Topic: Rose Moon - Watchmen Ball - June 23

Fiona ONeill

Date: 2013-05-30 00:14 EST
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Rose Moon Watchmen Ball

Join Bristle Crios in celebrating June's full moon on Sunday, June 23, 2013 to honor the Watch! 7-9pm PST (west coast), 10-12am EST (east coast), 3-5 am GMT (UK)

This Rose Moon is to honor the Watch and all that they do for the Rhy'din community. They put their lives on the line selflessly to try and make this world a better place. With this moon we are honoring those current and past of the Watch and their families. Donations will be taken for the Watch to for equipment, medical needs, support of the family should they lose their loved one. If you would like to make a donation for the Watch and Watch family members please list it with your outfit or contact Miranda Branson or Fiona O'Neill.

This will be the second annual Rose Moon event held by Bristle Crios. The full moon in June has many names. In Europe, it is called the Rose Moon, presenting the peak flowering season for roses. It is also called the Strawberry Moon because the Algonquin tribes in North America saw it as a signal to gather the ripening fruit since the short season for harvesting strawberries comes each year during the month of June. It is also known as the Honey Moon, since it begins the ideal time to begin gathering honey from the hive. Many weddings occur during the time round the Honey Moon in many cultures, and it is where the wedding honeymoon gets its name. Other names include: Lotus Moon by the Chinese, Moon When June Berries Are Ripe by the Sioux, and Moon of Horses by the Celtics. Read more information about The Rose Moon and its many names at www.baycrossings.com.

Miranda Branson

Date: 2013-05-30 00:25 EST
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The welcome center had been transformed for the Rose Moon. Gracefully a fabric banner draped over a trellis fit to burst with wisteria proudly proclaimed this to be the Watch Ball. Walking inside the floor became a checkerboard of two tone wood, all along the edge of the walls bloomed different types of flowers playfully teasing noses with their delicate scents. Ancient trees stood proudly their limbs creating a massive canopy of playful shadows on the floor.

Cream tables and chairs draped in floral patterns joined the party filled with fresh flowers and candles flickering. Shimmering little balls of light waiting to take drink orders to the bartender Christine or guiding to the various tables filled from edge to edge with amazing treats.

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The whole back of the welcome center sparkles as if it were glass making it easy for guest to walk out into the gardens and enjoy weather of Rose Moon. Walk through the ankle height hedge maze, stroll around the lake with capiz shell lotus candles floating acrossed it's glassy surface, or sneak away to something a little more private for that first kiss under the light of the moon.

Miranda Branson

Date: 2013-05-30 00:30 EST
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Care to prove who is the best' The better team' Or just have bragging rights for the night, then come play flower bomb! A taller hedge maze off to one corner with baskets filled with squishy hearts patterned like grenades is set aside for just that. Take off in the maze with arms full of hearts and take aim! The hearts will hit your target like a pillow and shower them in flower petals with a loud crack!

Miranda Branson

Date: 2013-05-30 00:37 EST
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Show off your skills and win a prize for yourself or someone special! Pick up three darts tipped with a gold or silver rose and toss it at the pink and white board. A score of 12 or more pick your prize!

The center is 6 points and each ring out from it one point less, the outer most being one point.

Blood Sister

Date: 2013-05-30 00:43 EST
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The culinary students of the Academy of Bristle Crios were assigned to complete a dish with the special ingredient of strawberries in honor of the strawberry harvest during Rose Moon. The following dishes are the winners with the highest scoring dish in their class.

Strawberry Dishes

Chipotle Salmon with Strawberry Mango Salsa " Grilled salmon fillets rubbed with a mixture of brown sugar, minced garlic cloves, finely chopped chipotle peppers, and salt. Topped with a fruit salsa of chopped strawberries, mango, red onion, lime juice, olive oil, and fresh cilantro and mint. Grilled Chicken Strawberry Salad " Grilled chicken placed on a bed of fresh lettuce with sliced strawberries, minced red onion, and pecans, drizzled with a sweet mustard dressing. Glazed Pork with Strawberry Couscous " Baked pork loin roast glazed with strawberry jam and orange juice. Served with couscous, cubed strawberries, and fresh mint. Blue Cheese Steak with Strawberry Chutney " Seasoned grilled steak topped with a sweet syrup coated strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry chutney with blue cheese crumbled on top. Strawberry Goat Cheese Bruschetta ? Grilled Italian bread spread with goat cheese, topped with cubed strawberries tossed in balsamic vinegar and garnished with fresh basil and thyme.

Miranda Branson

Date: 2013-05-30 00:54 EST
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Shimmering with sugary goodness is the dessert table! Lanterns decorated with fresh flowers hang above the table filled with strawberry cupcakes, ice cream sandwiches, sugar flowers, chocolate cream berry torte, red velvet cheesecake brownies, caramel white chocolate corn, and amaretto cream cake.

Recipes found at Allrecipes.com

Bard of Cain

Date: 2013-05-30 01:10 EST
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Back by popular demand, the gazebo bar! Maned by the one and only bartender Christine Cain and her shimmering motes belly up to the bar! Polished white marble with pale gold and blonde wood making the romantic gazebo with plush gold barstools to rest your feet.

Drunken Strawberries

Strawberries that have been cleaned and soaked in vodka in an air tight container over night. Served in a martini glass with one shot of vodka.

Rose Lemonade

1 package of pink lemonade 2 cups rose water 2 cups lemon vodka clean and sliced strawberries

Mix the rose water, vodka and pink lemonade package together and chill. Serve in a double old fashioned glass with sliced strawberries floating on top and one cut in half on the rim of the glass.

Tickled Pink

1 oz of strawberry juice Chilled prosecco sparkling wine

Add the strawberry juice to a champagne glass and top with prosecco.

Skirt Chaser

1 oz 100 proof vodka 1 oz dark creme du cacao 1 oz rose tequila

In a double old fashion stir together the vodka and dark creme du cacao. In a shot glass pour the rose tequila and serve both glasses together. In one shot drink down the contents of the double old fashion and chase with the shot of rose tequila.

Silk Stocking

1.5 oz tequila 1.5 oz light cream 1 oz cr"me du cacao Dash of grenadine Sprinkle of cinnamon

In a shaker with ice add the tequila, cream, cr"me du cacao and grenadine and shake til well blended. Pour into a martini glass with a coco rimmer and sprinkle with cinnamon to serve.

Rose Moon

2 oz Nuvo 2 oz Hpnotiq Harmonie 2 oz pink lemonade

In a shaker with ice add Nuvo, Hpnotiq Harmonie and pink lemonade. Strain and serve in a stemless martini glass with a blackberry on the rimmer.

Drinks from the crazy mind of the mun and Idrink.com

Yasmin

Date: 2013-05-30 01:42 EST
BALLROOM DANCE SONGS

DJ Zazzy Yas was supposed to play the typical ballroom dance music. Cha Cha. Foxtrot. Jive. Swing. Mambo. Paso Doble, whatever that meant. Quickstep. Samba. Tango. Waltz. Boring! Yasmin was going to make sure this turned out to be a kicking dance party! Featuring the first half hour of rumbas, followed by pairs of ChaChas, Sambas, and Jives

Featured Songs: Rumba - Halo by Beyonce (23 BPM) Rumba - Chasing The Sun by Jackie Scott (25 BPM) Rumba - Skyfall by Adele (24 BPM) Rumba - I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing by Nina (26 BPM) Rumba - Safe and Sound by Taylor Swift (20 BPM) Rumba - Uncover by Zara Larsson (25 BPM) Rumba - Set Fire To The Rain by Adele (25 BPM) Rumba - Just The Way You Are by Princess (24 BPM) ChaCha - The Time by The Black Eyed Peas (31 BPM) ChaCha - She Doesn't Mind by Sean Paul (31 BPM) Samba - Beautiful Liar by Beyonce and Shakira (51 BPM) Samba - Wanna See U Dance by Kat DeLuna(51 BPM) Jive - Right Round by Flo Rida (38 BPM) Jive - Last Friday Night by Glee (42 BPM) ChaCha - Sexy And I Know It by LMFAO (31 BPM) ChaCha - On the Floor by Jennifer Lopez (32 BPM) Samba - Stereo Love by Edward Maya and Vika (51 BPM) Samba - Waka Waka by Shakira (53 BPM)

Miranda Branson

Date: 2013-06-05 13:55 EST
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Wandering through the shops, a sweet little vintage store was found holding the perfect dress. A vintage Dior dress, Oscar de la Renta shoes and the jewelry inspired by the coming moon made by her own two hands.

Miranda had agreed that any watch member that needed forge work done she would do it for free. From basic repairs to custom creations.

Angel of Death

Date: 2013-06-05 14:21 EST
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So excited she could hardly stand it! A pretty dress to wear and her first pair of kitten heels!

Being small and only 6, Angel thought long and hard about what she could do for the Watch people. Pulling out her construction paper, glue, crayons and her stickers she made a bunch of thank you cards. "I'll make them for birthdays and if they are sick cause getting a card is nice!" Glitter going everywhere!

Bard of Cain

Date: 2013-06-12 17:03 EST
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Chris had a long standing policy when it came to her imports, creations and bars. Drinks are on the house for those of the watch.

Dress by Roberto Cavalli

Kruger

Date: 2013-06-20 00:36 EST
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A new year brings a new story told by the same teller. Join Kruger as he entertains the young ones with his version of Battle of the Birds.

(I have seen many versions of this, I will be editing for time as well as content. As with all fairytales the original is rather gruesome.)

The Redneck

Date: 2013-06-20 09:01 EST
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Rachael Blackthorne

Date: 2013-06-23 02:45 EST
What the best dressed Watchwoman will wear that night when she attends the festivities....

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Arthour

Date: 2013-06-23 06:25 EST
Assuming the baby sitter can be found, Arthour will be attending the Rose Moon, Watchman's Ball.

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You can't go wrong in a black suit and tie at a ball.

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NorseLady

Date: 2013-06-23 15:51 EST
On the night of the Rose Moon, Shy chooses to wear an elegant pastel pink chiffon gown to the ball:

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Sionn

Date: 2013-06-23 16:19 EST
Who Watches the Watchmen"

Someone has to cover Brian & Jen. Guess the Fox got volunteered"

Don't worry, the weapons will be *Peace Knotted.* Good luck disarming him though.

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Brian Ravenlock

Date: 2013-06-23 18:54 EST
This is what Brian will be wearing for the evening. The images offer various points of view for the outfit, and for record he will not be wearing the hat...



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Jenai Ravenlock

Date: 2013-06-23 19:04 EST
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Ammy Spiritor

Date: 2013-06-23 22:15 EST
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Picture our white furred Ammy in this lovely dress, sequined with fire crystal beads.

Serah Farron

Date: 2013-06-23 22:26 EST
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Rage and Shadow

Date: 2013-06-24 00:21 EST
Victor goes with a dark blue suit for the Rose Moon.

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