I thought I should start an ATC HOST thread..If you are interested in hosting a trade simply sign up here..Sue will be handling may-june,
so I am going to start with June..The host gets to choose the subject for the month so get creative..it will be fun. Hosting consists of taking names on the list for members joining and compiling an address list to send out after all is signed up, and checking the thread to see if any help is needed.No need to be shy, I will be here and so will others that will be happy to help if needed..just let me know which month you are interested in hosting..If something comes up and you cant host your chosen month, no prob, I will jump in

may-june= Sue (Bigs)

June-July=kay (oliverandjazz)

July-August =Sue (Bigs)

August-September=Shanna (Ladylee)

Sept-Oct=Sandy (NCGirl)

Oct- Nov=tania (TaniaBee)

Nov-Dec

Kay, if everyone is OK after my slip ups on the first I'd like to host again in July /August.......already have an idea (but I'm keeping it to myself

Hi All, Hi Kay,

I'd like to put my name in for hosting the August/September ATC challenge.

thanks girls..sue you did awesome..no probs.

O&J - put me down for a month to host. I have an idea too, but want to surprise everyone! Thanks!

Great Sandy, you will have sept-oct.
thanks to you

Hi Kay,
i would like to host the Oct-Nov ATC - if i can??

How will i know if my idea or theme has already been used before? or doesn't that really matter??

hi tania, thank you.. and just go back a few pages in the threads and you will be able to see what topics have already been covered.

I know that i'm hosting in Oct/Nov - but any idea on the exact date - or do i just wait until the previous host is finished??

Just asking so that i can plan ahead and diarise it.

yep, you wait until the trade before you is complete, then you start yours..You will do great!

How about if the previous host PMs the next one to say their trade is "closed" and that it's time to start the next one? Or post something on the thread?

that would be perfect!

For keeping track of when our start dates are, I was thinking that we should take the time to add in the exact dates in this thread. Adding a week to the sign-up time has thrown the start dates even further off, so if we have them pre-planned, it could help some people decide when they might like to try their hand at hosting.

I personally prefer the one week sign-up time, but if we keep the two weeks, and start and end on Sundays, my dates would be Sept 13-26 for sign-up, and Sept. 27-Oct 24 for creation/posting. The next one would be the six weeks after that, etc. I don't know if this is helpful or annoying, but hopefully the former!

sounds good shanna, I prefer the one week sign up. I think sue only did that this trade to give everyone a chance to collect 'past' trade cards. to give everyone a chance to 'catch up' so to speak.

Ok, that was certainly kind of her to do, especially considering that I was one of the offenders! Put back to five weeks each, my dates would then be Sept 13 to Oct. 17, and the next Oct. 18 to Nov. 21. Like I said, just a suggestion, not a request. I don't always have time to check the forum or even my emails, so I prefer set dates, but I still like the idea of a reminder pm from the previous host.

its perfect

any idea what the next trades theme is ?

nope, shanna is the host, i think it starts next week, i am looking forward to it

so shanna what will the theme be ?

I think bondage gear was mentioned...?

I can't wait to know what's the next theme so I can get started. The 60's theme was a little hard for me, I had to do alot of research but it was still alot of fun. I hope I represented the 60's well enough.

I think you did a fine job .

Thank you

Hey I'm back for a while and ready to jump in on another trade too! I'm hosting the October trade - three weeks away - need to see what September's theme will be before I decide on mine. Pencils are sharp, ready to go in NC!!

roxie you did a very fine job hon...

and Sandy, welcome back to you, i hope all is well...we miss ya round here

has someone contacted the next one up for the trade ?

Yeah! Let's get started on the next trade!!

Thanks Kay - I missed being here! Did anything happen while I was gone?

Yes! Kay has now moved to the UK and is living in my spare room. Kim is considering her selection as a Senator, and wondering what the fringe benefits will be! Sue and Carol have clubbed together and bought Alaska and several parts of Canada. (The bit's nobody wants) Trish is having trouble with her new Space Suit, and probably needs a size smaller to get into the shuttle comfortably. Apart from that? Nothing at all. Nice to see you again.

well after reviewing my postion as Senate I learned who I would have to be working with .. so guess what steve ...I am packed and moving in with you !!! me and kay are like two pees in a pod so you wont even notice the extra mouth to feed lol

Now about the next trade ....are we having sign up be for two weeks ? this last one I think was long ..now it is like a waiting game on the next trade . not complaining just wondering .

Lovely! All my favourite girls under one roof. I'm only gonna visit weekends though ok? I've only got so much stamina.

you guys are sooo silly, kim you would have my vote.

Shanna, please lets not make sign up 2 wks long. that is a long time for sign up..i think the one week sign up period is fine, we are all looking forward to it, hope to see you soon

Um steve I require attention hun .. this weekend crap just dont cut it sweetie ..let me know before I buy that ticket to England ...I would get more that kind of attention if I stay in politics lol

lmao...yes you would my dear, no end to it in politics..

We need some time for art! Three women, seven days, a weekend isn't a bad offer? I'll need to put in extra hours to keep you lot! Especially Kay, have you seen her art materials bill?

Ok everyone, since I have been contacted to ask why I have not started the next trade, I am letting you all know, I have it all ready to post, just waiting for the word go, and I assume it will be after the official end date of Sue's 60's trade. I know we are artists, probably mostly not mathematicians, but 5 or 6 weeks at a time for a trade do not work out to a trade every month, lol.

Sue had posted her end date as September 15, I could start it right after that, or I could start a little earlier. I was thinking the dates I had posted earlier in this thread. Let me know. The topic has been hinted at in the 60's thread!

I think we can start the next one now. I'm pretty sure everyone is done now, I'm usually like the last one anyways. Well not all the time but anyways. I can't wait to know what's the next subject even with the clue I wasn't exactly sure what it was.

shanna, i think it would be best to wait for the day Sues trade ends at least. that is the 15th, that way no toes are stepped on and everyone has their cards in the mail for sure.

Thanks Kay, that's kind of what I was thinking. I know it's hard to wait when you are all done your cards, but there are always those that need a few days to recover from the last one too. So we start on the 15th for sign-up, and end it on the 21st. Then do you think we should end the draw/post time mid-week, exactly 28 days later? Or can we get away with ending it on Oct. 17, a Sunday?

i think that is fine shanna

Ok, I know that here where I live in Canada, it is still almost an hour until the 15th, but I have a busy day tomorrow, so I'm posting now! I hope people like the topic I chose. It is narrower than some, but could turn out some really interesting results I think.

Kay, do you know when the next ATC will begin?
I just want to know so that i can prepare myself....

Thanks

Hi Tania - I'll be hosting in October, starting on the 17th or 18th I think. I was thinking last week I wouldn't be able to do it, but I'm rearranging some things and will go ahead and host. So your hosting would start around the middle of November, does that sound right? I've got a topic selected already, if you want, I'll pm it to you so we can make sure we don't have the same one. You must keep it secret though!

I was kinda hoping for a halloween theme .. even thou I am busy I dont want to miss out on too many of the trades .

It's not exactly a Halloween theme, but you are close. You won't need a camera for this trade.

Oh ok, so i have plenty of time then... i just don't want to disappointed anyone and start late or anything.
ok, perfect!!

PS. your secret is safe with me....

How do I join?

Do you want to join a trade or sign up as a host of a trade?

Hi Ncgirl, I want to trade and later on probably host

Well you are in luck! The next trade starts this Sunday and I am the host. The theme will be set at that time and you will have a week or so to decide if you want to sign up. Then all you have to do is draw and trade. I'm pretty new to the ATC's and it's a blast! I hope you will join in my trade!

ATC Trail is up and running - Hope we all have loads of fun

So then - Im sending to T ANN can you send me your address via PM

TANN to ME and Dusty Fairy

Dusty Fairy to TANN and DEBBIE

DEBBIE TO Dusty Fairy and Me.

Swap addresses ladies.