22 May 2011
Lovely to see all of you who made it to the event last night :) I had a lot of fun and really enjoyed seeing your products, I hadn't realised a lot of them were quite so cool as they actually were! I hope you had fun and found it useful! I know some people were unable to make it due to other commitments, so photos from the night are below. These (and a few more) are also up on our Flickr group. Enjoy!
Snow takes to the stage while we wait for everyone to arrive:
Janey Lisa bravely went first to show us her horse and foal statues and paddock fencing:
Dione's popcorn wagon provided some much-needed munchies after she demoed her whisky-dispensing alcoholics' wagon!
Sun Seale showed us her horse avatar tack and accessories, skillfully modelled by Trini Brandi:
ValidusEquis Littleboots couldn't be with us, so I demonstrated his animations, halters and interactive hitching post and horse walker:
Warning: Horses should not be left unattended on a horse walker:
Treasure Hunt Results
20 May 2011
Thanks to everyone who took part, I hope you had fun!
Those of you who put the creator of the vendor rather than the owner gave me a really hard time ;D But I marked those correctly too (after I found them!). There were also a couple of clues that could have had multiple answers (I thought I checked!) - so I scored either as a correct answer.
There were 5 correct score sheets, but there can only be three winners. The dice has spoken, and the winners are:
- 1st - ValidusEquis LittleBoots
- 2nd - Tami Stratten
- 3rd - Bloodsong Termagant
Congratulations! The correct answers are below :)
Would it be silly or would it be sane
To hang a silver horse on a chain?
Silly Horse Productions / ValidusEquis Littleboots
A handsome grey with a piercing blue eye
Stares out from the canvas and persuades you to buy...
D'Amantru Industries / Snowhawk Przhevalsky
When it's time to chill out and relax with your horse
You'll be needing some animations, of course!
Equine Wear / Andersine Hird or Silly Horse Productions / ValidusEquis Littleboots
Hidden behind a watery veil
Frozen in time, then put up for sale.
Diamantenfees Fountain - Shop / Diamantenfee Oval
For this party to rock we'll need more beer
I hope the wagon will soon be here...
Out on a Whim / Dione Bingyi
The magic of the fairground ride
To take with you and sit astride.
Rodeo Rideable Horses & Farm Animals / Ruby Vandyke
Hewn from stone and standing proud,
A marble horse soon draws a crowd.
JLPR (Janey Lisa's Product Ranch) / Janey Lisa
Tall or short, or fat or thin,
Always be proud of the skin that you're in!
Selkie Skins / Selkie Akina
When you need a cab to get you there
You may end up paying a hansom fare.
Willow Creek Mill / Bloodsong Termagant
Part horse, part beast, you'd get a fright
If you met this creature late at night..!
Rodeo Rideable Horses & Farm Animals / BillyJo Barbosa
Wild moorland ponies taking a break,
Show-stopping Arabs... beware of the snake!
Unicorn Meadow Photography / Findhorn McLaglen
Not one lucky horse shoe, but a pair
Strung up with beads for you to wear.
Sky Nation Designs & Karikko Menswear / Sun Seale & Gunnar Bekkers
Class - Selling 101, 3pm
18 May 2011
Join us in the sandbox at 3pm for a class covering the basics of selling your stuff - from setting next owner permissions to boxing up and setting a price - or just answering questions, if you like :)
Treasure Hunt Quiz
16 May 2011
12 clues - 12 items all to be found somewhere at the market. Can you find them all?
Grab your quiz sheet (from past group notices, or the sign at the market gate) and fill in the blanks as you find them - give the name of the store or the creator, whichever is easiest to find. Then put your name on it and pass it back to me, Erin Talamasca, before Friday.
- 1st - L$200
- 2nd - L$150
- 3rd - L$100
Spring Market & Events
15 May 2011
The Spring Market is up and running! Come and take a look at the incredible products our merchants have this season. You'll find some brand new stores, as well as familiar faces, and you're sure to pick up some great bargains.
We have some events on during these next two weeks - here's what to look forwards to:
what: Spring Creators' Market
when: 15th - 31st May
where: The paddock
Shopping time! Our merchants will have their vendors out during these last two (ish) weeks of the month, so there's plenty of time to browse and pick up some bargains. Grab a copy of the Merchants List from the yellow markers by the gates so you can find our merchants again or check out their main stores and online listings. If you take any photos and want to see them in the Picture Board, send a copy full perms (square pictures work best!) to Erin Talamasca.
If you're interested in selling your own stuff, there's still chance - just fill out the application form (available in the market signs and 'free space' markers) and send it back to me (Erin Talamasca).
what: Treasure Hunt Quiz
when: Monday 16th - Friday 20th May
Follow the clues and list where you find the answers in the Market, then return the quiz sheet to me (Erin Talamasca). The correct entries will go into a (virtual) hat and the winners will be announced on Friday. Prizes are a value of L$ to be spent at any of the stalls at the market:
- 1st - L$200
- 2nd - L$150
- 3rd - L$100
what: Class: Selling 101
when: Wednesday 18th May - 3-4pm
where: The Riding School Sandbox
Interested in selling something you made, but no idea where to start? This class will go through the basics, from setting next owner permissions (and what that means), selling copies, contents or original, and using a basic box vendor - or just answering your questions, depending on who turns up and what you want to know! With freebie scripts and class notes.
what: Show 'n' Tell
when: Saturday 21st May - 3pm
where: The paddock
Come on down to the market to meet the merchants and see what they have for sale! This is a great chance to see products 'out of the box', meet the people who made them, and ask any questions you have.
what: Class: Photography for Merchants
when: Wednesday 25th May - 3-4pm
where: The Riding School Sandbox
A class covering the basics of good and bad product photography, and how to set up a good shot for your vendor or advert. With freebie 'studio' and class notes.
what: End of Market Party
when: Saturday 28th May - 3pm
where: The paddock
Oh no! Well, all good things must come to an end, so let's end this one with another good thing! Join us and DJ Dione for music, dancing, trivia, raffle prizes and general silliness. Ain't nobody parties like the Hoof It herd!
Cross Country Up!
15 May 2011
We're back online! Magically, there was nothing wrong with it when support took a look. Amazing!
Cross Country Down
14 May 2011
I'm afraid the database server is offline at the moment - we're just waiting for maintenance before we're up and running again, so watch this space :)
Horse Avatar Arabian Tack
6 May 2011
This stunning Arabian tack set comes complete with bridle, breastplate and saddle, all beautifully embellished with luxurious flexible tassels, gold or silver studding and gemstone and cowry shell details.
There are six colours available - emerald, gold, onyx, ruby, sapphire and silver.
Spring Creators' Market 15-31 May
4 May 2011
It's that time again! In the last two weeks of May we'll be holding the Spring Creators' Market. If you've been to one before, you'll know this is a brilliant opportunity to sell get your own horsey products rent-free, as well as a fab shopping experience :D
More than anything, we hold these markets to encourage new builders, scriptors, animators, artists and everything else to get their work into the marketplace and start selling, so if you're keen to get started, get involved! It's not nearly as complicated as it sounds!
Application forms (with info about the markets in general and the spaces available) can be grabbed from past group notices, or from the signs around Nectaris.
This promises to be lots of fun, so hope you'll take part!
April XC Competition Winners
1 May 2011
Congratulations to Mush Caldera on Samson who came first with a time of 01:19.22. In second was Decapitated by branches on Bloodsong Termagant with a time of 01:26.26, and in third Zed Karas and Spearmint Hiccup with 01:32.06.
This month we have three Newcomers - Delilah Orsini riding Kestin, Mush Caldera riding Samson, and Allianna Daniels. Zed Karas also takes the prize for Best Name with Spearmint Hiccup.Well done to our winners, and thanks to everyone who took part.
You can see the full results here.
The May cross country is an average time competition, so take your time and get it right!