Welcome to the Official 2014 Central California Pony Meet thread!
Hey every pony! It's that time of the year again. Time for the countdown to the Central California pony meet. I ask that everyone please read the entire post, as there are important things that you will need to know.
Everyone who is planning to attend must fill out the registration form near the bottom of the post and PM it to me. This will supply me with vital information, such as potential allergies and how many people we need to plan for. For those who may not know, our theme this year is based on the hardest working and my personal favorite pony Applejack!
After reviewing the poll results, our meet will set on
Saturday, May 3rd, 2014. I do apologize as I know some members will not be able to attend.
**Things to look forward to include:
- A special custom made by me for our door prize!
- A delicious lunch prepared by my boyfriend and apple-themed desserts made by me.
- Fun games and activities for chances to win awesome prizes!
- A chance to sit down with local collectors and make friends.
- And much more!
Attendees:
-NinaMarie +1
-Zargata and Omana +2
-Whoa1234 +1
-flyawayraven
-Terra and Jakebazaar
-Jupiter
-lunar_scythe
-scarletjul
-InkyMilk +1
-ranchlamb +1
-MidnightMocha
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*Update 4/24/14*
Our door prize is finished! Here's a teaser and the link to the her post in the Customs forum.
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loginhttp://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,353275.0.htmlWe are just over a week away from the meet! I will be PMing everyone with my address and phone number within the next few days. If anyone has any questions or concerns, please PM me. I'm sorry I've been a little slow to post. Work schedule and cleaning is taking up most of my time. Can't wait to see everyone!
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*Update 4/12/14*
We have our schedule! Please note that I have allotted extra time before lunch for food prep.
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
- Prize showcase
- "Pass Chatterbox" Ice Breaker
12:45pm- Game #1
- "Musical Ponies"
*2 to 3 rounds
1:15/1:30pm- Lunch/Free Time
- Door Prize name drawing
- MLP cartoons
- Pony dart board open
- Buying/Selling/Trading can begin
2:30/2:45pm- Game #2
- "Apple" toss
2:45/3:00pm- Custom Contests
- Arena Members division
- Non-Member division
- Kids division (if applicable)
- Plushie contest
- Clay pony contest
- Ribbons and prizes given out
3:30pm- Free Time!
- Theme voting for 2015 Meet
- Goodie Bags
Game break down:
1) Musical Ponies- Just like Musical Chairs but with ponies! We will do more than one round of this. If you win a round, you will be out for the remaining rounds. This will help spread the prizes out a bit more. =)
2) Apple Toss- Try to make the "apples" into the bushels. The more apples in the bushels, the more points you get!
3) Pony dart board- $1 a dart! Pop a balloon and win a prize!
On another note, our door prize is almost done! I will post pictures as soon as she's finished. That's all for now.
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*Update 3/26/14*
I hope everyone is excited about the meet being just over a month away! I know I am and it means it's time for me to get myself in gear and start putting the final touches on things and confirming any orders that need to be made.
I have some unfortunate news: Due to a scheduling change, my boyfriend will not be in attendance on the day of the meet. If you've attended in the past, you know he's the mastermind behind all of our wonderful lunch menus and the chef. Luckily, he is going to help me do as much prep as possible the night before and I will be doing the cooking the morning of the meet.
We have a menu!
Main items:Pulled Pork/Beef Brisket sandwiches
Portobella Mushroom burgers (vegetarian option)
Pasta Salad
Baked Beans
Coleslaw
Snacks:Veggie trays
Hummus w/ pita chips
Fresh fruit
Desserts:Cupcakes
Apple pie w/ ice cream
Drinks:Soda
Juice
Bottled Water
Wine and Spirits (21+ only)
That's all for now, everyone! I'll post another update as soon as possible.
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*Update: 3/6/14*
Hey everybody! Keep the RSVPs coming in. We've still got plenty of room for more people.
I just wanted to pop in and say I've been super busy between my new job and planning the meet. I just got finished going over our prize inventory and I think it's WAAAY bigger than last year. I've got a little of everything, including Big Brothers, plushies, pony wear and much more! Here's a little teaser picture:
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loginI'm also working on our door prize custom and putting together some non-pony prizes, thanks to everyone's ideas. I will have more updates soon for you all.
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Custom Contest
We are doing a few different things this year. We will have our regular Beginner and Advanced Customs groups but I am also adding:
-Kids Customs category
-Spouse/SO Customs category
-Sculpture category (open to all)
-Plushie category (open to all)
ALL CATEGORIES ARE THEME FREE! That means you have complete creative freedom to make whatever you want.
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 two full grown dogs. 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) Remember to follow the golden rule! This is a meet for all pony collectors, regardless of what generation you love. I ask that everyone be respectful of others and their interests. No badmouthing or fighting. You will be asked to leave if the rules are broken.
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?
Favorite generation (for prizes)?
Any idea for non-pony gifts?
Will you be selling?
Will you/your kid(s)/your SO 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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