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#226 2008-10-17 00:38:05

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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

Heh, same here. Yesterday I bought a lovely new winter coat. *does a happy dance*

Hey, cyan do you still have the link to that packing list I put up somewhere? If you see anything missing, please let me know. :) I think I'm going to start packing this weekend.


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#227 2008-10-17 07:10:41

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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

12 Days!!!!!!!

 

#228 2008-10-17 07:11:11

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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

Maladroit wrote:

I only have one question for you lucky ducks: Who's taking the pictures to share with us stuck at home, living the life Taddistic through your experiences!?!?

I won't be there Wednesday night, but you can count on me to have the camera out for the rest of the Con.  I may even be able to post some shots while we're there.  We'll just see what we can do!


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#229 2008-10-17 10:16:58

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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

Sahi wrote:

Hey, cyan do you still have the link to that packing list I put up somewhere? If you see anything missing, please let me know. :) I think I'm going to start packing this weekend.

Yes.  As a matter of fact, I based my list on your list, it seems quite complete.  :-)  I will also be bringing a sewing kit, but it will prolly only consist of needles, thread, small scissors, and safety pins.


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#230 2008-10-17 10:24:22

Marian
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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

How many of you are bringing knitting? I like the idea of having a stitch n' bitch with you ladies. :) (And I've just started a new pair of bright, pretty socks!)

 

#231 2008-10-17 10:27:23

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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

Knitting is most definitely on my packing list :-D  I just haven't decided which project I'll be bringing along.


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#232 2008-10-17 10:34:07

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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

um, if i knew how to knit... can i just tie knots instead.  i was a master knot tier back in my boyscout days!

 

#233 2008-10-17 10:40:14

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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

I have nothing against knot-tying, but I do generally discourage boys from coming to knitting/craft circles. Girls need a chance to gossip properly, you know. :)

 

#234 2008-10-17 10:43:23

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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

Kianor wrote:

um, if i knew how to knit... can i just tie knots instead.  i was a master knot tier back in my boyscout days!

Wow, you do macrame?  S'marchers positively bristle with unexpected talents!  ;-)


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#235 2008-10-17 10:54:26

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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

wow, i guess i do.  even funnier, you reminded me that i really DID used to macrame (my Mom was very good at it and sometimes i would do little projects while she worked on hers).  and i also remember making friendship bracelets back in junior high, the ones where you knotted different colored embroidery threads together.

but, it sounds like (despite my recalled craft experience) i still lack... um, certain "attributes" that would grant me access to this event.

i guess i'll have to go do some manly things while the rest of you gossip - like chop wood, or kill large wild animals, or go shopping!  ;D

 

#236 2008-10-17 11:12:41

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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

You made friendship bracelets? I swear I've never seen a male do that. (Sorry, I am such a sexist sometimes!)

Sorry to kick you out of the event we haven't even planned yet. :) More likely, it'll just be carrying knitting around to all the random hang-outs, than anything official. So if you would like to carry around macrame and friendship bracelets and bond with the girls, you're more than welcome. ;)

 

#237 2008-10-17 11:36:14

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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

i told you i was a renaissance man!  a real joshua-of-all-trades. 

thank you for the invite though... but i actually like chopping wood! ;D

 

#238 2008-10-17 12:10:10

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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

Sure Ki, you can join me and possibly teach me some knots I don't know. *makes note on packlist to bring some wool if I still have any and embroidery floss if not* I never was any good at knitting. And I'm not terribly good at knotting either, but I do know the Turkish knot. (Makes lovely serviette rings.)


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#239 2008-10-17 12:32:15

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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

Do I sense a group project?  Smarchy World Fantasy Friendship Bracelets for All!  I have a small drawer full of leftover yarns from other projects that I can bring along.


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#240 2008-10-17 12:50:43

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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

I've got quite a bit of embroidery floss that I've overestimated needing. :)


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You may call me the Porcupine Lady, or if you are feeling generous the Erinaceous One.

 

#241 2008-10-17 13:11:06

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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

Oh, Sahi, I've been meaning to ask you: does our room include a hair dryer, coffee maker, and/or iron & ironing board?


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#242 2008-10-17 13:27:24

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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

*goes to check*

We're staying in the Sandman Calgary Downtown.


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You may call me the Porcupine Lady, or if you are feeling generous the Erinaceous One.

 

#243 2008-10-17 13:31:46

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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

Each of the 301 comfortably appointed guest rooms features exceptional amenities such as a air conditioning, alarm clock radio, coffee/tea maker, complimentary coffee, direct dial telephone, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and cable TV.


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You may call me the Porcupine Lady, or if you are feeling generous the Erinaceous One.

 

#244 2008-10-17 14:08:41

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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

*crosses off hair dryer from list*

*adds coffee & tea to list*

(the "complimentary" coffee is never very good, and Libra will definitely want tea)


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#245 2008-10-21 09:11:00

cyan
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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

I did my shopping yesterday - got all the little travel-size stuff that I needed.

Libra, Sahi - don't forget to leave some room in your bag so you can take your costumes home!


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#246 2008-10-21 09:48:23

Marian
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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

I had a lot of fun shopping for travel-size toiletries. Much better shampoo than I usually get! And I was sooooo happy they had a mini-bottle of the kind of contact lens solution I use.

8 days! Gosh, those 9 months flew by. (Thank goodness!)

 

#247 2008-10-21 12:31:52

Sahi
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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

I'm guessing everybody will do mini-toiletry bottles. (Every company that is.)

My own toilet bag already had quite a few minis, but it will go in the cargo bay.

Cyan, I'll have a little space left due to handing out some costume parts of my own. :) *probably not as much as you'll have left afterwards*


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First member of the Shadowmarch Council of Sages, Official Quiller's Mint Historian
You may call me the Porcupine Lady, or if you are feeling generous the Erinaceous One.

 

#248 2008-10-22 07:28:04

Marian
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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

Oh, my God! Have you guys checked out the programming?

George R.R. Martin and Tad Williams on a panel "Killing Significant Characters." Does life get any better?

 

#249 2008-10-22 07:36:08

Sahi
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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

Ooh, I didn't even know the program was available! That's a panel we must make sure to arrive early at!


"I'm a much nicer person online" - Aan'Allein

First member of the Shadowmarch Council of Sages, Official Quiller's Mint Historian
You may call me the Porcupine Lady, or if you are feeling generous the Erinaceous One.

 

#250 2008-10-22 07:39:59

Sahi
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Re: Canadian Smarchmoot: Oct 31 - Nov 2 2008, World Fantasy

Hey, Deb will be on a panel too!


"I'm a much nicer person online" - Aan'Allein

First member of the Shadowmarch Council of Sages, Official Quiller's Mint Historian
You may call me the Porcupine Lady, or if you are feeling generous the Erinaceous One.

 

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