I made Publisher's Weekly Hot Books for Summer list. I think the title is going to be on the cover.

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It's F2F polling time again. It's time to make our final prom plans. If you're coming or think you'll probably get to Atlanta, please tell the nice poll noon board time Thursday: [link]

It's also time to make those hotel reservations: 404.874.5756 or online [link] Remember to note that you're with the Buffistas.

Hear ye! Hear ye! The Lightbulbs thread is open to discuss the following proposal by Cindy:

I propose we study our TV habits to see what else we like to post about, besides the stuff we already post about. To that end, I propose we open one or more temporary threads for discovery. White font policy and number/category of temporary threads will be determined after discussion in Lightbulbs. These temporary threads would shut down on June 1, 2007, and we'll come back to Bureacracy at that time, to suss out what works and what doesn't.

Discussion starts here

Some of you may remember me telling you about Quilt Pink! last Fall. Well, over 4,000 quilts were collected to auction off to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The actions started last week. 150 quilts will be auctioned each week for the next six months. Here is the link to the Quilt Pink store: [link] There's a lot of amazing stuff there. Check back each week (auctions start on Thursdays).

Oh, and I'll let you know when my quilt is up for action with another post.

I have been reminded that it's been a while since I asked for updates/new files, so, if you'd like to update your Buffista profile for sneaky people, now's your chance. Don't have one? Send one in!

Don't answer any question you don't want to answer and feel free to embroider to your heart's content. If your address has changed, you've had a big change of life circumstances you want everyone to celebrate, developed a sudden and inexplicable loathing for pink? Please update. How else will we stalk you? If you want the recipients of this document limited in any way, just let me know at the bottom.

E-mail the following to me at serasempre AT gmail DOT com. Your sneaky gift-giving friends thank you.

Buffista name:
Real name:
E-mail address:
Mailing address:
LJ name, AIM or other messenger name, chat type contact info:
Telephone number if you want it included:

Top 10 under 10 pick-me-up list (In case you need a smile, what would make you happiest? Postcards; a new pen, refrigerator magnets, a keychain?...)
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Birthday (no need to include year if you’d rather not):
Anniversary and type (buffistaversary, marriage, moved in together, coming out, conversion to X):
Name(s) and birthday of significant other(s), if applicable:
Name(s), ages and birthday(s) of child(ren), if applicable:
Pet name(s) (birthday?) and type, if applicable:
Name of roommate(s), (type? birthday?) if applicable:

Mac or PC:
Favorite website(s) (after buffistas.org):
Wish-list URL:

Holiday system and favorite holiday:
Allergies or sensitivities:
Favorite textures/textiles and/or texture/textile issues:
Favorite scent(s) or scent family:
Favorite flower or plant:
Favorite color and color you abhor:
bath or shower:
Favorite Lush or other awesome bath treat:
Favorite animal:
totem animal(s):
Passion or collection (music, leather, utilikilts, wonder woman?):
Favorite comic book, cartoon or similar character:
Favorite metal:
Favorite stone (river rock, fire opal, diamond):
Piercing(s):

Favorite kind of chocolate or other sweet treat:
Favorite alcoholic beverage:
Favorite non-alcoholic beverage:
Tea or coffee and favorite flavor/kind:
Favorite fruit:
Favorite food:

Something every Buffista should know about me:

You can/can't share this with any Buffista who asks/posters under 500/ regular posters in the Minearverse thread/only posters whose name starts with ‘B’:

Hear Ye Hear Ye

Voting is now open for the following:

Proposal: Open temporary, TV-focused threads, so we can see if other shows inspire good discussion, in an environment somewhat more categorized and TV-focused than is Natter. They will only accommodate discussion of those shows which do not already have a TV thread home at Buffistas.org. These are not pilots for new threads; they're just space to experiment, so they are offered as a package deal. They are temporary and will be closed on June 1, 2007. White fonted TV talk will still be allowed in Natter.

When it's all over, if we choose, we can have a somewhat better-than-hypothetical conversation in Bureaucracy about how/if/whether we should try to accommodate a wider range of TV discussion, outside of Natter, and if that's even possible to do, in a way which respects and enhances our community.

There's lots more to it, so you are encouraged to read the discussion for this proposal, which starts here.

Voting closes Tuesday, April 17, at 9 PM (PST).

VOTE NOW

(questions should be posted in Bureaucracy)

The results are in! The summary first, then detailed results below:

Should we establish the four temporary, experimental threads through June 1, 2007?
Yes
Network Drama thread: NAFDA
Cable Drama thread: Whitefont for 24 hours
Comedy thread: NAFDA
Non-Fiction TV thread: NAFDA

Thank you for your participation!

Detail of the 64 Votes received:

Item A - Should we establish the four temporary, experimental threads through June 1, 2007?

YES - 51

NO - 11

NO PREFERENCE - 2

Item B - NAFDA or White Font?

1. Choose the rules for the Network Drama thread:

NAFDA (no future spoilers, no white font) - 26

WHITE FONT (with clear labels as to show being discussed, but no future spoilers) - 22

NO PREFERENCE - 16

If white font prevails for the Network Drama thread, how long should it be in effect:

24 hours after an episode begins airing on the west coast - 25

3 days after an episode begins airing on the west coast - 9

1 week after an episode begins airing on the west coast - 14

NO PREFERENCE - 16

2. Choose the rules for the Cable Drama thread:

NAFDA (no future spoilers, no white font) - 20

WHITE FONT (with clear labels as to show being discussed, but no future spoilers) - 24

NO PREFERENCE - 20

If white font prevails for the Cable Drama thread, how long should it be in effect:

24 hours after an episode begins airing on the west coast - 21

3 days after an episode begins airing on the west coast - 11

1 week after an episode begins airing on the west coast - 15

NO PREFERENCE - 17

3. Choose the rules for the Comedy thread:

NAFDA (no future spoilers, no white font) - 31

WHITE FONT (with clear labels as to show being discussed, but no future spoilers) - 13

NO PREFERENCE - 20

If white font prevails for the Comedy thread, how long should it be in effect:

24 hours after an episode begins airing on the west coast - 29

3 days after an episode begins airing on the west coast - 6

1 week after an episode begins airing on the west coast - 9

NO PREFERENCE - 20

4. Choose the rules for the Non-Fiction TV thread:

NAFDA (no future spoilers, no white font) - 30

WHITE FONT (with clear labels as to show being discussed, but no future spoilers) - 12

NO PREFERENCE - 22

If white font prevails for the Non-Fiction TV thread, how long should it be in effect:

24 hours after an episode begins airing on the west coast - 24

3 days after an episode begins airing on the west coast - 9

1 week after an episode begins airing on the west coast - 8

NO PREFERENCE - 23

It's my birthday!

Yup, I'm 47 today...and I don't feel a day over...47!
And it is an extra auspicious day because it was exactly 5 years ago that my beloved Bartleby came home.

To celebrate the many blessings in my life, I am committing to a grand endeavor and I'm asking for your help!
I'm strappin' on my sneaks and hitting the road to train for walking the Marine Corps Marathon in support of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Follow this link for all the deets.

This is a year of meeting goals and making changes. I am grateful for any and all support.

And a special note to any localistas in the mood for a walk...join is for a brisk stroll around the Mall sometime!

Much obliged!

PS: I'm checking in from a friend's computer...my phone and dsl line did battle with a falling tree on Sunday and lost. No connection until after tomorrow...agh.