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Broke a thousand words yesterday!

So now you have to spend today putting them back together. 🤣

Snow is stopped here. Some shovelling needed but I got out of it this time due to eye surgery (I did offer, by the way).

Working on a sequel to "The Healer's Secret". I am wrestling a bit with how it ends. It currently ends on a clear setup for a third story and I hate doing that when I don't even know 100% where that final story is going to go or when it will be ready. Though ideas are coming to me. I did have another ending in mind but it lacks the oomf of this one, IMHO.

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Oh, Annie is well in! A great story. But what's it going to be like to be outside the top ten?

If they don't get any more, I'd hope they'd just extend the short list to 11. Seems a bit unfair to have only one person finish off the short list, esp. with the quality of stories we're getting. Kind of singles them out as somehow lesser than the rest.

If it was an established settlement and there was a solid, reliable transport system to get there, sure. Earth is getting boring. 😋

EDIT: Did that wrong

WYE let one of your stories be made into a movie/TV Show?

Clarinet (used to play one myself)

Classical or Jazz style?

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Lol, don't tempt me, I can do raucous, which by the way is a fabulous word, must find more uses for it. Oh and how does one become a refined writer; just asking for a friend.😇

Using words like "raucous" is a good start. 😜

Hi, Annie. Nice to see you. How's things down there on the other side of the planet?

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Simple, Annie. Just eat a lot of sugar!

I used to eat lots of sugar and all I became was diabetic. 😕

Eye definitely functional now. But with the other one still needing to be done, I'm a bit lopsided. Then again, pre-surgery, I was lopsided the other way (the cataract was so bad I was half-blind on the left side) so I guess it all evens out in the end. 😊

Anyhow, since the bear has taken care of the setup, I'll just pour a tea, grab a Goofy and settle in.

CuriousAnnie is in!! Eleven!!

Strings

Brass or woodwinds?

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Yay, I was wondering if we had something like Rumps on here.

You found the place. It's a quieter, less raucous hangout for us more refined writers😉. We have cute pets, hot beverages, and the best cookies on the Internet (courtesy of Sara).

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I love summer activities outside but I also equally hate sweating 🤣

Yeah, I hate the sweat, too, and I am terrible for it. OTOH, I live in a snowbelt and hate shovelling, too.

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In order, AUTUMN is my favorite, then Spring, Winter, and lastly Summer

Someone after my own heart. Though I might switch Summer and Winter depending on mood, weather, etc.

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10.2 All stories on this site are deemed the property and exclusive copyright of their authors. The submitter of the story is believed to be the original author. (On a side note, I am aware of what it says on the Terms and Condition, it will be removed shortly.)

And how many people who come in here to casually read stuff actually read the T&C at all, let alone at that level of detail. And, really, only registered members have actually agreed to that in a clear way that would hold up in a court. So, I will probably start adding a copyright statement and I hope that the functionality to make it automatic as it was in the previous software comes soon. Asserting rights to our intellectual property really does matter.

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I assume many of you are mired down in snow - I hope everyone is safe and warm and sufficiently dug out. It is fun to wake up to.

Ours didn't really start until late morning but by tomorrow, we probably will be. For today, just hunkering down indoors while it falls.

Show - Slow

Is anyone else finding logging on being flaky again? I am mostly noticing it on PC where "Remember Me" seems to have stopped working again. And I just had to sign in to post this even though my avatar was visible at the top as if I were logged in.

I just became active on the other place again using the same browsers. Could that be a factor?

Stew - Stow

Yeah, just finished WelshDreamer's story myself. Great piece of s-f.

Pancakes. I'm good with French toast but prefer pancakes.

Pancake syrup or real maple syrup?

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Some days I think I should have had all my teeth yanked out.

I had one yanked in 2020 after a decade of fighting with it. Still haven't done the implant. My enthusiasm for having my mouth wide open while strangers poke around in it is kind of low these days.

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As I'm not sure how Mandella is doing today, I thought I'd get things started.

Mendalla. Sheesh. You're the second person I've chided about that this year. 😉

Definitely doing well. Have to put my old glasses back on to watch TV or use computer (because my improved left eye isn't enough to make up for my still mucky right) and I am trying to limit screen time at the moment. But my doc said all was going well when I saw him for my next day followup. Will book the other eye soon so I can ditch the glasses more.

And Irish Breakfast will go nice with a Mickey and a Donald.

I think there's known issues with that word count, or at least there used to be. So you're probably good.

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A love triangle between an amateur writer, a popular American actor turned game show host, and a renowned British actor could make for an entertaining, if offbeat, rom-com. 😊

No love triangles here since I'm polyamorous but I see what you mean.

Still a triangle, just means all three vertices are consciously part of it.😊

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I'd say this isn't me losing it over the fact that WL (and Jane) will be returning to my screen on March 6, but then I'd be lying. In other words, one month till I get to leap into her arms for some long overdue snuggles.

(I might be a bit excited.)

A love triangle between an amateur writer, a popular American actor turned game show host, and a renowned British actor could make for an entertaining, if offbeat, rom-com. 😊

Good afternoon. All's well with the eyes. I think I may be around more often, but we shall see. I am still juggling things to see what is the best way to operate until I get the right eye done. Starting to look like just wearing my glasses unadjusted is best for computer for now, but no glasses is better for generally living and getting around. I am also trying with the left lens out but the implanted lens in my left eye seems to be too different in power and colour filtration from the right eyeglass lens so the combo doesn't work that well.

Anyhow, enough ranting about my eyes and specs (or lack thereof). I see Da Bear made some Lapsang which I am missing badly since I left my Russian Caravan (a blend containing Lapsang) at the office. So I shall avail myself of some here.

Eye (ha ha) am doing well. Left cataract is gone and for the first time in my life, my left eye is my good eye. Thanks to all for the good wishes. Probably be back more regularly later in the week.

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And you'll make sure it is ignored for purposes of length limits in Flash and Micro? That's part of why I suggested Author's Note.

If the copyright notice pushes a short piece over the word limit, I’d suggest adding a Note to Moderator stating that, to cover your bases.

Hey, Maggie. Long time no see. Hope all is well.

Thanks, Sara. This is supposed to be the easiest, most routine operation there is and yet the list of possible complications is as long as my arm. It's just that most people don't get any of them. Hoping I'm in the majority.

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I think we need Disney theme cookies this week. Maybe even Disney theme cookie jars for a bit .

Better than having turkey legs. 😲

😜

Glad you're having a good trip.

Dues - Duet

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I miss making my spaghetti sauce. I make a nice big batch and it sits overnight in the fridge.

Yeah, that's what we do, too. We still make the same amount as when my son lived at home and then we fridge (or even freeze) the leftover for future use. Spaghetti sauce is good for that.

Goooooooooooooooooooooo ... What was I going to say again?

Oh, right, good morning.

24 hours until I get my new left lens. Cataract has been more noticeable of late but not sure if it has actually worsened or if I am just paying more attention to it now with its demise imminent. Right will follow later in February. We're going to set the date after we see how recovery goes. Since I may not be able to be on computer for a bit, a certain furry gentleman of the Far North will be my backup coffee and tea maker.

For now, there's some nice Costa Rican coffee brewed and there's Scottish Breakfast and Cream of Earl Grey in the teapots. Hot chocolate and marshmallows are on standby for Writergirl, Sara, and whoever else swings that way.

Cold weather continues here in ape-land, but at least the snow is holding off these day.