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SolN · 02-09-2006 09:49:40

Hi Writing Members,

Most of us are in the middle of winter so we thought we'd offer a challenge to warm things up a bit. Let’s see if anyone is interested. The rules are that you must write a short story of 3,000 words or less with the words “tropical vacation" mentioned at least 15 times in the story. The title must also have the words “tropical vacation" in it.

Once you post it, come back to this thread and post the title of the story. This will officially enter you into the challenge.

In addition, we’ll offer that top ranked story as of February 28, 2006 a publishing contract for $.03 per word.

That’s it. If there are any questions, please post them here. Have fun.

Sol

wordsmith · 02-09-2006 15:03:39

Sol,

Isn't 15 times a bit much?

Anyway, I'm game, even if I do live in a tropical country.

HavePenWillScribble · 02-09-2006 15:46:53

All right I'll play. Mine is up. It's called: Tropical Vacation Downgraded to Tropical Depression

HavePenWillScribble · 02-09-2006 16:47:38

HavePenWillScribble wrote:
Oh man, I just noticed February 2006! I had a whole year. Instead of writing it on the first day I could have procrastinated for another 364. Darn!

Jeez, I screwed up again! I just noticed, it is 2006! I just bought reading glasses from the drug store. It's messing up my thought processes. Ignore me until I get used to these stupid glasses. I wasn't drinking, I swear.

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diana methot · 02-09-2006 18:52:49

Sorry HavePen....been there done that! Time is slipping away from us isn't it...I'm working on my version, stay tuned!!! I'll read yours soon!!!

mike b · 02-09-2006 20:21:33

Do "tropical" and "vacation" have to be next to each other?

SolN · 02-10-2006 05:51:56

Yes, they should be next to each other.

Doinmybestatlast · 02-10-2006 10:42:14

Taking a Tropical Vacation with My Elephant

I'm in to give Scribbler a run for his money

HavePenWillScribble · 02-10-2006 12:18:31

Doinmybestatlast wrote:
Taking a Tropical Vacation with My Elephant

I'm in to give Scribbler a run for his money

It is fun! That's why I rushed over to give you a HAR!d time. You forgot to mention the teddy bear doesn't eat but I eat it's portion when no one is looking. I'm eating my dog's share of Frito's right now.

HavePenWillScribble · 02-10-2006 12:23:10

Alan your story reminded me of when I first worked for the paper. I had to go to the elementary school and take pictures every report card term so we could run the 'Honor Roll' photo's. the football team, the band, anything with a picture. I helped run the web press also and the owner would calculate how many extra copies he would sell according to how many children's pictures were in the paper. He'd call out, run an extra 2000 copies, when we got the web threaded and the press clanking along. It was funny, becasue the paper would sell out every time.

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Annie · 02-10-2006 13:31:23

When is the deadline for posting?

Doinmybestatlast · 02-10-2006 13:49:13

HavePenWillScribble wrote:
Alan your story reminded me of when I first worked for the paper. I had to go to the elementary school and take pictures every report card term so we could run the 'Honor Roll' photo's. the football team, the band, anything with a picture. I helped run the web press also and the owner would calculate how many extra copies he would sell according to how many children's pictures were in the paper. He'd call out, run an extra 2000 copies, when we got the web threaded and the press clanking along. It was funny, becasue the paper would sell out every time.

You hit it on the head. I am surprised you didn't do the same thing being a former newspaperman. Let me do this - If I finish first and you second I'll donate the winnings to any charity you wish in your name. Sometimes playing dirty is a win-win situation!

Westwitch · 02-10-2006 13:50:33

Hey wait a minute!!!! Don't count your chickens, boys! HUMPH!!

HavePenWillScribble · 02-10-2006 13:55:12

Doinmybestatlast wrote:
HavePenWillScribble wrote:
Alan your story reminded me of when I first worked for the paper. I had to go to the elementary school and take pictures every report card term so we could run the 'Honor Roll' photo's. the football team, the band, anything with a picture. I helped run the web press also and the owner would calculate how many extra copies he would sell according to how many children's pictures were in the paper. He'd call out, run an extra 2000 copies, when we got the web threaded and the press clanking along. It was funny, becasue the paper would sell out every time.
You hit it on the head. I am surprised you didn't do the same thing being a former newspaperman. Let me do this - If I finish first and you second I'll donate the winnings to any charity you wish in your name. Sometimes playing dirty is a win-win situation!

If I win I'm donating to The 'Guinness' Foundation. They have a special 'depletion fund' I contribute to.

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HavePenWillScribble · 02-10-2006 14:00:28

Westwitch wrote:
Hey wait a minute!!!! Don't count your chickens, boys! HUMPH!!

You put Dunkin in there, that's gonna cost several votes!

HavePenWillScribble · 02-10-2006 14:06:20

Westwitch wrote:
It's gonna be a popularity contest anyway. It don't matter much.

Party pooper. This is fun! You had fun writing it, we can tell. PPHHFFFTTT!

J Baker · 02-10-2006 14:19:24

I posted mine. Am I too late? I don't think so.... Game on... See "Reflections on a Tropical Vacation"

SolN · 02-10-2006 15:43:20

Hi all,

The winner will be selected based on the rankings run on Feb 28th. So to answer the deadline questions, it's open until the 28th.

Sol

lisa · 02-10-2006 16:11:49

I rose to the challenge and threw something together. It's called "The Housewife's Temptation on a Tropical Vacation." -- It's my first attempt at Romance.

-Lisa

Doinmybestatlast · 02-10-2006 16:16:57

lisa wrote:
I rose to the challenge and threw something together. It's called "The Housewife's Temptation on a Tropical Vacation." -- It's my first attempt at Romance.

-Lisa

No, No, No Lisa you gave in and did Romance?!!! Why not comedy or something serious? After all those wonderful stories you wrote you are forcing me to read Romance?@@!! Why? Woe is me...

lisa · 02-10-2006 16:54:36

I actually didn't see this until after I responded to your review! You are too funny! As I said, don't know if the story is REALLY romance, but it is a little steamy, so... for lack of a better place to pigeon hole it. Sorry I made you suffer through it. LOL

Annie · 02-10-2006 18:59:46

Okay, I'm in- It's called; How to Win a Tropical Vacation.

Doinmybestatlast · 02-10-2006 19:41:04

SolN wrote:
Hi all,

The winner will be selected based on the rankings run on Feb 28th. So to answer the deadline questions, it's open until the 28th.

Sol

Does reposting disqualify an entry or not?

SolN · 02-10-2006 19:50:30

All normal site activities are allowed, including reposting.

bargeafloat · 02-11-2006 13:59:46

Count me in too Mine is titled My Exciting Dream of a Tropical Vacation Look for it now!

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