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Re: Purses
Board: Boys are Gross, Girls Rule
Reply to: #874679 by Dizzy
Oct 31, 2014 5:46pm
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I usually get mine at Target.

DebBee
Re: Drinking game for Halloween
Board: Yakking It Up
Reply to: #874707 by knit wit
Oct 31, 2014 5:49pm
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We only got one Elsa tonight. She requested a specific kind of candy, but was persuaded to go ahead and take what we were handing out.
Re: Drinking game for Halloween
Board: Yakking It Up
Reply to: #874707 by knit wit
Oct 31, 2014 5:53pm
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Who's the biggest Frozen fan in my house? Yup..... moi. Pre-ordered the movie, bought the two CD set for the car, even saw each version in the theater (original, 3D, and Sing-a-long).

I was surprised to see that my two nieces were not Elsa and Anna for Halloween, since they just LOVE Frozen! (They even act out the whole movie with their Elsa and Anna Barbie Dolls from WDW (courtesy of their aunt of course ;-) )).

BB
Re: Drinking game for Halloween
Board: Yakking It Up
Reply to: #874707 by knit wit
Oct 31, 2014 5:53pm
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Ryan and I went to see Frozen at the outdoor movies in west Seattle at the end of the summer. It was like Rocky Horror Picture Show for tikes. Kids Dressed as characters, singing all the songs at the top of their lungs, reciting the dialogue, talking to the screen. Before they showed it they had a contest to see who had seen the movie the most times....I forget the exact number, but one mother and daughter had seen it more than 70 something. I remember thinking that it was at least once a day for 2 and a half months straight....

My favorite costume I saw was a Katniss from Hunger Games...leather jacket, boots, bow and quiver of arrows...she looked Kick A**

Amanda from Seattle
Re: Drinking game for Halloween
Board: Yakking It Up
Reply to: #874707 by knit wit
Oct 31, 2014 5:58pm
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I'm finding my own ignorance hilarious. All I remember is a trailer with a snowman taking his head off and it just looked like a rip off of "Frosty". I had no idea a princess was in it. I just thought it came and went as another generic Christmas movie, and never gave it another thought until this thread. My kids were more into "Guardians of the Galaxy" and the "300" sequel. Like I said, not on my radar.

K
Re: Drinking game for Halloween
Board: Yakking It Up
Reply to: #874713 by Kelsung
Oct 31, 2014 6:06pm
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Well, it looks like you need to Netflix the movie then Kelsung :-)

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Re: Carving jack-o'-lanterns
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #874675 by Rocklun
Oct 31, 2014 6:08pm
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I like to do the simple carving right on the outside of the flesh. I don't like emptying out the pumpkin and going crazy with ol big knife worrying if I'm going to end up in the hospital.
Re: Drinking game for Halloween
Board: Yakking It Up
Reply to: #874714 by Bungalow Boxer
Oct 31, 2014 6:14pm
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I don't think I'm the right audience.
Boo!!!
Board: The Grateful Letterboxers!
Oct 31, 2014 6:28pm
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I hope you all had a ghoulishly Grateful Halloween! ;o)

Pete
Re: Purses
Board: Boys are Gross, Girls Rule
Reply to: #874679 by Dizzy
Oct 31, 2014 6:48pm
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I got a new purse this year. It was $45 from a thirtyone purse party. The purse I was using before that was at least 10 years old. I paid about $40. I think it was from the BonTon. I guess I am in no position to offer advice on purses. However, I have to say that the thirtyone bag was pretty good quality for the price.
Re: Drinking game for Halloween
Board: Yakking It Up
Reply to: #874716 by Kelsung
Oct 31, 2014 6:54pm
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Everyone is the right audience for frozen. ;)
Re: Drinking game for Halloween
Board: Yakking It Up
Reply to: #874716 by Kelsung
Oct 31, 2014 7:00pm
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Aw, come on, give it a chance. The songs are beautiful.
Re: Drinking game for Halloween
Board: Yakking It Up
Reply to: #874681 by christmas6
Oct 31, 2014 7:50pm
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My granddaughters are Elsa (12 y/o), Anna (4 y/o) and Olaf (1 y/o).
Re: Looking for help- Blue Ridge Parkway & Skyline
Board: Region: Southeast
Reply to: #874637 by GreyCrazy
Oct 31, 2014 7:55pm
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You pansy! You're supposed to do the WHOLE trip, starting in Natchez, Mississippi, driving the entire length of the Natchez Trace, then skip over and do the entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and then continue on for the entire length of the Skyline Drive.

BTW, I presume your plans are quite a ways in the future? Because IIRC the BRP closes around this time of year, not to reopen until spring.
Re: Purses
Board: Boys are Gross, Girls Rule
Reply to: #874679 by Dizzy
Oct 31, 2014 8:11pm
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Heh. I'm like you, I change purses every few months.

I found on sale at Macys a small papillon shaped blue D&B purse with cupcakes on it. Less than a hundred. I've been using it for about half a year now. So many compliments, best hand bag ever! :-D Perhaps the sale section for Dooney is a place to look.

Also, don't discount places like Hot Topic. Sometimes they have cool purses, if you don't mind a more unusual bend to your look.
Re: Purses
Board: Boys are Gross, Girls Rule
Reply to: #874689 by Topcollector
Oct 31, 2014 8:14pm
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Looked at the Payless at the mall. All vinyl. :( They used to carry some leather but not now or at least not at that store.
Re: Purses
Board: Boys are Gross, Girls Rule
Reply to: #874691 by Janila
Oct 31, 2014 8:15pm
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I will check out ebags in the morning. Thanks!
Re: Purses
Board: Boys are Gross, Girls Rule
Reply to: #874709 by DebBee
Oct 31, 2014 8:17pm
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All the ones at Target were vinyl, too. I was surprised at the amount of vinyl purses and the lack of leather. I guess it could be a regional thing... maybe they were selling more vinyl in this area so stopped carrying leather.
Re: Purses
Board: Boys are Gross, Girls Rule
Reply to: #874679 by Dizzy
Oct 31, 2014 8:19pm
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I happen to have a lovely knock-off Louis Vuitton. Came into our synagogue's rummage sale. It's a pretty good knock-off, had to do some googling to be sure it was not authentic. Message me if you want a pic or two. And it won't be $235. (Or the $1100 it would be if it were real!)
Re: Drinking game for Halloween
Board: Yakking It Up
Reply to: #874716 by Kelsung
Oct 31, 2014 8:21pm
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Neither am I.

I was really disappointed in Frozen. The bad guys were too blah, to be polite. I'm more a fan of Disney Villains than Princesses, so Frozen was a dud to me. Be Prepared is a much better karaoke song than Let It Go. Maybe if they'd kept Elsa evil I'd have liked it better.
Re: Purses
Board: Boys are Gross, Girls Rule
Reply to: #874724 by DM Scuba Brat
Oct 31, 2014 8:29pm
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Macy's was the one and only place I found a purse I liked... that was the one that was $235. They had a couple of clearance tables but the stuff on the clearance tables was junk, at least today it was.

Also, don't discount places like Hot Topic. Sometimes they have cool purses, if you don't mind a more unusual bend to your look.

I glanced in Hot Topic and didn't see anything of interest. I glanced in Charlotte Russe, Pac Sun, Wet Seal, Journeys, Maurice's, Forever 21, New York & Co, Limited, and even some store I'd never noticed named "Trinkets." I looked extensively in JC Penney, Sears, and Macy's. I'm in a really bad mood from my shopping experience today. I went through the whole mall and all I left with was a small bag with a couple of See's candies for my husband and daughter.

Monday I'll probably check Kohl's but I usually forget to go there because it's not in a convenient place. I told my husband I'm so disgusted I'm just gonna buy the next Hello Kitty purse I see and call it good because that will match my clothes about as well as the junk I saw at the mall today.
Re: Purses
Board: Boys are Gross, Girls Rule
Reply to: #874728 by Fluffy Cow
Oct 31, 2014 8:33pm
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I will think about that, thanks. I'm going to see what Kohl's has and a local store called Bag Lady Boutique. I've never been in there but judging by what's in the window, it's probably full of those rhinestone purses. But maybe I'll get lucky.

The dumb thing is that over the summer, I bought a purse from Eddie Bauer that I love... it's the right size, has the right amount of pockets, the right length strap, and everything. But it's nylon, which is actually why I bought it at the time. I wanted a purse that I didn't mind getting wet when we go to Silver Dollar City. I just wish Eddie Bauer carried the same purse in leather. :)
Re: Purses
Board: Boys are Gross, Girls Rule
Reply to: #874679 by Dizzy
Oct 31, 2014 9:03pm
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I am a purse-a-holic. I used to carry nothing but Coach; however, I found I only carried the bags about 6 months to a year and rarely used them again. Also since the economic downturn of 2008, I saw the quality take a dip.

I started buying Vera Bradley bags and have totally fallen in love with the purses I used to hate! Most of the patterns are not for me; but, I wait for the bags I like. VB also has a line of black bags in a very nice fabric if you are not a fan of their patterns. The best thing about the bags are all the great pockets. My stuff never gets lost in a bottomless pit anymore. VB runs a lot of sales, so if you think you might like them, get on their e-mail list and if you live within a reasonable distance of an outlet, be sure to shop there if you don't mind patterns and styles a season or two behind.
Re: Drinking game for Halloween
Board: Yakking It Up
Reply to: #874721 by Colorful Caterpillars
Oct 31, 2014 9:12pm
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The songs are beautiful.

You've got to sing "Do You Want to Carve a Snow Stamp?"
Re: Carving jack-o'-lanterns
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #874697 by Wronghat
Oct 31, 2014 9:15pm
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My '79 VW bus

Were "WARP 8" and "WARP 9" taken?
Re: Drinking game for Halloween
Board: Yakking It Up
Reply to: #874667 by turkey feathers
Oct 31, 2014 9:22pm
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Re: Purses
Board: Boys are Gross, Girls Rule
Reply to: #874734 by Sharkboy and Lavagirl
Oct 31, 2014 9:46pm
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I am also a big fan of Longchamp Le Pliage bags too. They are mostly nylon and lacking in pockets; but, they are waterproof and look very chic. They are perfect for travel too since they fold up very compactly when not in use.
How to list a box
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Oct 31, 2014 10:15pm
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I want to plant a box at a walk-through nativity event that I am a part of each year. I can't leave the box there all year because the place won't allow it. It can only be available during the days and hours that the event is open.

My question is how would I list the box? Is it a traditional? Only available for 6 days for about 3 hours a night. Would it be an event? Not a letterboxing event, but an event.

Thanks, I want to make sure I am listing it properly.
Re: How to list a box
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #874739 by Scribe
Oct 31, 2014 10:19pm
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Traditional....with "limited time"
Re: How to list a box
Board: Letterbox Chatter
Reply to: #874739 by Scribe
Oct 31, 2014 11:01pm
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It would be a limited time traditional box. Select the limited time icon under attributes when listing your box and state the specific dates and times available on the clue page. Either retire the box when you pull it this year, or change the status to unavailable until next year if you want to make it available on an annual basis.