NW Pony Party planning thread

[Salli]

Maybe we could wear riot gear or something

That's so sweet of you to offer room on your table, Hanna. We should at very least meet up for a meal or something or wear t-shirts with matching logos or something That could be fun. I need to see if I can actually get a ticket before I go making too many plans

Do we want both events in July or have some time between them to rest? I'm probably going to be planning my family vacation in Seattle this year and the boys can go do guy stuff on the day of the Meet while I hang with y'all that way I can spend more time hanging out at the party

[hannaliten]

I'm free for pony stuff at any time! Rest? NEVER!

[PaintedHooves]

I'm pretty sure you get a paypal confirmation first and then later it's just confirmation on Everfree when you log in.  As soon as I get my check on Friday I'll get my pass.  I'm debating on getting my own table too though... It's only $30 more and that way we won't be too crowded... Hmmm... decisions...  I'll make sure I get back to you by the time I get my check though.  If anyone else wants to get in on the helper option, please feel free to step in  

The dealer hall is generally a pretty decent atmosphere.  There were very few people who were totally over the top and I didn't see anyone being hostile, so I'd say it's a good place to be

[mistic_imp]

oh wish i could go! sounds fun! you NW ponies have fun!!!

[Galactica]

Rest is for the weak! Haha,

Well honestly I am flexible so if someone has an opinion about when to have the next meet- they should mention- I think someone had an issue with August- but I forget who that was...

[Katgyrl]

Oh, Everfree! Are they selling tickets for that already? I want to go this year!!

I think I'm pretty open for weekends this summer. As long as it's not on Sunday I can come! I am planning on going to our church's girls' camp as a leader this year so I guess not that saturday, I think it's usually the last week of June, I'd have to check. Eep, is that Everfree week?

[hannaliten]

Oh, Everfree! Are they selling tickets for that already? I want to go this year!!

I think I'm pretty open for weekends this summer. As long as it's not on Sunday I can come! I am planning on going to our church's girls' camp as a leader this year so I guess not that saturday, I think it's usually the last week of June, I'd have to check. Eep, is that Everfree week?

Yup, Everfee tix are on sale, it's July 5-7th.

Btw, I'm not good at legal stuff. Will it be ok to sell pony stuff there? I'm planning customs (of course) and some other handmade pony merch. Will that be ok?

[Katgyrl]

Oh good, I think that's after the camp! I would have been totally wiped out (and dirty ) if it was the saturday right after. *phew*

And I almost forgot about the craft day! Does anyone still want to come here to do that? What days work for everyone, now that it's already January! So far I'm open on all Saturdays up until the second to last weekend in March. I'm assuming we want to do it pretty soon here.

And as far as an agenda, I'm just thinking we all bring stuff to work on or to share and have some food and visit while we work! I can have quite a few tables set up in my living/dining room (which are one big room- the only big room in my tiny house! ) so we should have plenty of room! Very casual, get together and have some dedicated time to work on projects and inspire each other at the same time! And I'd definitely say non-pony crafts are welcome! Bring whatever you want to work on, or just come and hang out!

[Galactica]

Yay- lets all go to Everfree together!

As for craft fair- I am good with any weekends except this one and Feb 22nd-  I agree bringing crafts of choice sounds good- and maybe everyone can bring a snack to share

Oh, Everfree! Are they selling tickets for that already? I want to go this year!!

I think I'm pretty open for weekends this summer. As long as it's not on Sunday I can come! I am planning on going to our church's girls' camp as a leader this year so I guess not that saturday, I think it's usually the last week of June, I'd have to check. Eep, is that Everfree week?

Yup, Everfee tix are on sale, it's July 5-7th.

Btw, I'm not good at legal stuff. Will it be ok to sell pony stuff there? I'm planning customs (of course) and some other handmade pony merch. Will that be ok?

Without getting into a long-winded debate-  hand-made pony stuff is probably derivative/infringing- BUT Hasbro does not usually take issue with fan-made stuff, unless it starts looking like you are starting to rake in some serious cash for it-  and even then, the worst they will do is ask you to stop (and even then, it is really really rare unless it appears you have a regular business, or are regularly out in the public making/selling these things.  The one thing I would advise against is to not put "My Little Pony" on anything or use any of their logos etc-  they have more of an interest in stopping that sort of thing (has to do with protecting the brand image more than anything else) 

[hannaliten]

Ok, so as long as it's "pony-inspired" I should be ok? I mean, people sold customs/plushies/hats/whatever even at the big MLP fair on Hasbro property!

[Galactica]

Pony inspired should be absolutely A-OK!  Seriously- Hasbro is really supportive of the fan-made stuff...

[hannaliten]

Pony inspired should be absolutely A-OK!

Cool!

[PaintedHooves]

Last year every thing that was in the dealer hall was MLP stuff.  Some people even brought boxes of blind bags and MIB sets to sell above retail.  I'm sure everything you're going to do will be ok unless you claim that hasbro made something you actually did. 

[Katgyrl]

How does February sound for our craft day? How about February 9th? Does anyone have conflicts with that date? That gives us a month to plan. Shall we do it around brunch time like our pony party? Say 10:30am? Any input on either of those specifics?

I think bringing snacks to share would be awesome - it turned out so well for the party! Does anyone have something specific they want to bring?

[hannaliten]

I think the 9th works for me. I'll bring brownies!