Margrethe

My order date has come and gone, I've not heard hide nor hair about my order- is that normal? I ordered Feb 5th, and I had communication with Bill, and he said that the order was received. I'm currently having emails bounce back to me when I try to send to answers@ or bill@, hence my post here. Thanks.

I will eventually collate all my 'wishlists' here, but until then, I'll be posting random things I find things I want. Sunna, Rhiannon, Gwenhyfar, Arthur, Priestess of Avalon, Lady of the Lake...Any of the Norse Goddesses/Gods I love these, and would love them for my altar. The Rhiannon I want for my little girl- who was named for the Goddess Rhiannon. I adore everything she creates - the travel altars are a great novel idea! I'm thinking of getting some as presents for some pagan friends of mine. I adore and could go mad here : Fire Mountain Gems I love their 'pound of mixed beads' deal! Ssssssooo much fun! I love this little site too- Medieval FightClub I want the 'Toothpick Dagger', and the Viking Eating Knives (Kvinnokniv). I also would love some of their coins! (I've been tempted to make my own pewter coins - but getting the soapstone is proving a pain!) Their set of three chests is wonderful too - I definitely have a thing about boxes, bottles, jars and the like! (Don't get me started on apothecary bottles!) I love Andrixos' Trims at Calontir Trim He has one suitable for my Kingdom unreleased yet- I'm eager to get my hands on a few rolls- I want to make a gift for the incoming King And Queen of Lochac, but I've just had much more pressing financial matters to attend! As I'm a big girl, I adore this site: Margo's Patterns She has some period patterns for the bigger girl- such a wonderful thing to see! I also love the period patterns for hats here: Lynn McMasters Hats I have a particular penchant for the Single Seam Coif, Womens Biggins, the Elizabethan French Hood and the Elizabethan Gold Mesh Caul. I will update this once I go through and find more things. It feels exceptionally strange to be actually documenting the things I would love to have! I'll get used to it as I participate in more Switch Witch rounds I guess!

Okay, so I decided I'd try to cover all bases, by grabbing as many random questions about myself as I could from SW Rounds gone by, so here we go! If you had to chose one BPAL scent and only ONE to have forever what would it be? Marguerite. It smells divine on me, which is a lovely coincidence! I adore it! How about original Trek Characters? Not a *huge* fan, but I know a little useless information about the series' and movies! Are you interested in Tarot cards? And if so, are there particular decks you like (or don't or already have or whatever)? I adore them, and am open to all sorts...I've never actually owned any nice decks- they've all been simple ones! Favorite cartoons or animated films? I love the Smurfs, Astroboy, Inspector Gadget, Battle of the Planets-super old one!,Futurama, Over the Hedge (film), Robots, Hoodwink'd. Villians you sympathise with, or are interested in boinking? Hmmm...Villians...not really... Your stance on the all important peanut butter issue: crunchy? creamy? allergic? chocolate? maple? go directly to nuttella, do not pass go? Nutella all the way, or Crunchy Peanut Butter! Who here likes to read historical fiction? If you do, what eras/people/countries intrigue you the most? I love historical fiction, love Middle Eastern history, Egyptian History, Viking History...so any fiction based in these eras is cool with me! What sort of colors do you currently wear? Do you want to branch outside that? What would you like to try? I wear Purple, Red, Green, Black...Not a big orange fan! About incense: do you like sticks or lose incense? Much prefer sticks! What's everyone's favorite fairytale and what are your favorite versions of it? I love Alice in Wonderland, Robin Hood, Who needs a recipe box? Sounds like a lovely idea!! I have thousands of recipes! ANYONE ELSE want a home-made cookbook? Oooohhh! If all the recipes are TnT (Tried n True) by the author- then absolutely!! I'd love some recipes from the Middle Ages if there are any other SCA nuts! What craft (or crafts) have you been wanting to try but have no idea where to start? I'd love to try making my own pewter coins... BPTP Room Sprays...your thoughts? I'd love to try them! They sound divine! Would you like to receive baked goods from your Witch? And if so, are there things you WOULDN'T like? I'd love them if they'd make the trip! 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? Heck no! I'd love it!! Do you often drink take away coffee in paper mugs? No...usually drink cappucino's in a cup! What would a perfume based on you smell like? BPAL made it. Marguerite is totally me. 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? Anything that showed me my SW had been paying attention, and sought out the things that seem to make me happy. How do you feel about Hello Kitty? I like Hello Kitty, but my 11 yr old daughter is hello kitty MAD!!!! (She has the tv, a dvd player, bed spread...clock..!! She adores her!) Legwarmers? Armwarmers? Legwarmers no, Armwarmers yes! What is your favorite category of the GC? Stance on Joss Whedon and his enterprises? I love Angel! *drool* Has anyone tried ice wine before? Do/did they enjoy it? Not a wine drinker, haven't tried it. What other perfume companies (besides bpal) have you been curious about? Not that I can think of. Does anyone here do anything with grave rubbings? I've never done any myself, but I think they can be awesome! Would you enjoy art based on original Graveyard photography? Absolutely!! I think Graveyards are beautiful places...especially the old ones in places like New Orleans, and the like. Do you play a musical instrument? Sort of! I can play a few rhythms on zills (finger cymbals) and a tabla (drum)! I'm not super good, but I give it a good go! What do you think of Irrelevant Disturbing and Surreal Crawdad Dream? Love it? Hate it? Kicking yourself for not getting a bottle? Not smelled it...might have to add it to my list I think!! Can melty things be shipped to you, or will they be in puddles by the time you open the package? More than likely puddles...Aussie weather isn't too kind to melty things! Who likes pirates? ME ME ME ME!!!! Can't stress this enough! What are your feelings about Dia De Los Muertos? Love it, love it love it! I have a weird obsession with creating Sugar Skulls! I bought a pile of moulds, and love to make them in all sorts of mediums! I love the history, the tradition, and the reverence created by the beautiful holidays. What do you think about the Nightmare Before Christmas? I liked the movie- not really my cup of tea. If candy is sent, would you prefer small amounts to a Halloween sized bag? Oh...I'd love any...especially Reeces Pieces- OMG...Peanut buttery goodness!! Do you like floral bath soaps, shower gels, etc? If so, what florals work on you and what don't? Lavender mostly- most other florals smell odd or overpowering on me, I tend to amp them majorly! What is your favorite thing to do on a Winters day? What's your ringtone? P!nk- 'So What'...my text tone is Lady Gaga 'Just Dance'. Just to throw a silly question out there...Munsters or Addams Family, y'all? Addams Family, absolutely! I always wanted to be Morticia when I grew up, and I used to get nicknamed Wednesday! How do you feel about copies of music or dvd's that your witch might have that you might enjoy? I'm always up for new music! Tarts? Yes/no? Maybe? Yes...I'm assuming you're meaning the ones you heat that smell lovely? *grin* What's your favorite animal? Cats. Lions particularly...I'm a Leo! Lions and Ravens. What one (or two, if you really must) BPAL bottles are you most longing for? Hmmm...I'd love a bottle of Sticky Pillowcase! And maybe Marie. If you could have dinner/drinks/coffee with any 3 living people that are not your family/friends already, who would they be-? Billy Connolly, Dwayne Johnson (the Rock) and Pink. Easy! I love Billy coz he makes me laugh, and he's a survivor of sexual abuse, Dwayne because he's gorgeous and funny, and could teach me some rockin' wrestling moves...and Pink...wow- she's amazing, talented, beautiful! If you could bring back any TV show from cancellation what would it be? The Goodies!! Love those three nutters! I wonder if my witchee would like a blanket type thing. Would you? Absolutely! I love things I can snuggle up in! A blanket would be divine! What's your favorite "I know it's bad for me but I can't help myself" treat? KFC. So wrong...but Oooohh So Right! Very important question: Are you planning on buying anything off your BPAL and/or other wishlists during the round? Possibly, but I will be sure to post a note to my SW letting her know what I've bought...I don't have a lot on my BPAL wishlist- which needs to be updated too soon! Do you wear a watch? No I don't. In all honesty, I'd rather a medieval/Period (600AD to 1600AD) pocketwatch than a wristwatch. Something I can hang from my belt, or pin onto my bodice would be awesome! 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? Any childrens charities, or animal charities. What is your favorite art movement and/or style? I love 'Goddess' Art...Ruben for example- artwork with beautiful women. Does the weather change where you are, as in, does it get cold in the winter? Anyone need homegrown scarves, hats, mittens, etc? No, winter isn't excessively cold here, but scarves, and beanies are always welcome! I feel the cold in my hands, feet and head mostly- so in winter I've usually got a beanie or a fuzzy woollen hat on! Who are your forum buddies? People you know well enough online or IRL to help your Witch pick out stuff for you? As a relative newbie, I don't really have any who know me unfortunately! 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? Pandora isn't available down here in Australia- I've not tried any of the others! Does your cell phone have a place to attach charms? No, it doesn't What movie soundtracks (or scores) do you love? The first two Pirates of the Caribbean soundtracks are kinda cool, I don't really have any others! Romeo and Juliet has some decent stuff on it, I'd love soundtracks to 'dance' movies...Dirty Dancing, Honey, Save the Last Dance kinda thing... How do you scent yourself? Do you layer soaps, moisturizers, etc. or do you go straight to slathering your bod with BPAL? I use a deodorant, and wear a little dab of my BPAL on my wrists, and I wear my necklace with my scent around my neck in a beautiful little filigree heart necklace I found in a local shop! Do you/how do you scent your world? Candles, incense, diffusers, potpourri? None of the above? Dragons Blood Incense, Nag Champa Incense. Sometimes Candles, but I prefer chocolate, coffee type smells, florals set off my hayfever! BPAL is such a scent-ual experience. What are your other tactile, aural, or olfactory pleasures? I love to smell spices cooking, I love to touch beautiful fabrics, soft grass...and I love to listen to music...music I can sing with (I love to sing- I'm told I can sing beautifully!) 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? So long as customs will let it in, I'll try anything! Who here is a complete, over the top, Alice In Wonderland fanatic? I'm not over the top, but I adore the story, and love its oddness! I do adore the White Rabbit BPTP locket too!! Are you a Trekkie? If so, which series do you prefer? Do you have a favorite character? Star Trek Next Gen, I had a HUGE crush on Deanna Troi! Do you have phobias? Not really, get a bit freaked out if I'm restrained against my will. How do you like your mix CDs? Random? Stuff you know you'll like? I'll listen to anything except heavy metal! Would you rather get food or jewellery? Hmmm...if I say jewellery does that sound greedy? 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?: I'd love some carved wooden shapes, like animals (they were popular in Viking times). English candy/tea/marmite or other stuff that you love and can't easily get outside of England? DOLLY MIX!!!! And ROCK! Love me some Blackpool Rock! Any beaders here? Need beading supplies? Always! I love to play with beads!! Do you like making up your SW packages around a theme, or prefer to mix it all up? I'm not sure yet...I might make each package themed. Just coz I can! Band-aids: do you like the fun and funky ones? Absolutely! My daughter (who's 11) thinks they're cool too! What's the scariest thing that's ever happened to you? WAY too many to list. All are painful and bring me to tears. How many of mah fellow witchies play video games? Platform? Do you like used games? I have a PS2, and love platform games, I also play Guild Wars online. What kind of music (genres, please) do you like? I will listen to anything except heavy metal! I love world music (Middle Eastern/Balkan is my preference) anything that might make interesting bellydance music!! What kinds of eye shadows do we all like? I use generic brands, because I use Eye Kandy Glitter! I'm a distributor, so I have an unlimited supply! Do you like lip balm? If so, do you like tinted, glossy, sparkly, pearly or just plain lip balm? I don't have any! I'd love to try some glittery or pearly! 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? A friend had been looking for a book for a long long time, and I unbeknownst to her located it, and bought it for her for her birthday, and she burst into tears! And, secondly, what is something you've been searching for but just can't find? Do you knit/crochet? Do you need any supplies? Knitting and Crocheting are two crafts besides drawing that I can't do! Who here has an etsy shop? I don't have one yet, but I do plan to have one eventually! What are your two favorite etsy shops? Creations By Angelia(she's awesome- she made me some costuming that I'm paying off!) I sell Bindi's made by Lena 'Big Ass Bindis' but I adore her feather clips! I love things from Trollforge as well...oooo...so many pretties! I also love Ahna's things HERE too! What would you tell yourself 6 months in the past about 2008 so far? Don't waste your money- get a place to live as soon as you land back home. If you had one minute of fame, what would you do/say in the spotlight? I would make sure my daughter knew her mama loves her more than anything. Robots versus zombies: who wins? Hmmm...Logically I'd say Robots, because they'd probably have something like lasers, but the odd part of me wants to say Zombies! Where are a few of your favorite places? Wrapped in my daughters arms having a big squishy cuddle! A lighthouse that has a beautiful sea view in Wollongong, New South Wales. The entire of Western Australia. What is one (only one) object that you collect, that totally goes against your personality or beliefs? I have a cross. A beautiful gold cross that I love. 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 love natural soaps, oatmeal, goat kind of thing....so luxurious! Do you like kilts and would you wear one? Love kilts, and I'd wear one, but I've never seen one in my size! What's your favorite book? I don't have one favourite! But if I had to, it would be 'Rome' by Luke Devenish. What size socks do you wear? How about hat size? I have weird duck feet, flat, fat feet so its hard to say what size- I usually wear small mens because its easier to get to fit! Do you read comics? Which ones do you love and which can't you stand? I don't read them...can't say I wouldn't, but I'm not a real comic kinda girl. Unless its Betty Boop!! Symbols that are meaningful to me? The Pentacle, Ravens, Lions... By nature are you a morning lark or a night owl? Night Owl completely!! It can be a curse, but its been this way forever for me, so its just who I am now! What's your favorite type of music to hear live, rather than recorded? Ska! I've just kinda discovered it, and adore a group called 'Bomba' (named after their lead singer- Nicky Bomba) They're awesome live- and got me hooked! Crossword puzzles? Other pencil puzzles? Find a words!! I love the brain stimulation! Favorite artist? I don't know that I have one. I love art by Tempest She's a famous bellydancer, and I adore her! Favorite poet? Shakespeare! I love Shakespeare! Oh, and Chaucer! Reserved or Raunchy? Raunchy! Earth, Wind, Fire or Water? Fire, Wind. Up until recently, where I saw a man drown, I would have said water, but since then, I can't think about the beach without the images of that day in my mind. Tea or Coffee in the morning? A lovely tea in the morning. Usually I'd drink coffee, but I love a nice sweet tea in the morning. Fruity snacks or chocolate? Can I say both? mmm..chocolate coated fruit! Would you accept art? Mad about art! I am lucky enough to have one of the beautiful pieces of art from one of the gorgeous forum members- and it is stunning! I love goddesses, strong women art! Antiques or Brand New? It depends on what it is! I love both! I love antique furniture! What keywords do you use when searching for items for yourself on Etsy? Goth, Steampunk, Hairstick, Celtic. Just to name a few! Are there any of y'all who are allergic/sensitive to having natural fibers on your skin? No allergies- although some wools make me a little itchy. What was your favorite ghost/scary/campfire story growing up? Didn't really do that whole thing when I was growing up! Bugs? Do you like 'em or not? Not really! Unless its something like a mosquito encapsulated in amber or something cool like that! Reptiles on the other hand....Love 'em! i haz no imp storage. do you? Nope...got no bottle storage either! They're in a postpak bag! What incense scents do you prefer? Nag Champa and Dragons Blood. Bats, cats, skeletons, monsters, vampires, witches or what other ghoulies do you prefer? Vampires, Cats, Witches and Werewolves in that order Do you like horror flicks? To watch and be amused by? Heck no! I get attached to movie characters too easily- I'm somewhat of an empath- I can't handle all the scary stuff and people I like dying! Who here prefers stylus and ink to ballpoint? Anyone invested time and effort into calligraphy or proper Victorian writing? I would like to try! I always wanted my own wax stamp! Like a Fleur De Lis or an 'M'...something cool..or maybe a Skull n Crossbones! That would ROCK! What about stationery? Need some? What styles do you like? I'd love some, I love to write! If I can write on it, I will! I'm not fussy! Tattoos! Do you have em? Do you want em? Whatcha got or getting? I have tattoos, I have two geckos, one small tribal one, one large-cartoonish one. I have the chinese symbols for Eternity, and 'Rabbit' on my neck and shoulder. And a beautiful frangipani and tribal design on my right foot/lower leg. I want more! I'm planning a Sugar Skull tattoo soon. What is your favorite crafting supply? Beads, fabric and findings! Weigh in...Are you right or left-handed? I'm right handed! Any period of time that you love? The Middle Ages!! Absolutely! (Did I mention my SCA addiction yet?) I'll add more answers as I locate their questions!