Not a parrothead myself but did enjoy Buffett's music. Sad to see him gone.

Been quiet around here, but in case anyone does drop by, I will clean things up and get a pot of Grotto coffee from Tobermory going. Just did one pot of tea, an Earl Grey Cream. Washed up the pitchers and put both iced tea and lemonade in the fridge. Hot around here (I just cut the grass and am sweating like crazy) and I imagine that I am not the only one seeking a cold beverage.

Some Buffett (a greatest hits compilation) to enjoy while you sip your beverage.

Yep, the monthly themed calls issue is out and that's an actual quote from one of the markets, called (surprise!) Crab Tales. Given that the crab form has actually evolved multiple times in the history of the Earth (not all modern "crabs" are actually "crabs" in strict taxonomic sense, just in appearance), could be a fun one to write.

Other themes on offer? Bears in the big hairy gay male sense, cats, the future of rodents (called Rattus Futura), tarot cards, and so much more. Heavy on spec fic (fantasy, s-f, horror) as usual but there's some other stuff, too.

https://authorspublish.com/47-themed-submission-calls-for-september-2023/

He's getting more distinguished and handsome with age, eh.

Nice, if a bit cool here. Supposed to be last hurrah of summer this weekend though. We shall see.

Coffee is on. Picked an Ethiopian Yirgacheffe in a medium roast. Teas are Irish Breakfast and Russian Caravan. Cold drinks are refreshed.

I have gone from absolutely flying along in my writing to blocked. Might need to move on to something else for a while just to clear the block.

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I always question why they send reporters to stand in the middle of a hurricane to give updates. I don't like watching them get battered by rain and winds. They aren't exactly setting a good example. I'd be fine with them reporting from the studio.

You and me both. Though depending on the reporter, it also gives me a bit of a chuckle at times.

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The humidity here has been unpleasant. I am officially tired of summer.

Actually, we just went through a spell of cooler weather over the past week or two. Summer is returning for the long weekend (Labour Day is this coming weekend in Canada) with temps up to 30 or 31C. Probably be its last hurrah, though.

Good morning!! Putting on some Costa Rican Dark Roast in the coffee pot. Teas are Scottish Breakfast and Lemon Black. Iced tea and lemonade pitchers are washed and refilled. Soda stock is looking good.

Have a nice one!!

Sedan is my preference for driving, though SUV is nice for travelling or carrying a load (we have one of each).

Zombies or vampires?

Last I heard, Kat was holding out okay. Hope that continues. Sounds like a nasty one (but aren't they all anymore, the weather boffins are saying that the warmer water is going to feed and strengthen these storms).

Coffee is Jamaican Blue Mountain. We've got English Breakfast and Earl Grey in the teapots. Cold beverages are refreshed though in my neck of the woods, we don't need 'em.

Not much writing the last couple days but I hope to get back onto something on the weekend, if not sooner.

😲 Glad Talia is okay. That's got to be worst nightmare material, knowing a loved one is on the scene of something like that. Take care.

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Here come the ape, slingin' the coffee.

We've got some McCafe in the coffee pot. Teas are Red Rose and Earl Grey Cream. Cold beverages are refilled and soda stock is checked and replenished.

Nice to see you, Sara. I'll take a couple of those cookies with my tea.

Later.

Another new band that's come to my attention. Spiritbox is based in Victoria, BC, though several members are actually Americans. Core of the band is married couple Courtney Laplante (clean and harsh vocals) and Mike Stringer (guitar). This is the latest single, from an EP due out this Fall.

And from their debut (and to date only LP) album, 2022's Eternal Blue.

Cardio.

Indoors or outdoors for exercise?

Rose - Hose

Here's to jellyfish-free waters, literally and/or metaphorically. Sounds like the wedding is making a lot of work for you, Gil. Hope it also brings some joy and fun to your home once you get there.

Good morning to all! It's been a week since I was on Flowerpot Island and in honour of that auspicious occasion (okay, the auspicious occasion was us being married for three decades, but whatever), we are serving Flowerpot Island coffee again today. Teas are Assam and Sunday Tea. Cold beverages are refreshed and ready for those in need of cold rather than heat.

Later.

Wildlife Park, I think, unless I have kids with me (which may not be for a while since I am in that stage where my own is grown but grands aren't imminent)

Listen to an old favourite musical act or discover a new one? (I've been doing a lot of the latter of late)

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President's Choice coffee! Let's hope he chose well!

LOL. Not sure how much the current president of Loblaws gets involved. It was Dave Nichols who ran the chain in the eighties and nineties that actually started PC. Galen Weston comes from a big corporate dynasty up here so might be too busy to personally sample the products.😉😁

Well, that f-ing sucks. Just woke up and had a revelation about my new story. Massive f-ing plot hole. I have people scrambling down a volcano that is about to blow ... in the dark. Grrrrrr. There is a moon up but I established earlier that the trail is pretty treacherous so not really one you want to be madly running down with only moonlight. It's the result of a change I made in the timing of the story so I probably need to revisit that change.

Anyhow, there is plenty of lovely sunlight here and no erupting volcanoes. In fact, we seem to be headed for a rather pleasant week weather-wise. Good morning!!

Coffee is President's Choice Great Canadian Medium Roast (house brand of our largest grocery chain). Teas are Earl Grey and English Breakfast. Usual cold beverages are waiting in the fridge for anyone still sweltering.

Oo, get a load of this. An acoustic version of the song above from an EP of acoustic performances they put out last year.

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This is ELAINE with We Shall Remain.

And there goes the ape down another musical rabbit hole. I have now listened to 3 of their 4 studio albums. Damn fine symphonic metal. Core of the band is Madeleine Liljestam (clean vocals) and Rikard Ekberg (guitars and growls), who are the original members. The rhythm section has changed a few times and they have a second guitarist who only joins them on tour. And the name is Eleine, not Elaine (i.e. the last part of Madeleine's name, apparently it was originally her nickname so they took it for the band name).

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Speaking of TPIR, Bob Barker died. 99 years old and not far from 100 (birthday was December 12). Watched him a lot in my youth. RIP.

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She's in my recommendations.

Oops. They. While that is the lead singer's nickname, it is also the band name in this case.

A favorite up and coming band of mine is Concrete Castles. Their second studio album dropped yesterday and with it this video for the leadoff track.

Happy Saturday! Another week draws to a close and we are here with hot and cold beverages. For the coffee set, there's Fire Roasted Ethiopian Yirgacheffe. Tea drinkers can choose between Scottish Breakfast and Russian Caravan. Cold drinks are the usual unsweetened iced tea and lemonade.

Major progress on the new story, though it needs some heavy refining. It is a bit too blunt with some plot elements and scenes right now. And I am not yet at the ending so there's work to be done there as well.

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Make that volcano blow Ape! That's the way to end a set of stories!

LOL. This is only part 2. It'll be at least a trilogy like the Tana stories (fittingly since one of the characters is her daughter).

Cape - Cope

6371, this kind of counting is so much fun!

Duel, I think, assuming we are talking the seventies Spielberg-Matheson team up with Dennis Weaver starring.

Meet a bear in the woods or meet a deer in the woods? (Hint: I met one of them on my recent trip)

Life's a beach, or so some say. Singing Sands is a beach in the Bruce Peninsula and also today's coffee. Along with that, we have English Breakfast and Cream of Earl Grey teas. Cold drinks are refreshed as well.

Restarted work on the sequel to Shadows of Tan Maldrin last night, pulling together bits and pieces from two earlier attempts. I think it is starting to pick up steam now. This is the one where the setting is taking some inspiration from my trip to Iceland and a volcanic eruption might be included in the climax if I stay the current course.

Later. Have a good one!

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