Author Topic: Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll  (Read 3104116 times)

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Re: Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
« Reply #9350 on: May 14, 2007, 01:03:21 pm »
I'm all caught up! Finally.

Even though the story is familiar (well the broad story lines), it's very interesting to read and see what what changes were made because this is now Colson's and Ellery's story.
It's fun to have a 'hey, that's new!' moment reading the new story.

SPOILERISH




*sigh* I love it that Ellery calls Colson 'sweetheart' right from the beginning...

'We're supposed to guard the sheep, not eat 'em'

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Re: Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
« Reply #9351 on: May 15, 2007, 03:49:51 pm »
*slog slog slog* several geographical research hours later....

Leslie is doing the edits on Chapter 39 and here are some photographic views of the Escudilla:

first:

Escudilla Mountain, Apache County, Arizona, the third highest peak in Arizona, in the White Mountains.





second, the wild blue sage that Colson puts on Adam's grave near near the highest point of the Escudilla:

“Mr. Coyote always gets me good, boy,”  Ellery said, winking.  “Almost forgot what life was like before I got me my own personal coyote.”


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Re: Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
« Reply #9352 on: May 15, 2007, 04:00:30 pm »
Here you go, folks!

Chapter 39. The Wild

http://louisev.livejournal.com/12463.html

Enjoy!

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Re: Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
« Reply #9353 on: May 15, 2007, 05:37:06 pm »
Yes, I can imagine there would be some new research involved.  Thanks for the gorgeous pictures, Louise.  I can see it perfectly:  Colson Grey in the White Mountains with the wild blue sage. 

That was an achingly beautiful chapter.  I wonder if Adam ever did work for his father again.  And what Colson did immediately upon returning to to his "regular" life. 

And a big thank you to Editor-in-Chief, Leslie, too.   :)

Looking forward, as always,
Marie
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The worst loneliness is not to be comfortable with yourself.    ~~~~~~~~~ Mark Twain

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Re: Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
« Reply #9354 on: May 16, 2007, 07:19:52 am »
Good morning all,

Chapter 40. The Wild

http://louisev.livejournal.com/12649.html

Enjoy!

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Re: Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
« Reply #9355 on: May 16, 2007, 07:43:31 am »
Get reading, folks!

Chapter 41. Surprises

http://louisev.livejournal.com/12990.html

Enjoy!

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Re: Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
« Reply #9356 on: May 16, 2007, 02:43:47 pm »
Get reading, folks!

Chapter 41. Surprises

http://louisev.livejournal.com/12990.html

Okay, okay. Not that I need any encouragement!  ;D

Enjoy!

Leslie

I did! After a day of running around, doing a million errands and what not, a chapter like this is just what i need! 'Holy god, Lord a mighty' indeed!  :o


Thank you L & L!  :)
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Re: Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
« Reply #9357 on: May 16, 2007, 02:54:08 pm »
Hello everyone!

Chapter 42. New Man

http://louisev.livejournal.com/13196.html

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Re: Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
« Reply #9358 on: May 16, 2007, 03:29:06 pm »
Okay, I'm caught up, too!   :D    Whew!   

And yeah, Fabienne - good catch on the "sweetheart" thing - I do believe Ellery has fallen into that almost immediately - and I haven't noticed any objections from Colson - of course, he hasn't done it in public yet! 

Keep 'em coming!

Thanks,
Marie
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Re: Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
« Reply #9359 on: May 17, 2007, 12:09:37 am »


Here's a recent shot of Hugh in his role as a hunky drover (Aussie cowboy) on the set of the film he is shooting up in Queensland.
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