Missymew Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Reminds me of a joke - A couple of old guys were sitting around talking in the living room while their wives were visiting in the kitchen. One of the old guys says "the other day my wife and I went to a new restaurant - food was real good". His friend says, "yeah, what's the name of the restaurant". Old guy says "what's the name of a flower?" His friend helps him out "iris, peony, marigold, petunia, rose ..." Old guys says "yeah, that's it ..." Then he yells into the kitchen "Rose, what's the name of that restaurant we went to the other day?" -Susanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 rotflmbo! What''s sad is that I STILL do it to my kids (call names until I finally say, "or whichever one you are") who are in their 30s! David, my dear, you are far too young for "senior moments". I do this except I say You know who I mean. My twin's name is Polly, and we had gotten so use to answering to either name, that she tells me that when she move to NC it followed her and people who didn't know she even had a sister wound up calling her Peggi. LOL When nieces and nephews were small we became Poggy and Pelly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted June 8, 2006 Author Share Posted June 8, 2006 Which one was Poggy? That's got a nice ring to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Which one was Poggy? That's got a nice ring to it Whichever one was the nearest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted June 8, 2006 Author Share Posted June 8, 2006 ROTFLMAO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 ROTFLMAO! Double ditto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intrinsicat Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Wow, what a great idea! I'll definitely be doing the swap thing, so add another newbie to the swap set! What a great way to learn some of the stuff I start learning about! And of course I voted for the haunt - but I'm biased. I go to the local ren fest every year, that's certainly a close second place for me! How fun, I'm looking forward to this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 Wow, what a great idea! I'll definitely be doing the swap thing, so add another newbie to the swap set! What a great way to learn some of the stuff I start learning about! And of course I voted for the haunt - but I'm biased. I go to the local ren fest every year, that's certainly a close second place for me! How fun, I'm looking forward to this! Oh, goodie -- there'll be a whole flock of first-timers...I'll feel less nervous knowing that several of us are new at this. I'm pulling for the haunt -- I've even thought I've something I could do. The medieval is a close second for me, but I'm better at spooky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 I really cant believe I am doing this but I think I am in on this one! I will wait patiently for the go-ahead to say HERE! Now I have to think of WHAT i am capable of doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted June 12, 2006 Author Share Posted June 12, 2006 This is so cool. From all of the chatter, it looks like there is alot of interest in this one. :lol: Very cool. Very cool indeed :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted June 17, 2006 Author Share Posted June 17, 2006 Hear ye, Hear ye, I am going to close the poll on June 30th. Looks like Haunted House is winning by a nose. If you know of someone who hasn't voted and plans to, tell 'em to get their tooshies in gear and vote! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaimieMarvon Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 My twin's name is Polly, and we had gotten so use to answering to either name, that she tells me that when she move to NC it followed her and people who didn't know she even had a sister wound up calling her Peggi. LOL When nieces and nephews were small we became Poggy and Pelly. A little bit behind on topics, but had to chime in on this one... My maiden name was Jaimie Doty ("dough-tee"). For YEARS I was called "Jodi", even by people that supossedly didn't know my last name. It was very strange! I've been married for just over 5 years now and have not been called Jodi once!!! PS. I'm working on the June SWAP and I think I might join this one is it is Haunted Houses, since October will be here shortly and I could probablyusethe stuff to decorate for the Garfield's first big holiday, Halloween!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymew Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Oh boy, August could be a spooky swap! Loving it. -Susanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spesmom Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I just voted. I'm new at all of this. I'm thinking of joining this swap. I have to think of something to make first and then make a final decision to join or not. I'm a little nervous having never done anything like this before. But you all make everyone feel so welcome. I'm glad that I found this forum. Thanks. Allison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMadWoman Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Oh darn, another one I'll have to pass on. I'm enrolling Chloei in beginning dog classes in the hopes of her becoming a therapy dog and I'm going to visit my sister in Texas in August. She's moving into a new house and is building a swimming pool . . . well, you know I gotta be there! Have fun everyone! Can't wait to see what you all do!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 Welcome Allison! It looks like we will have many new people in this swap, so you certainly won't be alone . If you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask. That's a bummer you won't be joining us Teresa. Oh well, have a great time in Texas! And, of course, don't forget the pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydroped Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Well I finally put my vote in - I sure took my sweet time about it didn't I? I figured I'd be happy with Any of these choices! but I finally did vote. I love all the choices for August! I hope some of them come up again! but it looks like it may turn in to a spooky August On the upside (as if I didn't LOVE Halloween ) there are lots of easy beginner projects for a haunted house theme. Terresa sorry you won't be able to join - please have a safe trip and a good vist And Allison, looks like there are lots of first time swappers for this month so don't be nervous at all - like I said there are lots of easy projects to choose from so if anyone needs ideas just give me a yell. I've already got my A idea.. now I need to come up with my B and C plans just in case A doesn't work out like I'm hoping it will heheh -David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spesmom Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I really would like to be able to participate in this swap, but the problem is that I don't have any ideas. I went to our public library, but they don't have any magazines on miniatures. The books that they do have are really old and don't have any good ideas. If anyone has any that they are willing to share with me, I would be grateful. Thanks in advance. Allison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 I really would like to be able to participate in this swap, but the problem is that I don't have any ideas. I went to our public library, but they don't have any magazines on miniatures. The books that they do have are really old and don't have any good ideas. If anyone has any that they are willing to share with me, I would be grateful. Thanks in advance. Allison These two threads have a wealth of information, most of which can be found online. Sure to get the creative juices flowing Do it yourself projects Forum Tutorial Links Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Thanks for posting these links Cat!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydroped Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Hi Allison, For ideas for haunted houses I just look back on my childhood and think about some of the old TV shows like the Munsters and the Addams family, rides like the Haunted Mansion, or books like the Halloween Tree. So some things I think of for haunted houses are: Ghosts Spooky paintings and photographs Odd pets (spiders, bats, rats etc.) Cats of course (living or mummified) Witches hats, brooms, cauldrons Unusual or spooky foods (in a recent back issue of one of the mags, I forget which one ) they had stew with a white mouse in it, or with some eyeballs). Spider cookies, rat kabobs etc. Occult books, Spell books, monster books, Crystal balls, ouija boards, pendulums, Monsters or monster faces, gremlins, pixies Antique trunks (which always seem like a spooky source of mystery to me ) Spooky plants, dead house plants, man eating plants, dried herbs, dead trees and shrubs trap doors or old spooky cupboards shredded and decayed curtains, Tombstones, statues, spooky old busts, wigs Coffins, sarcophogus, (remember where the Munsters kept their telephone? :lol: ) bones, skulls, capes, shrouds, crypts, Old door knockers And I always think of Fall when I think of haunted houses so I'd also think of things like Pumpkins and Corn stalks. Hope these help. And remember even if a couple of people pick a simular or even the same item to make they'll turn out completely different! and you just can't have too many spooky things Hope this helps some, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAK Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 When do we find out the results, how do I participate and/or sign up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted June 29, 2006 Author Share Posted June 29, 2006 We'll have a separate thread for the sign ups that I will post the same day that I close the poll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted June 29, 2006 Share Posted June 29, 2006 Wow -- Lots of votes! Is this still going to be limited to 15? (In a way I hope so -- more than that is a LOT to make, but I don't want anyone to be left out) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted June 29, 2006 Author Share Posted June 29, 2006 Yes, enrollment will be limited to fifteen. If there is alot of hollering, then we may be able to do a split, but that will have to be Linda's call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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