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[turps]

I've just been watching MCR's Summersonic 09 stuff. Gerard's hair tat at the back of his head will never not be funny. Also, Ray and Frank are big old teases!

I keep meaning to rec two stories that I've enjoyed lately. Both Panic and both dealing with sex and the beginning of relationships.Precious Things by northern is Ryan/Spencer and damn hot. It hit my kinks and then some. Put Your Finger On My Trigger is Brendon/Spencer and written by greedy_dancer. I liked that one because it dealt with how sometimes sex can suck, especially when you're dealing with something new.

I'm very glad that a masterlist of the BBB stories have been posted. Now I can get rid of some of my tabs. I plan on reading a lot this weekend, I was supposed to be meeting up with arsenicjade today but can't and that makes me sad, so, fic is the answer. That is once we get home as we have a shopping trip first -- it was Corey's open evening this week and he had an excellent term, therefore, he gets the rest of the money he needs to buy the Converses he wants.

Talking of stories. I have over 5k of Frank/Mikey agoraphobic blind date fic. Which really, how the hell does that happen? I'm hoping to get it finished soon, and also poke at the pacing which isn't working that well at the moment. It also keeps getting sad on me, which okay, shouldn't be surprising as they're in the afterlife and therefore dead, but they're supposed to be trading grisly death details not getting all woeful about lost girlfriends and brothers. I know how it ends, now to just get there. Any of you usual suspects willing to beta this weekend? It should be done by tonight.

I've had my first plant casualty. Or not even a casualty really as the seeds didn't even grow enough to die. What gets me is they're chives, chives are something you're supposed to be able to grow on a windowsill and all I have for my efforts is a tray of soil. I keep peering at it hoping for some sign of life, but no, just soil. But I'm reluctant to throw it away because what if the chives are just under the surface, ready and waiting to burst into life? I could re-use the soil and have chives sprout in unexpected places. So for now my tray of soil is staying where it is, getting watered and with lots of sun.

As of now Kayleigh -- my sister -- is still in the hospital. Mam hadn't been talking to her for the last few days which made things difficult, but thankfully that's passed. Now if only she gets some answers.

People have friended me due to the bandom friending meme, and I've seen a lot of awesome intro posts. I thought about making one but really, this is as good as it gets. I comment a lot so you'll be seeing me around and as I don't make secrets of what I like, I'm sure you'll soon realise my obsessions.

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[madambeetroot.livejournal.com]

I am definitely not an expert... skivvy maybe, I just do what I'm told when it comes to vegetables! But it's worth it when you actually eat the fruits of your labours. Bought fruit and veg REALLY doesn't taste the same as stuff you've grown yourself.

Potatoes are really easy to do - did you plant any this year? We never do what the experts say at all, and we always get loads. Forget about trenches and mounds - just poke a hole in the soil and bung one in, then cover it up! Leave about a handswidth between each one. Onions and beans are also very easy - they more or less grow themselves!

Your story... I can cope with depressing 'in parts' as long as it is in parts! Some good angst now and then can be necessary, but I must admit to loving a happy ending (unless I'm pre-warned and really in the mood for a good cry...)

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Potatoes are really easy to do - did you plant any this year? We never do what the experts say at all, and we always get loads. Forget about trenches and mounds - just poke a hole in the soil and bung one in, then cover it up! Leave about a handswidth between each one. Onions and beans are also very easy - they more or less grow themselves!

Nope, no potatoes this year but we want to, especially after reading how you do it. I like stuff that grows itself. Plus, the thought of digging up potatoes is amazing.

Honestly, you'd think I'd never seen fresh veggie before, but it's fantastic.