Saturday, September 29, 2012
Advanced Studies Update
1 brave badger is attempting a NEWT by crocheting a couple crazy, colorful blankets. 50% mark is tomorrow. Good luck, softnshiny!
71 happy Hufflepuff students are doing missions for the Order of the Phoenix this term. All BROOMs are in and are accepted. Mission work begins tomorrow.
72 perky 'puffs are attempting OWLs this term. Submissions are still being accepted until tomorrow. If you haven't turned yours in yet, be sure to do it ASAP! If you have already started your OWL, remember that proposal changes are due by October 15th and 50% is due by October 30th.
This is a total of 144 Advanced Studies projects! Wow!
What's going on?
Postcard Swap:
We have 55 people participating in the card swap. Everyone should have received their list to send to earlier this week and some have already started finding cards in their mailboxes.
Here's where everyone in the swap comes from:
11 countries, 4 continents
and within the US, from 23 states
I hope everyone will post updates in the Postcard thread as they receive theirs in the mail. We even have two badges for those participating.
Elsewhere in The Den, the Shawl-A-Long progresses nicely, recent discussions in the Theater focused on The Lake House (and as always, Dr. Who), and de-cluttering continues worldwide over at the Hufflecleaners.
I'm hearing lots of good news in the Fitness thread as many of us make changes that put us moving in the direction of our goals. Some are even involving family members and pets in the process.
Drop by the Library any time to share what you're reading: JKR's new book The Casual Vacancy was just released -- are you going to read it? I'd love to hear what you think.
The Give & Take thread continues to match up things with new homes, including this past week a bunch of yarn re-homed to people working on charity items.
We're still playing the "5-Letter Game" in the Games thread. I'm spending way more time there than I probably ought to, but it's a fun way to procrastinate. Come play along!
We have 55 people participating in the card swap. Everyone should have received their list to send to earlier this week and some have already started finding cards in their mailboxes.
Here's where everyone in the swap comes from:
11 countries, 4 continents
Elsewhere in The Den, the Shawl-A-Long progresses nicely, recent discussions in the Theater focused on The Lake House (and as always, Dr. Who), and de-cluttering continues worldwide over at the Hufflecleaners.
I'm hearing lots of good news in the Fitness thread as many of us make changes that put us moving in the direction of our goals. Some are even involving family members and pets in the process.
Drop by the Library any time to share what you're reading: JKR's new book The Casual Vacancy was just released -- are you going to read it? I'd love to hear what you think.
The Give & Take thread continues to match up things with new homes, including this past week a bunch of yarn re-homed to people working on charity items.
We're still playing the "5-Letter Game" in the Games thread. I'm spending way more time there than I probably ought to, but it's a fun way to procrastinate. Come play along!
Friday, September 28, 2012
Firstie Friday: Wake Me When September Ends
Oh, wait. September's pretty much ended for 2012! Can it be, the first month of this term is already coming to a close?
And I am sad to say, at the end of my first month in Hufflepuff (my first time doing HPKCHC), I'm still as overwhelmed today as I was the day I was first earburned to join in Quidditch.
So good Friday morning to everyone from the sunny desert southwest in the U.S. of A. My name is Duckfiend, and I'll be sharing Firstie Friday hosting privilege here with burningpopsicles. I'm a knitter, crocheter, beader, writer, and photographer (in other words, I'm a long-winded jackie-of-all-trades, master of none). And of course, the tie that binds--I'm a Harry Potter fan. :)
I have the happy task of reflecting briefly on the first month of my participation in the House Cup. Personally, I've submitted projects for the Quidditch warm-up, and challenge 1 (the last day to Letter in a Sport--aka Challenge 1--was Sept. 25). I've also turned in a project for Defense Against the Dark Arts, barely completing my minimum requirement for classes this month--something I hope to improve upon for October and November. I believe there are fellow Housemates who have completed something for each class, and participated in both Quidditch warm-up, and challenge. To those people, from a Firstie: my mind is blown. How on earth do you do it?! While I still try to get up-to-speed on participating, I'm admiring the handiwork of other talented Hufflepuffs!
Here are some fantastic class projects from around our House over the last couple days:
I am really looking forward to the wonderful month of October (I say wonderful because it's my birthmonth and, of course, there's Halloween)-- Quidditch Challenge & Game 2! Challenge 2 runs September 30-October 6, and Game 2 follows October 10-26. I hope to see you all there! Thanks for reading, and I'll see you back here Friday after next. :)
And I am sad to say, at the end of my first month in Hufflepuff (my first time doing HPKCHC), I'm still as overwhelmed today as I was the day I was first earburned to join in Quidditch.
So good Friday morning to everyone from the sunny desert southwest in the U.S. of A. My name is Duckfiend, and I'll be sharing Firstie Friday hosting privilege here with burningpopsicles. I'm a knitter, crocheter, beader, writer, and photographer (in other words, I'm a long-winded jackie-of-all-trades, master of none). And of course, the tie that binds--I'm a Harry Potter fan. :)
I have the happy task of reflecting briefly on the first month of my participation in the House Cup. Personally, I've submitted projects for the Quidditch warm-up, and challenge 1 (the last day to Letter in a Sport--aka Challenge 1--was Sept. 25). I've also turned in a project for Defense Against the Dark Arts, barely completing my minimum requirement for classes this month--something I hope to improve upon for October and November. I believe there are fellow Housemates who have completed something for each class, and participated in both Quidditch warm-up, and challenge. To those people, from a Firstie: my mind is blown. How on earth do you do it?! While I still try to get up-to-speed on participating, I'm admiring the handiwork of other talented Hufflepuffs!
Here are some fantastic class projects from around our House over the last couple days:
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Sunday, September 23, 2012
Class Coverage, 9/23/12
Good Morning, Badgers! It's time for another installment of Class Coverage...today I will highlight what's been happening in Ancient Runes, History of Magic, and Muggle Studies! Everyone's work is so lovely, and I am proud of our house's homework output!
Ancient Runes - 18 submissions so far!
baxgirl – Milano loop cowl – post 228
carakipp – cute hat – post 226
ScarletFever – Futhark blanket square – post 221
kirsts – spinning – post 220
kimanneberly – Christmas stocking – post 219
Marushka – German heritage cloth – post 194
slothmuffin – snowy owl – post 192
Nailbunny – Hagalaz ruin cloth – post 184
knittingsheeple – rainbow mug cozy – post 183
jen2291 – Celtic shawl – post 174
carakipp – cute hat – post 226
ScarletFever – Futhark blanket square – post 221
kirsts – spinning – post 220
kimanneberly – Christmas stocking – post 219
Marushka – German heritage cloth – post 194
slothmuffin – snowy owl – post 192
Nailbunny – Hagalaz ruin cloth – post 184
knittingsheeple – rainbow mug cozy – post 183
jen2291 – Celtic shawl – post 174
LumosKP– sweater – post 169
sandy62 – cool ring – post 161
knitbunnie – aviatrix hat and cardigan – post 77
maineknitter1975 – bold smocking sampler – post 76
fluttervale – cloisters cap – post 44
Catger – dice cup – post 43
torsparkles – Joy hat – post 42
SheepTricks – runic square – post 36
sandy62 – cool ring – post 161
knitbunnie – aviatrix hat and cardigan – post 77
maineknitter1975 – bold smocking sampler – post 76
fluttervale – cloisters cap – post 44
Catger – dice cup – post 43
torsparkles – Joy hat – post 42
SheepTricks – runic square – post 36
Check out knitbunnie's awesome hat and sweater set:
History of Magic - 15 submissions so far (13 new as of this posting)!
LumosKP - critter nuggets - post 166
LaKimmer - Fortuna hat - post 163
brighteyesjessy - leafy earrings - post 160
ScarletFever - Asha blanket square - post 157
jen2291 - autumn shawl - post 152
MsBlackStitch - spinning - post 148
midwestAliceAnn - flower hair clips - post 139
knittingsheeple - leafy knot bag - post 126
sandybeach - snowball - post 115
knittingnearsided - Amata chess piece - post 86
Dottydori - tote bag - post 79
GothKnitty - autumn leaf - post 77
Katniss - dyeing - post 64
It has been so fun to see knittingnearsided's chess pieces show up in classes this month - be sure to check her project page for the full set:
Muggle Studies - 17 submissions so far (23 new as of this posting)!
kirsts - spinning - post 201
namihn - cabled toddler sweater - post 199
woodlandhelen - felted entrelac bag - post 198
Nailbunny - book cover - post 194
midwestAliceAnn - dust grabber - post 182
suseknits - blanket squares - post 181
sandybeach - hi mitts - post 180
JillyMac - Skeeter square - post 159
knittingnearsided - chess piece - post 145
jen2291 - gillyweed bag - post 143
starrynightsky - market bag - post 132
LumosKP - Harry's glasses blanket square - post 100
krazykt82000 - felted snack bag - post 96
ScarletFever - blanket square - post 94
lmolin - market bag - post 90
Woodlandhelen's entrelac bag is darling - lovely work!
We have one week left in September, Hufflepuff - Keep up the awesome work!
Advanced Studies Update
Wow! This year we are having a tremendous turnout for advanced studies!!!
We have a Hufflepuff student bravely attempting a NEWT this year. Projects are well underway for NEWTS. I think I can speak for all of us in Hufflepuff, when I say that we can't WAIT to see the crazy NEWT proposals become awe-inspiring finished objects! Best of luck to softnshiny!
For OWLS this year, we so far have 70 Puffs taking on the challenge.
- 5 in Detention
- 3 in Ancient Runes
- 2 in Astronomy
- 13 in Muggle Studies
- 2 in Arithmancy
- 4 in Care of Magical Creatures
- 4 in Herbology
- 9 in Defense Against the Dark Arts
- 7 in History of Magic
- 3 in Transfiguration
- 9 in Charms
- 3 in Divination
- 6 in Potions
I am so excited to see the wonderful projects that our OWL students will produce. If you have been thinking of proposing an OWL, but haven't gotten around to it yet; there is still time! You have until the end of the month to propose your OWL and until the end of November to complete it.
Also,(brings voice down to a whisper), there are at least 60 Hufflepuff students this year accepting dangerous missions from the Order of the Phoenix. They cannot tell us much about the missions, but they are all starting on the 30th. If you have been thinking about joining the OOtP, you have until TODAY to submit your BROOM... so tiptoe over there quickly and get it in!
We have a Hufflepuff student bravely attempting a NEWT this year. Projects are well underway for NEWTS. I think I can speak for all of us in Hufflepuff, when I say that we can't WAIT to see the crazy NEWT proposals become awe-inspiring finished objects! Best of luck to softnshiny!
For OWLS this year, we so far have 70 Puffs taking on the challenge.
- 5 in Detention
- 3 in Ancient Runes
- 2 in Astronomy
- 13 in Muggle Studies
- 2 in Arithmancy
- 4 in Care of Magical Creatures
- 4 in Herbology
- 9 in Defense Against the Dark Arts
- 7 in History of Magic
- 3 in Transfiguration
- 9 in Charms
- 3 in Divination
- 6 in Potions
I am so excited to see the wonderful projects that our OWL students will produce. If you have been thinking of proposing an OWL, but haven't gotten around to it yet; there is still time! You have until the end of the month to propose your OWL and until the end of November to complete it.
Also,(brings voice down to a whisper), there are at least 60 Hufflepuff students this year accepting dangerous missions from the Order of the Phoenix. They cannot tell us much about the missions, but they are all starting on the 30th. If you have been thinking about joining the OOtP, you have until TODAY to submit your BROOM... so tiptoe over there quickly and get it in!
Friday, September 21, 2012
Firstie Friday - A tour through the Huffletheatre
Hi there fellow first years, and welcome to firstie friday! My last post covered all the aspects of Qudditch, a ferocious and fast-paced sport if ever there was one, so today I thought we'd lie back, relax and take a tour through the Huffletheatre. So grab your popcorn and beverage of choice, and let's explore.
The Huffletheatre screens 2 movies each month, one chosen by theresmiling and one chosen by a poll. Each month has its own theme. September's theme has been 'Time', and this weekend's movie is The Lake House, with Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves, in case any of you feel like watching along. Next month's theme will be 'Music', and they will be screening a real classic: Singin' in the Rain.
If you want an earburn on Ravelry every time a movie is coming up, please do pop into the thread and say so, and you will be added to the list. I must admit that the Huffletheatre thread is one of the reasons I wanted to join Hufflepuff in the first place, because I am a HYOOGE movie nut. It is also the place for all you Doctor Who fans lurking out there, but remember, don't reveal any...
The Huffletheatre screens 2 movies each month, one chosen by theresmiling and one chosen by a poll. Each month has its own theme. September's theme has been 'Time', and this weekend's movie is The Lake House, with Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves, in case any of you feel like watching along. Next month's theme will be 'Music', and they will be screening a real classic: Singin' in the Rain.
If you want an earburn on Ravelry every time a movie is coming up, please do pop into the thread and say so, and you will be added to the list. I must admit that the Huffletheatre thread is one of the reasons I wanted to join Hufflepuff in the first place, because I am a HYOOGE movie nut. It is also the place for all you Doctor Who fans lurking out there, but remember, don't reveal any...
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Detention Bus
Today is Wednesday. Often known about the HPKCHC as WIP Wednesday where work on ongoing projects is encouraged and supported. There are rumors around of changes to Detention and they will be announced with the start of the new term. Here in The Den we board the Detention Bus on Wednesdays and cruise the hallways and staircases of Hogwarts in comfort working on our WIPs on the way to Detention.
Your co-drivers and tour guides are kazpatch and Shawn. We'll remind you that it's Wednesday and make sure that there are muffins and beverages to suit everyone. Take a comfy seat near the fire, or grab a desk chair near the pool on the top deck. Finish a project that you have planned for Detention points or work a set time on your ongoing project. The choice is yours. Just let us know in the Uncommon Room what you are working on. There are badges for participation each month and for handing in a Detention project each month.
Come, join in the fun and get things done!!!!
Your co-drivers and tour guides are kazpatch and Shawn. We'll remind you that it's Wednesday and make sure that there are muffins and beverages to suit everyone. Take a comfy seat near the fire, or grab a desk chair near the pool on the top deck. Finish a project that you have planned for Detention points or work a set time on your ongoing project. The choice is yours. Just let us know in the Uncommon Room what you are working on. There are badges for participation each month and for handing in a Detention project each month.
Come, join in the fun and get things done!!!!
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