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Title: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 9/4!)
Post by: Silver Glade on February 03, 2015, 04:56:32 PM
Hey Northern pony peeps!    :apple:

This year's Minnesota Meet is scheduled for -

Saturday, September 5th!! 

Our host pony this year will be -

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:welcome: WHO'S GONNA BE THERE? :welcome:

Here is an ongoing list of attendees I've compiled so far.  Please post here or PM me to let us know you'd like to come over and play!  I'll add you to the list to keep a head count going.  :)

Attending: (27 thus far)
silverdawn
loverofbalto
Aurora +1
Aquatic Neon +1
BethyVic
ponyqueen +1
Delphian
nessa16 +1
wizzer218
bubbles171
Nimrodel +1
himmie
scarlettkitty81
MoondancerMilkyWay
mngusty +3
Sapphire Rain
Kazzellin
rosierjay +1


Maybe:
RedRedRover


Unable to Make It:
ringlets_
seaponey

 :yummy: FOOD & DRINKS :yummy:

We're once again having a potluck for this year! Below is a list of categories and a few slots within each.  Please post here or send me a PM with what you would like to contribute!  Apple-themed dishes have been requested in honor of our host pony.  ;)

[[[[Food Allergies]]]]:  Let us know if you have any special dietary restrictions, and we'll do our best to accommodate you!!

Main Dishes: (Suggestions: Potato, Pasta or Veggie Salads, Casseroles, Cocktail Shrimp)
1. Silver Glade - Hot Dogs & Hamburgers (+condiments)  Let me know if you would like a vegetarian option and what you would prefer!
2. loverofbalto - Pasta Dish
3. ponyqueen - Salad! (With spinach, red cabbage, shredded carrots, other veggies and garnished with berry vinaigrette, nuts, cheese, and dried fruit)
4. Kazzellin - Chicken Legs with Italian Marinade

Sides & Snacks: (Suggestions: Cheese & Crackers)
1. Silver Glade - Fruit Salad (Nectarine, Raspberries, Strawberries, Kiwi)
2. Delphian - Fruit/Veggie Platter
3. rosierjay - Japanese Treats
4. Aurora - Some Delicious Non-Dessert ;)
5. BethyVic - Chips & Dip
6. bubbles171 - Watermelon
7. nessa16 - Chips & Salsa

Desserts: (Suggestions: Bars, Pies, Cobblers)
1. Silver Glade - Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting
2. BethyVic - Apple Dessert
3. Aurora - Apple Cobbler

Drinks: (Suggestions: Pop [in a few varieties], Fruit Juices, Sparkling Water/Cider)
1. Silver Glade (bottled water in a cooler & punch in a bowl)
2. BethyVic - Pop
3. silverdawn - Sprite and Juice

Apple Dishes (Sweet or Savory):
1. Sapphire Rain - Apple Pie Cupcakes
2.
3.


Other Supplies:
1. ponyqueen (Paper Plates & Napkins)
2. BethyVic (Plastic Cups & Utensils)


:chat: SCHEDULE :chat:

10:00-11:00 Arrive and set up
11:00-4:00ish Shopping!!
12:00 Fire up grill
1:00pm People group picture, then Pony group picture
2:00 Announce contest winners
2:00-3:00 Play games
3:00-4:00 Group show and tell
4:00ish Door prizes / farewell
(Note: You're welcome to say later if you want to - I'll probably get a bonfire going come nightfall in any case.  I've had a hankering for s'mores lately.  LOL!)

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:bubble: ACTIVITIES :bubble:
•Buying and selling ponies!
•Show and tell - rare ponies, customs, first ponies etc
•Group photo of host pony (Applejack)
•My Little Pony cartoons (playing on the house's lower level)
•Wear something pony-inspired
•Vote for contest entries
•Free bin for all your get-rid-of stuff

 :thumb: GAMES :thumb:
•$10 Mystery gift swap (optional, one gift per participant)
•Gift Grab dice game ($1-$3 prizes, many small gifts)
•Aurora's Bag Game, Icebreaker Game, and "What's in the Box" Game
•Guess How Many candy jar(s)
•Raffle!
     (Raffle details: I was thinking all guests get two tickets at the door, and additional tickets are 50¢ each.  Selective raffle boxes can be made up for certain groups of items (e.g. MLP prizes vs non-MLP gift set prizes, etc.)

:cheer: CONTESTS :cheer:
•Art Contest featuring Applejack (Any kind - paintings, digital, sculptural etc)
•Haiku Contest - submit an Applejack related haiku to me and I'll print them for all to vote on their favorite!  Funny, poignant, witty - anything goes!

Can I get a head count on who wants to do the custom pony contest?  Please let me know if you would like to participate!!


 :flow: PRIZES :flow:
•Game prizes
•Art/craft contest
•Raffle prizes
•Custom pony contest (if doing)
•Door prizes (if leftover prize table prizes)



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 ATTENDEES!  PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING: visitors can't see pics , please register or login

•Ponies and other merch to sell/trade
•Cash, including a good mix of smaller bills
•Your potluck food contribution
•Haiku (submitted to Silver Glade) and art contest entries, if participating
•Items for prize table, unwrapped (maybe like 2 or 3 things? Small/inexpensive; pony or non-pony okay)
•“Gift Grab” dice game gifts, wrapped (if participating. Not mandatory but super fun. These are $1-$3 gifts, the fun is in the game!! Works best if each person playing has brought at least two gifts)
•$10 Mystery Gift, wrapped (if participating, not mandatory. One to one swap.)
•Ponies for “Show and Tell”
•Items for free bin
•A spare table
•Camping chairs/folding chairs


Definitely bring tables if you have them!  I have a feeling we'll run out of surface area fast at my house, though I do have several folding tables I can set out.  I have about 14 outdoor chairs and (of course!) furniture indoors, but the more chairs the merrier, I say.  :)

Would anyone like to volunteer to be a photographer?  I have small digital cams, but a big honkin' Nikon or somesuch would work even better!   :P

Please let me know, if you haven't already, what you're bringing for potluck.  That should be it - any questions you may have, ask me!  We'll be seeing each other soon!   :frolic:
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: rosierjay on February 03, 2015, 05:21:16 PM
YAHHHH!!!
*cough*
i would think if we are based in bloomington, maybe people who are traveling farther may want to double up on events like renaissance or state fair (great call listing them)
as i don't attend either. i'm open and will hold my vote for now.
this totally brightened my day.

maybe we could have a cosplay or pony clothing appreciation contest. *totally in cosplay mode, excuse my one track mind*
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: Aurora on February 03, 2015, 07:37:57 PM
Hooray! I'll take a look at my schedule at work tomorrow and put in my vote (with commentary notes, of course!) later this week. I'm good with a pony costume contest, though I like the idea of a "pony wear" contest thing, so we can include custom pony clothes that aren't exactly costumes. Like custom-made t-shirts and such.

I have a few boxes of sort of random things to bring for sale. I have ponies, of course, but I want to find good homes for this other stuff, too.

This is good. I want to think about ponies.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: Kazzellin on February 03, 2015, 08:50:42 PM
Days that work for me:
June 1 - 23 (Though I assume we;d want to wait until after the Fair...)
July 15 - 31
August 1 - 27 (First weekend of State Fair, and Furry Migration convention in Bloomington, where I hope to be a dealer; won't know until first week of June, though.)
September 1, 8 - 30 (Labor Day weekend holds another convention we're hoping to go back to , again as dealers.)
October - wide open, but probably too late in the season. :/

Edit: Also, Yay pony meet! Hopefully I can make it twice in a row!  :wow:
In the meantime--sleep.  :snore:
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: rosierjay on February 03, 2015, 09:46:01 PM
i just remember, i'll be leaving town for several weeks in august, but i can't remember what days.
once i figure it out. i'll post it.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: ponyqueen on February 04, 2015, 08:01:45 AM
Excellent! I have all my notes from hosting last year to share, can't wait for this year's get-together!

Post Merge: February 04, 2015, 08:06:21 AM

Can we vote for more than one weekend? I favor August 22nd, but others could work too.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: bubbles171 on February 04, 2015, 08:13:55 AM
ok just saw like to come to this. As I drive a long distance from ND I hope to go to the Ren fest again so hoping for august sept. Will look at calander
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: ponyqueen on February 04, 2015, 08:17:59 AM
Hey bubbles! The drive to the meet will be like 5 miles shorter than last year- Bloomington is a little closer to North Dakota.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: bubbles171 on February 04, 2015, 08:21:42 AM
I favor September 5th as I do not have to take as many days off of work but other days work as well in augest seems like 22 is the only day that works for Kazzellin

Post Merge: February 04, 2015, 08:23:44 AM

hi ponyqueen lol yes the 5 miles willl make a huge difference. hey now that I think of it there are a lot more people in ND I will let them know as well

Post Merge: February 04, 2015, 08:33:26 AM

yes I was a little mad the pony fair was in June this year I almost couldn't go. I can try to pick up stuff for people if they pay me ahead of time from the fair. I know last year people were looking for things.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: Delphian on February 04, 2015, 08:55:51 AM
I voted for early August just because it always seems to get busy for me by the end of August through to the end of the year. XD With that said, I'm pretty sure I can arrange my schedule to fit in the meet whenever it happens!

I loved the games we played last year! I hope we can do them again. :D
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: Silver Glade on February 04, 2015, 09:36:47 AM
Can we vote for more than one weekend? I favor August 22nd, but others could work too.

Ack!  Good idea, PQ!  I just tried to edit the poll, but apparently I can't reset the number of allowed answers after the poll is posted.  :(  Not sure if a mod could help with that or not...
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: ponyqueen on February 06, 2015, 11:20:56 AM
Hmm... not sure if mods can change poll options? Maybe we could create a new poll-only thread that just addresses the dates preferences? I think last year I tracked date preferences by reading all the posts, but that's not exactly efficient.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: Kazzellin on February 11, 2015, 08:34:26 AM
My vote is in. :)

You might be able to only change the poll options if you wipe the poll completely and start it over. It's been a long time since I've done a poll. ^^;

I'm also in favor of doing games like last year. Having a bake off could be fun too - pony-inspired desserts, anyone? ;)
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: Aurora on February 11, 2015, 02:54:36 PM
I had a great idea for a game the other night, and now it's gone... I'm sure I'll find it again, though. Something easier than last year!

I also have an idea for the craft contest we did last year with Tex-themed projects, but I need to know who are Pony of the Year is first... Silver Glade, do you have any thoughts? It's your party, after all!

I put in my vote for the first weekend of September. Other weekends will work for me, but definitely not the first two weekends in August.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: Silver Glade on February 17, 2015, 06:10:04 PM
I also have an idea for the craft contest we did last year with Tex-themed projects, but I need to know who are Pony of the Year is first... Silver Glade, do you have any thoughts? It's your party, after all!

I had to think about this one for a while!  There are a few ponies that are significant to me for various reasons.  But I have finally settled on Applejack.  G1 Applejack specifically, but I like her multi-generational aspect too.  It was G4 Applejack that I really fell in love with when FiM first aired - I see a lot of myself in her.  :)  And I really like the idea of apple-related activities and stuff too - Minnesota has such a connection with the crop (lots of varieties developed at UMN, etc.), and I think it'd be fun to do apple variety tastings, or an apple recipe contest, or apple crafts of some sort.  :P

I also like the idea of an alternate rehair contest, maybe focusing specifically on Applejack, or another pony.  Rehairing is fairly easy to do compared to full-blown customs, so I think we could get enough people on board to have a great selection of entries.  :D
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: rosierjay on February 17, 2015, 06:23:17 PM
is it only g1 applejack that would be available for the contest?
the only problem with that is quite a few people won't be able to join cuz of not wanting to or not having an applejack to rehair.
i wouldn't mind making a custom of her, but i don't think i want to buy one just to rehair. mostly cuz i know i'd be stuck with her and she's not my fav pony. i love her character in both gens, but i only have the baby g1 of her in physical form.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: nessa16 on February 18, 2015, 05:56:52 AM
I am hoping to finally make it back this year since I wasn't able to make it due to weddings, school and my divorce last year. Especially since due to weddings again, I will be unable to attend the CON :( .  I'm excited for my 3rd MN meet though as long as I get a nursing job after graduation that allows me to go. So many ifs right now *sigh*.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: Aurora on February 18, 2015, 07:11:58 AM
I am good with Applejack, and I think a rehair/redo would be fun, though I probably wouldn't participate in that. I really love Applejack for my craft idea, though!
Rosierjay brings up a good point, but I think SilverGlade mentioned that she really likes the multiple generation thing that Applejack has going on, so I think any gen of AJ would be OK. It would be fun to see her as a G3.5- she'd probably be angry to be that chunky, though! LOL!

Nessa, you've had a busy year!

Is everyone else ok with Applejack?
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: Kazzellin on February 20, 2015, 01:43:21 PM
I'm fine with AJ. :) I don't know that I have any I would be able to re-hair, though, so I'm more in favor of a general re-hair contest, instead of AJ-only. Maybe with what colors/textures you use compared to what the pony had and how well they work with the pony's colors? :huh:
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: ponyqueen on February 22, 2015, 08:29:15 AM
I can get on board with Apple Jack as the host pony! I will be excited to paint a watercolor of her!
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: Silver Glade on February 22, 2015, 11:12:34 AM
Good to hear the favorable response for AJ!  :lovey:

Thanks for the feedback on crafting contests too.  I still think it would be neat to do a rehair event of some sort, but many of you think it better to broaden the rules on ponies to use.  Great idea!  I'm just brainstorming possibilities now.  What about using any gen of pony, keep their symbol and eyes etc, but limit to just one specific body color?  I'm tempted to say orange ponies for obvious reasons...   :P
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: mngusty on February 22, 2015, 12:37:30 PM
Hey MN/ND pony peeps!  I'm so glad I found this thread!  I'm always up for a pony meet in MN :)  Bloomington would be great!  Applejack sounds good to me for a host pony too!  I'll check with dates and then vote on one. 
Nessa!  We missed you last year!  You sure do have one packed schedule, I'm really hoping you can make it this year, it would be great to catch up!
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: Aquatic Neon on February 22, 2015, 12:52:54 PM
Applejack sounds great :) I'll be doing a poster again for 2015 so I will need a guest list for everyone coming! I'm not sure about the dates exactly yet, but I'm pretty sure any should work except June.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: ponyqueen on February 23, 2015, 12:34:06 PM
Hay Aquatic Neon! So looking forward to another poster! Last year's was sooo cute and had *all* my pets in it! Squee!

The best dates for me are mid/late August (voted for August 22). My dad is hoping to visit MN in early September I think- he wants to do the RenFest and I'm not sure what else... I hope the day does not conflict with the pony meet! If it does, perhaps I will convince him to join me at the pony meet on Saturday, and make Sunday RenFest day. He's a pony supporter... avid fleamarketer and follows my slogan "Hasbro's the way to go" when considering a colorfully plastic horse for me.

Other notes: looking forward to pony desserts, delicious potluck foods, crafts and art contests, and a massive host-pony photo shoot! :)
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: Kazzellin on February 23, 2015, 12:50:34 PM
So far, the only "pony-inspired" dessert I can think of (aside from various apple dishes, of course) is that rainbow cake. I've never made one, but they look fun (and potentially messy!) :D
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: bubbles171 on February 23, 2015, 01:12:19 PM
yes applejack is fine with me I can bring my Columbia applejacks for the picture and my new SA applejack when I get her. whizzer has lots of cool ones as well she has red hair Venezuelan Applejack and lots more
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: ponyqueen on March 03, 2015, 08:59:01 AM
Changing my vote to a solid September 5th- the other dates are no longer ideal for me!
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: nessa16 on March 03, 2015, 09:24:32 AM
Hey MN/ND pony peeps!  I'm so glad I found this thread!  I'm always up for a pony meet in MN :)  Bloomington would be great!  Applejack sounds good to me for a host pony too!  I'll check with dates and then vote on one. 
Nessa!  We missed you last year!  You sure do have one packed schedule, I'm really hoping you can make it this year, it would be great to catch up!

Thanks mngusty!  I missed you guys too!  Just so much going on the last year but I am almost done with school and am looking forward to start working, hopefully in OB.  Really hoping I can make it this year!

I can definitely do AJ...have an initially unintentional army of her lol.  Focusing just G1 AJ or all gens cause I have a bunch from G4 including plushies, G2 custom, G3 version, G1 UK, baby, regular and Vennie AJ yellow with pink hair.  I can't wait until I can put an army shelf with her together.  Oh and EqG first edition doll of AJ...good lord so many AJs.  Then again she was my first excitement related to G4 when it was announced.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: rosierjay on March 03, 2015, 09:39:21 AM
if we do applejack. would an applejack plush i made work?
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: Kazzellin on March 06, 2015, 03:42:44 PM
if we do applejack. would an applejack plush i made work?

I don't see why not. :)
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: Silver Glade on March 06, 2015, 07:10:18 PM
if we do applejack. would an applejack plush i made work?

I don't see why not. :)

All generations and iterations of AJ are welcome!  :lovey:
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: wizzer218 on March 06, 2015, 08:51:50 PM
I voted September 5th also.....and of course I WANNA COME...too much fun....but if its august 29th I probably won't be able to come ...I got a wedding....so I am hoping for September :)

Post Merge: March 06, 2015, 09:11:54 PM

Oh yeah applejack is fine with me!
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: MoondancerMilkyWay on March 15, 2015, 12:54:04 PM
I'M SO IN FOR THIS!!!!!!!!!
Fair, Fest, Pony Meet, maybe Dad...it's going to be an amazing weekend!!!!
AJ as host pony? how much fun is that?!?!?! (so much! in case you were wondering!)
I'm already thinking of what pony paleo apple desserts I could make!!!!

oh my gosh oh my gosh it's going to be so great!!!!
*Squee!!*
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: Strawberry Swirl on March 15, 2015, 01:32:44 PM
OH I'm gonna so try to make it! Where will it be? (In the cities I'm guessing? I'll need to plan ahead....quite a drive!)
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: MoondancerMilkyWay on March 15, 2015, 04:24:45 PM
Cities area. Bloomington, which if you're not too familiar, is where the Mall of America is. ;)
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: bubbles171 on March 16, 2015, 10:13:17 AM
hi did we decide on a date yet?? looks like sept 5th???
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: ponyqueen on March 16, 2015, 11:09:58 AM
I think we should call it. 14 members have voted so far, and the total number of members that attended last year was 19 (not including guests) so the majority of potential voting attendees have voted, and certainly most or all of the current active members have voted.

Additionally, there are 8 votes for Sept 5th, not 7, as I changed my vote (although I can't change the poll results to reflect this).

I'll leave it to Silver Glade to make the final call here!  ^.^
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: mngusty on March 17, 2015, 10:55:35 AM
I agree w/PQ.  I think we should call it and start planning!!

Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: Silver Glade on March 17, 2015, 10:57:12 AM
Yup, I'd say September 5th it is!!   :newpony:
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - Brainstorm Phase!
Post by: bubbles171 on March 17, 2015, 12:38:13 PM
ok sounds like fun sept 5th and applejack
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Strawberry Swirl on March 17, 2015, 01:13:24 PM
Isn't september 5th the day that school starts? :0
I hope I can come anyway! The cities is so far but I wanna go so bad.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: himmie on March 17, 2015, 01:33:04 PM
I totally missed this thread, oops. I will definitely try to make it to the meet again if I am still living in Wisconsin. :)
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Aurora on March 17, 2015, 01:46:33 PM
Hooray, September 5th! I'm putting it on every calendar I see!
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: bubbles171 on March 20, 2015, 02:59:30 PM
found another person from ND and sent her this page yeah now there are getting to be a few from ND
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: ponycentric on March 22, 2015, 09:22:45 PM
Woo!  I definitely want to attend, for sure, just figuring out how to get there, heh, don't think I want to subject my fella to the event; he deals with enough pony on a daily basis because of me.  :devious:

September 5th, eh?  That gives me time to make arrangements, at least!


Post Merge: March 22, 2015, 09:32:02 PM

Alsdo I LOOOOOVE Applejack, 1 and 4.  Have a number of G4 versions of her and absolutely cannot wait for my G1 to arrive!

I've never been to one of these shindigs, so I'm pretty eager, though also somewhat anxious.  Bit of a shy gal, but y'all make it sound pretty fun!
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: loverofbalto on April 02, 2015, 08:18:58 AM
Something closer to Shakopee would be awesome so that I can be there.  I was bummed when I couldn't make it last time due to the distance.  The problem is I can't think of any place to host a pony get together.  My apartment complex I moved into has a better party room with kitchen and bathroom, but the problem would be size and only a few tables available.  I hope we can come up with something awesome.

Post Merge: April 02, 2015, 08:22:08 AM

Also if we are still putting in votes for dates I think the 5th of September it seems like the best weekend.  I plan to be at Furry Migration too so I do want to miss that.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: ponyqueen on April 02, 2015, 09:22:16 AM
Something closer to Shakopee would be awesome so that I can be there.  I was bummed when I couldn't make it last time due to the distance.  The problem is I can't think of any place to host a pony get together.  My apartment complex I moved into has a better party room with kitchen and bathroom, but the problem would be size and only a few tables available.  I hope we can come up with something awesome.

Post Merge: April 02, 2015, 08:22:08 AM

Also if we are still putting in votes for dates I think the 5th of September it seems like the best weekend.  I plan to be at Furry Migration too so I do want to miss that.

Last year the meet was in Burnsville, just 10 minutes from Shakopee, so, pretty close? Perhaps it was a scheduling conflict that was the problem last year? Thankfully, Bloomington is more or less just across the river from Shakopee, so much luck this year too! :)

Also, September 5th has been decided. Time to put it on our calendars!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: loverofbalto on April 02, 2015, 06:54:32 PM
I remember it was an issue with scheduling.  Two years ago was the one way up north.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Silver Glade on April 02, 2015, 06:58:22 PM
I've never been to one of these shindigs, so I'm pretty eager, though also somewhat anxious.  Bit of a shy gal, but y'all make it sound pretty fun!

We would love to have you ponycentric!  Hope to see you then.  :)

Now that it's warmed up a little outside, I'll take some quick pics of the backyard area and post them tomorrow to give everyone an idea of what kind of outdoor space we have to work with.  I'm planning on renting a canopy or two as well, in case of rain.   :rain: 

Not to say I don't have space inside the house - I certainly do!  I just think it'd be a great opportunity to utilize our fairly expansive outdoor area as well.  :P
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Delphian on April 02, 2015, 09:14:49 PM
Sounds like it'll be a nice setup Silver Glade! I guess this is the point where I should mention my awful allergies just in case indoor areas are utilized. I'm allergic to everything with fur or feathers, horse and cat being the worst.  Actually, I'm allergic to trees, grass, and flowers too, but those are harder to avoid. :lol:
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: silverdawn on April 02, 2015, 10:56:06 PM
Only 4 hours away from me! :D  I'm all over this one!  Just let me know when and I'll make it!
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: ponyqueen on April 03, 2015, 08:01:16 AM
Only 4 hours away from me! :D  I'm all over this one!  Just let me know when and I'll make it!

Excellent! It will be great to see you again after meeting you at the fair!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Kazzellin on April 18, 2015, 01:03:30 PM
September 5th it is! :D

I shall need to decide if I'm going to MFM or the pony meet. (Nothing for MFM had been paid for yet, so should have plenty of time to decide. :P )
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: loverofbalto on April 18, 2015, 04:20:36 PM
Hurray I will have stuff to sell if my craigslist doesn't sell.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: loverofbalto on May 08, 2015, 07:10:08 AM
I'm so excited for the meet up.  I have a bunch of stuff I am trying to sell and I like the idea of doing it locally since shipping is such a pain.  So do we have a place yet or do we have just a day planned?  I wanted to make sure so I could be ready.  I can't wait.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: rosierjay on May 08, 2015, 02:33:08 PM
I'll be traveling to japan shortly before the meet up.
not sure if anyone would be interested in goods etc from there.
don't think most of the pony people were interested in dolls etc last time.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Kazzellin on May 09, 2015, 04:16:02 PM
I'll be traveling to japan shortly before the meet up.
not sure if anyone would be interested in goods etc from there.
don't think most of the pony people were interested in dolls etc last time.
Hee - the only item I'd be interested in (at the moment) is Slime plushies, from the Dragon Warrior games. :silly: Thanks for the offer, though. :)
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: rosierjay on May 13, 2015, 10:40:02 PM
random question. anyone live near farimont?
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Kazzellin on May 24, 2015, 04:32:10 PM
It's two hours from me. Sorry.

My sister and I discussed it, and since we're no longer able to attend the Fair, we're skipping the con in MS and coming to the Meet instead! I shall see everyone there! :D
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: scarlettkitty81 on May 24, 2015, 08:12:15 PM
Yay I can't wait!!!! Had so much fun last year :)
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: loverofbalto on May 26, 2015, 09:26:44 PM
Anyone looking for G1 Accessories?  I have a bunch I'm bringing, plus ponies from all gens, some random items, and a bunch of pony items.  Looking for anything specific let me know and I can look.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: ponyqueen on May 27, 2015, 04:24:34 AM
Anyone looking for G1 Accessories?  I have a bunch I'm bringing, plus ponies from all gens, some random items, and a bunch of pony items.  Looking for anything specific let me know and I can look.

Yep- working on a list of what I need from PE, and I'm always looking for baby pony stuff! Maybe not so much bibs, bottles and cribs, but like twin stuff.  ^.^ And duckies. And first tooth toys/accessories.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: rosierjay on May 27, 2015, 10:00:44 AM
i have a few g2's i'm passively looking for, but not really searching for ponies.
and my friend said she's coming this years, so she'll be looking for herself. woot!
i'll check to see if there are any bait poses i'm looking for though.
that's the only thing i can thing of.
hoping to have sold off the 4 boxes of ponies i have before the meet, so i can just enjoy the shopping and not have to worry about my stuff.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: MoondancerMilkyWay on May 27, 2015, 10:08:06 AM
plane ticket is bought, I'm really looking forward to this!
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: scarlettkitty81 on May 28, 2015, 12:21:12 PM
I am always looking for accessories, petites, lil litters, dream beauties and internationals!

I am currently selling my G3 collection (150 ponies) so if any of my fellow MN collectors are in search of anything let me know and we can meet up to save on shipping if you live in or near the twin cities area.

Whatever I have left over I plan on bringing to the meet. I will most likely have G1s as well.

I am super excited!!!!!
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: rosierjay on May 28, 2015, 02:47:24 PM
any g3 pegasus or unicorn bait?
i don't collect the g3s for the most part, have a few that have caught my attention.
i know my friend has been looking for port a bella for a while if anyone has one of her for sale.

anyone going to ponycon in minnesota?
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: rosierjay on June 04, 2015, 06:58:29 PM
anyone going to the pony fair that would be willing to look for a pony for me?
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: ponyqueen on June 04, 2015, 07:55:34 PM
I'll be at the MLP-MSP con on Sunday as an art panelist... don't know if I'll have access to the vendor floor though. I think Aquatic Neon is going? (Or are you talking about the national fair in chicago? I'm so confused with two pony events so close together!)

What pony? :tellme:
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: rosierjay on June 04, 2015, 07:57:21 PM
g2 baby swirly.
though i think most people might be looking for themselves. XD
so the chances of finding two are pretty slim.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Kazzellin on June 09, 2015, 12:16:22 PM
I'll be at the MLP-MSP con on Sunday as an art panelist...
The what? O_o *Googles*

O_O

How did I not know about this??? :O
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: ponyqueen on June 20, 2015, 01:50:30 AM
I'll be at the MLP-MSP con on Sunday as an art panelist...
The what? O_o *Googles*

O_O

How did I not know about this??? :O

I know, me too! I mean I kinda knew about it, but it was off my radar...

Post Merge: June 20, 2015, 01:52:08 AM

Also! I plan on making some special MN Meet merch, so I hope the location (Bloomington) and host pony (Apple Jack) don't change!
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Aurora on June 24, 2015, 01:08:14 PM
I know it seems like I died, since I haven't been here for a while, but I'm really looking forward to this meet! Lincoln, my 19-month-old, is just now figuring out that packages OPEN, so the pony room has been off limits lately. He's also discovering stickers, another danger in the pony room for a cornucopia of reasons. But when he's distracted, I've actually been able to get in there and do a little bit of sorting and finding things for the meet. I'm not sure how much buying and selling I'll be doing, I'll probably have a big free box full of ponies and other things that I just don't want to deal with anymore, but I am planning to be there.

I'm also excited to see the special MN Meet merch- whee!

Are we planning to do the game with the dice and the fast-action stealing? And are we planning on a prize table or not? I just want to be ready for what we need.

Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: BethyVic on June 25, 2015, 07:53:44 AM
I live in Bloomington MN!  Yippee! Is there another thread with more info on this meet?
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Aurora on June 25, 2015, 02:55:41 PM
Hi, Bethy! This is it right now- we have a location and a date, but we are in the process of working out more details- like food and games and such. Welcome!
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: BethyVic on June 25, 2015, 08:29:57 PM
Awesome, thanks! 

Post Merge: June 25, 2015, 08:45:41 PM

Aurora, I have been off the Arena for a while too, and I am glad to be back.  I am especially excited because I live right in Bloomington.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: loverofbalto on June 29, 2015, 05:28:43 PM
Anyone looking for G1 Accessories?  I have a bunch I'm bringing, plus ponies from all gens, some random items, and a bunch of pony items.  Looking for anything specific let me know and I can look.

Yep- working on a list of what I need from PE, and I'm always looking for baby pony stuff! Maybe not so much bibs, bottles and cribs, but like twin stuff.  ^.^ And duckies. And first tooth toys/accessories.

I know I came across a duckie, I have some ring toys, some first tooth pony things, and some other odds and ends.  I'll be going through things here soon and taking pics and organizing everything.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: ponyqueen on June 30, 2015, 05:46:12 AM
^^^ Oh my goodness, loverofbalto- I almost fell over when I saw your signature. "MN meet August 13th!?!? When did that change? MMW already bought plane tickets to be here for Sept 5th! Wait, maybe it's an old sig..."

Crisis averted. ;)

I'm also excited to see the special MN Meet merch- whee!

I'm going to make some nice bookmarks like we had at the fair (if anyone's seen those). Will feature Applejack and say "MN Pony Meet 2015/Bloomington, MN"

I'll also have prints and originals of artwork, of course- for sale or trade. ;)

Are we planning to do the game with the dice and the fast-action stealing? And are we planning on a prize table or not? I just want to be ready for what we need.

I hope so! I liked the "Gift Grab Dice Game" aka "the Dice Game" and I liked prize table... I took lots of notes when I hosted last year so I will post those soon. :)

:heart: pq


Post Merge: June 30, 2015, 06:02:06 AM

Okay, forgive the super long post that's coming- if it's a nuisance I can hide it under a spoiler or we can post the info on the front page. I jotted down these notes right after hosting last year. Feel free to use it as a springboard for ideas on making 2015 bigger, better, and 20% more cool.


:rainbow: What we did last year! :rainbow:

Activities
Buying and selling ponies!
Show and tell- Rare ponies, customs, first ponies etc
Group photo of host pony (Tex)
Tour of Hostess’s pony collection
Raffle for Custom pony (G1 Nurse Redheart by ponyqueen)
My Little Pony movie playing in background
Wear something pony-inspired
Vote for contest entries

Games
$10 Mystery gift swap (optional, one gift per participant)
Gift Grab dice game ($1-$3 prizes, many small gifts)

Contests
Custom pony contest
Caption contest for photograph
Art contest featuring host pony (Any kind - paintings, digital, sculptural etc)
Guess How Many treat jar (Starbursts in a Strawberry shortcake jar)

Prizes
Prize for person that drove the farthest! (Customized Barbie car w/ pony)
Guess How Many (Starbursts and jar were the prize!)
Door prizes just for coming!
Caption contest
Art/craft contest
Custom pony contest
Parting gifts/door prizes for staying till the end!

Things we talked about but didn’t get to…
Custom tutorial/demo
Other pony themed games like Fakie Toss, horseshoes, Bingo and Pin the Tail on the pony
Introduction game (ice breaker)

Suggested itinerary

10:00-11:00 Arrive and set up
11:00-4:00ish Shopping!!
12:00 Fire up grill
1:00pm People group picture, then Pony group picture
2:00 Announce contest winners
2:00-3:00 Play games
3:00-4:00 Tour pony room, group show and tell
4:00ish Door prizes and parting gifts

Asked people to bring:
Ponies and other merch to sell/trade
Cash, including a good mix of smaller bills
Potluck food contribution
Contest entries, if participating
Items for prize table, unwrapped (maybe like 2 or 3 things? Small/inexpensive; pony or non-pony okay)
“Gift Grab” dice game gifts, wrapped (if participating. Not mandatory but super fun. These are $1-$3 gifts, the fun is in the game!! Works best if each person playing has brought at least two gifts)
$10 Mystery Gift, wrapped (if participating, not mandatory. One to one swap.)
Ponies for “Show and Tell”
A spare table
Possible a camp chair, if needed
Items for free bin

Hosting notes/tips:

Setting up

Tables- don’t turn away tables! If folks have one, we could always use more. We need tables for pony sales, food, more food, game gifts, craft/art displays, and prize table.

Space- Spreading out is nice! Used all common space inside house, as well as large deck and 2 car garage.

Labels- Make ahead of time for labeling custom/art contest area, prize table, mystery game gifts etc.

Number the $10 Mystery Swap gifts as they come in, and have #ed slips prepared to hand out later.

Name tags- Put current avatar pictures on name tags again- this really helped know who everyone was!

Prizes

Encourage everyone to bring one or two small/inexpensive items for prize table. There were several contest ties, so it was a good thing to have a lot of items. Extras make great door prizes so everyone has a chance! 

Potluck

Have slots for signing up, such as Main Dish (spaces for 3-4 names) Fruit and Veggie sides (space for 3-4 names) Drinks etc

About an hour into the meet (after the initial shopping frenzy) have spouse start heating up the grill or other meal prep tasks.

Costco cake was a little big for the size crowd, and ponyqueen had no choice but to polish off the leftovers (with some help from MoondancerMilkyway and husband. Some.)

Have fresh drinking water available. Tap water in a pitcher was perfect. ^.^

Misc

Designate a photographer (perhaps a non-pony spouse?) To make sure we get lots of fun pics!

Things to print ahead of time:
Name tags with avatars
Caption entries
List of everyone’s names for door prizes
Numbers for mystery gift swap
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: BethyVic on June 30, 2015, 08:57:05 AM
Wow, that is a lot of great info!
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: mngusty on June 30, 2015, 09:26:00 AM
Awesome PQ!  I also LOVE that you'll have special MN Meet stuff :)  I LOVED all of your stuff from the big Con, you did a great job! 
Hey everypony, we have a Celeb in our MN pony family!  Congrats Sarah on being the Featured Artist at the My Little Pony Fair in Chicago!!  We are so proud of you!! 
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Aurora on June 30, 2015, 12:53:28 PM
Hooray, Sarah! Congrats!

I am planning on having another paper-fill-out type game, though not as ridiculous as the different language one last year. In concept, that was a cool game. In reality, it got really long-winded. I think I have a fun idea for this year, we'll see how it plays out! I'll bring the prize for that game.

I like the dice grab game and door-prize-drawing type games because you get to go home with a prize. Last year the box that I forgot at home was (of course) the box with the prizes, but everyone was awesome and let me play anyway. I'm making up for it this year with some good packages. And some silly ones, too, because that's always fun.

Those are really great notes!
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: seaponey on July 06, 2015, 08:10:54 PM
Got this marked on my calendar. So far I'm planning on coming. Can't wait!  Wasn't able to make it to the pony fair this year so if anyone has any fair stuff for sale I'm very interested. Especially the fair pin!
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: rosierjay on July 06, 2015, 08:13:51 PM
is anyone interested in custom pony plushes?
and if yes, what characters would be cool to see?
probably only have time to make a few before the meet.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: nessa16 on July 06, 2015, 09:25:37 PM
is anyone interested in custom pony plushes?
and if yes, what characters would be cool to see?
probably only have time to make a few before the meet.

Sugarberry!
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: RedRedRover on July 06, 2015, 09:32:46 PM
This sounds so much fun!!!! I hope I'll be able to make it this September! :P
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: wizzer218 on July 06, 2015, 10:46:02 PM
Whizzer!!

Not sure if I will really have much to sell this year....I sold so much at the fair.....lol....plus I gotta pay on my grail Pony....and she's a lot so most of my stuff will be up for sale before meet....but I can still come and bring some art maybe customs...show n tell stuff...etc.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Silver Glade on July 07, 2015, 09:05:44 AM
Wow PQ!  Thanks so much for posting last year's notes!  Methinks we should start paring down a list of activities for the day of, yah?  :D

So!  I totally forgot to post some pics of my place!   :blush:  Here are several shots of my backyard...


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This is a shot from the upper back patio.  Our property extends up the hill to where the mowing lines end.  ;)


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A shot of our lower patio from above.


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A view of most of our yard from the lower patio.


There are hills both by the house and at the opposite end of the yard, but the flat area length extends roughly 70+ feet out from the house, and the width is about 90 feet. 
I was thinking of renting 2-3 canopies and setting them up in the back for spaces to set up sale tables, areas to relax, etc.  That way we have shade if it's sunny and shelter if it's raining.  :)  There's also a covered space on the upper patio and a good bit of room inside.

Would anyone be up for yard games if it's nice out?  I can set up a ladder ball toss and bean bag toss boards, for example.  :)  We also have a fairly spacious home theatre area in the basement; I'm planning on uploading a bunch of MLP cartoons (a mix of G1, G3 and G4) to our PS3 and having them play continuously.  The stuff I've picked runs about 8.5 hours all the way through! :P
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Delphian on July 07, 2015, 04:05:58 PM
Lawn games would be fun! :biggrin:
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: ringlets_ on July 07, 2015, 06:08:32 PM
Sounds fun! I should be able to make it.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Aquatic Neon on July 07, 2015, 06:27:47 PM
Your yard looks awesome, should be lots of fun! We should get started on a guest list like last year!
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: ponyqueen on July 12, 2015, 05:49:10 PM
Yes I am interested in pony and non-pony stuff at this meet!  :lol: I can trade art or whatever else I bring for stuff on my wishlist! :rainbow:

I am interested in this non-pony stuff:

:heart: vintage littlest pet shop
:heart: rainbow brite merch, books, vhs tapes
:heart: nes games

Vintage Littlest Pet Shop sets I will buy/trade for COMPLETE or very near complete:
Spoiler
1992
Cozy home pets
-bobbing fish

Li’l paw prints pets
-Puppy

1993
Cozy home pets
-swinging monkeys
-Glittering goldfish

Zoo wilderness
-playful sea lion

1994
Sparkling pets
-Bombay Kitty accessories

Zoo play with me pets
-mommy hen
-baby calf
-baby lamb

1995
Pup and kitty clubs
-clubhouse kitties

Dressed and ready pets
-let it pour pup
-Sweet sleepy pup

Sparkling pets
-thirsty guinea pigs
-need/feed pups

Sparkling pony babies
-saddle filly
-Wash n pretty filly
-Brush and grow filly
-Magic drinking filly

Fancy curls friends
-poof and pretty skunk

Mini surprise pets
-perky and playful kitties
-hop and go bunnies

1996
Fancy curls friends
-fluffy puppies
-silky kitties

Magical hideaway pets
-curly tail trio
-Puppy dress-up palace

Newborn families
-swans

Pony Stuff I am interested in:
:heart: porcelains!
:heart: backcards, stickers and other ephemera
:heart: tray puzzles

Pony wishlist: http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,357541.0.html

:rainbow: Flowers for Flutters! :rainbow:
Finally, I will trade a pouch of Rose Milkweed seeds (retail value ~$5) for ANY flutter pony, ANY condition. Also will trade for their boxes, combs, wings (single, paired, missing tabs etc), and stickers. Will also accept Windy/Summer Wing ponies any condition. See link here for info on Rose Milkweed! http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,370459.0.html

[Anything else I think of I'll update this post.]

Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: scarlettkitty81 on July 14, 2015, 10:27:16 AM
My life has been absolutely chaotic the last couple months. Have I missed anything? I still plan on attending this year. I had so much fun last year I can't wait to go again.

Katie
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: ponyqueen on July 14, 2015, 12:17:16 PM
My life has been absolutely chaotic the last couple months. Have I missed anything? I still plan on attending this year. I had so much fun last year I can't wait to go again.

Katie

Lots of stuff on page 6: last year summary/meet notes, pics of hostess's outdoor entertaining space, and I began posting my "interested in" list.

Date is set for Sept 5th, host pony is Applejack (any gen), and I anticipate soon we'll firm up a start time, and begin clucking about potluck dishes, activities and contests.  ^.^
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: rosierjay on July 25, 2015, 01:27:18 AM
anyone have a g4 shining armor bait that they are looking to sell/trade? and about how much are you asking for him? (no blindbags)

0.0!! wizzer i think i just found one you have for sale on ebay... bummer it has a bid. now to stalk and sneak bid.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: ponyqueen on July 27, 2015, 05:29:35 AM
Not sure but I think this is the first potluck "I'll bring" post:

I'll bring salad! I'm on a salad kick right now, and plan to bring one with spinach, red cabbage, shredded carrots, other veggies and garnished with berry vinaigrette, nuts, cheese, and dried fruit.

Post Merge: July 27, 2015, 06:59:06 AM

And paper plates- I'll bring paper plates! Heck, napkins too.  ^.^
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Aurora on July 27, 2015, 11:36:54 AM
I'm planning on bringing food of some kind, but I'm still in the planning phase of this. I'm probably NOT bringing my adorable kid, since he's discovered ponies and how fun they are to wander off with... When I can control him with just the power of my glare, then (AND ONLY THEN) will he accompany me to a pony meet.

But we wouldn't eat him anyway, so this whole last paragraph didn't really make sense.

I'm liking the idea of buttermints right now, I've never made them so they seem like fun.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: rosierjay on July 27, 2015, 02:47:03 PM
since i'll be coming back from japan shortly before the meet, would a japanese snack be something fun? or a side be better?
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Silver Glade on July 27, 2015, 06:32:34 PM
So yes, I figure since this is a little more than a month away, I'd better start posting here regularly and be a good host!   :lol:

I'd like to get a head count going if that's okay with you peeps!  Just post a confirmation whether you will be coming, and how many guests you will have along with you!  I'll keep an updated post with lists - probably on the first page.

Also, foodses!  We'd better get that list going too - good thinking, ponyqueen!  I'll put you down for a salad.  rosierjay, I would LOVE some kooky Japanese treats!  I like mochi, myself.  But the more novel the food, the better, imo!  :)

I will get a master post compiled early tomorrow.  Another lil' thing I would love suggestions on is what we can do for a host pony theme.  I really like the idea of an apple dessert contest, for example.  ;)

Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: rosierjay on July 27, 2015, 08:05:07 PM
i love mochi and the like too, but things like that might not keep. i'll be back around the last week of august. wasn't sure if it was worth the risk.
i'll see what i can think of.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: silverdawn on July 28, 2015, 02:10:44 AM
I'm still planning on being there! :D
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Aurora on July 28, 2015, 12:30:50 PM
I am planning to be there, and might have a guest with me.
I can do something with apples- maybe an "Apple Food" contest, so if someone makes an apple salad or apple main dish, it isn't excluded. Too bad our apple trees aren't bigger, I could bring home-grown apples! I'm still leaning towards buttermints, too. Mmmm, buttermint. Why isn't there a pony named Buttermint?

I'm considering selling some of my brushes and combs. I have a lot, but I don't really do anything with them. Anyone looking for combs/brushes? I'd rather bring them to the meet than try and sell them on ebay- lots of fussy details, better in real life.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: ponyqueen on July 28, 2015, 01:34:45 PM
I love combs and brushes! I am always looking to score more for my display vases (and to match with ponies!)
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: silverdawn on July 28, 2015, 01:41:25 PM
YES!! All the combs and brushes!! I still need lots! :D  Want my wishlist?
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Aquatic Neon on July 28, 2015, 01:58:27 PM
I'll be there should have a guest as well! Also I need to talk to everyone about getting on the poster! I will send PMs soon I already have it started with people I know are coming but new people I will for sure need info!
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Aurora on July 28, 2015, 02:04:00 PM
Wow, that was fast interest! I think I'll just go through them and pull out the ones I want to keep, then bring the rest and let everyone dig. I've been looking at all the STUFF in the pony room lately and trying to figure out if I want to keep amassing everything, or if I want to start to specialize a little bit. I figure combs/brushes are a safe place to start, I don't see any real regret coming from not having any of them- and if there are some I treasure, I'll just keep them.
The nice thing is that they will go to collectors- someone who will give them a good home, and I know they won't just end up at the bottom of a free box at a yard sale and then get thrown away because no one cared enough to dig them out. It's one of the fears that makes me always look in free boxes. Last weekend, I walked past a free box, got to the car, then turned around and walked back. And there was a G3 roller coaster car, right on top. Poor little thing. I saved it, or at least I saved it from the free box. My 19-month-old started driving it all over, complete with "brrrrmmmm" noises. I like to think the toy is enjoying that- that's it's whole purpose, after all, to be played with.
It appears that I feel like rambling a little bit. Sorry!
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: BethyVic on July 28, 2015, 04:01:29 PM
I am planning on being there.  With my lupus, I can never know exactly how I will be feeling that day.  I plan on preparing a few days ahead of time so I have the best chance of feeling good. I am happy to bring anything, I don't have anything particular in mind.  Maybe as time gets closer we can figure out what is missing and I can get it.  I am planning on bringing some ponies and merchandise to trade/sell.  Please let me know what I can bring/do to be helpful.  It is my first pony meet and I am so very excited!
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: ponyqueen on July 31, 2015, 12:31:39 PM
I will be there with my husband!  ^.^
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Delphian on July 31, 2015, 02:51:47 PM
I'll be there! I could probably bring a veggie platter or something to help balance out all the apple themed deserts. lol
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: nessa16 on August 04, 2015, 07:26:59 AM
I am planning on coming and should have my bf with me. I will try to bring Snicker salad again. I'm unsure of our accommodations at the moment since we are staying all weekend. Not sure all that I have to sell yet. Looking to complete some last more "common" ponies from my US G1 list, maybe some G3s and maybe some htf G4 and other stuff.

Post Merge: August 04, 2015, 08:26:15 AM

Do we have start/end times?
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Silver Glade on August 05, 2015, 06:52:36 PM
Do we have start/end times?

Last year we started at 11am.  Did that time work for you guys?  Or would a later time be preferred?  It's all good to me.   If anyone's hanging around by nightfall, I'll get the fire pit going on the lower patio!  ^.^

One month to go!!   :frolic:
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: loverofbalto on August 05, 2015, 09:57:55 PM
Can I get a PM for the address if possible so I can plan ahead?  Thanks every so much.

Post Merge: August 05, 2015, 10:02:42 PM

I can try and bring a pasta of some kind and I have my own table I can bring along.  I hope that helps.  I can't wait.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: wizzer218 on August 05, 2015, 10:03:15 PM
I will be three

Post Merge: August 05, 2015, 10:06:53 PM

I am planning to be there, and might have a guest with me.
I can do something with apples- maybe an "Apple Food" contest, so if someone makes an apple salad or apple main dish, it isn't excluded. Too bad our apple trees aren't bigger, I could bring home-grown apples! I'm still leaning towards buttermints, too. Mmmm, buttermint. Why isn't there a pony named Buttermint?

I'm considering selling some of my brushes and combs. I have a lot, but I don't really do anything with them. Anyone looking for combs/brushes? I'd rather bring them to the meet than try and sell them on ebay- lots of fussy details, better in real life.



Yes!.BRING THEM FOR SURE :)...I am after accessories... G1anyways.....especially original ribbons!!....anyone have any!!??....

As for food I will think of something delicious.....

It's gonna me + bubbles171 and Ice_gypsy..so 3
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Strawberry Swirl on August 06, 2015, 11:02:29 AM
Hmmm, coming back to this...is anyone else in the southern part of MN? Because I'd really like to attend an event like this that isn't just for people in the cities. (4+ hours away from me)

I was thinking perhaps I could start an event in a sort of "middle" ground? Like maybe Owatonna?
I'm not sure.  :what:
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Nimrodel on August 09, 2015, 07:59:29 PM
*dashes frantically into the thread*  So sorry, things have been a zoo!   :stressed:

I hope I'm not too late to the party!  Loved meeting everyone last year, and can't wait to see everyone this year.  :-D
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Aurora on August 10, 2015, 08:05:01 AM
Hmmm, coming back to this...is anyone else in the southern part of MN? Because I'd really like to attend an event like this that isn't just for people in the cities. (4+ hours away from me)

I was thinking perhaps I could start an event in a sort of "middle" ground? Like maybe Owatonna?
I'm not sure.  :what:

Hi, Sapphire! I live down by Waseca, and the first MN Pony Meet was in New Richland, but since it was the first meet, and before G4 came out, there have been a lot more people progressively every year. 2 years ago the meet was Up North, at Wizzer's house, so it does move around the state. It's just that most people live in the big city, so it makes sense to have the meet there- especially since we have people willing to use their houses! YAY! (Thank you!)
Where are you? I would love to carpool. Kalavista came up from Iowa last year. We also have people from North Dakota, so the cities is a nice middle ground, though it will move again, I'm sure.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: himmie on August 10, 2015, 06:44:50 PM
I am hoping to make it to the meet again this year, unless I am still in Arizona. I will likely be limited on space to bring sale items so I would like to have an idea of what people are looking for.

Here's some of what I have:

G1 ponies, accessories, some merch
G2 ponies - just common and baity
G3 ponies - LOTS
G4 ponies - various brushables and fashion style

Care Bears/Cousins plush, some merch (Vintage)
Pound Puppies and Pound Purries
Kitty Kitty Kittens (Tyco and DSI)
Grand Champions horses
Breyers
Littlest Pet Shop (Vintage and Current)
Monster High dolls, accessories
Rainbow Brite (some dolls/plush, merch)
Lady Lovely Locks (random dolls, merch)
Popples (plush, possibly merch)
Puffalumps
Hasbro Puppy, Kitty Surprise Moms and Babies
Furby - all generations

...I'll probably think of more later.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Strawberry Swirl on August 10, 2015, 08:29:21 PM

Hi, Sapphire! I live down by Waseca, and the first MN Pony Meet was in New Richland, but since it was the first meet, and before G4 came out, there have been a lot more people progressively every year. 2 years ago the meet was Up North, at Wizzer's house, so it does move around the state. It's just that most people live in the big city, so it makes sense to have the meet there- especially since we have people willing to use their houses! YAY! (Thank you!)
Where are you? I would love to carpool. Kalavista came up from Iowa last year. We also have people from North Dakota, so the cities is a nice middle ground, though it will move again, I'm sure.

Awesome! I've been to Waseca plenty o' times. I'm in Freeborn, but not many people have heard of it?
It's 20 min from the Iowa border.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Aurora on August 11, 2015, 01:14:43 PM
OMG! I live in Freeborn township, right on the edge of Freeborn and Faribault counties! Are you in town? I'm probably much more excited than I should be, but I've always dreamed of being one of those people who lives close to a pony pal, and now I'm one of them! We'll have tea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok, that was perhaps a little more excited than I meant to show. Let me try to pretend to be nonchalant now. "Ah, grand. A pony collector in my very county, where I was not suspecting one would be lurking. I shall slowly get to know them and then, in due time, we shall become chums." (Yes, that was much better. Not nearly as intimidating and scary.)

I live out in the country, about 3 miles south of Matawan. (For other peeps, Matawan is about as big as a SuperTarget.)
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Strawberry Swirl on August 11, 2015, 01:42:23 PM
Actually I live there! WOW you think you're excited you should hear me screaming!!!! lol

We should totes become buds. Although I cannot garuntee I will be allowed to carpool to the meet, I really wanna ask my dad if he would be cool with riding along w me to the meet if we do carpool.
Ooh, now I'm all pumped.....
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Aurora on August 11, 2015, 02:53:59 PM
Wait, you live in Matawan? Like, the little tiny town of Matawan? Are you the house with the horse? EEEEK!
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Strawberry Swirl on August 11, 2015, 05:08:19 PM
No? I said Freeborn. :0
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Aurora on August 12, 2015, 07:30:11 AM
No? I said Freeborn. :0

Actually, that's good. I've been trying to imagine which house you live in, and all sorts of crazy plans of leaving ponies sitting in the driveway... so now I can stop that. I figured maybe you said Freeborn because it is a little bigger than Matawan, and there was a better chance I would know where it was. Freeborn is still really close. And if it is ok with your family, I am perfectly happy to carpool to the pony meet. I might not have any guests at all now, so my car should have lots of room.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Strawberry Swirl on August 12, 2015, 10:57:02 AM
HA HA that would be amazing...like, just getting those gift bags + leaving ponies in each others' driveways.
We could make it a thing!

I'll have to ask but? It's tomorrow right? I think tomorrow is when my dad has a dentist appointment, I will ask though. + Also my mom may come with in the case he can't. I don't think they'd be comfortable with me going w/out one of them lol even though I'm 18. So no promises but BOY will I try.


Even if I can't come w/ you to the meet we should definitely meet up IRL sometime.  :devious:
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Silver Glade on August 12, 2015, 08:11:33 PM
Hey all!  I'm keeping track of the guest list - I've been super busy with work and prepping the house for the meet that I've been neglecting the planning process!  D'oh!   :blush:

I will most definitely post an ongoing guest list tomorrow - and also get a food planner started.  I'd like any and all input on games too - what did people enjoy most last year?  I know the dice game was popular!  Would anyone be interested in an apple-themed food contest?  Not necessarily desserts, either.  Other apple related stuff we could incorporate?
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: nessa16 on August 12, 2015, 08:42:07 PM
I have a great recipe for apple cheddar scones that I could see about making and of course maybe Snicker salad.  Both have apples in them.  I would have to see if I have the means/time to make them of course as we are traveling, etc.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: BethyVic on August 13, 2015, 06:04:34 AM
Do we have start/end times?

Last year we started at 11am.  Did that time work for you guys?  Or would a later time be preferred?  It's all good to me.   If anyone's hanging around by nightfall, I'll get the fire pit going on the lower patio!  ^.^

One month to go!!   :frolic:
I would say maybe starting later, but that is just personal preference. 
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Aurora on August 13, 2015, 08:52:38 AM
Do we have start/end times?

Last year we started at 11am.  Did that time work for you guys?  Or would a later time be preferred?  It's all good to me.   If anyone's hanging around by nightfall, I'll get the fire pit going on the lower patio!  ^.^

One month to go!!   :frolic:
I would say maybe starting later, but that is just personal preference. 

I would have said earlier! Haha! If we plan on eating at noon, a start time of 11 doesn't leave much time for setting up tables, plus there are stragglers who don't show up right at the start time. If we wanted to do a later start time and people could bring snacks for a big long snack table, that would work too.

I like all kinds of games- they're my favorite part of any get-together! The dice game is fun, I plan on bringing a word/paper game of some kind. I will also bring a couple prizes for the prize table, plus wrapped gifts for the game and a prize for my paper game.

I recently decided that I want different sizes of Discord. I have the big one from Hot Topic that I bought from Neon last year, but I think it would be fun to have tiny ones and big ones, just like he is in the cartoon. So if you have those for sale, bring them! Aurora Wants!

Post Merge: August 13, 2015, 08:54:29 AM

HA HA that would be amazing...like, just getting those gift bags + leaving ponies in each others' driveways.
We could make it a thing!

I'll have to ask but? It's tomorrow right? I think tomorrow is when my dad has a dentist appointment, I will ask though. + Also my mom may come with in the case he can't. I don't think they'd be comfortable with me going w/out one of them lol even though I'm 18. So no promises but BOY will I try.


Even if I can't come w/ you to the meet we should definitely meet up IRL sometime.  :devious:

Sorry this is two posts in a row, I'm a goober. The meet is in a couple weeks, on September 5th. I DEFINITELY want to meet up sometime- we'll figure that out. And it's ok if we can't carpool, but if it matters, I haven't axe murdered anyone for at least 10 years, and even then they asked for it. (Hahahaha! Axed for it!)
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: BethyVic on August 13, 2015, 08:59:27 AM
I can bring some prizes for a prize table as well. 
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Strawberry Swirl on August 13, 2015, 12:29:41 PM
I will definitely try to ask in time then! Feel free to PM me anytime if you have plans for us IRL.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: nessa16 on August 14, 2015, 11:57:02 AM
I was thinking earlier too just cause I have other people with that may not want to be there all day.
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: scarlettkitty81 on August 15, 2015, 03:19:39 PM
OMG! I have missed out on so much info I just did a quick scroll through to see whats new.

I definitely plan on going :) Are we allowed to invite other MN collectors who are not on the arena? I have a couple friends interested as well. Also, what is the link to find this page so they can become a new member?

I have plenty of ponies to bring as well as a tote full of extra Kenner LPS if anyone is interested in those and a few other non pony items.

If anyone has the following please bring:

Fashion Star Fillies- preferable the less common ones
She Ra Horses/accessories
Enchanted Kingdom Horses
Kenner LPS
G1 Accessories and Merch
G1 Nirvanas.....I am huge into Italians atm :)
Petites/Lil Litters
Dream Beauties
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Aurora on August 17, 2015, 08:22:40 AM
Hi there, Scarlet! Of course you should invite other collectors- they don't even need to be from MN! When I need a link to something, I usually just copy and paste the address in the search bar at the top of the page. I'm sure there's a more savvy way to do it, but it has always worked for me!

I think I have a few of the older LPS, I'll bring them if I can find them!
My mom is cleaning out her attic, so I also have a bunch of sort of random toys- lots of barbie accessories that I plan to just give away, there are some Polly Pockets, both vintage and new-ish, and I think a little bag of Quints accessories. If any of you are good with things like that, I might just bring them to get some advice on how to deal with them- at least to be sure of what they are!

I'm so excited about the meet! I probably won't have time to make the craft I wanted to for the contest, but I'll be there to vote! SilverGlade, how much room is there for card tables? Compared to last year, for example. I can either bring a normal-sized card table or a big ol' folding table from a church basement, or some combination of the two. I just want to be sure there's room for whatever I decide to bring! I'm ok with being outside, as long as it isn't a pouring rain. I've got pretty much everyone in plastic bags just so I don't have to keep combing them to keep them pretty for sale, so if they get a few sprinkles on them it is ok.
Wait- do you have a clothesline? Can I call dibs on the clothesline? That would be an amazing way to display these ponies! I'll even bring my own clothespins! If not, I will figure something out. I'm actually a little excited about trying to figure something like a clothesline out. I wonder if my husband feels like doing some strange creating?
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: wizzer218 on August 17, 2015, 07:12:21 PM
so I can't seem to find all the info in here...lol....was it applejacks as the special pony this year???......what are the contests and stuff is it the same as last year??....do we need to bring anything else besides food??.....also have we gotten an address yet where it will be held?? are we having a swap again?
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: MoondancerMilkyWay on August 17, 2015, 10:24:54 PM
Just stopping by real quick to say I'm coming for sure. I don't know if I was on the list and I'm so crazy busy!!
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: himmie on August 17, 2015, 11:00:26 PM
I would say maybe starting later, but that is just personal preference. 

Regardless of start time, I don't think I'll be there very early. It's a fairly long drive and I'm not much of a morning person. (As some of you have witnessed in previous years. Haha.)
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: nessa16 on August 18, 2015, 04:51:15 AM
so I can't seem to find all the info in here...lol....was it applejacks as the special pony this year???......what are the contests and stuff is it the same as last year??....do we need to bring anything else besides food??.....also have we gotten an address yet where it will be held?? are we having a swap again?

This

Also,  is anyone interested in vintage strawberry shortcake items or monster high items ?
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: wizzer218 on August 18, 2015, 10:18:51 AM
Yeah I need to know where because I want hotel close
Title: Re: 2015 Minnesota Pony Meet - September 5th in Bloomington, MN!
Post by: Silver Glade on August 18, 2015, 07:06:13 PM
SilverGlade, how much room is there for card tables? Compared to last year, for example. I can either bring a normal-sized card table or a big ol' folding table from a church basement, or some combination of the two. I just want to be sure there's room for whatever I decide to bring! I'm ok with being outside, as long as it isn't a pouring rain. I've got pretty much everyone in plastic bags just so I don't have to keep combing them to keep them pretty for sale, so if they get a few sprinkles on them it is ok.
Wait- do you have a clothesline? Can I call dibs on the clothesline? That would be an amazing way to display these ponies! I'll even bring my own clothespins! If not, I will figure something out. I'm actually a little excited about trying to figure something like a clothesline out. I wonder if my husband feels like doing some strange creating?

Hey Aurora!  I have room for both tables - bring whichever you like, or both!  I don't have a clothesline, but I do have a wheeled clothes rack that you may be able to use.  :)  Ponies wouldn't be on eye level though, if that's important to you. 
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/18!)
Post by: Strawberry Swirl on August 19, 2015, 12:39:43 PM
Sorry if this has been stated before, but has anybody come up with an exact address yet? This meet is looking more possible for me. (excited horse sound)
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/18!)
Post by: Silver Glade on August 19, 2015, 01:05:20 PM
I can PM you Sapphire Rain!
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/18!)
Post by: nessa16 on August 19, 2015, 02:09:00 PM
I can PM you Sapphire Rain!

Me too please
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/18!)
Post by: mngusty on August 19, 2015, 07:16:18 PM
Me, my husband & 2 kids are coming.  Not sure how long we'll stay, the kids behavior will dictate that for us, lol!!
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/18!)
Post by: wizzer218 on August 21, 2015, 10:34:08 AM
are we having an art contest and other contests like last year???...I started a drawing already =)
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/18!)
Post by: BethyVic on August 21, 2015, 01:54:32 PM
I am planning on bringing some prizes for the prize table.  What are the guidelines for the prizes (price range, generations?). 
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/18!)
Post by: Kazzellin on August 21, 2015, 06:04:34 PM
Wow this thread really took off! Now that I'm all caught up, lets see if I can mention everything that needs mentioning...

First off, definitely coming this year! My requested vacation day was approved, so I'm good to go there. :)

I have a cart table (or two) that I can bring with me - both are 2x6, I think? I'll have to check.

Food wise, I have a pack of frozen chicken legs I can bring for an entree - they've been in the freezer for the entire summer, so I doubt my mother will care - especially since she's been eating dinner at her boyfriend 5 nights out of 7 during the week. ;) They'd have to be cooked at the meet, though. Otherwise, I can make a tuna salad or tuna casserole - both are fairly easy (the tuna salad has tomatos, cucumber, sliced hard-boiled eggs, and a mayo/mustard sauce while the casserole has cream of mushroom soup, mixed vegetables (usually a bag of peas and carrots) and potato chips to crush and crumble on top; both have onions, green peppers, tuna (of course) and pasta; can't recall the spices off the top of my head - I'll check with Mom before the meet, though (she's in Nebraska right now)).

I'm trying not to buy any ponies right now, as I over-spent on them last year (please note, good luck for me, hay? XD ), but I do have some items I'll be bringing with me to sell:

G3 ponies - MIB, unboxed (mostly) and ponyville
G3 playsets - including at least one of the castles, if anyone's interested? (I'd rather not have to mail them. n__n; )
G1 ponies and accessories (provided I have time to sort the rest of it! My accessories are pretty much done (I hope), it's just the ponies that I need to finish sorting through)
Custom ponies G1, G3 and G4; I have a convention the weekend before that I'll be selling customs at though, so I don't know who I'll have left afterwards)
G1, G3 and G4-themed jewelry

... It's kinda sad that a lot of this hinges on my being able to take the time to get so much done. :yikes:

Oh, I shall also need the address PM'd to me, please! :D

2 weeks to go! Wheee~! :silly:
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/18!)
Post by: Aurora on August 24, 2015, 07:41:21 AM
SilverGlade, how much room is there for card tables? Compared to last year, for example. I can either bring a normal-sized card table or a big ol' folding table from a church basement, or some combination of the two. I just want to be sure there's room for whatever I decide to bring! I'm ok with being outside, as long as it isn't a pouring rain. I've got pretty much everyone in plastic bags just so I don't have to keep combing them to keep them pretty for sale, so if they get a few sprinkles on them it is ok.
Wait- do you have a clothesline? Can I call dibs on the clothesline? That would be an amazing way to display these ponies! I'll even bring my own clothespins! If not, I will figure something out. I'm actually a little excited about trying to figure something like a clothesline out. I wonder if my husband feels like doing some strange creating?

Hey Aurora!  I have room for both tables - bring whichever you like, or both!  I don't have a clothesline, but I do have a wheeled clothes rack that you may be able to use.  :)  Ponies wouldn't be on eye level though, if that's important to you. 

Eye level isn't that important, how about little pokey holes in your lawn? I have some of those plant-climby things that would poke 2-4 holes about the size of a pencil into your lawn- I never notice the holes when I've pulled the trellis out again. Would these be ok to bring? Like I said I have tables, but I'm really liking the idea of hanging the ones in bags!

I think it would be a good time to pm the address to everyone, so we know where we are going.

Hooray, less than two weeks!
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/18!)
Post by: bubbles171 on August 25, 2015, 10:19:37 AM
this weekend need to get busy pricing things out. hard to believe it is so close. are we doing the 10-15  dollar exchange again?? and the dice game to bring prizes for that again??
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/18!)
Post by: wizzer218 on August 25, 2015, 10:30:30 AM
I think this thread is a bit behind.....lol....I am a tad worried......I need time to find stuff to bring if there are going to be contests or games.....ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh I am getting stressed =)
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/18!)
Post by: Nimrodel on August 25, 2015, 11:01:32 AM
I can PM you Sapphire Rain!

May I get the address too, please?  :)  And it will be my husband and myself.  So Nimrodel +1  :-D

Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/18!)
Post by: Aurora on August 25, 2015, 01:52:37 PM
I'm planning on bringing a $10 or so gift for the swap. I haven't decided what it will be yet, but I'm confident I can pull something together.

For anyone who doesn't know what it is- bring a wrapped gift, approx $10 in value, and we trade presents. It's a swap without anything specific. The gifts can be anything, but pony-related is the best since we are all here for ponies!
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/18!)
Post by: rosierjay on August 25, 2015, 08:49:06 PM
i will be coming, but i'm not sure i'll be staying a super long time or not. i did get the snacks, which are sweet, and will try to bring some potato chips or something like that too.
i have a gluten allergy, but it seems there are plenty of things i should be ok eating.

i might brings some g1's i have left over and a few customs and plush examples, if i can get the others done.
but i'm not bringing much in the way of trading i guess. not looking for anything major, and since i'm currently in two private swaps i probably shouldn't be shopping much right now anyway. XP sad face.
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/18!)
Post by: Strawberry Swirl on August 27, 2015, 06:06:46 AM
GREAT NEWS! I'm coming to the meet!!

@Aurora, are you still open to me + my pops carpooling with you?


Also, jsyk I'm researching apple based cupcake recipes. I'll do my best to find something simple.
Any allergies I need to look out for?
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/18!)
Post by: Aurora on August 27, 2015, 07:46:03 AM
Hooray, Sapphire Rain! I messaged you!

I am going to bring three games- the bag game, a sort of icebreaker game, and the "what's in the box" game that we played a few years ago. I'm working on making the games less impossible- bear with me. I'm planning on bringing prizes for the games, but if there are lots of prizes on the prize table, we could use those too.

I love games, and these are no work to put together, since I've done them before. The only challenge is figuring out where I put the bags! You'd think they would scream, since the pattern is so loud! Hahaha!



Silverglade, I have one more question. Do you happen to have a copy machine/ scanner printer? It would be fun to make copies of the icebreaker game for people to take home, but that might end up being a lot of copies. Just figuring out the options here, and if you don't have a scanner/copier, that makes the figuring easier (or harder, if I'm determined!).
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/18!)
Post by: ponyqueen on August 27, 2015, 10:01:44 AM
Having just returned from Vietnam last weekend, I'm still getting caught up with this thread... seems like there as been a little bit of chatter, but summer days are busy! Below is a suggested itinerary based on this year's posts, guided by what we did last year:

:glitter: EDIT: Schedule copy/pasted below, confirmed by gracious hostess :glitter:
See host's original post on page one for up-to-date drafts!
Spoiler
:chat: SCHEDULE :chat:

10:00-11:00 Arrive and set up
11:00-4:00ish Shopping!!
12:00 Fire up grill
1:00pm People group picture, then Pony group picture
2:00 Announce contest winners
2:00-3:00 Play games
3:00-4:00 Group show and tell
4:00ish Door prizes / farewell
(Note: You're welcome to say later if you want to - I'll probably get a bonfire going come nightfall in any case.  I've had a hankering for s'mores lately.  LOL!)

:rainbow: :rainbow: :rainbow: :rainbow: :rainbow: :rainbow: :rainbow: :rainbow: :rainbow: :rainbow: :rainbow:

:bubble: ACTIVITIES :bubble:
•Buying and selling ponies!
•Show and tell - rare ponies, customs, first ponies etc
•Group photo of host pony (Applejack)
•My Little Pony cartoons (playing on the house's lower level)
•Wear something pony-inspired
•Vote for contest entries
•Free bin for all your get-rid-of stuff

 :thumb: GAMES :thumb:
•$10 Mystery gift swap (optional, one gift per participant)
•Gift Grab dice game ($1-$3 prizes, many small gifts)
•Aurora's Bag Game, Icebreaker Game, and "What's in the Box" Game
•Guess How Many candy jar(s)
•Raffle!
     (Raffle details: I was thinking all guests get two tickets at the door, and additional tickets are 50¢ each.  Selective raffle boxes can be made up for certain groups of items (e.g. MLP prizes vs non-MLP gift set prizes, etc.)

:cheer: CONTESTS :cheer:
•Art Contest featuring Applejack (Any kind - paintings, digital, sculptural etc)
•Haiku Contest - submit an Applejack related haiku to me and I'll print them for all to vote on their favorite!  Funny, poignant, witty - anything goes!

•Can I get a head count on who wants to do the custom pony contest?  Please let me know if you would like to participate!!


 :flow: PRIZES :flow:
•Game prizes
•Art/craft contest
•Raffle prizes
•Custom pony contest (if doing)
•Door prizes (if leftover prize table prizes)

 ATTENDEES!  PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING:
•Ponies and other merch to sell/trade
•Cash, including a good mix of smaller bills
•Your potluck food contribution
•Haiku (submitted to Silver Glade) and art contest entries, if participating
•Items for prize table, unwrapped (maybe like 2 or 3 things? Small/inexpensive; pony or non-pony okay)
•“Gift Grab” dice game gifts, wrapped (if participating. Not mandatory but super fun. These are $1-$3 gifts, the fun is in the game!! Works best if each person playing has brought at least two gifts)
•$10 Mystery Gift, wrapped (if participating, not mandatory. One to one swap.)
•Ponies for “Show and Tell”
•Items for free bin
•A spare table
•Camping chairs/folding chairs

Definitely bring tables if you have them!  I have a feeling we'll run out of surface area fast at my house, though I do have several folding tables I can set out.  I have about 14 outdoor chairs and (of course!) furniture indoors, but the more chairs the merrier, I say.  :)

Would anyone like to volunteer to be a photographer?  I have small digital cams, but a big honkin' Nikon or somesuch would work even better!   :P

Please let me know, if you haven't already, what you're bringing for potluck.  That should be it - any questions you may have, ask me!  We'll be seeing each other soon! 
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/18!)
Post by: Silver Glade on August 27, 2015, 11:32:46 AM
Thanks for the input ponyqueen!  I have the next few days off so I can definitely check the forum daily and answer questions.  I'll update the first page info in a bit and send a mass PM to attendees to make sure everyone knows what's up and what to bring!

I've found the time to shop for the meetup lately - I've put together goodie bags for everyone (I made 30 - hopefully that will be enough!), as well as some neat raffle prizes!  Gotta get the house spiffed up as much as time allows now!

Aurora, you're welcome to use your trellises!  And unfortunately I only have a printer - no scanning/copy functions.  :(  Could you maybe email a file to me if you're typing it up?  Then we can just print however many copies we need for peeps to take home.  :)
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/27!)
Post by: ponyqueen on August 28, 2015, 05:54:17 AM
I am confirming that I will NOT have a custom pony for the contest. (But I will have art!)
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Post by: Silver Glade on August 29, 2015, 02:01:44 PM
 :bump:
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/27!)
Post by: ponyqueen on August 30, 2015, 06:40:02 AM
Teaser pics!

I plan on bringing several original paintings for sale/trade- here are some teasers!

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And some prints:
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Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/27!)
Post by: BethyVic on August 30, 2015, 07:15:12 AM
So pretty!  I will make sure to bring plenty of money :)
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/27!)
Post by: ponyqueen on August 30, 2015, 01:09:56 PM
Less than one week to go! Everypony have their sale stuff ready?

How about food stuff?

Do we still need any spots filled for the potluck?
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/27!)
Post by: BethyVic on August 30, 2015, 07:07:05 PM
If we are bringing stuff to sell, should we already have prices, or is there bartering?  This is my first meet  :banana:
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Post by: nessa16 on August 30, 2015, 08:23:51 PM
I am already so not prepared :( .  Work orientation has me on crazy hours.  It's going to be last minute stuff cause I basically have tomorrow to get ready.  I won't be in the contests for sure. 
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/27!)
Post by: Aurora on August 31, 2015, 10:45:44 AM
If we are bringing stuff to sell, should we already have prices, or is there bartering?  This is my first meet  :banana:

Prices are good, but bartering is always good too. I like to have prices on my things so I know a general value, but if someone wants to trade or offers me less, I'm really open to that.

Ponyqueen, your art is so pretty- I need more money!

Working on getting everything organized, I should be ready in time. I want to do something clever to display my sale items, but I'm not sure if I'm going to have time or space in my car.
Is anyone looking for g3 or ponyville buildings? They take up valuable space in the car! Good news, I'm willing to go cheap on them, and they're great for visiting kids!
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Post by: Strawberry Swirl on August 31, 2015, 11:20:40 AM
My sales bin is going to be a PWYW, with a $1 minimum so that may be an idea?
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/27!)
Post by: bubbles171 on August 31, 2015, 11:45:40 AM
Hi I have tons of g4 MOC stuff for sale decided to go back to collecting g1. It is just too much to keep up with both especially since I collect MOC and nirvana. I just am not sure what to bring there are about 3 totes worth of just that. I can see if I can put some pictures up. also anyone collect cherry Mary muffin? or Kenner shimmers MOC?? I am so far behind have to start pricing things LOL.
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Post by: Strawberry Swirl on August 31, 2015, 12:13:29 PM
You know what! I think I'd like to bring some prints too!

Is that allowed? But I'd need to figure out how to make them...
Maybe just print them out w/out the lamination?
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/27!)
Post by: nessa16 on August 31, 2015, 01:09:59 PM
Hi I have tons of g4 MOC stuff for sale decided to go back to collecting g1. It is just too much to keep up with both especially since I collect MOC and nirvana. I just am not sure what to bring there are about 3 totes worth of just that. I can see if I can put some pictures up. also anyone collect cherry Mary muffin? or Kenner shimmers MOC?? I am so far behind have to start pricing things LOL.

I collect CMM!
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/27!)
Post by: Aurora on August 31, 2015, 02:46:10 PM
Sapphire, whatever you want to bring is completely welcome! Ok, maybe not porn... but anything else! I'd love to see your prints, I admire anyone with any drawing skills at all. I always feel bad for people on my team when we play pictionary!

Bubbles, I probably can't afford them, but I love the Shimmers. Don't bring them special for me, but if they do come, I'll drool on them a little!

I understand what you mean about not having enough time and space- my G4s have taken over. The nice thing is to look at their values now- lots of them have more than doubled! It makes me feel better about having a whole room full of them.

I'm probably not making buttermints, since I've never made them and don't have time to learn now. I'll be making an apple cobbler and a veggie tray, as long as no one else has claimed the veggie tray yet.
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/27!)
Post by: ponyqueen on August 31, 2015, 06:17:33 PM
I collect vintage Littlest Pet Shop! I have a lot of sets already, but we are completers so we need sets and loose accessories! If you have any G1 LPS stuff, I'll definitely be taking a look.

I will also have a few Italian G1 ponies to sell/trade from my trip to the Netherlands this last spring. ;)

LPS wishlist:
http://mlparena.com/index.php?topic=370497.new#new
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/27!)
Post by: Silver Glade on August 31, 2015, 08:43:09 PM
Hey all!  I'm updating the food list from the new replies and PMs I've received.  :)

The weather is predicting high 80s and a 60% chance of rain.  I'm going to abandon the canopy rental and instead have people inside, as well as under the covered patio and attached garage space.  It will be quite similar to the layout at ponyqueen's house last year, for those who were there!  And because I'm sure it'll be muggy out, I'll have our central air cranked to keep all you peeps comfortable.  :D
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/27!)
Post by: rosierjay on August 31, 2015, 08:49:11 PM
just to confirm, i'll be coming with one guest, but we aren't able to stay to long. i gotta help my mom move in the afternoon.
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/31!)
Post by: Silver Glade on August 31, 2015, 09:26:13 PM
Got you guys down!  :)  Too bad you can't stay for too long, but it'll be great to have you!  I can relate on moving - our house became somewhat of a "dumping ground" for a great deal of things when my BF's mom moved this summer.  I'm still sorting through the clutter and planning how to sell off/donate some of the larger stuff (furniture and the like).  :P
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/31!)
Post by: Strawberry Swirl on September 01, 2015, 09:00:57 AM
Not sure if I said this already, but I am going to bring some apple pie cupcakes! :good:
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/31!)
Post by: Silver Glade on September 01, 2015, 10:09:08 AM
Not sure if I said this already, but I am going to bring some apple pie cupcakes! :good:

YUM!!   :dribble:
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Post by: mngusty on September 01, 2015, 11:22:52 AM
Wow, I'm not ready at all!  I'll bring some sort of party mix or crackers or some other snacky food :)  Silver Glade, sounds like you've got it all figured out!  Should be a lot of fun, thanks so much for hosting this year! I'm not doing any art or craft contest entries this year, I just ran out of time, it's been a busy summer!  I'm looking forward to seeing all of you, just a few more days!!
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/31!)
Post by: BethyVic on September 01, 2015, 05:15:43 PM
Silver Glade, if the party is inside and under the patio, should we still bring folding chairs and card tables. 
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Post by: Silver Glade on September 01, 2015, 06:16:35 PM
Definitely BethyVic!  Better to have a surplus of tables and chairs than a shortage, in my opinion!
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Post by: BethyVic on September 01, 2015, 06:39:22 PM
Ok, great!
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Post by: rosierjay on September 01, 2015, 09:55:39 PM
ok. moving time got changed. if we come at 1 instead of the morning for an hour or two, will we still be able to participate in trading and other activities?

also anyone have any g2's they are bringing? not actively questing cuz of swaps, but the only thing i'll really be looking for.
oh or some equestria girls. anyone bringing any of those?
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/31!)
Post by: nessa16 on September 01, 2015, 11:54:14 PM
Sorry, no G2's besides a couple random accessories, and no EqGirls here.

Anyone wanting MH dolls? Just wondering if I should even bring the ones I'm selling.

Besides a handful of ponies, I have some G1 LPS pieces, vintage SSC, MIB CMM ice cream doll, plus a Perfume Puff Palace.  Oh and MLP trading cards? I would love to trade, especially 3.0 since stores here stopped carrying them :(

I just don't want to bring things no one wants at all due to room.
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/31!)
Post by: silverdawn on September 02, 2015, 12:55:38 AM
Hey all!

Just wondering if anyone would be interested in the animation cels I have questioned in this post here

http://mlparena.com/index.php?topic=372725.msg1453360#msg1453360

If you are, please let me know. :)  Just so I have a rough idea of how many of each to bring.  The pictures I took of them aren't the best (my photo set is all torn down), and the cels are much nicer looking in person.  I promise, there are no pink splotches on them.  That's just the cellophane packet they're protected in. ;)
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/31!)
Post by: mngusty on September 02, 2015, 06:07:13 AM
I don't have G2's or EQ girls :(  Nessa, please bring your MLP cards!  I'll bring what I have too!  I'd love to get cards I'm missing!!
I have some G1's (including BB QB & helmet), G4's (including FS :muffin: Pony), tons of G1 pony wear & accessories to dig through, and some other random things.  I also have a Disney Store Animator Merida Doll MIP if anyone is interested. 
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Post by: Delphian on September 02, 2015, 08:11:46 AM
I'm probably not making buttermints, since I've never made them and don't have time to learn now. I'll be making an apple cobbler and a veggie tray, as long as no one else has claimed the veggie tray yet.

Should I still do a veggie tray too then? :/  I guess I could do a fruit and veggie tray?
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Post by: Kazzellin on September 02, 2015, 08:22:53 AM
I will definitely be bringing the chicken legs for grilling; I don't have time to make either of the tuna dishes at this point. I'll be giving them an Italian merinade for a few hours before stopping by, unless someone objects to it? Teriyaki is another option.

Ebay is making it so difficult to price things! D: Augh! :silly:
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/31!)
Post by: ponyqueen on September 02, 2015, 10:30:56 AM
Question- I have the original watercolor paintings of the TAF ponies that were featured in the Chicago pony fair this year (they were made into the popular TAF fair pins and other merch)... any interest in seeing them? They are pretty large, but I could bring one or two for display.

:art:
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/31!)
Post by: nessa16 on September 02, 2015, 12:08:12 PM
Question- I have the original watercolor paintings of the TAF ponies that were featured in the Chicago pony fair this year (they were made into the popular TAF fair pins and other merch)... any interest in seeing them? They are pretty large, but I could bring one or two for display.

:art:

Yes! Sugarberry!
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/31!)
Post by: Aquatic Neon on September 02, 2015, 01:11:51 PM
Hey everyone final call on the poster! If anyone is bringing a guest and they aren't on yet let me know asap, I will be printing very soon, so everything needs to be finalized! I know I'm still waiting on a couple replies please send as soon as possible!

Any interest in Jurassic or Star Wars items? I probably won't have time to price it all anyways, have enough pony stuff I need to get done! (If someone has some JP stuff I might be interested)

Also I need to bring a food/drink or something what are some ideas of what we still need?

Everyone don't forget your Applejack armies for the picture! It's closing in so fast, I have a lot of work to do! See you all soon.
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/31!)
Post by: ringlets_ on September 02, 2015, 04:02:12 PM
Everypony have fun!  I won't be able to make it this year, my summer was just too busy.  :zzz:  See you next time!
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/31!)
Post by: Silver Glade on September 02, 2015, 05:18:38 PM
ponyqueen, I would love to see your originals!  They're so gorgeous!

ringlets_, I'm sorry that you can't make it!  Hopefully we'll see you next year!
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 8/31!)
Post by: rosierjay on September 02, 2015, 05:27:07 PM
Sorry, no G2's besides a couple random accessories, and no EqGirls here.

Anyone wanting MH dolls? Just wondering if I should even bring the ones I'm selling.

Besides a handful of ponies, I have some G1 LPS pieces, vintage SSC, MIB CMM ice cream doll, plus a Perfume Puff Palace.  Oh and MLP trading cards? I would love to trade, especially 3.0 since stores here stopped carrying them :(

I just don't want to bring things no one wants at all due to room.
any howleens?

ok totally random question. anyone have a ps3 160gb slim they are selling?
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 9/2!)
Post by: ponyqueen on September 02, 2015, 05:36:35 PM
Staging all my meet things in one place today, and I had another idea for a demo activity...

If anyone is interested, I can do a "Live Painting" demonstration... maybe towards the end of the Show and Tell hour if time allows, just before the door prizes/soft farewell? So maybe like 10-20 minutes? I'd basically just start a pony painting and talk about the process, like I did at the pony fair this year. :)

Let me know, and I'll make sure my painting kit gets packed.
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Post by: Silver Glade on September 02, 2015, 06:19:34 PM
I would love that ponyqueen!  I've always loved the watercolor medium, since it can be so tricky to work with.  I'd like to see how you "control" the flow and color intensity of the paint! 
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 9/2!)
Post by: ponyqueen on September 03, 2015, 09:02:41 AM
ohmygosh where did all this stuff come from that still needs to be priced andor labeled andor wrapped!? :freak:
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Post by: Aurora on September 03, 2015, 01:19:17 PM
I'm probably not making buttermints, since I've never made them and don't have time to learn now. I'll be making an apple cobbler and a veggie tray, as long as no one else has claimed the veggie tray yet.

Should I still do a veggie tray too then? :/  I guess I could do a fruit and veggie tray?
I'm SO SORRY, Del! I totally spaced out! We'll bring something else- maybe not a fruit tray since there will be so many apples! I honestly didn't mean to step on any veggie toes (tee-hee!), I was just thinking of what I can bring. My guest and I (Her name is Ashley, she doesn't have a persona that I know of) will be bringing apple cobbler and something delicious and non-dessert.

I would enjoy watching a watercolor demo. And seeing everything everyone has to display. I'm just happy to be surrounded by ponies.
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Post by: rosierjay on September 03, 2015, 03:52:44 PM
is anyone looking for g3s or fashion size g3s?
won't bring them if no one wants them.
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 9/2!)
Post by: nessa16 on September 03, 2015, 07:34:43 PM
I am looking for some G3s. I am close to the end of my list.

I will have to bring something else for food as I won't be able to cook my item...chips and salsa anyone?
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Post by: seaponey on September 03, 2015, 08:17:06 PM
I hope everyone has a wonderful time.  I will not be able to make it this year, but hopefully next year will work out better.  I will be checking in to  see any updates and pics  ;) !
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Post by: ponyqueen on September 04, 2015, 06:09:17 AM
Does anyone collect/craft with miniatures, like dollhouses? I have lots of little furniture and decor pieces and craft supplies for my dollhouse hobby that I am looking to rehome- there's quite a bit, so let me know or it won't make it into the car. :)
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Post by: nessa16 on September 04, 2015, 07:19:11 AM
Not I.  And sorry no MH Howleens.
Title: Re: 2015 MN Pony Meet: September 5th in Bloomington! (FIRST PAGE INFO UPDATED 9/2!)
Post by: Silver Glade on September 04, 2015, 08:01:01 AM
Nor I, ponyqueen!

Whew, it's crunch time now!  I'm doing the last bits of cleaning and furniture re-arranging today, plus wrapping gifts and printing signs and name tags.  Gotta have everything set up by tonight, no exceptions! 

Just letting you guys know, our house is quite WIP right now - so I hope you don't mind the unfinished paint jobs or lack of proper shades!  We're getting new windows in a month so we've taken down dressings and such.  Not a big deal, but I'm kinda sheepish about it.   :blush:
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Post by: Aurora on September 04, 2015, 08:41:50 AM
SilverGlade, my house is ALWAYS a wip. As long as the roof isn't going to fall on us, I'm happy! The roof isn't going to fall on us, right? LOL!

I have two big boxes of sort of random free things- dolls, doll clothes, random toy bits. If anyone has anyone in their family that likes barbies or dolls like that, please dig through the free box. I'm just going to donate whatever doesn't disappear. Does anyone know a charity that specifically is looking for Barbies and their stuff? I know there are lots of places that send them to foreign countries, I just don't know the names or locations to drop off/ send the toys.

I'm cooking the food tonight (cornbread muffins and apple cobbler). Do we need to bring drinks?
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Post by: mngusty on September 04, 2015, 10:21:31 AM
Aurora, my nearly 6 year old daughter is coming w/and she will ADORE digging through your Barbie stuff!  She wants to have a Barbie themed birthday party next month, so needless to say, that's going to make her day!

I have been quite ill for the last 2 weeks (I'm on meds, so not contagious), but i haven't even started pricing or packing. Lots to do tonight & what i can't get done will be "make an offer"!  I also doubt I'll be able to stay long in my state, especially in the heat.  :(  I look forward to this each year, so I'm disappointed I'm not feeling in top shape!  Still, it will be great to see you all and catch up!  I also can't wait to see AN's new poster!!  I just adored last years! :)

Post Merge: September 04, 2015, 10:22:12 AM

oh, and Nessa, chips & salsa is always a winner :)
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Post by: Silver Glade on September 04, 2015, 01:48:28 PM
Aurora, I think we've got drinks covered pretty well.  Unless there's some particular favorite of yours that you want to bring for yourself - go right ahead!  And btw - the roof should be just fine!  ;)

Sorry that you're not feeling well mngusty.  :(  I hope we can make your stay as comfortable as possible tomorrow.  Looking forward to seeing you!  :D

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Post by: rosierjay on September 04, 2015, 03:58:50 PM
so life is never boring, and always throws wrenches in my path.
the chances of me being able to come tomorrow have slimmed to 15%
if it rains- back to 100%
but time availability of moving helpers, and the already set schedule of my friend coming with, well. they cut the time down to about 30 to 40 mins actually at the meet. so i'm not sure what to do.
i really want to come, but if you have people willing to help, you have to take advantage of it when you can. we'll see what happens
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Post by: BethyVic on September 04, 2015, 04:27:17 PM
Since it is probably going to be scorching hot tomorrow, would anyone be offended it I didn't wear the outfit I planned to wear and instead just wear normal clothes, like a t-shirt and capris?  I still have festive accessories :)
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Post by: Nimrodel on September 04, 2015, 05:10:29 PM
Sorry guys, I have to bow out of tomorrow.  :sad:   I have a cold that comes with this awful hacking cough, and I'd feel pretty terrible if I gave it to you all.  :sick:  :sick:  :sick:

Please post lots of pictures.   :)
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Post by: Kazzellin on September 04, 2015, 06:19:38 PM
Aww - I'm sorry to hear that Nimrodel! It sounds awful! :hugs: You feel better soon! *plies with hot chocolate*

I'm definitely going to be bringing ponyville, G3 ponies/playsets and some G1 ponies and accessories. Don't have time to craft anything, sad to say.
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Post by: Strawberry Swirl on September 04, 2015, 06:36:58 PM
I'm very tired. I need sleep!

But I also must prepare prints. /collapses
Bring some caffeine for me guys!
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Post by: Silver Glade on September 04, 2015, 07:26:53 PM
Blargh!  Things are pretty much ready to go here. :D Gotta put up some signs and clean the kitchen up, and vaccuum a bit.  I think I may just turn in early and get up at the crack of dawn to finish up everything.  :P  Goodnight all!  See you tomorrow!
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Post by: himmie on September 04, 2015, 09:02:58 PM
I likely won't be making it tomorrow either. :( I hope everyone has a good time.
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Post by: silverdawn on September 04, 2015, 11:25:26 PM
Well I will still be there! :D Got the new accessory boards ready to go and the last minute scurrying mostly done.  3 hours of sleep then a 5 hour drive for me lol.  Cya soon!
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Post by: bubbles171 on September 05, 2015, 04:39:04 AM
On our way the vehicle is so cramped with pony stuff lol
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Post by: ponyqueen on September 05, 2015, 05:01:23 AM
We're packing the car this morning... see you all soon!
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Post by: mngusty on September 05, 2015, 05:03:57 AM
Oh Nimrodel & Himmie!  We'll miss you :(
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Post by: wizzer218 on September 05, 2015, 05:45:14 AM
Yep on the way....I am excited to see all these accessories....!!!.... Hope everyone has cheap g1 baits...I am lookin:)
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Post by: Strawberry Swirl on September 05, 2015, 06:36:43 AM
I'm on the road! WHOO
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Post by: mngusty on September 05, 2015, 09:04:56 AM
running late, leaving soon!
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Post by: ponyqueen on September 05, 2015, 04:16:38 PM
Just got home... had an AWESOME meet! Thanks Silver Glade for hosting!!!

Pics to come... time to nap. Actually, heading to another social event. Sleep is for the dead!
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Post by: Kazzellin on September 05, 2015, 04:25:30 PM
Had a great time at the meet today! Silver Glade is an awesome host! ^__^

Sorry I had to bug out so early - I wish I could have stayed. *pouts* I wound up calling mom when I was on the way, and she decided to get a ride from her coworker instead of waiting - and I still made it home before her! HA! She was also very surprised by the amount of pony items I had brought with me - double HA!

It occured to me, after I was on the road, that I had my camera out almost the entire time - and I didn't take any meet pictures! FAIL!  :drunk:

I was also surprised to find that the m&ms in the goodie bags were custom made for the meet! O_O Very nice touch, I think!

So, shall we start planning next year's meet, or wait until we've all recovered a bit? ;D
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Post by: Strawberry Swirl on September 05, 2015, 04:27:21 PM
I'm beat. I had WAY too much fun but I wanna do it again next year!
Silver Glade, did you ever announce the winner for the art contest?
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Post by: Delphian on September 05, 2015, 04:30:33 PM
I was also surprised to find that the m&ms in the goodie bags were custom made for the meet! O_O Very nice touch, I think!

I just saw that too. How awesome! They're so cute with the apples. Thanks again Silver Glade!
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Post by: BethyVic on September 05, 2015, 06:46:39 PM
I had an absolutely fabulous time, as did my parents when they visited.  Thank you so much Silver Glade for hosting, you have a beautiful home!  I was so happy to meet each of you, this was the best day I have had for a long time.  I was worried my Lupus would keep me from attending, but it didn't. You guys are such a fun and interesting group of people!  Thank you for everything! Much love to all of you!
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Post by: loverofbalto on September 05, 2015, 06:58:56 PM
Great meetup and sorry I was in such a hurry to leave.  If it hadn't been for other plans I would have been a bit more calm and collective about the whole thing.  Thanks so much Silver for offering up your lovely home to the cause of letting people sell and buy ponies.  I can't wait for the next meet up and hopefully we can have you and your SO over for a game night or something.  Love you all so much.
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Post by: achab1984 on September 05, 2015, 07:49:18 PM
Did anyone get pictures taken while there? I would love to see some! :)
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Post by: Aquatic Neon on September 05, 2015, 08:59:51 PM
Had a good time everyone great meeting new faces and seeing old ones again :) for those of you who couldn't make it last minute here's what the poster looks like! Also have a few left of you wanted one!

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Post by: mngusty on September 06, 2015, 07:28:59 AM
Thank you so much for hosting Silver Glade!  You have a beautiful house and you were a very gracious hostess!!  We had a lot of fun, sorry we had to leave the fun early, but thanks to everyone for putting up w/my crazy kids and for being so nice to them.  My older daughter had a blast and I think she considers you all her friends as much as I do!!  It was great seeing old friends, and meeting new ones!  Hopefully next time I will be able to stay longer and be able to actually talk to y'all!  Really fun, thanks again every-pony!! :) :)
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Post by: BethyVic on September 06, 2015, 05:29:00 PM
When/where will the group photo be posted?
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Post by: wizzer218 on September 06, 2015, 08:57:28 PM
Yes, thanks much silver glade...was awesome and I could tell you put a lot of thought into the planning...
Can't wait until next year...we almost need two meets a year...lol...i took pics.....I have them on my Facebook.... Everyone feel free to friend me  ^.^ Anne Washburn ...

PS I won the art contest:).....I guess me finishing my drawing up on the 4 hr drive to the meet payed off.....lol
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Post by: BethyVic on September 06, 2015, 09:19:46 PM
I would also welcome any of your friend requests.  Just a little warning, I am quite liberal and I sometimes post political or social justice issues.  If these are upsetting or offensive to you, I completely understand if you choose not to be friends on facebook.  I don't ever post those things on here though.  Beth Adair
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Post by: silverdawn on September 07, 2015, 06:11:10 PM
Thanks so much for the fantastic meet! :D  It was great to see everyone in person!  I'm so glad I came and can't wait to do that again.  Silver Glade, you are the best.  My step daughter immediately took the little sparkly stained glass unicorn craft I won and made it.  I also baked the apple cinnamon muffins from my little gift basket and they were gone within 10 minutes lol.  Thanks again for everything!
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Post by: Delphian on September 07, 2015, 06:37:03 PM
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Here's our Applejack army!  :biggrin:
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Post by: scarlettkitty81 on September 07, 2015, 09:43:54 PM
Thanks so much Silver Dawn! Had a blast this year :)

Also..... I bought a Megan shoe for .50 cents and can't remember who from. You had your stuff displayed outside next to all the G3 ponies by the food tables. If this is you please contact me. I think you actually had Molly's shoes too! Well I'm pretty sure no saw atleast one. If you have a pair I'd love to buy them from you! They are white in color and a bit wider than Megan's.
 
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Post by: ponyqueen on September 08, 2015, 08:46:16 AM
I was also surprised to find that the m&ms in the goodie bags were custom made for the meet! O_O Very nice touch, I think!

I just saw that too. How awesome! They're so cute with the apples. Thanks again Silver Glade!

Just discovered these last night, too! Well done, Silver Glade!
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Post by: Aurora on September 08, 2015, 12:54:07 PM
I saw the M&M's, too- those are adorable. Were adorable- we ate them.

Silver Glade, I accidentally abandoned my muffins there, and the pans and dishes they were in. I'm not worried about getting them back, if you can use them or donate them that would be great. I guess if you still have them next year I'll take them back! Hahaha! Don't try to keep the muffins that long, though. Ew.

Thank you to everyone for the amazing time. I ADORE my poster, Ashley/DJ had a great time, and my son ate the little card that came with Cheese Sandwich, which made my husband feel horrible because it decreased the value. Poor husband!

Neon, I an working on combing that poor Fluttershy. I would have thought they would have made a styling pony a little tougher than that, and that her hair wouldn't be absolutely nightmarish to work with. It isn't firmly held in, and it stretches really easily. I'm glad for the challenge, but it might be more of a challenge than I'm capable of! We'll see.... we'll see.
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Post by: ponyqueen on September 09, 2015, 06:54:58 AM
Pictures!

Here are all the photos ponyqueen's husband took during the meet... including the group picture. Enjoy!

http://s845.photobucket.com/user/skeefer00/library/MN%20pony%20meet%202014/MN%20Pony%20Meet%202015?sort=3&page=1
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Post by: Strawberry Swirl on September 09, 2015, 07:45:43 AM
I see my dad in a few of those...and me! WHOO! :frolic:
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Post by: Aquatic Neon on September 09, 2015, 08:59:46 AM
Sorry to hear about your card Aurora! Glad to hear you loved the poster! :) About Fluttershy... well good luck with that hair haha she may have to go perfume puff style!
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Post by: ponyqueen on September 09, 2015, 12:35:50 PM
Going to take notes again on the meet this year- and try to get all my lists updated before I forget what I got!

Aquatic Neon- Started sketching your commission pony yesterday, I'll send you some pictures later this week to see what you think!

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Post by: Kazzellin on September 09, 2015, 05:21:09 PM
Thanks so much Silver Dawn! Had a blast this year :)

Also..... I bought a Megan shoe for .50 cents and can't remember who from. You had your stuff displayed outside next to all the G3 ponies by the food tables. If this is you please contact me. I think you actually had Molly's shoes too! Well I'm pretty sure no saw atleast one. If you have a pair I'd love to buy them from you! They are white in color and a bit wider than Megan's.
 
That was LoverofBalto. :)
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Post by: ponyqueen on September 11, 2015, 09:19:44 AM
Silly brain!! I forgot to mention about the bookmarks I designed for the meet! What with my trip to Vietnam mid August I just did not get them ordered in time for the meet. They still exist though, so perhaps I'll bring them next year if folks will still be interested in an applejack bookmark/reading in a year.  ;)
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Post by: mngusty on September 11, 2015, 05:37:14 PM
I'm interested PQ, of course!!
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Post by: ponyqueen on September 12, 2015, 06:05:18 AM
Did anypony get a picture of Sapphire rain's cupcakes? I wish to add it to the Pony Cake inventory...
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Post by: loverofbalto on September 14, 2015, 04:16:32 PM
Thanks so much Silver Dawn! Had a blast this year :)

Also..... I bought a Megan shoe for .50 cents and can't remember who from. You had your stuff displayed outside next to all the G3 ponies by the food tables. If this is you please contact me. I think you actually had Molly's shoes too! Well I'm pretty sure no saw atleast one. If you have a pair I'd love to buy them from you! They are white in color and a bit wider than Megan's.
 
That was LoverofBalto. :)


I need to go through my stuff, but if I still have them then you can totally buy them.
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