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[turps]

The popslash remix challenge has gone live. I didn't take part this year but have done in other years and I know it's a challenge that tends to be overlooked a lot, which is a shame because it's a really cool challenge and the authors really don't get the credit they deserve. So go, read and feed.

stubbleglitter announced that it's the last popslash remix challenge, from next year it'll be integrated with the bigger remix challenge. Which is sad but very understandable. So I want to thank Maggie for all her hard work in taking over the challenge and running it all these years. I still love popslash with all my heart, and memories of remix are very precious to me, from the years I was too scared to take part, to the years that I did and ended with stories I enjoyed. Thank you. ♥

sly_fuck has made some very nice MCR icons, this one I'm using is from her ♥

I love the picture of Panic! that Shane posted, and have been very amused at Ryan trolling the internet.

I put in my first support ticket this morning. For the last few days LJ has been loading horribly slowly for me, I was dealing as best I could, thinking it was something on my end, but apparently it's an issue for many in the UK. So, hopefully they'll sort something out.

The lease on our car is running out soon, so we went out to pick a new one yesterday. We're getting a.... something. I don't know. It's got four wheels and an engine and a nifty storage compartment for the passanger seat, and a place to plug in an MP3 player. That was important. It's also a 7 seater, which you'd think we wouldn't need for a three person family but with Scout stuff and the amount of people we ferry around it's a good choice, especially as the deposit for the 5 and 7 seater is the same -- Corey's just informed me it's a Citroen Grand C4 Picasso. At least someone knows.

After uploading for someone I've just listened to Panic's version of Karma Police multiple times. If you want it, it's here

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[sly-fuck.livejournal.com]

Lol! Good thing I remembered to put the entry as public. I try to do that with graphics anyway, but *mimes wiping fore head in relief*

I'm resisting the urge to manip Ryan and Jon into the photo.

*hugs* Have fun with the new car!

[turps33.livejournal.com]

You should totally leave them public. You do lovely work and people should see.

They are a miss

Well, we don't get it for a while, but it's coming!

[withdiamonds.livejournal.com]

I remember the first year of the remix, I didn't have enough stories to participate and I was sad. Then when I had enough stories, I was nervous. Then I finally did it. I've had a love/hate relationship with it, because a couple of times it was really hard to do, and my very worst story came out of that challenge. But all in all, I've loved it, and while it's sad to see the end of it, I'm actually impressed it lasted as long as it did. Which is all thanks to zvi and Maggie, of course.

And hey, we freakin' invented the remix, and no one can take that away.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

It took me so long to gather courage to take part in remix. It always seemed such a serious challenge and I worried terribly people wouldn't want me remixing their stories.

Then I did take part and it was fun, mostly.

We did invent the remix! Popslash, the start of it all!

[sperrywink]

Hmmm, writing or reading remix stories? The decisions we have to make when we are working from home. *g*

Thanks for the link to the MCR icons. I should snag a few new Mikey icons.

That picture of Panic is delightful. I love how Brendon seems to be caught in motion, while Spencer is solid and just *there*.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I'm reading remix later as I'm writing just now. Think it's excessive to take around 1000 words to describe Gerard and Bob looking after Mikey when he first gets sick? He hasn't even got too bad yet /o\

They're so pretty! I'm going to get some new Mikey myself later.

It's such a wonderful picture. Shane is such a star.

[sperrywink]

Ahahahahaha, totally not excessive! Are they lovingly wiping his brow and tucking blankets around his shoulders so he doesn't catch a chill? *g*

Shane is fandom's BFF, totally.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

You laugh but it could last for thousands of words!

Right now he's on the couch, coughing up a lung and pretty damn sick. Gerard's in the middle of a big down swing so is being all emo about not noticing, so Bob swooped in and helped get Mikey into pajamas and made him drink while Ray and Brian are out buying medicine and Frank is at school so doesn't know, it's all TRAGIC!

Now I have to decide if he gets to stay home with medicine from the chemist and Gerard rubbing his back all night or else is bundled into the back of Ray's van to go to the free clinic. Decisions decisions.

[sperrywink]

OMG! Don't make Mikey cough up a lung! You evil woman, you! Now I feel bad for him and for Gerard for not noticing. I'd totally read about this trial and tribulations for thousands of words. You know you sucker me in. When Frank finds out, he's going to be devastated too.

I say they are boys, they will put off going to the clinic for as long as possible.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Oh my goodness. Don't encourage me, it will be thousands of words!

It's terrible! I threw in some mentions of Mikey coughing and being out of breath leading up to this but of course as Gerard's feeling like he's at the bottom of a pit and everyone else is at the top, well he just didn't see until Mikey was sent home from work already really sick -- because Mikey's stupid and kept working due to them being broke.

I think staying at home is the way to go. Ray can spend far too much money on medicine, Frank will bring over food from his mom and refuse to leave Mikey's side. Brian will just sit and wonder what the hell he's got in to. Bob will be Bob *g*

And of course I need Mikey at home for the huge argument about the past I mentioned. The low before things start to get better.

And wow. I'll stop talking now.

[sperrywink]

You're so cute when you're in the throes of H/C. *g*

Ack! Poor Mikey and Gerard! Both trying so hard to do their best, but being shown up by Mikey falling sick. It's such a real scenario in this country. Of course you continue to work while you are sick because you need the money. It happens all the time.

And, yes, the whole group rallies around and helps them through the crisis! That's adorable. Have I mentioned today that this is my favorite !verse?

Ooooh, fight. I hate writing fights. That's why my Brendon/Greg story is stalled. I just can't write the fight scene.

[llamabitchyo.livejournal.com]

But you know you want to read now~~~~~

(BTW, I tried to send a message the other day, but I don't think it went through. When I send DVDs to you--yeah, they're still in my drawer waiting--you have any interest in Robin of Sherwood?)

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I totally want to read now. But I must get this scene done first. Then fic!

It may have gone through but have been lost. I was following the Roxy stuff and poor twitter fox was feeling the strain. Also, dude, yeah. I used to love that show ♥

[llamabitchyo.livejournal.com]

♥

Somehow I thought that might be a Terri series. :D

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Must be Bandom Month(s) or something; it's like we get new pressies everyday!

Thanks for uploading the song, it's one I didn't have :-) Speaking of, you wouldn't happen to have the Panic version of The Weight, would you? The cover they sang at the Abbey Road thing?

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Bandom has been my happy place lately. I love it so!

I do have that. I'll go and upload it now and edit it in.

The Weight (http://www.mediafire.com/?ckhnwdwhjdo)

[castalie.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I love that cover.

And you're my own Face, whatever I ask, you can provide lol ♥

[turlough]

That's a little sad to hear about the remix, but it has lasted a tremendously long time for a fanfic challenge. (We Invented It!!! :-)

I hope LJ will manage to fix whatever is wrong for you UK people!

*goggles Citroen Grand C4 Picasso* That's a big-ass car indeed, but it certainly sounds like you will have use of it. Good luck with it!

[turps33.livejournal.com]

It's lasted a really long time, but the lack of people joining meant it was bound to end.

I've just been reading a comment from the people investigating. They know what it is, but it's a case of fixing it now. Seemingly it's only us lucky Brits that are being hit.

It's a huge car, but it seems silly not to get it when the price is the same. Plus, like I said, James is always ferrying people around. I guess that's what happens when you have the only car in your extended family.

[littleladypunk.livejournal.com]

I don't have words for Ryan. *shakes head* I wonder how much people (read: rabid teenage fangirls) he fooled! xD

Had to google your new car. xD It looks really nice! ^^

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I suspect he fooled many teenie fangirls, and other people too.

It's a cool car. I'm looking forward to getting it.

[rikes]

So we really did invent the Remix? I had no idea! I had seen the phrase, but obviously wasn't around way back when.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Yep. I guess it's a better thing to invent than pairing smush names *g*

[rikes]

Aww, I love our pairing smushes! Especially everything with "trick", like TrickyFish and TimberTrick. And the endless pronunciation disagreements with Bassez and JuC.

[turlough]

It's pronounced yuck, so there ;-P

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Oh, I love some of them too, especially the ones with thought. But some make me cringe. Be more creative pairing smush people!

At least they're not as bad as bandoms. Poor Mikey's pairing smushes include, Frikey, Bikey, Rikey. I mean, make some effort!

[frausorge]

There are a lot of great stories in the remix! Especially Chris stories. I'm enjoying reading my way through them.

I hope LJ gets their act together soon. That is Not On!

Congratulations on the new car! It's always good to be able to take extra passengers with you if necessary. I hope it will serve you well.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I've read a few stories so far and have enjoyed them all. The remix done of Donna's was so original and fun.

The car is so lovely. James has been arranging the adaptions it needs this morning. So it'll be a while yet, but worth waiting for.

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[saba1789.livejournal.com]

I love Citroen! They have very pretty cars! :D

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[turps33.livejournal.com]

They do! I'm looking forward to getting ours.