big brown truck came my way. Thank Thee Lady Catherine, your box contained most wondrous gifts. My co-workers are no longer surprised by the things I get through UPS at work, but the contents of this box got ooohs and aaahs. My work area smells of lavender and thoughts of Faire are floating through my head. Again, Thank Thee ...................................... Felix the Bubble Wright
Yay! Im glad you liked them! I was a wee bit nervous they wouldn't make it in one piece! ::)
Package is on the way, should arrive tomorrow. I got mine today but haven't been home yet to open it so will have to wait in breathless anticipation!
I was just notified that my package is at home waiting on my arrival this evening. Poor D/H wanted to play until he found out it was too late to join in the fun. Guess he will have to wait until midwinter exchange.
Quote from: Celtic Lady on June 10, 2009, 05:10:59 PM
:D Huzzah! There was a big white postal box waiting for me when I got home today. In it were such wonderful gifts. I can't wait for faire to use the parasol holder and the cup strap. The green hummingbird feeder is beautiful. Thank you so much, Cormac. No floggings for your house elf... perhaps you could give it a sock or something of the sort for a job well done.
Ah shucks. I was kinda lookin' forward to floggin' the house elf. I am glad you enjoyed the gifts though. Guess I have to find another excuse for the floggin'.
Irish, Thank you so much for everything I have my oil warmer already going in my sewing/computer room right now. And the necklace is beautiful. I might have just the picture to go into the picture frame.
Thank you once again.
Pin'n M'Crack
When I got home today there was a curious package addressed to me... Huzzah!
Melissandra - Thank you so much! I love soy candles, and it's really neat that you make them. I may have to order some from you once I burn these. ;) Monkey Farts is one of my favorite scents - I love banana. The cinnamon & spice is really lovely, too. My brother stole it from me right out of my hand! That's okay, he'll burn it downstairs so the whole house will smell wonderful! Be sure to thank your daughter for me, too! The drawing is hanging on my wall and the puppy is sitting on my armoire guarding my Wii. Thanks again, they are truly great gifts!
Once again, I've had a blast with the exchange! Can't wait til the winter one! ^_^
I'm so glad you liked them! I actually wasn't sure about the candles, knowing you didn't like very sweet scents. I can't believe Monkey Farts is one of your favorites. That worked out great. They made it in one piece? I will be sure to tell her. She will be pleased :) With the bookmark, I took the chance that you read a lot lol. It may work as decoration, too =)
I really enjoyed this exchange too. I just have to remember to watch for the winter one.
I wish to throw myself on the mercy of the group and beg for forgiveness. I am late, very very late. I dropped the package in the mailbox this morning. If I had a good excuse, or even a bad onme, I wold use it. I welcome any and all wet noodle floggings.
Master James!!!
Thank you so much for the Celtic earrings and pendant set! I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee them!!!
irish
North Bay Dreamer, you sound VERY hopeful, you are probably boiling up some noodles right now. Alas, no beatings, you can use them in your lasagna. ;) There were a number of us who got them out at the last minute or a little past the 9th. No big deal, just happy that everything seems to be on its way! I know this is faire season for a lot of us, so we are trying to squeak in the shopping and shipping.
Thanks so much for The Goblin King, Faye ;D. I have wanted him for about a year now. Of course you gave it to me at faire and I spent the rest of the day trying to play with it ,but customers kept making me stop :'(. But I brought him home and he is now happy with the other movie dolls I have.
Some wonderous person has sent me gifts from the mysterious East!!! I LOVE the scarf!!! *or whatever that beautiful piece of silk may be*
The box smelled of exotic sandalwood, from the incense, and the Nightmare Before Christmas stationary RAWKS!!!
Thank you "Campbell", from the bottom of my cold, undead heart!
As I strolled up to my front porch I spied a box, and on the box was a label, and it was for ME ME ME. A return address of Iowa. Hmmm. I am sooo excited. I grab it and run inside just so I can open it. I find 2 sets of wonderful wine glass charms and a beautiful candle.
My wife comes home and informs me that I left my keys in the front door !!!!! LOL
I figured an action shot was in order:
(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd210/northbaydreamer/Ren/IMG_0218800x600.jpg)
Huzzah and gramercy to my secret giver!!
You are so welcome, sir. I'm glad that you like them.... and I'm glad that they arrived safely. Sir Morgan was entrusted to take them to the UPS store to have them packaged up and sent to your doorstep. By the picture and your message, I see that he did well.
Quote from: irish on June 13, 2009, 10:07:02 AM
Master James!!!
Thank you so much for the Celtic earrings and pendant set! I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee them!!!
irish
Irish you are quite welcome! Glad you enjoy them!
OK I've been really busy, hence the late reply but I got mine and it was VERY KEWL!!!
Got a REALLY nice pouch and matching favor hanger with a very kewl pirate favor already on it.
A very kewl puzzle ship that when put together forms a very nice pirate type ship in 3-D
The complete LOR book! And some very nice incense.
Only issue is, I have no idea who they are from so I can't thank them. There was a name in quotes on the address label so I assumed it was their R/F name. So I scoured the members, nope. :-[
So to whoever my mystery person was - THANK YOU!!!!!
Quote from: Master James on June 16, 2009, 01:03:01 PM
OK I've been really busy, hence the late reply but I got mine and it was VERY KEWL!!!
Got a REALLY nice pouch and matching favor hanger with a very kewl pirate favor already on it.
A very kewl puzzle ship that when put together forms a very nice pirate type ship in 3-D
The complete LOR book! And some very nice incense.
Only issue is, I have no idea who they are from so I can't thank them. There was a name in quotes on the address label so I assumed it was their R/F name. So I scoured the members, nope. :-[
So to whoever my mystery person was - THANK YOU!!!!!
That was ME!I put my whole name on the send slip. I wonder why it wasn't there? ::)
I'm glad you liked the gifts. Since this was my first time I sorta struggled with whether I should send rennie vs non-rennie gifts but I guess I did OK. ;)
Oh, and I bought a pirate ship for me, too. So you have to post pics when you put it together! The display at the store was actually painted like a pirate ship! 8)
Quote from: Dinobabe on June 16, 2009, 03:29:23 PM
Quote from: Master James on June 16, 2009, 01:03:01 PM
OK I've been really busy, hence the late reply but I got mine and it was VERY KEWL!!!
Got a REALLY nice pouch and matching favor hanger with a very kewl pirate favor already on it.
A very kewl puzzle ship that when put together forms a very nice pirate type ship in 3-D
The complete LOR book! And some very nice incense.
Only issue is, I have no idea who they are from so I can't thank them. There was a name in quotes on the address label so I assumed it was their R/F name. So I scoured the members, nope. :-[
So to whoever my mystery person was - THANK YOU!!!!!
That was ME!
I put my whole name on the send slip. I wonder why it wasn't there? ::)
I'm glad you liked the gifts. Since this was my first time I sorta struggled with whether I should send rennie vs non-rennie gifts but I guess I did OK. ;)
Oh, and I bought a pirate ship for me, too. So you have to post pics when you put it together! The display at the store was actually painted like a pirate ship! 8)
Not a problem. All the slip said that I could read anyway was "Natasha". But THANKS! When I find the time to breath and put it together I will certainly put up some pictures!
I don't mean to be pushy, but did anybody happen to get my name?
Peddlin darlin' I'm chatting with Rengeek77 and she knows you have someone. She's pretty sure its one of our late ones. She'll check tonight just to be sure its someone she heard from as being late. If its not someone she knows is late, she'll let you know.
I'm still trying to find out who it was that got me... I wish to properly thank them!!!
Thank you, Jim -
I was just curious. :-*
hello all!
I, like peddlin, hate to bring this up, but does anyone know if i was pared up? I e-mailed rengeek two days ago, but have heard nothing yet?
thanks all!
Having gotten nothing ether, I figure I would give it one more week. Being a rennie on a tight budget and with loads going on myself, I know sometimes life happens.
:) Happy Father's day to all the rennie dads!
Hello all! I did not get my usual notification email, so I did not know people were shooting me messages! Everyone was most definitely paired up...when I go home today I will see who your partners were and check with them to make sure everything is alright. I did have about 5 people who were going to be late mailing things this time, so hopefully that is just the issue!
Blue, it was me! Sorry, in my rush to get it out, I didn't include a note or anything!
Quote from: rengeek77 on June 24, 2009, 09:13:29 AM
Hello all! I did not get my usual notification email, so I did not know people were shooting me messages! Everyone was most definitely paired up...when I go home today I will see who your partners were and check with them to make sure everything is alright. I did have about 5 people who were going to be late mailing things this time, so hopefully that is just the issue!
Blue, it was me! Sorry, in my rush to get it out, I didn't include a note or anything!
I KNEW IT!!!
THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU!!!!!
any news?
Tia -
This is actually Peddlin, writing from Lairde Guard'n M'Crack's computer. I won't be back at my machine until Monday morning, but I wanted to go ahead and send a note to say thank you for my box of goodies. It arrived this afternoon, and I love it. The fan is beautiful, and I think it will go very well with most of my garb, except for the new stuff I will have to get to put the new trim on. The soap smells wonderful, and my husband has designs on it already. I have a special place on my refrigerator for the Ganesh magnet, and I can't wait to plant my groundhog seed. I will be the only person I know with my own personal weather forcasting groundhog!
I hope some day to be able to say it in person, but in the meantime, thank you so much.
Peddlin
Hey Peddlin, hope that soap goes well with the aroma of BACON!!!!
Hey, Blue -
It should work well. They both smell delicious!
What has everyone gotten? I haven't seen to many pictures posted and am curious. ;D
Rengeek sent me a beautiful new silk scarf in the lovliest shade of green, along with some Nightmare Before Christmas stationary. The whole package smelled WONDERFUL due to the Indian Sandalwood incense and a cute little black candle.
Man, she tugged on my goth strings AND my eastern strings at the SAME TIME!!! HOLY CRAP!
Cormac sent me a beautiful green glass hummingbird feeder, a parasol holder, and a mug strap. Can't wait for faire to use them... the mug strap and parasol holder that is :P.
I still haven't gotten anything, anyone else besides me? :'(
Don't feel bad Lady Catherine, I haven't ether. :'( But it sure was fun to buy for Dino and get to know her better, other wise I don't think I would have gotten to know her or at least so well. ;D
Okay, Lady Catherine and Ginette, we have to take care of you two! I will find out today what is going on and make sure that gifts were just delayed. I didn't post this here, but I did have FIVE people this time who were behind, BUT, they all did email me and let me know (thank you thank you thank you!!!). I don't have the list of exchange names here with me, but I will check as soon as I get home and see what the deal-y-o is.
Quote from: Ginette on June 29, 2009, 09:52:16 PM
Don't feel bad Lady Catherine, I haven't ether. :'( But it sure was fun to buy for Dino and get to know her better, other wise I don't think I would have gotten to know her or at least so well. ;D
It was a lot of fun to search for just the right gifts, and you do get to know the people you send to and receive from better! :o
I'm sorry you guys haven't received anything yet! :'(
OK you slackers, you know who you are! Get in gear or we will be forced to hunt you down! ;)
Quote from: Dinobabe on June 30, 2009, 01:26:04 PM
Quote from: Ginette on June 29, 2009, 09:52:16 PM
Don't feel bad Lady Catherine, I haven't ether. :'( But it sure was fun to buy for Dino and get to know her better, other wise I don't think I would have gotten to know her or at least so well. ;D
It was a lot of fun to search for just the right gifts, and you do get to know the people you send to and receive from better! :o
I'm sorry you guys haven't received anything yet! :'(
OK you slackers, you know who you are! Get in gear or we will be forced to hunt you down! ;)
It was lots of fun shopping for the gifts that I gave. Brings me great pleasure doing it.
Very sorry to hear that you ladies still have not received your gifts as of yet. I hope that they come soon.
This sort of thing tends to put a sour taste in people's mouths so I hope that it gets sorted out soon and the "slackers" "get in gear".
I gave had a blast and can't wait for the next exchange! ;D I've gotten to know people that I might have not had a chance to meet or get to know other wise!
Update?
No updates from this corner of the world.
nor for me either....
:o :(
Damn! This is just awful! I feel bad that you two, did not recieve anything from the exchange.
I do it because it is fun, but when this happens it just isn't right.
I hope things get worked out soon!!
irish
GINETTE I CAN EXPLAIN: here is what happened on my end, as soon as i saw the thread for this exchange i posted my profile and sent my information to heather and waited waited waited waited and never heard anything so i sent her the message below dated Friday may 22ND and never heard anything back so i checked my mail and concluded that the RF exchange which is mainly for letters must be my gift exchange name so i sent her a gift package (although i must admit that i never heard from her either) then on Thursday July 2ND i received these two correspondences from heather and she said that since the miss communication was due to her hotmail issues and i had already sent a gift to someone she would take care of yours i am so sorry and i will send you something in the future when i have the opportunity to read your profile and send you something to hopefully help you to forgive me for not questioning not receiving a name more often.
Thursday, July 2, 2009 8:21 PM
From: "Heather Campbell" <rengeek77@hotmail.com>
To: wildthingjew@yahoo.com
Hi Jamie--
I think I am having hotmail issues. I responded to this with your person, but she said she hasn't gotten anything, so I am wondering if you even got that email? I had a lot of email issues this time around, I am going to change my settings on R/F to my yahoo email.
If you did not get it, would you like her name or is it too late? If it is too late, that is totally cool, I can get something out to her, and I apologize that you didn't get my email. If you DID get it, and just can't get something out to her, just let me know!
Thanks!
Heather
> Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 08:43:13 -0700
> From: wildthingjew@yahoo.com
> Subject: r/f exchange
> To: rengeek77@hotmail.com
>
>
> didn't i send you my information to be included in the gift exchange? i see that i posted my survey but did not recieve a name to buy for. thank you for your time and consideration.
> jamie grado
> wildthingjew
> 'IN GOD WE TRUST'
RE: r/f exchangeThursday, July 2, 2009 8:23 PM
From: "Heather Campbell" <rengeek77@hotmail.com>
To: wildthingjew@yahoo.com
Oops! Sorry, you might her name if you were still interested!
Happy 4th!
> Date: Fri, 22 May 2009 08:43:13 -0700
> From: wildthingjew@yahoo.com
> Subject: r/f exchange
> To: rengeek77@hotmail.com
>
>
> didn't i send you my information to be included in the gift exchange? i see that i posted my survey but did not recieve a name to buy for. thank you for your time and consideration.
> Jamie grado
> wildthingjew
> 'IN GOD WE TRUST'
>
Wildthing don't worry about a thing! :D I had a blast with the exchange and getting to know everyone. Not many places can you send someone you barely know gifts based off a 10 question survey.
Despite the lack of evidence on here, I believe that these two gals are taken care of. I know for sure Ginette is, and am crossing my fingers we see evidence of it today or tomorrow. I have no reason to doubt Lady Catherine's sender as she has done this exchange every single time before, and so her package should be on its way as well.
I don't know for sure if I will be doing the Midwinter Exchange, I was kind of hurt by one post on here and a few I received in my personal box, and I certainly don't need the hassle for something that I volunteer to do because I love giving presents. So we'll see.
Quote from: rengeek77 on July 22, 2009, 11:04:19 AM
I don't know for sure if I will be doing the Midwinter Exchange, I was kind of hurt by one post on here and a few I received in my personal box, and I certainly don't need the hassle for something that I volunteer to do because I love giving presents. So we'll see.
That would be a bummer, for sure! I took part in the last Midwinter Exchange and it was loads of fun, and was looking forward to the next one. This time around I wasn't sure if I could even spare the postage to send a hand-made gift, so I didn't play.
It's unfortunate that someone would make hurtful remarks when you're only organizing this to spread a little fun & happiness around!
Rengeek I had a great time no matter the miscommunication. You did a great job even with the issues that were out of your control. I am now very proud to call you my friend! ;D If we ever meet in person I owe you a drink of your choosing.
*HUGE HUG*
Some people will complain about ANYTHING!
I was teaching a college Geology course and I was given NOTHING to prepare for teaching. I had to make it all up on my own. I had a student that complained about extra credit work I offered the class. They were learning about dinosaurs so I used coloring pages to illustrate. I said they could color the dinosaurs (realistically, of course) for extra credit. She "threatened" to go the the head of the department! I said, "Let me show you where the office is"! Needless to say she dropped it, especially since the class started to make fun of her!
I'm just glad things were resolved and REALLY, REALLY, REALLY hope that we can have a midwinter exchange. This was SOOO much fun! :D
Quote from: rengeek77 on July 22, 2009, 11:04:19 AM
Despite the lack of evidence on here, I believe that these two gals are taken care of. I know for sure Ginette is, and am crossing my fingers we see evidence of it today or tomorrow. I have no reason to doubt Lady Catherine's sender as she has done this exchange every single time before, and so her package should be on its way as well.
I don't know for sure if I will be doing the Midwinter Exchange, I was kind of hurt by one post on here and a few I received in my personal box, and I certainly don't need the hassle for something that I volunteer to do because I love giving presents. So we'll see.
Oh, i hope that you are not talkin about my post explaining my not sending out a gift, or the letter i sent to your email regarding feeling like an idiot, they are not meant to hurt you cause i like everyone else appreciate what you did for us by holding this but you have to understand how totally awful i felt getting a gift from this exchange and not sending one out to someone and reading the other ladies posts of not receiving gifts and finding out that one of their gifts were the ones that i was suppose to have sent. and having the person that i did send a gift to by accident not even acknowledge receiving it. if this makes any sense, please forgive me if anything i said hurt anyone cause that was never my intent.
Is there any way I could please get my mailing address taken off the forums? :-\
I truly hope it wasn't one of my posts. If it was I am sorry and did not mean to offend anyone.
The gift exchanges are nice and it's a fun way to get to know others.
Quote from: Ginette on July 22, 2009, 01:44:11 PM
Is there any way I could please get my mailing address taken off the forums? :-\
done, my fault again, sorry ginette i didn't even pay attention, i hope that is the one that you were referring to.
Wildthing it was an innocent mistake that got worked out. I hope all is good now among the Midsummer Exchange topic. ;D
Okay, one person down! One person to go! I am VERY thankful that issues this time were not a result of vile stiffers on the exchange, every thing this time was easy to correct.
I think when the last present gets in, I will celebrate with a stiff one.
Drink, that is.
;D :D ;)
whoot!!!!!!!!
I wasn't going to post anything so I could still be a proper "secret partner" - but I figure by now my partner might have guessed it was me just based on deduction. And I couldn't wait to thank my partner, Northbaydreamer, any longer. Thank you for such a nice package - it put such a huge smile on my face! I can't wait to wear the hair bobble at fiare (and out of faire!) - the piratical jolly roger is right up my alley. And I'm excited to listen to the audio novel. I'll have to take pictures and post them up soon.
As for Lady Catherine, your package is on the way my dear. I'm so sorry it is so late - first I had an issue with the post office returning it to me and then it took me a while to resend because I've been wuite ill for going on three weeks now. Still on leave from work in fact. I promise I don't normally flake on the gift exchanges, and I'm sorry you had to wait and wonder. But I do hope you enjoy it when you get it :)
The hair bobble is called a dangly bit. It came from a vendor here in Northern California http://www.dangly-bits.com/ (http://www.dangly-bits.com/), if you thougt you needed more. My wife has has at least a dozen.
Just cleaning up...is everyone good?!?! If so, this will be the first exchange where no one got stiffed! Yay!
Now, after finishing up everything, I need to make MY thanks! Much delayed, and I apologize profusely! Lairde Guard'n M'Crack was my partner, and he got me a subscription to Faire magazine, something to look forward to all year!!