Hello my darling Witch! I'll try to keep caught up with questions every few days in my blog. I'll make a new post each time instead of having a giant text block of doom for you to have to read through. If you ever need to know something sooner, or I missed it somehow, please poke me! XOXXOX

 

Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf?

 

Arlith lives nearish me, and probably has a good idea of what I like.

 

If you are on Livejournal, would you appreciate LJ stuff like paid time, custom userheads, stuff like that? If you are NOT on LJ but are on other sites that have similar paid-for services (Flickr, for example?) would you, and what are those sites/etc?

 

No Thanks

 

if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card?

 

No Thanks

 

would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones?

 

No Thanks

 

Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above?

 

Hot Chocolate and cider.

 

Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above?

 

Not a big gum chewer, but everything else is good.

 

Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.)

 

No Thanks

 

Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please?

 

Not on one of those.

 

Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want?

 

No

 

Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground?

 

No Thanks

 

Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place?

 

No Thanks. Closest Starbucks is over an hour and a half away.

 

Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY?

Yes, but not an OMG MUST HAVE!

 

CUSTOM-Made Pottery?? yea or nay? coffee mugs, rustic or more elegant? a set of bowls? soap dish? bird feeder? something alltogether different? and lastly, good colors for glazes...?

 

I would LOVE THIS!!! Anything! Although, I do have enough bird feeders, and I do try not to buy too nice of ones because the bears tend to eventually get to them.

 

Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it?

 

No

 

Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire?

 

No

 

Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting?

 

I don't really buy movies. There are only a handful of things that I care to watch more than once, and I think I own all of those already.

 

Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products?

 

 

 

Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be?

 

See the notes in the original questionnaire

 

Any Bath, Body or nutritional type items you would love to try from a Natural and Organic food store (similar to Whole Foods) that you don't buy because they are a bit too pricey?

 

No Thanks

 

Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)?

 

are there any if MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in?

 

I think I've read them all.

 

I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there?

 

I haven't tried much Lush, but I got a scrubby bar sapped like an igloo as a gift last winter that I liked. I don't remember the scent, but the scrubbiness was perfect. Also, I love the Karma scent.

 

Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round?

 

Possibly. Work thinks I might like to take an assignment for 14 days somewhere. If I can't convince them that isn't a good idea, the fireman will still be here to get mail.

 

Are you a Disney fan or does even thinking about Disney make your head hurt? If you're into Disney, would you like something from the Happiest Place on Earth ?

 

Disney is ok, but I'm not a rabid fan, so I can't think of anything I'd like other than a post card or something like that.

 

dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? i'm talking something like this.

 

YES!!! I love candles, but won't light them in some rooms for fear they will be forgotten. I'd also love to get an electric tart thingy.

 

Do you lust after some new socks/tights?

 

Socks, always! The ankle high kind are the only ones that are safe right now because of my stupid leg. I love big thick fuzzy fluffy kind, and I can sometimes find fun ones at the Dollar General store that are perfect.

 

Ninjas or Pirates?

 

Does it make me boring if I say neither?

 

I have an extra room spray and 2 extra bath oils (one Cephalopod, one Exhibit Hall Fatigue) from Dragon*Con - would anybody like a decant?

 

Love it!

 

I live near a Mast General Store. It has lots of vintage-y toys, southern foods (jams, jellies, spices) and vintage candy. Is there anything I can get for you?

 

Whatever you think I'd like.

 

Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions?

 

Normally I'm working, or on call because Halloween is a fun time to start the woods on fire. Also Nov. 1 is my Dad's birthday, so we try to get together with him.

 

a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? Sure.

Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? Yes

c) If the delivery requires a phone number (as say, some florists do) would you be OK with that information being tracked down by your Witch or asked of you anonymously? Sure.

 

Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area?

 

I'm not a big drinker, and I detest beer (very embarrassing story about trying my first beer and first cigarette at the same time as a 14 year old, and throwing up all over the cute senior boy I was trying to impress with my coolness). However, if there is something you think I would like, and you can get a smallish bottle of it, I'd love to try it. I do like sweet wines and champagnes.

 

Are there any crafts/skills you've wanted to learn but haven't gotten around to? And if so, would you be interested in supplies and tutorials?

 

Soooo Many. I'll think about this.

 

Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas?

 

No Thanks

 

Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue?

 

No Thanks

 

Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses?

 

No Thanks

 

Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays!

 

I'm going to show my age and uncoolness again. I don't have any of those. I do download audio books to my phone that I listen to while I'm driving.

 

Witchee, what are your favorite quotes?

 

What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike?

 

I love cute office supplies. Sticky notes, glittery pens, I could break the bank at Office Max.

I really hate sad endings. In books, movies, tv. I hate it! I read/watch those things to relax and enjoy myself. It pisses me off when they make me cry.

 

Are there any herbs that you haven't been able to lay hands on that I could send you? There's an herbal shop I really like here in NYC called Flower Powerthat has quite a wide selection.

 

No Thanks

 

If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments?

 

No Thanks

 

Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern?

 

I'll post some pictures of my house in the thread so you can get an idea of what I like.

 

If you could have an image or certain subject painted for you on any type of "canvas" (on a box, on paper, on a canvas, and so on) - could you point your witch to some of these images?

 

I have a water color that my mom had done of my golden retriever that is one of my most treasured possessions. I'd like to get something done with Madame Cee Cee's picture on it, but I'm not sure what.

 

Is there a GC scent that's been on your list for ages but keeps falling off the bottom of your order because of the LEs?

 

Old Demons of the First Class, Dorian,

 

I've been getting into indie nail polish brands recently. What's your favorite indie brand of nail polish? Or what's your favorite mainstream brand of nail polish? Or are you not big on polish?

 

No Thanks

 

Stuffed things: yea or nay?

 

YEA!!!!

 

mix-in-a-jar? How to you feel about cookie or cake or soup mixes that come in jars and you just add, like, an egg or water or what have you?

 

Love it! Also, if you include the recipe I'd be thrilled!

 

I live near this very cool Retro store (you can order online too) - are there things from it that would make you squee if your witch sent them?

 

 

Would you enjoy receiving cute but useful items like colorful kitchen utensils/gadgets, or bento supplies? (boxes, chopsticks, accessories, etc?) What about things like spice mixes (homemade, or Penzey's for example)

 

Always! No chopsticks or bento supplies, though.

 

Do you like cute, seasonal or fluffy PJ bottoms? Like they sell at Target, Old Navy (they have had cute Halloween ones!) If so, what size do you wear?

 

I like them, but do to having the same body type as an Oompa Loompa, I need to pick them out.

 

What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc?

 

White, then milk, but no dark, please. Nuts are great. My favorite are the Lindt white chocolate truffles in the blue wrappers.

 

I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places?

 

Whatever you think I might like.

 

Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you?

 

Homemade is awesome! But please, no hiding onions in it.

I just gave you $20 and sent you into a "has everything" store ala Walmart and told you that you have to come out having spent it all, and none of it on anything you need. What would you buy? Be as specific as possible! Sparkly pens in funky colors, ribbons for crafting, Coke.

 

What kind of cuisines do you like? (I mentioned this in my ?aire but curious what my witch may like)And, what are your favorite restaurants?

 

I'm a huge fan of anything Italian! I also like a lot of sea food. I don't live near any chain restaurants, but we do like going to nice supper clubs.

 

I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here?

 

No Thanks

 

what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up?

 

No Thanks

 

Do you have an eReader and if so which one?

 

Kindle

 

Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn?

 

YES! Anything that makes my house smellier! My favorite is Yankee Candle Midsummer Night, followed closely by Witches Brew.

 

Marzipan?

 

No Thanks

 

Would you be interested in washable/reusable muslin “paper” towels (basically muslin squares hemmed around the edge)? Maybe in some sort of box to put on your kitchen or bathroom counter?

 

No Thanks

 

Do you drink alcohol and if so, would you be OK with your witch sending you homemade infused vodka? Also, does your state allow alcohol to be shipped through the mail?

 

It probably wouldn't get a lot of love from me.

 

If you get me (or a fellow Aussie, if there are any playing this round) as a witch or witch's minion, would you like to try some Australian specialties, such as TimTams (delicious chocolately cookies), Caramello Koalas (koala shaped chocolates filled with gloopy caramel), Australian native spices or anything like that?

 

I believe that I've mentioned my love of the Black Forest TimTams! And the Koalas! Anything from Upsidedown land would be great.

 

If your witch is a knitter, crocheter or sewer, is there a particular type of garment you would love to receive (hat, scarf, wrap, cowl, socks, fingerless gloves, arm warmers etc)?

 

I don't wear hats a lot, because I have a lot of hair, and it just looks weird. Fingerless gloves seem absolutely pointless to me. My fingers get cold. They would like to be wrapped in yarny goodness too! Kind of the same thing with arm warmers. I have arm warmers. They are called sweaters. BUT, I adore gloves, scarves, cowls, wraps...

 

Is there anyone else in your house (kids, pets, partner) that would really appreciate a small gift being included for them in the switchwitchy haul so they don't feel left out?

 

The little dog is convinced that everything that comes into the house is for her anyway... The fireman has never been around for any kind of swap, so he certainly doesn't expect anything, but would be thrilled to be remembered.

 

Since it's been mentioned several times, and I've also offered to nacho witch some, would you you like to receive wild rice and or maple syrup? I promise to include recipe ideas with the wild rice.

 

Please no maple syrup for me. Dad mentioned that the stock pile in his basement was getting low. He was under 1,000 gallons now... I'm not sure who he's planning on making pancakes for!

 

I have 5 bushels of tomatoes sitting in the kitchen right now that are supposed to turn into red sauce tomorrow, so would anyone like a basic red sauce (spaghetti sauce) to make its way to them?

 

How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box

 

I would love it!

 

Last year, my wonderful witch Alethia adopted a bat for me from batworld.org, a bat rescue and sanctuary. Bat's World Would you be interested in having a bat adopted in your name?

 

I think that would be sweet, as would any adopt an animal program.

 

Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things?

 

I like real smores, over a campfire. Smore flavored, not so much.

 

What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom.

 

A ring that Dark Alice sent me when we swapped. She had no idea, but it fit perfectly, and was exactly like my late mother's wedding band, which was a size 4, and sits in my jewelry box. I wore the band from DA every day until the fireman gave me the big sparkly ring this Aug.