Jazz Fest Lagniappe

[mwgirlonherown]

I would like to distribute a pin this year at Jazz Fest.

Can someone suggest a site to order from?

Or is there an enterprising Threadhead who owns a button making machine? I'd rather keep it in the family.

[rosetree]

I can't believe that this was posted an hour ago and no one has responded....CBH isn't this your realm???? Jenn, Lis, anyone??????;)

[Carolina Beadhead]

I would like to distribute a pin this year at Jazz Fest.

Can someone suggest a site to order from?

Or is there an enterprising Threadhead who owes a button making machine? I'd rather keep it in the family.

I've order from www.buttonstore.com (http://www.buttonstore.com) for the last 5 years. They're reliable, have a quick turnaround and are easy to work with.

This year they've offered us a discount. Just put JFest07 in the cart and get a 15% discount. :)

[saturn]

Cafepress does produce pins. I have had mine made by them and was very happy with the quality.

http://www.cafepress.com/

I do know that CBD has a site she prefers that is less expensive, so hopefully she will be along shortly to share that info.

Edited to add --- OOPS - she has arrived while I was typing. :o

[Carolina Beadhead]

I can't believe that this was posted an hour ago and no one has responded....CBH isn't this your realm???? Jenn, Lis, anyone??????;)

For some reason, it just popped up for me. :confused:

Edit: Me thinks I need to refresh more often....

[rosetree]

...I knew you'd know the answer!! ;) :D

[Carolina Beadhead]

Cafepress does produce pins. I have had mine made by them and was very happy with the quality.

http://www.cafepress.com/

I do know that CBD has a site she prefers that is less expensive, so hopefully she will be along shortly to share that info.

Edited to add --- OOPS - she has arrived while I was typing. :o

And she's changed her name to "CBH"... LOL!

[ohio]

And she's changed her name to "CBH"... LOL!
I thought you were a section of the city....;)

I've ordered my lagniappes! Something very screwy.

[saturn]

And she's changed her name to "CBH"... LOL!

It appears that today, I am ---

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/ODNMU-SOSFrontCover2.jpg

[Carolina Beadhead]

I thought you were a section of the city....;)

I've ordered my lagniappes! Something very screwy.

Between the Patry planning, the tshirts, etc., button designing and other assorted projects, it appears my desk could be called TBD (the Threadhead Business District). :D

Can't wait to check out your lagniappes!!!

[Carolina Beadhead]

It appears that today, I am ---

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/ODNMU-SOSFrontCover2.jpg

S'ok, Saturn. I know you're a charter member of the Minnow Paws Krewe... :D

[Michelino]

I've order from www.buttonstore.com (http://www.buttonstore.com) for the last 5 years. They're reliable, have a quick turnaround and are easy to work with.

This year they've offered us a discount. Just put JFest07 in the cart and get a 15% discount. :)

CBH....Thanks! How many do you normally make for Lagniappes?

[pokerchick66]

I know what I'm doing this year for lagniappes but I'm not telling. :D

I'm so excited about them, too. I'm just waiting on my discount for registering and then I'm ordering those babies! They're not only cool, they're useful. :cool:

[mwgirlonherown]

I've order from www.buttonstore.com (http://www.buttonstore.com) for the last 5 years. They're reliable, have a quick turnaround and are easy to work with.

This year they've offered us a discount. Just put JFest07 in the cart and get a 15% discount. :)

Thank you, Carolina, Rosetree and Saturn. If I could only get a quick reliable response from my coworkers and vendors!

[Corona]

I did respond, what happened to it. I said that CBH has info and a discount.....damn.....maybe I switched threads before clicking on post reply? I'm deathly hungover today:o

[mwgirlonherown]

I did respond, what happened to it. I said that CBH has info and a discount.....damn.....maybe I switched threads before clicking on post reply? I'm deathly hungover today:o

I'm really sober today. I'm not sure which is worse?

Steve Riley is playing this evening at a small club in Midtown NYC and stuck at home working! As you can tell, I'm not working too hard because I'm constantly drawn to viewing and reading all your threads/posts.

Feel better, Corona. Bottle of regular Coke and some potassium usually helps me.

[Carolina Beadhead]

CBH....Thanks! How many do you normally make for Lagniappes?

I can't seem to hit upon the correct number. I either run out or have 'em left over. I've tried 100 (ran out), 200 a couple of times (both ran out and had left over). It also depends on whether I have a T'head-specific button or a generic that I'll hand out to everybody.

Usually, I check the price of 100, 150 (T'head-specific), 200 and 250 (generic) and make a determination from that.

In other words, it's always a guess. :)

[ohio]

Between the Patry planning, the tshirts, etc., button designing and other assorted projects, it appears my desk could be called TBD (the Threadhead Business District). :D

Can't wait to check out your lagniappes!!!I'm giving no more hints.

I just cleaned out my closet and my desk. I have a couple hundred buttons, easily. One year I will redistribute them as lagniappes.

[breambob]

Playing with my new camera now. I got enough of these to get me to JF, I think.

Wonder who I got this from?

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p12/breambob/IMGP0164.jpg

Here's one of my faves, the Makin' Bacon beads, they make the cuteist little squeeks...

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p12/breambob/IMGP0165.jpg

[ibjamn]

Or is there an enterprising Threadhead who owes a button making machine? I'd rather keep it in the family.

My button maker was lost in the flood. :(

[ibjamn]

I thought you were a section of the city....;)

I've ordered my lagniappes! Something very screwy.

I've ordered mine too, Bry, something very normal (for me)...

[ibjamn]

I'm giving no more hints.

I just cleaned out my closet and my desk. I have a couple hundred buttons, easily. One year I will redistribute them as lagniappes.

I'm redistributing last year's for sure. I got 100 each of 3 different buttons last year & have a bazillion left. I only ordered 100 this year, but I always run out when I do that. <sigh>

[funkkjunkie]

I've given away my old buttons as lagniappes, ohio. Peeps love it.

[mwgirlonherown]

My button maker was lost in the flood. :(

The day after the fest last year, I rode a bicycle thru the streets of Gentilly, Lakeview to the West End and then back to the quarter. I still can't find the words to describe the destruction to my friends and coworkers.

On another note, I reread my original post and I think I'm stuck on stupid today myself! "owes" instead of "owns." I've spent the afternoon writing my self evaluation for work. I think I better proofread it carefully or I'll be out on the street.

[funkkjunkie]

After asking around, I'm gonna repeat my lagniappe from last year. Ne)wbies will get a surprise. Oldies will get a replacement. ;

[ibjamn]

After asking around, I'm gonna repeat my lagniappe from last year. Ne)wbies will get a surprise. Oldies will get a replacement. ;

YAY!!! :)

[rosetree]

OK, I've been on this bored for almost a year, but in some ways I'm a newbie. I certainly am not a newbie to the Fest, but there are some Threadhead traditions that I am being initiated to (and embracing fully:D )through this bored.
This Lagniappe post is one...am I to assume that THs bring pins and smaller items to give to/trade with other festers??? I know that it is not required, but do a lot of y'all do it???

There is such a Threadhead underground to learn!!;) I can't believe that I have been showing for 26 years at the Fest and all of this has been happening in plain site but off my radar!!LOL:cool:

[NYMAMA]

Being a "Newbie" to the Threadhead Nation this year, could someone explain the lagniappe traditon to me.

[pokerchick66]

Jeff, I didn't bring lagniappes last year (my first TH year) but I am this year. I already got my idea and have them picked out. Just waiting on my discount. I'm so excited! :p

[NYMAMA]

OOPs Rostree looks like we were posting the same question at the same time.

[Amyloves...]

Yessir..... pins, stickers, silly stuff, whatever.....some do and some don't. I wouldn't say most of us do, probably less than half? You'll notice some threadheads simply by the pins all over their backpacks. Definitely not an obligation, just do it if you feel inspired and don't feel funny if you don't.

[NYMAMA]

cool sounds like fun. About how many do you bring? (Now I have to get creative)

[breambob]

One more for tonight. This is a cool key chain, but bittersweet.
Thanks, kerryblues :)

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p12/breambob/IMGP0169.jpg

[ibjamn]

OK, I've been on this bored for almost a year, but in some ways I'm a newbie. I certainly am not a newbie to the Fest, but there are some Threadhead traditions that I am being initiated to (and embracing fully)through this bored.
This Lagniappe post is one...am I to assume that THs bring pins and smaller items to give to/trade with other festers??? I know that it is not required, but do a lot of y'all do it???

There is such a Threadhead underground to learn!!;) I can't believe that I have been showing for 26 years at the Fest and all of this has been happening in plain site but off my radar!!LOL:cool:

This is for Rosey & NYmama & other newbies. :)

lagniappe means "a little something extra". Threadheads (and pdkkers) have embraced that tradition to give their fellow festers a specially designed button, a trinket, a toy, anything that you like & think your friends would like.

Some people make buttons, some folks have given out bubble necklaces (Oriental trading co is a good place to look for lagniappes!), some folks use their own imaginations (Like funkkjunkie!)

And that's the thing. Use your imagination, toys, blinkie pins, whatever..hugs are also good lagniappes! :) Gumbo had some really cool bumper stickers last year.

Everything is treasured!

[funkkjunkie]

This is my 9th fest and only my 3ird year to bring a lagniappe. Only if you're inspired is my motto because not one person who gives a lagniappe expects something in return. Other things I've received: compilation cds. Festngator often gives a different cd each day of fest, featuring some of that day's artists. And I sure would like to know who gave out the cd with the tree with the "POSTED" sign on the tree. Get it? ;)
Tattoos, survival kit, water, tie dyed hankies, special laminates on lanyards. ANything goes.

[ibjamn]

This is my 9th fest and only my 3ird year to bring a lagniappe. Only if you're inspired is my motto because not one person who gives a lagniappe expects something in return. Other things I've received: compilation cds. Festngator often gives a different cd each day of fest, featuring some of that day's artists. And I sure would like to know who gave out the cd with the tree with the "POSTED" sign on the tree. Get it? ;)
Tattoos, survival kit, water, tie dyed hankies, special laminates on lanyards. ANything goes.

OMG, that reminds me of a lagniappe that Barb gave out one year! Seems like there was a snack zip-lock bag with a travel kleenex pack, a bandaid, some aspirin. It was a real good lagniappe that year! (Or any year!)

[grisgris]

My favorite lagniappe is meeting the people that I have talked to on this board. Putting a face to the name. That is PRICELESS to me.:D

[Corona]

me too sister, me too! I'm struggling this year again as creativity is not my strong point. I try not to put too much pressure on myself though because it doesn't have to be anything mind-blowing or over the top. Just give whatcha wanna or don't bring anything but your smiling face. That's all that matters really :)

[ohio]

I like to give something thoughtful (like compilation cd's) or something useful (like mini Tobascos)

[funkkjunkie]

ibj, I'm pretty sure barb said in another thread she is repeating her survival kit this year!

[ibjamn]

ibj, I'm pretty sure barb said in another thread she is repeating her survival kit this year!

cool! :)

[breambob]

I like to give something thoughtful (like compilation cd's) or something useful (like mini Tobascos)

You mean something like these? Well these are in the super secret, double lock box, without a key. Only to be used in emergency situations.
TY, ohio and grisgris :)

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p12/breambob/IMGP0171.jpg

[ohio]

ibj, I'm pretty sure barb said in another thread she is repeating her survival kit this year!That was a great one! as was yours, Ms. KK!

[funkkjunkie]

Thank ya very much. :cool:

[breambob]

The Kats are Kewl...

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p12/breambob/IMGP0180.jpg

[mightyradgumbo]

I like to give something thoughtful (like compilation cd's) or something useful (like mini Tobascos)

Yeah the mini Tabascos were cool, Bry. I still have some of the FEST stickers from last year so I'll prolly bring some down with whatever this year's creation might be.

[tangledupinblue]

HA, I remember those!!!
I just bought the BEST things for Ya'll a couple of days ago. I can't wait to give them out.... YEA!!!!

[NYMAMA]

:D I just order my Lagniappes today.Oh Happy Day!

[Headless Hornman]

The Kats are Kewl...

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p12/breambob/IMGP0180.jpg

Did Barry make the T&A one? Looks like his work. Anybody got one of Barry's "Got Milk?" buttons from '03?

[Amyloves...]

Love the Joy of Sax one....i think it's on my hat. My faves are always eat_mo's New Orleans classics though. I had SO many people stop and ask me for my K&B one. And then last year I'd see folks around me bust out laughing over Al Scramuzza! Priceless!

[ibjamn]

Did Barry make the T&A one? Looks like his work. Anybody got one of Barry's "Got Milk?" buttons from '03?

LOL!! That's Barry, allright! I got the "got milk" one too. :)

[Zydekitten]

Yeah the mini Tabascos were cool, Bry. I still have some of the FEST stickers from last year so I'll prolly bring some down with whatever this year's creation might be.

The hot sauce WAS an excellent lagniappe, but so were your stickers, MRG!!! Perfect for Nalgene bottles!

This was the design I camp up with last year (my first bringing them, after umpty-ump years of just receiving them) - however due to the date, I won't be able to use them this year . . . I'm working on something new from the Kitten!

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/HYKM_Final.png

[funkkjunkie]

Just change it to a softshell crab.

[ozzie]

I haven't even tried to be clever this year... simply concentrating on my lagniappe being visible to the naked eye!

[breambob]

Love the Joy of Sax one....i think it's on my hat. My faves are always eat_mo's New Orleans classics though. I had SO many people stop and ask me for my K&B one. And then last year I'd see folks around me bust out laughing over Al Scramuzza! Priceless!

More comments on this one than any other, a classic:

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p12/breambob/IMGP0172.jpg

[stlbarb]

I've order from www.buttonstore.com (http://www.buttonstore.com) for the last 5 years. They're reliable, have a quick turnaround and are easy to work with.

This year they've offered us a discount. Just put JFest07 in the cart and get a 15% discount. :)

its been a few years, but i have used buttonstore several times. fast, cheap, reliable, cheap, qood quality, cheap, will help with the art work or not. in fact, they once remade my buttons because they didnt like the quality - and sent me both sets for the same price. i would definitely use them again.

now if i could just remember all those great drunken quotes we were going to use for buttons.

[mymecca]

me too sister, me too! I'm struggling this year again as creativity is not my strong point. I try not to put too much pressure on myself though because it doesn't have to be anything mind-blowing or over the top. Just give whatcha wanna or don't bring anything but your smiling face. That's all that matters really :)

greg looooooooooved it...we love the CD compilations...swampgirl poetry...barry and nance freebie popsicles...panola from gris gris...funny buttons from everybody

so far i haven't gotten my stuff together enough...i tried to bring CD's last time...selected and collected the music, got the stuff, made the digital compilation master...a friend was gonna duplicate them for me...didn't happen in time...not only that...he erased it when he ran outta space :0)

oh well...no mattah...big hugs and warm laughter work too

[NeenAtlanta]

http://tinyurl.com/2g7r7d

[Carolina Beadhead]

http://tinyurl.com/2g7r7d

Bwahahahahahaha

purrrrfect!

[NYMAMA]

http://tinyurl.com/2g7r7d

Thats perfect!

[Zydekitten]

http://tinyurl.com/2g7r7d

That better be a softshell alright!!!

(Love it, Neen!!!)

;)

[ohio]

and hopefully foil-lined....

[luvdancin]

I saw that hat in the Oriental Trading catalog, too and thought it was perfect. I was going to wear it at Fest, but I am not worthy...

[Mardigrasbaby35]

thanks for all the info...i loved all the buttons that i was given last year (my first year with the threadheads) and put them on the bag i always use for the fest....i've been thinking of doing something this year, but didn't know where/how to get the buttons.....now, i'm just waiting for divine inspiration to hit (i find wine sometimes inspires divine inspiration ;) )

[stlbarb]

thanks for all the info...i loved all the buttons that i was given last year (my first year with the threadheads) and put them on the bag i always use for the fest....i've been thinking of doing something this year, but didn't know where/how to get the buttons.....now, i'm just waiting for divine inspiration to hit (i find wine sometimes inspires divine inspiration ;) )

After many years you will find you have many hundred buttons. too precious to throw away, but you can't exactly wear them all. so you select a few old ones, laugh & cry at some of the memoreis and close the box. many are stained & rusty from sweat, mister bottles, or r*in. and i have some shirts with permanent rust stains from the same - but they're just Fest shirts & it adds character. be careful if pinning to nice clothes during damp conditions.

[stlbarb]

there has been times in the past when people were not allowed to bring their lagniappes inside fest - security assumed they would be trying to vend since they had so many of one item.
i dont think it has happened with buttons. i know it happened with Kelly's folding fans one year. and Kelly does not look like a hippie vendor. and other people with other items - maybe tied dyed hankies? can't remember exactly what - but i've heard of it more than once. something like a multitude of cd's would probably be very suspect.
if this was to happen, and you can't just walk back to a car and stash - you either have to try the other gate and hope for different result (which is quite possible), give them up, give them away to the people around you, or spend valuable time & $ going back to your temporary home.

[saturn]

there has been times in the past when people were not allowed to bring their lagniappes inside fest - security assumed they would be trying to vend since they had so many of one item.
i dont think it has happened with buttons. i know it happened with Kelly's folding fans one year. and Kelly does not look like a hippie vendor. and other people with other items - maybe tied dyed hankies? can't remember exactly what - but i've heard of it more than once. something like a multitude of cd's would probably be very suspect.
if this was to happen, and you can't just walk back to a car and stash - you either have to try the other gate and hope for different result (which is quite possible), give them up, give them away to the people around you, or spend valuable time & $ going back to your temporary home.

Hubby and I had that happen with CDs we had made as lagniappe --- very, very annoying. :mad: We gave them out to folks in the line. They wanted to give us trouble over buttons, too.

[stlbarb]

OMG, that reminds me of a lagniappe that Barb gave out one year! Seems like there was a snack zip-lock bag with a travel kleenex pack, a bandaid, some aspirin. It was a real good lagniappe that year! (Or any year!)

by popular demand i am required to give out the tissues lagniappe. the snack size ziploc it comes in serves as a waterproof case for phones, small cameras, or cigs. i include my jazzfest card so folks have my digits if they need 'em. i try to vary the other trinkets - both useful or amusing. i added safety pins last year and they proved to be valuable to some folks. they don't weigh much but they take up alot of backpack space. luckily we haul alot of stuff in and set up camp. i have a place to stash the extras and not carry with me constantly.
slightly predictable, but quite functional.

[Zydekitten]

To avoid any gate hassle or dumbness - I hid my buttons in my folding chair "condom" . . . that seemed to work successfully!

;) :D

[mightyradgumbo]

To avoid any gate hassle or dumbness - I hid my buttons in my folding chair "condom" . . . that seemed to work successfully!

;) :D

ooooooh, very klever miss zkitty. If I bring a chair, that may be the way to go.

[Carolina Beadhead]

there has been times in the past when people were not allowed to bring their lagniappes inside fest - security assumed they would be trying to vend since they had so many of one item.
i dont think it has happened with buttons. i know it happened with Kelly's folding fans one year. and Kelly does not look like a hippie vendor. and other people with other items - maybe tied dyed hankies? can't remember exactly what - but i've heard of it more than once. something like a multitude of cd's would probably be very suspect.
if this was to happen, and you can't just walk back to a car and stash - you either have to try the other gate and hope for different result (which is quite possible), give them up, give them away to the people around you, or spend valuable time & $ going back to your temporary home.

Yeah, happened to me with my buttons. I offered to take them "back to my car" and went to the other gate. No problem. In fact, I gave some to the security people there. :D

[NYMAMA]

My Husband just called me . He wanted to know what I ordered that was just delivered by UPS. When I told him about the lagniappes I ordered he said "That I'm starting to scare him". Sometimes he just dosen't get it.

[pokerchick66]

ROFLMAO!

[Zbonnie]

Yeah, happened to me with my buttons. I offered to take them "back to my car" and went to the other gate. No problem. In fact, I gave some to the security people there. :DI love the effortlessness with which you executed Plan B!

[ohio]

there has been times in the past when people were not allowed to bring their lagniappes inside fest - security assumed they would be trying to vend since they had so many of one item.
i dont think it has happened with buttons. i know it happened with Kelly's folding fans one year. and Kelly does not look like a hippie vendor. and other people with other items - maybe tied dyed hankies? can't remember exactly what - but i've heard of it more than once. something like a multitude of cd's would probably be very suspect.
if this was to happen, and you can't just walk back to a car and stash - you either have to try the other gate and hope for different result (which is quite possible), give them up, give them away to the people around you, or spend valuable time & $ going back to your temporary home.They sent me away with cd's I had made as lagniappes (they were in the backpack). So we got out of line and I split them up among my group and we walked in with them in our pockets...

[grisgris]

Yeah, happened to me with my buttons. I offered to take them "back to my car" and went to the other gate. No problem. In fact, I gave some to the security people there. :D

Yeah I was with you that day. They gave me grief over my mini Panola Pepper Sauce bottles. Gate Nazi's.

[breambob]

Fallen behind.
Here's the Al S. button, another classic. And who does those great and fantastic L7 buttons, got a bunch of those...

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p12/breambob/IMGP0182.jpg

[grisgris]

Fallen behind.
Here's the Al S. button, another classic. And who does those great and fantastic L7 buttons, got a bunch of those...

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p12/breambob/IMGP0182.jpg

L7 = the St Louis bunch

[grisgris]

Maybe we need 'Free Vince' buttons this year.

[stlbarb]

ooooooh, very klever miss zkitty. If I bring a chair, that may be the way to go.

depends upon security. some of them barely glance, others really pat the stuff down.

i have learned that the more i volunteer to show, the less they look. but i rarely try to bring in true contraband - champagne for weddings twice is about it.

[stlbarb]

L7 = the St Louis bunch

i think its Monica & Pam in particular.

[rosetree]

As a public service to the Threadhead nation, if you have lagniappe that you feel will be turned away at the gate, I can bring it in with me for the second weekend. Keep in mind, I can only do this on the second weekend. Of course I can only bring in legal contraband ;) :D , and you have to get it to me before the second Friday. If this will help someone out there who is contemplating putting together a CD or the like, let me know!

[pokerchick66]

Funny you should post just now, Mark. I just ordered my lagniappes payed for by my Ebay sales! And I got a discount. lol, I'm so excited. I can't wait to get them. And I should have no problem getting them in myself. This will be my first time giving out lagniappes.

Where have you been? I've missed you! :p

[Zydekitten]

depends upon security. some of them barely glance, others really pat the stuff down.

i have learned that the more i volunteer to show, the less they look. but i rarely try to bring in true contraband - champagne for weddings twice is about it.

It does depend, but we tend to come in the same gate each day and I found that they really didn't inspect the chairs much at all (I also made sure to put the buttons in the folded chair legs - so they couldn't easily be detected if someone chose to feel up with chair in it's bag . . . and I've NEVER had any of them ask me to remove the chair from the bag!

But generally I do agree with you about bringing in true contraband items . . . I do try to be a good kitten.

:D

[rosetree]

Funny you should post just now, Mark. I just ordered my lagniappes payed for by my Ebay sales! And I got a discount. lol, I'm so excited. I can't wait to get them. And I should have no problem getting them in myself. This will be my first time giving out lagniappes.

Where have you been? I've missed you! :p

Missed you too sweetie! I was up in freak'n freezing Philadelphia on business. I would have liked it much better to be down here on MG, but business is business :( . I missed my daughter riding in her first parade :( I will not miss it next year.

[pokerchick66]

Bad daddy! lol, I'm sure you will be there with bells on next year.

Were your ears ringing Saturday?

[rosetree]

Bad daddy! lol, I'm sure you will be there with bells on next year.

Were your ears ringing Saturday?

Next year I'm going to walk with her for the three or four parades that Cabrini marches in....I've never done that and it will be a good memory for us!:D

So were you talking about moi on Saturday??? i wish I could have been down here to meet you and the Chicklet...

[steffie]

How do you pronounce Lagniappe ?

[pokerchick66]

Lan yap.

[pokerchick66]

So were you talking about moi on Saturday??? i wish I could have been down here to meet you and the Chicklet...

Amyloves and I might have mentioned you in passing . . . ;)

[steffie]

Thanks :o :)

[pokerchick66]

Your welcome, cutie! :)

[NYMAMA]

What gate seems to be the best bet to get in with your lagniappes? Also aprox. how many do you think I should bring per day to the fest. Mine are about the size of a folding fan. I realllllly goofed. I thought I ordere 12 dozen but instead I got 24 dozen. (not alot of $ but still alot of langniappes for only the 1st weekend and the party) Maybe I'll give the extra to someone who wants them for the 2nd weekend.

[ohio]

What gate seems to be the best bet to get in with your lagniappes? Also aprox. how many do you think I should bring per day to the fest. Mine are about the size of a folding fan. I realllllly goofed. I thought I ordere 12 dozen but instead I got 24 dozen. (not alot of $ but still alot of langniappes for only the 1st weekend and the party) Maybe I'll give the extra to someone who wants them for the 2nd weekend.
There will be a couple hundred folks at the patry. I plan to give out most of mine there, saving some for '2nd weekender onlys'

[ohio]

Speaking of lagniappe, check out the 'Addition To The Threadhead Patry' thread!!!!

[Carolina Beadhead]

What gate seems to be the best bet to get in with your lagniappes? Also aprox. how many do you think I should bring per day to the fest. Mine are about the size of a folding fan. I realllllly goofed. I thought I ordere 12 dozen but instead I got 24 dozen. (not alot of $ but still alot of langniappes for only the 1st weekend and the party) Maybe I'll give the extra to someone who wants them for the 2nd weekend.

There's no way to know which gate will be easier to get in. You just gotta try 'em.

Maybe someone from 2nd weekend only will speak up to share in the loot. Then you can divide them in half. I'd bring more to the first meetup and less for the other days because you will have already met a lot of the people who show up for subsequent meetups.

[NYMAMA]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys.

[pokerchick66]

CBH, I like your new avatar! :)

[Carolina Beadhead]

CBH, I like your new avatar! :)

Thanks, PC! I B playin'.... :D

[pokerchick66]

Wahoooo! I got my lagniappes in today. They look soooo good!

Man, this is gonna be so fun. :p

[rosetree]

:( :confused: ...got no Lagniappe....can't wrap my creative brain around it....too much else going on on that side of my brain.....maybe I'll be inspired at this Fest and then have something next time....sorry...:(

[ibjamn]

gee, rosie, wavy bowls make a lovely lagniappe! ;)

[ozzie]

Rosie.. your generous invites to us all is a wonderful lagniappe! Although, wavy bowls.....! :D

[rosetree]

THAT Lagniappe is how I eat!!!
It will be a nice treat for the person who has the winning bid on my raffle item. If it is you Jenn, and because I know you already have a bowl, you can pick out a comparable item for me to make for you!;) :D

[rosetree]

Rosie.. your generous invites to us all is a wonderful lagniappe! Although, wavy bowls.....! :D

Why thanks Ozzie!!! That's right, mimosas, and muffellattas while watching glassblowing ---- that's going to be my Lagniappe:D :D I'm feeling much better now!!!

[Zydekitten]

gee, rosie, wavy bowls make a lovely lagniappe! ;)

I'd like a wavy bowl, can I put wavy gravy in it? :D

[rosetree]

Wavy Gravy...you're flying your freak flag now!!...ah yes, the Woodstock generation......

[ibjamn]

Why thanks Ozzie!!! That's right, mimosas, and muffellattas while watching glassblowing ---- that's going to be my Lagniappe:D :D I'm feeling much better now!!!

That's wonderful lagniappes!!

[Zydekitten]

My fine Rosy friend, I ALWAYS fly my freak flag high and proud!!! It's the redhead thing, I guess - we're already used to being different and weird.

Anyway, back to your beautiful wavy bowls - how much do those go for? I need to plan my Fest purchasing budget you know (can't spend it all on CCB) ;)

[rosetree]

My fine Rosy friend, I ALWAYS fly my freak flag high and proud!!! It's the redhead thing, I guess - we're already used to being different and weird.

Anyway, back to your beautiful wavy bowls - how much do those go for? I need to plan my Fest purchasing budget you know (can't spend it all on CCB) ;)

My dear ZKitty...you can check out all of my work on my website...www<dot>rosetreegallery<dot>com. You need the user ID -- glass , and the Password -- customer . This will get you pricing. Threadheads can take 20% off of that price!!!!!:D We also have a lot of work here in the Gallery that is not on the site and some shop "specials" that are also not listed. I don't think that you will be disappointed if you come out here during your stay!

[Zydekitten]

My dear ZKitty...you can check out all of my work on my website...www<dot>rosetreegallery<dot>com. You need the user ID -- glass , and the Password -- customer . This will get you pricing. Threadheads can take 20% off of that price!!!!!:D We also have a lot of work here in the Gallery that is not on the site and some shop "specials" that are also not listed. I don't think that you will be disappointed if you come out here during your stay!
Well, I ABSOLUTELY won't be disappointed even if I'm broke - because I'll be getting to meet you, see your beautiful and talented work and hang with the krewe!!!

However, it will definitely be a lagniappe for me to be able to bring some of your talent home! :D

[rosetree]

Awwwww <blush>....:D

[rosetree]

....can y'all tell I haven't done CRAP today but sit in front of the computer????:eek:

[ohio]

I'd like a wavy bowl, can I put wavy gravy in it? :D
HE'D NEVER FIT!

http://www.wavygravy.net/home/images/i_4.jpg

[Belle]

So how many of these little gifts do you all bring to share? I picked mine out but don't know how many to order. Do you give then to anyone and everyone or just at M&G's

Help please

[Zydekitten]

HE'D NEVER FIT!

http://www.wavygravy.net/home/images/i_4.jpg

Well, I guess I'll just have to settle for the Ben & Jerry's version of him then in the wavy bowl :D

[rosetree]

That's a hell of a lot of ice cream in a 17" bowl!!!!

[Zydekitten]

That's a hell of a lot of ice cream in a 17" bowl!!!!
More to share, baby! :D

[Staxsun]

So how many of these little gifts do you all bring to share? I picked mine out but don't know how many to order. Do you give then to anyone and everyone or just at M&G's

Help please

That's always a tough question. The real answer is: it's up to you. I've seen people just bring a couple of dozen and give them out selectively, and I've seen people go to everyone and make sure they had one. Some people just aren't interested in carrying around extra stuff at fest, while others love getting things. When I first started hanging with these folks, buttons were the rage. Some people still give them, but others have switched to different things. Buttons are easy for people to carry around, so you need more of them than, say, a kazoo. Another thing you should consider is getting them in.

[mightyradgumbo]

So how many of these little gifts do you all bring to share? I picked mine out but don't know how many to order. Do you give then to anyone and everyone or just at M&G's

Help please

Don't know if my original response went through...It is all up to you as far as how many and to whom. I am bringing about 100 of mine and I pass them out to just those who "get it" ;) no, only kidding-I pass them out to any cool peeps I encounter.

[Zydekitten]

Don't know if my original response went through...It is all up to you as far as how many and to whom. I am bringing about 100 of mine and I pass them out to just those who "get it" ;) no, only kidding-I pass them out to any cool peeps I encounter.
LMAO!!! :D

Also, if you're coming to the Patry - you can bring them to that, which will be much easier and less worrisome than bringing them to the Fairgrounds. That's just what I might do myself . . .

[Corona]

Don't know if my original response went through...It is all up to you as far as how many and to whom. I am bringing about 100 of mine and I pass them out to just those who "get it" ;) no, only kidding-I pass them out to any cool peeps I encounter.
I'm dyin' ova heah!! lol

[Corona]

LMAO!!! :D

Also, if you're coming to the Patry - you can bring them to that, which will be much easier and less worrisome than bringing them to the Fairgrounds. That's just what I might do myself . . .
That's my plan too Kitten....

[pokerchick66]

:( :confused: ...got no Lagniappe....can't wrap my creative brain around it....too much else going on on that side of my brain.....maybe I'll be inspired at this Fest and then have something next time....sorry...:(

That's okay, Mark, I didn't have anything my first year, either. I really like mine this year, though! la la l a

[rosetree]

but I do have some lagniappe....that's what my friends here tell me!!!:p

[pokerchick66]

Don't know if my original response went through...It is all up to you as far as how many and to whom. I am bringing about 100 of mine and I pass them out to just those who "get it" ;) no, only kidding-I pass them out to any cool peeps I encounter.

I got 100, too. lol, they're so cute.

[breambob]

Here's another cool button. funkkjunkie?


http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p12/breambob/IMGP0176.jpg

Here's my lagniappe stratgery:

Arrive early for the meetups at Ms. Lena's.
Buy a bunch of beers and set them aside.
When you see friends with good stuff, carry some beers over. And hurry.
Make your trade and move on to the next button pusher.
If they don't want beers or beverage of choice, then offer up the booty you have already accumulated.
Works every time, for me. ;)

[Bill/KC]

I'm sorry to hear that they're stopping folks at the gate for having buttons. I used to give away a different lagniappe for each day- buttons, pins, keychains, mini noise makers, beads...more stuff than I can remember. That might be a little overboard for most folks. :) Oriental Trading Co. is a good place to buy inexpensive trinkets, but don't feel obligated to bring something if you don't want to. Believe me, you'll be bringing home a ton of stuff. :D

[MzJoey]

I still have a very kewl '03 button you mailed to me years ago!! Howrya!?
Glad to hear y'as coming this year. Looking forward to saying heya!
Yeah, I'm bummed about the difficulty in getting stuff in the gate...i know!! I'll give quarters out as Lagniappe's this year...hahaha!!

[ibjamn]

I'm sorry to hear that they're stopping folks at the gate for having buttons. I used to give away a different lagniappe for each day- buttons, pins, keychains, mini noise makers, beads...more stuff than I can remember. That might be a little overboard for most folks. :) Oriental Trading Co. is a good place to buy inexpensive trinkets, but don't feel obligated to bring something if you don't want to. Believe me, you'll be bringing home a ton of stuff. :D

Bill always had great buttons! He would even mail them to you, if you whined & cried enough! ;)

[NeenAtlanta]

But hey, it really isn't a trade thing! It's a gift thing.

I love giving gifts all year round, so lagniappes just always came natrually to me. I try to give 'em to everybody - the people working the food booths, the bus driver, strangers I sit next to at the picnic tables, etc.

No one should ever feel like they have to have something to give back. It's been said before, but it is really true. Your smile and friendship are the best langiappe of all.

[ibjamn]

But hey, it really isn't a trade thing! It's a gift thing.

I love giving gifts all year round, so lagniappes just always came natrually to me. I try to give 'em to everybody - the people working the food booths, the bus driver, strangers I sit next to at the picnic tables, etc.

No one should ever feel like they have to have something to give back. It's been said before, but it is really true. Your smile and friendship are the best langiappe of all.

I still have my treasured "Gridded by Neen" button, but my favorite lagniappe from you was the year you gave us feathers and a teeny hair clip. David still has his, attached to his hat! :)

[MzJoey]

Bill always had great buttons! He would even mail them to you, if you whined & cried enough! ;)
...hahahaha...howrya Honey and that Honeyman of yours?? hope y'all are swell....lookin forward to catchin up w/yall....

[breambob]

I'm sorry to hear that they're stopping folks at the gate for having buttons. I used to give away a different lagniappe for each day- buttons, pins, keychains, mini noise makers, beads...more stuff than I can remember. That might be a little overboard for most folks. :) Oriental Trading Co. is a good place to buy inexpensive trinkets, but don't feel obligated to bring something if you don't want to. Believe me, you'll be bringing home a ton of stuff. :D


Good to see ya back, Bill. You be missed. I got some of yours back it the archives too.
So I guess you're coming down this year?

[ibjamn]

...hahahaha...howrya Honey and that Honeyman of yours?? hope y'all are swell....lookin forward to catchin up w/yall....

Lookin forward to seeing you too, chica! :)

[NeenAtlanta]

I still have my treasured "Gridded by Neen" button, but my favorite lagniappe from you was the year you gave us feathers and a teeny hair clip. David still has his, attached to his hat! :)

I've done the feathers several years. It's really easy to carry around a bag of feathers (lots lighter than a bag of buttons). Plus I always had fun clipping them on everybody in strange places. ;) And everybody looks more festive wearing a feather!!

Hey, I may have to do that again this year. Heavy buttons may be a pain with a sling on.

[breambob]

"But hey, it really isn't a trade thing! It's a gift thing."

YYR, neen, it's just that I am creatively challenged on these kinds of things.
I think about what might might be a great lagniappe, and then my brain gets constipated. So I'll just buy beers.

[NeenAtlanta]

"But hey, it really isn't a trade thing! It's a gift thing."

YYR, neen, it's just that I am creatively challenged on these kinds of things.
I think about what might might be a great lagniappe, and then my brain gets constipated. So I'll just buy beers.

Beer is always a good lagniappe!

Also chocolate covered strawberries. They really help ease your way trying to get through the crowds at Acura. Hard for people to be mean when you hand 'em a strawberry.

[Bill/KC]

Good to see ya back, Bill. You be missed. I got some of yours back it the archives too.
So I guess you're coming down this year?

Yup...I'll be in for the 1st weekend action. :D

[Bill/KC]

I still have my treasured "Gridded by Neen" button, but my favorite lagniappe from you was the year you gave us feathers and a teeny hair clip.

I still have my "Gridded" button, Lanna Kats buttons and the hair clip. Didn't Neen give away little Kat masks at the Daze Between a few years ago too?

[luvdancin]

I still have my "Gridded" button, Lanna Kats buttons and the hair clip. Didn't Neen give away little Kat masks at the Daze Between a few years ago too?
One of the first buttons I ever got was a "Gridded by Neen" button and then I got a LanaKat button. Still have them.

[mamaroux]

CBH....Thanks! How many do you normally make for Lagniappes?

Last year I gave out little beaded bracelets... in green for the "greening of New Orleans" after it was so brown for so long, ya know? I found them in Michael's in the clearence baskets, and I dug through all the baskets to buy all I could find. There were about a 10 to 12 bracelets tied together and I think I bought about 18 bundles. The nice thing is that they were lightweight, and I could put on about 10 of them and just take them off as I saw folks rather than digging through my bag.

... hmmm... I'm going to have to go to Michaels when I can walk again! I'm liking that idea again.

[mamaroux]

My dear ZKitty...you can check out all of my work on my website...www<dot>rosetreegallery<dot>com. You need the user ID -- glass , and the Password -- customer . This will get you pricing. Threadheads can take 20% off of that price!!!!!:D We also have a lot of work here in the Gallery that is not on the site and some shop "specials" that are also not listed. I don't think that you will be disappointed if you come out here during your stay!

Wow... I want them ALL!!! So utterly beautiful. My husband tries to buy me something nice at JF each time he goes, last year I got a very nice pottery piece, which I have displayed on the chestnut valance in my dining room, along with the pottery mask from Greece that my son brought back from his 9/11 deployment. There's a few other special things up there, as well, but your glass would have to be the centerpiece of my China cabinet. I have 6 Josh Simpson goblets in there the he bought me at the Philadelphia Folk Festival back in 1977. Belive it or not, he paid about $100 for the six of them, now they'd go for over $100 each... and they are a beautiful deep amethyst and very, very tall.

I have always regretted that we never purchased a piece from a guy that I went to college with... he offered us whatever we wanted from a case he brought into sculpture class one day, as a wedding gift, basically for only $100... but we needed lamps and pots and pans and bedding and all that other essential stuff so we didn't buy it. About 10 years ago, a book was published about him, so I called to see if he'd autograph a copy for the teacher we had in sculpture class who was retiring, and I brought my own copy along, so now the only thing I have with his signature on it is a copy of the book "Paul J. Stankard: Homage to Nature" - of course, spending the day with him in his studio was totally amazing, but you do that sort of thing everyday, so you wouldn't be nearly as impressed as I was, I'm sure. My husband's entire family worked in various phases of the glass industry and up in our attic is his grandfathers "recipe" book. He was a glass maker and worked the circuit from Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and NJ, eventually ending his career at Wheaton's here in Millville. My father in law ran their Mold Maker Shop and even my husband worked there just after HS before going into the Army back in 1965 (when I was only in 7th grade.. ahem... can't let that slide).

I can't wait to see your work... looks like I may have to do some Christmas shopping via your website.

[Amy Winette]

So far we're just getting Sanchez/Boutte at the patry (w/help from Corona & 2fors too!) for a lagniappe . . . Might yet come up with something else but I dunno . . .

[rosetree]

Wow... I want them ALL!!! So utterly beautiful. My husband tries to buy me something nice at JF each time he goes, last year I got a very nice pottery piece, which I have displayed on the chestnut valance in my dining room, along with the pottery mask from Greece that my son brought back from his 9/11 deployment. There's a few other special things up there, as well, but your glass would have to be the centerpiece of my China cabinet. I have 6 Josh Simpson goblets in there the he bought me at the Philadelphia Folk Festival back in 1977. Belive it or not, he paid about $100 for the six of them, now they'd go for over $100 each... and they are a beautiful deep amethyst and very, very tall.

I have always regretted that we never purchased a piece from a guy that I went to college with... he offered us whatever we wanted from a case he brought into sculpture class one day, as a wedding gift, basically for only $100... but we needed lamps and pots and pans and bedding and all that other essential stuff so we didn't buy it. About 10 years ago, a book was published about him, so I called to see if he'd autograph a copy for the teacher we had in sculpture class who was retiring, and I brought my own copy along, so now the only thing I have with his signature on it is a copy of the book "Paul J. Stankard: Homage to Nature" - of course, spending the day with him in his studio was totally amazing, but you do that sort of thing everyday, so you wouldn't be nearly as impressed as I was, I'm sure. My husband's entire family worked in various phases of the glass industry and up in our attic is his grandfathers "recipe" book. He was a glass maker and worked the circuit from Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and NJ, eventually ending his career at Wheaton's here in Millville. My father in law ran their Mold Maker Shop and even my husband worked there just after HS before going into the Army back in 1965 (when I was only in 7th grade.. ahem... can't let that slide).

I can't wait to see your work... looks like I may have to do some Christmas shopping via your website.

WOW mama....
Those Simpson goblets are worth some big bucks now...
I can't believe you passed on an early Paul Stankard...OMG...his work is incredible and he is such a nice guy. He is a true innovator. Believe me, I am always impressed by someone with talent like that.
Some day I would love to see some of the stuff in your attic. So much of that kind of stuff is lost over the years. One of my prized things is an original copy of part of Diderot's book illustrating different crafts from the 1700's. I only have the part on glass forming, but it is quite special.
Is your husband coming with you? Maybe we can put him to work! Thanks for your kind words...make sure you plan on coming for the meet-up at the studio:D

[Zydekitten]

WOW mama....
Those Simpson goblets are worth some big bucks now...
I can't believe you passed on an early Paul Stankard...OMG...his work is incredible and he is such a nice guy. He is a true innovator. Believe me, I am always impressed by someone with talent like that.
Some day I would love to see some of the stuff in your attic. So much of that kind of stuff is lost over the years. One of my prized things is an original copy of part of Diderot's book illustrating different crafts from the 1700's. I only have the part on glass forming, but it is quite special.
Is your husband coming with you? Maybe we can put him to work! Thanks for your kind words...make sure you plan on coming for the meet-up at the studio:D
They really are extremely beautiful Rosy and while I unfortunately just can't afford one of the wavy bowls - luckily you have some other very lovely pieces that are in my price range. I can hardly wait not only to meet you in person and see you work, but also to be able to hand-pick some of your work for my collection (which isn't as notable as Mama Roux's - but a kitten's gotta start somewhere)! :)

[mamaroux]

But hey, it really isn't a trade thing! It's a gift thing.

I love giving gifts all year round, so lagniappes just always came natrually to me. I try to give 'em to everybody - the people working the food booths, the bus driver, strangers I sit next to at the picnic tables, etc.

No one should ever feel like they have to have something to give back. It's been said before, but it is really true. Your smile and friendship are the best langiappe of all.

I still have my Gridded by NEEN button on my hat. It's always been one of my most favorite lagniappes ever.

... although the cockaroach flashlight beads last year were pretty good. I'm saying that cuz they are hanging on the door knob to my room and I can see 'em all the time. They sort of freak out the dog. Each day he sniffs at the bug to make sure it's not real. LOL

[rosetree]

They really are extremely beautiful Rosy and while I unfortunately just can't afford one of the wavy bowls - luckily you have some other very lovely pieces that are in my price range. I can hardly wait not only to meet you in person and see you work, but also to be able to hand-pick some of your work for my collection (which isn't as notable as Mama Roux's - but a kitten's gotta start somewhere)! :)

Good deal Lucille....we ARE going to have some fun in the tween days meeting everyone :D :D :D

[Amy Winette]

Oooh, we got tumblers and a smaller bowl/dish Kitten, they were a big hit at our BBQ this weekend :)

[rosetree]

Oooh, we got tumblers and a smaller bowl/dish Kitten, they were a big hit at our BBQ this weekend :)

Custom-made and signed tumblers and bowl!!!!;) Glad they were a hit!!!

[Carolina Beadhead]

Last year I gave out little beaded bracelets... in green for the "greening of New Orleans" after it was so brown for so long, ya know? I found them in Michael's in the clearence baskets, and I dug through all the baskets to buy all I could find. There were about a 10 to 12 bracelets tied together and I think I bought about 18 bundles. The nice thing is that they were lightweight, and I could put on about 10 of them and just take them off as I saw folks rather than digging through my bag.

... hmmm... I'm going to have to go to Michaels when I can walk again! I'm liking that idea again.

You're not gonna believe this, Jax... but I still have mine on. I've not taken them off at all over the past 10 months. They reside on my wrist along with the PGG Renew New Orleans band I got for Christmas in '05. :D

[Zydekitten]

Yupper, you nailed it, babee - I'm drooling to get some tumblers and smaller bowls too!!!

:D

[mamaroux]

WOW mama....
Those Simpson goblets are worth some big bucks now...
I can't believe you passed on an early Paul Stankard...OMG...his work is incredible and he is such a nice guy. He is a true innovator. Believe me, I am always impressed by someone with talent like that.
Some day I would love to see some of the stuff in your attic. So much of that kind of stuff is lost over the years. One of my prized things is an original copy of part of Diderot's book illustrating different crafts from the 1700's. I only have the part on glass forming, but it is quite special.
Is your husband coming with you? Maybe we can put him to work! Thanks for your kind words...make sure you plan on coming for the meet-up at the studio:D

I've told each of my 3 kids that they each get TWO of the goblets when I go, but they are MINE, mine, mine! I love 'em and was utterly shocked when I got them, especially cuz I was swooning over his little paperweights. I once had a dinner party and used them, but gave one of the guests a Tommy Tippy cup (one of those with the lid and weighted bottoms that rock, for babies) because earlier that evening, he was helping in the kitchen and dropped the filet knife through his foot. Do you think I'd trust him with one of those goblets after a trick like that? LOL

Paul is one of the nicest people in the universe. We used to have a laughing good time together in Sculpture class, but that was back in 1974 and he was working at Andrews Glass here in Newfield, where my husband lived and where we live now, and I had just moved back from living up in Cambridge, MA, and Paul is from MA, so we struck up a friendship right off. Just before classes ended, he came in with this big suitcase. When my honey came by, he was my model, we were doing clay busts, Paul comes over and says he has to show us something... anything in the case could be ours for only 100 bucks, consider it a wedding gift of sorts, because he had shown me some of his works and I just went ga-ga... but we were broke and trying to save money for the wedding, and University of Delaware... so we passed... and I've kicked myself in the arse for the past 33 years. When I spent the day with Paul at the studio, he HAD to bring that up and laughed. I told him any "seconds" he has now, he can offer me and I just might not say NO... but I don't expect that to ever happen of course. His daughters are working with him now and the oldest one does magnificent work herself. The day I spent with them, she was assemblying the tiny little bees for in the botanical works.

I always thought it was so lovely of Paul to do a special piece each year for his wife and do a little poem along with it. He's doing an exhibit in Ireland, which should be wonderful, considering it's his heritage.

Paul always wanted to see the glass recipe book, too, but we've never gotten all that stuff down. Bats... there are bats in our attic and they scare the .... out of me, so I stay away. No matter what we've done, they keep getting in there and coming back, even after a new roof. But if we do get it down sometime, I'll be sure to either make some copies or do something so you can see it. We probably should have it stored in a better place. I used it back in 1973 for reference on an art history project I did, but haven't touched it since.

Yes, John is coming down with me... we'll have to be sure to steer him your way and make big HINTS! :) We're all a bunch of glass freaks here in South Jersey, it's in the blood... or is it the sand pits? LOL

[rosetree]

Yupper, you nailed it, babee - I'm drooling to get some tumblers and smaller bowls too!!!

:D

note to self...make some tumblers before Jazz Fest...

[Zydekitten]

Please, oh please!!!

:D :D

[rosetree]

I've told each of my 3 kids that they each get TWO of the goblets when I go, but they are MINE, mine, mine! I love 'em and was utterly shocked when I got them, especially cuz I was swooning over his little paperweights. I once had a dinner party and used them, but gave one of the guests a Tommy Tippy cup (one of those with the lid and weighted bottoms that rock, for babies) because earlier that evening, he was helping in the kitchen and dropped the filet knife through his foot. Do you think I'd trust him with one of those goblets after a trick like that? LOL

Paul is one of the nicest people in the universe. We used to have a laughing good time together in Sculpture class, but that was back in 1974 and he was working at Andrews Glass here in Newfield, where my husband lived and where we live now, and I had just moved back from living up in Cambridge, MA, and Paul is from MA, so we struck up a friendship right off. Just before classes ended, he came in with this big suitcase. When my honey came by, he was my model, we were doing clay busts, Paul comes over and says he has to show us something... anything in the case could be ours for only 100 bucks, consider it a wedding gift of sorts, because he had shown me some of his works and I just went ga-ga... but we were broke and trying to save money for the wedding, and University of Delaware... so we passed... and I've kicked myself in the arse for the past 33 years. When I spent the day with Paul at the studio, he HAD to bring that up and laughed. I told him any "seconds" he has now, he can offer me and I just might not say NO... but I don't expect that to ever happen of course. His daughters are working with him now and the oldest one does magnificent work herself. The day I spent with them, she was assemblying the tiny little bees for in the botanical works.

I always thought it was so lovely of Paul to do a special piece each year for his wife and do a little poem along with it. He's doing an exhibit in Ireland, which should be wonderful, considering it's his heritage.

Paul always wanted to see the glass recipe book, too, but we've never gotten all that stuff down. Bats... there are bats in our attic and they scare the .... out of me, so I stay away. No matter what we've done, they keep getting in there and coming back, even after a new roof. But if we do get it down sometime, I'll be sure to either make some copies or do something so you can see it. We probably should have it stored in a better place. I used it back in 1973 for reference on an art history project I did, but haven't touched it since.

Yes, John is coming down with me... we'll have to be sure to steer him your way and make big HINTS! :) We're all a bunch of glass freaks here in South Jersey, it's in the blood... or is it the sand pits? LOL

Don't they have a museum in Wheaton Village??? That would be a good place for that book instead of with the bats!!!
I met Paul at Pilchuck about twenty years ago when I was an assistant out there. He had just started bringing out his poetry. He had also just started putting the nymphs in his work...love those...

[mamaroux]

You're not gonna believe this, Jax... but I still have mine on. I've not taken them off at all over the past 10 months. They reside on my wrist along with the PGG Renew New Orleans band I got for Christmas in '05. :D

OMG! I love it! I actually went to put one on the other week and it broke :( I was so dissappointed. I had found about 6 of them in the bottom of my backpack that I must have missed last JF. I normally wear my PGG Renew, Relief, Rebuild, Renew New Orleans band, that my friend Jean gave me for Christmas in '05, when I came down to help her move back home. I have worn my I know what it means necklace since Valentines Day. I had to take it off for the cardiac cath, and the foot operation and haven't been anyplace other than the surgeon's office since... maybe tomorrow when I have to get real clothes on, I'll put that back on again.

I'm glad you liked that bracelet so much. :)

[mamaroux]

Don't they have a museum in Wheaton Village??? That would be a good place for that book instead of with the bats!!!
I met Paul at Pilchuck about twenty years ago when I was an assistant out there. He had just started bringing out his poetry. He had also just started putting the nymphs in his work...love those...

Yes, they do have a museum there, and Grandpa's photo is hanging on the walls, one where he is working over a vat of glass. I can recall my mother in law seeing it for the first time, back in the 70's when we went there. No one in the family had any idea that it was there, so she was shocked. You're right, that might be the perfect place for it... I will have to suggest that, eventually. After being retired from Wheaton's, I'm not so sure my Father in Law has to many fond memories of the place, so we may have to wait a bit, if you know what I mean. He's 85 now and getting a bit cranky about some things.

ah yes, the nymphs... the little woodland creatures, he cracked me up telling me to look at them, how they are anatomically correct, with this big grin on his face. Paul is a trip!

I look forward to meeting you in person and seeing your art.

[NeenAtlanta]

I still have my "Gridded" button, Lanna Kats buttons and the hair clip. Didn't Neen give away little Kat masks at the Daze Between a few years ago too?

Yup - that was at the PDKK party one year. Found 'em at a dollar store and bought out the whole stock.

[NeenAtlanta]

So far we're just getting Sanchez/Boutte at the patry (w/help from Corona & 2fors too!) for a lagniappe . . . Might yet come up with something else but I dunno . . .

Amy - that is the most awesom lagniappe ever! You don't need anything else, that was incredibly generous!!!

[NeenAtlanta]

I still have one of my favorites, and wear it every year. It is a stretchy bracelet that KK made of beads and alphabet beads that spell out Pet de Kat.

[linza22]

soo...i'm getting ready to buy my first bundle of Lagniappe's....and this is a really stupid question ... but...where will i find you guys? is there a meeting 'grid' somewhere? i'll be there the first weekend.

[saturn]

soo...i'm getting ready to buy my first bundle of Lagniappe's....and this is a really stupid question ... but...where will i find you guys? is there a meeting 'grid' somewhere? i'll be there the first weekend.

We always have daily meet-ups at Ms. Lena's beer tent. Once the cubes are out, a convenient time is decided on -- usually around 1:00 p.m.

In addition, some of us are kind of obvious just walking around because of our buttons and shirts, etc. When you see us, just say HI.

[linza22]

thank you so much. once again...i'm so excited, i can't work.

[ozzie]

thank you so much. once again...i'm so excited, i can't work.

You'll be right Linza... I've been like that since last June!

[funkkjunkie]

bumpety.

[Priestboy]

hey y'all...lagniappe question for ya from a JF 'virgin': where is a good site to create stickers? i came across one site (graphicsland.com), but was wondering about others that peeps might know about! thanks, in advance, for the help! don't worry...i'll bring plenty of smiles and hugs to share, as well!

[ohio]

We always have daily meet-ups at Ms. Lena's beer tent. Once the cubes are out, a convenient time is decided on -- usually around 1:00 p.m.

In addition, some of us are kind of obvious just walking around because of our buttons and shirts, etc. When you see us, just say HI.
You will also find many of us at Liuzza's bar before the fest each morning, drinking the traditional bloody mary with a hot green bean garnish. Liuzza's is on N. Loppez, near where the cabs drop you off for fest.

[Carolina Beadhead]

hey y'all...lagniappe question for ya from a JF 'virgin': where is a good site to create stickers? i came across one site (graphicsland.com), but was wondering about others that peeps might know about! thanks, in advance, for the help! don't worry...i'll bring plenty of smiles and hugs to share, as well!

FWIW, I think you can buy sticker sheets for your printer and print them yourself...

[linza22]

why am i craving a bloody mary? hhmm??

[ohio]

why am i craving a bloody mary? hhmm??
yyr- this vodka tonic ain't cuttin' it...

[breambob]

why am i craving a bloody mary? hhmm??

Too funny, this morning I had jones for a Bloody. Raided my mom's frig for V8. A surrogate, but refreshing.

[Priestboy]

FWIW, I think you can buy sticker sheets for your printer and print them yourself...

thanks, much, cbh...may give that a try before goin' the "professional" route!

[mightyradgumbo]

thanks, much, cbh...may give that a try before goin' the "professional" route!

If you gonna do stickers...I know a guy who knows a guy LOL

[Priestboy]

If you gonna do stickers...I know a guy who knows a guy LOL

well, then....answer yer email, cuz i sent ya a question about it!;)

[mightyradgumbo]

well, then....answer yer email, cuz i sent ya a question about it!;)

Some of us work more than just two days a week LOL You've got mail.

[kerryblues]

One more for tonight. This is a cool key chain, but bittersweet.
Thanks, kerryblues :)

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p12/breambob/IMGP0169.jpg

Thanks Bream - shoudda known it'd jinx the final Sunday!

It doesn't look like I'll be doing lagniappes this year coz I can't make the fest. I'm devastated but will be heavily pregnant.
So save a lagniappe for me, eat a double helping of crawfish monica and raise a beer to 'monkeynut' at Miss Lena's for me coz I'll be there in spirit. (I'm gonna make up a jazzfest CD so I can 'push' to Dumpstafunk!) Gonna do both weeks in 08 to make up for it.
(http://monkeynut.kk5.org)

[ohio]

FWIW, I think you can buy sticker sheets for your printer and print them yourself...Indeed, but you need to use the new high quality waterproof inks, or else they smear in the slightest humidity. You can even get window film sheets and print your own decals now.

[ohio]

Thanks Bream - shoudda known it'd jinx the final Sunday!

It doesn't look like I'll be doing lagniappes this year coz I can't make the fest. I'm devastated but will be heavily pregnant.
So save a lagniappe for me, eat a double helping of crawfish monica and raise a beer to 'monkeynut' at Miss Lena's for me coz I'll be there in spirit. (I'm gonna make up a jazzfest CD so I can 'push' to Dumpstafunk!) Gonna do both weeks in 08 to make up for it.
(http://monkeynut.kk5.org) (http://monkeynut.kk5.org%29)
Congrats Kerry! that's a fine lookin' whatchamcallit you're having there :D

[DaveClay12]

So, I know this has been partially answered already, but... If I'm coming for second weekend only, and can think of something reasonably creative to bring, how many lag-in-yaps (see, I'm a newbie) should I plan on bringing?

[Priestboy]

So, I know this has been partially answered already, but... If I'm coming for second weekend only, and can think of something reasonably creative to bring, how many lag-in-yaps (see, I'm a newbie) should I plan on bringing?

hey dc12, i'm a newbie as well, and i'm coming one weekend only (first), bringing 100 lagniappes to share!

[Priestboy]

Some of us work more than just two days a week LOL You've got mail.

yeah, but i work HARD during those two days!:D got your mail, and sent a response...thanks, bro!

[DaveClay12]

Thanks Priestboy... Very helpful indeed!

[Bill/KC]

So, I know this has been partially answered already, but... If I'm coming for second weekend only, and can think of something reasonably creative to bring, how many lag-in-yaps (see, I'm a newbie) should I plan on bringing?

I used to plan for about 75 and that included Kats too. But there may be more Threadheads now than there were a couple of years ago.:)

[Priestboy]

Thanks Priestboy... Very helpful indeed!

no problem...from one newbie to another!:D

[stlbarb]

Indeed, but you need to use the new high quality waterproof inks, or else they smear in the slightest humidity. You can even get window film sheets and print your own decals now.

they'll be humidity at fest? ;)

[Priestboy]

My lagniappes came in today! Happy Dance....Happy Dance!!!:D :D

[Carolina Beadhead]

Thanks Bream - shoudda known it'd jinx the final Sunday!

It doesn't look like I'll be doing lagniappes this year coz I can't make the fest. I'm devastated but will be heavily pregnant.
So save a lagniappe for me, eat a double helping of crawfish monica and raise a beer to 'monkeynut' at Miss Lena's for me coz I'll be there in spirit. (I'm gonna make up a jazzfest CD so I can 'push' to Dumpstafunk!) Gonna do both weeks in 08 to make up for it.
(http://monkeynut.kk5.org) (http://monkeynut.kk5.org))

So sorry you won't make it this year... but YAY on the baby!!!

(I feel your pain. I missed Mardi Gras this year due to the pending arrival of da 1st grandbaby. If she had onlly let me know ahead of time that she was arriving 2 weeks early, I coulda made it!!)

See ya in '08!!

[kerryblues]

So sorry you won't make it this year... but YAY on the baby!!!

(I feel your pain. I missed Mardi Gras this year due to the pending arrival of da 1st grandbaby. If she had onlly let me know ahead of time that she was arriving 2 weeks early, I coulda made it!!)

See ya in '08!!

Congrats on the new arrival Grandma Beadhead! Brilliant news. Bet you're thrilled! x

[Corona]

She's a beautiful baby!! Mrsteve is a new grandpa to a beautiful baby boy!
Congrats on the baby Kerryblues :)

[Corona]

Hey, I just found my lagniappe bag from last year plus all the night show tix I saved, bumper stickers, laminated fest map and food stations, cubes etc. I'm even more excited for fest now. I was cracking up at the buttons big time :)

[kerryblues]

She's a beautiful baby!! Mrsteve is a new grandpa to a beautiful baby boy!
Congrats on the baby Kerryblues :)

Thanks Corona
Speaking of great lagniappes: I've still got the great zulu beads you gave me last fest. (Hanging up in my hall with my other Jazzfest bits - a little bit of NOLA in good ol' Blighty). Are you all helping out at Miss Lena's again this year?

[Jada]

Are you all helping out at Miss Lena's again this year?

Yes, a bunch of us are volunteering at Lena's again. I'll find the thread and bump it if you want to sign up.

[Zydekitten]

So sorry you won't make it this year... but YAY on the baby!!!

(I feel your pain. I missed Mardi Gras this year due to the pending arrival of da 1st grandbaby. If she had onlly let me know ahead of time that she was arriving 2 weeks early, I coulda made it!!)

See ya in '08!!

Dagnab those babies - not letting you know exactly when they're showing up!!! ;) :D

Mazel Tov to you, MrSteve and Kerryblues on all of the baby news!!!

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/81824br5uyrfrsr.gif

[Corona]

Dagnab those babies - not letting you know exactly when they're showing up!!! ;) :D

Mazel Tov to you, MrSteve and Kerryblues on all of the baby news!!!

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/81824br5uyrfrsr.gif
BABY PICTURES PLEASE!!!!!

[kerryblues]

BABY PICTURES PLEASE!!!!!

mine is still an alien!:
http://monkeynut.kk5.org

[Corona]

mine is still an alien!:
http://monkeynut.kk5.org
awwwww, so cute! Who does it look like? ;)
Monkeynut huh? That's hilarious!!!

[Bill/KC]

Pulled out my lagniappe box. I'm not going to try to show everything. But here's a lot of the buttons I've gotten over the years (and I haven't even attended that last 2 years). :D
http://home.everestkc.net/chilepep/TH_Images/buttons.jpg

[Bill/KC]

I know some folks were asking about lagniappe ideas. Here's some of stuff I've given away over the years if that helps.
http://home.everestkc.net/chilepep/TH_Images/lagniappes.jpg

[breambob]

I know some folks were asking about lagniappe ideas. Here's some of stuff I've given away over the years if that helps.
http://home.everestkc.net/chilepep/TH_Images/lagniappes.jpg

Right nice Bill. I have a (very) few of those, I think.
I'm not sure about that yellow thingy though. I think I had one of those used on me, but things turned out OK. Kinda kinky, as I remember.
Be good to see ya agin.

[Bill/KC]

Sheet Bream, I thought you would have almost all of those! Now, I've got to go back and find some of those old pics from the Fais-Do-Do cam. I know you're in there. :)

[stlbarb]

Sheet Bream, I thought you would have almost all of those! Now, I've got to go back and find some of those old pics from the Fais-Do-Do cam. I know you're in there. :)

i have most of those. or at least had. like i've posted before, nose was a victim of dry rot.
but you have a few buttons in your private stash i'm envious of. the too buttons: you irriate me.... & there's music....
dont recall ever seeing them - sure i dont have them.

we may have to make vests to wear all our buttons.

[Zbonnie]

Ooh, I LOVE the F.O.K.K. - Friend of Kinderkitty button. I never even heard tell of that one. (For the relative newbies here, Funkjunkie was formerly Kinderkitty, or addressed by the acronym KK). And, she's one of the very few people whose real name is not part of their screen name that I know and remember: VICKY. (Right?!?! Laughing to myself, can't trust my memory at all!!):o

[Zbonnie]

My lagniappes came in today! Happy Dance....Happy Dance!!!:D :DPB, you caught on real quick, and you haven't even been to JF yet! Ya got your Threadhead Nation passport already!

[Bill/KC]

OK, as I was looking thru all my old buttons, there's the Con Jr. button. Was Con Jr. on the old JF forum, or the old Offbeat bored?? :confused:

[Carolina Beadhead]

OK, as I was looking thru all my old buttons, there's the Con Jr. button. Was Con Jr. on the old JF forum, or the old Offbeat bored?? :confused:

Old JF board. The button was mine from '02... pre-threadhead.

[Bill/KC]

Old JF board. The button was mine from '02... pre-threadhead.

I thought that was your handiwork. I remember there were several variations of those buttons (different groups of names). Did anyone ever meet Con Jr.? I've been looking for photos of the pre-threadhead meet-ups, but have yet to lay my hands on them. :(

[Carolina Beadhead]

I thought that was your handiwork. I remember there were several variations of those buttons (different groups of names). Did anyone ever meet Con Jr.? I've been looking for photos of the pre-threadhead meet-ups, but have yet to lay my hands on them. :(

I'm pretty sure he showed up during a 1st weekend meetup in '02. It was the weekend I wasn't there. :(

I miss him. (No offense, Festy.)

[ibjamn]

I miss Jr. too. Remeber his first post back after the long winter break? They were classics; long, rambling tales of remote tropical islands and such.....

[saturn]

I thought that was your handiwork. I remember there were several variations of those buttons (different groups of names). Did anyone ever meet Con Jr.? I've been looking for photos of the pre-threadhead meet-ups, but have yet to lay my hands on them. :(

I never got to meet-up with Con Jr. But I do have these pics from 2002 when we tried to get organized for a trailer camera pic.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/SSPQC-threadheads20021.jpg

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-1/86486/UDDWC-threadheads20022.jpg

[swag]

Bill, you can find my pre-TH pics from the Fais Do DO meetups in '02 and '03 here:
http://jazzfest.swagland.com/threads.html

[SkyeDragon]

There I am scratching my head. We have come so far so fast. I dug out my old hat the other day while packing for this year and low and behold there are '02 buttons. Thank you CBH.

[Bill/KC]

I never got to meet-up with Con Jr. But I do have these pics from 2002 when we tried to get organized for a trailer camera pic.

Looks like I was looking around for Con Jr.! Damn, we haven't aged a day. :rolleyes:

[Bill/KC]

Bill, you can find my pre-TH pics from the Fais Do DO meetups in '02 and '03 here:
http://jazzfest.swagland.com/threads.html

Thanks Swag and Saturn....those are better than the ones I remember! :D

[Carolina Beadhead]

I miss Jr. too. Remeber his first post back after the long winter break? They were classics; long, rambling tales of remote tropical islands and such.....

Yeah, I think of those every year when January rolls around...

Wonder how he's doing. I don't think he's with Festival productions anymore....

[pgh_girl]

Please help! I got super-cool lagniappes, but will only be at the fest 1st weekend - leaving on Monday. I was hoping that someone who would be there for both weekends would volunteer to take them to the second weekend meetups for me?

[Carolina Beadhead]

Please help! I got super-cool lagniappes, but will only be at the fest 1st weekend - leaving on Monday. I was hoping that someone who would be there for both weekends would volunteer to take them to the second weekend meetups for me?

If you can, just bring 'em to 1st weekend and we'll get 'em to the 2nd weekenders.

[NYMAMA]

If you can, just bring 'em to 1st weekend and we'll get 'em to the 2nd weekenders.

Hey CBH I will be in the same boat. I am only going to be there the 1st weekend and leaving on5/2:( I realllly overbought on my lagniappes so I will leave the rest with you after the patry. Thanks.

[Carolina Beadhead]

Hey CBH I will be in the same boat. I am only going to be there the 1st weekend and leaving on5/2:( I realllly overbought on my lagniappes so I will leave the rest with you after the patry. Thanks.

No problem. We'll make LOTS of friends for you during 2nd weekend. :)

[pgh_girl]

If you can, just bring 'em to 1st weekend and we'll get 'em to the 2nd weekenders.
CBH - thank you very much! I will bring them all with me - I so appreciate your help!

[Carolina Beadhead]

CBH - thank you very much! I will bring them all with me - I so appreciate your help!

No problem.

One for all and all for one!!!

(Sorry. The Three Musketeers is on in the other room. :D )

[ciscokid]

Right nice Bill. I have a (very) few of those, I think.
I'm not sure about that yellow thingy though. I think I had one of those used on me, but things turned out OK. Kinda kinky, as I remember.
Be good to see ya agin.

i see bream is starting to gear up for fest!!!

[Ms. Festngator]

Last year I gave out little beaded bracelets... in green for the "greening of New Orleans" after it was so brown for so long, ya know? I'm liking that idea again.

I really liked those green bracelets. I thought the sentiment was excellent.

[NYMAMA]

No problem. We'll make LOTS of friends for you during 2nd weekend. :)

Many thanks. Threadhead are such nice people

[barry10016]

The Kats are Kewl...

http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p12/breambob/IMGP0180.jpg
cool! 3 out of 4 are mine!!

[Orleansnj]

My lagniappes have arrived and they came out really good. I hope that everyone likes them as much as I do.....

Only 11 more sleeps until I am in New Orleans, and 18 sleeps until JazzFest !!!!

[Amyloves...]

Hey Michele.....check your email.

[Orleansnj]

Hey Michele.....check your email.

will send back an e-mail !

[Bill/KC]

Everyone got their lagniappes ready?? :D
I'll be making my buttons this weekend.

[pgh_girl]

The company confirmed that mine are due to arrive Monday - making me a little nervous since we are leaving on Wednesday. I am very excited about mine too - hope everyone likes them!

[Carolina Beadhead]

cool! 3 out of 4 are mine!!

ALL are "mine"! ;)

[mdfest]

I get mine tomorrow. They look like they will be really annoying, which is great!

[steeleye]

MD, you have turned into "Festerneezer Scrooge." We are sending you the Ghosts of Jazzfests Past. Sleep well.

[mdfest]

I dont get it- must be the rhum.

[Bill/KC]

My favorite lagniappe from this year.....the tie-dye bags that Neen gave out (to hold all your lagniappes!!).:D

[Belle]

First I want to say I am sorry for not doing this gift exchange, in fact I felt real weird taking your gifts without an exchange. I will never be in that spot again. But then you all made me feel so comfy about receiving. All went on the hat except the blow up guitar. My Daughter loves it! Took it to the ball park and is now hanging in her room for me to see all the time.

Lots of great pins and I will not single out one as my favorite but I sure got some comments on the spanking button. What fun. Got the crawfish on my key chain and have enjoyed the Bruce CD many times.

You all are so great and I will make mine special next year.

[Priestboy]

FYI, in my absence, Mightyradgumbo will be handing out the remainder of my lagniappes (a nice bumper sticker, imho) second weekend, so be sure to ask of one of mine (while they last!) along with his! Have fun at Fest, y'all!:D

[rosetree]

For those of y'all here the second weekend---if you were not at Rosetreefest, please stop by my booth in Contemporary Crafts and visit and pick up one of my lagniappes...;) :D

[Bill/KC]

bumpin'

[ozzie]

Cheers Bigdag... received a wonderful surprise in my mailbox! Thank you so much, you know I will wear it with pride!

BTW, the Crows went down yesterday... bloody good thing that's not your team!

GEAUX SAINTS!

[NeenAtlanta]

My favorite lagniappe from this year.....the tie-dye bags that Neen gave out (to hold all your lagniappes!!).:D

Cool Bill - glad you liked them!