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[turps]

Corey's at scout camp this weekend, James couldn't stay over but he's there for the day today and tomorrow. Unfortunately the area is under a severe gale warning at the moment and last time James phoned half of the big marquee tents had blown down, so they may end up home early yet. Though I suspect they'll hang on as long as possible, getting 700 scouts and 200 leaders home early would be a nightmare.

It was also the start of Houghton Feast last night. There was fireworks and I could hear the fair so easily, the sound of music and people screaming carried on the wind. This afternoon there's a parade and I can see the wind affecting that badly. Not that I'm going, I'm staying in wrapped in my fleecy blanket because the wind is coming in every gap in the house. It's driving the cats insane.

Yesterday I got a lovely comment about 'When Day is Night Alone', included was a link where they'd made their own playlist to go with the story, which I found very touching and also interesting. I don't listen to music when I write, it distracts me too much, so I'm not a person who could make a playlist based on my stories, but looking at the one they made I could easily see how each choice matched parts of the story.

Talking of. My h/c story is now finished, too. Which means I'm sitting on two complete stories just waiting for posting dates. It all feels very weird. What's not weird is the h/c stories and art that are being posted. They are my favourites!

To end on a gleeful note Look what's out!

Comments

[saxihighlandck.livejournal.com]

Hopefully the gale won't ruin Corey's Weekend.

Yes. Stay all warm and fuzzy in your fleece. :D It's actually *cold* outside.. but you'd laugh because its not really cold. It's 23*c right now... but its been like 35-41*C all summer so.. it's cold >:|

I have songs that I listen to when I'm in a mood and plotting out fic but I rarely listen to it while I'm writing.

I WANT IT TO BE TUESDAY TERRI! I WANT TO POST MY FIC. >.< *is getting impatient*

We have a Lush store in the mall I work next too. When I worked days I would walk by and always be tempted to go into it. I still do.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I hope not. It's one of the main camps of the year and they have loads of things to do, the wind could easily stop many of them happening.

I love that people the world over have different views on what are hot and cold temperatures. At 23 I'd be getting out the fans, 35-41 would kill me off.

Music distracts me when I'm writing, I do much better when I'm alone and have everything turned down to a low background noise.

I want you to post your fic too!

I have such love for Lush stuff. Sadly I don't get it that often because it's kinda expensive, but that's what Christmas and birthdays are for :D

[digital-diva.livejournal.com]

We're having some severe winds here too and the temperature dropped massively compared to a few days ago, so I know how you feel. My least favorite part of the year is just around the corner and it's making me cranky ;-)

Stay warm!

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Shouldn't that be crankier? *g*

The temperature really has dropped suddenly, and the wind is annoying me. I kept going to stand the wheelie bin back up but have given up now.

I have my red fleecy blanket and coffee #4 of the day is next to me as I get ready to watch CSI :D

[runauberginerun.livejournal.com]

I hope the weather gets better. We've had a strange week here, huge storms and cold on Monday and Tuesday, higher temperatures and reasonably sunny skies on Wednesday, way too hot on Thursday and rain again yesterday.

I can't wait to read your stories, they're always so good!

[turps33.livejournal.com]

James just called and said they were having to tie the tents down with rope. Personally I think if you're getting to that point cancelling is the way to go, even if it will be a huge hassle.

That is a strange week weather wise. You'll have had no clue what to wear on a daily basis.

Thank you <3

[sperrywink]

Scouting isn't for wussies I guess.

*hunkers down with the electric heater and the cat.*

YAY for completed stories!

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Rather them than me. I've just been in the garden to get the dog and that was enough for me.

All of my cats are hiding. I should go find one for cuddling purposes.

I'm trying to think of a title right now. The few I've thought of aren't really appropiate.

[crowgirl13.livejournal.com]

Looks like the fall storms are in, wrecking havoc everywhere. On the scouting front, I'm told such things build character. It just sounds wet to me. I hope the gents have a good time despite the weather.

It's getting cold here AND it's rainy. On one hand, I like wearing scarves and boot socks without sweating to death. On the other - I'm *really* not ready for cold.

*finds you another fleecy blanket*

That is a lovely comment - and her playlist made me grin, particularly the last track.

I don't listen to music when I write, it distracts me too much

It always surprises me when people say that, though that seems to be the way many folks work. I think I've said it before [and if so, I apologize for the belaboured point], but I *need* music to write. Music and a lively public environment - like a coffeehouse or pub - work well for me, because they 1)give my monkey mind something to be distracted by and 2)force me to concentrate.

Congrats on finishing your story!!!
*throws confetti*
Did you get the proper amount of comfort in there? what am I saying - of course you did. :D I can't wait to read it...

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I'm sure they're having a fine time, last time James phoned he told me they'd had to put two ropes over the top of each of the tents to keep them down. Which is the point I would have said, screw this I'm going home.

It seems to have jumped from warm to cold really abruptly. I much prefer cold weather but it still needs some adjusting to.

It was such a cool playlist. I was very flaily when I saw she'd actually read and then applied music to the story. That was so cool.

I'm so opposite to you in terms of concentration. I'd never be able to write a word in a coffeehouse or pub. I guess we'd have to meet half way if we ever did in person co-writing *g*

I did put in more comfort. I was prodded by beta fingers until I did so.

[coreopsis.livejournal.com]

Which means I'm sitting on two complete stories just waiting for posting dates.
Squee!


I hope Corey and the other scouts are okay. We once had to go pick up my son from cub scout camp because of tornadoes in the area. That was one terrifying drive up there and back, let me tell you. We probably should have just trusted the camp to keep him safe, but he sounded so freaked out on the phone that the mister said we were going to get him, period. But all the terror aside, it turned out all right.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I just hope people like them. Sitting on the stories mean I get to worry about them because I'm just that ridiculous.

I can totally understand your reaction to go get your son. Honestly I'm getting worried myself. Where they're camping is next to woods and last time James phoned he was saying how branches are being snapped down and how the marquee has collapsed again despite being re built with long iron rods. I'm sure it will be fine but I can't help picturing flying tents and trees.

[mahoni.livejournal.com]

Yikes! Yeah, when the entire camp starts blowing away, it may be time to call it. O_o

I can listen to music when I write, if the outside world is being too distracting, but i can't listen to music for writing. Like, I couldn't come up with a playlist for any of my stories, either, because if I'm writing the music has to be background noise. It can't be something I need to pay attention to, or that I depend on for mood or inspiration, because then the music itself becomes a distraction. I always boggle at people who use music like that -- to put them in a particular headspace or something.

YAY STORIES!!

And oooh, Lush. I love Lush. If I had a bathtub I would be in danger of spending way too much money ordering from Lush. But I do enjoy my Happy Hippie shower gel a lot.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I was just saying James just called again and some of the things he's saying are freaking me out a little. Tents really shouldn't need to be tied down with two sets of ropes.

It can't be something I need to pay attention to, or that I depend on for mood or inspiration, because then the music itself becomes a distraction.

Yes! That's it exactly. You've explained much better than I ever have. When I write I tend to have music tv on for background noise, but I couldn't have music playing on my computer because it would be a huge distraction.

YAY you I think :)

The Lush shower gel is awesome. It smells so much better than anything I could buy in other shops.

[littleladypunk.livejournal.com]

Cold house is a bitch. *throws a snuggie your way*

I love playlists for fics. :D

Wow, Christmas cosmetics! Even if I think it's a bit too early for Christmas stuff, they're still awesome.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

YAY! Snuggie!

It's the first time anyone has ever done one for one of my stories. It's all very cool.

Normally I'd agree it's far too early for Christmas themed stuff, for example, my local supermarket has been selling Christmas cards, chocolates, etc for over a month now and it drives me mad. But Lush stuff is different, because Snow Fairy!

[turlough]

Scouts are all insane in my opinion, you don't camp this late in the season! I hope their tent will stay put :-) It's been pouring with rain the whole day here and it's been getting more and more windy. If it continue like this it's going to be the first storm of the autumn.

That's so sweet of them. I don't get playlists at all either. I can only listen to music if I'm doing manual work like washing the dishes or cooking, never if I'm reading or working in Photoshop or any thing else on the computer. Music just distracts me then.

Go you! But I want to read them NOW!

You and your Lush obsession :-)

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Scouts are very insane. If you have to camp it should be when it's warm. I hate the wind. We've had some spitting rain but it's mostly cold wind that still hasn't quit.

It was really awesome of them, and interesting to see the song choices because it's just something I can't do. I'm like you, music going when I'm doing housey stuff but otherwise, nope.

I want to post them now! Though maybe not together, that's not the best plan.

They have snow fairy solid perfume this year. Stars. In. My. Eyes!

[ephemera.livejournal.com]

crazy scouts are crazy - curling up with a blanket sounds like a much better plan!

Also stories! and what a lovely bit of feedback! Yay!

[turps33.livejournal.com]

They're insane. Me and my blanket have been bffs today, and now I'm about to go to bed and snuggle under the quilt because it's so cold!

It was gorgeous feedback. I was so thrilled.

Night, honey <3

[indicinderelly.livejournal.com]

Yesterday I got a lovely comment about 'When Day is Night Alone', included was a link where they'd made their own playlist to go with the story, which I found very touching and also interesting. I don't listen to music when I write, it distracts me too much, so I'm not a person who could make a playlist based on my stories, but looking at the one they made I could easily see how each choice matched parts of the story.


that's soo cool! ♥


I hope they manage to have a good time at camp :)

[turps33.livejournal.com]

It was very awesome.

I'm sure they did have a good time. They're insane like that *g*

[frausorge]

Yikes! re the storms. I hope your boys stay safe and you stay warm! And congratulations on the complete stories - that's a great accomplishment.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Thankfully they've calmed a little now, but when James came back last night he said the catering was affected big style. Corey's going to come back starving.

Thank you!

[castalie.livejournal.com]

So did they stay and face the elements or did they have to admit defeat and pack? Sounds like you've been having a pretty mean weather; here it's all weird. It's been raining since yesterday but technically it's still relatively warm. I want the cold, dude, bring me the cold!

Also HEEE CHRISTMAS stuff! That is a thing of joy :-)

[turps33.livejournal.com]

They did stay because they're insane. He was showing me how the big tents had blown down and I have to say, at that point I would have been out of there.

It's been so cold here, cold and wet and windy. I don't actually mind the cold and wet but hate the wind.

It is a thing of joy! I knew you'd understand!