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Are you into 80s movies (like i am ) if so, which are your favorites and who are your favorite characters?

Do you like Villainess soaps? What are your favorite scents? Birth Rite, Krakatoa, Ginger Snapped, Kill Switch

Do you mind artificial colors in your food? Not really

Who wants hair pretties?(headbands, barrettes, pony-o's, scrunchies, bobby pins, hair clips, etc) Sure!

If you were my witchee, would you like any of the scents/sizes that are available on clearance?

I am on an origami crane kick recently, so I wonder if anyone will be interested in origami crane earrings, origami crane in a glass vial (~1.2cm wide) phone charm/pendant or just a container filled with cranes of different sizes. you bet!

How do you feel about clothing/accessories made from animals? Anti-fur, leather, shells, etc.? Does even faux wig you out? Fur would squick me out a little but the others would be fine

How do you deal with stress? What's your favorite way to unwind? Reading, listening to music, puttering in the garden, having a big nap

You're given the opportunity to apprentice at any trade (or craft) of your choosing for the period of one year. Your mentor may be any currently living person. Which field of study would you choose, and who would be your mentor?

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Who is musically inclined? What instruments (voice counts) do you play? Would you enjoy sheet music?

Favorite musicals?

Which of the seven deadly sins is most likely to be your undoing? Sloth or Gluttony

Anyone want a nickname and embroidered headband from PandaBite? No thanks

I have seen a lot of yankee candles haters..... personally i like yankee candle (some of them, anyway). do you or don't you, and if not, what candles do you like? this assumes you like candles. otherwise, what specific home fragrance do you use? I don't mind Yankee Candle

Would a "gift" donation to one of the organizations/causes you support be a great gift, or a lame gift? great!

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Does anyone have any symbols they consider to be personally significant or talismanic?

Are there any Gods, Goddess, or other mythological figures of whom you're particularly fond?

Super villain or vigilante? Which would you like to be? Which would you like to receive?

What mythical or fantastic race of creatures (dragons, unicorns, griffins, elves, dwarves, faeries, etc.) do you most identify with, and why?

How do you feel about Dia de los Muertos? Are you interested in sugar skulls? Catrina (or other) skeleton figurines?

Do you have a favorite poem or poet?

 

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For the crafty people out there: would you prefer something crafted or crafting supplies? Either! Slight preference to something crafted but not everyone is so inclined

Can you use pill boxes, a hard ID case, coin purse, etc? I don't really need any but I do like these sort of things

Any songs you are desperately into at the moment ?

What's autumn like in your neck of the woods? What do you love and/or hate about it? It's usually nice in September & gets steadily cooler & crisper - we get a nice show of leaves unless the rains start early

What's your favorite product(s) at Trader Joe's? I've never had anything from them - there aren't any here

If you're caught in front of the tv, what are you watching? kid's shows or History Channel

Any Amy Brown art fans? Somewhat - I seem to be drawn to the ones where the clothes & hair are streaming off to one side like Cloak of Stars or Passage To Autumn

How do you feel about Halloween music? (mix CDs, what have you)I'd like some!

Who else is reeeeeally looking forward to Tim Burton's Alice In Wonderland? Kinda. I've seen too many versions that were overly wacky & made me cringe

Is there a store that you love which does not have a location near you (but that has a physical presence somewhere, not just online? Why do you love it so much? I used to love going to Vancouver Kid's Books when I lived right in Vancouver - they have a ton of cool books with mini staff reviews & awesome stuffed animals (I will forever covet the enormous gryphon puppet)

Lolcats....yeah or nay? Yeah!

What is your favorite creepy folk story or legend? The Wendigo freaked me out, too!

If your witch were to either write something for you or put together a collection of ghost stories, would you rather have it in writing, recorded as an oral telling, or both?Both would be very cool!

If you had the funds to comission an original painting for yourself, what would it be of? What would it be like - colors, size, style? Something mysterious in cool dark watery colours

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What's something you're really looking forward to in the semi-near future?

What fictional character do you most identify with and why?

Could you use a 'travel' imp case? How many should it hold? I have several but I do like them, 5-6 imps is enough

As a witchee, would you prefer to have many little packages sent to you throughout the round with a not-so-big final package or fewer things throughout the round with one huge final package to seal the sweetness? I enjoy getting a few packages but none of them need to be huge!

What is your idea of the perfect evening at home? Kids early to bed, big fat book & munchies or my DH & I watching & discussing a show together

Are you on any social networks (MySpace, Twitter, LJ, Facebook, Bebo,etc)? Not really my thing

What kind of socks? thin black cotton, or thicker cotton grey/blue heather-type blend

How often do you update your wishlist?Fairly often - after getting new stuff or if there's an update

May I help you fill out your costuming wardrobe (assuming you costume)? I'd love some pointy elf ear tips (& adhesive), horns or a fanciful leather mask

So, who has a store or ETSY shop or knows of a shop of a fellow BPALer that everybody needs to check out?

Who are your favorite artists/illustrators/art periods?

What's your stance on cranberries? fond of them

Do you mind receiving used (in good condition, of course) CDs or DVDs? Used is good!

Do you have a crush on anyone famous? Do you have a crush on any literary characters? Would you like fanfiction or fan art based on this/these people? I like Colin Firth, Alan Rickman & Johnny Depp so Darcy, Snape & Captain Jack Sparrow material would be fun

You're at home, or out, and you want a snack. Something that will get you through to the next meal, or through to the end of school or what ever. What do you grab? usually cereal, yogurt or a sandwich, sometimes popcorn or chips

Do you have a favorite bpal bottle art? I love Harvest Moon '05 & its pumpkin with spindly legs - actually most years the Weenies & Yukes are pretty appealing, Rose Moon '07 with its silver phoenix made of roses is also lovely

Are there any decants from the Halloweenies, Literary Vampires, Gris Grimly, or Hellboy that you would be interested in receiving? I've ordered an embarrassing amount of decants

 

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There has been a lot of talk about chocolate, but none about Candy! What is your favorite Candy? What candy do you hate?I like licorice, toffees, caramel, tootsie rolls, fruit (esp. black currant or raspberry) or floral (rose, violet) flavoured hard candy. Not a huge fan of sours, marshmallows or lemon/lime.

Do you have a Blu-Ray player? Nope

Do you have any objections to receiving downloads?Is your internet connection fast enough for you to download large files like music easily?Are there any songs, albums, movies, or TV shows that you can't find/haven't been released that you want? I wouldn't object but things would have to be Mac compatible (& fairly idiot proof)

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Are you interested in things like home remedies for ailments, cleaning solutions, etc.?Sure!

If you do any kind of craft, could you use supplies? What kind: knitting needles, yarn, amazing fabric, pinking shears, cool thimbles or pincushions, jewelery making supplies, beads, etc.? I'd love a fun pincushion & beads or findings are always welcome

What's your favorite pain-relief remedy or ritual? Ibuprofen or tylenol & a nap

Do sounds make you happy? What ambient noises make you smile? I love the sound of rain (especially to fall asleep to), my kids & cats snoring, waves, birds, bees humming - wind actually makes me a bit nervous since I've always lived in places with large trees around & bits do fall off

When you receive your SW packages... do you like receiving things that are individually wrapped inside? or unwrapped? or both? Doesn't matter too much, I'll whichever my witch feels like doing

Of course, we're all going to be grateful no matter what our witches give us, but for the record, what is your anti-present? Tell us something that you think your future witch might give you that you absolutely, unequivocally DO. NOT.WANT. can't really think of anything

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? I'd love to try Pumpkin King & Bat of Wealth & have more than my decant of MB:Closet

I know we're all scent sensitive here. What are your favorite non-perfume smells? Day in the life stuff? Fallen leaves, freshly ground coffee, baking bread (actually all baking sends a nice waft), baby head (right now there's a hint of vanilla from the yogurt that he smeared in at lunch ), clean sheets, wet pavement, roses & herbs

Coffee drinkers, what types of beans do you like?Kona, Sumatra, Kenya..etc. How do you like them roasted?Do you like flavors, such as hazelnut, vanilla, etc. in your coffee? whatever's in Starbucks' French Roast suits me fine; no flavored coffees please

Who has a birthday falling in this round? not I

For those of us who like chocolate, do you like anything in your chocolate, like fruit, nuts, or for the more daring among us, chilies?Oh yes! Praline, toffee, sea salt, coffee, cocoa nibs, ginger, nuts & seeds, chili & other spices (even curry & I especially like cinnamon & cardamom), lavender, fruit (except raisins), orange peel

Are there any childhood shows/movies/games/books/etc. that still hold a really special place in your heart?Muppets & 1970's Sesame Street, Mr Dressup, Friendly Giant, the Munsters

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Superpower?

If I send you whole spices or coffee beans, would you be able to grind them or would you prefer them pre-ground for your convenience? I have a coffee grinder but not one for spices

For the tea and coffee drinkers: Opinion on tea and/or coffee-related accessories/etc?(Teaware, sugar crystals, infusers, tea chests, etc) How do you take your coffee (or tea)? Black or with cream and/or sugar? I like accessories! (Whether I need them is another matter) I take my coffee with milk & my black tea with milk & sugar, some herb/fruit teas require honey

Restaurants you'd like a gift certificate to on Restaurant.com? I'm not in the US

In our perfect world it is chocolate and...? more chocolate! Some coffee would also be acceptable

How do you scent your home: tarts, reed diffusers, BPAL, candles? candles, homemade room sprays & occasionally incense

What's your favorite dessert treat? Ice cream? Cake? Pie?Fudge brownie cake with pie flavored ice cream on top? Creme brulee

Do you believe we control our destiny, or does our destiny control us? A bit of both

What one thing that is missing from your life would you like to have above all else? Order winning over chaos in my home

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What was your favouritest job ever, and why? I quite like my present job (helping people find material on Art & History topics at a Public Library, some data entry & fact checking) but enjoyed it more when I was in another department with staff who were more social & outgoing

Which three albums would you take to your apocalypse bolt hole and how would you power the generator?

What GC scent have you been putting off getting since it'll "always be there"?Snake Oil, Morocco, Perversion or Fae -but I made sure I have a backup of Dorian & Shub

 

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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 like kitchen stuff & could use some new pot holders actually - mine are either burnt or irretrievably grubby

What's your favorite candy to stock up on at Halloween? mini Mars bars & O'Henrys

What are your phobias? heights, flying, driving

What is your favourite flower (or plant)? I'm liking autumny things at the moment: asters, mums, sunflowers, dark coloured dahlias

Duct tape purses and wallets and things are pretty darned cool. Who else thinks so? They're kinda interesting

An anonymous benefactor gives you $500 (or an equivalent amount of money in your currency of choice) with the following stipulations. You must spend all of it within a week: any money left unspent must be returned. You must spend at least half of the money on yourself. You may not use it to pay off debts or bills of any kind. What do you do with the money? Take my sister out for a fabulous lunch/dinner & day of spoiling for her 50th birthday which is this October

Who likes coloring books? Sure!

Are you an avid reader? What's your favorite book/series?Sure am! A lot of the series I follow, I no longer buy because there's too many of them (Terry Pratchett} or I no longer love them but still want to find out what happens (Kim Harrison, Charlaine Harris). I can't seem to go wrong with Patricia Briggs, though

Do you have a Good Reads profile?If so, make with the link! If you don't have one, go make one! It's right here but I just started so there's only a few books so far

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You're in the kitchen at the end of a pay period and groceries are pretty scarce. Do you take the five ingredients you find first and make something fabulous, or do you order take out? Take-out usually occurs on payday; fortunately my kids like mac & cheese & ramen with veggies

If you could decorate/redecorate any 1 room in your home, what would it be and how would you decorate it? I'd love to give my house the fab retro 50's kitchen it never had

Any rabid sports fans out there? What teams do you root for? Canucks (though I should resent them - my DH is the rabid fan, I've joked in the past about being a hockey widow)

What's your favorite animal? (You can have more than one.) cats, otters, tigers

This is how the world ends... zombie apocalypse, robot uprising, alien invasion, return of the elder gods... which doomsday scenario do you prefer (or make your own!)? Elder gods!

In the year 2525... if man is still alive... what sort of future do you imagine? (apologies to anyone who gets that song stuck in their head!) I suspect mankind won't be around

Do you believe in magic (or magick, if you prefer)? What does it mean to you? Yes, I think the natural world is pretty amazing & mysterious & I believe in the interconnectedness of things. I feel it's kind of arrogant to think we know all that can be known about the universe.

If you found the puzzle box from Hellraiser, what would you do with it? ( and would you be able to resist playing with it? ) I probably could resist because I'm naturally cautious (though I would want to have a good look at it)

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Do you like pinup art/images? Yes, but don't need any

What are your plans for Halloween? Have you made any yet? Do you have any traditions? I take my eldest Trick or Treating (I may or may not dress up myself) while my DH stays home & gives out candy. He carves the pumpkin that always goes outside our door. I often set up a small ancestor/remembrance shrine with photos of loved ones & a candle

Who are your BPAL forum buddies? You know, people I could conspire with to Witch you! my former witches have all been excellent

What is your favorite color? tied between blue & purple

Any other steampunk fans/lovers? I like!

Describe your ideal picnic lunch. Where would you go? Who (if anyone, and yes there can be multiple people) would accompany you? What sort of food would you take? And, of course, if a picnic lunch sounds like a horrible idea, feel free to say so! I'd get an assortment of fabulous sandwiches, foccacia & desserts from Terra Breads in Vancouver & treat my friends under the huge trees at Jericho Beach enjoying the incredible view of the mountains

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Any Gamers here? What kind? Board games? RPG? Miniature? MMORPG? Fraid not

Is anyone playing this round of SW into ABJ? (asian ball jointed dolls) Not for me

What is your favorite Halloween icon? black cats & pumpkins

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 dried rose & sprig of rosemary, a couple of favorite books, some perfume, favorite jewellery bits, some recipes, various photos, figurines of a a warrior, a knight & a monkey (for my DH & kids) some plush or ceramic black kitties with everything wrapped in a velvet shawl

Are you involved in any long-term, ambitious project? something like decorating your house or saving for a trip to the other end of the world, for example. Never-ending home fix-ups & yard work

Favorite kind or take out kinda burger? Whats your burger preference? Veggie,meat or ???? I do get beef cravings sometimes: Monty's mushroom burger from White Spot or A&W's Mozzaburger; otherwise I'm a chicken burger gal

What's your favorite childhood toy? my sister had an awesome replica of the Disney castle from the 60's with little plastic figures that I adored (I never wanted to be a princess though)

If you have a pet, what kind of gifts would be good for them? major catnip addicts, also like foam balls

Do you Tweet? What is your Twitter name? nope

Are you on Ravelry? What is your Ravelry name? nope

 

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What are everyone's favorite Halloween-y/Autumn-y/spooky movies? Are there any you don't own but would like to? I'd love Nightmare Before Christmas, Scary Godmother & Rocky Horror

Are roasted pumpkin seeds and home made chex mix the best fall snack foods, or what? as long as they're the savory versions

What's your favorite pie, my dear SW's? I like making apple & pumpkin - both spiced with cinnamon & cardamom & a touch of vanilla

What kinda socks ar you wearing tonight? Too warm right now but last week I had on some thick cotton blend house socks

Do you like socks? Blankets? Wrist warmers? Arm warmers? Headband? Shawl? Or what kind of knitted thing would you love the most? anything but I doubt a headband would get much use

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? I've always loved to read ghost stories (true accounts & Poe would be welcome, too!)

Who here is LOVING Warehouse 13? I haven't seen but it sounds like it's my kind of thing

Nother question! Coffee or Tea? Love both!

Interested in locally produced products? Food, skincare or both?Olive oil? Lavender oils or soaps? Love regional products of all sorts, don't need olive oil thanks to last switch witch (quimerula!) & I do like lavender (particularly combined with orange)

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? yes to all

What is your favourite historical period? Hard to choose: Medieval, Regency, Victorian, Ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt & China, 1920's

What other hot beverages everyone likes for fall? pumpkin spice latte, baby!

Did you order anything from the most recent update? Bottles of Lamb's Wool, Pomona & Falling Leaf Moon, a gazillion decants & a Falling Leaf Moon tee

Vampires or Werewolves? Or some other monster? slight edge to vampires

What sort of odd or regional foods do you crave? I sometimes crave german foods from my childhood like Rotkohl or Schnitzel