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6th November 2009
 lesyeuxverts @ 9:37pm: Slashretreat drabble: World Enough and Time
Title: World Enough and Time Author: lesyeuxverts Beta: the fabulous and amazing ![[info]](http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) bewarethesmirkWord Count: 299 Rating: PG-13 Pairing: err, hints at future Harry/Snape? maybe? Warnings: character death (sort of) Disclaimer: Not mine. Title stolen from Andrew Marvell. AN: For littleblackbow, who couldn't come to ![[info]](http://www.insanejournal.com/img/community.gif) slashretreat_dc but who was kind enough to send us all art via slashpine! Mine was this lovely picture of Harry looking off into the distance, wistfully, with Snape in a dark profile in the background, so I used it as inspiration for this, though I'm not sure it was quite what littleblackbow was envisioning with her art. ( World Enough and Time )
13th October 2009
 venturous @ 10:28pm: Another fabulous Retreat!
THANK YOU EVERYONE for a magical silly fun weekend! Thanks for lovin up the pets. Thank you for cooking, cleaning up, laughing, drinking, sharing ideas, writing, reading, listening. Thanks for eating my too-hot chili! Thanks for playing 'cat-fishing' with the Peanut. Thanks to spidermoth for a grocery runs and brainstorming, and running around. Thanks to torino10154 for more groceries and her wonderful self. Thanks to lesyeuxverts for Plum Ginger Cheesecake and Pastis, a taste of Provence. Thanks to r_grayjoy for keeping the dishwasher running, and for Chocolate Balls. Bring Ari next time! Thanks to la_dissonance for the nummy chocolate pumpkin cake. Thanks to entrenous for cookies. Thanks to slashpine for Wisconsin cheese, and my lovely Harry scarf. and thank you littleblackbow for sending us each a magical drawing! I look forward to seeing them posted with drabbles in the days to come.
11th October 2009
 venturous @ 6:59pm: we are reading bad!fic and it's so wrong...
but this was really funny: "flirtily" I heard as "fleur de lis"
venturous @ 4:49pm: great picspam here!
on torino10154 's journal Clickee
 venturous @ 11:50am: Drabble/Drawbles from SlashRetreat
Drabble/Drawbles from SlashRetreat ( Read more... )
8th October 2009
venturous @ 11:28pm: Are You Ready?
I sure am: no more room in the fridge! Successful forays to Trader Joe's and Costco, and the Manor is right spruced up for you all. Travel safely! Call if you get lost!
2nd October 2009
 venturous @ 7:59pm: season activity
check out Potter Patch -- we could blow them away with awesome entries!
venturous @ 7:13pm: doh! posted wrong place... menus
yummy food plans for weekend, in case you didnt see em... since I posted to my journal instead of here. I am a savory cook, so I am looking to the Sweet Tooths to provide baked sweets. I will provide brownie mix, pie crust, apples, and vanilla ice cream. Please request special ingredients.
1st October 2009
venturous @ 10:53pm: Stupid Polls!
I dont know why they arent working, but they did give me fits when I made them. grrr
venturous @ 6:26pm: Getting excited?
eeeee! preparations are afoot. I shall publish some meal plans etc a bit later, and get a grip on the pickup schedule for Friday. I am taking the afternoon off so I will be available for transport. Everybody got directions? It's getting to be autumn-perfect here right now... still green, with long slanting golden light, red leaves sprinkling around, and cool nights. It's going to be such fun! Poll #4365 R U excited?
Open to: All, results viewable to: AllI am bringing my:
venturous @ 6:24pm: Poll: DC City Visit?
Poll #4366 City Visit option
Open to: All, results viewable to: AllOur retreat location is rural, but many of you are from out of town. Any interest in a city visit as part of our weekend?
20th September 2009
venturous @ 7:04pm: Food Poll!
Poll #4328 Food!
Open to: All, results viewable to: AllWhat do you like to cook? Most important food group: What flavour of vegetarian are you? Drinking
lesyeuxverts @ 7:01pm: On the question of the moving pictures, a poll:
Poll #4326 Moving Pictures
Open to: All, results viewable to: AllThose ... moving pictures, you call them... If I were to watch a moving picture, I would want to watch: Because "their" love is so canon, I want to watch: If I were to watch a moving picture, I would want to watch: Ticky?
12th September 2009
venturous @ 10:44am: Registrations soars!!! (well, OK, builds nicely) Time to sign up
The following smart-ass pervs lovely fen have officially registered for the Second Annual DC/HP Slash Retreat (queue the fireworks). My co-host spidermoth and I would like to officially welcome: torino10154lesyeuxvertsdementordeltala_dissonancetreewishesentrenous88NEW! bewarethesmirk rgrayjoy Thinking about coming for a day or the weekend? sign up now!! Fun polls, coming soon!!
2nd September 2009
venturous @ 10:02am: Travelers take note!
Closest airport: DCA, Reagan Washington NationalCheaper options:BWI, Baltimore/Washington -- has much better public transit options IAD, Dulles International in Virginia -- is a cool Saarinin designed terminal Airport pickup or nearby train pickup IS AVAILABLE!!!! shoot for afterwork on Friday, early Monday departure, if possible.
1st September 2009
venturous @ 10:37pm: Sign me up!
Hello my lovelies, here is a little sign-up post for you, to help your organizers make sure there is food and lodging for you! Consider this your "official" registration.
Comments screened so email etc are available to mods only. Please copy and paste into your comment with answers to the following queries: <b>Name you will answer to</b> <b>IJ username</b> <b>LJ or DW username</b> <b>working email address</b> <b>overnighter? Fri, Sat, Sun please list</b> <b>daytrippers: Sat, Sun please list</b> <b>coming from:</b> <b>need transportation, pick-up</b> <b>if yes, arriving where, when?</b> <b>I can provide transportation from/to</b> <b>Cook or Cleanup: pick one</b> <b>vegetarian, food issues, allergies</b> <b>other comments/concerns</b> email me at venturous1 at geeeemale with other questions! more fun polls to come!!
Current Mood:  chipper
30th August 2009
venturous @ 5:53pm: Retreat October 9-12! Watch for signup post
Well, folks, the poll was helpful, sort of... there are people I would love to see who can only come some weekend but not others, and only a slim lead for the Columbus Day weekend of October 9-12, so I am going to set the schedule so everyone can make travel plans. the 2009 DC/HP Slash Retreat will run Friday evening, October 9 until Monday morning October 12. That gives us an entire weekend to have fun!
So, here are the official details:WHEN: Friday evening Oct. 9 - Monday morning Oct.12 WHERE: the Holy Unpredictable Manor aka venturous's country house*, with movie night hosted by spidermoth
WHAT: squee, fic and art share, feasting, art demos, fic workshop**, bonfire, and options for urban and rural field trips Travelers: Location: Accokeek, MD, 20 miles south of DC nearest airports: Reagan Washington National -DCA, Baltimore -BWI, Dulles, VA -IAD; nearest Amtrak: Alexandria, VA, New Carrolton, MD, Union Station, DC.
Accomodations: this is a roomy ranch house in a private wooded setting, with guest room, den, comfy couch, studio... No need to bring bedding. Up to 4 guests before getting out the air mattresses... FYI: 2 dogs and a cat live here, as well as my slash-tolerant housemate Linda.
Current Mood: recumbent
13th August 2009
venturous @ 11:19pm: October slash retreat 2009?
Poll #4064 Slash Retreat 2009
Open to: All, results viewable to: AllI am interested in local meetup/weekend this year! The best dates for me are: Things I'd like to do: I'm interested in:
13th October 2008
venturous @ 7:58pm: what a wonderful weekend!
I am so sorry its over. today was another perfect day, weather-wise. Ravenna was here, getting writing done. I worked on hp Art Project snake drawings, walked the dogs and took a nap. FYI, I will take down the 'registration' thread tomorrow, and anything with my address on it. we can leave the comm for next time, just in case!
Current Mood: chipper
10th October 2008
venturous @ 10:46am: YAY it's time!!!
I am delighted we have a beautiful weekend in store. I fetch LBB at the airport today, and we go to Trader Joes for goodies. that will include: - sparkely water
- good cheap wine
- guacamole
- hummus
- cheese and crackers
- crunchy things
- other good stuffs
to get something on my TJ shopping list, email before 1pm EST today or call me on the cel so far the meal plans include: Saturday: - Black bean soup and sammiches lunch from Spidermoth
- likely roast chicken and potatoes for dinner --
- brownies from GryffindorJ
- Torino, you are absolved from cooking due to family crisis if you so desire!
Sunday: - blueberry pancakes
- something eggy
- pasta and veggie dinner
we have so much goodness to share. I have My Boy Jack for video should we need TV entertainment. alas, we have the worlds dinkiest television at the moment. Cant wait to see you all. **happy dance**
7th October 2008
 littleblackbow @ 6:38pm:
Can I bribe someone to become my personal assistant for one of these days? I need to finish up these portrait cards and get them in the mail, and I'm just not in good headspace lately. It's all I can do to figure out that when my stomach hurts and I'm shaking, I need to eat.
2nd October 2008
venturous @ 11:09pm: ACTIVITIES!!!
OK, here are the various time slots. I am looking for folk to step up an offer to lead an activity. a fic reading, a discussion, a walk, a filk or music share, an art activity.... go for it!! Team up!! Friday Night: most likely me, Rana and CraveSlash. I'm all for hanging out and getting settled. Saturday Morning: probably arrivals, greetings and intros. Saturday Afternoon: how about a writing/ fic related activity? (looks at Tor and Gryff....) Saturday Evening:
Sunday Morning:
Sunday afternoon:Sunday Evening:FYI: Saturday only: Torino, GryffindorJ Sunday only: Dementor Delta, Ravenna Chime in, oh, creative ones!!
venturous @ 10:37am: Food Poll!
Poll #2409 Food Issues!
Open to: All, results viewable to: AllThe foods I worry about eating too much of are: the goodies I must have at the retreat are:
1st October 2008
venturous @ 7:18pm: Schedules and Beds: Leave me an update, Please!
I'm getting ready to go to NYthis weekend to see Flic and Harry's dick Equus! (see a few of you there!!!) so it will be Retreat time before we know it! Please review and give me an update on your ETA and overnighter or not:Friday: LBB (Rana) arrives Friday anybody else? Saturday: Torino & GryffindorJ - Saturday only? or overnight? arriving what time? Iulia: arrives mid-morning Spidermoth - need your ETA - are you an overnighter? just for fun? DementorDelta - need your ETA CraveSlash - need your ETA Sunday: Ravenna: Sunday and overnight; need transport from Bethesda or Metro Sunday am Monday: LBB
Ravenna transport to? plane, train?
Current Mood:  busy
venturous @ 9:46am: Planning for food
SHOPPING good news is that Rana (LBB) gets employee discount at Trader Joe's the best lace to get wine, cheese, frozen things, snacks, chocolate... ABOUT FUNDING: when running artist's trips in France, we use the Kitty system: everyone throws in some cash and we have a house fund. This simplifies things. Do you think you can donate say, $25, or $30 to the food+drink kitty? non-drinkers, perhaps less. ;-) so let's do a little pre-planning, and we will load up Friday night after I get her at the airport! We need a low sodium, seafood + veggie menu, and here are some suggestions that might work: MAIN MEALS - black bean chili and cornbread - my specialty!
- grilled salmon & roasted veggies -- another house favorite
- shrimp primavera/alfredo -- LBB claims to make a light version!
- veggie lasagna-- someone volunteered to make this-- Tor?
BRFST & LUNCH- eggs, toast and veggie brfst sausage
- pancakes! with blueberries
- pita bread and tuna, hummus, cheese and veggies
- chili & stuff, salad
WINE and other beveragesI drink copious amounts of cheap French and Chilean red. Coffee, tea will be on hand, and diet coke. what else? sparkely water? soda? firewhisky? beer? let me know.
SWEETSaside from (medicinal!) chocolate, what kind of desserts? Iulia, did you not offer to make pie? (channels Homer Simpson: " mmmmm, piie"
Current Mood:  rushed
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