Tricks and Treats, Part 2

The truth is out there…the Kokonspiracy lights our way into the second installment of the October random thread.

(Users’ Manual: Obey The Rules. Consult The Guide. Have fun!)

32 comments October 11th, 2008

October 2008 Incredible Morphing Chameleon Thread

Unlike the random thread, this discussion thread stays on topic until the topic changes or the month ends.

Newcomers should read The Rules and The Guide before plunging in.

Current topic: Children’s TV shows

190 comments October 1st, 2008

Welcome, Neophytes! (October 2008 edition)

A neophyte is a fancy word for a newcomer. If you’ve just arrived on the blog, MuseBloggers on this thread will welcome you with pies (momentarily) in hand and help you find your way around.

Please read The Rules. You might also glance at The HG2MB (Hitchhiker’s Guide to MuseBlog), which contains helpful hints regarding local customs, lingo, and other peculiarities of the blog; smiley information included.

154 comments October 1st, 2008

Don’t Forget These Threads (October 2008 edition)

Help others navigate the blog by signposting your favorite threads here, when they’ve scrolled off the main page. As always, we start this thread anew from scratch every month.

(Note: Please include the URL (Web address) with your requests. It also helps if you limit your requests to a few at a time, four or five at the most.)

Current categories:

ADVENTURES IN THE MUSIVERSE
Pieceful Pie Planet (IBCF)
Ships’ Logs: Beyond Museica (IBCF, kiwimuncher)
Muse Academy Student Lounge (vaxiddxvii)
Muse Academy Halloween Ball Planning Thread (vaxiddxvii)
Muse Scouts (Zinc the sorceress)
“Mostly Harmless” Theme Park (Zinc the sorceress)

LIFE BEYOND THE VIRTUAL DIVIDE
College/University/Higher Education (Axa)

SILLY FUN
Off with their Heads! (IBCF)
Stupid Senseless Smiley Stories [SSSS] (IBCF, Midnight Fiddler)
Round-Robin Smileys (Zinc the sorceress)
Alter Ego Thread (Piggy)
The Polling Place (kiwimuncher)

DAYDREAMS
Our Reclusive Gardens (kiwimuncher)

ROLE-PLAYING GAMES
World of Piecraft (kiwimuncher)
Muse Academy RPG (IBCF)
RPG Alternative (Zinc the Sorceress)
Bunny Apocalypse: The Next Generation (Zinc the Sorceress)

WRITING - RRRs
Sea Roc (kiwimuncher)
Alchemy (kiwimuncher)
Etheterre (kiwimuncher)

WRITING - ASSORTED OTHER
Theme with Variations (Vixen in the Eyes of the Moon)

OTHER THINGS WE LIKE
History (Purple Panda, Midnight Fiddler)
Visual Arts (Purple Panda)
Chess Lesson (Purple Panda)
Harry Potter Trivia-Off (Luna the Lovely)
Music (Midnight Fiddler)
Song Lyrics (Midnight Fiddler)
Books and Reading (Syllabub)
Coy Woodnesse (kiwimuncher)
Cooking and Food (Taiwan Hippo Fan)

USEFUL ITEMS
Suggestion Box
Last Month’s DFTT
HG2MB v.2008.1

17 comments October 1st, 2008

The Hare & Hedgepig: Vol. I, No. 6

As a Courtesy to Your Fellow Patrons, Please Leave All Electronic Devices and Projectile Pastries with Our Pie Check Department
Formal Dress Required

Continued from Vol. I, No. 5.

Continue Reading 287 comments August 1st, 2008

Election Countdown 2008

This conversation was taking over the Welcome, Neophytes thread, so we’re moving it to a home of its own. See inside for the comments from the other thread.

Continue Reading 41 comments October 11th, 2008

Happy Birthday, Gimanator!

The Man-gator turns all of 15 today (Thursday, October 9). Head to the thread and pie him till he’s fed!

October 9th, 2008

Seven Muses 2004-2005 for Sale on Ebay

The issues, listed after the jump, are being sold along with 34 copies of Cricket, Dig, and Odyssey. Item 230288513387. Sale ends September 12.

Continue Reading October 8th, 2008

Official Muse Web Site Is Up and Running

It’s at www.musemagkids.com. Check it out!

41 comments October 7th, 2008

Computer and Video Games, v. 2.0

Continued from the plain-vanilla Computer and Video Games thread, and probably self-explanatory.

26 comments October 6th, 2008

Robert’s Time Capsule: Children’s Theater

When GAPA Robert Coontz was Muser-age, he acted in a couple of plays with the Children’s Theater of Arlington (next door to his home town of Alexandria, Virginia) and worked as a stage hand for various children’s and adult shows. He’s still in touch with some of his fellow actors, including the mother and aunt of new MuseBlogger Ham.

Pictures after the jump.

Continue Reading 29 comments October 5th, 2008

Romance and Relationships, v. 2008.537

Just kidding — it’s really version 2008.5. But the R&R threads do get an enormous amount of traffic.

Continued from R & R v. 2008.4.

56 comments October 4th, 2008

Thanksgiving 2008

Canadian Thanksgiving is on Monday, October 13. Thanksgiving in the United States doesn’t come until November 27.

Requested by Kagcomix, who (naturally enough) lives in Canada.

28 comments October 1st, 2008

Happy Birthday, Kiki the Great!

Kiki turns 13 Today (Wednesday, October 1) — an auspicious number for the start of a spooky month. Her color is bright purple. All hands (and pies) to the October birthday thread!

October 1st, 2008

NaNoBraSto 2008

= NaNo BrainStorming = generating ideas for NaNoWriMo = National Novel-Writing Month, which takes place in November and will have to be described on the thread.

97 comments October 1st, 2008

Tricks and Treats

This month’s random thread promises to be full of October surprises.

Continue Reading 339 comments October 1st, 2008

October 2008 “Happy Birthday” Thread

Known Muser birthdays this month:*

10-01 Kiki the Great’s birthday (1995 - bright purple)
10-06 Leafygreen’s birthday (1997)
10-07 TOPFOT’s birthday (1992)
10-07 HMOTT’s birthday (19?? - light green)
10-08 nerdz__r00l’s birthday (1995 - light green)
10-09 Gimanator’s birthday (1993 - purple)
10-11 E2MB’s birthday (1994 - green)
10-12 Ebeth’s birthday (1991 - blue or octarine)
10-13 Paul Baker’s birthday
10-14 Isabella’s birthday (1994 - deep, pensive indigo, or whatever)
10-16 Bannaya’s birthday (1996)
10-16 astronomerrox’s birthday (1993 - blue)
10-16 Kagcomix’s birthday (1993 - green)
10-18 cilroxmysox’s birthday (1994 - orange)
10-20 Dark Lord of Darkness’s birthday (1993 - yellow, red, black, or purple)
10-23 kokopelli #13’s birthday (1992 - camouflage)
10-24 hotstuff trinity’s birthday (1992 - lime green)
10-25 Red-tailed HAWK’s birthday (1994 - blue)
10-26 Calla Lily’s birthday (19?? - )
10-29 Eccentric the Afterthought’s birthday (1990 - black and/or dark red)

You turn 5,000 days old this month if you were born between January 24 and February 23, 1995.
You turn 6,000 days old this month if you were born between April 29 and May 29, 1992.

*Note: Listed MBers who have been inactive for several months won’t appear on next year’s birthday calendar unless they show up again.

29 comments September 30th, 2008

Writing, v. 2008

A place to post things you’ve written and/or to talk about writing in general. Vixen in the Eyes of the Moon has just pointed out that we haven’t created a new version of this thread since version 2007.2, so here goes.

Not to be confused with Books in Progress, which focuses on book-length writing.

58 comments September 29th, 2008

Muse Academy Halloween Ball — Planning Thread

All right, organizing committee — get to work!

Discussions began on the Suggestion Box thread.

198 comments September 28th, 2008

12 Muses 2004-2005 for Sale on Ebay

Suddenly everybody is selling Muses! These are in a batch with 30 other magazines (Dig, Odyssey, Children’s Digest).

These issues span March 2005 to February 2007 — almost eight pounds of Muses! Item 230295452786; sale ends October 3. Issues are listed after the jump.

Continue Reading September 27th, 2008

17 Muses 2005-2007 for Sale on Ebay

They’re Item 290259536073; sale ends September 14.

List of issues after the jump.

Continue Reading September 26th, 2008

October 2008 Muse Discussion

WARNING! Will definitely contain spoilers!

To spare MBers reading the “Recent Comments” column, please paste the following message in at the beginning of your posts:

SPOILER OCTOBER MUSE SPOILER.

(That’s long enough. Remember to include the period, though, for the benefit of the sidebar.)

55 comments September 25th, 2008

October 2008 Muse Roll Call

Let us know when your issue arrives. NO SPOILERS, please. There’s another thread for discussing the issue.

40 comments September 25th, 2008

Reading, ‘Riting, ‘Rithmetic Randomness! Part 3

The third installment of this month’s Random Thread winds up with a hard-to-read symbol of back-to-school days of yore. Call it the 19th-century equivalent of a laptop.

Continue Reading 152 comments September 25th, 2008

Happy 5K Day, Insane Blue Sage!

Today (Wednesday, September 24) the Sage celebrates her 5,000th day on Earth. (Hip+hip+hip+hip+hip)x1,000, hurray!

September 24th, 2008

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On Muse Academy Halloween Ball -- Planning Thread by KaiYves on October 12th, 2008
197- We all come in disguise, complete with names that match our costumes.

On Tricks and Treats, Part 2 by Rainbowstar on October 12th, 2008
24 - I'm sorry about Bandit.

On Chronicles of Museica, Part the Ninth by POSOC on October 12th, 2008
89, 90- I agree that we need a more valid definition of "citizens.

On Books and Reading, 2008, Part 4 by YodaShmoda on October 12th, 2008
238- my laura ingall;s books are soo torn up.

On NaNoBraSto 2008 by Nora the Violist on October 12th, 2008
I came up with a fabulous character name today during a three-hour car ride: Julie Broadway.

On Music, v. 2008.3 by ebeth on October 12th, 2008
197-some are, some aren't.

On Election Countdown 2008 by YodaShmoda on October 12th, 2008
37- I don't know, I guess I want this war to end and for some reason I think McCain could be better.

On Bunny Apocalypse: The Next Generation by Zinc the sorceress on October 12th, 2008
I struggled.

On NaNoBraSto 2008 by Kiki the Great on October 12th, 2008
94- Adder, Kendra, Shay, Draco, Lily? The capital city of my fantasy country/state is Fe Ryma.

On Music, v. 2008.3 by Beavo on October 12th, 2008
198-Are you a Muse fan? If you're not, it's okay.

On MuseBlog Chess, v. 3 by LadyGaladriel on October 12th, 2008

On Tricks and Treats, Part 2 by Beavo on October 12th, 2008
24-Oh, I'm so sorry.

On Muse Academy Halloween Ball -- Planning Thread by ♪ Syllabub ♫ on October 12th, 2008
I think we need someone to do a recap of what exactly is happening at the ball who has been very involved in this thread.

On Election Countdown 2008 by Brendan The Science Whiz/Fforde Ffan (37 Brain Points) on October 12th, 2008
31: Really? *getsincrediblysadlookonfaceand1/2weeps1/2runsaroundscreamingtonearestbookstoretogetfewremaininggemsbeforeeveryoneelsegetsthelastofhisbooks*.

On Tricks and Treats, Part 2 by oxlin on October 12th, 2008
24- I'm sorry.

On October 2008 Incredible Morphing Chameleon Thread by groundhog22 on October 12th, 2008
184 - That's like "How did this potato chip get here from Brazil?" 188 - Look it up on youtube--it's so sweet! (I favorited it!).

On Computer and Video Games, v. 2.0 by muselover on October 12th, 2008
25- I hope 358/2 Days comes out in the US, then.

On Muse Academy Halloween Ball -- Planning Thread by ♫Beatlesrockr♫, John, and Hyjayko The Ingenious Swordsman on October 12th, 2008
I can't wait for tomorrow! I was thinking that the ballroom would look like the picture Raynpho posted too.

On Tricks and Treats, Part 2 by ♫Beatlesrockr♫, John, and Hyjayko The Ingenious Swordsman on October 12th, 2008
24- I'm sorry to hear it *hugs and choklit* I remember when my Spaniel died :( So sad.

On Tricks and Treats, Part 2 by Rebecca Lasley (Administrator) on October 12th, 2008
(24, 27) *joins salute as flag lowers* It was a pleasure to crew with such a fine ferret.

On Computer and Video Games, v. 2.0 by I-Man on October 12th, 2008
wii and ds.

On Tricks and Treats, Part 2 by POSOC on October 12th, 2008
24- Arr, 'm sorry to hear that.

On Bunny Apocalypse: The Next Generation by ♫Beatlesrockr♫, John, and Hyjayko The Ingenious Swordsman on October 12th, 2008
"What about TGYPWYA?" Baylee asked nervously.

On Election Countdown 2008 by ⚡☽Luna the Lovely☾⚡ (7 Potterpoints!) on October 12th, 2008
Come to think of it, I think maybe I should just avoid this thread.

On Election Countdown 2008 by ⚡☽Luna the Lovely☾⚡ (7 Potterpoints!) on October 12th, 2008
37--it's the march 2006 one, the one that brought me to MB.

On Tricks and Treats, Part 2 by ⚡☽Luna the Lovely☾⚡ (7 Potterpoints!) on October 12th, 2008
24--Oh, Jadestone, I'm so sorry! I know all to well how you're feeling right now, and my heart goes out to you.

On Bunny Apocalypse: The Next Generation by ☮iŹ√Ҳ!☮ (400 piepoints 40 brain points, 2 wung points, 7 BP in reserve)☮ on October 12th, 2008
"ZVX! Get your ship over here pronto! We have an emergency.

On Muse Academy Student Lounge, Part 2 by vaxiddxvii 19 wung points on October 12th, 2008
231- however, my point of veiw card (which I just played) permits me to do things according to my own point of veiw.

On Muse Academy Halloween Ball -- Planning Thread by KaiYves on October 12th, 2008
193- Can we please not have decorations like that? They would give me nightmares.

On October 2008 Incredible Morphing Chameleon Thread by MissSwann of the Cygnus Isles on October 12th, 2008
184- Pringles=Phylippines???.

On Election Countdown 2008 by MissSwann of the Cygnus Isles on October 12th, 2008
Yodashmoda/LtL- What exactly about Mcain appeals to you? And, if I could be a bit bold, I recommend re-reading the edition of Muse with the different crayons on the front.

On Tricks and Treats, Part 2 by ☮iŹ√Ҳ!☮ (400 piepoints 40 brain points, 2 wung points, 7 BP in reserve)☮ on October 12th, 2008
Lady B does it again! Sweet pic, Lady B! :-D.

On Muse Academy Halloween Ball -- Planning Thread by A different halloween discussor. on October 12th, 2008
-147 they can't produce body heat, so they'll freeze like corpseicals! How's this sound for a costume? Link from Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess, With some sort of special thing that could never happen in real life to make him turn into a wolf? If you don't get the reference, Link is a classic heroic character from the legend of zelda video games.

On Music, v. 2008.3 by Zinc the sorceress on October 12th, 2008
195- I've never heard of it.

On Election Countdown 2008 by Zinc the sorceress on October 12th, 2008
15- It goes like this- Ladies and jellybeans, Reptiles and crocodiles, I stand before you and sit behind you to tell you something I Know nothing about.

On Tricks and Treats, Part 2 by Jadestone on October 12th, 2008
Bandit died.

On Our Reclusive Gardens by Leafygreen on October 12th, 2008
Here I am to save the day! I swam up next to Zinc, doing the same thing she was.

On Music, v. 2008.3 by Beavo on October 12th, 2008
178-You met William Beckett! *jealous* He's SO HOT.

On Don't Forget These Threads (October 2008 edition) by Zinc the sorceress on October 12th, 2008
Let's Get Physiogonomical!- http://www.

On Let's Get Physiognomical, 2008 edition by Zinc the sorceress on October 12th, 2008
241- I'll do you next.

On Muse Scouts, Part 2 by Zinc the sorceress on October 12th, 2008
"Well, what have you got in your head, Einstein?" I said sarcastically, bracing my feet on the wall of the tower.

On Suggestion Box, v. 2008.2 by Zinc the sorceress on October 12th, 2008
296- Thirded, or whatever.

On NaNoBraSto 2008 by Zinc the sorceress on October 12th, 2008
94- There's a girl on my socccer team who introduced herself as Lady.

On Books and Reading, 2008, Part 4 by muselover on October 12th, 2008
Who likes Ender's Game?.

On The RPG Alternative by Zinc the sorceress on October 12th, 2008
"AAGH!" Zinc screamed as an eel took away part of the ship, almost throwing her overboard.

On Election Countdown 2008 by ⚡☽Luna the Lovely☾⚡ (7 Potterpoints!) on October 12th, 2008
Axa--in post four, you say she abused her power firing the "state trooper"--presumably here you are referring to Wooten, but he (to the best of my knowledge) was never fired--he is still (unfortuantely) a trooper.

On Election Countdown 2008 by Axa on October 12th, 2008
13) "Gov.

On Bunny Apocalypse: The Next Generation by Zinc the sorceress on October 12th, 2008
((385- My character's name is Roberta, Nilly, and YOU were dehypnotized in the original BA.

On Official Muse Web Site Is Up and Running by muselover on October 12th, 2008
Wish it wasn't so flashy.

On NaNoBraSto 2008 by Beavo on October 12th, 2008
I need a vampire name.

On Suggestion Box, v. 2008.2 by muselover on October 12th, 2008
I need some more seconds and thirds for my Impostor thread!.

On Romance and Relationships, v. 2008.537 by ⚡☽Luna the Lovely☾⚡ (7 Potterpoints!) on October 12th, 2008
55--not knowing anythign about the girl, if I had to guess, I'd say it sounds like she doesn't want you, but she doesn't want anyone else to have you either.

On Computer and Video Games, v. 2.0 by muselover on October 12th, 2008
20- What system do you have?.

On Romance and Relationships, v. 2008.537 by Beavo on October 12th, 2008
Whoa.

On Muse Academy Halloween Ball -- Planning Thread by Beavo on October 12th, 2008
At Spencers, there was this amazing costume of a headless woman wearing a black and red gothic dress, holding her head, and when you pass by her she screams and stuff.

On Bunny Apocalypse: The Next Generation by Kokonilly and Co. on October 12th, 2008
((Can't remember Zinc's character's name, sorry Zinc!)) Sophia heard a rustling in the woods.

On Tricks and Treats, Part 2 by Beavo on October 12th, 2008
Amazing picture.

On October 2008 Muse Discussion by Purple Panda on October 12th, 2008
If the election was bumped to the November issue, it would be after-the-fact.

On NaNoBraSto 2008 by TNÖ who can not WAIT for NaNo to start in 19 days on October 12th, 2008
Oh, heck, why not? Why ever not?.

On October 2008 Incredible Morphing Chameleon Thread by Kokonilly on October 12th, 2008
187 - I don't remember that, strangely enough.

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