Well, sweet may be stretching a bit given the story, but yeah. Nice micro, Verity. I just started mine but I might be going long on this one. I have an idea but it may be too (bleep)ing obvious so might end up being too much like someone else's, so I might do something else.
Good morning, gang. Nice to see Nic's announcement about the future of the site. Looking forward to seeing it. Might have to spruce up the old cafe a bit to make it fit in with the fancy new digs. Though the wood panelling is non-negotiable. Maybe get a couple new couches. And some cute animal houses for the pets.
Kettle is on for the tea crowd. I'm drinking Irish Breakfast today.
Actually, I think Molly is right on that. I've never seen it written as one word before and thought the missing space was just a typo.
Question: Are the existing forums being ported over, or just stories? Wondering if long-standing threads like Inspirations and What are you listening to? will already be there or need to be restarted.
The only question is whether I go straight with this, or take it somewhere wild (fantasy, horror). It could actually be the opening of a new story about Tina from Us Survivors, but we shall see. Might try to get something going this weekend.
Forget which jar is diabetic friendly but my glucose is in good control right now so I'll chance it and grab a couple lemon softies.
Nice long walk this afternoon along the river. Lots out enjoying the nice weather here (sunny, 24C, low humidity for once). Resting and then the mower comes out.
Reading a graphic novel series called Once & Future. Basically, what if King Arthur's return was horror rather than fantasy. Arthur is what we would call a "lich" in D&D, basically an animated skeletal monster commanding a "round table" of similar horrors. Merlin just showed up but seems to be something else entirely. Arrayed against Arthur's evil are Bridgette Macquire, an elderly monster hunter who is supposed to be living in a seniors' home, her grandson Duncan and a historian named Rose (who kind of got sucked into the story by dating Duncan).
The underlying idea seem to be that it is not so much people coming back to life as their stories, with many variations possible on those stories. Beowulf has made an appearance, and the last chapter that I read (I am partway through volume 2) ended with the appearance of his foe Grendel. Beowulf is sent against Duncan and Bridgette by Arthur who describes them as "monster and mother", creating an allegory for Grendel and his mother. Not sure how Grendel is going to fit in, yet, but he is currently outside Bridgette's home. Good stuff. The last volume is up for a Hugo (one of the most prestigious sf and fantasy awards) this year and the series has picked up other awards and nominations as well.
Author is Kieron Gillen, a British comic book writer, and the art is by Dan Mora. Both creators are multiple award-winners.
Quick PS: Please tweet, post, etc. this thread. Great promo for the site. I've tweeted already and will be posting a link on some other forums.
So a Canadian male finally took a medal Tokyo. Our 13 medals prior to this morning (evening in Tokyo) were all women and mostly in the pool. Now sprinter Andre de Grasse has landed his 2nd Olympic bronze in the 100m (his fourth Olympic medal overall after taking 2 bronze and a silver in 2016). One thing I am really enjoying is seeing my small city enjoying some Olympic success. 4 medals so far to Londoners, including 3 to swimmer Maggie Mac Neil (2 relay, 1 individual) and a member of the Canadian women's 8 rowing team that took gold. And local favorite Damian Warner is considered a strong contender in decathlon.
Anyhoo, good morning. Grey day here but I will live with it. Means I have to put off yard work to tomorrow but that's cool. It's a long weekend so I have the extra day.
Coffee is brewing and kettle is on.
Most of what I am pumped for is series. Sandman on Netflix (based on the Neil Gaiman graphic novels with Gaiman and David S. Goyer as exec producers and writers) is one. Alas, COVID delayed filming so I think it is now planned for 2022 rather than this fall as originally announced.
It was lovely today. Worked on the patio all day. I love it a bit cool, though. Not a fan of hot, muggy stuff.
And I shall have some of that Earl Grey tea as well, assuming Da Bear hasn't drunk it all. And if he has, kettle's on.
* picks a couple random cookies from the diabetic-safe jar *
(don't recall that one from any Godzilla movies).
). Have you heard of the book Grendel, by John Nichols? It's the story from Grendel's point of view. Just wonderful. I think it was made into an animated film as well. One of my favorite books.
to JamesPBear!!!