I thought newbies could benefit from the experiences of others, so I started this thread.  My first runecast was Laguz Merkstave, which turned out to be exactly what I needed.  Details are here:  http://www.mysticboard.com/weblog.php?w=78

Anyone else have a story?

I just wanted to tell you something...
I got a purple bag, It's got beads and silky ribbon on it... I have clear rocks in it with saying on them.. SAMPLE: Caring, Kindness, Love, Hope, Blessing, Trust, Faith, ect... What I do is sage it..lol And then I hold it in my hands with all my stones in it... Kinda shake it and pull a stone out. And use that stone for my day... I do nothing but think and realize what my day should be.. like example.. Love~!! I will think through out my day what love means to me and why~!!  More like a "Thought of the day"

My first 3 rune cast and my first real attempt at runic interpretation.  It's here:  http://www.mysticboard.com/weblog.php?w=78  --- comments welcome.

Well I don't mean to sound all crusty but a lot of water has passed under the bridge since my first Rune cast.  All I remember though was how surprised at how accurated they were, and this surprises me to this day still when I cast them now.  I was how do you "Choosing my Tools", and the first thing that popped into my mind was the Lord of the rings.  I know that sounds pathetic, but they enspired me and energised me all at the same time...I felt like I had come home.

My question probably back then was "What does the future have install for me in the next year?" or something to that extent.

At 32, you're hardly crusty Moon Goddess!  I have to agree with you about the accuracy.  In all the times I have cast the runes, they have never failed me with their counsel.  Every message has been relevant and on the money.  Amazing when you think about it!