http://www.crookedpath.org/Active Topics from the forum of The Crooked Path for http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=635My brother is dating a Serbian girl (they have a little boy, so he feels he must be with her, tho he can't stand her).  I believe she and perhaps her family put a curse on my family.  Ever since they got together, everyone in my family fights with each other, we now are all angry at one another.  Everyone has had numerous and even MAJOR health problems (my older bro. now has diabetes, I almost died recently when my body just broke down, my b/f is in the hospital right now, my olde... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=458Hi We do not have wiccan's on the Balkan. Maybe a little in the town among teenager but they are irrelevant. We have folk magic and people who celbrate sesons festival, practise folk magic( mostly agrare) but they are not initiated, they do not have a cult, they do not do real magic and they are not witches. Their magic is mixsture of pagan(spirit of nature, demons of vegetation e.t.c., not politheism) leftovers and ortodox christianity. For instance, in many cases the priest do ritual in ... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=527<p>Greeting to everyone here.  Nice to meet you all.<br/> <br/> My first post to these forums and hopeful things will prove interesting in a nice way.<br/> <br/> I have been wandering through some interesting material the last few months, not the least of which is Peter's excellent podcasts.  My interest was piqued by mention of a process in one of them which I have not seen elsewhere and that I use myself, that of "turning the tree in the sacred pool", that is when drawi... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=420<em>Seiðr</em> Magic by by Ed Richardson<br/> <br/> "Of all the reconstructed systems of archaic magickal practice, <i>Seiðr</i> seems to be one of the most misunderstood. This is partly because of its sinister reputation, and partly because of sexist notions that only women ever practised divination. All too often <i>Seiðr</i> is mistaken for the craft of the Volva, where in reality (if such a notion is useful) the Volvas were only part of a far wider practice. In order to ma... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=392Here's an interesting question - for anyone who reads it - what is it that would make your tradition of Witchcraft a "Trad Craft"? For example, I have been documenting and writing out a witchcraft tradition that is being given to me through communication with the Ancestors. It isn't Wiccan, it works heavily in the realms of ancestor contact, magic, connection with the spirits of the land, and all of the things that I've been hearing Peter mention in his podcasts, but it's only now bein... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=344So while digging on the net I ran across a website (http://mywebpages.comcast.net/livingblade/) that was made for what is called the Living Blade Tradition. Anyway I can not vouch for their authenticity but they do appear do have some interesting material either way in their handbook...  here is the link for it from their webpage: http://mywebpages.comcast.net/livingblade/lbt_handbook.pdf <br/> <br/> I'd love to hear people's opinions on it.<br/> <br/> Boidh se,<br/> -SM<br/> http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=296Peter, I was wondering if you are a member of this Tradition; http://www.xmission.com/~rmorgan/earthhaven/ The 'Ked Tradition'? I read your introduction, and I know that they are in Southern California, as are you. So, I was interested in their website, and wondered if you are an initiate of this version of Trad. Craft? Thanks for answering. Leaf Face http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=140I have come across a few places that follow a Draconian path.  Most of the sites that I see are clearly Wiccan based but a few say they are traditional craft.  Is there an overlap of wicca and traditional crafting or are there two distinct paths with the same name?  If anyone has a link to a non Wiccan Draconian site I would appreciate hearing about it.  Thanks.<br/> Jeremy http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=70Or The Coven of Cythrawl - I'm just wondering about the background of this group. They were founded in 1985 in Britain and have members all over the world, but what kind of group are they? They claim on their website that they are very old Traditional Craft, and a serpent-venerating magical society of the Ophidian order or craft. However when I tried to look up information on the site about them, all I found was information on Wicca. Their article on the Old Religion was more akin to Rae Be... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=652I was working through the symbolism of the three trees used in the Besom last night, looking at what Roy said and reading about the meanings of the trees in the White Goddess.<br/> <br/> Willow and Birch were pretty straight forward, but Ash got a little interesting.  Rowan is also called Mountain Ash, the next tree after Birch in Graves alphabet.  The third tree is ash.  So is it rowan or ash we're talking about here?  Graves saws in the description of Birch that Birch, Ro... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=649<p><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><font face="Times New Roman"><font size="3">Greetings<br/> <br/> I thought this might be of interest, the Regency was a group largley founded by members of the Clan of Tubal cain after Roy Bowers death :<br/> <br/> "<span lang="EN-GB">As part of my post-graduate research work within the pagan community in the 1970s I had the privilege of working for over a year with a grouping known as The Regency. My in... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=647<font size="2"> <p>Greetings <br/> <br/> I feel there is need to further discuss the subject of "Sub Rosa" and "Oathtaking and breaking", having just received a very acrimonious private message from Stuart.<br/> <br/> I now present three pieces of evidence which clearly reveal discrepancies in the <br/> statements that Stuart has fed back from Shani Oates, refuting that Oathbound <br/> material exists in The Clan of Tubal Cain. <br/> <br/... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=643can somebody give me a quick overview of this tradition, history etc.<br/> thanks<br/> <br/> http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=644I know that another writer in Pentagram called himself <font face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif" color="#404040">Taliesin.  In one of Roy's letters to Joe, he says:</font><br/> <br/> <div style="margin-left: 40px;"><font face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif" color="#404040">I understand that you are corresponding with friend Taliesin - a nice fellow, albeit temperamental.</font><br/> </div> <font face="Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, san-serif" color="#404040"><br/> and go... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=338<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica">Within the thread "Robert Cochrane Biography"</font>, <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" color="black"> Stuart posted the link: </font><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" color="black"> http://www.vuya.net?q=node/351 Thanks for the lead.<br/> <br/> For any who are interested the author put a copy of this free for download on her website. You can access it here: http://home.comcast.net/~Trystn/Downloadable/Compas... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=66<div style="CLEAR: both"> </div> <div><strong>Robert Cochrane (Roy Bowers) 1931-1966</strong><br/> <br/> A British blacksmith who had many jobs throughout his short lifetime, but was first and foremost a witch. Cochrane is not commonly known, but his writings started the Roebuck tradition and Clan of Tubal Cain in Britain, as well as the 1734 Tradition in America. He is thought to be a very important person in the evolution of Witchcraft and others including Doreen Valiente have spoken o... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=163I would really like to get my hands on a copy of the Azoetia or any of Chumbleys books.  They are selling for $500.00 which, being a poor graduate student I cant really afford.  What are peoples feelings on his books, specifically the Azoetia.  I would also love to get the Viridarium Umbris by Schulke...which is selling for $300.  More reasonable I guess....but is it really worth it?<br/> Jeremy<br/> http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=622Hello again everyone,<br/> <br/> Has anyone on this site worked with the Liber Niger Legionis? I'm curious. What has your experience with the text been? The book has been referred to as being Cainite,but very little information is available about this rare talismatic book.  Again,I'm very interested to hear anyone's experiences regarding this book.<br/> <br/> Blessings,<br/> <br/> Ken http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=621Hello everyone,<br/> <br/> It's been a while since I last posted. I've had my copy of the Viridarium Umbris for over a year now and I'm amazed with the unique spirit that it possesses. I'm responding to an old post regarding a planned outer court publication by Robert Fitzgerald called Midnight's Table. Does anyone have information regarding this work? Is it going to be released through Three Hands Press? I'm very interested. There seems to be little information about him. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=600<p><font size="3">It is my intention not to offend anyone in my first post, but thought this may be helpful.<br/> <br/> I have had the honour to have had instruction from a toadsman,bonesman & horseman and student of chumley.<br/> <br/> The one thing that he has taught me more than any other path is the incubation of dreams, which in its own way leads to a communication with spirit. As an apprentice swordsmith I could feel old memories, like dreams, wonder through my mind ... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=171I would like to state that is is just my opinion.  It is not ment to be a target for angry attacks.  I would welcome discussion of a different opinion but not reactionary postings.<br/> <br/> I beleive that there is a recent and growing trend to traditional craft lore and that with the notion being put forth that it is somehow more authentic, genuine, powerful or simply better than Wicca there are many many people jumping on the traditional path.<br/> <br/> All fine and good except... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=280Hello, <br/> <br/> I'm interested in either finding a pdf copy of the Viridarium Umbris or one that is selling for less than a hundred dollars. It's insane what book sellers want for it. I'm sorry, but I have better things to with my money than blow it all on a tome. If  anyone could point in the right direction, I'd be most appreciative.<br/> <br/> Thanks,<br/> Ken<br/> http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=218<font size="3">Greetings.<br/> <br/> VIRIDARIUM UMBRIS.  By Daniel Schulke.  Xoanon 2005.<br/> <br/> I have this book for sale. Condition: New!<br/> <br/> Pictures, terms etc can be seen here:</font><br/> <br/> <font size="4" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">www.sitecenter.dk/noxrex</span></font><br/> <br/> <font size="3">There's also some other rare occult books that I'm parting with, so take a look.</font><br/> <br/> http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=112<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Well as there isn’t anything in the Sabbatic forum I thought I would post this, the Cunning will see it’s connection with Sabbatic Craft and it’s date of original publication makes it especially interesting. It's called "Vain Observance" and was originally a chapter in "Le Satanisme" which was published in <city w:st="on"></city> <place w:st="on">... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=259<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Greetings <p> </p> </font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font></p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Well it seems Maxine Sanders has written an autobiography called "The Life and Magic of Maxine Sanders Witch Queen" (ISBN 1869928970) which will ap... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=246<p>Bonjor, Hi, Merry Meet, Dia Duit, Wassup,<br/> <br/> I have a question, what are YOUR veiws on Wicca? As a whole not JUST the Gardnerian Tradition? I personally think that its not fluffy in the right hands, BUT most of the hands its in makes it very VERY fluffy. But what do you guys think?</p> http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=230I found a copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1898307105/ref=nosim/schildnet0c">The Pickingill Papers</a> on Ebay while browsing for some witchcraft books, which led me to search for George Pickingill, supposedly a cunning man in the 1800s who founded nine covens, of which are linked to the New Forest Coven which Gerald Gardner was supposedly initiated into. At first my mind thinks 'Old George' is an all too convenient link that proves the New Forest coven's existence and Gar... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=217<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://freemasonry.bcy.ca/biography/esoterica/images/gardner_g.jpg"><img border="0" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 175px; height: 169px;" src="http://freemasonry.bcy.ca/biography/esoterica/images/gardner_g.jpg" alt=""/></a> <span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Just a short disclaimer</span> saying</span> that this post in no way means that I'm a fl... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=616Greetings <br/> <br/> Here is a link I found to a PDF of an article from Illustrated, magazine published in 1952 about Witchcraft, inc Cecil Williamson and the Witchcraft museum which I thought some might find interesting.<br/> <br/> <a href="http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wisewoman/Illustrated1952.PDF"><font color="#9136ad">http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wisewoman/Illustrated1952.PDF</font></a><br/> http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=534Another question I have is where do I start? Does anyone have any suggested reading to begin with? Peter's podcasts have been so helpful, I've learned a lot so far and am trying to catch up on all the podcasts, starting with the most recent however, but sometimes I find my self lost. I love the cunning folk lore I read in college, and feel that is a good starting point, BUT since I'm sure the majority of you are far more down the path than I am, I figure you will have many great opinions! <... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=533<p>I wasn't sure where to post this question, so here it is. I have been asking my family for as much information as they can give on both sides of my family. My dad's side is all Dutch, but my mom's side is very "mixed" for lack of a better term. She has English, Welsh, Scottish, German, and who knows what else flowing in her veins. So my question is... how do I know which side to call on? Or does that even matter? Will they know me as part of the family or do I have specific lineages... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=52What holidays are celebrated on the crooked path?  Do they resemble the Wiccan "Wheel of the Year" at all?  http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=509<p>I was researching the red serpent and can't find anything on the entity in depth . Iv also researched the ouroboros I think this may be in connection of the red serpent Iv also read on serpents a fertility figures but still cant find anything in Cornish or Devon folklore so I was wondering if someone could enlighten me on the subject? Any point in the right direction will be appreciated...<br/> <span style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 8px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px"><span s... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=492Hi there,<br/> Recently, i ahve been reading Niall Mac Coitir's 'Irish Trees: Myths Legends and Folklore'. It's an absolutely fascinating read, however, while i was reading it, i couldn't help wondering how it was applicable.  How can we use the folklore regarding trees in our own practice? Can it be used? <br/> http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=348Who knew there were so many?! This is for those perhaps with Scottish ancestry that are interested in learning more about their ancestors' beliefs and practices, or those who are looking to practice a form of witchcraft associated with their roots. I find myself using the links over and over again, and the <i>Silver Bough</i> by F. Marion McNeill is just amazing.<br/> <br/> <b>Books:</b> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.ca/Source-Book-Scottish-Witchcraft-Christina-Larn... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=336I didn't see a thread dedicated to lore from the Irish so I thought I would start one. <br/> <br/> Earlier today I was reading parts of "Gods and Fighting Men" by Lady Augusta Gregory... Well, while reading a small portion jumped up and slapped me . So I thought I would share it.<br/> <br/> To make it all short I took out the middle bit where they just list geneologies and deeds of various people affected by this.<br/> <br/> <br/> "And while he was King, his foster-mother T... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=216I seem to go through phases of learning in the Craft where things will suddenly be brought to my attention whether I seek them out or not. Right now land spirits are nagging at me to learn about them. I was absolutely fascinated to learn that there were dragons and serpents worshipped and believed in all over the world - even North America. I found some excellent books on Native mythology at the library.<br/> <br/> Today while I was innocently listening to a live <a href="http://en.wikipedia.o... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=213I found another treasure in the <a href="http://www.sacred-texts.com/">Sacred Text Archive</a>, an essay by Edward Clodd called "<a href="http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/ttt/index.htm"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Tom Tit Tot: An Essay on Savage Philosophy in Folk-Tale</span></a>"<br/> <br/> The words "savage" and "barbaric" could be replaced by "Pagan". They essay discusses names, words of power, magic, taboos and the soul. ... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=154Is lore hidden within the nursery rhymes we loved as children ? Did our forbearers hide lore and teaching within the very verses that children would be soothed and taught with ? In some of the following there are many very obvious pieces of lore. Is it coincidance ? Whilst it is one thing to identify with those pieces you allready know is there a good way to "work" the rhymes to unlock more, to take them to the floor and mediate / discern other layers or deeper meanings yet to be resto... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=169Does anyone know the origin of these, are they originally attributed to magpies or crows or ravens. all of these versions seem to have interesting pieces that fit where they need to. Can you see where these apply to things besides birds ? One for sorrow, two for mirth, Three for a wedding, four for a birth, Five for silver, six for gold, Seven for a secret not to be told. Eight for heaven, nine for hell, And ten for the devil's own sel'. One for sorrow, Two for... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=155There is a beautiful old neolithic cairn and stood stones in England called Wayland's Smithy, very near White Horse Hill. Wayland is the Saxon smith god also North Germanic / Norse Volundr Wayland is lame. Wayland was lamed by a king. The local legend says: Wayland still inhabited the mound and was ready to shoe a horse. The horse had to be left at the mound alone for a short period, along with the payment of a silver coin. On returning the horse would have been shod and the paymen... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=57I thought some folks on the list might find this interesting  as it gives an historic (i.e Tamsin<br/> Blight was a real person) perspective on witchcraft. It is from a<br/> Cornish folk tale called "The ghost of Stythians" which can be found<br/> in Bottrell's "Traditions and hearthside stories of West Cornwall"<br/> which are a series of Cornish folktales and folklore collected by<br/> Bottrell before 1870. It describes a ritual performed by Tamsin Blight<br/> (o... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=71<p><em>Since I am no expert in Sumerian Mythology I thought I would provide links to those who know better:</em><br/> <br/> <font size="4"><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 130%"><font size="3">Mythology & Literature</font></span></strong></font></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.sacred-texts.com/ane/sum/index.htm"><strong><font color="#aa77aa">Sumerian Mythology</font></strong></a> By Samuel Noah Kramer (Sacred Texts) </li> <li><a href="http://etcsl.orinst.ox.ac.uk/index.html"><st... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=651Hello Peter and everyone,<br/> <br/> I had a few questions regarding the place of Lucifer and Cain within Traditional Witchcraft. I read the latest issue of Pentacle magazine how there are different aspects of the god:King of The Wildwood,Lord of the Mound,and The Master of Light. My question is where do Lucifer and Cain fit within these aspects?<br/> If not,Then how does the lore and mythos concerning them fit in conjunction with Traditional Witchcraft?<br/> <br/> Blessings,<br/> <br/> K... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=404I'm curious to hear about whether many traditional folk use mirrors or other scrying tools regularly in their practice. I'm also hoping to hear a bit about the mechanics involved in mirror scrying -- for instance, do you find that you are able to see whole scenes during scrying, or do you tend to see just particular entity which communicates with you through the scrying tool? My own scrying experience (mostly with mirrors) involves seeing a single figure in the mirror which communicates with... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=65<p>Once upon a time spinning was a common household practice. So common that there are numerous nursery rhymes, folktales, and even deities of spinning and weaving. In many of the tales and rhymes there is hidden withcraft lore as well as hidden goddesses. Sadly, spinning is a craft almost completely forgotten by the average person today and the duties of the Moirae and Norns may not be as clear and meaningful as they once were centuries ago. This is a pity as even the Gods feared the Three... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=267<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">Some time ago </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB">Peter talked about the subject “What is magic(k)?”. A would like to give my one definition, and I like to hear your definition as well. (sorry for my bad English).</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="FONT-SIZE: ... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=581Over the last few years I have noticed that, especially on the other<br/> side if ocean, there has been a growing and evolving interest in<br/> what some call the fetch and others the wraith. I think this has<br/> been particularly interesting as over time a number of diverse<br/> concepts about what might be called shadow selves and divine<br/> partners have been integrated into what is now quite a complex<br/> notion.<br/> With this in mind I thought some folks here might be interested ... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=447<h1 style="MARGIN: 12pt 0cm 3pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-STYLE: normal; FONT-FAMILY: "Times New Roman""> <h1 style="MARGIN: 12pt 0cm 3pt"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt">Greetings <br/> </span><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><br/> Does anyone know the origin of the following folk song.</font></h1> <h1 style="MARGIN: 12pt 0cm 3pt"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FA... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=275Hello everyone,<br/> Peter normally does a podcast on festivals near the timeof the festival, but I need to start planning my Midsummer ritual now.  I know its a little early for most but I am a bit crazy like that.  I need to have everything done way ahead of time.  <br/> I would love to hear what people have to say about Midsummer or Litha, some of the lesser known mythology, folklore, and or traditions associated with the longest day of the year.   Most of the peopl... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=220I was browsing <a href="http://www.rueskitchen.com">Rue's Kitchen</a> today when I came across a good article called "<a href="http://www.rueskitchen.com/index.php/weblog1/entry/body_fluids_in_hoodoo/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Body Fluids in Hoodoo</span></a>" - it's a good article - some parts might gross out those with more delicate sensibilities in our day and age of daily bathing and being afraid of dirt, but it's a good trip into old folk magic and gives good tips on subs... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=190What? you say, Dragons in North America?! I must be crazy! - but no I'm only a little crazy. Many Aboriginal tribes in Canada and the US were dragon or serpent venerating. There were also tribes such as the Iroquois (meaning serpent) who liked to conquer tribes, slay or banish their serpent deity and give it a bad rap in their own mythology. The serpents and dragons - or sea serpents were treated as land spirits, some even had religions based on them including fertility traditions. The dragon wa... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=168Hi,<br/> <br/> My wife and I have done some work with a local Lady, who, although she claims to be 100% Baptist is none the less a 'wisewoman' Her knowledge of plants and crops is phenomenal and she casts spells all over her garden/veggie patch.<br/> <br/> One particular that has me curious is the 'grow to hell' spell.<br/> <br/> First she digs a hole twice the size of whatever's going in, the earth that is removed is placed around the edge of the hole. Then in goes the plant, next is her ... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=170Hi Folks,<br/> <br/> Before I lived in the US I lived in Sweden and it was there that I learnt to work with computers. From there I learnt to use Bbs's and from there I learnt all about file sharing, cracking programs and hacking networks (legally, of course ;))<br/> <br/> I knew that the term Hacker referred to one who breaks or hacks into something and that 'hack' was a word used to describe a multitude of things, all to do with breaking something.<br/> <br/> But it never occurred t... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=95<span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">I thought some folks on the forum might find this interesting as it gives an historic (i.e Tamsin Blight and Mary Ann were real people)perspective on witchcraft. It is from a Cornish folk tale called "The ghost of Stythians" which can be found in Bottrell's "Traditions and<br/> hearthside stories of Wes... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=94Thought this would be of interest, its the chapter called "Cornish<br/> observances with regard to the Sun and Moon" from the book Stories<br/> and folklore of west Cornwall published in 1880 and written by<br/> William Bottrell.<br/> <br/> <br/> Only a few years ago elderly farmers of the Land's End<br/> district commenced the breaking of grass land with a<br/> sort of religious solemnity, to bring it into its<br/> three years' course of tillage. On entering the field,<br/> ... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=69<h3 class="post-title">Horse & Hattock </h3> <div class="post-body"> <div> <div style="CLEAR: both"> </div> <div align="left"><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5057/2630/1600/godofwitches.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 124px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 178px" height="180" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5057/2630/200/godofwitches.jpg" width="127" align="left" border="0"/></a><strong><em>Horse and hattock! Horse and go! </em><br/> <em>Horse and Pellatis, Ho Ho!</em></st... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=464Hello all,<br/> <br/> My partner has made contact with Pan. She is a natural witch and can communicate with nature spirits and elemental beings any time she likes. This year, in the Spring, she discovered she could meet with Pan.  All she had to do is go to any tree, go into trance and tell the faun, or nature spirit of that tree that she wants "to scratch Pan's balls".<br/> Now I know this sounds a little out there, but please, I need to ask something. She talked to Pan the se... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=276<strong><font size="3">Peter talks about the Lore of games in <a href="http://www.crookedpath.org/show.html">this week's podcast</a>.</font></strong> http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=500How old are such terms as Compass Round,Furrow,etc which are found in Traditional witchcraft.Can they be traced historically? http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=225<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Greetings all</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">  <p> </p> </font></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Here is a quote from Andrew Chumbley which I though might stimulate some discussion. </font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><font size="3"><f... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=219Thank you Peter, your podcasts are a delight and congratulations on reaching the big 40.  Bravo.  I, (and I'm sure I'm not the only one), would love to hear more about the changes you've discovered in the compass.  I'm intrigued by the "popular misconception" that you've been static with your material and you're far too creative for that.  How does it work with summer dark days aligning with the Egyptian festivals?<br/> <br/> LH Edited by - LakeH... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=167<div><font size="2" face="Arial">Greetings all!</font></div> <div> </div> <div><font size="2" face="Arial">I am a beginner in the art of magick, although I've been studying it for over a decade now. In terms of praxis, I'm only now beginning my journey. My practical education has so far only delved into the basics of Ceremonial Magick - the LBRP and Middle Pillar. <br/> <br/> </font></div> <div><font size="2" face="Arial">However, after having discovered the Cultus Sabbati, the Cro... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=499Are there other forms of Altar used or is the Stang a 'must' ? http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=40<p><font face="Verdana" color="#800000" size="3">Well, Ive been working on this labor of love for almost exactly a year now. I found the perfect ash pole that had been speaking to me for quite some time, out by my heargstane in the forest. Of course I did all the proper requests and offerings,etc. This particular stang will be an outdoor altar, therefore I felt it should be larger and more substantial than a stang one might be using for multiple purposes. The pole is approximately 6 feet tall,ma... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=268<p align="left">For anyone in or near Los Angeles, I will be teaching a public class very soon:<br/> <br/> Making and Using a Witches' Stang<br/> <br/> It will include Lore, history, practical applications, as well as how to make or obtain several styles of stang. The date and location will be announced here in a couple of weeks.<br/> <br/> We will be filming the class, and it will be released on DVD once editing etc. has been completed. Those attending the class will have the opportunity ... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=254This is a good article on the Stang, it gives definitions, usage etc and cites all it's sources. It was published on Witchvox, but is circulated a bit around the net.<br/> <a href="http://www.subgenius.com/bigfist/FIST2004-1/X0645_...a_special_one_but.html"><br/> <span style="font-weight: bold;">What is a Stang and Why do I Have so Many?</span></a><br/> <span style="font-style: italic;"><br/> By Valire'brand<br/> <br/> "</span> Now, it is vital to remember that this is not British ... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=105<p align="left"><strong><font size="4">The Witches' Stang</font></strong><br/> <br/> <img alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5057/2630/320/stang.jpg" align="left"/>A Stang is a forked piece of Ash wood (or other sacred woods) that can be 6 feet, 1 metre or less than a foot. The non-forked end is put into the ground as the centre point of a ritual. The 6 foot stang sometimes has goat horns or deer antlers on top instead of the forked wood and can be seasonly decorated. It ... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=535Now I will reveal you one secret about cauldron from Balkan traditional witchcraft. In the east Serbia I had oportunity to meet one old male witch from Luciferian cult. He was itroduced in witchcraft in 1939, when he was 6 and a half years old. We went to the river and then he had revieled to me the big secret-what realy is, the cauldron in witchcraft. It is "Whole" in the wather-river, where wather goes in bouth directions, left and right. Witches cast their spells above that cauld... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=117Though my grandmother was exceptionally intuitive (even for a grandmother) she was NOT a witch of any sort. She was a devout Christian in word and deed (rare, I know). When she passed to the other side a few years back, I asked my mother to let me have my grandmother's cauldron. It had lived on her hearth for decades. When I was a child, my sister and I kept our toys in it. Having no room for it, Mom reluctantly let me take the cauldron. It now lives on my hearth next to a small besom. I in... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=596<p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial","sans-serif"">The troy stone, I have read on a few websites that it is made out of slate. Does it have to be made out of some form of rock or can it be made out of wood or even clay? <p> </p> </span></p> http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=483Hi There,<br/> From what i have seen, the use of a bone/ skull seems to be an integral part of the witch/ cunning practice. Now, obviously, getting hold of a bone is quite a strange task, and not necessarily an easy one. if one couldn;'t get hold of a bone/ skull, what would be a suitable replacement? for example, am i correct in saying that a the bone is a symbol of the ancestors, and the material and form are not necessarily needed provided that it reminds you of them?<br/> http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=272When writing the tradition that is being given to me by my ancestors I had a vision of a deer skull with a full rack of antlers topped by a burning candle and later came to understand the relevance this had to other magical traditions. This skull is what I use to "tap the bone". I draw a sigil over the skull, light the candle and use the light from the candle as a portal through which to pull in the ancestors and communicate with them.<br/> <br/> I heard on Peter's podcast that his g... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=12The traditional Witches' broomstick, or besom, is made with an ash shaft, birch bristles, and willow bindings. Most besoms sold in the US are of the broomstraw variety - in fact I've only found one vendor in the entire US who makes and/or sells birch besoms. So I ended up making my own, and creating the only comprehensive how-to page on the web. It's <a href="http://www.briar-rose.org/Besom.asp">here</a>.<br/> <br/> This was my very first attempt to make one, but I was very pleased with how it... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=337The main use I make of the besom is of laying the compass. I learned this technique while a member of CoR. They did not call it laying the compass but casting a circle. On the night I learned it they had forgotten the sword they normally erected the temple with and were discussing what they would use in its stead. This was when one of the members said he would take care of it and grabbed the besom and marched off towards the ritual area. Intrigued I followed. When we got to the space I asked if ... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=540On the Balkan we have four tipe of brooms: -Luka Grdjic-Bjelokosic, cited that the most important weapon for male witches from Hercegovina is broom from the threshing floor, and if they loose it in the struggle or someone takes over it, they will loose crops in their area or they just die. -Woman brooms were made ritualy on July 7. They were made of the herb that is called in Serbia “field broom” (xeranthemum annuum). The ritual was performed in the moment of sun rising on July... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=164Hi Peter,<br/> <br/> It's been a few years :)<br/> I have a question in regards to the use of the besom in reference to one of your podcasts.<br/> <br/> You said (in the podcast) that the besom was not used to 'sweep out negativity' in TradCrafting and that that was a Wiccan 'thing'. <br/> <br/> Yet I seem to clearly recall seeing you 'sweep the circle' at the start of an old wwg ritual and definately had the feeling that you were cleaning or clearing the space in orde... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=625This is the place to discuss the interview with Carol Stuart Jones and Blackthorn, Maid and Magister of Tubal Cain, and to talk about the Clan of Tubal Cain in general. Feel free to disagree with what is posted here, but keep it civil - there are rules on this thread:<br/> <br/> <ol> <li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Rules:</font></li> <ol style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type="1"> <... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=641This is the place to discuss personal development. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=639I listen to the pod cast in my shop at work, and love being able to learn and listen to great things anytime I want. I actually bought a little mp3 player just so i can hold more of the files rather than just a cd or two...and it makes my day go better. I was hoping maybe you could do one on some american traditions, such as deep south rootwork and hoodoo. As an American of the Deep South and practicing Witch, I have found it to be an important part of my ways...much the way one that lives in... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=82Let me know what you think about the episode on Fetch-lore. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=574Talk about Coven and group leadership here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=623Just thought I would post that I am enjoying listening to the podcasts.  I haven't come across anything like them before and it made a quiet hour pass quickly <br/> <br/> Thanks !<br/> <br/> Ash Edited by - Reflection on 05/23/2008 05:36:04 AM http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=620Talk about Wendy Rule's concert, and Pagan music in general. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=589Discuss European Traditions here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=610Discuss mother Lore here http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=603Discuss the Lore of body fluids here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=415Discuss the Society of the Horseman's Word, The Toadmen, Pellars and Cunning Folk here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=585Share your thoughts on gender, orientation and polarity in the Craft here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=266Discuss the episode, and share your suggestions for good Lore-filled fiction here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=570Discuss the podcast and the interview with Ann Finnin here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=561Share your thoughts on Pantheacon and the interview with Orion. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=557Discuss Pagan Clergy, Rites of Passage, and going mainstream or not, right here... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=19Let us know what you think of the podcast - what you like, what you don't. and if there's something you'd like us to cover, let us know that too. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=553Share your thoughts here http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=549Share your teaching and learning experiences here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=515Here we go... what are your thoughts on the Winter Solstice, and what does Christmas mean for Pagans?<br/> <br/> Remember, it can get heatd, but please keep it polite.<br/> <br/> Bendith,<br/> <br/> Peter http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=340This is the place to talk about Lucifer and Noctifer http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=543Discuss the Pagan worldview here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=537I'm adding this before the episode goes up tomorrow because it will include an interview with Poke Runyon, Head of the Order of the Temple of Astarte, author, Pagan Ceremonial Magician, and now movie-maker. Here is the trailer to his movie, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwQjMQmWVYQ">"Beyond Lemuria"</a>, and here is the link to the <a href="http://www.templeofastarte.com/">Order of the Temple of Astarte website</a>.<br/> <br/> The DVD  is available from <a href="h... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=531Share your Out Of Body experiences here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=290Let me know what you think. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=522Discuss Spirits of Place here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=518Discuss the future of the Craft here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=239Discuss the story, poems and pathworking here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=504Share your thoughts on the Realms here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=277Share your thoughts andstories about the Lore of games here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=194Share your thoughts and experiences of Fetch Beasts and Totem animals here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=202Share your thoughts on synthesis on your Path, or synchronicity, or sin, or anything else that helped you to formulate your personal praxis.<br/> <br/> Bendith,<br/> <br/> Peter http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=83Recovering Lore through Ancestral work is a major part of the mordern Cunning Art. Share your views here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=495Discuss Samhain or Hallows here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=480Share your thoughts and stories here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=475Share cauldron stories and lore here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=25Let me know what you thought of episode 3. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=466This is the place to discuss wands and staffs. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=59I would be especially interested in your comments on this week's episode. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=450Discuss oaths and oath-making here http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=446Discuss Lammas and the Sacred King here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=434Share your experiences about Traditions practiced away from their homeland. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=427Discuss Harry Potter and the role of imagination in Crafting here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=422Discuss otherworldly entities here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=410Discuss the use of sound in Crafting - and the Wendy Rule interview - here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=398discuss lineage and hierarchy here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=390Discuss Skulls and Hearth Stones here http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=386Share your theories about ley lines here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=381Discuss the Dark Mother here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=376Discuss all things broom-closet-y here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=370If you would like to share a few words for or about Brad, this is a place to do that.<br/> <br/> Bendith,<br/> <br/> Peter http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=372<p>ello,<br/>        any chance of any transcripts of the podcasts being made available? they're great to listen to, but a hard copy would be amazing - despite the amoung of them!<br/> Thanks,<br/> Sam</p> http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=366<p>Discuss incorporating the Path into your daily life here.</p> http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=361I've listened to quite a few podcasts from this site in the last few days.  I gotta tell everyone, I don't understand why The Crooked Path is so far down the list.  I've found this one the most informative, and genuine than the others I've listened to nearer the top.  Several seem to have some sort of vendetta against witchschool.com, and although I don't completely disagree with everything said about the school, one thing seems to be missing from their commentaries, and that is t... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=355After a few weeks of absense, I came back to the podcast with anticipation of collecting the latest episodes I have missed, and listening to them, naturally. However I've noticed that the podcasts are now stream only, and cannot be downloaded directly to one's pc. We no longer get that delightful little window popping up to ask if we wish to open or download. Was there a reason for this? I only ask because I was enjoying building my collection (I got to 54) and being able to listen when offline,... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=353Talk about healing here<br/> http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=325Talk about totem animals and shapeshifting here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=332Discuss Compass-laying techniques etc. here http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=319<p>Share your thoughts on balance here.</p> http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=61Review the podcast, or your favorite Pagan book. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=313Share your thoughts on service here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=309Discuss defensive magick and curses here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=304Discuss crossroads and thresholds here http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=298Discuss this week's podcast here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=263Just in case there are any other people as weird as me out there, this topic is all about the technical side of the podcast - hardware, software and underwear! Feel freeto comment, suggest new toys, and ask questions. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=288Share your thoughts on Arthurian and Templar Knights, rock Lore, and the music of Heather Dale. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=294Peter,<br/> I thought the movie you posted looked great, I was shocked at the quality!  I cant wait!<br/> coli0157 http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=282Discuss the Traditional Crafting Community here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=262Discuss the Left Hand Path here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=257Discuss the story of Osiris and Isis here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=249Share your thoughts on the Sacred King cycle here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=242Share your holiday thoughts and stories here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=233Share your stories about scripted and unscripted rites here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=227Share your thoughts on circle names here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=34Let me know what you think of this episode http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=208Share your thoughts and experiences on pitfalls here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=224Discuss the Hieros Gamos here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=215Share your experiences of a crisis of faith on your path. It might help others when they go through theirs... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=211Share your Samhain stories here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=183Share your Houzle experiences here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=130Let me know what you think of this week's subject here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=189Share your thoughts on Magickal Currents here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=176Share your thoughts on Peter's journey - or share your own - and discuss the various sources available for Lore and inspiration. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=162Share your Equinox tales and opinions here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=157Let us know your thoughts and comments on the topics discussed in the Round-Table. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=149Share your thoughts - and your Nine Poems - here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=135Share your thoughts on Lineage and Traditions here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=145Share your thoughts on initiation here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=142Discuss this week's episode on Magick here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=137I'm thinking of setting up a phone-in round-table to discuss one or more topics. It will be an experiment, but if it works out, it might be interesting to do more. All it will require is a phone to call in - not toll-free, I'm afraid, but if you have Vonage or a bunch of roll-over minutes on your cell phone it won't cost you.<br/> <br/> Let me know what you think, whether you'd be interested in participating, and what topics you would like to cover. <br/> <br/> Bendith,<br/> <br/> Pet... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=122Share your thoughts and opinions about this week's topic here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=115Share your thoughts on Death and Fate here http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=92Share your views on this week's topic here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=98There are a few technical problems with the recording - my first attempt "in the field", but luckily they only affect my voice. You should hear Dave Finnin quite clearly. Feel free to discuss the contents of the interview - and related topics here.<br/> <br/> The website for Dave's coven, the Roebuck, can be found <a href="http://members.aol.com/akcroebuck/">here</a>. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=85Share your thoughts on the Sacred Land - and the podcast too! http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=53The other day I decided to put my podcasts on an audio CD, and I discovered something interesting - MP3 files on an audio CD need to be created at 16 kbps, and I've been creating them at 24kbps. This might not mean anything to you, but 16kbps is CD quality, so I've been making my episodes at higher quality than I needed to. So from now on, I'm going to use the correct setting, and I'll convert the existing episodes too. That means smaller files that will download quicker... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=68Let me know what you think of the episode on Karma/Fate. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=32I guess word is getting out! As I write the podcast is number 38 in the Religion/Inspiration section of podcastalley.com, and here are some of the reviews from that site:<br/> <br/> rainman1432003 says "I really enjoy The Crooked Path and highly recommend it."<br/> <br/> sabai says "One of the best pagan podcasts available, and the only one about traditional witchcraft."<br/> <br/> and kij66 says "Very informative, with a sexy accent :-)"<br/> <br/> Of cours... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=64This week we look at some traditional forms of divination. Share your experiences here, or review the episode. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=55This podcast is a "classic" recording from the time when I taught classes in North Hollywood. Let me know what you think. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=46I finally broke down and bought an ipod.<br/> I'd like to figure out how to download these podcasts to the darn thing and listen to them <br/> when I'm at work or whatever!<br/> <br/> the link that says "Subscribe to this podcast" just brings up an xml document <br/> <br/> I am NOT an "apple" person - and quite frankly I have always found that "applisms" that<br/> everyone else thinks are so uber-intuitive - leave me out in the cold.<br/> <br/... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=50Share your feedback about the interview with Robin here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=51I needed to tell you how profoundly the pilot Crooked Path podcast affected me.  It sounds trite, but I listened to you describing <em>me.  </em>I was literally moved to tears to know that I wasn't alone in those feelings.<br/> <br/> I have been part of an eclectic coven for 4 years now.  I dearly love all these people; we've been through a lot together.  As a group, we try to respect each others' different opinions and views.  Sometimes there are heated discussions, b... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=49Share your feedback on episode 11 here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=48Share your feedback for episode 10 here. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=42I'm probably the only one who is interested in this, but I got my Crooked Path T-sgirt today - the one in the Crooked Path store - and I'm very happy with it. In fact, I'm wearing it as I type this message. It works very well on the black T-shirt, and I will wear it proudly if I ever get to go to a podcasting convention.<br/> <br/> Bendith,<br/> <br/> Peter http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=37Let me know what you think of episode 9? http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=31<font face="Verdana" size="2">Let me know what you think of episode 7.</font> http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=36Hi Peter<br/> <br/> I just thought I'd let you know that the URL in your RSS feed for the podcast page is missing the l in html.   This is the site I get my feed from <a href="http://www.crookedpath.org/crookedpath.xml">http://www.crookedpath.org/crookedpath.xml</a> put it takes me to here<br/> <br/> <a href="http://www.crookedpath.org/show.htm">http://www.crookedpath.org/show.htm</a><br/> <br/> The podcasts are at <a href="http://www.crookedpath.org/show.html">http://w... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=28Let me know what you think of episode 6. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=29Let me know what you think of the pilot episode. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=27Let me know what you think of episode 5. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=26Let me know what you think of episode 4. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=18So this week's episode is all about Walking Between the Worlds. What sort of workings do you do that involve "crossing the borderline"? http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=14This week we talked about the nature of the Crooked Path, and also about ethics and morals as they apply to Crafters. What do you think or practise? http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=62<font size="4">If you have a topic you'd like to hear me talk about on the podcast, let me know here in this forum. there is a prize of a black <font color="#ff0000">Crooked Path T-shirt</font> for every idea I use. Your suggestion must be posted in this topic before the day I put up a podcast  - if I upload a podcast that matches your suggestion, but your suggestion was posted on the same day, it is not eligible. You can see the T-shirt </font><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/crookedpath.... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=487Perhaps for one of your podcasts you could talk about the defferent methods used by groups to institute cosmological divisions. You know how some use the five greek elements, the three realms, the seven directions, the nine duille, polarity into two, one as the sacred center, different combinations of these, or even none used in there theological world view.<br/> <br/> Just a thought.<br/> <br/> Blessings,<br/> -SM http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=158Hi, I was thinking that since we are screaming up to Samhain, a Pod Cast about dark time, what it is, what activities can be done, how is Samhain celebrated in the Traditional Path, and maybe a few recipies for food, oils, or incense.  <br/> <br/> Just an Idea.  <br/> <br/> BB, Spiralrose http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=393Peter I was wondering if you could do a podcast on the hierarchy and lineage and the need or not for it within traditional groups. There are aspects to craft work that are varied between groups and individuals like degrees, cords representing degrees, the way cords are made and tied, hierarchy, titles and what one needs to do and or have to be thought of as valid in another groups eyes. self initiation verse group initiation. oathbound initiations vs non etc For example traditional b... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=346I'd be very interested to hear a podcast relating to the magick and lore of wells and springs.  The land I live on derives much of its personality from the aquifer, creek, and spring that flows through it.  I have lived in the general area for about 4 years, but have only recently discovered the source of the creek: a spectacular artesian spring.  http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=212Greetings!<br/> <br/> Here is a subject I would love to hear you discuss some day...and maybe you have even had this problem at one time or another.<br/> <br/> As a pagan, I  went through (for lack of a better descriptor) a "crisis of faith". Not that I am looking to go back to Christianity by <span style="font-style: italic;">any</span> means, but as a pagan I seemed to have lost my identity as to my beliefs.<br/> <br/> This happened over the last year or so, and much of it... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=136Hi Peter,<br/> <br/> I loved your show about Arianrhod and Bloedwedd and I was wonder if you could do a show about Rhiannon. I've been researching her and I keep getting the same sotry on every page I check. its just seems like she's been whacking me over the head latly and I just want to know more about her.<br/> <br/> Thanks and Blessings<br/> -Kate<br/> <br/> p.s. If you use it I don't need another shirt lol :P http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=131Greetings,<br/> <br/> I apologize if this is an inappropriate request, but I was wondering if Peter would consider making a podcast or a separate downloadable file on how to pronounce Welsh words?  I sometimes have difficulty with pronounciation of Welsh (and Gaelic) words that I come across in my reading because I tend to get hung up with how to pronounce the words.  Unfortunately, it distracts me from what the material I'm trying to read is trying to say.  I remember when I wa... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=638Im a 38 year old witch from the South West of UK<br/> A "traditional hedgewitch" as in 'old country type of witch found in the hedgrows with twigs in her hair and mandrake in her pocket'. <br/> I have many interests such as folklore, hoodoo and herbalism and shamanic type journeying.<br/> http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=634<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" color="black"><strong>Name: Eric Angus Jeffords</strong><br/> <strong>Sex: Male I believe...</strong><br/> <strong>Age: 17</strong><br/> <strong>Appearance: I have green and yellowish eyes; short, blond hair, a rather heartshaped face and classy clothing. :P<br/> Marital Status: I am single<br/> Hometown: Kalispell, MT<br/> Location: Kalispell, MT<br/> Vices: Um...this is rather awkward...I have a habit of stating my opinion where it is not ... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=617Hi all,<br/> <br/> Just thought I would jump in with a quick intro and put you all to sleep <img src="/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/MWPX/confused_smile.gif" alt=""/><br/> <br/> Age: I am halfway between 30 and 40 although accelerating hard towards the 40 end.<br/> Appearance: I look like something that should be hiding in a bell tower.<br/> Interests/Path/likes : Atavism, meditation, reflexes  and instincts.  Searching for the elusive higher self.<br/> Location: currently... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=593Greetings all,<br/> <br/> A belated introduction, I think I finally signed up about a month ago and have been listening to podcasts since then, gaining my strength after a nasty headc old from the beginning of this month, and then after being able to think again, starting to wonder what might be interesting enough for me to share about myself here in this introduction.<br/> <br/> Alright, I go by Kestrel online, late twenty-something year old American female, born and raised in a large city ... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=612For lack of a better place to start...<br/> <br/>  <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" color="black"><strong style="font-weight: normal;">Name:   Mana<br/> <br/> </strong> <strong style="font-weight: normal;">Sex:</strong>  Female<br/> <br/> <strong style="font-weight: normal;">Age:</strong> 22<br/> <br/> <strong style="font-weight: normal;">Appearance: Pale-ish, brunette, blue-eyed, round. Dutch and central Italian background. <br/> <br/> Marital Statu... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=607Hi i've just joined this forum and found my way here via the podcast website which i've been listening to and enjoying. I though i'd fill in the mini questionnaire which was outlined in the "sticky" post on this board:-<br/> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" color="black"><strong>Name: Lara</strong><br/> <strong>Sex:</strong>  <span style="font-weight: bold;">Female</span><br/> <strong>Age:</strong> <span style="font-weight: bold;">37</span><br/> <strong>Appearan... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=605firstly apologies.  i posted without having introduced myself.<br/> <br/> i am a solitary hearth witch, living in the north of england.  i am keenly interested in my local folklore and witchcraft.  i hope to gain more knowledge from this site and look forward to reading the posts and am slowly wending my way through the podcasts.<br/> <br/> <br/> hoof anf horn http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=601<div id="post_message_31019"><font face="Calibri"><font size="3"><font color="#008000">Hey my names is Rion, I’m 21 years old from Melbourne, Australia. Um… I started my path almost 9 years ago being taught by a friend’s family in the ways of the strega. I would love to say that the tradition that they were teaching me was thousands of years old, but I would be lying. His mum and aunt were the first witches in their family, and I believe they were self taught.</font></font></f... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=591As a new-recruit to the internet I found this site and decided to join the chat. I'm from a Cornish family tradition of witchcraft firmly connected with the old ways.  Not quite as 'modern minded' as some but keen to chat, exchange ideas and offer advice.  Found some crazy stuff on the internet about the old ways; but this seems a place without pretense. Hope to talk soon.<br/> <br/> <em>Tremayne</em> http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=587Hello all.<br/> I am Jen, a 27 year old writer, student and stay at home mom of a wonderful little pixie who is almost 3. Married to a wonderful man, who is a druid, army sgt and great daddy. <br/> I am from the beautiful state of Michigan. <br/> <br/> Raised loosely catholic, but was exposed to a great deal of native american spirituality via my adopted brother. <br/> I follow an ecclectic hedge witch path.(largely influeced by Celtic, Native American and Gypsy)  I practice ... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=555I'm Fey! I'm a fan of the podcast, and recently started a podcast of my own. I'm almost 40, have been pagan since the mid-eighties, and I'm a student of Blue Star Wicca at present.  I'm a parent - three teens, one adult, and one step-teenybopper.  I love to knit and make soap, mess about with herbs, and bead.<br/> http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=578Hello all.<br/> <br/> My name is Becca and I just made an account today, woo hoo.<br/> Anyway, I am sixteen years old. I live in a small town in West Virginia.<br/> I have been interested in, and been reading about the Craft and Paganism since I was ten years old.<br/> I come from a [primarily] Catholic family with roots to the Picts in Scotland. <br/> <br/> I began calling myself Pagan and a witch about two years ago.<br/> I follow the Celtic path for the most part. I am open minded. I'... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=582Wanted to make my introductions. I am Gar, from the Mississippi Piney Woods of the Deep South. Living on this land as an artist, crafter, musician, lover, father, godman, lay-scholar, reenactor, cunningman, and a proud son of the land of Britain, and all of Her Folk. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=564<p>Hello all!</p> <p>My name is Leonus.  I'm 41, male, and I live in Garden Valley, California.  I'm a nice guy but hard to get to know.  I'm a hermit by habit and nature.  I work to understand the mystery of my own being and the nature of Nature.  I was raised non-denominational Neo-Pagan by my mother, generic Christian by my grandparents.  I've explored Thelema, Hinduism, TOPY style Chaos Magic, Santeria, Demonolatry and Satanism.  I practice my own syncreti... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=563Hello!  I'm new...  And I'm feeling uncreative tonight, so I decided to borrow the intro template, instead of attempt to be overly witty.<br/> <br/> So here goes:<br/> <br/> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" color="black"><strong>Name: Adrianne Vandal</strong><br/> <strong>Sex:</strong>  Female<br/> <strong>Age:</strong> Quickly approaching 31<br/> <strong>Appearance: 5'3", stout, with bottled red hair that could really use a good touch-up<br/> Marital S... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=536<br/> <font face="Verdana" size="2">Hello. I call myself Thistle on the internet and I'm a 26 year old woman who lives in Stockholm, Sweden. I' m a witch, my ways of practice are pretty simple and natural I guess. I was born in Poland and came here when I was about 6 years old. When I was growing up my grandmother on my fathers side fed me polsih stories about pretty much everything.<br/> My family on my fathers side always read a lot and were interrested in folklore just like m... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=528Im a pagan , artist , witch , Born in Yorkshire , England ,<br/> Will be good to talk to likeminded people on here, <br/> http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=529<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"/><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><o:p></o:p></span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">I'm Igrewl, a Witch originally from the UK and now in New Zealand. I'm from a family line of Craft so... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=525Hello all!! I am quite new to everything actually. I am 22, married and living in Baltimore. I grew up in Phoenix, AZ with open-minded parents and raised in the Lutheran church. I have always been drawn to this path in one form or another. This past year I've been doing some serious thinking and examining my spirituality and decided it was time to follow what I most closely believed. I only know random things about this path, and am in dire need of some guidance. I've been checking books out fro... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=508Hi Everyone,<br/> <br/> I am new to this community and wanted to introduce myself!  I am a 1st degree Gardnerian working on my 2nd degree.  I am also a Kemetic Reconstructionist.  My patron deity is Sobek.  I enjoy reading the tarot, doing natal charts for friends, learning about the Craft, and spending time with family and friends.  I have been interest in the Craft for most of my life but began studing seriously in 1992.  I was initiated in 2000 into Gardnerian ... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=506<font face="Comic Sans MS" size="3"> <p><br/> Would you consider the "underworld initiation" to be an event or a process. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> </p> </font> http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=501<p><font face="Verdana" size="2">Hello everyone, my name is Peter and live in Colorado with my wife and son. I'm coming up on my 33rd b-day in the Spring.  I found this site via an email conversation with Robin Artisson, whose new book is published by Pendraig (Peter Paddon et al).<br/> <br/> To tell a little about myself, I have always been a Pagan at heart, encouraged to discover the secrets and mysteries of the world around me by my mother and frowned at ever turn by my father. I start... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=498Hi.Im new and will probably ask very basic questions at times!Please bear with me! http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=497<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" color="black"><strong>Name: <span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal;">Gina  </span>             </strong><br/> <strong>Sex:</strong>  Female<br/> <strong>Age:</strong> the dreaded 40<br/> <strong>Appearance: <span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal;">short, big mouth</span><br/> Marital Status: <span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal;">Married</spa... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=493<p>Name: Teagan I am female 47, married 23 yrs have two kids, but only one at home, found about this on 100 sites thingie. pet peeves: Rudeness in people,smoking. Religion:church of england, now a mix of different paths, I'm still exploring. If anyone needs to know more just ask.<br/> </p> <p> </p> http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=485Hello All,<br/> <br/> I've been here before (old username was Xanthe), but life being what it is, it's been a while and I had forgotten my password and even what email account logged in with. So, I'm startin' over. New username and all (trying to streamline with other username-requiring stuff). And I'm going to use the form because I'm suffering from a nasty cold and everything just seems to take so much more effort today...<br/> <br/> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" color="b... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=481<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" color="black"><strong>Merry Meet,<br/> <br/> Name: StarsRaven (starla)</strong><br/> <strong>Sex:</strong>  Female<br/> <strong>Age:</strong> 47<br/> <strong>Appearance: Plump with reddish brown, shoulder length hair and blue eyes. <br/> Marital Status: In a relationship<br/> Hometown: Small Village of Augusta, In southwest michigan<br/> Location: Southwest Michigan<br/> Vices: Smoking <br/> Pet Peeves: Ignorance and hatred of all ki... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=478Greetings,<br/> <br/> I am a braucher. That is to say, I was trained in the traditional style of Pennsylvania Dutch (German) braucherei -- sometimes called "pow-wow". This is a sister to traditional English cunning work. The work I was trained to do is primarily healing focused. Classically, the opposite of braucherei has been called "hexerei", which translates into "witchcraft".<br/> <br/> Paradoxically, I also consider myself a witch. Braucherei is traditional... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=477<p>Hello, I'm Swan,  from the Eastern United States. I'm a practitioner of the Anderson Feri Tradition. I found this site through a google search on Andrew Chumbley. I first came across the web site and subsequently the pod casts.<br/> <br/> I became interested in the Traditional Craft and Andrew Chumbley in 2005 after my Feri teacher introduced her advanced students to a passage from the Azoetia. I'm currently obsessed with the Lover's Call. <br/> <br/> In regards to Tra... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=470<font size="2"><font face="Verdana"><strong>Id would like to apologize for my rudeness I should of posted a intro when I first joined.<br/> <br/> Name:Christopher<br/> Sex:</strong>  male<br/> <strong>Age:</strong> 18<br/> </font></font><strong><font face="Verdana" size="2">Appearance:hazel eyes dirty ,blond hair <br/> Marital Status:single<br/> Hometown:Fairveiw Tn,U.S.A<br/> Location:Fairveiw Tn,U.S.A<br/> Vices:punk rock music and clothing , nature,  recycling,................ http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=468<font size="2"><font face="Verdana"><strong>Name: Rattlegrasshare<br/> Sex:</strong> Female<br/> <strong>Age:</strong> 39<br/> </font></font><strong><font face="Verdana" size="2">Appearance: curvy blond <br/> Marital Status: separated<br/> Hometown: Edinburgh<br/> Location: Scotland<br/> Vices: not eating healthly<br/> Pet Peeves: negative people who drain your energy<br/> <br/> Religion raised with: Spiritulisum and church of scotland<br/> Path/Tradition you now follow: emmm...I... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=460Hi,<br/> Great to be here, wonderful forum.<br/> My user name means "777 Neighbor of the Beast"  :)<br/> All the best. http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=462<font size="2"><font face="Verdana"><strong>Name: Jaime <br/> Sex:</strong>  As often as possible, er, female ;)<br/> <strong>Age:</strong> 30<br/> </font></font><strong><font face="Verdana" size="2">Appearance: Brown hair (shoulder length), green/hazel/grey eyes, hearty laugh<br/> Marital Status:  I'll be handfasted two years come this November.<br/> Hometown: Corner Brook, Newfoundland (though now I live in St. John's)<br/> Location: St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=245<font size="2"><font face="Verdana"><strong>Name: Tyler <u>Insert Last Name Here</u><br/> Sex:</strong>  Male<br/> <strong>Age:</strong> 14<br/> </font></font><font face="Verdana" size="2"><strong>Appearance: </strong>The usuall! lol Brown hair green eyes...<br/> <strong>Marital Status: </strong>Taken<br/> <strong>Hometown: </strong>ATX!! (Austin Texas)<br/> <strong>Location:</strong> Austin still<br/> <strong>Vices: </strong>I really have no CLUE what this means...time to ... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=459Greetings all, I am new here. I am from Balkan-Serbia and I am a traditional male witch. Balkan witchcraft is mixture of heretic christianity and shamanism. There is no politeism or real paganism. For instans witches work with Forest Mother but she is not like pagan Goddess. She is just a great spirit of nature. That is shamanism. Witches also work with spirith of death, some angels, saints, Devil and ferries. They work on the crossroads, graveyards and some others special places. ... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=456<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" color="black"><strong>Name: Mary</strong><br/> <strong>Sex:</strong>  Female<br/> <strong>Age:</strong> 34<br/> <strong>Appearance: human <br/> Marital Status: Married<br/> Hometown: MI<br/> Location: near Indio, California<br/> Vices: heh.<br/> Pet Peeves: Reporters<br/> <br/> Religion raised with: protestant christian, catholic, mormon<br/> Path/Tradition you now follow: pagan with heathen tendencies<br/> How did you come to it?:... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=453<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" color="black"><strong>Name:<span style="font-weight: normal;"> Waelmaer</span></strong><br/> <strong>Sex:</strong>  Female<br/> <strong>Age:</strong> 32<br/> <strong>Appearance: Yes, I have an appearance<br/> Marital Status: Not Married<br/> Hometown: Southern California<br/> Location: Southern California<br/> Vices: Diet Soda, buying books, jellybeans, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups<br/> Pet Peeves: Stupid people, drama queens, bad manner... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=441<font size="2"><font face="Verdana"><strong>Name: Ichy Smith<br/> Sex:</strong>  M<br/> <strong>Age:</strong> 59 3/4<br/> </font></font><strong><font face="Verdana" size="2">Appearance:yes<br/> Marital Status: no<br/> Hometown:  St Catharines<br/> Location:Canada<br/> Vices: too many to list<br/> Pet Peeves:  people who forget to giggle<br/> <br/> Religion raised with: Anglican<br/> Path/Tradition you now follow: Thelemic pagan<br/> How did you come to it?: long hard r... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=439<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" color="black"><strong>Name: Ozzie</strong><br/> <strong>Sex:</strong>  male<br/> <strong>Age:</strong> 53<br/> <strong>Appearance: tall, slim, blue eyes, light brown hair, old timey looks<br/> Marital Status: single<br/> Hometown: Morgantown<br/> Location: West Virginia<br/> Vices: wood vice , blacksmith vice , jewellers vice, standard spring metal vice and 'C' clamps<br/> Pet Peeves: causes, political correctness, people who won't eve... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=438I'm just new to this site so i thought i would be polite and introduce myself using your template:<br/> <br/> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" color="black"><strong>Name: Emogen</strong><br/> <strong>Sex:</strong>  Female<br/> <strong>Age:</strong> 47<br/> <strong>Appearance: short, blonde hair,blue eyes(nothing like my family)<br/> Marital Status: Married<br/> Hometown: Brisbane,Australia<br/> Location:Brissie<br/> Vices: Horse racing??<br/> Pet Peeves: unsure at t... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=430<font size="2"><font face="Verdana"><strong>Name: Sir Oracle<br/> Sex:</strong>  Male<br/> <strong>Age:</strong> 18<br/> </font></font><strong><font face="Verdana" size="2">Appearance: Caucasian, Brown Hair, Blue Eyes<br/> Marital Status: Single<br/> Hometown: Cork<br/> Location: Ireland<br/> Vices: Get addicted to things very easily<br/> Pet Peeves: Ignorance<br/> <br/> Religion raised with: Catholic<br/> Path/Tradition you now follow: Chaos Magician, though i have a strong... http://www.crookedpath.org/link.asp?Topic_ID=76<font size="2"><font face="Verdana"><strong>Name: </strong>Peter Paddon<br/> <strong>Sex:</strong>  Male<br/> <strong>Age:</strong> 42 - the meaning of life...<br/> </font></font><font face="Verdana" size="2"><strong>Appearance: </strong&gt