Do you want a care package with warm clothing in it? I could probably pick up a few things at the local second-hand store. That way, you won't freeze your bits off when you walk out of the airport!
1,576 2015-02-09 08:32:16
Re: The Sorcerer's Progress (1,528 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
1,577 2015-02-09 08:30:17
Re: The Sorcerer's Progress (1,528 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Red, not too dry. I'd honestly like to try something that you like. It means this is recommended, so I'm sure it would be AWESOME!
1,578 2015-02-09 08:28:18
Re: Acts/ Dictates/ Mandates/ Mantle - Amy's Thread (1,905 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
I want it to look like the celetial clock from Dark Crystal. That would be whimsy
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1,579 2015-02-09 07:16:07
Re: Acts/ Dictates/ Mandates/ Mantle - Amy's Thread (1,905 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Impressive. I could see future generations looking at the clock and wondering what purpose it serves. Fun and whimsical though.
1,580 2015-02-09 06:24:29
Re: Acts/ Dictates/ Mandates/ Mantle - Amy's Thread (1,905 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
NJC. Wrong time period. Neck ruffs are Elizabethan and are from the 16th century.
1,581 2015-02-09 06:19:50
Re: The Sorcerer's Progress (1,528 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Lyrics playing from a group called Men at Work...
I come from a land down under...where women glow and men plunder...can you hear, can you hear the thunder?...You better run, you better take cover...(long bunch of lyrics and then) ...and made me a vegemite sandwich
Oh, the suggestion about the wine is all about getting a bottle for me. Purely selfish :-) (Hint, hint)
Hey, are you going to be buying everything new here? Or is your work going to ship your belongings over on a crate? If you're buying new, then I'll have a few more suggestions for you to save you money.
1,582 2015-02-09 03:11:11
Re: Acts/ Dictates/ Mandates/ Mantle - Amy's Thread (1,905 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Fishing is activated. Sorry about that. Still makes me laugh.
1,583 2015-02-08 20:56:45
Re: Acts/ Dictates/ Mandates/ Mantle - Amy's Thread (1,905 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
S'OK. I'm just trying to visualize Alda in a tutu. While I'm at it, I turn Kajo back into a kitten and put a tutu on him as well.
(Sits next to Janet and takes a bite of popcorn to enjoy the show as well)
Matthew wouldn't wear one. "Forsooth , what be this?" (Black John though...)
1,584 2015-02-08 13:51:35
Re: The Sorcerer's Progress (1,528 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
You have really wicked bugs in Australia, don't you?
I like the idea of more time for liquor. In fact, after the last night shift, I get a beer.
Oh, latest thought about the move. Don't forget to stockpile Aussie foods when you come over. Vegemite is pretty rare around here. Also, I know there is a big wine community in the country. That would make gifts for Xmas and thank you that no one in the US would turn down.
1,585 2015-02-08 12:01:31
Re: Acts/ Dictates/ Mandates/ Mantle - Amy's Thread (1,905 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Point taken. K can take off his own pants instead of trying to make Jaylene's disappear.
Let me amend a previous statement. If K and I leave the site, we will go hand in hand a skip away. Then I will trip him.
1,586 2015-02-08 04:25:32
Re: The Sorcerer's Progress (1,528 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Janet,
Fake tree. Put on LED Xmas lights and leave them on when the tree is packed away for the end of the year. (Do not buy a pre-lit tree since the bulbs wear out. LED is the way to go) Pull out tree next year and plug in. Lights are already on. Easier to decorate. If you want the scent of pine, get an evergreen candlle and burn it in the room.
This means more time for family, sanity, and fewer needles to vacuum up after the decorations are taken down. Cut trees just need some water put in the base. Plantable Xmas trees need to be watered. They also need a hold dug in the ground in the fall. Otherwise, you have to dig frozen dirt to plant it in January.
Like I said. Go for the fake tree.
1,587 2015-02-08 04:18:11
Re: Acts/ Dictates/ Mandates/ Mantle - Amy's Thread (1,905 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
I"m going to rip through the last few reviews of this and adjust a few things. I need to change the ending of this chapter. Just a little, but something that leads into the priorities of the next section of this book. I also need to add in all those yummy suggestions. Thanks for keeping this book in the back of your mind and sharing the stray thoughts@
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1,588 2015-02-07 10:13:46
Re: Acts/ Dictates/ Mandates/ Mantle - Amy's Thread (1,905 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
If we both go off site, we'll be holding hands and skipping. lalalalalala
1,589 2015-02-07 02:35:08
Re: Acts/ Dictates/ Mandates/ Mantle - Amy's Thread (1,905 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
I can take it. K has been ruthless but I keep throwing stones back at him and decided it was fun. I've said it before. What good does it do to not be honest? How else can I improve?
1,590 2015-02-06 22:58:42
Re: Acts/ Dictates/ Mandates/ Mantle - Amy's Thread (1,905 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Why would I pick on you for treating me the same way I rip apart your work? I'm impressed, actually. The fact you notice these things in my work will translate to yours. The descriptions of pace...frugal words during combat sessions, etc. I approve of the evolution in your critique. Now I want to see that kind of improvement in your own style. You've taken a distinct leap in what you can see in someone else's material. Time to put it to use.
(I did roll my eyes when you told me to add description and that the reader has probably forgotten the bit about the pivot rope/ needed a reminder. Horrors...TWO descriptions of the same person or event? Isn't that redundant? :-)
1,591 2015-02-06 21:09:07
Re: Acts/ Dictates/ Mandates/ Mantle - Amy's Thread (1,905 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Thinking about reverting Alda to her forgetful personality. Interesting point. I just think that would kick in once the prison isn't surrounding her.
Hmmm
1,592 2015-02-06 05:43:15
Re: The Hollow Man (66 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Eh, rename it once you've got the first draft done. Something will seem appropriate then.
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1,593 2015-02-06 05:02:12
Re: Acts/ Dictates/ Mandates/ Mantle - Amy's Thread (1,905 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Janet!
Congrats on almost being off the island! Now you'll only be 72 hrs drive away from me. At least you're safe from many visitors (Aussie as well as us :-)
Consider us to be at good resource when something in America just ain't right.
Oh, highlight of my latest shopping expedition with Collin. He walked backwards for more than half of my shopping trip. At least half an hour. He didn't hit anyone or anything, (except me) so I let enjoy being a backwards boy. (exasperated sigh)
1,594 2015-02-06 01:03:40
Re: Acts/ Dictates/ Mandates/ Mantle - Amy's Thread (1,905 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
If I taught you a rule then it was clearly an accident :-) teaching implies intent and an organized presentation. I don't know if I qualify for that.
1,595 2015-02-05 22:22:28
Re: Acts/ Dictates/ Mandates/ Mantle - Amy's Thread (1,905 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
NJC and K
Changes integrated. Thanks! (Catapult assistance appreciated. Don't worry about my preposition angst. I'm just proud I saw it)
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1,596 2015-02-05 16:47:06
Re: The Sorcerer's Progress (1,528 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
(Picks up Campbell's soup can and clanks on the metal. "Hey, mom of New Jersey! Hang up da phone soze he can write some stuff!)
1,597 2015-02-05 16:44:30
Re: Acts/ Dictates/ Mandates/ Mantle - Amy's Thread (1,905 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Looks out at the sunshine through the window and flips perspectives to Perth. Nighty night :-)
1,598 2015-02-05 02:10:37
Re: Acts/ Dictates/ Mandates/ Mantle - Amy's Thread (1,905 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Sorry folks, it's called, "Checkout."
1,599 2015-02-05 02:09:54
Re: Amy's short stories- flash memoirs (19 replies, posted in Short Fiction and Non-Fiction)
I've got another short story up called, "Checkout". Anyone have any time?
1,600 2015-02-05 02:08:53
Re: Acts/ Dictates/ Mandates/ Mantle - Amy's Thread (1,905 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Oh, I also wrote another short story about Collin. I'm making a stumbling attempt at talking about some of the more challenging moments. The goal isn't to bitch. I want humor to get across, but the material makes it hard. If anyone has the time, I'll do my best to spoil you back!
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