2013 CA Pony Meet Thread *Door Prize Preview!*

[Jahlila]

Welcome to the official 2013 California Pony Meet thread.

Hello, every pony! I know many of you are looking forward to this year's meet. I ask that everyone please read the entire post, as there are important things that you will need to know. For those who may have missed it, our theme this year is based on everyone's favorite FiM diva, Rarity!

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Screenshot from Google

After looking at the poll results, I have decided to set the meet on Saturday, May 4, 2013. I do apologize to those who will not be able to attend due to scheduling. I promise we will not leave you out of the fun. 

**Things to look forward to include:

- A special custom made by me for our door prize!

- A wonderful lunch prepared by my boyfriend, who's trained as a chef.

- An arts and crafts corner, including decorating McPonies, coloring and painting.

- Fun games and activities for chances to win awesome prizes!

- A chance to sit down with local collectors and make friends.

- And much, much more!

Attendees:

- Whoa1234 + 1
- NinaMarie + 1
- scarletjul
- jupiternwndrlnd + 2
- Firehelix24 + 3
- lunar_scythe
- Terra + 1
- InkyMilk
- JoshsPonyPrincess

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Update: 4/27/13

One week to go! Woohoo! And our door prize is finished. Below in a link to the customs page with her photos. Enjoy!

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http://mlparena.com/mlp/index.php/topic,329493.0.html

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

12:00pm- Guests start to arrive

- Sale tables set-up
- Door Prize Sign-up
- No selling/buying/trading at this time

12:30pm- Official Start

- Welcome speech from Jahlila
- "Pass Chatterbox" Ice Breaker
- Pony Meet Challenge: "The P Word"

12:45- Game #1

- "Guess The Amount" Accessory Style!

1:00pm- Lunch/Free Time

-Door Prize name drawing
- Photo "Booth" opens
- Buying/Selling/Trading can begin

2:15- Game #2

- "Gem Hunt"

2:30- Custom Contest

- Adult and child divisions
- Ribbons and prizes awarded to top four

2:45/3:00- Free Time!

- Theme voting for 2014 Meet
- "The P Word" Challenge winner
- Goodie Bags

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CUSTOM CONTEST

This year, we will have two categories for the member custom contest: Beginner and Advanced. Each will have a different theme. We will also have a kid's category. You have between now and the day of the meet to complete your custom. There will not be any work done once you arrive.

Member Beginners: Your theme is Fakie Make-Over! Get yourself a fakie and make it look pretty. You can make them into Hasbro releases or into an original design. Let your creativity flow! Only one custom per member can be entered. Cannot enter into both categories.
 

Member Advanced: Your theme is Glamorize! Using any generation combo, make a glamorized version of a Hasbro released pony. (i.e. Make a Masquerade out of a G3 bait and use gemstones and glitter to decorate, etc.) Only one custom per member can be entered. Cannot enter into both categories.

Kid's Customs: No theme! Let their imagination go wild!

Ribbons will be awarded up to 4th place and winners will get to pick a prize from my prize shelf.

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 Before we get to registration, here are a few things to keep in mind:

1) We are pet owners. We have two cats and will have a puppy by the time the meet is here. We are hoping to have the animals out of the way for the day, but there is no guarantee. We will clean as best we can too. If you have pet allergies, please be prepared.

2) Our house is kid friendly but not kid proof. If you would like to bring your kids with you, please remember to keep an eye on them. We love kids and don't want them running off and getting hurt or into something they shouldn't. I will provide some kid-friendly activities for them to help them feel included. And remember spouses, parents and SOs are all welcome too.

3) If you aren't 18 or over, please have parental permission to attend or your parent/guardian with you. I do not wish to be held responsible or blamed if you drive here without permission. I do not condone lying or sneaking away to come to the meet.

4) We will be serving lunch and beverages. If you are 21 and over, we will have wine or spirits available. Please have a driver or limit yourself if you intend to drink.

5) Please feel free to bring any ponies/merch/other toys you wish to sell. It's always fun to find a new addition for your collection.

6) Civility is a MUST! Last year's meet went off without any problems, but with an increasing tension between old collectors and FiM collectors in the pony community, I feel this must be addressed. We all love the My Little Pony line, regardless of what generation we prefer, and we should all be able to speak about what we love. I will not tolerate bashing other gens, snarky remarks or foul language. If any arguments or fights break out or if any of the previous listed is heard, the offending parties will be asked to leave the meet. Let's all show we can be accepting and open to everyone.

Now, on to registering! If you are planning to attend, you MUST fill out the form below and PM it to me. It will provide me with the vital information I will need to make sure this meet is enjoyable for everyone.

Name or Username:
Are you over 18?
Number of people you're bringing (including yourself):
Any children in your party?
If yes, genders and ages (for goodie bags):
Any food allergies/dislikes?
If 21 and over, favorite wine/mixed drink (optional)?
Favorite generation (for prizes)?
Will you be selling?
Will you/your kid(s) be participating in the custom contest?

If you have any questions or concerns, PLEASE don't hesitate to PM me. That is all for now. I will be posting updates as they come. Thanks again, everyone!

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Update: 3/7/13

Here are the prize sneak peeks I promised!

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Stuck on Stories book

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Dr. Hooves Vinyl Collectible

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Canterlot Castle Play Tent

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"The Glass Princess" on original VHS, MIP Baby Ribbons and Hearts and a Megan and Sundance Thermos

And much, much more! I will also have a certificate for a custom commission by me. I will have examples of my work up at the meet. 

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*Update 3/11/13

The Menu has been decided, thanks to my wonderful boyfriend.

Snacks
- Homemade hummus with pita chips
- Veggie tray
- Fruit salsa with cinnamon sugar chips

Lunch
- Fettuccine with choice of 3 sauces: Meatless Marinara, Alfredo and Pesto.
- Grilled Chicken and Tofu Meatballs
- French bread with a roasted garlic spread
- Fresh steamed veggies

Drinks
- Assorted sodas
- Bottled water
- Juice

21+
Rum and Coke
Screwdrivers
Mojitos
Yellow Tail Moscato
Margaritas

[Jahlila]

[Jahlila]

[rtattles]

Bumping this for you. Kind of hard for me to plan at this moment, but I hope I can make it since by then I am not sure if I'll be in Seattle or Montreal, depending on who I am staying with after April.

[Jahlila]

Bumping this for you. Kind of hard for me to plan at this moment, but I hope I can make it since by then I am not sure if I'll be in Seattle or Montreal, depending on who I am staying with after April.

I hope you can make it. I'm sorry it's still way off. I like to give everyone lots of time to request the day off at work and to plan their trip. I'm already making a big, long list of things I need. And I'll be starting on our door prize soon. This custom is going to be a lot of work. lol

[partypony566]

This sounds amazing, I would love to come if only I wasn't 1000s of miles away

[Whoa1234]

So excited!!
There is still space in my car if anyone wants to carpool to save $$$

[Jahlila]

Got the first RSVP.

[Jahlila]

 

[NinaMarie]

I'm excited this will be the first time I get to meet fellow pony collectors face to face.

[Jahlila]

I'm so glad you can make it, NinaMarie. It'll be nice to see a new face this year.

Giving this a bump and I have a question for y'all:

Along with ponies, would you like to see some non-pony prizes for the games and contests? For example: Pampering kits( nail polish, mud masks, etc), customizing supplies, houseware/decor items and things like that. Leave a comment and let me know what you think! 

[NinaMarie]

I do love some pampering type items, body butters, bath salts etc. I'm big on crafty stuff and customizing stuff would be cool. I've done one little Mcpony custom with cheap paint, homemade rehairing tool and floofy alpaca wool for hair. It was rough but fun and I'd love to get into some "proper" customizing.

[scarletjul]

I like the idea of pampering kits (I love bath products.).

Arts and crafts supplies (not necessarily customizing, as I don't) and pony-sized accessories (like ribbons and barrettes - I'm always on the lookout for cute stuff) would be cool, too. 

Will pm my RSVP soon.

[Jahlila]

Good ideas, ladies. I will make a note of them. Bumping up again.

[Jahlila]