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#1 2012-03-14 14:30:13

Sahi
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Castlefest 2012

Libra and I are going to Castlefest again this year. I'm planning to bring a few games (for in the hotel).

Munchkin Booty
Fjord
Boonanza
Pompen of Verzuipen (Land Unter)


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#2 2012-03-14 14:48:58

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Re: Castlefest 2012

Funny, I was just wondering about it at work today. Honestly, last year I wasn't sure I would go again, but I think if I don't I'll probably kick myself for the whole next year... especially if I do actually get pink rubber boots as a (belated) birthday present from one aunt.


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#3 2012-03-16 08:10:23

Sahi
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Re: Castlefest 2012

You'd definitely have to bring pink rubber boots!

And I'm still planning to organize our own little festival next year.


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#4 2012-03-17 07:42:52

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Re: Castlefest 2012

Oh talking about this.... R was thinking of going to a different hotel this year... Are you still up for a hotel?
I am soooooo looking forward to Castlefest and Folkwoods this year... just can't wait!!!


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#5 2012-03-17 12:13:53

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Re: Castlefest 2012

Sure, I loved the gaming sessions in the evening! That's why I'm bringing all those games. :)


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#6 2012-04-02 11:52:15

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Re: Castlefest 2012

Guess what I got today? A hint: It's pink!

So I suppose that means I will come, too.


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#7 2012-04-02 12:30:15

Sahi
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Re: Castlefest 2012

Pink? A magical winged pony that will bring you here?

Guess I should go buy my ticket soon now...


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#8 2012-04-02 12:35:21

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Re: Castlefest 2012

Another hint: they're two of them, and they're made of rubber. ;)


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#9 2012-04-03 07:07:19

xavie
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Re: Castlefest 2012

I wanted to guess: A little pink car! But now that you say that there are two of them and they are made of rubber.... hmmmm. Maybe two little pink rubber boats that you can tie together and sail up the Danube till you reach the Netherlands? That would be such an awesome adventure, and you could use one boat to store all your cookies and costumes, while you sit in the other boat!

 

#10 2012-04-03 11:17:49

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Re: Castlefest 2012

Ooh, I remember now! Your pink rubber boots!


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

 

#11 2012-04-04 13:59:57

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Re: Castlefest 2012

Yay, Sahi got it!

Now I need to decide if I really want to make a bubblewrap cloak as well. It'll be a bit bulky and awkward to transport, and if I have it, it probably won't rain at all, but it would be so wonderfully silly - I haven't worn something as random and silly in years, probably not since I went to school with a necklace made of dried beans and corn.


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#12 2012-04-05 07:25:34

xavie
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Re: Castlefest 2012

It's not a pair of rubber boats? *pouts*

I'd wait for the weathe preditions and then decide. If it rains indeed, you'll be the best dressed  castle fest visitor of them all.

 

#13 2012-04-06 17:26:03

Libra-in-a-roundabout-way
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Re: Castlefest 2012

Magpie.... are you really coming??!! *squee*

Anyway, hoping to talk to Ruben soon... so it would be good if we know for how many to book!!

*crosses fingers* It would not be the same without you!!


"If you say that getting the money is the most important thing, you will spend you life completely wasting your time. You'll be doing things you don't like doing in order to go on living, that is, to go on doing things you don't like doing... which is stupid."
~ Alan Watts

 

#14 2012-04-07 02:30:38

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Re: Castlefest 2012

Yes, I think I will - so if you're booking hotel rooms, count me in!


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#15 2012-04-08 01:21:29

Sahi
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Re: Castlefest 2012

Going to buy my ticket soon now!

Did I ever mention I found those crooked spikes I wanted for that bandana? Now I just need the leather. *puppy eyes at Libra*


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

 

#16 2012-04-12 12:58:17

Sahi
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Re: Castlefest 2012

Wow, those tickets get more expensive every year! But I have my ticket. *glees*


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

 

#17 2012-04-21 10:41:35

Libra-in-a-roundabout-way
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Re: Castlefest 2012

Ruben got me my ticket as well... seems the website doesn't like foreign cards or something.... I have the leather.... it's still in the same place... shall see what it would cost to send it to you!!


"If you say that getting the money is the most important thing, you will spend you life completely wasting your time. You'll be doing things you don't like doing in order to go on living, that is, to go on doing things you don't like doing... which is stupid."
~ Alan Watts

 

#18 2012-04-21 13:53:06

Sahi
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Re: Castlefest 2012

Yay!

Well if it's expensive, you can always bring it along.


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

 

#19 2012-04-29 03:51:21

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Re: Castlefest 2012

Bought my ticket. Now I just need train tickets - should have done that before I started working crazy hours! Sahi, can I count on you again for a bed for a night or two?


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#20 2012-04-29 07:24:46

Libra-in-a-roundabout-way
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Re: Castlefest 2012

Yay!! We get to all go again!!! Sooooo looking forward to it!


"If you say that getting the money is the most important thing, you will spend you life completely wasting your time. You'll be doing things you don't like doing in order to go on living, that is, to go on doing things you don't like doing... which is stupid."
~ Alan Watts

 

#21 2012-04-30 00:07:28

Sahi
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Re: Castlefest 2012

Of course, Magpie. Although I can't take extra days off this time.


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

 

#22 2012-04-30 13:22:24

Magpie
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Re: Castlefest 2012

That's OK, Sahi - I'll keep myself busy (if I even spend extra days this time, I'll decide that depending on when I can get cheap tickets).


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#23 2012-07-28 13:09:37

Sahi
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Re: Castlefest 2012

Less than a week to go!


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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.

 

#24 2012-07-29 09:08:38

Magpie
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Re: Castlefest 2012

Only three work days left for me!

I was thinking I'd make myself a new dress to replace the old blue one, but time just went by much faster than I expected, and it didn't happen.

And I really should decide whether I want to bring my magic pink rubber boots...


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#25 2012-07-29 12:52:01

Sahi
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Re: Castlefest 2012

The weather might be anything...


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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.

 

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