The Blue Lotus

[Ahautenites]

Wow, I just noticed we have our own forum. That's NEAT!

The Blue Lotus seemed like a good name for this thread. Back on the House of Netjer's online temple site, I actually created this thread on the private side, but no one there really seemed to grasp what I was doing. Here on MW, we have various cafés, bars, grilles, taverns, palaces, meadows and assorted other conglomerations of likeminded people coming together in a single thread in much the same way that they would if it had been a real-life place. (Well, okay, sometimes the fantasy aspect gets a little out of hand, but anyway....)

So.... I'd like to keep this thread right here in this forum, rather than in Just Silly, and have it be a kind of fellowship thread. Or a slow motion chatroom. Or a real-life pub where people actually drop in every now and then and share a story or a joke or ask a question or just get a sympathetic ear. And if we happen to fantasize about feeding the giant blue hippo in the reflection pool in the courtyard, so be it. (His name's William, btw.... just like the little faience version.)

So with that in mind, I'm saying a big Em Hotep! to everyone here and I'm looking forward to getting to know you all better in more of a social setting than an academic one. (I never get to let my hair down very much on the House's site. It's probably for the best. I'm insane, after all.)

And now I'm going to order some melokkia soup, catfish kufta, and a glass of beer (because our barkeep Kheruef used to be an ancient Egyptian ushabti, so he knows how to brew authentic Kemetic beer).

**tells a serving girl that she's going to take her meal out under a palm tree by the reflecting pool so she can visit William and feed him some hippo snacks**

**edited to add** If you're reading this post for the first time, don't feel obligated to read the entire thread (especially once it gets to be more than three pages long). Just like if you were entering a real tavern and coming upon new friends who are talking, all you really need to do is go to the end of the thread and read the last three or four posts in order to have a clue what's being talked about at that moment in time.

So please, feel welcome. Ask questions, wear a costume if you want to (or don't if you don't feel like it), pat our gray female cat Miu Sher, nod and smile to the serving girls, order anything you want from Kheruef the barkeep (he doesn't speak, though.... hazards of having been an ushabti, I guess), and relax in the air conditioning while watching your favorite movies, shows and documentaries on the big flatscreen TV on the wall, or else go out and sunbathe by the reflecting pool and say hello to William. (Yes, he really is blue.) He likes treats, too, so be sure to grab a few chunks of HippoSnax on your way to see him. (And he likes having his butt scratched for some reason. He's weird.)


**editing to add our new banner (in case people don't see where it's posted in the thread), courtesy of very talented and wonderful Shepenmut**

[Zephyrstorm]

*orders a big plate of sushi and plum wine and settles onto a cushion under the palm tree... sees the hippo and moves a little further away... in a nice patch of sunlight*
...mmm... Sushi...

Em hotep! So NeferSesemet, good idea. I don't think I noticed the thread on the private side. :)
How are ya doing?

Neheti

[Ahautenites]

I'm doing well, Neheti. Thanks. How are you?

Yeah, that thread over there got moved very quickly to the literature section. And then when people stopped posting in it, it got removed altogether. **shrugs** Ah well.

I had no idea there was so much interest around here in Egyptian stuff. When I first came to MW, they had already removed the old Egyptian forum because there wasn't enough interest. And mol refused to add one until just recently because he still didn't see a need for one. I'm glad it's here now. It's much easier to find the stuff I'm interested in without having to forum-hop.

I still owe HetHert (the MW member) a list of all the Egyptian books I own. I've just been too lazy to find them at the moment. (I'm rearranging stuff in my room, so half of my books are in boxes in my brother's room while he's away.)

**orders a banana split from the serving girl passing by**

This seems like a good place to ask the question: Do you or any other Egyptian-type people have a holiday tree with Kemetic-themed stuff on it?

I do. :D I've decided to call it my WeSolstiMas tree. (Part Wesir Mysteries, part Winter Solstice, and part Christmas.) I'm trying to make ornaments for it out of super sculpey. So far, I have just one. It's a sun disk with a snake draped over it. (I got the design from looking at this painted papyrus I have on my wall.) Other than that, it looks like a regular Christmas tree, but with silver star garland and a silver, glittery star for the top, and the five birds associated with the Tree of Life. I'm thinking I'll add one handmade ornament each year. I know Kemetic Orthodox practitioners usually frown on it, but I like having a tree, and I like being strange, so this works for me. ;)

[Zephyrstorm]

*shrugs* We're decorating, already have lights and whatnot. I'm doing it for Yule, since I still practice Wicca in addition to Kemetic Orthodoxy. So yeah, I've got a Wesir-Solstice thing coming along.

But we don't have room in our tiny apartment for a tree, so we're hanging a garland and our ornaments will be attached to it.

We have a tradition that we buy a Yule ornament every year.

I'm gonna steal the sculptey idea... realizes that she just gave away her left over sculptey... doh...

Neheti

[Ahautenites]

Well, just because you don't have more sculptey doesn't mean you can't make your own playdough or clay: Dough and Clay Recipes (http://www.make-stuff.com/kids/clay.html)

Piece of cake, er, clay. :)

[Zephyrstorm]

Why thankee. :) I've done stuff like that before for Samhain. it's fun to make skulls and the like in dough.

Now to decide what kinds of ornaments to make... *goes to plotting*

Neheti

[Ishtara]

Em hotep everyone!

*looks around The Blue Lotus*
Nice little place we have here! May I get a karkade? :)

So, yes, decorating and ornaments: I have two large lithographs representing scenes from the tomb of Nakht. They usually are in my bedroom, but tonight they are being moved to the living room and will take centre stage in my holiday decorations. No tree for me, but lots of evergreen garlands to adorn the altar table where I do senut.

I am a bit of a minimalist so I usually do not put many ornaments out, but Kemetic-themed ornaments sound like a brilliant idea to me! Time to get crafty ;)

[Ahautenites]

**Evil laugh** I'm starting a trend, I see. Soon, the entire Winter Holiday World will be FILLED with images of blue baboons kissing under mistletoe and presents will be wrapped in spun gold and ornamented with scarabs and cobras instead of bows and ribbons. Muahaahahaha!!

Uh, yeah... sorry. I get carried away sometimes. But I promise that when I take over the world, I will give cookies and milk to everyone who has been good and rotten radishes (in lieu of coal, which is getting ever more expensive) to everyone who hasn't been good.

**orders lobster lo mein and an eggroll, and a bottle of Park Ave. Punch, then settles herself on some comfy pillows on the floor, only halfway paying attention to The Mummy Returns playing on the large flatscreen TV on the wall**

I love being Kemetic, but I still find it so hard to relate to the cycle of seasons. It's so out of sync with the four seasons I'm used to here in Massachusetts. **idly reaches out and pats a sleek gray cat with a silver, lapis, and turquoise collar** This is Miu Sher, the official spokesfeline of the Blue Lotus Tavern. If my cat at home had a female twin, Miu would be it.

[Zephyrstorm]

*orders a nice plate of enchiladas and a margarita*

I'm so looking forward to make a couples Ankhs and Djed pillars and whatnot. :D It'll be nice to have those personal touches to it all.

*eats rapidly* I'm off to the last meeting of the Pagan Student Alliance on my campus until Spring. :) I'm the president so I can't be late.. in fact, better to be early.

Neheti

[TaysatWesir]

*Enters the blue lotus and orders a beer with buffalo wings*

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I had my tree up for weeks it so pretty concerned about the electricity bill the lights haven’t been off since putting them on the tree.

Too bad there aren’t any Egyptian themed ornaments sold in regular stores like Kmart. Just imagining Aset as an angel topping the tree that would be super cool better than the one currently there.

*Looks at hippo hey there William love the miniature versions of you*

[Ishtara]

*Enters The Blue Lotus carrying a senet board*
Em hotep! Anyone up for a game of senet? :)

*Digs into a plate of koshary and orders a piece of basboosa for dessert*

Ladies and gentlemen, it is snowing in Vancouver right now! What's the weather like where you are?
So yes, Nefer Sesemet, I definitely hear you when you talk about being out of sync with the Kemetic cycle of seasons!

Ooh, Shepenmut, this is one nifty banner! Well done! :)

[TaysatWesir]

*Drinking her beer and orders a pizza pie*

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Thank you Ishtara I had fun making it for this thread. I wish it would snow over here lately the weather has been awkward. :rolleyes:

[Ahautenites]

Well, there are some ancient Egyptian themed ornaments, but they're very hard to come by, even online. I saw one place selling them as souvenirs from Egypt. And another place has the beautiful blown-glass ones that are more Arabic than Kemetic. They're still lovely, though.

Woot! Rock on! Senet!

I have a paper cut-out version that came as part of a big kid's Egypt Exploration book, but I've never taken it out of the package to learn how the game is played.

Mmm, basboosa.... I keep looking at that recipe in my recipe book (the binder I have of recipes I find online), and wondering if I shouldn't make that soon. It always sounds so good.

The weather where I am is just around 4 degrees C, but it's partly sunny and the sun will be setting in about an hour. We haven't had any substantial snow yet. Just dustings every now and then. But they disappear as soon as they hit the ground.

**orders chocolate cake with raspberry sauce**

I was out at a homegoods store today looking for a loose tea strainer and a mortar and pestle. There were no tea strainers, and the mortars they had there were too large for my needs. But I didn't leave emptyhanded. I ended up buying these cute glazed porcelain cats that have ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and art on them as well as lotus collars. Hey, here's one!

http://www.gocollect.com/images/CardewTeapots/200/FCD61402.jpg

Here's a bunch of others. (http://www.blackcatcollectables.com/acatalog/Cool_Catz_from_Cardew_Design.html)

Why are they so expensive? I only paid $12.99 each for mine.

[TaysatWesir]

Those porcelain cats are beautiful lovely for a shrine setting. Too bad they did not make those ornaments over here.

*Yawns with big open mouth, looks like right now William*

I think its going to snow soon but with this crazy weather who knows.

[WandererInGray]

*the non-Kemetic sneaks into the Lotus to give her sis, NeferSesemet, a hug*

I've been gone for a bit and all this new stuff pops up! Hope you don't mind if I steal a seat and listen to your chatting.

[Ahautenites]

**hugs back** The more the merrier, sis.

I don't say it often, but I love you and I miss you guys. Having you in my LJ isn't quite the same as being able to call you up to ask you if you want to go shopping (and residing in the same state so that it actually happens).

[Zephyrstorm]

*settles in for a nice cool drink of water*
I haven't learned Senet yet, it's on my to do list.

*sees the porcelain pretties and gasps*
Those cats are wonderful! *the Bast-Mutant explodes*

:D
Neheti

[TaysatWesir]

*Orders a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows*

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The only senet I played was on this downloadable one but this will have to do for now.

senet (http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/life/activity/main.html)

I have a live journal too looking for new friend’s add to it add me if any of you are interested.

journal (http://www.livejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=merytmut)

*Rubs her drippy nose allergies where’s the singulair*

[argento_occhi]

*wanders in, orders some Baileys and some chicken.*

Hotep all. Thought I'd finally drop by. *looks around* Nice place you got here.

*takes a seat by the pool*

Yep, it's officially summer here now. The hot weather's just round the corner. Woot! Yay for three months holiday!

Argent

[TaysatWesir]

*Looks over at Argent as if remembering something*

Hey Argent I’ve been dreaming of crocs for two days now once in the Nile and in the Nun.

[argento_occhi]

*looks over at Shepenmut*

Why, that's very interesting. I have two perpetuating images of Sebek, one at a metal concert, and another of Him as a croc lying on the banks of the Nile. He's said to be the land that first came from the Nun. So, the imagery you've had isn't so weird.

Go on, talk to the big guy. He's really very cuddly. Honestly. He won't bite, but may spear-tackle just for fun.

*sips Baileys*

Argent

[TaysatWesir]

*Listens and starts to indulge on the dream*

Hate to indulge but in the dream it was me, my niece and someone I don’t know but was the tour guide in Egypt. I came out of this café that happened to be right next to the Nile. My niece went in first (brave girl in drams and real life) I followed. She waist deep in water while I only had it up to my knees (scardy cat). Not wanting to get wet I got in this little reed boat then this huge croc came along. He was right in the middle not moving at all kind of blocking my passage as if he wanted something. To say the least I was scared and thought isn’t that Sebek maybe he won’t bite. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/16/16_9_1.gif

*Continues to sip her hot coco and pets kitty*

I have to introduce myself to him like you said he cuddly right! LOL thanks for sharing your thoughts.

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[argento_occhi]

*eats some chicken* No problems. :) He's great once you get to know Him. He's still trying to get me into liking Rammstein. It's hard cos I'm just not the metal type. Not generally fond of metal. But, He's trying. :) Maybe one day I'll give in.

But, yeah, talk to Him. He won't bite. If He's trying to get your attention, He won't bite. I find He likes green things, red meat and chicken, and Midori (yay for green liqueurs), in case you want to offer Him something.

*eats more chicken*

Enjoy!

Argent

[Redshire]

Hotep all.

Um... yeah. Hello. I'm bored, tired, hungry, and still at school. Found this thread and figured I'd poke my virtual head in.

Don't know what to say. It's cold and rainy here in Portland OR, but hopefully we won't get another ice storm like last year! Thought it was funny watching everyone slide down the sidewalk. :lol:

Argent, would Sebek like Nine Inch Nails? I preferr them over Rammstein, you might also? You are close to Djehuty also, yes? Or, someone here is... I've been getting closer to him lately, and think He likes techno music. *shrug*

*orders sushi and quickly devours it*

You people make me hungry.

I ramble.

For no reason.


at all....


*dissapears*

[Ishtara]

*Wanders into the Blue Lotus, looking dejected, orders a stiff drink and starts telling her tale of woe to 'em fellow Kemetics*

So I just registered on that European message board dedicated to Ancient Egypt, y'see, 'cause they had lots of interesting threads and it looked fun an' stuff, ya know?

*Downs half of her drink*

So I poke around for a while until I find a thread titled "Does the ancient religion of Egypt still exist?" an' I tell myself "Cool, let's see if there are other Kemetics around!"

*Finishes her drink and immediately orders another one*

Well, I must have forgotten that not every forum is like MW *hiccup*...

*Starts sounding very drunk*

There was that one girl there who explained she was Kemetic, y'see, and all she got was sh*t an' abuse and most of the poshts were like "you must be kidding, right?", and one of them Ammit-fodder amnidishtrators... adimnish... moderator guys ended up closing the thread 'cause he said that Kemeticism was a shect an' no real religion an' not worth talking about.
No real religion! I'm so depresshed I could cry...

*Starts crying in her drink while the bartender pats her back. Miu Sher raises her eyebrows and walks away, visibly finding the scene distasteful*

[argento_occhi]

*wanders over to console Ishtara, buys her another drink*

Some people are just not worth bothering with. *orders some rum*

Redshire, I'm sure He probably would like them, but I'm not sure I would. I'm not a metal fan, but He seems to like it. *shrug* What do you do when a God wants you to get into metal, and you're so not a metal girl? >< It's funny, though, cos my brother's girlfriend, who I'm good friends with, seems to get this one Rammstein song in her head when we talk about Him. She's the Rammstein fan, not me. So, yeah. He keeps grinning at her. I've got this 130cm long plush crocodile on my bed and we cuddle Him when we're up late talking sometimes. He winks at her, apparently. So, yeah. Rammstein. I don't know why. Ah well. he can keep trying. Maybe He'll convince me one day.

And yes, I am close to Djehuty. He follows me to class. I think He likes ska and reggae, personally. Jamaican music seems to be what pops into my head when I think about Him. He seems keen on drumming as well. *shrugs* He looks so disappointed when I have to tell Him He can't experiment during my lab classes.

*drinks rum*

I'm going to see Harry Potter today. It's kinda cool and cloudy here. The sun pops His head out every now and then. And I really should get dressed soon. Yep.

*finishes drink and regrettably leaves*

Argent

[Darakash]

[QUOTE=argento_occhiAnd yes, I am close to Djehuty. He follows me to class. I think He likes ska and reggae, personally. Jamaican music seems to be what pops into my head when I think about Him. He seems keen on drumming as well. *shrugs* He looks so disappointed when I have to tell Him He can't experiment during my lab classes.
[/QUOTE]

Hey there folks.....hee hee, just read above, and well, I have found Djehuty seems to enjoy Talk Radio as well (no big shock there!)

Nice place you have here.....

[Ishtara]

*Asks Kheruef if he can turn the music down, because even if she loves Rammstein, "Mein Hertz brennt" is a bit much for someone with a bad hangover*

OK folks, I sure hope I did not do anything against Ma'at yesterday after having one too many...
Hey Argento, thanks for the drink last night! What are you having? :achug:

I was wondering how many of us will be able to be completely open with their beliefs this holiday season, either because you live by yourself of because your family/SO knows and accepts your spirituality.

My mother will be staying with me for three weeks and while I told her I was Kemetic, she never saw me practice. I do not know how she will react. She is a complete atheist, so I think she has a hard time comprehending the very idea of reconstructionism. Oh well... we will see. I will try and make things as festive and non-threatening as possible (hence my enthusiasm at Nefer Sesemet's ornament idea :)), but if she does not like it, well, too bad.

What about you?

[TaysatWesir]

*Enters in buys a Margarita starts drinking it and tells Ishtara about her parents*

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Heck my mom doesn’t know I am Kemetic she not that tolerable of other religious. I was raised in Roman Catholic household Rosaries R US LOL. I have an akhu altar set up with statues of the Virgin Mary for my catholic relatives. Even though my deceased father if given more time on this earth would of wound up Kemetic. The religion was fairly new when he passed in 1996 my father loved learning about Egypt.

*Starts crying in her drink oh Netjer just give him a place in your realm with my pets*

Dogs
1. Sergio (deceased)
2. Rocky (deceased)
3. Pookie (living)

Turtles
1. Sinbad (deceased)
2. Bigbut (deceased)

Pigeons
1. Tom (deceased)
2. Jerry (deceased)

Parakeets
1. Tweety (deceased)
2. Sweety (deceased)
3. Macho (deceased)
4. Meme (deceased)
5. Angel (deceased)
6. Jose (deceased)
7. Pork Chop (deceased)
8. Coco (living)
9. Cuca (deceased)
10. Channel (deceased)
11. Blue Bell (living)

*Continues crying in her drink and orders another one something a little stronger*

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Okay I got a little carried away I’m pretty much asking for a ZOO to be waiting for me. Remembering my father and our first trip to the ZOO gosh would love to have those days back.

[Ishtara]

*Hugs Shepenmut*

I know where you come from :hugz:
I lost my dad two years ago. Even though I was not as young as you were when he passed to the West, it was really tough. It still is sometimes.
I am sure that all our blessed deads, including our pets, are safe under the protection of Netjer.
May Pookie, Coco and Blue Bell live a long and happy life :)
Dua Netjer! Nekhtet!

Let's go give William some hippo treats, that will cheer us up :)

[Zephyrstorm]

*hugs Shepenmut and orders a margarita, tosses William treats from afar*

I'm sorry about your dad, hon.

My mom has known about my Pagan path for years, and she doesn't like it a bit. But she taught us that "a man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still. " So she doesn't usually give me any problems over it.

My husband and all my in-laws are fine with me being Pagan. The hubby knows that I'm KO, (which always makes me chuckle - looks like I'm saying I'm a knock out. heh.) The rest of the family knows that I love Egypt.

May our fur-babies live long and happy lives. :)

Neheti

[TaysatWesir]

*Hugs Ishtara and Zephyrstorm then throws William some tasty treats*

I got half of the Xmas shopping done today what left are gift certificates for the family. This year my mother and I saved a lot of money with jcpenny one-day discount. The girls (my nieces) are getting great toys on sale from Toy R Rus.

*Orders a cup of hot coco with marshmallows*

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[TaysatWesir]

*Enters orders a beer and chills out by the pool*

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I a bit nervous nut about the header competition I redid my entry like five times.

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[argento_occhi]

*chills next to shepen* You got more guts than me then. *orders some Baileys* I'd never enter mine. Wrong sort of feel to it. It's summery enough for me, but definitely not Yule related. Ah well. *grabs drink as it passes by* So how are you doing?

Argent

[TaysatWesir]

*Sips her beer talks to Argent throws William a beach ball*

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Are you sure yours was pretty nice the other students put theirs in go ahead and try. I doing fine thank you waiting for the mailman to bring the Xmas gifts. I better put my Photoshop away or I’ll be retouching my header all day LOL! :lol:

[Ahautenites]

**strolls into the lounge and smiles at all the friendly faces, then makes her way to the bar to get a frozen landslide and a lobster salad sandwich and french fries**

The online senet game mentioned earlier is one I'm going to have to check out when I get home.

My parents treat my religion as the big, pink-polka-dotted elephant in the room. **sighs and shrugs**

William is absolutely loving that beach ball! **watches as the hippo bumps the ball back to people with his big, round snout**

[Zephyrstorm]

*orders an irish coffee and a nice plate of haggis with all the fixin's*

*william shoots the ball at her, hits her in the back of the head, and she shudders* hippo germs heh. *then tosses the ball back to William*

I haven't had time to check the online senet because it's finals time next week. bleh.
But I graduate next May! yay!

[Ahautenites]

**grins** Good luck with your finals. And much w00tness on graduating in May. Nekhtet!

Bah. No hippo germs from William. He's made of animated blue faience. He's no more germ-ridden than a statue. (Didn't you know? HippoSnax are just little balls of clay so he can replenish himself.)

[taijiya]

*nehmet bounces in, coin belts jangling, and pauses to offer a treat to the sleek grey cat near the door*

Ooh, here's where all the Kemetics are! Can I play, too?

*orders up some chai latte and settles in*

[Ahautenites]

Yay! More people! **starts singing** Come along! You belong! Join the Fizz with Cuckoo Cola!"

**orders Maryland crabcakes and buffalo wings with ranch dressing and a large chocolate cherry shake**

[BlueMoon13]

Yay!

**orders Maryland crabcakes.....**
** spies "Maryland" crabcakes with suspicion, wonders "so what's wrong with good old New England crabcakes?"**:lol:

Wonders if there a spot for a Celtic servant of beloved Sehkmet, orders pomgranate-dyed beer......:achug:

[Ahautenites]

**grins** Nothing's wrong with them at all. It's just that I can get the New England variety whenever I want (My house is about two miles from the beach in Lynn, Massachusetts :p ). Maryland crabcakes have red bell pepper and a bit of cayenne pepper in them for an added kick. I was in the mood for spicy stuff. :D

[Ahautenites]

And this place is plenty big enough for a Celtic Sekhmet servant. Heck, we could easily accomodate six times the entire number of MW members in this place. (Ah, the beauty of cyberspace and the imagination.)

**clinks her glass of chocolate cherry shake against BlueMoon's pomegranate-dyed beer** Senebty! ("Be Well" or "Cheers" or "Salud")

[Ishtara]

*Picks up Miu Sher, who was trying to steal a crabcake, and brings her a blue ribbon to play with*

Woot, the Blue Lotus is fast becoming popular! Welcome BlueMoon, there is room for everyone here! :)

So, how is everyone doing with their preparations for Wesirmas? :D
I am trying my best to keep things low-key and simple this year. I would gladly have forgone any gift-giving but my mom had to be her usual self and started talking about presents in September! Mind you, we only see each other once a year (she lives in France), so I can understand that she wants to make the occasion ultra-special. So I have a few handmade presents for her and I will take her to a very nice restaurant on the 24th.
My friends will mostly receive edible stuff: I already got some premium white tea for one of them and this weekend I will get a BIG bag of Scandinavian salted licorice for a Finnish friend who is suffering from withdrawal :)

As for me, I told everyone that I did not want anything. I am trying to buy a place and the last thing I need is yet more trinkets to pack for the move!

[Zephyrstorm]

*pets Miu Sher then orders a nice hot cuppa tea and a plate of scones and sits next to Nehmet* How's it going, cousin?

My WesirMooYulemas preparations are going pretty well. I'm gonna be in charge of a Wiccan Yule celebration most likely - trying to find a place that we can have it (my house is too small). And the house is decorated and whatnot. :)
Still buying presents - some of my family is incredibly hard to shop for...and my sister has been really ill, so I want to get her something that will be special.

[TaysatWesir]

*Orders sake and sushi then goes sit beneath a palm date tree*

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Monday I just put up the outdoor lights they look fabulous from outside and inside. I made my first batch of Xmas cookies and burnt them thanks to my oven that 10 degrees higher than normal ones

[Ishtara]

Em hotep everyone!
Does the Blue Lotus serve breakfast? I only had a small piece of toast this morning and I am starving!

Zephyrstorm, I am really sorry to hear that your sister was ill :hugz:
I wish her a speedy and complete recovery. Best of luck in finding some special presents for your family!

You know what, I think I am getting carried away with that Kemetic ornament idea... this morning I suddenly got a very detailed mental image of a Djed pillar (one of the anthropomorphic ones, with eyes and arms) wearing tinsel garlands and a completely outrageous party hat :fprtyman3 :lol:
Wesir has not smitten me yet for my sacrilegious ornament idea, but still, I do not know if it would be a very respectful thing to do! _tomatoe_

[Zephyrstorm]

Thanks, Ishtara. :) :hug:

I was gonna make the ornaments, but when we got the garland up and whatnot, turned out we had more than enough ornaments for it. :)
I was gonna make a Djed pillar originally, though I like the idea of the insane party hat. heh. Maybe you won't be the only one that's the target of the cosmic two by four?

Why not, my African Chiwara mask is wearing Santa's Jester hat... :D
For what a Chiwara is: http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/mali_chiwara_big.html
http://www.ohiou.edu/~afrart/GalleryPageA.html

I haven't been struck down yet. :D

[HetHert]

Em hotep everyone!
Does the Blue Lotus serve breakfast? I only had a small piece of toast this morning and I am starving!

Zephyrstorm, I am really sorry to hear that your sister was ill :hugz:
I wish her a speedy and complete recovery. Best of luck in finding some special presents for your family!

You know what, I think I am getting carried away with that Kemetic ornament idea... this morning I suddenly got a very detailed mental image of a Djed pillar (one of the anthropomorphic ones, with eyes and arms) wearing tinsel garlands and a completely outrageous party hat :fprtyman3 :lol:
Wesir has not smitten me yet for my sacrilegious ornament idea, but still, I do not know if it would be a very respectful thing to do! _tomatoe_

OMG the Djed pillar YULE! Thats a brilliant sight. I'm seeing the pillar with red and green and gold balls hanging from it, the white-icthyphalic crown made to look like the santa hat, the arms holding ankh ornatmets with tinsel strung throught the holes...its all right there in the vision. I wonder how hard it would be to make one for next year...:lol:

*pouring myself a cup of coffee with a spike of jack to clear up the confounded congestion I've found with the changin weather over here in Texas*

*smiles to everyone and bottoms-up*

Cheers Ishtara thats a great idea! I'm seriously considering finding a peice of cedar to get carved. Ya know you could make a Djed pillar to decorate for all seasons...*idea bulb is blinking furiously in my noggin now*

Em Meri Hotep to All!
HetHert

[TaysatWesir]

*Orders some red wine and roast beef with potatoes*

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_13_10.gif

Great ideas guys all I could come up with was Aset as a tree topper instead of the usually angel that sits there.

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/8/8_2_64v.gif

[Ishtara]

*pokes her head in*

Is anyone around?
Was the Blue Lotus closed for the weekend?
Has anyone fed the cat and the hippo today?

*makes herself a cup of Earl Grey since there is no one behind the bar and sits down at a table*

OK, I guess I should put this quiet moment to good use and do a few hieroglyphics exercises. I started teaching myself hieroglyphics again... after a 12-year break! It is fascinating and fun but my goodness is it ever time-consuming!

*sticks her tongue out while trying to draw a recognisable vulture*

So, anyone else here learning hieroglyphics? It would be fun to exchange ideas and maybe have a sort of Q&A for when we are stumped! :graduate:

[kal]

i love egypt back in late the late 80s when i was at school i was lucky enough
to see the king tut display at the edinburgh museum it was part of a world tour
you saw the solid gold bust the gems it was awsome the craftsmenship was unrivald

[TaysatWesir]

*Enters noticed Ishtara by herself goes over and makes a cup of coco*

Let me see the vulture its Mut symbol can you draw her name?

[instinct]

*steps in and looks around*

hmm....

hotep :T

[Ishtara]

*tries to draw Mut's name for Shepenmut, but first has to convince Miu Sher to give her pen back and William not to eat her notebook*

There probably were variations in Mut's name spelling, especially during the late period, but the one I know is from the Middle Kingdom:
- the vulture, which reads "mwt"
- the "t" loaf of bread, to echo the t in mwt and also to show it is a female's name
- a sign looking a little like an egg... no one knows for sure what it is, but it is found in other deities' names, Aset for instance
- the seated woman, which is a determinative showing that we are reading the name of a Goddess, not a God

*looks up from her page and sees Instinct*
Hi there! Grab a chair and come sit with us! :)

And welcome to the Blue Lotus, kal! That Tut display you saw must have been wonderful... tell us more!

[instinct]

am i allowed to sit... on William? :wtf:

[Zephyrstorm]

*walks in... sees Instinct sitting on William...shakes her very congested head and chuckles, orders hot tea with lots of honey and sits down*

Hey Hethert, I'm in Texas too. :-D Not that that means we're anywhere near each other. :lol:

Yay Mut! I'm so getting Bast-Mut's name tattooed on me somewhere. Or should I get an image of She and my Dad together. :D I can never decide.

*huggles Gemyt* it's so good to have you back. *tries to remember the smiley for the group hug and can't*

*picks up a blankie and watches everyone for the next while, sneezing occasionally*

Neheti

[HetHert]

*pokes her head in*

Is anyone around?
Was the Blue Lotus closed for the weekend?
Has anyone fed the cat and the hippo today?

*makes herself a cup of Earl Grey since there is no one behind the bar and sits down at a table*

OK, I guess I should put this quiet moment to good use and do a few hieroglyphics exercises. I started teaching myself hieroglyphics again... after a 12-year break! It is fascinating and fun but my goodness is it ever time-consuming!

*sticks her tongue out while trying to draw a recognisable vulture*

So, anyone else here learning hieroglyphics? It would be fun to exchange ideas and maybe have a sort of Q&A for when we are stumped! :graduate:


I do I do! *waving hand enthusiastically*. I study them, read, write, and try to figure out the esotericness in them <-- that part is the funnest (is funnest even a word *Shrug*). LOL

So what books are you using to study buy...I have quite a few myself :)

[Ishtara]

Yay! Another scribe-in-training!

Most of my books were bought in France, where I come from.

My very first one was a really basic book by French archeologist and novelist Christian Jacq. It was called "Le Petit Champollion Illustre".

When I turned 18, my parents gave me a wonderful edition of Champollion's grammar, "Principes generaux de l'ecriture sacree egyptienne". It is a beautiful book, especially the watercolour inserts reproducing Champollion's own handwritten hieroglyphs and notes. Unfortunately, the text itself is so obsolete (grammatical terms written in Ancient Greek, anyone?) that the book is all but useless on a practical level.

I am currently studying the last chapter of "How to read Egyptian Hieroglyphs" by Mark Collier and Bill Manley, that Khuinaset recommended to me a while ago. Some of the grammatical explanations are a little vague, but other than that I like this book a lot and find it easy to learn with.

If you have any books that you could recommend for further studying, I would be grateful for any suggestion. I should be done with the Collier and Manley soon and I am eager to tackle more advanced stuff :)

[Ishtara]

Oh, and I am very interested in the more esoteric aspects of the hieroglyphs myself.

Have you read any of the books written by Symbolists such as Schwaller de Lubicz? Given that they believed very strongly that both the language and the architecture of Ancient Egypt were sacred, I bet they would have interesting comments on that.

I am currently reading a book about the Jewish Kabbalah and quite a few of the insights about the mystic qualities of the language could easily be applied to hieroglyphics as well. I wonder if gematria would work with hieroglyphs...

*suddenly bursts into laughter, interrupted in her train of thoughts by the sight of Instinct comfortably sitting on William* :hehehe:

[TaysatWesir]

*Walks in orders hot chicken soup with saltine crackers and laughs at instinct sitting on William*

I would love to have a tattoo of Mut’s name on my ankle. Interesting story, in the waiting of my doctor’s office this man started talking about his tattoos. Before it was legal he got them done in the east village around the late 60’s or early 70’s. He also talks about how he spent 25 years tattooing his entire body and is in some book.

[HetHert]

Oh, and I am very interested in the more esoteric aspects of the hieroglyphs myself.

Have you read any of the books written by Symbolists such as Schwaller de Lubicz? Given that they believed very strongly that both the language and the architecture of Ancient Egypt were sacred, I bet they would have interesting comments on that.

I am currently reading a book about the Jewish Kabbalah and quite a few of the insights about the mystic qualities of the language could easily be applied to hieroglyphics as well. I wonder if gematria would work with hieroglyphs...

*suddenly bursts into laughter, interrupted in her train of thoughts by the sight of Instinct comfortably sitting on William* :hehehe:

Yes I have read some Schwaller de Lubitz as well as his daughters stuff. I really enjoy their insights. The Egyptian Initiate is a really good book that I go too to help with the framework of the Egyptian esotericism.

I wholeheartedly agree about the Jewish Mysticism of the letters and its application to the heiroglyphs...I, myself, was wondering that very same concept about applying a numeric value to the heiroglyphs as well but I don't think I have found a solid link...either in book or meditation. Simply because they had a measuring set of heiroglyphs...but in the same I breath I believe in the multiple meanings of the heiroglyphs as well.

*waves at your train of thought* *giggles*

HetHert

[Ishtara]

*draws a complicated diagram*
So, if my train of thoughts leaves the station at 10:43 AM and crosses your train of thoughts in front of the Blue Lotus at 11:26 AM, knowing that your thoughts were travelling at a speed of...

*decides that math is not half as fun as hieroglyphs, puts her calculator away*

I definitely have to look up Schwaller de Lubicz's bibliography and try and find some of his books. I first read about his theories regarding Louxor through J.A. West and I find them fascinating.

Is "The Egyptian Initiate" the book that Isha Schwaller wrote? I think it is also called "Her-Bak", but I am not sure whether they are one and the same.

[HetHert]

*draws a complicated diagram*
So, if my train of thoughts leaves the station at 10:43 AM and crosses your train of thoughts in front of the Blue Lotus at 11:26 AM, knowing that your thoughts were travelling at a speed of...

*decides that math is not half as fun as hieroglyphs, puts her calculator away*

I definitely have to look up Schwaller de Lubicz's bibliography and try and find some of his books. I first read about his theories regarding Louxor through J.A. West and I find them fascinating.

Is "The Egyptian Initiate" the book that Isha Schwaller wrote? I think it is also called "Her-Bak", but I am not sure whether they are one and the same.

*breaks out her toy trains and crashes them into one another gleefully*

*we need sesheta for math*

Yup Her-Bak is a series of books, layed out from the persepective of a child initiate. All I can say is its really great if your trying to get a perspective on the way deLubitz believes that the priest class worked with training an initiate. The entire insight is amazing. If you can I highly recommend investing in them!

*grabs a drink from thin air* All this talk of heiroglyphs, trains, and math is making me thirsty!

HetHert

[Ptah]

- a sign looking a little like an egg... no one knows for sure what it is, but it is found in other deities' names, Aset for instance

Em Hotep everyone... Wow, I just found this place. Its Wonderful!!!

Ishtara.. the egg is a determinative meaning goddesses (plural/female/divine).. it is also found as a determinative that represents a group of cities. Esoterically, it means "the house of" or "het" or all the goddesses associated with a particular god, given one name.

I too, love the medu neter and have made a study of the esoteric meanings (what I call the 4th level) of hieroglyphic writing. I just finished teaching a 10 part class (one that will be repeated early next year) on the Kaballa and its Kemetic origins.

[Zephyrstorm]

*grabs a nice hot Irish coffee and some biscotti, settles in to feed William at a distance*

I'll learn the medu-netjer eventually, but for now I figure one language at a time. :) French first, then German, then the medu-netjer.
In the mean time, some of you awe me with your understanding of the sacred writing.

Neheti

[TaysatWesir]

*Enters in order pickles and pretzel at the bar trips over Miu Sher while walking over to William*

The weather in NY is weird one day it’s 20 degrees and the next 50 degrees. :whatgives Not that I am complaining but it hard to dress always second-guessing the weather.

[TaysatWesir]

*celebrates her first cool animation with pina colada*

Feel free to shake your head with Mut I've been doing it for the past hour! :p

http://mysticwicks.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=57713&stc=1&d=1134878654

[instinct]

omg... (hehe oh my god. and She is. heehehehe. anyway..)

omg... that is... i don't know what that is... :foh:

it might be hilarious.. but i'm not sure

*looks around nervously*

HAHAHAHA

oh gods i owe Her something expensive for that

*tucks tail and runs*

[HetHert]

*sprays down table with fresh mouthful of IBC Cream Soda*

ROFLMAO :rollingla

Look at Mut go! Such a stoic look for a goddess getting her groove on. _travolta_

[TaysatWesir]

*Giggles at HetHert and shows instinct her I inspiration for the animation*

http://ckjcwf.ytmnd.com/

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_1_211.gif

I listened to this song the whole time making the animation.

[Zephyrstorm]

*looks at everyone else giggling and having fun, orders a nice hot tea
and sits with them..*

*nods* I don't see it. I want to, but I guess... I just don't have what it takes...

That's okay - the price one pays for dial-up? perhaps. *shrugs*
The thought of my Mom getting Her "groove on" is hilarious though. :lol:

[Ahautenites]

**a weary Ses makes her way into the lounge and gratefully accepts a cup of hot honey vanilla chamomile tea and smiles at all the goings-on**

Looks like I missed all the fun in the last few days. This place could use a bit of Moomas decorating.

**beckons one of the servants and tells him to bring up some decorations from the basement.... soon the place is brightly decorated with images of golden, long-horned celestial cow garlands and shiny, jewel-toned baubles**

Much better. :)

[Zephyrstorm]

We wish you a merry Moomas, We wish you a merry Moomas, We wish you a merry Moomas, and a Happy Wesir!
So bring me a red beer, bring me a red beer, so bring me a red beer, and bring it right now!
We wish you a merry Moomas, We wish you a merry Moomas, We wish you merry Moomas, and a Happy Wesir! MOO!

*sits down at the bar and gets a nice margarita.*

[Ptah]

Well, I can't say its been fun, being ignored never is... see you around.

[Ahautenites]

**puzzled** Huh? Ptah? What are you talking about? Neheti commented on what you said. You weren't ignored. Ishtara hasn't dropped back by the thread yet to see that you mentioned something to her about the egg's symbolism.

I know nothing of medu neter and I haven't any desire to learn, so I didn't comment on it. That doesn't stop other people who are interested in it from picking up on it and commenting on it.

No one was trying to be mean to you. Have patience with this place. It's not the kind of thread that is as fast-paced as a chatroom. I myself tend to stay away for days at a time, and when I do drop in, usually the last few people to have posted are Offline, so there's no point in continuing to converse with them if all I'm interested in is to post something to revive the thread.

[Ptah]

I don't know anyone in here, except HetHert and I tend to stay away from places where I feel unwanted. You seem to be friendly enough to each other, I just felt like I was intruding...

A welcome would have been nice...

[Ahautenites]

I'm sorry that it made you feel unwelcome. That definitely wasn't my intention. I didn't extend a personal welcome anyone, actually. I figured I took care of that when I created the thread. I treat anyone who replies here exactly the same. I don't really know any of you, not even people in the House of Netjer, but I'm trying to be nice to you all and talk to you like I've known you for ages. It just didn't occur to me to extend a personal welcome to anyone. (And if you knew me in person, you'd totally understand. I'm completely lacking in the good social skills department. I'm pretty much a wallflower in person.)

Please do feel welcome here. Everyone should feel that way. This is just as much your place to hang out as it is mine. You should order things to eat and drink, make small talk about your life and your interests and current events and help build on the visuals of this thread. I gave it a start by introducing the bartender, the hippo and the cat, but you and everyone else are free to add whoever and whatever else you want, also, in order to make it seem more like an Egyptian-inspired fantasy lounge. Heck, you can have your own personal chariot or a your own baboon servants, if you want. :)

[Ptah]

Seriously, I am very thick skinned.. So if I am feeling that way, who knows how others are feeling.

Anyway, thank you for your kindness. I will look into those baboons.. lol

[Ahautenites]

I imagine others might feel the same way, but I'll never know unless someone says something. I may play a mindreader on TV, but in real life, I'm a cluedart. :p

**grins and buys Ptah a drink and opens a gilded chest so she and Ptah and everyone else can pick out real gemstone cleo collars** Oooooh, shinies!

[Zephyrstorm]

I'm sorry that you felt that way Ptah. We don't actually know each other in real life. Just relaxing.

I commented on Heiroglyphics, but I haven't started learning them yet. *shrugs* So I didn't have anything to comment. When the conversation died after my comment I assumed you abandoned the thread since you didn't keep the conversation going.

The only way that we can make anyone feel welcome is for them to post. We don't know they're there otherwise. Or that they're interested if they're lurking. (Which I am very prone to doing.)

*sees the shinies... drools for a moment, then conjures her own harem of gwazhee dancers to entertain us while she drinks a nice red beer next to Ptah*

[Ptah]

Its no biggy, I will attempt to be more gregarious in the future. Have you ever felt like you walked up to a group of people and tried to fit in? Its hard to get to know people over the internet. You can't see their eyes or hear the inflection of their voice. It makes it difficult for me. Thank you for your kindness...And thank you NeferSesemet for the drink...

[Zephyrstorm]

It's hard for everyone. :) I'm really dependent on voice tone and on body language in person, so I can relate. *buys you a drink - rum, orange juice and cherries to be specific*

Happy Moomas everyone!

*leans in to Ptah* some of us are celebrating the return of the Wandering Eye today. :D

And some of us, are also celebrating Yule. Happy Yule ya'll

[Ptah]

In that case, a toast ...

"Aa yntch hrk Utchet Heru pu HetHert!"

[HetHert]

*Toasts with a red mandrake beer* Hizzah!

Bottoms up or Tops down...whichever tickles your fancy!

[Zephyrstorm]

*toasts with a red beer* Huzzah!

:D

[Ishtara]

*walks into the room and sees the drunken revelries, ahem, I mean, joyous libations taking place. Puts perfumed fat cone on her head and joins in to the fun*

Nekhtet! Woohoo! :achug: :fprtyman3

Hotep Ptah! Here is to the Wandering Eye! Thank you for teaching us a Kemetic toast!
Isn't it interesting how transliterations can vary from one book/person to another... it took me a little while to recognise the word "Utchet", as I am so used to seeing it transliterated "Oudjat" (which results roughly in the same pronounciation when read by a French speaker)
Thank you very much for the information about the egg-like sign! Would you happen to know what the sign itself represents? I read many differing opinions, from an egg to a goatskin/waterskin to a boil...

*Cranks up Natacha Atlas on the stereo and starts dancing on the table*

[TaysatWesir]

*Toasts to everyone with red beer then puts a garland of lotuses on her head and dances around with Mut*

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_13_6.gif

Happy Moomas!

http://mysticwicks.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=57713&d=1134878650

[Ptah]

*walks into the room and sees the drunken revelries, ahem, I mean, joyous libations taking place. Puts perfumed fat cone on her head and joins in to the fun*

Nekhtet! Woohoo! :achug: :fprtyman3

Hotep Ptah! Here is to the Wandering Eye! Thank you for teaching us a Kemetic toast!

Isn't it interesting how transliterations can vary from one book/person to another... it took me a little while to recognise the word "Utchet", as I am so used to seeing it transliterated "Oudjat" (which results roughly in the same pronounciation when read by a French speaker)

I used the "tch" {glyph=a flame} sound in the word Utchet because Utcha (protective fire) represents activity whereas the dj {glyph=hand} sounds represents strength or stability (djedj). Plus, if you spell the word with a "dj" it changes the meaning to "ejaculate or spew forth". To me the flaming eye and the waxing and waning reflected eye are more everchanging than stable. Personally, I don't believe there was that much difference in the sounds of the two letters.When spoken, one or the other could have had an unknown inflection, so its all conjecture as to how it was properly pronounced. I do know there is a difference in meaning when spelled differently.

Thank you very much for the information about the egg-like sign! Would you happen to know what the sign itself represents? I read many differing opinions, from an egg to a goatskin/waterskin to a boil...

*Cranks up Natacha Atlas on the stereo and starts dancing on the table*

Oh, thats an egg alright. It is a determinative that represents an enclosure (plural female) most likely derived from the word h-t, house, courtyard, enclosure (as in HetHert, House of Horus). While Heru was male, no known male hawk would be laying an egg. If one considers a bird, you really can't seperate the female bird from the egg. Female comes out of an egg and a egg comes out of a female. Its one way with the male gender of that species... but I ramble.


I also raise my glass of Red Beer in salute to my Lady!!! Ur-t ur Neter-t!! (Greatest are you among the goddessess in heaven)

[Ishtara]

I used the "tch" {glyph=a flame} sound in the word Utchet because Utcha (protective fire) represents activity whereas the dj {glyph=hand} sounds represents strength or stability (djedj). Plus, if you spell the word with a "dj" it changes the meaning to "ejaculate or spew forth". To me the flaming eye and the waxing and waning reflected eye are more everchanging than stable. Personally, I don't believe there was that much difference in the sounds of the two letters.When spoken, one or the other could have had an unknown inflection, so its all conjecture as to how it was properly pronounced. I do know there is a difference in meaning when spelled differently.


Well, my French books and myself stand corrected, then :)
Thank you for the detailed explanations and for solving the egg-sign mystery for me!


Hotep everyone, how did your celebrations go yesterday? I did a very simple and short version of Senut at home and much to my surprise, my mom who is currently staying with me did not even freak out. It was a huge relief to see that she is becoming more accepting of my spirituality (or maybe she is still too jetlagged to react... hee!) _wiz_
Earlier in the evening, a friend invited me for an impromptu dinner and drinks afterwards, so it was an appropriately festive evening.
I hope everyone else's celebrations went well :fprtyman3

[Ptah]

Ptah walks in with papyrus in hand, unties it and hangs it carefully on the wall. On it are written ancient words of the Medu Neter...

Beautiful Sekhmet in Gold and Red dress
On shore of Hap, while gathering blue lotus
The sea dragon Messeh bared its sharp teeth
and grabbed her foot, so in fear she screamed

Ptah in his workshop working did hear.
Rushed to her aid and when he saw her there
He pierced Messeh's heart with his divine bolt
He killed the dragon, he destroyed its soul.

He held her and kept her safe under the eye of the day
So with love in her heart with him did she lay
and crowned with his love, she opened the door
and for him, a beautiful strong son she bore.

This divine child of heavens design
Grew strong and built a temple fine.
He named this sacred home Het-Ka-Ptah
where the soul of his father watches over them all.

M pt hri
M pt Khri
Nuk khu
Ymi khu
r n-h-h
n thctta



Happy Christulekwanzikah everyone...

[Zephyrstorm]

*walks in, sees the poem, reads*

Wow! I love the imagery. Nice job Ptah. :)

*gets a milkshake and some fries*

My celebration was nice. I gave Hethert a feast after cooking all day. Then we sat and gave Her the food, talked and ate, and exchanged our gifts.

:D

[HetHert]

*claps for Ptah's lovely poem* What a beautiful show of gratitude for the Lord and Lady!

*shares a beer with you* :cheers: *and then shares some more beer with you* :drinking:

I do hope that the gods and goddesses were kind to everyone this year and that the benefits of everyones work has been amply rewarded. I personally have a lot of gratitude to my HetHert and Heru, Ra, Ptah and Sekhmet, Osiris and Isis, Tehuti and Ma'at, Sesheta, Amun, Bast, Mut, Anubis, NebtHet, and yes even the mighty Set... and many more that have helped me through this year and taught me the power of living and loving in light and darkness, from within to without and without to within.

I'd like to add that I really like having been introduced to MW...to Ptah I say WOOT and thank you, you have my gratitude yet again my friend.

To everyone in the Blue Lotus...I'm grateful for having been given the opportunity to meet and get to know other Egypt/Kemet lovers and livers (hahaha livers, makes me want to add favar beans and cianti). I look forward to getting to know you all better and hopefully in the days that come we can celebrate many more holidays, festivals, and feasts together!

Em Hotep to All
HetHert

[argento_occhi]

*wanders in, sees how things ave changed, decorations and the like, orders drink*

Yep, definitely giving thanks to the Gods. Sorry I haven't been around here much, been busy and that. And I still have to find my dad a christmas present. >< Ah, tomorrow! Must get to bed, too, tis nearly 3 am, and I'm dead tired.

Before I go, I give a huge huge nekhtet! to Djehuty that I actually passed Systems Physiology this semester when I was quite sure I'd fail it! Nekhtet! I got a credit! Yay! *drinks toast to Djehuty*

Oh, and a toast to Sebek for being a loveable, well, being His loveable Self. For being a comfort when I haven't felt the greatest. Nekhtet! *drinks toast to Sebek*

And a toast to Aset because She didn't want to feel left out. She's been wonderful this year too, shown me things about Her and the world. She has indeed touched everything, as She told me one afternoon. Nekhtet! *drinks toast to Aset*

And if I keep on toasting people/Gods, I'll be here longer than the speeches at the reception earlier on. ><

Goodnight all! Yes, I'm tired, hence this post may seem strange. Ignore that.

Argent

[Ishtara]

*Admires the poem that Ptah posted, then raises a glass of fine red wine to the Names Who looked after her in 2005*

Thank you Ma'at, Daughter of Ra, Feather of Truth, for showing me the way and giving my life balance. I hope I did an acceptable job upholding you this year, I am working hard at getting better at it!

Thank you Djehuty, Bull of Ma'at, Thrice Greatest, for granting me persistence and skill in my studies. In particular, thank you for insisting on my trying to learn hieroglyphics again, showing me that I could draw after all and thus unblocking my creativity.

Thank you Inpu, Foremost of the Westerners, Lord of the Sacred Land, for taking care of my dearly departed. I lost several people close to my heart this year and I know that you guided them safely to the West.

Thank you Nebt-Het, Mistress of the House, Friend of the Dead, for comforting me and my friends' families during some very hard times this year. For this we are truly grateful.

Dua Ma'at, dua Djehuty, dua Inpu, dua Nebt-Het! Dua Netjer! Nekhtet!

*performs henu, wipes a small tear off her cheek and toasts Netjer*

[TaysatWesir]

*Merrily enters empty the blue lotus orders a Margarita*

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_13_2.gif

[Ishtara]

OK guys, where is Ye Aulde Egyptian bunch?
Time to breathe some life back into the Blue Lotus! Come baaaaack!

*Turns the lotus neon sign back on and waits for the party to start again*

*Vows to cut Shepenmut off, for she has been drinking margaritas non-stop for three days now!*

[HetHert]

*catches a glimmer off the neon sign blinking and slips into the Blue Lotus waving at Ishtara*

*Looks at a sloshed Shepenmut and giggles*

"I'll have the margaritas she's not drinking..."

So how was everyone's Yule? And what are the things you will be doing for the Gregorian New Years? Any resolutions or plans underway for the year ahead?

Me personally, its back to the lessons and learning. My husband and I are still working on our temple/library. I've been a bit lax as of late, more dealing with mundane and getting this holiday season out of the way. But this next year will be a big one hopefully for changes in his career and mine for regaining health and strength.

Blessings and Joy to All
HetHert

[TaysatWesir]

*Puts down the drink and takes Tylenol for her hangover*

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:lol: I’m going to my brother’s house Sunday sit by the fireplace and watch the ball drop.

[Ishtara]

*Waves back at HetHert and goes to get the margarita salt from the cupboard*

My Yule was rather low-key and my Christmas non existent. Good thing that my mother, who is staying with me at the moment, was very tired that day and did not feel like doing anything either.

I am invited to a New Year's party at a friend's house, but I will probably stay for a couple of hours only as I do not want to leave my mom by herself that night.

My main resolution for 2006 is to allow myself to reclaim and use my creativity.
I always thought that I was terrible at anything artistic, yet in 2005 Netjer showed me that I could draw very nice hieroglyphs. I think it is because I thought of them as writing, not drawing, that I overcame my block and started drawing freely.
I want to experience that freedom again and try a bit of everything to see what medias work best for me.

I also promised myself to get my romantic life back on track. Enough relationships with brillant yet insecure men who are afraid of commitment. Enough, I say!!!
A very nice guy I recently met just asked me out and this time I will not jeopardize this budding romance in favour of a more exhilarating but doomed from the start three-month affair.

*Garnishes HetHert's glass with a lime wedges and serves*

[TaysatWesir]

*Turns up the music and plays with William*

I spent the holidays with my mom too thanks gods for her or I would be terribly alone and bored. My resolution is to get a part time job and start writing for my Website instead of making graphics 24/7.

[instinct]

dun dah dah DAH!

*strikes dramatic pose*

*realises she's still on William*

*promptly falls into pool*

[instinct]

uhm.

*splash*

[argento_occhi]

*giggles* *orders coffee*

You alright there, instinct? Want someone to play with?

(btw, love that new avvy, so cute!)

[instinct]

it's a Daddy plushie from neopets. I couldn't resist the extreme adorability :smile:

I gave him the pretty background and he looks quite at home

awww daddy

i want one

[TaysatWesir]

*Watches instinct fall off William into the Water*

I love the new avatar he so cute!

*Hands instinct a towel to dry herself off*

[HetHert]

*grins at the pool play and jumps in splashing everyone...ritual bathing time!!! Come on, everyone in the pool!*

*Splashes around and notices noone else is playing..no matter, its ritual cleansing time...and time to clean the water..hope William is ok with it* _inabox_ :hahugh:

*Snaps a martini into my hand as I sit in the pool, no sense in doing this completely sober*

Ya know what...we need some dancing girls and palm leaf waving dudes around this place...*hubba hubba*

[Zephyrstorm]

*claps her hands and the men from Stargate appear with palm leaves in hand, and wearing Kemetic clothing*
*then gets a margarita for herself and watches the show*

hmmm... something's missing. dancers and musicians.

*gets out a drum and starts playing* I'm not great, but I can play a bit. :)

[HetHert]

Hubba Hubba the Stargate dudes...meow hunkarama with palm fronds a waving...

* I relax back into the pool as I summon over one of the hunks in his linen loin cloth to fan me with a light breeze. I snap a few belly dancers to life as Zephyr plays the drum. The dancers gyrate and bounce their hips to the beat in a lively yet seductive manner, I smile and relax in this paradise called the Blue Lotus*

*trying to peek up loin cloths*
HetHert

[Ishtara]

And I can bellydance a bit! :)

But first...

*takes off her clothes and dives into the pool. William follows her, soaking everyone around the pool and splashing a good pint of water into HetHert's martini glass.
Miu Sher prudently retreats to the safety of the Blue Lotus main room*

[HetHert]

*claps enthusiastically for Ishtara to gyrate her hips a bit for us*
:tub:
*cocks her eyebrow at the watered down martini and tosses the contents over the side of the pool into the pot of a nearby palm. *

I needed to change my drink choice anyways

*I summon into my hand a glass of chambord. I tip the cordial glass to my lips and tast the sweet raspberry liquer fill my mouth with a taste that can only be compared to sweet luxurious heaven*

This is how I imagine my heaven sometimes... Yessiree Goddess I could really learn to enjoy a life like this! _cloud9_

So Ishtara, where have you decided your going to meet these new romantic interests that aren't just pretty faces surrounding powdered toast for brains? :heybaby: Inquiring minds want to know sweety... _catroll_

[Zephyrstorm]

They do exist, Ishtara. I found one. :B

*orders fajitas to go with her Margarita*

[Ishtara]

*Enjoying a backrub from one of the "Stargate dudes" -heh!- while sipping a White Russian*

HetHert, your line about "powered toast for brains" cracks me up! :hehehehe:
Actually, my problem was that I always fell for overly cerebral men. You know the type: smart and fascinating and everything but definitely way too introspective, emotionally immature and scared to death of commitment :razz:

Thankfully, Netjer arranged for me to meet this very nice couple in their 50's last year and their son noticed me one night while I was spending the evening at his parents'.
He sounds really nice and caring. He just asked me out a few days ago and I am very much looking forward to our first date.

Zephyrstorm, I am so happy to know that you found the right person, that is wonderful :hugz:
Nekhtet!

*Claps*

OK, time for a little dancing now!

*warms up with some hip drops and snake arms before slowly starting to shimmy as she walks around the pool*

[HetHert]

Oops hehehe I misremembered your man resolution, but I'm glad that you've found someone to invest your time on. And yes there are good men out there that aren't solely cerebral and aren't totally toast for brains in nice bodies...hopefully you've found one! :devil:

*refills the cordial glass with more Chambord while trying to steal a pick under the loin cloth of the nearest fanning hunk*

[TaysatWesir]

*Orders a coke with potatoes skins goes sit by the pool and flirts with one of the cute Stargate dudes*

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I would love to learn how to belly dance and the costumes are so beautiful too!

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[Zephyrstorm]

I'm in a group that is supposed to be learning to bellydance, but we haven't had the chance to meet yet.

For my New Year's resolution... hmm... I think I'll be working on losing weight. *points at her new ticker*

And thankee Ishtara, I wouldn't trade my hubby for the universe. He's truly a blessing.

*then settles down near Daniel from Stargate and oogles him*

[argento_occhi]

*takes a seat next to Daniel as well with a glass of champagne*

How nice of Daniel to join us here.

[TaysatWesir]

*orders a pina colada puts on funny glasses and hat with 2006 on it*

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Psst in rl down to my second pina colada :p

[Zephyrstorm]

*grins at Argent_Occhi*

It's a nice view here, eh?

*orders a hurricane and starts sipping*

I'm not drinking tonight... since I have a cold. :p
So drink another pina colada for me, Shepenmut.

[argento_occhi]

Oh yes, wonderful place it is. *grins and winks at Zephyr*

[HetHert]

*poofs a tiara of silver and fake rhinestones with ostriche down and little sparklie streamers spitting from the base..a truely tacky yet delightful New Years hat...upon my head*

*POP!!!! goes the cork on the champagne bottle as I raise the bottle in the air and toast to one and all the New Year*

*brings the open bottle to her lips and takes a healthy gulp of a little champagne and a whole lotta bubbles* *burrrp**giggles*

Well I wish everyone a Wonderful and Joyous New Years. May everyone find themselves blessed this year!

*raises the bottle above her head one more time in a sloshly manner*
To 2005, it was a year full of experience and growth..and to 2006, may it bring more of the good stuff for us all!!!

*humms Auld Lang Song in a less than sober manner*

[Ishtara]

I'll drink to that! Happy New Year everybody!!!

[TaysatWesir]

*Looks at HetHert drink from the champagne bottle and toast to the New Year*

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Hope this new year is bright and filled with blessings.

[Zebi]

*peeks head in the door*

Hi everyone! :) I'm still pretty new to MW, but i think this forum is where I'll be spending most of my time. Nice to meet others interested in the Kemetic gods.

[HetHert]

Hi Avran :cheers:

Make yourself at home and tell us a little about yourself when your ready.

I'm HetHert, priestess to HetHert and Heru, worshipper of all Neteru and your general joy junky and healer and seeker extraordainare!

*gives you a welcoming hug*

Blessings and Joy to you
HetHert

[Zephyrstorm]

Em hotep Zebi :D

Great to see you here. There's several of us from the House that are hanging out here. :) There's Gemytyinepu (not sure if you know her), Temwa, me... uhmmm... I'm forgetting people. heh.
Forgive me ya'll, I'm ill and on meds to make me feel better. stupid cold.

*fixes herself a hot toddie and a bowl of chicken noodle, tosses crackers for william to snack on*

[Zebi]

Em hotep! :)

A little about myself: I'm 32 and am a new member of the House of Netjer. I became Remetj in October and was divined and named in December. I was divined a daughter of Djehuty and a beloved of Hethert-Sekhmet. My Shemsu name is Djehutyzebetj, which means "Djehuty's mirth". A shortform of that is Zebi.

Prior to the House, I was a solitary Neo-Wiccan for about 10 years, and before that, I was raised Roman Catholic. I am involved in the local Pagan community. I was on the committee for the 2nd Durham Pagan Pride Day (http://dppd.durhampagans.ca), and I'm planning to help out with the 3rd.

[TaysatWesir]

Welcome Avran! :wave:

I am Shepenmut (poppy mut) who has an affinity for Mut.

[Ishtara]

Em hotep Avran! Welcome to the Blue Lotus! :)

Your Dad is one of the Names Who brought me here, together with Ma'at and Yinepu.

I am glad to meet a fellow Canadian Kemetic... I do not belong to a House or Temple and it seems that people on an Egyptian path are few and far between where I live. Fortunately I can always drop by the Blue Lotus for a karkade and companionship!

Have you met Miu Sher and William, our mascots?

[HetHert]

*Looks at HetHert drink from the champagne bottle and toast to the New Year*


http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/8/8_6_21.gif <-- that was soooooo me when I was posting the New Years toast! LOLOLOL

[Ahautenites]

**Ahaut strolls into the lounge while it's quiet and the partying atmosphere has mellowed a bit, nods and smiles at a few of the patrons, old and new, and then grins when she spies the lounge lizards (cute little geckos in Egyptian garb) who are busy entertaining themselves on the coffee table**

Boy, it doesn't take long for a mascot species to show up in a bar thread, does it? The LU and the C&B both have dust bunnies. And now this place has lounge lizards.

Anyway, I just figured I'd drop in, get myself a drink -- Keruef, can I have a chocolate cherry malt shake, please? -- and say hi to you all, in case you thought I fell off the face of the earth. :)

**takes her cold dessert drink and relaxes on the couch so she can watch what the little lizards are up to (they're currently lounging around a luridly pink Barbie pool that is sitting on the coffee table)**

[TaysatWesir]

*Enters in sick from drinking too much alcohol over the weekend this time orders a bottle of water and Tylenol*

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Pretty photo Ahaut *laughs at the five guys in her avatar* mine is not very attractive! :lol:

[Zephyrstorm]

Hey Ahaut. Nice photo!

*gets herself something tropical*
Just stopping by for a moment before I go out to start belly dancing lessons tonight. :woot:

Hope ya'll have a great weekend. I'll be back about monday.
Neheti

[TaysatWesir]

*looks at Zephyrstorm with a sad face*

Wish I could learn how to bellydance.

[TaysatWesir]

*where did everyone go oh well throws William treats and Miu Sher a ball of yarn*

:wave: :yikess:

[Temwa]

*sneaks in and sits down at a table in a shady corner, after ordering some rum*

Here's to Heru-wer! Senebty! *raises glass and grins, only to feel a little embarrassed by the odd looks I get* Erm, yes.. carry on. *cough*

[instinct]

ack. i've been meaning to start belly dancing for so long

i need a kick up the butt. or belly.. i guess...

love the lounge lizards :lol:

[instinct]

i think my banner is broken. it's not rotating for me

it's stuck on Mut

typical..

[Ptah]

Walking up to the pub door I notice a sunny patch of earth off to the right. Taking out a small trowel I till three small areas. I reach into an archaic linen bag and taking out a small quantity of three types of seeds, I plant them. I label the first area, tpnn, the second, ymst and the third shau.

"These will make nice herbs this year." I tell myself while I water the patches of newly seeded earth."I'll be back later with onions and leeks to add to this."

I then turn to the door of the pub and tack a message to it....

Arte of Herbalism Class Jan 14

http://www.mysticwicks.com/showthread.php?p=2294733#post2294733

[argento_occhi]

Can't wait for it Ptah. I've always wanted to do a class on herbalism. Oh, and just so you know, I'll be away from the 18th -22nd Jan. We're going to Albany for a short holiday. Just letting you know in case you see me vanish four days into class. I will be back. Don't panic. :lol:

*looks over at the seeds*

Looks like fun. We got our own vegies growing here. Well, more herbs and cherry tomatoes. We have bad soil though. Needs conditioning. It's so bad we've never had any of the mint we've tried to grow over the years take over the garden like it does everywhere else. >< Tis what you get for having a coastal strip of sandy soils on limestone. *sighs* We stick to what grows.

Argent

[TaysatWesir]

I guess mom wanted some extra attention! :lol:

[TaysatWesir]

*Orders a cup soup with crackers*

I just joined two other COT Classes candle magic and energy. I think argento_occhi and Zephyrstorm are already in that class. I got a lot of catching up to do maybe I could fit that Herbalism class into my schedule.

[Ptah]

I hope you can make it Shepenmut, I am working very hard on the curriculum.

The cumin, coriander and dill should be ready to harvest by August... late summer.

[Ptah]

Can't wait for it Ptah. I've always wanted to do a class on herbalism. Oh, and just so you know, I'll be away from the 18th -22nd Jan. We're going to Albany for a short holiday. Just letting you know in case you see me vanish four days into class. I will be back. Don't panic. :lol:

The classes will be posted and it will be more or less self pace. So, no problem...


*looks over at the seeds*

Looks like fun. We got our own vegies growing here. Well, more herbs and cherry tomatoes. We have bad soil though. Needs conditioning. It's so bad we've never had any of the mint we've tried to grow over the years take over the garden like it does everywhere else. >< Tis what you get for having a coastal strip of sandy soils on limestone. *sighs* We stick to what grows.

Argent

As well you should. Many a frustrated gardener hasn't learned that lesson, yet. Somtimes amending the soil isn't the answer you may need to build raised beds and supply the soil. Lime tends to dissolve organic material and that includes roots. Calcium carbonate (lime) is highly alkaline, it dissolves the lignin that binds organic fibers together (turns roots to mush). If you do build raised beds look at incorporating french drains in the design, so the limestome won't leach up into the bed because of standing water.

So what does grow there naturally?

[instinct]

I guess mom wanted some extra attention! :lol:
ah, and i'm certain she deserves it. the two boys are a lot louder than her and the cat is very much a cat, so sometimes the queen doesn't get all the love she needs :hehehehe:

[instinct]

i can't believe i just refered to Set as a boy. and Bast as the cat

i'm going to go hide somewhere afore I get smote

[TaysatWesir]

:lol: :yikess: « that's the gods chasing me! 8O

[Zephyrstorm]

Aww... Ptah.. I would love to take your class, but I'm keeping myself down to one at a time because I have college courses. Maybe you'll offer it again? *hopeful look* I have always wanted to know more about herbs... course, small apartment and no good place for a herb garden right now. If I get a bigger place this summer though, that may change. :D


Hopefully, we're forming a belly-dance group. Right now it's just a bunch of us in living rooms together practicing and laughing and having fun. Even so, it gets me off my butt. something I need sorely. I wish you guys could join us.

Neheti

[Ishtara]

*sneaks in and sits down at a table in a shady corner, after ordering some rum*

Here's to Heru-wer! Senebty! *raises glass and grins, only to feel a little embarrassed by the odd looks I get* Erm, yes.. carry on. *cough*


*Sits by Temwa and tries to remember enough Swedish to introduce herself *
Hej Temwa! Hur mar du? Jag heter Ishtar.
Valkommen! :)


Hey Zephyrstorm, will you show us the bellydance moves you learn with your group? What style will you be learning?
We should have bellydance nights here at the Blue Lotus and hopefully we could convince Instinct and Shepenmut to join us!


I am glad to see that Ptah's herbalism class is getting lots of interest. I cannot wait for it to start! :boing:

[argento_occhi]

The classes will be posted and it will be more or less self pace. So, no problem...

Oh, good. I wasn't sure how the class would be run, so I was just checking.

As well you should. Many a frustrated gardener hasn't learned that lesson, yet. Somtimes amending the soil isn't the answer you may need to build raised beds and supply the soil. Lime tends to dissolve organic material and that includes roots. Calcium carbonate (lime) is highly alkaline, it dissolves the lignin that binds organic fibers together (turns roots to mush). If you do build raised beds look at incorporating french drains in the design, so the limestome won't leach up into the bed because of standing water.

So what does grow there naturally?

Wat does grow? Our bush basil refuses to die. it's the only herb we have left of the original lot that didn't die. It's quite happy there. Tis next to our lemon tree. Our roses have always suffered a bit, but apparently they're even happier if they have Alyssia (?) or something like that growing next to it. Apparently, it attracts bugs that eat the aphids, or something to that effect. We grow rocket quite well, which is good as our canaries love it. We grow nastursiums (?) well also. They take over the garden. We've had a spinach growing quite well. We have Rosemary growing, apple mint (in a pot) and probaly a few more I'm forgetting. We have two comquat trees in pots as well. Citrus seems not to mind it here so much. We have a lime tree, and I *think* a mandarin as well. I think mum's growing some beans and either zucchini, cucumber or something else. I can't remember which one. Sherry tomatoes I mentioned. We got a good crop from those this year. Er, last year. Er, you get the idea. So, yeah, things do grow, just not everything.

We've always had mint die if planted in the garden. Coriander, lemon grass, thyme, another type of basil, chives though they survive for a while, and probably several more I'm forgetting.

The area at the back where the vegies and herbs are is raised anyway. we have the house, then the patio area, then the lan is raised about half a metre to make a raised garden with I think limestone retaining walls, or a stone like that at any rate. There's mostly grass there, which mum's looking to rip up and replace with garden. And out our washing line elsewhere. She's rather attached to growing her own vegies. Earth mother from way back. The front garden is a lovely cottage garden type thing, with lavendar and roses and daisies and all sorts of other things. She prefers the everything mixed in together look, rather than a garden in any sort of pattern.

*looks up at post*

I think I've rambled enough, aye? That wasn't supposed to be that long. >< Ah well. Excuse my tired brain and such things.

*orders some coffee*

Argent

[Ahautenites]

**drops in for scrambled eggs and hashbrowns and a cinnamon lassi while reading all the posts since the last time she was here**

[TaysatWesir]

*Picks up french bread pizza and looks at Ahautenites lovely Photos*

Now if I only can take nice pics of myslef :lol: my mom doesn't have steady camera hand like I do. :nyah:

[Zephyrstorm]

Hey Zephyrstorm, will you show us the bellydance moves you learn with your group? What style will you be learning?
We should have bellydance nights here at the Blue Lotus and hopefully we could convince Instinct and Shepenmut to join us!


I am glad to see that Ptah's herbalism class is getting lots of interest. I

We're hoping to go into American Tribal. ;) But I have a dance I'm wanting to learn that involves long hair and the manipulation of a special kind of gown. I don't know the name of it right now, but that's okay - right now my hair is at the nape of my neck 8O - I have time to learn more.

I used to belly dance as a teenager, but I was some 100 lbs. lighter back then. heh. All the more reason for me to get back into it.

[instinct]

what is a cinnamon lassi?

[taijiya]

::taijiya hears the word "bellydance" and comes running in::

Ooh, another tribal bellydancer! I've done ATS with a troupe for a couple of years now and really like it. And I think the other style you're thinking of is Saidi, with the thobe dress and the hair-flipping. I've never actually done it, but I've seen it done, and it looks like fun. I'd like to do Zar, which is actually a ritual dance; there's a bit of it incorporated in a choreography I'm learning, and I like it a lot.

::gets out the coin belts and the tassels:: I could ramble on about dance all day long...

:)

[Zephyrstorm]

Thanks Taijiya!
That's the one. I figure my dancing will make a great offering to my Mother and Beloved. ;)
As well as a hundred other benefits: beautiful clothes, better health, woot!

Of course though, despite having danced when I was younger, I'm basically back at a basic level when it comes to my classes.

*orders a cuppa tea and cucumber sandwiches*

[Ishtara]

I did not know we had so many bellydancers here! :)

I never tried ATS... mind you, I never took proper classes, so I very much doubt that my dancing belongs to any particular style!
I just learned the moves in Beirut with my Lebanese friends, so I guess that we were dancing basic Raqs Sharqi. I sometimes bellydance by myself at home when I am in a good mood. I actually did that only yesterday, much to the despair of my cat who visibly thought I had lost my marbles ;)

How many of us bellydancers incorporate dancing into their rituals? Like I said, I sometimes dance for joy or just to relax and I make sure to give these moments to Netjer as offerings. But other than that, I do not dance for the Names I serve on a regular or more structured basis.

Instinct, a lassi is an Indian yoghurt-based drink. It can be served plain and salty, or sweet and fruit- or spice-flavoured. My favourite has rose water and cardamom. Yum!
I never tried the cinnamon version that Ahautenites mentioned, but it sounds delicious!

[taijiya]

I sometimes dance, or drum, or play music for my Mother and my beloved...but when you consider who They are, it's almost inevitable! :lol:

[Zephyrstorm]

I've tried drumming for them, but I'm so terrible at it right now - I always get the impression that they're giggling at me while I'm doing it. heh.
I sing a lot for Them during my day, anything from contemporary music that I feel speaks of Them to old English Ballads.

I did a spontaneous little dance for Them the other day on my way to the shower, and I got the impression that They liked it. Usually breaking into spontaneous dance in my living room means accidentally kicking the puppy or getting jumped on by the puppy. So I don't always dance when I'm in the mood to.

Instead I break into song. My husband always laughs at my choices of music: he's still getting used to random recitations of supercalifragilisticexpialidocious from me, not to even mention the occasional non-sensical ballad.

Of course, being your typical Bast-Mutant, I'm bad about not doing my Senut (Though I'm working on it!) So these are usually spontaneous offerings.

Neheti

[TaysatWesir]

*orders beer and oysters and sits down by the bar*

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_4_3.gif

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/10/10_5_131.gif My head been in a whirlwind but I'm happy with the progress made this week.

[Zephyrstorm]

Oh? What kinds of progress, hon? :)
:hugz:

[TaysatWesir]

Okay where do I start umm

Took down all the Xmas decor minus the lights outside
Finally found hieroglyphs of my name shepenmut
Redesigning my (my space profile) not done yet
Ah joined to COT classes but have to catch up on
That haven’t even started *shrugs* so much to do. :)

[Zephyrstorm]

:) doesn't sound like a bad start to me.

College starts next week, so my life is about to go from lots of free time to none. *sigh* but it's my last semester *dances* so I'm fine with that.

*toasts Shepenmut with her margarita*

[Ptah]

"Hieroglyphic writing is like a picture puzzle."
http://greatscott.com/hiero/images/puzzle.gif

http://guardians.net/egypt/


If that is true:

http://greatscott.com/hiero/images/hieros/jackrabbit.gif =http://greatscott.com/hiero/images/hieros/chick.gif+ http://greatscott.com/hiero/images/hieros/water.gif

Wouldn't that make this rabbit a chicken?

[TaysatWesir]

*toasts back Zephyrstorm with her beer*

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_4_1.gif

Oh Ptah I don't know! :(

[Ishtara]

If that is true:

http://greatscott.com/hiero/images/hieros/jackrabbit.gif =http://greatscott.com/hiero/images/hieros/chick.gif+ http://greatscott.com/hiero/images/hieros/water.gif

Wouldn't that make this rabbit a chicken?


But, but... does that mean that you are calling Wn-nfr (Wennefer) a perfect chicken?!? :fpoke:

Sorry, I simply cannot resist a bad pun, even in hieroglyphics! :D

[TaysatWesir]

http://www.mysticwicks.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=58797&d=1137168998
tic,,, tic,,, tic,,, tic,,, tic,,,

[TaysatWesir]

*bakes apple pie with golden apple* anyone wants vanilla icecream or whipped cream with their slice?

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its raining cats and dogs outside lots of lighting too.

[Ptah]

But, but... does that mean that you are calling Wn-nfr (Wennefer) a perfect chicken?!? :fpoke:

Sorry, I simply cannot resist a bad pun, even in hieroglyphics! :D

Maybe he's Chick-n-fiddle...

[TaysatWesir]

*just came back from her niece's birthday party* she turned 8 today *takes party bag filled with lollipops and kitkats* heck I'm not too old for pinata candy. :lol:

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/26/26_20_4.gif

[TaysatWesir]

← That's me and their new puppy Mya isn't she cute!

[Anubis]

its raining cats and dogs outside lots of lighting too.
Oh.. so that's where ya got your new pup!

Congrats by the way.. she is a cutie!

[Zephyrstorm]

What a cute baby, Shepen!

I love animals.

[TaysatWesir]

Thank you she my niece's dog wish it was mine I have my own fur baby he too cute.

[TaysatWesir]

*orders a slice of chocolate cake and throws doggy treats to her fur baby*

This is Pookie my Shih Tzu and Pomeranian mix. I hope Mui Sher doesn't mind him around.

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[Zephyrstorm]

My best friend in high school had a pom named Pookie! that's great. :)

*orders a nice big fajita and something tropical to drink*

[TaysatWesir]

Cool!

*orders green tea with honey and finger sandwiches*

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[Anubis]

now I am not going to ask who's fingers are in those sandwiches... nope.. not gonna

[TaysatWesir]

:lol:

[TaysatWesir]

Are all those your horses they are very pretty?

[HetHert]

Green tea!! Delicious!

[HetHert]

*pops into the Lounge with a plate of freshly made apple crisp*

The smell of freshly baked apples with cinnamon and nutmeg wafts aromatically around as I call everyone to join me in a peice of crisp!

*I start brewing a pot of dark roasted coffee and set out some creamer and sugar*

I was in a Betty Crocker mood so I made some crisp and I hate to not share it so here's some virtual goddessy kitchen witchery!

*HUGS* everyone and ponders what would be good entertainment right about now...anyone got any idears?

[Anubis]

Are all those your horses they are very pretty?
yeah those brats are mine... we are boarding another one too... and three of them get a hoof trim tomorrow morning.. which should be interesting since the two Arabs that I bought earlier this month haven't had a hoof trim in months!

I need to take some more pics.. especially of our mini.. he is still all fuzzy and looks more like a stuffed toy than a horse!

[Anubis]

good entertainment?.. i have no clue! Thanks for the goodies though! YUM!!!

[TaysatWesir]

*eyes the freshly made apple crisp*

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[TaysatWesir]

I'm playing Senet (http://www.xmission.com/~psneeley/Shareware/senet.htm) to keep me from being bored that and coloring ancient egyptian clipart.

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[HetHert]

:lol: *eyes the freshly made apple crisp*

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You'll have to quit juggling to eat the crisp...unless you can eat and juggle and then you can color me impressed! :hehehehe: