Down from the deep, 15 stories tall, sleeping like an elder god, I have returned to PAX, and this time. ITS PERSONAL.
No for real. I’m not media anymore, It’s just your boy Zero back from the dead, I’ve been gone for 7 years and I’ve learned to make some mean Scottish Shortbread cookies and I have the nerdy cookie cutters to go with it. Super Hype to help out the brigade. Y’all were literally one of the first groups I looked for at PAX Unplugged.
Great to have you! I love shortbread. We’re not hitting East this year but maybe I can bribe someone to bring it back to me.
Hello all, I’m Nadine. Went to my first PAX (east) last year after moving back to the U.S. and hearing about it from friends for years. Saw the Cookie Brigade going around and asked my friends what it was. Even though they are PAX veterans they said ‘just random people handing out cookies, I guess’. I thought it was cosplay for a game I’d never heard of tbh. Cut to: I saw a post on the PAX Forums and it makes sense now and it’s all things fabulous!
Welcome aboard Nadine!
Hello! My name is Jessica and Pax South is going to be my very first Pax event so I’m excited.
I found out about the Cookie Brigade when I was trying to track down more info on what happens/goes on at Pax and volunteer opportunities.
Hi all! Just yesterday I submitted my application to volunteer at PAX South. Since I am just waiting now to hear back, I thought I could introduce myself. This will be the fourth Pax South that I’ve attended with my husband and daughter.
[/size]I enjoy baking cookies but don’t get to do it too often since the other members of my family are either health conscious or just not very interested in sweets. I also deliver meals for Meals on Wheels here in Austin. I really like volunteering with Meals on Wheels, but did you know that they never provide dessert? It’s true! (Unless you count fresh fruit as a dessert. (But I don’t.)) [size=14px] 
Welcome Joyce! I also do not count fruit as dessert!!
Hullo,
I’m new to here, I’ve just joined and applied for the PAX Melbourne team, and like Joyce thought I’d take the time to introduce myself.
I’m Claude, I go by cornwonkies or claudeesi online.
My mum taught me to bake as her Oma and Tante taught her, so I came to cookies as a baking area a little later since the Germans only bake biscuits at Christmas time. I’m making up for it though! I love baking cakes, my favourite is baked cheese cake or a streussel apple or plum cake. I’m not very skilled at fondant or royal icing decorations, so I try to put the detailing in earlier like with cutouts or jammy sammich cookies, or patterns like with speculaas. German/Jewish/European baking is my comfort zone, I get freaked out when I see recipes with sticks of butter as an ingredient since neither Germany nor Australia labels butter like that. Thankfully the internet is full of conversion help <3
I hope to be a long time, helpful member of the Melbourne team as the needs of children and baking are two of my greatest passions. I am a woman of many passions though, too many to list here. I have all the usual geek habits though-collecting, gaming, reading etc, and I live with my beloved cat Frenzal, named for my most beloved Australian punk band Frenzal Rhomb.
I’m pleased to be here, I hope you all have a wonderful day full of delicious baked goodness <3
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Hullo,
I’m new to here, I’ve just joined and applied for the PAX Melbourne team, and like Joyce thought I’d take the time to introduce myself.
I’m Claude, I go by cornwonkies or claudeesi online.
My mum taught me to bake as her Oma and Tante taught her, so I came to cookies as a baking area a little later since the Germans only bake biscuits at Christmas time. I’m making up for it though! I love baking cakes, my favourite is baked cheese cake or a streussel apple or plum cake. I’m not very skilled at fondant or royal icing decorations, so I try to put the detailing in earlier like with cutouts or jammy sammich cookies, or patterns like with speculaas. German/Jewish/European baking is my comfort zone, I get freaked out when I see recipes with sticks of butter as an ingredient since neither Germany nor Australia labels butter like that. Thankfully the internet is full of conversion help <3
I hope to be a long time, helpful member of the Melbourne team as the needs of children and baking are two of my greatest passions. I am a woman of many passions though, too many to list here. I have all the usual geek habits though-collecting, gaming, reading etc, and I live with my beloved cat Frenzal, named for my most beloved Australian punk band Frenzal Rhomb.
I’m pleased to be here, I hope you all have a wonderful day full of delicious baked goodness <3[/quote]Yay, another Melbournite! So glad to have you on board!!
Like you I loooooove baking (especially for other people) and I’m so excited to see what you bring along. We’ve got some really useful baking threads on what’s worked previously (sturdiness is a pretty important quality) here and there.
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Hello! Name’s Heather but I’m on any forum as HarmonyIsarine. I’ve been meaning to join up for years and years but finally got up the courage to join.
I submitted an application a week ago but I haven’t heard back. It said to post in the general forums about it, but I can’t find which thread. I really want to be able to at least donate baked treats (well, semi-baked, marshmallows are one my specialties), if not also help distribute at East if it’s not too late and some minor mobility issues wouldn’t get in the way.
Just wanted to let everyone know that the Cookie Brigade’s always been one of my favorite parts of PAX, everyone who’s helped is amazing.
Hi All!
My name is Brittany but my gamertag/twitter/forum/anything is brtyleigh. I’ve been attending PAX East for 5 years and my favorite part of any PAX is sitting in the tabletop area, after the expo floor has closed, playing whatever games we bought that day, and waiting for the Cookie Brigade to come through.
I’ve just submitted my application to join you all in volunteering and hope to make traditional chocolate chip, nutella stuffed, and peanut butter cookies!
Welcome Denny, Harmony, and Brtyleigh! 
Hi, my name is Heather, I’ve been baking since 2008 and attending pax prime since 2007. I will be baking this year again with a crew since my spinal injury limits my physical activities a lot. This will be the first year I won’t be making it to pax prime due to being poor and still fighting disability so I can be a little more comfy. My friends are great through with donating all the supplies. I will need to find someone hopefully coming through the area (Spokane, WA) to Seattle to take the cookies. Most my crew that I usually attend with fly in and I can’t afford shipping, sorry. If this is possible I, I would really like to continue the brigading line.
I know that Punzie has let me know if any tickets come available I might be able to get one but right now I’m just hoping for someone either coming from my area or going through it so the goods can be delivered! I’ve had such an amazing time helping out and being apart of this group, thank you.
Hi Heather,
I know we’ve met before. I’m sorry you’re struggling and I know that you want to help. I responded in chat with some options, feel free to ask in the Pax specific groups. It looks like it may not work out this year, and that’s okay. We’ll look forward to seeing you when you’ve got real life sorted. There are lots of times when we all need to take a break to take care of ourselves or life and that’s okay.
Thank you, I will make sure no matter what the treats make it your way. This is too good of a program of me not to. And if I don’t make it, that’s life right now and if I do, at least I will I have better options to cover myself. Thank you again.
Hey all,
I’m Tim, from down in Melbourne.
I’m currently looking through what I can do to help with Cookie Bridgade at PAX AUS this year - though I’m usually one to do awesome cupcakes and slices, I’m looking in to what cookie options I can contribute.
Unfortunately I won’t really be in a position to be able to distribute at AUS this year, but I’ll still be able to help bake. I’m reading through whatever I can find to see what’s needed so I can help out, but if anyone feels like pointing me in the right direction, that’d be appreciated.
Welcome Tim! We’re always desperate for bakers, so glad to have you on board! This year in particular we are looking a little light on bakers. Please (if you haven’t done so already) be sure to click the link to Join the Brigade - this will grant you access to the PAX Aus specific threads. We’ve got slack too, so you can always ask questions there. Bake whatever you like - just try to stick to things that won’t fall apart easily and can handle sitting in plastic bags for a weekend Chocolate chip cookies are always the favorite!
Hi! I’m Claire (kinda obvious XD). I’m a Melbournian who loves PAX and loves baking! I’ve just put in my application, and I look forward to baking for a good cause :3
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Please feel free to introduce yourself and let us know why you’re here.
A fan of the brigade? Interested in becoming a brigadier? Just looking for some awesome recipes?
No matter what the reason welcome![/quote]
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Hi I’m Blythe I’m from the seattle area and I helped with cookies last year (baking and selling) and it was such a fun experience Im excited to help again! I’m especially good at being loud and getting peoples attention ;D
Hey all!
I helped out with PAX South last year in cookie distribution, I’d love to help this year full time. (this is Kyle, Bryce’s friend lolz) Who was at PAX South last year?