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Posted by Olivetta (Member # 6456) on :

Spent some time on the phone with our saucy Head Wench, planning activites, and a few things came up that we thought we should all talk about.

Time is short, and I have been lazy. [Smile]

Do any of our excellent Photoshoppers want to chance a design for a WenchCon 2005 T-shirt design? Do any of our excellent Photoshoppers want to chance a design for a WenchCon 2005 T-shirt design?
Proceeds, if any (last years T-shirt sales never amounted to enough for CafePress to bother writing a check, lol -- I had the mark-ups really low, and will keep them low) will go to defray the cost of the meeting room or to help those who run short of fundage, should the need arise. If none of that proves necessary and they actually send me money... when I wake up from my dead faint, I will put it away for next year.

Anyway, the T-shirt signing was fun last year, so I thought we might do it again.

Here's a link to last year's version:

http://wenchcon.nacrimosse.com/tshirt.php
Also, does anybody know a good place to rent a karaoke machine? I seem to be fresh out of acquaintances who would allow me the use of theirs (truth is, I only know one person who has one, and I don't know them well enough to ask). Bring your favorite karaoke trcks, just in case!

Rent-A-Center? Any suggestions?
The plan for Friday night is a slumber-party theme. We're going to watch all the LotR movies, anyway, so we thought an all-nighter might be fun. People can watch or not, as they see fit. Jenny G and I are planning to braid each other's hair, do nails and facials or whatever as we watch the movies. Good ol' girly play time we haven't indulged in since our tweens. Boys will only have thir nails painted or make-up applied if they consent. Or happen to fall asleep.
Tarot readings given upon request by our own lurvely Mystic Wich and Herbalist, Jenny Gardener. I'll bring mine, too, but I suck.
Costume play will also be big on the agenda for Saturday. We will have extra costumes and costuming accessories, but bring anything you want. We will stage some photo/ops, too. So if anyone has backdrop ideas, lemme know.
Saturday evening, we will play freak the normals, by going out somewhere in costume or full-blown Wench attire. I am bringing extra Sexy Boots, for those size 7 1/2 to 9 who lack them. Have not decided what the male eqivalent of Wench Attire should be, but I personally think it should involve eyeliner. Perhaps it will not be an issue, as there do not seem to be as many fellas attending this year.

Still open for suggestions for activities, and still uncertain about the probable end time on Sunday. Depends on when people will be leaving, and I don't have that info yet.

Of course, we'll have LotR Risk, LotR chess, puzzles and so forth available at all times.

Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :

I would like it if we did another book exchange. I have to go to work but will try to give some input later, Olivia. I can log on at night, because now I have broadband at home, for the first time since Jan. 2004! I am so psyched! [The Wave]

*burns library card to protest miserable 3-hour time limit*

Posted by Olivetta (Member # 6456) on :

Since3 LadyDay's image was the only one from last year not to have a date, I have expanded that cafe press shop.

Let me know if you have any other things you'd like added to the store. I really need a skilled person to help me design buttons or something.

http://www.cafepress.com/cp/members/products/preview.aspx?s=wcladyday.0

[ February 08, 2005, 05:09 PM: Message edited by: Olivetta ]

Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :

I'd be up to doing a t-shirt design again, and can help you with buttons and such.

When's your deadline?

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

I think the male version of wench attire should be pirate attire-- you know, tight breeches with a vest, boots, and no shirt... [Evil]

(I hope my husband doesn't see this post.)

Rent-a-center or a music or electronics store are all I can think of as far as karaoke rentals. I think I have a tea leaf reading book somewhere, if anyone wants to use that (but I'd have to find it).

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

Oh, and my mother-in-law has a buttonmaker. If someone designs a circle picture in the right size, I can probably talk her into letting me make complimentary buttons for everyone.

Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :

Everyone also needs to remember to bring a bathing suit, as there is a hot tub.

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

Am I bringing my giant bag o' fencing gear?

I can get my hands on three masks, five jackets, four pairs of knickers, three plastrons, six foils, four gloves...enough for teaching a class and a minitourney or summin.

Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :

As far as I am concerned, we can just stick with LadyDay's design - it was a great design. [Smile]

JaneX and I already decided we want those t-shirts. [Big Grin]

[ February 08, 2005, 10:16 PM: Message edited by: Ela ]

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

Fencing sounds fun, I don't know if I'd be able to participate, but I'd love to watch!!!

Posted by Olivetta (Member # 6456) on :

It was fun last year, whether watching or fencing. Though I fear we shall all dearly miss Ken and Becky. [Frown]

*sniffle*

The hot tub isn't one of those circular, hoochi-coochi thingies. It's like a warm wading pool, plenty large for a bunch of folks.

Must pack swimsuit this year...

Amka- the only deadline is that I'd like to have it available for sale so that folks can get them before they leave. So there can be a T-shirt signing, or whatever.

KQ- that would be cool, but I don't want to put you out. Plus, I can order the buttons in bulk from Cafe Press, if someone wants to design a circular image. I'm not sure what the point of the buttons would be, though, unless it was a name-tag sort of thing, or with a slogan of some kind on it. I can't remember what I was thinking yesterday when I suggested buttons...

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

Well, it wouldn't put me out at all; my m-i-l orders the stuff in bulk and makes them for the elementary school each year, I'm sure she'd let me do it for less than 30 people! The point, I guess, would be to have a keepsake that didn't cost us anything, that is small enough we could put it on a bag, etc. The nametag idea is a good one, too. I do calligraphy, if someone would design the button, I'll write the names on and make them. (It's really not putting me out, I need projects to keep me busy; it's a long time till DallasCon, and I'm almost done with Katie's dress.)

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

Of course, if no one wants them, I will let it go.

Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :

quote:
Must pack swimsuit this year...

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

I'd stab people with them.

Olivia, should I provide evidence as to why people must remember to pack swimsuits?

Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :

Evidence? Like what? Graphic photos?

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

Exacty.

Not of me.

Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :

This WenchCon sounds like it's shaping up to be more like the first WenchCon, the one I was so upset about missing. [Smile]

A sleepover! Girly stuff! - I don't think I've done anything like that since I was in middle school. It sounds like so much fun! [Big Grin]

*bounces excitedly*

~Jane~

Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :

*pictures Jane bouncing*

[Angst]

Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :

quote:
I think the male version of wench attire should be pirate attire-- you know, tight breeches with a vest, boots, and no shirt...

What on earth would be the point of pirate attire with no poofy-sleeved shirt? [Dont Know]

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

The point would be bare-chested guys. [Evil]

Hopefully all sweaty from climbing the rigging.

With swords. [Big Grin]

[ February 10, 2005, 12:23 AM: Message edited by: ketchupqueen ]

Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :

Yeah, but . . . no poofy sleeves?

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

(Quote from my husband, who just watched me post that: "So remind me again why I'm letting you go to WenchCon?" [ROFL]

)

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

Okay, how about poofy-sleeved shirts optional, but with long, long open slits in the front. [Big Grin]

Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :

Okay. [Big Grin]

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

I can sail and fence. Can I be a pirate?

Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :

quote:
(Quote from my husband, who just watched me post that: "So remind me again why I'm letting you go to WenchCon?" )

"...letting you..."? [Razz]

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

Well, it's mostly his money. [Razz]

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

Plus, he's going to have to cook for himself for 4 days. That's not a pretty thought...

[ February 11, 2005, 02:14 PM: Message edited by: ketchupqueen ]

Posted by Olivetta (Member # 6456) on :

ooo, How about eyeliner and beads in their beards? That can stagger around going, "Where's the rum?"

Or not. *giggle* That look probably only works for Johnny Depp.

Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :

it might work for frisco [Evil Laugh]

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

Especially without the shirt...

Posted by Olivetta (Member # 6456) on :

KQ, I'm beginning to really like you...

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

I like you, too, Olivia. [Big Grin]