Laurels is a Pin-head *chuckle*

* Lotus Horemheb

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October 17 , 2005

Eggs

Posted at 18:00 EST

Ok, so I've gone a little overboard with this egging people's houses. I've never done IRL, because well, in childhood my Mother would have KILLED me and I wasn't that precocious. Now, I probably would kill my own children if they did it to someone's house. But virtually, it's another story. hehehehehehe.

Think of it as my way of sharing the love *chuckle* - and if it makes someone laugh today, then my job here is done ;)

I do have to admit that Bacchus and his Charmin TP job on my house cracked me up to no end. And then there was AER and her fartbomb. I need more of those kinds of laughs these days. Those deep in the belly rumbly laughs. They do wonders for your soul.

From Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween

In Scotland, children or guisers are likely to recite "The sky is blue, the grass is green, may we have our Halloween" instead of "trick or treat!", they will then have to impress the members of the houses they visit with a song, trick, joke or dance in order to earn their treats.

Tricks play less of a role in modern Halloween, though the night before Halloween is often marked by pranks such as soaping windows, egging houses or stringing toilet paper through trees. Before indoor plumbing was so widespread, tipping over or displacing outhouses was a popular form of trick.

Those evil urchins! Can you imagine having to clean up an outhouse spill???

May 13 , 2005

May Panic

Posted at 15:00 EST

The Thoth Review and World Report

NEWSFLASH! New images of King Tutankhamen to be revealed this Sunday on the National Geographic Channel! Check your local listings for air times, but don't miss out.

For the first time in 25 years, Tutankhamen has been removed from his sarcophagus and sent for CT examination. Tackling the question of his death as well as reconstructing the face of the elusive boy-king, Egyptian scientists work on the new CT scan findings for new answers. Entitled "King Tut's Final Secrets" this is certain to be a must-see for any fan of Ancient Egypt. Check out National Geographic for more information:

Spring has Sprung and We are Wrung...OUT that is!

SpringFest has come and gone in Egypt with mixed feelings. Amidst a flurry of activities, we are literally exhausted from running from world to world enjoying the most excellent activites and events to date! Egypt's celebration highlighted the Grand Egyptian Festival the Beautiful Feast of the Valley celebrated each year at the beginning of the innundation season. In the Procession of Amun, we recreated (sort of!) the parade following the Priests of Amun while they carried the Great Hidden One through the streets of the grand city of Waset and across the Nile in order to commune with the spirits of the gods. Free flowing beer was supplied by the Drunken Hathor Oracle Booth and several contests were held.

Winning second place on the Best of Fest Social Activities category, the Amun's Puzzle Scavenger Hunt kept celebrants hopping, scouring through homes and places in Egypt, looking for those elusive puzzle pieces. My hat goes of to Clodia Cicero and Leela Antonius who found the most puzzle pieces and are now in need of a new pair of reading glasses. Well done ladies!!

Other events included Do it Yourself Pottery, with many thanks to Sesh Ked Hatshepsut for rendering our lovely designs into gorgeous pottery souvenirs (See the Springfest plate above as some of his wonderful work!). Name that Room was another event for contestants to guess the name of each room in a common Egyptian home. Winners with four right guesses each were Feline Thutmose and Caileadair Etana. Another job well done!!

Best of Homes Awarded!! At the end of SpringFest, Best Homes was awarded to competitors who threw their hats in the ring to be judged by a venerable panel of judges. Winners for Egypt were:

GOLD - Queen Tiy Amenhotep

SILVER - Nefertare Mentuhotep

BRONZE - nilaja Amenhotep

A hearty congratulations ladies!!

With all major celebrations, there are always people in the wings who helped, but rarely get the kudos they properly deserve. The Order of the Golden Fly was given to those who showed bravery in the face of battle or opposition. To those of you who came through to help Egypt this Spring, I am eternally grateful for your support and friendship and include you in this prestigous group for you have served Egypt well.

Shop 'Til You Drop!

After much blood, sweat and tears, the Virtual Bazaar has opened in Egypt! Boasting more than 10 shops (and always looking for new shop keepers), the bazaar is the best in one-stop shopping for graphics for your per, virtual gifts, avatars and perhaps some amusement along the way. Stop on in see all that we have to offer!

New? Here's some help!

Em Hotep! Welcome to AW Egypt - post your introduction or questions
Living in Egypt - The Egyptian decoration source thread
Arachne's Web FAQ & Helpcenter - for quick help on graphics or code

Featured Articles:

Pharoah Sobeknefru by Makara Hatshepsut

Group Spotlight:

What does Ramesses II and caravan raiders have in common? A story, that's what! In KMT's premier role play the Golden Horus, caravan raiders have attacked a royal party. Promising to raise the wrath of Ramesses II when his beloved Nefertari is threatened, the story will drive into court intrigue, greed and power. What will happen next? Only time knows and Horus is always looking for new players and characters to fill their ranks. If you have any questions on how to get started, just drop KMT's group leader Lotus Horemheb a scroll.

Member Spotlight:

There seems to be a new trivia king in Egypt and his name is Volusian Amenemhat. A fount of information – not just in Egyptian history but also across the board, Volusian is a wonderful example of well roundedness in Ancient History. If you’re looking for a “ringer” for your team trivia event – look no further than Volusian – he’s definitely the best of the best.

Featured Location:

A Royal city beginning with the 11th Dynasty, Waset grew to become a cultural center for the arts and religion. Deir al Medina - the Royal artisans village, Karnak, Luxor and the Valley of the Kings and Queens all are important landmarks for this wonderful city! Come visit or come to stay, this city promises a window into the best of the ancient Egyptian world.

Lotus Horemheb, Egypt World Editor