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Catch up and crazyness

9/30/19   do you have a favourite saying or quote? Actions have consequences    How do you feel about spicy foods, and where on the Scoville scale do you hit your limit? I can go up to about 2500 then I need dairy

  How do you feel about coloring books, especially those pertaining to a personal interest or fandom? I like coloring books and what I don't the girls Do   10/1/19   A few questions have been asked about knitted items--are crocheted equivalents acceptable?  (crocheted fingerless gloves, shawls, etc.)   Any fiber issues?  I cant do itchy things. Soft and fluffy is great.   About the Weenies: please list what you've bought or are definitely purchasing for yourself *as well as* what you would like to possibly receive from someone else!  I got all I wanted, I have NO patience   Dear Witchee, are you at all boozy?  Anywhere between hard cider to straight whisk(e)y?  And any interest in the "unusual" stuff? (unusual as in non-mainstream, local craft ciders or meads, regional fruit wines, experiments from local distilleries, etc) I am boozy I like things sweet and Smooth. I love fruit wine and funky liquors     10/2/19     Nail Polish: Do you need or want some?  If so, what colors and brands are you interested in?  Don't need any, I don't seem to have the energy   Does anyone else do nail wraps? i like them but it also falls in the energy problems   What about postcards? I love postcards from places    Is anyone interested in anything from the Nocturne Alchemy Halloween release (or, presumably, anything else from the site)? nope   How do you feel about salt? I don’t mean, like, salted nuts or potato chips. I mean straight-up salt, like alder-smoked finishing salt or Hana Flake sea salt.  I would love it but I don't think i can do them justice   10/3/19     I am infamous for baking (shortbreads savory and sweet, poundcake, various cookies and bars), butter caramels (flavored or plain), and catnip.  Are any of these relevant to you or your household? Yummy food is ALWAYS welcome here   Do you like to cook and do you need/want any spices for such pursuits? Actually I would love some burber spice if you could find me some   Would you wear any of these?  Fern , Nuada, Manannan, Duleek Abbey  or an infinity scarf or tube cowl tall enough for a hood (like this scarf or this cowl for shape example)? i would love a nice scarf but no cowls for me, please   Do you have any utilitarian needs for everyday life? Things that would help or that you've been needing or wanting for work or whatever?    What kind of vegan snacks do you like? And vegan chocolate...favorites? no idea   10/4/19    How would you describe your crafting style? Whimsical & Cute?  Elegantly modern?  Totally Traditional? whimsical and colorful   10/6/19   So....we are about to process a metric f*ton of green tomato relish, which is basically bread and butter pickles but with sliced green cherry tomatoes.  Is this relevant to any witches? No thanks, tomatoes don't like me   How do you celebrate Halloween/Samhain?  Do you dress up?  Would you like something for your costume?  And am I the only person left on the planet who wears socks? we trick or treat and I am always In the mood for good socks My amazon list has some Sockdreams links on it.   10/7/19   Are you interested in anything from Art Of Tea or Adagio Teas? I love Berry blast and would like to try elderberry wine, sour apple, Blood Orange 
I make light-weight hairfalls, doll-style, using a variety of fun stuff, like ribbons, lace and soft batting. Would you be interested in receiving a set in the colors of your choosing?  no thanks   And a quick question here--I'm going to this amazing looking event on Saturday--does my witchee see anything they might be interested in?  https://www.facebook.com/events/903999316607440/ (the Oddities Market) humm didn't see it in time   10/8/19   How do you feel about enamel pins?  Love them, hate them, slightly interested, totally indifferent?  I like the concept but I haven't found the right thing for them to live on     Life is continuing on the roller coaster My personal energy is nil I have fallen off the no pop and caffeine bandwagon and the needed self-control to get back on is looking chancy. If you have any questions I am around witch dear!  

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the answers continue

The questions keep coming to my answers arnt so interesting , Witchee I am coming for YOU   9/23/19   Did anything catch your eye from the Liliths? i bought SO many decants of this one.   Would you like anything from Lush? I like lush but don't know what I like till I go in and sniff things   9/26/19   Is there anything kind of weird and niche about which you feel this way, fellow witchees?   I like weird snow globes   Kickstarter (and similar):  Any thoughts, witches? Not since they came out as union busters, I am sadly going to have to refrain   9/28/19   Do you have an Etsy/Goodreads/Amazon or anything else wishlist you’d like to share? Not so much i ahve VERY little will power when stressed and the stress she is trying to kill me   And what’s your preferred wrist/necklace size? I don't know this as I don't wear jewelry often. I can measure if my witchee wants though   Does anything from Bird & Blend take your fancy? I think narnia is about the only thing that i would want to try   Knitting questions have have been asked, but how about wash cloths, anyone need any?  What colors?? Not for me, the cats are death on anything knitted right now    is there anything from World Market that tickles your fancy?  Nope   9/29/19     There's a special thing happening over at Rituel de Fille this weekend, where some gorgeous makeup items are coming back for just a couple of days. I'll be placing an order Sunday or Monday- anything that might strike your fancy, either from the special sale or from the site in general? (https://ritueldefille.com) i answered this one in thread.   How do you feel about tarot or oracle decks?  Would you be interested in any (for artwork or for mystical purposes)?  New or used? I woulndt mind a very pretty deck but I dont see me using it much     Would pigment samples from companies like M.A.C. or Notoriously Morbid tickle your fancy? If so, what colors catch you eye? i love samples of pretty makeups. with halloween coming maybe check out my pinterest board on makeups  https://www.pinterest.com/therhoda/makeup-ideas-for-halloween-and-beyond/   That is all for Now

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therhoda

 

Here We GO

So welcome to the yearly question barrage that is SW.     I am having a challenging year health-wise and am so EXCITED to start SW where I can hopefully make someone else happy for a bit.     Answers to the Questions so far.    9/18/19
 
Would you like anything from Future Primitive? (It's fine to mention OOS things) https://futureprimitivesoap.co.uk/   What is Bubbling Sugar scrub??  So the scents that tease my interest are as follows - Blackcurrant Damson Frangipane, Dark Carnival,  Rook & Raven (this breaks some of my scent rules but I would like to try it),  Sparklebox, Witch Cake,  Fezziwig's Feast,  Marshmallow Eggnog  All sound amazing   Does anyone have a favorite horror movie that they love? Need a copy/DVD of? Nothing scary please   Do you like smallish knitted stuff (hats, fingerless mittens, scarves, toys, etc. -- be specific!)? yes i LOVE knitted things   Do any of these knitted items appeal to you? I love them all except the bear no more stuffies Easy Fingerless Mittens Pfeilraupe Asymmetrical Scarf Odyssey Shawl Close to You scarf Rikke Slouch Hat Simple Yet Effective Cowl Knitted Pumpkins Little Bear Stuffy   How do you feel about thrift store finds (assuming they're in good condition and have been thoroughly cleaned before shipping)? I am okay with them but I am not of the size that things are easy to find   9/20/19   I may have bought several full size Rituel de Fille makeup items in a frenzy over their whole vibe. If I tested something once or twice (and it can be sanitized), would you be interested?  Maybe it it was a nice prime color    Are you interested in trying different skincare products from higher end, clean brands? I would be but I have NO ideas about them   Any interest in anything from Torrid, noting their "fangirl" and Halloween collections are updated?  *whimper* I did NOT need to see these   What on the following list would you like to receive something related to (or have something donated to in your and Joni's honor?) ·         animal rescue Sure ·         pie- donating Pie is good right ·         dogs - DO it! ·         bears- weird but sure ·         turtles - Go tutrles ·         inappropriate candies (either in shape or in contents—ex., boozy candies, creatively shaped peanut brittle…) Heheheheee   I'll be going to Seattle, London and Paris during this round- anything you'd love to have from any of these locations? Postcards are so great   Is there anything you would particularly like from Japan? Stationary, bento supplies, a particular snack, etc. The fall flavors for kitkats this year are Chestnut, Sweet Potato and Apple Pie. okay I LOVE Japanese candies- i would take any and all    That's it for this period

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therhoda

 

I Cant Cheat

Aggh I cant cheat now and just redo past blog entries with all the goodies my witch might need. NOW i have to try and round it up from scratch. i will work on it but no Promises Witch of mine

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therhoda

 

And a Switching we will go

10/15/18   There are some really awesome spice shops in NYC. Would you like/need any herbs or spices?
I love herbs, I am interested in curry spices right now or Mulling or heck anything that you send recipes or instructions for.

Anything from this curiosity shop the type of thing that interests you? Dreadful Curiosities: https://www.facebook.com/pg/dreadfulcuriosities/photos/
NO   10/14/18   For those of us Switch Witches who ARE witches....if you have a Book of Spells would you like a page for it from your witch?
No   What house were you sorted into?
it really depends on the sorter I am a hat stall   10/13/18   Practical Magic or Hocus Pocus? WHy choose? I mean they talk to different parts of my soul. BUT I would love me some Aunts like that   Does anything from either of these shops interest you?
The Stitchety Witch stitch creations and patterns - Okay with very clear child instructions I would do the Le Stabby pattern
Black Abbey Studios art w/ a gothic tendency - Nope not me   Is there something (either a specific item, or type of item, like bath/body, perfume, candy etc) you're really looking forward to or hoping to get? No, I Love the variety   What's something you want or look at, but always talk yourself out of buying (or for whatever reason never purchase)? Moisturizing oils the GOOD ones. they cost TO Much I swear   Are there any subscription/subscription style boxes you have an interest in? (This could be a very specific sub like sihaya or lootcrate or an idea/concept you're interested in without a specific company in mind, like "book related candles"). Humm anything would be good, Books candles a hairstick club? Who knows   Coffee or Tea? Tea as long as its herbal
Anything from David's Tea(esp the new Halloween) that catches your eye?
Well since I was sent there some did look Cool. Magic Potion, Apple Custard, Blackberry Blizzard, Sparkling sangria, Rose all day, cotton candy   What are your DISO BPAL dreams? Hollow Apple   10/12/18   Spooky stuff! D'ya like... ghosts? Skeletons? Aliens? Bigfoot? Unsolved mysteries? I don't do spooky, Cute and kid-friendly   Is there anything from the Lush christmas line that was just released that you're interested in?
Okay, Sleep could either work or fail I am torn. Snoe fairy is always a delight, ONCE upon a TIME, I am going to have to go see myself!   Is there any scents from the more current releases you have been wanting to try (Weenies, Motherhood/Fatherhood)? Some but I got them myself   How do you feel about buttons, pins, and badges? They can be good   10/11/18   Are you witchy or like witchy things like incense, sage, palo santo, crystals, tarot, altar supplies, candles, etc.? Whatcha like/need?   Do you need decanting supplies? Sample vials? Pipettes? Standard labels? Labels would be AMAZING   Can you link to your non forum wishlists/goodreads if you haven't already done so? I thought I HAD but here is
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/brFF3jO
also, a good place to look for my style is Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/therhoda/


If you're a yarn user, what kinds of yarn do you like best? Not a user but I like baby stuff yarn that is soft and not scratchy

So that is catch up, I am around but I am in my head a lot right now with stress SO if you need something from me, have someone push me, I don't mind

therhoda

therhoda

 

question answers for the moment

What's your favorite texture? I love silky smooth stuff. If it runs over your hand like water i am going to like it.   What's one luxury item you want to pamper yourself with but haven't yet? Hummm, I love GOOD lotions and haven't bought myself any since i was pregnant   Do you prefer arm warmers to the wrist, to the base of the fingers, or half fingered? I still don't see the point of these   Any favorite cartoon characters? Disney, Sanrio, etc? Did i mention my Otakuness? My favorite Anime characters are legion. But i guess if you are going american disney I would have to say Ursula from little mermaid and Maleficent from sleeping beauty.   Have you (or maybe the younguns in your family) been exposed to the Webkinz craze? Not so far   Who's your favorite playwright? Oh man i have no idea   Anyone into physical activities? For instance- I'm training to become a Combat Archer in the SCA, and something I would use would be an Archers glove...is there anything you do as a sport/hobby in which you might need equipment? Not for me   Are there any witchy type supplies you're in need of, or would like to try etc.? Herbs, smudge sticks, resins, tarot/oracle cards, incense burners, pretty tools, stuff like that? I am looking for a easy to use oil burner that i can use BPAL in. the one i have is a pain.   On nut intolerance - does it include things like almond/coconut oil bases and essential oils in perfume oils, skin care products, scented candles and the like? Nope   If you are a fan, who were your favorite Buffy and Angel characters? Not much of a fan and i well i like to watch the guy that played Angel   Do you like Shakespeare? Which plays? I like some. Much ado and Macbeth being the two i will willing watch for fun   Question for the Class: Favorite Musical? i love Suessical and My fair lady   How do you like your chocolate? White, milk, bittersweet, as dark as possible? Plain, with flavoring, with chunks of stuff in? Fairly traditional, or weird and experimental? I prefer milk but the stuff with sea salt is really really good   Favorite animals? Least favorite? My favorite animals are dogs and horses   How do you feel about Heifer International? Or do you have other favorite charities not mentioned in your application? Have no idea what this is   So for all witches of the shimmying types- would you like tassel belts/jingle belts/ ect and if so, how big are your hips? Oh man I would LOVE it. I wear a 20 jean I have No idea how big that makes them, Large is a good bet   What are 3 places that you'd like to visit, or re-visit? I want to go to the Amazon, ireland and Yellowestone some time before i die   Literary erotica. Who doesn't love it? I re Fanfiction you would have to run by me where your going before i am goign near anythign citrusy   Are you planning on buying anything off your BPAL wishlist during the round? Nope (well unless someone offeres me a bottle of Hellhound and well i wouldn't be able to resist)   Do you read graphic novels/comics? Which ones? yes, the antia blake ones. I am tryign to get my gruby paws on the Mercedes thomson ones that are coming out.   Which witches would want Bpal boxes? Or imp cases? Gimme I lvoe these   How about a short - or longer - piece of fanfic? Oh man I would roll on it and print it and roll some more   What is the weirdest and/or most practical thing you are not buying for yourself right now? The thing that you probably should be buying, but have been putting off in lieu of something else? I need to buysome gloves, But I like leather ones and well i hate shopping this time of year   Would you like handmade piece of calligraphy as a gift? Oh yes, and if its some thign i can frame and put up it would be special   What jewelry are you wearing now? What jewelry do you wear everyday-or do you change jewelry all the time? I am wearing my wedding set and one ear ring beause i keep loosing the ones out of my left ear. I am on my i kid you not forth set of gold balls this year in that ear.   Boxes, baskets, etc.? I like both, but i like well made if its flimsy the terrors will tear it up to fast otherwise   Chia Pet, do you need one? No   Houseplants and/or things to put them in: thoughts? if has to be pet and child safe and almsot self care to survive in this house   Do you like baskets, jars and other interesting containers? Filled or Empty? I like these things   Who are your forum friends, person or people your witch can contact for ideas? Humm, I would say My hubby would be your best shot or some of my Lj friends. Not sure how to tell you to get in touch though   What cartoons did you grow up watching? Any animated shows you still watch?I love everything from he-man to transformers and Duck tails as a kid. I am watchign Kyo Kara Maou! and Skip Beat right now.   Do you like honey? Will you like to try creamy honey with black sesame or with cinnamon powder? I liek honey it dosn't like me. I have enough for a decade or two a the moment so this is a pass.   What is the biggest problem or sad thing in your life? Of course, I mean the saddest or worst thing you can confess here.   What fashion item or style do you like, but never wear? I love flowing clothes, skirts and so on. But on me they just make me look that much chubbier   Do you like to cook? if so, what? Would you like things like spices, cookbooks, recipes, tips? I love to exeripent , I would love spices and tips   Do any of you like puzzle books? no not for me   I think that gets me up to date!

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therhoda

 

question answers so far

What kind of candy/sweet treat would you like to receive? I like sour gummies, reese cups and cherry stuff Would you personally rather get handmade jewelry or the beads to make something yourself? Made but please no sharp or pointy edges. I once had a small cross get impaled on my collar bone and it HURT 12/4 It seems like there are quite a few knitting witches, so I assume they are on the Ravelry forum as well. If so, what are your names on there so I can stalk you? Sorry not crafty Speaking of which, how many Browncoat witches do we have?? And if you are, would you be interested in getting a Kaylee parasol? If not, would you be interested in getting a paper parasol hand painted with your favorite colors? Is there any time during the holidays (or the rest of the round) when you'll be away from home for a significant period and it'd be best not to send anything by mail? Not that I am aware To make up for the fact that I probably won't be able to send my witchee homebaked goodies, will Tim Tams in any number of varieties be an acceptable replacement? Sure Hand beaded jewellery, yay or nay? YAY Which witches would like hair accessories: clips, scrunchies, hairsticks, headscarves, etc? I love scarfs and Long hair sticks. It has to be longer than 6 inches or it won't even go through my mop let alone hold On a similar note, who likes yarn? What kinds/colors/weights/fibers? Handspun? Glitter? Funky art yarn made from shredded jeans, fake flowers, lace, sequins, and the tattered souls of your enemies? Oh tatter souls would be nice Other craft supplies you desperately want more of and can't live without? nope   Anyone else a total nerd like me and would like DnD/Roleplay stuff (Dice, minis, books, corny tees, etc.)? I have all mine thanks How do people feel about unusual ornaments? As in, for holidays other than Christmas? Is it sparkley? If so I will love it on my tree.   Question: who would like a pair of handknit socks? Size? Color preference? Cabled, ribbed (for your pleasure), stranded colorwork, etc.? Ohh can they be Warm soft socks? If so I am a womans ten and I LOVE bright colors How does everyone feel about steampunk? Its not for me, I like a more natrual look   Since we're talking about warm winter wearables, who likes hats? Mittens? Arm warmers? Okay if you happen to be a knitter we need those type things in this house. As my previous post showed I need a largish hat for me. But I could use kid size mittens with strings attaching them. Hubby would probablly worship anyone that made him some nice mitten for his hands (hes like a medium size hand)   If your witch were to send you cookies, what kind of cookies would you like? I like sugar cookies   Who likes tshirts? What about homemade tshirts? Like with transfers I made myself.... I love tshirts, if they are smart elic and wise they are even better 12/3 Would you like to receive ATCs (artist trading cards) or would you prefer something more usable, like bookmarks or something? Books marks for me. Not that between cats and Kids they last long.

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therhoda

 

the first

Okay I spent most of today trying to do two things, BPAL related. FIND my Imp of Snow, Glass, Apples. It had disappeared from where i had thought it was. THe other things was get the Final THREE packages from the dear yoakenokami from last round. I didn't get it done yet again. *hangs head* the most awesome present and they STILL can't get photographed.   Anyway I started this because i have lost my wish list. Lost it somewhere in that thread of doom. If you dear witchee have found it please send me an anonymous hint where it can be found. Actually my lsit of BPAL wants is small at the moment. I am waiting on 4 decants from the halloween but I was without internet when it went up and i had to do it by someone reading them to me and i missed two i would like. Sooo heres my latest want list.   Autumn coolness MICTECACIHUATL   and I know this is crazy and i wouldn't expect it But I am so wanting more Snow, Glass, Apples. One imp of this is never going to be enough.   Also if anyone wants to get to me but not have to talk to me. *pouty face* Then you can always ask my dear mentor for this round Ahania, who is holding my hand rather well so far.

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therhoda

 

New SW round

Okay as in previous entries my BPAL wish list is lost. If found someone please mail me the links so i can update it correctly.   So here is my current Want list of BPAL related things-   Vampire tears - bottle Snow glass Apple- ANY amount i can get of this one the Buggre Alle this bible- bottle HellHound on my Trail - ANY amount I thought it was a halloweenie went to order a bottle and found out it was a lunacy!!! THEN my hubby washed My IMP - it no longer is a happy thing. SO I WANTS MORE! queen mab -Imp White light- imp brass balls- imp STFU- imp GOP-imp Independent-imp Libertarian-imp   I was lucky enough to get green party and democrat with my election order. Now i want to stiff the others. I really wish the lab was doing bottles of Green party that Imp smells Soooo good.   As i put in my SW questions, I will try to keep a better wish list this time so that they have some idea what i am looking for as apparently that was one fo the problems my last witch had with me.

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therhoda

 

Went hat crazy on etsy

Okay dear Witchy who ever you hapopen to be. I have to tell you i went HAT crazy on Etsy today. Because i have been freezing with our latest cold dip. So the Etsy list now has lots of hats that could give you ideas if your crafty or well jsut ideas of things that i like of that sort. I am planning on keeping this blog to help you know what i am doing.

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therhoda

 

waiting for you witchy

As i wait for a witch of my own, I am trying to correct my last witches problem of not enough info. I may be over compensating but Hey this is getting fun in its own way. Today at work i saw something and though of something i have always wanted but never been able to find at a price i could afford. Ever seen the candles that when lit the wax doesn't get to hot so you can Play in he bed room with them. That may be TMi but really its something i have always wondered about so i thought i would throw it out there.   In the I am COLD vein of the last week. High today was freakin 28. I went to sockdreams again. Such a dangerous store (its all ursula's fault her and fabulous glove fetish work) I would KILL for some Large thigh high socks to prowl around my house in. As for color choices you can never go wrong with black and anything bright, if a bird of paradise might put it in his nest then in all likely hood i will love it.   really witch i am just trying to put out ideas, be aware that if you just think of me and talk to me you are in all likely hood going to have a very happy witch on your hands.

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therhoda

 

Well I can't figure out how to set a new entry

All RIGHT A new SW round. SUMMER 09!!   Lets see I need to do a new wish list, i don't have a new mentor witch this round but you can get any of my friends to ask questions is you want. Also i am going to try and keep track of the questions but I am really really BAD at that. So feel free to send out Poke Rhoda messages, I don't mind, I like to be talked to.

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FINALLY Figured out how to ADD a post

Would anyone like bath bombs or bath melts scented with one of their favorite Bpal scents? OH man i would ADORE any of my favorites. If i could soak My head in something liek Host of Air (my latest favorite for which i HAVE no back up imps or bottles) I would be ecstatic   Would you like homemade cinnamon buns or sticky buns? i only eat cinnomon buns when i am pregnant, Hubby catches me eating one he would make me pee on a stick   Is there anyone here that likes Hello Kitty or any other Sanrio Characters? Nope those things give me cavities   Do you play any online games, like World of Warcraft? If so, what server do you play on, what's your character's name, etc.?   yes, I am on Kul Tiras, I have lots of character but my main is level 80 Hunter named Talluhla. Ihave a small kick butt guild that make this game really fun anf family like.   Is there a program you might have missed or show you love which is gone from the airwaves which might be found (or burned) for you by a Witch? oh man, I would LOVe to get my pitty paws on Witchblade, I adored that show.   Would you like any recycle/upcycle supplies for your crafting? Umm as i said before i don't craft, i would like to try as i said but so far nadda   So what are people doing with their saturdays so far? to day was the youngest second birthday, my IN LAWS were here, enough said Ok, for all you shower people, would you like BPAL scented soap? Or how about BPAL   scented massage bars or solid scrub bars? not sure what these are but i am ALWAYS willing to try new bath stuff   Dolls or miniatures? No unless they are original my little ponies   and my smallish but updated wish list. Snow glass Apple- ANY amount i can get of this one Hellhound of My trail - Any amount of this one to, I seem to switch out of these two   The Host of Air Queen Alice (this would make a FABLOUS scent for bathy stuff)   queen mab -Imp brass balls- imp Green Party GOP Independent Libertarian   Well i hope that helps!

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catch up

Are you in need of decanting supplies, wand caps, or other scent-related paraphernalia? Oh i could use bottle caps with glass wands, thsoe are love. But what i really USE And need more of are pippettes. I use those for getting my oils into anything i might mix up from conditioners to massage oils. (i love gothic rosery's unscented stuff for these endevors)   Pets: What do you have, and do they need/want anything? I have two cats, they actually love little balls of fur. So they can pretend to be mighty hunters   Twilight fan? uh no, got 90 pages in and was DONE. Add in working in a book store over the chirstmas season and well , jsut no   Based on Prior Carnivale act prototypes...which one are you truly excited about? N/A i havn't had a chance to looka t any of hte reports on these   Would it bother you if you are not the first person to receive the same gift? Imagine a Witch who always sends her favourite book, for example. no, I would be happy with favroite books. I ahve sent them myself   Does your feline like catnip? Yes   Salt soap bars (soap made with a large quantity of salt, like salt-scrub-in-a-bar)? sure this is a good thing   How would you feel about homemade jelly/jam from home-grown berries? as long as they didnt' have the dreader strawberry in them, I am all good   Homemade dill pickles? Made from cukes, beans, snap peas, baby zucchini? Yummmy dill pickles   would my future witchee like to receive steampunk style jewelry? sorta, the thing is i have issues with jewrly that is sharp, pointy or can in anyway be impaled on me. When i was younger i got a cross impaled in my chest. Been anti sharp pointy since.   Tea. How do you feel about it? I feel i can never have to much apply herbal of it. the whoel tea allergy really make questions like this hard.

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SW thread question answers

Honey: well honey and i have a love hate thing. I really love sweet rich flower honeys liek cloer and apple. But they do weird thigns to my sugar. I do a seriously manic buzz then i colapse into an almsot coma state where i am Unable to wake up. It scares the hubby when even pinching me dosn't wake me, so i don't eat much honey.     Is there anything you've been wanting to learn that your witch might be able to help you with? As i said i would lvoe to learn hand quilting and would be willigbn to TRY easy knitting.   Do you like coffee? Whole bean or ground? Bold/Medium/Mild roast? ewwee, why coffe dosn't taste as good as it smells is such a mystery. So no coffe please.   So you have enough socks and wraps... (shush, VCW!) Are there any other knitted goods you might like? Lap blanket? Fingerless gloves? Arm warmers? Little knitted animals? Silk scarf? Head band? Wrist cuff? Dish clothes? No i don't have enough of these thigns EVER   What are your favorite materials? Or material things? Some people like jewelry, some like woods, some plants... I am not so much as a material as a texture. I Love well doen wood work that is waxed and feels like satin. I LOVE the texture of silks and satins, it really a part of who i am. I will always stop and pet somethign that i think will feel good.     Are you interested in Tarot or Tarot art? in a weird twist my tarot cards jsut got demolished by my spawn. Part of which is because they were just in the card board box i got them in. I have always had the plain cards. I would love some fancy types, but what i culd really use for these would be a deck keeper of some such.   What would you think of soap samples/shampoo bar samples? (I believe the latter can be used as soap if you are not shampoo bar inclined). Or other sample sized bath/beauty products, for that matter? yep yep, I tend to gift these aroudn myself. I can't resist hitting lush and getting all kinds fo slivers to try.   What about burnables as in candles, tarts and/or incense? I like candles and such. I have no things ot do with tarts and such. not sure what they actually are. But if i were to be gifted things to put them in then i am sure to at least try it.

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Kitchen interruption to questions

I was trying to cook today and found i was yet again out of somethings. I thought it might help you to put them in the great amazon list as ideas of what i USE around here.   Sooo there is more on the great and terrible list of DOOM!

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questions answered

2/2 Would you like or accept an energetically-charged item or gift? Something that had power poured into it? If so, do you have a particular purpose that you'd prefer? (Love, protection, money, etc.) actually a calming uplifting creative stone     Do you have any significant upcoming events in your life you'd like something for? A child/yourself graduating from high school/college? Are you buying a new home or car soon? Moving in with someone/getting married? Taking a new job? Moving to a new part of the country/world? nope life is really settled around here   1/26-2/1 What is everyone's take on Valentine's Day?its a day to apriciate the ones you love Do you like traditional Valentine's Day colors (red, pink, white, more?) ?i am a red and black valintine A Favorite love poem?not my thing   What's everyone's favorite semi-obscure (or underappreciated!) animal? platipi   What is your favorite sign that spring is coming? forsithia bushes   Do you like hand-knit Things? oh hell ya, with he winer i am having I would love hats and LONG scarves   For those of you with pets, would you like pet things? Toys, treats, etc?sure i have two cats that love Furry balls   What's your favorite Love Story?i would have to say Eve and Roarke from JD Robb   Would anyone like receiving naughty/sexy things? not sure   Who on the thread likes attending Ren Faires, SciFi/Comic Cons & the like? And do you dress up for them?i like anime conventions   Do you need any accessories for your phone, computer, mp3 player, etc.?I can always use itune cards   What are your feelings on gently used CDs/DVDs?i liek them   First five songs on the "Top 25 Most Played" list on iPod. I sorted out the Kids songs i play to apease the spawn- Fallen- sarah mclachlan I am Stretched on your grave - Kate Rusby Simple Gifts- Didn't leave no one but he baby - oh brother where art thou Single ladies - Beyonce Numb- linkin Park   Would you like a mix cd from your witch?yes, but please please send a track list it drives me CRAZY trying to figure out what song is what   Are you interested in receiving gifts representative of Witch's country or culture? yeah i like things of that sort but my girls would LOVE it as they want to know WHY on so much right now     Do you like candy? What kinds?i like candy, apple jolly ranchers   Do you play WoW?yeppers and i have the Lil K But i WOULD LOVE a monk   Would you like one of those Plush Microbes?i liked   What are your feelings on Mardi Gras?could be fun but never my thing   Would you like homemade sewn stuff? Any fabrics to avoid? actually i LOVE fabric, I amon the look out fro satins and silks all the time. I am very tactile and use them as comforts   Do you need any kitchen-related gadgetry?a good garlic press thing that can do hot garlic after it has been roasted Would you like new nail polish?   Do you like incense and/or scented candles, and are you able to burn them in your home? If so, what kinds of scents do you like? i liek them, but i can never find one that smelljsut liek iw ould want them to   Boxes? For Bpal (bottles and/or imps) or otherwise - A pretty Imp box would be great Would you use a natural sea sponge? for what? Are you interested in bacon chocolate?no Coffee, hot chocolate, or tea?hot chocolate Would you like some of my favorite recipes?i like new foods   Would you like posters, pictures, art?depends   Would you like soaps? Especially from Paintbox? And ESPECIALLY the Valentines Special Edition Soaps?? I havn't looked at paintbox but i like soaps   New question--I'm calling this "could never happen in a million years": Your Witch is perusing the wares at a local yard sale. S/he looks down and sees [insert impossibly rare item that you've always wanted but could never afford] with a $5-10 sticker on it. Sheepishly s/he takes it to the guy behind the folding table. "Do you know what this is?" s/he inquires. The gentleman states that it belonged to his mother/sister/grandmother/Great Aunt Beulah and he thinks it's for, like, hair or something. With a trembling hand, s/hes pays the man and heads home with the inconceivable riches. So, what is this unobtainable miracle your Witch found? a scan cat (i have always wanted to scan the isbn nubmers of books into librarything) Do you like salted caramels? yep Imagine that someone hands you their wallet and sends you into a really good bakery. They have everything, from breads to brownies, cookies to croissants, anything you could imagine, and you're allowed to pick out five things for yourself. What do you pick? brownies, cream puff with vanillia filling, coffee cake, tiramsu, and GOOOD sugar cookies that are stil soft an dyummy   It gets asked every round but sockdreams? GOD yes you can check out my amaon wishlist for some socky sugestions from there Do you like alcoholic beverages? If so, what is your preference (beer, wine, liquor...)? YES ia m In love with our local meadry Are you into steampunk? not so much i am afraid of sharp objects

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valentines day commentary

Okay soooo here we are at the shot gun round. Sooo i thought i would give some ideas of stuff i like again. I am an otaku which means i LOVE anime and manga. Iam also slightly vain abou my hair. Which is why i am always after more long hair sticks to pull i back with. Actually i am on the look out for some black hair sticks that are rounded and smooth and maybe shiny.   OKAY for the semi saneish peopel keeping rack my want lsi hasn't changed much but i will re list it. As always these are here to help you figure out what i like.     Snow glass Apple- ANY amount i can get of this one Hellhound of My trail - Any amount of this one to, I seem to switch out of these two, and my LAST precious imp is DEAD now.   The Host of Air Queen Alice Imp of Crowley   I want to try these so imp would be the best queen mab brass balls Green Party GOP Independent Libertarian THE LIGHTS OF MEN’S LIVES THY GODFATHER’S PRESENT GODFATHER DEATH THE LITTLE WOODEN DOLL FIRE FOR THY STEPMOTHER’S DAUGHTERS VASILISSA PAÍS DE LA CANELA

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FAll SW questions

What are everyone's favorite Halloween-y/Autumn-y/spooky movies? Are there any you don't own but would like to? We always end up watching Rocky horror on halloween, even if we plan on watching something else. With the big debate on the english or american version. I Would Love to get a hold of a copy of Hocus pocus. I go aroudn singing "amock amock, we're running amock"   Are roasted pumpkin seeds and home made chex mix the best fall snack foods, or what? I have to say it wouldn't be bad but never had it   Nuts? mostly   Black Boxes? OH HELL YEAH   what kinda socks ar you wearing tonight? I wish I can't FIND any   Do you like socks? Blankets? Wrist warmers? Arm warmers? Headband? Shawl? Or what kind of knitted thing would you love the most? ANYTHING knitted in soft baby safe yarn would be GREAT and loved if not fought over   How do you feel about ghost stories? Do you like to tell the old tales around a campfire? Read true accounts on the web way past your bedtime? Do you like to pick up a good anthology of Poe stories on a blustery day? Or is all that too scary for you? NO scary stuff for me. Hubby likes his arm attached   Does anyone in here wear a lot of dangly earrings or collect pendants of all kinds?? How about hair clips or pony tail band things? Oh man I wear hair sticks but they have to be LONG and thick. But i do have a stick that can have dangles on the end. i love new shinnies for it.   I know someone already asked about tea and coffee, but I want to know what other hot beverages everyone likes for fall? i like apple teas   Any Gamers here? What kind? Board games? RPG? Miniature? MMORPG? WoW for the win   Mulling spices? yes please we have a local meadery and they just CALL for mulling spices   Imagine that you're given a shoebox-sized time capsule, and you are asked to put any number of items in the box that symbolize who you are. The items can be may be anything you can imagine, and money is no object, but they must fit within the box. Which items do you choose? A sci-fi story collection with butcher, briggs and hamilton in it.   Steampunk? some but only if it doesn't have shape edges and is Shiney   Who are your BPAL forum buddies? You know, people I could conspire with to Witch you! hummm twilighteyes and Denma might be willing to try and get any info you might want. Djsiberia too   Any rabid sports fans out there? What teams do you root for? I bleed Blue, I am a UK wildcat basketball fan   Do you believe in magic (or magick, if you prefer)? What does it mean to you? I believe there are more thing in the wolrd that we can see. Some can see it and they are blessed   what's your favorite candy to stock up on at halloween? mini kit-kat bars. I nibble these to the amusement of everyone.   Any cooks? Could you use anything cooking related? Aprons? Cookbooks? Measuring Cups? Recipes? Herb/Spice containers? Fancy Spices? Dish Towels? Cocktail napkins? Amazing Beaded Pot Holders? (like from our very own Pottersville! ) Something else? i cook and am always looking for the right spatula   Do you have a Good Reads profile? If so, make with the link! i do but I hate that site really so you are better off On libarything.com as its fairly up to date and expansive   What GC scent have you been putting off getting since it'll "always be there"? Queen Alice and Queen of hearts   Do you believe we control our destiny, or does our destiny control us? i believe its both. we have choices and they affect how we get places. You can go the hard way or the soft way but i think we end up in about the same place   For the tea and coffee drinkers: Opinion on tea- and/or coffee-related accessories/etc? Actually I NEED snarky coffee cups, My favorite at the moment is a Fan Girl warning one that a past witch got me that I have literally taken away from other when they go to use it.   Do sounds make you happy? What ambient noises make you smile? well the only noise i Know i go out of my way to hear is rain on a tin roof. Oh gods do i love that one.   what bpal scent have you never tried but always wanted to? what scent have you tried and loved, and haven't been able to get more of and why? Oh the lost chance that Was Hellhound on My Trail. the story of an imp loved , then washed. Another Imp acquired and used up.   Could you use a 'travel' imp case? How many should it hold? yes, I like having one that i can just pick up and take with me. although those imp tend to get trashed do to well life happening   Do you mind receiving used (in good condition, of course) CDs or DVDs? Nope, for anime i ahve a cost point anymore. if its over that point i can't get it. I HATE budgets. SO used dvds of stuff is fine with me.   To my witch i will keep this up to date if i can!

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Newest additions to GC

okay to add to my wanted list i have gone through and would like to try these GC Add ins-   THE LIGHTS OF MEN’S LIVES THY GODFATHER’S PRESENT GODFATHER DEATH THE LITTLE WOODEN DOLL FIRE FOR THY STEPMOTHER’S DAUGHTERS VASILISSA PAÍS DE LA CANELA   It is going to be some time before i can order more from the lab. Also on a weird side note. If i could get an imp of Crowley from somewhere it would be great. Mine went home with one of my friends a year ago I am going to be doign a MnS here at the house next month and somehow it dosn't seem right to have people try Aziraphale without Crowley there to try to. Which i didn't think of when my friend fell in love with my imp.   As with anything these are just things i want and being older than i want to be my wants won't hurt me.

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question 2

Are there any books you particularly want to read that you don't mind being 2nd hand (or 3rd or 4th )? I am ALWAYS looking for Old patrica Briggs books, my unicorn of second hand book stores is a copy of marques Do you like gardening,growing vegetables, house plants? Need any small tools, seeds, labels?Oh my gods yes. I Would love some heirloom tomatoe seeds and instructions in how to get the little buggers to grow. Are there any soundtracks you'd be interested in getting a copy of? Nine   2/7 Do you have any personal heroes / heroines and why? yes an no I look up to the older friends htat helped me survive my late teen years Are there any languages or countries that you're really interested in?japanese If you could be in any fictional universe, what would it be? (Harry Potter, Firefly, Lord of the Rings, Silent Hill, wtv.) hummm i think i would liek to live in patrica briggs dragon bones universe   2/6 If you were a student at Hogwarts, what house would you be in?I would either be a gryphondor or a ravenclaw but i am married to a slytherian I'm a space junky. Love anything galaxy, space, star, etc related. I'm even getting a milky way tattoo one day. And I am a total Star Trek geek. Anyone else? I am passingly familiar with all of these but not focused on any. Although i LVOE the fifth element movie (I don't believe that this is actually a question, I think there was discussion about it and then SultryWolf randomly bolded it and people started answering it so I'll put it here for reference but I just can't get behind this question) Severed fingers? eweee If you like tea, what are your favorite kinds? Fruity, sweet, chai, plain, black, green, red, white? alergic to real tea and so far havn't found a nice sweet alt no matter how much i have tried What's your Patronus? Non-Potter fans, what's your Spirit Animal? a female wolf, i am an alpha bitch and she not much easier going   2/5 How do you feel about handmade stuffed animals? could be fun Are there any accessories you'd really like? (Keychains, little purses, etc.) I liek anime key chains i use them all over the place What are your favorite animals? i like most animal but i HATE snakes Is there anything you've had to give up that you really miss or want back? Maybe something a witch could help out with?   2/4 Are you opposed to vegan baked goods? Or baked goods in general?nope What's your favourite flower? actually i LOVE deep red roses, and bright purple bacholor buttons, and white babies breath For those that have dogs, if I were to knit them a sweater, what colour would you like it to be?no dog Lip balm: Yay or nay? If yay, what are your favorite kinds (brands, consistency, whatever)? yay How do you feel about home-canned goods, like pickles, jelly, preserves, stuff like that. if i could find someone that amkes bread and butter pickles they would become my new best friend OPI Alice in Wonderland set? curious abou tit is all Hair stuff? Clips and things, do you need any? hair stick and heavy duty hair clips taken here   2/3 I custom mix nail polish, a process called 'frankening'. If you were my witch, would you enjoy a custom 'franken', based on whatever colors/theme you chose? yeah Since everyone is spending the same amount of money on this swap, would you be interested in seeing the cost breakdown of each item in your package? no Do you like keys?not really Do you like guessing who your witch is, or would you prefer to know? Do you mind knowing?i liek to know If it's going to be obvious who your witch is, would you rather she played the ninja and sent one big box at the end, or smaller packages along the way? What color are your eyes?i have eyes that change color depending on my mood, i call them hazel but they can be anywhere from green to a yellow gray   If you had to choose a color for a nightie to sleep in what color would it be? black and slinky

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While I Wait

So here ia m waiting for yet another round to start, I though i would leave a note to my witch. First i will adore you unless you just don't talk to me at ALL. I don't need daily updates but if i go a month with not a note I will start to twig and think you don't like me. its a personal failing but i am trying to be upfront about it.   now i have some wishlists i am going to link for you. I want to say right off that they are so you know what i LIKE, not that i expect you to get them for me.   My mondo everything that catches my magpie like eye list. including things i need for my new Wii system we were just given. the anime collection and my massive appetites for books -   http://amzn.com/w/24GWTFJ3CCST7   for ideas -   http://www.etsy.com/people/therhoda/favorites?ref=favorites     I don't mind answering anything you might need me to answer. If you need a close collaborator Lisanut is a RL friend and can be counted on to ferret out anything you may need.   *noms her chew toy*

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damned enablers!

Okay in typical SW fashion i have now stumbled upon the weird and fascinating Fyrinnae cosmetics. I LOVE this concept but i have NO idea where i would get started OR how to do it. BUT Witchy i would LOVE some samples of this!!although i would need their pixie epoxy to keep it on with. Or a make up base of some sort as i am soooo not up on make up stuffage.   so far the one i WANT the most is Daemon’s Tail as it sound FABULOUS! not sure i have anywhere to ACTUALLY where it but i would SURE try it out and wear it around the house. I also love the names and colors of Rapunzel had extensions, Oberon, and shinkirou.   As always this is just an idea of my color choices and ideas.

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dear witchie

I would like to admit right now that i plan on talking to you. I hope you have found this blog at some point and so i am not TALKING to myself.   I fell into something in etsy today. i DIDN'T know they had fabrics. I happen to have s SLIGHT addiction to bright colored fabrics. My main problem is i can never figure out how to DO something with them. it has been my intention for YEARS to find someone that will explain a way to use my fabric horde. I am a magpie as you will see from what i put in the amazon list tonight. The problem is I want two things from a quilt. I want it to be pretty and i want to SLEEP under it. these are rather Mutually non sequators to each other. I am sure i could MAKE the top of a quilt, but i have NO IDea On how to go about backing and filling it.   Sooo it has always been this thing i will do. I have 25 YEARS worth of jeans to be made into something and three drawers full of the brightest and funess cottons.   So there witchie an idea sorta.

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First round of questions answered

I am working on the great list of questions, if you have questions i am willing to answer them   9/4/10 Are you into Austen's books?  Umm no, although if you had an Old battered copy of pride and prejudice that i can try and read again i have been told to try again now that i am older   Do you read Tarot cards? If not, would you be interested? I did but I lost my deck last year to the Girls who thought they were just big playing cards. I would love a new set, but they would need a nice box that I can put up unnoticed   So for those of you who are into Harry Potter at all, which house do you think you'd be sorted into? I am a Ravenclaw through and through (I used to miss the bus because I was sitting there reading when it came)   What, if anything, is your guilty TV watching pleasure?I have to admit I watch Mythbusters about any time I watch an actual SHOW. But my guilty pleasure is Palidia chanel with all the concerts. I LOVE live music and having it on my tv is an extra bonus   If you cosplay or need a costume for your bellydance/burlesque hobby (or any other hobby which needs dressup/different from your normal wear), is there anything you need/want for it? Hummm as a largish person I try NOT to go out in public but I would love one of those bright scarves to use while I do my belly dancing exercise   Celebrity crush?:Keanu Reeves, followed closely by Brad Pitt with orlando Bloom hanging around for effect.   Knitted things?:YES, although I am sensitive to itchies with some fibers. BUT I have to say one of my not so secret wishes is for a LONG ravenclaw scarf for me and a slitheren on for the hubby   What about [mixed or otherwise] DVDs?hummm never had a mixed dvd what is on that?   DVDs: Do you prefer widescreen or formatted? You philistine how could you even mention formatted in my presence   Music: Any preference towards MP3 or CD? I like both, the only thing is I like to listen to mix cds in the car which dosn't do mp3s   Do you like scented tarts? I don't have anything to do anything with them not against them just not sure what they Do   Lip balms? yes but only really good balms. A past witchy set me up with my lip stuff ( mylipstuff.com)and I have been in love with it every since but I am almost out with winter in Ohio approaching   Do you have any body mods? If so, do you need any new jewelry, o-rings, plugs, etc (and if so, what size, length, etc)? Do you like pro-body mod stickers? Sorry the only thing I have is pieces ears and I am always on the look out for new studs that my ears won't eat.   Booze. Do you drink it, would you like some I lvoe booze and any that come to the house will be drunk by someone     What is your favorite artist or art style? (including if you have links to favorite pictures/paintings/photographs) humm I love lots of artists but it is the pieces not the artist themselves that draw me in. I love the early works of Kim McElroy ( http://www.spiritofhorse.com/ ) her illusionary horses are in person just amazing. I find her more recent stuff and her new world view a little wooo woo. I live to read about what ever Ursula Veron ( http://www.redwombatstudio.com/ )has come up with to do this time. I adore this woman and some day will make a pilgrimage to a con shes attending just to shake her hand and thank her for all the laughs I have had since following her lj all those years ago. If she ever does DO the hamsutra I Have GOT to have one!! I like bright gorgeous colors but I also like classics such as van gogh's sunflowers and starry night. Monet depending on the canvass. I like color and I like it In your face. Humm I wonder if this answer makes any sense to anyone not me.     9/03/10 Hallowe'en plans? kidlet trick or treating, I am thinking the spawn should be faeries this year so I am looking for cost effective wings and so on.   Mix Cds?oh yeah   Girlyness level? That depends on a day to day basis I am almost a man. Exept for my vainness about getting my hair put up every day. But I LOVE LOVE to pamper myself sometimes, I indulge in things like bubble baths and I LOVE the Ice prince Oil (I should horde it but oh its so relaxing) On the other hand no one in their right mind things i am a guy.   9/02/10 Baked goods: all for this I love baked foods   Gifts for other household members: the girls if not given their own will probably mis appropriate something from the packages   Are you someone who'd rather have lots of small testers of different things on your wishlist, or would you rather have one or two "big" things? Hummm My poor little wishlist for bpal is so smallish right now. That most of what ON it I will take in what ever form I can get my grubby paws on it and be a VERY happy camper for getting it   social networking usernames, ie twitter, facebook, livejournal, ravelry, anything else: I am on LJ as therhoda, dreamwidth as the same. I don't post much and most of what i DO post is fandom and whiny. But feel free to add me.   would you like to receive Groupons or similar deals/gift certificates from your Witch? The deals on groupon look sweet but I am not sure anything Would be ME there.   How about tshirt/bottoms sizes? I am fat!@ sooo you are look at a mens large or a womens xl or xxl as far as tops. I am a size 22 top and a size 20 pants. But I would love some nice flannel anything, I tend to sleep in old flannel shirts in the winter, I tend to steal them from male relatives or beg for them for holidays.

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