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[turps]

Corey 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.

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[turlough]

Cards, wheeee!!! (You probably won't get mine until after Christmas because I was terribly late sending off the "special" ones.)

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?

[ephemera]

I've mostly failed at cards, and baking, so you win utterly on that front. Also on the fic front - in my book prompts that lead to stories are more important than completing the challenge part.

Reply fail.

[risha]

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?

Yes. At least, I do.

[violin-road.livejournal.com]

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?
Yes.

[chreesko.livejournal.com]

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?

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.

[shinetheway.livejournal.com]

[smushes] Hey, honey, would you be willing to give me a prompt or two? I want to write you a ficlet for Xmas. :)

[sperrywink]

I am behind in wrapping and shipping of gifts, unfortunately. My sister might be getting her gifts for New Year's.

Enjoy your day!!

[withdiamonds.livejournal.com]

Sounds like you've wrestled Christmas into submission. I think I mostly have, too. It's nice to be ready to enjoy it. Mostly ready. :)

I hope your snow stops eventually, too.

[kopperblaze.livejournal.com]

hmmmmm i love h/c /thought of the day

gosh i should write as well. but bob and the pink jeep, i can't wait! :D

[egelantier.livejournal.com]

posting during amnesty is a time-honored tradition, duh. just saying :)

[hammerhead22.livejournal.com]

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?

I DO

[dr-jasley.livejournal.com]

yays for being in good condition Christmas wise.

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

[arsenicjade.livejournal.com]

Dude, all I'm going to manage is a line. We will not talk about my self-worth issues over this.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_bettina_/]

*crosses fingers that all your Christmas post arrives at their intended destination*

[themoononastick]

I got your card today so there is hope! Also, thank you, bb ♥
(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

[delphinapterus.livejournal.com]

Maybe it's just me but there's also the diagonal on your card is the most obvious to me. *shrug* I'm so happy you like the challenge though.
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.