Midwinter Exchange 2012

[Dinobabe]

1. Favorite Color:
2. Hobbies:  
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate:
4. One interesting fact about yourself:
5. Favorite Movie/Book:
6. One word to describe you:
7. Anything else you wish to include:
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum:
9. Do you have an R/F pin?  
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you)
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.)
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended?
13. Favorite Music:
14. Things I collect:
15. Briefly describe your character:

The sign-up deadline will be Monday, November 19th.  That way you can utilize the Thanksgiving holiday sales!  


RULES:
Please post the responses to the questionnaire here on the forum (and if you can think of anything else that would be helpful, please do add it!  We can never know TOO much...well, wait, I suppose we actually could...but you know what I mean  ).  Then please pm me your forum name, real name, and mailing address.  You must pm me to be included in the exchange.

After I receive information for all participants I will make a random match list.  Each person will receive a name and provide a gift(s) based on the questionnaire.  If you DO NOT wish to be matched with a spouse, the person you had last year, etc. please let me know in your pm.

Deadline to mail gifts out will be December 12.  That is a Wednesday, so that people should have them in hand before whichever holiday they choose to celebrate.  Don't feel like you need to spend a small fortune!  As always, the minimum price is a stamp and an envelope.  In the past, people have received books, faire accessories, faire favors, CDs, DVDs, calendars, all kinds of beautiful hand made items...be creative!  

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE (I cannot say please enough on this one!!!), if you think there is a chance that you will not be able to afford to do this, do NOT sign up!  It is not fair to the person who is waiting for a gift to have their secret gift fairy back out at the last minute.  I *do* understand that sometimes unexpected situations happen after you have signed up...if that is the case, just let me know ASAP, and I will get your person rematched.  But if you are expecting to be a little short on dough this year, please do not sign up!  

And as always have fun!!! 

[Elizabeth Talbot, Countess of Shrewsbury]

1. Favorite Color: Purple, Black, Red, Green
2. Hobbies: Reading, Cosplaying/costume making, Faire (duh!), watching movies, dancing (like no one's watching, lol).
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: Love rings, size 9 or 10. Necklaces are fine, too. I love silver things <3
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I like Japanese manga - preferably translated into English.
5. Favorite Movie/Book: I have lots, so here is a list of authors: J.K. Rowling, Anne Bishop, Yasemine Galenorn, Jhonen Vasquez, Bryan Lee O'Malley.
6. One word to describe you: Mothereffincrazy.
7. Anything else you wish to include: I like graphic novels, wigs, and anything I can do to dress up!
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: Most of the peeps from KY and OH.
9. Do you have an R/F pin? : Yes!
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you): Unless you put cough syrup in it, no.
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.): Floral scents, fruity scents, sandalwood.
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended?: OH and KY.
13. Favorite Music: Depends on my mood, but right now I'm so into "Glee" I can hardly see straight, lol.
14. Things I collect: Wigs, books, movies, daggers, faerie statues, manga.
15. Briefly describe your character: Former noblewoman that has escaped a privileged life to live freely as a drifter.

[Auryn]

I rather fill this out than work

*edited to make my responses in a different color- thanks for the idea dbaldock )

1. Favorite Color:this year its purple and silver
2. Hobbies:  sewing, leather work, canning, baking, vegetable gardening,reading, making chain maille, screen printing,cosplay
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: I do I like pretty much everything except shiny gold
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I like my english breakfast tea with sugar and lemon,
5. Favorite Movie/Book: movie: Stardust - Book: ughhh Id have to say the "sword of truth" series
6. One word to describe you: the one used most often is "Weird"
7. Anything else you wish to include: Im really into ruffles this year, don't know why, just am. I am really absorbing the whole steampunk aesthetic and trying to bring it into my every day look.
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: Rani,
9. Do you have an R/F pin?  :no
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you):none that I know of
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.):jasmine, cotton flower,
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? FLARF and BARF
13. Favorite Music: Celtic and movie soundtracks
14. Things I collect:recipe books, sewing books, I like antique leather working tools.
15. Briefly describe your character:
Ren Character: Nomadic Ranger/Archer. Swears allegiance to no crown. Usually seen in brown leather and green fabric.
Steampunk Character: an Airship pirate who is much more at home aloft in the clouds then on a market street surrounded by strange folk.

[irish]

1. Favorite Color: hunter & emerald green, sapphire blue
2. Hobbies: Paranormal Investigator, going to faire, sewing, photography
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: necklace silver (22 inch), anything Celtic
4. One interesting fact about yourself:
5. Favorite Movie/Book:
6. One word to describe you: impish  
7. Anything else you wish to include:
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: anyone from Sterling
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/earthy, spicy
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Sterling Faire
13. Favorite Music: anything but rap/hip hop
14. Things I collect: Phantom of the Opera items (the play, not movie),
15. Briefly describe your character:

[dbaldock]

It's been fun taking part the last two years, so I'd like to participate again this year.

Take Care,
David Baldock

1. Favorite Color:  Dark Earthtones and Dark Purples

2. Hobbies:  Photography, Reading (Comedies like P.G. Wodehouse / Robert L. Asprin / Patrick F. McManus, British Mysteries, British Sci-Fi), Walking for Exercise, Building / Repairing PC's for myself and friends

3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: 18.5" James Avery Silver Necklace with Cross, and several pendants from Sherry Rozas at Beaded Dragon Designs

4. One interesting fact about yourself:  I'm an Anglophile and really enjoy reading and watching things about the British Isles and Republic of Ireland (and visiting, when I get a chance)

5. Favorite Movie/Book:  Practically any movies made by Cary Grant or Fred Astaire (I've got a lot of them), Any book written by P.G. Wodehouse (I've got a lot of them, too)

6. One word to describe you:  I'm a Geek (Electronics Technician working on the International Space Station program at NASA - Johnson Space Center)

7. Anything else you wish to include:  Dark Chocolate, and Italian Pastas are favorite foods! (See #2 - Walking for Exercise...)  

8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum:  I've met some of the people who attend Scarborough Faire, Sherwood Forest Faire, TRF, and MNRF

9. Do you have an R/F pin?  No

10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you)  No

11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.)  Lemon Grass, Tea Tree, or "Citrusy", but not Flowery

12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended?  Texas Renaissance Festival, Sherwood Forest Faire, Scarborough Faire, & have been to Minnesota Renaissance Festival several times

13. Favorite Music:  Traditional Celtic, some Modern Celtic, Ren Faire performers, Contemporary Christian, Big Band, Classical, Jazz (Traditional rather than Avant-garde)

14. Things I collect:  I'd like to say hugs from the ladies (but that's not easy to box up and put in the mail ), so I'll say small percussion instruments like Egg Shakers, Bones, etc.

15. Briefly describe your character:  I haven't developed a specific character, but my garb is "middle class" consisting of pants, shirts, cloaks, and hats bought from House of Dra, and shoes from Catskill Mountain Moccasins.  I have begun getting some Pirate garb (Shirt & Hat, so far).

[Celtic Lady]

1. Favorite Color: shades of green esp. dark greens, copper, earth tones

2. Hobbies: music, crafts, digital photography (beginner level), faire
 
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: yes... rings (size 8.5), necklaces, earrings

4. One interesting fact about yourself: my second and third toes on both feet are somewhat "webbed"..... my dad's were as well and so are my son's. mine are more so than than my dad's and my son's are more than mine.

5. Favorite Movie/Book: comedies, fantasy, Disney, some dramas

6. One word to describe you: quiet

7. Anything else you wish to include: Christmas is my favorite holiday, i love Arabian horses, i love hot cocoa and hot teas, i love being out in the country/woods enjoying nature, i enjoy the true finer things of life... family, friends, nature, and laughter

8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: Sir Clisto, Lady Rosalind

9. Do you have an R/F pin?:  yes

10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you): no

11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.): cinnamon, apple, forest scents, earthy, spicy, clean, fresh..... not too big on heavy foral or vanilla scents.

12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended?: Des Moines and MIRF

13. Favorite Music: country, oldies, rock, celtic

14. Things I collect: recipes, breyer horses (mostly Arabians), snowglobes

15. Briefly describe your character: I don't really have one but if I did she'd be like me... gentle, quiet, sweet, down-to-earth, selling candles that she and her husband make.

Thanks for doing this again. I've really enjoyed participating in the exchange each year.

[WindChime]

1. Favorite Color: Autumn colors. burgundy, black & silver

2. Hobbies:  Beading, cooking, baking, sewing, crafting, anything artsy

3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: I don't really wear much jewelry other then my earrings and I can only wear sterling silver due to my nickle allergy

4. One interesting fact about yourself:  I'm very shy when not at faire

5. Favorite Movie/Book: Fave movie is Halloween the 1978 version, the Rob Zombie remake was alright but I like the original. Fave book is most of Stephen Kings early novels

6. One word to describe you: Quirky

7. Anything else you wish to include: I really love bells even if I'm not aloud to wear them any more

8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: Mostly the ones from KYRF, ORF and a few from TNRF & Michigan & GLMF

9. Do you have an R/F pin?    Yes!

10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) Not really, my allergies are foods in the raw form once cooked I'm all good

11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) I love the smell of vanilla & apples-n-cinnamon

12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? ORF is my home, KHRF is my second home and I have gone to the Ashville,OH Viking Fest and Loveland Castle

13. Favorite Music: old school "goth" , celtic, 70s bands, pretty much anything but new country & rap

14. Things I collect: bells, faeries, dragons, bears & horror movie dolls

15. Briefly describe your character: Mostly a gypsy, I use to have a 60+ pound belt of brass bells I wore but I had to ive it up for medical reasons. I've also been working on a autumn fae character for a few years now.

[Evie McCann]

1. Favorite Color:
Hunter Green, Dark Blue, Cranberry Red, Pewter Gray, Black
2. Hobbies:
Sewing, Cooking
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate:
Yes. pearls and silver or gold
4. One interesting fact about yourself:
I have a brown belt in Isshinryu, a gray cat named "Ches" and a tabby named "Alice". Christmas is my favorite holiday.
5. Favorite Movie/Book:
Movies: Jaws, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Anything Audrey Hepburn, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Spaghetti Westerns with Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef and Terence Hill, James Bond.  Books: Nonfiction historical re: Henry VIII, any of his wives, any interesting characters of his or Elizabeth's court, James Bond.
6. One word to describe you:
Eclectic
7. Anything else you wish to include:
I love Italian food and coffee.
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum:
no one
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.)
kitchen spice smells, woodsy smells
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended?
Scarby and occasionally TRF
13. Favorite Music:
Any of the Rat Pack, Gaelic Storm (and anyone who sounds like them), Contemporary Christian (Newsboys, TobyMac, Casting Crowns), would love to have some Circa Paleo or Tartanic
14. Things I collect:
Spoons from different places (inherited from my g/mother), Cookbooks, scarves (handmade and bought), Martini glasses, Snowbabies.
15. Briefly describe your character:
character 1. Merchant class (tailor's daughter and mercer's wife)
character 2. Noble class from northern England, married to a Scot. Family gatherings are interesting.

[LadyFireKissed]

1. Favorite Color: I like mostly darker, rich colors.  Purple, Forest Green, pretty Browns...

2. Hobbies:  I do some painting, jewelry making, not all that good at sewing, but some.  photography(beginer)

3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: I make jewelry but have to make a consious effort to wear it, I like higher neclaces, and earrings,  dont care very much for gold, but like silver and LOVE copper(shiny or aged).

4. One interesting fact about yourself: Well here is an interesting one, not very related but...  I am a dog groomer and I cant smell skunk.  On the more relevent side, I love all animals, even the creepy ones I can find something that I can like about them, and while I have a respect for all animals, the ONLY one that I am truly afraid of is cockatiels.

5. Favorite Movie/Book:  Any fantasy book or movie I am all over, but my favorite of all time would have to be The Lord of the Rings series.

6. One word to describe you: Quirky, or Firey.

7. Anything else you wish to include: Not that I can think of for right now...

8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: Lord Gawyn and Lady Adilay, Blushing, Capt'n Spleen, Ian Maxwell, Radu the Gypsy, The Duke and Duchess of Norfolk...  Hope that I havent forgot anyone...

9. Do you have an R/F pin? No

10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) None that I know of.

11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) Citrisy, or spicy smells.  Not one for flowery smells, they are usually way too overpowering for me

12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Have only been to my local faire here in Grand Junction, Co.   and Colorado Renn Faire in Larkspur

13. Favorite Music: Usually listen to Country, most of the other loud music I cant even make out the words.  I am also wanting to build my collection of Faire music.

14. Things I collect: Fans(the more interesting the better), Keys, scarfs, Raindeer.

15. Briefly describe your character: Still working on a character, but so far:   "Red" as she is known is the adopted daughter of Lord Gawyn and Lady Adilay.  Her adventurous spirit never lets her stay in one place for very long, and so on her travels enjoys meeting many a new face.  She also has a mischevious streak that can get her into trouble from time to time.  Red also has a certain... tendency to have curious fingers and has "collected"many a trinket including a stash of keys from her adventures.  She enjoys dancing, especially if it can be a distraction for something else going on.

[Dinobabe]

Exchange deadline is tomorrow!!!  Remember to PM me your real name and address to be included.  I will send out your giftee name on Tuesday.  HAVE FUN!!!

[Kymberleigh]

1. Favorite Color: Blues, purples, dark reds
2. Hobbies:  Sewing, baking, misc crafts, reading (fantasy and scifi mostly)
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: Not a fan of rings, and I don't have pierced ears, but I love pendants and charms, silver preferred
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I've gotten a minimum of 5 people addicted to faire just by inviting them along *insert evil laughter here*
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Movie: Avengers and the Lion King, Favorite book changes by the day
6. One word to describe you: Introverted
7. Anything else you wish to include:  I love to listen to people talk, and that carries over to the internet as major lurking with little actual posting
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum: No one
9. Do you have an R/F pin?  No
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) None that I know of, though a great dislike of walnuts
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) ylang-ylang, lilac, citrus, clean laundry
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Great Lakes Medieval Faire,  Pittsburgh Renaissance Faire, Wild Rose Renaissance Faire
13. Favorite Music: Gaelic Storm, Circa Paleo, Bawdy Faire music, Oldies (60' & 70's), Historically accurate and inaccurate Renaissance music, sea shanties, Gregorian chants, anything with a good beat except rap.
14. Things I collect: fabric, celtic knotwork, misc trinkets
15. Briefly describe your character: No character as of yet, I just like making garb

[Dinobabe]

1. Favorite Color: Inferno Orange Metallic, but my garb is natural deep colors and my noble is ecrue and deep green with blue, green, and gold accents
2. Hobbies:  baking, sewing, crafting, knitting, Civil War or pirate reenacting, quilting
3. Do you wear jewelry, what type (ex. rings, earrings, necklaces, also gold or silver) and size where appropriate: not really
4. One interesting fact about yourself: I LOVE making pies but don't like to eat them!
5. Favorite Movie/Book: Lion King/Yankee Pasha
6. One word to describe you: eclectic
7. Anything else you wish to include: I love making novelty cakes
8. Those who know me IRL and on the Forum:
9. Do you have an R/F pin?  Yes!
10. Allergies?? (in case someone bakes for you) No, but I don't like cinnamon
11. Favorite scents? (in case someone gets you candles, incense, etc.) natural, earthy, subtle
12. Home faire and other faires regularly attended? Bristol, TNRF
13. Favorite Music: Anything but Rap, gotten into bellydance music
14. Things I collect: Lion King memorabilia, fossils, rocks, fabric 
15. Briefly describe your character: Pirate, noble, explorer, adventurer, artistic, creative

[Dinobabe]

Matches for the exchange have been sent out.  Please check your PM inbox.

Have fun coming up with gift ideas!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

[Dinobabe]

The exchange mail date is just over a week away.  Have you found the perfect gift yet?

[dbaldock]

Hopefully I'll make the deadline...