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Off Topic / Re: What's your favourite season?
« on: March 12, 2017, 03:40:26 PM »
Autumn's my favourite. :) Blue skies, spectacular colours, a peak time for bird-watching, & the relief of cooler temperatures after the unbearable summer heat.  x_x 
Our sunsets are always the most beautiful in September & October. I also LOVE it when the clocks go forward; many people think I'm nuts, but I've always loved that period when it gets dark ridiculously early. It just feels so cosy & appealing to me.

Winter's my second favourite, but now it's almost tied with Spring: birdsong at its peak, seeing the first migrant species arriving, the breeding season, primroses, bluebells & all the other beautiful flowers bursting into life, wild garlic growing in the woods. I heard the first Chiffchaff yesterday & it's put me in such a good mood. :)
I wouldn't say I hate summer, but I dread the heatwaves every year. I'd much rather be too cold than too hot. Plus it's the quietest time of year for birding, & the busiest & noisiest for people.  :P

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Pony Corral / Re: POTD 3/6/2017 Rainbow Sunrise
« on: March 09, 2017, 02:54:49 PM »
I certainly wouldn't pass her up if I found her, but she's not one I'm actively seeking out.
Her colours are very appealing & that little chick symbol is adorable. :) Something about her pose looks catlike to me.

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Pony Corral / Re: Show me...Ponies in the great outdoors!
« on: March 09, 2017, 02:45:26 PM »
I love these kinds of threads!  :biggrin: Here are some photos I've taken over the years. Snapping ponies outdoors is really fun, I keep meaning to take more of my G1s out & pose them in little scenes.

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Pony Corral / Re: POTD 3/9/17 Junior
« on: March 09, 2017, 02:13:22 PM »
I love those colours, but the name's a little odd. I always assumed she was female, was she marketed as a male?  :blink:

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Pony Corral / Re: POTD 2/23/2017 Baby Rainribbon
« on: February 27, 2017, 02:50:25 PM »
She's my lone G1 baby, & the only G1 I've ever found in a charity shop. I was so thrilled when I spotted her in a bag of fakies; I brought her home & cleaned her up, now she sits in pride of place on my desk.  ^.^
I adore her colours & design.

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Pony Corral / Re: 10 Ponies of any Generation you think are overlooked
« on: February 26, 2017, 02:32:14 PM »
I'll go with G1s here.
In no particular order:

1. Skippity Doo: Bizarre name, but her colour scheme is gorgeous, & who can resist a rearing pony?
2. TE Skyrocket: I've always loved her colours, but I can see how they might not be to everyone's taste.
3. Scrumptious: That shade of green is so refreshing against her white body.
4. Sunbeam: Beautiful colour scheme, but I know her pose isn't very popular. The other three unicorns in her set are so well-loved, the poor girl always seems to be left out. :<
5: Sparkler: Another pretty unicorn who doesn't seem to get mentioned much.
6: Magic Hat: Lovely design.
7: Sweet Pop: There's something really appealing about that vibrant shade of blue.
8: Cherries Jubilee: Monochrome ponies often tend to be overlooked, & her pose is one of the more awkward ones. But she's very pretty & those curls are snazzy.
9: Sundance: Poor girl always got saddled with Megan, but she's such a cutie in that shy pose, & her simple design works really nicely.
10: Sunlight: I've always had a soft spot for her. That subtle shade of blue/aqua looks great against her rainbow hair.

I could write an entire essay on the many G2 ponies that are overlooked, but that's a story for another day.  :lol:

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Off Topic / Re: What is your favorite movie?
« on: December 20, 2016, 03:06:30 PM »
John Carpenters The Thing

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The Thing's one of my favourites too! :biggrin: Give me old-school special effects over CGI any day of the week.
Also on my list are The Fly (1986 remake), Black Christmas (1974 original), Se7en, Psycho & Bambi.
Spot the odd one out. :P

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Pony Corral / Re: POTD 9/24/2016 Princess Crystal
« on: September 26, 2016, 03:46:07 PM »
She's one of my favourite childhood ponies.  :lovey:
I lost my original Crystal years ago, & re-bought her as an adult collector. Her colour scheme's so quirky & I love her symbol.
I still need her magician's hat back though.

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Pony Corral / Re: Hasbro, what were you thinking?!
« on: June 14, 2016, 03:23:40 PM »
The Eyelash Princesses.
G3 Green Apple having an all-pink colour scheme. The sight of her makes me want to facepalm.  -_-

I totally agree about the lack of G3 unicorns & Pegasus ponies. As soon as the new line appeared, I was wondering where the heck they were. Then they were finally produced years later when I'd temporarily 'outgrown' MLP.  :lol:

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A partially deflocked Twist has been standing on my bathroom counter for at least two years... :lookround:
My family just accept it as normality now. I really want to finish her one day, but I honestly forget that she's there.

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Off Topic / Re: A bit late for Pi day, but let's talk
« on: March 25, 2016, 04:15:07 PM »
Apple pie, hands down.
One of my favourite foods of all time. Especially with blackberries added. :lovey:
I'm still kicking myself for not trying it when I was a kid. My aunt was famous in the family for her home-made apple pie with custard. I never got to taste it.  :(

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Pony Corral / Re: Show Me ....Mimic!
« on: March 02, 2016, 01:44:21 PM »
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I have actually found Mimic at a car boot sale here before, which was weird. I don't know how she got here, but she cost £1. I don't know where she lives now though...I sold her on but can't remember where or who to...

I've had several wistful dreams where this scenario has happened. :P
Gorgeous photos, everyone! I certainly wouldn't mind getting this girl after chasing down my high priority ponies.

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Pony Corral / Re: Toy Fair 2016 is coming!
« on: February 28, 2016, 01:52:26 PM »
I don't collect G4, but it's great to see that Hasbro's actually putting some thought into the toyline again.
Let's just hope they've stepped up their appalling quality control as well...  ;)

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Pony Corral / Re: Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas!
« on: December 10, 2015, 03:15:24 PM »
I'm in love with Mistletoe; her colour scheme & pose really appeal to me. & her little fluffy hat!
I keep telling myself I'll snap her up this year as a Christmas present to myself, but I still haven't gotten around to it.  :lol:
Baby Sweet Snowflake is as cute as a button too. ^-^

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Pony Corral / Re: All green G3 Minty, the pony who wasn't quite
« on: December 08, 2015, 02:53:39 PM »
She would have looked snazzy with red & white streaked hair.
Pity Hasbro tends to chicken out with 'non-girly' colours.  >_<

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