Continuing in a second post in case there really is a length limit:

 

Do you like scary books? What's the best/scariest thing you've ever read?

Sure! Or, at least I like them better than scary movies. I'm not a huge gore person, but psychological and mystery with slight horror overtones are cool with me. I don't love Stephen King although I did love The Eye of the Dragon and about 75% of the Dark Tower series.

 

 

Are you interested in anything in the latest round of Lab auctions on eBay?

I don't look at them so as to avoid temptation.

 

What favorite song(s) would you think would translate into a cool or unique scent?

Hmm...???? As with paintings, I fear that if translated into scent in any way that would make sense they wouldn't smell so good on me. I do think a scent based The Gambler could be cool: The scent of a warm summer's evening, leather train seats, well handled cards, a bottle of whiskey and cigarette smoke.

 

Anyone interested in VApothecary's Halloween update?

Again, I didn't look. But just because I don't look doesn't mean I wouldn't like something. It just means I can't be specific because I try to avoid temptation. On any of these, if there's something you think I would love, I would be game.

 

Interested in anything from the Beaver Moon Lunacy update?

The beaver traditionally is way too sweet for me.

 

I sent you with $20 into a drugstore/Walmart (nothing too fancy/imported/expensive, just your average selection), and you are restricted only to the candy aisle. What would you blow it on?

The higher end chocolate bars: Green & Black, Ghiradelli squares or Lindt orange or chili.

 

 

What is your favorite kind of cookie?

I don't really have one. I love warm chocolate chip ones, toffee ones, snickerdoodles, shortbread, etc.

 

How many boxes are you hoping for?

I have no preference and already feel plenty spoiled.

 

How do you feel about loose leaf tea in baggies? I mean, I have a TON of loose leaf, would it be okay if I send you samples in some zip lock baggies? Or is that something that would squick you out?

It would not squick me in the slightest, although I would appreciate it being labeled.

 

How would you feel about getting a custom poster with your favorite quote on it and some cool graphics? I'm an architecture student and can print posters (provided I make them) at pretty much any size using Adobe Illustrator at a low price. Also if you would be interested in this, what quotes would you like?

It sounds cool, but I have no idea what I would pick!

 

 

Is there anything you would want from NYCC, something you'd like your witch to ask me to pick up?

Not in particular.

 

The best thing I ever ate...:

Pumpkin creme brulee. Or really good parmesan cheese.

 

Mac using witchees, what computers do you use? What peripherals/accessories do you have and what would you LIKE to have? What do you use your computer for?

I have a MacBook Pro and an oooooooooold Shuffle. Supposedly I'm getting an iPhone this month (the 4, not the 4S).

 

Do you like listening to audiobooks? Would you like to receive one, and if you would, what sort of audiobook would you like--or is there a particular audiobook you've been meaning to get?

I do like them. I find that I actually dislike novels and prefer memoir/biography type audio books.

 

 

Do you like liquorice? If so, hard or soft? Sweet or salt? Normally salted or so salt it pulls your face into a fishy shape? And which shapes do you like?

Like, but not love. But I also like all kinds -- salted is kind of a cool and unusual treat. Black and red are both a-ok.

 

 

Are there any DIY / Crafty / Free / Budget items you'd love to get but haven't noted yet? (Or, maybe you'd just like to emphasize something you may have only noted in passing?)

Can't think of anything...

 

Do you own a DSLR camera? Are you interested in a minky camera strap like these? What about anything from Photojojo?

My camera is a 5 year old digital elph and is not worth a strap.

 

Is anybody else into film photography? Interested in receiving film, supplies, etc from Lomography?

I actually know how to hand develop and everything, but haven't owned a film camera in years and years. :sigh: College memories. My only C was in my independent study photography class.

 

Are you musically inclined? Do you play an instrument or sing? If so, what?

I am the opposite of musical.

 

 

Does anyone else like collector Barbies?

I think some are neat, but I'm not a collector.

 

What small everyday items would you like, that you keep forgetting to get?

??? I have no idea. The lint roller idea was good though. I always need those. And toothbrushes!

 

Tarot

No thanks. I have a set and don't need another.

 

Tell me about something you like, and why you like it.

Books! Because they take me outside my own life and entertain me.

 

If you're the MMU type of Witchee, what Geek Chic Cosmetics tickle your fancy?

I don't know what MMU is.

 

Would any witchees be interested inQuinn Popcorn?

Similarly, I have no idea what that is.

 

 

Who likes silly items from Archie McPhee???

The useful ones.

 

Nocturne Alchemy's NAlloween Pt. 2 update is live here! (And for a few days, last month's update too.) What do you want?

??? I refuse to look on the grounds that I don't need temptation.

 

 

What are you drooling over from the Sock Dreams Halloween stuff?

The stuff I liked best is now sold out. Silly me for not looking sooner. I do like the OTC skulls.

 

Luck charms?

I used to carry crystals in my bra. I haven't carried anything in ages. I'd love a St. Christopher medal for flying.

 

 

For those of you that like candles, do you like stuff from Yankee Candle? And if you had to choose, tarts or candles?

Candles. I do like some of their scents, but I HATE the store. It gives me allergy attacks to smell so many smells in one place. (I can't go in Bath and Bodyworks either.)

 

Is there a movie you want so badly that you don’t own now?

Not that can think of.

 

Is there a song on Itunes that you haven’t downloaded yet?

Nope

 

Is there a rare book you’ve always wanted?

Not always, but I can't find my copy of The Stray (by Betsy Wyeth) and it's bumming me out.

 

Is there anything you want to buy yourself but have been too embarrassed (R rated or pg)?

Umm...yes. And that's all I'm saying.

 

Have you seen the Lush holiday update? Do you like the look of anything from there?

I have not looked. See my prior statements about not need temptation.

 

if you were my witchee, would you want some of my hot nuts my candied nuts my nuts covered in butter and brown sugar candied walnuts?

Yes!

 

 

 

October 1st

 

Is there anything you either didn't like or had never heard of that you're now curious to try thanks to the discussion in this thread?

I can't think of anything, but ????? maybe there was? If so, I probably already mentioned it in the questions on this blog.

 

 

Would you be interested in the #occupywallstreet scent?

A sniffie/decant, but not a whole bottle.

 

Do Paintbox Soapworks' Goat's Milk Hand and Body Creams sound like something you'd like to try?

I could use a good non-greasy hand cream for my desk drawer at work for the winter. I need cream after washing my hands or they crack.

 

 

Witchee, would you like anything from this particular Haunt update?

Not in particular. In fact, I didn't even look at it so as not to be tempted. In general, I'm sure I'd love the same stuff from her I would from anywhere else: Soap, scrubs, etc. But I have no burning desire.

 

Who's interested in Halloween: Montreal?

Interested to sniff, but pretty sure it wouldn't actually work on me.

 

You get a package in the mail containing 3 things you have really wanted more than anything else you've mentioned so far in this thread. (they are all reasonably priced of course! ~$20 or less apiece). What are they?

Answered in thread as follows:

1) The practical answer: Tights. Black or subtle patterns (work appropriate). Warm is a bonus. (Size small or a/b or whatever.) (I will be buying these for myself, but I can never have too many pairs. I wear skirts about 2 days out of 5 in the winter and I always wear tights with them.)

2) The obvious answer: Bar soap. I don't care where it's from as long as it smells nice. (There is nothing I use up faster than bar soap.)

3) ??? I'm having trouble coming up with a third thing. Something beautiful or tasty? Jewelry? A scarf? A print? Some tea? Hot cocoa? Caramels? Dark chocolate? Crackers? Olives? You decide what that is!

 

how do you feel about hemp? jewelry, soap, etc?

Not so keen on the jewelry but soap would be cool.

 

 

 

What kind of purse do you prefer? Leather, cloth? over the shoulder or crossbody, or something that can do either? Do you like bold bright prints with fun things, or monochrome, solid colours?

This is a complicated question. Much more so than it should be.

For work: I prefer a bag large enough to hold all my usual purse stuff PLUS my 15" MacBookPro PLUS a decent sized tupperware container (for my lunch) PLUS a pair of shoes. Right now I am carrying Queen Bee Bags market tote which, sadly, seems to be a discontinued style. It's probably about the size of a Trucker but rather than having a messenger bag flap the top is open (closes with two snaps) and has like their fabric totes (which seem to be a bit larger. It's bright red vinyl with an adorable blue and green vine design. I <3 it. The only drawback is that because the top stays open, it's vulnerable to rain. Also, the handles are a wee bit too short when I wear my big winter pea coat. I have determined that I do like a tote style better than a messenger because I find the flaps on a messenger to be a pain. However, I do like the messenger style straps. Why does no one make a tote with a cross-body strap?

 

For everyday: I prefer a smaller bag (no computer or shoes to log around!), but one that is still big enough for: My pocket book (the blast bird in jade/orange), a travel umbrella, and my kindle and/or a decent sized book plus random crap. Currently, I carry an old Victorinox black bag which is an earlier (like 6+ years old) version of the Teardrop Monosling. It is the most functional bag I have ever owned and will probably out-live me. The biggest drawback is that it is just not cute. (Also, I kind of wish the strap was designed so that the bag was carried at the hip rather than behind me. It's a pain to have to drag it around every time I want in it. If it carried at the hip, I could get in and out of it without having to take it off or pull it around and strangle myself.)

 

In general things that get a bag bonus points for me: Bright colors; Subtle, cheeky or non-twee patterns; washable; the ability to be carried cross body OR over the shoulder; padded or ergonomic straps (but by adjusting the strap -- two sets of straps is ugly); an easily reachable pocket for my cell phone and keys (the Victorinox WINS at this with the cell phone pouch on the strap); at least one zipper pocket; being water proof/resistant or having at least one such pocket.

 

julep maven monthly boxes: I do not know what this is.

 

Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon? I would, but I don't do chain restaurants and my area is not exactly online deal friendly.

 

Like commercial socks? What does that mean? Socks with cartoon characters? No. Brand name socks? SmartWool is the best thing ever.

 

What kind of bear is best? I answered this in the thread, but in general ???? Who the heck differentiates bear varieties within a swap? This question is just bizarre.

 

Is anyone interested in reading The Night Circus? Sure?

 

Hershey's Pumpkin Spice kisses? They sound kind of foul.

 

I have a not-so-secret love for The Broship of the Rings. Are there any prints from her store you'd like? Nope.

 

Who here likes Stephanie Pui-Min Law's artwork? Never hear of her before this thread.

 

Do you drink wine? Yes but NOT sweet wine.

 

Is it just me who is nervous at revealing herself to her witchee, and finding out who her witch is?! I have nerves of steel.

 

Witches, did you lament NOT getting one of the condom case/imp cases that got released with the courtesan series??? No. They were cool, but not work appropriate.

 

I recently saw candy corn in non-candy corn flavors like CHOCOLATE and CARAMEL APPLE. It's not a fancy brand, I just saw it in the drugstore, but who here would like something like that? Ugh. No candy corn of any stripe thanks.

 

 

JONES SODA CO has LE soda packs for The Guild, Buffy, D&D, So Cute, etc. Would you be interested in these, Witchee?

Sadly, no. I try really hard not to drink soda. If you sent these, J would snarf them and he REALLY needs to lay off the soda.

 

It'sBanned Books Week! Are there any books on the list you'd be interested in checking out?

Any I haven't read. I think my amazon wishlist if pretty up to date.

 

I have just been enlightened to THESE. Are these flavors relevant to your interests?

Maybe Dead Sexy, Rose Citrus or Clove? I'm just afraid these would make me lick my lips, which just makes dryness worse.

 

 

 

What is something people are always surprised to learn about you?

I am a high school drop-out. (I left to go to college after my sophomore year.)

 

So who else watched Babylon 5?

Me. Sorta. I watched a few seasons and then had no cable. I'm trying a rewatch now, but season 1 is slower than I remembered.

 

If you had to decide what your stripper name was, what would it be?

I have no idea.

 

Sooooo Witchees, have you ever taken that particular personality test? If so, are you an Analytical, a Driver, an Expressive or an Amiable?

It said expressive. I have no idea if that's right or not.

 

Is anyone else afraid of or creepy out by dummies/puppets/Muppets/etc? Other things you're squicked/freaked by that's best left by the wayside?

I'm not really freaked out by much.

 

what level of contact were you hoping for?

I really and truly did not care.

 

Your favorite restaurant or type of food to eat out. Would you use a restaurant.com voucher? Groupon?

I like all food, which seems like a cop-out answer, but it's not. Really, I just like GOOD food. That tends to mean ethnic or food from small, non-chain restaurants. Here in TC some of my favorites are Patisserie Amie, 7 Monks ('cause J works there), Bay Leaf, Stella, Amical, Zakey's, Thatsa' Pizza, Red Ginger and Firefly. In Fort Collins I used to love Lucile's, Fish, Charco-Broiler, Austin's, Coopersmith's, etc. I like coupons quite a bit, but they rarely have them for the kind of places I like to go.

 

Are there any local museums/attractions you keep never getting around to going to?

I don't think we have many "attractions" besides the train in the park and the state parks!

 

Is there any kind of international candy you love or would like to try?

I'm not picky. If my witch loves it, I might too! From the the UK/Australia I like flake and Time Out Bars and Aero Bars (espe. mint and orange sounds good).

 

Is there any cheesy/non-cheesy Canadian stuff you'd be interested in?

Umm...??? Maple syrup? Wine? Whisky? I'm honestly not sure what is uniquely Canadian. If my is Canadian s/he could teach me!

 

If you were to go here and create your very own chocolate bar, what might it have in it?

Answered in thread where I said peppers /w raspberry or orange w/ ginger. DARK.

 

Is there anything you're wanting from LPMP?

Nope. I'd never heard of them to be honest.

 

say you stumbled into Camp Half Blood (or whatever the Roman camp ends up being named <bounces in anticipation>), which god claims you?

I'd want to say Athena, but really probably someone completely unexpected. Maybe Hades!

 

 

Is there anything you'd like from the Mütter Museum Store?

I can't think of anything, but I've never been there so...????

 

I just noticed that Cocoa Pink has 5 ml Perfume Atomizers. Yay or nay? Scents you would like? Scents you would NOT like?

Sadly, I would not use one.

 

If you're interested in a handmade pouch/cover for an item you have (phones, tablets, books, keys, kettles...), what would your ideal pouch/cover have? Design, material, additional functionality/features like pockets or lights or secret hidey-holes?

I'm not sure I have anything to cover...

 

Would you like a photo collage based around your interests/favorite colors/favorite themes?

Any art my witch makes for me will be loved.

 

If you're crafty, are you interested in spoonfeather? And if so, what things there delight your eyes?

I am not crafty, but custom fabrics make me wish I was! (Yes, I may have spent more than a few hours there designing fabrics for the corsets, jackets and skirts I will never actually be able to sew for myself.)

 

 

Colors! What are your favorite colors and what colors do you not like? Pictures and links, people!

I like jewel tones and bright colors. I loathe brown.

 

What is your favorite word?

I don't have one.

 

What are the feelings on arm warmers? Color, style, texture, length?

I think they're nifty, but have never owned a pair. Therefore I do not have any set preferences.

 

Do you like tarts? tealights? jar candles? votives?

I tend to like candles that are self contained so I don't have to get wax off a bowl or plate. So jars are great, as are votives that come in a holder. I no longer own a tart burner.

 

What's your favorite flavor? Sour, sweet, bitter, salty?

Umami! Really, I'm a savory girl rather than a sweet one. So out of your list, salty would be closest.

 

So, are there any online gaming witchees who covet purchasable in-game items or other gamer-y stuff? (yup, geek question)

I don't online game, so no.

 

Anyone doing anything cool for Mabon (or the start of fall, if you aren't pagan?

Maybe babysit?

 

What is your favorite coffee blend at Starbucks? If you don't have one, what is your favorite roast of coffee?

I do not have one. But I tend to like medium roasts (so not too light, but also not burnt) although I do like a dark roast Ethiopian. However, at Starbucks I am partial to chai and to the Earl Grey lattes thing they don't advertise any more. Was it called a London Fog? It was yummy. Also, the dear, departed spiced apple cider which was apple cider, chai spice and whipped cream.

 

Stuff you've been meaning to do:

Get a hair cut (trim), mow the lawn (it's been wet), wash windows in preparation for storm windows, but the plastic kits to insulate storm windows and measure and buy insulated curtains.

 

Would you be interested in regional jams, jellies, or other preserves? Yes!

 

Do you have any bedtime rituals? Is there any particular product you have to apply or a certain shirt you wear or an act you perform to get you in the "bedtime" mood?

Besides washing my face and flossing + brushing my teeth, not really.

 

Are you interested in today's/any recent Tee Fury shirts?

I don't know what day that was asked and I really don't keep track of them from day to day. If my witch is into them and sees one s/he thinks is perfect, I know I'd love it. But I probably won't watch them or make notes about any I think are awesome.

 

Princess Bride? Yay or nay?

Yay. I have the book, but not the movie.

 

What's your favorite classic fairytale, witches

I don't have a single favorite. I do like the Grimm Brothers versions.

 

how do you feel about ethical animal fiber, i.e. wool and the like? Just fine.

 

What about little wee creatures for your desk or mantel? Probably not.

 

Look down. What are you wearing, right now?

I answered this in the thread over the weekend, but I'll answer again now since I think the contrast (or lack thereof) between work me and weekend me might be interesting. From the bottom up: Black Naturalizer flat MaryJanes; black argyle socks, black and white houndstooth plaid slacks, a black drapey necked long sleeved shirt (old, from Banana Republic but looks a lot like this with a slightly higher neckline), a charcoal grey wool overshirt from Eileen Fisher (can't find a picture, but it's styled like a classic button down shirt, but made from lightweight merino suiting material so it's clearly a casual jacket-like piece), and red blood drop earrings from Elements and Artifacts.

 

Kerchiefs?

They look cool, but would undoubtedly slide out of my hair like everything else does. A stocking cap works better because I can rug it down.

 

It's the weekend, and you find yourself without a single chore or responsibility for a few hours. Right this very moment, what's the one thing you would do if you could do anything?

Either read or watch an episode of a show that I am behind on (most likely Sons of Anarchy or In Plain Sight at the moment.)