Em-

🦇🦇🦇SEVEN SPOOKY NIGHTS is open! 🦇🦇🦇

I pared it down a bit from 13 since we are getting a bit of a late start and that feels more manageable right now. 

So, I realize that with Switch Witch just starting folks may be overwhelmed,  but is there still interest in a 13 nights swap this year? 

We would need to get started this week, if so. I really shouldn't host, but I would be happy to assist if someone does want to take it on, because it is my absolute favorite swap of the year.

2 hours ago, Em- said:

[MODHAT] Could the Switch Witch organizer who is in charge of posting PM me, please? 

 

thanks! [/MODHAT]

All good, never mind, nothing to see here (except approved SW threads). 

[MODHAT] Could the Switch Witch organizer who is in charge of posting PM me, please? 

thanks! [/MODHAT]

Would anyone be interested in a lighting round of something small and finite for end of summer/back to school? For my lighting rounds, I just draw names, no attempts at close matching.

I'm itchy for something and have maybe just enough capacity to manage 15 participants who solemnly swear they will make good.

I have not heard anything about a spring Switch Witch at the mod level, but to be fair, y'all usually know before me. 

Re Spring Cleaning, I would love to participate,  but definitely cannot run it. Other than the occasional round robin, I think my hosting days are over for the foreseeable future.  Work is just too much right now.

Speaking of round robins, though,  I do need to get the jewelry box back in flight soon. 

3 hours ago, twilighteyes said:

 

We have a Natural Grocers here too!  (First one I'd ever seen and the only place I can find that carries Toum around here.)

 

 

@Em-  would this count against a swap for a year so the organizer could only have two other swaps at same time?  (year long birthday card swap)  Or could it be an informal thing?

Generally, card swaps count against the total, but if someone with an extensive proven track record of successfully running swaps were to take this on, I would be willing to make an exception to the 3 swaps rule. 

On 12/29/2022 at 12:43 PM, Missanneshirleyofgg said:

 

 

Kiddie valentines!  I used to love collecting my kiddie valentines in a paper bag to open on valentines day. With treats! sticks of gum, tea, stickers?!?!?  OK, maybe i am a weirdo. ha, ha.

Many many years ago someone ran a swap where we made valentines boxes for someone and sent an assortment of goodies, which was super fun.

I ordered this one knowing that I really like Alice, though its a little on the floral-sweet side for me, that I should by rights LOVE Scherezade, as I love all of the notes and particularly red musk (one of my fave notes), but it tends to feel a little dry to me, and that while I'm not sure I've tried Rakshasa, I like sandalwood and some patchoulis.  

Y'all, this is amazing. It doesn't read head shoppy AT ALL to me, which I note mainly because it clearly does to some people and I don't want it to scare people off. I tend to really amp red musk and that is by far the predominant note on my skin, but the milk and honey and Earl Gray tea-ness from the Alice are just enough to give the musk that sultry smoothness I associate with my fave red musk blends and the spices and saffron play super well with the florals from Alice and Rakshasa. 

On 10/28/2022 at 9:35 PM, spookygrrrly said:

Oh good I haven’t missed tacky ornament swap! Whew! I haven’t had the bandwidth for swaps this year but the tacky ornament swap is my favorite! 

Psst, the tack is approved! 

Approved!

I would definitely anticipate multiple seasonal swaps over the next couple of months. I would encourage folks to share ideas and pair up to host. 

12 hours ago, twilighteyes said:

 

oooh.   I'll see if anyone else wants to pick it up and which 12 days.  Like ending on 12th Night?   I just worry about gather time and shipping time during the holidays.

I've always liked going until 12th night because it's something to get through that back to the grind hump after New Years. Plus, it's a little extra time, just not too much.

7 hours ago, twilighteyes said:

 

nooooooo!

 

I can't start it because I still have three swaps going right now and 13 days won't be done until 11/2.  Unless it counts that everyone has gotten a box?    (except they haven't yet... one is still in transit.)

If you are seriously interested, given your excellent history as a swap leader, I think I could grant you an exception.  😄

Also, FWIW,  it often doesn't get posted until around Nov. 2.

Just a quick heads up that there is NO way I'm going to be up for organizing 12 Days of Christmas this year, if anyone wants to take that on. I will enthusiastically participate if someone else organizes, though. 

While we're throwing out ideas,  a few years ago we did a stash-buster craft swap that was a crafty twist on the spring cleaning swap, except that you had to craft something using only materials on-hand.

16 minutes ago, twilighteyes said:

 

@Shadowdawn  @Greenwoodtree

 

https://mailchi.mp/0c7a065b3156/bpal-forum-swap-alerts

 

Everyone can sign up here!  I promise not to spam anyone.  @Em-  Please slap me if this is not ok.

Go forth however works. 

I am definitely in for spring cleaning,  especially if someone else runs it. 😁

12 DAYS IS OPEN!

On 10/27/2021 at 9:47 PM, twilighteyes said:

 

Are you going to do the 12 days of Christmas swap?  

 

Since people are waiting for that and for a possible winter switch witch I think I'll skip the Yule Solstice swap so if someone else wants to run it, feel free!

I will run 12 Days it if no one wants to. I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed with life right now, but I want it to happen. If I do, I'll probably wait until matches go out for Krampus.

In terms of the 3 swap max for organizers, for multi-day swaps, I'm comfortable going with when everyone has the required number of packages, since at that point, the only remaining obligation for organizers is to report the swap for closure. 

Krampus is approved. 

Usually we would call a swap over when it's ready to be closed, but the multi-night ones are weird. Let me think on that when I've had coffee and I'll message you.

On 10/23/2021 at 1:35 PM, Lucchesa said:

@Em- I just submitted the Winter Holiday Card Swap for moderation. Thank you! 

 

I limited it to sending either 5 or 10 cards -- that seemed more doable than 2, 5 or 10.  I'll let you bigger brains know if I need help with the matching!!!

It's approved! 

15 hours ago, foxwrapped said:

I love love love the idea for a card swap!

 

Also: I have an idea for a swap! A round robin swap for fandom/geeky items, for the fandoms we used to love but have moved onto new things. 

Ooh, I would definitely be down for the fandom round robin.  I have a lot of random things from my Geek Crate days!

I really hope we have the usual glut of Yule related swaps. You have such fun ideas Twi!

Speaking of which,  assuming that there's interest in a 12 days of Christmas swap, do folks have a strong preference for opening before Christmas (starting December 15, ending December 25) or the more traditional 12 days after (Dec 25 - Jan 5)? We've done it both ways,  but have ended up doing the latter by default because otherwise we basically need to start organizing now.

6 hours ago, Thuy said:

Holy bananas. I love all of these swaps happening here, but it is a LOT going on. BUT, with that, is there still going to be a late summer/fall/maybe-winter jewelry round robin again? I was looking forward to that after the summer one but will totally understand if it doesn't happen. Just curious.

Yes! I just need to get through the next week of work bananas and I'll get it up.