2008 Raffle

[nolanatalie]

Hey everyone, Mom & Dad said I had to do something to earn my keep around here, so I'm helping with the raffle. From emails, here's the list so far (please let us know if anything is missing, I'm sure we missed a few!) We're off to a great start, please keep those donations coming threadheads!!

2008 Raffle List

Dan Morgan Pres Hall Oil Painting Ozzie
1st Weekend Grand Marshall Pass Chris Joseph
2nd Weekend Overpass DJGriff
Watch the Artist Make your Piece Rosetree
Crawfish Fest – 2 Camping Passes 2 T-Shirts, Pix w/Artist Michael/Crawfish Fest
Weekend at Disney World 2fortheFest
Custom Jewelry Lester Leaps In
Championship Golf Bag Lester Leaps In
Carved Gourd Fest Theme Belle
Carved Gourd NOLA Theme Belle
Carved Gourd Southwest Theme Belle
2008 Congo Square Poster Amy & Jeff
2007 Fest Poster Ohio
2007 Congo Square Poster DJ Griff
2003 Fest Poster (Mahalia) Swag
You Can't Drown the Blues Rodrigue Print Festngator/Dave & Rhonda Egan
Soon to be released Rodrigue Print Festngator/Dave & Rhonda Egan
Dave Egan Signed CD Collection Twenty Years of Trouble (1st solo release) Live at the Jazz Fest New yet unnamed Cd to be released at Jazz Fest Festngator/Dave & Rhonda Egan
Historic NOLA Currency DJGriff
Saints Bottle of Makers Mark DJGriff
Antique Glass Bottle Set, Gottles of Vodka, Gin & Rum Linza
Chocolate Pot with Molinill Hueco, Fine Chocolate and Bottle of Anise Linza
Signed French Market Drawing Barry
Uncle Lionel Threadhead 2nd Line Poster (2) Michelino
Bonerama Super Fan Pack Michelino
Signed Bonerama Poster & Signed CD Michelino
Customized Posters (2) Michelino
1st Ed. 1936 French Quarter History Book DJGriff
86 Recipes- New Orleans Edition DJGriff
Abita Restoration Ale TShirt (XL) DJGriff
1994 Louis Armstrong Commemorative Jazz Fest Cachet DJGriff
Mardi Gras Indians Book (2) Saturn
White Trash Cookbook Saturn
5 CD Set Piano Night 2007 Stynger
5 CD Set Paul Sanchez Stynger
4 CD Set Patry 2006 Stynger
Patry 2007 CDs Stynger
Instruments A Comin 2007 CDs Stynger
Instruments A Comin 2006 CDs Stynger
Ingrid's Backyard BBQ 2007 CDs Stynger
Festngator CD Spindle NOLA Jazz Stuff (2 lots) Festngator
Festngator CD Spindle NOLA Fest Mix (2 lots) Festngator
Festngator CD Spindle Another NOLA Fest Set Festngator
Festngator CD Spindle Different NOLA Set Festngator
Festngator CD Spindle JF Funk Festngator
Festngator CD Spindle Hear it at Jazz Fest Festngator
Festngator CD Spindle Jazz Fest Mix Festngator
Festngator CD Spindle Cool Jazz Mix Festngator
Festngator CD Spindle Classic Rockers Festngator
Festngator CD Spindle Interviews with Music Festngator
Festngator CD Spindle Another NOLA Mix Festngator
Festngator CD Spindle Jazz Set Festngator
Festngator CD Spindle Rock Festngator
DVD Sampler 04 Fest featuring Rebirth, Kermit, Anders,Big Sam and Galactic (5) Fessfan
DVD "A Funky Reunion" (2) Fessfan
Khaki Sportsmen Jazz Fest Hat Jolie
Abita Fleur de Lis (2) Jolie
Pair of Tix for Both Nights of Ponderosa Stomp and Poster Scoop/Dr. Ike
Pair of Tix for Second Night of Ponderosa Stomp Swag/CJ
Pair of Tix to Sonny/Tab at RNB (May 4) (2) Chas P
Pair of Tix to Instruments A Coming at Tips (Apr 29) VWGal
Pair of Tix to Brass Band Blowout at Howlin Wolf (Apr 24) Howlin Wolf
Pair of Tix to Dumpstaphunk at Howlin Wolf (April 25) Howlin Wolf
Pair of Tix to Ozomatli at Howlin Wolf (Apr 26) Howlin Wolf
Pair of Tix to Fest All Stars at Howlin Wolf (Apr 27) Howlin Wolf
Pair of Tix to MegaloManiacs Ball at Howlin Wolf (Apr 30) Howlin Wolf
Pair of Tix to Krew of Zigaboo (May 4) Howlin Wolf
Pair of Tix to Bonnaroo Scoop/Superfly
Knit Saints Afghan NYMama
Autographed Washboard Chaz CD Hard Year Blues (2) NYMama
Autographed Washboard Chaz CD Ol' New Orleans Home NYMama
Autographed Washboard Chaz TShirt (Womens L, Mens XXL) NYMama
Squawkers McGaw Trainable Toy Parrot LisaRI
Make it Right NOLA T-Shirts (XL and M) Amy & Jeff
Make it Right NOLA Tote Bag Amy & Jeff
Signed Shamarr CD (2) Amy & Jeff
Commander's Palace Cookbook Amy & Jeff
Pair of Patry Tix Amy & Jeff
3 CD Set Billie Holiday Steffie
5 DVD Set Ken Burns Jazz Steffie
Threadhead Flags (2) Festnut
Signed TShirt from Blues Music Awards Staxsun
City Park TShirt Signed by Artist IBJamn
Autographed Dr. John Boxers IBJamn
$75 Gift Cert to Earthsavers (massage, etc.) Orleansnj
$100 LMF Gift Cert Orleansnj
Robert Randolph Pix Amyloves
Set of 2007 Patry CDs Funkk/Gumbo
Heaven on Seven Cookbook Funkk
New Orleans Cookbook Funkk
Creole Cookbook Funkk
Recipes from Antoine’s Kitchen Funkk
New Orleans Creole Recipes Funkk
Set of 4 Assorted Hand Blown Oil Candles Rosetree
Autographed Fats Domino Goin Home CD MWGirl
Autographed The Dogs Who Found Me: What I Learned From Pets Who Were Left Behind MamaRoux
Autographed Redemption by Frederick Turner MamaRoux
Creole Thrift: Premium Southern Living Without Spending A Mint MamaRoux
Favorite New Orleans Recipes from Famous New Orleans Restaurants MamaRoux
"Cafe Du Monde" Luncheon/Dessert Dish Sets (2) MamaRoux
Abita Fleece, 4 Pint Glasses, 2 Huggies Jaypee
Bayonna Gift Cert Bayona/Scoop
Autographed Susan Spicer (Bayona) Cookbook Bayona/Scoop
Fleur de Lis Slate Tile Glinda
Billboard Illustrated Encyclopedia of Jazz & Blues Glinda
$200 Rosetree Gift Cert Steeleye
Black & Gold Jazz Fest Logo Flag NOLA
2008 Louisiana Festival & Events Calendar Papafrog
9 CD Set from Basin St Records (including some signed) Basin St Records/Scoop
French Enameled Jewelry ATPontchatrain/Mrs. AT Pontchatrain
Cooking with the Uglesiches cookbook and Uglesiches apron and pot holder CarolinaBeadHead/Dixiegal
Uglesich's Package Uglesich's/Scoop
Pair of Tix and Dinner at Snug Harbor (2, May 3) Terrence Blanchard/Robin Burgess/Scoop
CDs & TShirts Terrence Blanchard/Robin Burgess/Scoop
Autographed 150th Anniversary Picayune's Creole Cookbook Wendi Schneider/Scoop
J & M t-shirts signed by Cosimo Matassa (1 L, 1 XL) Krewe of Chew
Autographed New Paul Sanchez CD (3) CJ/Bouchez
Autographed New John Boutte CD (3) CJ/Bouchez
Jazz Fest Flag Notecards CBH
Po Boy Festival TShirt (L) Windowman
2005 Jazz Fest Promo Poster Windowman
Promo Poster from "Going Home" Release Party Windowman
Diane Millsap Signed Print New Orleans Jazz Jejj/Diane Millsap
Diane Millsap Signed Print Uptown Revival DJGriff
Theresa Andersson Roadie for the Day Rosetree/Theresa Ansersson
4 DVD Set Chris Isaac's Guide to Jazz Fest, Dancing to New Orleans, Various NOLA Artists TV Appearances, NO Social Club on ACL Stynger
Pair of tix to Strawberry Fields Brunch Tangie/BB King's
Professional Photo of Fats Domino Tangie/Dino Perrucci
Subscription to Offbeat Magazine Tangie/Offbeat
Erika Goldring Photo Scoop/Erika Goodring
2008 Patry Poster signed by all the performers CBH
Threadhead Cookbook Corona
2005 Buddy Bolden Poster Steffie
Super Kat TShirt Steve Apple
Signed BB King Photo Denideadhead
Signed Dr John Photo Denideadhead
Signed George Porter Jr Photo Denideadhead
Pair of Tix to Tulane Home Baseball Game Where Yat Brah
Ice Wine Saturn
Frameable Photo Cards Amyloves
Tile Photo Magnets Amyloves
Fats Domino Gift Pack Amyloves
Placard Signed by Fats Domino Windowman
Autographed 2008 Rounder Records Sampler At Pontchatrain
Chris West Photo Print Festngator/Chris West
Cakebread/Silver Oak Wine Ron & Judy Myers
Conundrum/Tapestry Wine Ron & Judy Myers
Overpass for Second Saturday Marc Engel
New Orleans Weekend Big Dag
1 VIP Tix to Greyboy Allstars on the Riverboat (May 2) MusicRoadMan
1 VIP Tix to Galactic on the Riverboat (May 1) MusicRoadMan
The Definitive Illustrated Encyclopedia of Jazz and Blues Steffie
DVD Norah Jones Live in New Orleans Steffie
CD Art Blakely and the Jazz Messengers Steffie
CD Stevie Ray Vaughn - In Step Steffie
CD Best of James Taylor Steffie
Mardi Gras Indian Photos Jan
Musician Photos Jan
Preservation Hall Gift Package Michelino/Preservation Hall
2007 Patry DVDs (3 lots) MDFest
2006 Patry DVDs (3 lots) MDFest
FunkBox Baltimore DVDs MDFest
2007 LMF InStore DVDs (3 lots) MDFest
2006 LMF Instore DVDs (3 lots) MDFest
Glass Olive Rosetree
Max Singer Print Jazz Funeral Scoop/Max Singer
Max Singer Print Nocturne at DBA Scoop/Max Singer
Diane Milsap Signed Print St Charles Revival FestLover07
Midnight Ramble Gift Pack Levon Helms/Scoop
Teton Valley Weekend Jeff/River Rim Ranch
Signed John Cleary CD Ozzie
History of Jazz Fest Book ChiTownHuck
Signed Theresa Andersson CD (5 lots) Rosetree/Theresa Andersson

[saturn]

Hi Nat

Tell your mom there are two of the Mardi Gras Indians books.

Also -- start early, demand a raise in your allowance now.

[FestNut]

I still have a few Threadhead flags, so you can add 2 of those to the raffle list.

Looks like I'd better start saving some money so I can maybe win some of those goodies!

[Lostcajun]

NolaNatalie, you definitely are the cutest threadhead, and you're already changing the world, can I GET A WITNESS, sumbody! Good Gawd!

[Staxsun]

Hey youngun! I'm impressed with how organized you are for such a gorgeous young thing!

Tell the folks that somewhere out there is a t-shirt from the Blues Music Awards autographed by a whole buncha folks including Tab and Martha.

[nolanatalie]

Edits made, thanks guys! Quite a list already, eh?? :)

[funkkjunkie]

It's at ibj's house, stax.

[steeleye]

I still have a few Threadhead flags, so you can add 2 of those to the raffle list.

Looks like I'd better start saving some money so I can maybe win some of those goodies!

FestNut, I'm putting together a fest flagpole this year and would love to buy one of the TH flags if you still have one available. Email is macks1 AT comCast dot net if it's a possibility.

[2ForTheFest]

The Evil 1/2 would like to donate a weekend at Disney again.

2 night hotel accomodations at a value resort. And 3 days entrance into the parks with park hoppers passes each day for 3 people.

Subject to his blackout dates of course...(meaning not valid for any major holidays.) ;)

[nolanatalie]

Yay! That was a super popular prize last year!! Can I play? I wanna go to Disney World!!

[VWGal]

Well Miss NOLANatalie, you are earning your keep today. A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.

VWGal would like to donate two tickets to the 2008 Instruments a Comin' at Tipitina's Monday after first weekend.

(Sorry, not the VIP....but darn fine fun just the same! :) )

[nolanatalie]

Fantastic! That was a great event last year, I'm told ;)

[2ForTheFest]

Yay! That was a super popular prize last year!! Can I play? I wanna go to Disney World!!

Oh Ms Natalie, we hope to see you at Disney real soon!

[saturn]

The Evil 1/2 would like to donate a weekend at Disney again.

2 night hotel accomodations at a value resort. And 3 days entrance into the parks with park hoppers passes each day for 3 people.

Subject to his blackout dates of course...(meaning not valid for any major holidays.) ;)

As last year's winner of this particular prize, I want to tell you it was a fabulous weekend, :D and Evil 1/2 was a wonderful host :cool: (Good 1/2 happened to be away).

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/JNRWY-Mickey.jpg

[2ForTheFest]

As last year's winner of this particular prize, I want to tell you it was a fabulous weekend, :D and Evil 1/2 was a wonderful host :cool: (Good 1/2 happened to be away).

I was really sad to have missed seeing you and Greg. AND you went to dinner at my favorite restaurant Jiko. Double ouch.
Yeah, Nathan couldn't rub that in enough.

[Carolina Beadhead]

Oh Ms Natalie, we hope to see you at Disney real soon!

Would you please tell Evil that we would like ressies for, say, January 2013 for Miss Natalie Winette, Miss Piper Beadhead, and Miss Abbie Roux plus their respective Moms & Grandmas?

Thanks!

:D

[2ForTheFest]

Would you please tell Evil that we would like ressies for, say, January 2013 for Miss Natalie Winette, Miss Piper Beadhead, and Miss Abbie Roux plus their respective Moms & Grandmas?

Thanks!

:D

HAHA I Love it!
No gaurantee he'll still be working for the mouse then (may jump ship for NOLA) but of course, if we're here, we'll get ya all in!

[ozzie]

I really liked bidding for (and winning) the adopt an animal at the zoo prize last year. Nod. Wink.

[ibjamn]

What I currently have in my possession:

Historic NOLA Currency DJGriff
Saints Bottle of Makers Mark DJGriff
MG Indian books from Saturn
That great t-shirt from Stax, signed by all the artists.

We have something to donate this year. It's a men's size large t-shirt. On the front it says "City Park, New Orleans. Da Hawt of New Orleans!" On the back is a Vic & Nat'ly cartoon by Bunny Mattews. They are in front of the City Park Peristyle & Vic says "City Pawk!" Nat'ly says: "Da Hawt of New Orleans" and the shirt is signed by artist Bunny Mathews.

[nolanatalie]

Would you please tell Evil that we would like ressies for, say, January 2013 for Miss Natalie Winette, Miss Piper Beadhead, and Miss Abbie Roux plus their respective Moms & Grandmas?

Thanks!

:D

I'm in!! :)

[nolanatalie]

What I currently have in my possession:

Historic NOLA Currency DJGriff
Saints Bottle of Makers Mark DJGriff
MG Indian books from Saturn
That great t-shirt from Stax, signed by all the artists.

We have something to donate this year. It's a men's size large t-shirt. On the front it says "City Park, New Orleans. Da Hawt of New Orleans!" On the back is a Vic & Nat'ly cartoon by Bunny Mattews. They are in front of the City Park Peristyle & Vic says "City Pawk!" Nat'ly says: "Da Hawt of New Orleans" and the shirt is signed by artist Bunny Mathews.

Thanks Jenn, I've added to the list!

[nolanatalie]

I really liked bidding for (and winning) the adopt an animal at the zoo prize last year. Nod. Wink.

Where y'at Eat Mo? That was a great prize :)

[Orleansnj]

Well, after Festing first weekend, or anytime - sometimes you just need to relax.....so I am donating a $75.00 gift certificate to Earthsavers that you can use for reflexology or massage, or anything else that you want. For those of you visitng - Earthsavers is located on Magazine Street in New Orleans -uptown, and is very accessible from any location in town.

I'm working on a second gift certificate too along the same lines - different place. ...will post when that works out.

Michele

PS - I'll be sending it along shortly.

[funkkjunkie]

Ooooh, I'd love to win that!

[djgriff]

What I currently have in my possession:

Historic NOLA Currency DJGriff
Saints Bottle of Makers Mark DJGriff
MG Indian books from Saturn
That great t-shirt from Stax, signed by all the artists.

We have something to donate this year. It's a men's size large t-shirt. On the front it says "City Park, New Orleans. Da Hawt of New Orleans!" On the back is a Vic & Nat'ly cartoon by Bunny Mattews. They are in front of the City Park Peristyle & Vic says "City Pawk!" Nat'ly says: "Da Hawt of New Orleans" and the shirt is signed by artist Bunny Mathews.

Jenn -

In the same box should have been:

86 Recipes- New Orleans Edition
Mens XL - Abita Restoration Ale Tee

[nolanatalie]

Well, after Festing first weekend, or anytime - sometimes you just need to relax.....so I am donating a $75.00 gift certificate to Earthsavers that you can use for reflexology or massage, or anything else that you want. For those of you visitng - Earthsavers is located on Magazine Street in New Orleans -uptown, and is very accessible from any location in town.

I'm working on a second gift certificate too along the same lines - different place. ...will post when that works out.

Michele

PS - I'll be sending it along shortly.

Oooh, that's great, thanks!

[nolanatalie]

Jenn -

In the same box should have been:

86 Recipes- New Orleans Edition
Mens XL - Abita Restoration Ale Tee

Thanks Griff! I knew I was missing some things.

[ibjamn]

Jenn -

In the same box should have been:

86 Recipes- New Orleans Edition
Mens XL - Abita Restoration Ale Tee

Oops, Dan I said I was going to open that box, didn't I? :o

[Orleansnj]

A $100.00 gift certificate to Louisiana Music Factory will also be a raffle prize this year. After all - there will be a lot of great music you'll hear at the Fest and you'll want to take it home with ya.

[swag]

I donated a 2003 poster (Mahalia). I brought it down at Festgiving, it should be at the Bjamn's.

[nolanatalie]

Great, I've added both of those too!

[NYMAMA]

Hey Natalie,

Tell Mom to add my saints inspired afghan to the list.

[2ForTheFest]

HAHA I Love it!
No gaurantee he'll still be working for the mouse then (may jump ship for NOLA) but of course, if we're here, we'll get ya all in!

didn't mean to scare anyone into not bidding on the Disney weekend by saying he might not be working for the mouse. I just meant in 2013!

BUT we hope to see all of you guys well before then anyway! :) 2 extra bedrooms at the house... :)

[2ForTheFest]

so many cool prizes already!

[Orleansnj]

Hey Natalie,

Tell Mom to add my saints inspired afghan to the list.

MAma - it's on the first list that she posted - It caught my eye......ahem. My nephew might really, really, like it....me too.... lol

[VWGal]

I donated a 2003 poster (Mahalia). I brought it down at Festgiving, it should be at the Bjamn's.

Ooooooo, I'm all over that! Nice add, Swag!

[NYMAMA]

MAma - it's on the first list that she posted - It caught my eye......ahem. My nephew might really, really, like it....me too.... lol

never mind:o

[Dixiegal]

Ooooh, I'd love to win that!


I'd love to win all kinds of stuff - awesome donations!

[NYMAMA]

Hey everyone, Mom & Dad said I had to do something to earn my keep around here, so I'm helping with the raffle. From emails, here's the list so far (please let us know if anything is missing, I'm sure we missed a few!) Linza, I have a pix but not a description of your other prize (I tried to save everything in the archive email box but missed a few). We're off to a great start, please keep those donations coming threadheads!!

2008 Raffle List

Dan Morgan Pres Hall Oil Painting Ozzie
1st Weekend Grand Marshall Pass Chris Joseph
2nd Weekend Overpass DJGriff
Watch the Artist Make your Piece Rosetree
Crawfish Fest – 2 Camping Passes 2 T-Shirts, Pix w/Artist Michael/Crawfish Fest
Weekend at Disney World 2fortheFest
Custom Jewelry Lester Leaps In
Carved Gourds Belle
2007 Fest Poster Ohio
2003 Fest Poster (Mahalia) Swag
Historic NOLA Currency DJGriff
Saints Bottle of Makers Mark DJGriff
Glass Bottle Set, Sambuca & Coffee Linza
Signed French Market Drawing Barry
Uncle Lionel Threadhead 2nd Line Poster (2) Michelino
Bonerama Super Fan Pack Michelino
Signed Bonerama Poster & Signed CD Michelino
Customized Posters (2) Michelino
1st Ed. 1936 French Quarter History Book DJGriff
86 Recipes- New Orleans Edition DJGriff
Abita Restoration Ale TShirt (XL) DJGriff
Mardi Gras Indians Book (2) Saturn
Live Recordings Stynger
Live Recordings Festngator
Khaki Sportsmen Jazz Fest Hat Jolie
Pair of Tix to Sonny/Tab at RNB (May 4) Chas P
Pair of Tix to Instruments A Coming at Tips (Apr 29) VWGal
Knit Saints Blanket NYMama
Squawkers McGaw Trainable Toy Parrot LisaRI
Make it Right NOLA T-Shirts (XL and M) Amy & Jeff
Make it Right NOLA Tote Bag Amy & Jeff
Signed Shamarr CD (2) Amy & Jeff
Box Sets of CDs/DVDs Steffie
Threadhead Flags (2) Festnut
Signed TShirt from Blues Music Awards Staxsun
City Park TShirt Signed by Artist IBJamn
$75 Gift Cert to Earthsavers (massage, etc.) Orleansnj
$100 LMF Gift Cert Orleansnj


bumpin up this exciting list. When can we start buying tickets

[nolanatalie]

I'm adding a few more! And I'll change blanket to afghan NYMama so it's more descriptive. I think our target for raffle launch is mid-March; just wait, there are more exciting prizes to come! We'll have more to add when the posters and clothes for the year come out, all the night shows are out, and CBH has her designs for this year's threadhead and patry ts and posters.

[mwgirlonherown]

Hi Natalie,

Please add a Fat's Domino autographed copy of "Goin' Home" to the list.

[rosetree]

Hey Nolanat!
Tell your mom to add a collection of 4 assorted hand-blown oil candles....if she needs a photo, I can send her one.....;) :D

[nolanatalie]

Hi Natalie,

Please add a Fat's Domino autographed copy of "Goin' Home" to the list.

Wonderful, thanks!

[nolanatalie]

Hey Nolanat!
Tell your mom to add a collection of 4 assorted hand-blown oil candles....if she needs a photo, I can send her one.....;) :D

That's great RT, thanks! Yes, please send a pix :)

[mamaroux]

hey NolaNat! Don't want someone your size doing all this hard work, so I just sent your mama 5 emails with the photos attached of some books and some Cafe Du Monde dishes that might help out, ok, little one? love ya, sweetheart!

[nolanatalie]

Thx memere, added to the list!

[mamaroux]

Ahhhhh... I love that you call em memere, too! :)

... yeah, several books from the librarian!

[Belle]

3 gourds to add for ya.

1 with a fest theme
1 with a NOLA theme
1 Southwest (my specialty)

I will sending pix to you I guess. Understand the gourd art goes to IB? Right

IB can you send me your addie to bosltyler at yahoo dot com Thanks

[jerseygirl67]

Hey there...when does this raffle kick off?

[ozzie]

Think around mid-March. There's sure to be lots more prizes by then. ;)

[ScoopJohnD]

Thx memere, added to the list!

A couple of weeks old and already 30 posts!! Hey PC, watch out, you've got competition!! :D

[nolanatalie]

Ahhhhh... I love that you call em memere, too! :)

... yeah, several books from the librarian!

Haven't decided what to call my gramma yet -- she's got a lot of French heritage she's been researching and would probably like memere, and she's a librarian too! (retired a few years now) :)

[nolanatalie]

3 gourds to add for ya.

1 with a fest theme
1 with a NOLA theme
1 Southwest (my specialty)

I will sending pix to you I guess. Understand the gourd art goes to IB? Right

IB can you send me your addie to bosltyler at yahoo dot com Thanks

Thank you, updated!

[nolanatalie]

Think around mid-March. There's sure to be lots more prizes by then. ;)

That's right, and the list just keeps getting longer and longer!

[nolanatalie]

3 gourds to add for ya.

1 with a fest theme
1 with a NOLA theme
1 Southwest (my specialty)

I will sending pix to you I guess. Understand the gourd art goes to IB? Right

IB can you send me your addie to bosltyler at yahoo dot com Thanks

Yes, email me the pix and if you don't hear from Jenn, I can get her address for you too :)

[Jaypee]

Dear Thread-ette: Can I donate something 'on paper' first and then the winner can select the size and color? I would like to donate an Abita fleece. They have green and navy and assorted sizes.

I'll throw in 4 Abita pint glasses and 2 huggies to make it a complete set. We can call it "Abita fleece and gift pack"?

[nolanatalie]

You bet, thanks Jaypee!

[mamaroux]

Haven't decided what to call my gramma yet -- she's got a lot of French heritage she's been researching and would probably like memere, and she's a librarian too! (retired a few years now) :)

Memere would be a great choice... just like all the little Cajun children use, too, and probably even the cocodries out in da bayous, too. ;)

[sophisticated sissy]

What I currently have in my possession:

Historic NOLA Currency DJGriff
Saints Bottle of Makers Mark DJGriff
MG Indian books from Saturn
That great t-shirt from Stax, signed by all the artists.

We have something to donate this year. It's a men's size large t-shirt. On the front it says "City Park, New Orleans. Da Hawt of New Orleans!" On the back is a Vic & Nat'ly cartoon by Bunny Mattews. They are in front of the City Park Peristyle & Vic says "City Pawk!" Nat'ly says: "Da Hawt of New Orleans" and the shirt is signed by artist Bunny Mathews.


Oh! Very cool, Jenn! I love Bunny's work.

[barry10016]

WOW!! What an amazing start!
Y'all are quite sumthin.

[nolanatalie]

Threadheads are the best :)

[FestNut]

Shooting an email at ya. I still have some flags, but they are buried behind all the Mardi Gras throws. I'll be tossing all of those in the Baton Rouge Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, so I'll count up what I have left of the T'head flags after I recuperate.

If anyone will be around for the parade, the Parrot Head float will look like a pirate ship and I'll be on driver's side, rear spot! (Bigg Will always manages to snag some goodies from me every year.)

Bon Fete!

[FestNut]

FestNut, I'm putting together a fest flagpole this year and would love to buy one of the TH flags if you still have one available. Email is macks1 AT comCast dot net if it's a possibility.

The email kicked back, so maybe I need more rum to type more accurately.

I have some, just can't count how many of them till after Mardi Gras....

DiveParrotHead at cs dot com

[AtPontchartrain]

Somebody who is collecting raffle items ought to send me an email, atpontchartrain at hotmail com.

[ScoopJohnD]

The wonderful, talented and generous Chef Susan Spicer will once again be donating a gift certificate to Bayona AND a signed copy of her new cookbook.
Two years in a row for her helping out so you locals and visitors please visit her establishment. www.bayona.com and visit here if you want to purchase a signed copy for yourself or friends. http://www.chefspicer.com

She's been good to us, so show her some love back. Have a meal or buy a cookbook!

[Orleansnj]

The wonderful, talented and generous Chef Susan Spicer will once again be donating a gift certificate to Bayona AND a signed copy of her new cookbook.
Two years in a row for her helping out so you locals and visitors please visit her establishment. www.bayona.com and visit here if you want to purchase a signed copy for yourself or friends. http://www.chefspicer.com

She's been good to us, so show her some love back. Have a meal or buy a cookbook!

Bought the cookbook for Mr. Onj as part of his christmas present - he loves it.....

very excellent scoopy.

[glinda]

The wonderful, talented and generous Chef Susan Spicer will once again be donating a gift certificate to Bayona AND a signed copy of her new cookbook.
Two years in a row for her helping out so you locals and visitors please visit her establishment. www.bayona.com (http://www.bayona.com) and visit here if you want to purchase a signed copy for yourself or friends. http://www.chefspicer.com

She's been good to us, so show her some love back. Have a meal or buy a cookbook!
Nice! Thanks scoop. A favorite spot.

[AtPontchartrain]

Somebody who is collecting raffle items ought to send me an email, atpontchartrain at hotmail com.

Honest.

[ohio]

The wonderful, talented and generous Chef Susan Spicer will once again be donating a gift certificate to Bayona AND a signed copy of her new cookbook.
Two years in a row for her helping out so you locals and visitors please visit her establishment. www.bayona.com (http://www.bayona.com) and visit here if you want to purchase a signed copy for yourself or friends. http://www.chefspicer.com

She's been good to us, so show her some love back. Have a meal or buy a cookbook!awesome Scoop!

[Carolina Beadhead]

Somebody who is collecting raffle items ought to send me an email, atpontchartrain at hotmail com.

Honest.

I'm sure Amy won't mind me posting this since she's posted it elsewhere on the board. Her email addy is amy.wallace.potter at gmail dot com

[Amy Winette]

Somebody who is collecting raffle items ought to send me an email, atpontchartrain at hotmail com.

Jeff said he emailed you, did you receive an email from him AT?

Man, miss a week and you're 7 pages behind in the posts, catching up here . . . Will be updating the raffle list shortly, and will be beginning to input in a fancy new spreadsheet Ohio created in connection with the awesome new website he set up :)

[Amy Winette]

The wonderful, talented and generous Chef Susan Spicer will once again be donating a gift certificate to Bayona AND a signed copy of her new cookbook.
Two years in a row for her helping out so you locals and visitors please visit her establishment. www.bayona.com (http://www.bayona.com) and visit here if you want to purchase a signed copy for yourself or friends. http://www.chefspicer.com

She's been good to us, so show her some love back. Have a meal or buy a cookbook!

Fantastic Scoop!

[Amy Winette]

I'm sure Amy won't mind me posting this since she's posted it elsewhere on the board. Her email addy is amy.wallace.potter at gmail dot com

Thanks Sue!

[Dixiegal]

The wonderful, talented and generous Chef Susan Spicer will once again be donating a gift certificate to Bayona AND a signed copy of her new cookbook.
Two years in a row for her helping out so you locals and visitors please visit her establishment. www.bayona.com and visit here if you want to purchase a signed copy for yourself or friends. http://www.chefspicer.com

She's been good to us, so show her some love back. Have a meal or buy a cookbook!


What a great donation - Bayona is one of my all time faves. Great food and way cool atmosphere.:)

[mightyradgumbo]

I am working on my donation for this year as we speak-going to have a New Orleans Art theme once again (no unfortunately not a JF poster) but cool in that unique New Orleans art way

[Dixiegal]

I am working on my donation for this year as we speak-going to have a New Orleans Art theme once again (no unfortunately not a JF poster) but cool in that unique New Orleans art way


Is it okay to donate just by buying a boatload of raffle tickets?:o

[saturn]

Is it okay to donate just by buying a boatload of raffle tickets?:o

Absolutely! The raffle is not a success without a raft of ticket-buyers all buying boat-loads of tickets. :D

[Amy Winette]

Is it okay to donate just by buying a boatload of raffle tickets?:o

Yes, that is highly encouraged :)

[Dixiegal]

Yes, that is highly encouraged :)


Okay good - I'm in then;) .

[nolanatalie]

List is updated!

[mightyradgumbo]

Absolutely! The raffle is not a success without a raft of ticket-buyers all buying boat-loads of tickets. :D

Yeah what she said :D

[Festngator]

I am working on my CD lists 6 done and more to go. God I type slow... and spel badly

[Chas_P]

If the list of prizes get much longer, you'll have to start the drawings at 7:00 in the morning. :D

[chrisjoseph]

remind me...when/where is the drawing?

[ohio]

Awesome list! Thanks y'all!!!

[linza22]

Well hey miss cutie patoodie! i think we'll call the other thing, a 'Chocolate Pot', and i'll throw in some good chocolate to melt and a coupon for milk! i'm going to bringing both items down with me, it will be cheaper and plus, i don't know how to pack glass!

[Carolina Beadhead]

remind me...when/where is the drawing?

Details to come.

[nolanatalie]

remind me...when/where is the drawing?

It's going to be early Monday afternoon; we're still trying to figure out the best place for it, working on a couple of options.

Thanks for the addt'l info on the prizes (and email) Linz, will be updating the list & adding another prize from Glinda as well :)

[mightyradgumbo]

It's going to be early Monday afternoon; we're still trying to figure out the best place for it, working on a couple of options.

Thanks for the addt'l info on the prizes (and email) Linz, will be updating the list & adding another prize from Glinda as well :)

I say the pool at the Frenchmen Hotel, they loved us hanging out there...NOT!

[linza22]

I say the pool at the Frenchmen Hotel, they loved us hanging out there...NOT!

not very nice at all....actually, it was just that couple, remember?

[NOLA]

Amy P., you've got mail....

[steeleye]

From me, please add a $200 gift certificate for Rosetree Glass Studio to the donation list.

[rosetree]

From me, please add a $200 gift certificate for Rosetree Glass Studio to the donation list.

That's what I'm talkin' about!!!!;) :D
That'll get someone a good start on a punkin patch!

[steeleye]

That's what I'm talkin' about!!!!;) :D
That'll get someone a good start on a punkin patch!

I will also be bidding on my own auction item!!:D

[nolanatalie]

From me, please add a $200 gift certificate for Rosetree Glass Studio to the donation list.

Awesome!!

Frank, got the email and will reply :)

[ibjamn]

I just ordered these Dr. John undies for the raffle. They will be autographed to "Threadhead". :)

http://www.drjohn.org/Dr-john/drshorts.htm

[glinda]

I will also be bidding on my own auction item!!:D
I keep thinking that too, I love both items I'm donating!

[Michelino]

From me, please add a $200 gift certificate for Rosetree Glass Studio to the donation list.

Yet another inspirational example of charitable "double dipping".

This is one very cool raffle.

[jolie]

Amy.. working on Abita Fleur-de-lis this weekend. Should have pics for ya soon. That Natalie is a doll!!

[linza22]

I just ordered these Dr. John undies for the raffle. They will be autographed to "Threadhead". :)

http://www.drjohn.org/Dr-john/drshorts.htm

oh jenn, that is frappin' hilarious...btw, how are all the grrranimals? and lil' desire?

[ibjamn]

oh jenn, that is frappin' hilarious...btw, how are all the grrranimals? and lil' desire?

They are all very fine, thanks for asking! :)

[nolanatalie]

List has been updated again -- you all rock ;)

[bluedog]

I really have raffle fever now! Woo hoo can't wait to spend some money!!!! :D

[nolanatalie]

That's the spirit!!

[Orleansnj]

That's the spirit!!

now Natalie - we need to discuss the amount of time you are on the computer....... Do your parents know that you're going to reach senior status before you are 6 months old? :D

LOL

[papafrog]

are the profits from this years patry and raffle going to NOMC?

[nolanatalie]

NOMC and Fest4Kidz/Silence is Violence :)

[papafrog]

im donating one
2008 Louisiana Festival & Events Calendar ....these calendars are
lovingly made by Julie Posner (festival lady)...some of you may of heard
her on wwoz....this calendar has every imaginable festival, and some
that you might not even be able to imagine..great pics also....

[Orleansnj]

im donating one
2008 Louisiana Festival & Events Calendar ....these calendars are
lovingly made by Julie Posner (festival lady)...some of you may of heard
her on wwoz....this calendar has every imaginable festival, and some
that you might not even be able to imagine..great pics also....

Ooh - that's a good one. I saw it in Octavia books last month and was going to pick it up - but decided to look around the store a little more and get it when I was leaving...but the this lady walked over and scooped up the last one !!!

I'll be takin' a chance or two on that one.

[nolanatalie]

Thanks Papa! NYMama has another donation too -- she was going to buy autographed Washboard Chaz CDs and TShirts, but when she told them what the cause was, they simply donated them! Way to go NYMama and thanks Chaz :)

[mamaroux]

I just ordered these Dr. John undies for the raffle. They will be autographed to "Threadhead". :)

http://www.drjohn.org/Dr-john/drshorts.htm

I hope they are washed!:eek:

[mamaroux]

It's going to be early Monday afternoon; we're still trying to figure out the best place for it, working on a couple of options.

Thanks for the addt'l info on the prizes (and email) Linz, will be updating the list & adding another prize from Glinda as well :)

how many of us are at the holiday inn? we probably are a good chunk of the guests at this point, do they have a place we could do it?

[Lester_leaps_in]

how many of us are at the holiday inn? we probably are a good chunk of the guests at this point, do they have a place we could do it?

That's a good suggestion, assuming they have a suitable place we could use. Actually, it's a GREAT suggestion, 'cause that's where I'm staying.http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/images/icons/icon14.gif

[chrisjoseph]

How many people and what time that day are we talking about? I could see what's available at the W/French Quarter.

[linza22]

how many of us are at the holiday inn? we probably are a good chunk of the guests at this point, do they have a place we could do it?

tangie and i are at HI.

[Chas_P]

tangie and i are at HI.

Jane and I are also there.

[Amy Winette]

Early afternoon, I think we had about 40 people last year, we did raffle drawing and wine tasting around the pool at the Chateau Lemoyne. In the Quarter or Frenchman area are great because easy for people to get to, but there are also homes with amenities available to us, so we're not sure which direction to go yet. We do want to have prizes on hand so we can hand out to winners who are there on Monday and have a little less work at the patry.

What did people think of the wine tasting last year? We brought a dozen bottles, but with that many people we didn't get much out to everyone -- was it even worth it?

[mamaroux]

tangie and i are at HI.

So are Barry and Nancy... isn't Swag there too?

[Amy Winette]

I think a whole bunch of threadheads got that great deal at that Holiday Inn -- anyone know if there is a pool or patio or other nice outdoor place for a large group event there?

[jazzfestchic]

tangie and i are at HI.

We are there 2!!! 12 of us... and only 2 true threadheads!! I am tryin' to convrite the otha's...

[mamaroux]

I think a whole bunch of threadheads got that great deal at that Holiday Inn -- anyone know if there is a pool or patio or other nice outdoor place for a large group event there?

I think they have a pool... here's their website: http://www.hifrenchquarterneworleanshotelsite.com/about/index.html

[ozzie]

Really enjoyed the raffle drawing at Le Moyne last year Amy... the area by the pool was great. Hmmnnnn, didn't know you had a wine tasting as well - bloody Amyloves and her Long Islands! If you do another tasting we'll happily chip in some aussie plonk.

[NYMAMA]

Early afternoon, I think we had about 40 people last year, we did raffle drawing and wine tasting around the pool at the Chateau Lemoyne. In the Quarter or Frenchman area are great because easy for people to get to, but there are also homes with amenities available to us, so we're not sure which direction to go yet. We do want to have prizes on hand so we can hand out to winners who are there on Monday and have a little less work at the patry.

What did people think of the wine tasting last year? We brought a dozen bottles, but with that many people we didn't get much out to everyone -- was it even worth it?


I will gladly chip in for some vino. We can all meet at Elizabeths for breakfast and carry on from there to the drawing/pool/wine tasting/party.

[funkkjunkie]

The wine was perfect.

[swag]

I think a whole bunch of threadheads got that great deal at that Holiday Inn -- anyone know if there is a pool or patio or other nice outdoor place for a large group event there?

Yup, a whole slew of Threadheads at the HI FQ. The pool there is indoors, fine for swimming but probably not a great hanging-out space. The lobby is small, there's no patio, no outdoor space at all except the driveway.

[swag]

tangie and i are at HI.

I thought you girls were out in the Bywater on Burgundy? (from the bus thread)

[jerseygirl67]

It's going to be early Monday afternoon; we're still trying to figure out the best place for it, working on a couple of options.

Thanks for the addt'l info on the prizes (and email) Linz, will be updating the list & adding another prize from Glinda as well :)

what happens if you are being forced to return home and want to buy tix but will not be there for the raffle?

[mightyradgumbo]

Yup, a whole slew of Threadheads at the HI FQ. The pool there is indoors, fine for swimming but probably not a great hanging-out space. The lobby is small, there's no patio, no outdoor space at all except the driveway.

YYR, Swag....not like the Lemoyne pool at all, Ames.....don't get me wrong I will be ailing my aching fest bones there as I am staying there as well, just not the ideal pool patry location
BTW, the wine was fantastic but I don't think people would mind if it were byob or if we all pitched for the wine since y'all were so gracious last year

[ibjamn]

what happens if you are being forced to return home and want to buy tix but will not be there for the raffle?

You do not have to be present to win, your prizes will be shipped to you! :)

BTW - Deb, I received your package yesterday.

[ibjamn]

Early afternoon, I think we had about 40 people last year, we did raffle drawing and wine tasting around the pool at the Chateau Lemoyne. In the Quarter or Frenchman area are great because easy for people to get to, but there are also homes with amenities available to us, so we're not sure which direction to go yet. We do want to have prizes on hand so we can hand out to winners who are there on Monday and have a little less work at the patry.

What did people think of the wine tasting last year? We brought a dozen bottles, but with that many people we didn't get much out to everyone -- was it even worth it?

psssssssst....Chez Rooney..........I'm just sayin..........

[linza22]

So are Barry and Nancy... isn't Swag there too?
i'm pretty sure swag is there too.

[linza22]

I will gladly chip in for some vino. We can all meet at Elizabeths for breakfast and carry on from there to the drawing/pool/wine tasting/party.

that sounds like a plan. i'm in. ir we could just bring our favorite bottle of wine to share.

[rosetree]

Is Wednesday too late to have it at Rosetreefest?????

[tericola]

Where can I get raffle tickets?

[Amyloves...]

Really enjoyed the raffle drawing at Le Moyne last year Amy... the area by the pool was great. Hmmnnnn, didn't know you had a wine tasting as well - bloody Amyloves and her Long Islands! If you do another tasting we'll happily chip in some aussie plonk.

Well I managed to have my Long Island Tea from the bar down the street AND some wine.....you just need to learn to multitask my love!

Amy and Jeff....the wine was awesome but it added even more work to what y'all were already doing. Make it easier on yourself!

[Michelino]

Where can I get raffle tickets?

Keep checking back here and at threadheads.org...when it comes on-line, you'll see it an announcment.

[linza22]

Well I managed to have my Long Island Tea from the bar down the street AND some wine.....you just need to learn to multitask my love!

Amy and Jeff....the wine was awesome but it added even more work to what y'all were already doing. Make it easier on yourself!

give the task away if you need to. i can help.

[ozzie]

I will gladly chip in for some vino. We can all meet at Elizabeths for breakfast and carry on from there to the drawing/pool/wine tasting/party.

...with an after breakfast stopover at PoC at 11.00am!

[ozzie]

.....you just need to learn to multitask my love!

Multi-tasking to me is drinking AND staying upright!

[ohio]

Keep checking back here and at threadheads.org...when it comes on-line, you'll see it an announcment.Thanks, Mich! yes, it won't be long now. There will be an announcement on this borad. There is already a link at http://threadheads.org
There is an "Under Construction" page linked now; it will lead directly to the raffle site once we are under way.

[Amy Winette]

Yes, I think having some help to pour vino (and contributions from anyone who wants to share their fave wine) would be great :) We'll definitely still bring wine; we have faves we like to share too!

RT, we want to pass out prizes at the patry so Wednesday is a bit late for the drawing I'm afraid :( The beauty of Chez Rooney is many of the prizes are already there (and I think Jenn said something about snacks -- if I hear crawfish cheesecake, I'm sold!) ;) Will need cab or car to get there, but that doesn't seem to matter for festgiving . . . Maybe carpools can be arranged?

[Orleansnj]

Yes, I think having some help to pour vino (and contributions from anyone who wants to share their fave wine) would be great :) We'll definitely still bring wine; we have faves we like to share too!

RT, we want to pass out prizes at the patry so Wednesday is a bit late for the drawing I'm afraid :( The beauty of Chez Rooney is many of the prizes are already there (and I think Jenn said something about snacks -- if I hear crawfish cheesecake, I'm sold!) ;) Will need cab or car to get there, but that doesn't seem to matter for festgiving . . . Maybe carpools can be arranged?

We're renting an SUV - so we can drive people...and, we're stayin' around the corner from Chez Rooney - so Jenn, I am happy to volunteer to be there early and help out however you need.

[rosetree]

Yes, I think having some help to pour vino (and contributions from anyone who wants to share their fave wine) would be great :) We'll definitely still bring wine; we have faves we like to share too!

RT, we want to pass out prizes at the patry so Wednesday is a bit late for the drawing I'm afraid :( The beauty of Chez Rooney is many of the prizes are already there (and I think Jenn said something about snacks -- if I hear crawfish cheesecake, I'm sold!) ;) Will need cab or car to get there, but that doesn't seem to matter for festgiving . . . Maybe carpools can be arranged?

Not to worry, just thought I'd throw it out there....

[Amy Winette]

Appreciate it! :) We'll be at Rosetree Fest again this year, and we'll have our own vehicle.

[ScoopJohnD]

This just in today from Mark Samuels, President of Basin St. Records.....

You can count on a contribution of 9 CDs (some may be signed).

Mark

He and Basin St. Records have been through alot since 05 so it's pretty special that he was kind enough to help us. He emailed back within hours of my emailing him. So help him. Visit Basin St. Records at http://www.basinstreetrecords.com/

Buy some stuff for yourself, for friends, for gifts.

[swag]

Chez Rooney is also served by the #55 bus.

[papafrog]

This just in today from Mark Samuels, President of Basin St. Records.....

You can count on a contribution of 9 CDs (some may be signed).

Mark

He and Basin St. Records have been through alot since 05 so it's pretty special that he was kind enough to help us. He emailed back within hours of my emailing him. So help him. Visit Basin St. Records at http://www.basinstreetrecords.com/

Buy some stuff for yourself, for friends, for gifts.

scoop could you post a copy of the letter you send out to Basin st. and others?....thanks...

[ohio]

This just in today from Mark Samuels, President of Basin St. Records.....

You can count on a contribution of 9 CDs (some may be signed).

Mark

He and Basin St. Records have been through alot since 05 so it's pretty special that he was kind enough to help us. He emailed back within hours of my emailing him. So help him. Visit Basin St. Records at http://www.basinstreetrecords.com/

Buy some stuff for yourself, for friends, for gifts.
sweet!

[dumbtourist]

Hi all...looks like I'm tuning in just in time for raffle info, etc.
Been off the board for many months...miss all you wonderful TH's! Looking forward to the link going up.

:)

[mightyradgumbo]

Hi all...looks like I'm tuning in just in time for raffle info, etc.
Been off the board for many months...miss all you wonderful TH's! Looking forward to the link going up.

:)

hey Welcome back, DT...missed you round these parts...how is the family doing? U R back just in time :D

[rosetree]

Hi all...looks like I'm tuning in just in time for raffle info, etc.
Been off the board for many months...miss all you wonderful TH's! Looking forward to the link going up.

:)

Hey DT!!!
I was asking about you the other day. Welcome back, and stick around.;) :D

[ibjamn]

Yes, I think having some help to pour vino (and contributions from anyone who wants to share their fave wine) would be great :) We'll definitely still bring wine; we have faves we like to share too!

RT, we want to pass out prizes at the patry so Wednesday is a bit late for the drawing I'm afraid :( The beauty of Chez Rooney is many of the prizes are already there (and I think Jenn said something about snacks -- if I hear crawfish cheesecake, I'm sold!) ;) Will need cab or car to get there, but that doesn't seem to matter for festgiving . . . Maybe carpools can be arranged?

Wow, I forgot about the crawfish cheesecake - done! :)

[rosetree]

Wow, I forgot about the crawfish cheesecake - done! :)

As Yul Brenner said...."So let it be written, so let it be done" ;) :D

[linza22]

Chez Rooney is also served by the #55 bus.

yea! swag, are you taking the bus? your at HI right? me and tangled will follow you!

[linza22]

Wow, I forgot about the crawfish cheesecake - done! :)

crawfish cheesecake? i'm startin' to walk down there now!

[linza22]

Yes, I think having some help to pour vino (and contributions from anyone who wants to share their fave wine) would be great :) We'll definitely still bring wine; we have faves we like to share too!

RT, we want to pass out prizes at the patry so Wednesday is a bit late for the drawing I'm afraid :( The beauty of Chez Rooney is many of the prizes are already there (and I think Jenn said something about snacks -- if I hear crawfish cheesecake, I'm sold!) ;) Will need cab or car to get there, but that doesn't seem to matter for festgiving . . . Maybe carpools can be arranged?

i'll wait for someone to tell me what to do, and i'll do it! just let me know!

[Dixiegal]

Yes, I think having some help to pour vino (and contributions from anyone who wants to share their fave wine) would be great :) We'll definitely still bring wine; we have faves we like to share too!

RT, we want to pass out prizes at the patry so Wednesday is a bit late for the drawing I'm afraid :( The beauty of Chez Rooney is many of the prizes are already there (and I think Jenn said something about snacks -- if I hear crawfish cheesecake, I'm sold!) ;) Will need cab or car to get there, but that doesn't seem to matter for festgiving . . . Maybe carpools can be arranged?


Anyone who needs a ride can ask me - I'm willing to donate a "designated car pool car" for the event. ;)

[dumbtourist]

hey Welcome back, DT...missed you round these parts...how is the family doing? U R back just in time :D

MRG...Howdy! The family's fine, thanks for asking. SmartTourist is pretty and lovely as ever....Youngtourist graduates from Loyola on 5/9...been accepted to a number of graduate schools...we are thinking of coming 2nd weekend and just staying for the entire week and enjoy the "off" season while waiting for graduation...can't wait for a meetup!

:)

[dumbtourist]

Hey DT!!!
I was asking about you the other day. Welcome back, and stick around.;) :D

Artie...who were you asking???

Since I've been away, I am totally out of the loop and don't have a lot of time to research...your Rosetree Celebration date on your website yet??

[mamaroux]

As Yul Brenner said...."So let it be written, so let it be done" ;) :D

Oh! I loved Yul Brenner... and that was my all time favorite movie!!

[mamaroux]

yea! swag, are you taking the bus? your at HI right? me and tangled will follow you!

Me and Papa will join along!

[linza22]

Me and Papa will join along!

man, FQ is gonna be empty after we caravan away!

[Chas_P]

Jane and I will certainly be willing to help in any way we can, since we'll also be at the HI.

One question, since this is going to be on the Monday sme as IAC, is it going to be held early enough to get back and get there or will it be a continuos caravan for those also going to IAC?

[mamaroux]

YYR!
::singing:: and we went on up to Gentilly, where they all axed for you...

[Chas_P]

Back to the raffle for a moment, what is about the last day that you'll accept items for the raffle?

[linza22]

YYR!
::singing:: and we went on up to Gentilly, where they all axed for you...

"I went on down to the Audubon Zoo and they all aksd for you. The monkeys aksed. The tigers aksed and the elephants aksed me too."

[mamaroux]

... how about a Margarita Jello Shot? I thought this worthy of my 1000th post:

http://tinyurl.com/3buxlq

[Zydekitten]

Anyone who needs a ride can ask me - I'm willing to donate a "designated car pool car" for the event. ;)
Me too - happy to help with that, pouring vino, whatever is needed! :D

[Orleansnj]

Back to the raffle for a moment, what is about the last day that you'll accept items for the raffle?

chaz - e mail amy <dot> wallace <dot> potter at gmail <dot> com and ask

she has posted her e-mail address previously, so I don't think she'll mind me posting it again here.

[funkkjunkie]

Chas, I think the drawing was about 1 or 2 last year and took about an hour or two. That's all NOLA time. :)
PLenty of time to get to Instruments.

[rosetree]

Artie...who were you asking???

Since I've been away, I am totally out of the loop and don't have a lot of time to research...your Rosetree Celebration date on your website yet??

Hey DT, I was asking 'cause the subject of parking came up and I said you did yours at Cabrini...
Rosetreefest will be the same as last year---Wednesday 'tween week!:D

[Chas_P]

Chas, I think the drawing was about 1 or 2 last year and took about an hour or two. That's all NOLA time. :)
PLenty of time to get to Instruments.

Yeah, we were there last yaer. Was that an hour or two per drawing? :D

It's just that last year we only had to worry about heading upstairs to refresh before heading out. And if this year's list keeps growing....

[Chas_P]

chaz - e mail amy <dot> wallace <dot> potter at gmail <dot> com and ask

she has posted her e-mail address previously, so I don't think she'll mind me posting it again here.

Yeah, I have her email address and will ask. I may have some things in March which shouldn't be a problem. I'm just wondering how far into April is reasonable. I remember they had some late items last yaer though.

[ScoopJohnD]

scoop could you post a copy of the letter you send out to Basin st. and others?....thanks...

Just saw this. Email me at jdachik at earthlink dot net (and anyone else who wants it) I just don't want to post it in the open. Cynical bastid that I am, I don't want to take the chance of just anybody copying it and trying to scam people.

And since I don't know the real names of all the TH's throw your bored name in there somewhere so i know who I'm dealing with. Thanks. :)

[jhjpotter]

Back to the raffle for a moment, what is about the last day that you'll accept items for the raffle?we're still accepting, and we can probably add items within a week or two after lauch, but we don't want to create additional work for our web guru's who donate so much time to the cause.

[jhjpotter]

Yeah, we were there last yaer. Was that an hour or two per drawing? :D

It's just that last year we only had to worry about heading upstairs to refresh before heading out. And if this year's list keeps growing....
we will expedite the drawing this year. last year took longer than we anticipated and we need to make it go faster....although as long as there is wine flowing, i don't think anyone will complain ;)

[funkkjunkie]

Same here. We were staying at the Lemoyne and watched some of the raffle action from our 2nd floor window. Big fun.

[swag]

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w47/jazzfestswag/Jazzfest07-0430-005.jpg

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w47/jazzfestswag/Jazzfest07-0430-012.jpg

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w47/jazzfestswag/Jazzfest07-0430-014.jpg

[jhjpotter]

Same here. We were staying at the Lemoyne and watched some of the raffle action from our 2nd floor window. Big fun.
and just what were you smo...i mean doing up there? hehe ;)

[ohio]

we're still accepting, and we can probably add items within a week or two after lauch, but we don't want to create additional work for our web guru's who donate so much time to the cause.
From a web standpoint, the only limitation is 200 total items...

[VWGal]

and just what were you smo...i mean doing up there? hehe ;)

Hey, they resemble that remark! Wherever the draw is, and however we get there from the HI, I will arrive with wine! Excellent that we get to make IAC too....there will no doubt be some kind of convoy over to Tips.

[funkkjunkie]

Smokin? Me? I guess I do resemble that remark. :p

[linza22]

and just what were you smo...i mean doing up there? hehe ;)

tee hee hee!

[linza22]

Hey, they resemble that remark! Wherever the draw is, and however we get there from the HI, I will arrive with wine! Excellent that we get to make IAC too....there will no doubt be some kind of convoy over to Tips.

ok...the iac, do we buy advanced tix? i went on the site the other day and the link wouldn't come up...i'll try again.

[Chas_P]

ok...the iac, do we buy advanced tix? i went on the site the other day and the link wouldn't come up...i'll try again.

Based upon another thread, those tix are supposed to be available in about a week.

[linza22]

Based upon another thread, those tix are supposed to be available in about a week.


I thought i read that somewhere...but then i started to think i imagined it....

[Festngator]

Numbered and signed silksceen print
"You Can't Drowned the Blues"
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/Festngator/fest/You-Cant-Drown-the-Blues.jpg

Thanks Rhonda Egan Rodrigue Studio - New Orleans/Lafayette/Aspen

[linza22]

Numbered and signed silksceen print
"You Can't Drowned the Blues"
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/Festngator/fest/You-Cant-Drown-the-Blues.jpg

Thanks Rhonda Egan Rodrigue Studio - New Orleans/Lafayette/Aspen

oh, my sister is gonna want that!

[djgriff]

You can add one of these as well. 2007 Congo Square poster.



http://www.art4now.com/store/catalog/products/Enlarged/original/cs2007.jpg

[ibjamn]

Numbered and signed silksceen print
"You Can't Drowned the Blues"
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/Festngator/fest/You-Cant-Drown-the-Blues.jpg

Thanks Rhonda Egan Rodrigue Studio - New Orleans/Lafayette/Aspen

Seriously???? OMG!!! That's awesome!!!!

[mightyradgumbo]

Numbered and signed silksceen print
"You Can't Drowned the Blues"
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/Festngator/fest/You-Cant-Drown-the-Blues.jpg

Thanks Rhonda Egan Rodrigue Studio - New Orleans/Lafayette/Aspen

That will look very nice in my new apartment in New Orleans :D

[mariena]

Numbered and signed silksceen print
"You Can't Drowned the Blues"
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/Festngator/fest/You-Cant-Drown-the-Blues.jpg

Thanks Rhonda Egan Rodrigue Studio - New Orleans/Lafayette/Aspen

That is beautiful! That is definitely on my wish list.
Mariena

[ohio]

Numbered and signed silksceen print
"You Can't Drowned the Blues"
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/Festngator/fest/You-Cant-Drown-the-Blues.jpg

Thanks Rhonda Egan Rodrigue Studio - New Orleans/Lafayette/Aspen
very cool Mr. F!

[ohio]

You can add one of these as well. 2007 Congo Square poster.



http://www.art4now.com/store/catalog/products/Enlarged/original/cs2007.jpg
Nice! Love mine- wasn't sure about it when I bought it, but it's very powerful on the wall...

[NYMAMA]

This is gonna be one rock'n raffle

[papafrog]

ill be glad to chauffeur a few peeps also...

[Festngator]

Dave Egan is donating some signed cds.

[NeenAtlanta]

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w47/jazzfestswag/Jazzfest07-0430-014.jpg

Wow - what a great photo. I can't believe I hadn't seen this one before. Thanks Swag. Vic and I had fun up there watching the raffle.

[Dixiegal]

Numbered and signed silksceen print
"You Can't Drowned the Blues"
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/Festngator/fest/You-Cant-Drown-the-Blues.jpg

Thanks Rhonda Egan Rodrigue Studio - New Orleans/Lafayette/Aspen

WOW - now that is beautiful!

[ohio]

Wow - what a great photo. I can't believe I hadn't seen this one before. Thanks Swag. Vic and I had fun up there watching the raffle.
a classic!!!

[funkkjunkie]

I clearly had no clue a pic was being snapped. :p And we were clearly having big fun. I love New Orleans and the Jazzfest!!!!!!!!!
Miss ya, Neen! How's the ole body healing?

[NeenAtlanta]

a classic!!!

I just realized it looks like I'm giving the devil horns, or the hang-loose sign!

[NeenAtlanta]

I clearly had no clue a pic was being snapped. :p And we were clearly having big fun. I love New Orleans and the Jazzfest!!!!!!!!!
Miss ya, Neen! How's the ole body healing?

Miss you too, honey. I always have a great time at fest with you, and I just love the memories that picture brings.

I'm fInally healing up. I'm back to work full time and busy as hell, which sucks, but other than that, I'm doing great.

Joe's not festing again this year (dammit). Unfortunately, fest falls right in the height of the festival season in Atlanta, and he already has 5 gigs over those 10 days, so no way.

I may be bringing Janell and Frank one weekend, and then my 22 year old nephew Patrick, the other weekend. Pat was born in NOLA, but they moved when he was about 3, so he doesn't remember it. I figured it's about damn time he learned about his roots.

[NeenAtlanta]

Swag chillin' at the raffle

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o64/NeenAtlanta/neen/IMG_0446.jpg

[NeenAtlanta]

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o64/NeenAtlanta/neen/IMG_0441.jpg

Amy, Ohio and MDFest getting organized. That's Carolina Beadhead looking on.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o64/NeenAtlanta/neen/IMG_0442.jpg

Priestboy, Mel, Shaw and Cicso,

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o64/NeenAtlanta/neen/IMG_0443.jpg

Ken, Mark, MyMecca, Saturn, Mrs. Ohio and Priestboy

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o64/NeenAtlanta/neen/IMG_0448.jpg

Funkkjunkie, sorry I don't know his name, and EvilHalf

[Amyloves...]

Very cool pics above! But that's not mightyrad.....it's his brother priestboy.

[NeenAtlanta]

Very cool pics above! But that's not mightyrad.....it's his brother priestboy.

Oops, edited.

[saturn]

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/TKAZE-Day04-CiskoandAmy.jpg

Cisco and Nat's mom

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/HRMQE-Day04-CBHandOzzie.jpg

CBH and Ozzie

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/KGYOE-Day04-MormanMatthewandNeen.jpg

Matthew and Neen (down out of the window)

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/OWXIG-Day04-Ellen,MsSeebassandAmy.jpg

Mymecca, Ken, Amy

[swag]

And for anyone who is really bored today:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi1DSSJ39ys

[Carolina Beadhead]

And for anyone who is really bored today:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi1DSSJ39ys

LOL!! You got video of the only time I won anything!

[ohio]

just goes to show- you never know when you may be featured on the internet...always wear clean underwear etc. :D

[Chas_P]

As someone ???? once said "Thanks for the memories". Looking foward to this year. Now if only USAir would quit changing our flights!

[Carolina Beadhead]

just goes to show- you never know when you may be featured on the internet...always wear clean underwear etc. :D

Yeah, luckily it stops before it shows me....

[Orleansnj]

mmmhmmmm that's a risky post CBH - there may be more to that video..... hee hee hee and they may have just edited it for now......

(I have no idea - truthfully, wasn't at the raffle last year - but that sure would be funny if somethin' did appear).

:)

Off topic - but are you makin' another fabulous series of shirts this year???? I'm gonna have to surf over to the cafepress shop and see what's up.

[Carolina Beadhead]

mmmhmmmm that's a risky post CBH - there may be more to that video..... hee hee hee and they may have just edited it for now......

(I have no idea - truthfully, wasn't at the raffle last year - but that sure would be funny if somethin' did appear).

:)

Off topic - but are you makin' another fabulous series of shirts this year???? I'm gonna have to surf over to the cafepress shop and see what's up.

LOL YYR! I need to be quiet. That was a baaaad hair day....

New shirts should be up this week... :)

[Orleansnj]

LOL YYR! I need to be quiet. That was a baaaad hair day....

New shirts should be up this week... :)

will you post a new link to the site? We have some newbies who might want it again - and a few of us who surf the hard way to get there because we have new computers with new bookmarks....and some of 'em didn't transfer...:o

Oh - and in my world - every day is the same hair day - it's never pretty - it's just there.....

[Carolina Beadhead]

will you post a new link to the site? We have some newbies who might want it again - and a few of us who surf the hard way to get there because we have new computers with new bookmarks....and some of 'em didn't transfer...:o

Oh - and in my world - every day is the same hair day - it's never pretty - it's just there.....

No problem. You can also get to it from threadheads.org

http://www.cafepress.com/jfthreadhead

I know what you mean re:hair. ESPECIALLY in the NOLA humidity.... :eek:

[Lester_leaps_in]

No problem. You can also get to it from threadheads.org

http://www.cafepress.com/jfthreadhead




Well, I went there (cafepress), and I'm disturbed. I consider myself a real threadhead, but I don't know what none means.

I guess my early education was sloppy. Can someone please enlighten me?

Please and thank you.

[Orleansnj]

Well, I went there (cafepress), and I'm disturbed. I consider myself a real threadhead, but I don't know what none means.

I guess my early education was sloppy. Can someone please enlighten me?

Please and thank you.

none is hysterical = Breambob bumped the thread to the top the other day....let me see if I can find it - and you can read for yourself.....

Okay - it is from 10-26-2007 and if you search on Breambob as the poster - you'll come across it about 15-20 items down in the list.....

[Festngator]

But do you know the history of the Jazz Fest Poles

[stynger]

But do you know the history of the Jazz Fest Poles

Now that thread was classic.

[Lester_leaps_in]

But do you know the history of the Jazz Fest Poles

Well, no I don't. Did they all come over from Warsaw as a Krewe?

[Belle]

Well, no I don't. Did they all come over from Warsaw as a Krewe?


I like your new picture Lester!!!

[Dixiegal]

Well, no I don't. Did they all come over from Warsaw as a Krewe?


he he he :D

[Lester_leaps_in]

I like your new picture Lester!!!


Thankya, Ma'am. I wondered if anyone would notice that I shaved my 'stache.

[jhjpotter]

Numbered and signed silksceen print
"You Can't Drowned the Blues"
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/Festngator/fest/You-Cant-Drown-the-Blues.jpg

Thanks Rhonda Egan Rodrigue Studio - New Orleans/Lafayette/AspenAWESOME!!!

[Dixiegal]

AWESOME!!!


COMPLETELY awesome. :)

[ScoopJohnD]

Who likes the Ponderosa Stomp?

I emailed Dr Ike of the Mystic Knights of Mau Mau and the Ponderosa Stomp last week. He took the time to find my home # and I came home to a phone message from him. I called and he agreed on the phone to provide a pair of tix for each night of the stomp and a poster which amazed me. So two pairs of lucky TH's will be Stomping the night away.

This is a very generous donation as the Knights are a non profit. They do wonderful work preserving the heritage of some important musical history. Show em some love and support them however you can. Here's their site...
http://www.ponderosastomp.com/about_the_knights.php

Also last week, I also emailed a photographer based in New Orleans named Owen Murphy, who's work I found on Michael Murphy Productions website (producers of the Make It Funky film). I mentioned that I loved the prints entitled 'Clarinet and Drum', and 'Footprints' on this page. http://www.mmptv.com/mmphotostore3.html They struck me as powerful yet hopeful for some reason. Any way, he emailed this back...

John,
The NOMC is one of my favorite organizations and I have made photography and cash donations over the years to help support them. I would like to help you in your cause so, yes, count me in and give me an idea of a time line when you need the work.
Stay in touch.
Regards,
Owen

He also forwarded the email to an artist friend of his who used to be in New Orleans and is now based in New York who he thought may also wish to donate. I don't want to post his name since I have no commitment yet, but I'm hoping for something good as his work is amazing as well. Don't know what Owen's contribution will end up being, hopefully one of the ones I mentioned but whatever it is it's again amazingly generous. I'll let everyone know when I find out!

[ibjamn]

Who likes the Ponderosa Stomp?

I emailed Dr Ike of the Mystic Knights of Mau Mau and the Ponderosa Stomp last week. He took the time to find my home # and I came home to a phone message from him. I called and he agreed on the phone to provide a pair of tix for each night of the stomp and a poster which amazed me. So two pairs of lucky TH's will be Stomping the night away.

This is a very generous donation as the Knights are a non profit. They do wonderful working preserving the heritage of some important musical history. Show em some love and support them however you can. Here's their site...
http://www.ponderosastomp.com/about_the_knights.php

Also last week, I also emailed a photographer based in New Orleans named Owen Murphy, who's work I found on Michael Murphy Productions website (producers of the Make It Funky film). I mentioned that I loved the prints entitled 'Clarinet and Drum', and 'Footprints' on this page. http://www.mmptv.com/mmphotostore3.html They struck me as powerful yet hopeful for some reason. Any way, he emailed this back...

John,
The NOMC is one of my favorite organizations and I have made photography and cash donations over the years to help support them. I would like to help you in your cause so, yes, count me in and give me an idea of a time line when you need the work.
Stay in touch.
Regards,
Owen

He also forwarded the email to an artist friend of his who used to be in New Orleans and is now based in New York who he thought may also wish to donate. I don't want to post his name since I have no commitment yet, but I'm hoping for something good as his work is amazing as well. Don't know what Owen's contribution will end up being, hopefully one of the ones I mentioned but whatever it is it's again amazingly generous. I'll let everyone know when I find out!

Fantastic job, Scoop!!! I love the clarinet & drum poster & will be bidding on that one for sure!!

[Orleansnj]

Scoopy - you are the BEST !!!!

you seem to be getting some might fine donations......

[Dixiegal]

Scoopy - you are the BEST !!!!

you seem to be getting some might fine donations......

This is going to be an amazing raffle. Each item is unique with tons of NOLA character - I was just telling CBH that it's gonna be like the best shopping mall in the world. :)

For the record, CBH and I will be donating a signed copy of "Cooking With the Uglesich's" along with an apron. Yes, I'm going that day. :p

[ScoopJohnD]

Fantastic job, Scoop!!! I love the clarinet & drum poster & will be bidding on that one for sure!!

Those are just two I suggested. I just emailed Owen following up and stating that I know he has many images I've never seen and I left it to him to decide. so be patient. :) He's the artist and as soon as I know everyone else will. Whatever it is will be wonderful though, I think that's safe to say.

[ScoopJohnD]

This is going to be an amazing raffle. Each item is unique with tons of NOLA character - I was just telling CBH that it's gonna be like the best shopping mall in the world. :)

For the record, CBH and I will be donating a signed copy of "Cooking With the Uglesich's" along with an apron. Yes, I'm going that day. :p

A big WOO HOO to you and to everybody who's gathering and donating and those who will be purchasing thousands of raffle tix!! Everything helps in this cause.

[ozzie]

You are awesome Scoop!

I might take you up on your offer of using your email.... I can't get anyone to respond. I'd much rather get a polite good luck but no thanks message than just being ignored. :(

My heart also swells 'cos you haven't been to Fest for a couple of years, yet you invest so much of yourself into the activities. You're a bloody doll!

[nolanatalie]

Wow, I forgot about the crawfish cheesecake - done! :)

YOU FORGOT???

That's it, drawing is at Jenn's place! :)

We'll have a mini-van (we expected a bigger krewe) so may be able to shuttle others too :)

[nolanatalie]

Numbered and signed silksceen print
"You Can't Drowned the Blues"
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/Festngator/fest/You-Cant-Drown-the-Blues.jpg

Thanks Rhonda Egan Rodrigue Studio - New Orleans/Lafayette/Aspen

Beautiful!

[nolanatalie]

All the new prizes are just brilliant! I'm updating the list now. Wow, what if we go over 200 prizes?? Just kidding Ohio! :)

[nolanatalie]

My goodness that's a good looking list!!

[Michelino]

A big WOO HOO to you and to everybody who's gathering and donating and those who will be purchasing thousands of raffle tix!! Everything helps in this cause.

Great (!!) Job Scoop with all the Campaigning for contributions.....This Raffle gets bigger and better every day.

[swag]

All the new prizes are just brilliant! I'm updating the list now. Wow, what if we go over 200 prizes?? Just kidding Ohio! :)

Then we package a few, smaller, similar items (CD's perhaps) into a single prize bundle.

[ScoopJohnD]

As I mentioned on the Uglesich's thread, they will be donating a package as yet to be determined but visit their site http://www.uglesichs.com/ and buy some cookbooks.

And....(I love this one) I emailed Robin Burgess, Terence Blanchard's wife and manager this morning and got a reply. Here it is....

Good Morning John--
Thank you for your kind email. We would be more than happy to lend
our support to your organization. I can offer 2 pairs of free
tickets and dinner @ Snug Harbor on Saturday, May 3. We will have to
see which set would be the best to pull this off. I will also donate some CDs and t-shirts. Let me just go through our inventory here in the office and see what I can cull together.

Thank you again and all the best.
Robin Burgess.

Here's Terence Blanchard's website...http://www.terenceblanchard.com/

He is an amazing talent, and both he and his wife care deeply about New Orleans so show him some love, buy his music and enjoy!

[Carolina Beadhead]

WAY cool, Scoop!! That must be some email you send out! :D

[fessphan]

I dont have much to throw in, but I can donate: 5 DVD copies of a sampler I shot during 04 Fest featuring Rebirth, Kermit, Anders,Big Sam and Galactic.
I can also donate 2 DVD copies of "A Funky Reunion" that happened at the fairgrounds in 05.;)

[stynger]

I dont have much to throw in, but I can donate: 5 DVD copies of a sampler I shot during 04 Fest featuring Rebirth, Kermit, Anders,Big Sam and Galactic.
I can also donate 2 DVD copies of "A Funky Reunion" that happened at the fairgrounds in 05.;)

I wouldn't call that not much.

[ScoopJohnD]

I dont have much to throw in, but I can donate: 5 DVD copies of a sampler I shot during 04 Fest featuring Rebirth, Kermit, Anders,Big Sam and Galactic.
I can also donate 2 DVD copies of "A Funky Reunion" that happened at the fairgrounds in 05.;)

I agree with Stynger. Excellent donation!! :)

[fessphan]

I meant not much $wise. Theres some great stuff on that list. Can we do Yankee Swap/White elephant/Dirty Santa after the prizes are given out?

[rosetree]

I meant not much $wise. Theres some great stuff on that list. Can we do Yankee Swap/White elephant/Dirty Santa after the prizes are given out?

Huh? What is a Yankee Swap/White elephant/Dirty Santa?

[stynger]

Huh? What is a Yankee Swap/White elephant/Dirty Santa?

Yeah that's a good question.

Fess can you email me stynger1ataoldotcom?

[ohio]

All the new prizes are just brilliant! I'm updating the list now. Wow, what if we go over 200 prizes?? Just kidding Ohio! :)
somebody's hankerin' for a spankerin'...

[glinda]

Huh? What is a Yankee Swap/White elephant/Dirty Santa?
I'm thinkin it's ... if you like what somebody else won, better than what you won, you can make trades...