***10/14***

Xmas/holiday ornaments -- Want any? What kinds do you go for? (certain line or color or style)

That would be nice. Our tree is very eclectic; we have all sorts of different ornaments, from crafty, homemade stuff to pretty glass confections from Pier One. So I'm not too picky.

 

Would you like your witch to reveal themselves in the final package, or wait until you've received the package and reveal on the board? Or not reveal at all?

I'd like to be notified somehow, so I can say thank you. If he/she reveals on the board, I'd like an email or something so I can go look for it! If my witch really doesn't want to reveal, that's ok, but I would like to know. Switch Witch really seems like a great way to get to know someone and make a new friend.

 

What do you keep your jewelry in and would you need/want something new?

I have various little boxes. It would be nice to have a new one, but it's not a need at the moment.

 

Do you get excited about nifty socks, and if so, do you have a style or height that you prefer?

I love cool sockies! I like the kind that end at the ankle for everyday/tennis shoes wear. I also love knee and thigh-high socks.

 

Maple - yay or nay?

Yay!

 

Are you still counting on your witchee keeping up with questions at this point, or do you know enough about her already that questions are just kind of a fun bonus now?

I pretty much have her reveal package all figured out, although I might throw in something at the last minute, you never know.

 

Any opinion on Lush products? (And do you take baths at all, or are you strictly a shower gal?)

I've never tried Lush, but I'm open to trying practically any new bath & body type stuff. And yes, I do take baths.

 

Silver/Gold/etc. What is your real preference?

I think this question was in the original questionnaire. I generally prefer silver, or at least white metals like titanium.

 

If you could get a gift for one housekeeping related task, and never have to do that one task, what would it be?

Scooping the cat litter. No contest.

 

***10/6***

If you had to chose one BPAL scent and only ONE to have forever what would it be?

Um, uh... oh gee. Snake Oil. Or maybe Miskatonic University? Or Samhain. Eeek! I don't know!

 

***10/4***

Who here likes Betty Page?

Me me! I love Betty Page.

 

How about original Trek Characters?

I'm not so into original Trek. I'm a HUGE TNG fan, though.

 

If you were my witchee, would you like a jar of home made apple butter? This is assuming it turns out good...

Yum!

 

***10/1***

Are you interested in Tarot cards? And if so, are there particular decks you like (or don't or already have or whatever)?

Yes. I've always wanted to get a Tarot deck, but never have, for one reason or another.

 

What kind of tea (or coffee) puts you in a fall/Halloween mood? And where do you get it?

Tea in general puts me in a fall kind of mood, because I usually don't drink tea in the summer. When the weather gets cool enough for me to start drinking tea, I know it's fall.

 

What really puts me in a fall kind of mood is cider (either hot spiced or hard cider) and pumpkin ales!

 

Favorite Halloweeen song?

Oh, gosh. I don't think I could choose just one.

 

If you were my witchee, would you like dried honey crisp apple slices or other dried fruit? (We don't add anything to it AFAIK -- no sugar or spices.)

Sure. I like dried fruit. I don't like pineapple, though.

 

***9/25***

Speaking of historical fiction, how does everyone feel about Sherlock Holmes? Holmes is ok.

 

Favorite cartoons or animated films? I love anime. I'm absolutely crazy about Vampire Hunter D and pretty much anything by Miyazaki (especially things with cats, like The Cat Returns and My Neighbor Totoro (Hello! Cat bus!). I also love Tim Burton's animated stuff (and pretty much everything else he's done), among other things.

 

Your take on the election? In other words, would you enjoy campaign related gifts, or prefer to stay neutral?

I'm not neutral, but I'm not so into politics that I'd like campaign-related stuff. I think pretty much all politicians are probably corrupt.

 

Villians you sympathise with, or are interested in boinking? Spike!

 

Your stance on the all important peanut butter issue: crunchy? creamy? allergic? chocolate? maple? go directly to nuttella, do not pass go?

I prefer creamy when I have it, but I'm not too wild about peanut butter. It's ok, but usually not my first choice. And I hate peanut butter & jelly.

 

Who here likes to read historical fiction? If you do, what eras/people/countries intrigue you the most?

I like pretty much all historical fiction (with the exception of romance novels). I find it all pretty interesting (if the book's well written, of course).

 

***9/24***

What sort of colors do you currently wear? Do you want to branch outside that? What would you like to try?

Mostly black. And jeans. Sometimes a few other colors (purple, green, grey or some shade of red).

 

***9/22***

About incense: do you like sticks or lose incense? Have you got one of those devices to burn lose incense over a bit of charcoal?

I prefer stick incense. I don't have any way to use loose.

 

What's everyone's favorite fairytale and what are your favorite versions of it?

Red Riding Hood. The darker the better.

 

So how many imps/decants is officially 'you have gone overboard and your Witchee is going to expire from scent overload'?

Oh, I'll get around to them all eventually.

 

Who needs a recipe box? Not me. I have a book with pages to write in, little sleeve things, etc.

 

ANYONE ELSE want a home-made cookbook? That would be cool.

 

***9/19***

How does everyone feel about really green gifties? I was thinking of giving my witchee some of my handy-dandy "paper" towels (hand-sized, washable muslin squares--kinda like ultra-cheapo cloth napkins) in a kitchen-friendly decorative box, but I didn't want to seem preachy ("Stop using paper towels, you environment destroyer!"). Would y'all use something like that?

Sure, that sounds great.

 

What craft (or crafts) have you been wanting to try but have no idea where to start?

Gravestone rubbings.

Also, this isn't really a craft, but I could use decanting supplies, or maybe just a list of links to good sites to buy decanting supplies from. And if you know where I can buy some wand caps to replace regular caps with, I'd love it if you told me. I can't seem to find them. Maybe I'm not Googling the right keywords?

 

Would you appreciate some tunes in future packages? And if so, do you care if you get any CDs or mp3s you might have all ready? Or would you be able to find a way to post a list of things you're (a) looking for, or ( b ) all ready have?

Sure. And no, I wouldn't mind; I have way, way too much music to try to post any sort of list anywhere.

 

Polish goodies! Who wants them? Baked goods, candies, kielbasa, pirogies, magazines, you name it? Sure.

 

***9/18***

How do you avoid popping an item for yourself into an order you're placing for your witchee?

It's very, very hard...

 

Underpants? Do you like them? What's your style? Size? That's one of those things I like to buy for myself.

 

What is your favorite? What tea would you love to try but haven't because of price or difficulty to get? I love tea; couldn't really choose a favorite, and I'm open to trying anything.

 

BPTP Room Sprays...your thoughts? LOVE them!

 

Would you like to receive baked goods from your Witch? And if so, are there things you WOULDN'T like?

Sure! I don't like things with raisins or dates.

 

***9/16***

Your thoughts on the update? Pretty cool. I'm crazy excited about the MVJBA update!

 

How do you decide what to put in which package for your Witchee or how many packages to send? The fragility of items, whether they include food items, etc.

 

If you were my witchee, would you be terribly offended if I sent you a box containing project "experiments" or random miscellaneous pretty bits of brainstorming that I thought you might like/wear? No.

 

***9/14-9/16***

Do you often drink take away coffe in paper mugs? Nope. I am extremely spoiled when it comes to coffee (I'm friends with a guy who hand roasts fair trade organic coffees, so I get it very fresh and very good), and our local coffee shops aren't very good (at least by comparison).

 

What would a perfume based on you smell like? Oh, gee. I dunno.

 

Who here likes Wizard of Oz things? Not really my thing.

 

***9/13***

Do you like Mystery Science Theater 3000? Have you tried out (and if not, would you be interested in doing so) its weird little brother, RiffTrax?

Yes, and haven't tried it.

 

***9/12***

What will you like from Singapore? Candies? Food? Asian crafts/toys? Asian crafts and foodie things (spices, sauces and such; not candy so much).

 

What is everyone's "luck" item? I don't really have one.

 

Do you like art deco/nouveau - style prints? Yes.

 

What is one thing that, if you received it in the middle of all the hubbub, would make you smile and take your mind off of all you have to do for a bit?

A hug.

 

How do you feel about Hello Kitty? I love Chococat.

 

***9/11***

Legwarmers? Armwarmers? Pretty cool.

 

What makes everyone stand out from the Switch Witch herd? This is my first sw, so no idea.

 

If you are into the original Nintendo system, what 3 games would you want that you don't have? Don't have an original NES anymore.

 

What is your favorite category of the GC? Oh, gosh, who can decide? Excolo, maybe??

 

***9/10***

Stance on Joss Whedon and his enterprises? I teh Joss!!!

 

Has anyone tried ice wine before? Do/did they enjoy it? Love it.

 

What other perfume companies (besides bpal) have you been curious about? Arcana, Possets.

 

Does anyone here do anything with grave rubbings? No, but I'd to learn how.

 

Would you enjoy art based on original Graveyard photography? Absolutely.

 

What's in your Netflix or Blockbuster queue, do you want any new Netflix/Blockbuster friends, if so how do we find you on there?

My username for the friends & community thing is cammycat.

 

***9/9***

Do you play a musical instrument? Nope

 

What do you think of Irrelevant Disturbing and Surreal Crawdad Dream? Love it? Hate it? Kicking yourself for not getting a bottle? Never tried it.

 

How do you feel about trinkets? You know - tiny toys or doodads that serve no purpose than to be cute, take up space and make us smile. Love them or waste of money? Trinkets are fun.

 

Can melty things be shipped to you, or will they be in puddles by the time you open the package?

Melty things can be shipped to me, but it's probably a good idea to wait until mid to late October, just to be on the safe side.

 

Who likes pirates? Me me me!

 

What are your feelings about Dia De Los Muertos? Very cool.

 

What do you think about the Nightmare Before Christmas? Love it.

 

If candy is sent, would you prefer small amounts to a Halloween sized bag? Whatever is fine with me.

 

Do you like notes in your soaps or bath stuff that you don't like in your perfumes? If so which?

I like fruitier scents in my soaps and bath stuffs that I wouldn't actually like in a perfume.

 

Do you like floral soaps or bath stuff? If so, what florals work and what don't? Not usually.

 

***9/8***

How do y'all feel about honey and maple? And different flavored honey, not just the standard kind? I love honey & maple.

 

What is your favorite thing to do on a cool fall day? Go for a walk or a bike ride.

 

***9/7***

If you have pets, is there a SPECIFIC toy they like to play with; brand and size? Is there a treat/cookie they eat? What brand and size?

The kitties like those little toy mice. They won't eat any kind of treat that I've ever tried (well, other than the kind that come off my plate!).

The doggie likes just about any toy, particularly rope toys and squeaky stuff, in a fairly large size (he's a lab, 185 pounds).

 

What's your ringtone? Currently, it's Joy Division's "Transmission."

 

Just to throw a silly question out there...Munsters or Addams Family, y'all? Either.

 

What think you about receiving tea accessories and/or miscellany (like mugs, cups, saucers, strainers/filters, honey, natural sweeteners [like stevia])?

That would be cool.

 

How do you feel about copies of music or dvd's that your witch might have that you might enjoy? Not just mixes, but whole copies? Sure, fine with me.

 

Tarts? Yes/no? Tarts are ok.

 

I'm wondering if my witchee would like to try these types of things (like the caramel with sea salts or chocolates with chilis/bacon/salt etc.)? Cool! I'm very adventurous, food-wise.

 

***9/6***

What one (or two, if you really must) BPAL bottles are you most longing for? No. 93 Engine and Queen of Sheba.

 

If you could have dinner/drinks/coffee with any 3 living people that are not your family/friends already, who would they be-?

Neil Gaiman, Warren Ellis, Stephen King.

 

***9/5***

Very important question: Are you planning on buying anything off your BPAL and/or other wishlists during the round?

Probably not.

 

Do you wear a watch? If so, what kind/style?

Yes. It looks like this.

 

How do you feel about having a donation made in your name to something?If you like that idea, what types of organizations/groups would you want the donation to go to?

I like organizations that help and protect animals and/or the environment, such as the ASPCA, Rescue Ink, Alley Cat Allies, World Wildlife Fund, Defenders of Wildlife, Greenpeace, etc.

 

***9/4***

What is your favorite art movement and/or style? ie impressionist, surrealist, art nouveau, etc.

It's hard to say! I love contemporary, art nouveau and renaissance art especially, but I also really like impressionist. I'm all over the map.

 

Do you have a case for your mp3 player/digital camera? If you would want one, what size is your digital device? Yes

 

For tea drinkers, do you bag it or prefer loose Either is ok with me.

 

Does the weather change where you are, as in, does it get cold in the winter? Anyone need homegrown scarves, hats, mittens, etc?

Yes, we do have real winters here. I love scarves!

 

Who are your forum buddies? People you know well enough online or IRL to help your Witch pick out stuff for you?

Sadly, I haven't been on the forum long enough for anyone to be helpful.

 

***9/3***

My questionnaire is chock-a-block with ideas for Witching me on the cheap, and without sending "stuff for stuff's sake". And I just came up with another one--make me a Pandora, Finetune, or Last.fm station you think I might like! What manner of affordable Witchery might you covet?

I would love a mix CD or something like that, and by all means, feel free to send second-hand books my way.

 

Does your cell phone have a place to attach charms? No

 

If you drink coffee (and make it yourself) do you use a French Press, regular filter basket coffee maker, Espresso Machine, Percolator?

We use a regular filter basket, but we have a grinder and prefer whole bean.

 

What movie soundtracks (or scores) do you love?

Dr. Horrible!

 

How do you scent yourself? Do you layer soaps, moisturizers, etc. or do you go straight to slathering your bod with BPAL?

I use Villainess Whipped, sometimes Crushed, sometimes Ennui (unscented), depending on whether I think it might clash with my BPAL of the day.

 

Do you/how do you scent your world? Candles, incense, diffusers, potpourri? None of the above? Candles and incense. I don't like potpourri, though.

 

BPAL is such a scent-ual experience. What are your other tactile, aural, or olfactory pleasures?

I love soft things -- like a chenille or other super-soft scarf or one of those soft thin tees. Also silk.

I wine and food. Good cheese, neat little gourmet snackies, chocolates. I'm a huge foodie.

Aurally speaking, I love music (and my tastes are very eclectic).

 

***9/2***

How do people feel about receiving baked goods/kits to make said goods? Or other cooking items? Would you enjoy oil or vinegar flavored with herbs grown at home? Strange and exotic spices with recipes to try? Cookies made with carnation petals?

I would love all of that!

 

What are your pet's names, and what are they named for?

The Dog: Koto (male, 2yrs), a chocolate lab. My husband made his name up.

 

The Cats:

Zach and Trevor, my oldest boys (9yrs), named for characters from Poppy Z. Brite's novel Drawing Blood.

Sybil (female, 8yrs), named for the character played by Sissy Spacek, because she's just a little bit crazy.

Amelia (female, 6yrs), named for the Elizabeth Peters character Amelia Peabody (although we just call her Meme).

Molly (female, 5yrs), named for a William Gibson character.

Luna Lovecat (female, 3yrs), obviously named.

Sya (female, 2yrs), my hubby made that one up too.

Sheba (female, maybe 2yrs? she was grown when she adopted us so we aren't sure), again pretty obvious.

Brightcat (male, almost 1yr), named in the style of Erin Hunter's Warriors series, and for his light tan face and curious mind.

 

***9/1***

Who here is a complete, over the top, Alice In Wonderland fanatic? Not me.

 

Are you a Trekkie? If so, which series do you prefer? Do you have a favorite character?

I am mad about The Next Generation, and I love Data and Worf.

 

Do you have phobias? I can't stand tight spaces or spiders.

 

How do you like your mix CDs? Random? Stuff you know you'll like?

I like to get stuff people think I might like, based on other music I like.

 

Would you rather get food or jewellery?

Probably food.

 

Do you like children's toys, such as jacks, those little things you tilt around to get the ball in the right hold (wtf are those called?), the aforementioned caplet dinosaurs, cap guns, etc?

Not so much.

 

English candy/tea/marmite or other stuff that you love and can't easily get outside of England? YES!

 

Fanfic as a gift* - yay or nay? Your fandom? Slash preferences?*well, a virtual gift obviously. You know what I mean. Nay.

 

Any beaders here? Need beading supplies? Nah.

 

Do you like making up your SW packages around a theme, or prefer to mix it all up? I don't really have a preference.

 

Band-aids: do you like the fun and funky ones? Sure.

 

What's the scariest thing that's ever happened to you?

 

***8/31***

What is everyone's favorite Halloween song?!

 

How many of mah fellow witchies play video games? Platform? Do you like used games?

Yes! I have a PS3, PS2 and PC. I like RPGs best.

 

What kind of music (genres, please) do you like?

Punk, alternative, new wave, post-punk, celtic, classic stuff from the 60s/70s (not Led Zeppelin, ew), some folk/americana... my tastes are very eclectic. Some of my favorites: Bad Religion, A.F.I., Social Distortion, Joy Division, Bauhaus, Thrill Kill Kult, Strike Anywhere, Boy Sets Fire, Most Precious Blood, The Cure, The Police, The Ramones, The White Stripes, Gorillaz, Interpol, She Wants Revenge, The Postal Service, The Killers, Nick Cave, Loreena McKinnett, Concrete Blonde, Nine Inch Nails, Indigo Girls, Samiam, The Clash, The Descendents, The Devil is Electric, Tori Amos, R.E.M.

 

Have any of you ever received a book from a Witchy and loved it so much you ended up buying a copy for a later Witchee? First time.

 

What kinds of eye shadows do we all like? Mineral, usually shimmery.

 

Do you like lip balm? If so, do you like tinted, glossy, sparkly, pearly or just plain lip balm?

I like balm and gloss of all kinds.

 

What are some of the SW gifts/finds from past rounds (or you can just name a gift in general that you found for someone if this is your first round!) that you are the most proud of in terms of your sleuthing skills? N/A

 

And, secondly, what is something you've been searching for but just can't find?

Nothing recently.

 

***8/30***

Do you knit/crochet? Do you need any supplies? Nope

 

Who here has an etsy shop? Not me.

 

What are your two favorite etsy shops? I haven't used etsy enough to have a favorite.

 

Are you active on any other boards/forums? If so please specify where and your username there. Nope

 

***8/29***

What would you tell yourself 6 months in the past about 2008 so far? It's been chilly.

 

If you had one minute of fame, what would you do/say in the spotlight? The world would be a much better place and we'd all be happier if we just minded our own damn business a little bit more.

 

Robots versus zombies: who wins? Robots. I love zombies, but eventually they'd have to just rot into nothing.

 

What would zombie say? *grunt* *shuffle* *chomp*

 

Where are a few of your favorite places?

Tuscany, Floyd VA, the park across the street from my house, Asheville NC, Portland, the woods, the beach

 

Out of curiosity, all the fall babies who are celebrating their birthdays during the round - who are you, and when is your bday? Not me.

 

What is one (only one) object that you collect, that totally goes against your personality or beliefs? Those fancy collectible Barbies.

 

Are you a soap addict? Anything you like to avoid in soaps (goat's milk, lye, dyes, etc...) or any particular scents you like or brands you want to try?

I do like the soap. I try to avoid anything harsh; I have really sensitive skin.

 

Do you like kilts and would you wear one? I'd absolutely wear one! Neato.

 

BoiWitches? Question for you both.....Hath any of thou own a Kilt? Nope.

 

What's your favorite book?

I couldn't possibly choose just one.

 

Writers (of books, comics, poetry, etc.) I love: Warren Ellis, Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, J.K. Rowling, Caitlin Kiernan, Poppy Z. Brite, Joan Vinge, Stephen King, Garth Ennis, Nick Bantock, William S. Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, Beau Sia, Saul Williams, J.D. Salinger, Patricia McKillip, Steve Dillon, Stephen Chbosky, Weis & Hickman, Tolkein, Michael Chabon, P.D. James, Douglas Adams, Christopher Moore, Rita Mae Brown, Erin Hunter

 

Specific books and comics (series): Harry Potter, Warriors, The Dark Tower, Vampire Hunter D, Sandman, Transmetropolitan, Hellblazer, Preacher, Desolation Jones, Planetary, Fell, The Last Man

 

What size socks do you wear? How about hat size?

Just the standard one size fits all sizes you get at most stores.

 

Do you read comics? Which ones do you love and which can't you stand?

See list above. I love Neil Gaiman, Warren Ellis, Alan Moore, Garth Ennis, Brian K. Vaughan, Mike Carey.

 

Symbols that are meaningful to me? Images of Bast/cats in general, lotus symbols

 

By nature are you a morning lark or a night owl? Night owl

 

What's your favorite type of music to hear live, rather than recorded? Anything, really.

 

What is your favorite autumnal-seasonal drink? Red wine and cider

 

***8/28***

Crossword puzzles? Other pencil puzzles? Love em!

Favorite artist? Charles Vess

Favorite poet? Poe

Halloween. Do you like it kooky or creepy? Both. I love everything about Halloween.

Reserved or Raunchy? Depends on the situation.

Earth, Wind, Fire or Water? Fire

Tea or Coffee in the morning? Either

Fruity snacks or chocolate? Either or both

Would you accept art? Yes

Antiques or Brand New? Either

What keywords do you use when searching for items for yourself on Etsy? I don't use it much.

Are there any of y'all who are allergic/sensitive to having natural fibers on your skin? No; I'm allergic to the non-natural ones.

What was your favorite ghost/scary/campfire story growing up? Sleepy Hollow

Bugs? Do you like 'em or not? I like the non-creepy kind (like praying mantises and dragonflies).

i haz no imp storage. do you? Not enough!

 

***8/27***

If you have a garden/planter box, what do you grow? Herbs (rosemary, basil, oregano, thyme, dill), peppers (jalapeno, habanero, thai chili, ancho) and tomatoes.

 

What incense scents do you prefer? Nag champa is the current favorite.

 

Do you decorate for Halloween? What sort of decorations? Dress up for Halloween? Absolutely. Pumpkins and gourds, foddershocks, Indian corn, the usual fall stuff; we have little gargoyles and a skeleton guy for our door. Would love more. We dress up too.

 

Bats, cats, skeletons, monsters, vampires, witches or what other ghoulies do you prefer?

Bats, cats, vampires, werewolves, zombies, witches, ghosts.

 

Do you like horror flicks? Yes

 

Who here prefers stylus and ink to ballpoint? Anyone invested time and effort into calligraphy or proper Victorian writing? Sadly, no.

 

What about stationery? Need some? What styles do you like? Nothing too flowery.

 

***8/26***

What is one item that you've wanted forever, could have afforded, but have never gotten and why (haven't you gotten it!)?

Well, it was BPAL...

 

What Halloween scent are you most looking forward to? Samhain! Or maybe Sugar Skull... or Fearful Pleasure. I can't decide!

 

Tattoos! Do you have em? Do you want em? Whatcha got or getting?

Oh yes. I posted a pic in the tattoos thread.

 

Reduce - REUSE - recycle. Do others feel the same? Definitely. And think global, buy local.

 

What is your favorite crafting supply? Jewelry pliers. So useful.

 

Weigh in...Are you right or left-handed? Right.

 

Any period of time that you love? Medieval.

 

***8/25***

What's your favorite part about Fall? Everything! I love that it finally cools down (I hate summer), I love the smell in the air. I love the beautiful leaves and mums in pretty fall colors. I love Halloween. I'm just crazy about fall in general.

 

Do you like office/school supplies? If so, what is your favorites? I've got plenty.

 

What's your favorite Halloween candy? Skittles

 

Will you be participating NaNoWriMo? If so, is there anything you'd like to have for that? Probably not, though I'd like to. Just don't have the time.

 

***8/22***

Where does everyone like shop for witching goodness? Not sure yet.

 

What is your favorite pumpkin goodness? Pumpkin chili and pumpkin beer.