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[Windymeadows1]

To all my Wa. Freinds Happy Thanks Giving. I'm From Deer Park Wa. wich is north of spokane. I'm a Bantam breeder of show quality birds. I have Whyandotts, Qail D'anvers, Japs, Rose come, Porsolens, Silkies, Sreamas, Call Ducks.
I can say it is winter now, I had to shovel my side walks." Bo Ho." If any one nows of someone that is looking for D'anvers I'm saleing my hole flock. Two Rooster, One Hen a Pullet and two Cross Pullets and three cross Cocrals. I won't $40 plus shipping and box thay are at a steal for the quality. You can send me a mesage [email protected]

 

[Windymeadows1]

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Wa. friends. I have a question I'm triying to sale my Quail D'anver flock of two Roosters one hen one pullet two cross pullets and three cross cocrals. I only won't $40 Plus shipping for all, good show quality birds and breeding stock. If anyone knows of someone that mite be interested pleases let me know. I need room for other birds. I thank you much

 

[Nyrial]

Also consider the mentally ill.

Speaking from the point of view as someone who is considered to be "mentally ill.":

Yeah, nothing stopped me from owning chickens. And, I HAVE kids, small children, even. So far, I haven't gone ape on them and caused them physical harm. Although the 2 year old pushes me sometimes.

I think that considering that as a reason to not bring kids is bogus, and while I'm not exactly parent of the year, I think I'm capable of keeping tabs on them at all times. Also, I won't sit separately if I bring them.. Sorry. That pretty much negates the point of a get together to me. A handful of us in one room and everyone else in the other? What fun is that?

Tailfeathers is also correct in the supervision aspect. What's the difference between taking them to the zoo/mall/playground and taking them to a chicken party?


Sooo, that said. Are kids welcome or not? If not, I likely won't be coming.​

 

[KMHunter]

Hi All!

Wow, this party thing is getting out of hand. So I am going to make some final decisions here and hope that I don't piss anyone off. I am going to try for the 28th of Feb, at the Maltby hallChildren are more than welcome, No alcohol, Potluck. Donna very graciously(sp?) gave me her donation for the party when she visited yesterday. So, whoever feels comfortable can also send me your "donation" early. I will put it our safe deposit box at the bank until we need it. I will try to send out an email tonight with my address and you can send me a check if you feel coomfortable. If not, we will take them at the party. I will put the deposit down on the hall after I get a better idea who is actually coming. I am also thinking we need to have name tags with our screen names and real names. Anyone seriously opposed to that idea? I am really looking forward to meeting everyone, and hope that many of you can make it.

Thanks,
Kim

 

[weaveagarden]

I may need to qualify my statement about the area for children, because I think I may have communicated it wrong. What I meant was area for those people who were afraid of predators or etc coming to the party. A place that they could feel safe sitting and could keep more easy track of their kids. (If they felt the need)

I love kids, so please don't take offense from my previous posts anybody. Can't wait to meet all of your kids! Oh and you adults too! Just bringing up ideas to make it so that this stage of the process can move on.

Also among the considered mentally ill here. Didn't take any offense to the comment myself as I know that it was meant to explain the situation rather than offend. There are degrees in anything.

One more thing that catches my attention. A suggestion that everyone consider their pre-donation to be non-refundable. Some people will probably not come at the last minute, and keeping track of the money could become a nightmare if it is refundable.

Again. I hope none of my previous posts offended anybody. Just an under-worked administrative type, with too much time on my hands. And again with some of the experience that I have had (as have many or you, I am sure) you can't help but see pitfalls in the planning stages that might become a problem.

I sure hope we are all still friends. This is going to be a lot of fun once this stage is over.

And Kim, love the idea of nametags and spouse and kid nametags too (At least a guest of weaveagarden) type tag.

edited to spellcheck

 

[Chicken Rustler]

Well I am going to open my mouth at risk of getting in trouble. I think that Justbugged was trying to make the point that since we are basically all strangers to each other and don't know who else may show up we all need to be cautious if bringing children. Just my opinion I don't see this gathering to be much different than if you were to take children to the mall etc. I don't have any little people but am not against them being included. However I feel that parents/grandparents need to keep track of thier little people and keep them from making things unpleasant for others who may not deal well with children.

Kim I think you are right in setting some "ground rules" it needs to be done and since this started with your gracious offer I think that if you are willing you should be the primary person. But hopefully there are others close that can also help. I would gladly help but that is one of the draw backs of livin way out here in the swamp.

I like the idea of name tags but I think to save $$ rather than having them made how about just some sheets of the peel-n-stick name tags at the door. That way people can make them when they get there and for SO's too (I am assuming SO's are welcome). Also maybe since there will be SO's who don't have a screen name how about if they add DH, DW, GF, BF etc to the end of screen name. For example my DW doesn't have screen name so she would have "ironimagery DW" and then her name.

Is there a suggested "donation" amount.

 

[Imp]

I'm up for whatever Kim decides. I think we all owe her a great big thank you for taking this on. I gave up being a ringleader long ago. Too much like herding cats.

Sunday works best for me too. I can help in any way necessary.

Russ- dusting off his party clothes. And Yes they're spandex from the 70s.

 

[weaveagarden]

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Definately right on the money.

Whatever Kim decides will be great. And she deserves a huge THANK YOU for stepping into this role. Let me know if there is anything that I can do from a distance that would help. If the communications becomes too much, I can handle some of that for you. Also willing to make calls and order supplies as needed.

 

[KMHunter]

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Rob you said what I was not able to this morning. I do not mind being the primary person and I have people around who are more than willing to help, and who have helped already. I was also thinking sticky name tags that people fill out when they get there. I like your idea about SO's putting DW, DH, etc. I think we should now drop the children issue, and let parents make up their minds about if they want to bring them. I know my kids DO NOT want to come.

I just don't understand it.

 

[KMHunter]

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Ok, seriously?! Spandex should have been outlawed before it was created. Al least the shiny kind. The stuff they put in my jeans so they fit on a really fat day, is priceless.

Your funny Russ!