Aeclectic Trade Train VI... What are you waiting for?!

[Scion]

Welcome to the Sixth Aeclectic Trade Train!

Another simple trade train for this go round... though a mystery train seems to be brewing in the shadows. })

The rules follow below; just look them over and feel free to ask if you have any questions. At the request of several people, I've included short and long versions of the guidelines.... if you do decide to join us, and you aren't clear about something, please take a moment to read the longer rules below the yellow soundbites below. :D

SHORT RULES:
The Trade train is a fast, fun game that allows you to trade a deck you don't need for a deck you do by setting up a series of Stations at which Tarot decks are offered and chosen. :)
Each player is a "Station" we will visit on the trip for 24 hours, according to a randomly assigned order.
You may choose your deck at any time.
First player to choose a deck at a Station moves us to the next Station.
You will only offer when we reach your "Station."
Any kind of deck is fair game.
Riders may join the train during the ride (until the last 3 stations), but will not pick til the next offering/Station.
You must complete a trade to keep your chosen deck.
Everyone who trades a deck will pick a deck. It's a win/win.
Each player must have fun.
It is that easy. As others can attest, these trains are fun, hilarious, and exciting. I'll be conducting solo this round (with Valeria as Chief of Security :D) and any questions pertaining to the mechanics of the game should be pm'ed to one of us.

The people who've said they're interested in Train VI:
Keavy McGee
Magpie9
Aulruna
Scion
Eugenia Madora
Satori
Hearthcricket
Valeria
Guiding Cauldron
Grip Dellabonte
OrbWeaver
RussianSoul
Cronesayer
Wytchwood
Firefrost
Hemera
Leo62
Franniee
TCO


Make sure you are on the list and if you are not please PM me. :D

Tentative start time: 5pm on 7th December | Eastern time is the offical first offering. Trading can begin immediately...

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LONG RULES:
ITINERARY: From the sign up list of riders, we will generate a random order of Stations. This itinerary will determine the order in which you will post your decks to trade. But you can CHOOSE at any time. This itinerary will be posted at the top of the thread along with a record all of the completed trades...

SPEED OF THE TRAIN: We spend 24 hours maximum at each station (i.e. person listing decks) before moving on to the next station. If/when someone picks a deck, the next person/station can list as fast as they want. So you have to stay on your toes and in theory we could go through the whole train in an afternoon.

OFFERING DECKS: You may list as many as you like, but but will only trade one. Everyone who trades a deck will get to choose a deck. Any type of deck is suitable: Majors-only, Pip decks, Oracles, Sets, along with full 78 card decks are welcome. You may change your decks as often and as fast as you like while the train is at your station. And remember, offering a better selection encourages every station to offer a better selection themselves to insure they'll place a deck. It's a win/win!

SELECTING A DECK: You can choose your deck at any time from any rider, but once you have chosen you may not choose again. If you choose a deck you must trade a deck to close your deal. This is a chance to expand our horizons for the cost of post.

NO TAKERS?: Feel free to tweak your offerings during the allotted hours of your station. If no one chooses any of your decks within the alotted hrs the train moves on to the next person/station below you on the itinerary. You will have a chance to list new trades later as when the list reaches the bottom it will go through a second time, starting at the top with the first person who has not had a deck picked from his list.

KEEPING IT FRESH / KEEPING IT NEW: Remember: the quality of each offering dictates the quality of every other trade... The train is only as snazzy as we make it. In order to keep the landscape surprising and to insure the train moves at a reasonable speed, please board the train ready to shake up your offerings. If there are no takers within the first 6 hours, consider changing your offerings. We encourage everyone to list at least 2 decks that are not repeats from the previous train. If a deck has not found a home on the previous train(s), its likely that people already own it or don't care to. If you list an offering identical to the previous train, and a trade is not made, we will move on after 12 hrs.

UNCOMPLETED TRADES: What If someone picks a deck, but the person that listed their choice fails to choose a deck for themselves? Unfortunately then the person that picked that deck would lose that deck. This sure will add some butterfly style excitement. At this point that person that lost their first choice would have a opportunity to re-choose in the second go-a-round.

FINISHING YOUR RIDE: After you have listed, traded away a deck, and accepted a deck you are off the train, but feel free to participate in the chatter. After you finish a trade please leave your decks posted for at least another 24 hrs so all those aboard can browse what they missed...

END OF THE LINE: No decks will be sent until all trades in the chain are complete or the train finishes two laps. This insures no one will be left out and also gives train members something to look forward to/worry about in the days ahead.

TALK: In-game chatter is highly encouraged!

YOU CAN'T LOSE!: You only give a deck if you get one. If after the second round you have not managed a trade you are off of the train, nothing lost or gained, unless you accepted a deck, you would lose that, And that train member would re-list.

JOINING THE TRAIN: You can sign up starting now. Also, anyone may join the Train at any time before the train reaches the THIRD TO LAST person of the FIRST ROUND. Then the train closes: no more tickets.

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The internal workings for those who care: The itinerary of offerings will be randomized blindly. I've asked another rider to send me a mixed list of numbers equal to the number of people on the train.

Even more boring internal workings: With just 20 riders we have 1 048 576 combinations of deck combinations in all at just one deck. With a average of 3 or 4 decks being listed each the number is huge. To be in matched pairs takes it to 190 opportunities. SO with just 20 players we have collectively 190 opportunities to make a trade, imagine the numbers as we add cars to this train

[Scion]

TRAIN STATION ITINERARY (Xs denote the stations at which the train has already stopped)

X Keavy McGee
X Magpie9
X Aulruna
X Scion
X Eugenia Madora
X Satori
X Hearthcricket
X Valeria
X Guiding Cauldron
X Grip Dellabonte
X OrbWeaver
X RussianSoul
X Cronesayer
X Wytchwood
X Firefrost
X Hemera
X Leo62
X Franniee
X TCO

SECOND CIRCUIT
XKeavy McGee
FINAL STATION <-- Current location of the train!


I've made room for random spots in this list for anyone who may sign up before we leave... or who joins once we're underway.

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COMPLETED TRADES:
ALL!



STATIONS CLOSED:
Aulruna Oracle of the Goddess and traded the Tarot der Apokalypse to Hearthcricket
Hearthcricket chose the Tarot der Apocalypse from Aulruna and traded Fantastical Creatures to Hemera
Scion chose the NOblet from Valeria and traded the Erotica to Leo62
Valeria chose the Herbal from GC yet and traded the Noblet to Scion
Grip Dellabonte chose the Buckland Romani from Cronesayer and traded the Golden to RussianSoul
Cronesayer chose the Tuffo nel Mistero from Magpie9 and traded the BUCKLAND ROMANI (!) to Grip
RussianSoul has chosen the Golden from Grip and traded the Esoterico to Fran
Eugenia Madora chose the VisionQuest and traded the Runic Tarot to Firefrost
Firefrost chose the Runic Tarot from Eugenia Madora and traded the VisionQuest to Eugenia Madora.
Satori chose the Ironwing from Hemera and traded Oracle of the Goddess to Aulruna
Hemera chose Fantastical Creatures from Hearthcricket and traded the Ironwing to Satori
Leo62 chose the Erotica from Scion and traded the UNiversal cards to KEavy.
Franniee chose the Esoterico from RussianSoul and traded Pearls of Wisdom to Magpie.
Magpie chose Pearls of Wisdom from Franniee and traded the Tuffo nel Mistero to Cronesayer
Wytchwood chose Ship of Fools from TCO and traded the Classic Tarot to TCO
TCO chose the LS Classic Tarot from Witchwood and traded Ship of Fools to Wytchwood.
Guiding Cauldron chose the Whimsical from Keavy McGee yet and traded the Herbal to Valeria
Keavy McGee chose the UNiversal cards from Leo62 and traded the Whimsical to Guicding Cauldron.


LOOPS:
The only people protected in case of a nontrade are people in closed loops... i.e. people who have traded in a narrow circle within the route. These riders are protected "in the bar car" because they have only traded in a "loop" with each other...
Eugenia Madora --> Firefrost
Aulruna --> Hearthcricket --> Hemera --> Satori
Franniee --> Magpie --> Cronesayer --> Grip --> RussianSoul
Wytchwood --> TCO
Leo62 --> Scion --> Valeria --> Guiding Cauldron --> Keavy

[Scion]

The general game pattern seems to go something like this:


Early postings of lists while everyone fusses and explains that its too early (the exception being any direct wishlist item hit by an offering)
After 3 or 4 stations, a sudden flurry of trades, often involving the people scheduled on the first half of the train. These trades are so tight that often it's a closed circuit with people choosing decks from and trading decks within a tightknit group.
A midpoint of the run when several people start wondering publicly if they've passed up a deck they shouldn't have and worrying no one will pick from their lists. This is when the train is moving fastest and when people seem to "strategize" with their offerings.
One or two folks who have only completed half of their trade/choice feeling nervous that they'll upend the whole sequence.
Second half of the train with very fast postings and selections alternating with long stretches of no activity because many people have made their choices.
A late scramble to snag a trade before the train reaches the end of the first trip through.
The final cleanup trades that get everyone squared away. (I think of this and shaking it after you pee, before you put it away... tidying up. But that's probably just my gender talking. :D)



It always starts slow, accelerates towards the center, gathering speed and then rapidly decelerates in the last quarter of the trip as fewer people are left to choose and choices narrow down. More bait always equals more bunnies. And the convos are my favorite part. :)

[Scion]

And another cause we'll need it! :D

[The crowned one]

Drink holder here.

[Scion]

Lol :party:

[franniee]

Martini holder here :D

Ok and maragaritas....

and mimosas....

all M drinks...

[The crowned one]

Now this is my type of night! The snow is falling lightly and piling up, we have music going, the fireplace beckons as it glows warmly and bright. I have all the ale I could ever want....and I am BBQ'ing Prime rib and the prawns we caught the day before ... as a little blizzard blows right now.... LOL. It is surreal and fun... The nieghbour is suggesting a fire in his back yard and more beer as his wife has hockey tonight. Sounds good to me! Wish you all could be here.

[franniee]

Now this is my type of night! The snow is falling lightly and piling up, we have music going, the fireplace beckons as it glows warmly and bright. I have all the ale I could ever want....and I am BBQ'ing Prime rib and the prawns we caught the day before ... as a little blizzard blows right now.... LOL. It is surreal and fun... The nieghbour is suggesting a fire in his back yard and more beer as his wife has hockey tonight. Sounds good to me! Wish you all could be here.

Oh me too!!! We are fue for our first snow tomorrow.... of course mixed with rain and sleet and ice! OH MY!!!

I am trolling on amazon.... because I want to purchase a small gift for my husband from Santa and I don't want to pay for shipping so which deck should I buy???? whatcha want this time around??? :D })

[Madame Squee]

Oh me too!!! We are fue for our first snow tomorrow.... of course mixed with rain and sleet and ice! OH MY!!!

I am trolling on amazon.... because I want to purchase a small gift for my husband from Santa and I don't want to pay for shipping so which deck should I buy???? whatcha want this time around??? :D })
I started eyeing the Fantastical Creatures today. I'd toss it in the basket without thinking twice! :D

http://fantasticalcreatures.com/

[Sheri]

We got snow this past week - a bit on Tuesday and more on Thursday - which is managing to stick around awhile :D I love snow and cold weather as I love sweaters and fires in fireplaces!

My husband likes to make soups and chilis and it has to be cold weather otherwise you can't stand to be in the house! I think he is making potato soup with homemade noodles... OMG! No wonder I have a weight problem!!!

The scene you describe TCO sounds fantastic!

[firefrost]

Hello, I'm here on a cold, miserable very wet and raining Sunday morning, with a kitchen waiting to be decorated.

Reading TCO's post - wanna swap, TCO...?!

Hils :)

[Guiding Cauldron]

hi all beer, prawns, prime rib, hockey wahoo and WHY am i not on teh riding list SCION? I say, really!! Its almost as if u dont want me on this round!! LMAO just kidding sign me up plz, but not last this time please??!! :)

[Hemera]

I started eyeing the Fantastical Creatures today. I'd toss it in the basket without thinking twice! :D

http://fantasticalcreatures.com/

I hope you won´t like it and then it will end up here in the trading train.. Mwahahahaaaaaa })
I have been eyeing it ,too. The Magician (cat) is really great!

We also got a few inches of snow last night. Beautiful.. I wish it stays for Christmas. We often have a white Christmas here on the south coast, but about every 4-5th is black.

[Leo62]

Yep it's p**sing down in London too. The cat is singing in the rain...

[kwesifriends]

hello everyone is anyone here I have a question!

[Guiding Cauldron]

hello everyone is anyone here I have a question!

read through on the very first page of this thread you'll understand how the trade train works then and welcome! :)

[Madame Squee]

I hope you won´t like it and then it will end up here in the trading train.. Mwahahahaaaaaa })
I have been eyeing it ,too. The Magician (cat) is really great!
I know, I know, but my Tarot budget is shot until February. Anything that comes in between now and then has to be a trade unless I sell something. Those are the terms of my year-end agreement with my hubby -- he keeps me afloat after all! :D

Anyway, I absolutely love every card in the Fantastical Creatures -- especially those pentacles (and the cups, and the swords, and the wands)! ;) If you go to the gallery, you can see every single card! Did you see the Devil??? Here's a link inside the gallery:

http://fantasticalcreatures.com/majors.html

I don't know, Hemera, if I get my mitts on this one, I think it's staying with me... for more than a month! :laugh:

So, do you think franniee took my hint??? ;) If she did, you and I can fight it out next week. :thumbsup:

:heart:
c.s.

PS: Eeek, look at the 3 of Swords! Now, I have to google Jenny Greenteeth!!!

PPS: That does it! Now, I have to have this deck!!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenny_Greenteeth

[kwesifriends]

read through on the very first page of this thread you'll understand how the trade train works then and welcome! :)

lol thanks for welcoming me but I'm too lazy reading wahahaha!

[franniee]

I started eyeing the Fantastical Creatures today. I'd toss it in the basket without thinking twice! :D

http://fantasticalcreatures.com/

franniee's a little slow.... I am still under the weather... this cold was a doozy! I have a fierce headache that I woke up with at 1AM.... so I did miss your hint... but the intent got me.... I closed up that purchase...I can't even remember what I chose but now I am looking at the link you sent me. :eek:

I am awful. I should be put on a budget! But hell I am not arresting me just yet... and I have no idea what a Sibilla is?????

[Scion]

lol thanks for welcoming me but I'm too lazy reading wahahaha!:rolleyes: Then Kwesi, I don't know exactly what you're asking for.

I know, I know, but my Tarot budget is shot until February. Anything that comes in between now and then has to be a trade unless I sell something. And THAT, my love, is why the trade train is a perfect place to mix things up and get your Tarot groove on :party:... even if you don't get a deck you want, you might pick up a deck you can trade on a later train for a deck you want. :D
I should be put on a budget! But hell I am not arresting me just yet... and I have no idea what a Sibilla is????? DON'T FIND OUT!!! :bugeyed: If you want to have a roof over your head, don't google the Sibillas... })

[kwesifriends]

@Scion
yay its ok the other user already answer my question you have a great idea i wish i can join here but still im newbie in tarot hehehe!

[franniee]

DON'T FIND OUT!!! :bugeyed: If you want to have a roof over your head, don't google the Sibillas... })


I trust you...my friend... no googling for me - although curiosity might get the better of me as it usually does.... })

[The crowned one]

The first thing I did after reading Scions post was google! :D

[firefrost]

The first thing I did after reading Scions post was google! :D


Whistles innocently...

[franniee]

yeah me too.... :D

[Guiding Cauldron]

me 3!! lol Like u can tell me NOT to do somethinmg! come on now lol :)

[franniee]

me 3!! lol Like u can tell me NOT to do somethinmg! come on now lol :)


can't take the new york out of you now.... :D

[Guiding Cauldron]

LMAO frann u know it girlfriend! Here have a red apple tini from me :)

[.traveller.]

What's wrong with sibillas? Just because you can't just buy one, because they all look so cool and you can't make up your mind between them...

[franniee]

What's wrong with sibillas? Just because you can't just buy one, because they all look so cool and you can't make up your mind between them...


I had never heard of it before. And how come AT doesn't show the decks? I am a little confused. I saw the magic one... looks cool....

[The crowned one]

I had never heard of it before. And how come AT doesn't show the decks? I am a little confused. I saw the magic one... looks cool....
ditto.

[Sheri]

I had never heard of it before. And how come AT doesn't show the decks? I am a little confused. I saw the magic one... looks cool....

I think that it's because the site started out with Tarot only. There are oracles, but I think someone has to submit them... some verbage and scans of the images. But hey, there have been Tarots that I had that weren't here, too. So I am submitting them as I can.

So... if any of you have any Sibillas or decks that aren't on AT yet, get busy :D

[.traveller.]

How do you submit them?

[Madame Squee]

What's wrong with sibillas? Just because you can't just buy one, because they all look so cool and you can't make up your mind between them...
It's too late to try to deter me, I'm already gone! :D

Like I said, I have "La Magica Sibilla", which I love, and I also have "Sibilla Originale del 1890", which I also love, but I really, really want "I Misteri della Sibilla"!

franniee, you can see them here, honey... })
http://www.houseoftarot.com/index.php?cPath=44

Well, dash it all, now that I've looked, I have to add "Facile Sibilla Regionale" to my sibilla wish list!!! :D

That's an awesome collection of sibillas you've got there, .traveller. :thumbsup:

:heart:
c.s.

[.traveller.]

It's too late to try to deter me, I'm already gone! :D

Like I said, I have "La Magica Sibilla", which I love, and I also have "Sibilla Originale del 1890", which I also love, but I really, really want "I Misteri della Sibilla"!

franniee, you can see them here, honey... })
http://www.houseoftarot.com/index.php?cPath=44

Well, dash it all, now that I've looked, I have to add "Facile Sibilla Regionale" to my sibilla wish list!!! :D

That's an awesome collection of sibillas you've got there, .traveller. :thumbsup:

:heart:
c.s.

Why thank you :D
The Regionale has a very South American look, I think. The Misteri has an odor... be warned.

(off to spy on the Originale }) )

[Sheri]

How do you submit them?

I've used the same process as writing a review (as I include a review and specs on the deck), and then included scanned images of the cards. Here's the link to the review list and guidelines: Write a Tarot Review for Aeclectic Tarot

I've most recently submitted the Tarot de Belmont, as it wasn't listed before.

[franniee]

franniee, you can see them here, honey... })
http://www.houseoftarot.com/index.php?cPath=44

Well, dash it all, now that I've looked, I have to add "Facile Sibilla Regionale" to my sibilla wish list!!! :D

That's an awesome collection of sibillas you've got there, .traveller. :thumbsup:

:heart:
c.s.

Thank you CS!
I found it earlier...but I guess I didn't realize they were oracles. I learn too much every day here. :D

So what did I buy at amazon to ensure free shipping????

Those Russian gypsy fortune telling cards that Valeria turned me on to!! }) You devil! :laugh:

[Madame Squee]

Thank you CS!
I found it earlier...but I guess I didn't realize they were oracles. I learn too much every day here. :D

So what did I buy at amazon to ensure free shipping????

Those Russian gypsy fortune telling cards that Valeria turned me on to!! }) You devil! :laugh:
Omigosh, those are fun! I'm running to the cabinet right now. That's just what I need to get past the "i-got-no-fantastical-creatures-tarot-deck" blues!!! :laugh: My local metaphysical book store has the Fantastical Creatures Tarot on the shelf, and I just can't get it off my mind (or what passes for my mind these days :D). They close in an hour, so I only have to amuse myself for an hour...

[franniee]

Omigosh, those are fun! I'm running to the cabinet right now. That's just what I need to get past the "i-got-no-fantastical-creatures-tarot-deck" blues!!! :laugh: My local metaphysical book store has the Fantastical Creatures Tarot on the shelf, and I just can't get it off my mind (or what passes for my mind these days :D). They close in an hour, so I only have to amuse myself for an hour...

OH please! You are preaching to the choir - i am trying not to press pay now for the maroon!!!! I have so many decks I have not had a chance to even look thru... That is disgusting to me - i really need to stop! It's an addiction! })

[.traveller.]

So what did I buy at amazon to ensure free shipping????

Those Russian gypsy fortune telling cards that Valeria turned me on to!! }) You devil! :laugh:

Those are so pretty! I used to have a set but I gave them away, a long time ago.

[Madame Squee]

Why thank you :D
The Regionale has a very South American look, I think. The Misteri has an odor... be warned.

(off to spy on the Originale }) )
I agree, very South American -- it looks like great fun to read with!!!

I don't mind odors, but sometimes, I will rub Estee Lauder's "Beautiful" lotion into my hands before I shuffle. After awhile, my cards smell like me no matter what they smelled like before! But, hey, don't worry guys, I've only done that with decks I know I'm not going to trade or sell!!! You'll never get a "Beautiful" smelling deck from me! :D

The House of Tarot used to carry the Originale, but I don't see it there now. It's published by il Meneghello. I've got number 301 of 1500, so there's quite a few them floating around out there. I purchased mine on ebay from a lovely gentleman card collector in New York.

:heart:
c.s.

(Only 43 minutes to go...)

[.traveller.]

I found one at Somerville's, but it is very similar in appearance to the Parlour Sibyl by Grimaud. That is next on my list, I might con someone into buying it for my birthday :D

[.traveller.]

I've used the same process as writing a review (as I include a review and specs on the deck), and then included scanned images of the cards. Here's the link to the review list and guidelines: Write a Tarot Review for Aeclectic Tarot

I've most recently submitted the Tarot de Belmont, as it wasn't listed before.

Oh well, I'm not a subscriber so I can't access the link. If anyone wants to see scans of the cards, let me know and I will start a thread in oracles. :)

[Sheri]

Oh well, I'm not a subscriber so I can't access the link. If anyone wants to see scans of the cards, let me know and I will start a thread in oracles. :)

Interesting, .traveller., the link is to a post in Announcements. I didn't think that was subscriber only. I can PM you the information if you would like it. It's really fun to write reviews and to submit new decks.

[OrbWeaver]

Fudgenuggets! This is getting started faster than I anticipated. Oh well, I think I can keep on top of things, despite being currently (but not for much longer!) separated from the decks I'm willing to part with. :D

[Scion]

Don't worry Orbweaver... we won't be underway till the end of the week.

[Sheri]

Yes, Orbweaver :D

This is the pre-party for the trip :D

I've done the trimming I am going to do for today, time for a lovely S&S to drown my sorrows in (I have to go to work tomorrow :( )

[firefrost]

I had never heard of it before. And how come AT doesn't show the decks? I am a little confused. I saw the magic one... looks cool....

I've never heard of them before, either. I think the Misteri and Magica ones look really nice. :)

[wytchwood]

Look at this! Five pages of chin-wagging before it's even started- lol! ;)

Zoe xx

[firefrost]

Look at this! Five pages of chin-wagging before it's even started- lol! ;)

Zoe xx

That's it - remind me I shouldn't be sat here because my house looks like the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse just rode through it...:D :D

[wytchwood]

Mine too- hahaha!! That's toddlers for ya!

Zoe xx

[firefrost]

Zoe, the bad news is it gets worse - mine are both teenagers!

:D :D

Hils

[Hemera]

yup.. toddlers sleep occasionally, whereas teenagers never do..sigh..

[.traveller.]

Interesting, .traveller., the link is to a post in Announcements. I didn't think that was subscriber only. I can PM you the information if you would like it. It's really fun to write reviews and to submit new decks.

I dunno, the link just laughed at me and gave me a list of reasons why. I can read things in Announcements but not post, so maybe it's a glitch. I'll dig around and see if I can find the guidelines. Thank you :)

[Grip Dellabonte]

I'm in.

[The crowned one]

yup.. toddlers sleep occasionally, whereas teenagers never do..sigh..

I have both ends of the spectrum toddler and teenager, one a whirlwind on my wallet the other a whirlwind on the house.

[OrbWeaver]

Pre party, eh? Sounds good to me! That's a bit of a relief. :)

[morticia monroe]

Mine isn't so much the teens versus toddlers issue as it is raising girls vs boys. I raised two of each, and I'll tell you, I'd take a HOUSEFUL of boys before I took ONE more girl. For sure...

[The crowned one]

Mine isn't so much the teens versus toddlers issue as it is raising girls vs boys. I raised two of each, and I'll tell you, I'd take a HOUSEFUL of boys before I took ONE more girl. For sure...

I had the opposite experience, my daughter (the teen) was a Angel from day one as far as I was concerned, never busted a thing,was generally well behaved and quite. Avery on the other hand is a fire ball, he can break stuff just by looking at it and at three has mastered climbing up vertical walls with nothing more then the painted surface to grip to. lol.

[firefrost]

Mine are both girls. Everyone with experience of each tells me girls are far worse than boys. I believe 'em!

Especially when said girls get on really well - when they are in seperate houses! Luckily I have good neighbours.

The amount of times next door's told me she'd been laughing at hearing Sarah and Emma's heated argument through the bedroom wall!

*shudders*

Hils :)

[The crowned one]

Anyone familier with the Templar Tarot? I am trying to do a trade for that and the Ancient Minchiate Etru..

[wytchwood]

Mine are both girls. Everyone with experience of each tells me girls are far worse than boys. I believe 'em!

Especially when said girls get on really well - when they are in seperate houses! Luckily I have good neighbours.

The amount of times next door's told me she'd been laughing at hearing Sarah and Emma's heated argument through the bedroom wall!

*shudders*

Hils :)

Pesky neighbours!! I remember when I was a teenager (faded though that memory is!) my neighbours grassed me up to my parents for sitting out on the roof of the porch. It was so nice out there looking at the stars, but they put an end to that small joy. Then another time they grassed me up for burning candles in my room. Buggers.

Zoe xx

[firefrost]

Pesky neighbours!! I remember when I was a teenager (faded though that memory is!) my neighbours grassed me up to my parents for sitting out on the roof of the porch. It was so nice out there looking at the stars, but they put an end to that small joy. Then another time they grassed me up for burning candles in my room. Buggers.

Zoe xx

Well, (ahem) I was a little angel...:D :D

Hahaha...I was a terrible tomboy! My favourite thing was to climb on top of the outhouse (using a broken window) and jump off it, giving my mum a heart attack. I thought it was great - it wasn't that far to the grassy floor, it was on a slope!

[firefrost]

TCO - No experience with the Templar Tarot - only ever admired it from afar.

Tell you what - get it, trade it to me and I'll give you a review... :D

Hils ;)

[Leo62]

TCO - No experience with the Templar Tarot - only ever admired it from afar.

Tell you what - get it, trade it to me and I'll give you a review... :D

Hils ;)
LOL you took the words out of my mouth ;)

[firefrost]

LOL you took the words out of my mouth ;)


Lol...and now he's gone 'selectively deaf' - in other words, we've no chance...!

:D ;)

[franniee]

Lol...and now he's gone 'selectively deaf' - in other words, we've no chance...!

:D ;)


ooooooh I'll get in on some of that action. the templar looks nice! :D

[The crowned one]

I am not sure if I will make the trade, it is up to her. I don't really put values on decks,(except very early Rider-Waite-smith decks;) so if this is worth something I doubt she will trade... :D

[firefrost]

It's $25 at Tarot Garden, if it's the same one.

[Hemera]

I´ve had the Templar Tarot for years and I would *never* trade it. Not that I use it , though.. But that´s entirely another matter :)
It´s a great deck. Fine artwork. It takes you places..

[Guiding Cauldron]

sorry wasnt around much yesterday had interviews...nice to sit and have a ctach up though!

Oh teh joys of childrearing i have two girls and a boy; my son is a sagittarius fireball no doubt blimey! he's a toddler too and destroys things in 1 second flat while throughouly enjoying it lol Drives me nuts! :) Although last night was SO cute as i came home late and he gave me a huge hug and said " I missed u SO much mummy"! He knows what a sucker i am lol

cant wait to get this deck train started!! Love andblessings to all xx

[Aulruna]

I got the companion book for the Templar yesterday, and hopefully I'll be able to finally make heads or tails of it. Always loved the artwork, never got the content! I suck at reading intuitively (Tarot at least - works okay with oracles!) - I need to understand what the deck is about!

[Scion]

Itinerary-wise, we have 13 signed up for the train starting Friday...

If anyone's name isn't in the first post that needs to be, please PM me.

And for those of you already signed up: is there anyone else who you'd like to have join us? If so, PM folks and get them on board. :D I'll be setting up the random order in the next 2 days or so.

Departure on Friday at 5pm Eastern.

[Madame Squee]

Scion,

When will you post the stations?

Nevermind, I see it now -- within the next two days.

I gotta go get my cuppa! :D

:heart:
c.s.

[Hemera]

I got the companion book for the Templar yesterday, and hopefully I'll be able to finally make heads or tails of it. !

there is a companion book?? :bugeyed: ??

[The crowned one]

Never heard back from the trader so I guess it is a no go on both decks...oh well.

[firefrost]

Sorry to hear that, TCO. Next time I'll keep me big mouth shut, then I'll not jinx things.

To perhaps cheer you up, I've just been reading through some posts in the reading exchange (a place I've never really been to, but I read a little controversy somewhere else) and seeing your readings, I was impressed.

Hils :)

[Aulruna]

there is a companion book??:bugeyed:??

Yes!!
I found out thanks to this thread:

http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?t=88528&highlight=templar+mysteries

and ordered from Amazon right away!

[Hemera]

wow, thanks!
off to amazon })

[The crowned one]

She can not trade the templar for good reason it turns out...


A few more days and we are out of the starting gates!

[The crowned one]

Well this is a bit funny, the templar tarot is not the deck I thought it was, good thing I did not make the trade, I found images that I con no longer find that were of knights in the style of the pre-raphalites on line somewhere as a deck, I just visited the artist Web site and it is not the images I saw..Strange. ( FYI he has a new edition of this deck coming out right about now)

[Scion]

TCO, you may be thinking of the Matthews/Caselli Grail Tarot: A Templar Vision which has heavy Templar themes and reimagines a lot of preexisting artwork... let me see if I can find a link.

Here it is: http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/grail/details.shtml

[Madame Squee]

TCO, you may be thinking of the Matthews/Caselli Grail Tarot: A Templar Vision which has heavy Templar themes and reimagines a lot of preexisting artwork... let me see if I can find a link.

Here it is: http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/grail/details.shtml
I have this one on pre-order at Amazon. It's piggybacking on a Christmas gift for my husband. (Shhhh... for goodness sake, don't tell him!!!) :D

:heart:
c.s.

[Morgan of Avalon]

Gets a bit confusing when you look around other sites....

The link to tarot garden on the AT link below actually directs you to the
Grail Tarot - A Templar Vision. Go to the one below, click through to buying it through Tarot Garden and you'll see they are 2 completely different decks....

http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/templar/

Think this might be where the confusion is ! I was boggled by the whole thing till I realised the link was wrong lol ( not hard to fool me though!)

Maybe someone could update the links so people don't buy the wrong thing??

[franniee]

so are we set for a friday 5PM blast off?

[The crowned one]

5.00 Pm Friday, thats Eastern? Yes, I am always opening to a blasting.

[franniee]

5.00 Pm Friday, thats Eastern? Yes, I am always opening to a blasting.

me too..... Saturday I am going to be MIA all day. I am packing up my office and my company... BIG DAY! I hope I don't miss any cool decks! HA! :laugh: I have my priorities straight - don't I? :D

[The crowned one]

me too..... Saturday I am going to be MIA all day. I am packing up my office and my company... BIG DAY! I hope I don't miss any cool decks! HA! :laugh: I have my priorities straight - don't I? :D

Shutting down?

[franniee]

Shutting down?

YUP moving on ~ following my bliss where ever it may take me. :)

[Madame Squee]

YUP moving on ~ following my bliss where ever it may take me. :)
Wow, that sounds wonderfully frightening! :bugeyed::laugh::bugeyed:

:heart:
c.s.

[Keavy McGee]

5.00 Pm Friday, thats Eastern? Yes, I am always opening to a blasting.
Are you going to see the Sidney Crosby show on Saturday night, TCO? I figured we'd lose all our Western Canadians with Sidney in town :laugh:

I went to Phoenix to see him last year. He's a marvel. If you get the chance, see this kid. I can't say enough positive things about him. Even though they beat the Coyotes, the Phoenix fans were brilliant and applauded him all night long. Class.

XOX

Keavy:heart:

[Scion]

Hey Gang!

Just walked in the door from a fantastic Tarot Party pinch-hitting for Franniee and I'm literally bouncing off the walls.

This was about 70 people and it was nonstop. I don't know why I don't do more parties; I get such a rush out of it. I did straight cold reads for about 4 hours and met so many terrific folks. Only one sluggish read, for a man who sat down and announced he was a skeptic, natch. But then I nailed him at the end with details about his golf game!?! I MUST make time to do more group events... So many companies in Manhattan having events and needing something other than buffalo wings and jugglers and surgical mishaps to add appeal. They need us. :D

Will have the Station list up shortly... we're headed out in less that 24 hours and we have several new riders with us this time out... :thumbsup:

Scion

[The crowned one]

Keavy, he's not bad but you should see our street hockey team ;)


Well Done Scion!

[Scion]

Thank you, sir.... :)

The itinerary is randomized and up.

5pm eastern departure and we start with Wytchwood.

[Sheri]

Hey Gang!

Just walked in the door from a fantastic Tarot Party pinch-hitting for Franniee and I'm literally bouncing off the walls.

This was about 70 people and it was nonstop. I don't know why I don't do more parties; I get such a rush out of it. I did straight cold reads for about 4 hours and met so many terrific folks. Only one sluggish read, for a man who sat down and announced he was a skeptic, natch. But then I nailed him at the end with details about his golf game!?! I MUST make time to do more group events... So many companies in Manhattan having events and needing something other than buffalo wings and jugglers and surgical mishaps to add appeal. They need us. :D

Will have the Station list up shortly... we're headed out in less that 24 hours and we have several new riders with us this time out... :thumbsup:

Scion

W:bugeyed:W Scion! That is awesome!!!

I will be reading at a fair in Seattle area this Sunday :D It will be my 3rd fair! I love reading for people :D

Cheers to the fresh meat...er em I mean new riders :D

Welcome aboard!

[Eugenia Madora]

Fresh meat? gulp
Does this mean I've moved up the food chain from "lurker" or down?

[The crowned one]

Fresh meat? gulp
Does this mean I've moved up the food chain from "lurker" or down?

It means you have moved ONTO the food chain ;)

And you are going to love it.

[firefrost]

I'll be here :)

[The crowned one]

We do still have a few of the first edition deck and they sell for $39. If you are interested, I will ask Allen to personally sign a deck for you. Just let me know.... For those interested in thee Templar tarot... That is a part of an e-mail I received based on my query.

[Aulruna]

That party sounds AWESOME!! :bugeyed: Now I want one too!

So I'm station 4... meaning you could reach storm-shaken Munich quite soon :D

I've got the prosecco and aperol ready or Bavarian beer for those who prefer it.

[Leo62]

Off to the movies tonight so won't be around when the train pulls out :( If it's anything like last time I'll probably miss about 6 stations ... ;)

See you all later :D

[franniee]

Thank you Scion!!!
I thought of you often last night and was wishing i was there with you. :D You are a great friend! :heart: I was at my father in law's wake. :( IT went off better than I expected.... I am a sponge and pick up on every one's emotions and that doesn't mix well at sad events but it wasn't as bad as I anticipated. :angel:

----------------------------

and Cronesayer.... yes it is wonderfully frightening!!! Perfectly worded. :D

I am going to need lots of hugs on monday! I think I will feel like that proverbial fish out of water! :bugeyed:

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OH crap I am net to last!!!! :eek:

[Grip Dellabonte]

Fresh meat? gulp
Does this mean I've moved up the food chain from "lurker" or down?

As TCO said, you are now on the food chain...so you've gone from "lurker" to "casual observer" to "plump, tasty, little minnow". Yum, yum! We loves all the tender little fresh ones! ;)

[Satori]

Throwing down the gauntlet here!

Since this is a Holiday Train of sorts, shall we really and truly bring our best game and offer up some prized decks from the inner sanctum? Anybody game?

[Leo62]

:bugeyed:

(}) wars with :angel:)

[OrbWeaver]

Oh good, I'm somewhere near the middle. That works out fine, especially since I'll be in Chicago this weekend, and will have little or no time to get online.

I'm excited about the train!

[Eugenia Madora]

As TCO said, you are now on the food chain...so you've gone from "lurker" to "casual observer" to "plump, tasty, little minnow". Yum, yum! We loves all the tender little fresh ones! ;)
Oh, thanks. I feel much better now.
EM

[Scion]

Eugenia, they're just trying to psych you out; they're just hoping that you aren't out for blood yourself. :D

Corrected some goofs: many apologies to Guiding Cauldron for making her invisible in the first draft of the itinerary... Totally my bad :)

And I'm with Satori: I'm gonna break out some big guns and other people should feel free to as well.... It doesn't mean EVERYONE has to raid the Inner Sanctum, but if you choose something special, you'd better be ready to list something special... :party: Of course, if someone chooses a really rare beast, and doesn't list something equally rare, it might upset the whole train. }) ...demonic laughter here...

Four hours till we hit the rails... folks: get your lists organized.

[magpie9]

Is this where I sign up? I wanna play! I can't imagine how this has been going on for 5 days, without me knowing. Clueless. :bugeyed:

I'm OK with clueless, but not with TOO LATE..! Pl-eeeze let me hop on the train!

[Madame Squee]

Throwing down the gauntlet here!

Since this is a Holiday Train of sorts, shall we really and truly bring our best game and offer up some prized decks from the inner sanctum? Anybody game?
I'm up for it! })

[Scion]

Is this where I sign up? I wanna play! I can't imagine how this has been going on for 5 days, without me knowing. Clueless. :bugeyed:

I'm OK with clueless, but not with TOO LATE..! Pl-eeeze let me hop on the train! Yay, mag! You're on!!! I'm putting you into one of the "empty" slots." Check your place on the itinerary.

And Hearthcricket too!!

[HearthCricket]

Yay! Time to rummage through my goody pile! Hehehe... Thank you, Scion!!

[firefrost]

HC - if I pick one of yours, do I get the photographed set up to go with it...?!

:D :D

[Grip Dellabonte]

Oh, thanks. I feel much better now.
EM

EM, earlier that was the Nyquil talking. Of COURSE, we will go easy on you being a newbie and all. Cough, cough, choke. Sorry...just the typical cold symptoms...really.

[magpie9]

Cool! Soo happy to be on board! :D

[firefrost]

EM, earlier that was the Nyquil talking. Of COURSE, we will go easy on you being a newbie and all. Cough, cough, choke. Sorry...just the typical cold symptoms...really.


*Drags chains* - I WAS a newbie, Eugenia...now I'm just a prisoner...

[HearthCricket]

HC - if I pick one of yours, do I get the photographed set up to go with it...?!

:D :D

lol Firefrost. Probably not, but I will add a few goodies to whomever gets my deck, just to snazz it up a bit, as it is the holiday season! :D

[firefrost]

lol Firefrost. Probably not, but I will add a few goodies to whomever gets my deck, just to snazz it up a bit, as it is the holiday season! :D

oooOOOooo - nice! :D :D

[Madame Squee]

W:bugeyed:W

Isn't this the most passengers ever???

I am soooo excited!!! :laugh:

:heart:
c.s.

[Grip Dellabonte]

*Drags chains* - I WAS a newbie, Eugenia...now I'm just a prisoner...

Ha!Ha!Ha! Funny, firefrost! It helps to decorate the chain with the turning of the seasons and such. I don't notice mine so much anymore....

[firefrost]

Ha!Ha!Ha! Funny, firefrost! It helps to decorate the chain with the turning of the seasons and such. I don't notice mine so much anymore....

Now, where did I put me tinsel...:party:

[HearthCricket]

Here is Scion, getting things organized!

[Scion]

:D I think I'm more frazzled than that... That might be me after a few brandies. :party:

One hour 15 minutes til departure...

[Scion]

*Drags chains* - I WAS a newbie, Eugenia...now I'm just a prisoner...OMG... that is the funniest thing FF. And I think I resemble that remark.

[HearthCricket]

:D I think I'm more frazzled than that... That might be me after a few brandies. :party:

One hour 15 minutes til departure...

Oh, well, in that case.... :angel:

[firefrost]

OMG... that is the funniest thing FF. And I think I resemble that remark.


Ooops...Now I've upset the boss...:bugeyed:

[Scion]

You didn't upset me: you DESCRIBED me! :)

[firefrost]

Aha! So we're ALL chained to the railway - I'm glad it's not British Rail...!!

:D

[franniee]

OK 40 minutes until blast off..... :D

[RussianSoul]

Are we there yet????? ...whining...

[firefrost]

I have just this minute finished trimming my new Druidcraft deck. I was determined to get it done before this next train.

Got to say, laborious but it looks good!

:D :D

[Madame Squee]

I have just this minute finished trimming my new Druidcraft deck. I was determined to get it done before this next train.

Got to say, laborious but it looks good!

:D :D
I loved trimming mine -- wouldn't have it any other way!!! :D

[Madame Squee]

Okay I have to admit this. This morninng, I thought 5pm EST was 7pm MST!!! Is my face red?!!!!

[franniee]

Okay I have to admit this. This morninng, I thought 5pm EST was 7pm MST!!! Is my face red?!!!!


:D we are all messing up the time zones lately!!! :laugh: I always have a brain fade with them.....

snowing outside.... cold and snowy.

[firefrost]

I loved trimming mine -- wouldn't have it any other way!!! :D

Why am I always so slow to catch on? I've had my own Druidcraft for three years, not using it much because it was too big and shuffling lengthways was a bit of a pain.

I saw people saying they'd trimmed theirs but I couldn't bring myself to do it.

Now it just looks and feels so beautiful and comfortable...What an idiot I am!

[Scion]

Passengers: this is your 5 minute call...

ALL ABOARD!!

[Aulruna]

*runs up, clasping bag and slightly out of breath*

Where's the bar car :D

[Scion]

More importantly: where ISN'T the bar car? :D The whole train is bar cars... :party:

[The crowned one]

Dragging his decks and beers in a bright red velevet sack lined in white cotton candy, the kilted one boards." Good Cheer and Merry Christmas" he manages between puffs and smiles.

[franniee]

here you go Aulruna a cool chilled glass of wine.... for your trouble... sit right down here and we can chat and watch the show begin. :D

[The crowned one]

Hello Ladies! May I join you?

[Aulruna]

Ah, barmaster extraordinaire is here to tend to me :D

Thanks, now we can indeed have a great ride!!

[franniee]

Hello Ladies! May I join you?

Always TCO... here you go come sit near me *patting the couch* :)


okey dokey Wytchwood......we are ready.... :laugh:

[Aulruna]

Delighted to see you, TCO... *pokes carefully* Great to have you solid again...

[firefrost]

Shuffle up, all - make room for a little 'un :D

[The crowned one]

Thank-you Franniee. I brought you a fine 1987 Cape Mentelle Shiraz , just a glass for now ;)

[franniee]

Thank-you Franniee. I brought you a fine 1987 Cape Mentelle Shiraz , just a glass for now ;)


oooo thank you kind sir

[Satori]

I actually heard someone talking about Kettel vodka today!! Or is that Keitel...no that is a short, odd-looking man named Harvey....well. You know what I mean.

Where is the deck list? I'm leaving to see Golden Compass momentarily and thought I might snag a deck.....hmmmm.

[Scion]

Nice to see everyone raising a glass together. :)

It's always good to be back on the rails again... We're headed for the UK where I imagine the weather is a little milder than it is on the US Eastern seaboard at the moment...

Now where is Wytchwood?

[firefrost]

It's freezing, wet and windy :(

[HearthCricket]

Ah....the gang is arriving! And a barmaster, too! Lovely! A light, slightly floral, French white wine, please!

Y :::holds out crystal goblet:::

[franniee]

oh wytchwood where IS you?? Satori has a movie to get to....and HEY I am from NY where patience is NOT a virtue but something that exposes that you aren't a true Nyer

[The crowned one]

I better practice my speed typing for a minite...

IWlld tke teh no no..try again

Iwnat hte ..crap..too slow

MEMEMEMEMEMEMEMe ah ha!

Watch out you fast draws!

[firefrost]

I thought she'd perhaps given her list to Scion when she wasn't here.

We ARE expecting her, right?

[The crowned one]

I thought she'd perhaps given her list to Scion when she wasn't here.

We ARE expecting her, right?

Actually it is 24 hrs per station but the first station is usually pretty punctual.

[Madame Squee]

clutching chest... I... can't... breathe!!! :bugeyed:

[HearthCricket]

:::patting seat next to me:::

Sit here, firefrost and have a truffle. We'll have a chat! Have 2 truffles. :D

[The crowned one]

clutching chest... I... can't... breathe!!! :bugeyed:
He take a swig of this...it will open up your airway...says the crowned one handing over a bottle of 18 year old single malt .

[Madame Squee]

He take a swig of this...it will open up your airway...says the crowned one handing over a bottle of 18 year old single malt .
Oh, why not... glug, glug, glug, wiping mouth

Thanks, TCO! You're a scholar and a gentleman!!! :laugh:

[firefrost]

:::patting seat next to me:::

Sit here, firefrost and have a truffle. We'll have a chat! Have 2 truffles. :D

Aww...thanks, HC. :) what shall we chat about?

[The crowned one]

Oh, why not... glug, glug, glug, wiping mouth

Thanks, TCO! You're a scholar and a gentleman!!! :laugh:

LOLOLO! Wonderful!

[HearthCricket]

Aww...thanks, HC. :) what shall we chat about?

Books! Any favourite genres?

[The crowned one]

Books! Any favourite genres?

Overhearing their conversation I pipe in History, biology, Tarot and Physics are my standbys but as of late sustainable farming and energy efficient houses.

[firefrost]

Vampires! Christine Feehan's Carpathians - Dark series. :)

[firefrost]

Overhearing their conversation I pipe in History, biology, Tarot and Physics are my standbys but as of late sustainable farming and energy efficient houses.


Oh, dear - think I'll sit quietly in the company of intellect!

[HearthCricket]

Any particular historical time period? Though I love the Victorians, the Tudors fascinate me. I would not want to live during those times, but I would like to time travel and be a fly on the wall, so to speak. I bet some of those conversations between Wolsley and Anne Boleyn were a bit, um, heated! And I would love to crawl inside of Elizabeth I's head! One of the few Royal Tudors who didn't have hers chopped off!

[The crowned one]

Oh, dear - think I'll sit quietly in the company of intellect!


I love vampires too, I have a pretty large collection of B vampire movies and when I used to actually have spare time I would read vampire stories!

[firefrost]

I love vampires too, I have a pretty large collection of B vampire movies and when I used to actually have spare time I would read vampire stories!

Books? Titles?

[Madame Squee]

Vampires! Christine Feehan's Carpathians - Dark series. :)
Tell me about vampires... hic

Oh! Pardon me!!! :bugeyed:

[The crowned one]

The Tudors was fascinating time period.Francis Drake,Pieter Breugel..late Tudor..the Elizabethan age..

[firefrost]

Any particular historical time period? Though I love the Victorians, the Tudors fascinate me. I would not want to live during those times, but I would like to time travel and be a fly on the wall, so to speak. I bet some of those conversations between Wolsley and Anne Boleyn were a bit, um, heated! And I would love to crawl inside of Elizabeth I's head! One of the few Royal Tudors who didn't have hers chopped off!

I adore this timescale, I love watching period history series on the tv. We're in the middle of one now over here, Cranford, drawing 8 million viewers on Sunday nights.

[firefrost]

Tell me about vampires... hic

Oh! Pardon me!!! :bugeyed:

Lol, cronesayer - what you want to know? :)

[HearthCricket]

I would have loved to see Shakespeare perform. And what did happen that fateful night? So many questions! Court life in Marie Antoinette's days would have certainly been interesting. Debauchery in its many forms....

[The crowned one]

Books? Titles?

Anne rice of course, Stoker, and anything with Vlad Dracula and a historical bend to it.

[Madame Squee]

Lol, cronesayer - what you want to know? :)
How did they get they way they are? Who was the first vampire?

[HearthCricket]

I adore this timescale, I love watching period history series on the tv. We're in the middle of one now over here, Cranford, drawing 8 million viewers on Sunday nights.

Be still my heart! You are so lucky. How are you liking Cranford? A friend of mine sent me a recent tv guide, from over there, with Cranford on the cover and a nice article. I love Gaskell! We probably won't get it until next fall, though I am dying to have the DVD.

[HearthCricket]

How did they get they way they are? Who was the first vampire?

lol I always wondered that, too. Notice how they never explain that part! Didn't Dracula claim to be the oldest of his kind? Well, where did he come from. Who "sired" him??

[firefrost]

Anne rice of course, Stoker, and anything with Vlad Dracula and a historical bend to it.

Ah, but I'm looking for different ones, more modern, for want of a better way of putting it.

I've read
Feehan, L.K. Hamilton's series J R Wards series and a brilliant one-off titled Fever Dream by George R R Martin.

[The crowned one]

I would have loved to see Shakespeare perform. And what did happen that fateful night? So many questions! Court life in Marie Antoinette's days would have certainly been interesting. Debauchery in its many forms....


Getting a bit too modern for my taste. Longshsanks to Elizabethan are my favorite periods for GB.

The Sun King is the hight of my interest in France. Still I would have eaten cake with her.

[The crowned one]

Ah, but I'm looking for different ones, more modern, for want of a better way of putting it.

I've read
Feehan, L.K. Hamilton's series J R Wards series and a brilliant one-off titled Fever Dream by George R R Martin.

Yes I am pretty dated in my reading of vampire stories, and I am sure they are a lot better now...its all about time for me.

[firefrost]

Be still my heart! You are so lucky. How are you liking Cranford? A friend of mine sent me a recent tv guide, from over there, with Cranford on the cover and a nice article. I love Gaskell! We probably won't get it until next fall, though I am dying to have the DVD.

I'm adoring it. Well known actors and a beautiful story that's sticking to the book, apparently. Absolutely compulsive viewing.

[The crowned one]

lol I always wondered that, too. Notice how they never explain that part! Didn't Dracula claim to be the oldest of his kind? Well, where did he come from. Who "sired" him??

A curse by his own mouth.

[Madame Squee]

A curse by his own mouth.
Are you serious!????

[The crowned one]

Yes, but the history of vampires goes back much farther... Chinese,Malaysia, Greece, they all have them.

[HearthCricket]

I'm adoring it. Well known actors and a beautiful story that's sticking to the book, apparently. Absolutely compulsive viewing.

I was thrilled when I heard Judi Dench was playing Miss Matty! Did they discuss Johnson, yet, and compare him to Dickens and the Pickwick Papers?

[firefrost]

lol I always wondered that, too. Notice how they never explain that part! Didn't Dracula claim to be the oldest of his kind? Well, where did he come from. Who "sired" him??

Well, at the risk of sending everyone to sleep, Carpathians are just a different race who only turn vampire killers when they have to live for centuries without finding their lifemates. They're goodies who don't kill to feed...Yes, I know, I'm sick...!!

[firefrost]

I was thrilled when I heard Judi Dench was playing Miss Matty! Did they discuss Johnson, yet, and compare him to Dickens and the Pickwick Papers?

No, I don't recall that. Miss Matty's love that she never had died at the end of last week's.

[The crowned one]

Look up these two fellows...Peter Plogojowitz and Arnold Paole. For a couple of historic vampires.

[HearthCricket]

Okay, it was Captain Brown who was into Dickens and Matty who kept quoting Johnson. I am not sure what episode out of how many you are at, so don't want to spoil it for you!

Yes, Mr. Holbrook. That was sad. I hope they show the scenes of her letter burning and how she keeps the candles even. Elegant economy...

[firefrost]

Look up these two fellows...Peter Plogojowitz and Arnold Paole. For a couple of historic vampires.


Will do :)

[firefrost]

Okay, it was Captain Brown who was into Dickens and Matty who kept quoting Johnson. I am not sure what episode out of how many you are at, so don't want to spoil it for you!

Yes, Mr. Holbrook. That was sad. I hope they show the scenes of her letter burning and how she keeps the candles even. Elegant economy...


This week's episode is 4/5.

[HearthCricket]

Oh, wow! That was fast! There is so much that still needs to take place, in spite of the fact that Cranford is such a small novel. But my understanding is that they included other short works by her, like My Lady Ludlow, and grouped it together under the name of Cranford Chronicles.

[firefrost]

Oh, I'd not heard that. It looks like the thing they're concentrating on now is the railway that no-one wants.

[Grip Dellabonte]

Okay...I'm huffing and puffing after running with my bag in this cold air, but I've finally found my seat. Glad there's room on this train for me to put my big bag and all my paraphernalia next to me.

Lively talk already! Don't know if I can join in as yet, but I am fine with listening for now.

Hope nobody minds if I decorate my own little "corner" here with pine garlands, holly and berries, ivy, little ceramic birdies and the like. I have a bag you can only have on a train like this.....botttomless! Who knows what will come in handy, so I brought everything.

Now I'm just going to curl up with my toasty mukluks on, my afghan too, sip my holiday bev, and listen in on all of you!

[firefrost]

Welcome, Grip. That drink looks lovely :)

[Grip Dellabonte]

Thanks, ff! It is my favorite. I am offering one to all who would like one. Even makes your toes warm!

[firefrost]

Thanks, ff! It is my favorite. I am offering one to all who would like one. Even makes your toes warm!

Err...I think I've managed to bore everyone to death...they've all gone quiet.

[Grip Dellabonte]

Well, I kind of broke in on the conversation...maybe that did it. But they can't have gone too far! We'll just wait for them to wander back in....

[Madame Squee]

Err...I think I've managed to bore everyone to death...they've all gone quiet.
Actually, I'm at work... so, my posting is hit or miss... erk...

[firefrost]

Ok, Folks, I'm sorry - come back...!! :D :D

[Madame Squee]

Ok, Folks, I'm sorry - come back...!! :D :D
I'm watering plants, turning off lights and getting ready to get the flock outta here!!! :D

[The crowned one]

I am washing dishes...since no one else in the house seems capable of it. In my bachelor days I would just throw them out lol.

[Madame Squee]

Oh my god!!!! It can't be more than 23 degrees out there, and now it's raining!!! Raining!!! Lovely... just lovely!!!! Driving home in freezing rain!!! :(

[Madame Squee]

I am washing dishes...since no one else in the house seems capable of it. In my bachelor days I would just throw them out lol.
This is a daily battle in my home!!! Glad to know it happens elsewhere!!! :D

[firefrost]

I am washing dishes...since no one else in the house seems capable of it. In my bachelor days I would just throw them out lol.


Hahaha...we have a friend who would rather throw out the washing up and buy new when his wife asks him to do it!

[Grip Dellabonte]

Guys, come by my corner when you get in from the cold, and I'll have hot drinks and good cheer waiting for you.

TCO, I'll put a double shot of the good stuff in yours!

I also have a cush that warms the tush for you really frostbitten ones....;)

[firefrost]

I may have to be off soon so I might go quiet.

[Grip Dellabonte]

Well, it's late where you are, firefrost. I usually can't last past 10:00 P.M.

[Eugenia Madora]

Guys, come by my corner when you get in from the cold, and I'll have hot drinks and good cheer waiting for you.

TCO, I'll put a double shot of the good stuff in yours!

I also have a cush that warms the tush for you really frostbitten ones....;)
I could use a hot drink and some good cheer. It is cold and raining here. Are you off the Nyquil now?
EM

[firefrost]

Well, it's late where you are, firefrost. I usually can't last past 10:00 P.M.

I don't normally, but I get to lay in tomorrow :D

Plus, I'm waiting for hubby coming in. He didn't take his key, just went out saying "Don't go to bed"...Thanks, pal!

[The crowned one]

I am in. Thanks for the double. This is the only day in the next 10 or so that I am not working at all. Guiding Cauldron's deck only went out this afternoon, about four hrs before the game deadline...ugg.

[Grip Dellabonte]

I could use a hot drink and some good cheer. It is cold and raining here. Are you off the Nyquil now?
EM

Hey, EM! Still on the Nyquil. I find it gives the brandy in the Tom and Jerry a little extra kick. Course, it's heck on the vision and the coordination....

However, I shall present yours to you Nyquil free! I understand that's an acquired taste.

Firefrost, laying in sounds niiiice! Hope hubby makes you breakfast for keeping you up late! HA!

[Aulruna]

*yawn*

Bedtime for me soon... Zoe knows about being first station, doesn't she??

[firefrost]

Firefrost, laying in sounds niiiice! Hope hubby makes you breakfast for keeping you up late! HA!

Ha! I'll be shouting him at 9am. We have to paper the kitchen tomorrow. :(

[HearthCricket]

Had to zip out to get new lights for the lamp post because ours went out and I have company coming, tomorrow! So, zoom I went, and zoom I am back, but now I need to have supper, so I zoom back out again! BB to see if any tasty decks are up for offer! :D

[firefrost]

Well, I'm calling it a day, folks.

Have a good night/day wherever you all are.

Hils xx

[Leo62]

I come back from the movies to find...

still no decks! :bugeyed:

g'night all :)

[Grip Dellabonte]

'Night to all of you who stayed up so late. See you in the morning! Rest well!

[The crowned one]

Just checking in...Still no decks? oh well.

[Scion]

I PMed her and I imagine she's just otherwise occupied at the moment. Sorry gang. :) They'll be here before you know it.

[HearthCricket]

I would play rock, paper, scissors with someone, but I need to finish getting organized for my gathering tomorrow! I will keep peeking in before bedtime.

Have another truffle! :D

[franniee]

not for nothing, this is agony!

[Scion]

Hearthcricket, I'm gonna take a handful of truffles. You can never have enough truffles in your diet. :D

[The crowned one]

Black truffle in scrambled egg...yum.

[HearthCricket]

Absolutely! Have more wine, while you are at it. I'll start passing around the crackers and dip tray.

Tomorrow: cheese and grapes, fruit salad, croissants, champagne breakfast....

[Eugenia Madora]

Absolutely! Have more wine, while you are at it. I'll start passing around the crackers and dip tray.

Tomorrow: cheese and grapes, fruit salad, croissants, champagne breakfast....
Lovely, thank you. I think the train is about the journey otherwise we could hop a jet, no fun there.

[franniee]

OK I am doing a brunch/lunch on sunday for my in laws.... any menu suggestions?

My husband wants me to make this pasta bean salad I made once.... OH I am one of those whip it up no recipe cooks.... never tastes the same twice. :laugh: but it is yummy!

OK and then swordfish kebobs and salmon with mustard and capers on the grill...

but we need some fun ideas.... anyone?

[The crowned one]

Black Truffle Soufflé
For 4 soufflé dishes


1 and 1/5 cup milk
70gr white sugar
3 egg yolks
30gr butter
30gr cornstarch
4 egg whites
1 black truffle
About 50gr Grand Marnier
Truffle honey or Confectioner's sugar .

1. Clean your truffle, the peel it carefully and put the peel aside for later use.

2. Make the crême pâtissière by mixing half the sugar, cornstarch and milk in a saucepan and heat until it boils, then immediately remove from heat and add truffle peel. In a separate bowl beat remaining icing sugar with egg yolks until white, then beat in some of the milk. Pour bowl into the warm milk, off the stove. Beating constantly, warm until the mixture spread over a spoon keeps a clear trace of a finger passed trough it, about 85°C. Don't let it boil! Immediately pour from the saucepan into a bowl dunked in a ice bath. As the cream reaches about 50C°, fold in the butter slowly and mix until smooth.
Just before using it, put it through a sieve to remove coagulated yolks and the truffle skins.

3. Beat the egg whites until they become very hard. Only use egg whites with absolutely no trace of egg yolk . A copper bowl will help or use a few drops of lemon to help.

4. Heat your oven to 190C°. Carefully grate the truffle in the crême pâtissière. Delicately and slowly fold the beaten egg whites into the cream. Be very gentle to keep the bubbles trapped in the egg whites .

5. Put the soufflés into greased bowls at the bottom of the oven and leave for about 10 minutes or as long as it takes for a nice brown crust to appear on top. The hotter the oven, the faster they will rise.

Prepare a fruit coulis from fresh goyave, pineapple, passion fruit and mango. Then reduce it with a ginger syrup, vanilla and citronelle. You can also add a little pepper.


When serving add the fruit coulis at the table.

[magpie9]

:bugeyed:

[.traveller.]

Gads, it's been years since I made a fruit coulis, brings back some funny memories :D

Thanks for the trip down memory lane, TCO!

[Satori]

Just back from seeing Golden Compass!!!!! Wow! Beautiful film.

Nicole Kidman is gorgeous. She had so many closeups it was unreal...but I have to say that in this film she is just beautifully dressed, gorgeous hair and I love her lipstick. That sounds so funny, but the color is just so perfect. And her skin is flawless.

Also have to say the polar bears are fierce Fierce FIERCE.

[Sheri]

I'm all settled in my hotel room in Seattle :D

Have I missed wytchwood's decks?

I'm having a lovely tea... a Long Island Iced Tea })


Welcome and cheers to all the new passengers, too, and our lovely engineer and conductor, Master Scion!


:CL valeria

[Guiding Cauldron]

hey all hows it going thsu far, ohh goody i havent missed nay decks yet :) LOVE the truffle egg recipe gosh that looks SO yummy!! Needing some strong coffee will be back ian a few, I have a 10 card sprewad to do too for a client :) Ciao!!

[Aulruna]

This is one hell of a truffle dish!! I'll just get out my bankrobber equipment and after raiding some vaults I may be able to make it next week :D

I'll stay with the chocolate truffies in the meantime...

[franniee]

I hope Zoe is cool.... :)

[Guiding Cauldron]

ohhh changed my avy in honor of trade train xmas theme :)

[franniee]

nice GC!!! :)

[Scion]

OK riders... It's been over 12 hours and no Zoe.

I'm assuming that everything is okay and that she's occupied elsewhere. As Engineer, I'm making the decision (as we've done in the past) to move along to the next station and slip Zoe into the next of the open slots that I created at the beginning for people who join midjourney... So Wytchwood, I'm shiftinng your station to a new point in the itinerary.

Keavy McGee: you are up!

[Hemera]

What´s up? Where´s everybody? Whose turn to list????
I also messed with the time zones, but now I am here, waiting...wondering.. :bugeyed:


Aha, Keavy´s turn..Nice..
Wait, I´ll grab a beer :D

[HearthCricket]

Ah! Nothing yet! Let's see. How about the fruit salad over there~~~>
The croissants (plain, chocolate filled and ham/cheese) over there <~~~

Then some blueberry muffins, bowl of strawberries, and Quiche Lorraine on the side table, with the champagne.... Y Y Y Y Y Y

Let me just grab the white damask napkins, some mini hotdogs in sauce, and the hazelnut coffee and hot cocoa is ready to go! Waiter? Fresh salad please!

[ ]' [ ]' [ ]' <~~~Holiday mug, anyone? :D

[Grip Dellabonte]

Morning, all!

HC, everything looks really good. I think I will start with some hot coffee, mainline it, then come back for some quiche Lorraine and fruit. Then have a second cup of coffee that I will actually be able to taste.....

[HearthCricket]

:::passes mug to Grip::::

[ ]' Good morning to you, too! :) Lovely country we are passing through, isn't it?

[Grip Dellabonte]

Oh, it really is! Totally new look to it when it's so cold outside. I love it!

It's so quiet this morning!

La Keavy may be a while....it's only a little after 5:00 this morning. So definitely looks like a good time to just enjoy the company, the lovely breakfast, and the ride.

[Scion]

I'll join you ladies... quick nosh as we rumble along. Biscuits and honey for me. :D Which I don't think will surprise Grip. And a big bowl of Soy Chai.

Mmmm.

[HearthCricket]

I think we should make Scion quote something from Henry the V. He looks so Shakespearean in the morning light.... :)

[Grip Dellabonte]

HA! Nope. No surprise there, Scion. You must be feeling a bit of the nip in the air today.

HC, it's that dashing goater he sports! And the wicked twinkle in his eye. And the dimple. We do have a proper natty conductor!

[Hemera]

Yes, let´s!!
Ok, so, now I´m waiting for some Shakespeare quotes with my 2nd beer bottle just opened :D

[Scion]

One of my fave things to do! One of favorite quotes from All's Well:

Our remedies oft in ourselves do lie,
Which we ascribe to heaven: the fated sky
Gives us free scope; only doth backward pull
Our slow designs when we ourselves are dull.

Many thanks for the compliments... I'm not looking very natty at the moment I can assure you. :D I look more like I went through the digestive system of a large cat.

But for Henry:

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he today that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile...

That sounds like the Train doesn't it?

[HearthCricket]

Ah, lovely! And so true!

::::clapping hands::::

Wow...he even bows like The Bard!

LOL....we happy few...alas!

[Hemera]

Ah, my beer never tasted better than now with Shakespeare :D
Thank you, Scion!

[HearthCricket]

Ah, my beer never tasted better than now with Shakespeare :D
Thank you, Scion!

'Tis that whole tavern atmosphere.....

[Grip Dellabonte]

Agreed. Nice choices, Scion.
Helps with the languid process of coming awake this morning.

[HearthCricket]

Did you see that old church we just passed by and the cemetery beside it? It looks straight out of The Old Curiosity Shop. It reminds me of a favourite passage between Nell and the schoolmaster....


"'I rather grieve--I do rather grieve to think,' said the child, bursting into tears, 'that those who die about us, are so soon forgotten.'

'And do you think,' said the schoolmaster, marking the glance she had thrown around, 'that an unvisited grave, a withered tree, a faded flower or two, are tokens of forgetfulness or cold neglect? Do you think there are no deeds, far away from here, in which these dead may be best remembered? Nell, Nell, there may be people busy in the world, at this instant, in whose good actions and good thoughts these very graves--neglected as they look to us--are the chief instruments.'

'Tell me no more,' said the child quickly. 'Tell me no more. I feel, I know it. How could I be unmindful of it, when I thought of you?'

'There is nothing,' cried her friend, 'no, nothing innocent or good, that dies, and is forgotten. Let us hold to that faith, or none. An infant, a prattling child, dying in its cradle, will live again in the better thoughts of those who loved it, and will play its part, through them, in the redeeming actions of the world, though its body be burnt to ashes or drowned in the deepest sea. There is not an angel added to the Host of Heaven but does its blessed work on earth in those that loved it here. Forgotten! oh, if the good deeds of human creatures could be traced to their source, how beautiful would even death appear; for how much charity, mercy, and purified affection, would be seen to have their growth in dusty graves!'"

[Grip Dellabonte]

It is the season for Dickens, HC!

Haven't read The Old Curiosity Shop as yet.

Time for that second cup of coffee...

[HearthCricket]

Off to eat real breakfast. Back later to see if anything tempting has been offered up as a sacrificial meal for tarot lovers!

[The crowned one]

Good morning all, I thought I better pop in while my coffee begins its process.

Ye ugly, creepin, blastit wonner,
Detested, shunn'd by saunt an sinner,
How daur ye set your fit upon her..
Sae fine a lady!
Gae somewhere else and seek your dinner
On some poor body.

;)

[Satori]

Oh I love Dickens. In fact, I just love Tiny Tim (http://members.cox.net/spedqueen/tiny_tim.jpg).

[Scion]

:bugeyed: Harsh, Satori, harsh! :D

[The crowned one]

:bugeyed: Harsh, Satori, harsh! :D

Tip toe through the tulips!

[Guiding Cauldron]

LMAO satori!! U r one freaky chick!! :)

LOVE the waxing of words- great lit choices and my fav :)

thank you for the nosh, now let me offer some holiday cheer of proper spiked eggnog, hut buttered rum, and hot apple cider for the non drinkers :) Also some lil xmas chocolates that look like xmas puds- WAY to cute indeed :)

Hung up some fresh holly boughs around my home, made some birch bark ornaments and they're drying and trying to stay warm as teh wind howls out my window :)

Ok still waiting on deck listings I see- WOW never seen a train leave SO slowly before! I bet its the calm before the storm LMAO

Off to read some old lit of my own...while I wait the goodies to come :)

[Eugenia Madora]

For me, it's morning. So nice, wonderful scenery, wonderful food, wonderful literature - makes getting up worthwhile on this cold rainy day. Where are we?

[Aulruna]

It's 5 in the afternoon here, so I think I can justify a little eggnogg :D

*holds out mug expectantly*

[The crowned one]

Clear and Sunny here this Am...A simple breakfast is started.( 7.50 AM here.)

[Satori]

Apparently Dickens survived a train crash.... (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.mytimemachine.co.uk/images/staplehurst.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.mytimemachine.co.uk/dickens.htm&h=216&w=320&sz=25&hl=en&start=2&um=1&tbnid=nyzwqJWIcl6JUM:&tbnh=80&tbnw=118&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddickens%2Bon%2Ba%2Btrain%26svnum%3D10 %26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dcom.google:en-US:official%26sa%3DG)

[Eugenia Madora]

Apparently Dickens survived a train crash.... (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.mytimemachine.co.uk/images/staplehurst.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.mytimemachine.co.uk/dickens.htm&h=216&w=320&sz=25&hl=en&start=2&um=1&tbnid=nyzwqJWIcl6JUM:&tbnh=80&tbnw=118&prev=/images%3Fq%3Ddickens%2Bon%2Ba%2Btrain%26svnum%3D10 %26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dcom.google:en-US:official%26sa%3DG)
Wow! We have a researcher on board. Well done!

[Keavy McGee]

It's 5 in the afternoon here, so I think I can justify a little eggnogg :D

*holds out mug expectantly*
Keavy is dreaming of a lovely spiked eggnog and little plum pudding chocolates when there is a sharp rap at her door...

knock-knock-knock

grggzk zkgkk nnnnnskzg *snrk!!*

One eyelid opens oh so tentatively.........no light, must still be sleepytime....back to dreaming...eyelid clos....

"Oh, Miss!! Sorry to disturb you, Miss!! It seems our first passenger isn't available and..."

_________________

Alright, then, morning riders, the Keavy-Beast has awakened and is rustling through her red velvet tarot sack to see what she can see....

Hmmmm...never been first before....that's rather thrilling....

May I please have some of that eggnog I was dreaming of while I rummage?

[HearthCricket]

:::Handing Keavy some nog in a crystal goblet:::::

Waiting while she rummages through her goody sack!

[Grip Dellabonte]

Now that we're officially underway, a nog does seem to be in order.

Alright, Keavy, just curling up in my chair! I can hear you rustling!

[HearthCricket]

Nutmeg, anyone?

And for the non-nog drinkers, we do have hot cocoa with marshmellow and whipped cream, and shredded dark chocolate sprinkled on top.... :D

[Madame Squee]

Rummage, Keavy, rummage!!! :D

[HearthCricket]

lol I feel like a little kid, eyes wide with wonder, waiting for Santa to open his sack! :D

[Grip Dellabonte]

Definitely nutmeg!

[Aulruna]

Oh yes, addictive nutmeg, please!!!

[Keavy McGee]

***Ah, thank ye, lass, too kind. And in crystal, too. A wonderful way to start the day. :)***

Now, let's see...

I think we'll start with the

:::Brilliant Scottish Fergus Hall Tarot of the Witches, of course:::

:::Star/Hilton Unicorn Tarot with all the pretty horses:::

:::1986 Josef Machynka Eclectic Tarot printed in Austria, mint in original wrapper:::

Now then, back to breakfast and enjoying the lovely company and the scenery flying by ~ Did someone mention quiche?

XOX

Keavy:heart:

[HearthCricket]

:::sprinkling nutmeg, all about, while humming festive tunes::::

[Keavy McGee]

Nutmeg and singing all around, please, I'm feeling ever so jolly now!! :)

And as soon as I finish this eggnog, I'm going to sample some of that delectable chocolate concoction!!

[Madame Squee]

All really good decks, Keavy. I gifted the Eclectic to myself last Christmas, but I don't think I could give mine up. :bugeyed:

[Keavy McGee]

All really good decks, Keavy. I gifted the Eclectic to myself last Christmas, but I don't think I could give mine up. :bugeyed:
It is a lovely deck, isn't it? I love the colours, especially the rosy reds, and it's a perfect size ~ slender, like the Medieval Scapini I traded to Grip last train.

More nog, you say? Yes, please, say I!!

[Hemera]

I'm feeling ever so jolly now!! :)
!

Aye,aye.. Feeling ever so jolly here,too. Third beer, and counting... :D
Great decks, Keavy!
LOL, Satori! :) THAT Tiny Tim does bring back some memories from way back when...

[Leo62]

Off to see The Golden Compass (yippee!) see you all later ;)

[Keavy McGee]

No takers, then?

And all my lovely friends have deserted me?

Well, then, let's have a 60-second special...now you see it, now you don't...snag it now or forever hold your peace...:joke:

The deck up for offer is...
::::):):):):):::

60 seconds begin now...

...and deck was removed....

Keep watching this space, sports fans!!

[HearthCricket]

lol Drats. I was busy trying to trim my bangs!

[Hemera]

s**t, I missed it too, I was getting my 4th beer :D
I am having a party.. Saturday night, and our Community orchestra had a fabulous Christmas concert and I am really in love with the whole f**king orchestra and I played wonderfully and....... oh, life is just *soooo* good right now :)

[The crowned one]

I wonder what I missed.

[Madame Squee]

Ackkkk!!!! Wha' happened?????? :bugeyed::bugeyed:

[Madame Squee]

Keavy, lass...

Do we have to keep watching quote #282??? :bugeyed:

You're killing me, Smalls!!!! :D

[Eugenia Madora]

No takers, then?

And all my lovely friends have deserted me?

Well, then, let's have a 60-second special...now you see it, now you don't...snag it now or forever hold your peace...:joke:

The deck up for offer is...
::::):):):):):::

60 seconds begin now...

...and deck was removed....

Keep watching this space, sports fans!!
Pretty tricksey! I will have to stay sharp.

[Guiding Cauldron]

CRAP missed the 60 second speacial?!!!! D@?~ it!! lol
Ok NO MORE NOGG for me I need to stay sharp!! :) Although it was lovely I must say xx

Glad to be in in tremendously fab company again, our circle of family :)

ok KEAVY give it to us another special PLEASE!! lol

Offers cold platter of cheeses, cold cured meats, chutneys, relishes, mustard, pickles and assorted crackers- easy pop in food :)

[Keavy McGee]

Aye,aye.. Feeling ever so jolly here,too. Third beer, and counting... :D
Great decks, Keavy!
LOL, Hemera ~ I forget that it's morning on my side of the train and evening on your side of the train...I'm on my second eggnog but hadn't even considered beer yet...I will in about 9 hours, though!!

[Keavy McGee]

s**t, I missed it too, I was getting my 4th beer :D
I am having a party.. Saturday night, and our Community orchestra had a fabulous Christmas concert and I am really in love with the whole f**king orchestra and I played wonderfully and....... oh, life is just *soooo* good right now :)
D***, sounds fabulous, H ~ I'd be getting my 4th beer, too!!

[Madame Squee]

Okay, where did she go? Where did she go? :bugeyed:

[HearthCricket]

Nothing like trying to juggle looking at this thread and running around the house getting ready for company. I will be MIA for most of the afternoon/evening anyhow. Still...curious as to what the peekaboo deck was!

[The crowned one]

LOL, Hemera ~ I forget that it's morning on my side of the train and evening on your side of the train...I'm on my second eggnog but hadn't even considered beer yet...I will in about 9 hours, though!!

Beer is something I never have to consider...it just goes without say ;)

[Aulruna]

*sigh* I was struggling with an online application form from hell and thus missed the speical.

*bigger sigh*

But the application is out now, so that's good, yes?

[Madame Squee]

*sigh* I was struggling with an online application form from hell and thus missed the speical.

*bigger sigh*

But the application is out now, so that's good, yes?
Very good, indeed! I have to do one this afternoon -- or tomorrow. :D

[HearthCricket]

*sigh* I was struggling with an online application form from hell and thus missed the speical.

*bigger sigh*

But the application is out now, so that's good, yes?

Oh, you got the dreaded thing done! Good for you! At least it is finished and now you can relax and see what comes of it! :)

[Hemera]

FYI. I have now stopped at beer number 4...just to stay alert and awake. How much can a woman sacrifice for the sake of this train :D :D

[Aulruna]

Well, in addition to the virtual spiked eggnoggs I have now prepared a spritz (remember, the prosecco and aperol thingie) to pick me up.

Have to hop into the subway soon to deliver a quiche... which smells mouthwatering (well, I AM a formidable cook).

[HearthCricket]

Well, in addition to the virtual spiked eggnoggs I have now prepared a spritz (remember, the prosecco and aperol thingie) to pick me up.

Have to hop into the subway soon to deliver a quiche... which smells mouthwatering (well, I AM a formidable cook).

If you drop it off here I will let you stay for Christmas dinner! ;)

[Aulruna]

Ooooh sounds wonderful... I might just take you up on this :D

[HearthCricket]

Ooooh sounds wonderful... I might just take you up on this :D

Hehehe....You can even bring your husband. We will pop meds in him, tuck him on the sofa in the living room and he can listen to Christmas music and stare at the tree! Or we can tuck him in the family room and put the lights on low, and he can nod off while watching a movie and stare at another tree! If we feed him broth, maybe the apple pie with whipped cream will be tasty for later. Plenty of unspiked nog, too!

[Keavy McGee]

It's a beautiful day for cooking and baking, isn't it? I've just made a Parisian Potato Gratin and an enormous pot of White Beans and Garlic to ward off the winter chill. To be served with plenty of wine and winter beer, of course, but not until dinnertime, so everyone here is swooning from the smell of sauteed garlic and onions.

[Grip Dellabonte]

Keavy, nice selection of decks. Sorry I ran out on you!

Had to do some shopping whilst everyone was otherwise occupied.

Always a dodgy proposition being the first one out of the chute. But worry not! You have solid offerings.

To be honest with you, I am being hesitant myself. Just wanted you to know....not ignoring ya....I'm just waiting a bit....:)


Editted to add that I think I can smell those lovely beans! Now I want a bowl!

[.traveller.]

I can't believe no one has scarfed up one of your decks yet, Keavy. If I was playing, I would have grabbed one for sure.

.traveller. the noisy lurker

[Keavy McGee]

Keavy, nice selection of decks. Sorry I ran out on you!

Had to do some shopping whilst everyone was otherwise occupied.

Always a dodgy proposition being the first one out of the chute. But worry not! You have solid offerings.

To be honest with you, I am being hesitant myself. Just wanted you to know....not ignoring ya....I'n just waiting a bit....:)


Edited to add that I think I can smell those lovely beans! Now I want a bowl!
Well, you are welcome to some, as soon as they are cooked!! I shall send a bowl right out to Bakersfield to help you with your cold; they really are very healing!! And you can lace them with your Nyquil, or better yet, some brandy, that'll fix ya right up!!

Yes, I've never been first on the train and now I seem to remember it is a bit different because everyone wants to see what else might be offered. Which is completely understandable. I've done it myself. :laugh: But thank you for the encouragement, Grip. I still have one or two tricks up my sleeve heh heh heh

K:heart:

[Madame Squee]

Jeepers... more tricks... :bugeyed:

[Keavy McGee]

I can't believe no one has scarfed up one of your decks yet, Keavy. If I was playing, I would have grabbed one for sure.

.traveller. the noisy lurker
Hey .traveller. ~ Thanks :)

"Wanna deck, little girl?"

:joke:

***It's all Satori's fault - her Tiny Tim post got me thinking of Laugh-in and the wanna-walnetto guy, what was his name?***

K

[Guiding Cauldron]

ok i'm dying to know!!!! can i pretty plz have your garlic white bean recipe?!!!! That sounds fantastic and just what i'm in the mood for with my witchy beer :)

[Madame Squee]

Hey .traveller. ~ Thanks :)

"Wanna deck, little girl?"

:joke:

***It's all Satori's fault - her Tiny Tim post got me thinking of Laugh-in and the wanna-walnetto guy, what was his name?***

K
Artie Shaw!!! :D

[HearthCricket]

Pulling out cheese, dips, fresh veggies, crackers, grapes, a bit of vintage white wine....perhaps a 1994 Fume Blanc? Anyone hungry....again? :D

[Keavy McGee]

Jeepers... more tricks... :bugeyed:
:laugh::laugh::laugh:

Hi, c.s.!!

Yep, I'm dangerous when left unsupervised!! :joke:

K:heart:

[Madame Squee]

Artie Shaw!!! :D
WRONG!!!!

ARTE JOHNSON!!!!

http://www.imdb.com/gallery/mptv/1061/Mptv/1061/1941-0049.jpg.html?path=gallery&path_key=0062601

[Satori]

Keavster, do you have another special...there are loads of us here now...put out baby, put out!!! })

[Keavy McGee]

ok i'm dying to know!!!! can i pretty plz have your garlic white bean recipe?!!!! That sounds fantastic and just what i'm in the mood for with my witchy beer :)
Absolutely, G.C.!! As long as you share your witchy beer!! ***and wouldn't you like a little witchy deck to go with that witchy beer, hmmmm? lol***

Really, it is the simplest and best recipe. I cook by handsful so sorry, no measurements here...

I use a big soup pot. Great Northern Beans are my fave, but the small white ones, or almost any bean will do. The secret to this in cold/flu season is as much garlic as you can stand!!

Saute one or two large yellow chopped onions in some fabulous Spanish or French olive oil until almost transparent. Add as many cloves of crushed garlic as you can stand. I prefer to crush the cloves and throw them in whole, but some like to mince them.

Chop several carrots into thin slices and add to the onions and garlic. You can add potatoes or turnips here but I made them as a separate side dish. Add a generous helping of thyme and winter savory. Salt and pepper to taste, but only after the beans are cooked. A bay leaf if you like them.

Then add the dried beans. I just make a whole bag. Then I use my electric tea kettle, boil up several batches of water and just throw that over the beans. I fill the pot with water basically, and add more throughout the cooking time, as needed.

I don't pre-soak my beans; I think it makes them mushy. I just throw them in the pot dry and hard. Let go for several hours.

Once the beans are cooked, I add a can of diced tomatoes. Just enough for colour and flavour, but not enough to take over and turn the broth pink!!

Then just let the broth cook down to the consistency you like and voila!!

The first day it's soupy and brothy, the second day you can put the beans into a casserole and add bits of whatever tickles your fancy, and bake them, more like a cassoulet. I don't do meat but for those that do, there are some wicked additions I'm sure you could come up with!!

Here's to good food and good friends!! Slainte!!

K:heart:

[Guiding Cauldron]

wicked!! ty SO much Keavy- ur a doll :) Salute! Handing you a abottle of beer from WYTCHWOOD brewery, they make the best stuff; they even have a cider!! :)

[Satori]

OK...gotta leave again. Family party to attend. So I will see the later selections. What a tease, huh?

[HearthCricket]

Well, I am off, too. Party things to take care of...family coming in 40 minutes. Maybe later....

[The crowned one]

Just back from the butcher..set for the week. Did I miss anything?

[Aulruna]

Back from quiche delivery.

[The crowned one]

Just opened a Phillips Grand Barley wine...a bit disappointing really. :(

Hm it is improving as it warms , perhaps It was too cold, I better check my beer fridge.

[Leo62]

Back from The Golden Compass. Very disappointing :( In fact, it was total doodoo and I'm really upset - how could they mess that up??!!!

AND I missed the 60-second deck dammit!

[Madame Squee]

Back from The Golden Compass. Very disappointing :( In fact, it was total doodoo and I'm really upset - how could they mess that up??!!!

AND I missed the 60-second deck dammit!
Well, so did everybody else... have you seen No Country for Old Men? :bugeyed: Riveting, absolutely riveting!!! I haven't seen character development like that for many years. I think they stand a chance for several Oscars, maybe many. I saw it Thursday night with my son and his girlfriend, and I'm taking my husband back tonight!

http://www.nocountryforoldmen.com/

[Grip Dellabonte]

I shall send a bowl right out to Bakersfield to help you with your cold; they really are very healing!! And you can lace them with your Nyquil, or better yet, some brandy, that'll fix ya right up!!

Thanks, Keavy. Now that I've seen the recipe, can't wait! I do like a bit of garlic in things.

However in the meantime, I am going to huddle in my train seat, afghan over me so that no hint of human shows, swill my Nyquil, and daydream about happier Grips.

I will check back in on you later.

Supposed to go see The Nutcracker tonight. Ugh. Head/heart want to go, body says no.....

[Leo62]

Well, so did everybody else... have you seen No Country for Old Men? :bugeyed: Riveting, absolutely riveting!!! I haven't seen character development like that for many years. I think they stand a chance for several Oscars, maybe many. I saw it Thursday night with my son and his girlfriend, and I'm taking my husband back tonight!

http://www.nocountryforoldmen.com/
Yep I really want to see that :) Not out in the UK until New Year tho' :(

[franniee]

OK I am back.... office and everything is packed up and mostly delivered! WOW feels very very weird.... almost 16 years! :bugeyed: :| :)

[The crowned one]

My cold cure.

TO start:

3 cloves garlic raw. fresh squeezed lemons no sugar just eat a few. THEN:

Lemon juice as much as you can take (lemon and water) in a single sitting every 1/2 hr. A raw clove of garlic every hr. DURING :

1 full garlic bulb baked in the oven with olive oil, eat and chase with a MINIMUM of 5 oz. scotch. You should be fine in the morning, but to guarantee it run 3 km and then watch something side-splittingly funny.

OJ as you see fit.

Works 9 times out of 10 for me.

[.traveller.]

and the tenth time kills you, or makes you feel worse than the cold did.

[.traveller.]

Anyone know of online sites with a good oracles section?

[The crowned one]

and the tenth time kills you, or makes you feel worse than the cold did.

Well no not quite, but you can feel run down in the AM if it fails and actually I use it for the flu, a cold shoud be a breeze. ;)

Oh yes I am 6'3 and about 240 , if you are smaller then that adjust accordingly. (just about forgot that part.)

[Aulruna]

Good night people & little deckies, sleep tight!

[franniee]

sleep tight Aulruna :)

[Madame Squee]

Later, gater...

:heart:
c.s.

[Scion]

Headed dancing for a few hours. Back shortly...

Play nice. Don't throw sand. Eat your garlic. :D

[The crowned one]

Early day for me, I am going to eat bread and pepperoni in bed and watch horror movies. Cheers all.

[franniee]

bed time nighty night! :love:

[HearthCricket]

Peeking in! Guests have left and most dishes are washed, though now the china and crystal must get put back in the hutch for a bit. I am exhausted, but we had a glorious time and my parents seemed really happy, so it was a very nice visit all around. Used more than half the candles, too! Hehehe....

Very quiet since I left. No more Keavy Peekaboo decks? The sandman comes early for me, tonight....

[Madame Squee]

Well, all of the good intentions in the world didn't get us out to the movies tonight. It's far too cold and snowy out there -- much more comfortable to stay home and watch dvd's here! Speaking of which, I think LOST is shipping out on Tuesday!!! Whoo-hoo!!! :D

[HearthCricket]

I envy you your snow! We have about 6 inches on the ground, but we are expecting sleet and freezing rain spells, off and on, this coming week. I would much rather it be a heavy snow storm than ice!

[.traveller.]

We're finally getting the snow that the weatherman promised, but it is melting quickly.

[.traveller.]

Well no not quite, but you can feel run down in the AM if it fails and actually I use it for the flu, a cold shoud be a breeze. ;)

Oh yes I am 6'3 and about 240 , if you are smaller then that adjust accordingly. (just about forgot that part.)

Egads! You're a big'un. I'm a foot shorter and about a hundred pounds lighter. Your cure would definitely waste me.

[Madame Squee]

Just checking in. My son woke me up. Forgot his keys. It's cold outside! 14 F. (-10 C)!!!! :bugeyed:

[firefrost]

A quick check-in from me, too. Busy this weekend.

See you all later! :)

[Aulruna]

Checking in with my waffle iron for those who are in my time zone...

Brought syrup, brown butter, and homemade jams, too!

And for the heartier stomachs, you have to try my bacon 'n' basil waffles!

[Hemera]

checking in,too.. making spaghetti for lunch..
nice to have a slow train for a change. I was afraid you´d be around station 6 by now :D

[The crowned one]

4.33 AM here.. just checking in too, then coffee, shave and off to work!

[HearthCricket]

Just checking in, too! Nothing happening! Tis 8:23am and I am still half asleep!! Does anyone have coffee? :bugeyed:

[franniee]

morning all...

[HearthCricket]

Well, I don't know about all of you, but I want one of Aulruna's waffles and an omlet, with canteloupe on the side and some nice hot coffee, perhaps a wee bit of orange juice and a blueberry muffin! I am guessing we will be passing through some new territory today, and I want to be awake and hardy for the upcoming views!! :D

[The crowned one]

Sounds nice, I had 3 cups of coffee, a aspirin, a egg and bacon sandwich and 1/2 an avocado ;) Now it is 6.00 AM and I am melting the frost off the car, waiting for it to warm up...

Then its work work work.. Hope I do not miss to much. These next four days are busy ones..

[wytchwood]

I am sooooooooooooo sorry guys! I have had a house full of family and my Mom has just discovered the internet (the rest of us don't get a look in!) so I apologise for my inability to take my station! I haven't even had chance to read down all the posts but I caught wind of Scion changing me to a later station (thank you!), I'll catch up and post again! Sorry again guys, I know how annoying it must have been to be kept waiting....

I never expected to be the first station! Oh well....

Zoe xxxxxx

[Aulruna]

Don't worry... if you'll travel by REAL trains, the same thing is bound to happen more often than not :D

My darling is really sick today and running a fever, so I had to cancel a craft fair. This time, I was supposed to share a stall with a friend and a 3rd girl, and they were so nice to come here and pick my things up and try to sell a bit for me. Aren't people great?!?! At least, I've promised there will be cookie bags ready when they return from the gig.

[franniee]

I hope he feels better Aulruna! fevers are no fun! Sending love and hugs to both of you! :heart:

[HearthCricket]

So sorry to hear he is feeling so poorly. Take good care of both of you. That is sweet that they will sell some of your wares for you. Watch movies and mellow out for the day, and nibble on cookies! ((()))

[Scion]

Aulruna, very sorry to hear about Matt... sounds like you're doing the right thing by him though. :thumbsup: Give him a big stack of train love from all of us. You could also hint ominously that maybe a few more decks would bring the fever down. }) Keep him full of chicken soup and orange juice!
I am sooooooooooooo sorry guys! I have had a house full of family and my Mom has just discovered the internet (the rest of us don't get a look in!) so I apologise for my inability to take my station! I haven't even had chance to read down all the posts but I caught wind of Scion changing me to a later station (thank you!), I'll catch up and post again! Sorry again guys, I know how annoying it must have been to be kept waiting....No sweat, Zoe... :) Just very glad everything was okay. I had a feelng it might be somehting vaguely holiday related.

We have one more hour with Keavy and then we roll on towards Magpie in beautiful New Mexico. :)

[Satori]

We had a grand time last night at a family party for my mother's side of the family. It was so much fun. I never drink usually, and I had three glasses of wine! It was a wine I had brought, and it was just fabulous. It was an old vine Zinfandel, which is a darker wine, from obviously, old vines. And I loved it!!! hiccup... ;)

We really did have the best time. We all ate and ate and ate, and my Swedish Meatballs went over famously! The gravy was perfect, dark and rich and full of onions. We also had roasted ham and turkey, cheese balls, dips and crackers, beautiful rolls that were whole grain, croissant, white rolls and breads both dark rye and white. There were baked broccoli casseroles, homemade mac and cheese, cranberry sauce and a lovely salad made by my sister.

Dessert was topped off with my cousin's homemade cheesecake, Toasted Almond and Coconut Chocolate Cheesecake. It had a meringue topping and the crust was the toasted almonds and coconut. Fantastic! Plus a huge Italian cookie tray, brownies, butter cookies and fudge, and a huge bowl of trifle with chocolate cake and cream and chunks of heath bars!

At the end of the evening I got all of the little girls singing Christmas Carols, and the older folks all gathered around listening and smiling. And Rudolph was playing on the big screen in the background. I know it sounds so Pollyanna, but it happened just like this!!! We had a great night!

[Scion]

Satori, it sounds lovely, mainly because of good food, good company, and good wine. Knowing that you know how I feel about the holiday season I'll just say...

NEXT STATION! :D

Magpie, you're up when you're ready to get your freak on!

[franniee]

OH Satori! That sounds great! :)

[HearthCricket]

It sounds like you had a lovely time, feasting and visiting! I love Swedish meatballs! They are so divine! Our gathering yesterday was very nice, too. Good food, wonderful company and everyone in happy spirits (no, I don't mean drinks!!) And it is so nice to have snow on the ground with all the Christmas lights. Everything looks so pretty at night! My parents were looking forward to a drive home in the countryside to see places lit up.

Alas...now we have snow, sleet, freezing rain and thunder on the agenda for tonight and tomorrow. Bad for commuting. Glad I am safe on this train!!

[firefrost]

Evening, all :)

Hubby's just putting finishing touches to the newly decorated kitchen and all that's left for me to do now is tidy up the mess he's made over the last two days. (I, of course, clear up as I go along...!) I think I'll be at it 'til the middle of the week.

I'll try to keep popping back in...should hate to miss anything!

Hope you're all enjoying a good weekend - sorry about your hubby being ill, Aulruna.

Hils :D

[Satori]

This is a strange train. Technically we have visited two stations, and are on the third and still not a trade in sight. Could this be the tradeless train? })

[Guiding Cauldron]

evening all , muah! Been busy shopping today in london- went to whole foods and bought goodies :) Includeing the lovely south african rose I'm enjoying right now lol.

new station i see and waiting for more goodies :)

Aulruna luv, give my best to ur hubby- sending healing light his way- hope thats ok?! BTW those bacon waffles sound amazing!!! yes plz with maple syrup on top? :) I'm SO cheeky asking for handouts! lol

love.\light and blessings to all :)

[Guiding Cauldron]

Could this be the tradeless train? })

NOT bloody likely lol; more like teh calm before the storm!! :)

[magpie9]

Magpie reaches into her Swan bag (from a real Swan; his name was Waldo) and begins laying decks out quickly, listeningfor the station whistle...she puts the Revelations kit next to the Bright Idea kit, and grins, carefully placing the Tarot of the Dead next....and of course, the Nova, and last, the Tuffo nel Mistero by Scapini.
She looks around--is anyone coming? And will they see a message in the order of the decks?

[RussianSoul]

Anyone has a link to look at Tuffo nel Mistero?

[magpie9]

Try Alida and World of Tarot, I got it new at one of those. It translates, Discover the Mystery". Cool, different deck.

[Scion]

I found an ebay auction that has many of the Tuffo cards:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Tuffo-Nel-Mistero-Tarot-Cards-Luigi-Scapini-Dal-Negro_W0QQitemZ280178411277QQihZ018QQcategoryZ1025 21QQcmdZViewItem

[Madame Squee]

I love Luigi Scapini decks. This is very tempting... dare I wait any longer??? :bugeyed:

[RussianSoul]

Thank you both magpie and Scion!

[magpie9]

Well, I don't know about anybody else, but it's the only Scapini deck I'm putting up.....and you don't see this one around much..... ;)

[Grip Dellabonte]

I have to say, it is a very interesting deck....and I like Scapini's humor...

Scion...those images were a big help, thanks...:)

Clever way of posting, Magpie!

[magpie9]

Thanks, Grip---would you like some Green Chile Stew or Pesole while you're thinking?

[Grip Dellabonte]

Omigosh!!!! Yes, please!!! Haven't had that in AGES!!!!

[Madame Squee]

Okay, the High Priestess just spoke to me and sealed the deal!!!

May I have the Tuffo nel Mistero please!

Thank you, magpie9!!!

:heart:
c.s.

PS: Yes, yes, yes to the Green Chili Stew!!!! I so dig the Land of Enchantment!!! :laugh:

[magpie9]

Just over to the right there's the bowls and everything, a big pot of hot chocolate, it's so frosty this morning.......we must have chocolate'. Just go ahead and serve yourselves, There's bisquicitos, tamales, mole', all sorts of food! Enjoy!

[Madame Squee]

Just over to the right there's the bowls and everything, a big pot of hot chocolate, it's so frosty this morning.......we must have chocolate'. Just go ahead and serve yourselves, There's bisquicitos, tamales, mole', all sorts of food! Enjoy!
You are a sweetheart! What say we toodle down to Carlsbad after this feast and take in the caverns??? :D

:heart:
c.s.

[magpie9]

Cronesayer! I am so pleased that you and the Mistero have found each other! If you PM me your shipping address, I'll put your name on it!

(aside to Scion: This is how we do it, right?)

[magpie9]

You are a sweetheart! What say we toodle down to Carlsbad after this feast and take in the caverns??? :D

:heart:
c.s.
I'd love to, but I think the roads are bad with snow down there, right now. Raincheck?

[Grip Dellabonte]

WoW! Way to go, Cronesayer! That looks like a find. And.....we have our first trade! Congratulations to you as well, Magpie!

One thing this cold has not affected is my appetite. Mole! Can't resist mole, either! Mole and hot chocolate! One can never have too much chocolate. Ooh! Tamales! I love tamales!

[Madame Squee]

Magpie reaches into her Swan bag (from a real Swan; his name was Waldo) and begins laying decks out quickly, listeningfor the station whistle...she puts the Revelations kit next to the Bright Idea kit, and grins, carefully placing the Tarot of the Dead next....and of course, the Nova, and last, the Tuffo nel Mistero by Scapini.
She looks around--is anyone coming? And will they see a message in the order of the decks?
Please tell us your message in the order of the decks... :bugeyed:

[Madame Squee]

I'd love to, but I think the roads are bad with snow down there, right now. Raincheck?
You got it!!! I'm just itching to see those caverns again. My dream is to retire to Carlsbad and go every day!!! :D It's a mystical experience -- like plunging into a mystery. :bugeyed:

[magpie9]

I don't know if I should reveal such a great secret.....yet. Not while the Enchiladas are still being ignored, breaking their little hearts.....someone please eat an enchilada and free me to reveal the secret, I can't stand it when they sob softly!

[Madame Squee]

WoW! Way to go, Cronesayer! That looks like a find. And.....we have our first trade! Congratulations to you as well, Magpie!

One thing this cold has not affected is my appetite. Mole! Can't resist mole, either! Mole and hot chocolate! One can never have too much chocolate. Ooh! Tamales! I love tamales!
Thank you, Grip, I'm really excited!!! I want tamales, too!!! :D

[Scion]

Yay! First trade of the 6th Train... you realize that means that this deck has an extra sheen of magic upon it. :)Cronesayer! I am so pleased that you and the Mistero have found each other! If you PM me your shipping address, I'll put your name on it!

(aside to Scion: This is how we do it, right?) Well, nothing gets sent out until the train is complete, because CRonesayer still needs to complete her trade AND other people will be connected to you by other trades. }) So techinically, the decks can't get mailed until your protected by a loop ( achain of people who have traded in a closed circle with each other within the train...

Aulruna's turn. She may be taking care of Matt at the moment, but she should be around... she's a night owl. :D

[Madame Squee]

I don't know if I should reveal such a great secret.....yet. Not while the Enchiladas are still being ignored, breaking their little hearts.....someone please eat an enchilada and free me to reveal the secret, I can't stand it when they sob softly!
I take three, please, I hate to see them suffer...

[Grip Dellabonte]

It's a mystical experience -- like plunging into a mystery

Even more fitting you got that deck, cs.

But I am going to have to do some research on it. It was working on me....

P.S. I wrote this as you and Magpie were both posting!

Magpie..you did not say a WORD about enchiladas! Of COURSE we can't let them sit all alone and unattended! I must have some of those, too!

We count no calories on this train!

[Scion]

I LOVE the image of weeping enchiladas! :heart: Why hasn't Pixar made THAT movie?!

[Madame Squee]

Even more fitting you got that deck, cs.

But I am going to have to do some research on it. It was working on me....

P.S. I wrote this as you and Magpie were both posted!

Magpie..you did not say a WORD about enchiladas! Of COURSE we can't let them sit all alone and unattended! I must have some of those, too!

We count no calories on this train! And now you have been set free....[)
It worked on me when I glanced back at my monitor and realized the High Priestess is incorporated into the portrait behind her, or is it vice versa? Did you see that, too, Grip?

[HearthCricket]

Well, gosh darn! I was out running errands and shopping for Vlad Rabbit's Christmas present when all the trading happened. Before that I was glued to the screen! I hope I don't miss all the decks! :(

[magpie9]

I don't think Pixar lives in my neighborhood....probably never heard them, when passing through....earwax?

But first, now that the enchiladas are happy, The secret of the order:

New Knowledge gained from within---blossoms into creative ideas---transforming the past into timelessness---bursting brightly into now and future new manifestation---and the ongoing discovery of many new mysteries! :D
(Revelations, Bright Idea, Dead, Nova, Tuffo nel Mistero)

[Aulruna]

I knew it was a bad idea to baste my goose just now...

Oh well, dinner was delicious and the better half is looking half-human again :D Another day of constant feeding, and he may be fit for release...

Just let me clear the dishes and I'll disclose what my offerings are!

[Madame Squee]

I don't think Pixar lives in my neighborhood....probably never heard them, when passing through....earwax?

But first, now that the enchiladas are happy, The secret of the order:

New Knowledge gained from within---blossoms into creative ideas---transforming the past into timelessness---bursting brightly into now and future new manifestation---and the ongoing discovery of many new mysteries! :D
(Revelations, Bright Idea, Dead, Nova, Tuffo nel Mistero)
Very, very nice! Thank you, Magpie. You are well-suited to The Land of Enchantment (and vice versa!). ;)

:heart:
c.s.

[Aulruna]

A beautiful message!

My decks are just sitting there, watching what is going on:

Tarot of the 7 Chakras
by Pia Vercellesi and Giampaolo Gasparri
22 Majors, titles and companion book in German
shrinkwrapped

Das Tarot der Apokalypse
German book & 22 b/w Majors of the Durer Tarot, shrinkwrappped
http://www.horusforum.de/horusforum/buecher.html#Tarot%20der%20Apokalypse

Tarot of the Gnomes
Lo Scarabeo/Lupatelli, shrinkwrapped
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/gnomes/

Lars-Kristian Holmsen Tarot
78 cards, unused
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/lars-holmsen/index.shtml

And thanks to all for the good wishes, they were much appreciated by a patient whose nurse is glued to the 'puter all the time :D

[Grip Dellabonte]

It worked on me when I glanced back at my monitor and realized the High Priestess is incorporated into the portrait behind her, or is it vice versa? Did you see that, too, Grip?

No! In fact, I had to go back and look at the card again! Cool observation, cronesayer. I just knew I liked that card the best - and rarely do I gravitate toward a High Priestess card.

[Madame Squee]

No! In fact, I had to go back and look at the card again! Cool observation, cronesayer. I just knew I liked that card the best - and rarely do I gravitate toward a High Priestess card.
Me either! Scapini is just a cool artist! :laugh:

[Madame Squee]

Oh man, these are sweet choices, Aulruna!!! :bugeyed:

This is why people wait and wait!!! :D

Why can't I have two decks, Scion!!!!! :laugh:

[Scion]

Because TCO is a mean mean man. :D Scratchy kilts, no knickers: you do the math. })

I don't think Pixar lives in my neighborhood....probably never heard them, when passing through....earwax?

But first, now that the enchiladas are happy, The secret of the order:

New Knowledge gained from within---blossoms into creative ideas---transforming the past into timelessness---bursting brightly into now and future new manifestation---and the ongoing discovery of many new mysteries! :D
(Revelations, Bright Idea, Dead, Nova, Tuffo nel Mistero)I love the idea of your offerings telling a small allegorical story! Cool way to keeop the troops entertained! :angel:

[Madame Squee]

Becuase TCO is a mean mean man. :D Scratchy kilts, no knickers: you do the math. })

I love the idea of your offerings telling a small allegorical story! Cool way to keeop the troops entertained! :angel:
ROTFL!!!! That would do it all right!!! :D:D:D

[HearthCricket]

I would love the

"Das Tarot der Apokalypse
German book & 22 b/w Majors of the Durer Tarot, shrinkwrappped"

I am nuts for anything Durer!!!! :D

[Madame Squee]

Oooooo, well done, HearthCricket!!!! :bugeyed:

[.traveller.]

This is cruel and unusual punishment. I wanted the Eclectic. I want the Gnomes. The Scapini deck looked delicious.

And I am not playing.

If I was, would these decks have been listed?! Nay, it would have been variations on the Tarot of the Fairy Tarts without Knickers.

Unfair.

[Grip Dellabonte]

New Knowledge gained from within---blossoms into creative ideas---transforming the past into timelessness---bursting brightly into now and future new manifestation---and the ongoing discovery of many new mysteries!
(Revelations, Bright Idea, Dead, Nova, Tuffo nel Mistero)

You added a whole other element to the train, Magpie. This was really nice.

As were all the groaning table offerings!

[HearthCricket]

Oooooo, well done, HearthCricket!!!! :bugeyed:

I am always drooling over the various Durer majors only decks. This one would be awesome to have and my majors only collection is very pathetic, at the moment!!

[Grip Dellabonte]

If I was, would these decks have been listed?! Nay, it would have been variations on the Tarot of the Fairy Tarts without Knickers.

I would so nab this deck ahead of you, traveller!

[.traveller.]

I would so nab this deck ahead of you, traveller!

:laugh: With my blessings!

[Aulruna]

Hm, I've always wanted the Tarot of the Fairy Tarts without Knickers. And I had NO idea it even came in variations!! :bugeyed:

But I know what you mean. Missed trains and stations always seem to have the most interesting things...

HC, congrats on the Apokalypse. I think this is one cool deck!

[Madame Squee]

I would so nab this deck ahead of you, traveller!
Me, too! Me, too! Monkey, see, monkey do, you know!!! :D

[Scion]

Excellent choice, Hearthcricket...

And that makes it my turn. })

Be with you shortly. :D

[HearthCricket]

HC, congrats on the Apokalypse. I think this is one cool deck!

OMG....Thank you! I can't wait!! I love that artwork! Do you know if it is all in sepia/black and white or is there any colour? Just curious. I want it either way!! Yay!! :)

[Grip Dellabonte]

Me, too! Me, too! Monkey, see, monkey do, you know!!!

Ha! It has great potential as a deck, and I think traveller should run with it! The Emperor could appear to be about 6'3", 240 lbs., and cranky!

[Eugenia Madora]

Nice one, Grip!

[Madame Squee]

Wearing a scratchy, woolen kilt, perhaps?????

[Scion]

This is cruel and unusual punishment. I wanted the Eclectic. I want the Gnomes. The Scapini deck looked delicious.

And I am not playing.

If I was, would these decks have been listed?! Nay, it would have been variations on the Tarot of the Fairy Tarts without Knickers.

Unfair.FYI, you realize this is what you get for sitting one out... Bad Traveller! :D You're supposed to travel with us. :smoker:

[Grip Dellabonte]

Wearing a scratchy, woolen kilt, perhaps?????

It's required ;)!

[Madame Squee]

It's required ;)!
Okay, I'll take one -- no, two!!! :D

[.traveller.]

Ha! It has great potential as a deck, and I think traveller should run with it! The Emperor could appear to be about 6'3", 240 lbs., and cranky!

Hmm, I can draw ya know, although the resulting deck would be XXX and in a plain brown wrapper. :D

[Madame Squee]

Hmm, I can draw ya know, although the resulting deck would be XXX and in a plain brown wrapper. :D
Okay, you've twisted my arm -- I'll take half a dozen!!! :D:D:D

[Grip Dellabonte]

Hmm, I can draw ya know, although the resulting deck would be XXX and in a plain brown wrapper

Well, then. I'll second what CS said before you! HA!

[.traveller.]

FYI, you realize this is what you get for sitting one out... Bad Traveller! :D You're supposed to travel with us. :smoker:

Just kick a gal when she's down why dontcha. :P

[Keavy McGee]

Timing is everything ~ I come to play just as the pants are flying off!!!

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

K:heart:

[Aulruna]

HearthCricket - they are black & white (or rather, anthrazite on white), a bit oversized, and gorgeous!

[Scion]

Just kick a gal when she's down why dontcha. :P
A kick and then an extended hand, missy... :) You can still join in. Wanna hop on before I post my station?

[HearthCricket]

Oh, yay! They will be perfect working with my beloved Ship of Fools and some Hematite runes! :D :party: :D

[Madame Squee]

A kick and then an extended hand, missy... :) You can still join in. Wanna hop on before I post my station?
Hop on, .traveller. I want to see someone offer the Tarot of the Fairy Tarts without Knickers!!!! :D

[Aulruna]

Oh yes, indeed. Mine is quite heavily in love with the Ship of Fools itself!

Since it's you, I'll throw in a nice bag for the occasion :D

[HearthCricket]

Oh yes, indeed. Mine is quite heavily in love with the Ship of Fools itself!

Since it's you, I'll throw in a nice bag for the occasion :D

Eeeee! You spoil me too much, my dear friend! BTW...those Christmas Santa napkins you sent me were quite a hit with my parents, last night! They loved them! We used them with the nog, the crackers, dip and fruit. And I thought of you again when we pulled out the Spode napkins for dinner! Hehehe...

[Madame Squee]

Timing is everything ~ I come to play just as the pants are flying off!!!

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

K:heart:
Thank goodness!!! Reinforcements!!! :D:D:D

[Keavy McGee]

Thank goodness!!! Reinforcements!!! :D:D:D
Well, I do like to uphold my end...

:joke:

K:heart:

[Scion]

Traveller? Last chance before I post and you miss another Station. (Can you hear the hissing voices of Tarotic temptation?: Join ussssss. Join usssssss.) Firefrost is rattling her chains in welcome. :D

Let me know in the next few...

[Aulruna]

*watching out for the flying pants (and the fairy knickers)*

[.traveller.]

I'll have to wait until the next train unfortunately. No time or $$ until next week.

[Scion]

Totally understand. Just didn't want you feeling like you were excluded. At least you have to ride with us and keep us company...:) It's not the same when you aren't here.

[Grip Dellabonte]

That'll just give you more time to work on your - our - deck, traveller....;)

[.traveller.]

Here I thought I was going to get booted out for being rowdy!

Maybe I should pull out the sketch pad and...

[Aulruna]

Yep, once you'll release that Knickers deck, no more financial worries!

If Doreen Virtue can do it, so can you!! Doreen for us naughties!!!!!!

[Madame Squee]

Here I thought I was going to get booted out for being rowdy!

Maybe I should pull out the sketch pad and...
Who likes to rock the party?
Who likes to rock that party?
Who likes to rock that party?
Who likes to rock that party?
Who likes to rock that party?
Who likes to rock that party?
I like to rock the party!
Colorado likes to rock the party!

(apologies to Flight of the Conchords)

:heart:
c.s.

[Aulruna]

We could all gang up and make a Santa's Naughty Elves Tarot...

I just haven't figured out yet how to lose the knickers.

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1264225424

[magpie9]

Pant..pant....gotta catch my breath! The train almost left without me, I had to help a neighbor unsuccessfully jump her car....it turns out she has a friend with AAA, even better!
Nice decks, Hearthcricket, and one snapped up fast! Yay on you!

Did somebody say Quiche?

[Keavy McGee]

We could all gang up and make a Santa's Naughty Elves Tarot...

I just haven't figured out yet how to lose the knickers.

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1264225424
OMG That is hilarious!! Outstanding, Aulruna!!

I bet if you shake it just a bit harder, those knickers will just FALL off!!

:laugh:

K:heart:

[HearthCricket]

That is hysterical!!! That is so cute! Hey, you look good in green! :)

[Madame Squee]

Whoo hoo! You rock the party, Aulruna!!! :laugh:

[Scion]

Okay...

Inspired by Satori and her Holiday Gauntlet, while my station is up I'll be adding in a few decks that are OOP and consequently more valuable, just to keep things mixed up... with the caveat that if they get picked, I'm going to be looking for something a little less common. We have yet to have a group of trades collapse because of a nontrade, but there's always a first time. })

This set of offerings is only the beginning... I'm still gonna go dig up some other swag to scatter. But here's something to get y'all started:

REMOVED LISTINGS BECAUSE EVERY TRAIN IS A SURPRISE! :D

[magpie9]

What we need here is a good mesqual drinking knickers shedding conga line! Party hi, party ho! mesqual, anyone? }) and of course, there's tequila for the less adventurous!

[.traveller.]

What we need here is a good mesqual drinking knickers shedding conga line! Party hi, party ho! mesqual, anyone? }) and of course, there's tequila for the less adventurous!

Hmm, that might work for the Wheel of Fortune }) (scribbles madly)

I'm still trying to get the Elves to load, darn dial up

[Aulruna]

Cooooooooooooonga!!!!!!

[Eugenia Madora]

What we need here is a good mesqual drinking knickers shedding conga line! Party hi, party ho! mesqual, anyone? }) and of course, there's tequila for the less adventurous!
I'm in! With or without the worm?

[Scion]

Uh oh... I thought I was setting out a healthy spread, but now I think people are misreading my caveat. I'm not wanting people to lay out all their beloved OOP treasures... just to introduce a little suspense and risk into the closure portion. :)

[Leo62]

Can I have the Lori Walls Erotica please? })

[magpie9]

I am so taken by the Magical, I just don't know what to do. dither dither, dither....!

[Eugenia Madora]

Oh shoot!! Pass the Mezcal!

[Scion]

Leo, she is yours! And it's a seriously WONDERFUL deck. You're going to love it. :)

This is getting to be a thing: me sending decks to you! :thumbsup:

[Grip Dellabonte]

Cool, Leo! That one was even kiltless!

I was tempted by the Magickal, but chickened out!

[Keavy McGee]

Can I have the Lori Walls Erotica please? })
Nice snag, Leo!!!

***adding Tarot Erotica to my already ridiculously long wish list***

K:heart:

[Guiding Cauldron]

crap! never mind lol :)

great catch leo!

ok mole, tamales plz and a spot in eth conga for me WAHOO! :)

[Grip Dellabonte]

No Mezcal for you, Miss, until you post! ;)

[Scion]

Sorry GC, Leo was fast on the draw with those off-the-Walls nude-niks. :D

[Leo62]

Leo, she is yours! And it's a seriously WONDERFUL deck. You're going to love it. :)

This is getting to be a thing: me sending decks to you! :thumbsup:
Thank you Scion :) Now I'll really have to raise my trading game, specially as I'm near the end! :bugeyed:

Gotta grab and go, folks. Early start tomorrow.

Nighty night, off to dream Erotica dreams ;)

[Guiding Cauldron]

Sorry GC, Leo was fast on the draw with those off-the-Walls nude-niks. :D

lol np, i'm all for nudes so i can understand her attraction and quick speed! whos next up?

[Scion]

Eugenia the fair! Making her debut on the train... :angel:

[franniee]

OH crap I am at my inlaws and I missed so much!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[Guiding Cauldron]

OH crap I am at my inlaws and I missed so much!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

lol u and me both; missing much that is!! here lets drown our sorrows in a pomtini :)

[Scion]

I'll take a Pomtini myself, just for the color and tartness. :)

[franniee]

lol u and me both; missing much that is!! here lets drown our sorrows in a pomtini :)
\\I don't kow what it is but yes I will take one.... this computer has greek letters on it - I hope I am typing correctly it is so funny!!! It is a mac from greece... my brother in law is in town 0 dual processor so fast.... YES GC I am with you! :D

[magpie9]

I'm in! With or without the worm?
the worm's till in the bottle...so far....the last drinker gets it!! (*Passes bottle to Eugenia, to see what she'll do with it*)

Now that you've got one deck one, Scion, are you going put others out? That magical is driving me nuts...but I want to see what happens next! Ooooo! the pain!!

[Scion]

Not this train. I've already traded my once for this train... buit there's always next train. :grin: Once someone has selected from our offerings, we don't offer again. Choose one/trade one. You'll just have to ride the next train!

NOW you're hooked; :thumbsup: Ask Firefrost about how she all so innocently slipped into train bondage not so long ago. :D

[Guiding Cauldron]

hands out pomtinis to all who want one :) Enjoy my luvies xx

(pssst its a pomagranite martini, made with vodka, lemon, lime, pomagranite, and sugar- lovely jewel color and sweet tart flavour ; NOT that I'm a tart mind you!! :)

Salute!

[Keavy McGee]

Yummy, thanks GC!!

Slainte!!

[firefrost]

Did someone rattle my chains?

I see things are well underway with a few happy grabbers :)

Congrats to those who have nabbed a deck ;)

I'm still up to my eyes in it here - note to self - hubby has been as slow as he is now at DIY for the last 27 years and he ain't gonna change! Sob!

I've still got quite a bit to do before I go to bed so I'll pop back later.

:D...*Trips over chains on way out*

[Guiding Cauldron]

ahh scion we do like a bit of "bondage" on this train dont we?! (deck bondage that is- what WERE u all thinking?! LMAO)

[Eugenia Madora]

Wow, that was fast! I'm getting dizzy. I think the train is now racing from New York to San Diego. I was still wanting some Mole.. Oh well.
Welcome to San Diego! Bienvenidos!
Here are some pics of the Oceanside Station, my nearest station. Today the sun is out but it was raining yesterday. I have added a picture of the Oceanside Harbor from the train.
I have put out a Grande Fiesta Platter and a bucket of Coronas with wedges of lime. For those who ate all the goodies in New Mexico I have added some bunuelos and honey for dessert.
I'll be right back with a list, I hope.

[franniee]

OK but can someone give me a clue as to what I missed.....

[.traveller.]

That martini sounds divine.

I gave up on the elf link. I think they were hiding.

[Guiding Cauldron]

well franniee;(sitting down next to my NY GF) leo grabbed a well knickerless deck, and aulruna traded her lovely deck as well...we've been congalining, drinking, eating and up to our usuall "racey" antics :)

[Scion]

Franniee: you missed EVERYTHING!

A Greenwood, a Vertigo, and a Pamela-A all got traded in a matter of minutes.

And you weren't here to pick!

})

Kidding! All the trades are listed on page one, my love. :)

[Grip Dellabonte]

Oh, the harbor! Nice shots, Eugenia. So pretty in Oceanside.

Hey, I could do with some bunuelos....just to top off that great meal.

Congrats on your first ever trade list! "Meat!" HA!!!

[franniee]

Franniee: you missed EVERYTHING!

A Greenwood, a Vertigo, and a Pamela-A all got traded in a matter of minutes.

And you weren't here to pick!

})


OH SH@T!!!!!
I've been online chained to the computer since friday night and I am away for a couple of hours and all hell breaks loose!!! SH$T!!!!!\

[firefrost]

Franniee: you missed EVERYTHING!

A Greenwood, a Vertigo, and a Pamela-A all got traded in a matter of minutes.

And you weren't here to pick!

})

Kidding! All the trades are listed on page one, my love. :)


Hahaha...All my decks together (and I like my collection) don't match a Greenwood!

[Guiding Cauldron]

Franniee: you missed EVERYTHING!

A Greenwood, a Vertigo, and a Pamela-A all got traded in a matter of minutes.

And you weren't here to pick!

})

Kidding! All the trades are listed on page one, my love. :)

SCION! u naughty boy!! thats harsh, even for you!! lol

[franniee]

SCION! u naughty boy!! thats harsh, even for you!! lol


OK I'll take the martini. :D You know I love them.... shame on you for teasing me.... })

[Scion]

LOLOL

As my family likes to say: you have to do what you're good at. :D Franniee set herself up for that one.

[magpie9]

Not this train. I've already traded my once for this train... buit there's always next train. :grin: Once someone has selected from our offerings, we don't offer again. Choose one/trade one. You'll just have to ride the next train!

NOW you're hooked; :thumbsup: Ask Firefrost about how she all so innocently slipped into train bondage not so long ago. :D
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHH!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But on the 2nd lap, we go through all of the stations again, don't we? maybe then? :bugeyed:
I'm so confused.

* magpie wanders back to the Conga Line, looking for the mesqual, it's time to lay back on an adobe wall, next to a cactus and howl at the moon, thinking, "HuH. Next time don't be so slow.."*

[Scion]

The second lap is only for people who DIDN'T trade the first time... Don't worry: you'll get the hang of it. It took all of us abotu 3 trains before we knew what we were doing.

But now you HAVE to come back. :)

[Guiding Cauldron]

The second lap is only for people who DIDN'T trade the first time... Don't worry: you'll get the hang of it. It took all of us abotu 3 trains before we knew what we were doing.

But now you HAVE to come back. :)

AY! it has a way of being like a drug induced addiction!! You cant help but come back for more :)

Now WHERE is that fresh rare meat from E?!!

[firefrost]

I was trying to hang on to see what bounty Eugenia offers, but I've got to go for a while...no, really I do...I'm gone...

rattle, rattle, rattle...

[Keavy McGee]

Wow, that was fast! I'm getting dizzy. I think the train is now racing from New York to San Diego. I was still wanting some Mole.. Oh well.
Welcome to San Diego! Bienvenidos!
Here are some pics of the Oceanside Station, my nearest station. Today the sun is out but it was raining yesterday. I have added a picture of the Oceanside Harbor from the train.
I have put out a Grande Fiesta Platter and a bucket of Coronas with wedges of lime. For those who ate all the goodies in New Mexico I have added some bunuelos and honey for dessert.
I'll be right back with a list, I hope.
Coronas and limes...at the beach...in winter sunshine...swoon...I'll be right over, EM!!

Thanks for the lovely pics of Oceanside Station - it's one of my faves. Just can't beat that lovely trip south on the Surfliner!!

K:heart:

[Eugenia Madora]

Well, tough act to follow on my first time out!
My first list for the train.
Diamond Tarot
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/diamond/
Some wear on the box and a crease on the last page of the LWB
but cards are new.

Haindl Tarot
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/haindl/

Runic Tarot
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/runic/

Halloween Tarot
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/halloween/

and I'll take that bottle of Mezcal now, thank you very much!
Where'd she go with the bottle?

[Satori]

What did I miss!!!! :bugeyed:
All of a sudden everything just let loose in here!!! Scion nice list! Wohoho looks like I will have ante up and sooner than I thought too! Now that is the game ladies and gents....and did I actually miss a Lars Holmgren? Ay yi yi!

[magpie9]

:D Right here! :party: !! I'll trade it for a Cerveza con lima!

[Guiding Cauldron]

nice indeed hmmmm................nope not this time.
ok dudes i gotta snooze! love and light xx

[Satori]

I have the Australian Animal TArot and I love it. I keep it up in my bedside table for last minute reads before dropping off to sleep. It is one of those nice little decks that makes you rethink everything you thought you knew. And for all of the Reiki folk out there, the deck creatrix has added in Reiki symbols that are very thought provoking. If that one comes by again I might think about it myself just to have a second....

[Keavy McGee]

Nice list, Eugenia!!

I love Caroline Smith's and John Astrop's stuff ~ I've got the Runic, the Elemental, and the Moon Oracle so far...

K:heart:

[Scion]

I love their stuff as well... Such a fresh take and not derivative in the way so many decks are. I love when people infuse something with their own sense.

[HearthCricket]

Bah....is AT acting slow for anyone else?

[magpie9]

I really love their stuff, too....and have all of it. Can't say I understand it all, though, I'm not very ept with astrology.
Edited to add: But I believe that their decks are worth the extra work of learning them, unlike many out there in Deckland.

[Aulruna]

Phew, I couldn't refresh the site for ages... any mezcal left???

[Satori]

Yes, I have the Moon Oracle too, and have yet to really play with it. This is my second one, the first that came my way I traded...but I liked the simplicity and purity of the drawings. Now that I have it again and have discovered the world of ancient astrology I may find new uses for it.

I'm tempted by the Halloween, but I actually have it on order, and won't need it again until...next Halloween.

[firefrost]

Ooohhh...This is where I get tied in knots! I must admit quite a few of the decks that have been offered so far are either way above me or not to my taste, whichever way you like to look at it.


Lol...I did get a tad worried in case I nabbed an OOP deck without knowing and had to put one of my own loved ones up because of it - but here's the Halloween AND I've always fancied the Runic tarot...Oh, hell...it's all or nuttin' here, innit...?! I'll have to cunsult my chains...

[HearthCricket]

The Runic is awfully pretty...I have a copy on its way from Amazon. Thank goodness I already claimed a deck! You have a tempting selection, Eugenia Madora!

[Keavy McGee]

Phew, I couldn't refresh the site for ages... any mezcal left???
Me, too, Aulruna...thought it had done with me for the day!!

[HearthCricket]

This train ride is a real enabler!

Hot chocolate and mini pizzas, anyone? :D

[Eugenia Madora]

This train ride is a real enabler!

Hot chocolate and mini pizzas, anyone? :D
Oh, yes please. I will sit quietly in the corner now.
Too much conga and Mezcal!
EM

[HearthCricket]

Hehehe....

http://www.americangreetings.com/ecards/display.pd?path=92138&prodnum=3121972

[Eugenia Madora]

That's great! You all are too clever.

[morticia monroe]

This is cruel and unusual punishment. I wanted the Eclectic. I want the Gnomes. The Scapini deck looked delicious.

And I am not playing.

If I was, would these decks have been listed?! Nay, it would have been variations on the Tarot of the Fairy Tarts without Knickers.

Unfair.



Heehee, I know the feeling.

You are all being observed.......

[RussianSoul]

Ok, I am back... We have just seen The Golden Compass and loved it.

What did I miss here?

[OrbWeaver]

Whew! In Chicago for the weekend, and there's already 51 pages of posts! I'm eyeballing a couple of the current decks on offer. Neat stuff! :)

[HearthCricket]

I'm off to bed. BB in the morning! Hope the train doesn't get bumpy in the night!

[.traveller.]

I'm shuffling off to bed myself, tormented no longer by decks I cannot have.

At least I can amuse myself picturing naughty, knickerless fairies in 22 major arcana. I've got The Magician, the High Priestess, the Empress, the Emperor, and the Wheel figured out. :party:

[The crowned one]

Passing through my office on my way to bed...goodnight all.

[Leo62]

Good morning all from London :) Long day ahead at work so won't be able to check back til tonight *train withdrawal shudders* I expect to have at least 10 pages of posts to read })

Nice decks Eugenia :) Welcome to the train...it's a bit like the Hotel California...once on board you never leave....heheheheheh

[Hemera]

good morning world:love:
oh such a lot of conga and decks and partying here, and I was just sleeping..silly me..
Nice decks on offer,too! (The Erotica went straight to my wish list,too:) Good pick,Leo)

[Guiding Cauldron]

hello my luvs!! can't believe no one hasnt grabbed a deck from E yet!! I LOVE the moon oracle too, although its a bit above me at the mo lol I dont really use the cards but i'm forever in the book! I think because of that I cant commit to the tarot deck on offer, but I like the sharpness of the pics in it. Hallowwen is a fab deck as well, GREAT for use all year round :)

well i'm off to get some bits done, will be checking in throughout my day love and light xx

[magpie9]

Good God, Europe is awake and chirping! Past time for me to go to bed. I'll see y'all around noon, my time......have fun!

[Aulruna]

A well rested an chipper good morning from sunny Munich!

French toast, anyone?

[franniee]

morning all! :)

[kwesifriends]

wee Good morning in here its night wahaha!

[Keavy McGee]

...Nice decks Eugenia :) Welcome to the train...it's a bit like the Hotel California...once on board you never leave....hehehehehehOMG that is scarily true!! :bugeyed:

[firefrost]

Morning :)

No-one snatched a deck from Eugenia, I see?

Ooohhh...there are a few stations to go but I'm sooo tempted...

*Talks sternly to self*: "Now, Hils, didn't Scion warn you about missing decks because of being a ditherer...?"

I went grey a few years ago - I'm about to go bald now - painful business, this ripping hair out...

:D :D

[Guiding Cauldron]

hands firefrost a silk scarf to cover her pending bald head....ahh the thinsg we do for decks eh?!

[firefrost]

Thank you, GC - at least I'll be warm in my ditherations now! :D

[HearthCricket]

Good morning! Look at all the people! Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed! (you didn't know you all had tails, did you!?!)

We are presently encased in ice. The school bus came for the neighbourhood kids but not a single child left their home and no one is stepping out their door! Tis slick out there!

Yes, french toast, please!!! Sounds delicious!

[firefrost]

We've not got ice or anything yet but it's certainly very cold.

I've just had a bacon butty.

[The crowned one]

Morning!

Eugenia, great offerings, I am surprised they made it through the night.

Well off to work see you all much later.

[Leo62]

Ooohhh...there are a few stations to go but I'm sooo tempted...


Go on, you know you want that luvverly little deck you know you do go on, go on })

*enable enable enable*

[Hemera]

Look at all the people! Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed! (you didn't know you all had tails, did you!?!)


Sure I did! :D
I´ve read my "Women Who Run with the Wolves" twice :D

I´m so tempted by the Halloween...

[Leo62]

Hemera or firefrost...who will cave in first? ;)

heheheh

[HearthCricket]

Sure I did! :D
I´ve read my "Women Who Run with the Wolves" twice :D

Indeed, and you look quite lovely there, in the snow, all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed! :D

(Hears the music in the last scene of Dances with Wolves, with one sole wolf howling in the background....)

[franniee]

OK so how come when I am around and can be near my computer the train stalls and the minute I am away you guys whizz thru a bunch of stations????

:bugeyed:

[franniee]

and BTW what is the deal - you guys were kicking yourselves when you missed the halloween last trip and now no bites??? }) I am so diffused :confused:

:D

[firefrost]

Hemera or firefrost...who will cave in first? ;)

heheheh


Meeeee...I'll have the Runic Tarot!!!

[Aulruna]

OK so how come when I am around and can be near my computer the train stalls and the minute I am away you guys whizz thru a bunch of stations????

This is called Murphy's Law ... and it applies to me, too!!!!

Though it seems we have just started moving again...

[franniee]

Meeeee...I'll have the Runic Tarot!!!


:laugh: Good girl! :)

OK now we are whizzing to massachusetts.... OH Satori? Are you around??? :D

[Hemera]

and BTW what is the deal - you guys were kicking yourselves when you missed the halloween last trip and now no bites??? }) I am so diffused :confused:

:D

I have NO idea.."La Donna é mobile"??? })

I know why the train always moves fast when I sleep..
I think Scion is spying on me via CSI satellites (like in the previous train :D)and the minute I go to sleep he starts the martini and conga-party :D


-Great pick firefrost!

[franniee]

I have NO idea.."La Donna é mobile"??? })

I know why he train always moves fast when I sleep..
I think Scion is spying on me via CSI satellites (like in the previous train :D)and the minute I go to sleep he starts the martini and conga-party :D

ROFLMAO!!! That is funny! I wants some martinis and dancing.... :D

[HearthCricket]

Oh, I think you are going to love it, firefrost. I can't wait for mine to arrive in the mail. Then we can chat about it!! I think the artwork is stunning!

Satori next, then me! Must run and eat my breakfast!!

[firefrost]

}and BTW what is the deal - you guys were kicking yourselves when you missed the halloween last trip and now no bites??? }) I am so diffused :confused:

:D


Ah - I thought this one through. If I get the Halloween, I'll not feel 'right' using it 'til next October. I've always fancied the Runic, so at least I'll be able to work with this one now!

Lol...I'll probably end up buying the Halloween next year.

But there again, y'see, I'm fickle. I could grab one anytime on a train...(evil cackle)...})

[firefrost]

Oh, I think you are going to love it, firefrost. I can't wait for mine to arrive in the mail. Then we can chat about it!! I think the artwork is stunning!

Satori next, then me! Must run and eat my breakfast!!

I'll look forward to studying it with you, HC!

I have to go to work now, all - have fun :D :D

[The crowned one]

Nice choice, I hummed a bit on that one.

[RussianSoul]

Indeed very nice. I was thinking about this one as well. Thinking too long...

[Grip Dellabonte]

Busy, busy train this morning. Barely awake, but french toast sounds so good! But then so does a bacon butty....and I missed out on the bacon basil waffles yesterday.

Decisions, decisions. I also decided to go for either the Haindl or the Runic.

Fell asleep at the switch.

I also now have Hotel California on a loop in my head. Need coffee. Aulruna, am I still on time for some lovely french toast?

Way to go, firefrost. That was the way I was leaning.

Oh, and EM? You are now no longer "Meat". Congratulations!

[Aulruna]

Of course, Grip! Toast or brioche as base for it?

[Guiding Cauldron]

fab times! Glad u picked ur runic deck; now ur balding head is NOT in vain! lol Off to Sats station now...choo"!"

did someone say tinis already!? Damn, i love em but not just yet still to much to do :)

Had a fab semi-rare roast beef salad though with an orange and beetroot salad with it, and with my sick self topped it all off with creamy coleslaw made of purple cabbage- it was DIVINE! :)

Made all my xmas cards today and even filled them in- YEAH ME!! for once i didnt procrastinate that bad! lmao.

just a quick nose in before i jet to eth florist and pick up arrangements, groceries, and some other odd errands- then its finishing wrapping xmas prezzies before hubby or lil bear finds them!

Dont take anything good while i'm gone!! I could so use a lovely light deck right about now- can u say Vanessa anyone? hint-hint lol

[Guiding Cauldron]

I'm SO glad I dont live with Alruna- Id be as big as a house if I did!! Bacon waffles, brioche french toast Goddess help me I LOVE it all :) Ur one talented cook my dear MUAH and ty for offering ur yummy dishes :)

[OrbWeaver]

Agh! You snooze, you loose! And I was indeed sleeping when Eugene's offers went off-market, so to speak. Ah well, next stop... :)

[Scion]

Satori's station... and it's chilly right about now I imagine. :)

[HearthCricket]

Ah...good breakfast. Now for some coffee to wake me up. This dreary weather makes you want to snuggle down and sleep all day. Faux fur throws to cover yourselves with, anyone? Mink, ermine, fox....

[Grip Dellabonte]

Of course, Grip! Toast or brioche as base for it?

Good morning, Aulruna! Since you offer such a nice choice, I think I will go with the brioche. I will do my best not to drool while it's being prepared....but it's such a perfect day for it!

So it's sunny in Germany today - at least in....where I think you live (!), did you say? Is the air crisp and cool?

I've wanted to go to Germany since I was about 12. Even took German in high school when all my friends were taking Spanish! HA!

[Scion]

I think Scion is spying on me via CSI satellites (like in the previous train :D)and the minute I go to sleep he starts the martini and conga-party :DOK, I'd almost admit to it, but last night's synchronized alcoholic shenanigans were started by another group of miscreants entirely! :party

[Aulruna]

One French toast with brioche, coming up :D

This is also my favourite choice, these smooth yellow slices soak up the egg & cream batter so well...

I live in Bavaria, close to the Alps and the King Ludwig castles. A gorgeous region, but the weather is a bit extreme. Right now, heavy clouds are pushing in, but it's still too warm for snow, so I fear more rain later tonight :(

German is a tricky language! I'm glad it's my native one!!!

I'm SO glad I dont live with Alruna- Id be as big as a house if I did!!

Yes, there IS that... I have a guy here who keeps claiming the same thing...

Though after yesterday's roast goose breast with dumplings and gravy where I went a bit overboard with the Sherry and the crème fraiche, I've put us on lentil soup today...

[Guiding Cauldron]

OMG u live in BAVARIA?!!!! I've always wanted to go there! My hubbys mum is from Germany as well- so he's half German and loves it there :) I keep begging him to take me there again!

I lived there for a few yrs when I was a baby- so can u guess how much i rememebr?! lol

[Grip Dellabonte]

Aulruna, that's exactly the part of the country that hooked me.

Someday, someday.....(Grip drifts off into daydreamland envisioning lush green mountains...no!....snow covered mountains.....no!....meadows splattered with colorful wildflowers the likes of which she's never seen before....and castles! Big, imposing, grandiose and majestic castles! And there's music coming from one of them! Probably from the Great Hall! There's a roaring fire in the gigantic fireplace, and there's at least one Great Hound snoozing on the hearth....ahhh.....someday....)

Back to reality....that's what walking is for! Eat a fantastic meal? Walk it off!
But there's something to be said for a nice, simple lentil soup, too. Oh, the life of a confirmed foody.....

[Satori]

Get 'em while they're hot!
List subject to change.....at anytime!!!

Oracle of the Goddess-OOP
By Anna Franklin
http://www.tarotpassages.com/oraclegoddess-va.htm
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=1843336308/ref=nosim/aeclectic/
I've seen this going for outrageous prices on ebay....and this one for $116.00 on Amazon...I must be crazy to offer this.....

Selena Lin's The Manga Tarot Set Tarot-Newly OOP
Brand new, I opened it and admired it.
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/manga-lin/
http://www.illuminationtarot.com/manga_lin.php
http://supertarot.co.uk/wp/2006/06/12/the-manga-tarot/

A Mint copy of the Gilded Tarot Set
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/gilded/index.shtml#cards

[HearthCricket]

Isn't there a doughnut that is filled with Bavarian Cream? Ah....I remember those, and love them! Sweet, white, fluffy, caloric... :D

[Keavy McGee]

I just got my Runic about a month ago and haven't studied it, more like just enjoyed gazing at it!! Something about Smith/Astrop's artwork is so beautifully fresh and clean.

Aulruna, dear, may I have French toast with brioche as well? and although I may start to oink quite soon, I think I must also beg for lentil soup in a few hours for lunch - one of my very faves and it does sound yummy.

[franniee]

I live in Bavaria, close to the Alps and the King Ludwig castles. A gorgeous region, but the weather is a bit extreme. Right now, heavy clouds are pushing in, but it's still too warm for snow, so I fear more rain later tonight :(

i've been to munich twice... the second time was late november early december and it was cold! Brrrrrr but I loved the christmas market and I LOVED ludwig's castle!!! Bavaria is so very lovely!! and Munich is a special city! :heart:

[HearthCricket]

Oooo Check out the Oracle of the Goddess! What a sweet deal! Cricket is still happily content with her Durer, luckily!

Nice offerings, Satori! :)

[Eugenia Madora]

Greetings All,
I just got my coffee and it looks like I've missed a few things. That's what I get for sleeping in. Firefrost I love the artwork in this deck. I just think it's a little over my head right now. Maybe I can learn from you and try again later.
Hum, not even awake and a Gilded on the table, very interesting.
Aulruna, may I please have some French Toast? I love Bavaria. Have you been to the Franz Marc gallery? I have a print of one of his paintings in my living room. I would love to visit there someday, Can I do that on the train?
I'd rather not fly.
EM

[Keavy McGee]

Congratulations, Eugenia ~ you have given your first deck!! It's all downhill from here!! :laugh::laugh:

Aulruna, I haven't been to Munich or Bavaria, but I spent a week in Stuttgart, drove a Benz on the autobahn (a dream come true), and ate a fabulous meal in a hunting lodge in the beautiful Black Forest. They served an amazing spread for the bread made from many different kinds of rendered fat. I don't remember if it had any dairy in it but it wasn't butter. It was called something like (attempt at phonetics here, with apologies; I didn't find it on google) - schpaetz? And one of my favorite football players - Michael Ballack - is the captain of Germany and he's from Saxony originally. And one of my oldest friends was born and raised in Berlin.

So all around Bavaria without actually being in Bavaria :joke::joke::joke:

[Aulruna]

I'll have the Oracle of the Goddess, then... I've wanted this for ages!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[HearthCricket]

Ooooo, nice pick, Aulruna! I know how hard it is to find something you don't have! It looks gorgeous!

[franniee]

Cool Aulruna!!!

OK HC you are up.... watch ya got to show us???

[Satori]

Close...I was just coming on to take it down!!!

[Grip Dellabonte]

Score!!! Good take, Aulruna! And in the nick of time, too!

[HearthCricket]

So, Satori hasn't said anything like yes, yet, and Scion is MIA. Do I just continue anyhow? Someone please tell me, as I am new at this!

For your viewing pleasure as we approach the lovely New England area....

[Grip Dellabonte]

He just doesn't want us throwing sand at each other, HC...everything else, I suppose, is fair game! ;)

[franniee]

So, Satori hasn't said anything like yes, yet, and Scion is MIA. Do I just continue anyhow? Someone please tell me, as I am new at this!

For your viewing pleasure as we approach the lovely New England area....


YUP the train continues even when the conductor is absent... and once someone claims a deck the poster doesn't ahve to confirm it so you are good to go..

[HearthCricket]

Well, then! Here we go! Now the question isn't if anyone will snatch one of these up. The question is...

How fast can you type??? :D :D :D


~Madame Endora Fortune Cards~Brand new, still in shrink wrap.

~Tarot of the Pirates~Opened and looked at, but in perfect condition.

~The Pictorial Key Tarot~Outer wrapping off, but cards still shrink wrapped. Perfect condition.

~Fantastical Creatures~Brand new, still in shrink wrap.

~Jean Noblet Tarot~Yep, throwing down the gauntlet! Opened to check if all was well, but never used, so in perfect condition. This is a extra for me.


Happy typing!!

[Hemera]

fantastical please

[Hemera]

that was pretty fast typing, wasn´t it :D

so fast missed the word creatures..
So: Fantastical Creatures, please.

[Aulruna]

And after I've snatched a deck :D I'm totally relaxed to answer all the questions about Bavaria you might have ;)

If anyone comes here, don't be shy like a_shiks (who only told me the exact date she was in Munich after the fact), but give me a hoot and I'll plan a tour!!

We have some lesser known but very pretty castles right here in München - Nymphenburg, Blutenburg, and Schleissheim. Well worth a visit!

Ah, everyone knows about the autobahn... I have to admit I like to drive my Audi a bit on the fast ... ahem... sporting side myself. But the no speed limit thing is actually quite toxic for the climate, so personally I'd vote for introducing one, even though this would curb my own fun.

I guess you had some schmalz - lovely!!! It can have all kinds of ingredients - roast onions are a must, and then there's herbs and sometimes apples... very yummy.

[franniee]

excellent Hemera... this train is cooking!! :D

TOOOOOOOT TOOOOOOOOOT Valeria is up! :D

Nice, where is Scion BTW... he is missing all of the fun. :laugh:

[HearthCricket]

And the winner is Hemera! You will love this deck~it is one of my favourites (but I have 4, so time to give this unopned one away!!)

And you get a spread cloth and some polished stones and a card! Let me know what holiday you celebrate, if any, this time of year!! Congrats!!! :)

And the train rolls on.....

[Aulruna]

NOW we're picking up speed ... let's get this train on the autobahn :D

[HearthCricket]

that was pretty fast typing, wasn´t it :D

so fast missed the word creatures..
So: Fantastical Creatures, please.

Yes, you did very well! Probably the fastest station yet! lol :D

[Satori]

Nice...I was too late...coming for Jean Noblet....but....you were quicker.

[Aulruna]

Congrats, Hemera!

I'm so happy I didn't hesitate this time... I would have kicked myself had I missed it! I've been watching this oracle forever on Amazon, hoping it would come up at a good price... now my Goddess section is complete :D (well, at least for the moment).

[Grip Dellabonte]

Now I have to go find a schmalz recipe...at least make a close approximation til I get to Germany...! Unless you have a recipe, Aulruna! ;)

[HearthCricket]

I think Aulruna has a recipe for everything!!

[Hemera]

And the winner is Hemera! You will love this deck~it is one of my favourites (but I have 4, so time to give this unopned one away!!)

And you get a spread cloth and some polished stones and a card! Let me know what holiday you celebrate, if any, this time of year!! .

You have FOUR:bugeyed:

and I thought *I*was mad having three copies of both the DC and the Ironwing :D

I celebrate everything and anything, any time :party:

[HearthCricket]

You have FOUR:bugeyed:

and I thought *I*was mad having three copies of both the DC and the Ironwing :D

I celebrate everything and anything, any time :party:

Yeah, sick, isn't it? :laugh: I didn't expect to fall in love with it, so much, but I think it is her nicest deck, yet, and love all the detail. I use it a lot and it is one of my all-time favourites.

[Hemera]

oh wow! can´t wait!!
any chance you could mail it...say...in the next five minutes?? :D

[HearthCricket]

LOL Got to pick out your rocks, first! But I will be sending it airmail express with tracking (my treat) so that you should get it long before Christmas!! :)

[Madame Squee]

that was pretty fast typing, wasn´t it :D

so fast missed the word creatures..
So: Fantastical Creatures, please.
Oh, you lucky dog!!!!! :D

[Hemera]

wolf :party:

[Madame Squee]

wolf :party:
er, wolf!!! Okay, maybe I should have said, "Oh you lucky devil!!!!" :laugh:

http://www.fantasticalcreatures.com/majors.html

[Hemera]

LoL. Oh,yes, the Fenris in the Devil card! I had forgotten..
Oh, I am really happy about the deck.And I am happy to hear/see that it is a good deck,too.
Now I must start planning what goodies I will have to offer in order to complete this trade..

[HearthCricket]

Just to tease her a bit more...

[Grip Dellabonte]

Okay, I got teased by that as well, HC!

[Hemera]

oh WOW

I just heard something.....could it be a call from my trimming scissors and corner rounder? there´s an awful lot of white there...hmmm..now,that would be a challenge..

[Scion]

Just got back and have to catch up!

[HearthCricket]

Hehehe...now you know why I hoard them like a chipmunk!

[HearthCricket]

Awww, Scion. I even put up the Pictorial Key for you, because I saw it on your wishlist. Alas, you were out on some adventure in the Big Apple!

[Scion]

:( My own fault. But there's always the next train :thumbsup:

VALERIA is up!

Lady of the Blade, the Countess of Chloroform!

[Aulruna]

With more than 100 cookbooks I have indeed a recipe for ALMOST everything...

I just can't translate it :D

Here's my try to explain how to make schmalz:

500g leaf fat/pork flare (this is what my dictionary says it is in English :bugeyed: - anyway, this is whitish fat from the belly and NOT from the kidneys like the English use)
2 medium onions
1 garlic clove (optional)
1 apple (like you would use for pie - a bit tart, a bit mellow)
1 table spoon of thyme
pepper and salt to taste

Cut the pork flare into small cubes and slowly "melt" in a heavy saucepan. Liquid fat will come out. Do not brown! Take three tablespoons of the liquid fat and put the rest aside to cool. Heat the 3 spoonfuls in a frying pan. Stir in chopped onions (and garlic), until they start to brown and caramelize. Add peeled and cubed apple and leave for 2-3 minutes, constantly stirring. Let cool. The liquified fat should have turned a creamy consistence by now. Mix in the onions and apple and add spices. Will keep in jam jars for up to 3 weeks in the fridge.

[Eugenia Madora]

Okay, I got teased by that as well, HC!
Me, too! I want one.
EM

[Scion]

This day is gonna be so nuts. I'm in and out for the next few hours. :bugeyed:

[HearthCricket]

oh WOW

I just heard something.....could it be a call from my trimming scissors and corner rounder? there´s an awful lot of white there...hmmm..now,that would be a challenge..

See, you might have crafts, too! It is a bit thick, isn't it? It is actually a creamy colour. I have used them, so much, that I am used to it, and I don't trust myself with trimming decks, anyhow. But you will know better once it is in your paws and you can envision it without a border! Snip, snip!! (or you could just chew the sides, for a more wolvish appearance!) :D

[Grip Dellabonte]

With more than 100 cookbooks I have indeed a recipe for ALMOST everything...

I just can't translate it

Here's my try to explain how to make schmalz:

500g leaf fat/pork flare (this is what my dictionary says it is in English - anyway, this is whitish fat from the belly and NOT from the kidneys like the English use)
2 medium onions
1 garlic clove (optional)
1 apple (like you would use for pie - a bit tart, a bit mellow)
1 table spoon of thyme
pepper and salt to taste

Cut the pork flare into small cubes and slowly "melt" in a heavy saucepan. Liquid fat will come out. Do not brown! Take three tablespoons of the liquid fat and put the rest aside to cool. Heat the 3 spoonfuls in a frying pan. Stir in chopped onions (and garlic), until they start to brown and caramelize. Add peeled and cubed apple and leave for 2-3 minutes, constantly stirring. Let cool. The liquified fat should have turned a creamy consistence by now. Mix in the onions and apple and add spices. Will keep in jam jars for up to 3 weeks in the fridge.

WOO! I'm on it, Recipe Queen!!! I will somehow figure out what that type of fat is, and then....I have to try it!

[Sheri]

Why I thank you for the FAB intro, Scion :D

Let's hope this list meets with everyone's expectations - there are some new things :D

Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Cards
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/gypsy-witch/
Brand new never opened.


Fantastical Creatures Tarot
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/fantastical-creatures/
I received this beautiful deck in an exchange. Stunning artwork but I can't read with it. Opened to look at cards but not read with.


The Fey Tarot
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/fey/
Brand new never opened.


Gummy Bear Tarot
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/gummibear/
Brand new - this is the US Games release. I bought this deck a few weeks ago to scan the cards for a deck review on the Tarot Reflections website. They are so cute! Small deck the size of the Vanessa, cards more flexible for shuffling. Comes in a tin! Opened for the scanning but not used.


Experimental Tarot
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/experimental/
I bought this deck used, and the box looks rough - but the cards were still wrapped! I opened them to check out the artwork. Never used for readings.


Runic Tarot
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/runic/
I bought this deck used, the box looks excellent - the cards were wrapped, too, but opened so I could check them out. Never used for readings.


What, valeria?!?! No trimmed decks this time? Well to switch things around a bit, I offer something slightly trimmed :D

Jean Noblet
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/jean-noblet/
I got a Noblet for JMD's class. I got another one just to experiment with trimming the pointy corners off - and did }) I highly recommend this deck without the pointy corners!

Hopefully there will be something here for someone on the train :D



Is there any french toast left? I would love some with a cup of espresso!

[Scion]

NOblet please!

[Sheri]

It's yours, Scion :D

Awesome!

[RussianSoul]

OMG! This was a fast station!

I just went to get some groceries... my family refuses to eat the e-food we are having on this train.

I missed Pictorial, I missed Noblet... Boo hoo!

Congratulations to the fast typist!

[Scion]

Sorry to swoop in like that y'all. Thank the gods I can read quickly! I just had to act in the 5 minute window I had at the laptop. :D

[HearthCricket]

Yay! Scion nabbed a goody on his busy day! I am so happy for you! :)

[franniee]

damn scion you are fast....

[Grip Dellabonte]

My whiplash had just healed from the LAST train......

[Eugenia Madora]

Whoa! I didn't even get to read the list!

[Scion]

Occupational hazard: Too many years of very fast reading. LOL

Guiding Cauldron: you're up!

[HearthCricket]

Wow...those train wheels really screeched. Wooosh! Anyone need oxygen?

[Satori]

I missed another Noblet! Go figure, teach me to actually clean! Ugh!

[Grip Dellabonte]

Fellow Train-ees, Train-ers, Train-lodytes.....I have to dash for about a half hour. Just in case my station comes up....I won't be long.....

[Leo62]

My whiplash had just healed from the LAST train......
LOL I just wandered off for a couple of hours and missed 3 stations :bugeyed:

Congrats to Aulruna, Hemera and Scion :)

That Fantastical Creatures is strangely reminiscent of the Animals Divine...

[Grip Dellabonte]

I was sitting right in front of the computer and missed 3 stations, Leo!

[Leo62]

I was sitting right in front of the computer and missed 3 stations, Leo!
LOL :D

[HearthCricket]

We seem to be in a lull. Did we run into some bad weather? Snow on the lines, perhaps? Cattle crossing over at a slow pace?

This little Cricket is off to take a nap! bbl! :D

:::drags her baggage into back train bunks, grabs book on her way down:::

[franniee]

WOW I didn't miss a trick... and i was away for an hour or so... cool! Murphy's law didn't bite me in the butt this time....

Gotta do a reading today for this woman and I am having a huge block day.,...

She wants me to read her 1 yo daughter so I found a spread in the spreads section but none of my cards are working for me and then she wants a reading on her and her DAD sounds like a loaded question....

Any great spreads you guys can think of to tackle both of these... hurry please she will be calling in a half hour :|

Thanks you guys!!! :heart:

[franniee]

anybody? :)

[Scion]

I had to really think about that one... I just realized that I'm starting to read without spreads most of the time. Franniee, it just occurred to me that I don't think I used a single hard and fast spread at that party. :bugeyed: Kevin Quigley rocks! :D

For the daughter: How about the three card:
Blessing, challenge, hope that accompany her at this point in life... Then shadow card if you want a clarifier or to reveal what's "unseen"

Then for the couple: what exactly is she wanting you to read for?; ytou could almost use the same spread again. Alternately, you could do a 3 card for each of the adults and then a 3 card bridge spread between them to see what's going on in the relationshp between them. Always useful with couple readings.

I gotta go teach the monsters. Be back shortly. :) Trainwise, we're on standby for Guiding Cauldron...

[franniee]

I had to really think about that one... I just realized that I'm starting to read without spreads most of the time. Franniee, it just occurred to me that I don't think I used a single hard and fast spread at that party. :bugeyed: Kevin Quigley rocks! :D

For the daughter: How about the three card:
Blessing, challenge, hope that accompany her at this point in life... Then shadow card if you want a clarifier or to reveal what's "unseen"

Then for the couple: what exactly is she wanting you to read for?; ytou could almost use the same spread again.

Excellent!!! I think she wants to know something about her Dad - I am getting the impression the relationship is not a good one between them.

This is my first day not going to the office and i am very out of sorts and really trying to fight a pall that is over me and threatening to take over AND the gray skies are adding insult to injury... Not happy today... I got up at my usual 5AM with no where to go... hmmmm

That is why I feel so blocked... but that is excellent! You rock... who is kevin Quigley? :D

[Scion]

He is one of the main speakers this year at the STudio. :thumbsup: and you're gonna love him! He's a tremendously cool guy: super smart, super mellow.

He did an evening thing last year on reading people blind, without a question or pre-read prep. And apparently it's really had an effect on how I read. I'd already started shying away from discussing things with a querent, but talking with him last year pushed me over the edge.

[franniee]

ah yes.... it sounded familiar - you told me about him! Thanks for reminding me - my head is mush! :D

[magpie9]

Morning again? Tea, I want me tea, and cake would be good but since it's gray and raining, I'll go for oatmeal. Anybody notice how this train moves like it's in a Harry Potter book?

Now there's a thought..:bugeyed: What if we're all just characters in JK Rowlings' imagination???

[firefrost]

Wow...the tracks got slippery when I left for work! Fast moving train!

Glad a few of us are sorted out now and thanks to you all for the compliments on my choice.

I'd no idea the Runic was so popular, I 'm glad the rest of you decided to hold back after looking at it!

I'm here on and off for the evening now, I think - unless daughter kicks me off, of course...

:D

[firefrost]

Anybody notice how this train moves like it's in a Harry Potter book?

Now there's a thought..:bugeyed: What if we're all just characters in JK Rowlings' imagination???

I want to go and live in Hogwarts!

[magpie9]

Can't be. The cats in Harry Potter have better manners than mine. One of them got into the cake last night. :( Glower, grump grump grump. :(
*magpie stomps off to line up the Usual Suspects and examine for crumbs. Pawprints will be taken; this is clearly a case for Forensics!*

[firefrost]

*Hides Magpie's cats under the stairs so she can't find them until they've finished the cake and cleaned themselves up* })

[magpie9]

Naughty Bad Firefrost! I'm warning you, it's like having a herd of goats in the house, they'll eat anything, and climb any mountain to get to it. And if they decide not to eat it, they play hockey with it throughout the house!

I have the refrigerator and freezer doors taped shut against them, Because Otter the Ever Innocent Can Open Them.

If there's any food in your house that you particularly fancy, you'd best get to it soon before they find it, if they don't eat it, they'll knock it around!
There's a reason Wee Little Cupcake weighs 20 Lbs.

[RussianSoul]

It is amazing what cats will eat, I am telling you!

My cat likes strawberries, olives and caramel machiato. She yells for these things when she smells them. She would nibble green onions and raw potatoes. She loves pizza and prefers to sit in it to eat it :bugeyed:.

She refuses fish, hotdogs and sausage. Offering of chicken makes her leave the kitchen in a hurry. But she would eat cookie crumbs... I am exasperated with her tastes.

[Eugenia Madora]

I just received this email from a friend, it reminded me of you for some reason.
Tequila Christmas Cookies

1 cup of water
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup of sugar

1 tsp salt
1 cup of brown sugar
Lemon juice
4 large eggs
1 cup nuts
2 cups of dried fruit
1 bottle Patron Silver Tequila

Sample the Patron to check quality.
Take the Patron again to be sure it is of the highest quality, pour one
level cup and drink.

Better if chilled first.

Turn on the electric mixer. Beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl.
Add one teaspoon of sugar. Beat again.

At this point it's best to make sure the Patron is still OK, try another
chilled cup just in case.

Turn off the mixerer thingy. Break 2 leggs and add to the bowl and chuck
in the cup of dried fruit.

Pick the fruit off floor. Mix on the turn er. If the fried druit
gets stuck in the beaterers just pry it loose with a drewscriver.

Sample the Patron to check for tonsisticity.

Next, sift two cups of salt, or something. Check the Patron.

Now shift the lemon juice and strain your nuts.

Add one table. Add a spoon of sugar, or somefink. Whatever you can find.

Greash the oven. Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall over.

Don't forget to bean off the turner.

Finally, throw the bowl through the window, finish the Patron and make
sure to put the stove in the dishwasher.
Cherry Mistmas

[Guiding Cauldron]

Herbal Tarot
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/herbal/

Gone!

[firefrost]

I've never had cats but my sister has alway kept them. One, Drizzit, used to creep up to the coffee table and you'd just see a black paw come over the side to knock off any food he wanted at tea time.

I am actually owned by next door's cat who just gets milk off me. Further on in our row, a family give her tuna and milk.

I'm definitely coming back as a cat...!

[franniee]

Our cat knows when I open a can of tuna! She hear's the opener... she can also hear the cabinet with her wet food... it is soundless.... beats me!! She is adorable!

Has to come on top of me the minute our daughter is asleep... then she bolts right on top of whereever I am.... like right now my daughter is upstairs watching a movie and Lily is on top of my desk.... and my computer!


SCION!!!! Thanks! I have no idea why I get so nervous... I was never a set spread person... I went right back to my way and read the cards like I do when we are together... spreadless..... :D

She said she would recommend me. :laugh: Gee thanks LOL

[franniee]

Is it time for a drink.... and some appies.... :)

[franniee]

OR a little Rosa MExicano.... Aulruna - you still up? :D

[Grip Dellabonte]

I just received this email from a friend, it reminded me of you for some reason.
Tequila Christmas Cookies

1 cup of water
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup of sugar

1 tsp salt
1 cup of brown sugar
Lemon juice
4 large eggs
1 cup nuts
2 cups of dried fruit
1 bottle Patron Silver Tequila

Sample the Patron to check quality.
Take the Patron again to be sure it is of the highest quality, pour one
level cup and drink.

Better if chilled first.

Turn on the electric mixer. Beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl.
Add one teaspoon of sugar. Beat again.

At this point it's best to make sure the Patron is still OK, try another
chilled cup just in case.

Turn off the mixerer thingy. Break 2 leggs and add to the bowl and chuck
in the cup of dried fruit.

Pick the fruit off floor. Mix on the turn er. If the fried druit
gets stuck in the beaterers just pry it loose with a drewscriver.

Sample the Patron to check for tonsisticity.

Next, sift two cups of salt, or something. Check the Patron.

Now shift the lemon juice and strain your nuts.

Add one table. Add a spoon of sugar, or somefink. Whatever you can find.

Greash the oven. Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall over.

Don't forget to bean off the turner.

Finally, throw the bowl through the window, finish the Patron and make
sure to put the stove in the dishwasher.
Cherry Mistmas

Eudora.....do you get much cooking done at your house????

[Eugenia Madora]

Not when the conga line is going!

[Grip Dellabonte]

WHEN did you change your name to Eugenia?! HA! My bad!

[Eugenia Madora]

I think you're the one cooking with tequila. I figured you were putting the names together to simplify! However, my great-grandmother might not approve.Ha!
EM

[Grip Dellabonte]

Oh, no! She doesn't give cosmic thwaps, does she? I already have a relative of my own from the Great Beyond who does that....

I humbly apologize to your great-grandmother (hoping she isn't brandishing a rolling pin somewhere).

My only defense is that I am still slugging down Nyquil.

I wish I was quick enough to say I'd shortened your name for you!

[Eugenia Madora]

I hear she was a sweetie. She'd make you chicken soup and tuck you in.

[franniee]

Oh, no! She doesn't give cosmic thwaps, does she? I already have a relative of my own from the Great Beyond who does that....

I humbly apologize to your great-grandmother (hoping she isn't brandishing a rolling pin somewhere).

My only defense is that I am still slugging down Nyquil.

I wish I was quick enough to say I'd shortened your name for you!


Nyquil won't work.... you need a brandy. })

[Grip Dellabonte]

Dang! And I could use some homemade chicken soup right about now....

franniee.....I'm going to have to wait a few hours now for the brandy! But by 8:00 tonight I will be ready for a warm one...

[magpie9]

BETTER THAN NYQUIL

This is my old Texas Granny's cold and flue remedy, and it works great;

Take one glass canning jar or large jelly jar if you don't have one. Fill it 1/3 up with Honey, 1/3 up with lemon juice, another 1/3 with Bourbon or Rum, and the last 1/3 up with boiling Hot water. You can use jelly if you have no honey, but the honey combination is much better for you.
Stir very well, it has to combine.
Sip as much as you can while as hot as you can stand it. The ideal thing is to get it all in you before it gets cold, since she never had a microwave. I have discovered that you can reheat in micro as needed and sip on it all day until it's gone. Then make some more. I have had some patients who would not let me reheat it, they didn't want to give it up for that long, bu it works a whole lot better when hot.

[magpie9]

Yes, I did mean 1/3's. Really. It works. :)

[Grip Dellabonte]

So...add an extra 1/3, Magpie? K, then! Any and all remedies greatly appreciated! Thanks! I do dislike the Nyquil....

[firefrost]

Honey, lemon and boiling water are brilliant for colds, with whatever is your taste to make it go down better. I've had lemonade in mine a few times.

I also take an echinacea tablet daily from September to March. Helps immensley. :thumbsup:

[magpie9]

Yes, the extra 1/3. And it's important that the lemon and honey /3's stay equal.
There are some weak (possibly inbred, I don't like to ask..) cousins in the family who make their thirds much smaller, so you end up doing thirds on half the container, and then the hot water third is really big, like 1/2 the jar. Personally, I stick to the original measurements. :D

[Eugenia Madora]

I'm checking out GC's list on page 63. I'm getting a lot of practice looking up decks. Then I'm off to run errands for a little bit. Have fun.

[wytchwood]

Oh man! My Mom's completely addicted to eBay having recently discovered it, and keeps coming round to use the computer. She's got it so bad she will go for like hours at a time- by which time I've missed 67 stations!! Well, I'm glad to have the chance to do something for her, but my generosity may not extend beyond missing a deck I wanted on the train!! lol

Zoe xx

[OrbWeaver]

Waiting for someone else to offer up Fantastical Creatures.

You all are too fast for me. :(

[Satori]

The kids had quite a movie weekend and watched Meet the Robinsons and Jack Frost for the first time. I admit I loved the Robinsons, and I have seen Jack Frost before. I still can't believe Michael Keaton played the role. It is one of those movies that is just...weird. But we got a kick out of it.

Hope any sick folk on board feel better soon. Mag, your remedy looks good. Sort of a hot toddy isn't it? My husband needs one...his chest is a bit congested.

[franniee]

just got major Tom's marseille deck.... forgot I ordered it.... it's cool! :D I love the box and the cheat sheet cards.... :)

[HearthCricket]

Ah....a nice 2 1/2 hour nap, my order from Bpal arrived (so doing the whole sniff thing!) and dinner. Time for a bit of unspiked nog by the tree and reading! Checking in to see the action!

[Aulruna]

FRANNIE!! You got a pic of that great bowl thing with faces on it!!

*Aulruna has many suspicious green spots all over her face*

[franniee]

FRANNIE!! You got a pic of that great bowl thing with faces on it!!

*Aulruna has many suspicious green spots all over her face*

That was for you my dear.... show your little sick buddy over there... maybe it will put a smile on his face.... I tried to get a pic of the pommegranite margaritas... but it was not meant to be.... :D

[HearthCricket]

Tis quiet, again, so I am off to bed. I hope everyone has a lovely night, dreaming of decks they have picked out, or ones they hope to get!!

Nighty, night! :D

[Sheri]

Woohoo! CONGA LINE COMING THROUGH (from Something that I love about AT! (hey, it is one of the many things here that I love about AT :D thread in Chat)!

:D .. :smoker: .. :cool: .. :party: .. :angel: .. :* .. :bugeyed: .. :) .. :cool2: .. }) .. ;) .. :P .. :surprise: .. :cool3: .. :grin: .. :royal: .. :cool5: .. :cool4: .. :laugh: .. :party:


No heart by my name this time, I think I've maxed out my smilie quota!


valeria ~ cha cha cha!

[Keavy McGee]

Ha!! That's so cool, valeria!! Very cheery!!

Now what did I miss while I was at work today?

GC, great deck list!!

Aulruna ~ yes!! schmalz!! Exactly so!! Thank you for the recipe!! Yummy!! I am now thinking of all the reasons I have to come back to Germany (since I missed coming for the 2006 World Cup :-(
I have a friend who played hockey in the USA for several years and now plays at ETC Crimmitschau. Here is a pic of the Crimmitschau Train Station:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Crimmitschau_Bahnhof.jpg

Eugenia-Eudora Madora ~ loved the Tequila Cookies recipe!! Although I won't be trying it myself as I lost a week of my life once on Tequila. :bugeyed:

Grip D. ~ At least four people have told you you need brandy, girl, so get to it!!! Nyquil is just a cheap imitation!!

OrbWeaver ~ yes, another quick train. I'm with you, I need my fingers to practice sprinting in their sleep tonight!!

wytchwood, I was like that when I first found eBay. I must have driven my family mad :laugh::laugh::laugh:

Sleep well all ye who are slumber-bound, and awaken happy, all ye whose slumber now is ending...I'll catch you with the first scent of waffles in the morning!!

K:heart:

[The crowned one]

passing through on my way to bed... see you later.

[magpie9]

Manana, Amigos.

[Hemera]

Cronesayer, the Pearls of Wisdom Tarot from the previous train arrived safely this morning. Thank you. It is an awesome deck! It will surely be one of my top favourites. The not-so-LWB is good.

Russian Soul also your Archeon arrived this morning! Great! (It is already one of my top favourites but now I can trim the other copy. mwahahahaaa }))
I have the day off and I have spent the whole morning with these two decks.Ah, life is good :)

My hubby came to wake me this morning saying "there were two tarot decks for you in the mailbox." I asked how could he know they are tarot decks and he said " well, because the boxes are about tarot size --AND because I know you.. " !! Then he laughed and went to make coffee for us :)

[Guiding Cauldron]

oh dear no one wants any of my decks?!!! :(

Thanks for the shout out Keavy, appreciated :)

Well all; look at post number 630 for my updates. I added links and pics to better see whats on offer, and added a lil bit too.

So whats there is it! I dont have loads of decks to mix and match out, sorry:(

Love and light all and have a blessed day!! :)

[Hemera]

oh dear no one wants any of my decks?!!! :(


Oh I do! I would pick at least three decks from your list this instant..except that I have already chosen my deck for this train...
The Sulamith Wulfing is really lovely and it has been on my wishlist a while already.. The Witch Tarot is great, the Flower Fairies are my favourites....Oh well...
I guess there´s always the next train for me..

But I´m telling you, you have a really nice list there so don´t worry!

[Guiding Cauldron]

Thanks Hemera!! HUGS I needed that lol You know ur hubby sounds like mine! lol He ALWAYS knows when I get a new deck or book in the post too :) Wel loff to get some bits done :)

[Scion]

Don't fret GC! :) Nature of the train and all... Depending on who hads bpicked, when your station comes and the decks on display.

8 hours left at GC's station.

[Madame Squee]

My hubby came to wake me this morning saying "there were two tarot decks for you in the mailbox." I asked how could he know they are tarot decks and he said " well, because the boxes are about tarot size --AND because I know you.. " !! Then he laughed and went to make coffee for us :)
It sounds like we share a portion of our lives, Hemera. I've had this exact same conversation with my hubby -- except I made the coffee! :laugh:

[franniee]

yes GC the minute my decks were no longer available I got PM'ld a few times! :D So it doesn't mean your decks are undesirable it just may mean people want something specific. :love:

[Aulruna]

(((GC))) These are cool decks and the Chakra oracle looks soooo tempting... I have her Angel oracle, and it's one of the very few Angel decks I can actually connect with.

But alas... I already promised my hand to another oracle...

You've posted a really great selection and you've still got 8 hours!

[The crowned one]

Guiding Cauldron I picked up one of your ofered decks on the last train or I would have taken that deck on this train. A fine list!

Seems I am missing a lot of stops this go -a- round. oh well , i will catch up on friday.

[Madame Squee]

The Herbal Tarot is one I've been wanting for awhile, but, of course, I've already chosen this train!!! (How many times does that happen??? :laugh:) Teresa Michelsen has done a comprehensive review on it at Tarot Passages (which convinced me to want it :D):

http://www.tarotpassages.com/herbal-thrysse.htm

:heart:
c.s.

[Guiding Cauldron]

thanks for the love guys :) I guess its just not meant to be for me this train ride say la vie! I'll just have to keep drooling over what else is offered lol off to get some writing done now, deadlines and all you know, cheers!

[HearthCricket]

Oh, GC! You have some lovely goodies, there! I love the Flower Fairies! Again, I am someone who has already chosen, but do not lose hope! I think a lot of people were super busy, yesterday, with getting back into the swing of the work week. The Fenestra is a nice deck, too. Not to mention the gorgeous backs. You have some very worthy decks!

Time to eat my breakfast-I slept in...or at least tried to! We are still encased in ice and our driveway looks like a lovely skating rink!

[Keavy McGee]

Hang in there, GC, I haven't been taken from yet either, but we still have a second round and you've got nice decks there ~ :)

XOX

K:heart:

[Guiding Cauldron]

Hang in there, GC, I haven't been taken from yet either, but we still have a second round and you've got nice decks there ~ :)

XOX

K:heart:

Thanks sweety but I'm afraid I'll have no others to list even in teh second round, so we'll see what happens. I hope u can still make a trade though! :)

[Sheri]

Thank the verse we are still at GC's station!

I'll choose the Herbal, please, GC!

:love: valeria

[HearthCricket]

Nice choice, Valeria! It is a lovely deck and seems to be growinig in popularity, these days.

[Eugenia Madora]

Wow, I was still looking up the decks. I guess I'm up late for a second morning.
Some beautiful decks GC. I was caught up in the artwork on one of the links!
EM

[Grip Dellabonte]

Thank the verse we are still at GC's station!

Mayhap a Firefly fan?? Cool!

Nice trade, GC and valeria....

I like this deck a lot...really soothing.

[firefrost]

Nice one, Valeria! :D

[Sheri]

Thanks, HC!

I've been very happy with my Baum, but wanted to expand my plant/tree + Tarot studies. I've been eyeing the Herbal for awhile :)

[Sheri]

Thanks everyone!

GC - absolute Firefly fan! :love:

Oops, I have to get back to work :D

:love: valeria

[Guiding Cauldron]

WOW someone picked a deck of mine?!! WICKED! To be honest I'm SO pleased u picked the Herbal- tis bittersweet for me. It was my very first Tarot deck I ever owned. It is lightley used but filled with much love and devotion xx

I have a set of playing cards that have herbs on them too and I have found that they are a bit simplier for me to use all the time. I think my fav card was the tower, its garlic!! :) The herbal has layed there wasting away a bit the past few months. I'm SO pleased it will be going to a grand home! :)

You'll also be getting a tremendous handmade fabric silk lined bag and my very first silk scarf I keep the deck wrapped in ever since I got the deck with it, as it just matches it perfectly. Hope you dont mind?

NOW to try and catch a deck I like in return!! :)

oh PS can someone explain "firefly" to me plz? Sorry but my brain is just NOT makeing eth simplist of connectiosn today! lol

[Satori]

I am a huge Firefly fan! I can't believe they canceled the series. Love the movie too, Serenity.

Congrats GC, nice choice Val, I was looking at that myself, but I'm still shocked to have missed the Gypsy Fortune cards and the Noblet...twice! Flummoxed is perhaps a better word.

Where to next?

[Satori]

Grip, you are up!!! What do you have lady? I admit I'm playing with my Fey today and it has been a long time since I had her out, and I love her. Yes I do. This is why we have so many decks, so that we can put away a special treasure, and then pull her out, and play and smile, and grow vines down your arms like the Queen of Wands. Yup. But not pregnant...nope!

[Leo62]

I am a huge Firefly fan! I can't believe they canceled the series. Love the movie too, Serenity.


Liked the movie, still haven't got to see the series. Don't think it ever got shown on TV here :(

Good grabbing valeria :) Here's hoping for happy holidays with the Herbal ;)

Grip, where are ya? :D

[Satori]

This is Firefly. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0303461/)

[Scion]

Valeria: excellent pick. Now GC has to find something to tempt her. :)

Grip Dellabonte... it is indeed your moment!

[Madame Squee]

since i've already picked, i must admit, i'm awaiting Grip's post with horrified fascination!!! :bugeyed:

:heart:
c.s.

[Scion]

I know! Isn't the worst?! :bugeyed:

The frustrating impotence of HAVING PICKED but watching other stations approach and vanish... watching and waiting... powerless to choose, trapped in the Bar car listening to the rattle of the virtual tracks and sucking down virtual martinis and praying-praying-praying for the decks you love (and would choose if only you could) to be ignored til the next train... It makes you want... to... MURDER someone! :)

I'm getting myself spun up. :D

[franniee]

I know! Isn't the worst?! :bugeyed:

The frustrating impotence of HAVING PICKED but watching other stations approach and vanish... watching and waiting... powerless to choose, trapped in the Bar car listening to the rattle of the virtual tracks and sucking down virtual martinis and praying-praying-praying for the ones you love to be ignored til the next train...

I'm getting myself spun up. :D


:laugh: you sure are! you can live vicariously thru me for how ever long I last :D

[firefrost]

I really liked one of Grip's last time - if I thought she'd put it back up... Get ready for the blood-curdling scream if she does and someone nabs it...

[Madame Squee]

I really liked one of Grip's last time - if I thought she'd put it back up... Get ready for the blood-curdling scream if she does and someone nabs it...
I don't know how anyone keeps from playing this game!!! The adrenalin rushes are priceless!!! (The chains do get a little heavy from time to time, though.:D)

:heart:
c.s.

[franniee]

I don't know how anyone keeps from playing this game!!! The adrenalin rushes are priceless!!! (The chains do get a little heavy from time to time, though.:D)

:heart:
c.s.


OH brother I am chained to this lap top.... thank goodness it is a lap top
.... I am taking it with me from room to room while I get things done....


OH Gripster where are you - i am going to have to pick up my daughter in an hour.... :D

[magpie9]

Do you think she's still sleeping off Granny's Cold Medicine? :bugeyed: If she is, the wait could take a while....:D

[Grip Dellabonte]

I'm back, folks. Tuesday morning crochet class and daughter's finals....:)

Magpie, your grandma's recipe and I have a date set for tonight!!

BRB....hold your knickers on!

[Grip Dellabonte]

Deck 1
Rich and shiny deck of gold
Images artful to behold
Sealed in sturdy box of blue…
Could be on its way to you.
If you play my little game,
The artist has a feline name!

Deck 2
Also, not to be outdone
I, myself, am a shiny one!
But I cast a silver glint
If you know me by that hint,
I can soon be on my way.
If you like me, have your say!

Deck 3
I am different to say the least…
Fully modern sort of beast
Maybe I can catch your eye
If you like the CGI
I will travel at your behest
Did you guess my name is ________?

Deck 4
Here’s another on display
Maybe this will be its day
Black as night the background be
With Russian iconography
Trimmed in gold upon its face
Is your collection its rightful place?

Deck 5
New kid on the block, am I
But I think I’m worth a try
A fantasy world here to explore
Who could really ask for more?
My owner loves me, this is true –
But she bought me for one of you!

Have at.....:)

[RussianSoul]

If deck 1 is Golden by Kat Black I'll take it!

[franniee]

If deck 1 is Golden by Kat Black I'll take it!


yes maam I bet you are right!

[RussianSoul]

Grip is so clever!

Or is it the Nyquil? :D

[franniee]

OK but what is the last one... I got the golden... the silver mantagna, the quest maybe, russian st petersburg deck.... but what is the last one?

[Madame Squee]

If deck 1 is Golden by Kat Black I'll take it!
Ooooo, you're good!!! I'm still scratching my head... :D

[Madame Squee]

OK but what is the last one... I got the golden... the silver mantagna, the quest maybe, russian st petersburg deck.... but what is the last one?
Universal Fantasy????

[franniee]

Universal Fantasy????


Yes I was thinking of that one.... I love that deck. :D Got it and I love it. What is CGI?

Excellent GRIP you just pushed the bar up... now what am I going to do.... care to do some freelance writing? :D

[Grip Dellabonte]

If deck 1 is Golden by Kat Black I'll take it!

B-Boing! Boing! It is indeed The Golden by Kat Black, and you, RussianSoul, are the new owner of it!

1. Yes, it's the Universal Fantasy, #5

2. Yes, it's the Nyquil!

[RussianSoul]

I am stumped with the last one... But I don't care, Golden is a direct hit from my wishlist!

[magpie9]

:bugeyed: That was fast! :bugeyed: Does that count as a choice, or just an inquiry?

[RussianSoul]

Grip, thank you so much for listing it! I was pining for it for a while!

[Madame Squee]

Yes I was thinking of that one.... I love that deck. :D Got it and I love it. What is CGI?

Excellent GRIP you just pushed the bar up... now what am I going to do.... care to do some freelance writing? :D
CGI = computer generated image, I think.

[franniee]

I am stumped with the last one... But I don't care, Golden is a direct hit from my wishlist!


Excellent playing Russian Soul!!!! :D :thumbsup:

[RussianSoul]

No inquiry })

It is mine, all MINE!

[magpie9]

Gawd, I type slow! Or maybe y'all are just speed demons, })

[franniee]

CGI = computer generated image, I think.


OH DUH!!!! thanks cronesayer!!

[Madame Squee]

OH DUH!!!! thanks cronesayer!!
No, not duh at all!!! I almost got my undies in bundle trying to figure out who is BRB and how did I miss them boarding the train!!!! :D:D:D

[Scion]

Orbweaver next!

[Grip Dellabonte]

Grip, thank you so much for listing it! I was pining for it for a while!

You are very welcome, RS! I know you're going to love it.

[franniee]

how do you guys refresh the page? I go to the page before and then to the current and it updates....but there has to be an easier way... could someone clue me in please? thanks :heart:

[RussianSoul]

WOW, that was exciting... I am having adrenaline rush right now... Will go make myself a cup of tea to calm my nerves...

[Eugenia Madora]

Grip, had a lovely time flying by your station. I didn't realize I was on the bullet train but I am starting to catch on!
franniee, I hit the refresh button at the top of the page but I don't know if that's the best way.
EM

[Grip Dellabonte]

how do you guys refresh the page? I go to the page before and then to the current and it updates....but there has to be an easier way... could someone clue me in please? thanks

franniee, you see the little button with the two green arrows on it? Press that.

[Satori]

Who Am I Riddles on the train????
OK...we have limited time to post and say...I want it and now we have to guess the deck???? :bugeyed: ;)

Satori walks off nursing a popped vein in her head....

[Madame Squee]

how do you guys refresh the page? I go to the page before and then to the current and it updates....but there has to be an easier way... could someone clue me in please? thanks :heart:
There's a "toolbar" at the top of the page and a button with two arrows on it if you're using MS Windows, like I do at work. I can't remember what it looks like on Safari at home (hardening of the arteries, you know), but there should be a "refresh" button up there somewhere to click!!! :D

[magpie9]

how do you guys refresh the page? I go to the page before and then to the current and it updates....but there has to be an easier way... could someone clue me in please? thanks :heart:
There's a icon in your browser window frame, that refreshes when you click it. Put you mouse on it and other-click, and it will tell you what it does. It's the re-load or refresh thingie.

[Grip Dellabonte]

Grip, had a lovely time flying by your station. I didn't realize I was on the bullet train but I am starting to catch on!

EM, I am as shocked as you. I posted, and went off to do other things for 15 minutes because I thought we might be here a while. When I came back, everything was all over.

RS is the speedy one!

[franniee]

franniee, you see the little button with the two green arrows on it? Press that.


I've got a mac does it matter? Are you touching the green button on the browser? I have mozilla firefox.... so I can use that green left button? hmmm I am so dopey sometimes!

[franniee]

There's a icon in your browser window frame, that refreshes when you click it. Put you mouse on it and other-click, and it will tell you what it does. It's the re-load or refresh thingie.

ah yes a circular blue arrow... :D Thank you!! Thank you all!!!


ok gotta pick up my little puss... BRB don't do anything until i get back now...

[firefrost]

Ahh...Grip didn't offer the one I liked this time - I'm okay to keep stalking her lists...})

[franniee]

Ahh...Grip didn't offer the one I liked this time - I'm okay to keep stalking her lists...})

You crack me up Firefrost!! :laugh: you are a trip - I am so glad you joined us on the train last run... :D

[firefrost]

I don't know how anyone keeps from playing this game!!! The adrenalin rushes are priceless!!! (The chains do get a little heavy from time to time, though.:D)

:heart:
c.s.


"The adrenalin rushes are priceless" It's okay, folks, I don't need a doctor...I'm sure the palpitations and heated sweats are a temporary thing...The chains get heavy - now she tells me...


You crack me up Firefrost!! :laugh: you are a trip - I am so glad you joined us on the train last run... :D


It was that guy Scion that did it...Once I saw his PM I knew I had a calling...

Glad I can make you smile ;) :D 'tis all worth it for the laugh :thumbsup:

Hils :D :D

[Scion]

A train vocation! Like the novitiate... Do you think you can be a Tarot trade nun? :D

[HearthCricket]

Running a little fever, so just peeking in. Grip~I love your offerings and the way you offered them! Cleverly done! I, too, was stumped on that last one! Nice decks and rapidly snatched up! The Golden is so gorgeous....

[Scion]

Okay so this may be a little geeky... but I just figured out how to hook up TWO flatscreens to my monitor so I can edit with pages spread all over my virtual desktop.

AND IT'S SO COOL!

I scored this awesome second flatscreen with my replacement PC and hallelujah the technology has changed. I now have the train thread over on monitor two and all my proper work over on bigger badass monitor 1... :)

[Guiding Cauldron]

lol fast and furious again! well done!
scion, not geeky but VERY cool :)
Franniee i'll freelance for ya!
Clever clever way of posting decks thats for sure :)

[Grip Dellabonte]

EMBRACE the geekiness, Scion!

[firefrost]

A train vocation! Like the novitiate... Do you think you can be a Tarot trade nun? :D

Hang on - I've got to get into the habit...:D

[firefrost]

Okay so this may be a little geeky... but I just figured out how to hook up TWO flatscreens to my monitor so I can edit with pages spread all over my virtual desktop.

AND IT'S SO COOL!

I scored this awesome second flatscreen with my replacement PC and hallelujah the technology has changed. I now have the train thread over on monitor two and all my proper work over on bigger badass monitor 1... :)


oooOOOooo!!!

[Leo62]

That was cool :D

[firefrost]

I'm off to bed, folks. Early starts an' all that. have fun!

Scion - don't get eaten by a monitor!

Nitey night all :)

[Leo62]

Hang on - I've got to get into the habit...:D
You haven't got a prayer ;)

[Guiding Cauldron]

lol night all, i need to snooze cheers xx

[franniee]

night you guys!!! see ya in the morn....

[Aulruna]

Okay so this may be a little geeky... but I just figured out how to hook up TWO flatscreens to my monitor so I can edit with pages spread all over my virtual desktop.

Baby, if you only discovered this NOW, it ain't geeky :D

[Satori]

So did I miss the post about where OrbWeaver is and when she will post?

[Satori]

Do I sound cranky?
Maybe it is because my newly turned 5 year old daughter painted her teeth blue with NAIL POLISH!!! I thought once they turned 5 they grew up a bit....right?

[franniee]

Oh Gosh!! Satori!! yuck!!!

No orbweaver did not post yet she is MIA and if she is a he - oh so sorry :D

[Scion]

Orbweaver dropped me a note about an hour ago saying that there was a time crunch... I thought she was gonna post a heads up in here, but either way her offerings should be on the way, but not sure when.

[Scion]

Do I sound cranky?
Maybe it is because my newly turned 5 year old daughter painted her teeth blue with NAIL POLISH!!! I thought once they turned 5 they grew up a bit....right? Blue? Are you going to remove it or just leave it? Can you scrub a mouth with acetone? Ack. POisoning warnings floating through my head.

[Aulruna]

Thinking about my favourite goddaughter, recently turned 6, they don't grow up yet. They just get more creative and can open everything.

[Satori]

Blue? Are you going to remove it or just leave it? Can you scrub a mouth with acetone? Ack. POisoning warnings floating through my head.

LOL, she brushed her teeth and it washed off...but she has had it on there for a while. I've been cooking dinner and getting them fed, letting them play on the computer etc, and suddenly I see her mouth is all blue...her lips her teeth her tongue! The poison control center said they have kids drinking nail polish all the time!!! and that it is not that bad...shouldn't kill her anyway. Not today.

[franniee]

LOL, she brushed her teeth and it washed off...but she has had it on there for a while. I've been cooking dinner and getting them fed, letting them play on the computer etc, and suddenly I see her mouth is all blue...her lips her teeth her tongue! The poison control center said they have kids drinking nail polish all the time!!! and that it is not that bad...shouldn't kill her anyway. Not today.

I've had to call them 3 times and mine is only 4... the last time was a year ago... things have been quieter and I haven't freaked lately. :D Actually she is do. :laugh: })

[HearthCricket]

Drinking nail polish? Yikes. I can't even stand the smell of that stuff. I can only imagine what it does to your insides. Toss that blue toothbrush! :D

[magpie9]

Do I sound cranky?
Maybe it is because my newly turned 5 year old daughter painted her teeth blue with NAIL POLISH!!! I thought once they turned 5 they grew up a bit....right?
..........Actually, in my experience, when they leave home they grow up a bit. })

[Scion]

And mostly that's the female children. The males take longer than that. :D

[RussianSoul]

..........Actually, in my experience, when they leave home they grow up a bit. })
I can attest to that. The female child of mine is 18 and she is still insane. I am near my wits ends with her, but - thank God! - she is going to college next year!

[Satori]

Well, imagine telling the little one that she has just ingested a poison...and her racing for the toothbrush...scrubbing like there is no tomorrow. It was one of those lightbulb moments for her...that not everything is good to eat, just because it is a pretty color. I can't imagine how it must have tasted....

[HearthCricket]

Well, imagine telling the little one that she has just ingested a poison...and her racing for the toothbrush...scrubbing like there is no tomorrow. It was one of those lightbulb moments for her...that not everything is good to eat, just because it is a pretty color. I can't imagine how it must have tasted....

Yes, it is scary when they learn lessons the hard way, though, isn't it? I wonder what made her decide to paint her teeth, though? Now that the fear is gone....it makes you realize how creative she is! :) A future tarot card creator, maybe? Tarot of the Nail Polish??? :D

[.traveller.]

And mostly that's the female children. The males take longer than that. :D

If they live that long...

[.traveller.]

A train vocation! Like the novitiate... Do you think you can be a Tarot trade nun? :D
Hang on - I've got to get into the habit... :D

You haven't got a prayer ;)

Okay. Who let the nuns in?

[Scion]

More importantly :D who let the nunz out?

Who? Who-who-who?

[The crowned one]

passing through and catching up... Good night all.

[Sheri]

Do I sound cranky?
Maybe it is because my newly turned 5 year old daughter painted her teeth blue with NAIL POLISH!!! I thought once they turned 5 they grew up a bit....right?

OMG! I had to stop writing this because I was laughing so hard I couldn't breathe! :bugeyed:

Embrace the silliness! They grow up too fast :D

[Sheri]

More importantly :D who let the nunz out?

Who? Who-who-who?


Holy Hannah!!! There must be a contract out to kill me by lack of oxygen - because I am laughing so hard!

That is soooo very wrong on so many levels :thumbsup:

[Guiding Cauldron]

morning my luvs, just a quicky before i get lil bear ready for his xmas party today. had the wieridest dream last night about sharon osbourne of all people! looking foward to more decks - but i wont be back until later today, thats always when i mis something! lol

Gosh hope the lil one is fine now, nailpolish and all. I kno what its like my son is now 3 and hes such a buggar! lol In a good wya :)

[firefrost]

Okay. Who let the nuns in?

*Makes a cross sign* Be at peace, my child...;)

[firefrost]

More importantly :D who let the nunz out?

Who? Who-who-who?


Ahem...if you're talking about this nunz, I nicked your key while you were in my PM box for the first train...})

(I didn't have chains to hold me up then...) :D :D

[Satori]

OOo ooo OrbWeaver, I believe you should post your decklist now-oww.
Ooo ooo OrbWeaver, post it here before the morning li-hight...
OrbWeaver

[franniee]

OOo ooo OrbWeaver, I believe you should post your decklist now-oww.
Ooo ooo OrbWeaver, post it here before the morning li-hight...
OrbWeaver


You mean I still didn't miss anything? - the goddess must be smiling on me today.... ooooo let me check my lottery tickets... :D

BTW morning... oh and afternoon to some of you. :laugh:

[Scion]

I'm not sure what the delay was, actually. OW was online and said it would take time, but since she was online when I PMed her with the station notice, I assumed that meant an hour or so... She hasn't been online in 17 hours. Technically, she has 7 more hours to post.

FF, I thought my chatelaine felt lighter. :D

[The crowned one]

Checking in before work..see you all tonight. OrbWeaver I believe you should send me your deck list for editing and grammar befor posting it here ;)

[Keavy McGee]

Morning, everyone, just popping in for a bit before work ~ I expect to be missing tonight for hockey: our lads have been gone on a road trip for 2 weeks now and I've missed them, so I can't wait. Hopefully, lots of lovely jubbly decks will still be on offer when I wake up tomorrow :D

Also just thought I might mention the news over here is that possibly a million people are without power right now in the Central and Eastern USA due to severe ice storms yesterday, continuing in some places today. I wonder if perhaps some of our friends on AT who are unexpectedly absent may not be able to get online due to that situation.

XOX

Keavy:heart:

p.s. Sorry to be so brief...10 pages posted here since I left for work yesterday and I haven't had a chance to read so if anyone wants to send me the Cliff's Notes...:joke:

[franniee]

Morning, everyone, just popping in for a bit before work ~ I expect to be missing tonight for hockey: our lads have been gone on a road trip for 2 weeks now and I've missed them, so I can't wait. Hopefully, lots of lovely jubbly decks will still be on offer when I wake up tomorrow :D

Also just thought I might mention the news over here is that possibly a million people are without power right now in the Central and Eastern USA due to severe ice storms yesterday, continuing in some places today. I wonder if perhaps some of our friends on AT who are unexpectedly absent may not be able to get online due to that situation.

XOX

Keavy:heart:


OH Keavy! You are right! OW is in illinois... I think... I bet there is no internet!!!! I saw it on TV this morning! Looks gorgeous but oh so deadly!

Scion I thought of this a few trains ago but I didn't want to bother you too much... but I would love it if by the train station in the first thread you could also post the location .... so like franniee NY etc... because it is helpful to know the timezone the person is on etc... whatcha think dear conductor??

[Guiding Cauldron]

oh wow i havent missed anything , NICE! :)
Oh I do hope no one from AT is without power, Goddess protect them!

Will catch up in awhile...for now offering some lil mince pies, eggnog, rum punch, and christmas crackers(each one has a paper hat, joke, and lil chocolate inside- dont forget to share ur joke with us!! :)

Wearing my red glitter paper hat proud...I stand on top of the table and gather attention for my announcment...........(no throwing tomatoes now!!)

Joke: what do u get when u cross a snowman with glitter?
FROSTY GLITTER!!!! lol :) I know i'm SO corny......raising my punch glass high........CHEERS!!

[Leo62]

Groooaaannnn!!!!

Positive electricity vibes to all US Aters :love:


As we're in the realm of corny jokes:
Q. What do you call an asthmatic vampire?
A. Vlad the Inhaler

[RussianSoul]

OH Keavy! You are right! OW is in illinois... I think... I bet there is no internet!!!!
I am in Chicago - business as usual here. There appeared to have been a power surge at night, but for me everything is running properly at the moment.

Scion I thought of this a few trains ago but I didn't want to bother you too much... but I would love it if by the train station in the first thread you could also post the location .... so like franniee NY etc... because it is helpful to know the timezone the person is on etc... whatcha think dear conductor??
I second this request if people find it appropriate. Would love to know where we are geographically.

[Grip Dellabonte]

Okay, GC....I am ready for a healthy splash of nog this morning - kiddie style, no kicker - and a couple of those tasty looking tiny mince pies, thank you!

Ooh....a cracker! Lemme see here......POP! Ah, it says:

"What comes at the end of Christmas day?
- The letter y"

Well....that's....true....

Happy thoughts to anyone that is experiencing slow downs due to bad weather, seasonal bugs, seasonal blues, and the ever popular seasonal running around like crazed chihuahuas on double espressos.

[Guiding Cauldron]

running around like crazed chihuahuas on double espressos.[/QUOTE]

loving THAT vision lmao :D but oh so true!!

[HearthCricket]

Rubs eyes....What did I miss? Did OrbWeaver ever show up? I can't pick, as I already have, but a bit of enabling never hurt anyone! :D

[Eugenia Madora]

Sending California "good vibrations" to the East. I hope everyone is OK.
EM

[OrbWeaver]

I'm here, I've just been in the midst of finals, and thus unable to check my stock of cards. My appologies to everyone for the confusion and delay.

As it is, I only have one deck for offer. I have more, but I'm not currently at a place where I can take stock of them. By this evening I should be able to add more to the list. As it is I have one Doreen Virtue deck to offer, for the time being.

Healing With The Angels Oracle Cards
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/healing-with-angels-oracle/details.shtml

I believe I also have Healing With The Faeries, but it's been awhile since I've used certain decks that I'm not sure. Again, in a few hours I should have more to offer.

Once again, my sincerest appologies for slowing the train and leaving everyone in the dark.

[Eugenia Madora]

Good luck with your finals. I'm a re-tread (that's an older person who goes back to school) and I have a final tomorrow. Actually, it's take home essays so I'm sort of working on it!

[OrbWeaver]

Yes, being at the Aeclectic forums is working on your essays. ;)


I do that all the time. "I should do this...I'll get on Aeclectic instead!" Or I'll play Horse Isle instead of doing what I should be doing. I am the procrastinatior extroardinaire.

[Eugenia Madora]

Yes, being at the Aeclectic forums is working on your essays. ;)


I do that all the time. "I should do this...I'll get on Aeclectic instead!" Or I'll play Horse Isle instead of doing what I should be doing. I am the procrastinatior extroardinaire.
Me too!! And I also have a job interview at 9:30 I should be reviewing for, ha!

[Grip Dellabonte]

Well, good luck to both of you - finals and interviews-wise...I have a college-age in finals this week, and a high school-age in finals next week. Christmas break looms large for both of them. That...and the joy the older one will experience next week in gloating rights that her finals are over with...

[Scion]

Once again, my sincerest appologies for slowing the train and leaving everyone in the dark.No need to apologize! :) Actually it seems like people are appreciating a little bit of breathng room after whipping through those stations.

Didn't realize you were knee deep in finals. Ack! Good luck with everything. We're sending you good scholastic train vibes.

[HearthCricket]

Best of luck to those taking finals. What a crazy time it is. I hope all goes swimmingly! Perhaps we ought to set up a quiet study car for the students!

[firefrost]

Groooaaannnn!!!!

Positive electricity vibes to all US Aters :love:


As we're in the realm of corny jokes:
Q. What do you call an asthmatic vampire?
A. Vlad the Inhaler

LOL! :D

[firefrost]

Best of luck to those taking finals. What a crazy time it is. I hope all goes swimmingly! Perhaps we ought to set up a quiet study car for the students!

I've pinned a "Quiet Please - Exams In Progress" notice in the carriage just behind the buffet bar.

Good luck to all! My youngest daughter is in the middle of her mocks just now. It seems to be going well. :)

[HearthCricket]

I've pinned a "Quiet Please - Exams In Progress" notice in the carriage just behind the buffet bar.

Good luck to all! My youngest daughter is in the middle of her mocks just now. It seems to be going well. :)


Good idea, firefrost! We can deliver nibbles for them when they need a snack! Best of luck to your daughter, too.

I remember this time far too well. I used to study at the Catholic Center on campus and there was a group of us who would gather every evening, at 6pm and begin the studying marathon. Silence and no stereos, etc. was the order throughout the college, for 2 weeks during exam time, and we did our best to focus. But after a few hours of deep studying, one look at each other and we would end up in laughter and have to run downstairs into the kitchen and just let loose!

We used to compare ourselves to one of the last scenes in Amadeus, when he is dying in bed and desperately composing his last piece. The pale and haggard look, the dark circles under the eyes, the hair pulled in all directions. We dubbed that as "Finals Scene". :D

[Grip Dellabonte]

firefrost and HearthCricket -
What a cool idea. We've never had a study car on the train before! They would probably appreciate the nibbles sent their way!

Fun memory, HC...

Maybe we could keep the study car for afters....when people want a quiet place to read whilst waiting for new deck offerings to be dropped!

[Satori]

Good Luck OrbWeaver.

What no one liked the song? Tough Room.

[firefrost]

We used to compare ourselves to one of the last scenes in Amadeus, when he is dying in bed and desperately composing his last piece. The pale and haggard look, the dark circles under the eyes, the hair pulled in all directions. We dubbed that as "Finals Scene". :D

Wow...that's what I call dedication!

firefrost and HearthCricket -
What a cool idea. We've never had a study car on the train before! They would probably appreciate the nibbles sent their way!

Fun memory, HC...

Maybe we could keep the study car for afters....when people want a quiet place to read whilst waiting for new deck offerings to be dropped!

Well, we've certainly got lots of books to read, thanks to the enablings from the Bohemian Gothic thread!

[Grip Dellabonte]

What no one liked the song? Tough Room.

Gary Wright - Dreamweaver, 1976

I was there with you, Satori! Still stuck in my head...but I have been in and out all morning, so forgot to comment.

Well, we've certainly got lots of books to read, thanks to the enablings from the Bohemian Gothic thread!

Maybe then, we could also start a "lending library", ff! Or a book club! I'm even worse for books than I am for tarot cards.

[firefrost]

Gary Wright - Dreamweaver, 1976

I was there with you, Satori! Still stuck in my head...but I have been in and out all morning, so forgot to comment.



Maybe then, we could also start a "lending library", ff! Or a book club! I'm even worse for books than I am for tarot cards.


Sorry, Satori, I missed that. :(

Well, Grip - all I'll have to offer that I'll be able to bear to part with would be about four gothic story books, I'm afraid.

Can't bear to part with any vampire books. I know, I know - I should be in a padded cell!

[franniee]

I love that song Satori! I've been sending out a million e-mails marketing today - so I haven't been paying too close attention to much... Sorry!

[Grip Dellabonte]

Well, Grip - all I'll have to offer that I'll be able to bear to part with would be about four gothic story books, I'm afraid.

Oh, I was daydreaming about a "virtual" lending library, firefrost, not a real one.

[firefrost]

OOo ooo OrbWeaver, I believe you should post your decklist now-oww.
Ooo ooo OrbWeaver, post it here before the morning li-hight...
OrbWeaver

I finally found it - I was looking fior a link!

Erm...I don't know Dreamweaver :(

[firefrost]

Oh, I was daydreaming about a "virtual" lending library, firefrost, not a real one.

What are your favourite books?

[Grip Dellabonte]

Ha! Funny, I went to all my favorite childhood books....drew a blank so far on the more contemporary reads....let's see....

Little Women was my first, then Treasure Island, Moby Dick, To Kill a Mockingbird....then in my teen years....Sherlock Holmes, anything by Tolkein, anything by Agatha Christie, Daphne de Maurier, Poe, early 20's I mainly remember Terry Brooks and Shannara. Now, Neil Gaiman comes to mind.

But I read all sorts of stuff. Right now I have bookmarks in Heyday, The Eight, Good Omens, The Extra Man, Winter's Tale, The Merry Wives of Windsor....

[Scion]

Grip, I took a photo today in the city for you. You won't believe it: I'm walking down the street and there's an ENORMOUS poster of a monkey wearing a crown and underneath it the title: BANKSY...

It was so surreal that I had to take a photo just to prove to you that I wasn't losing my gourd.

Banks is out and about in the Bad Apple. :bugeyed:

Headed to teach Tarot seminar. I just spent half an hour writing a Tarot test. So weird. :)

[firefrost]

Ha! Funny, I went to all my favorite childhood books....drew a blank so far on the more contemporary reads....let's see....

Little Women was my first, then Treasure Island, Moby Dick, To Kill a Mockingbird....then in my teen years....Sherlock Holmes, anything by Tolkein, anything by Agatha Christie, Daphne de Maurier, Poe, early 20's I mainly remember Terry Brooks and Shannara. Now, Neil Gaiman comes to mind.

But I read all sorts of stuff. Right now I have bookmarks in Heyday, The Eight, Good Omens, The Extra Man, Winter's Tale, The Merry Wives of Windsor....

I read all the classics as a girl. I remember reading Lorna Doone in one day!

Malcolm Saville was a brilliant author too. I've spent years reading on and off, loving the James Herriot's series (he's a hero of mine) en route, lots of soppy Mills&Boon type ones via Nora Roberts and now I adore my vampire series.

I've also got Holdstock's Mythago Wood series. Now, they are seriously wierd. Right now, I really should get back to Johnathon Strange & Mr Norris, and I got halfway through The Monk and lost interest. I'm promising myself loads of reading over Christmas.

[OrbWeaver]

hahaha, you guys are so silly. I did like the song. XD

Okay, here's what I don't use anymore. oddly enough, it's all oracle decks by Doreen Virtue. Except for the Healing cards. XD

Healing with the Angels oracle
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/healing-with-angels-oracle/details.shtml

Archangel Oracle Cards
http://www.amazon.com/Archangel-Oracle-Cards-Doreen-Virtue/dp/1401902480/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1197497055&sr=8-2

Healing with the Faeries oracle
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/healing-with-faeries-oracle/details.shtml

Healing Cards
http://www.amazon.com/Healing-Cards-Large-Card-Decks/dp/1401900232/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1197497012&sr=8-2

All cards are in, as my mom put it "Optimum condition." Basically, the cards are shiny, unblemished, no wear around the edges...even the boxes are in almost pristine, if not pristine condition.

[HearthCricket]

Oooh, I come on board to find a book chat! My favourite subject! I am the same as you, Grip. Books are my first passion. Right now I have bookmarks in A Christmas Carol, Cold Comfort Farm and a book of Christmas Carols.

My favourites are certain children's classics, like the Wind in the Willows, Secret Garden, Little Princess, etc., but my absolute favourites are the 19th century authors...British, especially, like Austen, Bronte, Collins, Dickens, Eliot, Hardy, Gaskell, Trollope, etc., and some Edwardian literature, plus Shakespeare, the poets (Romantics were my favourites) and dabbling in Russian literature, as well. Other favourites are books like Neverwhere, any Tolkien or Lewis, HP, DuMaurier, Beauty (Robin McKinley), Ray Bradbury, Girl with a Pearl Earring, Year of Wonders...that sort of good stuff!

Scion~I would love to know more about your tarot classes. I wish someone around here would offer such things. I think they would be so amazing. I know you are a big fan of Thoth. Is that, and the Liber-T the decks you teach with? Is this college level or something? Sort of like teaching at Hogwarts! Lucky you!!

[Grip Dellabonte]

Hope your finals went well, OrbWeaver! Did you see the car firefrost and HearthCricket set up for you and Eugenia? It's a makeshift study hall! And it's next to the diner car....can't beat it!

[Grip Dellabonte]

Oooh, I come on board to find a book chat! My favourite subject! I am the same as you, Grip. Books are my first passion. Right now I have bookmarks in A Christmas Carol, Cold Comfort Farm and a book of Christmas Carols.

My favourites are certain children's classics, like the Wind in the Willows, Secret Garden, Little Princess, etc., but my absolute favourites are the 19th century authors...British, especially, like Austen, Bronte, Collins, Dickens, Eliot, Hardy, Gaskell, Trollope, etc., and some Edwardian literature, plus Shakespeare, the poets (Romantics were my favourites) and dabbling in Russian literature, as well. Other favourites are books like Neverwhere, any Tolkien or Lewis, HP, DuMaurier, Beauty (Robin McKinley), Ray Bradbury, Girl with a Pearl Earring, Year of Wonders...that sort of good stuff!

This is why I always get tongue-tied naming favorites....I ALWAYS miss somebody! Yes, you've named another huge portion of my reading list....most of these people I read over and over again - or at least have read their stuff at one time, and how could I forget Dickens and J.K.Rowling?

[Grip Dellabonte]

Grip, I took a photo today in the city for you. You won't believe it: I'm walking down the street and there's an ENORMOUS poster of a monkey wearing a crown and underneath it the title: BANKSY...

It was so surreal that I had to take a photo just to prove to you that I wasn't losing my gourd.

Banks is out and about in the Bad Apple.

It was bound to happen someday....has to be a city with swagger to attract Banks! HA!

No honestly, that is something! Surreal is the best word for it...! Can't wait to see the photo!!!

[firefrost]

HearthCricket - Jane Austen is another heroin of mine. We were lucky enough to visit Bath last year and saw the house she stayed in when she had to go there.

The Brontes are top of the list as well. I've spent a few happy hours wandering around their Parsonage Museum in Haworth.

When my daughters were at primary school, A Midsummer Night's Dream was a firm favourite for the summer play. In her final year there, my youngest was Puck. Hahaha...it's the only play where hubby recognises some characters because of this!

Scion - Looking forward to your reply to HearthCricket about your classes!

I'm off to bed now - nitey nite, all :)

[Grip Dellabonte]

By the way....just in case any of you are stumped on gift ideas for me...I'll take one or both of these....

Shipping might be tricky, but we could work something out, I'm sure....

[RussianSoul]

Are these for real, Grip? Amazing! Or are they photoshoped?

[franniee]

By the way....just in case any of you are stumped on gift ideas for me...I'll take one or both of these....

Shipping might be tricky, but we could work something out, I'm sure....


WOW they are the coolest!!! :D

[HearthCricket]

Oh, I want that dragon! How gorgeous! Honestly, can you imagine what it was like with dinosaurs and lizards walking the earth and all the huge various flying creatures? It mus have been gorgeous. And to think that was happening here, right out our windows. Pretty exciting thought! I feel like I ought to go grab my Celtic Dragon tarot, now!!

[HearthCricket]

HearthCricket - Jane Austen is another heroin of mine. We were lucky enough to visit Bath last year and saw the house she stayed in when she had to go there.

The Brontes are top of the list as well. I've spent a few happy hours wandering around their Parsonage Museum in Haworth.

Sounds heavenly! I would love to watch BBC film some of their movies, over there. I know one forumer who has had that pleasure! Very lucky, indeed!!

[franniee]

OK so when are we pulling into the RussianSoul station? Does anyone have an ETA?

gotta make dinner and I am stalling.... :D

[RussianSoul]

OK so when are we pulling into the RussianSoul station? Does anyone have an ETA?
Franniee, you and I, we think alike. I was wondering the same thing. Except I am in the middle of making dinner - Russian blintzes of all things :D

I'll tell you what - go make dinner. We meet after that! It's a date!

[franniee]

Franniee, you and I, we think alike. I was wondering the same thing. Except I am in the middle of making dinner - Russian blintzes of all things :D

I'll tell you what - go make dinner. We meet after that! It's a date!


OK you have a date! :)

no blintzes here.... just some baked ziti that I am thawing... I usually make a big sauce and then freeze some things for a cold day... which today is one... :D

[Grip Dellabonte]

Before I forget to answer you, RussianSoul, the monkey really is the tiniest species of monkey in the world.

As far as the Taran dragon goes, well.....I leave that up to mystery....:)

[franniee]

OK where's the boss? I think it is time to get this engine rolling....

rolling rolling rolling get this doggy rolling... :laugh:

choo choo....

[Scion]

We're still with OrbWeaver, Fran & RS. nd she updated her listings. Go have a peek! :)

[franniee]

We're still with OrbWeaver, Fran & RS. nd she updated her listings. Go have a peek! :)


OK cool.... I saw them - they are lovely! Nice decks Orb Weaver! :)

Would you mind telling me when will we be moving to RS land so I know when to come back?

thanks :heart:

[OrbWeaver]

To make it easy, they're at the end of page 80. :)

[Satori]

So now we are having the Head Lice Outbreak from hell in my 5 year old daughter's preschool. One little girl got sent home today because the teacher thought she spotted head lice in her hair!!! We were at day 14 today since the last out break, so thought we were in the clear...and then whammy teacher freaks.

Then I grab my youngest, bring her to my other daughter's school just to have the nurse give her the once over, because I've been checking, but not diligently. And I take a peek and think I see a nit, which is the egg. Nurse says she is clean, and I've been itchy all day. The nurse checked us all, and grabbed my older girl after her recess to check her.

Look how far we have come from the days when lice were just normal! Just something you expected rather than something that created mass hysteria in the school system! It was so embarassing because the uptight principal came down while the nurse was checking me, and grinning like the devil himself he says, "things happen, things happen!" I said, "Move along Mr. &&&&0, please, just move along". Honest, that is exactly what I said! I shocked myself!

[franniee]

Good for you Satori! what a jerk!

And oh so gross!!! my little one came home with pink eye over the summer and i was fit to be tied... the mother is nurse and the father was a doctor and they sent their girl to school ILL!!!! Are upi kidding me???? I told my doctor and he had the nerve to say...well I would have sent her it is just pink eye and i said YOU are a jerk!!!! he laughed! I was NOT laughing!!!!

[Madame Squee]

Good for you Satori! what a jerk!

And oh so gross!!! my little one came home with pink eye over the summer and i was fit to be tied... the mother is nurse and the father was a doctor and they sent their girl to school ILL!!!! Are upi kidding me???? I told my doctor and he had the nerve to say...well I would have sent her it is just pink eye and i said YOU are a jerk!!!! he laughed! I was NOT laughing!!!!
Why shouldn't he laugh? He has ready access to health care and pharmaceuticals, and everyone else has to come to him (if they're lucky enough to have health insurance)!!! Enough cases of pink eye & there's a boat payment!!! (I'm not laughing either!)

[Scion]

14 hours left at Orbweaver. A selection of Doreen Virtue on view on page 80...

[franniee]

Why shouldn't he laugh? He has ready access to health care and pharmaceuticals, and everyone else has to come to him (if they're lucky enough to have health insurance)!!! Enough cases of pink eye & there's a boat payment!!! (I'm not laughing either!)

Also my daughter had autoimmune neutropenia for a year and a half so ANY bacterial infection was life threatening!!!! It seemed to pop on her again a month ago which freaked me out... the problem with this world right now is that people are so DAMN selfish that they make me ill!!! OK don't get me started...

see ya in the AM!!! :)

[RussianSoul]

14 hours left at Orbweaver.
Cool, good to know! So frozen Chicago is coming up tomorrow about 10 AM Central time...

Scion, how do you start counting the time at a station? From a moment you announce the station or from the moment the first offering of the station is posted?

Just interested in the mechanics of the train game...

[Satori]

fran you crack me up babe.

You know, I was looking at my "collection" and realized that I believe I have the entire Will Worthington collection. I have the Druid Animal Oracle, the Green Man Tree Oracle, the Druidcraft...are there others I should know about?

OK this is funny. I kept saying "Will Worthington" today! The school nurse was asking me the name of this little 4th grader and I'm like, "Oh, you mean Will Worthington?" LOL. His name is Will and it ends there. Oi vey.

[franniee]

funny Satori!!! thank goodness this is something that we can laugh about and you don't have to de lice anything!! :thumbsup:

[Madame Squee]

14 hours left at Orbweaver. A selection of Doreen Virtue on view on page 80...
'Splain me something, Mr. Conductor, please???

Didn't you first announce Orbweaver's station about 31 hours ago???

I am sooooo confused!!!! :bugeyed::bugeyed::bugeyed:

:heart:
c.s.

[Grip Dellabonte]

Satori, I think there's a thread around here somewhere that says he's doing another set called the Druid Plant Oracle. I have a weakness for his stuff, too. Though somehow the animal oracle hasn't really called to me.

[Madame Squee]

fran you crack me up babe.

You know, I was looking at my "collection" and realized that I believe I have the entire Will Worthington collection. I have the Druid Animal Oracle, the Green Man Tree Oracle, the Druidcraft...are there others I should know about?

OK this is funny. I kept saying "Will Worthington" today! The school nurse was asking me the name of this little 4th grader and I'm like, "Oh, you mean Will Worthington?" LOL. His name is Will and it ends there. Oi vey.
Well, I just put the Druid Plant Oracle on my wishlist! :)

http://philipcarrgomm.wordpress.com/2007/11/20/the-druid-plant-oracle/

[Satori]

funny Satori!!! thank goodness this is something that we can laugh about and you don't have to de lice anything!! :thumbsup:

Knock on wood my friend, knock on wood!

[HearthCricket]

I'm confused. Shouldn't RussianSoul be up by now? This train has definately stalled!

BTW...that Druid Plant Oracle looks wonderful. But not available until August 2008, according to Amazon? Drats. Long, long wait!

[morticia monroe]

Still enjoying the goings on here...great train ride..I've received two of the decks I ordered specifically for the train, so I'll play next time.

But I wanted to interject since I saw the posts about the head lice and pink eye.

My son used to get pink eye. Use soft contact lens solution when this happens. Flush the eye with the drops two or three times a day. It should be cleared in about two days.

My children also picked up lice on occasion as I had 4 children in 3 schools, someone was always catching something. I found that shaving cream applied thickly to the hair and scalp worked very well, and if you prefer to use the shampoo treatment, try some good old-fashioned flea and tick shampoo for dogs. It costs about two bucks a bottle.

Also, if you put about ten drops of tea tree oil in your shampoo bottle, it works very well at preventing them from catching them anymore.

[RussianSoul]

I'm confused. Shouldn't RussianSoul be up by now? This train has definately stalled!
I think he counts time from the moment the first offering was made at a station. OrbWeaver's first offering was here:
http://www.tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=1285250&postcount=778 .
This was only 11 hours ago as of this post, so she has 13 hours left at her station.

People in the know, please correct me if I am wrong...

[Madame Squee]

Still enjoying the goings on here...great train ride..I've received two of the decks I ordered specifically for the train, so I'll play next time.

But I wanted to interject since I saw the posts about the head lice and pink eye.

My son used to get pink eye. Use soft contact lens solution when this happens. Flush the eye with the drops two or three times a day. It should be cleared in about two days.

My children also picked up lice on occasion as I had 4 children in 3 schools, someone was always catching something. I found that shaving cream applied thickly to the hair and scalp worked very well, and if you prefer to use the shampoo treatment, try some good old-fashioned flea and tick shampoo for dogs. It costs about two bucks a bottle.

Also, if you put about ten drops of tea tree oil in your shampoo bottle, it works very well at preventing them from catching them anymore.
Morticia, your avatar is killing me!!! :D:D:D

Thank you, also, for your excellent home remedies -- just remember not to use the Lifebuoy!!! :laugh:

:heart:
c.s.

[HearthCricket]

This is my first train ride, so I am probably wrong. I guess I always thought that once a person traded the next person in line (once their station pulled up) had 24 hours to post and list their decks and see if anyone would trade. Once those 24 hours were up, the next person went. But if the 24 hours of the station doesn't start until the person posts their decks, then yes, we have a while yet. Scion will have to let us all know what is up, since he is Mr. Conductor!

Anyhow, I am going to bed. Have a good evening, everyone!

[Madame Squee]

Well, supper's done, the dishes are running, and I'm facing a 10-1/2 hour day of nonstop chaos at work tomorrow, so I'm heading to bed with my new Pictorial Key Tarot (love it, love it, love it!!!).

I'll be back at 7pm MST* tomorrow, Lord willing and the creek don't rise!

If the train is at my station, I'll post then.

Catch ya on the flip side! :D

:heart:
c.s.

*MST: http://www.timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/na/mst.html

[Satori]

Still enjoying the goings on here...great train ride..I've received two of the decks I ordered specifically for the train, so I'll play next time.

But I wanted to interject since I saw the posts about the head lice and pink eye.

My son used to get pink eye. Use soft contact lens solution when this happens. Flush the eye with the drops two or three times a day. It should be cleared in about two days.

My children also picked up lice on occasion as I had 4 children in 3 schools, someone was always catching something. I found that shaving cream applied thickly to the hair and scalp worked very well, and if you prefer to use the shampoo treatment, try some good old-fashioned flea and tick shampoo for dogs. It costs about two bucks a bottle.

Also, if you put about ten drops of tea tree oil in your shampoo bottle, it works very well at preventing them from catching them anymore.

Wow! Great stuff! I love home remedies! I think I'll do the shaving cream on myself, just for psychological value! Yes, folks, now you know I really am bonkers. "Daddy, why does Mummy have the shaving cream on her head again??????" LOL.

How you been Morty?

[Eugenia Madora]

I'm tired of studying! Besides I think we need to lift a glass to magpie9. Because I think it's somebody's birthday!!!
Someone has to do the party hat.
I don't know how to do it.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!!!!

[Satori]

:party:
Happy Happy Mag!

And many happy returns! (http://www.sugarplum-visions.com/Photoshop/Cakes/Fairy%20Birthday%20Cake.jpg)

[Eugenia Madora]

Oh, that's great!!

[RussianSoul]

Party on the train! :party:

Where is the barkeep? I will have the bubbly, and please put some chocolate shavings in it...

Oh... and yea... Happy Birthday magpie9!

[Scion]

Happy Birthday, Magpie!

:party: Go for the sparkly bits!! :party:

Soup and salad please!!

[Grip Dellabonte]

I'm lifting one of your grandma's toddies tonight in honor of your birthday, Magpie. We'll drink to everyone's health! ;)

Plus, we share a birth month...!

[Scion]

I think he counts time from the moment the first offering was made at a station. OrbWeaver's first offering was here:
http://www.tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=1285250&postcount=778 .
This was only 11 hours ago as of this post, so she has 13 hours left at her station.

People in the know, please correct me if I am wrong... Nope that's it exactly. We allow for 24 hours because of different timezones. This way everyone has a chance to snag a deck at a station. And decks do getsnagged at the end of the slot sometimes.

So no stall, just a slowdown. Par for the course. :) REmember 3 days ago when it was breakneck? Whenever I get antsy, I just tweak my station for when the time comes. And since I've already traded this train, I'm tweaking for the NEXT one. })

[morticia monroe]

Happy Birthday Magpie9. Wishing you a wonderful day.

[Eugenia Madora]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY :party:

[Sheri]

Happy Birthday, Magpie :party:


Where's that bubbly? I have some lovely strawberries to add to the chocolate curls })

[Eugenia Madora]

Here's some bubbly ~

[The crowned one]

'Splain me something, Mr. Conductor, please???

Didn't you first announce Orbweaver's station about 31 hours ago???

I am sooooo confused!!!! :bugeyed::bugeyed::bugeyed:

:heart:
c.s.

That was my way rather brutal way of running the train... I started you on your turn wiether you were there or not... as everyone knew their order, and if I did not get an e-mail I only stayed there for 24 hrs.. I think our much kinder Scion starts when the decks go up.

[.traveller.]

.traveller. tiptoes in


HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAGPIE!! :party:


.traveller. tiptoes out again

[The crowned one]

I finally take a morning off....thus me up now ;) and not a soul in the bar, just some ghostly old owl and a floating kilt..hmmm that kilt looks familiar, a past life perhaps? :D

[magpie9]

Ooooooo! Ahhhh! Cha-Cha-Cha! :party: :party: :party:!!! YESSSSSSS! And the Conga line goes on......:D...........Cocktails with Umbrellas and Fruit all around!

Thanks for all the good wishes, fellow travelers---and especially you, Eugenia, for noticing it's my Big Day, and a fine one, too! :D

[The crowned one]

Add me to your list of sent happy wishes and very green grass. ;)

[Guiding Cauldron]

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUVY :)

Good luck on all who are takeing exams, finals, etc....

Good to see I havent missed another station YET lol

Gotta get brekkie soon but will pop back :)

[Aulruna]

Happy Birthday, magpie9! :party: and let the good times roll!!

[firefrost]

Many happy returns from me as well, magpie9 :party:

[Hemera]

Happy Birthday magpie9 :party:

[kwesifriends]

Happy Birthday Magpie! Wish you a many birthdays to come!

[Leo62]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAGPIE!

Have a great day :D :party:


Scion - please please post that photo of Banksy at large in NY! ;)

[Scion]

Five hours left at OrbWeaver's station...

[franniee]

Happy Birthday Magpie :party:

[HearthCricket]

Happy Birthday, Magpie :party:

Good to know the rules of the stations better, being my first time on. I like Scion's rules!

French toast, bacon, home fries and fruit, anyone? This Cricket needs her breakfast! Anyone getting any snow, yet, on the upper East Coast? It is cloudy and cold out, and that silence before the storm, but the 6 inches doesn't reach us until this afternoon, sometime. I was wondering if it had started in NYC, yet?

[morticia monroe]

I've got a big pan of grits if you'd like some. But if you're going to sugar them, I'm taking them back. That's sacriledge.

[Eugenia Madora]

Oh yes, French toast, please. I am waiting on my coffee, it's still brewing.
We had snow on Palomar Mountain which is a major event here. Of course, it didn't last long. It was 40 degrees on the front porch when I took the dog out.
He's spoiled ~ he was very quick about it.

[Eugenia Madora]

I've got a big pan of grits if you'd like some. But if you're going to sugar them, I'm taking them back. That's sacriledge.
No sugar on my grits!!

[Grip Dellabonte]

I've got a big pan of grits if you'd like some. But if you're going to sugar them, I'm taking them back. That's sacriledge.

How about butter, salt and pepper?

[Eugenia Madora]

How about butter, salt and pepper?
Sure! Any hot sauce?

[morticia monroe]

Oh I used to love hiking at Palomar. Loved it.

[Eugenia Madora]

Oh I used to love hiking at Palomar. Loved it.
It took a hit during the wildfires. There was even concern for the observatory but I don't think they lost any houses. We haven't been up there yet.

[morticia monroe]

How about butter, salt and pepper?
Amen :)

[morticia monroe]

Yes, I heard they were awful. I used to live in Tierrasanta and my brother is in Ramona. His family had evacuated because of the ash, but their home was fine. How did you fare?

[Grip Dellabonte]

Sure! Any hot sauce?

In the old days, maybe, but these days my stomach has wimped out on me...:(

[Eugenia Madora]

Yes, I heard they were awful. I used to live in Tierrasanta and my brother is in Ramona. His family had evacuated because of the ash, but their home was fine. How did you fare?
We were evacuated for the week. There were homes lost here but we were fine. It was an unbelievable experience. When our sons were here for Thanksgiving we drove around so they could see the damage. My husband works for a utility company so he has seen a lot. The fire from Ramona burned all the way to Rancho Santa Fe. I couldn't believe all the damage when I saw it!
I really understand what people in other parts of the country go through with severe weather.

[Eugenia Madora]

Yes, I heard they were awful. I used to live in Tierrasanta and my brother is in Ramona. His family had evacuated because of the ash, but their home was fine. How did you fare?
The people in Ramona really had a tough time. When they finally got to go back they had no water for days. And one of the men in class with me ended up in the hospital with smoke inhalation.

[HearthCricket]

In the old days, maybe, but these days my stomach has wimped out on me...:(

My stomach died on me when I was 15. But every now and then I like to give it a good workout, in spite of the later results! :laugh:

[Satori]

Made chocolate fudge sprinkled with nuts last night. Came out pretty nicely! Now for the real challenge. Penuche! Drum roll please!!!

[franniee]

yummmmmmmmm never did that before but i saw them doing it on TV the other day... didn't look that hard...I guess the trick is not burning it... :)

[The crowned one]

Good morning all.

[Leo62]

You lot are obsessed with food. })

[franniee]

and drinks.... don't forget the drinks *hiccup* Oh! Excuse me! :eek:

[Grip Dellabonte]

You lot are obsessed with food.

I blame it on me ma. She took the bottle away from me too early....

[RussianSoul]

Good morning all!

I think the train should be approaching iced-over Chicago right about now... Just waiting for the word from our conductor, and I am ready :party:.

[Leo62]

I blame it on me ma. She took the bottle away from me too early....
:D

I wonder if there's any correlation between oral fixation and tarot addiction...

[Scion]

RussianSoul you are up! Get listing girl!

[RussianSoul]

Welcome to Chicago, gang! It's bright and sunny and ice cold, and our famous Northeaster winds are very refreshing!

The decks however are warm in their cozy boxes and ready to be loved.

Experimental Tarot
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/experimental/


Sacred Rose Tarot Set
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/sacred-rose/


Quest Tarot Set
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/quest/


Moon Oracle Set
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/moon-oracle/


El Gran Tarot Esoterico
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/gran-tarot-esoterico/


Russian Magic Taro by Victor Bakhtin
See attachment for pictures

[franniee]

esoterico for me pls

[RussianSoul]

Wow, franniee! From zero to 60 in 10 seconds or less!

Esoterico is yours!

[franniee]

Wow, franniee! From zero to 60 in 10 seconds or less!

Esoterico is yours!


I figured I better be a quick draw...
Have you read with them? Do you like them? They look interesting enough...

[HearthCricket]

Nice offerings...great catch, franniee, and another case of whiplash! :D

[firefrost]

Yo! nice one, franniee...

NEXT!!!!

[RussianSoul]

I love them, this is my second copy you are getting. The word for this deck is powerful. A serious no-nonsense deck, very Marseilles feeling, no fluff.

[franniee]

I love them, this is my second copy you are getting. The word for this deck is powerful. A serious no-nonsense deck, very Marseilles feeling, no fluff.


Oh wonderful I was feeling typers remorse.... :laugh: Cool! :cool2:

thank you!

[RussianSoul]

Nice offerings...great catch, franniee, and another case of whiplash! :D
In a way it is good that we did not stay here for long - too freaking cold! Come back in April! We'll have fun!

[Madame Squee]

esoterico for me pls
Congratulations, frannie!!! :D:D:D

[HearthCricket]

Oooo, Cronesayer is next, I think, and already here! Looks like we are in for more speed rides! Hold on to your chairs! :)

[Madame Squee]

In a way it is good that we did not stay here for long - too freaking cold! Come back in April! We'll have fun!
It's cold here, too! And, kind of slow -- at the moment -- but could change without notice!!!! I can post now if it's my turn. Shall I wait for Scion's official notice?

:heart:
c.s.

[Leo62]

:bugeyed:

Bullet train time again ;)

Well done franniee!

[firefrost]

Scion can't be far away - he was here a few minutes ago but I've got to leave for my tea now.

Laters, all. :)

[RussianSoul]

Shall I wait for Scion's official notice?

:heart:
c.s.
I don't think so. We have obviously left Chicago.

With the previous station I was not sure of timing, so I wanted Scion to make it official.

[Grip Dellabonte]

I think you can post, cs, since RussianSoul's station's done...

If I'm wrong, Scion will have to dock me points or something! ;)

[Satori]

cronesayer, you are up....Please Post!!!!! I have leave for the pediatrician in 30 minutes....................and I just missed.........another........deck!!!

[Satori]

Hey you fudge officianados, do you have to use dark brown sugar in penuche? Or can you use the light brown as well????

[Madame Squee]

I think you can post, cs, since RussianSoul's station's done...

If I'm wrong, Scion will have to dock me points or something! ;)
Okay, I'll BRB! :d

[Madame Squee]

Okay, here we go!!! Choo-choo-choose!!! :D

**************

Parrott Tarot Deck by Margaret Parrott & Thom Parrott.

http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/parrott/

http://www.wicce.com/parrott.html

Purchased used. I read with it a couple of times. The cards are in very good condition. They will arrive in their original box (just a little shopworn) with the LWB, which is actually a folded pamphlet. This one's fun and friendly for both RWS and Thoth fans! You'll find lots of symbols here, with some to spare!!!

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Tarocco Egiziano by Bietti.

http://www.tarotgarden.com/database/dbsearchengine.php?search_type=blob&pageenter=0

http://www.wicce.com/egiziano.html

In the following link, the Egiziano is the second deck from the top. Ohhh, look! There's a picture of my Tarocco Indovino right below it. Hello, little Indovino, my precious...

http://it.geocities.com/a_pollett/cards15i.htm

Purchased used. Cards in excellent condition. Original box with fancy flocked lid (two corners were splitting, but I carefully repaired them on the inside). No LWB. Hey, I love this deck! It's not only colorful, it's enigmatic!!!

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Egipcios Kier Tarot Deck published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. under exclusive license from Editorial Kier, S.A., Buenos Aires, Argentina.

http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/egipcios-kier/

http://www.learntarot.com/ekdesc.htm

Purchased used. Cards are in very good condition, but the box is getting ratty. LWB is chock full of info, written by Stuart Kaplan!!! It's gold (or copper?)!!! It's Egyptian!!!

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Gill Tarot by Elizabeth Josephine Gill.

http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/gill/index.shtml

http://www.wicce.com/gill.html

Purchased new. I've shuffled it and read with it several times, but it's still in very good condition. Will arrive in original tuck-box with LWB. This is a lovely deck, but I recently acquired an old, beat-up copy, which I'm keeping for myself. (I'm drawn to old things.)

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Buckland Romani Tarot by Raymond Buckland, illustrations by Lissanne Lake.

http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/buckland-romani/index.shtml#cards

http://www.wicce.com/bucklandromani.html

Seriously, what about a well-shuffled, well-loved Buckland Romani Tarot deck? This BRT is a beauty! It's showing all the signs of many, many readings. For instance, it's starting to peel, the edges are graying, and it's got a heck of a bow. I purchased it used and then shuffled it many, many times myself. It's not my only copy, and in view of the fact that Galde may re-release it, I'm willing to let it be pried out of my bony old claws. :bugeyed: It would arrive with its companion book (in much better condition than the deck) and original scuffed box.

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Happy holidays & many thanks for all the great train rides this year!!!! :laugh:

:heart:
c.s.

[Grip Dellabonte]

romani please

[Madame Squee]

romani please
Baby, it's yours!!!! :heart: c.s.

[HearthCricket]

Woah! A beloved Buckland Romani. Lucky, lucky you, Grip! Zoooom!!

[Eugenia Madora]

Boy, I knew better than to get in the way with that list. I almost got run over by the bullet train! Way to go, Grip!!!!
EM

[Satori]

I'm gonna kill myself. I missed a Buckland? I seriously need therapy. Put away the knives.

[RussianSoul]

Wow, a Buckland on the train!

Wonderful offerings, cronesayer!

Congratulations, Grip!

[Aulruna]

Running fast, are we?!?! My head is spinning, looking at the stations flashing by...

My visiting aunt has brought as a surprise her vintage iron for making cinnamon wafers, so that's what we are doing right now. They have those pretty patterns, little birds, and shells, and stars and hearts. Such a wonderful surprise!!!!

[Grip Dellabonte]

I think I came close to falling off my chair. Thanks, CS!

I don't care what people say about this deck, I've wanted it since forever! And I like that it will have a used sheen to it....a patina, let's call it! Full of good CS vibes!

Grande mocha for me this morning! And a holiday toast to you!

[Satori]

Oh, did I forget to congratulate you Grip? Sorry. Poor sportsmanship, that. Congratulations!! ;) :) :party:

It is *SNOWING*

[HearthCricket]

It just started snowing, here, too! A few hours earlier than they had originally predicted! I can't wait for it all to come down hard!

[Madame Squee]

I think I came close to falling off my chair. Thanks, CS!

I don't care what people say about this deck, I've wanted it since forever! And I like that it will have a used sheen to it....a patina, let's call it! Full of good CS vibes!

Grande mocha for me this morning! And a holiday toast to you!
Yeah, you can read with this one all right 'cause it's broken in -- no worries there at all. You can even let your monkey throw a spread or two!! :D

Grande mocha for me, too! Cheers!!! :laugh:

Gotta go now....

:heart:
c.s.

[Leo62]

A Buckland Romani? That's raising the stakes cs! :bugeyed:

Nice grabbing Grip ;)

Who's next?

[Satori]

Not so fast neighbor, I have to hit the pediatrician and the market yet. And of course it will be packed. Today is my regular shopping day, but the snow will bring out every nutcase in the area to shop.

[Satori]

wytchwood is next. But she is probably not available.

[Eugenia Madora]

Running fast, are we?!?! My head is spinning, looking at the stations flashing by...

My visiting aunt has brought as a surprise her vintage iron for making cinnamon wafers, so that's what we are doing right now. They have those pretty patterns, little birds, and shells, and stars and hearts. Such a wonderful surprise!!!!
I can smell the cinnamon and I wish it were snowing here!

[Grip Dellabonte]

My visiting aunt has brought as a surprise her vintage iron for making cinnamon wafers, so that's what we are doing right now. They have those pretty patterns, little birds, and shells, and stars and hearts. Such a wonderful surprise!!!!

WOW!!! This sounds so cool, Aulruna!

I am living my Germany fantasies through you, I hope you don't mind! But you make everything sound so fun.

To all of you who are getting snow, thanks for posting that, too. We NEVER get any, and I would love to see it once in a while!

Thanks to you all. I can't believe she did it, either.

Gotta run Child #1 back up the hill for her final final. Then it's off to Thai food to celebrate her freedom. Then, I'll be back on the train!

[Hemera]

I
I don't care what people say about this deck, I've wanted it since forever! !

What do people say about it??
I fell in love with it the minute I saw the guy in the Lovers..(But let´s not get into this*again* :D )
Congratulations Grip D.:love:

The stakes are high indeed! And my station is ahead.. Should I throw in one of my Crown Jewels of Tarotia? :cool3:Hmmm...

Oh, and you´ve taken all our snow and ice to the States,eh? :)We have none up here and the weatherman just said we are not likely to get any snow for Christmas..Bo-hoo...

[Scion]

That was a wonderful offering, Cronesayer! And a great pick Grip!

A BUckland on the Train. :bugeyed: Y'all weren't kidding about stepping it up. :thumbsup:

[Madame Squee]

Just peeking in... our snow comes tonight they say. Hi-ho, it's back to work I go!!! :D

[HearthCricket]

It is coming down like crazy, here. All of a sudden the streets have become quiet. Drats. I was hoping for mail and expecting a package via UPS. But it got slippery fast.

[firefrost]

A *gasp* Buckland *gasp* on the train *gasp*

I'm looking forward to the reprint. I need about another two to keep mine company...

*gasp* there was a Buckland on the train...*gasp*

[The crowned one]

That was a wonderful offering, Cronesayer! And a great pick Grip!

A BUckland on the Train. :bugeyed: Y'all weren't kidding about stepping it up. :thumbsup:

I'll second that! WOw. Thats what I get for sleeping untill 11.00 am some very good decks passing by.

[magpie9]

I can't believe I slept through Grip's station.....I am weeeeeeeping in my tea. I'm getting nervious that I won't be fast enough to catch a deck, and will screw the whole train up....ohhhh, the Horror.....Ohhhh, the fear.....

[franniee]

I can't believe I slept through Grip's station.....I am weeeeeeeping in my tea. I'm getting nervious that I won't be fast enough to catch a deck, and will screw the whole train up....ohhhh, the Horror.....Ohhhh, the fear.....


you are just waiting for my station.... :D

[The crowned one]

Don't worry for those of you who think the bar is getting a bit high...I am going to bring it down so far you will not be able to Limbo under it ;)

Na I am kidding, this is a very good train! Who is up?

[magpie9]

:bugeyed: I just peeked, I think I might be!

Congratulations, Grip, on the buckland romani--I have one and it's a great, if sometimes brutal, reading deck! And good on you, Croneslayer, for putting it out there....it couldn't have been easy...or more unexpected! And he rest of your offerings were weighty and significant, too!

[franniee]

Zoe is up.... but isn't it her Mom that is going crazy with ebay and stuff and bogarting the computer??? or am I getting confused...

:confused:

[wytchwood]

No, you're quite right, Franniee! But she's not here and I just got in form work. List coming up momentarily, but my dinner's done so I'll eat first!

Zoe xx

[wytchwood]

mystery preservation in action -muhahaaaa!

[The crowned one]

Classic Tarot (LS oop) please.

(Carlo Dellarocca's right?) I hope :)

[Leo62]

Wooosh! Classic with a bullet ;)

Good grabbing there TCO!

[The crowned one]

Wooosh! Classic with a bullet ;)

Good grabbing there TCO!

Yes it is in one of three styles I read with.. I am VERY pleased especially considering I seem to get about 8 min a day here as of late. <<Whistles happily>>

[Scion]

Great list, great pick!


That's Firefrost next... and I know she's itching to go. :)

[Satori]

Well I am back, and hey, just because I lost my TRANSMISSION in a freaking BLIZZARD is not a big deal right? LOL, there I am at the gas station, and I need to pull a bit closer to the pump, with the two girls in the back raising holy h&!! and so I put her in reverse...and I drive forward. Well, I can tell you that was a surprise. The linkage slipped and I have everything but Park and Reverse. But who needs Park and Reverse. Not me. I finished my errands, did my grocery shopping and here I am home.

Did I mention the husband came about an hour out of his way to check on me and follow me home? Good man, but totally unnecessary. I always make it home. :D

[wytchwood]

Nice one TCO! It's the Soprafino one.

Zoe xx

[Scion]

That is a real husband! Wow. Oof.

It's raining now in the city. Blizzard conditios earlier and then our snow melted in nothing flat. It's just pissy and cold, and all set to freeze tonight. :(

[wytchwood]

oof!?? hahahahahah!

Zoe

[firefrost]

We ready for me to post a list?

[firefrost]

Itch, itch...

[The crowned one]

Go for it! :D

[franniee]

go for it :D You are up..... :laugh:

[Leo62]

Now now don't tease ;)

[firefrost]

Gothic tarot of Vampires - Lo Scarabeo

Tarot of the Secret Forest

Vision Quest Tarot

Beginner's Guide to Tarot, Sharman-Caselli (Boxed Set)
(Gwan - ya know ya want to!)

Angels, Gods and Goddesses Oracle - Carmine Salerno
(Hey - it's different from Virtue!)

Celtic Book of the Dead and Cards

[Satori]

What a tempting list.......I love the VisionQuest deck!!! I have one of those and love love love it!

[firefrost]

Hahahaha - well, that sent everyone to a flying stop!

[firefrost]

Thought you'd all run away!

[firefrost]

I'd visions of you all getting on another train, muttering "We don't know her"...

[franniee]

I picked one already Hils... so I am just watching... and waiting until my turn....

Lovely decks!! :)

[The crowned one]

I am off to work, nice list! See you all in a bunch of hrs.

[Eugenia Madora]

I would like the Vision Quest, please!

[firefrost]

Deal! Thanks, Eugenia!

[Scion]

Ding ding ding!

[Scion]

And with that we are at Hemera...

She sent me her list because she isn't feeling well... Here it is:

Hi Scion,
I´m going to go to bed early tonight (-feeling a bit under the weather..) so please list my deck in case my station should come before I get back online tomorrow..
I plan to start with just one deck:

The one and only,
signed and numbered by the artist, 78 cards,OOP,valuable and unique (drumroll)

IRONWING tarot +book


Hugs,Hemera

[Satori]

I want that deck!!!
Ironwing....Me!!!

Did I get it????

[Eugenia Madora]

Deal! Thanks, Eugenia!
I guess we're having our own little trade!

[Scion]

Jeez... :bugeyed:

[Leo62]

omg! An Ironwing!! :bugeyed:

how can I possibly follow that??? :(

[Eugenia Madora]

Jeez... :bugeyed:
Time to update that list again!!!

[Scion]

Leo, I know you can. :)

We now have two protected loops on the train.

[Leo62]

Well I was about to go to bed...

...but now, let's see... *rummage rummage rummage*

[Satori]

OhMYGod!!!!
I am dancing in the kitchen with my kids....screaming....I got an Ironwing....I got an Ironwing............:surprise:

[HearthCricket]

Peeking in to see what has been going on~wow! Nice grabs, people! And nice to see so many excellent decks being offered. What a generous group this is! I can't believe the train is almost over! We have been zooming through the snowstorm!!

[Grip Dellabonte]

I am dancing in the kitchen with my kids....screaming....I got an Ironwing....I got an Ironwing............
Lord, love....a......duck......

Congratulations, Satori!

[Leo62]

Feng Shui Tarot
Deck plus book, but not a set. Box has a little wear, but deck is just fine.
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/feng-shui/index.shtml#cards

Rennaissance Tarot by Brian Williams
Box battered, cards fresh as a daisy.
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/renaissance/index.shtml

Universe Cards by yours truly
Deck and book set. OOP, lightly used. Book has one crease in the spine, plastic wallet has been well-loved. ABSOLUTELY MY LAST SPARE COPY!
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/universe/index.shtml#cards

Universal Marseilles
Opened but never used.
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/universal-marseille/index.shtml#cards

[HearthCricket]

Just curious...when may I start packing and sending out my package to Hemera? It gets crazier and crazier at the PO, this time of year, and as she is in Finland, I would love to get this to her before the holidays arrive!! :)

[Scion]

As of right now!

You are now part of a protected loop, HC... because 4 of you traded in a circle.

[Scion]

A Buckland Romani, an Ironwing, Oracle of the Godddess and 2 Noblets?!

This trade train is off the RAILS!

[firefrost]

I guess we're having our own little trade!


Lol...looks like it :thumbsup:

[firefrost]

As of right now!

You are now part of a protected loop, HC... because 4 of you traded in a circle.


Ah, so Eugenia and myself can post our decks out too?

[HearthCricket]

As of right now!

You are now part of a protected loop, HC... because 4 of you traded in a circle.

Oh, goody! Hopefully that will cheer her up. No fun being sick. Thanks!

[Scion]

Ah, so Eugenia and myself can post our decks out too?Yes, ma'am!

[firefrost]

Grip - empty your PM box! :D

[Scion]

I was just gonna say the same thing. :)

[firefrost]

Yes, ma'am!


Thank you kind sir *courtseys*

[firefrost]

Okay folks it's past my bedtime.

Nitey night to all - have fun :)

xx

[Scion]

Rattle rattle rattle... Firefrost skips off pulling her chains behind her. :D

[Leo62]

Okay folks it's past my bedtime.

Nitey night to all - have fun :)

xx
And it's goodnight from me too ;)

Hot water bottle is calling...

[wytchwood]

OH BUM! I missed yet another station! Just not my train this!

Zoe xx

[RussianSoul]

Wytchwood, we are still at Leo62 station, post 968:
http://www.tarotforum.net/showpost.php?p=1286686&postcount=968

Some very special decks there... :thumbsup:

[Keavy McGee]

I will take the Universe Cards, please Leo. Will you sign them for me? :D:D:D

K:heart:

[franniee]

They are lovely I got mine in the mail on wednesday :D

OK looks like i am up.... :D

[magpie9]

I AM SO SCREWED, MY SERVER WENT DOWN!!!!! If I'm not too damn slow to grab a deck, the flaming server dies!

CHIT.

[franniee]

OK here we go.... the first 2 picks are the same deck. :D

[franniee]

and one more deck for your perusal....

[magpie9]

I can't tell what the last pix is, help?

[magpie9]

Pearls! Me! Pearls of Wisdom, Please!

[franniee]

art nouveau tarot

[franniee]

Pearls! Me! Pearls of Wisdom, Please!

:laugh: I knew that was going to be the one!!! :laugh:

you got it!!! :heart:

[franniee]

gotta go - my back is in fierce fierce fierce pain and I have to lie down...

pleasant dreams all... TCO the train is flying across the continent... aiming for you on the west coast.... HAve fun! :heart:

[magpie9]

OMYGAWD, I can breathe again! I don't think I could stand thus much longer, thank you Frannie for posting the Pearls...I've been very curious about that deck!
I don't think I can stand the excitement of riding this train..it is a Truly Evil Game That makes you Obsessed and Crazy. O the Adrenaline!! Whose Evil Brainchild is this, anyway?

[Scion]

And thats our third loop:
Franniee --> Magpie --> Cronesayer --> Grip --> RussianSoul

TCO: you're on my man!

[Madame Squee]

And thats our third loop:
Franniee --> Magpie --> Cronesayer --> Grip --> RussianSoul

TCO: you're on my man!
Woo-hoo!!!! I'm at the P.O. tomorrow -- with bells on!!! :D:D:D:D

[wytchwood]

Oh TCO, what have you got for meeeee-oh????

Zoe xx

[HearthCricket]

This is amazing! I can't believe how quickly the train is zooming! Some excellent trades, people! Pearls of Wisdom is a gorgeous deck and so intricate. You won't get bored looking at that beauty!

[Eugenia Madora]

I think TCO posted he was going to work a few hours ago.

[Grip Dellabonte]

So...here's what I'm laying out for y'all to pass the evening......with the usual array of beverages.....

[HearthCricket]

lol You are making my mouth water! I will take a bit from trays 1, 2 and 4 and I am off to bed. I will grab some milk to wash it down before hitting the hay!

Have a good night, everyone! :)

[Grip Dellabonte]

Night night, HC!

Tried to find more holiday-ish foods, but people on the net just weren't cooperating....

[The crowned one]

I am up...and totally beat and not prepared... so for starts:

Da Vinci Enigma Tarot box set.(4.5 stars) as new, just opened.

Leonardo Da Vinci tarot like new (4 stars)

Tarot of the ancient prophecy box set (70s vintage)

Ramses tarot of eternity (4 stars)(opened unused)

Bruegel Tarot (under-rated at 4 stars)(sealed new)

Ship of fools box set (Brian Williams) (cards like new, book read 1x)

Universal fantasy

Golden Tarot (like new)

Mid 70's Rider Waite Smith deck.

Tarot of the third millennium (sealed new.)

Any takers?

[The crowned one]

PING




That is the sound of a pin dropping.

[magpie9]

I think we're the last ones up, TCO, but tomorrow morning I expect your decks will be snatched up. I alreadly got mine, but some of yours are mighty tasty looking!

[Hemera]

Amazing to wake up and see that my station is long gone! :bugeyed: This has been a true bullet train.
Congrats Satori! It is my 3rd Ironwing so I still have 2 of it left (the other one I have trimmed, of course :D). It´s a great deck!

oooh ANOTHER Pearls of Wisdom on board! I can´t believe I missed that one. It is my new favourite, really awesome..

PS. Thank you for the private mails :love: I am feeling a lot better now. I guess I just needed the extra sleep last night.

[Guiding Cauldron]

aww dang it EVERYTIME im gone this train races by! I@m gonna need to surgically add a laptop to my body :)

LOVELY offers and trades going on. WIll be chekcing in I'm out all day for interviews!

[Leo62]

I will take the Universe Cards, please Leo. Will you sign them for me? :D:D:D

K:heart:
Thanks for choosing the UC, KM and yes I certainly will :)

I see we went back into bullet mode while I slept, and another Pearls of Wisdom to add to the daunting array of loot. This time we've truly been travelling 1st class ;)

TCO, if I hadn't already picked I'd snag your Brueghel :D

[Leo62]

I don't think I can stand the excitement of riding this train..it is a Truly Evil Game That makes you Obsessed and Crazy. O the Adrenaline!! Whose Evil Brainchild is this, anyway?
Yep })

I think it was Dr Evil himself, our very own Crowned One :D

[firefrost]

Yep })

I think it was Dr Evil himself, our very own Crowned One :D

I always thought there was something fishy about that guy...:D :joke: :cool3:

[HearthCricket]

Nice offerings, TCO. I already have mine, but I would probably snatch up that Ship of Fools. I love my 2 copies...and extra never hurts! lol The Universal Fantasy is a fantastic deck, too! I love the artwork. Someone surely will grab one of these!

My fingers are frozen. Must put warmer clothes on! What a lovely winter wonderland we have outside! It looks like a Christmas card!

[morticia monroe]

Hey y'all,

I had a bLAST just observing this go-round. Holy cow, there were some AWESOME decks on this train. An IRONWING, PEARLS OF WISDOM, GODDESS ORACLE, etc,,,, and when that Buckland came up, I came UNGLUED! (I'm still whimpering over that one, but I turned a handspring for my amigo Grip). Congratulations to all of you, and I have to say that the generosity shown on this site leaves me speechless sometimes.

[Satori]

Amazing to wake up and see that my station is long gone! :bugeyed: This has been a true bullet train.
Congrats Satori! It is my 3rd Ironwing so I still have 2 of it left (the other one I have trimmed, of course :D). It´s a great deck!

oooh ANOTHER Pearls of Wisdom on board! I can´t believe I missed that one. It is my new favourite, really awesome..

PS. Thank you for the private mails :love: I am feeling a lot better now. I guess I just needed the extra sleep last night.

Hemera, you are an icon. Who has three Ironwing Tarot decks never mind one??? Well, you did and now I have one and I am psyched! I was over in the Ironwing area last night looking around a bit. What a strange deck, littered with prehistoric centipedes and other weird critters and crystals. Looks like more new info and a whole new world to explore.

I can't find the Pearls of Wisdom scans on AT....still looking. I know nothing about this one...

And glad you are feeling better. Sorry I missed sending you a feel better PM...will do that now! ;)

[HearthCricket]

Here you go, Satori!

http://7th-house.com/decks.html

[franniee]

I can't find the Pearls of Wisdom scans on AT....still looking. I know nothing about this one...



It's a brand new deck... I think I got a week or so ago from the publisher... I looked thru it once...

[Satori]

It's a brand new deck... I think I got a week or so ago from the publisher... I looked thru it once...

So you loved it right away... ;)
Looks busy to me. Looking at it I was reminded of the Merryday, which I loved for years and then one day....didn't anymore. Good to see that you don't hang onto things if they aren't for you.....good role model for a clutter hound like me.

[Grip Dellabonte]

I'm still whimpering over that one, but I turned a handspring for my amigo Grip)
Aw thanks, Morticia! By the way, with all the talk of grits and such yesterday, I neglected to tell you that The Salad Man (the husband) was in New Orleans all week. Called every night to tell me what he had for dinner, and where.

Twisted! Wicked man!

He's coming back tonight....better be bringing me something good!

[firefrost]

Rattle rattle rattle... Firefrost skips off pulling her chains behind her. :D


Hahahaha...it's a few years since I skipped anywhere!

Especially with these flamin' chains...I'm sure one of you lot are creeping up while I'm sleeping and adding more links...:D :D

[franniee]

So you loved it right away... ;)
Looks busy to me. Looking at it I was reminded of the Merryday, which I loved for years and then one day....didn't anymore. Good to see that you don't hang onto things if they aren't for you.....good role model for a clutter hound like me.


Precisely! ;)

The Merryday looked beautiful to me - this deck was different. The card stock was very thick as well and laminated. Didn't do it for me! But others LOVE it! So go figure!

[The crowned one]

Morning all. :)

So who has not chosen a deck yet? I am not sure how many of us are left playing?

[Keavy McGee]

Congrats to all my peeples on the wonderful deck snags these last few days...wow!! Unbelievable!!

Leo62, I'm absolutely bonkers about having a chance at your signed ;) Universe deck and my apologies for being so cryptic about it. I'm usually MUCH more verbose, as y'all know by now!! I was at work and had just dashed online for a teensy-eensy second :bugeyed: and had to bug off again. I have these funny illusions that if they don't actually SEE me doing it, they don't KNOW I'm doing it. Ah, deception :D Of course, they have technology, but my job for a deck? Done! :joke::joke::joke:

Hi-ho, Hi-ho, it's back to work I go. I'll post my decks in the second round tonight, if TCO's get snagged before 5PM.

Love y'all, have fun!!

K:heart:

[Keavy McGee]

Morning all. :)

So who has not chosen a deck yet? I am not sure how many of us are left playing?
TCO, as far as I can tell, it's you, me and OrbWeaver to trade; GC, wytchwood and OrbWeaver to choose.

Bon Chance!!

K:heart:

[Hemera]

The Merryday looked beautiful to me - this deck was different. The card stock was very thick as well and laminated. Didn't do it for me! But others LOVE it! So go figure!

I just LOVE LOVE LOVE it to pieces..And I will always love you for sending it to me cronesayer :love:
And *now* (did I say this many times already:bugeyed: :D) I need another copy for trimming :D Pronto!

[morticia monroe]

Aw thanks, Morticia! By the way, with all the talk of grits and such yesterday, I neglected to tell you that The Salad Man (the husband) was in New Orleans all week. Called every night to tell me what he had for dinner, and where.

Twisted! Wicked man!

He's coming back tonight....better be bringing me something good!


Who cares what he had for dinner, what did he have to DRINK? lol. If he went down in the French Quarter, ask him if he had a hand grenade. My dear man insisted we try them (I'm usually a bourbon drinker), and I drank three and forgot I was in the world.....

[Grip Dellabonte]

Morticia! We need to meet in the French Quarter! The music! The food! The mile long hooch carriers!

My fellow is a bigger foodie than I am, and is not one for drinking. He keeps Pepsi in business, though. I have to hold up the drinking cup for the both of us...

[The crowned one]

Morticia! We need to meet in the French Quarter! The music! The food! The mile long hooch carriers!

My fellow is a bigger foodie than I am, and is not one for drinking. He keeps Pepsi in business, though. I have to hold up the drinking cup for the both of us...

My wife is like your husband, the eater. I too am stuck with the serious duty of the drinking cup.

I posted on the last train I got your package, I loved it. The extras were very thoughtful and that beer lamp has a permanent home in my next bar :D

[Grip Dellabonte]

Well, it's a tough and thankless job sometimes, TCO, but I bet we're both up to it! ;)

I am so thrilled it got there! Was a tad worried about that beer lamp....some people might think it a bit kitschy.....but a bit of kitsch is fun, I think!

[franniee]

BTW Magpie! :D My husband took your deck today to send it to you! Lemme know when it gets there.... ENJOY!! :heart:

[morticia monroe]

Same way here. Kevin will drink with me when it is something special, but even then, he nurses it forever.
I, myself, cannot bear to see a drink go warm.

[morticia monroe]

Morticia! We need to meet in the French Quarter! The music! The food! The mile long hooch carriers!

My fellow is a bigger foodie than I am, and is not one for drinking. He keeps Pepsi in business, though. I have to hold up the drinking cup for the both of us...

Girl, we could hurt ourselves in New Orleans.

*In her best Val Kilmer TOMBSTONE accent* "Say when..."

[wytchwood]

I'm still playing.

[Grip Dellabonte]

Girl, we could hurt ourselves in New Orleans.

*In her best Val Kilmer TOMBSTONE accent* "Say when..."

You know I will...I will need a guide, a handler, and somebody with bail money...I think you can wear ALL those hats! ;)

[The crowned one]

I'm still playing.

But you are not picking...hmmm. ;)

[firefrost]

Eugenia's deck is now winging its way to her :D

[wytchwood]

But you are not picking...hmmm. ;)

I am, I just can't choose!! ermmmm..... oooh erm, no...yes, no but, eeeeerm... could I...... erm.... take the .... wait.........wait...........

er,

Ship of Fools please! There, that wasn't so hard was it? *sniggers up sleeve as knows very well it WAS hard!*

Zoe xx

[Sheri]

Fantastic choice wytchwood!

The Ship of Fools is an awesome deck :thumbsup:


I can't believe the decks that are popping up on this Train :D What to take bets on how long we all wait on the next Train to pick - just to see what comes up? :bugeyed:


:love: valeria

[Scion]

I don't know about that.

The funny thing is, if you go back and look at the train. Delaying for a deck hasn't really paid off in every case. The real thing is speed of action. :D Bold choices made boildly. If there's one overarching truth about the train it's that dithering nails you. LOL


SECOND CIRCUIT!

Keavy and Orbweaver are the only two who haven't traded...

KEAVY!! :party:

[Sheri]

Very true, Scion :D

It all adds to the excitement and strategy of the game!

[Scion]

And ups the chances of Tarot-induced heart attack. })

No thrills without spills!

[The crowned one]

I am glad to see the ship of fools has found a home, it deserves better then being stored in my "I tried it, liked it and will revisit it one year" pile. It is a very detailed book that comes with this set.

[Eugenia Madora]

Eugenia's deck is now winging its way to her :D
Very cool! Your deck should be in the mail today or tomorrow. :cool2:
EM

[wytchwood]

Nice one TCO! We have just traded with each other then have we? Cool! We could post then I suppose if I've got that right....

Zoe xx

[The crowned one]

I think we could as we are a closed loop.

[Scion]

Zoe & TCO, you're absolutely right. You are another closed loop...

There are two ways the last loop can be closed.
Orbweaver can pick something from Keavy, and Guiding Cauldron can pick something from Orbweaver.
Guiding Cauldron can pick something from Keavy, and Orbweaver doesn't make a trade.

If the last loop is not closed then several people's trades don't happen: Mine, Valeria, Leo62... :bugeyed:

[The crowned one]

The finger biting stage for a few of us then? I remember thinking about this long and hard when I was putting the "game" together. It is exciting and interesting to see how it will pans out. My concern with this was always someone "taking one for the team". I aways felt this was both a interesting strength/twist in the game, and a weak link.... A two of swords.

[Scion]

Essential component of anything entertaining... :)

Bring it on, baby! :D

[The crowned one]

Essential component of anything entertaining... :)

Bring it on, baby! :D

Exactly, big guy!

[firefrost]

There are two ways the last loop can be closed.
Orbweaver can pick something from Keavy, and Guiding Cauldron can pick something from Orbweaver.
Guiding Cauldron can pick something from Keavy, and Orbweaver doesn't make a trade.

If the last loop is not closed then several people's trades don't happen: Mine, Valeria, Leo62... :bugeyed:


:bugeyed: Blimey...!!

[Leo62]

No pressure or anything, lol. ;)

[firefrost]

How many times has the 'no trades' happened?

[Scion]

Never, actually, Usually the last person to pick and the last person to offer find a way to make it work. The trains have a way of working themselves out. LOL

Or by "no trades" do you mean a person doesn't pick or trade? That's actually happened a couple times... but again things have a way of working out. I think Orbweaver is in deep Exam hell, so she has other fish to fry.

No pressure Leo. I promise, you'll get your Erotica come hail or cocktail onions...

[RussianSoul]

I remember on one train one passenger did not trade and did not choose.

But never in train history we had an unraveled chain, if I got this right.

Now, train historians, what do you have in your records?

[franniee]

I remember on one train one passenger did not trade and did not choose.

But never in train history we had an unraveled chain, if I got this right.

Now, train historians, what do you have in your records?


YES you are right.... :D

[Grip Dellabonte]

Actually, I think there were two trains that happened on...babyJo's 2nd, and Keavy's first.

Although babyJo's was half on and half off, as a-shikhs joined at the end and they did a trade through PM....

[firefrost]

I just meant anything in general stopping trades.

It does sound like a few hair-raising experiences have been had!

Just promise me, whoever gives me a Greenwood, that the rest of the train will be held to ransome until everyone's satisfied...!

[Satori]

firefrost is having fevers again....what's this about a Greenwood? Well, you never know babe, because look, an Ironwing was on this train, a Goddess Oracle and a Buckland Romani! Not to mention the Noblet....the Universe Cards and all of the other great decks!!!! What a train!

[firefrost]

firefrost is having fevers again....what's this about a Greenwood? Well, you never know babe, because look, an Ironwing was on this train, a Goddess Oracle and a Buckland Romani! Not to mention the Noblet....the Universe Cards and all of the other great decks!!!! What a train!


Yes, there were some beauties there, wasn't there?

Hahaha...I think if I ever nabbed a Greenwood, Scion would be on me like a ton of bricks, demanding all my decks and about £200 besides...!!! :D :D

Or I'd suddenly find my chain round my neck!

[Scion]

No I would not! I'd get in line right behind you. :D

[firefrost]

It's no good trying to sneak up behind me to get it off me that way - I won't part with it, I wont!

[RussianSoul]

What is all this shouting about Greenwood?

Who is getting Greenwood? Firefrost?!!! :D

I want me a Greenwood too!

Hey, everybody! I hear free Greenwoods are being distributed on the train! Come one, come all!!! :party: :party: :party:

[firefrost]

LOL - methinks it will only ever be in my dreams...

[The crowned one]

The next train will be called the "dream train" AKA "the greenwood/Buckland Romani/ Pamela A,B,C/deLaurence Tarot Deck 1916. train" :D

I have programed my "g" key to type " I will take it" with a single push, so look out all you hip shooters! ;)

[firefrost]

Add Karty tarot to that, and I'm gonna programme my PC to scan everyones brains before they post...

[RussianSoul]

You silly technologists! Relying on computers... he-he-he!

I will read my cards and tell the future... And will know everybody's lists before they post them. How's that?

[Leo62]

What is all this shouting about Greenwood?

Who is getting Greenwood? Firefrost?!!! :D

I want me a Greenwood too!

Hey, everybody! I hear free Greenwoods are being distributed on the train! Come one, come all!!! :party: :party: :party:
ROTFLMAO! :D


Can I get a MAAT with that too? ;)

[Leo62]

I have programed my "g" key to type " I will take it" with a single push, so look out all you hip shooters! ;)
You know, actually that's not a bad idea... })

[The crowned one]

You know, actually that's not a bad idea... })
I know ;)

[firefrost]

I see my beloved dream decks slipping away...

[Sheri]

I believe this is the most suspenseful Train yet! So many relying on the actions of so few...

no pressure... })

Seriously, I need a drink. I'll take my S&S, and make it a double!!!

[firefrost]

I'm off to bed. Up bright and early to finish off the Christmas shopping tomorrow. Don't need much now, I just want to get to the market before all the silly crowds start.

I hope you all get sorted out!

Hils xx

[The crowned one]

Well I am not working tonight so I thought I would watch the drama unfold as I sip my beer and play guitar...

It is unfolding at a very paced rate ;)

[Satori]

Well people have to want to make a trade....and perhaps not all players come to the table with equal passions?

[The crowned one]

Well people have to want to make a trade....and perhaps not all players come to the table with equal passions?

And we all are at different levels of experience and deck ownership. It all comes into play. Has anyone posted decks since mine? Who is up?

[magpie9]

I think it's Keavey's station, and Guiding Cauldrun has yet to choose. But I could be wrong.....

[Eugenia Madora]

Ok! What is this about programming keys? I'm feeling the need to take a computer class.:bugeyed:

[Keavy McGee]

Well people have to want to make a trade....and perhaps not all players come to the table with equal passions?
????

I'm not sure what this is referring to, but I've just walked in from work, which I mentioned before I left this morning, and as I am one of two people who have not completed a trade yet, I'm a bit stunned to say the least.

Since this was posted publicly, I feel moved to respond publicly as well.

Let me say clearly that I enjoy riding the train and playing the game, and that I am also on the train with the intention to make a trade, IF AT ALL POSSIBLE.

I will put my passion up against anyone's.

Perhaps I do not have the time others have, as I work all day in an office where I am not supposed to have Internet access to AT, but I post my schedule and am conscientious about letting you all know when I anticipate that my station might come up when I am at work. I did so this morning.

I have taken risks at work in the past, but it is unsafe and jeopardizing my employment to do so. Perhaps therefore the train is not for me.

I also do not have the decks others have. I am new to tarot and joined the train with the initial understanding that we were all sharing around decks that didn't work for us, once worked for us, or we were clearing out. I have garden variety decks; I cannot make someone take one from me if they don't want it, and I certainly cannot compete with the decks that have been offered on this train, this time. That being said, I love to death the decks that have been won and traded on this train, and I have celebrated with each one of you as you've gotten your decks chosen. It's been a thrill a minute.

As for the slow pace, I have only just returned from work, and Guiding Cauldron is in the U.K. and I must therefore assume she is sleeping, as it is 3 a.m. there, although I should not speak for her.

I am happy to list the decks I have for trade now. I expect G.C. to not be available to peruse them until morning her time, therefore I am reasonably certain that no conclusion will be reached tonight.

[.traveller.]

Keavy, you are one of people who makes the train fun. Please don't let one stinker put you off. I don't have that many tarot decks myself (oracles are another matter) but Scion lets me play :)

[RussianSoul]

(((Keavy))) :heart:

Go have something to eat after your hard day and have a cup of tea or something...

Then come back and have a virtual drink with us, your fellow passengers. We missed you. We really did and were getting antsy. Now we are happy to see you. Don't fret!

[Scion]

Wait wait wait... I just walked in the door myself and it sounds like people are responding to thin air.

Keavy, I don't think Satori's post was a pointed attack of anyone, least of all you. You've been incredibly passionate on all of the trains. Going back to read her post and then yours it seems pretty clear that you came in from a long hideous day/week at the office and took it as something directed at you because your station is up. I'd be willing to bet a testicle that that wasn't the case. And .traveler. I don't think one post teasing people about upping the ante makes someone a "stinker" post, although I feel like that was more on the order of diffusing the situation than a comment on Satori's character.

Satori can speak for herself here, but I interpreted the comment as a goodnatured challenge... in line with the "Holiday Train Gauntlet" with which she kicked off the rare deck frenzy in which we've all participated during the current train. People have said over and over that the higher the stakes, the more suspense there is, but that's just part of the tension that makes the game fun.

Keavy, you've always offered wonderful decks and there's no need to feel pressured. No one was feeling genuinely anxious or worried about the trade and if it seemed that way it just means that our humor gets pointed because our wits are sharp. Honestly, I think you misread her post.

As I say over and over, the main thing on the train is goodnatured fun with some suspense and a new deck in your hands at the end. There's no reason to ever feel seriously pressured. If anyone was anxious it was as RussianSOul pointed out, the pleasant expectation of seeing friends on the train and finding out how the train would finish. GC can just as easily pick from OrbWeaver or from no one and it isn't your responsibility to magically pull a Thomson-Leng out of thin air to satisfy people. :D

Frankly, I'm kind of excited to see what would happen if we all had to shuffle and repick again from the last riders. }) BUt that's me wanting to taste the edge of the envelope.

[Satori]

Keavy, I in no way meant you were without passion! Babe, you dropped a PoMo on my door...how could this stinker not love ya'?

[The crowned one]

Keavy, you've always offered wonderful decks and there's no need to feel pressured. No one was feeling genuinely anxious or worried about the trade and if it seemed that way it just means that our humor gets pointed because our wits are sharp. Honestly, I think you misread her post.

Frankly, I'm kind of excited to see what would happen if we all had to shuffle and repick again from the last riders. }) BUt that's me wanting to taste the edge of the envelope.

Oh ya! This is going to be a exciting end, and Keavy I think you are wonderful. Personally I thought I would not make a trade this time, but I was fine with that, turns out I did make one, and that is great too. I am thrilled, just like everyone else here, that YOU are here. Heck that goes for everyone, we all make the train what it is, and it is GOOD!

Cheers, here are 3 of my finest, most smooth virtual shots and a beer chaser for you. :D

[Keavy McGee]

Keavy, I in no way meant you were without passion! Babe, you dropped a PoMo on my door...how could this stinker not love ya'?

Sweet!! :laugh::laugh::laugh:

Slainte, baby!! Ching-ching!!

K:heart:

[Keavy McGee]

Oh ya! This is going to be a exciting end, and Keavy I think you are wonderful. Personally I thought I would not make a trade this time, but I was fine with that, turns out I did make one, and that is great too. I am thrilled, just like everyone else here, that YOU are here. Heck that goes for everyone, we all make the train what it is, and it is GOOD!

Cheers, here are 3 of my finest, most smooth virtual shots and a beer chaser for you. :D
Aw, thanks, TCO, you sure know how to sweet-talk a woman!!

I'll take those shots AND the beer chaser - the Maple Leafs just thrashed Atlanta 4-0 :bugeyed:

Cheers!!

K:heart:

[Keavy McGee]

Good Morning, everyone!!

Alright, sports fans, here we go ~ Second Round at Station KeavyMcG!!

I think we'll start with the:

~~~ Brilliant *Scottish* (those are thistles!) Fergus Hall Tarot of the Witches:
I don't know why this lovely little deck gets ignored. Is it the whole OO7 movie thing? Because its oddly-shaped, stubby-legged, black-bearded people really capture my imagination and make me laugh. And did I mention it was painted by a Scot? Though research hasn't revealed whether or not he was kilted at the time ;)
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/tarot-of-the-witches/

~~~ 1986 Josef Machynka Eclectic Tarot:
Printed in Austria, mint in original wrapper ~ very cool deck
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/eclectic/index.shtml#cards

~~~ Wonderland Tarot:
What can I say, it's Alice!! Opened and counted only. No box but I'll send it with a bag.
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/wonderland/index.shtml#cards

~~~ Whimsical Tarot:
Charming little gem of a deck. Opened and counted; box a bit dinged.
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/whimsical/index.shtml

~~~ Tarot of the 1001 Nights:
Opened and counted. Beautiful deck.
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/1001-nights/review.shtml

~~~ Birgit Boline Erfurt's Karma Tarot:
Wild and fun; faboo condition, box has been around the block, but hey, haven't we all :D
http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/karma/index.shtml#cards

I do hope one of my decks tickles your fancy, GC and OrbWeaver ~

Bon chance!!

XOX

Keavy:heart:

[magpie9]

OOOoooooooo! Nice selection, Keavy!

[Keavy McGee]

What are you doing up at this hour, young lady?!!!! :D

K:heart:

[The crowned one]

Nice offerings, Two of those decks I would love to try! (translation: see you on the next train ;) )

Another round of drinks? :D Better make it a night cap...I am beat..

[firefrost]

(((((Everyone)))))

I'd just like to say that in the short space of time on the two trains I've been on, I've had a wonderful time and thanks to all of you for treating me like a long lost best friend from the start.

Hils xxxx

[RussianSoul]

Top notch selection!

I want Wonderland, Whimsical and Karma! Too bad I can't have them... Not this ride, anyway...

[franniee]

Keavy love your decks... I have the wonderland and whimsical! LOVE them!

The Karma looks very cool! Vibrant and fun!

[Guiding Cauldron]

whimsical plz :) Ty Keavy my luv!!

I have been hit and miss this round I do apologize but I have loved everyones participation and game antics lol

Goddess help us on the next train! lol

[RussianSoul]

OMG! We are finished, aren't we?

Congratulations Guiding Cauldron and Keavy! Well done!

Here, toasting you with my tea!

[Aulruna]

**********FIREWORKS!!!*****************

Mug of Feuerzangenbowle, anyone? (This will be excellent for Grip's German dreaming :D )

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feuerzangenbowle

[Guiding Cauldron]

dang thats one hell of a drink! :) ALthough I do love fireworks lol

[Grip Dellabonte]

Mug of Feuerzangenbowle, anyone? (This will be excellent for Grip's German dreaming )

GACK! Aulruna, you're just making things more difficult for yourself!

I am going to save up money, quit my job (HA! what job?!), take my Tour of the Continent which was supposed to happen 30 years ago (again, it's my parents' fault...), spend one year living from hostel to hostel with only my backpack and Jack Kerouac, and the next year I am going to plop myself on your doorstep! And you shall infuse me with all sorts of cool German everything! I will bring pizza and beer....

[Grip Dellabonte]

La Keave and GC, very nice! Nice offerings, and nice selection!

I like the deck, and I like Dorothy Morrison as a writer. She seems like she is very playful herself.

[HearthCricket]

Ah, yay! The train is complete, yes? Whimsical...what a fun deck that is! I almost went for the Eclectic in the first round. Very tempting deck. This has been a fun experience. Hemera's goody box is going out this morning and making its way to Finland. Hurrah! I hope you love it!!

Hugs to all the ((((train riders and conductor))))))!! Thank you for making this so much fun! :)

[Scion]

Ladies and Gentleman...

It is with regret and delight that I can confirm that Trade Train 6 is now complete! :thumbsup:

The only person who didn't complete a trade is Orbweaver, but since she didn't pick and is up to her eyeballs in textbooks I think she's hunting bigger game.

I can't get over people's generosity this train. In fact, I think on train one I made a joke about offering a Greenwood. After this train, I almost feel like it could happen. Anyone who watched from the shadows: this will teach you to let a train go by without being on it! :D

Everyone should PM their addresses to their trade partners.

Many many thanks to everyone...

[kwesifriends]

Congratulation to all participant of this trade train! Have fun!

[The crowned one]

I have woken to a happy ending, nice.

This was without a doubt our best train yet, not just the decks but the comradeship and fun has really grown.

If you have decks to trade or want to try a deck that normally you would not try and at the same time hang out with a bunch of twisted but very friendly rail riding hobo's I suggest you lurkers sign up for the next one ;)

Good game everyone!

[Keavy McGee]

whimsical plz :) Ty Keavy my luv!!

I have been hit and miss this round I do apologize but I have loved everyones participation and game antics lol

Goddess help us on the next train! lol
My pleasure, GC!! You're gonna love this deck, I promise. It's one of my very faves.

PM me your address, luv, and it's on its way to England - lucky deck :D

Hey, wait a minute - it's young, maybe I need to chaperone it on its travels ;) yeah, that's the ticket!! :D:D:D

XOX

K:heart:

[Leo62]

Yay! We did it!

Congratulations everyone :)

And thanks to Scion for all-round immaculate conductorship ;)

PS. Scion - as you're getting into the habit of mailing me decks, why don't you just save a lot of time and send me your entire collection now? })

[firefrost]

Aww...'tis over, sniff, sniff...

I'm going to get train withdrawal symptoms now - I can feel 'em in my bones!

My thanks again to everyone too, Especially our conductor extraordinaire ;)

See you all after Christmas for train no. 7 - I'm off to rent out my chains to A Christmas Carol now. (What? Me, Scrooge??!) When you all watch that at some stage over the holidays, think of me and have a Merry Christmas!

Love and hugs to all

Hils xxx

[Scion]

PS. Scion - as you're getting into the habit of mailing me decks, why don't you just save a lot of time and send me your entire collection now? }) *smacking my forehead*

Now why didn't I think of that... Wait wait! How about you just move to NYC and create decks here and then you can SHARE my collection. })

[Guiding Cauldron]

My pleasure, GC!! You're gonna love this deck, I promise. It's one of my very faves.

PM me your address, luv, and it's on its way to England - lucky deck :D

Hey, wait a minute - it's young, maybe I need to chaperone it on its travels ;) yeah, that's the ticket!! :D:D:D

XOX

K:heart:

I wish I could send you the airfare myself! Ur always welcome if u ever can get here :)

[Leo62]

How about you just move to NYC and create decks here and then you can SHARE my collection. })
Now there's an idea... ;)

[Leo62]

Is it too soon to ask...when's the next train? :D

[Leo62]

I'm off to rent out my chains to A Christmas Carol now. (What? Me, Scrooge??!) When you all watch that at some stage over the holidays, think of me and have a Merry Christmas!

Bah humbug! Certainly will... ;)

[Scion]

Is it too soon to ask...when's the next train? :DMADWOMAN!

Actually I was wondering the same thing. :) Well, we know that Firefrost has taken the role of Marley *rattle rattle clank* through the hideous holidays and I imagine other people are going to be tied up with family nuttiness up to the new year...

How about in the glowing early dawn of 2008? 3 weeks from now-ish.

Anyone else have any thoughts about when you'd like the next train to rumble out?

[franniee]

Aww...'tis over, sniff, sniff...

I'm going to get train withdrawal symptoms now - I can feel 'em in my bones!

My thanks again to everyone too, Especially our conductor extraordinaire ;)

See you all after Christmas for train no. 7 - I'm off to rent out my chains to A Christmas Carol now. (What? Me, Scrooge??!) When you all watch that at some stage over the holidays, think of me and have a Merry Christmas!

Love and hugs to all

Hils xxx

I always get train withdrawal! :D

Thanks dear conductor!! Merry christmas all and to all a good night. :D

[Eugenia Madora]

Thank you everyone for a wonderful first train. It was great hanging out with all you crazy people. I love hearing about everyone's locations.
Happy Holidays! :party:
EM

[The crowned one]

I think new-years is good.( or a bit before ;) ) It will give decks from the previous trains time to get to us, and time to explore some of these decks as they arrive.

[wytchwood]

Thanks Scion and all the wonderful passengers, it has been a delightful journey, although I did miss quite a lot of it, it all worked out lovely for everyone in the end, even me! The next one can't be soon enough for me!

Zoe xx

[Leo62]

How about in the glowing early dawn of 2008? 3 weeks from now-ish.

THREE WEEKS!

The Horror.... :bugeyed:

[firefrost]

How about in the glowing early dawn of 2008? 3 weeks from now-ish.

Anyone else have any thoughts about when you'd like the next train to rumble out?

Hey, you all feel free to run one over the Christmas break if you can do it - I'll be setting up camp with my sleeping bag and flask in the waiting room for early New Year. Marley will have returned my chains by then. (He'd better pay me)!

[magpie9]

It's been quite the ride, Mr.Conductor and all of you~ I think I 'm still in shock at the otherworldly speed and all of this train....not to mention the amazing offerings! I have 3 weeks now to get settled from my maiden voyage, get used to my wonderful new deck, and plenty to think about from now 'til then!

What can I say??
Thanks for the Ride!

[Madame Squee]

I love, love, love you guys!!! :love:

It's always so much fun, hanging out with everyone and enjoying another amazing, adrenalin-charged train ride!!! :party::party::party:

If you're taking suggestions, Mr. Conductor, I wouldn't mind departing on New Years Day, but I'm good to go whenever she takes off! :D

:heart:
c.s.

PS: Eeek, my sister is here & we're going to the P.O. Not for me, for her, but she needs company -- I think we should pack a lunch! :D

[Leo62]

If you're taking suggestions, Mr. Conductor, I wouldn't mind departing on New Years Day, but I'm good to go whenever she takes off! :D

Sounds like a plan ;)

[The crowned one]

I am working from 7 am to 10.30 pm that day.... I do not work the 31st or the 2nd.. :)

[RussianSoul]

I would love another train, the train addict that I am, but I would prefer it to start after Christmas, better yet after the New Year's.

This is because yesterday I went to the Post Office with Franniee's deck and other business and now I am traumatized for life. The crowd was obnoxious, and the postmaster told me that it will only get worse before the year is over.

[firefrost]

I am working from 7 am to 10.30 pm that day

Ouch!

[Scion]

And now the train thread has gone quiet. :(

It's always sort of sad to me when we scatter after the train is done. But it only spurs the urgency of getting another one going. :D

Throw some dates at me people... Does everyone want a train that starts ON New Year's or is that overly optimistic?

[HearthCricket]

New Years is just a bit early for me and we often go to my sister's house, plus take down some ornaments. The 5th might be good. I guess it depends on how involved it will be. Will it be like this one, or do you have something wild up your sleeve? I realized how time consuming it is. Lots of fun, but time consuming!! Still, I wouldn't mind another ride! I guess I won't know for certain until the New Year is in and the holiday season is over, the house back in order, etc.

[Grip Dellabonte]

I am going to be out of the country til Jan 6th, so sadly, I may have to sit this one out.

But when I come back, I will be a good little cheerleader for everybody!

[Eugenia Madora]

The Runic Tarot is now on its way to firefrost and merry ole England. Enjoy!!
Not too bad today at the post office but I have three more boxes to mail on Monday. I was told to be there at 8:15 and be prepared for a line around the building.
Mister Conductor, I am ready whenever you say "All Aboard"!!!
EM

[Aulruna]

Grip - don't forget we have a deal about coming to Germany... I'm a great tourguide (I have references to prove it!), but be prepared for some things off the beaten path :D

I'd hate to be without a train for too long. Just purchased a little OOP something yesterday for the next one... })
Could do anything after Dec 28th. I'm usually very hungover on New Year's day, but that's my problem, not yours ;)

Thanks for the ride, and the fun, and the food!!

[firefrost]

I'll be ready to go on New Year's day or anytime thereafter.

EM - Thanks, looking forward to getting that. :D :thumbsup:

[HearthCricket]

Hemera's Fantastical Creatures and goody box is on its way to Finland!!! Enjoy!! :)

[wytchwood]

Posted TCO's Classic today!

Zoe xx

[Sheri]

I would love a Train on New Years, or maybe a special New Years Eve "Express"? Shorter stations, faster play... maybe some other twists that would make things interesting })

You see, I don't have a "life" so I won't be out on New Years Eve... wouldn't mind a Train that TCO could be on :D

[The crowned one]

I have a crazy Idea. How about a bullet train? We all agree on a time and a day, yes the world wide net makes it tough to keep everyone on a good keel and decent hour, but we could do it. We set a time first, if you are game for that time you join...then Our conductor does the usual random lists/nuts and bolts stuff.

Only 15 min per stop but the 2 rounds max as always... and we call it the bullet train? Just for fun and a adrenalin rush, then back to our usual 24 game or perhaps another themed one?

Too Nuts? I think it would be a blast! Picture this: you just choose a Cary-Yale and are thrilled, now 2 turns later (1/2 hr ;) ) you list your decks..5 minutes.. go by not a bite.. but you want that Viscounti! so a quick change of decks and wait and see...nothing...what to do?? Slam a glass of wine and pull out your big guns! ... Someone shoots from the hip!! You made your trade with 2 minutes to spare!.. Next station:.. WOW a ... ??

:D

[Sheri]

I have a crazy Idea. How about a bullet train? We all agree on a time and a day, yes the world wide net makes it tough to keep everyone on a good keel and decent hour, but we could do it. We set a time first, if you are game for that time you join...then Our conductor does the usual random lists/nuts and bolts stuff.

Only 15 min per stop but the 2 rounds max as always... and we call it the bullet train? Just for fun and a adrenalin rush, then back to our usual 24 game or perhaps another themed one?

Too Nuts? I think it would be a blast! Picture this: you just choose a Cary-Yale and are thrilled, now 2 turns later (1/2 hr ;) ) you list your decks..5 minutes.. go by not a bite.. but you want that Viscounti! so a quick change of decks and wait and see...nothing...what to do?? Slam a glass of wine and pull out your big guns! ... Someone shoots from the hip!! You made your trade with 2 minutes to spare!.. Next station:.. WOW a ... ??

:D


OOOOoooooo! :bugeyed: I got goose bumps!

I would be IN for something like that! :thumbsup:

[Hemera]

What a MAD and CRAZY and EVIL idea! And I´m totally IN :D :D :D :party:

Thank you all for this ride! It has been fun like always.

Satori your Ironwing will mail on Tuesday.

We are off to the forest to pick our the Christmas tree now. (Forests is one thing we have plenty of here..)
Hugs to all
Hemera

[Leo62]

Ooh yes I'm in for the mad-crazy-evil New Year's Eve bullet train ;)

[thorhammer]

*furtively* I'm not on this train, but I love the idea of a bullet train - I wouldn't be able to participate fully in a normal one coz of work, but a bullet I could do, *cough, cough, "I'm sick today, won't be in :D"*

But is it going to be New Year's Eve? Coz that's New Year's Day for me, and I'm fairly sure I"m booked up . . . :( I'll be watching, though!

\m/ Kat

[Satori]

OOO...tempting to think of an express train on New Year's eve....but we may off doing something at least in the early evening with the kids....hmmmm. Will have to miss that one I think....or....I'll let you know! ;)

[franniee]

I have a crazy Idea. How about a bullet train? We all agree on a time and a day, yes the world wide net makes it tough to keep everyone on a good keel and decent hour, but we could do it. We set a time first, if you are game for that time you join...then Our conductor does the usual random lists/nuts and bolts stuff.

Only 15 min per stop but the 2 rounds max as always... and we call it the bullet train? Just for fun and a adrenalin rush, then back to our usual 24 game or perhaps another themed one?

Too Nuts? I think it would be a blast! Picture this: you just choose a Cary-Yale and are thrilled, now 2 turns later (1/2 hr ;) ) you list your decks..5 minutes.. go by not a bite.. but you want that Viscounti! so a quick change of decks and wait and see...nothing...what to do?? Slam a glass of wine and pull out your big guns! ... Someone shoots from the hip!! You made your trade with 2 minutes to spare!.. Next station:.. WOW a ... ??

:D

OH TCO ~ seems like I will follow you anywhere! :D You have cast a spell.... LOL :laugh:

I am game with it all....

[RussianSoul]

I love the idea of the bullet train! TCO, you have a wicked mind }) !

The day of New Years Eve may not be so great for me. There are too many family festivities and duties still. And while I will definitely sign up and play, I anticipate stress and being torn between the game and my responsibilities.

My vote for timing goes to some quiet and dead weekend in the beginning of the new year, when I am less distracted. First weekend in January perhaps?

[Scion]

I have a crazy Idea. How about a bullet train? We all agree on a time and a day, yes the world wide net makes it tough to keep everyone on a good keel and decent hour, but we could do it. We set a time first, if you are game for that time you join...then Our conductor does the usual random lists/nuts and bolts stuff.

Only 15 min per stop but the 2 rounds max as always... and we call it the bullet train? Just for fun and a adrenalin rush, then back to our usual 24 game or perhaps another themed one?

Too Nuts? I think it would be a blast! Picture this: you just choose a Cary-Yale and are thrilled, now 2 turns later (1/2 hr ;) ) you list your decks..5 minutes.. go by not a bite.. but you want that Viscounti! so a quick change of decks and wait and see...nothing...what to do?? Slam a glass of wine and pull out your big guns! ... Someone shoots from the hip!! You made your trade with 2 minutes to spare!.. Next station:.. WOW a ... ??

:D You read my mind. :bugeyed: Or else I read Valeria's. :D I love it. I'm all over that.

[The crowned one]

Cool! Here is what I suggest for a day: we all have a lull in late Dec or early Jan. I think the bullet train should go late Dec. and the next train game early Jan, but I leave it to Scion and the group to decide. What we should do is decide if late Dec( say between 27-30) or early Jan( somewhere within 2-7) is best When we have done this send Scion our day choices for that month ( I vote Dec.) 1st choice and second. he could tally and based on the most popular date list it as official, then those that want to play sign up. To set a starting time we will look at the Meridians(longitude) and choose the one smack in the middle of the two players farthest apart. Then choose an hr there that makes the rest of the players hours as reasonable as is possible on a world clock/map. We all set our alarms or arrange our days to be here on the set time...and GAME ON :D Scion, fellow players, what do you think?

Date edit for Scion ;)

[Scion]

Cool! Here is what I suggest for a day: we all have a lull in late Dec or early Jan. I think the bullet train should go late Dec. and the next train game early Jan, but I leave it to Scion and the group to decide. What we should do is decide if late Dec( say between 27-29) or early Jan( somewhere within 2-7) is best When we have done this send Scion our day choices for that month ( I vote Dec.) 1st choice and second. he could tally and based on the most popular date list it as official, then those that want to play sign up. To set a starting time we will look at the Meridians(longitude) and choose the one smack in the middle of the two players farthest apart. Then choose an hr there that makes the rest of the players hours as reasonable as is possible on a world clock/map. We all set our alarms or arrange our days to be here on the set time...and GAME ON :D Scion, fellow players, what do you think?
You took the Longitude words out of my mouth. :cool: Our mind meld is complete, S. :D

As for dates. I will be MIA until the 29th because of horrifying family obligations... but if the date in December falls before the 30th, I totally understand. There won't be much need for conducting once things are engineered because it will be moving so quickly. And maybe TCO would be willing to take the reins again briefly for the Bullet. By the same token I'm all down with a Bullet on the 30th or 31st. Here in my house, we think New Year's is a completely bogus "holiday" so I'm up for anything. :)

As for the standard train, I'm game whenever. I have that entire 1st week of Jan wide open.

[firefrost]

New Year's eve was definitely out for me but if we can arrange one of these other dates and times in advance, I can't see a problem. :D

[The crowned one]

You took the Longitude words out of my mouth. :cool: Our mind meld is complete, S. :D

As for dates. I will be MIA until the 29th because of horrifying family obligations... but if the date in December falls before the 30th, I totally understand. There won't be much need for conducting once things are engineered because it will be moving so quickly. And maybe TCO would be willing to take the reins again briefly for the Bullet. By the same token I'm all down with a Bullet on the 30th or 31st. Here in my house, we think New Year's is a completely bogus "holiday" so I'm up for anything. :)

As for the standard train, I'm game whenever. I have that entire 1st week of Jan wide open.

I like Dec 30 a lot! Scion our mind melds are what made out "team work" trains go so smooth, you took my long winded idea's and using your teacher/writers brain made then short, understandable and concise. :)

[Scion]

I think we were just separated at birth: attached at the sporran. :laugh:

[franniee]

OK the 30th is our meetup in the city Scion.... but I know most people will be off the 31st too...

I think it is a bogus holiday too. :D

[Scion]

Meetup! Ack. Totally spaced on that one. So that's the afternoon out. But I think we're looking at evening because of timezones. :)

[Sheri]

I am off work from Dec 21st through Jan 7th so I am game for bullet trains and traditional ones :D Not going anywhere either so I am completely flexible - I also don't mind getting up early or staying up late to accommodate a world wide schedule.


:love: valeria

[The crowned one]

I think we were just separated at birth: attached at the sporran. :laugh:

As long as it is not the Dirk!

Starting to look like early Jan?? Well we better give everyone time to check in and make their thoughts known. Dec 31 evening is out for me as I will be sleeping and the first day of Jan. is out for me as I will be woooorrrrkinnnggg.

[Leo62]

Dec 30 sounds good to me...but equally happy with early Jan. My addiction is complete - I will find the time ;)

[HearthCricket]

Not sure I can make this particular ride. It sounds like fun, but I am not a night person and it is a busy time of year for us. I wouldn't really know until the last minute, so plan around me. If I can make it I will. If not I will try for the next one....or the next one...or the next one.... :D

Note to conductor....don't forget the forum sometimes slows down at end of month due to all the posts and any upgrading Solandia might be doing. Especially end of year. If that happens a bullet train might end up getting derailed! Eeek!

[RussianSoul]

December 30, January 5 or 6 are all good for me. Can't wait!

[Aulruna]

Dec 28, 29, 30 all fine with me *starts to polish her bullets*

[franniee]

Dec 28, 29, 30 all fine with me *starts to polish her bullets*


yeS me too... except from 12-6 on sunday

[morticia monroe]

I'm in,,,, got a few new decks purchased with y'all in mind. Any time will be fine for me.

[thorhammer]

Oooh, *dances from one foot to the next* can I play? I think I'll have a deck or two worthy . . . I think . . .

I like Dec 28, 29 (which for me is 29, 30, sort of) which puts me at home all on my own, without obligations. I'd like this to be my first train, so I can see how it all goes without having to concentrate for a week or more :D It sounds exciting, and I can see myself getting stomach ulcers out of it! :)

\m/ Kat

[Grip Dellabonte]

MAN! I hate missing this one!

[Satori]

You took the Longitude words out of my mouth. :cool: Our mind meld is complete, S. :D

As for dates. I will be MIA until the 29th because of horrifying family obligations...
LOL...there are no words.

[Scion]

:bugeyed: So true.

You. Just. Don't. Know. :bugeyed:

[RussianSoul]

Question: If I cannot participate in the Bullet Train because of the family things, can I still tag along, have drinks in the bar car, cheer and post random silly things? :party:

[Scion]

Naturally! And I may be bumming a ride right alongside you if we go on the earlier side.

[RussianSoul]

Oh, thank you! I would feel left behind and lonely otherwise ...sniff...

[Madame Squee]

I can do a bullet train on Dec. 29, 30, Jan. 1, 5, or 6. :D:bugeyed::D

:heart:
c.s.

[The crowned one]

Sounds like more are available in early Jan then Dec. 29-30 is this correct? If so I think we should go with early Jan. I would also like to leave Scion in charge or we work together like the "old days" in this train. Something this fast may need two conductors!!

Another twist for this train: The person we start with as we all know will be based on time and Meridian. But how about the next in line is the person who just chose a deck? Again just for this train. It will keep things moving very fast because we know you are there, and after all you just chose a deck AND will want to keep it ;) We could see a heck of a trade bullet train develop from this. :D

[Scion]

Brilliant modification! Love that. :heart: It'll definitely keep it moving...

[The crowned one]

Brilliant modification! Love that. :heart: It'll definitely keep it moving...

Thanks!

Now it is time to make some decisions...DEC or JAN ? Then we will worry about a starting day. Some are saying If it is this date I will need to sit out... that is not empowering or a positive statement ;) tells what dates work within the guidelines, not what does not. Positive thoughts only.... Can you tell I am a "the beer-fridge is half full" type of guy? :D

[Scion]

I posted a new thread to do some polling and housecleaning. Anyone interested in the BUllet train or the next full Trade Train (7) that will follow after that, please go to the new thread and let me know so I can add your name to the list. It sound slike TCO has come up with another winner: you're bummed if you miss the Bullet. })

Also, I wanted to check and see what decks from past trains (1-5) are still outstanding just to make sure we aren't leaing anyone dangling... so I created a post in the new thread so we can track stuff and get people sorted. :D

[magpie9]

I think we were just separated at birth: attached at the sporran. :laugh:
:eek: OMG, the Visual, the Horrific Visual..:bugeyed:..off to wash me eyeballs, the image lingers...:rolleyes:

[The crowned one]

:eek: OMG, the Visual, the Horrific Visual..:bugeyed:..off to wash me eyeballs, the image lingers...:rolleyes:

Yes but imagine if it had been our Dirks! LOL

[Hemera]

For me it would have to be some quiet Jan. day. There´s too much going on in the family around Christmas and New Year´s..
Well, I´m off to check the other thread..

[Guiding Cauldron]

wrapping vals herbal today and getting it to post office later :) much love xx ohhh cant wait to do a BULLETT train- my fingers are gonna need some workouts first just to prepare lol

[morticia monroe]

But how about the next in line is the person who just chose a deck?


Brilliant!

[Leo62]

Keavy's Universe Cards shipped out across the Atlantic yesterday ;)

[Hemera]

Ironwing is now flying somewhere above the Atlantic over to Satori

[Keavy McGee]

GC, your Whimsical is on its way as of Monday morning...fingers crossed it will arrive soon and happy...

Thought I'd post a pic of the wreath I made myself this year...

Happy Holidays, all!!

Keavy:heart:

[Leo62]

Keavy are those ... shoes ... on your wreath?? :bugeyed: :D

[franniee]

Cool Keavy - your user name should have been Janey choo or Ms Choo!!! :laugh:

[firefrost]

I am so trying not to say "Or Ati choo"

Damn...couldn't do it...! :D :D

[Keavy McGee]

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

Thought y'all would get a "kick" out of that!! ha!!

K:heart:

[Leo62]

That wreath definitely has, er, soul ;)

[Scion]

or at least soles...

[franniee]

I got my lovely deck from Russian Soul today... thankee thankee...

I love the packaging and all the stamps - I didn't have a chance to look at it yet but at a quick glance it looks like fun.

:heart:

[magpie9]

Tuffo Nel Mistero went out to Cronesayer today, with Best Wishes! :)

[Scion]

I keep TRYING to mail Leo's Erotica, but the mail in NYC is so nutty that each attempt involved a wait so long that I literally had to leave the post office! :bugeyed:

Leo: the naughty bits are coming, I promise! I just have to find a time when the entire island of Manhattan isn't lining up to express Rum balls to Montana. :confused:

[Grip Dellabonte]

Man, oh man! Cronesayer, I got the BRT today. Wow! To me, I think it is in beautiful shape! It shuffles well, and the bow is not that bad at all! I am so pleased with it, I can't tell you!

And the bag that it came in.....did you make that?! It is so cool, and the charm that is on it......wicked! ;)

Thank you so much!

[Madame Squee]

Thank you, Grip! I'm glad your deck arrived safe and sound. May it serve you well!!!

Yes, I made the bag, and, actually, it was Valeria who inspired me to start making them. I think it's fun to dress them up with "found" bits of jewelry. I'm happy you like yours! ;)

:heart:
c.s.

[Sheri]

I will gladly take credit for that, Cronesayer :D

Cronesayer makes excellent bags!


:love: valeria

[Madame Squee]

I will gladly take credit for that, Cronesayer :D

Cronesayer makes excellent bags!


:love: valeria
Ooooo, thank you, valeria! Now I'm going to feel happy all day!!! I need to get busy for the trains coming up!!! :D

:heart:
c.s.

[Leo62]

I keep TRYING to mail Leo's Erotica, but the mail in NYC is so nutty that each attempt involved a wait so long that I literally had to leave the post office! :bugeyed:

Leo: the naughty bits are coming, I promise! I just have to find a time when the entire island of Manhattan isn't lining up to express Rum balls to Montana. :confused:
Scion - it's cool - no rush. ;) Wait till after Christmas if it's too terrible.

[Eugenia Madora]

I just received the Vision Quest deck from firefrost. I'm looking forward to learning about this deck.
EM

[firefrost]

Glad they arrived safely :)

[Satori]

I just received the Vision Quest deck from firefrost. I'm looking forward to learning about this deck.
EM
You will love the deck. I have it and I really love it.

[Eugenia Madora]

You will love the deck. I have it and I really love it.
Now I can't wait to get into it!
EM

[Sheri]

Hey! Did I mention that Scion's clipped Noblet was sent on its way Monday?

I'll PM the tracking numbers :D

This week has been a blur... adopting one family for Christmas became THREE. It is so sad that so many need so much - especially at this time of year.

Looking forward to the Bullet and No. 7 })

:love: valeria

[Scion]

It's here! Hella fast!

A beautiful snippety-snip on this one, as always. Who trims better than you? Nobody. :thumbsup:

[Sheri]

I am so glad you got it quickly, Scion :D I am glad that you like it! I'm thankful for an outlet to channel my intolerable anal need to make things I customize as perfect as possible :D


Just got back from dropping off the Christmas family gifts. Lots of infectious, happy crying and really cute kids. There's nothing like driving up to an apartment building or house and knowing which place is the right one because there are little faces popping up in the windows and then disappearing - and then popping up again - laughing and beside themselves with excitement.

Just like me on the Trade Trains :D

:CL Cheers everyone! To the Holiday spirit, good friends, and Trade Trains :CL


:love: valeria

[magpie9]

The Pearls of Wisdom arrived safely today, Thanks Frannie, and for the very nice stone, too!

Happy Holidays to all!

[franniee]

The Pearls of Wisdom arrived safely today, Thanks Frannie, and for the very nice stone, too!

Happy Holidays to all!

Wonderful! In time for Christmas! Good Enjoy!

[Madame Squee]

Hey, Magpie!

My Tuffo Nel Mistero arrived yesterday! This is a very interesting deck, and it's full of surprises -- not just the High Priestess! :thumbsup:

I love Luigi Scapini, and this one is going to find its way into my daughter's Christmas stocking! She's a creative writing/art major and uses her decks to inspire those processes, and I know she'll love these cards!!! She's really going to like the Empress, sitting, holding her palette in front of her easel. When I saw that card, I knew this was her deck! :D

Plus, giving it to her will give me the opportunity to hear her explain the construction of Scapini's art, which I find fascinating. I just love that she knows all of these technical things -- I only know what I like, not what made me like it. Maybe I can wrangle a New Year reading from her, too! :laugh:

Thank you, Magpie, and Merry Christmas!

Hugs,
:heart:
c.s.

[magpie9]

That is so cool! It is such a creative deck, and really aimed towards young people in their teens and 20's exploring the Arts and everything else around them!! I'm so glad it's found it's perfect home!

I am loving the Pearls I got from Cronesayer. They are fascinating cards, I love the color and detail, and am just delighted with them! I'm also grateful they are RWS based, so the learning curve isn't all that steep!

I think I'm getting a real grip on why this train thing is so very popular--and Addicting! :thumbsup:

[Sheri]

What perfect timing!

I received the Herbal Tarot from GC on Christmas Eve, complete with a cute little Christmas Spider! The deck, the bag, the spider - spectacular!

Thanks for offering such a great deck and the little surprise :D

I think there is a tradition with having spiders in Christmas trees - they bring luck. The cats take care of the live ones, so I'll put this little guy in the tree to carry on :D


Thanks again, GC! Love it!

Happiest and brighest holiday wishes to you, GC!

:love: valeria

[Scion]

I FINALLY figured out how to get the Banksy photo off of my phone. And it's a terrible, middle of the night, wandering the streets downtown photo, but I thought y'all might get a kick out of it.

You have to know that these posters covered an entire wall, And each individual monkey'shead was the size of mine. Very startling to turn a corner and see Banks enthroned across an entire wall!

[Grip Dellabonte]

Thanks, Scion! Banksy's famous! (sniffle...)

[HearthCricket]

Yay! I received my Tarot der Apokalypse from Aulruna, today! Excellent cards and what looks like an excellent book. Drats that I can't speak a word of German! Anyone know if this comes in English??

Double Yay! Hermera received her package from me, today! Sigh of relief!!

[firefrost]

Ooohhh...I'm taking that as a sign that my Runic isn't far away - forget the fact that we're in different countries...! :D