9/24
Paintbox Soapworks: Interested in anything from her? all the sorbettos! list in etsy, actually
ThinkGeek: anything interesting to you on there? loooove think geek, haven't actually much from there except for microbes
What's one thing you want, right now, that you're having difficulty finding? naptime?
are there any e-tailers you're desperately wanting to try? if so, any specific items/scents/etc? nope, i try to avoid looking too much, because i end up wanting all the things and i don't need them!
9/23
Lip balm - tube or tin? either!
Would you like to receive a journal or sketchbook? How about other pretty paper goods like post-its, notepads, bookmarks, letter paper/envelopes? sure! durable though, i am rough on things
Are you interested in audiobooks? If so, any specific titles? would have to be able to listen to them in the car, otherwise it's just too noisy...patricia briggs, terry pratchett, most fantasy stuffs
Bar soaps with some scrubby bits, yes or no? sure, if it's smaller than a big bar of soap, or if i can cut it up
Do you need any small electronic gadgets like flash drives and the like? only if they are unbreakable, have had three little flash drives broken in one way or another
Would you like a pair of knitted socks? sure
Do you have any use for knitted dishcloths, facecloths, etc, especially if they were fandom related? dishcloths! always need those
Do you subscribe to any sample boxes, and if so, which ones? Would you like to receive some samples? (perfume, eco/"green," skin care, hair, music downloads, cosmetics, soap...) i love getting things in the mail! i get birchbox right now, wouldn't want to get a perfume based one, cause, well, bpal
do you have a problem with nudes???Male or Female? would prefer none, thanks
People ask a lot of questions about dogs and cats, but I know a lot of forumites have rodent pets. How would you feel about hammocks or toys for your rats/hamsters/gerbils/etc.? no rodents
9/21
My Little Pony... Cute or meh? eh, my oldest looooves them, anything would be taken by her
I realize that we had a similar question in the ?aire, but I need you Witchee-s to list at least 5 items, each ranging $20 and under from Amazon.com or Walmart.com. hmm, wishlist at amazon should have five things
My new job is at a consignment store where we have all kinds of designer brands for very reasonable prices. Are there designer clothes/purses/sunglasses that you desire/love? (Give some indication as to your "style" as well. For example, do you like bohemian-style frocks in lavender? Crossbody purses in black? Sunglasses that are round and bug-like?) i would go with frocks in lavender out of those choices, could also use a purse, but that can be hard to pick out for someone else
Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? all the things!!! hehe, i've only bought one (bonfire night) and decants of the haunted house, debating one the fizzy one or the mango one right now
In the meantime, let me know what you like to do on the Internet to kill time. Flash games? What are your daily websites/blog visits, or favorite YouTube videos? flash games, facebook, forum, pinterest, recipe browsing
And what are your favourite characters from your fandoms?
9/20
What is your holy grail "I'd kill to just have one drop in an imp" bpal scent? don't actually have one
Are there any existing Weenies that you have your eye on, but haven't gotten around to getting? quite a few! have all of the haunted house coming as decants though
if you wear earrings, do you have pierced ears? yep and yep
9/19
You are meeting up with someone on a casual lunch/early afternoon thing. This person is someone you want to impress/look good for (for whatever reason, not necessarily romantic, and not necessarily for business either). What would you look like, given the contents of your wardrobe/etc? the poor person! probably jeans and a button down shirt with a tank top underneath, that's about as fancy as I get
You are to be let loose in a clothing store of your choice, to pick a full outfit, down to the shoes, the accessories, etc. and things would be altered to fit you if needed. What store would that be, and what would you look like? i have no idea...live in jeans and a tshirt at home and work in scrubs, not all that much variety in my life
You open a box from the post office to reveal the 3 things you want most right now. What are they? (caveats: size doesn't matter, but they have to be tangible/buyable). running shoes that fit perfectly, terry pratchett books in kindle form, recipes for all the weird veggies my csa keeps sending
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF!!! movies, comedians, black humor, your partner, a comic strip? what? lots of things, i am seriously easily amused
Candy Corn? sure!
I live in Japan. Anything you would be interested in from there? candy! origami paper! umm, cute things, hehehe
If you have cats, do they like catnip toys? If you have doggies, would they like a super-reinforced canvas toy with a squeaker in it? cats would seriously love toys, the kittens (well, they are two, but still seem like kittens!) loooooove playing fetch and pounce
If you have kids, what are they into? baby is into whatever her sister has 6 kid is into ninjago, legos, drawing, music and hello kitty
How do you feel about wearable knitted lace? Shawls, wraps, and the like? probably not a good idea around here, kittens eat any string that is away from its herd
Looking at the warehouse, I notice that our lovely Greenwoodtree is able to do chart readings and/or forecasts at a very reasonable rate. Is this something you would want? sure =)
Do you have a forum buddy? Someone who knows you and/or your tastes well enough to answer questions on your behalf? not really
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? have nothing like that
if you are into tarot, what is your favorite card? n/a!
would you like your own set of handmade rune stones or worry stones? sure
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cider, or none of the above? all of the above! tea would go to my husband but i love all the others
Gum, hard candy, soft candy, or none of the above? all of them *nomnomnom*
Loose tea or tea bags? Do you need anything for your loose tea? (Filters, presses, etc.) none for me
Do you do Goodreads or LibraryThing or a site like that? If so, can I see your to-read list, please? i have a goodreads account i think...but obviously haven't updated it, hehe
9/18
Are you a gamer (of any sort - video, casual, tabletop) and are there any games you want? i love games! dnd, random casual ones (diner dash, my kingdom for the princess i,ii and iii) board games, was seriously into eq until the older daughter was born, would try wow but time isn't something i have a lot of
Do you like coffee? If so, what kinds? Flavored, fancy, basic? Beans or ground? yes! love me some coffee! flavored, basic, fancy you name it...i have a grinder so beans are perfect
Would a Starbucks gift card make you happy or do you prefer your local place? happy happy!
Would you be interested in BPTP CANDY? yes!
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...? oooh, i love pottery! coffee mugs, soup bowls, could really use a fruit bowl, they keep getting broken . earth tones or deep jewel tones for glazes
Songs that you keep meaning to buy but never get round to it? none, i even mention a song and my husband either has it already or will go buy the album just to hear it
Movies that you love but forgot to put in your questionaire? apparently i have forgotten them...
Name one movie you keep meaning to buy, but just never get around to getting? none
Any favorite Bath & Body Works scents/products? loved ginger and grapefruit, discontinued a long time ago though
Haus of Gloi is offering custom perfumes - would you like one? What would your ideal blend be?
sure! hmm, woodsmoke, pile of leaves, rain and cloves or woodsmoke, leaves, cinnamon and apples
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? haven't really looked! could use some seriously moisturizing hair stuff though, if you have any favorites
Tell me of your taste preferences. Dry/sweet? Red/white? Lager/ale/porter/stout? Fruit? Spice? Hops? Sour (brettanomyces, etc)? sweet! bubbly! fruity is also nice, love hard ciders
are there any if MeiLin's books (e-book or print) you'd be interested in? not my type of book
I'm about to be near a Lush store next week, is there anything you might like from there? never been to lush, am afraid to look
Witchee, will you be gone from your normal mailing address at any point during the round? nothing planned
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 ? mostly indifferent but souvenirs are always neat or postcards!
dear witchee, would you, could you use an electric candle warmer? i'm talking something like this. mmm, don't think so
Do you lust after some new socks/tights? yeeees
9/17
Ninjas or Pirates? ninja!
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? sure! just to smell, since i have no bath
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? i love spices and candies
Do you have any Fall or Halloween traditions? trick or treating with small humans and handing out bags of candy to other ones
a) Are you OK with "special deliveries"? heh, sure...i don't always answer the door though, so some warning would be good
Is the address in your questionnaire the best place to reach you for said deliveries? yah
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? i don't answer my phone...my husband finds that habit highly annoying
Would you be interested in beer, wine, or other specialty beverages from your Witch's area?
sure! love beverages!
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? if i had the time i would love to learn languages, am not even particular about which one(s)
Who here would be happy to get a lil' sumthin sumthin from Adagio Teas? hehe, no thanks!
Do you Ravelry? And if so, what's your handle over there? Would you be interested in gift patterns from your queue? nope
Who likes Pumpkin Spice Hershey Kisses? have not heard of these! would definitely try them
Put your iPod/MP3 player/what-have-you on random and list the first 10 songs it plays! i only have an angry ancient iphone that refuses to shuffle music anymore
Witchee, what are your favorite quotes?
Dying for your beliefs is good. Just don't make it Plan A.
We've done the impossible, and that makes us mighty.
What's one random thing you really like and one random thing you really dislike? like frogs, dislike things stuck between my teeth
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.
food grade lavender or other edible dried flowers
If there are no "witchy" shops near you, is there anything I can pick up for you from Enchantments? hehe not very witchy here
Some of your favorite artists? Classic and modern? don't have any
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?
serenity, celtic knots, dragons, anything Serenity/Firefly related
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? Alice, Schrodinger's Cat
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? loooove polish! have lots of Zoya, but branching out would be fun too! i like sparkly/glittery things and jellies
Stuffed things: yea or nay? small humans have a lot of them! but if you want to get something for the furry kids, sure
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? umm, sure
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? candy! what? too much sugar?
9/16
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) kitchen things! i heart them! spice mixes? sure!
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? loooove pj's! XL or XXL, with a draw string please, due to small humans
What kind of chocolate do you like? Nuts, no nuts, white,dark, etc? yes to all, white the least, except in cookies
I live near a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Penzeys! What does your little heart desire from any or all of these places? I live near a WF and a Penzeys, but no TJ's so anything from there would be neat
Are home made foods acceptable or does the idea of eating strange mailed food disturb you? please mail me strange food
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! multi-colored tights w/out feet, fuzzy socks, nail polish
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? everything! so far i haven't found a cuisine that i didn't like at least something in; Korea House and Muang Thai are two of my favorite restaurants around here
I'm from Canada - is there anything specifically a witchee might like that is only available here? canadian things! maple is delicious! hehe
what are your "fandoms" and would you like a t-shirt from TeeFury if an appropriate one came up? firefly, dr who, lotr, coffee related...sure! i take a men's XL
Do you have an eReader and if so which one? oh how i love my kindle
Do you like candles, or tart burners, or something? If so, what's your favorite scent to burn?
tarts! this time of year something spicy or citrusy or both
Marzipan? yah!
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?
depends, how durable are they? i am rough on cleaning supplies
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? hah, sure! no idea about shipping though
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? oooooh, i do love things i can't get here! those koalas are delicious and spices are always neat
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)? sure! they wouldn't get much use, but i would still love them and hug them and call them my precioussssss
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 older child would, but she will claim something regardless so don't go out of your way unless you really want to
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. i would love maple syrup or wild rice!
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? sure!
How would you feel about a taste of (insert witch location here) box? warm and fuzzy
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? could you name it? that would be so cool
9/15
Do you like s'mores and s'mores-flavored things? love for the s'mores
What's the neatest freebie you've gotten? It can be cool or thoughtful or just totally unexpected, and not limited to BPALdom.
