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Title: Pony Project 2012 - LA
Post by: Foxtale on March 11, 2012, 11:07:27 AM: I didn't see a thread so I decided to start one. (Please delete if duplicate)

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A new Pony Project has been announced for 2012 in LA! As many of you remember the pony project is where artists are called upon to customize larger ponies for charity. This will be the third pony project, the first two in New York.

It sounds like there will be a ton of custom merchandise for this (welovefine will have a booth) event that will last many days. I am so excited, I can't wait to see the art and the stuff. I wish they announced it sooner so I could hop a plane to get there.

Below are links to Mlp News and facebook with the details thus far.

http://www.facebook.com/events/270281359715466/ (http://www.facebook.com/events/270281359715466/)

http://www.mylittleponynews.com/2012/03/my-little-pony-project-2012.html (http://www.mylittleponynews.com/2012/03/my-little-pony-project-2012.html)

http://www.toyartgallery.com/ (http://www.toyartgallery.com/)

Please post any other information here! :D

Days are getting closer. Anyone able to make it?

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Title: Re: Pony Project 2012 - LA
Post by: StarDragon on March 11, 2012, 11:09:51 AM: In LA? Maybe I can make an excuse to go there by somehow conveniently planning to visit relatives.... I wonder if they will have giant G4 ponies, like they had those giant G3s a few years ago? :D
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Post by: banditpony on March 11, 2012, 11:15:25 AM: I think this sounds super duper exciting, and I hope something amazing will surface out of it.

I saw the other picture that had G4 Rarity and Pinkie Pie... but that picture has G3. I would really consider finding someway to go if it was mostly G4 based. *crosses fingers* I hope more information surfaces soon.
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Post by: Ponytails on March 11, 2012, 11:20:09 AM: I went to the first one in NY. It was really cool. The second one was not as cool because it was "invitation only" so the general public only got to see pics of the ponies. I do love that they then allowed anyone to buy them via ebay bidding though.

Sadly, LA is too far for me to go. Ah well.
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Post by: Einhornbaby on March 11, 2012, 01:26:21 PM: ooh, exciting :D
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Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on March 11, 2012, 01:40:30 PM: OOOOH!
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Post by: DaffyDilly on March 11, 2012, 01:43:32 PM: I wonder whether that means they'll be producing more giant blanks? I *need* one of those.
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Post by: GustyFox on March 11, 2012, 02:23:08 PM: Any hints if are they using G3s or G4s molds? o.o
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Post by: Snapdragon on March 11, 2012, 02:45:22 PM: DO WANT!!! :D Are civilians (LOL) allowed to go on opening night...? I would love to go, but I feel like it might be an artist-only thing...
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Post by: moonflower on March 11, 2012, 03:07:47 PM: Oh, this is great news! I highly enjoyed looking through the Pony Project online gallery last time! :D
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Post by: MissSleepless on March 11, 2012, 03:17:44 PM: I'm really excited for this, one of my favourite artists tweeted her blank pony the other day. :)

And just to maybe confirm, the artist I follow has been sent a G3 mold.
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Post by: Malicieuse on March 11, 2012, 03:51:05 PM: That is awesome! I'm also kinda happy to see G3 again.
Though i bet the event might get a lot of complaints from the brony community because of the use of G3. Not looking forward to that.
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Post by: NoDivision on March 11, 2012, 05:33:29 PM: Yup, it's the giant G3 molds again. Super exited because Martin Hsu is participating :D
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Post by: Taxel on March 11, 2012, 06:01:44 PM: This is both awesome and depressing. Of course this would happen after we move from LA, and happens during my birthday too.
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Post by: Foxtale on March 11, 2012, 09:49:57 PM: Yes, one of the participating artists confirmed it is the g3 mold used previously...but that doesn't mean the merchandise is g3.

I am most curious about what merch they will sell besides shirts and what will be available outside of la.

I wish I could go so bad.
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Post by: relcelestia on March 11, 2012, 10:25:52 PM: omg PEE WEE HERMAN is gonna be one of the artists!! LOLOLOLOL!!!!
sooooo much awesome!!
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Post by: kCherry on March 12, 2012, 07:40:33 AM: COOL!!! I can't wait to see the ponies this year!!
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Post by: michelle53 on March 12, 2012, 07:58:11 AM: Quote from: relcelestia on March 11, 2012, 10:25:52 PM
omg PEE WEE HERMAN is gonna be one of the artists!! LOLOLOLOL!!!!
sooooo much awesome!!

WAAAAA!!!! I LOVE Pee Wee! Whenever Pee Wee's Big Adventure is on tv, I am compelled to watch it. "Tell me about your big 'but' Simone" "There's no basement at the Alamo!" "I say we let him go" "My bike!" "Large Marge sent me" "ANDY?!"

Yeah, I'm a super dork.
Title: Re: Pony Project 2012 - LA
Post by: hathorcat on March 12, 2012, 01:04:19 PM: Quote from: NoDivision on March 11, 2012, 05:33:29 PM
Yup, it's the giant G3 molds again. Super exited because Martin Hsu is participating :D

Oh fantastic! I am so pleased its the giant G3s that they are using...I loved looking at the images from the last couple...[especially the first one]...I hope they will be again sold to collectors at the end of the event...
Title: Re: Pony Project 2012 - LA
Post by: Foxtale on March 24, 2012, 09:53:03 AM: Any news yet?

I keep seeing artists post teasers of them and their blanks but not official updates. :D

http://sweetstreetsla.tumblr.com/post/19365532748/onchmovement-my-pony-for-the-my-little-pony
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Post by: Corona on March 24, 2012, 10:44:25 AM: Finally something in my city that I'll be there for! Is this open to the public? I'd love to go check it out!
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Post by: Foxtale on March 25, 2012, 08:52:53 AM: Yes, as far as I can tell it is open to the public.

I hope someone can take lots and lots of detailed pictures. I would love to go so much!
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Post by: JoshsPonyPrincess on March 25, 2012, 10:22:27 AM: I want to go so bad!
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Post by: STLGusty on March 25, 2012, 10:26:12 AM: LoL! I echo the excitement over Pee-Wee Herman! I love Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, too. At my old job, my co-worker and I would have "Pee-Wee Fridays" where we'd play clips from that movie when Pee-Wee was at the Alamo!

I wonder what kind of creations we'll get to see come out of this showing!
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Post by: Wardah on March 25, 2012, 06:10:28 PM: I am excited 64 Colors is one of the artists tho I am disappointed Junko isn't on the list this time.
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Post by: Sarah-Bee on March 26, 2012, 04:22:43 AM: Ooh I hope they do more Pony Project ponies for us to buy, I love the other three they released :D
Title: Re: Pony Project 2012 - LA
Post by: NoDivision on March 26, 2012, 05:58:27 AM: Quote from: Wardah on March 25, 2012, 06:10:28 PM
I am excited 64 Colors is one of the artists tho I am disappointed Junko isn't on the list this time.
*shrug* I think it would be a bit disappointing to have the same artists multiple times - we want variety and to showcase different creators!
Title: Re: Pony Project 2012 - LA
Post by: ashlyne on March 26, 2012, 09:01:16 AM: Quote from: NoDivision on March 26, 2012, 05:58:27 AM
Quote from: Wardah on March 25, 2012, 06:10:28 PM
I am excited 64 Colors is one of the artists tho I am disappointed Junko isn't on the list this time.
*shrug* I think it would be a bit disappointing to have the same artists multiple times - we want variety and to showcase different creators!

Didn't Junie Moon (Blythe) do one last time? We may see some repeat artists... a few of them sound familiar.

Geez, I wanno go so badly but I'm cutting it close on vacation time as it is!
Title: Re: Pony Project 2012 - LA
Post by: hathorcat on March 26, 2012, 09:08:12 AM: Perez Hilton???

So welovefine.com are sponsoring this? Guess we know what the majority of the merch for sale will be...
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Post by: salemsparkler on March 26, 2012, 10:13:22 AM: oooh still exciting!

xx
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Post by: Wardah on March 26, 2012, 02:29:44 PM: Not gonna lie I am not sure about the Pee Wee pony tho. He might be a very funny actor but I have never heard of him being an artist.
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Post by: Foxtale on March 29, 2012, 07:16:22 PM: I didn't even realize he was on the list. I care more about the other artists. :P
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Post by: gemini_pony on March 30, 2012, 03:31:05 AM: OMG now i know what to do for my birthday this year!!! It's on the 26th but this will give me time to request days off!!!!
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Post by: Roogna on March 30, 2012, 07:58:13 AM: I thought in the past that some of the people were just famous...not necessarily artists.....of course "art" is open to interpretation as well
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Post by: Foxtale on April 03, 2012, 05:28:44 PM: *bounces* any news yet in ponyland?
Title: Re: Pony Project 2012 - LA
Post by: Foxtale on April 15, 2012, 08:12:22 AM: *bumps* So who can go and take pictures? Be our official pony fan reporter on the scene? ^.^

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Title: Re: Pony Project 2012 - LA
Post by: TimeDance on April 15, 2012, 08:25:15 AM: I love this thing. I think it's an amazing idea for a charity. People in need get some financial help and the public gets to remember their love for the ponies. Not to mention we see some exclusive work from some of the hottest names in the business. If I were local I would totally be there. Very much looking forward to seeing pictures from the gallery.
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Post by: Wardah on April 15, 2012, 09:19:14 AM: I hope there is a project pony like the one in the logo and maybe at least that will be a G4.
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Post by: Eternia on April 15, 2012, 09:30:42 AM: ahhh I wish I lived in LA for this!! my little pony and art, 2 of my favorite things.
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Post by: Foxtale on April 19, 2012, 06:26:03 PM: So close! ONly a few weeks away! SO who is going?
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Post by: Foxtale on April 27, 2012, 07:00:10 PM: Did anyone notice the official t-shirts say New York and Tokyo on them???? Anyone know why?

http://www.welovefine.com/2195-pony-project-2012.html

Is it going to travel? :D
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Post by: ZettaMomo on April 27, 2012, 07:07:34 PM: I've been wondering why I have been seeing lots of pictures of big pastel colors My Little Pony customs lately. :P
I wish I could go!
Title: Re: Pony Project 2012 - LA
Post by: hathorcat on April 28, 2012, 02:03:16 AM: Quote from: Foxtale on April 27, 2012, 07:00:10 PM
Did anyone notice the official t-shirts say New York and Tokyo on them???? Anyone know why?

http://www.welovefine.com/2195-pony-project-2012.html

Is it going to travel? :D

I would guess so as the original press release reads...

"2012 marks the first world tour of the MY LITTLE PONY Project, engaging talents in Los Angeles, New York, and Tokyo, Japan."
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Post by: Gingerbread on April 28, 2012, 02:57:46 AM: Ugh I wanna go! damn you Hasbro....make it travel to the UK!!!

Can't wait to see photos from those who get to make it :)
Title: Re: Pony Project 2012 - LA
Post by: Tulips on April 28, 2012, 03:08:15 AM: Does anyone have any info on the charity sale of the ponies? I know little to nothing about the Pony Project lol, are the ponies auctioned off after the show or something? And what kind of merch has been sold in the past, anything we can expect to see again? I really wish I could go, looks so pure awesome!
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Post by: ramallama on May 01, 2012, 10:48:59 PM: Is anyone from San Francisco going to go to this? I wouldn't mind a little road trip myself :)
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Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on May 02, 2012, 11:10:07 AM: Quote from: ramallama on May 01, 2012, 10:48:59 PM
Is anyone from San Francisco going to go to this? I wouldn't mind a little road trip myself :)

BUMPING this for you! I hope someone from the community gets to go! TAKE PHOTOS!
Title: Re: Pony Project 2012 - LA
Post by: BabyMedley on May 02, 2012, 11:29:19 AM: I really want to go to the events on the 12th...is anyone else going? I don't want to go by myself. I live in Orange County if anyone wants to carpool. PM me.
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Post by: buttons on May 02, 2012, 09:16:34 PM: Yess I am definitely going and taking millions of photos!!
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Post by: Foxtale on May 05, 2012, 06:27:59 AM: So who has pictures from the event? :D
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Post by: hathorcat on May 05, 2012, 10:45:08 AM: I imagine it will be tomorrow before we get images...is it not tonight that it opens?

I have only seen the previews...and I love this girl...

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Title: Re: Pony Project 2012 - LA
Post by: Roogna on May 07, 2012, 12:19:31 PM: I haven't seen pics of all of them, but I'm a little torn. Some are really cool, some are, um, not as cool, and some look like they were "inspired" by customs from creators on these very boards
I haven't seen any that I loooove (only the carosel one comes close and it looks similar to another customizer I can think of) ^^"
Title: Re: Pony Project 2012 - LA
Post by: teresat on May 07, 2012, 12:35:15 PM: Here's a blog post and it has a link to some pics:

http://blogs.laweekly.com/arts/2012/05/my_little_pony_brony_art.php
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Post by: ramallama on May 09, 2012, 01:18:37 PM: I'm going, I'm going, I'm going!!! Me and my sis will be there the 23rd and the 24th! I'll take tons of pics. I'M SO EXCITED.
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Post by: moonflower on May 09, 2012, 01:28:29 PM: Quote from: Roogna on May 07, 2012, 12:19:31 PM
I haven't seen pics of all of them, but I'm a little torn. Some are really cool, some are, um, not as cool, and some look like they were "inspired" by customs from creators on these very boards
I haven't seen any that I loooove (only the carosel one comes close and it looks similar to another customizer I can think of) ^^"

I know exactly what you mean, it's quite disappointing. The majority don't seem as good as the ones from the last Pony Project.
Title: Re: Pony Project 2012 - LA
Post by: Wardah on May 09, 2012, 01:58:54 PM: Quote from: hathorcat on May 05, 2012, 10:45:08 AM
I imagine it will be tomorrow before we get images...is it not tonight that it opens?

I have only seen the previews...and I love this girl...

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This reminds me of Assassin Kitty's Cyber customs.
Title: Re: Pony Project 2012 - LA
Post by: hathorcat on May 09, 2012, 02:51:14 PM: Gosh actually you are right Wardah! The fluffy boots are very like assassin kittys cyber customs! But I suppose its all about whats fashionable right now as these are!
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Post by: Wardah on May 09, 2012, 09:45:46 PM: Yeah I kinda doubt Dokidoki actually copied Assassin. If anything Dokidoki's nonpony stuff seems similar in style so maybe Assassin is a fan of Dokidoki?
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Post by: hathorcat on May 10, 2012, 02:55:27 AM: Quote from: Wardah on May 09, 2012, 09:45:46 PM
Yeah I kinda doubt Dokidoki actually copied Assassin. If anything Dokidoki's nonpony stuff seems similar in style so maybe Assassin is a fan of Dokidoki?

Could be! Although the whole thing does make me want a pair of these boots...
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Post by: EvilMuffins on May 10, 2012, 03:52:24 PM: If you have a Facebook, ALL the pics you could ever want are being posted here: http://www.facebook.com/SWEETSTREETSLA
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Post by: assassin_kitty on May 12, 2012, 11:40:19 AM: Quote from: hathorcat on May 10, 2012, 02:55:27 AM
Quote from: Wardah on May 09, 2012, 09:45:46 PM
Yeah I kinda doubt Dokidoki actually copied Assassin. If anything Dokidoki's nonpony stuff seems similar in style so maybe Assassin is a fan of Dokidoki?

Could be! Although the whole thing does make me want a pair of these boots...
Haha never heard of Dokidoki sorry guys! It was all about Cyberdog when I was younger and wore clothes like that, how 90's of me lol! Seriously though fluffy boots on ponies how last season lol! I almost feel like I should have a Rarity styled tantrum!
Title: Re: Pony Project 2012 - LA
Post by: hathorcat on May 12, 2012, 11:58:24 AM: Quote from: assassin_kitty on May 12, 2012, 11:40:19 AM
Quote from: hathorcat on May 10, 2012, 02:55:27 AM
Quote from: Wardah on May 09, 2012, 09:45:46 PM
Yeah I kinda doubt Dokidoki actually copied Assassin. If anything Dokidoki's nonpony stuff seems similar in style so maybe Assassin is a fan of Dokidoki?

Could be! Although the whole thing does make me want a pair of these boots...
Haha never heard of Dokidoki sorry guys! It was all about Cyberdog when I was younger and wore clothes like that, how 90's of me lol! Seriously though fluffy boots on ponies how last season lol! I almost feel like I should have a Rarity styled tantrum!

Lol! I really like the fluffy boots though! Maybe Dokidoki have heard of you!
Title: Re: Pony Project 2012 - LA
Post by: assassin_kitty on May 12, 2012, 12:30:40 PM: Quote from: hathorcat on May 12, 2012, 11:58:24 AM
Quote from: assassin_kitty on May 12, 2012, 11:40:19 AM
Quote from: hathorcat on May 10, 2012, 02:55:27 AM
Quote from: Wardah on May 09, 2012, 09:45:46 PM
Yeah I kinda doubt Dokidoki actually copied Assassin. If anything Dokidoki's nonpony stuff seems similar in style so maybe Assassin is a fan of Dokidoki?

Could be! Although the whole thing does make me want a pair of these boots...
Haha never heard of Dokidoki sorry guys! It was all about Cyberdog when I was younger and wore clothes like that, how 90's of me lol! Seriously though fluffy boots on ponies how last season lol! I almost feel like I should have a Rarity styled tantrum!

Lol! I really like the fluffy boots though! Maybe Dokidoki have heard of you!

It's more than likely just a coincidence, fluffy boots are cool and they seem to be popular again! I should dig all my old ones out from the back of my wardrobe!
Title: Re: Pony Project 2012 - LA
Post by: BabyMedley on May 16, 2012, 09:01:16 AM: So I finally sucked it up and got a YouTube account so I could share my videos of the event last Saturday:

The ponies in the exhibit itself:
http://youtu.be/NANGASvcF-c (http://youtu.be/NANGASvcF-c)

Singing Bronies:
http://youtu.be/AArjyPzPXnU (http://youtu.be/AArjyPzPXnU)

Intro to Screening:
http://youtu.be/DS1ZihioW8k (http://youtu.be/DS1ZihioW8k)

First part of the line for the second screening:
http://youtu.be/N04q-KCQ5I8 (http://youtu.be/N04q-KCQ5I8)

Photo album:

http://www.cayci.com/pony/FIMScreeningMay2012/FIM%20Screening%20May%2012,%202012/album/index.html

I had a blast, and I really had no idea how many "bronies" there are in California! I met some very nice people, but I wish that more collectors had gone to the event so I could meet you! I did meet Caro, who owns all the G1s in the exhibit. Her collection has some VERY nice pieces in it.
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Post by: TimeDance on May 16, 2012, 09:52:18 AM: Thanks for the photo album. I loved looking at all the pics of the ponies and the paintings. Displays and everything! It looks like so much fun! One day i want to go and attend in person. But I'm grateful for photographers to snap shots of the custom ponies for me.

Major goal in life: To be asked to make one of those big ponies for the show LOL
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Post by: TokiBear on May 16, 2012, 10:08:07 AM: Wow, thanks for sharing! Those ponies are amazing! Loved the singing Bronies too haha.
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Post by: hathorcat on May 16, 2012, 12:47:46 PM: Great links - thanks so much for taking the time to put such interesting information together!

I am loving the G1 display!
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Post by: ramallama on May 26, 2012, 02:45:33 PM: The pics me and my sis took are up on the MLP Arena FB page. It was pretty fun. The guys that worked there were really nice and gave my little niece the last :muffin: Pony poster :) I didn't realize it was in Hollywood (duh) so we got to do the walk of fame too. Fun experience!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2226881914/
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Post by: hathorcat on May 27, 2012, 03:23:10 AM: Sounds like you had a great time ramallama