#hgspringfling19

[ladyofmedicine]

Maria walked up to the donation desk with a small suitcase in hand, she smiled at the desk worker and set it up, pulling out several Louis Vuitton shoes, a few Radley coats four Burberry bags, “Good afternoon, I was hoping to donate these to the Charity Fashion Show?” she asked with a smile, “The case too,” it was Mulberry.

Looking back she smiled at the person behind her, “Please has a look in advance if you like, itis all for a good cause after all.”

[lxttlebutterfly]

Chou had been up since five am and already had several bags full, quietly moving about the town. He was currently hanging one-armed from a gutter and using the other to scrape it clean, dumping the gathering into a bag below.

“Good morning.” he said idly, his butterfly resting on his shoulder, “People never seem to clean their gutters these days.”

[lunaxshaw]

There were still a few hours before the softball game started, her t-shirt proudly displaying her support for the fire department thanks to a lot of hours dedicated to arts and crafts. In her palm was a handful of cracked corn that she got from one of the nearby dispensers, each one filled with different snacks to feed the ducks. She leaned over the small, wooden bridge, watching them swim and flap around in the pond below. Luna tossed some of the corn to the small group, all of them swimming toward it once they spotted the food. “I wonder what would be good names for them,” she mused, genuinely giving some thought to the matter. Luna held her hand out to offer the newcomer some of the corn so they could feed the ducks as well. “That one that can’t swim straight looks like a Quack Sparrow to me.”

[noah-blackwell]

The only reason Noah was even showing his face at the Spring Fling was because Maggie and Joslyn practically demanded it. Have some fun, they said. It’ll be good for you, they said. Sure, it was all about improving Hollow Grove and inciting spirit and pride in the town and welcoming spring after a long winter - which was all well and good. He supported that. Did that mean he had to be there pretending he was spirited, too? 

According to Maggie - yes, it did. So he stood at the softball diamonds as the teams set up, sipping lazily at a coffee in hand. At the sound of footsteps approaching he spoke; “Who is your vote for this year?” 

[pbstones]

“Who the fuck decided a town clean up was a good idea? Like, who wakes up and thinks, fuck it we should litter pick for fun? Nah, I’m not about that life.”

[everaltair]

“Sorry-- you might want to give me a full ten minutes with my pancakes. I’ve been living off powdered donuts and buttered noodles for the past few weeks. And I almost forgot what these tasted like.”

[adam-haley]

“I’m not saying they should’ve done double pancake breakfast mornings but imagine how great it’d be to get free pancakes two mornings in a row. I’m already planning on stacking my plate as high as I can go. I’ll be first in line bright and early tomorrow, no one is getting between me and my pancakes.”

[george-chatwin-blog]

He was sweaty, dirty, and halfway through the sweep of Central Bark when he went to swat at another bug, heard a distinctive buzzing sound, and saw a flash of yellow and black. “Ok, yeah. That is definitely a bee.” He wiggled and twisted away from the angry insect, hoping to avoid getting stung and nearly sent himself sprawling when his knees knocked against a bench. “Did, um, did anyone think to bring bug spray?”

[margretxblackwell]

It made no difference to her, yet, still Maggie opted to get herself a cup of coffee once the cleanup was done, figuring it was better to simply have something in her hands. She stopped by the square, keeping herself out of the crowds of people, all seemingly so happy about the day’s events yet to come. It was easier, to keep her distance, yet still appear like she was enjoying herself, when all she wanted was to just lock herself in her office, away from everyone and everything. Still, as the other approached her, she spoke up. “It’s turning out far better than any of us would’ve hoped.”

[valeriexredwood-blog]

She really, really didn’t want to be there. She didn’t want the pity she knew she’d get, she didn’t want those stupid condolences, nor the rumors that were bound to spread. Yet, neither did Valerie want to remain home while everyone partied and enjoyed themselves. The mere notion seemed off, and, besides, she was far too strong to sulk around. She had a character to live up to, to show that she was still strong and intimidating no matter what. So Valerie found herself by the Town Square, observing the place as people got ready for the movie, everyone chatting so excitedly, so happily. Still, she stayed further away from the chatter, a coffee in her hand. “This is stupid.” She mumbled under her breath. “Who wants to watch something like that? With others around?”

[hollowgroverp]

“I’m Mayor Novak and I’d like to welcome you to the 32nd annual Spring Fling! Today we have twenty-one very charitable suitors who have willingly offered up their day for a wonderful cause. The Displaced Children’s Fund, to support supernatural children displaced by the cruelties of our world is a cause close to so many of us. All proceeds from today’s event will go to the fund. Now settle in and will begin the bidding momentarily….”

Below the cut you will find the 21 baskets that were submitted for the event. Bidding will take place until SUNDAY MAY 26th, at which point the bidding will close and then I will pair up the bids with basket. We will do my best to ensure everyone gets matched up with someone. If you would like a certain pairing based on plot reasons let me know and we can see what can be done to make it happen. If you have multiple characters I will do my best to ensure at least one of your characters gets paired for a basket.

How to bid: Comment on this post with your characters name and their three bids. If you bid you must place three bids to ensure we can make proper pairings. ex: Sophia Greyson bids on basket 1, 4, and 15. If you do not follow the bidding rules ie: you bid once or you send an ask, your bid will not be considered.

When will the picnics take place: Picnic dates, can take place any time after bidding concludes on Saturday (in game), this includes during the event or post event. These threads can carry on after the event ends but we encourage you to reach out to your pairing and plot.

                                 FINALLY, HAVE FUN WITH IT!

Baskets

Basket One submits a black wicker picnic basket with a red ribbon tied into a bow to hold the handles closed. Inside you’ll find the following: fresh baked bread from the bakery, a blueberry pie from the bakery, a can of whipped cream, a cold roast chicken, a bottle of decent red wine, atop a soft dark blue flannel blanket, and cutlery and plates.

Basket Two submits a wicker basket with red and gold pattern cloth lining the base and two matching silk ribbons tied in bows at the base of either side of the handle. Inside you’ll find the following: two glass bottles full of honey (some honeycomb included), several small pots filled with edible berries, strawberries, gooseberries, blackberries) and several more filled with edible plants: fireweed, daylily petals & chicory; attached is a small card with ‘all sourced from the local forest.

Basket Three submits a watermelon shaped and colored vintage basket with a white rose laying on top. Inside you will find: a deck of Uno cards, Twister, whip cream, two bowls of fresh fruit salad, a bottle of white wine, two homemade pepperoni pizzas, a fluffy blanket, two pairs of ridiculous looking sunglasses, one heart shaped and one alien shaped.

Basket Four submits a black wicker basket with a red bow. Inside you will find: A Fully white blanket rolled up next to a bouquet of white roses, two bottles of red wine, two crystal glasses, a cheese plate with different kinds of cheese, grapes, a box of Belgian chocolates. As well there are two envelopes in it, one red and one back with a note ‘your choice conquers all’.

Basket Five submits a black and gray duffel bag. Inside you’ll find the following: a black and white checkered flag, a pair of black leather driving gloves, a black leather jacket, sunglasses, and a menu for a lavish casino that offers exclusive dining services. Foods such as lobster, steak, pasta, and various delicacies are described in detail for you to choose from. The option to enjoy a private table outside on the balcony is circled in red, and a few casino chips worth one hundred dollars each have also been thrown into a side pocket.

Basket Six submits a large, insulated picnic basket with bright red fabric and black trimming. Inside you’ll find the following: double chocolate banana muffins, two berry parfaits in glass jars, a mix of colorful fruits, deviled eggs, two ham and cheese croissants, lemon bars, and two water bottles. A brochure for a zoo a few miles out from town is placed with the food, along with two certificates for a behind-the-scenes tour that includes a chance to meet some of the animals.

Basket Seven submit a brown wicker basket with a ribbon attached to the handle bearing sigil of House Mormont. Inside is a cherry pie, two chocolate pudding cups, a gift card to the local bowling alley, a bottle of whiskey with two solo cups, a copy of A Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, a box of cards against humanity, and a red blanket.

Basket Eight submits a brown picnic basket lined with a green apron that reads “Kiss Me, I’m Irish”. Inside you’ll find the following: two cans of Guinness, a loaf of Irish soda bread, and a box of Butler’s Irish Whiskey Truffles.

Basket Nine submits a brown wicker basket lined with a light brown scarf. Inside you’ll find the following: fancy chocolates, a bottle of red wine, and two glasses.

Basket Ten submits a classic wicker basket lined with red cloth. Inside is a container of fruit salad, assorted sliced cheeses, meats, and crackers, some homemade pizza bagels, and a six pack of beers. For dessert, everything needed for s'mores.

Basket Eleven submits a chestnut brown willow basket with a single rose resting on top. Inside you’ll find the following: A jug of bourbon punch, a bottle of white zinfandel, a folded red blanket, two steaks, antipasto skewers, kale caesar salad, blackberry cheesecake brownies, and chocolate dipped strawberries. Rose petals are sprinkled inside the basket and there’s a small stuffed bear holding a heart that says ‘be mine’.

Basket Twelve submits black ash basket wrapped in a red satin bow that is holding a rose on top. Inside is an isolated compartment that is holding two bread bowls filled to the bring with pasta, one chicken alfredo, one spaghetti, and meatballs. Two garden salads, breadsticks and dipping sauce, and cheesecake.  There is a bottle of Sangria and a bottle of tequila, two shot glasses and two wine glasses. There is also a picture of the back of a pickup truck filled with pillows facing an outdoor movie screen and the breakfast club playing on the screen, a sticky note is attached that reads ‘netflix and chill?’ jk I don’t really get what that means’ . There is also a baggy full of movie snacks and popcorn. 

Basket Thirteen submits a vintage white picnic basket with a brown clasp. It’s insulated and lined with dark red cloth. Inside you’ll find the following: A bottle of expensive white wine, two wine glasses, grilled salmon, grilled honey mustard chicken skewers, grilled artichokes with harissa-honey dip, radish tartines, and pear cakes cut into heart shapes. Two small sailors’ hats are tucked on the side and a note that reads “Sail away with me” in cursive handwriting.

Basket Fourteen submits a dark brown wicker basket with a navy blue blanket held to the side with leather straps. Inside you’ll find the following: a bottle of Nosotros wine and two crystal wine glasses, classic lobster rolls, handmade spring vegetable pizza, spring greens Caesar salad, brownies and lemon cookies. There are also two sets of hand-made movie tickets, one copy of Pride & Prejudice and one of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.

Basket Fifteen submits a simple grey plastic laundry basket (one you might find in the walmart home-good section), with a black and white checker sheet folded in the bottom. Inside you’ll find the following: One bottle of Woodford Reserve Whiskey 1.0L, one can of bug spray, one bottle of SPF 30, two pairs of thick wool socks, four expertly made ham and cheese sandwiches, one large refillable water bottle, two black and white striped beach towels, a box of Cheez-It’s, and a bag of Sour Patch watermelon gummy candy.

Basket Sixteen submits a light brown wicker basket with an off-white lining at the top and a dark brown top. Inside you’ll find the following: A jug of freshly made lemonade, A jug of ice coffee, two empty mason jars for cups, steak tacos, Tostitos chips, medium salsa, cucumber tomato salad, and two slices of lemon meringue pie. The green and white checkered blanket is folded at the very bottom. There are two neon mini golf balls in one of the inside pockets.  

Basket Seventeen submits a medium sized white basket. Inside you’ll find the following: peach gummy candy, kettle corn, red wine, a fuzzy blanket and a pair of fuzzy socks, two sandwiches, cheese and crackers, colouring book & crayons and a pack of cigarettes

Basket Eighteen submits a large wicker basket with a blue picnic blanket. Inside you’ll find the following: watermelon, apples, homemade banana bread, chocolate chip cookies, red & white wine, two BLT sandwiches, a bouquet of tulips and a book of riddles.

Basket Nineteen submits a cherry coloured Peterboro Traditional picnic basket lined with blue gingham. Inside you’ll find the following: a decanter of blood, a bottle of good single malt Scotch, sheet music for Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3, and one apple.  

Basket Twenty submits a brown wicker basket lined in red and white plaid. Inside you’ll find the following: a blanket with a bear skin rug pattern, an enormous Cuban sandwich, a bag of coffee beans, potato salad, a fifth of whiskey, and half a dozen snickerdoodles.  

Twenty One submits an antique wash willow hamper lined in dark red. Inside you’ll find the following: a bottle of Dom Perrignon champagne, a bottle of Labella’s finest wine, two champagne flutes, two wine glasses, two China plates, a removable cooler bag containing an assortment of fine meats and cheeses, a board on which to set out the meats and cheeses, various boxes of different kinds of crackers, and chocolate covered strawberries for dessert.

[mendozaxmaya]

Maya sighed, feeling a bit tired after she joined in on the clean-up crew in the morning and had a bunch of pancakes and chili, she needed a break. So of course she went and find something to drink before she went to the movies and go and see Breakfast at Tiffany’s-there was no damn way she was going to see Endgame after seeing it in theaters for three hours. “I don’t want this to end,” she said, popping the popcorn in her mouth. “It’s actually perfect. If it goes wrong I swear to God and all that is Holy, I will punch someone in the face if it does.”

[stefanreyes]

Stefan: I see right through you!!!

Stefan: Dash looks like he's about to cry.

Stefan: You could have warned me to get Belle a raincoat.

[lunaxshaw]

One of Luna’s favorite parts about Spring Fling was the elaborate pancake breakfast they could attend every year. There were lots of pancakes, and lots of toppings to put on them. Every kind of syrup, fruits, whipped cream, and enough sweets to put her into a sugar coma just by looking at them. It was heaven in breakfast form. Once she was at the front of the line, plate at the ready, she piled on a stack of three pancakes, warm and fluffy and absolutely mouthwatering. Down the line, she added maple syrup, chocolate chips, and a mountain of whipped cream. Looking over to the woman beside her, Luna’s face lit up when she saw a plate that looked just as full and delicious. “I may have to make a plate like that on my second trip. That looks really good.” @amberhorne

[xavierxtyler]

@melodydavenport

Xavier was still surprised Mel had agreed to join him for the movies in the park. He had told her to meet her at the enterance and he had shown up a few minutes early, just incase. He knew there was the auction for picnic baskets but in case Melody didn’t want to bid on his or uncover it, he made one for their date. It was similar, except bigger. Inside he had popcorn, old-fashioned soda, water, a lot of candy... ranging from sweet, sour and chocolate, and some lunch food for after. He held a blanket under his arm when he saw her approach him. “Mel!” He called out and smiled at her. He held out the basket. “I brought us some snacks, hope that’s okay.” Xavier replied. 

[pbstones]

@dashhastings​

This had been her second year bidding on baskets for Spring Fling and Phoebe still didn't expect anything more than a free drink and half assed conversation. She'd always favoured the underdogs, hence her choosing the baskets that screamed the least effort possible. There had only been one that seemed far too extravagant for someone of her taste, but the bottle of tequila called to her, and on a whim, she bid on basket twelve without any real thought of what that would entail. That all sprang to mind now, as the winners were announced and the bachelors revealed.

Dash Hastings.

She could have done worse. A lot worse. He was easy on the eyes, and that was enough for Phoebe to feel satisfied. She was more familiar with his brother, but that didn't mean she hadn't heard whispers about here and there about the fully fledged member of Hollow Grove's DILF club. Having waited until she was approached by him, amusement lingering on the curves of her lips, Phoebe studied him with an approving look. "Lucky me," she swooned to her best attempt. “I’m so glad I decided to wear my nice set of lingerie.”