So, it is party time again, folks!

[wiseheart]

Each year this time, we launch my virtual birthday party, which starts on October 1 and ends on October 9 at midnight, sharp. The goals of the party are to post as many comments and collapse as many threads as possible, on as many new pages as we can. It is always great fun, as you can see if you check out the similar entries of the last few years.

This year, I'll also throw the real party at mid-time - and post the recipes of all the food that will be there for you, so that you can all participate if you want to. Virtual food has no calories.

Fandom-related discussions are as welcome as the ones about coffee or chocolate (just to name a few favourites from previous years), and, of course, pictures and recipes of birthday cakes. ;)

So, drop by, tell your story, post your pics or silly poems, ask questions you always wanted to ask and have a good time!

Soledad, in excited expectation




Oh, and by the way, to provide birthday gifts hobbit-style, I've got a revived story and a Kansas 2 update for you.

Enjoy!

Comments

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

I've started stitching Christmas cards very early this year and have finished a handsome stack already. I've tried out various new patterns, so you'll have something to look forward to. Even if some do have little faults. The new patterns are beautiful, but not always easy. Especially if one doesn't have the real schematics, only printed-out pictures and has to figure out where the stitches are supposed to go.

[solanpolarn.livejournal.com]

I have started my Christmas cards very early this year, too. As you may be able to guess, from my comment about taking up origami as a new hobby, my Christmas cards this year will be origami ones. So there is something for you to look forward to as well. :-)

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

We should do a great card exchange! badly_knitted does make absolutely lovely cards, too, perhaps she'll be willing to join. :)

[solanpolarn.livejournal.com]

That sounds like an excellent idea! I do love getting cards, especially ones people have made themselves.

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

I'll make a recruiting entry right before the beginning of Advent, then, and we'll see who joins up.

[jenn-calaelen.livejournal.com]

They sounds very impressive.

I really should make and send cards this year, but I don't know if I'll get that far.

[solanpolarn.livejournal.com]

The one I got last year was exquisite!

[solanpolarn.livejournal.com]

I meant to respond to the comment about the stitches not going where they are supposed to, that I usually try to convince myself that the little imperfections in my sewing (and baking) are what shows they are hand-made originals, rather than factory made copies. I do also find that I am far more critical of my own sewing, seeing slight misalignments, when other people just see the overall effect and tell me it looks perfect.

[jenn-calaelen.livejournal.com]

It is so much easier to see the mistakes in your own work, I find. Partly because of knowing what it was supposed to look like I guess.

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Yes, whenever I start yammering that the cards didn't turn out as they were supposed to, my colleagues give me blank looks. They never spot the mistakes on their own. But I still know they are there, and I'm not happy.