The Rubber Duckies Return to Arisia!

[whuffle.livejournal.com]

Some of you may remeber that 2 years ago, I ran a non-event; the open scavenger hunt for rubber duckies at Arisia. I personally purchased 100 duckies and decorating supplies. There were many wonderful folk who helped me decorate and hide the duckies. Last year, I was unable to attend Arisia, so there were no duckies. I was informed that there were quite a few disappointed children and adults that were wondering where the duckies went.

Well, this year, I am pleased to announce the Return of the Arisia Ducky Hunt

This year, I'd like to offer a limited number of special prizes for those who check in the duckies with the winning secret number. The prizes will be fantasy & historically themed action figures and tin wind up toys. The cost for said toys is $5.00 per toy. So, this time, I'd like to see if I can collect some donations to help offset the cost for this fun and entertaining event.

If you are interested in helping in the execution if the ducky scavenger hunt or would be willing to donate a small ammount to the cost of this event, please contact me.

Comments

[donnad.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure how much time I'll have between now and Arisia, but if you get me a handful of duckies, I'll decorate them. Is using Sharpies okay on them?

[whuffle.livejournal.com]

Yep, I used sharpies last time. You are also welcome to add things made with Fimo or cloth...

[larksdream]

Ohhhh, me me me me me!!! I can't donate money (unemployed) but I'd love to both decorate and help hide and do whatever else you need. :-) Drop me an email at my LJ addie.

PS-- have you tried putting out a call for duck donations?

[dda.livejournal.com]

Send some email to events@arisia.org; they might be able to help.

[lazaruslong.livejournal.com]

Take a look at Ebay...

36 ducks for $20...ends in 50 minutes though..

http://cgi.ebay.com/Three-dozen-Fun-Rubber-Duck-Duckie-Ducks-Brand-New_W0QQitemZ5643795302QQcategoryZ26392QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[lazaruslong.livejournal.com]

Might be a better link...with more:

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?sofocus=bs&sbrftog=1&frpp=50&maxrecordsreturned=300&fstype=1&from=R10&catref=C6&satitle=rubber+ducks+dozen&sacat=-1%26catref%3DC6&bs=Search&fsop=1%26fsoo%3D1&coaction=compare&copagenum=1&coentrypage=search&fgtp=&sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2&sadis=200&fpos=ZIP%2FPostal&ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=

[candle-light.livejournal.com]

Hi. I'm glad you're able to dso this again. I wrote to you a year or two ago saying how much my son (then 4) enjoyed finding his duckie (which he kept instead of exchanging for candy). I'd like to help with your latest endevour. I don't know how to reach you but you can email me at candle_light@LJ (mind the underscore). Thanks!

[sdavido.livejournal.com]

If you plan to do this next year, if at all possible, let me know in advance. I can give "ducky decorating" as an extra-credit option for my Sociology class . . . *grin*

Well, they ARE working on projects based on Camille Bacon-Smith's "Science Fiction Cultures" . . .

[whuffle.livejournal.com]

Heee!!! I love it! Which school is this Sociology class for and when would you need the ducks? Do your students need any sort of return statistics? I'm thinking of collecting some statistics this time around so I know what to anticipate for next year.

[whuffle.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the suggestion. I just did.

[whuffle.livejournal.com]

I'll let you know when I arrange for the decorating party to take place. It will be sometime in January after I get back from X-mas vacation/honeymoon in Italy.

[whuffle.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the pointer. I have already found ducks for as low as 34 cents per duck. I don't want to go too much lower because the quality of the ducks you get starts becoming an issue. But I'll keep an eye on ebay. Last time I got 100 ducks for 50 cents a piece. But I didn't have much time for comparison shopping.....

[whuffle.livejournal.com]

I'll let you know when I arrange for the decorating pary to take place. Its going to have to be sometime in January once I get the ducks ordered. I've emailed events to ask if I can get run this as an official event and get a little funding to help pay for it. But I'll have to wait and see what the events people say... If I do end up funding it on my own dime again, I will be posting again to let people know how they can donate money via paypal to help me with the cost...

[sdavido.livejournal.com]

Yipes! Remember, this would be for NEXT year . . . my class has their final meeting tomorrow!

On the other hand, if I can get some duckies, I can always have some of my Humanties Through The Arts students decorate them during our class break on Thursday for extra credit, and drop them off at the con, or we can find some other way to meet. Hmmmmmm. *Might* be able to do that with the Soc students. I could spring for the colorful markers . . .

You can reach me at 617-Nine5three, four33seven.

Tomorrow I have 2 exams at the Wentworth Institute of Technology (starting at 8am), including the aforementioned Intro to Sociology class. 550 Huntington Avenue.

Thursday, I have my Humanities Through the Arts class at the New England Institute of Art. 10 Brookline Place West (on Route 9).

Or they could get to both classes, if they could possibly be dropped off today before 6pm at Unique Simchas, at 1382A Beacon Street (Coolidge Corner - Brookline) where my wife, vettecat, works.

What do you think?

[whuffle.livejournal.com]

Hmmm. rather short notice, especially since I haven't done the bulk ducky purchase yet for this year. But if I can find some duckies on my way home or during lunchtime, I could drop them off to your wife. I have to go to Brookline tonight anyways to celebrate my dad's birthday.... I'll see if I can swing it. I'll check the local kid's stores during lunch and let you know if I find anything that's not outrageously expensive. If not, perhaps we can do this for next year.

[larksdream]

Cool!

One other possibility . . .

[sdavido.livejournal.com]

My new classes at WIT start-up the week of Arisia . . . on the 9th. If I could get them before then, I could bring them to BOTH schools (I have a Monday night English class at NEiA and, if it runs, a Friday morning Ethics course), and get them decorated and bring them to the Con on Friday, leaving them somewhere for you. I DON'T want you to have to buy extra-expensive duckies for this . . .

And, if you like, I could have you come in as part of a prospective group of speakers for my Intro to Soc. classes this year, and you could bring duckies and leave them with me for decoration for next year.

Does that sound easier?