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turpsCorey and James are doing another bag pack today, so I'm home alone getting the house stuff done, and also catching up online.
But, we're in good shape Christmas wise. Cards have been written and actually posted. Though when I did so the lady behind the counter commented that she's be surprised if they got anywhere, never mind abroad. Which, way to make me worry about my poor cards/parcels being stuck in a snow drift somewhere.
The vast majority of presents have been bought and wrapped, with the rest coming home with James tonight. The food shopping has been done, and even though Iceland messed up and sent all the frozen food and none of the grocery stuff, the manager of the store personally delivered those on his way home. So that was an eventual win too. Of course it hasn't all been plain sailing, but when is it ever? And if the worst that happens is a few phone calls, having my sister sobbing down the phone while I was in the middle of the big Asda shop and the SiL crying due to her ex being a dick, well I'm taking that as a win too.
A few days ago I realised that the deadline for h/c bingo was really close. Like, days close. I love that challenge so much, but somehow the stuff I've written hasn't fit the prompts. What is frustrating is that if my WIPs were finished I could wipe off a lot of prompts on the bingo. I did consider maybe trying to get at least a line, but the most obvious line includes stroke, which I really don't want to touch without care and a lot of thought. I don't know, I'll have to keep thinking, on one hand after a year in which I had to bail on BBB again I'd like to get a line just to show I can finish something at times. On the other hand, there's always amnesty period so I can join again. Plus, I should really finish the stories I have instead of something new. I mean, doesn't everyone want an insane killjoys story featuring h/c, Bob, a pink Jeep, secrets, misunderstandings and cameo mentions of Pete for New Year?
There should be another h/c challenge so I can use those prompts. Yes.
I should go do something productive. Christmas Eve is always busy with lots of driving to all the relatives, so the house stuff needs to be done today. Maybe another five minutes online first though.
ETA: I forgot to mention. I nearly lost my engagement ring the other day. It just dropped off my finger, thankfully in the house. I've a plaster wrapped around the back now, which doesn't look the best but at least it keeps it on.
But, we're in good shape Christmas wise. Cards have been written and actually posted. Though when I did so the lady behind the counter commented that she's be surprised if they got anywhere, never mind abroad. Which, way to make me worry about my poor cards/parcels being stuck in a snow drift somewhere.
The vast majority of presents have been bought and wrapped, with the rest coming home with James tonight. The food shopping has been done, and even though Iceland messed up and sent all the frozen food and none of the grocery stuff, the manager of the store personally delivered those on his way home. So that was an eventual win too. Of course it hasn't all been plain sailing, but when is it ever? And if the worst that happens is a few phone calls, having my sister sobbing down the phone while I was in the middle of the big Asda shop and the SiL crying due to her ex being a dick, well I'm taking that as a win too.
A few days ago I realised that the deadline for h/c bingo was really close. Like, days close. I love that challenge so much, but somehow the stuff I've written hasn't fit the prompts. What is frustrating is that if my WIPs were finished I could wipe off a lot of prompts on the bingo. I did consider maybe trying to get at least a line, but the most obvious line includes stroke, which I really don't want to touch without care and a lot of thought. I don't know, I'll have to keep thinking, on one hand after a year in which I had to bail on BBB again I'd like to get a line just to show I can finish something at times. On the other hand, there's always amnesty period so I can join again. Plus, I should really finish the stories I have instead of something new. I mean, doesn't everyone want an insane killjoys story featuring h/c, Bob, a pink Jeep, secrets, misunderstandings and cameo mentions of Pete for New Year?
There should be another h/c challenge so I can use those prompts. Yes.
I should go do something productive. Christmas Eve is always busy with lots of driving to all the relatives, so the house stuff needs to be done today. Maybe another five minutes online first though.
ETA: I forgot to mention. I nearly lost my engagement ring the other day. It just dropped off my finger, thankfully in the house. I've a plaster wrapped around the back now, which doesn't look the best but at least it keeps it on.
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Date: 2010-12-23 06:14 pm (UTC)I'm late getting things done this year, I haven't even decorated the Christmas tree yet! It's the last thing to be done though and I did remember to bring the tree inside this afternoon so at least it isn't still wet from the snow. And it's only seven o'clock, I still have plenty of time. Hopefully. *sneeks look at fic tab*
I'm sure that's exactly what everyone wants for New Year! At least Bob and the pink jeep. I'm less sure about Pete ;-P
Eeeeep! I'm glad it happened in the house. Losing your engagement ring would be terrible. What do you do when a ring has become too large? Can you refit it?
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Date: 2010-12-26 09:56 pm (UTC)I've been getting reports of some of the UK ones arriving, but nowhere near all, so goodness knows where they are.
I hope you did get decorated. I'm sure you did though, and I can read all about it when I actually read back on the flist.
You lie, everyone wants Pete for new year!
Well, you can refit rings but I think only a certain amount of times, so I'll probably wait a while. If it gets too big completely I'll have to put in on a chain.
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Date: 2010-12-23 07:34 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-12-23 07:40 pm (UTC)You are very reassuring <3
Reply fail.
Date: 2010-12-23 08:21 pm (UTC)Yes. At least, I do.
Re: Reply fail.
Date: 2010-12-26 09:28 pm (UTC)That's good to know :D
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Date: 2010-12-23 01:26 pm (UTC)Yes.
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Date: 2010-12-23 01:29 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-12-23 01:39 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-12-23 01:32 pm (UTC)Er, yes? I mean, I don't really know who those people are, but how can anything with a pink Jeep, h/c, and misunderstandings possibly be bad?
I hope you're not buried under so much snow that you can't enjoy the holidays.
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Date: 2010-12-23 01:42 pm (UTC)I know, right? I need to gather all you like-minded people around me and we can huddle and talk about the awesomeness that is h/c, misunderstandings and pink Jeeps.
It's snowing again right now. I think there's been a mix up somewhere and we're getting someone else's snow. At least it looks pretty.
How's things going at your end? <3
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Date: 2010-12-23 03:10 pm (UTC)So far, so good! I won't be able to go home for another two weeks, which is not bad at all, as I will be sure to miss the rush of family. And the weather is excellent (I probably just jinxed it!).
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Date: 2010-12-23 01:45 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-12-23 02:07 pm (UTC)You need ask!?
Oh but now I don't know what to ask for.
Okay, I don't know if this would work for you, but I was scrolling through all my favourite pairings, of which I have many, and then thought, why not group? Not gsf, unless you want to go that direction, in which case, you brave girl. But something genish. Perhaps the guys in van days close to the holidays, huddling for warmth and sharing gas station food.
Or if that doesn't grab you at all. Mikey and Pete meeting up over the holidays.
Thank you ♥
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Date: 2010-12-23 02:15 pm (UTC)Enjoy your day!!
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Date: 2010-12-23 02:21 pm (UTC)I am enjoying my day. Though at some point I have to go wrestle all the clean couch covers back on.
Minions. Why do we still not have them?
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Date: 2010-12-23 02:25 pm (UTC)And I would offer my brother's services in resizing your ring (he was a jeweler before becoming a pharmacist tech), but you know ocean and everything.
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Date: 2010-12-23 02:33 pm (UTC)When you do win the lottery I hope you remember me, and send a minion my way.
Stupid ocean. I scowl in its direction!
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Date: 2010-12-23 02:34 pm (UTC)I hope your snow stops eventually, too.
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Date: 2010-12-23 04:26 pm (UTC)Oh man, me too. No one knows how to deal with the snow. It's ridiculous.
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Date: 2010-12-23 02:46 pm (UTC)gosh i should write as well. but bob and the pink jeep, i can't wait! :D
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Date: 2010-12-23 04:22 pm (UTC)Bob rocks the pink Jeep *g*
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Date: 2010-12-23 02:58 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-12-23 04:20 pm (UTC)Stupid stories that get longer and rl that doesn't let you work on them enough.
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Date: 2010-12-23 03:51 pm (UTC)I DO
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Date: 2010-12-23 04:18 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-12-23 04:40 pm (UTC)And yeahs about H/C bingo I kind of fell off the map too with it. I still have a diagonal line I need to submit that I've had since september or october. I plan on maybe just borrowing the prompts unofficially for next year and just writing with them if I ever need a prompt.
And OF COURSE...insane h/c with a pink jeep is wanted*grabby hands*
I hope Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are awesome to you
:D
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Date: 2010-12-24 08:32 am (UTC)The prompts are so good, and yet I just never got them filled. I do like your idea of just using the prompts anyway if needed.
Hee. Pink Jeep and h/c lovers unite!
Thank you ♥
I intend to spend boxing day reading all the fic in the world!
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Date: 2010-12-24 04:05 pm (UTC)They are soooo good. See I plan on writing the Stockholm Syndrome one still because how have I not written that one yet? seriously...
EXACTLY...unite!!!
oooooooosss that sounds like a nifty good plan. I'm plan on reading the
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Date: 2010-12-24 05:34 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-12-24 08:30 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-12-25 05:26 am (UTC)Merry Christmas, dearest.
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Date: 2010-12-24 07:29 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-12-24 08:28 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2010-12-24 04:36 pm (UTC)(mine are still sitting in my bag waiting to be posted /o\ sadly my plan to send them off was thwarted by now having a single lunch break all week. boo)
Pink jeeps, secrets, misunderstandings and h/c are a perfect way to celebrate the new year.
P.S., it's a bit hard to stalk a googledoc if it hasn't been updated. Just sayin'. ;p
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Date: 2010-12-26 09:58 pm (UTC)I'm missing my story! I suspect that's a sign I need to actually open the doc again.
Feel better <3333333
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Date: 2010-12-24 04:53 pm (UTC)I'd never turn down your h/c but sweeting the idea with Bob, a pink Jeep, Pete cameo and secrets? There's no way I'd resist it.
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Date: 2010-12-26 09:23 pm (UTC)I've missed Bob and his pink Jeep. I need to get back to writing that.