tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13369840268644366692024-03-21T01:14:52.979-07:00HSKS 9 - Quidditch Around the WorldWinniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16456734556414622378noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-58153398109621246082009-12-31T15:42:00.000-08:002009-12-31T15:45:13.778-08:00Package Awesomeness!!:DI finally have time to show you all my <a href="http://loverofallemo.blogspot.com/2009/12/break-in-chaos.html">awesome package</a> from Amethyst Aurag!!!! Thanks sooo much Amethyst!!!:DLoverofallEmohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02939810172781621928noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-75394744994248012362009-12-31T07:30:00.000-08:002009-12-31T07:53:24.748-08:00The Daily Prophet - Special Rush Edition!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hogwarts Headmistress Solves Crime!!!<br /></span></span></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">By, Hermione Bagnold and Olive Bumblebirch</span></span><br /> London, England</span> - </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Latest intelligence reports that unknown to the wizarding world at large, the Quidditch World Cup Trophy, an item of great importance in next year's match results, had been stolen! The Ministry of Magic recruited a top secret employee to resolve the case, using a witch in their employ that the last person would expect...the Headmistress of Hogwarts, Winifred Wartbobble! This talented witch who has a knack for searching out troublemakers, followed a trail of clues all around the globe before finally cornering the thief: a vampire! As it turns out, this vampire used to be a wizard that lost his magical powers and rights (though not his love for Quidditch and flying around on his old broom under the cover of darkness!) when this transformation took hold in him. It all goes back to the very first Quidditch World Cup, in 1473, between Transylvania and Flanders. This particular wizard was a spectator at the historical match, and witnessed firsthand all 700 fouls known to the sport, including the release of a hundred blood-sucking vampire bats from the Transylvanian captain's robes! One of these numerous winged mammals bit an onlooker and turned him into a vampire.<br /> After further investigation into the matter, it seems as though the Ministry, upon hearing of the situation, not only broke his wand, but refused to cover any costs in damages to the poor wizard. Miss Wartbobble, after locating his lair, had to duel for her life; a duel in which he did not survive. Among his possessions was evidence that he had been long searching for a way to make the Ministry of Magic pay for it's inept handling of the Quidditch Match so long ago. It was only after being able to obtain the Hand of Glory and some Peruvian Instant Darkness Powder (a Weasley's Wizard Wheezes ware, obtained by mail-order) that he was able to finally put things into play. The trophy was not on the grounds of his estate, but rather hidden in an abandoned broom factory in the Black Forest of Germany. The Ministry is naturally pleased to have the item back in their possession, but the question still remains of how they intend to keep it safe from now on.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-33903998220003301002009-12-29T14:24:00.000-08:002009-12-29T14:26:22.323-08:00Package ArrivedDespite some very cold weather and a long wait at customs, Antonio dela Weasley's Artimus made it to me! Have a look at my wonderful swap package <a href="http://stu-pendous.blogspot.com/2009/12/package-arrived.html">here</a>!Stuarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15985452291400255565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-70392365850328336902009-12-23T08:50:00.001-08:002009-12-23T08:57:46.147-08:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIOBHAN!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSL5cqAGqb0R4eraEIsR7PWGUASQ0vgUW7oflKR1lq9Z7OiGOj2dSUTkefYDVZzmzHAx5pxFwEaa5JBoF_2PX2Qz-IF0A0DOTVQU1FdyWluzC9GO6A2sEpaExkkztnmS_5R8tdcZyTLus/s1600-h/birthday+cake+2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 160px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 146px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418475474927276402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSL5cqAGqb0R4eraEIsR7PWGUASQ0vgUW7oflKR1lq9Z7OiGOj2dSUTkefYDVZzmzHAx5pxFwEaa5JBoF_2PX2Qz-IF0A0DOTVQU1FdyWluzC9GO6A2sEpaExkkztnmS_5R8tdcZyTLus/s400/birthday+cake+2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center">A simple celebration</div><div align="center">A gathering of friends</div><div align="center">Here is wishing you great happiness</div><div align="center">A joy that never ends!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIOBHAN!</span></div>Wisteria Lovegoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05393496484660964963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-70021257267914695072009-12-22T07:45:00.000-08:002009-12-22T07:50:15.292-08:00Cassandra<div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">To Miss Crimsonchin:</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">May the last year of your 20's be your best yet!</span><br /></span></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll250/sanaraset/birthday_cake.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 397px; height: 376px;" src="http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll250/sanaraset/birthday_cake.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 153, 51);font-size:180%;" >Happy Birthday!!!!!</span><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-29049679596496199732009-12-21T08:25:00.000-08:002009-12-21T08:27:48.008-08:00Let's Chat!I will be hanging in the Quidditch Tent today if anyone wants to chat!<br /><br /><a href="http://tinychat.com/hsks-greatlodge">http://tinychat.com/hsks-greatlodge</a>Wisteria Lovegoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05393496484660964963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-9006456996041271182009-12-21T01:30:00.000-08:002009-12-21T18:04:33.912-08:00Winnie's Box of CluesAfter carefully inspecting the contents of the package, Wisty and Siobahn have deduced that there is nothing dangerous inside. There is a note from Winnie as well as these items:<br /><br />"Dear Wisty, Siobahn, and students,<br /><br />After weeks of travel and following leads, I've found the person I was looking for: the thief who stole the Quidditch World Cup trophy! He was very reluctant to talk, quite angry and I had to defend myself. I'm sorry to say there won't be getting any information out of him anymore, and that's a problem because he's hidden the trophy somewhere. I gathered all of the personal belongings he had with him before his sudden demise, and am enclosing them in this package. Please take care as I haven't had time to inspect them for magical qualities beyond the obvious. See if you can identify where the trophy might be hidden. I will be staying at a low-profile inn awaiting your conclusion. Just send a note back by this same owl--she knows where to find me.<br /><br />Winnie"<br /><br /><center><img src="http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/harrypotter/images/0/0c/Peruvian_Instant_Darkness_Powder_display_in_WWW_shop.JPG" width="400"><br /><br /><img src="http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4762769/114866_Full.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://www.galactictoys.co.uk/images/uploads/thumbs/thumb_candyBloodPops.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://www.thestorytelling-resource-centre.com/images/Handofglory051.jpg" width="300"><br /><br /><img src="http://www.elenhunting.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/Black_Forest_carved_wild_boar_head_tnail.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n126/hearwritenow/snitch.jpg" width="300"><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvrxnVmHiYZ3CNq-1mZnVMEtDrjdi-M02cfX4Yh-ihdKmMM-HYwuu0daZbFKxEqzU1jm8IByn0-BfQ6pQpwnESBRw6WZETWgwmKpsLL_DfQOsWxEbS2rHJHQkIgk_zjY-Q0tGOqbmSgh0/s1600-h/swiftstick.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 152px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvrxnVmHiYZ3CNq-1mZnVMEtDrjdi-M02cfX4Yh-ihdKmMM-HYwuu0daZbFKxEqzU1jm8IByn0-BfQ6pQpwnESBRw6WZETWgwmKpsLL_DfQOsWxEbS2rHJHQkIgk_zjY-Q0tGOqbmSgh0/s400/swiftstick.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416612451632991970" /></a><br /></center><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Please feel free to work with your teammates to figure out this last and most important clue! The deadline is midnight Wednesday, PST.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-42272745971303754122009-12-20T10:32:00.000-08:002009-12-20T10:32:33.110-08:00Tired owlI have been thoroughly spoilt by Emma Gorodok, who sent her owl to me twice, so go take a look at the <a href="http://lizziewychwood.blogspot.com/2009/12/hsks9-packages-from-emma-gorodok.html">awesome packages</a> I received!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-76902647545638858892009-12-17T06:19:00.000-08:002009-12-17T06:20:35.530-08:00CHAT TIMEIf anyone wants to chat today, I will hang out in the Great Lodge most of the day. Use the following link:<br /><br />http://tinychat.com/hsks-greatlodgeWisteria Lovegoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05393496484660964963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-57479357603066431532009-12-14T17:20:00.000-08:002009-12-14T17:21:07.470-08:00Owl Post from Emma Wigworthy...<a href="http://olivebumblebirch.blogspot.com/2009/12/owl-has-landed.html">has arrived</a>! Many many thanks! I'm so thrilled!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-78915173805269486502009-12-14T06:16:00.001-08:002009-12-14T06:24:26.820-08:00Winnie's Secret MissionWinnie has been all over the world and seems to have reached her final destination. Today I saw that Wisty and Siobahn received a small box by owl from her, and the address looked very hastily written. I didn't get to see what was inside, but written on the outside flap was the mysterious clue,<br /><br /><center style="font-family: courier new; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;">5 words: 6, 9, 5, 3, 6</span></center><br /><br />Of course they hurried away with the box and are closeted up in their office, examining and testing whatever was inside. Maybe some rare magical items, perhaps a dragon's egg? I wish they would tell me! I wonder what that clue meant...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-20339623144033912612009-12-07T21:49:00.000-08:002009-12-07T22:07:14.948-08:00What's That Hiding?<div style="text-align: left;">Hello, students!!!</div><div>I was a little indisposed the last couple of weeks. I am ever so grateful to Olive for sending along my letter so that you were able to read it. My adventures have certainly led me all over the world!</div><div><br /></div><div>This week I'm heading to the place where Christmas began as <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><b>I </b></span>seek to find the hiding place of a souvenir of sorts somewhere near the notorious being from last week's letter. It is <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#006600;"><b>R</b></span>ather cold here and making it almost impossible for me to continue writing this letter, so I will keep it short.</div><div><br /></div><div>I believe that I'll be able to return to Hogwarts soon! The journey is almost at it's end. Whew!</div><div><br /></div><div>Yours Truly & Happy Holidays!</div><div>Winnie</div><div><br /></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrISd8dq3r3y5shoLBnzntAllrlK70S2pasZmhq6pa4gW9saP2gTbNBYk8QtBAd9ZcAssXAO4cllgiR5dTiBcu_ZQHbP3gdeSmeG4kr53IfNL0_GHwngtHDfsnQ2e6UfyMAsiKRdZq69M/s400/blackforest.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412741954421762130" />Winniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16456734556414622378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-63748772346802385042009-12-07T12:37:00.000-08:002009-12-07T12:39:33.796-08:00To Maisy.....<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Hope your birthday was a very happy one,<br />Maisy Muddlestixs!!!!</span></span><br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://api.ning.com/files/uWEPCsGDzBVjI4FWWAuo74quLR9jkV9RtzX*lkHEyMeEO-SXSXT5PpqlbuLWrOEciavt7qgk8Kab1KYPabcDF7NuXEQ2EhsV/icecream.bmp"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 366px; height: 466px;" src="http://api.ning.com/files/uWEPCsGDzBVjI4FWWAuo74quLR9jkV9RtzX*lkHEyMeEO-SXSXT5PpqlbuLWrOEciavt7qgk8Kab1KYPabcDF7NuXEQ2EhsV/icecream.bmp" alt="" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-7474962395406629212009-12-04T13:19:00.001-08:002009-12-14T15:22:36.809-08:00Letter from WinnieAs Assistant Captain to Siobhan, Captain of the Magpies, it wasn't a big deal when she asked me to put something away in her office for her. What is a big deal is what I accidentally found on her desk, partially buried under some parchments...<br /><br />Letter from Winnie!<br /><br />She's not missing after all! She's ok, and she's been having some adventures. The first short letter was dated from a couple weeks back and said simply,<br /><br />"I'm in a large city stocking up on supplies before a dangerous trip. I'm not sure <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">H</span>ow long it will take to get there but I've got <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">P</span>lenty of garlic. It should be easy to find holy water and a cross here, and hopefully they're authentic be<strong style="font-weight: normal;">c</strong>a<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">U</span>se I'm going to need them."<br /><br />The next letter came just last week and said,<br /><br />"I've finally arrived in a dark region nort<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">H</span>west of a mountain range. As expected, I've already used the supplies I picked up last <strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">W</span></strong>eek to keep unwanted guests away, though an invisibility cloak helps, too. Good thing I've been practicing my <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">P</span>rotego charm! The other da<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Y</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"></span> I had a close run-in with a certain notorious being, but escaped just in the 'neck' of time!<br /><br />I'm definitely getting t<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">I</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"></span>red of all the traveling, but I'm hoping I'll be able to return to Hogwarts soon. I've got just one more <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">Q</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);"></span>uick trip to make, and I'll send an owl as soon as I find what I'm looking for."<br /><br /><br />That answers one question, but it raises so many more: where has Winnie been? and what is she doing??Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-5062011331970322162009-11-12T07:19:00.000-08:002009-11-12T07:30:38.465-08:00Continued Travels<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPyhNb0GW4w8c9lr0IWa5yEZXCIDNmilXzkuIn3n2Uwy1n0a-ZXqM0hwoHiOnJBemJgJGDzvHQkK6enCqAe5mRbY_HwETBlgKIenUSxEjOP20I4t7tMkVowqlYkK0Rh85QnuJr0PK1mso/s1600-h/pyramid3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPyhNb0GW4w8c9lr0IWa5yEZXCIDNmilXzkuIn3n2Uwy1n0a-ZXqM0hwoHiOnJBemJgJGDzvHQkK6enCqAe5mRbY_HwETBlgKIenUSxEjOP20I4t7tMkVowqlYkK0Rh85QnuJr0PK1mso/s320/pyramid3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403239466477001426" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Hello!<div>I had so much fun and so much to do this last week! Please forgive my absence. Now, where were we?? Oh, yes . . .</div><div><br /></div><div>This week I made my way to a very fashionable city to seek out a frien<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#003300;"><b>D</b></span> who used to run his own club at Hogwarts. I found him in the magical library that was shaped like giant books. Thankfully, I had stocked up <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#003300;"><b>O</b></span>n crystallized pineapple during the Sou<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#003300;">T</span></b>h America trip.</div><div><br /></div><div>My n<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#003300;">E</span></b>xt stop took me to a place that had pyramids of a different kind than those in South America. I had to visit a friend who is an author and beastly anthr<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#003300;">O</span></b>pologist. I'm really and truly hoping that his experiences can help me on my mission.</div><div><br /></div><div>The one thing that I did not like about my last stop?? There was sand EVERYWHERE! Absol<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#003300;">U</span></b>tely can't stand the stuff. Gets in your hair, in between your toes, and other places that I will not mention here.</div><div><br /></div><div>Until next week!</div><div>Winifred</div>Winniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16456734556414622378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-35283382998212974982009-11-10T15:00:00.000-08:002009-11-10T15:00:04.946-08:00Shuntbumps Knit League Final!It is with great excitement that I announce the competitors and release the pattern for the Shuntbumps Knit League Final....<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Yarnguy716">Antonio dela Weasley</a> v <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Ronnica">Rowena Bladvak</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/celtic-memories#">Please follow this link to the pattern</a>.<br />
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Good luck to you both - may the best player win, and may the loser be spared the need for Skele-gro!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-42572116781454310142009-11-07T12:18:00.001-08:002009-11-07T12:18:28.701-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU233voCBsaUUmseRLkF2pB7-bJhBAboKCUkt258B9CB6HnpBLwwPZ2pMHgdZBJm5czK3md0H4lJ3TzW5MSX_5oBFWXzMpio_a1-LyWAKJR9MK09XAf5tQf78dweFX3OLl4WgVtrm0CkA/s1600-h/Congratulations+Hermione!.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" sr="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU233voCBsaUUmseRLkF2pB7-bJhBAboKCUkt258B9CB6HnpBLwwPZ2pMHgdZBJm5czK3md0H4lJ3TzW5MSX_5oBFWXzMpio_a1-LyWAKJR9MK09XAf5tQf78dweFX3OLl4WgVtrm0CkA/s400/Congratulations+Hermione!.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>Emma Wigworthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08105949129413331724noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-75380725331210352072009-11-07T09:00:00.000-08:002009-11-07T09:00:58.390-08:00Shuntbumps PatternsI am delighted to announce the matches and patterns for the Final of the Shuntbumps Crochet League and Round 4 of the Shuntbumps Knit League...<br />
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<strong>Crochet League:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/GirlyWithATwist">Andromeda Finch-Fletchley</a> v <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Smileynetta">Hermione Bagnold</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ruffled-spring-cowl">Please follow this link to the Final Crochet Pattern</a><br />
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<strong>Knit League:</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Yarnguy716">Antonio dela Weasley</a> v <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/SparklesnDazzles">Ginny Lockheart</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Ronnica">Rowena Bladvak</a> is unopposed but must complete the pattern within exactly 6 days to progress to the Final.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crofters-cowl">Please follow this link to the Round 4 Knit Pattern</a><br />
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Good luck everyone, may the best players win, and may the losers not burden Madam Pomfrey.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-54154882564249629112009-11-04T23:59:00.000-08:002009-11-05T00:22:10.398-08:00Heading SouthHello, Students!<br />The northern continents are getting a little too cool for me, so I've headed south! Remember the ghost I spoke about last week? Well, I got the bug to track him down. So, last weekend I headed south for the Dia de Los Muertos. There were lots of ghosts aroun<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">D</span> and some of them reminded me of the vampire bats. Fiesty little devils, they are!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjthapmmsIc6vmDLRrn98U3GLqkgJ7cQ2_yVz2mAnGVFzK0Gcf-N3MQhZ8GS0LfIFdx46xp3140ElBLXqbFJx0t8lz7uH52fzziaPXlxeZZ26QnuJ3yFyCYMzhvuNz1x3k9FvunXmD1jpM/s1600-h/Mage+attacked+by+vampire+bats+wallpaper.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 412px; height: 330px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjthapmmsIc6vmDLRrn98U3GLqkgJ7cQ2_yVz2mAnGVFzK0Gcf-N3MQhZ8GS0LfIFdx46xp3140ElBLXqbFJx0t8lz7uH52fzziaPXlxeZZ26QnuJ3yFyCYMzhvuNz1x3k9FvunXmD1jpM/s320/Mage+attacked+by+vampire+bats+wallpaper.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400528275379530882" border="0" /></a>Well, I found out that some of the spectators of the festival had been bitten by such bats! The ghosts, of course, kept tabs on who was bitten and they seem to remember who survived the bite. I never did find the ghost I was looking for. But, I digress! I'm supposed to be telling you about my travels.<br /><br />First, I visited a capital city that was built <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">O</span>n a lake, but the lake has since disappeared. Many ghosts meet in the ancient temples and all over the town.<br /><br />Next, I landed in a city where many kites are built & flown. Very windy place that! The city has old game courts which would have been useful for local Quidditch playoffs.<br /><br />Then, lastly, I went to a beautiful Northeastern coastal city that is known for its annual multicultural carnival. Ravenclaws would have loved the pink library! The town is smaller than a nearby large city and is very relaxing. There are so many historic places to visit - I hope I get to see them all before I'm off on my next adventure. I'm defini<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">T</span>ely going to catch the Friday night serenade before I set off to my next destination.Winniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16456734556414622378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-48130612222829473512009-11-03T09:51:00.000-08:002009-11-03T09:56:26.626-08:00Party on the Pitch!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:180%;">HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY<br /><br />BIRTHDAY<br /><br />to<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Pandora<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">and<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Stuart<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"><br /><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQGV0kTCJJ7D_TUg71SjFqT8Ljq1h2lq_TBreBKwp9VZPLixkzePIy7KZTrUmu2nfhmFyfGEEm-gyTBOB60_ruwCUCWqZF1oY0nLHgKNIhzfEwZy7c6eCKC7ofK6KC8U3_LfRKel4Mmes/s400/snitch.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQGV0kTCJJ7D_TUg71SjFqT8Ljq1h2lq_TBreBKwp9VZPLixkzePIy7KZTrUmu2nfhmFyfGEEm-gyTBOB60_ruwCUCWqZF1oY0nLHgKNIhzfEwZy7c6eCKC7ofK6KC8U3_LfRKel4Mmes/s400/snitch.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Party on the pitch with cupcakes for all!</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-10826747824174042812009-11-01T09:00:00.000-08:002009-11-01T09:02:05.819-08:00Shuntbumps Round 3I am delighted to announce the pairings and patterns for Round 3 of our Shuntbumps tournament:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Knit League:</span></strong><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Pairings are as follows:</strong><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Olive Bumblebirch, aka <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/oliveknits">oliveknits</a>, plays against Ginny Lockheart, aka <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/SparklesnDazzles">SparklesnDazzles</a>.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Waverley Trimble, aka <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Shelvicious">Shelvicious</a>, plays against Antonio dela Weasley, aka <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/yarnguy716">yarnguy716</a>.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Enna Kirts, aka <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Jantine">Jantine </a>, palys against Rowena Bladvak, aka <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Ronnica">Ronnica</a>.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Pattern:</strong><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mary-jane-slippers-4">Please follow this link to find the Round 3 Knit Pattern.</a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Crochet League:</span></strong><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Pairings are as follows:</strong><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Intarsia Bindoff, aka <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/mutz">mutz</a>, plays against Andromeda Finch-Fletchley, aka <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/GirlyWithATwist">GirlyWithATwist</a>.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Albatross Harbinger, aka <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/ItsYourNickle86">ItsYourNickle86</a>, plays against Hermione Bagnold, aka <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/smileynetta">smileynetta</a>.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Pattern:</strong><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mary-jane-slippers">Please follow this link to find the Round 3 Crochet pattern.</a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Good luck!!<br />
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</div>Emma Wigworthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08105949129413331724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-26824879943461012972009-10-25T22:42:00.000-07:002009-10-26T07:54:00.074-07:00More Travels<center><a href="http://www.meez.com/misswartbobble" title="Meez 3D avatars and free games."><img src="http://images.meez.com/user/7/3/2/6/4/8/6/7326486_bodyshot_300x400.gif" alt="Meez 3D avatar avatars games" border="0" /></a></center><br /><br />Whew! Last week's travels left my breathless. Over the weekend I decided to travel across the great expanse of ocean again because I simply had to speak with that ghost, Cyprian Youdle, who was cursed <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">D</span>uring the Quidditch match in 1857 - the very first Quiddtch game. One of the teams had a lovely blue jersey (the same color as my dress) and a silver arrow. Absolutely gorgeous!<br /><br />Unfortunately, he was u<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">N</span>available as he was attending a ghost convention on another continent. I decided to hang around in this town - what is the name of this town? (I swear, never ask my directions anywhere. I'd get you lost in a heartbea<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">T</span>!) Unfortunately, there are no pubs or shops whatsoever here! I suppose I won't be staying very long then.Winniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16456734556414622378noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-2420534139906080202009-10-24T10:01:00.000-07:002009-10-24T10:01:01.908-07:00Shuntbumps Round 2 PatternsHere are the patterns for Round 2 of Shuntbumps:<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rowans-wristies">Round 2 Crochet Pattern</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-fingerless-mitts-2">Round 2 Knit Pattern</a><br />
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Good luck everyone, we look forward to seeing pictures of your finished items in the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/hogwarts-kit-swaps/838399/">Shuntbumps Arena</a>. <br />
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May the best players win, and may the losers not be too bruised by the fall from their broomsticks.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-89640952176382583012009-10-24T01:01:00.000-07:002009-10-24T01:01:40.169-07:00Shuntbumps Crochet League Round 2The pairings for Round 2 in the Shuntbumps Crochet League are as follows:<br />
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Albatross Harbinger, aka <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/ItsYourNickle86">ItsYourNickle86</a>, will play against Celeena Cree, aka <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/SwitchCleo">SwitchCleo</a><br />
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Helena Lovegood, aka <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/LoverofallEmo">LoverofallEmo</a>, will play against Intarsia Bindoff, aka <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/mutz">mutz</a><br />
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Emma Gorodok, aka <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Selana">Selana</a>, will play against Hermione Bagnold, aka <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/smileynetta">smileynetta</a><br />
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Andromeda Finch-Fletchley, aka <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/GirlyWithATwist">GirlyWithATwist</a>, is unopposed in Round 2 yet must complete the Round 2 project within six days of the pattern release in order to progress to Round 3.<br />
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I am heading off with Mr. Wigworthy and the little Wigworthys to visit Granny and Grandad Wigworthy today. Therefore my sister, Lizzie Wychwood, will post a link to the Round 2 pattern alongside a pattern link for the Knitting League at this blog later today at 6pm BST. That is 1pm EDT, 12 noon CDT, 11am MDT 10am PDT, and 7pm CEST. I will return soon after this to monitor match progress in the Shuntbumps Arena (Ravelry thread). Good Luck to all!Emma Wigworthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08105949129413331724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1336984026864436669.post-91783791450395578212009-10-23T14:12:00.000-07:002009-10-23T14:13:10.806-07:00Shuntbumps Knit League - Round 2 MatchesThe pairings for Round 2 of the Shuntbumps Knit League are as follows:<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/oliveknits">Olive Bumblebirch</a> (Montrose Magpies) v <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/bartlebean">Ambyr Phoenixfire</a> (Pride of Portree)<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/sherryharrison">Celestina Pettigrew</a> (Montrose Magpies) v <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/sparklesndazzles">Ginny Lockheart</a> (Appleby Arrows)<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/sylvo">Perenelle Tejedora</a> (Wigtown Wanderers) v <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/shelvicious">Waverley Trimble</a> (Appleby Arrows) <br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/yarnguy716">Antonio dela Weasley</a> (Appleby Arrows) v <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/angel101580">Winifred Hornswaggle</a> (Pride of Portree)<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/knyquol">Minerva Lovegood</a> (Wigtown Wanderers) v <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/jantine">Enna Kirts</a> (Montrose Magpies)<br />
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We have an odd number going through to this round, and so <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/ronnica">Rowena Bladvak</a> will be unopposed given that she was first to complete in Round 1. To qualify for Round 3 however, she must complete the project assigned and post a picture of it in the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/hogwarts-kit-swaps/838399/">Shuntbumps Arena</a> (in an unedited post), within the deadline noted below for the paired matches.<br />
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The pattern will be released tomorrow 24th October at 6pm BST (1pm EDT, 12pm CDT, 11am MDT, 10am PDT). The deadline for posting of pictures in order to win your match and progress to Round 3 is exactly 6 days from the pattern release time.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0