[Scathach]

Haha! Great photos Scathach! Blue Fuzzy looks like he had a great time =)

Thank you!
Yes, I think he did have a pretty good time. So did I, actually. The most fun was convincing the operator of the antique carousel to let me get on with Blue and take his picture on the horse.

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Gasp! Gorgeous!

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Hi Susie,
you’re welcome. Thanks for letting them come out into the world. I think the piercing might be OK at customs, but the mere fact that you have the fuzzy with you might raise a few eyebrows. 😉

I’m sorry the photo size is a bit big. Frankly I was just ahppy I was able to post! So, if anyone can give me a bit of guidance about reducing the size, I’d appreciate it.

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[Scathach]

Well, Blue has come and gone. He was great fun, has an odd sense of homour, but the kids sure liked him. Here’s his visit:

First, just coming out of the envelope, he was pretty cramped up:

<img src="http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r617/Scathach789/JustoutoftheEnvelope_zps7fcc0ae4.jpg&quot;

So, it was determined that he needed a massage

<img src="http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r617/Scathach789/NeedingaMassage_zpsc5ee2066.jpg&quot;

it took a few of the little ones, but, finally we got the kinks worked out!

<img src="http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r617/Scathach789/FinallyGottheKinksWorkedOut_zps5017b41b.jpg&quot;

Then, a bit of catching up with cousin Dust Bunny

<img src="http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r617/Scathach789/WithCousinDustBunny_zps439eaa54.jpg&quot;

A shopping trip and a view of the "Marilyn Monroe" towers (very famous)

<img src="http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r617/Scathach789/ViewingtheMarilynMonroeTowers_zpsd387b198.jpg&quot;

A visit to our local mall with the Antique Carousel got Blue pretty excited!

<img src="http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r617/Scathach789/AntiqueCarousel_zps443a015c.jpg&quot;

Can I go for a ride, pleeeease?

<img src="http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r617/Scathach789/CanIgoforaRide_zpsc897ac15.jpg&quot;

OK, I'll ask. And they let us! Yay!

<img src="http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r617/Scathach789/OhThisisFun_zps6e0e307d.jpg&quot;

Oh, this is fun! Thank you! Wheee!

Next, Blue spotted something that looked a bit familiar…

<img src="http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r617/Scathach789/WellYouKindaLOOKLikeaDragon_zps171f690f.jpg&quot;

Well, you kinda look like a dragon….

Then, guess what he spotted? Yup, CANDY!

<img src="http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r617/Scathach789/PleaseitsOnly25cents_zps1add1ab2.jpg&quot;

Please, can I have some? They're only 25 cents. Sure, why not? He's on vacation (brushed and flossed after, really we did).

So, since he got candy, Blue thought we should get a little something for the house (good guest that he is). "I pick these ones!" He said.

<img src="http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r617/Scathach789/IPickTheseOnes_zps473f9a23.jpg&quot;

A little bling –

<img src="http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r617/Scathach789/ALittleBling_zpsb451bced.jpg&quot;

We asked mom first and she said it was OK. 🙂

Planning the trip – "I know where I'm going next"

<img src="http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r617/Scathach789/IknowWhereImGoingNext_zps43712ad0.jpg&quot;

'Bye for now!

It was fun, I had a great time. I'm a travellin' Fuzzy. Places to go, people to see!

<img src="http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r617/Scathach789/Fuzzy001_zps3f99832b.jpg&quot;

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[Scathach]

Blue is currently visiting me. He arrived the day I left for vacation and then got stuck helping out with prep for school. We have a couple of trips planned and some photos to share before he goes on his way.

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Kaytana, she’s gorgeous and clearly very special. I’m sure she will find a very special place in the herd, too!

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Ohhh I never even thought of that. Well, now, wouldn’t that be something? I’ve sent the link to John. The picture quality is really poor and I don’t think they show many views. Thanks, Pam.

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Good for you! Lucky find. I hope he didn’t set you back too much. But even so, what a great piece. How big is he?

Thank you! He didn’t set me back much at all! Really a lucky find!
He is taller than a baby uni, bout half as tall as a young. Not too big, not too tall…just right!

He’s very special! Nice size, too. Congrats again.

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Just looks like someone glued a marble to the top of the staff is all 🙂 I used to think a marble belonged there, but I guess it’s supposed to be empty..?

According to all the photos on astral castle, yes it’s supposed to be empty and the blue globe is supposed to be a clear crystal.

I think the small wizard has a crystal on the top of his staff. Thanks for looking at it.

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[Scathach]

After looking at the picture at astralcastle.com, I would say that someone has put a small red “stone” on top of the staff and replaced the faceted crystal with a smaller blue “stone”.

I had thought that, too. then the picture quality threw me and it doesn’t look like he has as much detail on his robe and chanin than the other guy. If he’s not a fake or knock off he’s been messed-with, gem-wise. Thanks for the insights.

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This looks odd to me

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Windstone-Editions-Large-Wizard-Statue-/160882189542?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25755364e6

I didn’t think that there was an apple on the staff and the crystal ball looks like a marble, too. But, that may be bad lighting. The grainy picture doesn’t help.

Especially when compared with this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Windstone-Large-Wizard-/261097192048?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cca9afa70

that looks Ok to me.

Anyone with more experience, please advise. I emailed John, too.

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Good for you! Lucky find. I hope he didn’t set you back too much. But even so, what a great piece. How big is he?

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I like the “special” section, too.

The BIN process very quickly eliminates many people from having even the slightest chance of buying. Especially when two of the three pieces from last night disappeared almost as fast as they went up. If the thought behind the special section was to give people a chance at these pieces without going through ebay, then the setup should be modified to accommodate more members.

I like the suggestion that some members have made about having the item open for offers for a set time frame (a week, for example). This would give most of us the chance to at least look at the item and decide if we would like it (aka can afford it). This without the BIN price. If you don’t get the BIN price offered in a week, then sell to the highest offer that came in first.

Similar to the above, another idea – that may or may not fly – would be to take “bids” on a certain day only. This is a little bit like a live auction, in that the catalogue (in this case the photo of the item) with your minimum “bid” posted is available for viewing without any bids being taken for a week. Then, on a set day and for a set period of time (say, 2 hours), bids are taken. By knowing in advance when the item will end – just like on ebay – if you really want it and are in a different time zone, you can set your clock and at least submit within the time frame. Everyone puts in their “best” offer, which still remains private. The highest offer wins. In the case of a tie, whoever put in the highest offer first could get it, or it could be offered to the two people in a private bidding “war”.

I agree with many of the others who posted – a month is too long to leave it up. Based on last night, though, it is not likely to be an issue anyway.

Just my thoughts

I liked what you said, up til you got to the part of the private offer…which throws me. I would like to see what I’m up against. If I know someone already bid 240 on something, I wont bother with my measly 120. Then again, If I know I’m up against 240, I just might bid 250 if I want the piece enough, and now I know what I will have to budget.

Anyway, I tend to stay away from private secret bidding. Besides, why can’t the highest bid be seen? The bidder can be kept secret, but the highest price should be shown. Just my feelings on this.

Good point, and easily “fixed” I’m sure. I DON’T like the BIN only option. things amy simply vaporizze before I even see them, much less have a chance to buy. If this new system is supposed to be more “fair” than ebay, then everyone should have the opporunity to bid before the final day of the sale. Whether that final day be a bidding scramble or just a posting of the highestt bid to date.

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Any word, yet?

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[Scathach]

I like the “special” section, too.

The BIN process very quickly eliminates many people from having even the slightest chance of buying. Especially when two of the three pieces from last night disappeared almost as fast as they went up. If the thought behind the special section was to give people a chance at these pieces without going through ebay, then the setup should be modified to accommodate more members.

I like the suggestion that some members have made about having the item open for offers for a set time frame (a week, for example). This would give most of us the chance to at least look at the item and decide if we would like it (aka can afford it). This without the BIN price. If you don’t get the BIN price offered in a week, then sell to the highest offer that came in first.

Similar to the above, another idea – that may or may not fly – would be to take “bids” on a certain day only. This is a little bit like a live auction, in that the catalogue (in this case the photo of the item) with your minimum “bid” posted is available for viewing without any bids being taken for a week. Then, on a set day and for a set period of time (say, 2 hours), bids are taken. By knowing in advance when the item will end – just like on ebay – if you really want it and are in a different time zone, you can set your clock and at least submit within the time frame. Everyone puts in their “best” offer, which still remains private. The highest offer wins. In the case of a tie, whoever put in the highest offer first could get it, or it could be offered to the two people in a private bidding “war”.

I agree with many of the others who posted – a month is too long to leave it up. Based on last night, though, it is not likely to be an issue anyway.

Just my thoughts

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