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post #241 of 536
Chicago time! I thought only my Chicago relatives said that! Saturday after 3 pm Cleveland time (2pm Chi) works for me.
post #242 of 536
BN hiccup!
post #243 of 536
Thread Starter 
The March Blind Sniff is ON!
You will see that I have tried to make it in such a way that sniffers can take their time with fragrances and post the reviews.

Things for me to do (will do today):
1. PM all sniffers
2. Get Shades sticky the thread.

Love you all.
Ducks back in, mutters curses on how much work I've taken on lately -- my joys had to take a backseat, boo hoo hoo.
post #244 of 536
Please sign up now for sniffing blindly at the end of April.

We have just one sniffer -- mumsy (UK) so far -- and looking for two more. Saripatates is hosting.
post #245 of 536
Snoot happily waiting for orders.......
post #246 of 536
While we are on it, please PM me your address.

The logistics of this next sniff are quite complicated -- Saripatates got empty vials from the USA, filled them up with fragrances, and mailed them to me. I have not received them yet, but as soon as they are here, I will forward them to the sniffers.
post #247 of 536
All done. Must retire now though, it's late here. Looking forward to this. If you find English sniffers, then I can forward from here if that helps.
post #248 of 536
some of the fragrances will have traveled the world around -at least- twice by the time they get to you mumsy
post #249 of 536
That would be quite fun as another game. A well travelled frag..... like that bear or was it a monkey?
post #250 of 536
Thank you, mumsy, sounds like a plan then!

Meantime, we have another person who had joined our vast rows of Blind Snifers -- RingER-- we have signed you up for sniffing at the end of April (fingers crossed).

I have a feeling that it will not be too long before BellaRose will join in, or I am not right?
post #251 of 536
I think it will be fun, and a great learning experience. I approach it with excitement, and a touch of trepidation that I am wading into water way way over my head. Exposing one's inadequacies is always bit anxiety provoking. Still, Sign me up, might as well plunge in with both feet.

Off to read old blind sniff threads to see how this goes.
post #252 of 536
For me blind sniffing changed my focus on sniffing for ever. I am much better at just deciding what I really like or not like.
post #253 of 536
Quote:
Originally Posted by RingER View Post

I think it will be fun, and a great learning experience. I approach it with excitement, and a touch of trepidation that I am wading into water way way over my head. Exposing one's inadequacies is always bit anxiety provoking. Still, Sign me up, might as well plunge in with both feet.

Off to read old blind sniff threads to see how this goes.

RingER, you will love it! I consider myself a mediocre sniffer, and that always embarrasses me a little bit, but then the fun and the learning take over. You've already shown that you're good at the research part, too!
post #254 of 536
Thread Starter 
Purrrr-fect!

The schedule looks like this:
April -- Saripatates/TWolf: mumsy, RingER, *** -- we need a third sniffer.
May -- Haunani/Aiona: darkdreams, OVincze, Warum.
post #255 of 536
I want to be sniffer for April!!!!!!
Please pretty please?
I will be in Dallas.
From the twelfth
post #256 of 536
Oh, and I am quite hopeless as a sniffer, if I can get one of the notes right I consider it satisfying!
post #257 of 536
The end of April is very busy for me but I would love to join in a Blind Sniff later on this year if you are happy to post the vials to Australia.
post #258 of 536
Frou, the Delicious Corset Queen, it is a Yes from a grouchy complaints department.
post #259 of 536
Thread Starter 
Purrrr-purrrr-purrrrrrfect! Really purrfect now!

The schedule looks like this:
April -- Saripatates/TWolf: mumsy, RingER, Frou Frou -- we need a third sniffer.
May -- Haunani/Aiona: darkdreams, OVincze, Warum.

Quote:
Originally Posted by BellaRose View Post

The end of April is very busy for me but I would love to join in a Blind Sniff later on this year if you are happy to post the vials to Australia.

Definitely! We will need to get more sniffers and a host for after May, and we will keep on posting the news on this thread.

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Originally Posted by Twolf View Post

Frou, the Delicious Corset Queen, it is a Yes from a grouchy complaints department.

LOL!
post #260 of 536
I just PM'd Twolf, but I fear I am not worthy!
post #261 of 536
Quote:
Originally Posted by Twolf View Post

Frou, the Delicious Corset Queen, it is a Yes from a grouchy complaints department.

Hurrrraaaayyyyyyy!!!!
post #262 of 536
I would also like to host another sniff, it was as much fun as sniffing, choosing the perfumes and a theme...
post #263 of 536
Quote:
Originally Posted by Warum View Post

Purrrr-...... The schedule looks like this:
April -- Saripatates/TWolf: mumsy, RingER, Frou Frou -- we need a third sniffer.
May -- Haunani/Aiona: darkdreams, OVincze, Warum.

We DO NOT need the third sniffer for April, we have got all three positions filled. Thank you all.
May seems covered as well.

June: Frou will be hosting? Sniffers will be BellaRose, cestrum nocturnum, ____________?
post #264 of 536
Yes, I think June would be fine.
Cool! I will start thinking about perfumes and a theme!!!
post #265 of 536
I'd be glad to have you on the sniffer team frou
welcome.
post #266 of 536
Thread Starter 
Wow, we're on the roll!

How do you like this?

April -- Saripatates/TWolf: mumsy, RingER, FrouFrou
May -- Haunani/Aiona: darkdreams, OVincze, Warum
June -- Frou Frou/***:BellaRose, cestrum nocturnum, ____________? We now need a third sniffer for June.

FrouFrou, have you thought about a co-host? I am sorry, I won't be able to do June -- about the worst month for me this year with two big trips and the end of the quarter sandwiched in between them. I fret as I type. No, won't be able to be a co-host -- as much as I would love to co-hosting with you!

Co-host in June, folks?
post #267 of 536
I was hoping somebody would volunteer as co-host...

Wanted:

Co-host for the June Blind Sniff

Special perks:
-Three samples of lovely fragrances
-Advanced knowledge
-Lots of fun


post #268 of 536
The Easter Bunny impersonated by our friendly post-mistress was kind to us and brought the treats -- three packs of filled vials from Turkey plus sweets. Will re-distribute and mail out early next week, I have got everybody's addresses.

Thank you Saripatates. You sniffers are in for some good stuff, promise.
post #269 of 536
AW SHUCKS! May would've been fun to have a sniff reunion with darkdreams and Haunani!!! But sign me up for June if you still need a nose!!!
post #270 of 536
I want to participate. Whenever! I would love to try this. Can't wait to hear how it all goes for each month.
post #271 of 536
Wow, sounds soooo exciting, so we are doing May together Warum, DD and me? That will be a blast. Oh and the only thing is that I expect to go on a small trip from May 6 to 10 if that works, just wanted to let you know ahead of time, cannot wait to do this again and read the one until then. This is really so much fun.
post #272 of 536
Oh and if you still need a cohost for June, I could do that, it would be loads of fun too I am sure, please PM if you would be oko with my joining. It would be a great Bday gift (I am a June girl)).
post #273 of 536
Thread Starter 
Oh, we have our positions filled -- yay!

April -- Saripatates/TWolf: mumsy, RingER, FrouFrou
May -- Haunani/Aiona: darkdreams, OVincze, Warum
June -- Frou Frou/OVincze:BellaRose, cestrum nocturnum -- and the third sniffer for June can be KarmaLee -- can you do June? Meow, so good to see you again! Do you mind sniffing after KarmaLee since she hasn't had a chance to do it this year yet? But you will be next! OK?
post #274 of 536
Frou, I know you are super busy these days with the preparations for a Big Move, but please confirm your Dallas address to me, is it still the same?

Will mail out the April Sniff samples today, will PM each of you.
post #275 of 536
Oh and about May sorry but my plans about the trip have changed, it is not happening on those dates but will of course update when I can. Hope that is ok. Sounds great, will do May as a sniffer and June as a cohost. Wow, VERY exciting!
post #276 of 536
Quote:
Originally Posted by Warum View Post

Meow, so good to see you again! Do you mind sniffing after KarmaLee since she hasn't had a chance to do it this year yet? But you will be next! OK?

It's all gravy baby....
post #277 of 536
Quote:
Originally Posted by Warum View Post

Oh, we have our positions filled -- yay!

April -- Saripatates/TWolf: mumsy, RingER, FrouFrou
May -- Haunani/Aiona: darkdreams, OVincze, Warum
June -- Frou Frou/OVincze:BellaRose, cestrum nocturnum -- and the third sniffer for June can be KarmaLee -- can you do June? Meow, so good to see you again! Do you mind sniffing after KarmaLee since she hasn't had a chance to do it this year yet? But you will be next! OK?

YES! I can do June! I am not teaching this summer, so June would be lovely timing.
post #278 of 536
I can cohost in June, if the powers—or grouches—that be think I have the chops (or the nostrils)

nevermind: I just saw the post above me. Better get second cup of coffee, slap on some 4711, and wake up!
post #279 of 536
Of course, right now that I go to the PO to mail the packages out, I have not heard from Frou. Everything will be mailed out except for hers.
post #280 of 536
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jujy54 View Post

I can cohost in June, if the powers—or grouches—that be think I have the chops (or the nostrils)

nevermind: I just saw the post above me. Better get second cup of coffee, slap on some 4711, and wake up!

Ju, but how about July or later in the Summer? We will have Karma as a sniffer, then we will have someone else as a host... we'll see who!
post #281 of 536
Twolf, I pm-med you!
I arrived last night after a grueling journey. Getting my pets fixed and all my jobs finished before I leave is always a very stressful time, especially with my car failing the yearly check-up, my bicycle having a flat tire, etc, etc.

But I am in Dallas, and thinking about how difficult I can make it for June... last time I made it entirely too easy....
post #282 of 536
Thread Starter 
Quote:
Originally Posted by FrouFrou View Post

But I am in Dallas, and thinking about how difficult I can make it for June... last time I made it entirely too easy....

No, you did not! It absolutely killed me, I was at my wit's end.
Well, I was sick as a dog, too -- that might have been a part of it.
post #283 of 536
Quote:
Originally Posted by Warum View Post

No, you did not! It absolutely killed me, I was at my wit's end.
Well, I was sick as a dog, too -- that might have been a part of it.


Ah, gooood...
I have already ordered the atomizers, I will have very posh glass atomizers for the samples.
post #284 of 536
FrouFrou, I got your package all prepared, will mail out Monday. Hope the storms are not that bad this year in the Big D. Have you figured out yet who killed JR (nothing to do with my fav Jon R. from the SotD thread)??? Have you seen any Cowboys cheerleaders? Just kidding you, I know you are trying to relax and recuperate.

Welcome home.
post #285 of 536
I missed the storms, it's now warm and sunny and to me it smells like holidays in Spain. But the Q had to spend some time in the storm shelter at work!
Never knew who killed JR, but I can only applaud the deed. He was nasty.
For the rest I seem to miss anything exciting going on here always....
I;m a bit down today. Not really sick, but not quite well either.
Am wearing Aperçu, layered with Encre Noire. Because the Q wanted me to explain how to decant from his 1 liter bottle of Paco Rabanne Homme into a pocket sprayer so he can spray it. A 1 liter bottle is too heavy to splash with anyway.
And I used my Encre noire sprayer to show him, and he nudged me and I knocked it over.

The Q complains about the square silver sprayer I got him being to ''girly''.
So with my blind sniff mini sprayers I have also ordered a ''manly'' square bottle with black spray top. Hopefully the Q will consider that masculine enough...
post #286 of 536
A, B and C have arrived. I'm hot to trot. Thank you Twolf.
post #287 of 536
My package arrived! Woo-hoo!! Thanks to Saripatates and Twolf.
post #288 of 536
Yup, thank you to Saripatates too.

I need to read up exactly what I am meant to be doing as a sniffer in advance. I don't want to let the side down by playing the game wrong. I'm not free tonight as it is OH's birthday, but am free most days/eves. Maybe better during the week for me, but not essential. We also need to see who is on what time to each other. I am typing this at 3.15 on the afternoon of Tuesday 17th just to get a grip on that.
post #289 of 536
S's time will be two hours more (4:16pm) -- right?

The other three of us -- Frou and RingER are in Central time USA -- was 9:16am and now it is 10:02 am.
post #290 of 536
Yes, and I haven't got anything yet (not possible), post arrives at about 2 pm here. But I think if it arrives tomorrow that would be very good time.
As for sniffing I can make it almost any time, around 8/9 maybe difficult, because that's the time I expect my most demanding pet home. And weekends are ok of course.
post #291 of 536
It can't arrive tomorrow, I just mailed it out yesterday afternoon. Usually it takes 3-4 days to TX and CA, and 3-4 days to the UK from where we are at.
post #292 of 536
So I am thinking about the June blind sniff, does it have to be ''Designer'' ''Niche'' and ehm, the other thing?
I was thinking of something kitchy and frou-frou, like ''Milady's boudoir'' as a theme, but I don't think I have the designer/niche vintage combo.

Twolf, only 3/4 days to the UK? Waw! Letters and packages to and from Holland in my experience can take up anything between 5 days to 5 weeks!
post #293 of 536
Ok, so S is two hours ahead of me, and you guys are 6 hours behind.

That means if myself and Saripatates do it after 3 and 5pm ish respectively, then you guys are in your morning and during the day. If you guys do it late at night, then I will be singing with the sparrows and S will be having an early breakfast. That's ok. I could get up really early as long as it isn't too often. I'm not sure how awake my nose would be at 5am....!!
post #294 of 536
I wake up before 5 am, on a regular basis. I go to bed around 10 pm.
post #295 of 536
Quote:
Originally Posted by Haunani View Post

Perfect! Aiona and I have talked and she will co-host with me in May. Should be a blast!

Haunani, I am in the throes of morning sickness again. I don't know if I'll be able to co-host in May!
post #296 of 536
Quote:
Originally Posted by Warum View Post

Ju, but how about July or later in the Summer? We will have Karma as a sniffer, then we will have someone else as a host... we'll see who!

July would be good. I try to get out of town in August then it's back to work.
post #297 of 536
I'm now back in Turkey. I'll try writing up the introductory text this evening. I'd rather be on an internet device during the late afternoon/evening/night than early morning. But of course I can also join later. It's good to have a co-host
post #298 of 536
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aiona View Post

Haunani, I am in the throes of morning sickness again. I don't know if I'll be able to co-host in May!

I sent you a note, Aiona. Congratulations on the reason for your morning sickness, but so sorry about the nausea! We can look for someone else for May co-host.
post #299 of 536
Absolutely congrats on the reason for the nausea. It does mean there are plenty of the right things coursing though. Ginger biccy time.

I don't know if I am experienced enough with this game to be a co-host but I am willing.
post #300 of 536
Just to clear something up...

Post 106 says we are not to smell them before we officially start but someone else said it was ok to get to know them in advance, so which are we doing for this game? I don't want to scupper anything by doing it differently.

Can someone just sum up any basic rules of the game for beginners? I think I have most things understood.
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