NW Pony Party planning thread

[cards4me]

Had a great time, enjoyed meeting everyone. Can't wait to do it again.
 

[Salli]

Who won the newbie vote? 

[MyLittleLambie]

Larisa! (We didn't actually vote though.)

[Salli]

YAY! I want to hear what everyone's white elephant was too  I was thinking I may do a mail white elephant or something so I can have a white elephant to make over for next year.

[MyLittleLambie]

I'm willing to trade you?  But we took pics of us with our white elephants to make over.

[Katgyrl]

I think I was the only one who brought a custom for the contest.  Galactica gave me a cool Shadowbolt Rainbow Dash as my prize.

I had a good time with everyone too! It was fun to meet some new people this year! Thanks to all those who came and brought food and ponies! A big thank you to Galactica for donating prizes!

I am curious to know what input everyone can give to make next year's meet even better! I was surprised that we ended a few hours earlier than last year. Perhaps we needed a few more activities to do? I also noticed all the food we brought this year was light appetizer type food, I wondered if people were ready to go because they were hungry. Or are there any other activities/games you would like to see happen next year?

Also, there was a Megan doll left in Momo's boxes of ponies. Does anyone want to claim her?

[Galactica]

It was super fun!  The White Elephant was fun, and coloring contest was fun too- (great coloring pages btw!)  - It was really cool to meet so many new people!  I will admit my favorite part was just socializing and swapping ponies

I wish I had finished my customs for the party- next time I will get started much sooner... but Katygrl's was seriously AWESOME and she definitely deserved the prize - LOVE that sewn tail! You really need to post a bunch of pictures of her- so unique!

Megan dove out of my box into Momos.  I guess since she is already selling so many she figured she could catch a ride towards a new home rather than languish in a bait box    She has her original hairbow, dress, panites and shoes...

[Katgyrl]

Thanks for the compliments, Galactica. I just posted pics of my custom over in the custom area: http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,338654.0.html

Megan dove out of my box into Momos.  I guess since she is already selling so many she figured she could catch a ride towards a new home rather than languish in a bait box    She has her original hairbow, dress, panites and shoes...

Lol, I love it! Momo's ponies were feeling crowded already so Megan came home with me. She is in lovely condition.

[kellyponyfeathers]

Hope you all had a blast!  Wish I could have joined you, but I had a final exam that same day.  It would have been a bit far for me too.  I'm going to try to get my house cleaned up, and I'd like to host a pony party here in Oregon.  You're all welcome to come if/when I get my act together!

[momo_no_hime]

Megan dove out of my box into Momos.  I guess since she is already selling so many she figured she could catch a ride towards a new home rather than languish in a bait box    She has her original hairbow, dress, panites and shoes...

Haha! Well I'm just glad that we know where she came from. Katgyrl can give her a good home. Thanks again everybody! I had a great time, and I'm hoping to make it to another meet-up in the future.

And if anybody else wants the ramen salad recipe, let me know!

[MyLittleLambie]

I think the summer wasn't actually as a good time for a meet.  Summer is generally busy for me with other activities.  I actually had to work early on Sunday too.  I know we picked it because we were going to do it outdoors, but I think the location we had was nice!!

It was super fun though!!

[Katgyrl]

Thanks for the input, Lambie. I agree with your thought, we did initially plan to have it outdoors but then discovered library meeting rooms are free! I feel like the room worked well, but what does everyone else think?

Also, those of you who took pictures, we'd love to see them! I think we can upload to our NW Pony Meet facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/303404706440267/), if that's easier than linking to the Arena

[hannaliten]

I think the library meeting rooms are awesome!

[Salli]

Thanks, MLLambie, but I was thinking of trading someone who also didn't get to go to this one but wanted to go to the next one.

I am so super sad that I couldn't go. We decided next year that DH will take the day off so if anything happens that a babysitter can't handle, he will be there.

I propose that we have a meet in January or February 2014. What do you think?

So, we need more food (of a non-dessert nature)?
A few more activities? (I could get the customizing relay together)
A couple more contests?


I had an idea for a challenge called 'The 12x12 Challenge'. Your challenge would be to create a display that would fit on no bigger than a 12x12 area of a table (BUT you can go higher, maybe a 4' max.)
It can be a single pony that is the prize of your collection, an army ponies, a scene of the apple family reunion or something presented by blind bags, a custom (or more) you made, a pony sticker collection, some factory flawed ponies, some ATCs or other art, art you drew as a child or art your kid drew, etc... No theme, just 12x12 and ponies and a 'G' rating (Also, it needs to be stable, so it doesn't knock over anyone else's ponies). Anything you want. No customizing necessary, but you can if you want. I'd be willing to donate a prize

What do you think?

So we have the 'make-over your White Elephant' contest too. Any others?

[Galactica]

Thanks, MLLambie, but I was thinking of trading someone who also didn't get to go to this one but wanted to go to the next one.

I am so super sad that I couldn't go. We decided next year that DH will take the day off so if anything happens that a babysitter can't handle, he will be there.

I propose that we have a meet in January or February 2014. What do you think?

So, we need more food (of a non-dessert nature)?
A few more activities? (I could get the customizing relay together)
A couple more contests?


I had an idea for a challenge called 'The 12x12 Challenge'. Your challenge would be to create a display that would fit on no bigger than a 12x12 area of a table (BUT you can go higher, maybe a 4' max.)
It can be a single pony that is the prize of your collection, an army ponies, a scene of the apple family reunion or something presented by blind bags, a custom (or more) you made, a pony sticker collection, some factory flawed ponies, some ATCs or other art, art you drew as a child or art your kid drew, etc... No theme, just 12x12 and ponies and a 'G' rating (Also, it needs to be stable, so it doesn't knock over anyone else's ponies). Anything you want. No customizing necessary, but you can if you want. I'd be willing to donate a prize

What do you think?

So we have the 'make-over your White Elephant' contest too. Any others?

That's a great idea !