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Swap Coordinator:babysingsing (contact)
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Number of people in swap:4
Location:Other
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:July 26, 2007
Date items must be sent by:August 30, 2007
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

It's fun to threaten your friends! Hee hee.

In this swap you'll receive one partner, to whom you'll send one ransom note. The note can be based on a real life event (think Patty Hearst, Jon Benet Ramsey, etc.) or a story line entirely of your own creation.

If you are feeling lazy, or you have a particularly busy kidnapping schedule, you can use the Ransom Note Generator, but of course your note will be much more fun, colorful, and, umm, likely to get results (i.e., the booty) if you design the threat yourself.

The sign-up date is fast approaching, but you'll have five whole weeks to dream up your demands. Also, I've made sure that the send-by date doesn't fall on Shabbos. As you are well aware, we don't roll on Shabbos.

Discussion

RudeNun 07/25/2007 #

Woooohoooo, okay I can't read this 'cause I'm on the phone with my boss right now. But I'll comment later once I'm off the phone.

babysingsing 07/25/2007 #

Of course you will! :)

RudeNun 07/25/2007 #

Four weeks? Or four days?

RudeNun 07/25/2007 #

Nevermind... :P Doi!

RudeNun 07/25/2007 #

Patty Hearst, I saw the documentary on her. As my boss and I would say, "She crazy."

Thank you for not making it on Shabbos.

babysingsing 07/25/2007 #

Ha hahaaa, of course! I know you don't, well, you know, on Shabbos.

TíaBel 07/25/2007 #

I'm in!

babysingsing 07/26/2007 #

Yay! Ok, KateyB raised a good point that we didn't discuss earlier... Does the ransom note have to get a response?

I don't mean, "Yes, I'll meet you on the third level of the parking deck with the microfilm and a briefcase of unmarked bills. Just bring Fiffy back safe!" Or maybe I do.

What are your thoughts?

babysingsing 07/26/2007 #

My hunch is: If you're inspired to respond, do so. Whatever that might mean.

TíaBel 07/26/2007 #

is it wrong that i'm so excited about this one? i'm thinking up all sorts of consequences for you all.

babysingsing 07/26/2007 #

YOU ARE EVIL INCARNATE. Ha haaaa.

I can't wait to see/shudder over/hear about what you've come up with!

babysingsing 07/26/2007 #

It would be funny if after this swap, one of us moved. No, not really.

RudeNun 07/28/2007 #

I'm trying so hard not to see who's going to send to me. I want it to be a surprise!

But ye who is my receiver..you'd better start prayin'!

RudeNun 07/28/2007 #

Hmm..I sound scary in my last comment.

TíaBel 07/30/2007 #

I started mine already!

RudeNun 07/30/2007 #

I finished typing mine up, now I just need to cut up some mags.

babysingsing 07/31/2007 #

I think I'm going to lay the letters down onto the page with tweezers, just for kicks. And for practice.

kateyb 07/31/2007 #

hey TíaBel ... just wanted to let you know that when you send me your ransom note ill totally send you "the ransom" in return... within reason :) im not sending anybody a million dollars i dont have :)

babysingsing 07/31/2007 #

Oh man -- good fun gets even better.

TíaBel 07/31/2007 #

Hmmm, now THAT puts a whole new spin on things, doesn't it?

kateyb 08/ 1/2007 #

TíaBel, EVERYBODY has something on their wish list! why not threaten me for it... now THATS fun, huh?

RudeNun 08/ 2/2007 #

Wha..? Did I miss something? Dangit, I need to spend more time checking in on the comments.

Io non capisco.

TíaBel 08/ 3/2007 #

RudeNun, KateyB's gonna give me what I ask for - or else!

RudeNun 08/ 3/2007 #

Ahhh, thanks TíaBel!

RudeNun 08/ 4/2007 #

To my sender: you can ask for stuff too :)

babysingsing 08/ 4/2007 #

Yes, ditto to my sender.

TíaBel 08/ 6/2007 #

what she said

TíaBel 08/ 6/2007 #

demands have been mailed. hostage awaits fate.

babysingsing 08/ 6/2007 #

I can't wait to hear all about what you came up with. On the evening news.

TíaBel 08/ 7/2007 #

tick-tock tick-tock tick-tock

kateyb 08/ 8/2007 #

ooh tíabel, i cant wait!

RudeNun 08/ 9/2007 #

When this one's over, what's the next private Marmot swap?

babysingsing 08/10/2007 #

Hmmmm... I dunno. Any ideas?

TíaBel 08/10/2007 #

phase two - the escalation

babysingsing 08/10/2007 #

Please say more about that. :)

TíaBel 08/10/2007 #

Phase two of the Barrett Bird-napping involves an escalation of heretofore unseen proportions and will be launched as soon as the target confirms receipt of the first missive. Be afraid. Be very afraid.

babysingsing 08/10/2007 #

Aha. It's all clear now. Thank you.

TíaBel 08/10/2007 #

KateyB, After you read the first letter look here for updates.

Fellow Marmots can see all the correspondence there, too.

kateyb 08/20/2007 #

TíaBel, the chicken shall be released!! your ransom has been acknowledged and shipped in an unmarked parcel to the specified location. updates on the current condition of the hostage would be greatly appreciated.

kateyb 08/22/2007 #

baby sing sing... your ransom note is on its way! (its actually from my dog, frankie b)

RudeNun 08/23/2007 #

Shat, I'm having problems with my ransom note, it's all crinkled because I didn't use the right glue..

New to the whole paper thing..

babysingsing 08/23/2007 #

Woo hoo! I'm so excited for my threat to arrive.

I'm still working on mine.

TíaBel 08/24/2007 #

Crinkles add character. Oh wait, that's wrinkles.

P.S. Four out of five kidnappers recommend Scotch glue sticks. The purples ones.

babysingsing 08/30/2007 #

Oh snap! I'm late with my threat! I had no idea -- just noticed the date. (It's been that kind of week...)

What a horrible kidnapper I am! Y-i-k-e-s!

RudeNun 08/30/2007 #

Dear TíaBel,

I would like to begin this letter..and feel free to tell me to "Shut the fuck up Donny!" at any time...by apologizing for not sending out your ransom letter on time. I realize that the victim wants to return to you. But the loss of my car for these past few days has hindered the kidnapping process. How did I kidnap the victim if I have no car? Well you see that's what I would like to explain. During the process of carting off the victim, I saw that my engine light was lit. I safely transported the victim to a "safe" place. Where the victim is enjoying themselves while watching A-Team re-run episodes on the telly. And oh boy how the victim loves mole enchiladas. However, on Saturday I will borrow my nana's car to deliver the letter to the post office.

The Kidnapper

TíaBel 08/31/2007 #

Safety first. No worries. There's no stopwatch in my swapbot kit.

babysingsing 08/31/2007 #

Just a suggestion...

Sometimes kidnappers take Greyhound buses. I'm sure I've seen them on 'em before.

RudeNun 09/ 2/2007 #

Greyhounds...not a bad idea. If my kidnapee was actin' up, I'd sit them next to the restrooms. I don't hit my kidnapees, I just send 'em to restroom time out. They won't learn any other way.

RudeNun 09/ 2/2007 #

Has anyone seen this? Finally a marmot item on etsy: http://www.etsy.com/viewlisting.php?listingid=6815314

I just hope the link works..

kateyb 09/ 4/2007 #

yep, the link works!!! how cute! so, rudenun, your victim is watching a-team reruns & eating enchiladas? aint a bad deal.

babysingsing 09/ 4/2007 #

Mmmm... enchiladas? Will you kidnap me, too?

RudeNun 09/ 4/2007 #

Damn good enchiladas too ;)

I don't think the victim likes one of my kidnapping methods. He called me a nihilist 'cause I did hurt him..just a little. TiaBel, it's okay it's not like he needed it anyways.

RudeNun 09/11/2007 #

Thank you ladies for your presence. Discussion will include The Lebowski Fest occurring on Oct 12th(Fri) & Oct 13th(Sat). We have two items on the agenda today to discuss:

  • Will KateyB be able to attend?
  • What days will The Marmots be attending?
  • Anything else another member might want to bring to the table.

The court's open for discussion.

babysingsing 09/11/2007 #

Okey doke. As the fellas at Sing Sing say, here's my piece:

I can make it to LA/the LA area either Friday night or early Saturday morning. I will probably fly down (into any area airport) because I have to work on Friday and Monday, regular worky hours. E. may come with me, or I may meet him down there. We'll prolly stay at his friends' place, which is near Cantor's Deli, if that means anything to any of you.

Here are my other October 12-14 dreams:

  • Participate in at least some part of the Lebowski Fest

  • Meet, laugh, and make fun of shit with y'all

  • Eat eggs a la fisdale with Chappykat

Others?

RudeNun 09/11/2007 #

I plan on making it to downtown LA by Friday morning. That way I can shop it up with Eon's Momma. She offered when she heard my desperate pleas for crafty embellishments ;) I'm sure she'd be coo' with more people showin' if anyone's available & interested.

I want to make both nights of Lebowski Fest.

Saturday during the day, that's iffy..we're staying with family and I might spend the day with them. It's kind of up in the air. However, those are the plans..for now.

RudeNun 09/12/2007 #

I just bought tickets for both days. We'll(the cousin and I) definitely be there. Eon's Momma said she can take us shopping on Saturday. We'll be out with her, offer's still up for anyone who wants to hang.

babysingsing 09/12/2007 #

Oooh...awesome. I wanna hang. Where will you be trinket-shopping? Maybe we can all meet for lunch (and invite others who live in the area and are interested)?

I'll buy my/our tickets for Saturday night within the next day or two.

RudeNun 09/12/2007 #

I'm not sure..she just said she'd help me get embellishments.

kateyb 09/13/2007 #

ooh. love the trucker codage :) im so jealous you guys live close!! i am REALLY wanting to attend the mayhem but i dont think its going to happen... we have plans that same weekend to go camping. go figure. i get to pee in the woods while you guys are bowling & shopping :( honestly im STILL debating on what to do because meeting up with you guys would be a 10-17!! i need to decide asap! HOWEVER if i am not in attendance im expecting to see lotsa pictures from you guys!! now im going to go pout for the rest of the day.

babysingsing 09/13/2007 #

KateyB, we'll miss you! But even if you can't make it for the Leb Fest weekend, maybe someday soon when you visit your sister you can add a day onto your trip and we could all meet in LA...

TíaBel 09/13/2007 #

What'd I miss? Just everything!

Sorry. I had to discipline myself - no internet until I had gathered or made all the stuff for at least two swaps -

1) the ransom (because I need my husband back - I tried to kill a spider with the thumb, but that didn't work as well) so that's done. Just gotta pack it up and mail it, and

2) the Dia de los Muertos notecards b/c the deadline is approaching and I was getting stressed about it. They're really cute and fun. I'll post photos later.

Anyway, I will definitely be there for the Friday night party. Saturday shopping sounds great, too, if I can meet you all somewhere. Not sure, yet, about the Saturday night party. It is at night, right? I'm thinking about making it a "mini-break" and staying in the LA/LB area, too. Depends on the DH and if he's willing to take a day off work. (I might be able to bribe him with a movie at Graumann's before the Lebowski party.)

P.S. A-Team and enchiladas? You call that torture? Make him watch Sarah Jessica parker movies. He can't bear to see her because she reminds him of someone he used to work for. Not that I want my DH to suffer or anything, you know, just trying to help out a fellow marmot with a helpful tip.

babysingsing 09/13/2007 #

Looks like both the Friday and Saturday events begin at 8pm.

FRIDAY LEB FEST:
Friday, October 12th - Opening Party @ The Knitting Factory Hollywood (7021 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028)

SATURDAY LEB FEST:
Saturday, October 13th - Bowling Party @ The Cal Bowl (2500 E Carson St. Lakewood, CA 90712)

TíaBel: What's the "LB" in your "LA/LB?"

Why don't we (me, RudeNun, Cousin RudeNun, RudeMom if she's coming too, TíaBel, maybe Mr. TíaBel, maybe Mr. babysingsing, KateyB if she's able, Mr. KateyB if he's able, whomever else is interested) meet for pre-shopping brunch on Saturday?

If that sounds good to y'all, can RudeNun find out from Eon's Momma where in LA the shopping will be so we can pick a meeting spot?

RudeNun 09/13/2007 #

Shoot ladies errrr I mean MARMOTS! I prolly(babysingsing family speak) will not be able to make the brunch. I'm putting breakfast aside for my host. She's Cousin RudeNun's godmother and only gets to see Cousin RudeNun maybe twice a year. 'Tis the only request Cousin RudeNun had of this trip. A small price to pay for being kidnapped for an entire weekend. Anywho, anytime after the breakfast we're down. I do hope Eon's Momma will want to meet you all for the brunch tho'! I'm sure she'd have a good time with y'all!

KateyB Please take a cone camping with you. I don't want your bladder to "freeze" <-- babysingsing's words not mine. Shoot it'd be great if we could all come together! There will be other times tho'. It'd be REALLY fun to return! We haven't gone yet and I'm already talking about the next time. Wooohooo I'm excited!

TiaBel In regards to the "torture" please see my comment to your rating.

babysingsing I've clued Eon's Momma into The Marmot's Lair. I hope she comes by and visits us. Do I smell the next Marmot Recruit??

p.s. Cousin RudeNun <-- Hilarious!! I was GMAO!! (giggling my ass off). She's going to laugh when she hears about this. I think I'll post a photo of her on my Flickr account..

eonsmomma 09/13/2007 #

Okay I am game for shopping anywhere in LA you want to go. I was thinking Downtown would be nice(cheap, tacky, and crafty items everywhere), maybe you want to do Melrose or East LA, Cantor's is by the Beverly Center and also by the original Farmer's Market.

I would love to do the brunch. What time would everyone like to do the brunch and the shopping??? And what exactly is everyone looking for?

RudeNun 09/13/2007 #

10-12

RudeNun munches on a piece of cheese and takes a sip of her milk

Gawd, all this dairy at once must be bad for a person.

I'd LOVE to do downtown. I'm looking for crafty stuff. What's everyone else looking for?

Mmmmm cheese. I hope this doesn't stop me up tonight.

eonsmomma 09/13/2007 #

Okay then downtown should be good. Lots of stuff. Bring good shoes for lots of walking.

babysingsing 09/13/2007 #

Great! I'll bring my SportSeat, too!

Kidding...

How about 11am? I am flexible for both the time and the place. Can you LA-people recommend a good spot for brunch around Melrose/East LA?

Also, RudeNun, if you're having breakfast with RudeCousin and RuderGodmother, could you have lunch with us?

We could so easily make brunch a lunch instead.

Or, you could just meet us shoppin'!

babysingsing 09/13/2007 #

Oh, and once we figure all this out, I'm going to invite Chappykat!

RudeNun 09/13/2007 #

Most certainly! We can do lunch with The Marmots. Wow, how do you sit on that thing??

Who knows Eon's Momma, you might be able to check out Charley Horse someday, they're also from LA. Me cousin introduced me to 'em, much like The Big Lebowski.

10-4

babysingsing 09/13/2007 #

Ok, it'll be LUNCH then! How about 12:30pm?

LA-people can pick the place!

TíaBel 09/14/2007 #

Again, I force myself to pack things up before getting online again and I miss all the fun! The good news is I will get 4 swaps out in tomorrow's mail! Woohoo!

So...

"LB" is Long Beach, next to Lakewood where the bowling is.

Lunch Saturday at 12:30 is perfect. I'll let Dolores pick the spot, since she'll know more places than I do. And I'll be looking for crafty stuff, too, though by now you know that I LOVE to shop for anything anywhere.

Saturday party is a "prolly" (I say that too when I'm talking too fast).

Um, what else? Oh, KateyB, I'll take tons of pictures for you!

I'm sure I'm forgetting something, but right now I have to go find a box for the 4th swap.

OH! Thanks for missing me! You have no idea how hard it was to resist the computer yesterday. I practically had the DTs.

babysingsing 09/14/2007 #

Update: Chappykat will join us! Woo hoo!

kateyb 09/17/2007 #

im sad... the southern marmot wants to go too :( hmmmm.

RudeNun 09/17/2007 #

KateyB! Nooooooooo! I wish you could join us too! :(

Maybe next year?

RudeNun 09/17/2007 #

Everyone it's babysingsing's birthday today!!

babysingsing now this one I wasn't sure about posting on your account. I hope you have a good one today!!

:O

TíaBel 09/17/2007 #

What is this? HBO?

So,

KateyB, just FYI, Southwest is having a sale.

babysingsing, Happy, happy birthday! Doing anything special?

RudeNun 09/17/2007 #

OMG!!! HBO? It should be Las Marmots Cochinas Channel!!

Although I don't think KateyB has a dirty mind like the rest of us. RudeNun whistles innocently..

babysingsing 09/18/2007 #

Hi everybody! I'm back from New Jersey! Phew. We celebrated my birthday maybe nine times already! Yay!

Hey RN: I can't see the photo!

RudeNun 09/19/2007 #

Whoops! Photobucket censored it.

babysingsing 09/19/2007 #

Hahahaa, it must have been good. :)

TíaBel 09/19/2007 #

It was.

TíaBel 09/19/2007 #

Yeay, Chappykat!

RudeNun 09/19/2007 #

:O The poor nuns!!

TíaBel 09/24/2007 #

Blowing off the nuns to go partying? Oooooh. Someone's in trouble.

RudeNun 09/24/2007 #

Chet! But I looooove them! I added extra loot in hopes that it would buy me more time!

I get the feeling once they come home I'll have a few rulers to deal with.. sigh babysingsing would you mind keeping them after all? ;)

Okay, TOTALLY kidding. I'll have lots of explaining to do. I shouldn't of left them those 3 minutes I took off to buy a churro..

TíaBel 09/30/2007 #

Countdown to LebowskiFest!

babysingsing 10/ 1/2007 #

I'm so excited!

Also, we need to figure out where we are meeting on that Saturday for lunch.

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