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Title: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Stellaluna on August 11, 2013, 02:00:32 PM
I think there may have been whispers of meetups for Virginia here and there. I'm here to tell you guys that the VA Pony Meet is coming! (In case anyone didn't know.) I just finished designing the website! Check it out and hope to see you there!  :)

www.VAPONYMEET.com (http://www.vaponymeet.com)
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: kitkatvintage on August 11, 2013, 04:49:45 PM
I know several collectors from the Virginia area... hope all of you have a blast! :cheer: One year I will definitely make the drive, but we have 2 weddings to attend that weekend, so this year is not going to happen for me.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: nessy_86 on August 11, 2013, 05:56:49 PM
Hmm... that's about 160 mile trip (one way) for me. I've never been to a meet before so I might consider going. I don't really have anything to swap besides G3s and I know they aren't very popular.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Stellaluna on August 11, 2013, 07:02:35 PM
I know what you mean. I'm just trying to get rid of all my G3's myself. I'm moving and just need them gone. I think I'll either just give them out or ask $1 for each of them.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Tap Dancer on August 12, 2013, 05:00:02 AM
Even though I've been part of the pony community for about 15 years, I've never been to a meet. I don't think I'll ever got to one, either. :( I'm sorry; I just can't be around so many people.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Watercolors on August 12, 2013, 05:36:09 AM
I would love to go and will try my best to go! Emporia is only three hours away from me, so my mom will be glad about that.

When I went to the page, it said the server was busy, so could someone tell me a bit more about it? is there an entrance fee, and what will it be like? I really want to buy a ton of G1's!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: FarDreamer on August 12, 2013, 02:43:13 PM
Oh goodie!  I was starting to get seriously worried that this wasn't being held this year!

Steve and I will be there!  If anyone needs a place to stay, I'm in Richmond VA.  You're welcome to come spend the night and we can carpool.  Feel free to spend the next night too if you need!

I'm not bringing much to sell, but what I have is good:

Mimic
Brown My Pretty Pony
& Fashion Star Filly Dara

If anyone would like one of these, feel free to PM me.  I'd be happy to hold them for you.

I'm currently looking for TAF Baby Love Melody.  I'd be willing to do a full or partial trade for her.

For the meet organizers, if you need any help, please let me know!  I won't have much money this year (Steve is student teaching this semester which is an unpaid full time job), but I do have manpower!  I also have some so-so things I can donate for prizes that someone might like.

Looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: nessy_86 on August 12, 2013, 03:25:47 PM
Would anyone be interested in G3s, playsets, Care Bears (vintage and new), new version LPS, or fakies? I have a ton of all those. I'm trying to decide if I am able to come if it's worth me bringing any of that stuff with me.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Watercolors on August 12, 2013, 03:27:51 PM
I might bring some to swap, too! I have Whizzer, Lady Flitter, tons of G3's, and a fashion filly if anyone is interested!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: KarentheUnicorn on August 12, 2013, 06:10:48 PM
Hi all, Sorry I haven't posted yet.

At the moment I don't have internet at home because my laptop died the week before the Fair. I only have internet at work and on my phone (and I'm writing this right now while I'm still at work)

Maycrestmom and Gezibing have been so awesome to help out and get threads going. Gezibing the website looks great so far; hoping to get you some more info on the games/activities and other stuff so you can add it.

Also our AOL email - for anyone who attended the VA meet in the past, for whatever reason, AOL decided to delete all our contacts and email messages. Because princessmaker (Debbie) and I intended to start messaging people right after we were back from the fair, but when I went into the email, everything was gone. This included all our previous lists of contact emails.

PM contacted AOL but we have yet to find out why all our information was deleted.

So if you have attended in the past please be aware we no longer have the contact email list right now. I'm not 100% what will be the best thing to do at this point. The email is working and we can still get and send emails at the aol email, it's just that everything we had saved up in the email system is completely gone.

Post Merge: August 13, 2013, 11:30:39 AM

For more info on the location we are having the meet, the Golden Leaf Commons banquet Hall is a 9,000 square foot room. We will have tables and chairs available. There is also a kitchen area as well.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Stellaluna on August 13, 2013, 08:29:53 PM
In addition to my G3's I will also be bringing G3 and G3.5 playsets to give away if anyone wants them including the castle. If I still have my two fashion star fillies in storage I'll bring them as well. I might have a fantasy filly and care, too. Normally, I wouldn't bring so many odds and ends to a meet, but since I'm moving I need these things taken off my hands. :0
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Anitas_Mom on August 14, 2013, 07:51:44 AM
I will check with Rowdy to see if we can go!  Sounds great.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: WildBlue on August 14, 2013, 07:56:18 AM
That is about 2 hours away for me!!! Hmmmm.....

I am considering attending.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: KarentheUnicorn on August 14, 2013, 04:47:15 PM
We will have a list of activities soon but I wanted to let everyone know about the custom contest this year.

I ordered and Hasbro has shipped 10 of the blank G3 decorate your own pony. Hopefully they will arrive in time for the meet. Hasbro did send an email saying they've been shipped. They have a limit, I could only get 10 :/

Oh, yes, you will be crafting at the VA meet.

We usually have a custom contest, this year we will be asking you to decorate your custom at the meet. Once the customs are done we will take a vote and the custom with the most votes will win a prize :)

People are welcome to bring their own bate pony to customize, just no customizing till the day of the meet.

I ordered 10 blank ponies just for those who want to be brave and totally do a full custom. I will also try to have some other bate, fakies, etc if people would rather do a different pony. Attendees are welcome to bring some donated bate/fakies for people to choose from to customize.

Also if you would like to help out, please feel free to bring art/customizing supplies. You can either bring things to donate for everyone to use or you can bring your own stuff (If you are already crafty) that you want to use to decorate your custom with.

Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: MoonStars on August 14, 2013, 08:21:14 PM
That sounds like fun! I'll see what I can dig up for craft stuff for customs. I have so much random stuff lying around, "multi media" kind of stuff (I like to attach things to custom ponies to cover up my lousy painting skills LOL), little roses, yarns, fake flowers, misc sparkly thingiemabobbies and so forth; if you think people would want to work with that, I'll bring a bunch along.

Question for locals: We're staying over night in Stony Creek. That's only about 20 minutes away from the meet--am I correct about that?

ETA: for those going "Hmmmm" about the drive... We're coming from north of Philadlephia, so.... :P  DO IT!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: nessy_86 on August 15, 2013, 04:15:58 AM
I'm pretty sure we''ll be able to make the drive-- all depends on my husband's job situation (long story). But I am hoping to come! Will anyone have any G1s to sell/trade?

I don't do customs (I have the artistic ability of a mop), but that sounds like fun. It will great to see what everyone comes up with!

I've never been to a meet so any details would be great. Do we all bring something to eat? Bring something for a prize table? I've seen stuff like that on other meets so I just wanted to check. Sorry if I'm asking questions before anything has been decided! I'm just really detail oriented :D    :good:
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: WildBlue on August 15, 2013, 06:46:03 AM
I am thinking about bringing some of my G1s to sell/trade.
 I do have 5 So Soft ponies that I am not attached to/interested in at the very least.... Lickety Split, Wind Whistler, Paradise, Magic Star, and Sundance... All played with childhood items that need cleaning and a bit of restoration, but good ponies IMO -just not my thing. (and restore/cleaning scares me a bit on S.S.)
I have to go through the rest of my ponies and make some decisions.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: BlondePonyTail on August 15, 2013, 06:59:53 AM
I'm REALLY crossing my fingers that my family can come to this! We only live like an hour away but I have to see if I will have money ( after all of the back to school madness) to spend... * crosses fingers* here's to hoping!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: MoonStars on August 15, 2013, 07:17:48 AM
I'll have a nice assortment of G1s and G3 s loose, one lonely G2,  a bunch of loose G4s and a bunch of G4 merchandise and some MIB  G4 stuff for sale; not so much thinking of trades because I'm not looking for many things at the moment, (particularly since I just splurged on the Pinkie Pie Boutique stuff... :erk:) but you never know. Depends what's for trade... :)

Does anyone have the clear vinyls of Pinkie Pie and Lyra? Those, I am wishing for. Naturally DB and I only received the "regular" ones when we ordered one of each (x2) for ourselves. I wish they would just give you a choice rather than this "one of four" randomly silliness. *frown* Mutter mutter grumble.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: KarentheUnicorn on August 15, 2013, 10:53:22 AM
If folks are looking for more Hotel Options, here are some in addition to what is listed on the website


Holiday Inn Express
1350 W Atlantic St Emporia, VA, 23847 United States, ‎1-866-573-4235‎

Hampton Inn
898 Wiggins Road Emporia, VA, 23847 United States, ‎1-866-767-0278

There is also a Hampton inn in StonyCreek
10476 Blue Star Hwy Stony Creek, VA, 23882 United States, ‎1-866-539-9234‎

Country Inn & Suites
107 Sadler Drive Emporia, VA, 23847 United States, ‎1-866-925-4159‎

Fairfield Inn & Suites
104 Cloverleaf Dr Emporia, VA, 23847 United States, ‎1-866-538-9298‎

Sleep Inn Emporia
899 Wiggins Road, Emporia, VA, 23847 United States ‎1-866-539-0036‎

There is also a Sleep Inn in Stony Creek
 11019 Blue Star Hwy Stony Creek, VA, 23882 United States, ‎1-866-539-5067‎

A majority of the Emporia hotels I've listed above are actually inside of town, in Emporia. The main drag through emporia is where HWY 58, 95 and 301 meet. Some may offer breakfast but if your hotel doesn't there are a lot of restaurants inside of emporia where the three roads come together.

The meet location is actually on 301 north of town, behind the Greensville County Government Complex.

IF you are coming from the south, Roanoke Rapids is 20 minutes away on 95. Stony Creek is 20 minutes North on 95.


We could also, for those coming in on Saturday to stay the night, could plan a get together to eat out or something; if folks are interested. Or I could offer a visit to the wall-o-pony  :cool:
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: MoonStars on August 15, 2013, 05:14:59 PM
"The "Wall-o-Pony"?? Is this anything like Must Be Jewel's "Pony Room" ?  :lovey:
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Psivampyr on August 15, 2013, 09:41:56 PM
I'd love to go but I live in Virginia beach and it's a far drive. Anyone driving up there from VB that I can ride with? I can put in for some gas and such, would be just me and my 9 year old daughter and a small duffle of ponies and sorts.
I'd have my husband drive me up there, but he's got to stay here for his parents who are disabled.

Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: WildBlue on August 16, 2013, 05:12:40 AM
I have made up my mind to attend the meet.
I'm not sure what food to bring....
I am bringing 11 G1s - the So Softs I mention in above post, also a sleeping bag, Sweet Pop, Songster(knob/tail works), Brilliant Bloom(head/tail works), Silky Slipper, and the sea pony babies Sealight and Water Lily-whom is not very pearly anymore. You can feel free to message me if interested in any.
(I also have some Monster High....just fyi)

I am interested in buy/trade G1, G3 and maybe G4.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: maycrestmom on August 16, 2013, 10:13:48 AM
oh thank heavens this got started =bump!

dang reality interfering with my pony boards habit again ;-)

anyhow everyone that wants to decorate a T-shirt = please bring a blank flank one!!  Just like in years past we will have vinyls like how we decorated on canvas bags and then on gessoed boards from past years :-) I am bringing cardboard inserts so it won't bleed through and then glitter aplenty and fabric glue  and fabric paints and markers and it'll be another fun activity = school house theme can't be right without a craft project involving paint, glue and glitter, right? 

here's my nirvana box so far assembled

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and I have three more totes = I have a ton of stuff to trade and I would love if someone has a certain ditzypony from a past SDCC/fair...

oh and would folks be up to a pony surprise swap??  you bring a  WRAPPED/ BOXED Gen 1 get a Gen 1 or 2, or 3 or 4?  So like if you wanted one of each = you bring your 4 ponies and then you get 4 ponies??  Nothing manky of course -can be loose - nothing super rare (unless you want to spoil someone ;-) of course) but figured that'd be a great carry-over from the MD Meets from year's past

so sign onto here if you want to do a pony-surprise swap :-)  and than I'll update with more pics and descriptions of what I am bringing

and I am always open to whatever you all want to bring = please bring it!!   I've traded for Nintendo games, breyers and FSF (oooh oooh I would love love love a Cleo!) kids love G2 LPS - maybe new stuff (like the cartoon) and care bears are good!  and I've gotten cool dragon statues :-)

I love to trade :-)
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: nessy_86 on August 16, 2013, 04:37:28 PM
Would there be a dollar amount set for a swap box?
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Sprinkles on August 16, 2013, 04:46:19 PM
I can't go :cry: I have to work that day. Maybe next year.... I hope you guys have fun :)
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: KarentheUnicorn on August 16, 2013, 05:54:17 PM
AHhh! Maycrestmom...I see ponies I want to buy!!!

Ok Guys,


Here is what I need everyone to do who is planning or thinking of attending the vameet

First: Email [email protected]
Please use the email you normally read or plan to use for emails coming from the ponymeet.

We will be organizing food and such by email - it's a lot easier to do that by email than on the thread or we'll have a thread of No, I'm bringing drinks are you bringing potato chips or dip?

In the Email I need everyone to let me know IF they need a table to sell/display stuff and how many you think you might need.

The Golden Leaf Commons has 54 round (60" inch) tables and 16 rectangular tables (8' foot)

Some of the rectangular tables and round tables are going to be used for the meet and food, etc. At the moment I'm not sure how many we are going to need.

But I want to get a rough guestimate on who needs a table to display and sell.

Also, please let me know in the email how many people are coming with you. As in Non-Pony People or ponypeople.

IF someone is riding with you that IS a pony person then please let me know. This is so we can plan activities and such and who wants to participate plus we don't want to be short on a total count of people attending the meet.

So if it's you and 5 other pony people, please list all the pony people separately. If it is you and 2 non pony people then list it as you +1 or +2, etc.

And I know I'm forgetting something but please email the vameet as soon as you can so I can get my list going and start emailing everyone on table and food stuff :)



Post Merge: August 16, 2013, 06:49:26 PM

For those who might not have a car or want to ride with a ponybuddy, be sure to post as there are people coming from various locations that might like to carpool or might offer carpool. We've got people interesting in coming from various locations, even outside of VA. So maybe we can find a way to hook up some people to ride together. We have threads on the MLP trading post as well and the facebook page. It might be a good idea to post there to drum up carpooling, but also email the va meet email, and I can put out the word in a group email once everyone has emailed the meet email.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Stellaluna on August 17, 2013, 05:14:05 AM
I emailed you my headcount! : )

Also the website has been updated!

www.vaponymeet.com (http://vaponymeet.com)
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: KarentheUnicorn on August 17, 2013, 09:22:19 AM
For the T-shirt painting.

Everyone will need to bring their own t-shirt.

I will be making a outline of the pony/ponies. It will be a vinyl decal like material that will be pulled off after your shirt/paint is dry.

If you want to paint a shirt, you will need to let me know what style pony you want - G1 or G4 outline, I can also do G3. This year I am going to leave the ponies blank flank (No symbol or cutie mark) This will give you the ability to come up with your own pony identity on the shirt.

Soooo, What I need from you IF you want to paint a shirt is what sort of outline you want. ALSO if it is a child shirt or adult shirt. I'll need to know what size outline to cutout, etc.

Please email the [email protected] and let me know what outline you prefer. I can do various different pony outlines, so if you're looking for something in particular let me know and I might be able to but please be aware that not every single pony outline out there is available but I will do my best to get you what you want or at least something close to it.

Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: WildBlue on August 17, 2013, 11:09:39 AM
Thanks KarentheUnicorn for all this stuff you are doing. I sent you a couple of emails today! :)
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: FarDreamer on August 17, 2013, 01:48:22 PM
I'm REALLY crossing my fingers that my family can come to this! We only live like an hour away but I have to see if I will have money ( after all of the back to school madness) to spend... * crosses fingers* here's to hoping!

I hope you guys can come.  Since we live so close to each other, we really ought to meet in person at some point!  You don't have to spend a lot of money to have fun at these!

p.s.

OH!!!  People are bringing Fashion Star Fillies?  Which ones?  I LOVE these!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: KarentheUnicorn on August 17, 2013, 02:26:17 PM
If people collect other stuff, please list it because you never know if someone has extras.

I also collect My Child Dolls, Bratz, Ellowyne Wilde. And then there is a whole lot of random stuff I like - I'm a collecto-holic. I don't really collect Fairy Tail birds but I would like to get more of them. I've bought some that are in various conditions that I want to fix or customize depending on how bad they are. So if anyone might have some of these I'd be interested in them as well.

I do have some unopened new littlest pet shop that I'd like to sell or trade. I also have some barbie that I've been planning to put on ebay but I just haven't done it yet. I may bring all those extra goodies, in case someone is interested.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: FarDreamer on August 17, 2013, 02:31:45 PM
If people collect other stuff, please list it because you never know if someone has extras.

I also collect My Child Dolls, Bratz, Ellowyne Wilde. And then there is a whole lot of random stuff I like - I'm a collecto-holic. I don't really collect Fairy Tail birds but I would like to get more of them. I've bought some that are in various conditions that I want to fix or customize depending on how bad they are. So if anyone might have some of these I'd be interested in them as well.

I do have some unopened new littlest pet shop that I'd like to sell or trade. I also have some barbie that I've been planning to put on ebay but I just haven't done it yet. I may bring all those extra goodies, in case someone is interested.

You know what, I think I found a My Child doll that I put aside just for you, then forgot about it.  I'll see if I can find her!

I have TONS of vintage LPS and vintage Strawberry Shortcake.  I mean practically a whole collection of each.  I wasn't going to bring them, but if someone is interested I'll definitely let them tag along!

I've found lots and lots of other 80's toys over the years while pony hunting and I'm too lazy to ever photograph them to sell online.  If there's something you're looking for, it's definitely worth asking me.  Off the top of my head I also have Wuzzles, Lady Lovely Locks stuff, Care Bears, and more!   :)
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Elisto on August 17, 2013, 07:09:35 PM
That's a Sunday? I'd like to go, but I'd need a ride...and it's 3 hours away from me, so I'm not sure... Actually, maybe I missed it, but what time does it start and end?
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: nessy_86 on August 17, 2013, 07:27:32 PM
That's a Sunday? I'd like to go, but I'd need a ride...and it's 3 hours away from me, so I'm not sure... Actually, maybe I missed it, but what time does it start and end?

Hey-- where are you located? I noticed your profile said Maryland/DC. Where at specifically? If you want to pm me feel free. I might be in the same area as you. :)
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: KarentheUnicorn on August 18, 2013, 03:41:50 AM
That's a Sunday? I'd like to go, but I'd need a ride...and it's 3 hours away from me, so I'm not sure... Actually, maybe I missed it, but what time does it start and end?

Time is going to starting around 11:30.
The only reason it has to start a little later than usual is because they don't give out the key to anyone till 10am. And I will not be able to get in there an setup till then because the location is already being used for a wedding reception on Saturday.

For those that need to setup a table you can get there a little earlier 10:30ish would be fine :)

Once everyone has emailed the vameet email an I have my list of confirmed attendees ill send all that info again so no worries on being exactly on the do timewize. I know some folks are gonna be driving a distance to get to the meet so starting a little later is probably better.

Ending time I'm saying around 6 I'm thinking but I filled out the form and got the building a little longer just in case I needed extra time to cleanup or whatever.

 And I hope this message doesn't look to bad since I'm writing it using my phone :)


Post Merge: August 18, 2013, 03:46:15 AM

That's a Sunday? I'd like to go, but I'd need a ride...and it's 3 hours away from me, so I'm not sure... Actually, maybe I missed it, but what time does it start and end?

Hey-- where are you located? I noticed your profile said Maryland/DC. Where at specifically? If you want to pm me feel free. I might be in the same area as you. :)

Maybe you guys can get a carpool going :) I know its a lot more fun traveling with a ponybuddy than alone
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: nessy_86 on August 18, 2013, 05:07:47 AM
I'm seeing if we can figure something out! She's north of DC while I'm south.

I am planning setting up a table, but probably won't be able to get there until 11 or 1130. My husband is in the Marine Corps and, of course, ended up with 24 hour duty on the 31st of August so he won't be done until 8 AM and with the three or so hour drive it will put us there a little later then I was hoping- but such is life :D
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Elisto on August 18, 2013, 06:40:40 AM
Yeah, we're actually somewhat far apart. Is anyone passing through the north end of DC who'd like some help with gas money?
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: WildBlue on August 18, 2013, 06:52:57 AM
I am coming from the Front Royal/Winchester area.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Stellaluna on August 18, 2013, 08:37:18 AM
OH!!!  People are bringing Fashion Star Fillies?  Which ones?  I LOVE these!
I just looked up the names of the ones I own. Joelle and Cliff.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: FarDreamer on August 18, 2013, 03:56:11 PM
Oh goody!  I don't have Cliff!  I told my husband I can get by without spending too much money this year.   :devious:

Yeah, sure.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: KarentheUnicorn on August 19, 2013, 06:22:21 AM
Just some advice for those coming from north of Richmond, unless you want to drive right through the middle of Richmond you might like taking 295 better - it's a lot less traffic and it takes you around the Richmond,Chester, Colonial Heights and Petersburg busy area.

After that 95 to emporia is usually not very busy and not much to see. You can also at any point after that get off on 301 south, though this is slower, it runs right along side 95 most of the way.


Also I found a bunch of new MLP stuff at Party City, as well as some stuff at Target to use for prizes :) Yay!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: InsigniaEclipse on August 19, 2013, 06:05:06 PM
 :cheer: Wooooowt!!!  I am looking forward the this!!!  I hope to see y'all there!! :D :green:
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: maycrestmom on August 20, 2013, 04:09:33 AM
whoo hooo :-)

ok = here are a few more boxes I've packed :-)

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 (http://s955.photobucket.com/user/maycrestmom/media/ARENA%20MLPTP%20SALES%20TRADES/IMG_0433_zps6ec963d8.jpg.html)

oh and I am thinking for common ponies like 4 for $10 or I'll trade ya of course ;-) for whatever

sea wees anyone?  FSF's only really looking for cleo but ya never know...care bears and rainbow brite are always good companions to ponies oh and she-ra (I am just starting to miss from days when she beat up my brother's GIJoe-s) and of course kids love LPS so we only have like a million G2s and I am sure that there are a million more we need ;-)

and I can take folks if they don't mind the godawful early timeframe to leave from MD /Germantown to get to Emporia - I'm thinking this year I will have the van but no family (who want just want to relax after a first week of school)
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: nessy_86 on August 20, 2013, 04:40:54 AM
I see ponies I need (at least 10)!! My pony budget is SOOO blown for the year lol, but oh well!

Oh and I just got the bug to collect vintage LPS since I just found some of my childhood ones-- so bring em on! And I have a gathering of vintage SSC too! I have a feeling I need to rob a bank to pay for everything ;)

I have both vintage and newer care bears that I am planning on bringing along for the ride. I also have some She-Ra Dolls (3- I think) and about a million G2/G3? LPS. I have some G3 ponies that will be making the trip as well. I may have some G1s-- all depends on what I pick up beofre then :) Plus some random other stuff that will hopefully fit in the car. My husband and I probably won't make it down that way until 11/1130 because he has 24 hour duty (gotta love the Marine Corps) on the 31st and I can't pick him up in DC until 8ish.

Was it ever decided that we are going to do a swap? I saw mention of it earlier, but no one really said! I would love to do a G1, G3, G4 swap (I have like 5 G2s lol) I just need to know so I can get some boxes ready! And if we are going to do that, is there a monetary amount we should shoot for the boxes to be valued at?
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: KarentheUnicorn on August 20, 2013, 04:13:28 PM

Was it ever decided that we are going to do a swap? I saw mention of it earlier, but no one really said! I would love to do a G1, G3, G4 swap (I have like 5 G2s lol) I just need to know so I can get some boxes ready! And if we are going to do that, is there a monetary amount we should shoot for the boxes to be valued at?

I'm working on the details on this because other meets have done the swap before but the VA meet never has, I hope to have a full activities list up in the next couple of days, and that will include the swap details. I have some other new events planned and I'm working on the details, as well as the room and table layout, etc.

I will probably email the activities list and post it as well as sending out info on a list of foods/snack items we will be needing. People are welcome to bring their own food/drink items that they like anyway but I try to make a list of what we'll be needing or ideas of things to bring. I'll probably be emailing all that out and posting over the next couple of days.

Real life work has had me really swamped, so I'm sorry I'm a little behind on getting everything together. Hopefully I'll have the list of activities and potluck food list very soon.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: FarDreamer on August 20, 2013, 04:17:42 PM
Oh and I just got the bug to collect vintage LPS since I just found some of my childhood ones-- so bring em on! And I have a gathering of vintage SSC too! I have a feeling I need to rob a bank to pay for everything ;)

Ok!  I'll bring my LPS.  Are you saying you have SSC, or want SSC?  I would LOVE to get rid of some of these!!!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: nessy_86 on August 20, 2013, 04:21:51 PM
No worries! I just need to know to buy something for the G4 part of the swap if it ends up being the different generations for a swap :) Everything else I have!

Thanks for all your work on this! I'm excited to come to my very first swap.

I have a type of dessert I can make (among other things). It's called "cookie salad"! I might just make it just because it's not anything I've ever seen around here-- I think it's a Minnesota thing! :) Will there be a fridge there or anything or do we need to bring a cooler to keep things cold?

And I have a bunch of SSC already. You could always snap a pic of what you have and maybe there is something I need. Is there anything you would hope to trade for?
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: FarDreamer on August 20, 2013, 04:27:08 PM
If anyone's interested, my husband and I usually go out to dinner after pony meets and we invite anyone who wants to come along. It always ends up being really fun and gives us a chance to get to know folks better since it's usually a smaller crowd.

Nessy:  I'll try to get a picture of my SSC over the weekend.  I only collect MLP and FSF's, and would definitely be interested in doing trades.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Summer-blade on August 20, 2013, 05:34:06 PM
had it been any day besides the 1st I would have been able to make it...oh well have fun guys
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: maycrestmom on August 21, 2013, 04:09:58 AM
oh yay Fardreamer - count me in for doing the dinner before the long haul back :-) and coolio that you have SSC - I only have a few so sure we can find something for trading ;-)

Oh yes EVERYONE please bring gift-wrapped ponies :-) for swapping =  thanks KarentheUnicorn for juggling RL and organizing for us!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: WildBlue on August 21, 2013, 04:17:53 AM
I'm getting so excited for this! I feel like I am getting a little hyper already.
What are these SCC?

Also, I have a couple of FSF accessories. I think I only have Anya accessories.  Not sure,but I will bring them too!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: maycrestmom on August 21, 2013, 04:36:04 AM
ooops - my bad for acronyms = strawberry shortcake dolls :-)

Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: WildBlue on August 21, 2013, 04:39:19 AM
ooops - my bad for acronyms = strawberry shortcake dolls :-)

Ohh it is ok! I see what I did there and mixed the letters around a bit.  I do that some times :(
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Tap Dancer on August 21, 2013, 05:06:15 AM
What are these SCC?!

I think it's supposed to be SSC for Strawberry Shortcake.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: FarDreamer on August 21, 2013, 05:25:40 PM
oh yay Fardreamer - count me in for doing the dinner before the long haul back :-) and coolio that you have SSC - I only have a few so sure we can find something for trading ;-)

I'll definitely bring them.  You can have ALL my SSC dolls for some of those ponies!

Looks like I'm going to need a table after all!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: skyrocketneko on August 21, 2013, 09:10:19 PM
Awww, miss you guys! It's been 2 years since I was able to make a meet, right?  Have fun for me!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: KarentheUnicorn on August 22, 2013, 05:11:29 PM
Hi Guys,

I just emailed the contact list but I'm also gonna post this here for anyone who might not have sent in their email yet or for those who are carpooling and I don't have your email.

Food

If you have an dish, snack or item you are already intending to bring to share with the meet, then we welcome anything yummy you'd like to share with us. The Golden Leaf Commons has a kitchen so hot or cold items I think are going to be okay. Please be sure to bring whatever bowl you need to serve the item in; since the VA meet only has a minimal amount of serving plates/bowls/trays.

If you are unsure what to bring and need some ideas, here is a list of a few things the you can consider volunteering to bring to help out the meet. I know some of you have ponypeople riding with you who I might not have the email of. If you can pass on this info to them, in case they would like to help the meet and bring something:

12 pack of canned soda/drinks  - The fridge box kind are great because we can stack them on the table and it makes it a lot easier for people to select the drink they want.

Bottled Water

Cookies - We appreciate homemade or store bought, because cookies are yummy. Other items that might qualify, things like teddy grams, goldfish or fig newtons. Any sort of snack item like this would be great.

Cheese and Crackers - Is anyone else getting hungry yet. If someone wants to bring a cheese tray or cheese ball that's fine, I don't think anybody is gonna complain but I'm just as happy with easy cheese in a can. Crackers; there are so many different kinds, it's really up to you :)

Fruit and/or Veggie Tray - Store bought trays are fine :)

Other foods - There are lots of options I am not thinking of right now, so please feel free to offer me more ideas.

Also, once you've decided on something you'd like to bring, please email me back and let me know what kind of item you are bringing. I'll make up a list, just so we don't have to many of the same thing.

Lunch at the meet

I'm thinking we will probably do lunch around 1:00. What has worked in the past and seems to be good for everyone is Pizza. We have a couple of pizza places in Emporia and right now I'm thinking Pizza hut might workout best for us.

What I'd like everyone to do is let me know what kind of pizza you prefer. We also take up a collection to order the pizza the morning of and the general amount has been each person who wants to eat pizza will pitching in $5. If each person can email me back on which pizza you prefer before the day of the meet. I can get my list going of everything we need to order ahead of time.

Activities List

Okay, the activities list. Sometimes we don't always get to all the activities. This is a preliminary list of what we have planned right now.

1. Wack-A-Fakie - Yep, it's just what it sounds like. Whoever can hit the fakie the furthest wins a prize.

2. T-Shirt Painting - bring your own t-shirt and paint a pony design on it. IF you are bringing a t-shirt please let me know if you would like a stencil outline of a pony. I can do G1 and G4 outlines and some G3 as well. Just let me know if you'd like one. If you want to wing it and be brave, that is awesome to.

3. Custom Contest - this year you will be creating your custom at the meet. You can bring your own bait or choose one from what we will have available. I also have some g3 blank ponies I ordered from hasbro. I have a limited number of these, and yes, if you choose one of these you do need to customize it.

Customs will be judged, winners will get prizes! Yay!

4. Adventure Card Game Trivia - I'm putting a spin on trivia this year and using the adventure card game. So bring your favorite pony to play this awesome G1 pony game. Winner Gets a prize!

5. Dressed Like a Dream Race - Yes, who can be the fastest to dress their G1 pony. Fastest to dress your pony gets a prize.

6. Blind Bag Spoon Race - who can get to the finish line first, carrying a blind bag pony on a spoon. Whoever wins, gets a prize, yay.

7. Raffle - We are also having a raffle for a DJ Pony, poster and card set. We will have this setup at the VA meet table.

7. Door Prize - Each Ponyperson that comes to the meet will get a free entry into the door prize.

What is the door prize?

This year I customized a set of beaded hair G4 main 6 ponies; I actually won first place for my creation at this years MLP fair. Each pony person will get a card to fill out. I will have the cards in the gift bags each ponyperson will receive upon arrival at the meet.

I will make the winner their very own beaded hair pony. You can choose which main 6 character you like best and I will bead you up a new pony and mail it to you once I have completed it. I will have my main 6 set on display so you can see what they look like (sorry you can't have one of my first set). You can also choose different color beads, if you want a custom look to your pony. We can work that out once the winner is chosen.

I will also be selling extra entry cards for $5 to anyone who would like to enter that is not a ponyperson or if you want extra chances to win; but each ponyperson coming to the meet will get a free door prize entry card with their gift bag.


Okay, so I know I'm forgetting something but that's the short list of stuff planned for this years VA meet. If you have any questions please feel free to email back.



Post Merge: August 22, 2013, 05:17:39 PM

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Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: FarDreamer on August 22, 2013, 05:59:39 PM
You're so crafty!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: heftysmurf76 on August 22, 2013, 07:56:18 PM
I REALLY want to come again this year, but I have moved!! To New castle DE (near wilmington and on/near 95)

Is there  anyone travelling from the north that would like to carpool together, OR is there anyone near baltimore or a lil before or after that vicinity, that would be willing to let me ride with you if I pay for some gas?

I can't drive the whole 5 hours it takes to get to emporia for health reasons, and even traveling to DC on my own in on day would be a bit too much for me to have to drive home after..

So, anyone have any thoughts or need a riding buddy?>
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: KarentheUnicorn on August 23, 2013, 05:20:55 AM
I knew I'd forget something!

SWAP

The swap will work like this.

We will have boxes setup for each Generation of ponies.

We don't really have a limit, I mean if you want to put something extremely awesome in the box that will be your choice but we are going to have a $5-10 minimum. The reason I say 5 to 10 is because most of the new ponies usually cost 5 something at most places.

No bate ponies, any pony you enter into the swap must be in really good condition. There should be no hair cuts, stains or other flaws on the pony. No tail rust or other things that would make it less desirable for someone to have.

I will have a signup sheet and the boxes at the VA meet table.

I'll set the time to bring your swap ponies at 12 noon. That way there will not be a mad rush at the VA meet table when everyone first gets there. I'll open up the swap donations at 12 to make it easier on everyone.

And again, I forget:

You should wrap your pony so nobody can tell what pony you are donating.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: nessy_86 on August 23, 2013, 05:25:56 AM
Is it just the "pony" people who can participate in the swap? I was thinking of getting swap items for both me and my husband. I just wanted to make sure that would be alright.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: BlondePonyTail on August 23, 2013, 06:19:06 AM
Quick question... Are children welcome? and, Is anyone else bringing children. I think my 10 ( almost 11) year old would be devastated if I didn't bring her, and it's our last weekend of summer break!

Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: KarentheUnicorn on August 23, 2013, 10:03:43 AM
Is it just the "pony" people who can participate in the swap? I was thinking of getting swap items for both me and my husband. I just wanted to make sure that would be alright.

Anyone can do the swap - and I believe the way we are doing it is, if you put 3 in, you get 3 ponies out when we actually do the swap.

We'll have everyone sign up and I'll have a list to know who put ponies in and how many etc. So it's fine for everyone to participate in the swap - you could put 2 if you wanted for yourself, etc. :) That means you'd get out 2 ponies and so on.

Post Merge: August 23, 2013, 10:07:38 AM

Quick question... Are children welcome? and, Is anyone else bringing children. I think my 10 ( almost 11) year old would be devastated if I didn't bring her, and it's our last weekend of summer break!



Yes, children are welcome :)

Just be sure to email the [email protected] email to let us know you are coming and who is coming with you and who is or isn't a ponyperson.


Also some more info on the gift bags: I have constructed 20 gift bags right now. I know some folks are bringing non-pony people with them. So the gift bags are going to be for the 'ponypeople' only - your daughter I'm sure qualifies as a pony person. :)

So, if other people are signing on late there may not be enough gift bags for everyone. I was making extra to try and make sure all the ponypep got a bag but at some point there has to be a cutoff.

So please be sure to message the vaponymeet email if you haven't already, etc.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Elisto on August 23, 2013, 05:24:39 PM
Yay, I'm coming!

I'll bring my extra ponies and SSC items, but would anyone be interesting in katsilk hair, both opened and unopened packages? I have a bunch of different colors that I'm not interested in.

Also, I can do quick G1-style drawings or name tags for a few dollars each if that's something people would be interested in as well.

And I have a question about the custom contest...I assume we'll have to bring our own supplies, or...? I'm curious how this will work...will there be a theme or should I have something in mind when I get there? Would rehairing even be reasonable to try to do in the amount of time?
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Stellaluna on August 23, 2013, 05:46:00 PM
For the swap, is it alright if we only bring certain generations? I have G3's and G4's in very good condition, but most of my G1's and G2's are either in less-than-perfect condition, or they are ones I'm too attached too. (Most of my older ponies are rescues or from childhood.)

Quick question... Are children welcome? and, Is anyone else bringing children. I think my 10 ( almost 11) year old would be devastated if I didn't bring her, and it's our last weekend of summer break!



Yes, children are welcome :)
My room-mate is a party clown! (No really!) She loves making balloon animals, painting faces and handing out stickers. If it sounds like a good idea to you guys, she'd love to bring her balloons and paints for the little ones. What do you think?

I've decided I'll be wearing an outfit inspired by Queen Rosedust and my room-mate was thinking of doing a Wind Whistler-inspired dress too! (She still hasn't completely decided which pony, but we're having fun coming up with ideas.)

Two of our friends who are men will be coming with us as well. They love my little pony, but mostly stick to the fourth generation. We're trying to convince them to dress as either Big Brothers, Mountain Boys, or the boys from Tales though - haha!

Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: FarDreamer on August 23, 2013, 06:01:18 PM

My room-mate is a party clown! (No really!) She loves making balloon animals, painting faces and handing out stickers. If it sounds like a good idea to you guys, she'd love to bring her balloons and paints for the little ones. What do you think?[/quote]

For the little ones!  I'd totally be into this myself!  LOL!  I know how to make a couple of balloon animals, can I help?  ;)  Maycrestmom's kids brought glittery face paint last year and I thought it was the best thing ever!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: KarentheUnicorn on August 24, 2013, 06:03:26 AM


And I have a question about the custom contest...I assume we'll have to bring our own supplies, or...? I'm curious how this will work...will there be a theme or should I have something in mind when I get there? Would rehairing even be reasonable to try to do in the amount of time?

I'm going to bring some of my customizing supplies to share with the meet. So there will be some paints and other things available for everyone to use.

Also customizing will be an all day event. So anyone wanting to do a custom are welcome as soon as they get to the meet to start working on their customs. I think maybe a cutoff time of 4pm is reasonable to give us time to display the customs and allow people time to judge them, etc.

Everyone is welcome to bring their own supplies to use, and we totally understand if it's for you and not for everyone. Just be sure to keep your supplies separate from the rest of the meet supplies if it's not for sharing.

I will be working on the floor layout this weekend and what I think is best is I will have tables setup that are going to be the crafting/customizing area.

So, since we are renting a place it's probably going to be best to keep all the painting and crafting in the designated area.

Or if you don't have anyone to watch your table but want to do a custom, you'll probably need to bring something to put on your table and on the floor if you are doing any painting. Old newspaper worked fine last year.

For the meet craft area I am going to try and borrow some dropcloths from work or either I'll buy some extra plastic table cloths to put down around the crafting area, etc.



Post Merge: August 24, 2013, 06:10:07 AM

For the swap, is it alright if we only bring certain generations? I have G3's and G4's in very good condition, but most of my G1's and G2's are either in less-than-perfect condition, or they are ones I'm too attached too. (Most of my older ponies are rescues or from childhood.)

Yes, when people sign up for the swap, I will make a list of who is participating and also how many ponies they put in each box. So you don't have to put one in every box, etc.

The only issue we might have is it's going to depend on how many people put ponies in the boxes, obviously if someone is the only person putting in a certain gen box we might have an issue but I will try to at least start the swap out with a pony in each box. The only issue I might have is G2s since I sold all mine off and don't really collect g2.


[/quote]My room-mate is a party clown! (No really!) She loves making balloon animals, painting faces and handing out stickers. If it sounds like a good idea to you guys, she'd love to bring her balloons and paints for the little ones. What do you think?[/quote]

At a pony meet, everyone is a kid; I want a balloon animal!! :)

Quote
I've decided I'll be wearing an outfit inspired by Queen Rosedust and my room-mate was thinking of doing a Wind Whistler-inspired dress too! (She still hasn't completely decided which pony, but we're having fun coming up with ideas.)

Two of our friends who are men will be coming with us as well. They love my little pony, but mostly stick to the fourth generation. We're trying to convince them to dress as either Big Brothers, Mountain Boys, or the boys from Tales though - haha!

I never get a chance to dress up for stuff but I'm totally cool if people want to dress up in awesome pony costumes!!


Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: maycrestmom on August 26, 2013, 11:44:14 AM
bump us up as we are in count down mode

WISH LIST POST HERE!!

If I had to post my most wanted it is because I traded away and would like to replace

White nurse pony – sweetheart I think’s the name (UK) doesn’t need her hat… though that would be fab
Winger – cool breeze
Sand digger with hair that still changes

International wants
Argie rainbow baby in white and orange (have blue)
Ultimate want – peru bowtie (ok… a girl can dream of finding sucha treasure at a local meet = we get delany to participate??  I may yet see a venne minty/blossom in person)

Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: nessy_86 on August 26, 2013, 05:17:46 PM
Hi all,

Question- Do you price all your items individually that you are bringing to sell/trade? Or do you do blanket prices i.e. all G3s are $3? Do you think that would even work? I am packing up my stuff and am trying to decide what to do. This is my first swap so I'm not really sure how it works!

Also, I am planning on bringing the following items and am trying to gauge interest to see if I should bring all of this:
- G3s
- G4s (common)
- G1s if I can force myself to part with any
- Blind Bags
- Ponyville (playsets and NIB)
- G1 Baby nursery
- Care bears and care bear merch (books, puzzles, etc)
- A few new gen Strawberry Shortcake items (dolls, puzzle, game)
- LPS- G2/G3
- a few other odds and ends from around the house.

Do we know how many people are planning on attending? I'm just curious!

Can't wait to meet everyone on Saturday :D
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Stellaluna on August 26, 2013, 06:18:19 PM
I'm doing a blanket price of $1 for all G3's and playsets, and probably 70cents for baits & mcdonalds and a dime for loose accessory pieces. I really just need to get rid of it all since I don't have the space and would rather devout what space I have left towards wishlist G1's.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: MoonStars on August 26, 2013, 07:13:59 PM
Wish listy stuff---

Is anyone coming from an area with stores that might have some of the mashems/fashems, who'd be willing to pick some up (esp Pinkie Pie and Rarity if no others)? I'd gladly pay your cost and some extra for the trouble, or trade stuff. Those things are so weird looking, I feel like we need em lol

Also looking for clear Lyra and Pinkie Pie hot topic vinyls. I have other special clear vinyls to trade (grey peg and RBDash) but am only bringing them along if there's a known trade to be had. They take up too much space. :)
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: nessy_86 on August 26, 2013, 07:16:58 PM
Can you post a pic of the mashem/fashems? I have no idea what they even look like! lol
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: maycrestmom on August 26, 2013, 07:58:59 PM
well my local Target has the pinkie pie black car and glitter pinkie and that purse ($20- yikes!) and I'll check the Wal-Mart and TRU to see about the mashem/fashem stuff =

about pricing stuff I generally have like boxes where I say everything in the box is $X ... I guess I am just too lazy to put every pony into a bag with a price on it... but I will try to be a bit more organized on my pricing this year = but I am always open to offers if you don't like my prices :-) and love it if I can use pony currency and trade

bringing G1s, G3s, some G1 and G3 playsets and accessories/clothes = hey, anybody need ponyvilles??  I have doubles, but haven't gone through to pare that down = dunno if anyone is looking for any.  I have  some LPS - G2, a FSF Anya(might part with some more... need to go through my stash and check to see if I can pare down some more)... oh = anybody looking for tokidoki?  hmmm

and peeps = don't forget to bring your T-shirt and bait pony to customize (if you want) and some gift-wrapped swap ponies :-)

whoo hoo = count-down :-)
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: WildBlue on August 27, 2013, 02:31:26 AM
I have the beginnings of a sinus/ear infection. If this doesn't get better by Friday/Saturday I do not think I will be able to make it after all. I am coughing a lot. I dont want to spread my germs.  :huh:
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: MoonStars on August 27, 2013, 09:46:23 AM
Can you post a pic of the mashem/fashems? I have no idea what they even look like! lol

Basically, they're a head with legs lol http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,337386.0.html
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: nessy_86 on August 27, 2013, 10:01:27 AM
Lol... I have't seen those :)
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: maycrestmom on August 27, 2013, 10:51:01 AM
no pinkie pie or clear / regular lyra, no mashems at my TRU = they have shadowbolts there for $9.99 = anybody want?  I will be happy to get at cost.  There were those Pop ponies and cupcake FiM variety there as well... oh and Ms. Cake and molasses set - $16

so yah if there is any demand for any of that = lemme know and I will go back and grab for ya :-)
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Anitas_Mom on August 27, 2013, 03:28:29 PM
I would love to get a Shadowbolt - if you have room for her.  Thanks :)
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: maycrestmom on August 28, 2013, 04:37:32 AM
yep = done :-)

yay = glad you all (and rowdy?) will be able to do the drive!

Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: KarentheUnicorn on August 28, 2013, 07:36:59 AM
Fresh from the printer - Horseshoe points!

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We're going to be giving out prizes a little differently this year.

Each giftbag will have a few points to get you started. As you participate in activities this year, you'll get points and you'll also get points for winning games, etc.

We're going to have the prize table setup so each prize will have a point value. You can either turn in your points right away OR you can save them up to get a chance at a bigger prize.

Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: WildBlue on August 28, 2013, 07:43:01 AM
Oooh! That sounds fun... kind of like being at the arcade!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: KarentheUnicorn on August 28, 2013, 08:41:28 AM
Directions for the Golden Leaf Commons:

Okay, I wanted to post this to make it easier on everyone because Googlemaps might confuse some folks as to what they have things labeled as in the Government Complex Area.

If you do a close up on googlemaps the GLC is not labeled, but also they have the actually Greensville County Government building listed as Southside Va. Community college.

So I'm going to give you the best direction I can of a local.

Regardless of if you are coming from the north or south on 95. The closest exit is Exit 13, and it's probably the easiest. Unless you want to go to Emporia for breakfast or something like that.

If you are coming from the south, once you get on the exit ramp you will come to the stop sign. Turn right onto Otterdam Rd (614)

If you are coming from the north, once you get on the exit ramp you will
come to the stop sign. Turn left onto Otterdam Rd (614)

Next, you will come to the stopsign, there will be a shell station/gas stations to your right. The road that is running north/south is 301. It is a 4 lain road here. You will turn left onto 301 north.

It is not quite a half mile (it might not even be that far) The Greensville County Government Complex is going to be on your left. The sign out front is green with gold letters - The Government building is a large brick structure.

There are 2 entrances into the Government complex, you can take either. If you take the first, you will have to turn left in the parking lot, it goes right around to the GLC but the road that way may be a little rough, not sure if they've fixed that yet or not.

If you go past the Government building on 301 you can take the second entrance which is Uriah Branch Way.

Drive up Uriah Branch way, past the government building, there are two smaller buildings right behind the government complex building and then there is a larger building beyond those.

Turn left into the second parking lot entrance behind the government building and then you will go to your right into the GLC parking area.

Below is a image off googlemaps, I have the GLC circled in red.

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If you are driving from east or west on 58 - then all you need to do is get off onto 301 North and follow the same directions once you are on 301.


If you have any questions about any of these directions, please either PM me or email me at [email protected]
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: nessy_86 on August 28, 2013, 10:28:52 AM
Could you post the actual address for the location? Sorry if it's been posted before!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: KarentheUnicorn on August 28, 2013, 12:45:52 PM
Could you post the actual address for the location? Sorry if it's been posted before!

 

140 Uriah Branch Way
Emporia, VA 23847



Just so everyone knows, Googlemaps will get you to the place you turn off of 301. So you can use that address but it does not show you which building is the correct one - plus google maps identifies the Government building as Southside Virginia Community college. That's not a college, it's where the Treasurer and other government stuff is for Greensville county :p

But also to help everyone out I have some signs I use for the meet that have MLP, arrow and pony on it so there should not be any trouble getting to the location :)
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Anitas_Mom on August 28, 2013, 03:02:15 PM
Thanks for the travel info Karen. :)
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: InsigniaEclipse on August 28, 2013, 05:44:48 PM
You're the best K!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: KarentheUnicorn on August 29, 2013, 09:09:25 AM
Just a little update on the location:

The road is fine, I would say for everyone to take the first entrance into the Government Complex. Then when you come to the parking lot, turn left, driving through the parking lot, past the small district 19 building that will be on your right.

Drive straight on to the larger building in the back.

You will see signs that say the building is a college. There are no signs identifying the Golden Leaf Commons; the GLC entrance will be at the center of the building at the flag polls. You will come through a set of double doors and then walk straight through to the main room.

Post Merge: August 29, 2013, 12:01:17 PM

 So much for having the crafty place clean...who needs a clean craft room anyway???

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at least most of the paints and stuff is moderately organized
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Organizing prizes...have 3 boxes complete, a couple more to go...wow
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Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: nessy_86 on September 01, 2013, 08:05:26 PM
Ahh I'm in pony heaven! :)

Thanks all for the fun today!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Anitas_Mom on September 01, 2013, 08:09:17 PM
Thanks Karen for a great pony day!  Good fun + great people = an awesome combination!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: maycrestmom on September 02, 2013, 09:31:19 AM
ha ha Nessy = yah, I would imagine so after taking away at least a totes-worth of my ponies ;-) which I am so thankful for!!!  (always happy to offer up a pony purge knowing they are going to a good arena home :-) those care bears better make room for their new pony buddies!)

Oh and huge happy anniversary Anitas-mom !! (you know it must be love if the marriage can handle a pony meet!)

oh my YES that was a fantastic fun day :-)  and so glad we had a gazillion customs since they were all made AT THE MEET - love love love all the creativity in just a couple of hours  = please = anyone take pics of the table to post here ?? I so forgot to bring my camera and would love to show hubby all those super heroes and the scarecrow and glitter-farting pony and the peacock vegas show-girl :-) man = we have to so do that again even though I so can not do a pony in just one day that was just a great thing to see so much creativity blossoming !

And I think we definitely have to keep the pony points idea ;-) love how it had created a  whole side economy of trading points for ponies and prizes!

huge shout out thanks to KarentheUnicorn's family for all the crew-help!!

so glad so many familiar and new folks were able to gather :-) I so echo it was an awesome combination event :-)





Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: nessy_86 on September 02, 2013, 10:04:25 AM
I have pics to post of both the meet-they may not be high quality-and of all my goodies that I took home. I hope to get them posted later today... Right now I'm trying to figure out where in the world these ponies are going to fit!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: FarDreamer on September 02, 2013, 01:22:10 PM
So much about this meet was absolutely brilliant.  I really liked the dress a pony game, the new version of pony trivia, and the horshoe points were a stroke of genius!

Thanks Karen and Susan for all the work you did!  And to Princessmaker for everything she contributed behind the scenes!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Elisto on September 02, 2013, 02:37:12 PM
Yes, thanks to everyone who made this happen! I had a great time!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: heftysmurf76 on September 02, 2013, 06:00:39 PM
yes PICTURES PLEASSE!!!!!!!!!

And I'll just chime in too with a big huge thank you to Karen and her family and Princessmaker behind the scenes, yet another great meet, so glad I was able to make it down, I love me some Virginy!!!!!!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: nessy_86 on September 02, 2013, 06:10:04 PM
Here's the link to my pics... they aren't the best. And we forgot to take a group pic!

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/nessy_86/library/Virginia%20MLP%20meet%202013
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Stellaluna on September 02, 2013, 07:54:26 PM
I had such a fun time! I was so happy to meet all you you! It was a delight~!

I can't wait for next year!

I have photos to post but don't know where to put them. I thought the arena had a gallery feature. Maybe they got rid of that?
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Psivampyr on September 02, 2013, 08:07:40 PM
You can post them at photobucket or some other place like that and post a link. I'd love to see all pics since I wasn't able to go due to work.
I am so glad everyone who went had a great time!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Stellaluna on September 03, 2013, 04:42:06 AM
Okay, here's all my pictures! (http://s1143.photobucket.com/user/vantivilligo/slideshow/VA%20Pony%20Meet)
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Psivampyr on September 03, 2013, 09:51:19 AM
Those pictures I've seen posted looks like it was much fun! Thank you for posting the pictures. So much rainbow color goodness, I wish I had been there, I saw alot of ponies I would have bought.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: heftysmurf76 on September 03, 2013, 07:12:44 PM
yay pictures!!!!!!! thanks for sharing!!! :biggrin:
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: MoonStars on September 03, 2013, 08:48:10 PM
Echoing all the happy sentiments! Tons o' fun, so nice to meet some new people and catch up with old. We're still on the road (Harper's Ferry now) but will post pics when we get home and settled in.
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Stellaluna on September 04, 2013, 05:50:14 PM
I wish I was better at associating names with faces AND with usernames! I'd love to keep in touch with everyone I met, but now that it's back to the boards I'm having trouble telling who's who! I know Karen, FarDreamer, and Elisto but the others I'm not sure! -flail-
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: nessy_86 on September 04, 2013, 05:59:02 PM
I wish I was better at associating names with faces AND with usernames! I'd love to keep in touch with everyone I met, but now that it's back to the boards I'm having trouble telling who's who! I know Karen, FarDreamer, and Elisto but the others I'm not sure! -flail-

I'm having the same issue!

I had the table next to you and your friend bought some of my Care Bears :)

This is totally why we should have taken a group pic!
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: Stellaluna on September 04, 2013, 06:06:53 PM
Oh great! Thanks again and it was great meeting you! She loves those care bears, let me tell you. Snuggled them the whole drive back. xD
Title: Re: Virginia Pony Meet~! (Sep 1st in Emporia, VA)
Post by: nessy_86 on September 04, 2013, 06:32:11 PM
Oh great! Thanks again and it was great meeting you! She loves those care bears, let me tell you. Snuggled them the whole drive back. xD

I'm so glad she likes them! I'm glad they went to someone who will appreciate them! :D
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