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"Dupree's Choice" begins here.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/170148.html 1. Nick
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WHOO WEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was fast Louise!! :-*
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that's because I only wrote a little bit!
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I guess if we want to comment, we should do it there, right?
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that is up to you. But since I haven't gotten very far in the story, there isnt much to say!
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I don't have any yet, just asking.
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It's looking very good Louise. I gotta go out so I'll stop by the chat later and give you my impression. I read it fast, but I liked it.
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Good start, Louise. I like it!
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Oooo! I love it so far! I was wondering when we'd meet his family.
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I ran into a difficulty with the bar thing so the bar thing is going to have to happen Monday.
But I am loosening up the tight time framing I had been doing - this shouldn't be quite so much of an issue to get from Day A to Day B, which was driving me bonkers with "The Red Stallion." So many characters, so much action to coordinate. No wonder my pressure was up!
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I ran into a difficulty with the bar thing so the bar thing is going to have to happen Monday.
But I am loosening up the tight time framing I had been doing - this shouldn't be quite so much of an issue to get from Day A to Day B, which was driving me bonkers with "The Red Stallion." So many characters, so much action to coordinate. No wonder my pressure was up!
Louise, I know you are ahead of us on the Time of day, but isn't today Monday there too?
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it is Monday in Germany, yes, but it is still Sunday at the end of the Laramie Saga where Nick went home from Dupree.
The story ended on Sunday, October 28 (except for the epilogue) which is when Nick and Dupree woke up together in bed. Dupree's date with Paula is Sunday night.
ref:
Chapter 125: The Morning After the Night Before
(Sunday, October 28, 1984)
That is where "Dupree's Choice" begins.
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I commented on your journal, Louise, but just want to say here that I'm looking forward to hearing more about Dupree and his life because he was one of my favourites way back when I was reading the LS.
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*facepalm*
He has become THE #1 fan favorite of all of my OC's once he took a more leading role in the last book. Maybe it was the rescue from the fiery crash... maybe it's his unbeatable physique. Maybe it's his sexual insecurity and virginality and his vulnerability. I don't know - I just know that my mailbox and my stats counter was not the same once he became a main character!
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I wish Milli would repost the original pic of Dupree in his army fatigues. <hint hint>
;D
Until then I'll just have to post this picture of Nick Sampson.
(Courtesy of Sheriff Roland)
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From what I've heard, Army, Navy and Marines don't usually get along. Too competative I guess.
I'm sure glad that Dupree isn't pigheaded like that. He sure seems to appreciate Navy Semen Seaman.
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He sure seems to appreciate Navy Semen Seaman.
::)
David! You need to keep a dicktionary dictionary by your side when you're typing.
I was surprised, and delighted to see this up so quickly.
Yup Louise, you have created a popular character in Dupree.
You'll have us pestering to write a six book saga devoted to him now :laugh:
Karen
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What a great start, Louise! I mentioned on the E&E board that I love Jeremy and Nick. But I'll say it again - I love Jeremy and Nick.
Looks like Nick has his own issues to deal with regarding coming out - very interesting. Maybe Jeremy and Nick can help each other! :)
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You'll have us pestering to write a six book saga devoted to him now :laugh:
Karen
Yup, i completely agree! ;D
great first chapter louise!
Now, how long between updates? ::)
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David! You need to keep a dicktionary dictionary by your side when you're typing.
Karen
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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David! You need to keep a dicktionary dictionary by your side when you're typing.
Heh heh ~ this cracked me up too, Karen!! ;D
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Louise! I'm SO excited about all of this! You know how much I LOVE Jeremy and I love Jeremy and Nick together!
Absolutely great first part! I'm loving all of it :)
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why don't you pesky people start grooving on my original characters in my original fics and lea' me be so I can go to my office Christmas party, huh? HUH?
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why don't you pesky people start grooving on my original characters in my original fics and lea' me be so I can go to my office Christmas party, huh? HUH?
Aww Louise :-* I just haven't had time to start reading it yet :( by the time I meet you I'll have read it!
Enjoy your office party! :)
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why don't you pesky people start grooving on my original characters in my original fics and lea' me be so I can go to my office Christmas party, huh? HUH?
LOL - have fun at the party Louise. Have a schnaps or two for us ;)
Karen
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I wish Milli would repost the original pic of Dupree in his army fatigues. <hint hint>
;D
Anything for you David.. 8)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/HawtBods/7fb89034.jpg)
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Anything for you David.. 8)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/HawtBods/7fb89034.jpg)
Oh My God. What have I been missing? More importantly, where can I get more? ;D Holy Crap. Is this what is in the gallery? How will I ever get any work done today!!!!!????
Marie
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SPOILER
Nick came out to his folks and they don't even believe him! Ain't that the way?
Instead, they accuse him of spinning fairy-tales .. lol :P
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You ever wish you could just reach into a picture like that and give a good hearty tug and pull those fatigues down?
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Oh My God. What have I been missing? More importantly, where can I get more? ;D Holy Crap. Is this what is in the gallery? How will I ever get any work done today!!!!!????
Marie
Yes, this is what's in the gallery and also the 560 odd pages of the Ennis and Ellery thread. Everything gets posted there first.
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You ever wish you could just reach into a picture like that and give a good hearty tug and pull those fatigues down?
My imagination ran wild at "good hearty tug" .. I saw nothing else after that ... ;D 8)
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This bears re-posting:
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Fanart/Enn_Ell/9e8ab7ee.jpg)
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Thanks Darlin!!
I did however have to use my photoshop to give Jeremy a haircut. He is ex Army and those guys like to wear their hair shorter than the orginal picture showed. A very subtle difference. I just took alittle of the shagginess off the back and raised it over his ears.
Well, at least in my fantasy he does. He he he!
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My imagination ran wild at "good hearty tug" .. I saw nothing else after that ... ;D 8)
Me neither..... :P
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I wish Milli would repost the original pic of Dupree in his army fatigues. <hint hint>
;D
Until then I'll just have to post this picture of Nick Sampson.
(Courtesy of Sheriff Roland)
anchors away,,,,dude weee haw lets get it on.......nice picture of nick there roland....
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This bears re-posting:
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Fanart/Enn_Ell/9e8ab7ee.jpg)
.....and this BARES re-posting! ;D
(http://static.flickr.com/103/309518905_0421101a2f.jpg)
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Good heavens David! ;D :P
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Oh God David *gasps* thanks for re-posting that here too ;D That pic really inspired some niiiiiice writing by Louise! ;D
How about posting some Dean/Nick ~ "Mr so totally kissable" pics too?? ;D
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How about posting some Dean/Nick ~ "Mr so totally kissable" pics too?? ;D
Didn't you see the big pic of Nick on page one? reply #14
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Didn't you see the big pic of Nick one page one? reply #14
I just saw it! ;D Can't believe I missed it ::) Was probably in too much of a daze when I first saw it here! ;D
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Hey Louise! Is it Monday in Laramie yet? ::)
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Hey Louise! Is it Monday in Laramie yet? ::)
LOL!
Louise is out partying, David ;D
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well now not quite... partying.
It was a goodbye and project completion dinner by the team I have worked with for the past 15 months. a 7 course Italian dinner, and they substituted risotto for the noodle course.
I rolled home with a bouquet of flowers, a pencil set and a new purse!
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Sounded like a good time, and you brought home presents! YAA!
A Pencil set? What is a pencil? I could never give up the computer and put pencil to paper again.
See how helpful my computer is?
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ahaha!
David, you are a caution! ;D
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when Microsoft invented the Office assistant, I promptly invented an icon with the big red circle and bar on it, and bloody teardrops coming from OA's eyes, and beneath it, it said "I Killed the Office Assistant" (and underneath) "but I did not exit Windows"
to be sung to the tune of "I Shot the Sheriff"
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Update to "Dupree's Choice"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/170427.html "2. Jeremy"
NO. It is STILL SUNDAY.
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Maybe Dupree will dress up for Nick?
(http://static.flickr.com/90/207686933_b0f7895fd9.jpg?v=0)
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Poor Jeremy, when will he clear his mind!
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and... somehow sleep eludes me tonight:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/170652.html "3. Paula"
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O my! Louise you really marched briskly into new story . ;)
When I asked yesterday about Nick’s interaction with his father I didn’t imagine in my wildest dream it’s was going to be “ right off” and the way like poor boy is banging his head against a wall .
I’m seriously curious when his parents’ senses will snap fully,
When he walks in home hand in hand with Jeremy? ( hopefully Jeremy)
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Poor Paula, so insecure about her height and look. Dupree here reminded me of the first time Ennis had dinner with Ellery at Rose Hotel, Ennis being unaware that the waitress had an eye for him.
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Poor Paula, so insecure about her height and look. Dupree here reminded me of the first time Ennis had dinner with Ellery at Rose Hotel, Ennis being unaware that the waitress had an eye for him.
Yeah, I kind of felt sorry for Paula too while she was dressing. I remember that about Ennis too, although I'll have to go back and re-read to refresh my memory completely.
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You ever wish you could just reach into a picture like that and give a good hearty tug and pull those fatigues down?
I WILL SECOND THAT EMOTION.... you darn better believe, all the volunteers line up over behind the door...
bang...dooor slams and..................click
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I WILL SECOND THAT EMOTION.... you darn better believe, all the volunteers line up over behind the door...
bang...dooor slams and..................click
Heh heh, Janice!
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Spoiler: Chapter 3
Sorry ya can't sleep Louise. But good for us Jeremians and Sampsonites!
I had to chuckle at the end. I can remember going places with my parents and having my Mother say: "Didn't you notice that waitress was flirting with you?"
I never did. :-\
I was always too busy checking out the biceps on the busboy! :laugh:
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Ooo! Two new words for the
Dicktionary dictionary!
Jeremians :
One who follows the trials and tribulations of a certain young
Detective in Laramie, Wyoming. Often seen drooling when
reading certain Fanfic.
Sampsonite :
(1) A person with sudden hot flashes whenever they see a
Navy uniform and the sudden desire to play a game
called "more".
(2) A brand of very durable hard shelled luggage that
can stand the abuse of a Airlines baggage handler
and a TV commercial Gorilla.
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OK, now where did we leave off?
It is Sunday late afternoon. Dupree just sat down with ADA Paula.
That means Nick is home getting ready to head out and kill some time.
Poor boy looks confused doesn't he?
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OK, now where did we leave off?
It is Sunday late afternoon. Dupree just sat down with ADA Paula.
That means Nick is home getting ready to head out and kill some time.
Poor boy looks confused doesn't he?
I wish I were THAT confused
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why don't you pesky people start grooving on my original characters in my original fics and lea' me be so I can go to my office Christmas party, huh? HUH?
you sound a little like Ennis, lol.
;D
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uh oh, Ennis is wearing off on me?
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Mornin! Mornin, people! :)
Yeah, I kind of felt sorry for Paula too while she was dressing. I remember that about Ennis too, although I'll have to go back and re-read to refresh my memory completely.
I thought it was interesting to see her so insecure. She is always The Iron Lady herself infront of the guys she works with, but on her own now, we see her nervous and insecure .. worried about the impression she will make on Dupree. Kinda cute ..
And .. I got nothing against the geisha look .. kinda like it actually .. 8)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/2dd29c91.jpg)
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update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/170931.html "4. Nick"
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update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/170931.html "4. Nick"
Umm..MORE please Louise .. 8) 8)
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you're going to wear me out, Milli!
Actually last night they gave me a rice dish instead of the noodle course, due to my allergy to wheat, and I think they made a cream sauce for it that had wheat in it, and my digestion is acting up and I am wheezy and itchy. So I am moderately under the weather today, and feeling like I got mowed under by the wheat.
So I may not have any "more" in me.
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Umm..MORE please Louise .. 8) 8)
indeed!!
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you're going to wear me out, Milli!
Actually last night they gave me a rice dish instead of the noodle course, due to my allergy to wheat, and I think they made a cream sauce for it that had wheat in it, and my digestion is acting up and I am wheezy and itchy. So I am moderately under the weather today, and feeling like I got mowed under by the wheat.
So I may not have any "more" in me.
:-\ That and you went to bed at what time this morning? hmm?
Okay, I won't pester you more today .. you take care of yerself!
You'll need all your energy for when I start bugging you for more chapters later .. :P
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er, 5.
But I got up at noonish and then went back to bed for another nappy poo so I should be fine, but it was the wheat, you see.
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Can Leather!Hugh make it better, Louise? 8)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/HughJkman/51469adc.jpg)
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Okay, I won't pester you more today .. you take care of yerself!
You'll need all your energy for when I start bugging you for more chapters later .. :P
errrmmm... indeed! :)
hope you feel better Louise!
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I thought it was interesting to see her so insecure. She is always The Iron Lady herself infront of the guys she works with, but on her own now, we see her nervous and insecure .. worried about the impression she will make on Dupree. Kinda cute ..
And .. I got nothing against the geisha look .. kinda like it actually .. 8)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/2dd29c91.jpg)
I kinda like Paula, actually... I just don't want her to confuse Jeremy any more than he already is... I should go read the update now.
8)
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Can Leather!Hugh make it better, Louise? 8)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/HughJkman/51469adc.jpg)
oooooh yeah.
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oooooh yeah.
Wooowee, I wouldnt mind a ride on the back of that bike. ;) ;) ;) ;D
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ok ok...this is Dupree's thread and his choice...no more Hugh here...:) More Dupree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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you're going to wear me out, Milli!
Actually last night they gave me a rice dish instead of the noodle course, due to my allergy to wheat, and I think they made a cream sauce for it that had wheat in it, and my digestion is acting up and I am wheezy and itchy. So I am moderately under the weather today, and feeling like I got mowed under by the wheat.
So I may not have any "more" in me.
Aw Louise ~ alllergies are the pits :( Feel better soon :-*
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ok ok...this is Dupree's thread and his choice...no more Hugh here...:) More Dupree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok ok..sheesh! ;D :P
I brought Hugh here just to ease Louise' s allergies alittle.. and doesn't Hugh go where ever Louise goes? Or is that the reverse? 8)
Ok ..Dupree, people ..
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Spoiler: Chapter 4
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Did I miss something? Duprees' date is over? No gory details? Hunh?
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Spoiler: Chapter 4
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Did I miss something? Duprees' date is over? No gory details? Hunh?
Something tells me the details will come later David! :)
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Spoiler: Chapter 4
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Did I miss something? Duprees' date is over? No gory details? Hunh?
LOL! ~ I'm sure we'll get the details in a flashback from either Jeremy or Paula or both!
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SPOILER!
Gory details and a satisfying conclusion...
for those of you into MAN SEX!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/171150.html 5. Jeremy
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Something tells me the details will come later David! :)
Well we know someone will cum come later. ::) ;D ;)
The question is, will it be Nick or Jeremy?
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Okay the NEXT chapter will be Monday.
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SPOILER : Chapter 5
Oh dear. He shoulda just told her the truth. Afer all, it sounded like in her earlier chapter that she would have been fine with just making a new friend. But now that she left in a huff I doubt that'll happen.
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SPOILER!
Gory details and a satisfying conclusion...
for those of you into MAN SEX!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/171150.html 5. Jeremy
hugs and kisses, Louise...
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Oh dear. He shoulda just told her the truth. Afer all, it sounded like in her earlier chapter that she would have been fine with just making a new friend. But now that she left in a huff I doubt that'll happen.
That was a brandy new, off the showroom-floor, 1985 Huff with 5 speed overdrive transmission, mag wheels, and optional air conditioning.
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umm louise,
if I may be so bold as to say I thought we were gonna gory details of another kind...
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That was a brandy new, off the showroom-floor, 1985 Huff with 5 speed overdrive transmission, mag wheels, and optional air conditioning.
lol..
Jeremy is still denying that he is gay .. to everyone, even though his expression, the look in his eyes and his body language are quite possibly screaming out the truth. No wonder Paula picked up on it so quickly. Yap, sometimes it is easier to just tell the truth, but seeing as Dupree can only face the truth in the dark when Nick is around, cancelling that date with Paula was not an option in his mind.
Speaking of which ..
O Louise, if you are feeling better, are we gonna get some more Nick and Jeremy in the dark any time soon? ;D
hehe .. I kid, I was not expecting Chapter 5 today, and you did it, so cheers Louise! ;)
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you better not expect 6 today Millipoo, because that will mean I stay up half the night again, and we don't that now, do we? One of these days I might need to start sleeping in the night and ... (WORKING) in the day.
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No we wouldn't want that ma'am .. no sirree! ;D .. we sure wouldn't ..
Although ..
ok..never mind! lol.
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Spoilers: Chapter 5
I also think there might be reprecussions from both of the boys behavior tonight.
I'm sure ADA Paula will be quite cold towards him at the upcoming trial.
Plus Nicks honesty at the straight bar might turn around and get him outed to his parents sooner than he thinks.
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Spoilers: Chapter 5
Plus Nicks honesty at the straight bar might turn around and get him outed to his parents sooner than he thinks.
He already came out to his parents ..
They didnt beleive him, but they can't argue that he never told them, he did.
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all very true. Thus his psychological reason for outing himself to one of his father's patients in a public bar.
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Poor Paula. Not her first "pity' date from a gay man? Eeeek! It wasn't a pity date, but I don't suppose knowing that it was an ill-advised-desperate-last-ditch-desperate-attempt-to-deny-sexuality-date would be much comfort. And as Ellery pointed out to Ennis - they have to work with this woman! Dupree really should have listened to Ennis, but I guess there's that dang human nature thing again -we have to learn things the hard way. He was able to come out at the bar to Wayne, but then I guess the conditions were a little more conducive.
Very interesting tie-in at the Carousel Bar with the upcoming trial, Lauren's father, and Nick coming out. Wondeirng how that will all play out! Great chapter as always, Louise.
Thanks, Marie
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I kinda know how Jeremy feels, I denied being queer for a long, long time and coming out to my wife was hard, but fortunately we're still friends. Since Paula's "gaydar" was working overtime, I hope she can still remain on a friendly basis with Dupree and retain the ally in him she needs in the Sherrif's Dept. I'm really looking forward to reading more!
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Well ~ I can't get into LJ!! >:( So, I cant read the chapter!!! ::) :'(
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Well ~ I can't get into LJ!! >:( So, I cant read the chapter!!! ::) :'(
did you try again june?
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Livejournal is misbehaving.
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sorry, thought mine was working.
it's not.
sympathy pangs june... (or maybe pains is a better word?)
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More Spoilers perhaps
I I hope she can still remain on a friendly basis with Dupree and retain the ally in him she needs in the Sherrif's Dept. I'm really looking forward to reading more!
Me too. They both need some friends don't they? Dupree really doesn't have any friends besides Ennis and Jeeves. Yes, Ellery, but he is a boss friend. That has a different feel.
ADA Paula is new in town also. If she can swallow her pride and put that date behind her, I'm sure she and Jeremy could be friends and allies once Dupree knows there is no sexual expectations.
Speaking of swallowing, um, pride, why didn't Nick take a cab over to Duprees? I'm sure the phone sex will do the job, but I think they boys need some cuddling time.
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sorry, thought mine was working.
it's not.
sympathy pangs june... (or maybe pains is a better word?)
Yeah ~ I'm dying here, Kelly :( Trying hard not to read the spoilers but really wanting too! lol *SIGH* I hate LJ >:(
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any Friends who need the latest chapter I will pm it to you!
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any Friends who need the latest chapter I will pm it to you!
YES PLEEEEEEEEASE Lousie!!!! :-* :-* :-*
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I can't help but feel sorry for Paula and I wish Jeremy had been able to tell her the truth but I can totally understand why he can't (yet).
Can't wait for that phone convo...... :P
Thanks for pming it, Louise :)
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Livejournal appears to be obedient once more.
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Hi everyone,
I haven’t read yet last chapters (couldn’t get to LJ too) but read all interesting spoilers at least.
Can somebody tell me please before I start to read how big the age different is between Paula and Jeremy??? I don't remember well, she is a lot older, right?
She is starting to appear as an moving human being stepping down from her pedestal or, maybe better said, stripping down her selfprotective shell
She picked up her handbag once more, holding it like a talisman. A woman with her own career, her own money, her own direction in life. Reaching out to a new colleague, an ally – a friend.
And if he takes me in his arms and rips off my dress I won’t say no.
I love her characterization Louise
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Hi everyone,
I haven’t read yet last chapters (couldn’t get to LJ too) but read all interesting spoilers at least.
Can somebody tell me please before I start to read how big the age different is between Paula and Jeremy??? I don't remember well, she is a lot older, right?
She is starting to appear as an moving human being stepping down from her pedestal or, maybe better said, stripping down her selfprotective shell
She picked up her handbag once more, holding it like a talisman. A woman with her own career, her own money, her own direction in life. Reaching out to a new colleague, an ally – a friend.
And if he takes me in his arms and rips off my dress I won’t say no.
I love her characterization Louise
Paula is 32 and Jeremy is 26, I believe.
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She is 32 and he is 26.
oh and NICK is 22 !
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She is 32 and he is 26.
oh and NICK is 22 !
Oh, she's got courage, gumption, anything, to take Jeremy for date and wish for his attack ... :)
but as she thought - there was nothing to lose
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She is 32 and he is 26.
oh and NICK is 22 !
One of my girlfriends who is 32 had a relationship (up until recently) with a 22-year old man.
She loved him an' all but the age thing kept nagging at her until she ended it!
If it wasn't that Jeremy is already spoken for, I wouldn't object to Paula wanting some action of her own from him .. 8)
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"And if he takes me in his arms and rips off my dress I won’t say no."
In your dreams sunshine!
OK It looks like Jeremy is queer and has succumbed to the sexual magnetism of the adorable Nick!
Nevertheless I feel that Janice, Paula and Tatiana have let the side down badly. These girls are all tense, demanding, scratchy, neurotic and downright intimidating. No wonder Jeremy has run a mile. Too bad he didn't meet up with another kind of woman - tender, good humoured and sexually experienced - probably a bit older than him. Then at least he would have had a fairer idea of what he was turning down!
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I think Janice is the least "fair" of all the Dupree girls. She is kinda wierd .. popping up at odd hours, waiting for hours in the parking lot and just plain irritating the hell out of the poor man. If she was a bloke, she'd have been arrested for stalking! lol..
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Yeah - Janice has been annoying me too. I mean she's pretty much told Dupree that it was over between them, then she turns up outside his house, calls him names and tells him that it's over again, then calls him and says that they need to talk. Just get the message woman!
I do like Paula though. She can be a bit tough on the outside, but that's just to cover up her own insecurities. She deserves a good man - it's not going to be Jeremy though. He's off having phone sex with the delectable Nick :)
I loved her thinking that 'Ellery was "bluff and supercilious" and "sacastic" - I wonder if he'd recognise himself? :laugh:
Roll on Monday and the next installment.
Karen
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Now where did we leave off?
Oh yeah. Nick and Jeremy were at there separate homes talkin dirty to eachother.
So until we read the um, next installment, let us peek in on them this morning.
Hmmm. Nick is just waking...
.....and Jeremy looks like he is laying awake already. Must be thinking of....
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Now where did we leave off?
Oh yeah. Nick and Jeremy were at there separate homes talkin dirty to eachother.
So until we read the um, next installment, let us peek in on them this morning.
Hmmm. Nick is just waking...
.....and Jeremy looks like he is laying awake already. Must be thinking of....
Wow! ;D Thank you, David! What a great way to start the morning! I'll be heading out with a smile on my face. Now we need to get those two out of their separate beds . . . . and into Dupree's!
Thanks - Marie
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okay gang, it's Monday in Laramie, but it's Wednesday here, and I was a bad girl and slept late.
So I am off to the post office and shopping, and will be rejoining you somewhat later!
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She is 32 and he is 26.
oh and NICK is 22 !
Nick seems old to me for his 22 years... anyone else think this?
Okay. now that i reflect back to my own self at 22, he seems fine...
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Nick seems old to me for his 22 years... anyone else think this?
Okay. now that i reflect back to my own self at 22, he seems fine...
He is also in the Navy. I think military service makes young men and women grow up fast. Not spending four years in college partying, y'know...
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okay, I've shopped, I've mailed, I've cooked, I've eaten.
Now comes the writing.
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Now where did we leave off?
Oh yeah. Nick and Jeremy were at there separate homes talkin dirty to eachother.
So until we read the um, next installment, let us peek in on them this morning.
Hmmm. Nick is just waking...
.....and Jeremy looks like he is laying awake already. Must be thinking of....
As always, great pictures from the David Naughty Boy Collection. ;)
Mornin all!!
Looking forward to more adventures today!
Louise, don't feel obliged to post 6 chapters, but if you must, we'll take it .. yes we will! :P ;D
Oh and I have a question .. Where does Dupree's family live? Have we discussed this before?
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As always, great pictures from the David Naughty Boy Collection. ;)
Mornin all!!
Looking forward to more adventures today!
Louise, don't feel obliged to post 6 chapters, but if you must, we'll take it .. yes we will! :P ;D
Oh and I have a question .. Where does Dupree's family live? Have we discussed this before?
Mornin Milli!
Yep! We'll take it, Louise! Gladly! ;D
Interesting question, Milli. I don't think we know anything about his family?
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Update to "Dupree's Choice"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/171308.html "6. Paula"
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SPOILER
Paula undressed slowly, a sad smile on her face as she remembered the dating disasters she and Kelly had had at Syracuse together. Dopey from the unaccustomed amount of wine, she drifted off quickly, and dreamed of a slender, long-haired Chief Deputy in a black dress uniform, sitting with her in the courtroom, doodling on a pad of paper while she tried to avoid looking at him.
Sounds like my dreams, Paula baby! LOL. WHAT is she going to do the next time she sees Ellery and he is wearing a wedding ring? Poor thing, her hopes will truly be dashed but I can't wait to hear her reaction....
As a matter of fact, I am interested in everybody's reaction when Ellery shows up for work on Monday. LOL
L
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SPOILER!
So she has the hots for Ellery? Mu wa ha ha!
She had a better chance at Jeremy ! When she sees Ellerys wedding ring she'll puke up all that wine!
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More SPOILERS.....
It is great to see Paula with her guard down and to take a peek into the person she covers up with the no-nonsense, strict, schoolmarm attitude. I loved reading that. I am younger than Paula is, but I understand the bit about mothers wishing for grandchildren!
My mother hasn't brought up that particular topic in a while, lol, but sometimes I can feel her thinking it! lol..
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SPOILER:
Did EVERYBODY miss that HUGE clue I dropped in "The Red Stallion" chapter 87?
“And how old is your Chief?”
Dupree sat up, mildly stung. “Is that an official question, ma’am?”
“Sorry, I was just curious. You seem to have an inordinate respect for your Chief.”
“I’d rather not get into that if ya don’t mind, I don’t think that has anythin ta do with the case.”
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SPOILER:
Did EVERYBODY miss that HUGE clue I dropped in "The Red Stallion" chapter 87?
“And how old is your Chief?”
Dupree sat up, mildly stung. “Is that an official question, ma’am?”
“Sorry, I was just curious. You seem to have an inordinate respect for your Chief.”
“I’d rather not get into that if ya don’t mind, I don’t think that has anythin ta do with the case.”
Ha ha, forgive us if we forgot, we have had a legbone, and a proposal, and a wedding, and some Jeremy getting fancy between then and now...LOL
L
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Oh and I have a question .. Where does Dupree's family live? Have we discussed this before?
Seeing that Laramie is a fairly older well established community, I'd venture a guess that Doctor Sampson still lives in one of those big grand houses.
I found this photo on a personal page of someone in Laramie! So this house IS actually there!
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SPOILER
Paula undressed slowly, a sad smile on her face as she remembered the dating disasters she and Kelly had had at Syracuse together. Dopey from the unaccustomed amount of wine, she drifted off quickly, and dreamed of a slender, long-haired Chief Deputy in a black dress uniform, sitting with her in the courtroom, doodling on a pad of paper while she tried to avoid looking at him.
Sounds like my dreams, Paula baby! LOL. WHAT is she going to do the next time she sees Ellery and he is wearing a wedding ring? Poor thing, her hopes will truly be dashed but I can't wait to hear her reaction....
As a matter of fact, I am interested in everybody's reaction when Ellery shows up for work on Monday. LOL
L
I can't wait to hear her and everybody else's reaction either, Leslie. God, I never thought she'd be crushing over Chief Dreamboat Gay! LOL loved that, Louise!
Shit, but I can't help but feel sorry for her.
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Ha ha, forgive us if we forgot, we have had a legbone, and a proposal, and a wedding, and some Jeremy getting fancy between then and now...LOL
L
True .. true ..
At the time she made that statement, I was surprised that she even cared to ask his age ..
But then I promptly forgot about it, what with all the stuff happening with E&E and N&D and all..
Then all of a sudden she reveals her true feelings towards Ellery today and I'm like .."You whut ..??" ;D.
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You had us on this one ..! 8)
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Seeing that Laramie is a fairly older well established community, I'd venture a guess that Doctor Sampson still lives in one of those big grand houses.
I found this photo on a personal page of someone in Laramie! So this house IS actually there!
David, you are obsessed with Nick the Sailor! LOL .. (can't say I blame ya there ..)
But I asked about Dupree's family, not Nick's! :P.. 8)
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maniacal laughter.
I can't believe EVERYBODY missed that! muah!
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maniacal laughter.
I can't believe EVERYBODY missed that! muah!
Well .... it was really subtle, Louise ....
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I'll credit Scott with coming up with a nickname for Nick:
"Licky Nicky."
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David, you are obsessed with Nick the Sailor! LOL .. (can't say I blame ya there ..)
But I asked about Dupree's family, not Nick's! :P.. 8)
Heh heh ~ I was wondering about that too :D
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Geez! now you have me stumped. did we ever get that much info of Dupree?
I only remember that he was one of the recruits assigned to the Chief. Other than his military time we really don't know too much about him do we?
???
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we know nothing about Dupree except his residence, and that his mother gave him a pink shirt for
Christmas his birthday. My own idea is that they don't live right in Laramie but travelling distance. I havent invented his back story yet!
And Sampsons live in town, next to Sampsons' practice.
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I'll credit Scott with coming up with a nickname for Nick:
"Licky Nicky."
I LOVE IT!
Makes me want to repost that picture again. ::)
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SPOILER
As a matter of fact, I am interested in everybody's reaction when Ellery shows up for work on Monday. LOL
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good point leslie, do you think we'll get to see that in this story, or a separate story?
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SPOILER:
Did EVERYBODY miss that HUGE clue I dropped in "The Red Stallion" chapter 87?
“And how old is your Chief?”
Dupree sat up, mildly stung. “Is that an official question, ma’am?”
“Sorry, I was just curious. You seem to have an inordinate respect for your Chief.”
“I’d rather not get into that if ya don’t mind, I don’t think that has anythin ta do with the case.”
I GOT IT LOUISE!! for once, usually I miss clues...
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good point leslie, do you think we'll get to see that in this story, or a separate story?
Well, we can just keep dropping great big hints to our beloved author-in-residence....
L
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Well, we can just keep dropping great big hints to our beloved author-in-residence....
L
;D
Yep!! *looks at Louise pleadingly* ;D
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If that bloody walking twig goes anywhere near Ellery, you know what she,ll get dropped on HER dont you twinnie? ;) ;) ;D.
How are you anyway? Havnt seen you for ages...well it seems like ages to me. :'(
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I don't think Paula plans on going AFTER Ellery, she is just acknowledging what we all know to be true... he is supremely attractive and beguiling....
(not sure if I'm using the word beguiling correctly)
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hehehehe stay tuned till the next chapter!
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;D
Yep!! *looks at Louise pleadingly* ;D
Yeah, we can start with pleading looks and HUGE posters of HUGH ..
Starting with ...
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/HughJkman/14750571.jpg)
Ok..ok..back to Nicky and Jeremy!! 8)
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I don't think Paula plans on going AFTER Ellery, she is just acknowledging what we all know to be true... he is supremely attractive and beguiling....
(not sure if I'm using the word beguiling correctly)
Well no probably not lol, but just in case, I,ve still got "it" June lol. ;) ;D
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I don't think Paula plans on going AFTER Ellery, she is just acknowledging what we all know to be true... he is supremely attractive and beguiling....
(not sure if I'm using the word beguiling correctly)
I don't know what she plans to do but when she sees the wedding ring she is going to go totally nuts!
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Yeah, we can start with pleading looks and HUGE posters of HUGH ..
Starting with ...
Ok..ok..back to Nicky and Jeremy!! 8)
Couldn't help myself ;D
(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j120/nataligv_2006/hugh-jackman1.jpg)
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I don't know what she plans to do but when she sees the wedding ring she is going to go totally nuts!
Well as long as she keeps her fingers with her fake nails OFF of Ellery she,ll be ok lol...or else. muahhhh. (one of Louise,s evil laughs) ;) ;) ;D
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Ok..ok..back to Nicky and Jeremy!! 8)
You mean "Licky Nicky and Do-me Dupree" LOL
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lovely way you have with words, David.
nat- lovely new look you have, and lovely dreamy pic of Ellery.
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good god! what a man, what hair!
"hair as thick as fudge!"
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nat- lovely new look you have, and lovely dreamy pic of Ellery.
About my avatar, I had to give Heath a chance. I actually wanted to put a pic of Jake doing the santa hat dance in Jarheard but the ones I found are too dark. Can't find a good one. :-\ But, Heath'll do. He looks sexy and sweet in that pic, doesn't he? :D
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Couldn't help myself ;D
(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j120/nataligv_2006/hugh-jackman1.jpg)
Natali, I haven't seen that picture before. Absolutely fabulous! I would love to know what is going through his mind...
L
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Natali, I haven't seen that picture before. Absolutely fabulous! I would love to know what is going through his mind...
L
He's probably thinking of Mr. Coyote: My darlin makes me howl! LOL
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update to "Dupree's Choice"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/171692.html "6. Ellery"
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If that bloody walking twig goes anywhere near Ellery, you know what she,ll get dropped on HER dont you twinnie? ;) ;) ;D.
How are you anyway? Havnt seen you for ages...well it seems like ages to me. :'(
Awww J ~ I feel sorry for her....don't bomb her! :D
Well, I've been busy but around and posting! Where have *you* been?? :(
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Yeah, we can start with pleading looks and HUGE posters of HUGH ..
Starting with ...
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/HughJkman/14750571.jpg)
Ok..ok..back to Nicky and Jeremy!! 8)
This pic is beautiful :)
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About my avatar, I had to give Heath a chance. I actually wanted to put a pic of Jake doing the santa hat dance in Jarheard but the ones I found are too dark. Can't find a good one. :-\ But, Heath'll do. He looks sexy and sweet in that pic, doesn't he? :D
I was going to put up my Jarhead Merry Christmas one that my LJ friend made. She has a good Santa hat one too, would you still like to have it?
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update to "Dupree's Choice"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/171692.html "6. Ellery"
SPOILER
“Because I can’t drink coffee, and I can’t smoke cigars, an I can’t eat no salty food, and I can’t have sex. That’s
why.”
“Good reasons.”
“And I’ll bet there ain’t one a the things on that list yer prevented from, except maybe the last one, an you got no end a interested parties, I am sure.
Phew, if only he knew ::)
great chapter louise and that last line! ;D hahahaha
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SPOILERS
Well, Louise you are certainly spoiling us still with upates.
I feel sorry for Paula, although I didn't fall in on the fact he had a crush on Ellery. Treat 'em mean keep 'em keen eh? :) Are you going to write in a character for her to have some romance with (then again this is Dupree's Choice)?
As for Ellery, he is like a bear with a sore head! Dupree always seems to bear the brunt of it. I'm waiting for the day that Dupree tells him to get lost (or words to that effect). Ellery had a point to what he was saying, but his delivery could have been a little more gentle. Dupree could really do with some careful handling about now. Maybe another chat with Ennis is in order.
As for Ellery, he really needs to get laid. Soon. Really, really soon.
Karen
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I'm surprized that Ellery didn't know about Nick?
Dupree did tell Ennis about hooking up with him didn't he?. I just kinda figured Ennis would have told Ellery the news.
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As for Ellery, he really needs to get laid. Soon. Really, really soon.
Karen
He gets laid on November 12, 1984.
Today is October 29.
Ellery has 14 long days ahead of him....
L
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Okay, this is probably a stupid question . . but Ellery knows about Nick because Ennis told him - but he is just pretending he doesn't know because Ennis told him not to let on that he knows? Or something like that? And that's why he was asking Dupree if he was with Jeeves and not Nick?
So many great lines! Very funny. I especially like how Ellery got distracted thinking about Ennis!
It will be very interesting to see the interaction with Paula - with Ellery (now that we know how she feels) and with Dupree after their non-date.
Great chapter, Louse!
Thanks - Marie
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SPOILER
“Because I can’t drink coffee, and I can’t smoke cigars, an I can’t eat no salty food, and I can’t have sex. That’s
why.”
“Good reasons.”
“And I’ll bet there ain’t one a the things on that list yer prevented from, except maybe the last one, an you got no end a interested parties, I am sure.
Phew, if only he knew ::)
great chapter louise and that last line! ;D hahahaha
I think Ellery did know or at least suspected Dupree had a wild weekend with the sailor. He isn't stupid. He brings the sex topic for the second time in less than 10 minutes to try to make Dupree talk or at least to guess it from his reaction. But if I was Dupree I would've told him "Actually, I ain't prevented of none!" ;D
I'm surprized that Ellery didn't know about Nick?
Dupree did tell Ennis about hooking up with him didn't he?. I just kinda figured Ennis would have told Ellery the news.
Ellery doesn't know for a fact Dupree had a wild weekend with the sailor. Ennis did tell him about Nick and about the upcoming date with Samuelson, but also asked him not to say anything to Dupree, especially about the Nick part. Which is why Ellery was hinting. Ellery hinted twice in his ten minutes or less conversation with Ellery.
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About my avatar, I had to give Heath a chance. I actually wanted to put a pic of Jake doing the santa hat dance in Jarheard but the ones I found are too dark. Can't find a good one. :-\
Nat .. I did an anime of that santa hat dance .. ;D ;D
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Jake/Anime/0eaabcfd.gif)
Ok ..ok..sorry ..
Back to Licky Nicky and Do-me Dupree! ;D
*bolts*
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okay, Jake in that anime just made me dizzy.
About Ellery acting like he doesn't know: Ennis said:
“He don’t know I am spillin all this ta you so ya can’t go gettin on his ass about it, darlin.”
So Ellery is playing dumb. He don't know nothin' and he is giving Dupree a chance to tell him about his man sex adventure - and come out. Because to Ellery, it's a simple thing.
So when he says:
“No, we did talk about it, I swear. But then she asked me about my night job an then she asked if I was queer –“
“And you of course said ---“
“I don’t have ta talk about this – she left anyhow. So that’s that. End a disclosure on fraternization with the D.A.’s staff.”
“Not so fast, Jeremy. How come I got the feelin you ain’t tellin me everything?”
He was opening the door to let Dupree come out. And he didn't.
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Poor Jeremy.... finally figured out he doesnt want the ladies. Still can't fess up to Ellery.
What Dupree really needs is to spend some quality time with Nick out of the sack. <did I just say that?> LOL
Maybe when he see's that they can hang out together in public, he'll feel more comfortable with all this.
Naw, Nick doesn't have unlimited shore leave time. They'll be naked in less than 5 minutes when they see eachother next!
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Sooner or later Jeremy has to come out to Ellery, since he'd already come out to Wayne and the gang at Red Stallion, you would expect this to reach Ellery some time soon. But he's still so confused I think he needs another talk with Ennis.
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One thing Dupree may be fighting with himself about and finding it difficult to be up front with Ellery about is - he doesn't want to hear the big "I told you so" from Ellery.
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A little bit of arithmetic: 8)
0 caffeine + 0 salt + 0 cigars + 1 wedding - 1 honeymoon + 1 handjob = 1 grumpy, cranky-as-heck-Ellery.
1 ear + 1 legbone + dozen Clint Eastwood movies = 1 frustrated horse trainer with a fine-tuned ability to tell that every single person in Laramie is getting it on except him.
1 muscly sailor + 102 unbelievable talents in the sack x(times) heaps of sex appeal and charm = 1 drooling, horny (sexually-confused) ex-soldier.
1 iron-lady-ADA + 1 black dress - 1 string of pearls + 1 attractive (closeted) detective + 1 sexy suit - 1 pink shirt + 1 petite blonde waitress + 1 megatonne of insecurities + 1 tonne dash of denial= 1 hell of a disastrous first date.
Now I know why I loved Math in school. ;D
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that is so cute, Milli!! I laffed.
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yes, Janice goaded me into an update since I am not sleepy yet.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/171964.html "8. Nick"
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Nat .. I did an anime of that santa hat dance .. ;D ;D
Ok ..ok..sorry ..
Back to Licky Nicky and Do-me Dupree! ;D
*bolts*
thanks so much lucise :o
Just imagine…, what if Nicky looks like army version of young Jack …at least so far I remember his description is “blue eyed sailor” and Jeremy've never seen photo of Ennis's young first love so he is potentially not aware of it
Jeremy is a lot like Ennis maybe they got the same taste, who knows...
I know Louise won’t hunt poor Ennis with materialized memories :(, but... it would be interesting
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Meanwhile.. outside the Sheriffs station...
Joe Tooey: "Hey guys. Didja see the fancy solid Gold wedding ring on Ellery?"
Reynolds: "Sure did. Must be true love. Good for him".
Johnson: "I heard that Ennis is hung like a Horse".
Reynolds:" Lucky bastard"
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Tooey.
That is hilarious David!
And Ennis is hung like a HORSE? Holy moley!
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You snuck another chapter in on me Louise?
Thanks so much!
L
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Dupree thinking to himself: Great, Ellery is in a bad mood. At least the guys are talking about him, not me today. Maybe I should drive by the Sampson place?
No, no no! Got to keep my head clear! ADA Paula may be coming over gunning for me today. How do I get caught up in this stuff? Ellery was right. I shouldn'ta gone out with her. Dam, I need to talk to Ennis. But he's stuck in Bed!
Bed.....Mmm those sheets still smell like that boy. Damn it! Now I'm going to have to adjust myself before I go back inside! <grabs crotch>
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David you are REALLY good at these! Keep going!!!
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Our friend Nick
Our friend Nick
has got his pick
of lovely navy boys
They think he’s cute
in his little white suit
with all his naughty toys
He had his share
of nookie there
and never was he lonely
But home on leave
heart on his sleeve
he meets his one and only
He then came out
without a doubt
His mother wants a shrink
His father then began to shout
What is Nick to think?
His soldier boy is all confused
His parents have been disabused
His hope for understanding
has been totally refused
So now poor Nick
goes for a run
His life no longer
sex and fun
He needs some space
to think and pace
and cuddle Jeremy face to face
Let’s hope his life soon settles down
His mom will lose her worried frown
when Jeremy turns up at her door
A gorgeous boy she will adore!
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RE: My Friend Nick
OMG! That was beautiful!!!!
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That was really lovely, Jo :) Thanks, as always :)
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A little bit of arithmetic: 8)
0 caffeine + 0 salt + 0 cigars + 1 wedding - 1 honeymoon + 1 handjob = 1 grumpy, cranky-as-heck-Ellery.
1 ear + 1 legbone + dozen Clint Eastwood movies = 1 frustrated horse trainer with a fine-tuned ability to tell that every single person in Laramie is getting it on except him.
1 muscly sailor + 102 unbelievable talents in the sack x(times) heaps of sex appeal and charm = 1 drooling, horny (sexually-confused) ex-soldier.
1 iron-lady-ADA + 1 black dress - 1 string of pearls + 1 attractive (closeted) detective + 1 sexy suit - 1 pink shirt + 1 petite blonde waitress + 1 megatonne of insecurities + 1 tonne dash of denial= 1 hell of a disastrous first date.
Now I know why I loved Math in school. ;D
Oh Milli! ~ you're SO good! I loved this! ;D
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It's really late ::) and I'll probably be paying for it tomorrow ::) but I've got two parts to catch up on! YAY!! ;D
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"This is Sanchez. Go ahead Dispatch"
Carol: "What's your 20?"
Sanchez: "I'm at....well, let's just say I'm picking up something for Tooey."
Carol: "Copy that. Oh, Did you hear about Ellery?"
Sanchez: "Roger. I was there this morning when he came in."
Carol: "So is there gonna be a reception?"
Sanchez: "Affirmative. The Sheriff and his Misses are going to put something together I hear. I'll be right in. The evidence is getting cold. Over."
Carol: "Roger, over and out"
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"What's your 20?"
hahahaha!
And that is SO Sanchez!
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"What's your 20?"
hahahaha!
And that is SO Sanchez!
Got to get Tooey his Donuts and Muffins ya know!
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"This is Sanchez. Go ahead Dispatch"
Carol: "What's your 20?"
Sanchez: "I'm at....well, let's just say I'm picking up something for Tooey."
Carol: "Copy that. Oh, Did you hear about Ellery?"
Sanchez: "Roger. I was there this morning when he came in."
Carol: "So is there gonna be a reception?"
Sanchez: "Affirmative. The Sheriff and his Misses are going to put something together I hear. I'll be right in. The evidence is getting cold. Over."
Carol: "Roger, over and out"
Love it!!!!!!!!
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Tooey.
That is hilarious David!
And Ennis is hung like a HORSE? Holy moley!
Well his exact dimension has never been divulged. We do know that Gabe Blackwell is slightly above average and that Ennis' wedding tackle is longer and thicker than his. But what is average LOL?
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Well his exact dimension has never been divulged. We do know that Gabe Blackwell is slightly above average and that Ennis' wedding tackle is longer and thicker than his. But what is average LOL?
Well, from my research. ahem, internet that is. 6" ta 7" is average. 8" is big and 9" is "oh my" large. 10"+ are damn rare.
So in my mind, Ennis is in the 8" to 8 1/2" range. Heath is built kinda big and lanky. So I'd guess Ennis and Heath are hung alike. Shall we ask Michelle? Mu wa ha ha!
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Well, from my research. ahem, internet that is. 6" ta 7" is average. 8" is big and 9" is "oh my" large. 10"+ are damn rare.
So in my mind, Ennis is in the 8" to 8 1/2" range. Heath is built kinda big and lanky. So I'd guess Ennis and Heath are hung alike. Shall we ask Michelle? Mu wa ha ha!
Thank you for enlightening us David.
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Well, from my research. ahem, internet that is. 6" ta 7" is average. 8" is big and 9" is "oh my" large. 10"+ are damn rare.
So in my mind, Ennis is in the 8" to 8 1/2" range. Heath is built kinda big and lanky. So I'd guess Ennis and Heath are hung alike. Shall we ask Michelle? Mu wa ha ha!
Well, that's no help! I'm not inside that size range at all.
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Well, from my research. ahem, internet that is. 6" ta 7" is average. 8" is big and 9" is "oh my" large. 10"+ are damn rare.
So in my mind, Ennis is in the 8" to 8 1/2" range. Heath is built kinda big and lanky. So I'd guess Ennis and Heath are hung alike. Shall we ask Michelle? Mu wa ha ha!
Yeah, David, thank you!
;D ;D ;D
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Never ask a man what average is.
The average "wedding tackle" according to medical sources, is 5 3/4" to 6 1/4", and it is estimated that 90% of all men fall in this range. Average for Asian men is slightly shorter and for African descent is slightly longer. And based on "those pictures that shouldn't have been taken" the man who plays Ennis definitely "shows."
In middle of "Taking Chances" - the bath scene I believe, we learn that Ennis's "Little Jack" is a bigger Jack than Ellery's "Little Jack" and hence deserves the name "Big Jack." Now - how many men out there call theirs "Jack" ?
And then there is the infamous Pinky, whom we know from Wayne (is he exaggerating?) "has a 9 inch cock."
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Wow - fan fiction and education!
I really shouldn't be reading this sort of stuff at work - it's very distracting. :laugh:
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Poor Nick - his parents are deranged. How can anyone treat their child that way? >:(
His mother wants to 'cure' him. How can she be a doctors wife and yet be so narrow minded?
Karen
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Wow - fan fiction and education!
I really shouldn't be reading this sort of stuff at work - it's very distracting. :laugh:
SPOILER
Poor Nick - his parents are deranged. How can anyone treat their child that way? >:(
His mother wants to 'cure' him. How can she be a doctors wife and yet be so narrow minded?
Karen
Heh heh, Karen!
:( ~ yeah, wasn't that just terrible?? :( But I bet there are still SO people out there that think like this :(
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Now - how many men out there call theirs "Jack" ?
i don't know. But earlier this year i saw the movie Inside Man, in which Denzel Washington was talking on the phone to his wife about 'bringing home big Willy and the twins'. ::) :laugh:
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Unfortunately there are still alot of parents that feel this way. Mine were not thankgoodness.
Many parents, especially Mothers, have the future laid out for their kids already. College, Career, marriage and then Grand Children. Waltons Mountain as I used to call it. Well we all know that Waltons mountain doesn't exist other than TV fiction. That model family next door today now has its sheletons exposed. Divorce, teen pregnancy, alcohol or drug abuse, eating disorders, infidelity, the works. But homosexuality? OMG! It may have been fine that uncle Roger was a "confirmed bachelor" but not MY child!
Parents of course want what is best for their kids. They don't want to see hardship for them. nor violence or disease. And to many parents that is what they think we are doomed to. Granted they are right in some cases. Well, not doomed to, but exposed to.
Things may have gotten 200% better since 1963 for gay people, but I still don't see many that are 100% out to family, friends and coworkers. Maybe 99%, but there are still people out there you don't want knowing.
Parents usually come around after the shock wears off. After all, unconditional love is just that right?
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Ok Louise, It is now 7am EST. I have to go to work at noon so I expect to read about some of this by then I hope! LOL
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oh my! David, you're a man who knows what he wants!
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Sorry Louise. Ya know we all have this vision of a hot and sweaty Nick running around town all frustrated about his parents. Now that he has met Jeremy he wants the whole world to know!
That plus we are all thinking about poor Jeremy at work. Snipped at by Ellery, dreading his meeting with Paula and still longing for Nick.
Will they cross paths? Will we see Duprees Police car pull up to a stop sign as Nicky runs past? Or will we be teased by having him proceed through that intersection and have Nicky jog through it 10 seconds later?
(http://static.flickr.com/10/13390255_00a0aa2af9_m.jpg)
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hahahaha...
can you say "None of the above..."?
I am working on the next chapter from Dupree's POV now.
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Okay Friends,
http://louisev.livejournal.com/172046.html "9. Jeremy"
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<looks at watch> 10:44 am EST and still no kissing? LOL !
Not that I'm keeping score....
The boys first date: kissin and mutual masterbation.
Second and third dates: Wham! dupree tells nick to ride em cowboy.
Anybody else see something missing?
yup. Licky Nicky hasn't yet introduced Jeremy to the joys of recieving a BJ.
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yes but David, we covered that.
Licky Nicky is trying to get tested for AIDS, and in those early panicky days, BJ's were considered a dangerous risk behavior.
Sure - Jeremy is clean, but Nick doesn't know he is... and he isn't about to give up how much he got around in the Navy.
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SPOILER
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I hope Jeremy realizes some day that Ellery really means no harm, but quite the contrary, help him out. I don't think he'll rub the 80% straight in Dupree's nose. Though then again he could, since he has a sharp tongue. On the other hand, Jeremy is right. Ellery doesn't seem to understand what he is going through. I think Sanchez understands Jeremy better. I wonder now if Jeremy'll continue confiding in Ennis, after Ellery's obvious hints.
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yes but David, we covered that.
Licky Nicky is trying to get tested for AIDS, and in those early panicky days, BJ's were considered a dangerous risk behavior.
Sure - Jeremy is clean, but Nick doesn't know he is... and he isn't about to give up how much he got around in the Navy.
True. I can't speak for what it was like then. Today however the attitude towards oral sex is it is mostly safe, just don't swallow. Not unless you are in a monogamous relationship and both people have tested negativ
So one would think then that safe sex was always using condoms and no swallowing. Sorry to be so graphic. I'll delete this if it makes too many people uncomfortable. Better yet, I'll be at work soon, you can delete this for me if you choose.
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my AIDS medical sources say even sucking ain't good - in that place and time, they had no way to gauge the virulity of contagion and oral sex was widely discouraged.
If there are any other gay 80's survivors who want to weigh in... one thing to remember is that Nick is the son of a doctor, and has some of the sensibilities drilled into him about disease from Dear Old Dad.
And I don't find it too graphic, David - anybody else? After all, we survived "Wedding Tackle."
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And I don't find it too graphic, David - anybody else? After all, we survived "Wedding Tackle."
ROFLOL! Yeah, I just came back strike that part out!
We routinely read about our boys putting their tongues in places and doing things to eachother like farm animals! Why should a frank discussion about safe sex be any different? LOL
Truth is, even today HIV and AIDS is still the white elephant in the room. It is there but everyone tippy toes around it.
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Not too graphic for me, but then again, I am the resident health professional here.
Re: wedding tackle. Here's an interesting article for people who would like to learn more:
On the Matter of Size: The inexact science of penis measurement.
http://www.slate.com/id/2136061
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Interesting article Leslie!
...If someone else is doing the measuring, well, the numbers come out lower. But go ahead, add a little extra. After all, it's Valentine's Day.
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*delurks*
*waves*
Hello. Um. Since I've already posted comments on livejournal I thought perhaps I'd delurk here as well. I've been reading the Ennis&Ellery thread a long time and this one as well and I want to let everyone know that I've been reading and enjoying the discussions, um, pictures *blush* and various antics :)
I'm really not used to writing in forums, so I hope I don't do anything wrong here.
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I hope Jeremy realizes some day that Ellery really means no harm, but quite the contrary, help him out. I don't think he'll rub the 80% straight in Dupree's nose. Though then again he could, since he has a sharp tongue. On the other hand, Jeremy is right. Ellery doesn't seem to understand what he is going through. I think Sanchez understands Jeremy better. I wonder now if Jeremy'll continue confiding in Ennis, after Ellery's obvious hints.
I agree with opinionista. I'm afraid perhaps Jeremy won't confide in Ennis anymore and I really hope he does. Because he needs a friend right now and I'm not sure who else could give him better advice than Ennis who went through all this before.
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Moia,
Welcome! Glad to have you here. Please de-lurk and join in the fun...and it is lots of fun.
We have one rule at Bettermost and it has served us well: no personal attacks. Beyond that, it is pretty hard to do anything "wrong."
As you are probably aware, we have a re-reading group over on the E&E thread. Join us if you want to relive the Saga from the very beginning.
Leslie
Moderator, Fanfiction
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Agreed. Ennis really is Duprees closest friend. I'd hate to see that diminish.
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David, a question for you.
Your a gay man. Why is it that when a woman, finds out that a man she likes is gay(Paula with Ellery) she considers it to be a "waste"? I dont geddit. ??? Why is Elery being with a guy instead of a gal a waste?
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David, a question for you.
Your a gay man. Why is it that when a woman, finds out that a man she likes is gay(Paula with Ellery) she considers it to be a "waste"? I dont geddit. ??? Why is Elery being with a guy instead of a gal a waste?
You asked David, but I'll throw my 2 cents in....I don't think Ellery being with Ennis is "a waste" since they are truly happy and very much in love. However, speaking as a woman, and thinking like Paula, if Jeremy is gay, he is out of circulation for *her*. I am sure you've heard the expression, "Why is it that all the good looking guys are either married or gay?" I think that is where she is coming from in terms of it being "a waste."
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Thanks for the friendly welcome :) It's fun too just reading you all, it really is. I just... I never got accustomed to the forum format and that may be why I've been lurking so long.
Yes, I did start the reread, but I can't read only 5 chapters in one day if they're there, waiting for me, so I read 36 in one day and stopped after that ;) for now anyway.
And as I've written to Louise before in email I do wonder how come Ennis is Jeremy's closest friend. Jeremy did as far as I remember finish college in Laramie and he should have made at least one friend, no? He's not exactly unlikable! I think it may be he was working hard even before we met him and he just didn't have time for socializing much. I am very curious to hear more about Jeremy's back story if any at all comes up :)
I also agree with Leslie's answer to souxi's question.
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You asked David, but I'll throw my 2 cents in....I don't think Ellery being with Ennis is "a waste" since they are truly happy and very much in love. However, speaking as a woman, and thinking like Paula, if Jeremy is gay, he is out of circulation for *her*. I am sure you've heard the expression, "Why is it that all the good looking guys are either married or gay?" I think that is where she is coming from in terms of it being "a waste."
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Oh yeah I,ve heard that expresion, and I certainly dont think Ellery being with Ennis is a "waste" either. I just wonder why women say that, as if they,d be better off with a woman and somehow being with a guy is second best or something. Just wondered.
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Oh yeah I,ve heard that expresion, and I certainly dont think Ellery being with Ennis is a "waste" either. I just wonder why women say that, as if they,d be better off with a woman and somehow being with a guy is second best or something. Just wondered.
I don't think it is from the perspective of being with a guy as being second best...at least, I never thought of it that way. I always took it to mean that a good looking man was out of circulation (for the woman).
I once got into an argument with my brother-in-law about the expression, "Busy as a one-armed paper hanger." I take it to mean that you are so busy, you can't see straight...running around, trying to do everything, not being able to keep up. My BIL, on the other hand, took it to mean being really stupid...in his words, "Why would anyone with only one arm take a job as a paper hanger." Okay....it is all a matter of perspective, I guess.
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okay, at last, the rival appears.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/172538.html 10. Chas"
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Jeeves, Jeremy, Nick, Paula, Ennis and Ellery....
is anyone feeling good in Laramie today? :-\
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Jeeves, Jeremy, Nick, Paula, Ennis and Ellery....
is anyone feeling good in Laramie today? :-\
Edna. She is still dreaming about the wonderful wedding and getting her plans together for the big reception!
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Bonjour mes amis!
Welcome Moia! Good on you for de-lurking! ;)
I don't think it is from the perspective of being with a guy as being second best...at least, I never thought of it that way. I always took it to mean that a good looking man was out of circulation (for the woman).
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That's how I see it too! It is just an expression to the effect of: A gay man is not available to date a woman, nor is he interested, hence from the woman's perspective, it is a waste because she can never have him.
I personally don't think that all the good men are married or gay, but that is just my opinion! ;D
I wonder if straight guys think that all the good women are married or lesbians? If so, does it bother them?
Wait, alot of straight men 'fantasize' about lesbians .. so never mind .. lol
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Jeeves, Jeremy, Nick, Paula, Ennis and Ellery....
is anyone feeling good in Laramie today? :-\
Simon and his 'Pookie' .. ;D
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I am so spoiling you guys.... another chapter should be up soon.
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I am so spoiling you guys.... another chapter should be up soon.
Hurray! .. Bless you! ;D
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Edna. She is still dreaming about the wonderful wedding and getting her plans together for the big reception!
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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
So Wes should be happy then too?
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Hey, I just discovered this new thread today. What can I say - I'm a genious.
So, just wanted to say:
1. Heya Moia. Nice to meet you :).
2. Re Souxi's question - I don't think Paula meant it was a waste that Ellery is happy with someone else. But as most straight single thirtysomething gals will tell you - a good man is hard to find. So when you meet a dreamboat like Ellery, only to find he's unavailable, that's really, really depressing. Just my 2 zloty, though :)
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Edna. She is still dreaming about the wonderful wedding and getting her plans together for the big reception!
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Ok this is probably me wishful thinking, BUT,as they kissed in front on Wes,Edna and the girls, any chance they might have a dance at the reception? Or is that pushing it? The newlyweds always have a dance together so it would be nice.
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you guys are sooooo
SPOILED.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/172776.html "11. Nick"
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Chapter 10, damn.
David is going to be so pissed that he is at work! LOL
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Hey, I just discovered this new thread today. What can I say - I'm a genious.
welcome genius!!!
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Thank you Lucise and RonitR for the welcome :)
Lucise:
I have heard of the phrase (what a waste) used in the way it was used in the story, but I never heard it the other way around...
Ronit R:
It took me a while to find this thread too. Perhaps Louise should plug it on lj so everyone will find it?
souxi:
I'm not sure Ennis would want to dance... Ellery maybe, but Ennis? Only if really really drunk perhaps :)? What music would they dance to?
How about feeding each other cake? I could see them do that and joking about it all :D
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god help me...
another update
http://louisev.livejournal.com/172818.html "12. Lauren and Lance"
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god help me...
another update
http://louisev.livejournal.com/172818.html "12. Lauren and Lance"
:D :D
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god help me...
another update
http://louisev.livejournal.com/172818.html "12. Lauren and Lance"
I can hardly keep up! I'm late for every chapter!
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god help me...
another update
http://louisev.livejournal.com/172818.html "12. Lauren and Lance"
You are just awesome with your warp speed updates! Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!
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He hee, well, you'll have to catch up on reading while I'm asleep I guess!
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He hee, well, you'll have to catch up on reading while I'm asleep I guess!
But, do you ever sleep, Louise?? ;D
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well, yes, I do, nowadays usually starting about 4 a.m. Central Europe Time though.
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well, yes, I do, nowadays usually starting about 4 a.m. Central Europe Time though.
OMG! that's so late..... :D
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David, a question for you.
Your a gay man. Why is it that when a woman, finds out that a man she likes is gay(Paula with Ellery) she considers it to be a "waste"? I dont geddit. ??? Why is Elery being with a guy instead of a gal a waste?
Actually I HAVE heard that very expression said by a few women. I think they feel that us gay guys are "a waste" because we are off the market to all women.
Two reasons.
One: They see a guy that they think is "the one" for whatever reason. Good looks, great sense of humor, wonderful personality, dresses sharp, decorates with style, well groomed and of course well hung. ok, I through that last one in. LOL. By being Gay, this guy is a waste to them because he is not available to them. Or as Elaine on Seinfeld used to say: "He plays on the other team".
Two: The only other reason I can think of is that we as gay men don't perpetuate the continuation of mankind. Ie: no children. Which nowadays isn't always the case.
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Chapter 10, damn.
David is going to be so pissed that he is at work! LOL
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DAMN STRAIGHT! I just got home and I am trying to read as fast as I can! LOL
Yet savoring every word........Mmmm
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Louise, I have to say that I am really enjoying this story. I like how all the characters that we've grown to know and love pop up. Dupree is certainly the hot topic of conversation isn't he? Being under the spotlight like that must certainly be uncomfortable.
Poor old Jeeves - it was so sad when he described himself as a widower reduced to picking up young men in bars :(
It looks like Dupree has made his choice, but then, perhaps you have a few more twists up your sleeve? ;)
Karen
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There is definitely more to follow... and a leeetle more plot to develop!
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Now what’s this about Dupree gettin his clock cleaned – he tell the whole bar?”
“No, the whole bar saw that just-got-fucked-look.”
Ellery gave Lance a critical glance. “Oh, ya mean how you look when you come out a the Gents?”
ROFLOL! That made me burst out laughing Louise!
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Touche by Ellery, eh?
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"Jeremy was so easy to rile. Like so many of those straight boys he had met early on, cruising nervously at the out of the way gay bar in Mukilteo, pairing off after one quick dance. They were easily hooked, a few whispered suggestions and they fell like dead pines in a burning forest." *
Looks like Nick has been acting in the past as a bit of a sexual predator, not to put too fine a point on it. Lance seems to recognise his type describing him a shark on the lookout for virgins. Against that we have Nick's sensitive, go slow treatment of Dupree and his declaration of love. An interesting situation Louise!
* Fantastic metaphor!
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well...what can I say?
SPOILER!
Nick is not a simple person... and he has had his share of adventures. Lance suspects he is a devirginator, seeking out inexperienced or "straight" men. May be too early to tell?
Jeeves appears to be the predator, older, experienced, jaded...
But who is really the user? Both? Neither? And what choices will Dupree make as he gets further involved?
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Sounds like Lance has a case of Sour Grapes.
It is true that Nick may be very experienced in getting his way with guys, but look at his environment. He is in the Navy. And much like any straight Navy man, you find a different hook up in every port of call. Love em and leave em.
But Nick is home now. Not to say he didn't walk into the Red Stallion that night without the intentions of getting laid. He surely did. But I'd bet that he never expected to meet someone like Dupree. Dupree isn't just some bar regular. He is the unobtainable prize. Not that he knew that at first. Then he was just a piece of fine looking meat to Nick. But now that they've gotten to know eachother Nick realizes that Jeremy is a keeper.
I don't think Nick is foolish enough to toss this guy back. If Nick truly is considering not re-enlisting, then he may indeed want to keep courting our young detective.
Besides, if he were to break Jeremys heart, Ennis would get an earfull which means Ellery would get an earfull and then Ellery would personally run Nick out of town on a rail. And NONE of us wants to see that!
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SPOILER!
Nick is not a simple person... and he has had his share of adventures. Lance suspects he is a devirginator, seeking out inexperienced or "straight" men. May be too early to tell?
Jeeves appears to be the predator, older, experienced, jaded...
But who is really the user? Both? Neither? And what choices will Dupree make as he gets further involved?
I really really hope that Nick does NOT turn out to be a user "devirginator"..
because .. well, I'll need therapy .. I'll feel so betrayed! lol.. seriously..!
So tread softly on that one Louise .. 8)
(Not that I think Nick's intentions right now are not completely honest, mind you .. I have also fallen for him, me and Jeremy alike .. :P )
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(Not that I think Nick's intentions right now are not completely honest, mind you .. I have also fallen for him, me and Jeremy alike .. :P )
Waaaa! He hasn't even broken Jeremys heart yet and here I am crying! :'(
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well...what can I say?
SPOILER!
Nick is not a simple person... and he has had his share of adventures. Lance suspects he is a devirginator, seeking out inexperienced or "straight" men. May be too early to tell?
Jeeves appears to be the predator, older, experienced, jaded...
But who is really the user? Both? Neither? And what choices will Dupree make as he gets further involved?
God, I am just LOVING this!!
Jeeves ? never thought he might still be in the game.
Nick? never crossed my mind he may be too good to be true (though now I think about it...).
I love constantly being one step behind, it keeps the surprises coming.. ;D
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Poor old Jeeves - it was so sad when he described himself as a widower reduced to picking up young men in bars :(
The "Jeeves" chapter was difficult for me to read. I think its because it contained such an honest, stark depiction of jealousy, and of feeling like the "loser" (my personal interpretation only).
Writers often try to "gloss –over" the not-so-pleasant emotions, to try any make them more palatable . Louise, I think, did the opposite – she didn't pull any punches and kept it real. The result ( IMHO) was very honest, and very powerful
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Nick too good to be true ? What was he doing then in front of his mirror, wondering if some secret flaws in his appearance could be responsible for Dupree choosing Paula as his date instead of him. This is not the behaviour of a coldly calculating heartbreaker. The young sailor is quite experienced, but can we hold this against him ? In my opinion, Dupree is the "odd" one, a virgin in one way and a beginner in the other way - he just didn't have time and opportunities to learn more about sex and love.
I have a gut feeling, Nick had a few encounters with men - and I don't blame him. His young, he is brave enough to accept his gayness and why shouldn't he enjoy himself. Still, meeting and getting together with Dupree must have been something special. Otherwise he would have been off to this other queer bar across the border on sunday night, chasing some fresh meat while Dupree was on his date with the A.D.A. I trust Nick, he may want too much from his lover but he isn't bad news.
What I like very much about the Laramie Tales is the variety of character. It's a nice touch to let as look into the heads of Paula and Jeeves, feeling rather sorry for the englishman - although he still isn't my favourite person. I do like Paula and hope she finds it in her heart, to be friends with those gay men who - sadly - don't qualify as partner- material for her ;)
Can't wait to know, how the stories go on. I pray the men and women from Laramie are very active in Louise's imagination and drive her to keep on writing (and "feed" us, the hungry hordes :laugh:)
Caramelle
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I really really hope that Nick does NOT turn out to be a user "devirginator"..
because .. well, I'll need therapy .. I'll feel so betrayed! lol.. seriously..!
So tread softly on that one Louise .. 8)
(Not that I think Nick's intentions right now are not completely honest, mind you .. I have also fallen for him, me and Jeremy alike .. :P )
I am *so* with you on this one, Milli :(
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Mmmmm... all thought provoking posts.
I've got the feeling that the Nick/Jeremy/Jeeves situation isn't as cut and dried as it seems.
Nick and Jeremy have passion (in bucketloads), but Jeeves and Jeremy had friendship.
Maybe Nick will leave, go back to the Navy, and something will grow slowly between Jeeves and Jeremy.
Lots of maybes ;D
Karen
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OK Sampsonites, we need to direct positive thoughts to Louise about Nicky. I think we need to see the boys enjoy a nice long courtship. What better person to introduce your nervous parents to when you come-out than a nice looking, ex Army, Junior Police Detective. Not a Doctor, but surely respectable enough for Mom and Dad, yes?
It is way too premature for us to already be mourning the departure of said Sailor just because Lance is jealous their is a new prized cock in the henhouse.
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*you guys!*
This is all great stuff. Here I create Nick out of nowhere and already you guys have a lobbying campaign for him! Hehehe.
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I have to tell you... there is some heartbreak ahead though... hopefully you won't come after me with pitchforks for it.
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It is way too premature for us to already be mourning the departure of said Sailor just because Lance is jealous their is a new prized cock in the henhouse.
LOL
I agree with David here. I think Lance is jealous of the new prized cock in the henhouse like he says. But also, IMO Lance likes Jeeves more than he is willing to admit, and I think he was feeling stung because of the Englishman going cold on him after a night of hot sex, all because of Dupree.
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I was just thinking about the last chapter.
Ellery is in the bar, getting ready to leave. He stopped by after work so it might be 5 pm or so?
Jeremy was supposed to meet Nick outside the bar at 5 pm.
Is Ellery going to walk in on their assignation? Hmmm?
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I have to tell you... there is some heartbreak ahead though... hopefully you won't come after me with pitchforks for it.
Well, we lived through 5 books of angst before we got to the light and happy Red Stallion. I suppose we will survive some heartbreak...maybe.
Pitchforks, huh? LOL
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I was just thinking about the last chapter.
Ellery is in the bar, getting ready to leave. He stopped by after work so it might be 5 pm or so?
Jeremy was supposed to meet Nick outside the bar at 5 pm.
Is Ellery going to walk in on their assignation? Hmmm?
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I thought about it too!... I guess we'll have to wait for the next chapter!
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I have to tell you... there is some heartbreak ahead though... hopefully you won't come after me with pitchforks for it.
It will be worse than pitchforks! I'll pitch my computer out the window!
(http://static.flickr.com/67/207889098_1188e328c4_m.jpg)
<David goes into a fetal position in the corner and rocks back and forth while crying>
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oh no, what have I done?
*David, David, it's okay David.*
I said some heartbreak ahead, I didn't say a heartbreak ENDING did I?
*oh no...*
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<David lifts head up, wipes tears from eyes and crawls back over to the computer>
.....tippity type tipptyy type....
PHEW! I was worried there for a few minutes. I think if Nick skipped town on Jeremy right now the poor boy would never date again! Male or female!
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I was just thinking about the last chapter.
Ellery is in the bar, getting ready to leave. He stopped by after work so it might be 5 pm or so?
Jeremy was supposed to meet Nick outside the bar at 5 pm.
Is Ellery going to walk in on their assignation? Hmmm?
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Ooooo.... Leslie, interesting thought. That hadn't occurrred to me (not suprisingly as not much ever does).
Ellery catching Nick and Jeremy making out in the car outside the bar :laugh:
Can I add flaming torches to those pitchforks? ;) :laugh:
Karen
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no no no.. no cheesy outside-the-bar coincidence run-ins! I hate coincidence run-ins when I can help it!
When I can't help it, what can I say?
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I was just thinking about the last chapter.
Ellery is in the bar, getting ready to leave. He stopped by after work so it might be 5 pm or so?
Jeremy was supposed to meet Nick outside the bar at 5 pm.
Is Ellery going to walk in on their assignation? Hmmm?
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oooo! excellent idea! Ellery walks outside into the blinding snow and sees Nick and Jeremy in a hot steamy embrace!
Ellery: "Good evening Gentlemen. It seems to be hotter out here than inside I see. Dupree let me guess, you're just giving this Sailor mouth to mouth resusitation right?"
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from this I conclude:
You guys really really miss Ellery. So my next story after "Dupree's Choice" I will make the "Ellery meets Ennis" chapter, how's that? Then the reception.
Oh, and there will be two chapters here soon in rapid succession.
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I don't think I've seen this picture of Dupree before.
I mean, Nick looks good, but Dupree looks just...just...good god it's HOT in here!!
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from this I conclude:
You guys really really miss Ellery. So my next story after "Dupree's Choice" I will make the "Ellery meets Ennis" chapter, how's that? Then the reception.
Is this "Ellery meets Ennis" about the beginning of their relationship from Ellery's POV?
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update to "Dupree's Choice"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/173080.html "13. Jeremy"
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Is this "Ellery meets Ennis" about the beginning of their relationship from Ellery's POV?
yup.
I am even going to experiment here, I think, and write it in the first person.
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I don't think I've seen this picture of Dupree before.
I mean, Nick looks good, but Dupree looks just...just...good god it's HOT in here!!
I do have some better pics of our Nick, but they require some ...um, editing to make them g-rated. He has a nice profile too.
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yup.
I am even going to experiment here, I think, and write it in the first person.
This is great. I know some people don't like reading stories written in the first person, but I've read a few and liked them a lot, of course it all depends on the writer's ability and I'm sure this'll be as riveting as the others you have written.
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update to "Dupree's Choice"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/173080.html "13. Jeremy"
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OK -so now I'm confused. Is Nick losing his shine slightly, or is it just Jeremy's nervousness that's throwing me off? I just thought he seemed a little pushy or something. Nothing definate, just something subtle. :-\
It could be just be because Lance voiced his doubts and we've been discussing it here. :-\
Mmmm... gonna have to go back and read it again slowly.
Love the idea of and Ellery meets Ennis story from Ellery's POV. ;D
Karen
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SPOILER:
You will see in the next chapter, which I am writing now - Nick is a leetle impatient to get back on the horse.
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SPOILER:
You will see in the next chapter, which I am writing now - Nick is a leetle impatient to get back on the horse.
Oh no! Hope he doesn't hurt Jeremy. He's at such a delicate stage getting used to all this it might just spook him, and badly. We don't want him scared to have any kind of relationship with anybody. :(
On a totally OT topic, when are you starting your new contract Louise?
Karen
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OK -so now I'm confused. Is Nick losing his shine slightly, or is it just Jeremy's nervousness that's throwing me off? I just thought he seemed a little pushy or something. Nothing definate, just something subtle. :-\
It could be just be because Lance voiced his doubts and we've been discussing it here. :-\
Mmmm... gonna have to go back and read it again slowly.
Love the idea of and Ellery meets Ennis story from Ellery's POV. ;D
Karen
I think Nick was horny, very horny, and desperated. He spent all Sunday longing for Jeremy and feeling jealous. Then the came the erotic phone call, and he also got erected when he spoke to Jeremy briefly earlier that day. So, I think he was been pushy because he was feeling horny as hell, and insecure.
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Well, I'm having trouble editing these Nick Pics. This one is nice as it gives more of a profile of his face and that pouty lip expression. But in the cropping and resizing it got kinda grainy looking.
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On a totally OT topic, when are you starting your new contract Louise?
Karen
when I get offered one! No offer on a contract yet. I got two permanent job offers but didn't want them. So now I am waiting on one in Switzerland, and a new possibility just crossed the table this afternoon.
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from this I conclude:
You guys really really miss Ellery. So my next story after "Dupree's Choice" I will make the "Ellery meets Ennis" chapter, how's that? Then the reception.
Oh, and there will be two chapters here soon in rapid succession.
Oh, this sounds like a great plan!
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from this I conclude:
You guys really really miss Ellery. So my next story after "Dupree's Choice" I will make the "Ellery meets Ennis" chapter, how's that? Then the reception.
Oh, and there will be two chapters here soon in rapid succession.
Yes, wonderful louise, can't wait! (well, okay i can...)
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Update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/173371.html "14. Nick"
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SPOILER: RE; Chapter 14
OMG! Thanks Louise! Now I have to go into work all riled up! And if you have read my earlier post at the 1000+ thread, you'll know I have a Nick of my own waiting there! I'll probably turn beet red the instant I see him!
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Update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/173371.html "14. Nick"
SPOILER
OK - I'm still confused ???
Nick is acting the part of the considerate lover, but... but... but... his inner voice is disturbing me.
"ya haven’t lost yer touch with the straight boys"
"no such thing as breakin em in in one night, boy"
Am I seeing something that isn't there? ???
Louise, you're playing with my mind.
Karen
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SPOILER: RE; Chapter 14
OMG! Thanks Louise! Now I have to go into work all riled up! And if you have read my earlier post at the 1000+ thread, you'll know I have a Nick of my own waiting there! I'll probably turn beet red the instant I see him!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
as Ellery said 'think of the indian girl' ....
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Nick is having inner conflicts here.
He is used to his Navy ways of getting what he wants. For guys like him, it is the thrill of the hunt and conquer. Sex has always been about Lust.
Here he does Lust after Jeremy, but he knows there is something more. He doesn't want to hurt him, both physically nor emotionally.
This inner voice we hear is his old ways of bedding down Tricks. His raw desire is urging him to pillage and plunder. But he is trying so hard to pace himself, even using some of his old relaxing techniques on Dupree that he used to use on virgins before.
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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
as Ellery said 'think of the indian girl' ....
On the butter.
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Nick is having inner conflicts here.
He is used to his Navy ways of getting what he wants. For guys like him, it is the thrill of the hunt and conquer. Sex has always been about Lust.
Here he does Lust after Jeremy, but he knows there is something more. He doesn't want to hurt him, both physically nor emotionally.
This inner voice we hear is his old ways of bedding down Tricks. His raw desire is urging him to pillage and plunder. But he is trying so hard to pace himself, even using some of his old relaxing techniques on Dupree that he used to use on virgins before.
you have got this boy pegged, David!
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you have got this boy pegged, David!
Well I wouldn't mind doing some pegging with him either! He he he!
Aw shucks, Time to head out for work soon. :-\
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Nick is having inner conflicts here.
He is used to his Navy ways of getting what he wants. For guys like him, it is the thrill of the hunt and conquer. Sex has always been about Lust.
Here he does Lust after Jeremy, but he knows there is something more. He doesn't want to hurt him, both physically nor emotionally.
This inner voice we hear is his old ways of bedding down Tricks. His raw desire is urging him to pillage and plunder. But he is trying so hard to pace himself, even using some of his old relaxing techniques on Dupree that he used to use on virgins before.
Riiiggghhhtt.... Okaaaayyy.
I think I can see this now. When I read it I just saw Nick viewing Jeremy as another conquest, which seemed to be contradicting some of his courtship behaviour.
What you're saying makes sense - he is used to aiming just for the conquest, but in Jeremy he's found someone with whom he wants more.
I do hope so.
Karen
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from this I conclude:
You guys really really miss Ellery. So my next story after "Dupree's Choice" I will make the "Ellery meets Ennis" chapter, how's that? Then the reception.
Oh, and there will be two chapters here soon in rapid succession.
All of this sounds absolutely wonderful, Louise :)
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fell like dead pines in a burning forest." *
* Fantastic metaphor!
No it's not!!
It's a simile ;D
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Morning all!
Friday at last!
My eyes hurt from not enough sleep last night .. *sigh* ..
Time to dig into the last 2 updates! 8)
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update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/173638.html 16. Ennis and Ellery
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Of all the characters, I love Ennis and Ellery the most, and I love it when they just talk to each other. Well, yeah, I love the other stuff too, but...you know what I mean.
That is why I am enjoying re-reading Taking Chances, there are tons of E&E conversations as they get to know each other, and fall in love.
L
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Nick is having inner conflicts here.
He is used to his Navy ways of getting what he wants. For guys like him, it is the thrill of the hunt and conquer. Sex has always been about Lust.
Here he does Lust after Jeremy, but he knows there is something more. He doesn't want to hurt him, both physically nor emotionally.
This inner voice we hear is his old ways of bedding down Tricks. His raw desire is urging him to pillage and plunder. But he is trying so hard to pace himself, even using some of his old relaxing techniques on Dupree that he used to use on virgins before.
David makes good points here!
Nick might appear to be "losing his shine" but in my opinion, he is desperately horny, consumed with lust for Jeremy. He is not perfect, and although he has had way more experience than Jeremy has, he is not lacking in his own share of insecurities ..
Dupree is not the only one going through a crisis, granted, he is still in the closet and Nick is not, but they are both experiencing an intense, mutual physical attraction, along with a bunch of unanswered questions.
Dupree is aware of Nick's confession that he is falling for him, he is dealing with that .. he is also now worried that Nick might return to the Navy and leave him behind ..
Nick has a hidden fear that Dupree might "decide" to go back to living as a straight guy, afterall he went on a date with Paula .. he is also aware of the fact that Dupree has not reciprocated his feelings by also stating that he is falling in love .. he wonders if Dupree will decide that he doesn't want to see him or sleep with him any more. Like Dupree, he is under some pressure ..and all of this is going in a short space of time .. Has it been a week yet?
And another thing .. Nick sounds very experienced and "together" but he is only 22 years old .. sometimes I have to remind myself of that fact .. he is still quite young. :)
Time'll tell ..
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David makes good points here!
Nick might appear to be "losing his shine" but in my opinion, he is desperately horny, consumed with lust for Jeremy. He is not perfect, and although he has had way more experience than Jeremy has, he is not lacking in his own share of insecurities ..
Dupree is not the only one going through a crisis, granted, he is still in the closet and Nick is not, but they are both experiencing an intense, mutual physical attraction, along with a bunch of unanswered questions.
Dupree is aware of Nick's confession that he is falling for him, he is dealing with that .. he is also now worried that Nick might return to the Navy and leave him behind ..
Nick has a hidden fear that Dupree might "decide" to go back to living as a straight guy, afterall he went on a date with Paula .. he is also aware of the fact that Dupree has not reciprocated his feelings by also stating that he is falling in love .. he wonders if Dupree will decide that he doesn't want to see him or sleep with him any more. Like Dupree, he is under some pressure ..and all of this is going in a short space of time .. Has it been a week yet?
And another thing .. Nick sounds very experienced and "together" but he is only 22 years old .. sometimes I have to remind myself of that fact .. he is still quite young. :)
Time'll tell ..
Wow - you both stated that beautifully! Yep to all of it. Ennis said it best in the last chapter, didn't he? That none of us are perfect! And Louise demonstrates that so well in her very human, complex and oh-so-true-to-life characters! Not to mention the "I can't wait to read more" quality of her storylines!
Thanks to everyone for the wonderful exchange of thoughts!
Marie
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Update to "Dupree's Choice"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/174024.html "16. Jeremy"
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I know I'm very slow to be asking this question, but would someone please translate that word 'andele' that Dupree keeps saying to Lance. I'd like to know quite why Lance is so annoyed by it.
Anyone?
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I know I'm very slow to be asking this question, but would someone please translate that word 'andele' that Dupree keeps saying to Lance. I'd like to know quite why Lance is so annoyed by it.
Anyone?
I believe it is Spanish for "Go!"
I think Lance gets annoyed because it is embarrassing for him...reminding him of how Dupree found him and Sergio in the bathroom, and then saw them on the videotape.
L
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it is what Lance was saying when he was having sex with Sergio in the videotape. Andele,andele...
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Thank god Richard asked for the meaning of andele. I've tried babelfish for a translation but it doesn't have it.
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And here I thought everybody in the audience was a fan of Bugs Bunny and Looney Tunes cartoons and the hilarious "Speedy Gonzalez" (not to be confused with Natali of the same family,) whose signature exclamation was:
Arriba arriba! Andele andele!
I was just picturing Lance and Sergio going at it Speedy Gonzales style.
excuse me: the spelling is Ándale!
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excuse me: the spelling is Ándale!
Oh, that's why babelfish doesn't have the translation for andele!
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Of all the characters, I love Ennis and Ellery the most, and I love it when they just talk to each other. Well, yeah, I love the other stuff too, but...you know what I mean.
That is why I am enjoying re-reading Taking Chances, there are tons of E&E conversations as they get to know each other, and fall in love.
L
I so heartily agree.
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Thanks for the translation and explanation, everybody. It should be added to the Laramie Lexicon, along with that great coinage from a recent chapter: 'devirginator'.
Now we have a new word to use when beseeching Louise for more updates: Andele, andele, Louise!
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yeah yeah pipe down, I'm on it.
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I was just picturing Lance and Sergio going at it Speedy Gonzales style.
excuse me: the spelling is Ándale!
(http://ecolatino.com/images/030103/speedy_1.jpg)
I have fond childhood memories of Speedy Gonzales!! Quite cunning, he was!
Arriba!
Sorry .. It's friday! ;D
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LOL Milli!!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Another Laramie lexicon addition:
To lancelot - to call out andlele andele a lot during the sex act
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ok guys...
if you are addicted to Dupree, then I have to be addicted to Dupree and Nick!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/174174.html "17. Nick"
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Over the last hour, my brain's been slowly turning to mush ..
Maybe the new chapter can wake me up!
Cheers Louise! 8)
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well I sure hope so, Milli! As Speedy Gonzalez says, "Andale!"
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ok guys...
if you are addicted to Dupree, then I have to be addicted to Dupree and Nick!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/174174.html "17. Nick"
That was beautiful! :)
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awwww....
thanks Milli.
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OK, I'm home from work and all caught up on Nickey and Jeremy.
On the way to work I heard an old favorite song on the radio.
No, not a mushy love song. But an classic from 1982.
I had to change just one Letter in a name!
MICKEY
- written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman
- #1 hit for Toni Basil in 1982 (released August 1982)
- lyrics as recorded by Toni Basil with cheering provided
by the 1981 Dorsey High School cheerleaders
(Oh Nickey, you're so fine
you're so fine you blow my mind, hey Nickey, hey Nickey)
(Oh Nickey, you're so fine
you're so fine you blow my mind, hey Nickey, hey Nickey)
(Oh Nickey, you're so fine
you're so fine you blow my mind, hey Nickey)
Hey Nickey!
You've been around all night and that's a little long
You think you've got the right but I think you've got it wrong
Why can't you say goodnight so you can take me home, Nickey
'Cause when you say you will, it always means you won't
You're givin' me the chills, baby, please baby don't
Every night you still leave me all alone, Nickey
Oh Nickey, what a pity you don't understand
You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand
Oh Nickey, you're so pretty, can't you understand
It's guys like you Nickey
Oh, what you do Nickey, do Nickey
Don't break my heart, Nickey
Hey Nickey!
Now when you take me by the hooves, who's ever gonna know
Everytime you move, I let a little more show
There's somethin' we can use, so don't say no, Nickey
So come on and give it to me any way you can
Any way you wanna do it, I'll treat you like a man
Oh please, baby, please, don't leave me in a jam, Nickey
Oh Nickey, what a pity you don't understand
You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand
Oh Nickey, you're so pretty, can't you understand
It's guys like you Nickey
Oh, what you do Nickey, do Nickey
Don't break my heart, Nickey
(Oh Nickey, you're so fine
you're so fine you blow my mind, hey Nickey, hey Nickey)
(Oh Nickey, you're so fine
you're so fine you blow my mind, hey Nickey, hey Nickey)
(Oh Nickey, you're so fine
you're so fine you blow my mind, hey Nickey)
Oh Nickey, what a pity you don't understand
You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand
Oh Nickey, you're so pretty, can't you understand
It's guys like you Nickey
Oh, what you do Nickey, do Nickey
Don't break my heart, Nickey
Oh Nickey, what a pity you don't understand
You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand
Oh Nickey, you're so pretty, can't you understand
It's guys like you Nickey
Oh, what you do Nickey, do Nickey
Don't break my heart, Nickey
{fade}
Ok, now that you're done laughing, go back and READ the lyrics again..
Are they appropriate for our Nick and Jeremy or what???
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hahahahaha..
David, that is scary. Truly.
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OK, I'm home from work and all caught up on Nickey and Jeremy.
On the way to work I heard an old favorite song on the radio.
No, not a mushy love song. But an classic from 1982.
I had to change just one Letter in a name!
MICKEY
- written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman
- #1 hit for Toni Basil in 1982 (released August 1982)
- lyrics as recorded by Toni Basil with cheering provided
by the 1981 Dorsey High School cheerleaders
(Oh Nickey, you're so fine
you're so fine you blow my mind, hey Nickey, hey Nickey)
(Oh Nickey, you're so fine
you're so fine you blow my mind, hey Nickey, hey Nickey)
(Oh Nickey, you're so fine
you're so fine you blow my mind, hey Nickey)
Hey Nickey!
You've been around all night and that's a little long
You think you've got the right but I think you've got it wrong
Why can't you say goodnight so you can take me home, Nickey
'Cause when you say you will, it always means you won't
You're givin' me the chills, baby, please baby don't
Every night you still leave me all alone, Nickey
Oh Nickey, what a pity you don't understand
You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand
Oh Nickey, you're so pretty, can't you understand
It's guys like you Nickey
Oh, what you do Nickey, do Nickey
Don't break my heart, Nickey
Hey Nickey!
Now when you take me by the hooves, who's ever gonna know
Everytime you move, I let a little more show
There's somethin' we can use, so don't say no, Nickey
So come on and give it to me any way you can
Any way you wanna do it, I'll treat you like a man
Oh please, baby, please, don't leave me in a jam, Nickey
Oh Nickey, what a pity you don't understand
You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand
Oh Nickey, you're so pretty, can't you understand
It's guys like you Nickey
Oh, what you do Nickey, do Nickey
Don't break my heart, Nickey
(Oh Nickey, you're so fine
you're so fine you blow my mind, hey Nickey, hey Nickey)
(Oh Nickey, you're so fine
you're so fine you blow my mind, hey Nickey, hey Nickey)
(Oh Nickey, you're so fine
you're so fine you blow my mind, hey Nickey)
Oh Nickey, what a pity you don't understand
You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand
Oh Nickey, you're so pretty, can't you understand
It's guys like you Nickey
Oh, what you do Nickey, do Nickey
Don't break my heart, Nickey
Oh Nickey, what a pity you don't understand
You take me by the heart when you take me by the hand
Oh Nickey, you're so pretty, can't you understand
It's guys like you Nickey
Oh, what you do Nickey, do Nickey
Don't break my heart, Nickey
{fade}
Ok, now that you're done laughing, go back and READ the lyrics again..
Are they appropriate for our Nick and Jeremy or what???
i dont see how anyone could be laughing at that...very very adroit and very fittiing david.
janice
edited by MaineWriter to fix the quote thingy
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A fair bit to discuss with Nick and Jeremy.
First from a physiological point of view. Ellery seems well able to cope with Ennis’ depredations – eg pushing in with a single thrust – so presumably Jeremy body will adjust. Or perhaps each person has different pain thresholds - and Ellery does like it rough! I wince every time I read about Ennis’ bone shattering entry on that first night together.
From an emotional point of view. Obviously Nick has been subjected to exploitative, even abusive treatment, by the chief petty officer and, as so often happens, he has replicated this behaviour with others. Now he has found himself in a relationship type situation in which his sexual experience can only take him so far. And even this sexual experience has been tainted by the exploitative aspect. So even while he falls back on what he knows to further the relationship sexually, that very same experience undermines the trust aspect. Jeremy could very easily start feeling used and manipulated – that his emotional vulnerability and sexual inexperience have been exploited.
Yet things are not that clear cut. Nick found himself making a declaration of love which must have shocked and confused him. He knows his past behaviours are not appropriate in a proper relationship but he doesn’t have any other models of behaviour to follow – so ironically Jeremy will have to take the lead here – as he begins to demonstrate in that last chapter. But Jeremy has been in a state of sexual and emotional confusion himself so it may be the blind leading the blind for a while.
Jeremy will probably have to be the one to set the right tone for the relationship - if indeed that is what it is going to be - or whatever interaction they have in the future, and perhaps act as a healing influence in Nick’s life. He is a very loving and decent man with a bit more emotional maturity than Nick. Once he gets his bearings again he may be the one to take the lead.
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MICKEY
- written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman
- #1 hit for Toni Basil in 1982 (released August 1982)
- lyrics as recorded by Toni Basil with cheering provided
by the 1981 Dorsey High School cheerleaders
Are they appropriate for our Nick and Jeremy or what???
Ooo! One of my fave retro hits! ;)
Very fitting indeed!
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A fair bit to discuss with Nick and Jeremy.
Jo .. great points as always! :)
In his past sexual relationship, Nick was the prey and how he wants to shift from that position to become the hunter. But it is not so simple to change gears because he has feelings for Jeremy that he has not experienced before. They are new to him and he is feeling confused and insecure. In the last chapter he wonders if he is even worthy of Dupree. Seeing as Dupree himself has never been in love before, he does not know whether his budding feelings are love or lust (seeing as they have been having a very intense, physical relationship).
I love what Louise is doing with her characters, they are not one-dimensional and certainly not black and white!
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Ooo! One of my fave retro hits! ;)
Very fitting indeed!
I was singing along in the car on my way to work when I realized the lyrics were all about Nick and Jeremy!
Then of course it hit me that it should be Hey Nickey, not hey Mickey!
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*whew!* I'm glad you folks didn't get out the pitchforks before I got a chance to give a glimpse into what I was doing with Licky Nicky! I had to find out the verdict on whether Nick was coming across as the complicated character he is. It is all well and good for Lance to size people up in terms of the sharpness of their shark teeth for his own purposes, but that is a relatively simplistic view - but then again, Lance's perspective reflects his own rather more simple demands of life and of lovers.
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...He knows his past behaviours are not appropriate in a proper relationship but he doesn’t have any other models of behaviour to follow – so ironically Jeremy will have to take the lead here – as he begins to demonstrate in that last chapter. But Jeremy has been in a state of sexual and emotional confusion himself so it may be the blind leading the blind for a while.
That was really insightfull. thanks. .. the situation is really complex.
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*whew!* I'm glad you folks didn't get out the pitchforks.
Oh we still have them nearby! LOL.
You know how protective we are of Ennis and Dupree!
Ennis is probably less vulnerable to hurt right now, unlike in the beginning of our story. He seems to have finally accepted that Ellery is not going anywhere.
Dupree on the other hand.... He is probably just as smitten with Nick as Nick is with him, but he just wont admit it yet. It is that stupid male defense mechanism kicking in to try to protect himself. Nick who has more experience has at least the balls to put his heart on his sleeve. Although he seems just as surprized to hear the words come out of his own mouth!
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They may have to learn what "being in love" means, but at least it is something they both crave. Dupree seems to be intrigued by the love E&E share, I somehow remember him saying so, and Nick doesn't want to get back to his abusive relationship with his superior.
Guess they actually have a chance to find in each other what they need, but at the moment they can't be sure. Very interesting .... difficult if there isn't a woman in the equation to do the "heavy lifting" emotionally.
Caramelle
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Guess they actually have a chance to find in each other what they need, but at the moment they can't be sure. Very interesting .... difficult if there isn't a woman in the equation to do the "heavy lifting" emotionally.
Caramelle
Very interesting observation Caramelle. It is sometimes said that while men feel what they feel they can't as easily process what they are feeling as women. Women often have to act as emotional interpreters of a situation and intuit what is going on. Men meanwhile can feel they are wandering around in a swamp.
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Very true. I think that is why alot of gay men have trouble maintaining relationships. Both the men clam up about their emotional needs and that puts up walls in communication. While a woman would rather chase and discuss the issue between them.
Part of any successful relationship is the ability to for both parties to be able to say the words: "I need" or "I feel this way".
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*yeppers*
Hops and skips cause you guys get it! Hence Ellery's huge advantage in grabbing onto a man who knew what love was, and could experience it over a long term - and his glorifying that quality in Ennis (perhaps a bit unrealistically with respect to his own view of Jack and Ennis). And in this case, Ellery learned that he had not been loved, not really, until Ennis.
Jeremy hasn't got a clue, and Nick hasn't got a clue - and all Nick knows is that he has taken some steps he never dared, now that he has met Jeremy, just as Jeremy took a step he had not yet taken with any man, because of Nick. Both of them are in terra incognita.
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I don't think Nick and Jeremy are in love at this point in their relationship. They're in lust. Nick is needy because of his abusive relationship with a superior, and Jeremy was just devirginated. A lot of people think they're in love with the person who devirginates them. There's something about the experience that makes you feel the symptoms of falling in love all over you but when it wears off you realize it was just lust. I know Jeremy said he is confused but he is showing symptoms of being in love. Well, I don't know if I am making any sense... LOL.
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I just wanted to pause to welcome the delurkers who have been reading here and on my Livejournal who delurked in order to read "Dupree's Choice" and perhaps join in the discussion. I have been busily adding people to my f-list (Friends List for those of you not familiar with LJ speak) from all over the world, most of them faithful long-term readers of the Laramie Saga.
If you see an unfamiliar name pop up in the discussion acting like he or she knows the whole story but you've never seen a single post before, make sure to greet our crowd of "Delurkers".
WELCOME! and please feel free to hop in the discussions, both here, and in the "E and E" thread, where we are rereading "Taking Chances."
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I don't think Nick and Jeremy are in love at this point in their relationship. They're in lust. Nick is needy because of his abusive relationship with a superior, and Jeremy was just devirginated. A lot of people think they're in love with the person who devirginates them. There's something about the experience that makes you feel the symptoms of falling in love all over you but when it wears off you realize it was just lust. I know Jeremy said he is confused but he is showing symptoms of being in love. Well, I don't know if I am making any sense... LOL.
One thing about our hero is that he shows a similar level of consideration, even to complete strangers (except of course, to people like Lance, who has abused a position of trust.) He rescued a drunk driver from his burning car, after all. So he would be predisposed to showing all due consideration to Nick, even if he wasn't being "super pleasurized"! But as Jeremy has done in the past - he is very reluctant to make any commitment to how he stands personally, and that includes responding to Nick's L-word overtures. He was just as reluctant with the women, with whom he felt much less attraction and lust, so he is slow to acknowledge how he feels about others.
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Lust or Love?
Lust is when you can't keep your hands off eachother when you are together.
Love is when you can't stop thinking about the other person when you are not together.
Yes, there is alot of grey area in between.
The next test is to see if they can be together when clothed and still enjoy eachothers company.
I think alot of us have been in a relationship where it started sexually and the dating part was the honeymoon where both parties are on their best behavior. Then after a while when you start spending weekends together you realize that you have nothing in common with this person and then it all starts falling apart.
Been there, done that!
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hey guys,
i've just read the last few chapters and pages in this thread! Thanks for all the insightfull posts. You guys are amazing. :)
Louise, what a truly wonderful story this once again is! :-*
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*whew!* I'm glad you folks didn't get out the pitchforks before I got a chance to give a glimpse into what I was doing with Licky Nicky! I had to find out the verdict on whether Nick was coming across as the complicated character he is. It is all well and good for Lance to size people up in terms of the sharpness of their shark teeth for his own purposes, but that is a relatively simplistic view - but then again, Lance's perspective reflects his own rather more simple demands of life and of lovers.
Nah, no pitchforks - LOL! I had faith in you, Louise! :) After reading so many wonderful, insightful chapters of the Laramie Saga, I knew you wouldn't create a cliche, one-dimensional character. As for Lance, as much as I also feel sorry for him (it seems to me that he's looking for love, also, no?) I don't think he's someone I would go to for advice or a clear perspective!
Amazing writing, Louise. The last chapter "Nick" had me in tears. I don't think I could love Jeremy more. And I've developed a soft spot for Nick - so young and he's been through so much!
Thanks again - Marie
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Update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/174421.html "18. Paula"
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I think alot of us have been in a relationship where it started sexually and the dating part was the honeymoon where both parties are on their best behavior. Then after a while when you start spending weekends together you realize that you have nothing in common with this person and then it all starts falling apart.
Been there, done that!
I was thinking the exact same thing!!.
I know a lot of people are really smitten with Nick. I am still undecided exactly because of what David wrote.
I've experienced falling "madly in love" with guys, (especially in my early 20's), only to get a rude wake up call once I actually got to know them…In my experience, the long-lasting relationships have a slow build-up, with guys who "grew on me".
Hey, I wasn't even that impressed with my husband, on our first date… ;)
Of course, some people have a very different experience, and would react very differently to this situation.
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Just a picture of our favorite boys to warm us up on this chilly Saturday.
(http://static.flickr.com/117/309512875_cc23317d10_m.jpg)
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Oh poor Paula! She walked right into that! And of course Ellery is still ornery because of the lack of.... well, everything! LOL.
At least Dupree started to be nice to her. She did open the door with the remark about the ring though. Maybe at this point she'll forgive Dupree about the bad date because she is focusing her anger at Ellery.
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David, you are just David-on-the-spot with those lovemaking pics!
Holy cow! Do you know how - inspirational these are to see when I am typing away the next chapter?
If anyone has any complaints about how frequently Nick and Jeremy dive into bed, and what they do there, bring it to the David Lovemaking Department.
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okay,
update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/174938.html "19. Jeremy"
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another update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/175264.html "20. Nick"
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SPOILER
This chapter made me feel sorry for Nick. He is clearly an emotionally troubled young man.
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This chapter made me feel sorry for Nick. He is clearly an emotionally troubled young man.
i agree. This was difficult to read...
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updates are not done for the day, folks.
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I feel sad and sorry for Nick and his obvious sadness and low self esteem but I really didn't like him having sex with Ray the lumber yard guy :(
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okay, another update for the greedy Laramie Tales readers:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/175432.html "21. Chas"
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I feel sad and sorry for Nick and his obvious sadness and low self esteem but I really didn't like him having sex with Ray the lumber yard guy :(
Well, Nick is depressed, scared and hurt. If you really look at it he has gone through a lot in the past two days, and apparently past few months too. And some people when they get depressed, they become a danger to themselves. It was a desperate act, that didn't really mean anything. I felt very sorry for him. He really needs someone like Jeremy who could put him in the right path, with love. He really does.
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Well, Nick is depressed, scared and hurt. If you really look at it he has gone through a lot in the past two days, and apparently past few months too. And some people when they get depressed, they become a danger to themselves. It was a desperate act, that didn't really mean anything. I felt very sorry for him. He really needs someone like Jeremy who could put him in the right path, with love. He really does.
Yeah, thanks Natali, I agree it was a desperate act done out of loneliness and desperation and I really feel for him. I just hope he doesn't do it again but I have a feeling he will. He really does need somebody like Jeremy, doesn't he?
*Sigh* ~ I feel so so sorry for saying I wanted to punch him for his reaction to Jeremy's requests, I guess I was just mad at him but now all I feel is sorry for how messed up he is :(
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Yeah, thanks Natali, I agree it was a desperate act done out of loneliness and desperation and I really feel for him. I just hope he doesn't do it again but I have a feeling he will. He really does need somebody like Jeremy, doesn't he?
*Sigh* ~ I feel so so sorry for saying I wanted to punch him for his reaction to Jeremy's requests, I guess I was just mad at him but now all I feel is sorry for how messed up he is :(
Jack did a similar thing if you recall. Upon Ennis's rejection -when he drives all the way to Wyoming after learning about his divorce-, he goes to Mexico to get laid with hustlers. Nick is in he same boat right now. Well, more or less, no quite the same. It is a different situation, but still...
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In this case, I think, it is a bit more clear that rather than acting upon loneliness and disappointment from the frustration of his limited relationship (a la Jack), Nick is actually balking against some boundaries being set up for him and reverting to self-destructive pickup behavior, when he had already made some rather definite pronouncements about wanting to be serious with Jeremy.
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Nick - A damaged young boy behind that confident, cocky facade. He's got a lot of growing up to to do. His meeting Jeremy may just be the start of his journey to adulthood.
Paula - Her blurting out that comment about Ellery's ring was embarrassing. But she is deeply attracted and off balance around him. She was surprised and dismayed to see the ring and and she let it show. Search your collective memory banks people. It happens!
Jeremy - Seems to be slowly getting his act together and getting a grip on the situation. Nick did Jeremy a service in awakening him sexually. Perhaps Jeremy can return the favour by awakening Nick emotionally and ethically.
PS Ellery would probably see straight through Nick's facade if he ever meets him.
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RE: CHAPTER 20.
NO!!
Why Nick? why would you possibly do that? :'( :'( :'( :'(
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I am in shock...
Boy did Nick blow it. There is no way to recover from that mess he just made!
ARRRG! >:(
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and...
another update! I can't stop!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/175791.html "22. Jeremy"
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and...
another update! I can't stop!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/175791.html "22. Jeremy"
Can't stop? Damn woman! When Jeremy tells Nick that he wants to stop having sex too, that'll have Nick re-enlisting.
But at this point I don't care. After his romp with that lumberyard guy I'm ready to run Nick out of town myself!
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NOW WHERE IS MY PITCHFORK!? >:(
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good god, David. Don't do it! Calm down, calm down.
is it too late to give you a promise of a happy ending?
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Can't stop? Damn woman! When Jeremy tells Nick that he wants to stop having sex too, that'll have Nick re-enlisting.
But at this point I don't care. After his romp with that lumberyard guy I'm ready to run Nick out of town myself!
hmmm ??? that's the easiest choice to pick....to drive him off
lets see what Jeremy will decide to do; now I see there is more than one field where he has to make his choice…can’t wait to know
amazing chapters Louise
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RE: CHAPTER 20.
NO!!
Why Nick? why would you possibly do that? :'( :'( :'( :'(
Come on David - you were never 22 and all horns? - not ta mention cornfused? He's a navy boy - gotta be sumthin wrong with em, right?
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Come on David - you were never 22 and all horns? - not ta mention cornfused? He's a navy boy - gotta be sumthin wrong with em, right?
Hell yes I was 22 and all horns. Now I'm 40 and still all horns, but far wiser!
The squid professes his love to Jeremy, has lots of toe curling sex with em, comes out to his parents and strangers, then at the drop of a hat he lets that local guy fuck him?
My first question is WHY? If you have the world by the balls why do you slit the wrist thats holding them?
My second question? With Jeremy being so fucked up about being gay and nervous about how fast things are going, how could this help the situation?
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The way Ah see it, - Imperfect Nick has control issues. also he badly needed ta be topped - sumthin Jeremie's been a little shy in doin so far. Can't be comparin mature Ellery ta very young & cornfused Nick - is all I'm sayin
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Greetings everyone!
I am chiming in late today, just to say howdy and then I gotta go offline again.
I have been out all day, I now have a splitting headache .. but I gotta get to a birthday party in an hour.
I am sure alcohol is what I need right now! ;)
Can't wait to get back here later and catch up on the thread and the updates!
Night everyone! :-*
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yes, it is the middle of the night.
Yes, I am still writing.
I expect to have chapter 23 ... yes... up in the next half hour to hour.
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My second question? With Jeremy being so fucked up about being gay and nervous about how fast things are going, how could this help the situation?
It's not gonna help the situation, but it does create a feasable dramatic edge. Nick's not been introduced ta Laramie just ta become a one night week stand. The story's gonna continue ta revolve around nick & jeremie - just in a different way than it did in the saga, is all
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good god, David. Don't do it! Calm down, calm down.
is it too late to give you a promise of a happy ending?
I just don't see how you're gonna pull it off.
Besides, I've got my shotgun in my pickup truck. I'm on my way to pickup Ennis. He says "Damn the Legbone, we can't let this guy make a fool outa Dupree"
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Besides, I've got my shotgun in my pickup truck. I'm on my way to pickup Ennis. He says "Damn the Legbone, we can't let this guy make a fool outa Dupree"
Whoa there cowboy!
Got a permit fer that shotgun?
Meby ya outta cool down a bit before ya regret yer actions - have yerself a mery little trip inta the (poutty) sailor's thread - ta remind ya a why yer so invested in Nick. Oh & in yer private collection a x-rated dean pics ::)
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yes, it is the middle of the night.
Yes, I am still writing.
I expect to have chapter 23 ... yes... up in the next half hour to hour.
another one!!!, and still today
oh Louise you're ignoring time zones :o not that I'm complaining ( do you get any sleep?)
usually when I don't catch up with my parents until 5-6pm ( here) I have to wait for another day
* waiting*
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Nick has been living in the fast lane sexually and has been used to one night stands which he controlled. Now all of a sudden he is in over his head (so to speak!). He has new feelings he can't describe. Is it love? He doesn't trust people (given his history not surprising) and so he misinterprets Jeremy's reasonable requests as a prelude to giving him the flick (not surprising given his low self esteem). Plus he is dominant like Ennis and doesn't like it now that Jeremy's greater maturity is trumping his confidence and sexual experience.
Solution? Go and screw the nearest available bloke to confirm his rotten opinion of himself, distance himself from an emotionally confusing situation and regain the illusiion of control.
On the other hand as Sheriff Roland points out, it could be just that he is " 22 and all horns."
We can always rely on Roland to circumvent the quasi-psychobabble and bring us back to earth!
PS I wonder if this is a classic example of the different approaches of males and females to an issue. We women go into great depth analysing things from every psychological angle.??? ??? ??? ???
Whereas the guys say: He just wanted to get laid. What's the big deal? ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Whoa there cowboy!
Got a permit fer that shotgun?
Meby ya outta cool down a bit before ya regret yer actions - have yerself a mery little trip inta the (poutty) sailor's thread - ta remind ya a why yer so invested in Nick. Oh & in yer private collection a x-rated dean pics ::)
OK, if you insist....
(http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g14/roboy-0/sailors/sailors23dean_spencer_21.jpg)
OK that just made things warmer..
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hey - just tryin ta up my postin count!
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I rest my case your honour!
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louise is about ta anounce that she's done written yet another chapter, and it's a long one! - stay tuned
PS - you're right Jo guys & girls don't always see thing with the same part a the body!
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okay gang.
this is IT for tonight, considering that TONIGHT is already TOMORROW:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/176113.html "23: Nick"
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louise is about ta anounce that she's done written yet another chapter, and it's a long one! - stay tuned
PS - you're right Jo guys & girls don't always see thing with the same part a the body!
that was scary, Sheriff... how'd you do that?
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easy, ya just said so in chat - duhh!
again, Jo, I like yer arguments - not just psychobable
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I don't get it. Nick leaves his house with an over night bag and he clearly isn't going to see Jeremy. As expected, he is angry that Jeremy cancelled Nicks plan to come over and see him. So he's heading over to see that guy again to get laid.
Then he tells Lauren that he is moving out of his parents house and is going to ask Jeremy if he can stay there?
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yes, that is pretty much it. Looking for a port in a storm. Keynes wasn't there, he moved to the next port.
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It pains me to say that Lance is right. :(
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yes but David, David, David, never attribute to malice what can be explained by immaturity, beer, horniness, and inexperienced youth.
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I feel sad and sorry for Nick and his obvious sadness and low self esteem but I really didn't like him having sex with Ray the lumber yard guy :(
i feel sorry for nick and jeremy...everyone is in their business.. but nick has made some very bad choices this time..first the back room fiasco, and then the getting drunk in the bar..letting himself being drawn out by that asshole. lance, and then hitting jeeves. im not sure that jeremy will go and help him as much as he hopes.... poor ellery now having to fix it ... sure be glad when ennis gets that bone out of his ear...
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easy, ya just said so in chat - duhh!
again, Jo, I like yer arguments - not just psychobable
That's a relief Roland. Thanks.
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Looks like Nick is guaranteed to get Jeremy's attention tonight after all. Maybe that was the plan!
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:o Naughty Nick :o
(http://www.anniescostumes.com/ru6428.jpg)
What has that Nick got up to now
and will Dupree find out?
This new found friend
his heart will rend
despite his naughty pout
Nick’s so confused
He’s been abused
and now his brain is reeling
For Jeremy is no one-night stand
He’s got real class
and a wonderful ass
Is that Love he’s feeling?
Why won’t he just do what he’s told
Lie back and do the deed?
Just groan and moan
and groan some more
and let me take the lead?
Instead he’s setting down conditions
Dirty talk is out
And no more phone sex
while at work
Now what’s that all about?
With all these questions rushing round
and filling up his head
Nick gets drunk
pissed as a skunk
He hits poor Jeeves when in a funk
as he was seeing red
And that is not the only thing
He went and had a silly fling
and didn't know what for
He dropped his trousers
(sorry wowsers!)
Then cried out for more
No-one’s winning
Nick is spinning
right out of control
Will he ever find a way
to dig himself out of this hole?
In the meantime Jeremy
is feeling kind of lost
But until Nicholas finds himself
Dupree should keep legs firmly crossed!
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okay gang.
this is IT for tonight, considering that TONIGHT is already TOMORROW:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/176113.html "23: Nick"
Well, I guess I have to say how grateful I am about your late night writing jags with all the sleepless nights I've had this week. At least I've got something to do that is interesting in the wee hours of the morning!
I was very upset with Nick and the lumberyard guy also!! But then I too realized that Nick is probably very confused about his life right now and really just went to what was familiar for him. Not that Jeremy is going to be any less upset about it though.
And yes I am one of those "delurkers" that Louise was talking about earlier. Been reading Laramie Sagas since June just never had time to be an active participant. Lots of time at 3:14 in the morning though. Please somebody send the sandman and SOON! :'(
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I caught up on all the chapters! YAY!
It is 3 am over here, I am buzzed from the wine I had all evening, yet when I got home, I thought about what Nick and Jeremy were up to and caught up on my chapters ... lol Talk about obsession!! ;)
Spoilers......
My heart is breaking for Nick. He is so self-destructive and has such a low self-esteem .. Who woulda thought it? What can I say, looks can be deceiving!
He has referred to himself as "poison" no less that 3 or 4 times so far and it breaks my heart.
I am not even angry at him for potentially fucking up things with Jeremy, I just feel so sorry for him .. :'(
Nick is using sex to drown out his inner turmoil and emotional issues, pushing Jeremy away from himself as best he can, although he has confessed that Jeremy is the one he wants. Jeremy will probably be gutted if he finds out about Nicky's little sexcapade with Ray the Lumberyard jerk. :'(
On that note, I'm off to bed .. :-\
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Nick - A damaged young boy behind that confident, cocky facade. He's got a lot of growing up to to do. His meeting Jeremy may just be the start of his journey to adulthood.
Paula - Her blurting out that comment about Ellery's ring was embarrassing. But she is deeply attracted and off balance around him. She was surprised and dismayed to see the ring and and she let it show. Search your collective memory banks people. It happens!
Jeremy - Seems to be slowly getting his act together and getting a grip on the situation. Nick did Jeremy a service in awakening him sexually. Perhaps Jeremy can return the favour by awakening Nick emotionally and ethically.
PS Ellery would probably see straight through Nick's facade if he ever meets him.
Thanks for this, Jo :)
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Jeremy will probably be gutted if he finds out about Nicky's little sexcapade with Ray the Lumberyard jerk. :'(
That is quite the understatement. Not only will Jeremy be devastated, it will undermine any progress the two boys have made so far.
Someone (other than Jeremy) needs to sit this boy down and tell him that Jeremy is worth behaving himself over. Damn that legbone! We need Ennis!
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I am not even angry at him for potentially fucking up things with Jeremy, I just feel so sorry for him .. :'(
Ditto. He has been handed such a beautiful gift, and is single-handedly destroying it..
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Well, at first I was thinking some time in a cell might be good for Nick, so he can think about his behavior. But then again, he might just keep thinking of himself as poison and do more stupid things.
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After reading the last 2 chapters entitled ‘Nick’ again, I think Nick is a deeply conflicted person, his state of mind is so unstable that I don’t think Dupree should be the one responsible to guide him to the right path. I think he should seek professional help, but that’s MVHO.
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I was thinking the same thing. Maybe he should be telling his Mom he wants to see that shrink afterall, but not for the reason she thinks.
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*yawn*
mornin. I'm back at the computer, it is a cold wet afternoon in Saarland, and I'm waiting for my coffee to brew... and will by typing up our next adventure any time now.
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Damn, Louise - I already knew you were an excellent writer and a brave writer by virture of the Laramie Saga - but - wow! You've got guts! LOL! I had long ago given up on trying to "predict" where you're going. But I must say, even though I knew things would be complicated and difficult (can't tell a good story without conflict, right?) - I had no idea of the deep, disturbing turns the story would take. A person who regards themselves as "poison" is a person in deep, deep pain.
It's such a pleasure to read the thoughtful, enlightened comments on this thread. What an articulate, intelligent group your readers are! I find myself nodding in agreement while I'm reading. I just can't be angry with Nick, either - it's just too sad, too disturbing, and, frankly, too depressing.
I am anxious to see how this will all play out. Only really, really good writing can affect readers so deeply, Louise.
Thanks - Marie
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And yes I am one of those "delurkers" that Louise was talking about earlier. Been reading Laramie Sagas since June just never had time to be an active participant. Lots of time at 3:14 in the morning though. Please somebody send the sandman and SOON! :'(
Hi, BBMaddict - I recently delurked also. Nice to see you. I know what you mean about the time factor - but Louise has got me hooked so I'm doing a little less sleeping, also. :)
Marie
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okay guys...
update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/176198.html "24. Chas"
If anyone can't get into LJ it is acting funny right now and it took me a while to get this posted. If LJ continues to misbehave I CAN post the chapter. *blush*
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okay guys...
update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/176198.html "24. Chas"
If anyone can't get into LJ it is acting funny right now and it took me a while to get this posted. If LJ continues to misbehave I CAN post the chapter. *blush*
Louise
Please post it here. I was reading Your Skinny Girl just now, but could not turn to the next chapter.
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Welcome to all the delurkers...nice to see you. :) Hi everyone. I havnt been about much lately. I,ve been plagued with mouth ulcers for some reason. I currently have 5. :'( :'( :'( :'( Elloooo twinnie..how are you? Havnt seen you about much either. :'( :'(
Nick does seem to have a lot of issues doesnt he? When he first met Jeremy he said he wasnt interested in seeing other guys and yet he goes off and lets this other guy screw him. I feel sorry for Jeeves who genuinly seems to care for Jeremy very much indeed. Maybe in time things will change for them. I like the way Ellery shot that nosey cow Paula down when she asked about his wedding ring. I,m looking forward to seeing the story of our boys from Ellerys POV Louise.
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I couldnt get in either. :'( :'( :'(
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Keep trying, I eventually got it to work.
L
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souxi
you're always a ray of sunshine even though you're using the crying simile. Hope you'll feel better soon.
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Ah, another wonderful bit of Ellery-speak...
“You cad.”
“Chief Deputy cad ta you, Jeeves. So we’ll play it any way ya like. Or ya can just take my offer a gettin yer face fixed up, go see a doc, get stitches or whatever ya need, have em make out the bill ta me, and stay away from the young pup in the future.”
Hee hee hee, Chief Deputy Cad!
L
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souxi
you're always a ray of sunshine even though you're using the crying simile. Hope you'll feel better soon.
Aww thank you yb..very nice of you to say so. :)They do hurt..ouch. :'(
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Okay gang...
SPOILER!!!! HERE IS CHAPTER 24:
24. Chas
Chas gripped the phone, listening to Cantrell’s rapid speech as a series of hailstones rapping the top of his head, and he rubbed his eyes.
“Excuse me, Inspector, do you suppose you could go through that all again, at thirty-three and a third? I seem to have lost my ability to listen to being yapped at.”
“Well ya ain’t heard the end a bein yapped at, Butterfield.”
“Butterworth. Please just call me Jeeves, it’s easier that way.”
“So ya want ta press charges against this... Nick...”
“Sampson, yes. He has laid my cheek quite open, and I have an enormous hematoma.”
“Uh huh. An you did nothin whatsoever, in your innocent angelic butler way, ta incite this punch, is what yer claimin, is that right?”
“Valet. I was merely trying to get him to be calm in his state of overt and belligerent drunkenness so he would not hurt my friend.”
“Meanin – Lance.”
“Yes.”
“And innocent angelic little Lance did nothin whatsoever that could be imagined to have provoked aforementioned drunk on his ass sailor to have considered incitin ta violence in the legal sense a the term.”
“I wasn’t in the room durin the...”
“The answer is no, then, he was provokin em.”
“Most likely, yes,” Jeeves sighed. “Inspector –“
“Chief Deputy.”
“Chief Deputy, this is all quite beside the fact. I have a rather insulting and garish injury from this belligerent pup’s assault, and I want him punished for it.”
“All right. He’s in dryout now down at the station, I’ll tell em you’ll be by ta make yer complaint. But you realize what this means in terms a the bar don’t you?”
“Whatever do you mean?”
“I’m gonna have ta ban ya from the Red Stallion. The sailor boy too. An a course, fire Lance for bein involved in the scuffle. Once things get ta complaints an courts, I can’t have the complainaints an the defendants an all that hangin around the bar at all. An it’d have ta be permanent. But... that’s the price ya pay if ya want a belligerent pup punished for takin a wild swing in a moment a anger.”
“You cad.”
“Chief Deputy cad ta you, Jeeves. So we’ll play it any way ya like. Or ya can just take my offer a gettin yer face fixed up, go see a doc, get stitches or whatever ya need, have em make out the bill ta me, and stay away from the young pup in the future.”
“I’ll think about it.”
“I’ll have em keep yer assailant in lockup till someone can see em home, so ya got a couple of hours ta decide ta charge em. You just let me know, Lauren’s got my number.”
“Thank you for very little, Inspector.”
“You are very welcome, Butterfield.”
Chas hung up the phone, trembling with anger. “What god awful insulting cheek that man has.”
“What’d he say?” Lance was hovering. Chas looked at him mournfully. “If I press charges against him, we’re all going to be banned from the bar and you’ll lose your job.”
“Fuck that,” Lance said, sagging down onto a barstool.
At that moment, Jeremy came in through the back door and hung up his coat, making his way to the bar. His eyes widened as he saw the surgical tape and bandage on Jeeves’ face. “Hey, Chas, what the hell happen ta you?”
“Your sailorboy popped me in the eye.”
Lauren cleared his throat. “Not quite that simple. Jeremy, Willy took Nick over to the station a bit ago. He was drunk an got into it here with Lance.”
Jeremy blinked at Jeeves. “So how’d you end up gettin hit?”
“I was... intervening.”
“Stickin his nose in he means,” Lauren said. “Never ever grab a drunk from behind, Jeeves. Ya got a lot ta learn about bein a bar fly.”
“I assumed there was little violence among the more effeminate set,” Jeeves retorted. “I think you Americans are all a bit mad.”
Jeremy frowned. “Intervenin in what?”
Jeeves raised his chin. “A bit of a heated discussion over you, I believe, Jeremy. I recommend you steer far clear of him, he is obviously out of control and means you no good.”
“That ain’t for you ta say, Jeeves,” Jeremy said, and then turned to Lance. “An what’d you say? You got no call ta be gettin into it with Nick.”
“Nothin. I got the right ta remain silent.”
“Only if you get charged with a crime. I asked you what the fuck you said to Nick Lance.”
“He probly can’t even remember. Tauntin em mostly about you datin women.”
“He gave as good as he got,” Lance pouted, shifting uneasily on the barstool. Jeremy took a step closer and grabbed a handful of Lance’s shirt, leaning in close.
“Leave Nick alone, unless you want your face messed up a whole lot worse than Jeeves’ is right now, boy. Don’t say word one ta him about me or about nobody. I ain’t your business, an you are a troublemaker. An I intend ta tell Ellery that, in no uncertain terms. Either you go, or I go, but one of us has got ta go.” He loosened his hand, and Lance shrunk back into himself.
Jeeves laid a hand on Lance’s shoulder. “You know you were out of line, Lancelot.”
“Fuck you, Jeevesy, don’t take his side. If you weren’t droolin over his ass none a this woulda even happened!” Lance said. “I’ll save everybody the trouble an go now!” He stalked to the coat rack and grabbed his hat and coat, shoving his arms in it, then turned, face red with anger, pointing a finger at Jeeves.
“An no, I ain’t comin over ta fuck tonight, so don’t even ask!”
“Lance...” Jeeves said softly. “Don’t....” But Lance was not to be stopped, and banged open the front door.
“Don’t let the door hit yer ass on the way out,” Jeremy said.
“You were too harsh on him,” Jeeves commented.
“Let me repeat somethin yer boyfriend said earlier in case ya didn’t hear it, Howard.”
“What’s that, Jeremy?” Jeeves said.
“Fuck you.”
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Keep trying, I eventually got it to work.
L
I can read it, on www.louisev.livejournal.com. i couldn't access the direct link you posted.
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“You cad.”
“Chief Deputy cad ta you, Jeeves.
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Ellery diffused that situation real quick didn't he? Good thinking to ban Jeeves and sack Lance if Jeeves made a complaint.
And Jeremy defended Nick, so maybe there is hope for them.
Of course he hasn't found out what Nick has really been getting up to. :-\
great chapter louise!
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Ah, another wonderful bit of Ellery-speak...
“You cad.”
“Chief Deputy cad ta you, Jeeves. So we’ll play it any way ya like. Or ya can just take my offer a gettin yer face fixed up, go see a doc, get stitches or whatever ya need, have em make out the bill ta me, and stay away from the young pup in the future.”
Hee hee hee, Chief Deputy Cad!
L
I guess i was thinking what you were thinking Leslie! :)
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I guess i was thinking what you were thinking Leslie! :)
Great minds, great minds...
L
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Yes, great chapter, Louise. So, Lance is indeed jealous of Jeremy.
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Yes, it sure was a great chapter! Elllery is one smart cookie, isn't he? No wonder Wes made him Chief Deputy.
Okay - stupid question here. Can someone help me out? How did Lance know that Jeremy went out with the tall skinny A.D.A.? If I recall correctly, Jeremy told Jeeves he went out with a woman - but he didn't give any details - so at first I thought Jeeves had told Lance, but then I went and re-read. Hmmm.....? Is Lance spying on Jeremy? Does that sound totally ridiculous? LOL!
You've got my head spinning, Louise! What an effin' mess!
Thanks, Marie
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Hmm, this is a no win situation for Jeeves isn't it?
Lance stormed out with a "Fuck you!"
Jeremy stormed out with a "Fuck You!"
So will this cause him to press charges? If He does press charges, he gets banned from the bar. His only social outlet.
But on the other hand, he just alienated the only two people he came into the bar to see!! If he drops the charges, he will be sitting at the bar alone anyways.
If he presses charges he sits at home alone. A lose-lose situation kinda.
Now the question is, will he press charges just to hurt Jeremy and get in a last insult before he leaves?
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in part putting two and two together, really, but no nothing was explicitly stated, though it would be common knowledge about the new Assistant DA who would be working on the upcoming murder trial. That type of thing is in the news, and it would be known that Jeremy was involved in that case and therefore, knew her. It wouldn't be much guesswork, even if Lance were not in the know about who Jeremy dated, that he would have gone out with a woman lawyer he worked with.
Although... it might be more believable if it did get explicitly stated somewhere.
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I do think Lance is a very observant person, it'll be easy for him to put things together.
I don't think Jeeves will press the charges, Ellery didn't give him any choice actually.
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Meanwhile.....back at the Sheriffs station
.....Let's hope this bad boy does some repenting. >:(
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in part putting two and two together, really, but no nothing was explicitly stated, though it would be common knowledge about the new Assistant DA who would be working on the upcoming murder trial. That type of thing is in the news, and it would be known that Jeremy was involved in that case and therefore, knew her. It wouldn't be much guesswork, even if Lance were not in the know about who Jeremy dated, that he would have gone out with a woman lawyer he worked with.
Although... it might be more believable if it did get explicitly stated somewhere.
Ahh . . . well that makes sense, Louise. Especially when you consider that Lance (as well as many others in the bar) are spending no small amount of time pondering the Jeremy/Nick/Jeeves situation. Sheesh - and Jeremy thought women were trouble! All he needs now is for the stalker nurse to show up (and NO, that's not a request!) LOL!
Thanks again - Marie
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Meanwhile.....back at the Sheriffs station
.....Let's hope this bad boy does some repenting. >:(
yee HAW. It's the repenting that is the best part!
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repenting.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/176580.html "25. Jeremy"
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Fuck. Now ya got me crying too and I have to leave for work now!
Dammit!
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updates, updates, updates:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/176660.html "26. Nick"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/177038.html "27. Ellery"
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Mornin peeps!
How's it hanging, everyone? :)
Off to read the latest update!
Edit:
OMG, there are now like 4 updates! :D :D
Louise - MUAH!!!
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Milli!
MUAH! Get readin girl!
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and another update to add to the pile.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/177244.html "28. Nick"
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I just need to say again ..
that Dupree is a man after my own heart, a true friend, a compassionate, caring human being, non-judgemental, kind ..
I could gush forever! ;) I love him!
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I just need to say again ..
that Dupree is a man after my own heart, a true friend, a compassionate, caring human being, non-judgemental, kind ..
I could gush forever! ;) I love him!
what lucise said!
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and now for the naughty part of our story:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/177431.html "29. Chas"
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I've not had access to my PC all weekend and I log on tonight and find a vertiable feast of Laramie tales. Louise, I want a pint of whatever you're on, cause it's certainly keeping you inspired. ;D
I can't believe how much the story has developed. I knew that I felt uneasy about Nick but I never guessed he would be quite as mixed up as he is. Bless Dupree and his kind heart.
I've just raced through those chapters so, I need to go back and read them slowly.
Phew!
Karen
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oh my, welcome back Karen!
I hope you can get through it all! One friend from the other forum just realized I was writing a new story and zipped through all of the chapters in the better part of a morning, so it can be done!!
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and now for the naughty part of our story:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/177431.html "29. Chas"
Hawt damn Louise! ;D
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*muah hahahahahaha*
I was hoping you'd say that.
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So Dupree has told Nick that he forgives him, but also that they are not dating until he gets his head cleared?
I am skeptical that Nick will be as patient as Jeremy is. Having Nick live and work at the bar is like sending him to Sodom and Gamora!
Dupree had better keep a short leash on that boy!
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do you happen to have a specific model leash in mind? Feel free to post a photo!
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do you happen to have a specific model leash in mind? Feel free to post a photo!
I don't think it's for Nick, right? Is it for Lance?
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There's one thing I am curious about. It seems both Dupree and Nick like to be topped, does it mean they have to find a way to compromise if their relationship was to last? I'm sorry if this is a stupid question.
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If both of them have a strong preference for bottoming it could cause a conflict, yes.
But as our gay readers have explained, it is more typical for most men to top and bottom, though many do have a strong preference. I am not sure if there are any er, "hard" facts.
However, I did produce this as a potential issue for the new relationship, deliberately.
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I just need to say again ..
that Dupree is a man after my own heart, a true friend, a compassionate, caring human being, non-judgemental, kind ..
I could gush forever! ;) I love him!
Me too Milli, so much :)
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Welcome to all the delurkers...nice to see you. :) Hi everyone. I havnt been about much lately. I,ve been plagued with mouth ulcers for some reason. I currently have 5. :'( :'( :'( :'( Elloooo twinnie..how are you? Havnt seen you about much either. :'( :'(
Nick does seem to have a lot of issues doesnt he? When he first met Jeremy he said he wasnt interested in seeing other guys and yet he goes off and lets this other guy screw him. I feel sorry for Jeeves who genuinly seems to care for Jeremy very much indeed. Maybe in time things will change for them. I like the way Ellery shot that nosey cow Paula down when she asked about his wedding ring. I,m looking forward to seeing the story of our boys from Ellerys POV Louise.
Awwww sweet twinnie *hugs you* feel better soon. So many people are sick, I haven't been feeling well all week and I know of a couple of other friends around LJ that haven't either :( I miss you :( and I hope to be on here a bit more next week
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*you better not be sneezing in Brussels baby!*
hee hee.
My hands are aching from writing so much this weekend, but it was a wonderful and delightful experience bringing you the Boys from the Red Stallion, Bigger, Longer, and Uncut *
*no pun intended.
night everyone!!!
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No Louise, THANK YOU for all them updates!
What a ride! And I ain't just talking about Jeevesy and Lancelot either .. ;D
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I hope we'll see some more interaction between Jeeves and Lance, not only for sex. Jeeves is a good man, I hope he'll get some positive out of this relationship.
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Plus points for Nick
(http://northstargallery.com/pages/Rome/Angel%20Vatican%2004%20weba.jpg)
Nick's inner angel
• He appears to come from a supportive and loving family in terms of his childhood upbringing so his bad experiences in the navy may have resulted in only short-term damage that can be overcome
• He has not been drummed out of the navy for bad conduct so he hasn't gotten into serious trouble there as far as we know
• He was patient with Dupree and did not try to push him into having sex before he was ready and responded immediately when Jeremy felt pain
• He is responsible about the use of condoms so his self destructive tendencies are not extreme and he has sufficient sense of duty to protect others from possible infection
• He had a guilty conscience about lying to Dupree and came clean (beginnings of trust?)
• He did not blame Dupree for him getting drunk and going off the deep end or try to manipulate his way out of trouble
• He did not start the fight with Lance
• He is willing to work and try to make amends
• He shows signs of seeing a role model in Ennis and Ellery's relationship
• He is strongly attracted to Dupree rather than someone who will brutalise him further so his self esteem is not that low. At some level must believe he can be worthy of a man like Jeremy.
Well I guess all that gives the guy a more than even chance to come through this rough patch in his young life.
PS I wondered about that kiss between Nick and Jeremy in fornt of the police colleagues. I guess they had Dupree figured out by his working in a gay bar and the absence of active skirt chasing and were used to Ellery. They also like and respect Dupree - so hopefullythey could take the kiss in their stride (although Ellery said he is careful to keep any overt references to his gayness away from work). I am somewhat surprised that Dupree didn't flinch back like Ennis would have done in the early days. It looks like Jeremy, unlike Ennis who was so isolated and without support, is making a far quicker adjustment to coming out.
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Plus points for Nick:
• He appears to come from a supportive and loving family in terms of his childhood upbringing so his bad experiences in the navy may have resulted in only short-term damage that can be overcome
• He has not been drummed out of the navy for bad conduct so he hasn't gotten into serious trouble there as far as we know
• He was patient with Dupree and did not try to push him into having sex before he was ready and responded immediately when Jeremy felt pain
• He is responsible about the use of condoms so his self destructive tendencies are not extreme
• He had a guilty conscience about lying to Dupree and came clean (beginnings of trust?)
• He did not blame Dupree for him getting drunk and going off the deep end or try to manipuate his way out of trouble
• He did not start the fight with Lance
• He is willing to work and try to make amends
• He shows signs of seeing a role model in Ennis and Ellery's relationship
Well I guess all that gives the guy a more than even chance to come through this rough patch in his young life.
Thank you Jo! ;)
Re: Dupree Kissing Nick infront of the officers ..
“Thank you, Jeremy.” Nick’s hand crept across the seat and rested lightly on Jeremy’s knee. “I can’t believe ya kissed me in front a them guys.”
“Why not... I wasn’t gonna push ya away, not in yer time a need.”
Melted my heart! :)
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How quickly we forget. Nick is self loathing. He is selfish and impulsive.
If Dupree is smart he'll put that motion sensor activated camera back up in the Apartment at the Bar. Then we'll see for sure if Nick isn't up to his old tricks.
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How quickly we forget. Nick is self loathing. He is selfish and impulsive.
If Dupree is smart he'll put that motion sensor activated camera back up in the Apartment at the Bar. Then we'll see for sure if Nick isn't up to his old tricks.
Yes Nick is selfish and impulsive - characteristics which are the hallmarks of most youngsters in his age group.
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I feel that the kiss in front of Dupree’s colleagues was a deliberate act to out Dupree in front of them, but that’s just my opinion. But it looks like this relationship between Dupree and Nick is done deal so I guess I have to accept it, I just hope he can really stick to his promise; but, honestly, judging from his reaction/thought when he first met Ellery, I doubt he can stay celibate for long. I hope Ellery will hang around Red Stallion more to get a better idea if Nick is a good partner to Dupree.
I totally agree with you, David except for the camera which is an infringement of privacy.
And, no, I don’t think all youngsters are selfish and impulsive.
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Well Nick better not be completely stupid---as Ellery already outlined what correct behavior would be, and what is NOT going to be tolerated, and that there will be NO second chances---either he is shaped up as far as the bar and the patrons are concerned or he is out on his ear!! And I don't see Ellery backing down off any of those rules, so young and impulsive better be for another time and another place or Nicky won't have a place, and will have lost his place in their time too.
the navy must have given Nick SOME discipline somewhere within his person, and he better get it out and polish it up or he will wreck everything he wanted.
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And, no, I don’t think all youngsters are selfish and impulsive.
I think Jo said "most youngsters in his age group" not all of them .. :)
Nick has been given a chance. I am happy he was not kicked to the curb and run out of town.
He has growing up to do, he is needy and insecure on many levels .. yet I am proud of Jeremy for giving him a shot.
I sure hope Nick doesn't fuck it up, although I know that he cannot change overnight.
I am eager to see how he makes a go of the new job/apartment.
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I think Jo said "most youngsters in his age group" not all of them .. :)
My bad, sorry about this oversight. But I still don't think that's a sufficient excuse for his behaviour. But that's just me. Anyway, I have accepted that Dupree and Nick will be together, I just hope, for Dupree's sake, Nick will not screw up this time.
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Anyway, I have accepted that Dupree and Nick will be together, I just hope, for Dupree's sake, Nick will not screw up this time.
Who knows what Louise will do next?
I never figured in the beginning that Nick would have this many issues, did you? lol..
So I've stopped guessing on what might happen next .. ;D
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The trouble with people who have low self esteem and self loathing is that they do bad things to push people away. I can see Nick intensionally fucking up because he doesn't think that he is good enough for Jeremy.
THAT IS NOT A PLOT IDEA LOUISE! So let's not go there! LOL.
But we all love Dupree too much to want to see that happen.
First of all, Dupree needs to chill out a little too. He needs to admit that he is attracted to guys, not girls. He needs to admit that he also has feelings for Nick. But he needs to also keep reassuring Nick that he isn't going anywhere. Nick is like a small child. He will need constant attention and reassurance that Jeremy isn't losing interest.
I hope Nick behaves himself. I don't want to see Jeremy hurt.
But what do you think the chances are of Nick sitting upstairs over that bar knitting a blanket waiting for Jeremy to decide if he's gay or not?
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But what do you think the chances are of Nick sitting upstairs over that bar knitting a blanket waiting for Jeremy to decide if he's gay or not?
That's an idea!! We could get the Knitting Guru herself to teach him how to knit and purl.
No, not Edna, Cousin Julia! ;D
No..scrub that, she'll only succeed in making him drink more! lol..
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Nobody is all bad or all good. Nick could go either way.
I guess our reactions to Nick are coloured by our own predispositions, experiences and expectations of human nature as well as our sense of protectiveness towards Dupree. Nick has behaved very badly - no doubt about that.
Did anyone see those episodes in Queer as Folk where Ted fell in love with a young drug addict whom he tried to rehabilitate and was badly let down? But in one of the last episodes he bumped into him again at a ski resort where he had come to compete in a sports competition. He had apparently got his act together and got clear of drugs. Things looked hopeful at last.
Whatever happens its bound to be a bumpy road for Jeremy and Nick.
Yes the Red Stallion could be a temptation but Nick knows that one wrong move and Dupree will hear all about it - certainly from Lauren!
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I am liking the Nick at the Bar pic David! 8)
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Heartwrecker, Heartwrecker, Make me delight.
Right is so vague when it brings someone new.
This time tomorrow I'll know what to do.
I know it's happened to you ... " STAY "
DAVID BOWIE
(http://static.flickr.com/80/258444060_235a94c0ea_m.jpg)
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I'm up to Chapter 17 of the story and page 23 of this thread. It's been an intense non-stop reading session all afternoon and evening. So much to digest but I hope to catch up soon.
This was a very powerful and emotional chapter for me - I left comments on the LJ - and would be happy to discuss particulars with anyone interested.
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Howdy NavyVet!
You sure do have some catching up to do! If you thought Chapter 17 was rough, you aint seen nothing yet!!
Fasten your seatbelt, it's gonna be a bumpy ride!
Oh, and bring tissues. Lots and lots a tissues.
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Jo, your points are well-taken and logical. But it’s not that I’m not willing to trust Nick has the intention to change for Dupree, it’s from Louise’s writing that I am skeptical about it, allow me to quote the following paragraph from chapter 28:
Nick felt a shiver go up his neck as the cold gray eyes of the older man sitting across from him settled on him critically, reminding him of the feeling he had during inspection when an admiral came through. Same sharp, intelligent gaze, undistracted and unwavering. Yeah... I’d want em too if he ever gave me a look.
Do you think it is any proof that he is going to change? As I’ve said, I hope I’m wrong for Dupree’s sake. (Actually, scratch that, I hope I’m right because I’ve been rooting for another character for Dupree.)
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Jo, your points are well-taken and logical. But it’s not that I’m not willing to trust Nick has the intention to change for Dupree, it’s from Louise’s writing that I am skeptical about it, allow me to quote the following paragraph from chapter 28:
Nick felt a shiver go up his neck as the cold gray eyes of the older man sitting across from him settled on him critically, reminding him of the feeling he had during inspection when an admiral came through. Same sharp, intelligent gaze, undistracted and unwavering. Yeah... I’d want em too if he ever gave me a look.
Maybe my view of that particular sentence is oversimplified, but I thought he was just thinking to himself that he sees what Jeremy finds attractive in Ellery .. not necessarily because he wants Ellery for himself.
After that interview with Ellery, he does reflect abit upon Ellery's words to Ennis on the phone: "I love you sweetheart" and he thinks of Jeremy, wondering if he would hear Jeremy say those words to him as well. I suppose that says something .. :)
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Jo, your points are well-taken and logical. But it’s not that I’m not willing to trust Nick has the intention to change for Dupree, it’s from Louise’s writing that I am skeptical about it, allow me to quote the following paragraph from chapter 28:
Nick felt a shiver go up his neck as the cold gray eyes of the older man sitting across from him settled on him critically, reminding him of the feeling he had during inspection when an admiral came through. Same sharp, intelligent gaze, undistracted and unwavering. Yeah... I’d want em too if he ever gave me a look.
Do you think it is any proof that he is going to change? As I’ve said, I hope I’m wrong for Dupree’s sake. (Actually, scratch that, I hope I’m right because I’ve been rooting for another character for Dupree.)
Thanks for your frank commentary yb! That thought of Nick's can be taken in several ways.
1. He might be just trying to understand and accept how Dupree could have felt attracted to Ellery. This is called empathy - putting yourself in another's shoes. A less promising approach would have been jealous hostility and a readiness to think the worst of Ellery.
2. He might be registering sexual attraction without an intention to follow through. Wanting is not always going after.
3. He might be acknowleging that he would be seriously tempted if Ellery gave him the come hither.
4. He might be thinking that if Ellery gave him half a chance he would be in his pants.
Take your pick!
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Heartwrecker, Heartwrecker, Make me delight.
Right is so vague when it brings someone new.
This time tomorrow I'll know what to do.
I know it's happened to you ... " STAY "
DAVID BOWIE
(http://static.flickr.com/80/258444060_235a94c0ea_m.jpg)
This story is bringing out the tragic poet in your soul David!
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Thanks, Lucise and Jo, for responding to my post, obviously my pick is number 4, :). But it’s all good discussion and I enjoy every bit of it.
It does seem Dupree has made his choice momentarily, and I have resigned to accept this scenario. I really have no idea what Louise has in store for us ahead, but I’m sure it’ll be a hell of a roller-coaster ride until the story wraps up.
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Plus points for Nick
Nick's inner angel
• He appears to come from a supportive and loving family in terms of his childhood upbringing so his bad experiences in the navy may have resulted in only short-term damage that can be overcome
• He has not been drummed out of the navy for bad conduct so he hasn't gotten into serious trouble there as far as we know
• He was patient with Dupree and did not try to push him into having sex before he was ready and responded immediately when Jeremy felt pain
• He is responsible about the use of condoms so his self destructive tendencies are not extreme and he has sufficient sense of duty to protect others from possible infection
• He had a guilty conscience about lying to Dupree and came clean (beginnings of trust?)
• He did not blame Dupree for him getting drunk and going off the deep end or try to manipulate his way out of trouble
• He did not start the fight with Lance
• He is willing to work and try to make amends
• He shows signs of seeing a role model in Ennis and Ellery's relationship
• He is strongly attracted to Dupree rather than someone who will brutalise him further so his self esteem is not that low. At some level must believe he can be worthy of a man like Jeremy.
Well I guess all that gives the guy a more than even chance to come through this rough patch in his young life.
Thank you for this thorough and optimistic Nick’s psychoanalyze Jo :)
I saw QAF, Ted and his fallen angel were my favorite couple as their relationship impressed me more than Brian/Justin’s.
They both tried to see the good in each other ( but ridiculously not in themselves) and self-denying they wanted save one from bad another, even they went through the role reversal ….- which leads me to a question
We have “good Jeremy” and “bad” Nick, but how much “good” ?
Do we expect him to start and stop getting his experiences by Nick when his step into the gay world was mildly said – a bit wild? Do we expect him not to be tempted as Nick as he picked up for his very first time absolute stranger just because he was hot looking and tempting and brought him home after couple of hours for pure sex experience without any deeper feeling, without any further relationship in his mind ( still he is not sure about having relationship at all).
Wasn’t all that a bit Nickish too? Or, I’m the one old fashioned here? Jevees would be more appropriate for image of “good Jeremy”.
I know we are so protective of Jeremy, but Jo is right Nobody is all bad or all good. Nick could go either way.
So could Jeremy
Both they got their pluses and minuses, lets see how they are getting along with them
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Nick felt a shiver go up his neck as the cold gray eyes of the older man sitting across from him settled on him critically, reminding him of the feeling he had during inspection when an admiral came through. Same sharp, intelligent gaze, undistracted and unwavering. Yeah... I’d want em too if he ever gave me a look.
Do you think it is any proof that he is going to change? As I’ve said, I hope I’m wrong for Dupree’s sake. (Actually, scratch that, I hope I’m right because I’ve been rooting for another character for Dupree.)
YB, I think I'm with you in your thoughts here. I too think that it looks as if the story is reaching a conclusion where Nick and Dupree will be together, though I also was hoping for a different character for Dupree in the end. To contrast the (possibly) negative implications of the quote you've given, there is also the much more optimistic implication of Nick's reflecting on Ellery's words to Ennis on the phone: "I love you sweetheart" and hoping that eventually he might hear that from Dupree.
On a different level of reading, there is still another reason for assuming we'll be getting a Nick/Dupree happy ending: Simply, there are now no longer any viable alternatives left there in Laramie. After reading about Jeeves' romp in the rumpus room with Lance, we must surely be glad that Dupree isn't going to have to experience that if he'd chosen Jeeves. I think we can finally rule out him, and then we have to recognise there isn't anyone else who could seriously be considered among the unattached gay men we've seen so far. All the good ones are taken!
(Now, let's see Louise come along and counfound all our expectations). :-\
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After reading about Jeeves' romp in the rumpus room with Lance, we must surely be glad that Dupree isn't going to have to experience that if he'd chosen Jeeves. I think we can finally rule out him, and then we have to recognise there isn't anyone else who could seriously be considered among the unattached gay men we've seen so far. All the good ones are taken!
(Now, let's see Louise come along and counfound all our expectations). :-\
Mmm, judging from the interactions between Dupree and Jeeves before Nick entered the scene, I’m pretty sure Jeeves would not forcibly use that toy on Dupree without his consent; if he was such a person, he would have got it on with Dupree already the night Dupree was drunk. But it’s all a moot point now. This really has to be my last comment on this, I’ll be along the ride that Louise has for us.
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*you better not be sneezing in Brussels baby!*
hee hee.
My hands are aching from writing so much this weekend, but it was a wonderful and delightful experience bringing you the Boys from the Red Stallion, Bigger, Longer, and Uncut *
*no pun intended.
night everyone!!!
*sneezes all over her keyboard*
LOL! Louise ~ I hope not!
And thank You! for all the goodness :-*
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We have “good Jeremy” and “bad” Nick, but how much “good” ?
Do we expect him to start and stop getting his experiences by Nick when his step into the gay world was mildly said – a bit wild? Do we expect him not to be tempted as Nick as he picked up for his very first time absolute stranger just because he was hot looking and tempting and brought him home after couple of hours for pure sex experience without any deeper feeling, without any further relationship in his mind ( still he is not sure about having relationship at all).
Wasn’t all that a bit Nickish too? Or, I’m the one old fashioned here?
Synne I think you have put your finger on something. Surely Dupree must have his darker side too which we haven't seen much of. And yes - he did allow himself to be picked up for sex by Nick after having just met him.
Within the context of gay culture as presented in the Red Stallion, pairing off for instant sexual gratification seems to be a norm in the bar scene. I think we have to take this into consideration too when judging Nick's actions.
PS I was thinking at the time how much easier things appear to be for many gay guys in this respect. Some girls might do this (pick up or be picked up in 5 minutes) but I think most women are heavily socialised against acting this way for a range of reasons.
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YB, I think I'm with you in your thoughts here. I too think that it looks as if the story is reaching a conclusion where Nick and Dupree will be together, though I also was hoping for a different character for Dupree in the end. To contrast the (possibly) negative implications of the quote you've given, there is also the much more optimistic implication of Nick's reflecting on Ellery's words to Ennis on the phone: "I love you sweetheart" and hoping that eventually he might hear that from Dupree.
On a different level of reading, there is still another reason for assuming we'll be getting a Nick/Dupree happy ending: Simply, there are now no longer any viable alternatives left there in Laramie. After reading about Jeeves' romp in the rumpus room with Lance, we must surely be glad that Dupree isn't going to have to experience that if he'd chosen Jeeves. I think we can finally rule out him, and then we have to recognise there isn't anyone else who could seriously be considered among the unattached gay men we've seen so far. All the good ones are taken!
(Now, let's see Louise come along and counfound all our expectations). :-\
I agree. My thoughts when I read that Jeeves/Lance scene we're "lets see him try THAT with Dupree....".
I too am learning to accept Jeremy/Nick, mainly because I think Jeremy is developing real feelings for Nick. And I want Jeremy to be happy.
I just don't trust Nick too much. A reminder of Nick's thoughts on chapter 27:
They didn’t actually... kick me out the door,” Nick said, clearing his throat.
“Oh?” Eyebrows shot up over those gray, piercing eyes.
He is the type ta call my momma an rat me out. Jeremy this wasn’t such a hot idea...
I don't know.... if he comes clean to Ellery (after "embellishing" the facts to Jeremy), only because he's afraid Ellery will "rat him out", I'm not sure he has the backbone and honesty I think Jeremy's chosen mate should have.
Also, the matter of "outing" Jeremy in front of his colleagues leaves me feeling uneasy. :-\
Plus, given his track records, his job at the Red-Stallion could lead him into seriuos temptation.
I guess we'll just have to wait and see.. :)
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PS I was thinking at the time how much easier things appear to be for many gay guys in this respect. Some girls might do this (pick up or be picked up in 5 minutes) but I think most women are heavily socialised against acting this way for a range of reasons.
I was thinking the same thing. :) Some parts seem so simple... no need to worry "will he still respect me in the morning" ;D
Also, maybe I'm thinking too much like a girl, but the scene where Nick picked up the big, burly lumberyard owner, and follows him into his abandoned warehouse really freaked my out. I was really afraid for Nick's safety.
That big lumberyard guy could be rapist, or a serial killer....
Maybe Nick wasn't afraid because he's a guy and think he can look after himself, still, that seemed sooo reckless to me.
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Good god, I go to bed because it's quiet around here, and you all descend and write up a storm of analysis!
I should go to bed earlier so the elves can come out!
I am just waking up, looking for my followups on jobs today (it's Monday after all) and will be doing some writing a bit later. Don't forget to post your favorite quotes from the chapters 36-40 on the E & E thread!
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update time:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/177897.html "30. Jeremy"
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This is amazing. How do you manage a chapter so early! Not that I'm complaining.
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I had nightmares, I woke up early.
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Wow - I'm so impressed with all the thoughtful discussion! I must say it hadn't occurred to me to "root" for Jeremy to end up with one particular person over another. I do agree that wanting to see Jeremy end up with Jeeves, or wanting him to end up with Nick might color your perspective of the characters and events. But to tell you the truth, I'm not sure Jeremy will "end up" with anyone at all. I'm not even sure we know yet what the "choice" in the title really signifies. Who knows? Jeremy's choice may be not to commit to anyone. I always loved Dupree's character - but this story has brought my respect and admiration for him to a new level. He is a truly amazing human being. I'll be happy with any ending that makes him happy!
And all I know is, when it comes to Louise's writing I assume nothing! :laugh: Because she always comes up with something I never thought of! ;D
Great to read all your thoughts!
Thanks - Marie
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very true and very possible, Marie... because sitting here at noon on a Monday, knowing I had set the "date" for the completion of this story at Friday... I have literally no clue as to what is going to happen, or what is happening, in Jeremy's mind, or in the minds of the other characters, until they "speak." And going back and reading about Ennis's confusion as he sat at Ellery's kitchen table, unable to clear his mind as long as he stayed there, I remember that I had no idea, then, what Ennis would do... or whether he would return to Laramie then.
You might call it a "method" approach to writing. I can't tell these boys what to do, and if I try, I end up going back and writing it THEIR way... otherwise, it just wouldn't be right.
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You might call it a "method" approach to writing. I can't tell these boys what to do, and if I try, I end up going back and writing it THEIR way... otherwise, it just wouldn't be right.
Hi Louise! Well, whatever words you use to describe your approach to writing - one thing is for sure - it works! :) Your "method" approach has given us an absolutely amazing journey in the Laramie Saga - and we are now experiencing another amazing journey. Thank you so much (and I guess I need to thank all the boys, too!)!!!! :)
Marie
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I don't understand why some of y'all see Jeeves as the better partner for Jeremy. It is a one sided attraction. And just because Jeeves was slow on the attack doesn't mean his intentions were any different than Nicks. I just can't see Jeremy being Jeeves boy-toy.
Now Lance however, that is an interesting pair. Both of them have needs. And as the story unfolds we are seeing that they are far more compatible than each of them think. Not just sexually. I think Lance will learn some overall disclipine too.
Ugh, Nick. What is he going to do next? That last chapter was difficult. Nick so eager to please Jeremy. Jeremy so close to acknowledging that he has strong feelings for Nick. But with Jeremy pushing himself away from Nick..... well we know how Nick reacts to that!
There should be a deadbolt lock on the door to that apartment so Jeremy can lock that boy in! LOL
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very true and very possible, Marie... because sitting here at noon on a Monday, knowing I had set the "date" for the completion of this story at Friday...
Whoooa! What? A conclusion already?
Don't we get months of delicious stories about Jeremy Do-Me , er , Dupree like we did Ennis and Ellery???
I'll keep posting pictures for inspiration if you like?
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well David, you can post as many inspirational pictures as you want, and you may be right... that is probably the most compelling thing you can do! At this moment, I don't know WHAt is going to happen.
I may have to continue the story in a second part! oh my! with a little breaky poo in between.
I don't know. I wish my characters would do what I tell them to do!
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I don't understand why some of y'all see Jeeves as the better partner for Jeremy. It is a one sided attraction.
No, it's definitely not a one-sided attraction, the hints are all there in the Red Stallion. But as I've said earlier, it's a moot point now, there's no need to go further into it.
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I may have to continue the story in a second part! oh my! with a little breaky poo in between.
Do you mean after 'When Ellery meets Ennis' is done, you're going to come back to this story? That'll be great!
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nothing is over till its over, and the boys stop yammering in my ear.
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Oh I definately think there is more to write about in the LaramieTales.
Just think of the interesting stuff that goes on at the Station for Dupree to get into!~
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well David, you can post as many inspirational pictures as you want, and you may be right... that is probably the most compelling thing you can do! At this moment, I don't know WHAt is going to happen.
I may have to continue the story in a second part! oh my! with a little breaky poo in between.
I don't know. I wish my characters would do what I tell them to do!
As I said in chat yesterday, Louise, I think this story is brilliant. "Dupree's Choice" is another masterpiece of your mind.
Think of it: If these characters did what you tell them to do, your writing would be much less brilliant. muse!Dupree and muse!Nick are very real, and not only to you. :)
The story will end when the muses tell us all that it is complete, and they will tell you first.
Thank you for listening to them.
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As I said in chat yesterday, Louise, I think this story is brilliant. "Dupree's Choice" is another masterpiece of your mind.
Oh, I totally agree.
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Louise
Which of 'When Ellery meets Ennis' and 'The Reception' will you write first after the first part of Dupree's Choice is completed?
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update to "Dupree's Choice" (once more!)
http://louisev.livejournal.com/177946.html "31. Ellery"
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Louise
Which of 'When Ellery meets Ennis' and 'The Reception' will you write first after the first part of Dupree's Choice is completed?
I am going to write the reception first I think.
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Well, I know that I am starting to repeat myself here, but I just can't get a handle on Nick.
On one hand he cute and sexy, and has the ability to be loving, but on the other he's manipulative and needy. I really wonder if he's worth the grief as far as Jeremy is concerned - right now anyway. Jeremy has a lot of emotional stuff to work through and I think that he either needs to be alone, or with someone a bit more stable (not that I have another character in mind).
Ellery has taken him on trust at Jeremy's request and I really hope that Nick doesn't do anything to put a strain on Ellery and Jeremy's relationship.
Hee hee, what Nick needs is some of Ennis' straight talking ;D
Really looking forward to see how this story resolves all these issues.
Karen
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I am going to write the reception first I think.
Good, I can't wait.
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I said I THINK!!!!
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I kinda disagree with the "Hands off" diagnosis. If Nick is truly acting out because he is on leave and wants to run amuck with the first guy he meets, then why not let him?
After all, that first guy was Dupree. I think Jeremy needs a good long passionate romp to get this into his system. And if Nick is going to want to have non-stop sex while he is out on leave, shouldn't it be with Jeremy?
Nick is like a mongoose. He wants to run wild. Telling him to sit quietly while he has Jeremy to lust after is going to be impossible.
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I said I THINK!!!!
I know, I saw it the first time. I was just asking; of course, I would read whichever story you will write regardless of the sequence.
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I kinda disagree with the "Hands off" diagnosis. If Nick is truly acting out because he is on leave and wants to run amuck with the first guy he meets, then why not let him?
After all, that first guy was Dupree. I think Jeremy needs a good long passionate romp to get this into his system. And if Nick is going to want to have non-stop sex while he is out on leave, shouldn't it be with Jeremy?
Nick is like a mongoose. He wants to run wild. Telling him to sit quietly while he has Jeremy to lust after is going to be impossible.
You have a point David. The problem here is that Nick has been pressuring Jeremy into having a relationship. After two nights together he was already saying I love you to Dupree, and acting jealous all over the place. He's rushing things at a very fast pace. If he was acting casual, treating Jeremy as a friend (with benefits) then there's nothing wrong with them having a sex marathon. But that isn't the case.
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and now for the naughty part of our story:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/177431.html "29. Chas"
Wowie-zowie!
That was ... cool! ... I mean hawt ... er ... whatever.
More coherrest comments on LJ.
*whew*
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There's one thing I am curious about. It seems both Dupree and Nick like to be topped, does it mean they have to find a way to compromise if their relationship was to last? I'm sorry if this is a stupid question.
All I've heard is that some guys have a preference for one or the other and some couples take turns or 'switch'.
For example, over at www.belamionline.com in the models' bios, one of the interesting stats listed is 'preference' and they'll usually say top, bottom, or 'versatile.'
Maybe I'm the only person who finds this fascinating, so I'll shut up now. 8)
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the navy must have given Nick SOME discipline somewhere within his person, and he better get it out and polish it up or he will wreck everything he wanted.
You be surprised at what can be gotten away with. The secret to a 'good conduct' record is not getting caught, as in no non-judicial punishment, Captain's Masts, or court-martials. But, yeah, they do try to instill discipline, military bearing, attention to detail, honor and all that.
(just some useless trivia for y'all in case anybody's interested.) :)
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okay gang...
http://louisev.livejournal.com/178267.html 32. Nick
where the unexpected... is EXPECTED.
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nothing is over till its over, and the boys stop yammering in my ear.
Yay!! you've made my week !!
Friday is way, way to close....
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Man that was some subtle way to call Lance a jobless slut! LOL Oh well, at least he got him a job
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Mornin all!
3 updates! Cheers L! ;)
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Meanwhile, back at the Kinky Household:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/178612.html "33. Chas"
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OMG! I'm just now caught up - with Dupree's Choice and here both.
Still having the weird-ass dizzy spells since Saturday, so haven't accomplished anything that I should be doing, like vacuuming, running errands, ...
So I've just been sitting and reading. Lots of good stuff!
I have yet to begin my re-reading of LS. The days just go by so fast.
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All I've heard is that some guys have a preference for one or the other and some couples take turns or 'switch'.
For example, over at www.belamionline.com in the models' bios, one of the interesting stats listed is 'preference' and they'll usually say top, bottom, or 'versatile.'
Maybe I'm the only person who finds this fascinating, so I'll shut up now. 8)
It isn't always that black and white.
Yes, there are some guys who always top and never bottom.
And there are bottoms who don't top.
And believe it or not, there are some gay guys who don't participate in anal sex at all.
Typically there are in between descriptions.
TOP,
TOP/VERSATILE,
VERSATILE,
BOTTOM/VERSATILE,
& BOTTOM.
A straight friend once told me he was a bottom when it came to sex.
I was like "Hunh?"
He said: "well I like to lie on my back and have my girl ride on top of me, doesn't that make me a bottom?"
I explained to him that the physical position doesn't matter.
The definition is about who penetrates who.
Another clever term is "Pitcher vs. Catcher"
Most guys have preferences, but that doesn't mean the lines don't get crossed. For example, two bottoms can still have lots of fun using dildos or just having alot of oral sex. But it is pretty rare that Two Tops pair up for long. They are both dominant in the bedroom and can't satisfy eachothers needs the way two bottoms can adjust to.
Ideally of course the pair is a top/bottom or at least one of them is Versatile.
And some guys over time change their preference. But these guys were most likely Versatile to begin with.
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Well, bloody heck David! ;D
Cheers for that very well-illustrated lesson! 8)
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Meanwhile, back at the Kinky Household:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/178612.html "33. Chas"
SPOILERS........
Quite an interesting turn of events there Louise! :)
And I sure hope Lance does NOT even consider going to work for the lumberyard perv Keynes ..lol.. The man just plain gives me the creeps, big time!
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I sure hope Lance does NOT even consider going to work for the lumberyard perv Keynes ..lol.. The man just plain gives me the creeps, big time!
Me too! I don't like him at all ...
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OK, y'all.
I just have to ask: Does anybody remember the brand of farm equipment that Jack Twist sold in Brokeback Mountain, the movie? Yep, Versatile.
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OK, y'all.
I just have to ask: Does anybody remember the brand of farm equipment that Jack Twist sold in Brokeback Mountain, the movie? Yep, Versatile.
True .. true!
Are you suggesting that the name was reflective of other 'circumstances' in Jack's life? :D
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Me too! I don't like him at all ...
Me three!!!
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OK, y'all.
I just have to ask: Does anybody remember the brand of farm equipment that Jack Twist sold in Brokeback Mountain, the movie? Yep, Versatile.
Heh heh yeah!!
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True .. true!
Are you suggesting that the name was reflective of other 'circumstances' in Jack's life? :D
Heheh. At least he was Versatile enough to enjoy the "cutest lil gal in Childress, Texas."
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Another clever term is "Pitcher vs. Catcher"
OK, so I am a "Huge" lurker so I'm really making a stretch to reply and ask this but...
Am I to assume then that Pitcher vs. Catcher is verbatim Top vs. Bottom? A pitcher is a Top and a Catcher is a Bottom?
Sorry need to obtain knowledge getting the best of me here ::)
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Well, bloody heck David! ;D
Cheers for that very well-illustrated lesson! 8)
HA HA HA! Actually that was to inspire Louise to write something hot and sweaty for Jeremy and Nick.
Yeah, that pushes the limits of ....um.. illustration. However No private bits are shown and Jeremys rear is partially covered by Nicks feet. ::)
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OK, so I am a "Huge" lurker so I'm really making a stretch to reply and ask this but...
Am I to assume then that Pitcher vs. Catcher is verbatim Top vs. Bottom? A pitcher is a Top and a Catcher is a Bottom?
Sorry need to obtain knowledge getting the best of me here ::)
You got it right!
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Dupree comes into work, looking a little wrecked from the morning after the night before.
Joe: "You don't look so good, Jeremy."
Dupree. "I don't feel so good."
Joe: "Somethin happen?"
Dupree: "Yeah, I got rear-ended."
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Dupree comes into work, looking a little wrecked from the morning after the night before.
Joe: "You don't look so good, Jeremy."
Dupree. "I don't feel so good."
Joe: "Somethin happen?"
Dupree: "Yeah, I got rear-ended."
I suppose worse things can happen to a person, er, a person's car! ;D
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Dupree comes into work, looking a little wrecked from the morning after the night before.
Joe: "You don't look so good, Jeremy."
Dupree. "I don't feel so good."
Joe: "Somethin happen?"
Dupree: "Yeah, I got rear-ended."
Geez Louise! That was your shortest Chapter yet!
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ha hahahahaha! good one!
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Well, bloody heck David! ;D
Cheers for that very well-illustrated lesson! 8)
Phew, i'm just glad my kids weren't running around in the living room when i saw this ;)
cheers indeed
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And believe it or not, there are some gay guys who don't participate in anal sex at all.
Yes, I had actually heard that. :) Fortunately, as you said, there are other, alternative activities for such couples to enjoy.
(Believe it or not, I even know what the term 'frotting' means!) ;) :laugh:
Anyway, thanx for the education and the hot pic. :o
As Spock would say: "Fascinating."
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okay gang!
One more for the night!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/178842.html "34: Jeremy"
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SPOILER : Chapter 34
Jeremy seemed to be acting like a real dick towards Nick. Not even a kiss hello?
Geez, Nick needs some kind of indication that Jeremy still likes him.
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a kiss hello? At work? When they both know what happens when they kiss?
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What do you think about the job Nick passed to Lance? Will he take it up?
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What do you think about the job Nick passed to Lance? Will he take it up?
Sounds like Jeeves doesn't have any objections! ;)
I think Lance is too curious not to try it out.
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What do you think about the job Nick passed to Lance? Will he take it up?
Spoilers...
He better not!! lol.. That Keynes is a real predator!
Lance needs to grow up and stop thinking about getting spanked all the time .. The lucky devil! ;D
Maybe Jeevesy will make a man of him yet!
We know Jeevesypoo (lol!) is hungry for companionship but I don't know that Lancelot is on the same page!
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SPOILER : Chapter 34
Jeremy seemed to be acting like a real dick towards Jeremy. Not even a kiss hello?
It's kinda hard to kiss yourself on the cheek, ain't it David? ;D
(I know that was a typo, David, I'm just pulling your leg! :P )
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David had an excellent point there, though, I did leave out Jeremy's hello!
I hope you guys are going to survive, I think that is all I had in me for the day!
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I do think Jeremy is right to try to hold out having physical contact with Nick for as long as he could, he needs to have a clear mind to think whether his feeling towards Nick is lust or love. The problem is how long can he last?
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I went back and fixed that typo Lucise! LOL
Since Louise didn't give us a kiss, I'll provide us with one.
Pucker up Nick!
(http://static.flickr.com/25/64815290_9d55ccfb14.jpg)
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oh my goodness, David....
that is certainly, er, uh
INSPIRATIONAL!
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I just thought we needed a reminder as to where we were only a day ago with our young lover:
Naughty Nick!
(http://www.anniescostumes.com/ru6428.jpg)
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I just thought we needed a reminder as to where we were only a day ago with our young lover:
Naughty Nick!
(http://www.anniescostumes.com/ru6428.jpg)
Oh trust me, he isn't out of the dog house yet in my mind. But only you have control of Nick, don'tcha Louise? ;)
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Now this is how I'd rather see him!
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Oh trust me, he isn't out of the dog house yet in my mind. But only you have control of Nick, don'tcha Louise? ;)
oh you are quite mistaken David. I have absolutely no control of Nick.
The only control anyone has on Nick is that leash from Jeremy's crotch to his neck.
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oh you are quite mistaken David. I have absolutely no control of Nick.
The only control anyone has on Nick is that leash from Jeremy's crotch to his neck.
LOL ! Now don't challenge me to find a pic of that!
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hahahahah that cracked me up, David!
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Never plant ideas in my head Louise!
PS: "You've got Male Mail" ;)
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rushing off to the mail:
And you've got... a late breaking Update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/179093.html "35. Lauren"
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okay gang!
One more for the night!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/178842.html "34: Jeremy"
It seems like Nick is finally getting is act together. I hope he keeps it up! :D
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RE: Chapter 35
Muwah ha ha ha! :laugh:
To coin one of your own phrases.... Louise you are a caution!
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Never plant ideas in my head Louise!
PS: "You've got Male Mail" ;)
What about me? :( ;)
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rushing off to the mail:
And you've got... a late breaking Update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/179093.html "35. Lauren"
oh my god, Lauren that frontal view really got into Lauren's skin! LOL It was sweet chapter
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I'll need a signed form stating that you are over 18 yrs old!
Mu wah ha ha ha!
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I'll need a signed form stating that you are over 18 yrs old!
Mu wah ha ha ha!
Oh I'm way past that age! Need an ID huh? ;D ;)
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Nick will just have to cover up a little when he's in the Apartment.
Edit: Photo of Nick courtesy of Sheriff Rolands Hot Sailors thread
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RE: Chapter 35
Muwah ha ha ha! :laugh:
To coin one of your own phrases.... Louise you are a caution!
Hee hee hee. Yup.
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It seems like Nick is finally getting is act together. I hope he keeps it up! :D
Oh I don't think he'll have any trouble in that department Natali!
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Even Lauren, who is in a steady relationship, cannot resist Nick, what chance does Dupree have? LOL
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<<It seems like Nick is finally getting is act together. I hope he keeps it up! >>
Oh I don't think he'll have any trouble in that department Natali!
You beat me to that punch line!!! He he he he!
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Sweet, wonderful, lovely chapter!
Anyone else need a refresher to picture this adorable twosome?
I do, I do!
Hope it's okay for me to repost these gems in honor of Chapter 35.
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What an attractive young man is that Lauren. I am surprised he doesn't have more guys chasing after him.
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rushing off to the mail:
And you've got... a late breaking Update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/179093.html "35. Lauren"
I've only just seen this, and it is 1.20 am here! Looks like a little reading before bed tonight! ;)
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What an attractive young man is that Lauren. I am surprised he doesn't have more guys chasing after him.
Yes, I was thinking the same thing! :)
And, yes, "sweet and wonderful" are the best words to describe that chapter! (Totally unexpected would apply, also!) :laugh:
Louise, you've given us these great windows into the different dynamics of the different relationships! Fascinating!
Hmm . . . and wondering about other guys chasing after Lauren. I remember Lauren telling Ennis that he was a virgin when he met Simon. Are you still taking suggestions for short stories? What a great one that would make - Simon and Pookie's first meeting - and subsequent 'courtship!' Just think, there could be a chapter titled "Pookie's First Time!" :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Great work, as always!
Thanks - Marie
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Wow - how understanding is Simon. He knows the reality of attraction, that just because someone ignites a brief spark within you, it doesn't mean that you're going to do anything about it, especially if that means ruining a relationship with someone you love.
It's really nice to see them together.
Karen
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Just think, there could be a chapter titled "Pookie's First Time!" :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
- Marie
Alternate Titles: "A Poke for Pookie", or "Simon Says" ;D
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Alternate Titles: "A Poke for Pookie", or "Simon Says" ;D
LOL!!!! Oh, I like those better - I can't decide which - maybe it will have to be a two-part chapter!!!!! ;D ;D
See how helpful we are, Louise? :laugh:
Thanks - Marie
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Simon Says?
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Karen
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Alternate Titles: "A Poke for Pookie", or "Simon Says" ;D
Very funny :laugh: ;D
I wouldn't mind seeing the story of how the sweetest couple in the Red stallion came to be, but if Louise does it - I sure want it to be short because I feel as though any story is sadly more interesting if there's lots of problems, drama, inner turmoil etc. And I just want them to be happy and sweet and in love the way they are. And if they're not really? I don't want to know!
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Simon Says?
I roared!
What a great idea for a story. I'll do it! Lauren was assistant bartender working for Wayne and Bill when he met Simon, so this story would have the added feature of "more Wayne goodness" in it, from back when Wayne was the bartender, and Bill was doing funny deals from the office of the bar with "Far West Productions."
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Good morning Louise!
As much as we all adore Lauren, how are these two doing this morning?
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Morning all,
Back from Washington DC in one piece, and my sweet family let me sleep in this morning. Of course, when I got back at midnight, I had to read all the chapters I missed yesterday. There is something nice about being able to catch up on five chapters in one fell swoop.
Random thoughts (slightly spoilerish): The whole lumberyard/Keynes/Lance/Nick thing...all of the smacks of a slightly unsavory side to "Queer World" which they all seem to be in the know about. In Nick's case, this makes me a little sad since he is young. Lance too, although Lance seems to have been living life on the edge and probably knows more about other stuff, too. Jeremy seems naive about this and in this way, reminds me of Ennis (I am re-reading Taking Chances and Ennis's beginning understandings of Queer World, which, as we all know has never included semi-anonymous sex).
Anyway, just a thought...
L
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Simon Says?
I roared!
What a great idea for a story. I'll do it! Lauren was assistant bartender working for Wayne and Bill when he met Simon, so this story would have the added feature of "more Wayne goodness" in it, from back when Wayne was the bartender, and Bill was doing funny deals from the office of the bar with "Far West Productions."
!!! Oh, that's wonderful! I will be looking forward to this one ;D :) I didn't think you'd actually go for it!
And, um, I'm wondering that myself, David ;) Lovely pictures...
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you folks are nothing if not focused.
I was disturbed by a salesman earlier and I am just getting started. I have to catch up in chat with Leslie first though!!!
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Simon Says?
I roared!
What a great idea for a story. I'll do it! Lauren was assistant bartender working for Wayne and Bill when he met Simon, so this story would have the added feature of "more Wayne goodness" in it, from back when Wayne was the bartender, and Bill was doing funny deals from the office of the bar with "Far West Productions."
Wow - Thank you, Louise! You've made my day!
I was kinda, sorta, half-joking (I didn't want to pester you!), but really hoping you'd think it was a good idea!
I'd love to see more Wayne (and even more Bill - get to know him a little better). And, not to pester even more ;D- but now that we've met Lauren's dad and we know of his acceptance (even if he's not exactly thrilled) of Lauren's life, I'm curious about the details of Lauren's coming out to his family.
And Thank You, David - I think it was the "Simon Says' that was the clincher - who could resist that title! :laugh:
Thanks again - Marie
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Afternoon peeps. Finally back from christmas shopping. Old people and shopping trolleys are a bloody nightmare!! If I get one more bashed into my ankles I shall push one of em over!! >:( >:( >:( >:(
Right, now bk to the important things lol. Love that chapter with Simon and pookie. Really lovely it was. I like the idea of a story just about them too as well. They are a sweet couple.
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Morning all,
Back from Washington DC in one piece, and my sweet family let me sleep in this morning. Of course, when I got back at midnight, I had to read all the chapters I missed yesterday. There is something nice about being able to catch up on five chapters in one fell swoop.
L
hi leslie, welcome back! :)
i love catching up! I'd do it more if i could only manage to resist reading the chapters... ;D
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Simon Says?
I roared!
What a great idea for a story. I'll do it! Lauren was assistant bartender working for Wayne and Bill when he met Simon, so this story would have the added feature of "more Wayne goodness" in it, from back when Wayne was the bartender, and Bill was doing funny deals from the office of the bar with "Far West Productions."
This is excellent news!
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ready for some dirty talking?
http://louisev.livejournal.com/179391.html "36. Nick"
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*you guys!*
This is all great stuff. Here I create Nick out of nowhere and already you guys have a lobbying campaign for him! Hehehe.
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I have to tell you... there is some heartbreak ahead though... hopefully you won't come after me with pitchforks for it.
I am way behind as usual, but... UH-OH!!!!!!!!
:'(
who's heart will it be??
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(I'm still back on chap 11 or so)
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from this I conclude:
You guys really really miss Ellery. So my next story after "Dupree's Choice" I will make the "Ellery meets Ennis" chapter, how's that? Then the reception.
:-* ;D :-* ;D
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Tell you what... Sometimes after reading a new chapter I get greedy and click on the next arrow at the top of the page to see if there is another chapter.
It usually just changes and says : "NO ENTRY"
Which is very appropriate at times with this story! :laugh:
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Well, it looks like Nick may behave himself finally.
I don't know about all y'all, but I sure am looking forward to when Jeremy and Nick have a dinner or something over with Ellery and Ennis.
Ennis being like an older brother to Dupree and all. Nick being all nervous about being under the microscope, but wanting to please Jeremy. Ellery with his barbed comments, and of course being horny as hell to jump Ennis the moment the boys leave. LOL. Then again, I doubt Jeremy would get his key in the ignition of his car before Nick started licking his neck!
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Tell you what... Sometimes after reading a new chapter I get greedy and click on the next arrow at the top of the page to see if there is another chapter.
It usually just changes and says : "NO ENTRY"
Which is very appropriate at times with this story! :laugh:
no entry tonight, anyhow!
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Simon Says?
I roared!
What a great idea for a story. I'll do it! Lauren was assistant bartender working for Wayne and Bill when he met Simon, so this story would have the added feature of "more Wayne goodness" in it, from back when Wayne was the bartender, and Bill was doing funny deals from the office of the bar with "Far West Productions."
Alternate Titles: "A Poke for Pookie", or "Simon Says" ;D
Nice day to everybody,
witty title ;D ;D David
great idea Loiuse
and 35 is one sweet chapter
Simon has that right approach toward the boyfriend working in highly risky surroundings, I guess he should have a little enlightening chat with Jeremy sometime ;)
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I just don't see how you're gonna pull it off.
Besides, I've got my shotgun in my pickup truck. I'm on my way to pickup Ennis. He says "Damn the Legbone, we can't let this guy make a fool outa Dupree"
Drama in the thread equals/rivals drama in the story!
I love it!
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I just love the "damn the legbone" !
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Mornin peeps!
Leslie - Welcome back ! ;)
Louise ~ Good news on the Simon and his Pookie story!!
Souxi ~ I know, Christmas Shopping can be a nightmare .. lol .. I was at Toys R Us last night .. man! After 30 minutes I was more than ready to get out of there! lol..
David ~ I may sound thicker than a whale omelette..lol, but can someone explain the "Simon Says" joke to me? I love "A Poke for Pookie" .. ;D
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That is quite the understatement. Not only will Jeremy be devastated, it will undermine any progress the two boys have made so far.
Someone (other than Jeremy) needs to sit this boy down and tell him that Jeremy is worth behaving himself over. Damn that legbone! We need Ennis!
So true, so true!!!
(I'm at chap 23 I think, only a gazillion more to go...)
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David ~ I may sound thicker than a whale omelette..lol, but can someone explain the "Simon Says" joke to me?
Sure thing Darlin!
Here is the description from Wikipedia:
Simon says is a game for three or more players (most often children). One of the people is "it" -- i.e., Simon. The others must do what Simon tells them to do. The catch is, the magic phrase is "Simon says". If Simon says "Simon says jump.", you jump (if you don't jump, you're out). However, if Simon says simply "jump", without first saying "Simon says", you don't jump (if you do jump, you're out). In general, it's the spirit of the command, not the actions that matters; if Simon says "Simon says touch your toes.", you only have to show you're trying to touch your toes. It's the ability to distinguish between valid and invalid demands, rather than physical ability, that matters here.
A closely related game is "Mother May I?"
See how this could be interesting if played during sex? <big evil grin>
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Ahhhh!
Cheers David! 8) ;D
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so basically what we have here is:
for example
"Simon says: take off those pants."
(Lauren takes off his pants.)
"Simon says: bend over and grab your ankles."
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YB, I think I'm with you in your thoughts here. I too think that it looks as if the story is reaching a conclusion where Nick and Dupree will be together, though I also was hoping for a different character for Dupree in the end. To contrast the (possibly) negative implications of the quote you've given, there is also the much more optimistic implication of Nick's reflecting on Ellery's words to Ennis on the phone: "I love you sweetheart" and hoping that eventually he might hear that from Dupree.
On a different level of reading, there is still another reason for assuming we'll be getting a Nick/Dupree happy ending: Simply, there are now no longer any viable alternatives left there in Laramie. After reading about Jeeves' romp in the rumpus room with Lance, we must surely be glad that Dupree isn't going to have to experience that if he'd chosen Jeeves. I think we can finally rule out him, and then we have to recognise there isn't anyone else who could seriously be considered among the unattached gay men we've seen so far. All the good ones are taken!
(Now, let's see Louise come along and counfound all our expectations). :-\
One alternative, not yet proposed, is that Dupree may end up alone, by choice? (I gave up trying to predict Louise long ago, so I'm not saying this is what I think/expect/want... just mentioning it as a possiblity)
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nothing is over till its over, and the boys stop yammering in my ear.
Don't let them hurt your legbone Louise!
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One alternative, not yet proposed, is that Dupree may end up alone, by choice? (I gave up trying to predict Louise long ago, so I'm not saying this is what I think/expect/want... just mentioning it as a possiblity)
Hi notBastet!
Yep - I thought of that, too - mentioned it on back on page 32(?) Not that I want it either, just that that might be his "choice." And I, too, learned long ago not to try and predict what's going to happen! Besides, I'm having too much fun on the ride!
Thanks - Marie
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update!!!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/179608.html "37. Jeremy"
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so basically what we have here is:
for example
"Simon says: take off those pants."
(Lauren takes off his pants.)
"Simon says: bend over and grab your ankles."
Wow, Louise, that's impressive! No sooner do you promise to write a Simon/Lauren story than it's done!
I guess I could have hoped for a little more plot/background/setting/character development/etc, but beggars can't be choosers.
[Hey, now! - "Beggars can't be choosers" sounds like a good title for a Jeeves/Lance chapter. What d'ya think?]
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update!!!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/179608.html "37. Jeremy"
Spoiler
Whoa... kudos to Jeremy....
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Wow, Louise, that's impressive! No sooner do you promise to write a Simon/Lauren story than it's done!
I guess I could have hoped for a little more plot/background/setting/character development/etc, but beggars can't be choosers.
[Hey, now! - "Beggars can't be choosers" sounds like a good title for a Jeeves/Lance chapter. What d'ya think?]
muah hahahahahaha
So I take it that is another request for a Jeeves/Lance pairing, huh?
Jeeves lovers, hold onto your sex toys...
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Whoa... kudos to Jeremy....
Yeah!! :D :D :D :D :D :D
That is some major strides Dupree made back there!
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ok some more hijinks from the Kinky Couple:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/179916.html "38. Chas"
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Wow! I'll bet Doctor Sampson is shocked at the fact he is now face to face with his sons lover!
Let's hope he sees that Jeremy is a clean cut, polite and respectable man. Not a bad start for his son isn't it?
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Jeeves=the gay JR Ewing....just...ick!
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ok some more hijinks from the Kinky Couple:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/179916.html "38. Chas"
SPOILER
As Happy I am that Jeeves and Lance have hit it off, I fear that by Lance not taking the lumberyard job, that guy will now come back looking for Nick!
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SPOILER
As Happy I am that Jeeves and Lance have hit it off, I fear that by Lance not taking the lumberyard job, that guy will now come back looking for Nick!
Nah. But if he does when he sees big muscly Jeremy, he won't come back ;)
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Well Jeremy seems to be having trouble consentrating on his work....
....I wonder what he's thinking about?........
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Well Jeremy seems to be having trouble consentrating on his work....
....I wonder what he's thinking about?........
He's thinking..."where did this wedding ring coem from?"
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He's thinking..."where did this wedding ring come from?"
Dammit! I really should photoshop that stuff out! LOL.
Maybe Nick slipped it onto his hand when he was sleeping? ::)
We know Nick wants him bad! And Jeremy did ask for a "no other guy" commitment now didn't he? YAAA!
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He's thinking..."where did this wedding ring coem from?"
and here I was looking on that bare ass for the wedding ring!!!!
Update time!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/180071.html "39: Nick"
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SPOILER! Chapter 39
<<He got up from the sofa and stripped off the rest of his sweats and sank down on the bed. It was still several hours until his shift, and he expected a late night with Jeremy tonight. Handing off the problem of his father to Ellery Cantrell had suddenly lifted a great weight from him, and he fell almost immediately to sleep.>>
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http://louisev.livejournal.com/180071.html "39: Nick"
spoiler
yeah! nick did the right thing for once.
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SPOILER! Chapter 39
<<He got up from the sofa and stripped off the rest of his sweats and sank down on the bed. It was still several hours until his shift, and he expected a late night with Jeremy tonight. Handing off the problem of his father to Ellery Cantrell had suddenly lifted a great weight from him, and he fell almost immediately to sleep.>>
David that pic cropped in a bad spot on the left - we can't see anything at all. Can you repost it ?
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Where's the Beef?
I figured for those of you who haven't stopped in to the Gallery lately - to take a look at the hunk that Jeeves dragged home for playtime in his rumpus room!
LANCE ENGLAND
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/HawtBods/1861ab52.jpg)
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Louise,
title of the next chapter - Dr Sampson???
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Louise,
title of the next chapter - Dr Sampson???
Hear hear! Or should it be called "Father in Law"
<runs and hides> te he he !
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Meet the In-Laws!
Dr. Sampson, Mrs. Sampson:
"What kind of a name is Dupree? Sounds French."
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Meet the In-Laws!
Dr. Sampson, Mrs. Sampson:
"What kind of a name is Dupree? Sounds French."
HA HA HA! I can see them saying that!
Poor Sampsons. Their world has been rocked this week for sure! Their lovely, masculine, handsome son confesses that he is gay, refuses treatment, then runs away from home and gets a job at a queer bar. That Anita Bryant was right! Them thar queers have an agenda! LOL.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Bryant (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anita_Bryant)
But you know, Sometimes I think Nick should have stayed at home. His Mom is no better off now as far as worrying with him out of the house as was him being there. She's gonna worry about him either way. Nick just doesn't want to hear the constant whining. But getting a job was a good idea. He definately needed something to occupy his idle time. The lumberyard was a bad idea! I'm still not 100% the bar is the right place for him, but he seems to be doing ok. The staff likes him. Plus everyone can keep an eye on him too. If he strays when Jeremy is not there, Lauren or Sally will rat on him.
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Everyone...may I make a simple request? Can you all go and visit the Ennis and Ellery thread, two or three times a day, for old times sake? That is the most popular thread here at Bettermost and we need to keep our views up. We are just 60 shy of 74,000 (amazing!). This new thread is a cute little newcomer, but we need to keep our priorities straight!
There are lots of good quotes over there, even if you aren't re-reading. Sort of like "The Laramie Saga-lite." All the best parts, condensed into a few pithy posts per day...
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Whatter yer sayin? J&N are eclipsing E&E? ::)
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Whatter yer sayin? J&N are eclipsing E&E? ::)
If the situation becomes critical, I could always merge these threads together...LOL
Look at both! Hit refresh! And look at the threads for my stories, too....! (shameless plug, I know...)
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Whatter yer sayin? J&N are eclipsing E&E? ::)
The Lexicon has a word for this situation: Dupreeciation ;)
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Okay gang... and now, what you certainly were NOT waiting for!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/180420.html "40: Jeremy"
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Oh my goodness, we have all been there, haven't we? Gay, straight or whatever, thanks for writing a universal experience Louise. And thanks to Nick for being so understanding.
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The Lexicon has a word for this situation: Dupreeciation ;)
:laugh: :laugh:ROFLOL!!!!!! :laugh: :laugh:
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SPOILER: CHAPTER 40
To coin a phrase from another kind and tender man we love...
"C'mere....S'alright.."
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SPOILER!
oh what a beautiful pic to go with chapter 40.
I bet everyone here wants to comfort poor Jeremy!!!
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SPOILER!
I bet everyone here wants to comfort poor Jeremy!!!
You got that right.
The ache of disappointment was dispelled slightly, under Nick’s soothing hands, and Jeremy drifted, the stinging humiliation of his failure wiped away in the gentle kisses Nick peppered on his neck and face, and he turned in Nick’s arms, letting him reassure him in the aftermath of the unexplainable, which Nick seemed to understand better than he.
that was very sweet and loving. I loved Nick calling Jeremy sweet thing and sweetie. They're great together. Very nice chapter Louise, thank you :)
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SPOILER
Well if Ennis could get used to bottoming on the odd occasion after a trusting relationship had developed, and even learn to like it, then maybe Jeremy can do the same with regard to topping.
A Jeremy - A top guy who is a bottom guy
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A Jeremy [/b] - A top guy who is a bottom guy
:laugh: :laugh:
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Everyone...may I make a simple request? Can you all go and visit the Ennis and Ellery thread, two or three times a day, for old times sake? That is the most popular thread here at Bettermost and we need to keep our views up. We are just 60 shy of 74,000 (amazing!). This new thread is a cute little newcomer, but we need to keep our priorities straight!
There are lots of good quotes over there, even if you aren't re-reading. Sort of like "The Laramie Saga-lite." All the best parts, condensed into a few pithy posts per day...
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I will Leslie :)
I miss the old times on the E and E thread :(
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Good Morning Nick, Good morning Jeremy!
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I'm back on the job, coffee-fortified, where we resume dealing with our top bottom guy!
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A little bit of a cowboy interlude...my mother received this birthday card last week (she turned 80 on Friday) and I was in hysterics. Yes, she does paint...
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/cowboyscard.jpg)
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A little bit of a cowboy interlude...my mother received this birthday card last week (she turned 80 on Friday) and I was in hysterics. Yes, she does paint...
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/cowboyscard.jpg)
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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
OMG ~ this is hilarious!
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I loved Nick calling Jeremy sweet thing and sweetie.
I adored that too, Fabienne :)
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more! more... and dare I say...
MORE?
http://louisev.livejournal.com/180582.html "41. Nick"
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You know Louise that we will always say MORE if you ask us :) Loved the chapter.
I have been wondering about Dupree's Choice as Louise has said it will be a short story and I don't think there's anything short about it at the moment ;D And I'm totally not complaining about that! My wonderings are about at which point will this story be complete? When Jeremy finally makes a choice? Because at thins point it feels to me as though he has already made a choice, but it doesn't feel like an ending yet. Jeremy is still shy about it all and claims to still be confused, but he has come out to Nick's dad as Nick's boyfriend and that is a big thing if you ask me. I wonder what will happen next of course. What will be the defining moment when he is sure? Nick has been behaving for two days now I think and it's been a week since they met - which is great, but it doesn't mean that it will last... At the moment things are looking up for them. What else is there we need to hear/see still? What will convince Jeremy that this is it? Admitting to his colleagues at the station that he's seeing a guy? Meeting his own family or old friends and coming out to them? Going to the Rose hotel for steak dinner with Nick so he could compare it with his date with Paula? I'm just thinking :)
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well, not to put too fine a point on it..
it'll be over by Friday!
However, I am seeing another story with Jeeves in it that will sort of bubble out and off of this one.
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Aw crap!
Friday? No more of this with Licky nicky?
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well then again...
with your photographic "incentives..."
by the way, doesn't it look like Mr. Top there has sand on his behind?
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Aw crap!
Friday? No more of this with Licky nicky?
Explain to me why there is an antique typewriter on a trunk in the corner of that room? LOL
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well then again...
with your photographic "incentives..."
by the way, doesn't it look like Mr. Top there has sand on his behind?
I thought it looked like sand or maybe the vestige of a little spank.
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I was hoping that we'd get alot more character interaction between N&J with the rest of the happy cast of the Laramie Sagas.
We did get to see the developement of Ennis over time, doesn't Nick and Jeremy get to explore having a relationship together? This will be new for both of them. Plus we haven't seen the interaction of Dupree at work now that he's out. How will Nick and E&E get along? Momma Sampson coming by with cookies for the boys only to hear Jeremy screaming "More More!" thru the door! LOL.
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well David...
since several of the tales are going to be "follow on" and since Jeremy and Nick have gotten together clearly, before the reception, their relationship will be folded into other tales. yes. how could I give them up NOW?
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Explain to me why there is an antique typewriter on a trunk in the corner of that room? LOL
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Come on! it is the mid eighties! Not everyone has one of those new fangled personal computers yet ya know!
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well then again...
with your photographic "incentives..."
by the way, doesn't it look like Mr. Top there has sand on his behind?
Well, in my imagination that is Licky Nicky lying on top of Jeremy. See how nervous Jeremy is? He forgot to take his watch off! LOL
Sand? Nah. Even the smooth guys can has some soft peachfuzz hair on their fannies. :)
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Friday? I don't know whether to be happy or sad. I 'm glad Jeremy won't be tortured anymore and will know what it is he wants (I presume :)) but I've been enjoying this! I don't want it to end, you know? I will miss Jeremy and co :( :'(
I thank David for posting lovely pictures to lure Louise into temptation to write more ;)
Explain to me why there is an antique typewriter on a trunk in the corner of that room? LOL
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I wondered about that too ;D I wonder if it's 'art' or if it was just 'there'
I'm glad Louise keeps promising new stories though - that's a bit of a relief :D So far we have - in no particular order:
- the story about Chas (that's a new one!)
- the story about Pookie's first time aka Simon says ;)
- the wedding reception
- Ellery's POV of him meeting Ennis
Am I forgetting any? I think we should remind Louise every now and then so she don't forget her plans. But if she decided she doesn't feel like writing something she said she would, that's fine too but it will be nice if she lets us know :)
well David...
since several of the tales are going to be "follow on" and since Jeremy and Nick have gotten together clearly, before the reception, their relationship will be folded into other tales. yes. how could I give them up NOW?
I am hopeful that we will see them more again after this story ends then :D :D
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Well, in my imagination that is Licky Nicky lying on top of Jeremy. See how nervous Jeremy is? He forgot to take his watch off! LOL
Sand? Nah. Even the smooth guys can has some soft peachfuzz hair on their fannies. :)
Hahaha David you do realise dont you, that over this side of the pond a fanny is a totally different body part? ;) ;) ;) ;)
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I was hoping that we'd get alot more character interaction between N&J with the rest of the happy cast of the Laramie Sagas.
We did get to see the development of Ennis over time, doesn't Nick and Jeremy get to explore having a relationship together? This will be new for both of them. Plus we haven't seen the interaction of Dupree at work now that he's out. How will Nick and E&E get along? Momma Sampson coming by with cookies for the boys only to hear Jeremy screaming "More More!" thru the door! LOL.
I agree wholeheartedly :D ;D
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Hahaha David you do realise dont you, that over this side of the pond a fanny is a totally different body part? ;) ;) ;) ;)
Um, I guess I didn't!
Then let me rephrase that. A peachfuzzed Bum! <-correct UK term?
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Um, I guess I didn't!
Then let me rephrase that. A peachfuzzed Bum! <-correct UK term?
Lol thats better. ;) ;)
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Hahaha David you do realise dont you, that over this side of the pond a fanny is a totally different body part? ;) ;) ;) ;)
I know, I laughed when I read that! lol..
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Am I forgetting any? I think we should remind Louise every now and then so she don't forget her plans. But if she decided she doesn't feel like writing something she said she would, that's fine too but it will be nice if she lets us know
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Dont worry moia, I certainly wont let Louise forget. I,ll just nag and nag and nag and nag............ ;) ;) ;) ;D Oh btw Louise, are you doing a honeymoon story too? Or is that something else I can nag you about? ;) ;) ;) ;D
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I honestly don't see why the Laramie Sagas can't be a never ending daily feature. There are enough colourful characters for interaction.
Ellery
Ennis
Jeremy
Nick
Wes
Edna
Lauren
Simon
Jeeves
Lance
Wayne
Joe Tooey
Carol
Sanchez
Reynolds
Nate
Dr. & Mrs Sampson
Ennis's Girls
Alma Beers DelMar -?
surprize visits from:
Jeremys parents?
Bobby Twist?
Gabe Blackwell?
And new situations?
A new truck for Ennis?
Jeremy professes his love for Nick?
Lance brings home a 3rd for Jeeves to play with?
oh the possibilities are endless!
And so can the pictures! He he he!
Although I had trouble finding a pic of a guy nibbling on another guys nipple that had any resemblance to Nick and Jeremy. But the research was fun!
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David, keep working on that nipple pic!
There has to be one out there... somewhere!
And I have made a semi-final decision on the next fic I write: it will be titled "Dem Legbones"
And it will be a story devoted entirely to Ennis's legbone, and have no sex at all in it, just whining, bitching, moaning, tense arguments, and general dissatisfaction during the extended period of Ennis's convalescence from his "Legbone."
Anyone here besides me have "Dem Bones" going through their mind at all in the past few weeks?
i.e. "Legbone's connected to the earbone, earbone's connected to the headbone..."
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Am I forgetting any? I think we should remind Louise every now and then so she don't forget her plans. But if she decided she doesn't feel like writing something she said she would, that's fine too but it will be nice if she lets us know :)
I am hopeful that we will see them more again after this story ends then :D :D
Christmas....we wanted a Christmas story. How could you forget?
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/showeerbowcopy.jpg)
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Christmas....we wanted a Christmas story. How could you forget?
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/showeerbowcopy.jpg)
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LOL! WOW! Talk about picking out the perfect present! ;)
Just thought of something . . . now that Dr. Sampson has taken a more prominent role (and we know he looks like an older version of Nick ;D) - is there a picture of him in the gallery? Don't seem to remember one.
Really enjoy reading all the great comments!
Thanks - Marie
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Just thought of something . . . now that Dr. Sampson has taken a more prominent role (and we know he looks like an older version of Nick ;D) - is there a picture of him in the gallery? Don't seem to remember one.
Thanks - Marie
Well, I did a search on Yahoo and Google for Sampson MD and these two guys popped up. Anyone else have better luck?
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Well, I did a search on Yahoo and Google for Sampson MD and these two guys popped up. Anyone else have better luck?
I think you're doing very well in the pictures department. :)
I think the first man could be Nick's dad.
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we can't have too much time pass before Kinkiness Once again Ensues.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/180918.html "42. Chas"
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David, keep working on that nipple pic!
There has to be one out there... somewhere!
And I have made a semi-final decision on the next fic I write: it will be titled "Dem Legbones"
And it will be a story devoted entirely to Ennis's legbone, and have no sex at all in it, just whining, bitching, moaning, tense arguments, and general dissatisfaction during the extended period of Ennis's convalescence from his "Legbone."
Anyone here besides me have "Dem Bones" going through their mind at all in the past few we
i.e. "Legbone's connected to the earbone, earbone's connected to the headbone..."
As I count correctly it's about 3 weeks in the bed with nothing to do( well, except admiring Eastwood’s chest)
oh my, it’s going to be loooong story
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I think you're doing very well in the pictures department. :)
I think the first man could be Nick's dad.
Me too. He has that "look" of a Doctor and concerned father. Gruff, but intellegent. A no nonsense kind of guy. But also very mid western looking where you'd expect him to go and confront his boys new man.
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It seems that Louise won't be able to forget how much we love her writing if we all keep reminding her ;D
Ok, I threw it all together (I like organising lists, sorry...) and hopefully this list will be updated as Louise tells us about her updates and we all get new ideas? :) I hope you guys don't mind.
Stories Louise has planned in no particular order:
- "Dem Legbones" a story devoted entirely to Ennis's legbone, and have no sex at all in it, just whining, bitching, moaning, tense arguments, and general dissatisfaction during the extended period of Ennis's convalescence from his "Legbone." It is a semifinal decision on Louise's part to be the next one in line! ( I'm really looking forward to this one! Though what am I saying? I look forward to all of them :P :D)
- the story about Chas
- the story about Pookie's first time aka Simon says
- the wedding reception
- Ellery's POV of him meeting Ennis
Readers' suggestions:
- a Christmas story (sorry! I did forget, it was a little while ago! I presume it would be mostly about Ellery and Ennis celebrating Christmas... and it is wintertime in the northern hemisphere as well as in Laramie now so it would be kind of sweet! Especially if Louise posts it around the holiday :D :D)
This next lists is in large part David's:
- a reminder of all the lovely characters in the saga we want to know more about:
Ellery, Ennis, Jeremy, Nick, Wes, Edna, Lauren, Simon, Jeeves, Lance, Wayne, Joe Tooey, Carol, Sanchez, Reynolds, Nate, Dr. & Mrs Sampson, Ennis's Girls, Alma Beers DelMar -? - surprize visits from:
Jeremy's parents or siblings
Bobby Twist
Gabe Blackwell
Momma Sampson coming by with cookies for the boys only to hear Jeremy screaming "More More!" thru the door! - new situations:
Dupree at work now that he's out
Jeremy professes his love for Nick?
How will Nick and E&E get along?
A new truck for Ennis?
Lance brings home a 3rd for Jeeves to play with?
Ennis finds out Ellery would leave everything to him in his will or is written as co owner in everything or something like that
Jeeves falls in love with Lance? And tells him?
If anyone has anything to add, just go ahead :)
p.s. I'm 'junior ranch hand'! Perhaps soon I won't feel like such a newby anymore :)
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And it will be a story devoted entirely to Ennis's legbone, and have no sex at all in it, just whining, bitching, moaning, tense arguments, and general dissatisfaction during the extended period of Ennis's convalescence from his "Legbone."
Anyone here besides me have "Dem Bones" going through their mind at all in the past few weeks?
i.e. "Legbone's connected to the earbone, earbone's connected to the headbone..."
Er, yeah, a leg bone is hard to handle at the best of times! :P 8)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Fanart/Enn_Ell/9e256ba0.jpg)
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It seems that Louise won't be able to forget how much we love her writing if we all keep reminding her ;D
Ok, I threw it all together (I like organising lists, sorry...) and hopefully this list will be updated as Louise tells us about her updates and we all get new ideas? :) I hope you guys don't mind.
Stories Louise has planned in no particular order:
- "Dem Legbones" a story devoted entirely to Ennis's legbone, and have no sex at all in it, just whining, bitching, moaning, tense arguments, and general dissatisfaction during the extended period of Ennis's convalescence from his "Legbone." It is a semifinal decision on Louise's part to be the next one in line! ( I'm really looking forward to this one! Though what am I saying? I look forward to all of them :P :D)
- the story about Chas
- the story about Pookie's first time aka Simon says
- the wedding reception
- Ellery's POV of him meeting Ennis
Readers' suggestions:
- a Christmas story (sorry! I did forget, it was a little while ago! I presume it would be mostly about Ellery and Ennis celebrating Christmas... and it is wintertime in the northern hemisphere as well as in Laramie now so it would be kind of sweet! Especially if Louise posts it around the holiday :D :D)
This next lists is in large part David's:
- a reminder of all the lovely characters in the saga we want to know more about:
Ellery, Ennis, Jeremy, Nick, Wes, Edna, Lauren, Simon, Jeeves, Lance, Wayne, Joe Tooey, Carol, Sanchez, Reynolds, Nate, Dr. & Mrs Sampson, Ennis's Girls, Alma Beers DelMar -? - surprize visits from:
Jeremy's parents or siblings
Bobby Twist
Gabe Blackwell
Momma Sampson coming by with cookies for the boys only to hear Jeremy screaming "More More!" thru the door! - new situations:
Dupree at work now that he's out
Jeremy professes his love for Nick?
How will Nick and E&E get along?
A new truck for Ennis?
Lance brings home a 3rd for Jeeves to play with?
Ennis finds out Ellery would leave everything to him in his will or is written as co owner in everything or something like that
Jeeves falls in love with Lance? And tells him?
If anyone has anything to add, just go ahead :)
p.s. I'm 'junior ranch hand'! Perhaps soon I won't feel like such a newby anymore :)
Yep I thought of one. A honeymoon for Ennis and Ellery? All newlyweds need one of those, and after everything our boys have been through together, they deserve it..[/list]
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you... do know, I hope, that I was kidding about the "Dem Legbones" story!
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we can't have too much time pass before Kinkiness Once again Ensues.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/180918.html "42. Chas"
I tried to post a comment on LJ but there is a database error there ..so I couldn't! Anyway ..
SPOILERs
Quite the horny, kinky lil devils, those two are! 8)
Lance is proving to be a very satisfactory distraction for good ol' Jeevesy, especially now that he is officially not in the pursuit of some Dupree action. :)
A part of me still feels alittle sorry for Jeeves, especially when he said:
I am a lonely man, Jeremy, and have come to the conclusion that at my age, I have no right to expect much more than a liaison of convenience and perhaps in time, some companionship will grow of it.
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you... do know, I hope, that I was kidding about the "Dem Legbones" story!
Ok I,m a dummy, I didnt, but I,m glad you were. I wasnt looking forward to that I must admit. Now then, about that honeymoon for our boys. Where could they go do you think? Not the mountains, somewhere nice and warm where they can rub suntan lotion on each other...*SIGH*
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Me too. He has that "look" of a Doctor and concerned father. Gruff, but intellegent. A no nonsense kind of guy. But also very mid western looking where you'd expect him to go and confront his boys new man.
Yep - I think so, too! :) Pretty much how I have been envisioning him. Now, not to be pestering or anything, but how about Mrs. Sampson? If Nick's 22, maybe she's a little younger than her husband? I'm having a harder time picturing her in my mind.
Thanks, David!
Marie
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Er, yeah, a leg bone is hard to handle at the best of times! :P 8)
Milli, you are a caution ;D ::)
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Milli, you are a caution ;D ::)
Poor, innocent ol' me? Never! :P
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Yep - I think so, too! :) Pretty much how I have been envisioning him. Now, not to be pestering or anything, but how about Mrs. Sampson? If Nick's 22, maybe she's a little younger than her husband? I'm having a harder time picturing her in my mind.
Thanks, David!
Marie
I think she could be an option ..
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/c2145047.jpg)
And .. The Sampsons are happily married right? ;) Some other options .. (I am guessing they are late 40s, early 50-ish)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/c2145047-1.jpg)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/e01b0b79.jpg)
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I honestly don't see why the Laramie Sagas can't be a never ending daily feature. There are enough colourful characters for interaction.
Ellery
Ennis
Jeremy
Nick
Wes
Edna
Lauren
Simon
Jeeves
Lance
Wayne
Joe Tooey
Carol
Sanchez
Reynolds
Nate
Dr. & Mrs Sampson
Ennis's Girls
Alma Beers DelMar -?
You left out Paula!!!
:)
For anyone that cares - I DO NOT want to read a story about Alma Beers DelMar ---. I just don't.
(okay that was an extreme reaction, obviously anyone can write and read whatever the heck they dang well want.)
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I think she could be an option ..
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/c2145047.jpg)
And .. The Sampsons are happily married right? ;) Some other options .. (I am guessing they are late 40s, early 50-ish)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/c2145047-1.jpg)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/e01b0b79.jpg)
Oh, those are great! Attractive couples - and Nick's so good lookin' that makes sense!
Thanks! Marie
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I couldn't post a comment on LJ either...
I wanted to say that I think Lance and Jeeves seem relatively well-suited for each other at this moment in time... which is to say, I don't feel all that sorry for him. Okay, he doesn't get Jeremy - but he does seem to have a perfectly willing partner of his own...
Also, I'm having trouble picturing the women posted "carrying on" about their heart condition like Nick's mom does... though I liked the gray spikey-haired dude for dad.
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you... do know, I hope, that I was kidding about the "Dem Legbones" story!
I thought you were kidding. :)
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It sure looks like Jeremy has chosen a lane!
(http://photos.imageevent.com/johnw/apictureisworthathousandwords/icons/thousandwords2_1.jpg)
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It sure looks like Jeremy has chosen a lane!
(http://photos.imageevent.com/johnw/apictureisworthathousandwords/icons/thousandwords2_1.jpg)
Be honest!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
great picture david!
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update!
Our favorite Legbone!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/181243.html "43: Jeremy"
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SPOILER: Chapter 43
Awww! That's nice. Now if only we could get Ennis better and outta bed so Jeremy can bring Nick over for a proper dinner and introduction.
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update!
Our favorite Legbone!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/181243.html "43: Jeremy"
spoiler
good ol' Ennis.... just tellin' it like it is!!!
;D ;D ;D
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The nuances of sexual attraction are so well portayed here. Jeremy is a tough guy, as his army experience testifies, yet his sexual nature is shy almost like a girl! I think Nick actually finds this innocence and reticence appealing (particularly after the brutality he has suffered one way and another) and these are qualities that Jeremy will always retain to some extent.
These qualities in Jeremy bring out a protective and respectful response in Nick which aligns with his more dominant and aggressive nature. In fact only a such a man as this could bring out Jeremy's latent passionate nature. Jeremy could only be aroused from his passivity by specific acts and a specific kind of partner. Just as with Ennis and Jack, one is the physical top and the other is the emotional top.
The evolving dynamics of the relationship is well expressed by the fact that Jeremy is now "sweet thing" and it is Nick who is now the "stud"!
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Meanwhile, back at the apartment.
Jeremy enters: "Hey Nick! Are you home?"
Nick: I'm up here sweet thing".
Jeremy runs up stairs. "Hey Stud"
As he rounds the corner he stops dead in his tracks. Nick is standing there bare ass waiting for him with a mischievous look on his face.
"My Daddy called. Said that you were responcible for keeping me out of trouble. You are going to take care of me. Is that right sweet thing?"
Jeremy smiles and walks over to Nick. "Sure thing Stud. What are ya needing?"
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*whoo wee!* Can Jeremy keep Nick out of trouble!???
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i would so be fired if I got caught looking at all these jeremy and nick pictures at work...
okay maybe not fired, but my ass would be grass or something.
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*whoo wee!* Can Jeremy keep Nick out of trouble!???
Well I'm sure Jeremy will bend over backwards trying! ROFLOL
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new chapter new chapter!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/181435.html "44. Nick"
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Just to be fair in my picture posting, here is one of Lance.
"Hey Jeevesy, I've been bad you know"
(http://static.flickr.com/65/200088299_baf2e10196.jpg)
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Jeeves: "You realize, you will have to be punished. Now take off those pants."
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Celebres/9fa5a3f9.jpg)
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Another visit with Doctor Sampson
"Um, Doctor Sampson, Nick told me you needed to see me. I am on my way to court ya know. We got, er, have a big murder trial going right now."
"I understand Detective Dupree. This will not take long. Nick tells me that you have not had any previous sexual encounters of the same sex variety."
"Um, No sir. You can call me Jeremy. Nick is my first Sir. And for that matter I haven't really had much sexual experience with the female variety either."
"Then how do you know you are a homosexual then?"
"That was the $64,000 dollar question. But now I'm sure It's your son I'm crazy about. I've never felt this way about anyone in my life."
"Well that's all well and nice. Nick seems to think he is in love with you. Now let me go get some gloves, meanwhile go ahead and get undressed."
<Jeremy thinks to himself: Geez, why am I always getting undressed in front of a Sampson? Thank god his mother wasn't a Doctor!>
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muah ahahahahahaha. Old Doc S. is going to perform a procto hm?
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muah ahahahahahaha. Old Doc S. is going to perform a procto hm?
LOL! OMG NO! Let's leave that job to Nick! ;)
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well gee David when you said he was getting out the gloves...
I naturally thought...
but you're right.
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okay, something is very very wrong with my Livejournal.
I have reported it to Support, but for those of you who can NOT see my latest entry, here is Chapter 44:
44. Nick
The weather had moderated some by afternoon, and Nick put on his running sweats, and headed east on a slow lope, working up to running speed by the time he got to his parents’ house, put his key in the door and stepped in.
His mother came out of the kitchen, wiping her hands on a dishtowel, face pale. “Nicholas!”
“Hi Momma.” He came over to her and put an arm around her shoulder, kissing her cheek, and she raised a hand to his shoulder, patting it.
“Is everything okay?”
“Thought I’d come an straighten out a few things with you an Daddy. He around?”
“He’s upstairs in his office, son.”
“Should I go up?”
“You just relax, I’ll go tell em. We can talk in the livin room.”
Nick lighted a cigarette and hung up his coat and hat, and had just sat down when his parents appeared at the door, his father looking sleepless and weary. This can’t be good.
“Nicholas,” Dr. Sampson said, taking the recliner seat adjacent to him. Sarah Sampson hovered by the door, until his father looked up at her, giving an unspoken order, and she sat down in a chair across the room.
“Hi Daddy. Ya spoke ta Jeremy, so he says.”
“I thought you were having a... a relationship... with Deputy Cantrell,” Sampson said, his voice strained.
“I never said that,” Nick’s voice grew harsh, and he shot a look of reproach at his mother.
“It was a terrible misunderstanding,” she said in a hushed voice.
“Made a fool out a myself down there. I’m surprised Cantrell hasn’t called me ta fire me as his doctor.”
“Maybe he plans to,” Nick said softly, earning him a glare from his father. “Just... sayin...”
“Son, I only went down there out of concern for you. I’ve spent the last several nights reading all I can get my hands on about this... AIDS... gay cancer. They still haven’t approved the test, and it is still flawed... but there might be some hope if this boy hasn’t been with any other men and you...”
“I been with other guys, Daddy. An I’m usin protection so if I am infected he won’t get it.”
“Oh Nick...” the heartbroken look on his father’s face shook Nick to the roots, and to his shock, he began to cry. “I’m not sure... I could face this... my only son... my child...”
“I didn’t say I was sick, Daddy,” he said, panicked. “Nobody knew about this. Ya think I would a gone an ... done it with anybody if I knew? Nobody knew!”
Sampson sobbed, then looked back up, sniffing hard, obviously trying to pull himself together. “I was hoping... you would tell me... this was your first...”
“No. I can’t tell you that, Daddy.”
“How... how many...”
“I ain’t tellin you that, Daddy. You ain’t got a right ta know.”
“I do. I’m a doctor, Nick.”
“I ain’t sick, Daddy. An I had my last physical three weeks ago when I was processed for discharge. There ain’t no reason ta believe I’m sick. I wish you’d just calm down.”
“It was bad enough to think about... you bein... not normal –“ his mother interjected.
“Sarah.” Sampson’s use of his wife’s name was a command, not an endearment, and her teeth clicked as she shut her mouth.
“I am normal. Just... queer. And I am in love with Jeremy. An you ain’t gonna keep em from me.”
“If you have spoken with him, son, he should have told you that I accepted this... relationship you have decided on. He seems like a decent boy, and I can’t argue with his choice of profession, but this... club...”
“Daddy, it’s temporary. Ta find a real job in photography is gonna take a while an I only just got home ten days ago. An there’s security an all – hell, Jeremy works nights as part a their security!”
“I didn’t know that.”
“An they got guys retired from the State Patrol up there every night keepin a watch ta make sure there is no trouble.”
“That’s probably because of the shootings this summer.”
“Shootins?” Nick blinked.
“There was a gang of men... out hunting queer boys... killed three of em... and Cantrell shot one of the snipers right in the chest,” Sampson said.
“Holy shit. I didn’t know he was a sharpshooter.”
“He’s going to get some sort of medal for it or something. The guy survived too. Turned in his buddies.”
Nick’s eyes went wide. Somehow, his impression of Ellery Cantrell did not jibe with a rifle-wielding sharpshooter shooting a criminal in the chest. “Wow, no wonder you two are nervous. But that place is loaded with security up there. Armed, too.”
“I bet it wasn’t before all this happened, though,” Sampson said. “I want you to watch yourself, Nick. Be careful, all the time. And don’t go doing anythin in public to call attention.”
“Ta me bein queer ya mean,” Nick said, shoving his hands in his pockets. “I was in the Navy four years doin it with guys an never got caught at it so I ain’t gonna get caught out in public neither, Daddy.”
Sampson winced. “Son... I’m just saying. Keep an eye out.”
“We love you, Nick. We would rather you come back, an look after you until you get a proper job, an stay out of that... club," his mother said.
Nick shook his head. “No, Momma. I got ta find my own way. I’m happy doin what I’m doin an I don’t want ta sit around waitin for the phone ta ring while I look for a proper job. An I’m gonna keep seein Jeremy. If ya want I’ll come by for dinner or somethin, but not Sundays .. that is the only day Jeremy has completely free an I want ta spend it with em.”
“I want you to get a blood test, son.”
“I had blood tests.”
“I want to see the blood tests you had done. I want to make sure there isn’t any evidence. And as soon as that test becomes available, I want you to take it.”
“Okay, Daddy. I don’t want ta get no AIDS neither, ya know.”
“I didn’t think so. I’m glad you’ve been showing some sense there.”
“I got ta go now. Gotta finish my run an go ta work.”
“We love you son,” came the plaintive refrain of his mother.
“I know Momma. I love you too.”
He heaved a sigh of relief as his jogging gait brought him out of sight of his parents’ home. They could be a lot worse pains in the ass, I suppose.
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okay, something is very very wrong with my Livejournal.
I have reported it to Support, but for those of you who can NOT see my latest entry, here is Chapter 44:
Actually I can see it in there but it shows up right after Chap 41?
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Readers' suggestions:
- a Christmas story (sorry! I did forget, it was a little while ago! I presume it would be mostly about Ellery and Ennis celebrating Christmas... and it is wintertime in the northern hemisphere as well as in Laramie now so it would be kind of sweet! Especially if Louise posts it around the holiday :D :D)
If anyone has anything to add, just go ahead :)
p.s. I'm 'junior ranch hand'! Perhaps soon I won't feel like such a newby anymore :)
Future story
Would be nice to see how they ordinary lives go on ( lets say) five years from now…
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I honestly don't see why the Laramie Sagas can't be a never ending daily feature. There are enough colourful characters for interaction.
Ellery
Ennis
Jeremy
Nick
Wes
Edna
Lauren
Simon
Jeeves
Lance
Wayne
Joe Tooey
Carol
Sanchez
Reynolds
Nate
Dr. & Mrs Sampson
Ennis's Girls
Alma Beers DelMar -?
surprize visits from:
Jeremys parents?
Bobby Twist?
Gabe Blackwell?
And new situations?
A new truck for Ennis?
Jeremy professes his love for Nick?
Lance brings home a 3rd for Jeeves to play with?
oh the possibilities are endless!
And so can the pictures! He he he!
Although I had trouble finding a pic of a guy nibbling on another guys nipple that had any resemblance to Nick and Jeremy. But the research was fun!
God there was never so much fun to be had since dressing up Ken and Barbie (or should I say Ken and Ken!)
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Note: The numbering of the latest chapters is out of order.
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God there was never so much fun to be had since dressing up Ken and Barbie (or should I say Ken and Ken!)
You may have been a Ken and Barbie dresser-upper, but I never had the opportunity!!! ;)
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I went offline yesterday and didn't come back cause I had things to do...
you... do know, I hope, that I was kidding about the "Dem Legbones" story!
Oh, I feel really embarrassed now - I'm too gullible! I knew it would be odd for Louise because the sex is important for her writing, but I don't know, I wouldn't mind reading about Ennis in bed for three weeks ;) Even if he would be cranky and bored out of his mind and they couldn't get it on with Ellery, I'm sure they talked a lot and had many tender moments. But I suppose we heard of that by the way in any case already. And if Louise had really meant it, she'd have written it in the Red Stallion already right? Gah. ::) *hides below desk*
*climbs back out*
I think I know now what it feels to me would be a good ending or closure for the Dupree's Choice (even though I don't really want it to end :-\) Jeremy saying to Nick he loves him ;D
I feel there's probably not enough time if Louise is ending it on Friday to have Jeremy's parents drop in unannounced and for everything that would bring along. The other things I would think would help him in being open about his choice is having an open conversation with Paula about him liking her, but having a boyfriend or you know, one of those gossipy scenes in the police department where Jeremy works and him admitting to his colleagues he's seeing someone :) and whom. but if he doesn't admit to it now, he sure will at the reception! I mean, he will no doubt be invited because he is Ennis's good friend and all and if this story ends as I see it ending at the moment, he sure will bring Nick along! :D And introduce him to Tooey and Sanches etc. perhaps? :D
Note: The numbering of the latest chapters is out of order.
It confused me as well. I don't know if it is out of order (it sort of feels like it is) or if Louise couldn't post them in order due to lj acting out? Just wondering. They are posted as follows:
2006-12-13 18:18:00 42. Chas
2006-12-13 18:26:00 44. Nick
2006-12-13 21:26:00 43. Jeremy
And Louise if you don't know, there is backdate posting possible on livejournal, so if they are titled correctly but not posted in correct order, you can fix it by making a backdated entry.
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You may have been a Ken and Barbie dresser-upper, but I never had the opportunity!!! ;)
If I was still playing the Sims 2 game I would have so made a Laramie neighbourhood by now and all of these characters would be there :D But it's too addictive for me, I uninstalled the game and haven't played in a year because I just can't stop once I start playing...
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EEEK! Livejournal hates me.
Okay gang... I managed to recreate an entry for Chapter 44 and have manually copied comments (so they all, embarrassingly enough, appear as if I wrote them complimenting myself.
New link to chapter 44 now appears properly in order.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/181834.html
I tried backdating that sucker till the cows come home and absolutely no luck. I believe they did some sort of software upgraded that is playing havoc with backdating, and did it right when I was trying to post chapter 44 at midnight last night, and so it got lost in the ether.
No clue - LJ hasn't been back to me, but I will go back and update the link for 44 to reflect the NEW ch 44. EGAD!
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Early breaking update, because I drank WAAAY too much coffee last night and hardly slept at all.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/182134.html "45: Lauren"
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SPOILER: CHAPTER 45
Oooooooo! the confrontation we all anticipated!
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don't tell me I've become predictable! DANG!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/182505.html "46: Jeremy"
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Okay, folks. As you know, I did post a poll some weeks ago for "What Should Dupree Do"? back when I was writing the Red Stallion and I didn't know what that boy was on about.
And the winner of the poll was "Get it on with Jeeves."
And try as I might, and to the dismay of Jeeves-boosters (and yes, there are more than three of you, as well as the ones who took the poll - I think Jeeves won with 11 votes), I could not make it happen with Jeremy and Jeeves. (However, much to the delight of Milli and the Nickilator fans.)
However... that leaves us with Jeeves, not quite as happily nesting with Lance the kinky bottom boy and former carpet-layer and server, and that somehow doesn't seem right either... not over the long term. So, after mulling this one over for at least five minutes, I decided that Jeeves's story is not over. He still has too many names, and we haven't cleared that up, his patching up his friendship with Jeremy (who still does consider him a friend), and the problem of his finding something better to do than ordering up bigger, better and more scary items to spank Lance with. So I will be adding a follow on Jeeves story to the list of plots in the Laramie Tales.
Our next tale, as "Dupree's Choice" wraps up in the next day, will be "What I Did On My Day Off", told from Ellery's point of view, about his meeting a 40-something ranchhand one Friday morning in May, 1984.
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Early breaking update, because I drank WAAAY too much coffee last night and hardly slept at all.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/182134.html "45: Lauren"
don't tell me I've become predictable! DANG!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/182505.html "46: Jeremy"
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HOLEEE CRAP!!!!! Wow! What a way to start the morning! No, you're not predictable, Louise! Because Ray-the-perv is a witness in Jeremy's case, I figured one or the other would put two and two together, but not like this! I never thought that creep Ray would show up at the Stallion - thought he'd be too afraid to be seen in the queer bar - but I can see he was really desperate! What will happen in court?
My head is spinnin'. Love Lauren. Gotta love Wayne (although the talk about Pinky and Wayne being so cold made me so sad).
Could Jeremy possibly be sweeter? Damn, I love that guy! Love that little backrub thing he does.
Great news about the Jeeves story. I really like him - what a really, really interesting and unique character!!! And as I've said before, the Edna in me just wants everyone to be happy!
You're the best, Louise!
Thanks, Marie
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Good God almighty I can't keep up! :o
Been busy at work and not had access to my PC at home (other half is studying - pah!!). :(
What are you putting in your coffee Louise? I want some!
Lauren and Simon's fantasy playtime! (love them boys)
Jeeves and Lance!! (I like Jeeves, and I agree that Lance isn't the answer to his lonliness. I'm worried about a cricket bat making an appearance at some point if it continues)
Nick and Jeremy and Jeremy and Nick!!! (What can I say!)
*gets dizzy and falls over*
Karen
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SPOILER
You got me so riled - I forgot to add my initial thought -
Jeremy's comforting Nick with the soothing words, the hug, what I've come to think of as his signature "Jeremy back rub" - what a beautiful mirror to Nick's comforting Jeremy with the soothing words, the rubs, the kisses, the night before. What a beautiful balance - verrrrrrrry nicely done, Louise!
Thanks - Marie
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Our next tale, as "Dupree's Choice" wraps up in the next day, will be "What I Did On My Day Off", told from Ellery's point of view, about his meeting a 40-something ranchhand one Friday morning in May, 1984.
Now that I am really really looking forward to reading Louise. :)
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SPOILER: Chapter 46
Nick sure has a low startle point sometimes doesn't he? Funny how he is confident to pursue any guy he wants, yet still is frightened at times and wants to run like a colt!
I'm sure glad Jeremy is being the strong protector type. A nice contrast to his submissive side in the bedroom.
"Yer gonna be okay, Nick. I’m gonna look after ya.”
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Early breaking update, because I drank WAAAY too much coffee last night and hardly slept at all.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/182134.html "45: Lauren"
spoiler
wayne keeping a secret???
since when???
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Could Jeremy possibly be sweeter? Damn, I love that guy! Love that little backrub thing he does.
And as I've said before, the Edna in me just wants everyone to be happy!
You're the best, Louise!
Thanks, Marie
couldn't agree more Marie! There can never be enough backrubs! :)
I already miss Edna and Wes.... :(
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Our next tale, as "Dupree's Choice" wraps up in the next day, will be "What I Did On My Day Off", told from Ellery's point of view, about his meeting a 40-something ranchhand one Friday morning in May, 1984.
whoopee!! whoopee!!!
On another subject, I'm curious whether anyone thinks Jeeves is taking advantage of Lance... sorta like a teacher with a student, or an adult with a minor-almost-adultee...? Sorry if anyone thinks I'm stirring the pot, I was just pondering their relationship (while I was out shopping last night), and wondered if anyone else thought there was anything like that going on... I'm not sure that I think that sort of thing is the case, but it seems like a possible spin, dunno...
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I think the Lance / Jeeves arrangement is a nice surprize. Sure, Lance was just looking to get laid and Jeeves was just looking to get even.
But in the process they both realized they are fulfilling a need that eachother has. Not unlike some reallife situations I'm sure.
I think it is a good arrangement for both of them. Lance needs to be tamed somewhat and Jeeves can provide that with the sexual disclipine. Jeeves certainly needed the attention and distraction too. The fact they are sexually compatible probably surprized the both of them. Now there is a possibility that they are growing accustomed to eachother and that is a good thing.
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spoiler
wayne keeping a secret???
since when???
Yeah, what was Lauren thinking?! It will get out of Wayne, without even trying. And Lauren should have known better since he's been working for almost a year in Red Stallion and with Wayne for some of this time (if I guess correctly from some comments Louise made) and he knows Wayne! I really don't think telling him something very private was a good idea...
I agree with David on Lance/Jeeves situation.
I think Lance is also taking advantage of Jeeves in a sense - I 'm sure he doesn't exactly mind that Jeeves has the $$ and the home they're sharing is comfortable and all - I'm sure far out of what Lance could afford.
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Simon and Lauren are driving into town to run some early morning errands. They drive by the Red Stallion and notices a Toyota in the parking lot still, the windshield covered in frost.
"Look Pookie, one of yer customers left his car behind".
"Nope. That is Jeremys car. He musta stayed overnight with his Sailorboy."
"Oh yeah. You said there was a big fight there last night. Want me to lift ya up on my shoulders so ya can peek in the window of the apartment?" <big grin>
"Oh stop! I'm sure they're done screwing by now." Lauren adjusts himself.
Meanwhile....upstairs at the apartment, the boys are sound asleep still. Jeremys arm wrapped tightly around Nick.
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You may have been a Ken and Barbie dresser-upper, but I never had the opportunity!!! ;)
(Passes whisky bottle with wicked wink) Well we'll have to do something about that!
PS I didn't either - I have a feeling that Barbie hadn't been invented yet!
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Just a further thought about Nick and sex. Remember how Nick felt that falling in love with Jeremy recalled for him his "first time" with a boy. Maybe that was the reason he kept going after inexperienced men - because it replicated in some way that "first time".
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That is hard to say. Sometimes a guy who starts off as the pursued ends up the pursuer and vice versa.
Alot of times a guy will shift his behavior as time passes and he is aware of his inward sexual needs.
Much like Jeremy. As a straight man, you just naturally assume that you are supposed to be in the "tops" role. Often afterwards it turns out they are bottoms.
The lines between Dominant and submissive, introvert and extrovert, top and bottoms are not clear and defined. Although usually the top is the dominant one. He may not be the extrovert however.
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The lines between Dominant and submissive, introvert and extrovert, top and bottoms are not clear and defined. Although usually the top is the dominant one. He may not be the extrovert however.
Well, that would certainly describe Ennis, wouldn't it?
L
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Well, that would certainly describe Ennis, wouldn't it?
L
Very much so. Although Ennis is growing sexually and allowing himself to relax and enjoy being a bottom at times. This shift is usually caused when the two partners are in love and want to offer themselves to the other fully.
Ennis: Top (mostly) Dominant but introverted.
Ellery: Bottom (mostly) Submissive but extroverted.
Jeremy: Bottom , Submissive but more or less introverted.
Nick: Versatile, extroverted and while not Dominant, he is best described as a "pushy bottom". A very complex character indeed. Not unlike alot of real world guys.
*Pushy Bottom. Gay term for aggressive guys who are bottoms. Can still be very submissive.
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love myself a pushy bottom, whoo wee!
And now... more of that stuff David keeps posting pictures of!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/182710.html "47: Nick"
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Bonjour bonjour!
3 chapters to catch up on! Cheers Ms L! ;)
I am happy to hear about a Jeeves story coming later!
I am really excited about Ellery's POV of meeting Ennis coming up after Dupree's Choice!
Can't wait!
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But I still want the reception! We can't forget that story...
L
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do pushy bottoms have cushy bottoms?
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But I still want the reception! We can't forget that story...
L
And the honeymoon. We want that too please Louise, and our boys need some serious *smooch* time..somewhere nice and warm, so they can get busy with the suntan lotion. No tan lines. Remember that Leslie? ;) ;) ;D
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And the honeymoon. We want that too please Louise, and our boys need some serious *smooch* time..somewhere nice and warm, so they can get busy with the suntan lotion. No tan lines. Remember that Leslie? ;) ;) ;D
No tan lines is right! Remember...
Alma finally seemed to find her voice. “Ennis,” she said, “you look diff’’rent.”
He laughed. “Well, I hope that’s a good thing,” he said. “I hope yer sayin’ that the Texas air agrees with me.”
Alma continued to stare at him. “You have a tan,” she said, amazed at herself as the words came out of her mouth.
If only you knew, he thought to himself, trying hard to suppress a wicked grin. Out loud, he said, “Bright sun down there in Texas. And you know I work outdoors.”
L
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I would enjoy reading about Ennis and Ellery doing pretty much anything, sure, why not travelling and taking it easy. But where would they go for a honeymoon? Ennis likes riding, the only thing I can think of is what they've already done - camping or driving to a cabin in the mountains with the occasional riding trip... Do you really see them on a beach sipping on cocktails? I don't really...
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I would enjoy reading about Ennis and Ellery doing pretty much anything, sure, why not travelling and taking it easy. But where would they go for a honeymoon? Ennis likes riding, the only thing I can think of is what they've already done - camping or driving to a cabin in the mountains with the occasional riding trip... Do you really see them on a beach sipping on cocktails? I don't really...
Why not? It sure makes a change from trail riding. All newlyweds go on honeymoon, why shouldnt, Ennis and Ellery? They dont have to sip cocktails on the beach, but lying around in the sun with a cold beer or 3 sounds nice. Ellery is rich, maybe he could hire somewhere exclusive and private, just for the two of them. I quite like the idea of the two of them strolling along the beach hand in hand watching the sunset on the horizon. Sounds lovely to me.
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It's not that I wouldn't want to see it happen - I just don't know if Ennis would go for that. He wouldn't be able to pay for it so he would have to accept it as a gift. Did he ever see sea in his life? I just see him as a mountain loving person not sea going one. And not all newlyweds go to a honeymoon. Did Ennis and Alma go? I doubt they had the money... And some people don't go to the beach for a honeymoon - that's why I was wondering where they would go. It would be lovely and romantic and all if they went somewhere very private and lovely, of course :) I just don't have any idea of what's there in that area that's nice... Or would they go somewhere far far away?
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It's not that I wouldn't want to see it happen - I just don't know if Ennis would go for that. He wouldn't be able to pay for it so he would have to accept it as a gift. Did he ever see sea in his life? I just see him as a mountain loving person not sea going one. And not all newlyweds go to a honeymoon. Did Ennis and Alma go? I doubt they had the money... And some people don't go to the beach for a honeymoon - that's why I was wondering where they would go. It would be lovely and romantic and all if they went somewhere very private and lovely, of course :) I just don't have any idea of what's there in that area that's nice... Or would they go somewhere far far away?
No Ennis and Alma didnt go for a honeymoon because they were too poor. Ellery would obviously pay for it. It wouldnt be a gift would it? It would be their honeymoon. It,s not like he,d be giving him a present. Ennis has probably never had the chance to see the sea in his life. I think he,d love it. He,ll never get a better chance whilst he,s with Ellery. I think they should go for it. Try something different instead of mountains for a change. I think walking hand in hand with the one you love, watching the sun set over the sea has got to be very romantic. Perfect for our boys. Sea air does you a world of good too. All that walking and fresh sea air would be great for Ellerys health.
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Unfortunately, because of Ennis's ear, he is probably going to be restricted from flying for awhile and Ellery's back keeps him from driving long distances. Maybe they could go to Colorado Springs and spend a few days whooping it up at the Broadmoor. Go to the spa, get a massage. In 1984, they still had the figure skating training facility at the Broadmoor (that is where Peggy Fleming trained for the Olympics). I am sure Ennis and Ellery would both enjoy watching some of the future Olympians practicing their double and triple axels...
L
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okay, maybe this got said too long ago... but Ennis's legbone (yes, even after it gets better) prohibits him from air travel. Ellery's backbone prohibits him from long land journeys. Dubois and Brokeback were about as far as they could go on land without Ellery's back giving him trouble, and with the new Monte Carlo he probably would be able to travel further by land. But not by air. No way, no how. Not until we get "into the future...."
So... no exotic honeymoon in the works right now.
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I think walking hand in hand with the one you love, watching the sun set over the sea has got to be very romantic.
It totally is very romantic, been there, done that ;D
It wouldnt be a gift would it? It would be their honeymoon. It,s not like he,d be giving him a present.
I don't know, to me it sort of feels like a gift if he pays for it all *shrug*
Souxi, you are certainly very determined :) You almost have me convinced that they would do that :)
A spa sounds like a great idea, Leslie :D Especially if they're both sort of recovering - Ellery always has to watch his back and Ennis with his legbone.
okay, maybe this got said too long ago... but Ennis's legbone (yes, even after it gets better) prohibits him from air travel. Ellery's backbone prohibits him from long land journeys. Dubois and Brokeback were about as far as they could go on land without Ellery's back giving him trouble, and with the new Monte Carlo he probably would be able to travel further by land. But not by air. No way, no how. Not until we get "into the future...."
So... no exotic honeymoon in the works right now.
And Louise crushed all dreams of exotic travels, oh well...
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Laramie WY to Colorado Springs CO is only 213 miles. It is shorter than the drive to Riverton, which is 222 miles! Ellery could certainly make that trip in his fancy new car, with Ennis riding shotgun.
L
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see, here is where Leslie and I don't see eye to eye.
She likes place things, with place doohickey history tie-ins.
And unless I've actually been there (like, say Cheyenne, Denver, MADRID), I don't do place doohickey tie-ins.
And with that unpleasant Ellery-like prickliness, I bring you:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/182942.html "48. Jeremy."
which, if I have properly estimated, is the penultimate, or semipenultimate chapter of this fic.
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Well - no opinion on a "honeymoon" destination :) , but . . .
Interesting point about Ennis not accepting gifts . . . . perhaps I've misinterpreted, but I thought this line from a couple of chapters ago was quite a significant shift in Ennis and his comfort level with Ellery's money:
"Now I got this ring on my finger it’s kind a stupid a me ta pretend that I’m livin some sort a separate life an got ta keep up thinkin I ain’t in it with a man who’s got a whole lot a money just dyin ta share it. "
So, who knows - maybe when that ol' truck of his is beyond repair he'll be ready for a brand, spanking new one! :)
Thanks - Marie
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see, here is where Leslie and I don't see eye to eye.
She likes place things, with place doohickey history tie-ins.
And unless I've actually been there (like, say Cheyenne, Denver, MADRID), I don't do place doohickey tie-ins.
For what it's worth, I have been to the Broadmoor and had a massage in the spa. I can see our two favorite men enjoying the atmosphere very much!
L
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uh, I think I am confused on what a place-doohickey-tie-in-thingy is??
anyhow - lovely moments there (in the chap) with Nick and Jeremy!
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a place doohickey tie-in is tying in the spa in Colorado springs with the Olympic ice skating trials that went on in 1984 etc.
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Louise:
HAPPY 3000 POSTS!!!
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a place doohickey tie-in is tying in the spa in Colorado springs with the Olympic ice skating trials that went on in 1984 etc.
Now I get it...
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(I was like - what's wrong with a trip to Colorado?)
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yee HAW!!!
too bad it doesn't get me into any new online CLUBS here.
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uh, I think I am confused on what a place-doohickey-tie-in-thingy is??
anyhow - lovely moments there (in the chap) with Nick and Jeremy!
I believe it would be my comment that the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs was the home of the (I believe) Colorado Figure Skating Club. Several Olympians have trained there over the years. The figure skating hall of fame is in Colorado Springs, too.
What does any of this have to do with Ennis and Ellery? Well, in "The Prestige," Robert Angier, played by Hugh Jackman, had an extended stay at the Broadmoor.
L
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http://louisev.livejournal.com/182942.html "48. Jeremy."
which, if I have properly estimated, is the penultimate, or semipenultimate chapter of this fic.
:'( :'( :'( Is it ending tomorrow then? :'( :'( :'( Wah!
Oh, well. At least it looks like it will end well and not on a brokenhearted note. And with, um, 'short' story that was announced, we really can't say there's anything short about almost 50 chapters... Wah. Still. I hope we 'see' Nick and Jeremy after Dupree's Choice ends again some time- at the reception and perhaps as part of Jeeves's story.
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nobody gets to cry over this fic ending. that's an order from your Sheriff.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/183171.html "49. Nick"
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Louise my dear, it's easier for some to post teary-eyed cowboy icons than copious words of love.
;)
(But I think the sentiment is the same!)
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nobody gets to cry over this fic ending. that's an order from your Sheriff.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/183171.html "49. Nick"
Fantastico!! ;D
Spoilers ..
Er, Louise, will we get to read about their date in Cheyenne? Pleease, pretty pleeeeeease!!
I know I sound like a whiney brat..lol, but ..
pleeeease?? 8)
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maybe.
a little.
one
more
chapter.
just for you, adn because 50 is better than 49.
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Hurray!
Yeah .. 50 is better than 49 any day!!
And .. we are on page 50 of this thread! It is meant to be! :P
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okay, here it is... the 50th and final chapter!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/183706.html "50. Jeremy"
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okay, here it is... the 50th and final chapter!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/183706.html "50. Jeremy"
I haven't read it yet but awwww I can't help but feel so sad :(
:-* to you, Louise
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*awwww June...*
rejoice! now I can do my housework and laundry!
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Louise
That's a beautiful finish. Really, kudos to you. I'll re-read the whole story to get my mind back on track.
And, you really do know Chinese dim sums, but what is 'jelly something in light soy sauce'? I can't figure out what that is.
Betty
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it is actually a type of noodle and I do not know what it is. I will see if I can find a picture of it and you can tell me what it is!
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okay, here it is... the 50th and final chapter!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/183706.html "50. Jeremy"
SPOILER
I left my bravos and applause on LJ - but in addition to another Thank You -
I just realized that we are ending this short story with sweet Jeremy and his Nicky having the best day of their lives. And the next short story will give us a new perspective on what will be, at that point, the best day of Ellery's life (followed by many more "best days" with the love of his life). Thought that was kind of cool - I'm just such a sucker for happy endings - and beautiful beginnings! :)
Thanks, Marie
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nobody gets to cry over this fic ending. that's an order from your Sheriff.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/183171.html "49. Nick"
it's easy to order Sheriff , nostalgia took over me
Thank you for beautiful ending you manage even without sugary cliché " I love you Nicky."
well, it's not like we haven't knew already ;D
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oh my yes,
what a lovely parallel
Ellery is about to have the worst ... and the best... day of his life!
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it's easy to order Sheriff , nostalgia took over me
Thank you for beautiful ending you manage even without sugary cliché " I love you Nicky."
well, it's not like we haven't knew already ;D
well yeah that is in part because I got warned about this "I love you Nicky" thing. Besides, it is clear that Jeremy is not yet in love. He is still tight in the bud, and has to learn what love is. He obviously is a natural at it, but admitting that to himself is harder than it was to admit he was seeing Nick, or that he was queer. So he couldn't say it, but he could admit that he is happier than he has been, and that is because of "Licky Nicky"
and you are very welcome!
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well yeah that is in part because I got warned about this "I love you Nicky" thing.
Oh dear! Who would that be? :-X
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OK, I just got home from work and had like 4 pages to catch up on! LOL.
First of all, the number one most visited Honeymoon destination is not a beach nor a mountain.
It is Niagra Falls! Yep! Corney and old fashioned as it is, it still packs them in. All those newlyweds in their raincoats sailing on the "Maid of the Mist" under the falls.
Then they spend two days in their hotel room screwing like rabbits! LOL.
Nice wrap up of the Licky Nicky story. I sure hope we get to revisit the happy couple in future Laramie Tales. Especially when Jeremy lets slip the L-word.
And to finish their perfect day together, a little relaxing time on the couch.
Notice how this time Jeremy is looking longingly at Nicky!
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Oh dear! Who would that be? :-X
it was a very shrewd warning !!!
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Nice wrap up of the Licky Nicky story. I sure hope we get to revisit the happy couple in future Laramie Tales. Especially when Jeremy lets slip the L-word.
And to finish their perfect day together, a little relaxing time on the couch.
Notice how this time Jeremy is looking longingly at Nicky!
I LURV your pics David! Snuggletime. And so inspiring.
I finished the "Dupree's Choice" story at a very specific moment in time, with plenty of pointers to potential futures. For more than just Nicky Licky and Do-Me Dupree...so ... stay tuned.
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I LURV your pics David! Snuggletime. And so inspiring.
I finished the "Dupree's Choice" story at a very specific moment in time, with plenty of pointers to potential futures. For more than just Nicky Licky and Do-Me Dupree...so ... stay tuned.
Oh we will definately stay tuned!
Hell, I'd read about Nick doing mundane things, like doing laundry. And you know he'd do it naked. Hell, if I had a body like that, I'd never wear clothes! LOL
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OK, I just got home from work and had like 4 pages to catch up on! LOL.
First of all, the number one most visited Honeymoon destination is not a beach nor a mountain.
It is Niagra Falls! Yep! Corney and old fashioned as it is, it still packs them in. All those newlyweds in their raincoats sailing on the "Maid of the Mist" under the falls.
Then they spend two days in their hotel room screwing like rabbits! LOL.
Nice wrap up of the Licky Nicky story. I sure hope we get to revisit the happy couple in future Laramie Tales. Especially when Jeremy lets slip the L-word.
And to finish their perfect day together, a little relaxing time on the couch.
Notice how this time Jeremy is looking longingly at Nicky!
thanks David this is my favourite dreamy picture
I can’t believe The Niagara is the most popular, it's looks to me like rather the most busiest and one of the least romantic places in the world.
But for fun Louise can send them to try casino there to disburden Ellery of couple of thousands $.
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Looks like Jeremy has snapped back into his role as the one more in charge in the bedroom as well as out of it and his sexual performance reflects this change to Nick's delight. Jeremy is a real nurturer and seeing Nick's vulnerability brought this out. It may also be the wellspring of a more mature passion in the sack!
Loved this story Louise. Thanks for these stories and for all the interesting characters, situations and scenarios to speculate about. It's a lot of fun.
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I LOVE this pic, Jo! :)
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you guys are a riot!
I'll have you know that Lau's Kitchen is the only rated 4 star Chinese restaurant in Cheyenne. I invented the part about their serving dim sum - but they might!
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Louise, will we be able to pick up Ellery's version of events from the same page as Dupree's choice?
Though this may be old news, Was thinking about E & E's honeymoon. The guys can't fly, due to Ennis's ear nor can they drive for a long distance due to Ellery's back. The perfect solution is to take the train. The Guys could drive to Denver pick up the Amtrac. Because of Ellery's financial situation they could purchase a two tickets and rent a room on a pullman car. This would allow them privacy, and yet still have mobility. If I were them, I would head west to LA via Arizona, see the Grand Canyon, on to LA and then rent a car for destinations south of the Border in Mexico and a private beach.... Ok, so if I was Ellery's travel agent this is the trip I would recommend.
Durpree's choice, another great story Louise. Looking forward to future offerings.
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Yes, Bob, all further stories will be posted just as I did with "Dupree's Choice" - and if you could see that story before today then you will be able to see whatever else I do post!
And your train recommendation is a good one, except I am not sure I could write it: the only trains I have traveled on are ones in Europe! It is a great idea but I would actually have to have something more than the commuter train to Boston experience to draw from to write a train trip.
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And now for a little fun poll!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/184101.html "Who Do you Miss? Your favorite characters"
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This is difficult. I miss both Ennis and Ellery, but since Ellery has made more appearances in Dupree's Choice, I'll have to go with Ennis.
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This is difficult. I miss both Ennis and Ellery, but since Ellery has made more appearances in Dupree's Choice, I'll have to go with Ennis.
That was my thought, too. Also, the enforced abstinence seems to be making Ellery really cranky, while Ennis was a bit more thoughtful and philosophical. I enjoyed his conversations with Jeremy and would like more of those.
L
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Tough vote to cast!
I do miss Ennis. But I also miss the no-nonsense talk of Sheriff Wes. Gruff as he is, I love the fact he thinks of Ellery and Ennis as his own sons.
But then I miss Dupree already. He is just at the awakening stage in his life. And it is soooo sweet to see him falling in love with Nick.
Ah.....Licky Nicky. I know we just had a huge amount of him, but I still can't help wanting to see more of him. His character has developed so much. He went from the cocky sexual predator to the vulnerable doe-eyed young man who admits the he needs Jeremy as much as he wants him.
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That was my thought, too. Also, the enforced abstinence seems to be making Ellery really cranky, while Ennis was a bit more thoughtful and philosophical. I enjoyed his conversations with Jeremy and would like more of those.
L
Oh, that's so true! I loved seeing this side of Ennis. He's gained so much wisdom through his experiences and it was wonderful seeing him share that with Jeremy - who couldn't have a better friend or confidant.
Thanks - Marie
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That was my thought, too. Also, the enforced abstinence seems to be making Ellery really cranky, while Ennis was a bit more thoughtful and philosophical. I enjoyed his conversations with Jeremy and would like more of those.
L
And my thought too. I totally adore this side of Ennis, love how he is such a wonderful friend to Jeremy and would also love more of those conversations :)
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Since we like Ennis conversations, how about a few good Ennis quotes? This one was special to me, because I love the hair stuff...
Ennis was watching him closely, and Jeremy swallowed, feeling suddenly nervous, as though admitting a painful secret to a parent. “When Nick’s daddy showed up talkin about how mad he was that Ellery was seducin a boy half his age... I told em the truth.”
“Ya told Nick’s daddy it was you?”
Jeremy nodded.
“Well damn, boy. I guess that means you decided, huh?”
“Yeah. I guess I did. In truth though, Ennis, I got ta say. I do like women. I even like touchin an kissin em.”
“Yeah. Me too.”
Jeremy looked up at that. “Ya do?”
Ennis gave him a barely perceptible wink. “I like Ellery havin long hair cause I like playin with hair... don’t need a woman for that but not a lot a guys wear their hair long.”
“No shit. He know this?”
“He knows I like his hair a lot, it ain’t like he’s threatenin ta cut it or nothin. But don’t you tell em that, that’s just between you an me.”
“You get hard for women too then sometimes, huh?”
Ennis nodded. “He ain’t too thrilled with the idea a course, but I don’t rub his nose in it. He knows I love em, an I ain’t gonna go chasin some skirt an leave em, but what goes on in my head is private, ya know?”
L
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And another good one:
“Listen, Ennis, when I was talkin ta Ellery the other day about hirin Nick on part time, he said he was thinkin you could go back to the Red Stallion. An I think you better talk to your doc about that. When you finally get better from that you are gonna have ta take it easy. Maybe even takin it easy with breakin horses.”
Ennis squinted, looking out the window. “I know. I been puttin off talkin about that with em. Sort a too soon if I ain’t got better yet, but yeah, I’m gonna have ta take it easy cause the doc says after this I’m gonna have a preposition.”
“Predisposition, I think, Ennis.”
“That’s it.”
“I’m sure gonna miss ya up there, Ennis.”
Ennis smiled. “Maybe I should learn how ta be a bartender instead, give Lauren Saturday nights off.”
“Serious?”
Ennis shrugged. “Why not? Maybe I got ta find another line a work altogether. Now I got this ring on my finger it’s kind a stupid a me ta pretend that I’m livin some sort a separate life an got ta keep up thinkin I ain’t in it with a man who’s got a whole lot a money just dyin ta share it. I could bartend on Saturday night an do some a the lighter work with trainin the horses in the day as I’m gettin better... I dunno.”
“You’ve changed, Ennis,” Jeremy said, leaning back.
“I’ve changed.... yer one ta talk! Couple months ago you were goin on about bein 80% straight an right now you got ta be at least 60% queer, so how’s that for change?”
“Ya got a point there.”
L
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Aww thanks Leslie, they are such wonderful quotes. I don't know how many times I've read them :)
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okay, here it is... the 50th and final chapter!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/183706.html "50. Jeremy"
As dates go, this one was fabulous! SO sweet and romantic! I love these boys!
YAY for Dupree's Choice!
I left an LJ comment for you, but this first Laramie Tale was quite an amazing treat!
Cheers Ms L!
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ol' Ennis is winning hands down - by a Legbone!
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well folks, I am off to bed (yes, nighttime in old Europe) and heading out early to go see Fabienne in Belgium.
I am bringing my laptop, but mostly so I can jot down my thoughts on the new upcoming fic: "What I Did On My Day Off", so you fanatic readers can catch up on rereading "Taking Chances", because we will be going back to that stormy night in May when Pete landed in Ennis's lap at the Red Stallion Men's Bar. And the rest, as they say, is history.
I will be back probably by the time you folks are eating breakfast on Sunday. Well at least you Murkins. I'll stop by if time permits!
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Louise, have a nice time.
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thanks Betty.
I've already started writing and so my new post will NOT be late!
See you folks soon, I will stop in and post if I get a break and if Fabienne lets me use her computer!
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ol' Ennis is winning hands down - by a Legbone!
I voted for Ennis too.
And I snuck in another vote for the Horses later .. ;D I miss reading about the lads riding and Ennis with the horses..
Louise ~ Have a fab time with Fabienne!! You two eat enough chocolates for the rest of us okay? ;)
I am taking off on holiday tomorrow too! LA.
So the next time I chime in here, I'll be in (hopefully, sunny) California!
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bon voyage Milli!!!
and we will surely eat plenty of chocolates "for you"!!!
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Murkins, huh? haven't heard that one before... is it Ennis-speak, Ellery-speak, or louise-speak??
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ps - i saw a purrfect nicky-wannabe as I was walking in to the store today.
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Hey all. :)
"Dupree's Choice" is over and I barely got to time to cone here and comment on it. Barely got time to read it in fact. RL has been a bit frantic.
I loved the development of the characters of both Jeremy and Nick. I am pleased 'cos for a while I was rather concerned about who Jeremy had got himself involved with. Will we see any more of them in the future? Got a big Laramie shaped hole in my life now.
Moving on, I have to day that I'm really liking the first person perspective of "What I Did on my Day Off". Can not wait to read Ellery's inner thoughts as he get to know Ennis better. I mean, he was fairly sure of his attraction to him very early on wasn't he?
Louise - hope you and Fabienne have a lovely time.
Karen
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“Got a big Laramie shaped hole in my life now.” – Kazza
An L-shaped Hole
Got an L-shaped hole in our lives right now
That’s L for Laramie, don’t know how
we’ll all get by without our friends
Just like a diver gets the bends
when coming up too fast for air
the pressure’s much too great to bear
Is Ellery getting cranky now?
What’s Ennis thinking anyhow?
Who is Wayne annoying too?
I wonder if he’s feeling blue?
Is Pete without a spleen afraid?
Who getting drunk? Who’s getting laid?
Is Jeremy getting on with Nick?
And if he is, will Nicky stick?
All these questions and much more
are spinning round, our hearts are sore
We must be suffering some disease
Oh where’s the doctor, where’s Louise?
Answer: Hanging out with Fabienne munching choccies!!!
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Wonderful, Jo!! SO great!! :)
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you all put a smile on our faces today!!! Fabienne wore me out in Brussels yesterday and I slept until noon today. As requested we took a few photos and I will be home later to update everyone on What I Did On My Day Off!!!
Love,
Louise
somewhere in a tiny Belgian village.
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you all put a smile on our faces today!!! Fabienne wore me out in Brussels yesterday and I slept until noon today. As requested we took a few photos and I will be home later to update everyone on What I Did On My Day Off!!!
Love,
Louise
somewhere in a tiny Belgian village.
:)
Looking forward to the pics and the update, dear Louise!
:-*
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ps - i saw a purrfect nicky-wannabe as I was walking in to the store today.
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Heh heh ~ you should have taken a pic! LOL! ::) ;D
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I'm BAAACK...
and for Friends, I have posted the opening chapter of "What I did On My Day Off"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/184995.html "1. Comes the Dawn"
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another "What I Did" update
http://louisev.livejournal.com/185165.html "2. Just Another Witness"
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Greetings from sunny but cool California peeps! ;)
How's everyone doing?
Louise ~ Great to hear that you had an awesome time with Fabienne! Can't wait to see a pic or two!
Can't wait to check out the new updates when I get a chance!
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Greetings from sunny but cool California peeps! ;)
How's everyone doing?
Louise ~ Great to hear that you had an awesome time with Fabienne! Can't wait to see a pic or two!
Can't wait to check out the new updates when I get a chance!
Hey Milli! Long time no talk to!
Enjoy your holiday! Hope the weather warms up!
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and yes, another update to "What I did"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/185476.html "3. One A Them Straight Queers"
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update to "What I did"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/185692.html "4. In For a Pound"
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A while back we discussed how fascinating it is for lovers to find out each other's first impressions when they met. Ennis is about to unveil that mystery! Rivetting stuff. It's like falling for Ellery all over again!
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I am glad you are enjoying it, Jo - what about the rest of you readers, now that you have had a taste of Ellery's point or view of sizing up a 40-something ranch hand in Bill's apartment, to finding excuses to keep him in Laramie long enough to charm the pants off him...?
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I am glad you are enjoying it, Jo - what about the rest of you readers, now that you have had a taste of Ellery's point or view of sizing up a 40-something ranch hand in Bill's apartment, to finding excuses to keep him in Laramie long enough to charm the pants off him...?
Louise, this new story is great. One of the many good things in your Laramie Saga is the way you characterise Ellery through his manner of speaking - sarcastic, witty, and no-nonsense to everyone who annoys him. I've culled out a few examples which I especially liked:
Ellery's very first comment when Ennis is mentioned on the phone by Bill: "Ennis who? Is that a boy or a girl?”
And his first observation of Ennis when they meet: "And there he sat. Keeping his eyes well away from Gene, but when I showed up, givin me an up and down that I felt like a bare hand on my ass."
A neatly sarcastic throwaway comment: "....Bill said, strikin' a Thinkerish pose."
One of the frequent references to Ellery's film-star tastes: "I gave him my best John Wayne to Monty Clift reassurin smile, hoping he responded with the same level of hero worship and trust Monty did in “Red River” and I couldn’t have been more wrong."
And his first success in getting Ennis to smile:
“There ain’t one word a that ain’t true, Bill. I volunteer here to investigate this shit, an you drag Ennis into this Byzantine crapola for whatever reason I do not know, an we’re sittin here like statutes while you have some noontime nookie with your U a W piece a ass. Priorities, Bill.”
“It was just a quick –“
“Don’t tell me the fuckin blow by blow.” By now, Ennis had definitely decided to smile “If I wanted some schoolboy I’d go down an pick somebody off the wrestlin team, but I ain’t.”
I love that phrase: 'Byzantine crapola', - whatever it is!! :)
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After "devouring" the story about Dupree's erotic awakening I'm - again - completely addicted to "Day off". I am enjoying Ellery's sarcastic eloquence and it's always interesting to hear, what to people who eventually get together felt during their first meeting.
Being a detective Ellery know how to interpret people, I wonder how long it takes for him to feel the strong attraction towards the stranger who doesn't smile.
Like it - very much so, thank you
Caramelle
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you're right Caramelle, Ellery is good a reading people. He knows how far he can go with the questions and knows when Ennis has had enough.
this dialogue is so intens and sad, Ennis's life in only a few words...
“You ever been with a man, Ennis?”
“Yeah – so?”
“So you ain’t wonderin about yourself...”
“No – just wonderin about everybody else. Never met no other queers.”
“So what happened? It didn’t work out? Yer wife find out an kick ya out?”
Ennis went from gray to green. “Got killed.”
“Sorry ta hear it, Ennis. Violence?”
“I dunno, don’t want ta think about... it wasn’t that long ago, if ya don’t mind.”
“Sure, okay.
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"And there he sat. Keeping his eyes well away from Gene, but when I showed up, givin me an up and down that I felt like a bare hand on my ass."
Yeah well he sure was gonna feel that bare hand on his ass in the near future that's for sure!
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After "devouring" the story about Dupree's erotic awakening I'm - again - completely addicted to "Day off". I am enjoying Ellery's sarcastic eloquence and it's always interesting to hear, what to people who eventually get together felt during their first meeting.
Being a detective Ellery know how to interpret people, I wonder how long it takes for him to feel the strong attraction towards the stranger who doesn't smile.
Like it - very much so, thank you
Caramelle
The first time round I assumed that Ellery had formed an attraction pretty early on and that is why he decided to take Ennis around with him. But Ellery's interior dialogue isn't explicit about this as a motivation.
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The first time round I assumed that Ellery had formed an attraction pretty early on and that is why he decided to take Ennis around with him. But Ellery's interior dialogue isn't explicit about this as a motivation.
This is true but maybe he hadn't realised himself at that point. I can't remember which chapter it was but I do remember Ellery telling Ennis that when he said "... it wasn’t that long ago, if ya don’t mind", the tone that he used really got Ellery going.
I'm looking forward to some more of the Deputy's inner thoughts.
The ones back at his house should prove interesting *fans self*
Karen
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This is true but maybe he hadn't realised himself at that point. I can't remember which chapter it was but I do remember Ellery telling Ennis that when he said "... it wasn’t that long ago, if ya don’t mind", the tone that he used really got Ellery going.
Karen
Yes I referred to that in my comment on Louise's LJ. Ellery later told Ennis that when he shut down the conversation about Jack's death he heard a growl in his voice which went right through him.
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Oh, thank goodness!
I couldn't get into Bettermost a tall yesterday!
Whew!
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The first time round I assumed that Ellery had formed an attraction pretty early on and that is why he decided to take Ennis around with him. But Ellery's interior dialogue isn't explicit about this as a motivation.
I thought something similar Jo, but agree with you, his interior dialogue doesn't exactly reveal this. I think it's part of what we know about Ellery already - he presents a very confident, smooth exterior, but the interior is far more complicated. And I think we're seeing that in his early impressions of Ennis - it wasn't all so clear-cut and straight forward as we may have expected...
(my thoughts on the matter, at least)
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I am glad you are enjoying it, Jo - what about the rest of you readers, now that you have had a taste of Ellery's point or view of sizing up a 40-something ranch hand in Bill's apartment, to finding excuses to keep him in Laramie long enough to charm the pants off him...?
Hi Louise,
I left you a few comments on LJ - but let me add again how wonderful it is to get an "Ellery's-eye-view" of his initial meeting and first day with Ennis. I just love (as we all do) Ellery's "voice" - and who wouldn't - he is, among many other things - vastly entertaining! I could listen to his wit, his sarcasm, and his cut-through-the-B.S. attitude all day! And I just love, love, love that he is trying to getting Ennis to smile (and succeeding)!!! That is something that I didn't realize when reading TC.
Looking forward to reading more!
Thanks - Marie
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Yes I referred to that in my comment on Louise's LJ. Ellery later told Ennis that when he shut down the conversation about Jack's death he heard a growl in his voice which went right through him.
dang, i missed the perfect opportunity for him to be wound up! I should have gone back and reviewed my previous thoughts before writing that part!
P.S. I am backtracking slightly on that.
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dang, i missed the perfect opportunity for him to be wound up! I should have gone back and reviewed my previous thoughts before writing that part!
P.S. I am backtracking slightly on that.
does that mean there will be an updated version for us to read?
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no, i didnt actually change the text. I backtracked ... well, you'll see in the next section.
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Okay!
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which is right.... HERE.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/185888.html "5. Professional Charm"
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Spoiler...
wow, I really liked that chapter!!!
some favorite parts...
I reflected on why I was actually fantasizin about havin a relationship wtih this guy, but chalked it all up to the hangover
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and gave him what I hoped was that hopeful innocent puppy look that said “don’t you just want ta rub my tummy” rather than that hungry, ravenous wolf look that said “why don’t you just come out a that brick house so I can eat you up little pig?”
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And to my surprise, he came with, ate a Texas omelet with me, and let me pay. So dumbass was off the table and I was workin on bein a shameless flirt with a closet case in tow by the time the omelets were eaten and we had a few more coffees in us.
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So by the time I came back out of the office I had a much-too-long list of Wilson Brand’s weaponry, confirmation that Brando waitin in the outer office was really divorced, and my day was lookin way up until I did a U-turn on Center Street and some dumbass in a uniform cruiser puts on his lights and pulled me over. “Oh, kiss my ass.” Which I would much preferred to have said to the man sittin next to me under very, very different circumstances.
I guess Ellery hadn't planned on falling so hard for a 'closet-case,' huh?
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no, no, he didn't expect that aTALL!
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I keep repeating myself, but Louise, that was GREAT!
Cocky, confident Ellery has his insecure moments too:
"“All part a my professional charm,” and decided to go for irony instead. And that’s when things got real quiet, and when I first started feelin like a total dumbass.
And another piece of the puzzle falls into place:
"Desperate situations call for desperate measures, so I flirted with the waitress to take his mind off of flirtin with him, hit the coffee again to sober me up a bit more, and waited for him to eat almost the whole damn omelet before he finally said he was full."
And what a great chapter ending:
"“Oh, kiss my ass.” Which I would much preferred to have said to the man sittin next to me under very, very different circumstances."
YES!
Thanks - Marie
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oh i dont mind your repeating yourself ONE BIT!
bring it on baby!
and yes, he is insecure... and at this moment, isn't quite sure why!
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and here is another update for you hungry Elleryites:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/186286.html "6. Warming Up"
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Well looks like Ellery is very good actor because, although he is feeling insecure, in Ennis' eyes is he the epitome of self confidence - however for someone as shy as Ennis the effect could be magnified!
This reminds us that under all that carry on and "dominatin'" ellery often feels insecure and this is a salient feature of his ongoing relationship with Ennis.
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This reminds us that under all that carry on and "dominatin'" ellery often feels insecure and this is a salient feature of his ongoing relationship with Ennis.
YEP!
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Wow - it is so good to be able to read this story from a different angle. Isn't it funny how Ellery's behaviour and motivations take on a slightly different complexion when we read it from his perspective. I mean, we all thought of him as super confident when we first met him. The development of the Laramie Saga showed us his insecurities, and just how deeply they affected him, but there was no sign of this at the beginning.
Now we get to do it all again. ;D
Karen
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Wow - it is so good to be able to read this story from a different angle. Isn't it funny how Ellery's behaviour and motivations take on a slightly different complexion when we read it from his perspective.
I agree, Karen. One aspect of his behaviour that never came through in the earlier version is the way he goes to so much trouble to 'background check' Ennis' story, even going to the trouble of contacting the Riverton courthouse to confirm that Ennis' claim that he is divorced is, in fact, true. Just goes to show how smitten he has already become at this very early stage of their relationship. Does anyone else think that it is slightly unethical of him to use his position in the Sheriff's office to obtain this information?
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Does anyone else think that it is slightly unethical of him to use his position in the Sheriff's office to obtain this information?
Hi, Richard - Nope, nothing unethical about it at all. County court records are open to the public -unless for some specific reason the judge rules otherwise -(you sometimes see this in the case of "celebrity divorces" - which, of course wouldn't apply to Ennis and Alma! ;D) So, while the clerk at the court may have moved a little faster when she got a call from a deputy in another county in Wyoming, the record of Ennis's divorce judgment would be available to anyone who inquired. Of course in 1984 in Laramie, Wyoming, the court records would not yet have been on the internet, but in the county I work out of all the court records are available online with a few keystrokes. Many people are surprised at this - I know when I first told my husband about the availability of records to the general public he was really surprised!
Thanks - Marie
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Hi, Richard - Nope, nothing unethical about it at all. County court records are open to the public -unless for some specific reason the judge rules otherwise -(you sometimes see this in the case of "celebrity divorces" - which, of course wouldn't apply to Ennis and Alma! ;D) So, while the clerk at the court may have moved a little faster when she got a call from a deputy in another county in Wyoming, the record of Ennis's divorce judgment would be available to anyone who inquired.
Hi Marie - Thanks for that. I did not know any of that, so it's very interesting background. Ok, so Ellery can be cleared on the charge of being unethical, though I suppose we still could see doing that to be unusual. Most gay men are not going to do a courthouse check before deciding whether they will pursue their interest in a possible partner, who at that stage could only be regarded in a 'casual affair' category. In some ways, Ellery's pursuit of Ennis is an interesting repetition of Jack's approach to Ennis twenty two years earlier - showing off, trying to impress, joking, drawing him out into conversation, especially making him talk about himself. Both of them are interested in discovering the real person behind Ennis' stoic, shy exterior, and both eventually succeed beyond expectations.
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Ellery is trying to "account for" Ennis. Ennis is obviously a scared man in the closet, so - what is he doing in a gay bar? Married and on the down low, looking for someone to replace the long term lover he lost? If so, Ellery does not want to pursue fantasies about a married man in a dead end situation. Also - he knows Ennis lied about where he is from, therefore, he knows Ennis is covering something up, but not why, and not how much.
So before he jumps in with both feet, he is doing what detectives do - finding out what he really does need to know - is he a criminal? and is he married?
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I wanted to wait until this tale was finished and read it in one gulp like I did Taking chances, but I didn't really manage :)
SPOILER?
I thought that Ellery checking Ennis's marital status while he was supposedly checking about Wilson at the station was hilarious, I loved that new fact :) perhaps he should confess that to Ennis at some point? It never crossed my mind it could be unethical, but I'm glad Marie said it isn't in any case. And I guess he did have a reason to check it since Ennis had lied about where he's from and Ellery had done some poor choices in guys before as we now know and so it's ok if he's a bit careful, I think.
I also found it funny that he was flirting with that waitress only for ''Ennis's benefit'' and it also explains why he doesn't exactly do it all the time.
And I like it that we see Ellery's insecurities that he keeps very private and Ennis does realise that that is what is behind that very confident facade much later on, but it's been there from the start!
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upppppdate:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/186543.html "7. The Victim"
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Happy Birthday, Jake Gyllenhaal! Hope his day is very special!
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Hey everyone! I haven't had much time to post around here but I've been trying to catch up with the new story. I have to say this is very interesting. When I read Taking Chances one thing I always wondered was what was Ellery's opinion of Ennis's reaction to the whole ordeal. I can't wait to read what his reaction was to their first night together, when Ennis accidentally drops Jack's journal right before making love to Ellery, and begins to cry. Ellery was very kind to Ennis but I wonder, how did he really feel at that very moment.
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upppppdate:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/186543.html "7. The Victim"
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Grabbing a minute for some quick thoughts -
GREAT, Louise! ;)
"“You ate again already?” Bill stared me down – what, we had a dinner date?"
This line always cracked me up - shit is hittin' the fan everywhere and Bill is taking umbrage at the fact that they ate again already! :laugh:
"Ennis growled at Bill: “You said go there, I went. That’s all they had.” Man after my own heart."
Man after our hearts, too, Ellery - he does love that growl, doesn't he?
"“Just got started on this one,” he said. Little smile. He would a taken one if Grady hadn’t been there lookin on.
“Bit tired. Didn’t have a lotta sleep.” That wasn’t it, but at least he was admittin he needed sleep at last. He was more than just edgy and sour – he was beat.
Ellery can already read Ennis really well!
We finally find out what happened while Ennis was napping (and dreaming) - and what Grady was watching on TV. Ellery hates Barney Fife - that is absolutely hilarious - and so Ellery! :laugh:
“Sure.” He pulled on the shirt, which was a cryin shame, and got up, rubbin his eyes. My hero."
Sigh. Our hero, too, Ellery!
Thanks - Marie
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Happy birthday NavyVet!
Many happy Jakes!
And i am working at this late late hour on chapter 8.
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Update!
Sorry for the lateness... my departure from Deutschland has been unexpectedly hastened and my apartment-cleanup and travel arrangement situation has had to be accelerated.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/186732.html "8. Wyle E. Cantrell And Deputy Del Mar"
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Louise, does it mean your job-search has come to an end? If so, congratulations and I hope you'll settle down in your new job/place without any problem.
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Ah....SPOILER
What a great paragraph:
I was lookin at Ennis. I didn’t mean to stare, but by now, between my anger at Bill for burnin a whole fuckin day on this stupid-ass shit, and my gettin blindsided by an unexpected attraction to a poor ranchhand who smokes his Marlboros to the dog-end, fascinatin me with his unselfconscious little masculine habits and his open sympathy for the little shit, who was just tryin to manipulate his way out of some bullshit he had dug himself too deep in, I realized my cigar had gone out an lighted it again, and when I looked back up at Ennis, he was lookin back at me, and then I felt it. And he flinched away as my pulse started in racin. There was no mistakin the look on Ennis’s face. He might not be ready for me, but he was sure thinkin about it.
Oh....
L
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Ah....SPOILER
What a great paragraph:
I was lookin at Ennis. I didn’t mean to stare, but by now, between my anger at Bill for burnin a whole fuckin day on this stupid-ass shit, and my gettin blindsided by an unexpected attraction to a poor ranchhand who smokes his Marlboros to the dog-end, fascinatin me with his unselfconscious little masculine habits and his open sympathy for the little shit, who was just tryin to manipulate his way out of some bullshit he had dug himself too deep in, I realized my cigar had gone out an lighted it again, and when I looked back up at Ennis, he was lookin back at me, and then I felt it. And he flinched away as my pulse started in racin. There was no mistakin the look on Ennis’s face. He might not be ready for me, but he was sure thinkin about it.
Oh....
L
I'm in the middle of this chapter, but I so agree, this paragraph made my heart race.
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Louise, does it mean your job-search has come to an end? If so, congratulations and I hope you'll settle down in your new job/place without any problem.
no, it just means my apartment lease has! So I am bugging out.
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Okay,
I am revising my schedule of stories for December due to various and sundry inspirational and practical factors.
I will be finishing up "What I Did On My Day Off" and unlocking it as per my originally planned schedule, on December 22.
I will be writing "Red Stallions for Christmas" - a Laramie Christmas story about Ennis, Ellery, Junior, Francine - and some red stallions - over the Christmas Eve weekend, and unlocking it for Christmas.
Next week I am suspending all promised stories so I can complete my move, and will be posting a new anticipated schedule when I get across the pond a week from Sunday, New Year's Eve. I'll try to think of a very special wicked treat that maybe i can write up while I'm on the airplane on my way back to America.
Happy Holidays, everyone!
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Ah....SPOILER
What a great paragraph
I'm in the middle of this chapter, but I so agree, this paragraph made my heart race.
Yep - great paragraph and it made my heart race too. This is my favorite moment from TC- when Ennis notices Ellery "regarding" him (what a perfect word) and it looks like it will be my favorite moment from "What I Did . ." also. I think of it as the thunderbolt moment between them.
Really superb writing, Louise!
Thanks - Marie
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I just want to say - "Wyle E. Cantrell And Deputy Del Mar" - what a cracking title! Brought a big smile to my face.
And the 'look' across the table - yeah, we all know where that's leading. :laugh:
I'm really trying to read this as if I don't know the outcome as Ellery doesn't from his perspective.
Louise - good luck with your packing and moving and travelling and stuff. I can't believe that you're still finding time to write with all this going on.
Karen
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Indeed! Good luck with your move.
Maybe we'll take a peek at what Jeremy and Nicky are up too while your gone? I've sent my photographers to Laramie!
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I just want to say - "Wyle E. Cantrell And Deputy Del Mar" - what a cracking title! Brought a big smile to my face.
And the 'look' across the table - yeah, we all know where that's leading. :laugh:
I'm really trying to read this as if I don't know the outcome as Ellery doesn't from his perspective.
Louise - good luck with your packing and moving and travelling and stuff. I can't believe that you're still finding time to write with all this going on.
Karen
well, let's just say, I arrived with 8 large suitcases and a computer was shipped by mail. And that is all I am leaving with, plus a digital piano. So --- it isnt as onerous as it sounds. In fact it might be the lightest duty move I've made considering the length of time I've been here!
And David, the "goneness" is only very temporary. I will still be around, and will be writing through next week (as energy permits, with the possible exception of Wednesday when I am having a belated Christmas dinner with my friend Jane) but I just won't be PROMISING anything! if you know what i mean.
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Update time people!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/187090.html "9. Much Ado About Wilson"
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Oh my God, I LOVE this paragraph...
And rushin down those stairs, throbbin everywhere a man could throb without bein beat up, was when I realized I’d fallen in love with a man I’d just met, at the moment when there wasn’t a damn thing I could do about it. It was time to be the law. For that half hour, I really fuckin hated my job.
Oh, Ellery!
L
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Oh my God, I LOVE this paragraph...
And rushin down those stairs, throbbin everywhere a man could throb without bein beat up, was when I realized I’d fallen in love with a man I’d just met, at the moment when there wasn’t a damn thing I could do about it. It was time to be the law. For that half hour, I really fuckin hated my job.
Oh, Ellery!
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I just went back and reread the next part in TC where Ellery comes back upstairs after talking to Wilson... it's pretty fun reading back and forth between the two. Anyhoo - I am all warm and fuzzy thinking about Ellery's exuberant return to worried Ennis, where he proposes the 'date'.
(misuse of the word exuberant, i'm sure, but oh well)
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Damn, you're good, Louise! :-*
In addition to the line Leslie quoted above - I love that word "throbbin" and I love knowing that Ellery already realizes he's in love! - there are so many great lines -
I gave Ennis the hottest bedroom eyes I could an took out my pistol, hopin he got the metaphor as I cocked it. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
And from close range he flashed his eyes at me an he stammered “Just be careful. I don’t want nothin ta happen to ya.”
Black comes in awful handy for not showin when ya suddenly get aroused on the job, an I hoped I was standin too close for him to see what that look did ta me, and said “Don’t worry – we got a getaway car, remember?”
His smile made me ache on top of bein rock hard. ;D ;D
All of which had the silver linin effect of keepin my mind off what it would be like to lick up an down those chiseled shoulders an those firm pecs an maybe sneak a lick to see how much perk I could get out a them nipples sittin upstairs,. . . ;D
God, I love Ellery!
Thanks, Marie
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update time
More fantasizing as Ennis gradually caves in to Deputy Darlin:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/187317.html "10. Sweet Mystery of Lust"
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there will be a late-breaking chapter tonight before I finally succumb to sleep. Stay tuned.
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update time
More fantasizing as Ennis gradually caves in to Deputy Darlin:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/187317.html "10. Sweet Mystery of Lust"
From Naughty Marietta
Ah! Sweet mystery of life, at last I've found thee
Ah! At last I know the secret of it all
All the longing, seekiing, striving, waiting, yearning,
The idle hopes, the joys and burning tears that fall!
For 'tis love, and love alone, the world is seeking;
And it's love, and love alone, I've waitted for;
And my heart has heard the answer to it's calling
For it is love that rules for evermore!
Sigh
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and here is the update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/187616.html "11. The Big Picture"
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This story is getting better and better....just loving hearing Ellery's point of view on everything that is going on.
Folks, you might want to join us at the re-readers club (on the Ennis and Ellery thread). We are enjoying re-living the early weeks of E&E's relationship.
Leslie
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this is one of my very favorite lines--made me sigh just reading it!!!
"But up until now, my universe was full of Bills, and Genes, Wilsons and Petes. An Ennis didn’t come along but once in a blue moon – in fact, I’d never seen one."
I think this is one of the best idea lines I have read---I just love it!!
Once in a blue moon---yes he is so right---An Ennis doesn't come along very often, and I haven't met more than one either. LOL
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"But up until now, my universe was full of Bills, and Genes, Wilsons and Petes. An Ennis didn’t come along but once in a blue moon – in fact, I’d never seen one."
I think this is one of the best idea lines I have read---I just love it!!
Once in a blue moon---yes he is so right---An Ennis doesn't come along very often, and I haven't met more than one either. LOL
So true! This sentence also hit me hard:
I missed his belt buckle by inches when my hand closed on that doorknob, and I felt crazy right then – crazy to just put my hand there, pull him against me, and feel the flesh that went with the soul of the man who found it just pure common sense to say “Well I think I get that, Ellery.” I wanted to find out what it felt to make love with somebody who had some idea of the big picture, for the first time in my empty, fucked up life.
Oh, they need each other so much - and have so much to give to each other!
You are a wonder, Louise! Thank you for giving Ellery to Ennis and Ennis to Ellery! :)
Marie
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(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g153/averybell/jeans2.jpg)
Just a reminder of the back view Ellery was lusting after - and had to resist - as they entered the hotel room. I wonder if Ennis was tucking in his shirt again?
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So true! This sentence also hit me hard:
I missed his belt buckle by inches when my hand closed on that doorknob, and I felt crazy right then – crazy to just put my hand there, pull him against me, and feel the flesh that went with the soul of the man who found it just pure common sense to say “Well I think I get that, Ellery.” I wanted to find out what it felt to make love with somebody who had some idea of the big picture, for the first time in my empty, fucked up life.
Oh, they need each other so much - and have so much to give to each other!
You are a wonder, Louise! Thank you for giving Ellery to Ennis and Ennis to Ellery! :)
Marie
well i have to agree with everything you have said marie..those are the lines that i find so unforgetable..too. ellery and his empty fucked up life...so sad,,,so sad....
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Louise is a little distracted with a phone call from the Swiss folks, so I'll post this update:
Chapter 12. The Night Before The Morning After
http://louisev.livejournal.com/187754.html
a little teaser:
Damn, boy. I knew he wanted me, but I didn’t know how much. I’d been overplayin my hand. I cast the flashlight beam around, but my mind was no longer on what I was doin – I was usin the time to just slow myself down and figure out what the hell I was gonna do when I got him home, and to try to remember what it was like to make love.
Leslie
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thanks for posting the update and the teaser Leslie!
can't read the new chapter right now, dinner's ready, but that teaser sure makes me want to skip that! :)
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you guys, please do not come after me with brooms and pitchforks...
but I am... believe it or not, now waiting on a job offer confirmation for the original job I thought I had in Switzerland, and will need to scurry a bit to get some accommodations together in Europe while I wait for them to process a visa and work permit. In the long term of course, this is immensely good news, but in the short term the chapters are coming out slowly.
However! I pledged to have "What I Did On My Day Off" done tomorrow and unlocked, and Done it Will BE!
wish me luck getting my job offer.
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brooms and pitchforks???!!!! :(
No no no, never!
good luck with the job Louise! :)
btw, i've finally started reading Your Skinny Girl today. I should have known of course, but that is a very addictive story to read. Can't stop reading.
i like it very much.
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well maybe not YOU fabienne, particularly since the job offer means I will be staying here in Europe, but...
those Americans... can't trust em.
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well maybe not YOU fabienne, particularly since the job offer means I will be staying here in Europe, but...
those Americans... can't trust em.
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
don't know about that Louise, i only met one American and i trust her! ;)
SPOILER
Chapter 12. The Night Before The Morning After
http://louisev.livejournal.com/187754.html
SPOILER
If I didn’t keep talkin, I knew I was goin ta curl up in his arms right then, so I kept talkin.
*BIG sigh*
omg, that was absolutely amazing!
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hang on to your socks everyone... I am working on chapter 13.
Teaser title: Cantrell Interruptus
TEASER!
I said softly “How does a grown man have such a soft face?”, and moved closer, kissing his lips as I opened my eyes to his, molten darkness in the soft light. And he grabbed me, smotherin my mouth, his whole body unleashed like a spring set off in a mousetrap, and I was the mouse.
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You spoil us rotten, Louise! :)
Teaser title: Cantrell Interruptus
:laugh: :laugh:
is THAT what it's called? ::)
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Mornin peeps! ;)
I am behind in my chapters, but I am really looking forward to eating everything up in one go, once I get down to it!
I haven't caught up on the thread either .. Louise, what is this I hear about a job offer? :D Good for you!
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The job in Switzerland - is that a good thing?
If so, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!
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job in Switzerland, very good thing. The best money, and the most promise of extension. Just ... complicated.
I should have confirmation tomorrow, just in time to put a smile on for Christmas! yay!
and now... a little more precoital frustration before what we all have waited for...
http://louisev.livejournal.com/188055.html "13. Cantrell Interruptus"
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well maybe not YOU fabienne, particularly since the job offer means I will be staying here in Europe, but...
those Americans... can't trust em.
LOUISE!!!!
That is not a nice thing to say!
*pouts*
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No, no! No brooms and pitchforks, Louise! :laugh: :laugh:
Hey, we're all like Ennis - we get the "Big Picture!" :)
Off to read the updates - love those teasers! ;D
Thanks - Marie
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update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/188415.html "14. Someone Who Matters"
and the finale will either be tonight or tomorrow morning. Probably tonight.
Yeah.
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and... the finale was closer than I thought.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/188560.html "15. Second Wind"
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Oh Louise, that was a great story. Thank you so much...
L
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Oh Louise, that was a great story. Thank you so much...
L
YES! I really loved reading this. Thank you so much Louise, that was a great christmas present. :)
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Louise - wish you lot's of luck for the job in Switzerland ! You'll like it in my country ...
;)
Caramelle
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you guys, please do not come after me with brooms and pitchforks...
but I am... believe it or not, now waiting on a job offer confirmation for the original job I thought I had in Switzerland, and will need to scurry a bit to get some accommodations together in Europe while I wait for them to process a visa and work permit. In the long term of course, this is immensely good news, but in the short term the chapters are coming out slowly.
However! I pledged to have "What I Did On My Day Off" done tomorrow and unlocked, and Done it Will BE!
wish me luck getting my job offer.
Hey Louise,
I'm so glad to learn that the job in Switzerland is still possible! Those are very good news!!! I see you have already finished the short story about Ellery falling for Ennis. I haven't read it all, but I'm on it.
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you guys, please do not come after me with brooms and pitchforks...
but I am... believe it or not, now waiting on a job offer confirmation for the original job I thought I had in Switzerland, and will need to scurry a bit to get some accommodations together in Europe while I wait for them to process a visa and work permit. In the long term of course, this is immensely good news, but in the short term the chapters are coming out slowly.
However! I pledged to have "What I Did On My Day Off" done tomorrow and unlocked, and Done it Will BE!
wish me luck getting my job offer.
Of course not, Louise!!
OMG ~ that's just the best news ever! *happy* And I'll certainly keep my fingers crossed :) I hope EVERYTHING works out right :)
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Louise
It was such a satisfying experience reading the 1st day E&E met from Ellery's POV. Thanks for taking us on this trip.
Great to hear about the job in Switzerland, hope you'll receive the best news tomorrow.
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the only hardship right now is finding a place to stay for two to five weeks while I wait for my visa!
I can enter Switzerland without a problem now, but I can't keep the apartment I am in. If you know of any suggestions, I just need a room, a place for 8 travel cases, and an internet connection!
a bathroom is optional.
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btw, i've finally started reading Your Skinny Girl today. I should have known of course, but that is a very addictive story to read. Can't stop reading.
i like it very much.
see? I knew someone would like it besides Old Reliable Janice!
Everybody read this fic so I can get my moving and cleaning done and not have to worry about you going without!
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yes folks,
I finshed this story early, and I am going to write a Christmas story entitled "Red Stallions for Christmas" about Francine and Junior and Francine's "little fib" about getting "red stallions" for Christmas. I hope it will be relatively lighthearted, and I will still get some cleaning and packing done over the Christmas holiday.
When I have a chapter of it I will be posting it here for Friends, then it will be "openable" on Christmas Day.
Merry Christmas everyone!
And thanks to all of you for your kind thoughts and best wishes on my contract endeavour. If I don't hear anything tomorrow on it I will be on tenterhooks over the holiday!!!
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Dedicated to Louise with thanks
Another day
Dark-eyed
Ellery
smooths down long limbs
kicking sheets
A restless longing
moans out its greeting
Another day
Shuffling through
the doorway
empty
Morning shadows
dampening
his cold bed
Another day
He pauses
A new birdsong
faraway
Drunk with delight
from some mountain stream
flowing towards him
Another day
(http://www2.davidson.edu/alumni/alum_imgs/p_02swiss02.jpg)
The Swiss Alps
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ok the good news first: I got the job.
The bad news: there is an enormous heap of administrivia and paperwork to do now, as well as a significant amount of WAITING, packing, and cleaning up... but I got my shopping done, the recycling is in the bin, the job search is over, and I had good news for Christmas!!
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ok the good news first: I got the job.
Yeah!!! Congratulations! I'm so happy for you.
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ok the good news first: I got the job.
The bad news: there is an enormous heap of administrivia and paperwork to do now, as well as a significant amount of WAITING, packing, and cleaning up... but I got my shopping done, the recycling is in the bin, the job search is over, and I had good news for Christmas!!
this is excellent news Louise! congratulations!
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ok the good news first: I got the job.
The bad news: there is an enormous heap of administrivia and paperwork to do now, as well as a significant amount of WAITING, packing, and cleaning up... but I got my shopping done, the recycling is in the bin, the job search is over, and I had good news for Christmas!!
That's the best Christmas present ever, Louise! :) Wonderful news! :) CONGRATULATIONS!! :-*
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yes folks,
I finshed this story early, and I am going to write a Christmas story entitled "Red Stallions for Christmas" about Francine and Junior and Francine's "little fib" about getting "red stallions" for Christmas. I hope it will be relatively lighthearted,
I can hardly wait for you to get started on this story, Louise!
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Dedicated to Louise with thanks
Another day
Dark-eyed
Ellery
smooths down long limbs
kicking sheets
A restless longing
moans out its greeting
Another day
Shuffling through
the doorway
empty
Morning shadows
dampening
his cold bed
Another day
He pauses
A new birdsong
faraway
Drunk with delight
from some mountain stream
flowing towards him
Another day
(http://www2.davidson.edu/alumni/alum_imgs/p_02swiss02.jpg)
The Swiss Alps
Lovely, Jo :) Thanks as always for sharing :)
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Thank you so much for Ellery's story, Louise! It was absolutely wonderful - so many memorable and meaningful passages. I'm looking forward to re-reading it already.
We'll be hearing more about Francine's "red stallions"? :laugh: I can't wait - that should be very interesting! :laugh:
Congratulations on your new job and good luck with all you have to do!
Thanks again, Marie
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Yay!
Congrats on the new job, Louise. That IS great news!
I am happy for you.
;D
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thank you . it is very very good news.
And i don't have to leave Europe, and the contract could go on... for a very long time!
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Just to take the more personal events in my life out of the fan fic thread, I started a blog for my hapless expatriate adventures here, in "Our Daily Thoughts"
Welcome to "Louise On Tour"
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?topic=6973.msg132529#msg132529
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"Red Stallions for Christmas" begins here - for Friends Only. The story will be opened to all readers on CHRISTMAS!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/189070.html "1. The Weather Outside is Frightful"
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"Red Stallions for Christmas" begins here - for Friends Only. The story will be opened to all readers on CHRISTMAS!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/189070.html "1. The Weather Outside is Frightful"
Oh, i've missed our boys!
SPOILER
The weather outside might be frightful, luckily Ennis and Ellery know how to heat things up in no time! ;D
Great chapter Louise!
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whoa whoa whoa... how could anyone miss them? It's only been a day!
Now a week I can understand...
I need to go out and get some rug cleaner and some bathroom floor cleaner for the next phase of my clearout, and after I get the foamy stuff down on the rug I will be working on the next chapter, which is appropriately titled:
"The Fire Is So Delightful"
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Way back when, in one of the stories (can't recall which one, off hand), Ellery told Junior he'd buy her a Radarrange for Christmas. That prompted a Christmas Photo Story and I thought I'd repeat it here...for old times sake. Enjoy!
CHRISTMAS (by MaineWriter)
So, Ellery told Alma he was going to buy her a
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/0059.jpg)
for Christmas, although personally, I thought he was acting a bit like a trust fund boy with that comment!
Louise tells me the Ellery is wants to get Ennis a pair of palomino speedos!
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/MTS2_86399_fanseelamb_speedos.jpg)
Huh, Louise? Why? We all know that Ennis prefers
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/do.jpg)
Besides, Ennis kinda liked the idea of the
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/conquist.jpg)
He thought they'd look kinda hot for his nights at the
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/FFics/redStalli.jpg)
For Ennis, Christmas shopping for Ellery is easy:
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/bathrobes_m3.jpg)
Because God forbid if
(http://www.sunponyranch.com/images/jd-wayne1.jpg) or (http://static.flickr.com/70/183594258_8834b24d4a_m.jpg)
should get a glimpse of Ellery's !
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/btn_thighs.jpg)
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and the next chapter in "Red Stallions for Christmas"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/189403.html "2. The Fire Is So Delightful"
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Way back when, in one of the stories (can't recall which one, off hand), Ellery told Junior he'd buy her a Radarrange for Christmas. That prompted a Christmas Photo Story and I thought I'd repeat it here...for old times sake. Enjoy!
CHRISTMAS (by MaineWriter)
So, Ellery told Alma he was going to buy her a
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/0059.jpg)
for Christmas, although personally, I thought he was acting a bit like a trust fund boy with that comment!
Louise tells me the Ellery is wants to get Ennis a pair of palomino speedos!
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/MTS2_86399_fanseelamb_speedos.jpg)
Huh, Louise? Why? We all know that Ennis prefers
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/do.jpg)
Besides, Ennis kinda liked the idea of the
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/conquist.jpg)
He thought they'd look kinda hot for his nights at the
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/FFics/redStalli.jpg)
For Ennis, Christmas shopping for Ellery is easy:
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/bathrobes_m3.jpg)
Because God forbid if
(http://www.sunponyranch.com/images/jd-wayne1.jpg) or (http://static.flickr.com/70/183594258_8834b24d4a_m.jpg)
should get a glimpse of Ellery's !
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/btn_thighs.jpg)
Oh my God, that story-in-pictures is hilarious, Leslie! :laugh: :laugh: That's right - Ellery did tell Junior he'd get her a microwave, didn't he? Wonder if he remembered. I guess if Francine is moving in with her it could be gift to both of them. Alma, Sr. would probably resent that gift, too - but at least she wouldn't have to board and feed a microwave!
On to read Chapter 2 - I'm so excited - I just love seeing our boys all cozy and happy and horny! :laugh:
Thanks - Marie
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update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/189634.html "3. Since We've No Place to Go"
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SPOILER : Chapter 3.
Ennis came downstairs, the key to the upstairs apartment in his hand. “Cold up there, bad draft in the small bedroom.”
“So they won’t mind bunkin together in the big bedroom will they? Besides, they’d probably scrap over who got the big bed,” Ellery said,
Isn't Nicky-Licky living in the apartment upstairs? Or is he living at Jeremys already?
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SPOILER : Chapter 3.
Isn't Nicky-Licky living in the apartment upstairs? Or is he living at Jeremys already?
Great minds think alike, David! I asked Louise about that on LJ - she said that we may find out or we may not - at least not in THIS story! I'm hoping there's a "J&N Part II" - or maybe a lot of J&N in the reception story - can't get enough of those guys! ;D
Didn't you love the rapport between Ennis and Nick? They seemed very comfortable with one another!
Thanks - Marie
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update! that is all you get for tonight!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/189717.html "4. Let it Snow"
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Hugh has been in Sydney shooting scenes with Nicole Kidman for Baz Luhrman's new film Australia.
See http://www.smh.com.au/news/film/hollywood-comes-to-town-but-leaves-locals-in-the-dark/2006/12/23/1166290786276.html
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Christmas in Laramie started with a lot of fun indeed ;)
Now I don’t know if to say poor Ellery or lucky Ellery walking
, sitting with that butt plug all night and being smashed; with the girls around it might take a while for Ennis to “uncork” him.
In all cases hilarious story, perfect abreaction in prechristmas bustle; thanks Louise
And congratulation to your new job! Switzerland is fabulous country.
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Just been watching on Ovation channel Hugh playing Curly in the London production of Oklahoma. He never looked more beautiful.
Here are some pics I found which I don't think have been posted.
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g153/averybell/whiskers2.jpg)
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g153/averybell/whiskers.jpg)
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Hi everyone. I know I havnt posted for a while. I,ve havnt forgotten everyone just been swamped with RL. Anyway, just wanted to wish you all a happy christmas and a happy new year. Oh and I know he wont see this, but happy christmas to Hugh as well, you gorgeous man. ;) ;) ;) (I had to say that lol.) :)
(http://bestsmileys.com/christmas5/10.gif)
Souxi.xxxxx :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Just been watching on Ovation channel Hugh playing Curly in the London production of Oklahoma. He never looked more beautiful.
That is so true. Too bad the show is as dull as dishwater...LOL. I fast forwarded through most of it and just watched the Hugh parts.
L
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update! that is all you get for tonight!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/189717.html "4. Let it Snow"
OMG, Louise this chapter is hilarious! I couldn't stop laughing. One funny line after another.
SPOILER
“Oh there you are! Merry Christmas, Uncle Ellery!” and threw her arms around him, planting a kiss on his astonished cheek.
I want a picture of Ellery with his astonished cheek! ;D
there's more....
“Uh... excuse me honey, this is for gentlemen only.”
“I came ta see my Daddy.”
“Your... Daddy? Ya just can’t come in and see your Daddy, sweetie. This is a private club.”
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
and more...
“You okay?” Ennis asked as Ellery disentangled himself from a sea of wet wool.
“I think so. That didn’t feel as fun as I thought it would though,” Ellery said with a wan smile.
::)
I haven't read a christmas story like this before Louise, thanks! It's great. :)
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I love "Uncle Ellery"! LOL
L
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Happy Holidays everyone!
Congrats on the job Louise!
(no time to start Red Stallions yet, but I'm very much looking forward to it!)
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Hi everyone. I know I havnt posted for a while. I,ve havnt forgotten everyone just been swamped with RL. Anyway, just wanted to wish you all a happy christmas and a happy new year. Oh and I know he wont see this, but happy christmas to Hugh as well, you gorgeous man. ;) ;) ;) (I had to say that lol.) :)
(http://bestsmileys.com/christmas5/10.gif)
Souxi.xxxxx :-* :-* :-* :-*
Hey sweet twinnie! :-* I miss you! Thank you for this gorgeous festive Christmas greeting :) Hope you have a wonderful Christmas :)
:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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I love "Uncle Ellery"! LOL
L
Oh God, me too Leslie! I really LOL at that! ;D
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update!!!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/190111.html "5. You Better Watch Out"
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Hello,
I just want to say Marry Christmas to everybody who celebrates Christmas already today and of course to all for tomorrow
(http://www.adalex.ca/adalex/sisi/sweetsy.jpg)
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update!!!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/190111.html "5. You Better Watch Out"
The odds are stacked against a woman gettin a good lookin man cause the real handsome ones are all queer.”
*laugh through the tears* ;D :'(
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Hello everyone!!
It sure looks like I'll only be able to catch up on my reading when I get home. I see that Louise has started a new Laramie Tale - woowee! :D Congrats on the new job Louise! ;)
My sister and I are about to take her kids for last minute Christmas shopping .. so in the spirit of Christmas ..
I wish YOU & YOURS a Very Wonderful Holiday Season!
Merry Christmas, All!!
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Animes/14dc439c.gif)
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thank you for all of the wonderful Christmas greetings, folkses!
and here is... an update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/190377.html "6. You Better Not Cry"
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It has just passed midnight here, and is now Christmas day.
How is this for dedicated readership: The Laramie Tales website had 1100 hits today from 145 hosts. Now that - is impressive for a Christmas Eve.
I want you all to know that there may be more to this story than I had originally planned, but as promised, I am opening up the site to the public as promised, even though it is not yet complete.
I have already received three wonderful and unexpected gifts for Christmas, and expect I will be able to spend at least some of this week before I move on Saturday, completing an extended "Red Stallions for Christmas" story.
1) I got my new job offer - on Friday.
2) I got a personally autographed X-Men photo of Hugh courtesy of Scott6373
3) I managed to find a short term housing situation near to Saarbrücken which saves me having to stay in a hotel while I wait for my visa.
So I am very happy, and this has so far been a very precious Christmas! I hope all of you have at least as wonderful a holiday as I am, even though I am spending it cleaning my oven!
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Hello everyone!!
It sure looks like I'll only be able to catch up on my reading when I get home. I see that Louise has started a new Laramie Tale - woowee! :D Congrats on the new job Louise! ;)
My sister and I are about to take her kids for last minute Christmas shopping .. so in the spirit of Christmas ..
I wish YOU & YOURS a Very Wonderful Holiday Season!
Merry Christmas, All!!
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Animes/14dc439c.gif)
Thank you Milli!! :-*
And a Very Merry Christmas to you too! :-*
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It has just passed midnight here, and is now Christmas day.
How is this for dedicated readership: The Laramie Tales website had 1100 hits today from 145 hosts. Now that - is impressive for a Christmas Eve.
I want you all to know that there may be more to this story than I had originally planned, but as promised, I am opening up the site to the public as promised, even though it is not yet complete.
I have already received three wonderful and unexpected gifts for Christmas, and expect I will be able to spend at least some of this week before I move on Saturday, completing an extended "Red Stallions for Christmas" story.
1) I got my new job offer - on Friday.
2) I got a personally autographed X-Men photo of Hugh courtesy of Scott6373
3) I managed to find a short term housing situation near to Saarbrücken which saves me having to stay in a hotel while I wait for my visa.
So I am very happy, and this has so far been a very precious Christmas! I hope all of you have at least as wonderful a holiday as I am, even though I am spending it cleaning my oven!
Merry Christmas, Louise! :-*
All of that is such wonderful news! :) Except for the oven! OMG! Not nice! ::) :(
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It has just passed midnight here, and is now Christmas day.
How is this for dedicated readership: The Laramie Tales website had 1100 hits today from 145 hosts. Now that - is impressive for a Christmas Eve.
I want you all to know that there may be more to this story than I had originally planned, but as promised, I am opening up the site to the public as promised, even though it is not yet complete.
I have already received three wonderful and unexpected gifts for Christmas, and expect I will be able to spend at least some of this week before I move on Saturday, completing an extended "Red Stallions for Christmas" story.
1) I got my new job offer - on Friday.
2) I got a personally autographed X-Men photo of Hugh courtesy of Scott6373
3) I managed to find a short term housing situation near to Saarbrücken which saves me having to stay in a hotel while I wait for my visa.
So I am very happy, and this has so far been a very precious Christmas! I hope all of you have at least as wonderful a holiday as I am, even though I am spending it cleaning my oven!
Merry Christmas, Louise!
Merry Christmas to all those who are celebrating Christmas as well as to those who aren't but still have the holiday nonetheless!
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update for everyone! Merry Christmas!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/190900.html "7. You Better Not Pout I'm Telling You Why"
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I thought I oughta bring this pic back here!
I wish I had my computer here to do an E&E Christmas pic! Dang .. :-\ (I miss my computer..)
Anyway, Merry Christmas again everyone! :D
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/HughJkman/6ad4d166.jpg)
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MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM DOWNUNDER!
Christmas is a beach - Bondi Beach!
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1085000/images/_1087228_bondi300.jpg)
(http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/40664000/jpg/_40664131_ap_santa_203.jpg)
(http://www.smh.com.au/ffxImage/urlpicture_id_1070127262520_2003/11/30/ent350_bondi_xmas0112,0.jpg)
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Whoa nelly!
Louise! Your going to have to go back and write about the progression of Jeremy and Nicks relationship! There must be a dozen or so chapters we need to fill us in from their last date to when the girls show up at Christmas!
The reaction at the Sheriffs office about dupree being with Nick.
Jeremy finally using the L-word!
Nicks parents reaction to him moving in with Jeremy. Maybe a nice family dinner with the boys and Nicks parents.
you know what we want...... More! More More! LOL !
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I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone of the wonderful people here reading louise's
beautiful story, along with louise and leslie, the merriest, and healthiest christmahanaquanzicas. Have a
wonderful and joyous holiday season, and very prosperous and happy New Year. I sincerely hope that the
New Year brings you all the joys that we have all been blessed with by knowing and meeting each and every
person here at bettermost...It has been an experience unlike any other i have ever known... love Janice
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MERRY CHRISTMAS, LOUISE! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE!
Your writing talent is such a gift, Louise - thank you so very much for sharing it with all of us!!!
Loving this Christmas story as much as the others! You're a wonder. :)
Gotta dash - potatoes to mash!
Hugs to Everyone, Marie
(P.S. Oh, yeah. What David said. ;D More, More, More with J&N!)
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Whoa nelly!
Louise! Your going to have to go back and write about the progression of Jeremy and Nicks relationship! There must be a dozen or so chapters we need to fill us in from their last date to when the girls show up at Christmas!
The reaction at the Sheriffs office about dupree being with Nick.
Jeremy finally using the L-word!
Nicks parents reaction to him moving in with Jeremy. Maybe a nice family dinner with the boys and Nicks parents.
you know what we want...... More! More More! LOL !
Why I oughta...
Fortunately for the Laramie addicts, things have gone exceptionally well for me logistics-wise, and I am not only making this Christmas story a little bit... LONGER, but also have gotten some new ideas for our characters, so it looks like I may not need to take that dreaded "moving haitus" for more than a day or two at the most!
And Merry Christmas to all! I will be posting another chapter soon. I had to go back and do some substantial rereading from "Long Way Home" in order to get to the next chapter in "Red Stallions for Christmas" so I apologize for the delay today. Of course you are all pigging out on Christmas dinner and probably didn't notice a thing!
Muah hahahaha!
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and now, from my Brussels trip:
Fabienne's Christmas Tree!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
(http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/4247/xmastreeoh1.jpg)
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And, appropriately enough with our Christmas tree - a new chapter!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/191117.html "8. Santa Claus Is Coming..."
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Gah!
I cannot believe I just discovered this thread. I got me some catchin' up ta do ;D
(starts at chapter one)
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Update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/191399.html "9. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"
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What would christmas be without a visit from St.Nick?
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S P O I L E R
I’m glad Ennis agreed to the girls’ request to move to Laramie, they’ll then have more time for each other. It’s also good that Alma finally gave in to the girls’ wishes and not caused an ugly scene. Great chapters as always, Louise!
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Okay gang...
Here's the plan!
I think I know how I am ending this story (at last.) I am expecting to produce four more chapters which will cover dinner at Edna and Wes's, gift unwrapping, and a little surprise for the ending. I don't know if I will get them all written today, but if not, sometime Thursday. I am going to be travelling tomorrow and visiting with my friend Jane.
Today Leslie is starting on the Rereaders Club for "Looking for Answers" which should give you plenty to read tomorrow! he hee.
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Update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/191538.html "10. Let Your Heart Be Light"
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What a treat to wake up to a new chapter. Thank you Louise!
L
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Killing me softly
Actress Kate Beckinsale reports an interesting incident involving Hugh Jackman during the filming of Van Helsing. "He was naked in one of our scenes, and they had to wedge it all in so it wouldn't show, but it sort of all fell out, and his bits and pieces rested gently on my leg."
Rested gently? What! Not even a twitch?
She continued: "He's just the nicest man, a sane human being. It was, you know, my privilege." Words fail.
PS Kate's father Richard Beckinsale (who co-starred with Ronnie Barker in the classic British comedy Porridge) died in his thirties of a heart attack. Given the family's history of premature cardiac arrest, it it nothing short of a miracle that we still have Kate among us!
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hahaha! Bits and pieces! The British are always so delicate about describing sex organs!
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update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/191814.html "From Now On Our Troubles Will Be Out Of Sight"
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These last chapters are great, Louise! As always, you're keeping it real! In spite of their immaturity, I like Francine and Junior and I'm glad they will get a chance to be a more important part of their dad's life and they will get to perhaps make up for some lost time. Ellery's work is his "big picture" and Ennis's girls are, in a way, his "big picture." I think the girls, unfortunately, have picked up some manipulative behavior that is very common in children of divorce who have felt a sense of abandonment. You've zeroed in on this perfectly. I think that getting away from Alma, Sr. will be a good thing for both of them, as will being around Ellery's no-nonsense attitude! :) I think Ellery will provide a good balance to Ennis - who understandably has some guilt issues going on. I also think that Edna will be a wonderful influence - I can see that she knows exactly how to handle the girls - especially Francine - loving but firm.! :) All these things, as well as going to college should help them develop some maturity and self-reliance. (Note to Francine: I love ya, honey, but pouting on a 19 year old? Not a Good Thing! ;D)
The gifts were perfect! I can't wait to see Ellery's gift to Ennis!!!! I'm guessing it's something rather, er, private? :laugh:
Thanks - Marie
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I can't wait to see Ellery's gift to Ennis!!!! I'm guessing it's something rather, er, private? :laugh:
Thanks - Marie
If it is what I predicted, it is a very public gift!
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The gifts were perfect! I can't wait to see Ellery's gift to Ennis!!!! I'm guessing it's something rather, er, private? :laugh:
Thanks - Marie
Your're guessing what i'm hoping! ;D
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If it is what I predicted, it is a very public gift!
What did you predict david?
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If it is what I predicted, it is a very public gift!
Yeah, I just read a comment on LJ - must be along the lines of what your predicted! :) I had completely forgotten about that! I think you're probably right - but, I can't help it, my mind just naturally heads toward the gutter when I'm around E&E (and J&N)! :laugh: :laugh:
Oh, and thanks for the suggestions for more J&N storylines to Louise! Keep 'em coming, David!! (Personally, I'm dying to see the "I love you, Nicky" scene! . . . . and the "Will you move in with me, Nicky" scene . . . and the "I thought of something new I'd like to try tonight, Nicky" scene . . . . and, . . . well, you get the picture!
Thanks - Marie
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yes, there will be a separate "Jeremy and Licky Nicky" story about New Year's Eve, I decided. A holiday for each family!
and now:
An update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/192072.html "12. Make the Yuletide Gay"
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Your're guessing what i'm hoping! ;D
We think alike, Fabienne! :)
Marie
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yes, there will be a separate "Jeremy and Licky Nicky" story about New Year's Eve, I decided. A holiday for each family!
Looks like Nick has started celebrating New Years Eve early!
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Just for us, a little epilogue....one more gift:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/192695.html
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Looks like Nick has started celebrating New Years Eve early!
hello.... bottoms up!
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SPOILER!
Just as I thought! ;D
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Thanks Louise for that wonderful Christmas story. The girls provide endless comic opportunities. I wished I could have seen Ennis' face when he saw the truck standing there.
PS I read in the papers that some guy bought his wife a $360,000 Porsche sports car for Christmas and wondered if he were thinking with his dick. Well Ellery might be thinking partly with his dick but mostly I think with his heart! Looking forward to more Jeremy and Nick.
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A bit of a spoiler, but I love this...
“Yeah, I might not a been too keen on the idea before we did our little weddin thing.”
Ellery held his hand up in the low light of the lamp, the gold ring glimmering. “I look at this about two hundred times a day, Ennis, an I almost can forget all a the stupid things I used ta call relationships before now.”
“Yeah.”
“I was right about you.”
“What were you right about?”
“I wanted ta fall in love with a man who knows what love is. And even if you didn’t live the life you wanted, and you were hidin in the closet in your relationship with Jack, you always knew ya loved em, an you knew what love is. It was somethin I had ta learn, just like learnin how ta have a family and give em things they want and need.”
Ennis reached up and took Ellery’s outstretched hand and brought it to his own lips, kissing it softly. “Thank you, darlin. Yer teachin me things too... like how not ta spoil my girls rotten.”
L
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I hope you all enjoyed "Red Stallions for Christmas" which was only about twice as long as I thought it would be!
I will be venturing out to my friend Jane's tomorrow for Christmas dinner and a little necessary shopping I was hoping to have done today, which is why I finished up the story in a hot hurry today.
There will not be any fic updates today. When I get home tomorrow night I will be deciding which Laramie Tale to write next - until then, join Leslie and the Rereaders for chapters 6-10 of "Looking for Answers"!
And welcome to Milo! who jsut finished the Laramie Saga and is working his way through "Dupree's Choice".
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I hope you all enjoyed "Red Stallions for Christmas" which was only about twice as long as I thought it would be!
Absolutely enjoyed every word, Louise! Twice as long? The longer the better! What a perfectly beautiful ending!
And I loved that little moment at the apartment when their rings made a clinking sound as they laced their fingers - Sigh. I love any moment that makes mention of their rings.
Have a wonderful Christmas dinner with your friend - I know we'll love whichever story you write next!
Thanks - Marie
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A bit of a spoiler, but I love this...
“Yeah, I might not a been too keen on the idea before we did our little weddin thing.”
Ellery held his hand up in the low light of the lamp, the gold ring glimmering. “I look at this about two hundred times a day, Ennis, an I almost can forget all a the stupid things I used ta call relationships before now.”
“Yeah.”
“I was right about you.”
“What were you right about?”
“I wanted ta fall in love with a man who knows what love is. And even if you didn’t live the life you wanted, and you were hidin in the closet in your relationship with Jack, you always knew ya loved em, an you knew what love is. It was somethin I had ta learn, just like learnin how ta have a family and give em things they want and need.”
Ennis reached up and took Ellery’s outstretched hand and brought it to his own lips, kissing it softly. “Thank you, darlin. Yer teachin me things too... like how not ta spoil my girls rotten.”
L
Yes Leslie, this was especially beautiful.
And i love the mentioning of the rings too, Marie.
Thank you for yet another wonderful story Louise!
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A peek inside the Dupree apartment......
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yes, there will be a separate "Jeremy and Licky Nicky" story about New Year's Eve, I decided. A holiday for each family!
SQUEEEEEEE!!
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I hope you all enjoyed "Red Stallions for Christmas" which was only about twice as long as I thought it would be!
Love, Love, LOVED it, Louise! SO much. Thank YOU! :-*
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Beautiful pic, David :)
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SQUEEEEEEE!!
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I'm the second SQUEEEING!
I just got to computer after 2 days and red the other half of the story, ohh, it was cozy and romantic like Christmas is supposed to be for couple in love. :)
and with the girls in Laramie there is a great perspective for new adventures ;)
thanks much Louise
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I have returned from a day of very tiring travel and visiting and ... shopping for replacement items for the apartment I am moving from.
Tomorrow is carrying and toting and hopefully moving some of my packed bags into the new place and finishing things off here, and I am ... so... tired, and my knees and back are really troubling me.
So ... in short, since I cannot predict how much writing time I have available between doing the necessaries of moving between now and Saturday, and considering Sunday is New Year's eve, I have decided to go ahead with writing the "New Year's Eve Nick and Jeremy Story", which is of unknown length, so as to be in the season.
When I get all settled and my move is done (and I have rested up) I will be starting on the "Reception" story.
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I have returned from a day of very tiring travel and visiting and ... shopping for replacement items for the apartment I am moving from.
Tomorrow is carrying and toting and hopefully moving some of my packed bags into the new place and finishing things off here, and I am ... so... tired, and my knees and back are really troubling me.
So ... in short, since I cannot predict how much writing time I have available between doing the necessaries of moving between now and Saturday, and considering Sunday is New Year's eve, I have decided to go ahead with writing the "New Year's Eve Nick and Jeremy Story", which is of unknown length, so as to be in the season.
When I get all settled and my move is done (and I have rested up) I will be starting on the "Reception" story.
Awww Louise, hope you feel better soon! Moving is a real bitch :(
Really really looking forward to Nick and Jeremy! :) AND the Reception of course! :)
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I have returned from a day of very tiring travel and visiting and ... shopping for replacement items for the apartment I am moving from.
Tomorrow is carrying and toting and hopefully moving some of my packed bags into the new place and finishing things off here, and I am ... so... tired, and my knees and back are really troubling me.
So ... in short, since I cannot predict how much writing time I have available between doing the necessaries of moving between now and Saturday, and considering Sunday is New Year's eve, I have decided to go ahead with writing the "New Year's Eve Nick and Jeremy Story", which is of unknown length, so as to be in the season.
When I get all settled and my move is done (and I have rested up) I will be starting on the "Reception" story.
Oh, no - back problems are the pits! I'm so sorry. I'm glad you will be taking time to rest up! All of us E&E-aholics and J&N-aholics will be waiting patiently - your stories are worth any wait! :)
Take care - Marie
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Well, fortunately or unfortunately (depending on how you look at it), I have changed my plans and my destination, and will be going to look at something else tomorrow.
The arrangement I had set up turned out to be too expensive and too much hassle. Advertised as $650 euro but really costs $900. Niiiice.
So my new destination is Kaiserslautern, and if I pay them I can bring my stuff right in. However, I am not sure when my DSL will go on, that, I have to check. So I might be down for a day, or two, or three. But don't despair, where there is a will, there is an internet cafe!
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I love posting quotes. This is from Chapter 8 of Red Stallions for Christmas:
Francine hopped up and rummaged through the box, coming up with two boxes of spare bulbs.
“Five dead? Hell, every time we took out the Christmas lights when the girls were little I swear we had ta buy all the lights new – one year we waited too long an there weren’t any lamps ta buy,” Ennis said, then flushed red with embarrassment. “Guess I should be talkin about them times.”
Ellery shrugged. “Don’t bother me none – after all, it’s all part a yer life together, right? Thank you Francine.”
“You can call me Francie,” she said, tossing her curls back.
“You look a whole lot like your Daddy, anyone ever tell you that?”
Francine blushed, nodding. “I take it that’s a good thing, if ya like my Daddy, huh?”
Ellery chuckled and patted her arm. “Don’t read too much into it Francine, his bein male got a lot ta do with the attraction.”
Francine giggled. Ellery picked up a box of bulbs and opened it, giving Ennis a look of mock severity. “Ennis I swear, your daughter is bein flirtatious with me.”
“Huh,” Ennis said. “Let me help you with them bulbs.”
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Okay, Laramie scholars, I have a question..
Francine dashed over to the sink where Junior was pouring out the last of the coffee and washing the carafe. “They’re neckin at the bottom a the stairs, I saw em.”
“You ain’t seen nothin like the kiss I seen, Francie,” Junior replied. “I’m surprised either of em still have straight teeth.”
What kiss is Junior referring to? They both saw them kiss after the wedding...
L
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So I was reviewing Christmas presents:
Junior and Francie received: rodeo outfits with hats (Wes and Edna); microwave oven, popcorn popper, gift certificates to Sears (Ellery); and boots (Ennis)
Wes and Edna received: bolo tie, muffin tin (Junior and Francie); belt, apron (Ennis and Ellery)
Ennis received: jeans (from Wes and Edna); truck (Ellery)
Ellery received: jeans (from Wes and Edna); boots (from Ennis).
Did Junior and Francie have any presents for Ennis and Ellery?
L
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Hi Leslie and Laramie scholars -
Okay, Laramie scholars, I have a question..
Francine dashed over to the sink where Junior was pouring out the last of the coffee and washing the carafe. “They’re neckin at the bottom a the stairs, I saw em.”
“You ain’t seen nothin like the kiss I seen, Francie,” Junior replied. “I’m surprised either of em still have straight teeth.”
What kiss is Junior referring to? They both saw them kiss after the wedding...
L
Remember when Junior first came to visit E&E? It was after they had come back from dinner at the Browns and they were back at E&E's house and were outside on the patio. Junior was going for a walk, but then it looked liked rain and she returned unexpectedly and . . . . there they were . . .Ennis had Ellery pushed up against the house . . . . and, well, HAWT moment! Phew! ;D
So I was reviewing Christmas presents:
Junior and Francie received: rodeo outfits with hats (Wes and Edna); microwave oven, popcorn popper, gift certificates to Sears (Ellery); and boots (Ennis)
Wes and Edna received: bolo tie, muffin tin (Junior and Francie); belt, apron (Ennis and Ellery)
Ennis received: jeans (from Wes and Edna); truck (Ellery)
Ellery received: jeans (from Wes and Edna); boots (from Ennis).
Did Junior and Francie have any presents for Ennis and Ellery?
L
I'm so glad you asked this! This has been driving me crazy! Especially since the girls made special mention to Ellery about a gift for him. I thought maybe I had just missed somethihng and was planning to go back and do a re-read!
Thanks - Marie
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Hi Leslie and Laramie scholars -
Remember when Junior first came to visit E&E? It was after they had come back from dinner at the Browns and they were back at E&E's house and were outside on the patio. Junior was going for a walk, but then it looked liked rain and she returned unexpectedly and . . . . there they were . . .Ennis had Ellery pushed up against the house . . . . and, well, HAWT moment! Phew! ;D
Like, duh? How on earth could I have forgotten that one! LOL....
I'm so glad you asked this! This has been driving me crazy! Especially since the girls made special mention to Ellery about a gift for him. I thought maybe I had just missed somethihng and was planning to go back and do a re-read!
Thanks - Marie
Good, I am glad I am not the only one on this...
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Like, duh? How on earth could I have forgotten that one! LOL....
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Well, don't feel too bad! LOL!! I didn't remember right away either - started going through all the times Junior had been with E&E before it hit me. And just in case anyone needs more of a reminder, and just because you've got me in the mood now for quotes, and just because you avatar reminded me that HAWT is good, and just because we can't get enough E&E . . . .
“Now that it’s clear an coolin off anybody want a coffee out on the patio?”
“I could use one,” Ennis said.
“I think I’d just like ta go for a bit of a walk if ya don’t mind,” Junior replied. She got her sweater from her bag and slipped out the door as Ennis and Ellery went to the patio.
“That boy was out a line,” Ennis said gruffly.
“Hey... we got a second night ta get through, but we got a little while fer some cuddlin an fondlin while she’s out on her walk.”
Ennis swallowed a gulp of coffee. “That’s true. C’mere.”
Ellery stood up and walked over to Ennis’ side of the table, and Ennis, predictably, opened his belt and unzipped him. “I miss doin this just any ol time.”
“Oh sweetheart, you like bein dirty don’t ya?”
“Yeah well... yeah...” he slipped his fingers into Ellery’s fly and pushed down the front of his drawers, gripping his cock, then tilted his head up. “You like that, when I grab ya?”
“Uhhhh huh...”
Ennis stood up, keeping Ellery’s cock firmly in hand as it stiffened, stroking him slightly as he moved closer, then smothered his mouth with a passionate kiss, his other hand pulling Ellery’s chest against his, thrusting his tongue in his mouth. Ellery shuddered with pleasure, feeling the stiff heat of Ennis’s erection against his hip as Ennis thrust his tongue deep in his mouth, working his cock roughly with his hand, then pushing him against the side of the house. Ellery’s arms came around his back, sliding down over his ass and kneading his cheeks with his long fingers.
Junior, had started down the road, turned back as a large thunderhead cast the early evening into shadow, and she came around the side of the house to join Ennis and Ellery, stopping dead as she saw her father pressing Ellery up against the house in a passionate embrace. She stared for a long moment, in a confused fascination, taking in the position of Ennis’s hand moving between them, Ellery’s fingers digging into his ass, the faint moans that escaped their locked mouths, stepped back down the stairs, and at last looked away, breathless.
Neither of the men, their ears filled only with the sound of their muffled moans and labored breathing, heard Junior’s light step on the patio, or her retreat, when they finally broke the kiss. “Can’t wait ta get you alone, an show ya my surprise, boy,” Ennis said, his voice low and urgent in Ellery’s ear, still stroking his erection.
“What is it?” Ellery responded, his breaths a series of short pants against Ennis’s neck.
“Gonna tie ya up, put that vibrator inside ya this time, turn in on high an give ya a paddlin.”
“Oh, Ennis...” Ellery sighed. “You been thinkin again.”
“You bet.”
“Now we just got ta think a what ta do right now,” Ellery moaned softly, his hips rolling as he thrust up into Ennis’s hand.
“We’re gonna make you make a mess in yer pants is what we’re gonna do,” Ennis growled, brushing his lips against Ellery’s neck and sucking, tightening his fingers on his cock as he pumped him.... “yer gonna come fer Mr. Coyote or he’ll give ya a bite.”
Ellery whimpered, opening his eyes to scan around them, but his body was largely blocked by Ennis’s, the yard empty but for a few hopping brown birds and a bright blue hummingbird sucking at the water feeder, and he surrendered to the dominance of Ennis’s hand and the scrape of his teeth along the base of his neck, fixing on his shoulder, and he nipped hard as his hand pumped him, the nip causing a spasm of pleasure to tip Ellery over the edge, causing him to spurt into the palm of Ennis’s hand. He moaned softly as he came, his body quivering with pleasure, and Ennis relaxed his hand, gathering as much of his semen as he could and stepping back a pace, holding his wet palm to Ellery’s mouth while he tucked his cock back into his drawers. Ellery gave him a heavy-lidded smile as he licked the warm liquid out of Ennis's hand.
Ennis nodded, dropping his hand once Ellery had licked it clean, and zipped him up, buckling his belt. “Try not ta look too satisfied, boy...” he warned softly, giving him another rough kiss, his tongue lapping the salty taste from Ellery’s lips.
“I’ll try,” he replied with a mischievous grin. “What about you?”
“You can suck me off when we go ta bed.”
“Can I use some fingers?”
Ennis nodded, saying nothing, his face flushed with desire, and as he moved to sit back at the table, he adjusted himself. “Better settle down now. Want another coffee?”
And, yes, I could have cut the quote off after Junior spotted them, but I never like to interrupt our boys! :laugh:
Marie
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Like, duh? How on earth could I have forgotten that one! LOL....
Good, I am glad I am not the only one on this...
L
that scene is in chapter 65 of second chances, foreplay
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Yeah, you caught me.
The night I was feverishly writing the last chapters and I was CERTAIN that I had the gifts from the girls for Ennis and Ellery - so I will have to change that in an edit!
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Okay gang,
I have started a new fic in the midst of my distractions! "Home for the Holidays"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/192889.html "1. The Invitation"
I cannot guarantee regular updates, but my current plan - if all goes well, that is - will be to write this over the next three days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and unlock it on New Year's Eve.
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Oh wow, Louise, thanks for this!
The Christmas gifts just don't stop. Thanks so much...
A little spoiler. We have Licky Nicky and Dupree goodness....
“I am the only child. They ain’t gonna go adopt and start over cause I turned to be a queer,” Nick said thoughtfully. “Are you ever gonna finish shavin?”
“Why? Ya need ta get in here?”
Nick stepped close to the sink, and ran a hand down Jeremy’s bare chest, fingers lingering at the dark fur beneath his navel, fingertips dipping into the waistband of his jeans. “Cause I figured we might have just enough time ta have a little fun before we go off to the salt mines.”
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Hi Louise!
Thanks for Chapter one!
Nothing like a little Nicky licky & Do-me Dupree to find when I get home! ;D
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I aim to please, David, I aim to please.
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I aim to please, David, I aim to please.
Hot Damn, Louise! You always please! You sure know how to start a story off with a bang!! ;D That was great!
“Ya know, my momma is the type of person to ask right in the middle a dinner – who’s the man?”
“So I’ll tell her we can go in the bathroom and pull our pants down and she can check.” Jeremy began to scrape along his jaw with the razor, looking at his lover in the reflection of the mirror.
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Good one, Jeremy!!
This was a surprise:
Jeremy stopped shaving, and gave Nick a serious look. “Look, Nick. I know they ain’t keen on you bein with a man, any more than my folks would be – but at least you told em. I haven’t got any intention a tellin mine.”
Huh. How long could he possibly keep that a secret? Jeremy is usually so forthright. Very interesting, Louise. You always keep us on our toes, don't you?
Thank You!
Marie
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I haven’t got any intention a tellin mine.”
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Huh. How long could he possibly keep that a secret? Jeremy is usually so forthright. Very interesting, Louise. You always keep us on our toes, don't you?
Thank You!
Marie
One step at a time! Jeremy just came out to himself. It will be a while before he can get comfortable with the idea himself.
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update to "Home For the Holidays"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/193252.html "2. The Salt Mines"
featuring more Wayne goodness!
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SPOILER : Chapter 2
“You always had an eye out for Ennis,” Jeremy said. “Why don’t ya give it up on him? Ennis don’t even like you!”
“Sure he does. Why do you suppose every time he sees me he threatens ta give me a spank?”
“Cause yer a horse’s ass, maybe?” Jeremy replied.
He he he! :laugh:
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One step at a time! Jeremy just came out to himself. It will be a while before he can get comfortable with the idea himself.
Oh, I agree! I wouldn't expect him to feel comfortable telling his family immediately. I guess it's just the way he said "no intention" - it sounded a little like he wasn't planning to ever tell his family and I was wondering how long that could play out! But I'm probably just jumping the gun! :)
Thanks - Marie
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I had no intention of telling my parents either. That worked up till I was 29. Then I was getting physically sick when it was time to go visit them. A few therapy visits later it was decided that my guilt was making me sick. I went to a PFLAG meeting first. The lovely little old ladies sitting there knitting all patted me on the head and said: "Dear, your parents already know. Just go home and tell them". So I did. And they were right. My parents said they had already guessed that and it was fine long ago. Problem solved.
PS: The PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gay people) are a great group of people. When I visited them, there were some parents there with thier sons or daughters trying to sort things out. There were some young people there to help the parents, plus some parents and grand parents there to talk to the kids. What a great resource.
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David,
That's a great story. Thanks for sharing. I love the image of the little old ladies knitting and patting you on the head.
I always hear the story as children coming out to their parents. Is there ever a situation where the parent says, "Son, (or daughter), we know this about you, want to come clean?" David, do you know?
Leslie
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Leslie, I don't know of any kids whose parents confronted them. It may be possible, but I didn't continue going to those PFLAG meetings after my problem was resolved. Although I have often thought about going back to help out.
But I have heard from one or two guys who said their parents (fathers) tossed them out of the house at a young age for being queer.
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I had no intention of telling my parents either. That worked up till I was 29. Then I was getting physically sick when it was time to go visit them. A few therapy visits later it was decided that my guilt was making me sick. I went to a PFLAG meeting first. The lovely little old ladies sitting there knitting all patted me on the head and said: "Dear, your parents already know. Just go home and tell them". So I did. And they were right. My parents said they had already guessed that and it was fine long ago. Problem solved.
PS: The PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gay people) are a great group of people. When I visited them, there were some parents there with thier sons or daughters trying to sort things out. There were some young people there to help the parents, plus some parents and grand parents there to talk to the kids. What a great resource.
Aww, David - you've made me cry! I have had one person come out to me - my Godson, Rob. His mom is a very good friend of mine and Rob and I have always been very close. And it wasn't a surprise to me either. But he came to me first because he was so afraid to tell his parents. That was two years ago and he was 21 at the time. I get all choked up every time I think about how frightened he was. He actually wanted me to tell them for him. Eeek! I wasn't at all sure what to do! So we went together and told them. His mom wasn't surprised, either, and she was fine with it. His dad . . . well, that was more difficult. He didn't disown him or refuse to see him or anything, but he had a much harder time accepting it. We eventually got him to go to a PFLAG meeting with Rob and his mom. And you're right - a great group of people and a wonderful source of support!
I breaks my heart to think of all the young (and maybe not so young) men and women out there living in fear and shame - afraid to tell their families. Thank you for sharing that story, David.
Hugs, Marie
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Update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/193510.html "3. M is For the Many Things Unsaid"
It is 2 a.m. on Moving Day.
Please be patient while I organize my new apartment and internet access. I may not be able to get online for very long until after the New Year's Holiday, but I will be logging in each day and will try to make an update each day and get this little fic finished. In the meantime the Rereaders Club will be holding down the fort with Looking for Answers in the E & E Thread!
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SPOILER: CHAPTER 3
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Jeremy’s face went still. “Nick, I don’t know what ta say. That’s .. got ta be the nicest thing anybody ever said ta me.” His hand slipped off Nick’s chin and he reached around his neck, pulling him into a kiss, languid, gentle, a brush of the tongue against Nick’s full lower lip.
Awwww that deserves a photo.
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lovely part Louise
I love their clumsy romantic talk and love the picture David, lively
story is always better with such poetic illustrations :-*
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Hi, I'm back. The past few days were very frustrating, the earthquake in Taiwan had damaged the under-ocean cables to such an extent that all European and American websites were not accessible to us, we were only able to get access to countries south of us - Australia. I see that there are already 3 chapters for the new stories, so I'll go read them first and then I'll catch up on this thread. It's great to be back.
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welcome back, Betty. In the next couple of hours I will be unhooking from the internet here and continuing on to parts unknown... I am hoping to get to an internet cafe so I can continue to give out updates... but right now I am pretty tired!!!
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Thank you, Louise, but the repair work of the cables is not completed so the access is still quite unstable, it took ages to load just one page. I have read the new chapters, they are great, can't wait for the follow-up but you take it easy, finish your moving, unpacking and settle down first. I'm sure we can wait for the updates until you're all settled.
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Thank you, Louise, but the repair work of the cables is not completed so the access is still quite unstable, it took ages to load just one page. I have read the new chapters, they are great, can't wait for the follow-up but you take it easy, finish your moving, unpacking and settle down first. I'm sure we can wait for the updates until you're all settled.
Hi Betty :) Sorry to hear about your internet troubles :( that must be so frustrating! Hope it gets better soon.
And Louise, don't worry so much about us! Just take it easy and rest for a bit :) Like Betty said, we can wait.
*off to read chapter 3!*
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I love posting quotes. This is from Chapter 8 of Red Stallions for Christmas:
Lol, Leslie.
I love it whenever Ennis says "huh"... it just makes me smile.
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SPOILER
Update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/193510.html "3. M is For the Many Things Unsaid"
It is 2 a.m. on Moving Day.
Please be patient while I organize my new apartment and internet access. I may not be able to get online for very long until after the New Year's Holiday, but I will be logging in each day and will try to make an update each day and get this little fic finished. In the meantime the Rereaders Club will be holding down the fort with Looking for Answers in the E & E Thread!
That was just beautiful, Louise. And what a perfect title! How sad about Jeremy and his family - makes me especially happy that he has his Nicky now!
Take care of yourself and good luck with the move!
Thanks - Marie
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Thank you, Louise, but the repair work of the cables is not completed so the access is still quite unstable, it took ages to load just one page. I have read the new chapters, they are great, can't wait for the follow-up but you take it easy, finish your moving, unpacking and settle down first. I'm sure we can wait for the updates until you're all settled.
wow, Betty, i didn't know this was one of the consequences of the earthquake. Hope everything will be back to normal soon.
And yes, Louise, i really loved the three chapters of the new story you've already posted despite your hectic schedule. So take it easy and try to get some rest too. We'll be here when you resurface! :) :)
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update!
My move is going slower than expected, but during my rest periods I am writing!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/193537.html "4. Other People's Folks"
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Louise! You are amazing!!! I sometimes wonder if there are two of you! ;D
:) :)
*off to read
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Louise! You are amazing!!! I sometimes wonder if there are two of you! ;D
:) :)
*off to read
I've often wondered about that too, Fabienne! ;D
*and off to read chapter 4 too*
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*SIGH*
I miss Milli and Souxi! :(
*waves to them, wherever they are* :-*
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Milli is in California visiting family. I don't know about Siouxi, though.
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I'm sure Jeremy will win over the Sampsons affection once they get to know him. He is handsome, masculine and polite. And more importantly, they'll see how happy their son Nicholas is with him.
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I'm sure Jeremy will win over the Sampsons affection once they get to know him. He is handsome, masculine and polite. And more importantly, they'll see how happy their son Nicholas is with him.
And how happy Jeremy is with Nick. Up til now, we have know very little about Jeremy's life. It seems to be coming out that he hasn't had the easiest go of it, family and friends-wise. It is nice for him to have someone who loves him, and he can love back.
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I'm sure Jeremy will win over the Sampsons affection once they get to know him. He is handsome, masculine and polite. And more importantly, they'll see how happy their son Nicholas is with him.
Good points, David. Especially about Nick being happy.
And how happy Jeremy is with Nick. Up til now, we have know very little about Jeremy's life. It seems to be coming out that he hasn't had the easiest go of it, family and friends-wise. It is nice for him to have someone who loves him, and he can love back.
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Yes, except for Ennis and Ellery and work-related friends, we haven't really heard of any of Jeremy's college friends - I had always thought that that might have been due to his busy schedule, but now, as you've said, it does seem to be coming out that there is much more of a story there. Jeremy understandably is reluctant to discuss it - but, I do hope we find out a little more.
Thanks for the thoughts - Marie
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I am also looking forward to learning more about Jeremy's previous life/family/friends...
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1000 posts on this thread. Ta da!
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I'm sure Jeremy will win over the Sampsons affection once they get to know him. He is handsome, masculine and polite. And more importantly, they'll see how happy their son Nicholas is with him.
I hope you are right David. Still, it must be very hard for Nick to see that his mother is in such a state that she has to be put on medication. That must hurt... :(
I hope the rest of the dinner goes well and Nick's mother can begin to see why her son loves Jeremy.
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I am also looking forward to learning more about Jeremy's previous life/family/friends...
:)
and me :)
And YAY for going over 1000!!! :D
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Something I've been meaning to mention, Louise . . .
I love your continuing references to the broken blind in Jeremy's room letting in shafts of moonlight and sunlight. Little details like that mean so much. Now I always picture Jeremy and Nick falling asleep and waking in each other's arms . . . with that light shining on them . . . a benediction of sorts. Their souls really are coming together.
Thank you for this beautiful image!
Marie
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heheheh Marie, either that or it could mean Jeremy is too lazy to fix it!!
I have unlocked the first four chapters for the public, but today I will not have an update to post, because I am too beat from completing my move and have to get the rest of my computers out of the car so no one will STEAL them!
I am hoping to find a WIFI connection and if so I will be back later and all of this will be a lie... but I am not holding out hope.
I will be back online tomorrow (New Year's Day) at 11 a.m. to noon - at least that is the plan, unless I sleep in and don't get up!
I have Chinese chicken and onions, egg rolls, and all of my stuff in Kaiserslautern now and my move is officially OVER!
So I will have a bit more time for the next two to three weeks. Go me! Look for an update some time tomorrow afternoon Eastern time - maybe two if I am really ambitious!
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I have Chinese chicken and onions, egg rolls, and all of my stuff in Kaiserslautern now and my move is officially OVER!
Yeah! Move is over!
Now, dreaded unpacking, YUCK.
(I am still not fully unpacked from my move in June 2005!)
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heheheh Marie, either that or it could mean Jeremy is too lazy to fix it!!
:laugh: :laugh: Our Jeremy lazy? No way!!!! :laugh: :laugh:
Happy New Year, Louise - Good Luck with everything!!
Marie
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Yeah! Move is over!
Now, dreaded unpacking, YUCK.
(I am still not fully unpacked from my move in June 2005!)
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oh no. no no no - no unpacky.
I am in transit right now - to Switzerland. And even there, my unpacking is going to consist of strategic culling of belongings to consolidate them. I can't believe in 16 months I accumulated so much more STUFF!
I need to pare things down.
I have great news for you guys too, admit the firecrackers of New Year's celebration here in K-Town - there IS a WLAN connection, though very intermittent, in my apartment. And this means, I may be able to make an update for New Years! So keep your fingers crossed !
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Happy New Year update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/193915.html "5. Questions Without Answers"
this connection is flaky but holding! I may be able to get this fic done - stay tuned for some more brisk updating in the next day or two as I recover from my move from Saarland to Rheinland!
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Happy New Year update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/193915.html "5. Questions Without Answers"
Happy New Year, Louise and all Bettermost members!
What a nice way to wake up with a new chapter waiting, thanks Louise. Off to read it now.
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it isnt a lot but it is an update, and I am hoping to have more time today (er, New Year's day) to fart around and write and rest and fart around and upload and ... write... sounds like the perfect life!
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Well Guess who's Coming to Dinner? Instead of Sydney Poitier we have Jeremy in the hot seat.
So much simmering under the suppressed tension. So many questions we've got about Jeremy now - never mind Nick's Mum.
Happy New Year to you Louise and to other Laramie denizens!
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it isnt a lot but it is an update, and I am hoping to have more time today (er, New Year's day) to fart around and write and rest and fart around and upload and ... write... sounds like the perfect life!
Just right to start the new year with! Thanks Louise
Happy New Year :)
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Happy new year to everyone.
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souxi! great to see you again!
and here is an update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/194243.html "6. A Time for Giving"
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SPOILER: Chapter 6
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The hottest Pontiac in the mid 1980s. The two seat Pontiac Fiero!
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Happy new year to everyone.
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Thanks sweet twinnie :) And a very Happy 2007 to you too and everybody else! :-*
*Off to read 5 and 6*
And Louise, your New Years day sounds great to me! ;D
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Happy New Year, everybody!
I'm hopeful that 2007 will be a good/better year.
I, for one, am relieved the holiday season is over. Too stressful.
Louise, congrats on the move - hope ya settle in nicely! Sure do enjoy all the wonderful stories.
Big hugs for all!
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I am glad it is over too, but not because they are holidays... since I did absolutely nothing specific for the holidays except eat a big leg o' chicken at my friend Jane's house - but because it meant moving after 16 months, and now I am living with and on top of my stuff. at least.. I have internet!
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I know one thing I wish for 2007. That someone, somewhere will read the LS and think..."wow that would make a great movie" then show it to Heath and Hugh who of course will love it and agree to do it. Then before you know it, it,ll be on the big screen(at least 4 hours long, well Gone with the wind was 4 hours lol, no problem) and then we,ll have the special edition DVD complete with "extras". Hows that for a wish lol. Hey I,m an eternal optomist lol, I can dream. ;) ;) ;D ;D
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That's a LOVELY wish, souxi! I like it! And, of course, Jake would do the flashback scenes, too.
What an epic!
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My DH worked last night, so I went to eat dinner with my parents. I was home by 9 P.M. Just another ho-hum New Year's Eve.
I used to love Christmas, but since I am married to the world's biggest 'scrooge', it's always a let-down. Not one thing under the tree this year - he never fails to disappoint. You'd think I've learned to stop expecting or hoping for anything more.
Thank goodness for FanFiction! It's my favorite vicarious excape from RL!
And thank goodness for the Internet - my window to the world!
Today, I am watching the impressive and excellent Rose Bowl Parade on TV and doing laundry.
Y'all have a good day.
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Happy New Year Everyone!
SPOILER
Someone mentioned "intriguing" and that is certainly true! And your chapter titles are so spot on! Every time we get a question answered, another one pops up!
So much simmering under the suppressed tension. So many questions we've got about Jeremy now - never mind Nick's Mum.
Precisely.
I did like the talk between Jeremy and Dr. Sampson. I can see respect building between them. And I thought Nick's gifts to his parents were lovely - you could see that he put a lot of thought into them - and those are the best gifts!
I remember the Fiero - they were hot! I can just picture sexy Nick (and sexy Jeremy) tooling around Laramie in that! ;D
Sorry about your Christmas, Navy Vet. :( Ditto on the escape from RL!
Thanks - Marie
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That's a LOVELY wish, souxi! I like it! And, of course, Jake would do the flashback scenes, too.
What an epic!
Thanks NV, it certainly would be an epic, and one that I think needs to be made. Poor Ennis was left bereft at the end of BBM. :'( We cant leave him there like that, not when Louise has got a new life just waiting for him. Not to mention a hot guy of course lol. ;) ;). I think 4 hours is long enough to do LS justice..do you?
Happy new year to you.xxx
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Happy new year to everyone.
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THANK YOU SIOUX=== that is lovely,,,and thank you to louise,,istnt life grand,,,gettting the new chapter up on top of a mountain, in washington state.... lovely christmas dinner w/nicks family and the guys.... janice
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Firebird, David!
Update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/194461.html "7. Behind the Mask"
It took me almost 3 hours to get back online tonight, sorry for the delay. When I said "flaky connection" I meant it!
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Firebird, David!
Here's Nick's crimson Firebird
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OMG! That's some snazzy car! Thanks for the visual, Jo! :)
I LOVED Nick for wanting to take his father out for a spin. That was real sweet :) Glad he's got his fathers trust back again.
And I so love him calling Jeremy 'sweet thing' *sigh*
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Firebird!
Well, I wasn't sure which one you'd pick for Nicky. Firebird, Fiero, Grand Prix or even Sunbird.
I was thinking money was probably not an issue, so that would leave out the Sunbird. The Grand Prix is a nice car, but maybe too formal (then) for a 22 year old. The Firebird is a fast car, so I was thinking his parents might worry about him getting himself into trouble with it. Then I remember the new Fiero. A hot little car that was fast looking, but not a rocket. If you walked into a Pontiac dealer showroom then, the Fiero was the hot new item.
But the fact you had his Dad get him the Firebird does indeed show trust. A far bigger statement than getting him the smaller Fiero.
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I was thinking money was probably not an issue, so that would leave out the Sunbird.
Ha ha - that was excellent reasoning David. My first car was a Sunbird - and money was indeed an issue! :)
Those Firebirds (and the the Chevy version - the Camaro) were really popular back then!
Marie
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ok, quick as hell... because I could lose my WLAN connection any second now...
Two updates!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/194581.html "8. My Old Country Home"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/195043.html "9. The Devil You Know"
I have been trying ALL DAY (for the past 6 hours) to get on the net. The good news is, Funk (a company) should be installing a WLAN transmitter for me tomorrow < early. So maybe this little WLAN connectivity nightmare is just... for one more day!
We can only hope.
I am presently in chat and will hang on as long as I can.
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Has anyone come up with a photo yet of Ennis' new truck from Ellery?
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yes... scroll back!
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Geez Louise!
The Red Stallion parking lot will sure have some new cars in it!
Ellerys new Monte Carlo Super Sport he bought earlier.
Ennis's new Chevy Pickup truck.
Nicks new Pontiac Firebird.
and of course the girls will have Ellerys old El Camino there too!
What's next? A New Jaguar for Jeeves? LOL
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Oh, and it's a good thing the boys have their own apartment to fool around in. Because a Firebird is not built well for having sex in! Back then they had the button for the power hatch release right in the middle of the center console behind the shifter. And it was very easy to hit by mistake causing the big rear window/hatch to fly open , literally catching you with your pants down! LOL. ::)
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What's next? A New Jaguar for Jeeves? LOL
Well, I don't picture Jeeves getting a car himself, because he'd still be nervous about driving on "our" side of the road. But what about the new man who has caught his eye..."Martini Man" Jerry Lamont? What do you picture him driving? Maybe a Crown Victoria, David? Huh?
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Oh, and it's a good thing the boys have their own apartment to fool around in. Because a Firebird is not built well for having sex in! Back then they had the button for the power hatch release right in the middle of the center console behind the shifter. And it was very easy to hit by mistake causing the big rear window/hatch to fly open , literally catching you with your pants down! LOL. ::)
Sounds like you had some memorable adventures in autos David!
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oh, this reminds me... oh CASTING DIRECTOR...
We need a Jerry Lamont! All we require is "tall,with a slender, long-fingered hand."
The tall man, who had already dipped his olive in his martini six or seven times as he contemplated drinking it, picked up his glass and took the comment as an invitation to join him. “Name’s Lamont. Jerry Lamont,” and held out a slender, long-fingered hand.
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update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/195120.html "10. Things To Do"
go figure, I had to get up early to wait for the internet man, and I got right into the functioning WLAN... unlike yesterday, which was a complete nightmare! Maybe it's because the sun is out.
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Sounds like you had some memorable adventures in autos David!
Indeed! ;D
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oh, this reminds me... oh CASTING DIRECTOR...
We need a Jerry Lamont! All we require is "tall,with a slender, long-fingered hand."
The tall man, who had already dipped his olive in his martini six or seven times as he contemplated drinking it, picked up his glass and took the comment as an invitation to join him. “Name’s Lamont. Jerry Lamont,” and held out a slender, long-fingered hand.
Well, that's not much to go on! ::) ;D
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that's my point, June... gives the Casting Director more leeway.
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SPOILER: Chapter 10 !
"This coat would make winter a lot more bearable. All because he had fallen in love with Nick."
Oooo! The first time Jeremy uses the L-word? But we haven't read where he realizes this, or better yet, when he declares it to Nicky. :)
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that's my point, June... gives the Casting Director more leeway.
OKAY then! True! This being the wonderful Milli?
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I almost forgot to post a pic of the boys when they got home! :D
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Gorgeous pic, David :)
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oh that David, he's a sly one!
catches every "L" word I slip in there doesn't he? clever, very very clever.
I am not having a great day today, folks, I'm afraid. I woke up this morning bright and way too early to wait for the internet guy who didn't come, didn't call, didn't nothin.
I tried to contact my landlord, and his wife told me "try the other number" and then hung up on me, and I can't find the other number and tried her back and she isn't picking up the phone.
And I called my doctor for more ketoprofen since I used up all of mine in my move and my knees do not like me today, and it's Wednesday and everyone in Deutschland knows what that means... no doctors or pharmacies on Wednesday afternoons. Little things us Americans routinely forget.
So I am trying to make do with pain pills, which doesnt help mobility, just gets me through the time till I can get the dang arhritis pills... if only I could find that secret cache of over the counter ketoprofen from America where they sell it for ten times the price but at least you don't need a prescription. sigh...
Those stairs out to the car seem to be a long way down.
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Oh, gosh, Louise - I'm sorry to hear of the bad morning you're having. Thanks so much for the great chapter!
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That's a great picture, David. Thanks! And speaking of pictures:
“I haven’t lost my ability ta take pictures ya know, Momma, I just haven’t had the opportunity. That reminds me… my camera an lenses are all here, I should probably take em.”
I can't think of a better photographic subject for Nicky than his Sweet Thing, can you? ;D
And, yes, Louise, we're dying to hear the L-word make the journey from Jeremy's mind out through those beautiful lips!
Thanks - Marie
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oww, Louise, that doesn't sound good :(
I hope those pain pills will make you feel a bit better. I had no idea you couldn't get to a doctor or pharmacy on Wednesday afternoon in Germany! I knew shop opening hours are bad, but this is ridiculous.
And that internet guy needs a kick in the $&!!%% >:(
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at least today Bad Internet is functioning well! that is one thing I am glad about!
and my muse does not seem to have abandoned me as yet.
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and my muse does not seem to have abandoned me as yet.
thank god for that!
SPOILER
Nick slid the hand up Jeremy’s chest. “Cause all the time you were sittin there bein polite to my parents all I could think of was how much I wanted ta strip you naked and get you down on the bed.”
hehehehe, well get to it Nicky! :)
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Oh thats right! Nick has his camera now!
And we do know what his favorite subject is....
He catches Jeremy asleep on the couch.
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oh that David, he's a sly one!
catches every "L" word I slip in there doesn't he? clever, very very clever.
I am not having a great day today, folks, I'm afraid. I woke up this morning bright and way too early to wait for the internet guy who didn't come, didn't call, didn't nothin.
I tried to contact my landlord, and his wife told me "try the other number" and then hung up on me, and I can't find the other number and tried her back and she isn't picking up the phone.
And I called my doctor for more ketoprofen since I used up all of mine in my move and my knees do not like me today, and it's Wednesday and everyone in Deutschland knows what that means... no doctors or pharmacies on Wednesday afternoons. Little things us Americans routinely forget.
So I am trying to make do with pain pills, which doesnt help mobility, just gets me through the time till I can get the dang arhritis pills... if only I could find that secret cache of over the counter ketoprofen from America where they sell it for ten times the price but at least you don't need a prescription. sigh...
Those stairs out to the car seem to be a long way down.
Awww Louise :( none of this sounds good, not at all :( Hope it all gets better soon! Thank God for your muse and that the connection you have is still holding up!
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Jeeeez David! Your pics sure are uhm.....entertaining....! :P
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OMG David! :o
Now i know why Nick wants to knead that like play-doh! ::)
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I am working on chapter 11 now, and believe me, there is a lot of kneading going on!
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I am working on chapter 11 now, and believe me, there is a lot of kneading going on!
And lots of 'licky licky' too?!? ;D
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what? licking AND kneading? you guys want the moon! I should be done soon.
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what? licking AND kneading? you guys want the moon!
*nods* yep, this game of More is fun!! ;D
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*nods* yep, this game of More is fun!! ;D
It *is*!! ;D
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Oh thats right! Nick has his camera now!
And we do know what his favorite subject is....
He catches Jeremy asleep on the couch.
Hot Damn, David! Thanks! I was hinting for a pic - and you've certainly delivered! Whoo Whee! Get that camera clicking, Nicky!
Marie
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no, I didn't forget that this is supposed to be a sex story!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/195453.html "11. A Personal Gift"
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WOW, Louise, that chapter was almost too hot to handle!
THANKS!!
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WOW, Louise, that chapter was almost too hot to handle!
THANKS!!
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I agree .... *feels very VERY flushed*
Jeeeeeeez Louise! ;D
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WOW, Louise, that chapter was almost too hot to handle!
THANKS!!
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I agree .... *feels very VERY flushed*
Jeeeeeeez Louise! ;D
I'll just have to second and third those sentiments . . . . I'm, frankly, speechless myself, Louise!!!!!!!! (and that takes some doing! :laugh:
THANK YOU!!
Marie
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I didn't want anyone to think I had forgotten the sex part of our sex fantasy format!
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Greetings! everyone..
I am soooo behind, it aint even funny!
I don't even know what story is happening right now ..
I gotta take a moment and go back 20 pages or so and figure out where I left off ..
Although I have caught a glimpse of one or two of David's Naughty Inspirational pics 'round here .. ;D
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no, I didn't forget that this is supposed to be a sex story!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/195453.html "11. A Personal Gift"
amai, phew, wat was dat allemaal???
sorry Louise, can't say anything coherent in english right now...
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amai, phew, wat was dat allemaal???
sorry Louise, can't say anything coherent in english right now...
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Hey, english is my native tongue - and I still haven't worked my way up from speechless to coherent yet. ;D
I didn't want anyone to think I had forgotten the sex part of our sex fantasy format!
No danger of that, Louise! You do realize that you've caused people to pass out at their computers, don't you? :laugh:
Marie
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!!!! gees louise!!! [**fanning with old chrstimas card with jolly st nick on the front***] 20 degrees outside and 120 degrees inside!!!
st nick will never mean the same!!! looks like Jeremy found a new "nickname" for his love, along with new heights of love making. and "st nick" sure found the right presents for Jeremy. and you gave us the right gift for the holidays.
whew!!!
now, what about Jeremy's parents? and what Nick doesn't want to talk about?
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amai, phew, wat was dat allemaal???
sorry Louise, can't say anything coherent in english right now...
Ik snap wat je bedoelt, Fabienne! ;D
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YAY Leslie!! I'm/we are bringing the Dutch in here too!! :P
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Update to "Home for the Holidays" - this concludes this story.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/195814.html "12. Breaking the Ice"
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The next question is: what is next?
This concludes our holiday event fics and I can go back to our slightly skewed timeline.
Which means we have to go back to two events:
1) The wedding reception
2) Nick moving in.
Since most of you have been clamoring madly for the wedding reception fic I will write that one next. And I think all of you J/N fans have been momentarily sated!
hehehe. And unless my internet gets A WHOLE LOT BETTER REALLY QUICK I am not going to promise to work on two of them at once because that will drive me bonkers very shortly.
Enjoy!
If any of you have any ideas on a poll we can put up for fun in the meantime, I thought that last poll was really fun.
And I said POLL not POLE. You all have very dirty minds!
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More topics?
1) The wedding reception
2) Nick moving in.
3) Dupree at work (after he kisses Nick there)
4) New Years eve!
and here is a pic for New Years eve
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And I said POLL not POLE. You all have very dirty minds!
God Louise, the thought hadn't even crossed my mind!!
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More topics?
1) The wedding reception
2) Nick moving in.
3) Dupree at work (after he kisses Nick there)
4) New Years eve!
and here is a pic for New Years eve
Don't forget Pookie and Simon!
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oh yes... Pookie's First Time... who can forget that!
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... my knees do not like me today, and it's Wednesday and everyone in Deutschland knows what that means... no doctors or pharmacies on Wednesday afternoons. Little things us Americans routinely forget.
So I am trying to make do with pain pills, which doesnt help mobility, just gets me through the time till I can get the dang arhritis pills... if only I could find that secret cache of over the counter ketoprofen from America where they sell it for ten times the price but at least you don't need a prescription. sigh...
Those stairs out to the car seem to be a long way down.
As a fellow sufferer I know just what you're going through. For the unitiated the following little poem says it all!
Knees
Ellery’s got a painful back
It sometimes feels he’s on the wrack
Ennis’ leg bones in his ear
could mean he will no longer hear
But geez
you never want to know
just how it feels
with painful knees
It’s like an iron plate is bolted
on your kneecaps
which has halted
any movement and resulted
in some painful jolts and mishaps
Like some rusty nails attached
to loudly creaking bones
that grate together night and day
in time with all your moans!
But do not fear
a little pill
can make it better
and dissolve
the bolts and nails
and iron plate
And that is quite a thrill!
(http://www.organfax.co.uk/players/pictures/byron/knees-o.jpg)
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Lovely knees there, Jo! ;)
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Yep, there's nothing worse than pain when you can't get good drugs, I always say. Hope you feel better Louise.
Bad Internet Man ... bad, bad, very bad!
David, thanx for the yummy pics. Sweet!
My news today: After having dizzy spells since Dec. 9, I finally got diagnosed with Vertigo; though they don't know the reason why yet, it doesn't seem to have anything to do with my b/p or meds. I'm starting a new med that's supposed to help with it. Huh.
Off to read the last 2 chapters and get a watermelon snack.
Good night and ... uh ... (don't know the spelling, but) ... Goede nacht!
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Good night and ... uh ... (don't know the spelling, but) ... Goede nacht!
Yes you do, navy!
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hey no fair! I want a watermelon snack!
Lacking that, I did get to the grocery store last night because my knees told me they were good for one trip if it was super important. And this morning I got in touch with my doctor's office and they are faxing the Apotheke for the Alrheumun - man I wish they could come up with decent names here!! so that is done. WLAN man is still missing in action but that is the other thing I need to do today... fill up my card-activated mobile phone so I can call and find out WHAT HAPPENED TO WLAN MAN?
In the meantime my connection is bouncing all over the place and I will be working on writing once my errands get settled down. Today we are due to start with "A Small Circle of Friends", when Ennis's legbone is cured and Edna goes into a cooking and party frenzy for... just a few folks.
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My news today: After having dizzy spells since Dec. 9, I finally got diagnosed with Vertigo;
Wow! You have a condition named after a Alfred Hitchcock movie? Awesome!
Of course, around here you are in good company. But most of them are named after another one of his movies! LOL.
::)
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Wow! You have a condition named after a Alfred Hitchcock movie? Awesome!
Of course, around here you are in good company. But most of them are named after another one of his movies! LOL.
::)
Ha ha, good one David. And of course that movie would be .....Notorious!
L
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Ha ha, good one David. And of course that movie would be .....Notorious!
L
Ha ha ha! I was thinking more like .....Psycho! :laugh:
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Ha ha ha! I was thinking more like .....Psycho! :laugh:
Us? Psycho? Aw, David.....
L
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gee, I am so lame, I was thinking more of "Strangers on a Train..." hahaha
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Ha ha ha! I was thinking more like .....Psycho! :laugh:
Yup! First thing to spring to mind!
PS It's part of Ellery's video collection too.
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And all this Psycho talk gives us an excuse to look at (again) one of Ellery's favorite fantasy movie stars...
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/AP-1.jpg)
L
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God, I can't believe Louise has written a whole new sequel and I've barely had time to read it. It's looks manageable though so I'm sure I can get through it quickly. The leadup to Christmas, and then the whole Christmas/New Year period (which also included my partner and our daughter's birthdays) was, well, kinda hectic.
Anymore in the pipeline Louise (so I know how fast I need to read)? :)
Karen
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Hi Karen! Good to see you here again! :)
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The next question is: what is next?
This concludes our holiday event fics and I can go back to our slightly skewed timeline.
Which means we have to go back to two events:
1) The wedding reception
2) Nick moving in.
Since most of you have been clamoring madly for the wedding reception fic I will write that one next. And I think all of you J/N fans have been momentarily sated!
hehehe. And unless my internet gets A WHOLE LOT BETTER REALLY QUICK I am not going to promise to work on two of them at once because that will drive me bonkers very shortly.
Enjoy!
If any of you have any ideas on a poll we can put up for fun in the meantime, I thought that last poll was really fun.
And I said POLL not POLE. You all have very dirty minds!
*AHEM* you forgot the honeymoon. We all know newlyweds have to have a honeymoon dont they? Cant deny our boys that. Oh re the dirty minds. I dont have a dirty mind, it,s that June. tsk tsk. ;) ;) ;) ;D
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:laugh: Awww J twinnie, I needed a good laugh today and you just gave it to me! :-* And you don't have one huh?? PMSL!!!
:-*
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okay here is the first chapter of the New Story, "A Small Circle Of Friends"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/196000.html "Best Laid Plans"
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Oh wonderful Louise....
sort of a spoiler, but not really....great last line for the chapter!
L
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Not a Spoiler ...
What a wonderful beginning! I love it already. Can't wait for Ennis's response.
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I,ve been thinking again. (that,ll please Louise no end lol. ;) ) At wedding receptions you have music and dancing dont you? Well the newly betrothed always have the first dance, it,s traditional. So will our boys be following traditon then? One little dance wont hurt will it? Just one? PLeaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Come on June, help me out here, start nagging Louise. ;) ;) ;D
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OKAY then twinnie, for you!
PULEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE Louise .... *begs*
*pleads*
*begs some more*
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okay here is the first chapter of the New Story, "A Small Circle Of Friends"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/196000.html "Best Laid Plans"
SPOILER
Oh, what a great start, Louise! I was just saying over on the E&E thread that I always love a good Wes and Ellery conversation!
Now I just have to get all the time-frames sorted out in my mind - we're jumping back a little here, so I'm going to go back and try and figure out how long ago J&N met and how long Nick has been working at the Red Stallion at this point - not really important, but I like pondering all things J&N!
Thanks - Marie
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It is the 13th of November, so it is a couple of weeks after Ellery gave Nick his job and let him use the apartment.
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It is the 13th of November, so it is a couple of weeks after Ellery gave Nick his job and let him use the apartment.
Thanks, Louise - you're a doll!
And, I know I'm jumping the gun - but I'm dying to know what Wes knows, ya know? Not much seems to get by Wes! ;D It'd be pretty funny if Wes was all "Hell, Ellery, I've always known Dupree was queer!" :laugh:
Thanks - Marie
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that wouldnt be very Weslike of him now would it?
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okay here is the first chapter of the New Story, "A Small Circle Of Friends"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/196000.html "Best Laid Plans"
I can't believe how i've missed these conversations between Wes and Ellery! Great start Louise! :)
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that wouldnt be very Weslike of him now would it?
Nope - not very Weslike, at all! ;D That's why it struck me as funny - it would be so un-Weslike! :laugh:
Marie
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I can't believe how i've missed these conversations between Wes and Ellery! Great start Louise! :)
I have too, Fabienne. And I've missed Joe ;D and all the other police station stuff!
Just wonderful stuff Louise! :-*
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update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/196206.html "2. Length of Days"
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More topics?
1) The wedding reception
2) Nick moving in.
3) Dupree at work (after he kisses Nick there)
4) New Years eve!
and here is a pic for New Years eve
nice one david,,,love those pics of the boys in bed and resting after..............????
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Another good chapter Louise...Ennis under the infuence and only one topic of conversation is appropriate! LOL
L
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hehe glad to know that I had a new topic of conversation - Ennis talking dirty! I guess getting over his legbone is an adjustment!
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Shaking All Over Lyrics by Led Zeppelin
When you move right up close to me
That's when I get shakes all over me
Quivers down my backbone
I got the shakes in my kneebone
I got the ( ? ) in my ( ? ) bone
Shakin' all over
When you move and say goodnight to me
That's when I get shakes all over me
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Jo, Jo, Jo...
What sort of a sixties rocker are you anyway? LOL...I read that and said, no no no..not Led Zeppelin. A few minutes searching the old memory files of my brain and I said, yes! The Who...Live At Leeds
Fortunately, I have that CD close at hand (my daughter, who shares my rocker sensiblility gave it to me for my birthday). So, whipping out the liner notes we find that Shakin' All Over was written by Johnny Kidd, the leader of the Pirates, "one of the first truly ballsy rock 'n roll bands in Britain." Their version reached #1 on the UK charts in August 1960.
Maybe Led Zep covered this (anyone?) but I have to say, I have listened to as much Led Zeppelin as Who in my time and it is not ringing any bells in my brain. Anyone?
L
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Now I just have to get all the time-frames sorted out in my mind - we're jumping back a little here, so I'm going to go back and try and figure out how long ago J&N met and how long Nick has been working at the Red Stallion at this point - not really important, but I like pondering all things J&N!
Thanks - Marie
Yup. We need to go back and revisit the time when Jeremy bailed Nick out of jail and kissed him in front of one of his fellow Police Officers. There is no doubt a story there about how he was greeted the next time he showed up at work. How did the guys react to him "outing" himself?
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you're on the right track, David. The incidents in question occurred in the middle of "Dupree's Choice".
However, since it is getting late for this little camper I can't look up the exact timing... also, I did not date the chapters in that story since much action occurs on the same days, however, "Dupree's Choice" begins on October 28, the day of E & E's private marriage ceremony.
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Holy Moly, Louise! I thought I was working late - I'll be heading home in a little bit and its after 10:00 p.m. here - what time is it in your part of the world? Hope you're feeling okay!
And speaking of heading home . .
Leslie, my husband had three piles of albums when we first met - Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, and The Who - so he may have an answer to your question. If he's still awake when I get home :) I'll ask him.
G'Night All,
Marie
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As a fellow sufferer I know just what you're going through. For the unitiated the following little poem says it all!
Knees
Ellery’s got a painful back
It sometimes feels he’s on the wrack
Ennis’ leg bones in his ear
could mean he will no longer hear
But geez
you never want to know
just how it feels
with painful knees
It’s like an iron plate is bolted
on your kneecaps
which has halted
any movement and resulted
in some painful jolts and mishaps
Like some rusty nails attached
to loudly creaking bones
that grate together night and day
in time with all your moans!
But do not fear
a little pill
can make it better
and dissolve
the bolts and nails
and iron plate
And that is quite a thrill!
(http://www.organfax.co.uk/players/pictures/byron/knees-o.jpg)
is that the famous "bees knees" so famous from far and wide ?
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Jo, Jo, Jo...
What sort of a sixties rocker are you anyway? LOL...I read that and said, no no no..not Led Zeppelin. A few minutes searching the old memory files of my brain and I said, yes! The Who...Live At Leeds
Fortunately, I have that CD close at hand (my daughter, who shares my rocker sensiblility gave it to me for my birthday). So, whipping out the liner notes we find that Shakin' All Over was written by Johnny Kidd, the leader of the Pirates, "one of the first truly ballsy rock 'n roll bands in Britain." Their version reached #1 on the UK charts in August 1960.
Maybe Led Zep covered this (anyone?) but I have to say, I have listened to as much Led Zeppelin as Who in my time and it is not ringing any bells in my brain. Anyone?
L
Hey Leslie,
I'm not nearly as up on all this as you - I just remembered the legbone bit and googled it and up popped lyrics by Led Zeppelin - maybe their version was a remake. I bow to your greater knowledge!
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SPOILER
Ellery back in work, he can be a grumpy sod can't he? :laugh: My mind was cast back to him saying to Ennis that he spends his days at work bitching and shouting and doesn't want to be domineering when he gets home. His colleagues don't seem to be the least bit fazed by him though. Just love those Ellery and Wes moments. Wes has his measure, and then some.
Drunk and agro Ennis turns into drunk and horny Ennis. I hope for Ellery's sake Lauren gets off the phone quickly! :laugh:
It's nice to have the boys back!
Karen
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have them back? where did they go? I guess after a multi-daily E & E dosage any pause of a few days for Licky Nicky and Do-me Dupree is going to be a withdrawal. EGAD!
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have them back? where did they go? I guess after a multi-daily E & E dosage any pause of a few days for Licky Nicky and Do-me Dupree is going to be a withdrawal. EGAD!
Louise, you know the only cure for withdrawal is more penatration! LOL
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have them back? where did they go? I guess after a multi-daily E & E dosage any pause of a few days for Licky Nicky and Do-me Dupree is going to be a withdrawal. EGAD!
Well I also had my RL imposed absense during the Christmas/New Year period. So it feels like I've been missing some Laramie action for a long time.
Louise, you know the only cure for withdrawal is more penatration! LOL
David! :o Naughty :laugh:
Karen
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yes you are right. He is naughty.
I need a bit of a rest after my Moving and Waffles (see my posts in Our Daily Thoughts, Louise on Tour section) , and will be writing a bit later.
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Louise, I hope you haven't forgotten Jeeves. It is fun looking in on the antics of the younger crowd, the twenties something, the forties something. But life doesn't end at 50. I hope Lamont is in his late fifties, pushing sixty, and he shows the younger ones what sex is all about!
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Maybe Led Zep covered this (anyone?) but I have to say, I have listened to as much Led Zeppelin as Who in my time and it is not ringing any bells in my brain. Anyone?
L
Hey Leslie,
I'm not nearly as up on all this as you - I just remembered the legbone bit and googled it and up popped lyrics by Led Zeppelin - maybe their version was a remake. I bow to your greater knowledge!
I'm not up on it either - but I asked and my husband couldn't remember hearing this song by Led Zeppelin either and a quick check through his CD's didn't show the song anywhere - but . . . he thinks they very well could have performed it in concert and maybe never recorded it? Anyways, googling does indeed show that it was covered by lots and lots of artists! Here's the complete (?) lyrics I found - which are indeed very fitting for E&E! ;D
JOHNNY KIDD & THE PIRATES
SHAKIN' ALL OVER - 04/08/1960
1 week at #1 - 19 weeks on chart
When you move in right up close to me
That's when I get the shakes all over me
Quivers down my backbone
I got the shakes down my knee bone
Yeah the tremors in my thigh bone
Shakin' all over
Just the way that you say goodnight to me
Brings that feelin' on inside of me
Quivers down the backbone
I got the shivers down the thigh bone
Yeah the tremors in my back bone
Shakin' all over
Quivers down my backbone
Yeah the shakes in my knee bone
I got the tremors in my thigh bone
Shakin' all over
Well, you make me shake and I like it, baby
You make me shake and I like it, baby
Well, shake, shake, shake
Shake, shake
Shake, shake, shake
Shake, shake, shake
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Thanks for those lyrics, Marie.
My quick search found a version by The Yardbirds. But to me, the definitive version is by The Who, on the Live at Leeds album. Of course, on that one, you can barely understand the words! LOL
L
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the only thing i can think of when you guys post those lyrics is some bluesy tune that has the words "Rockin all over", but I don't remember any "shakin all over"
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We've never talked about musical preferences of our favorite men. In the movie, Ennis was putting quarters in the jukebox in the bar, but do we know what songs he actually selected? And the only time music has come up in reference to Ellery was the time he went cruising on the 287 in his new car with the radio turned up full blast. What was he listening to?
L
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update to "A Small Circle of Friends"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/196372.html "3. The Importance of Being Coyote"
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Mr. Coyote is howling at the moon and Leslie just when *THUD*
Hope that's not too much of a spoiler, folks...
L
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Mr. Coyote is howling at the moon and Leslie just when *THUD*
Hope that's not too much of a spoiler, folks...
L
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Lots of 'thudding' going on on different continents, i think!
here's my belgian *THUD* :)
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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Lots of 'thudding' going on on different continents, i think!
here's my belgian *THUD* :)
Ha ha, Belgian thud is good. Maybe I need some chocolate...
L
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In honor of that chapter, let's haul some toys out of the archives, shall we?
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/tsupansm.jpg)
and
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/L_TKnot.jpg)
I don't have the you-know-what in my photobucket, I think that might have been Milli...
L
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Thanks for those lyrics, Marie.
My quick search found a version by The Yardbirds. But to me, the definitive version is by The Who, on the Live at Leeds album. Of course, on that one, you can barely understand the words! LOL
L
Yeah, when I mentioned the song - that's what my husband said - "Sure you're not thinking of The Who"?
We've never talked about musical preferences of our favorite men. In the movie, Ennis was putting quarters in the jukebox in the bar, but do we know what songs he actually selected? And the only time music has come up in reference to Ellery was the time he went cruising on the 287 in his new car with the radio turned up full blast. What was he listening to?
L
Oh, good. I'm not the only one that obsesses over E&E minutia! LOL!!!
Gonna wait to read Chapter 3 at home - the title alone tells me I should wait - and the comments have confirmed! :laugh:
Thanks - Marie
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very true, Marie... chapter 3 is NOT WORK SAFE!
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Oh, good. I'm not the only one that obsesses over E&E minutia! LOL!!!
These are things I want to know:
1. What kind of shaving cream does Ellery use? Does he shave once a day or twice? If once, morning or evening? I suspect morning, because of his job, but I want to know.
2. What kind of shampoo and conditioner does he use? We know the conditioner is in a white bottle, but what brand?
3. Does Ellery use routinely use a comb or brush? At Junior's house he borrowed a brush, but combs get mentioned regularly.
4. How often does Ellery get his hair cut? Who does it? [can you tell I have a little bit of an obsession about Ellery's hair?]. What about Ennis and his hair?
5. Ennis and shaving...I suspect it is once a day, when he gets home from work. Does he shave in the shower or in front of the mirror?
6. Why on earth does Ellery wear a clip on tie?
7. And last (for now, I am sure I'll think of others)...is the real reading really under the mattress in the bedroom?
L
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1. Gillette "Smooth and Creamy". He shaves in the morning before work.
2. Suave - both shampoo and conditioner.
3. He brushes his hair at home (or gets Ennis to do it) and combs it out in public so he won't look like a sissy-ass.
4. He gets his hair cut by Madge Milligan at the Salon4Men, and only gets the split ends trimmed off because he wants to see how long it will grow. Wes got on him a couple of times and he pared it back to just below his collar a few times, but he keeps pushing it. She gives him a special conditioning treatment and keeps trying to push some salon type products on him "because he has such wonderful hair!"
Ennis goes to a barbershop when it starts standing up on end badly after getting up in the morning.
5. Ennis shaves before Ellery gets home... guess why? And he shaves in front of the mirror.
6. Ellery can't tie a tie to save his life.
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Anyone remember that erotic scene in the movie Tom Jones (starring Albert Finney and Susannah York) in which they both get stuck into a chicken dinner, ripping off bits of flesh in an increasingly wild feasting spree before jumping into bed together? Ennis and Ellery's back and forth over dinner brought it to mind! Here's a shot of Finney in that scene.
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g153/averybell/tomjones.jpg)
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1. Gillette "Smooth and Creamy". He shaves in the morning before work.
2. Suave - both shampoo and conditioner.
3. He brushes his hair at home (or gets Ennis to do it) and combs it out in public so he won't look like a sissy-ass.
4. He gets his hair cut by Madge Milligan at the Salon4Men, and only gets the split ends trimmed off because he wants to see how long it will grow. Wes got on him a couple of times and he pared it back to just below his collar a few times, but he keeps pushing it. She gives him a special conditioning treatment and keeps trying to push some salon type products on him "because he has such wonderful hair!"
Ennis goes to a barbershop when it starts standing up on end badly after getting up in the morning.
5. Ennis shaves before Ellery gets home... guess why? And he shaves in front of the mirror.
6. Ellery can't tie a tie to save his life.
Louise,
Thanks. I really really needed this information...
L
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Anyone remember that erotic scene in the movie Tom Jones (starring Albert Finney and Susannah York) in which they both get stuck into a chicken dinner, ripping off bits of flesh in an increasingly wild feasting spree before jumping into bed together? Ennis and Ellery's back and forth over dinner brought it mind! Here's a shot of Finney in that scene.
I remember my parents talking about this, but I never saw this movie. When did it come out? 1964? I also remember them talking about Goldfinger like it was the dirtiest movie on earth. LOL
L
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I have laughed out loud at that mildly disgusting "rip the chicken apart" scene in Tom Jones... it was masterful! And yes, I did sort of... have that in mind, though it was merely a parenthesis.
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Am I the only person here who thinks that men shaving is really really sexy?
L
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very true, Marie... chapter 3 is NOT WORK SAFE!
DAMN, Louise! You ain't kiddin'!!! ;D Geez, I haven't completely recovered yet from "Jeremy & Nick's Very Special Dildo Christmas" and now we get drunk, horny, sexy Ennis and begging, moaning, sexy Ellery with paddle, dildoand ties!!!!
I don't know how you keep doing it - but I'm sure glad you do! :laugh:
Thanks - Marie
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Am I the only person here who thinks that men shaving is really really sexy?
L
No, you're not - it is really, really sexy - but, of course, it has to be real shaving, i.e., shaving cream and razor - electric razors don't have the same effect at all!! ;D
Marie
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Am I the only person here who thinks that men shaving is really really sexy?
L
Depends on what they're shaving.
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Louise, I hope you haven't forgotten Jeeves. It is fun looking in on the antics of the younger crowd, the twenties something, the forties something. But life doesn't end at 50. I hope Lamont is in his late fifties, pushing sixty, and he shows the younger ones what sex is all about!
I second this about Jeeves' story. But I have a different take on the age, I hope Lamont to be a little younger than Jeeves, perhaps a few years older than Ennis.
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Louise, I hope you haven't forgotten Jeeves. It is fun looking in on the antics of the younger crowd, the twenties something, the forties something. But life doesn't end at 50. I hope Lamont is in his late fifties, pushing sixty, and he shows the younger ones what sex is all about!
What happens after Jeeves and Lamont leave the Red Stallion is definitely on the story list...! Our friend Jeeves is 52, and Lamont hasn't yet disclosed his age. But our friend Jeeves may be in for a new adventure to spice up his widowhood.
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Am I the only person here who thinks that men shaving is really really sexy?
L
Count me in! Those Gillette razor commercials have some really hot guys in them. And what is better than a hot guy in just a towel shaving so we can see him rubbing his sexy, kissable face?
(http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9htfR7zkJ9F7CkB9TejzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=12dipdktc/EXP=1168171635/**http%3a//paris.typepad.com/ohlalaparis/images/Shaving01.jpg)
;D :-*
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Am I the only person here who thinks that men shaving is really really sexy?
L
No ... *raises hand* but yeah, like Marie said, it has to be the real deal ;D
And I totally adored all the info you wanted about Ennis and Ellery! Was so good to read!! ;D
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In honor of that chapter, let's haul some toys out of the archives, shall we?
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/tsupansm.jpg)
and
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/L_TKnot.jpg)
I don't have the you-know-what in my photobucket, I think that might have been Milli...
L
It was Souxi, of course!! ;D ;D ;D
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No, you're not - it is really, really sexy - but, of course, it has to be real shaving, i.e., shaving cream and razor - electric razors don't have the same effect at all!! ;D
Marie
My husband has never even owned an electric razor...they are not on my radar screen. LOL
L
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No ... *raises hand* but yeah, like Marie said, it has to be the real deal ;D
And I totally adored all the info you wanted about Ennis and Ellery! Was so good to read!! ;D
Hee hee hee, I spent a lot of time thinking about Ellery's hair last night. Am I pathetic or what? LOL
L
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With the ban of Gels and creams on Airplanes, men can't bring Shaving Creams (unless put in their checked baggage) so I have seen a few guys with the old fashioned "Shaving Powder" cans. Just like ol'Dad used to use! Or Grand Dad if that is the case.
(http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9iby6JEqZ9FFesA3DqjzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=13skrn5r5/EXP=1168177860/**http%3a//www.health-care-beauty.com/images/Magic-Shaving-Powder-Extra-Strength-5-oz-142-g-B00099XNJC-M.jpg)
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And I totally adored all the info you wanted about Ennis and Ellery! Was so good to read!! ;D
Me, too!!
And, Leslie, if you're pathetic - so am I!! LOL!! While grocery shopping this morning, I wondered - "Do E&E ever grocery shop together?" For some very strange reason, I find that idea very appealing. :laugh:
Thanks - Marie
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uh oh, I guess those "Rapunzel" hair brushing chapters really got to you girls didn't they? muah hahahaha!
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Count me in! Those Gillette razor commercials have some really hot guys in them. And what is better than a hot guy in just a towel shaving so we can see him rubbing his sexy, kissable face?
(http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9htfR7zkJ9F7CkB9TejzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=12dipdktc/EXP=1168171635/**http%3a//paris.typepad.com/ohlalaparis/images/Shaving01.jpg)
;D :-*
Right well I,m probably going to get shot for this, but although the guy in the pic has a great body I suppose, the sight of him with shaving foam all over his face does absolyutly nothing for me atall..sorry lol. I cant for the life of me see what is sexy about it.
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Count me in! Those Gillette razor commercials have some really hot guys in them. And what is better than a hot guy in just a towel shaving so we can see him rubbing his sexy, kissable face?
(http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9htfR7zkJ9F7CkB9TejzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=12dipdktc/EXP=1168171635/**http%3a//paris.typepad.com/ohlalaparis/images/Shaving01.jpg)
;D :-*
Woo Wee!! Thanks, David - you're a treasure! And those pictures reminded me ...
We recently had a Jeremy shaving scene, didn't we? And Licky Nicky certainly found it very sexy!!!!
Marie
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Right well I,m probably going to get shot for this, but although the guy in the pic has a great body I suppose, the sight of him with shaving foam all over his face does absolyutly nothing for me atall..sorry lol. I cant for the life of me see what is sexy about it.
No shots will be fired. LOL
It isn't the foam covered face thats hot, but the shaving act itself that is sexy. I used to love watching my ex BF shave. Then of course the smooooth face afterwards was so fine to kiss. :)
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oh yes! yes we did have a Jeremy and Nick shaving scene which ended in some Licky Nicky action!
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Me, too!!
And, Leslie, if you're pathetic - so am I!! LOL!! While grocery shopping this morning, I wondered - "Do E&E ever grocery shop together?" For some very strange reason, I find that idea very appealing. :laugh:
Thanks - Marie
Didn't they go shopping together for groceries before their cookout party? They bought "too much food to eat" as I recall, including neopolitan ice cream.
L
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uh oh, I guess those "Rapunzel" hair brushing chapters really got to you girls didn't they? muah hahahaha!
They sure did, Louise.
L
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No shots will be fired. LOL
It isn't the foam covered face thats hot, but the shaving act itself that is sexy. I used to love watching my ex BF shave. Then of course the smooooth face afterwards was so fine to kiss. :)
I have to laugh, because my husband shaves in the shower, so I don't see him shaving all that often. In the summer it is different, when the outdoor shower is open and functional.
This weather we've been having, I could be in the outdoor shower today! It is 58 degrees right now!
L
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Didn't they go shopping together for groceries before their cookout party? They bought "too much food to eat" as I recall, including neopolitan ice cream.
L
Oh, yeah (slapping forehead)!!! That's right! Now I have to go back and re-read that! LOL!! And speaking of neopolitan ice cream (and being pathetic) - when I was looking through recipes and cookbooks trying to find something new to make for a cookie exchange this year- guess what caught my eye? Neopolitan cookies! Of course I had to make them (and they were great, too!) I think E&E would have enjoyed them very much!! :laugh:
Thanks for the reminder!
Marie
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i'm a bit late into the shaving discussion.
Am I the only person here who thinks that men shaving is really really sexy?
L
*raises hand*, well, my man shaving that is... ;D
No, you're not - it is really, really sexy - but, of course, it has to be real shaving, i.e., shaving cream and razor - electric razors don't have the same effect at all!! ;D
Marie
i agree Marie!
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Then of course the smooooth face afterwards was so fine to kiss. :)
Awww. . . Ellery agrees:
I said softly “How does a grown man have such a soft face?”, and moved closer, kissing his lips as I opened my eyes to his, molten darkness in the soft light.
"What I Did on My Day Off" - Chapter 13. Love that line!
Marie
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updaty-date-date:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/196781.html "4. Indecent Exposure"
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Great chapter, Louise!
Minor spoiler, but I loved this paragraph..
Ennis leaned over and kissed Ellery softly, brushing his thumb across the pale cheek, pushing back a shock of black hair, tongue gently probing as they clinched for a long moment, their rough passion having resolved into a tender ease between them. “Let’s go finish that basket, then,” he said softly. He knew from Ellery’s silent acquiescence that the subject of the wedding reception wasn’t over, but he also knew that Ellery was not going to torment him by bringing it up again or presenting him with a new argument. Now – Ellery would stand back, and let Ennis think about what he had decided, and whether he was comfortable with his decision, as he had done when Ellery had first proposed changing positions in sex. Ennis had thought about it, night after night, every time they had sex after that first proposal… after he had said “Ain’t ready for that yet,” and one day he knew – he was ready. Maybe it would be the same way with this – a public acknowledgement of their relationship, their marriage, their togetherness, beyond the exchange of rings, the quietly spoken vows in the presence of those four others who were closer to both of them than anyone else. Maybe there would come a time when the thought of sharing that acknowledgement with the wider community of their friends and coworkers would be a joyful prospect – but that day was not today.
L
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Really nice pillow talk - our boys sure do know each other well.
Great chapter, Louise!
Minor spoiler, but I loved this paragraph..
Ennis leaned over and kissed Ellery softly, brushing his thumb across the pale cheek, pushing back a shock of black hair, tongue gently probing as they clinched for a long moment, their rough passion having resolved into a tender ease between them. “Let’s go finish that basket, then,” he said softly. He knew from Ellery’s silent acquiescence that the subject of the wedding reception wasn’t over, but he also knew that Ellery was not going to torment him by bringing it up again or presenting him with a new argument. Now – Ellery would stand back, and let Ennis think about what he had decided, and whether he was comfortable with his decision, as he had done when Ellery had first proposed changing positions in sex. Ennis had thought about it, night after night, every time they had sex after that first proposal… after he had said “Ain’t ready for that yet,” and one day he knew – he was ready. Maybe it would be the same way with this – a public acknowledgement of their relationship, their marriage, their togetherness, beyond the exchange of rings, the quietly spoken vows in the presence of those four others who were closer to both of them than anyone else. Maybe there would come a time when the thought of sharing that acknowledgement with the wider community of their friends and coworkers would be a joyful prospect – but that day was not today.
L
Yes, that and the last paragraph of the chapter were especially beautiful.
Thanks - Marie
P.S. Rollin' Rock Beer and Lilac Vegetal aftershave in a green liquor-type bottle! Yay - more minutia! LOL!!
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Really nice pillow talk - our boys sure do know each other well.
Yes, that and the last paragraph of the chapter were especially beautiful.
Thanks - Marie
P.S. Rollin' Rock Beer and Lilac Vegetal aftershave in a green liquor-type bottle! Yay - more minutia! LOL!!
In my beer drinking days, Rolling Rock was my brew of choice..."33" Anyone remember the 8 oz bottles that were called "Lil Ponies"?
Is there such a thing as Lilac Vegetal? That name has sort of a Vitameatavegamin ring to me...
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/D865I-Love-Lucy-Vitameatavegamin-Po.jpg)
L
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update!
WARNING: JACK ALERT
http://louisev.livejournal.com/196879.html "5. A Little Too Much Mothering"
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okay another update... because that last one might have left readers in a state!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/197194.html "6. Family"
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Awww. . . Ellery agrees:
I said softly “How does a grown man have such a soft face?”, and moved closer, kissing his lips as I opened my eyes to his, molten darkness in the soft light.
"What I Did on My Day Off" - Chapter 13. Love that line!
Marie
Great chapter, lots of fun, thanks!!
Janice
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Great chapter, lots of fun, thanks!!
Janice
8) 8) 8) 8)the cantrell del mar, browns wish to invite you to the puerto rican vacation with them... it will be a trip of business and fun...with beautiful beaches, warm breezes and lovely mountains and vistas.... it will be a trip of a lifetime,, and a wonderful..................honeymoon for the boys we love so much.....thank you louise,,,
janice
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In my beer drinking days, Rolling Rock was my brew of choice..."33" Anyone remember the 8 oz bottles that were called "Lil Ponies"?
Is there such a thing as Lilac Vegetal? That name has sort of a Vitameatavegamin ring to me...
there most certainly IS!
(http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/8357/002clublilacvegetalij5.gif) (http://imageshack.us)
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okay another update... because that last one might have left readers in a state!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/197194.html "6. Family"
Yeah Louise, it did leave me in a kind of a state. I just felt so desperately unhappy and sad for Jack all over again. I was crying along with Ennis *sigh*
The last chapter was so loving and warm. Wes and Edna are wonderful people with huge giving hearts and I really love them. Ennis and Ellery are so lucky to have them in their lives :) Wes is just so great with Ennis. And with Ellery.
Whooooweeee for Puerto Rico!!!! ;D Will you be writing about that?
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Yeah Louise, it did leave me in a kind of a state. I just felt so desperately unhappy and sad for Jack all over again. I was crying along with Ennis *sigh*
The last chapter was so loving and warm. Wes and Edna are wonderful people with huge giving hearts and I really love them. Ennis and Ellery are so lucky to have them in their lives :) Wes is just so great with Ennis. And with Ellery.
Whooooweeee for Puerto Rico!!!! ;D Will you be writing about that?
Yes - me too - to all that!!
Wes is always so wise -
There ain’t no way you or me or anybody else who ever got married to their childhood sweetheart and had a nice easy go of it doin what the world expects is gonna know what it is like ta try ta live like a real couple knowin half the world thinks yer a pervert an a sinner. We can’t ever know what that is like. And it is up ta them if it don’t feel right. You know if I tried ta file that marriage license… I might end up in jail? That’s how strong people feel against queer folk, Eddy. We can’t think of ourselves on this, we got ta think about them. We got ta think about Ennis.”
So sad and so true! :'(
Sure am glad they cleared the air!
Thanks - Marie
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Yeah Louise, it did leave me in a kind of a state. I just felt so desperately unhappy and sad for Jack all over again. I was crying along with Ennis *sigh*
The last chapter was so loving and warm. Wes and Edna are wonderful people with huge giving hearts and I really love them. Ennis and Ellery are so lucky to have them in their lives :) Wes is just so great with Ennis. And with Ellery.
Whooooweeee for Puerto Rico!!!! ;D Will you be writing about that?
I am glad I bent the extra effort then, June...last night when she read it,Leslie mentioned that it would be a hard wait for the next chapter with Ennis in such a state, and I explained that after writing something so intensely emotional, I usually take a reset and consider the next steps before I write again, to step back and get out of Ennis's head a bit. But then I thought - I really AM going to have a mailbox full of cranky LJ notices asking when I am going to update because of poor Ennis crying out in the barn... and stayed up a bit longer to get to the next step. I am rather glad I did, because I got to sleep late and .. well I had strange dreams, but at least they weren't about Ennis! hahaha.
As far as Puerto Rico goes, I will have to consult my overseas Puerto Rico expert about whether I can get some co-authorship support on that particular plot line! Farthest I ever been to Puerto Rico was New York City.
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The last chapter is very precious. I like it that Wes explained to Ennis his decision about the Paso Fino which should clear any doubts Ennis had before; I like it that he's not mad at Ennis snapping at Edna who has nothing but worry about him - as I said in the lj, I don't know if I could love them more. I hope Ennis will agree to the idea of a sizable reception soon.
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Yes, Wes showed very good managerial skills, didn't he?
And Puerto Rico! What fun...but I thought Ennis couldn't fly on a plane because of his ear?
L
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The recommendations on legbone injuries in that era are rather sketchy... but Ennis recovered through bedrest and right now his ear is okay. It is possible in another three months or so (Wes did say after Christmas!) that there would be no risk to him. The prohibition on flying and high elevation travel was if he was symptomatic.
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Hi everyone.
Louise the last two chapters were brilliant, absolutly briliant. I can totally understand why Ennis was crying. :'( I dont think he,ll ever stop feeling guilty about Jack for as long as he lives. Thats just he kind of person he is. It will be interesting to see what Ellery says to him when he finds out he,s been so upset. He needs lots of hugs from his man.
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Souxi, I am surprised at you!
spoiler for chapter 6!
I was certain that the prospect of a tropical island holiday with E & E would merit a "Well, FINALLY somebody listened to ME about the Honeymoon!" response! hehehehehe. Unless of course you haven't gotten that far yet!
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Yes, Wes showed very good managerial skills, didn't he?
Yes, he did. He's an absolute darling :)
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I am glad I bent the extra effort then, June...last night when she read it,Leslie mentioned that it would be a hard wait for the next chapter with Ennis in such a state, and I explained that after writing something so intensely emotional, I usually take a reset and consider the next steps before I write again, to step back and get out of Ennis's head a bit. But then I thought - I really AM going to have a mailbox full of cranky LJ notices asking when I am going to update because of poor Ennis crying out in the barn... and stayed up a bit longer to get to the next step.
Thanks so much for that Louise, and Leslie :-*
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Hi everyone.
Hi twin sista! :-*
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Souxi, I am surprised at you!
spoiler for chapter 6!
I was certain that the prospect of a tropical island holiday with E & E would merit a "Well, FINALLY somebody listened to ME about the Honeymoon!" response! hehehehehe. Unless of course you haven't gotten that far yet!
Oh I,ve got that far, I was getting to that lol. ;D Dont worry, me and June will keep nagging and nagging and nagging....endlessly..................... ;D ;D Just imagine..our boys, on a tropical beach rubbing suntan lotion on each other. "SIGH" Oh Leslie, no tan lines lol. ;) ;D ;D
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Oh I,ve got that far, I was getting to that lol. ;D Dont worry, me and June will keep nagging and nagging and nagging....endlessly..................... ;D ;D Just imagine..our boys, on a tropical beach rubbing suntan lotion on each other. "SIGH" Oh Leslie, no tan lines lol. ;) ;D ;D
No tan lines and we know Ennis prefers swimming like this:
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/do.jpg)
I wonder if there are any nude beaches in Puerto Rico?
L
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update to "A Small Circle of Friends"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/197489.html "7. Duties and Desires"
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Nice chapter, Louise.
I like this line:
“He’s had a really hard few months, Wesley. And considerin all he got put through it’s a miracle he is still here with me and even took that step with me. Anythin more might be the straw that broke the camel’s back. Ennis is a sensitive man.”
Thanks, Louise.
L
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today was my lucky day: i got to read three chapters in a row. :)
Great Louise! Ennis finally is getting his head around the fact that several people really love him and care about him and that he deserves that.
And i'm glad that Ellery told him he was in pain, despite the emotional state Ennis was obviously in.
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another one coming up soon.
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another one coming up soon.
:-* We love ya, Louise!
Thanks! Marie
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... yes, yes you do! hahahaha
which is why I write all a this stuff *snif snif*
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update to "A Small Circle of Friends"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/197695.html "8. A Guilty Intimacy"
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... yes, yes you do! hahahaha
which is why I write all a this stuff *snif snif*
aw, aw, AW, schmoopy alert! :)
thanks louise!
*off to read the new chapters! My fourth today!! did i do something special?
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All right, since Marie and I love this sort of minutia...
Which side is Ennis's side of the bed, and which is Ellery's?
If I was standing at the foot of the bed and looking at them, who is on the left and who is on the right? Did their respective sides get "decided" on their very first night together?
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All right, since Marie and I love this sort of minutia...
Which side is Ennis's side of the bed, and which is Ellery's?
If I was standing at the foot of the bed and looking at them, who is on the left and who is on the right? Did their respective sides get "decided" on their very first night together?
L
Omigod - I've been wondering that, too!! Now, there's a shock! :laugh: :laugh: And has it ever been determined what size bed it is?
"Minutia" is my new favorite word! I think I have used it more in past few days than I have in my entire life! :laugh:
Marie
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Omigod - I've been wondering that, too!! Now, there's a shock! :laugh: :laugh: And has it ever been determined what size bed it is?
"Minutia" is my new favorite word! I think I have used it more in past few days than I have in my entire life! :laugh:
Marie
Queen size, with a Sealy Perfect Sleeper mattress.
I think that might have come up in chat one day. Marie...you should join us. LOL
L
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Queen size, with a Sealy Perfect Sleeper mattress.
I think that might have come up in chat one day. Marie...you should join us. LOL
L
Thanks for the info - of course, Ellery would have to have a really good mattress - and the room is probably too small for a king size.
Well, now that I know minutia is being discussed in chat - I'll have to try and do that! LOL!!!
Marie
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I dont want to ruin anyone's conception of how things are laid out in the Cantrell/Del Mar household, but I have always viewed it that there is a hallway that runs down the front wall of the house from the kitchen living room and one turns right to get into the bedroom and the bed is against the common wall with the bathroom, if that can easily be pictured. They don't have set "places" on the bed, but since quite often Ellery is the first one on the bed he gets in from the side nearest the door but usually ends up on the side facing the window, particularly since the side facing the window has the telephone and the chair and he is most often the one being called at home.
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I dont want to ruin anyone's conception of how things are laid out in the Cantrell/Del Mar household, but I have always viewed it that there is a hallway that runs down the front wall of the house from the kitchen living room and one turns right to get into the bedroom and the bed is against the common wall with the bathroom, if that can easily be pictured. They don't have set "places" on the bed, but since quite often Ellery is the first one on the bed he gets in from the side nearest the door but usually ends up on the side facing the window, particularly since the side facing the window has the telephone and the chair and he is most often the one being called at home.
Thanks, Louise! "Cantrell/Del Mar household" - God, I love the sound of that - it really is "their" house now, isn't it - not just Ellery's.
Oh, goody - we got bonus minutia about the house! Yeah, I can picture that hallway and it makes sense that since Ellery is usually in bed first (waiting for Ennis!) that he is the one that ends up furthest from the door!
Thanks! Marie
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More essential minutiae about the Cantrell/del Mar household and its inhabitants that we need answers to:
1. Do they have a cleaner hired to come in or do they do this job themselves? How often? (Ellery doing vacuum cleaning could be wierdly erotic, couldn't it?)
2. What are some their favorite tv programmes? Do they have cable? Do they ever get in conflict about what channel to watch? Who controls the remote?
3. Have there ever been any "Not tonight, dear, I have a headache" moments (legbone-related situations excepted) ?
4. Do they vote Republican or Democrat? Do they feel strongly about busing, nuclear disarmament, and Reagan's 'Star Wars' program?
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More essential minutiae about the Cantrell/del Mar household and its inhabitants that we need answers to:
1. Do they have a cleaner hired to come in or do they do this job themselves? How often? (Ellery doing vacuum cleaning could be wierdly erotic, couldn't it?)
2. What are some their favorite tv programmes? Do they have cable? Do they ever get in conflict about what channel to watch? Who controls the remote?
3. Have there ever been any "Not tonight, dear, I have a headache" moments (legbone-related situations excepted) ?
4. Do they vote Republican or Democrat? Do they feel strongly about busing, nuclear disarmament, and Reagan's 'Star Wars' program?
my goodness me!
1: they do not have a housekeeper - Ennis compulsively keeps the house clean, and not because he is expected to, but because he seems to need to keep it neat. However, in an old-fashioned manner, he thinks vacuum cleaners throw dust in the air and he just picks specks up off the carpet most of the time.
2. They watch the Sunday Night Mystery Movie and Ennis managed to get back to his old habit of watching daytime game shows. He also developed a secret crush on Adam Drake from "The Edge of Night" which comes on at 3:30 in the afternoon while he was sick with his legbone, and was rather pissed off that Adam stepped out on Nicole with that floozy, especially when he really thinks Adam is queer anyway. He will never, EVER admit to Ellery that he watched a soap opera, however.
3. Ennis once passed out after a three movie marathon when Ellery was expecting some sugar, but Ellery never said anything about it. It was a rather boring videotape of some Lionheart presentations of Sherlock Holmes that Ellery went for, but since Ennis didn't think the Sherlock Holmes (Jeremy Brett) was very sexy, his attention wandered and he nodded off before the entertainment portion of the evening.
4. Ennis doesn't vote, and Ellery doesn't bug him about it, and votes against everything Republican he can think of just because he knows they are funded by religious fundamentalists.
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my goodness me!
1: they do not have a housekeeper - Ennis compulsively keeps the house clean, and not because he is expected to, but because he seems to need to keep it neat. However, in an old-fashioned manner, he thinks vacuum cleaners throw dust in the air and he just picks specks up off the carpet most of the time.
2. They watch the Sunday Night Mystery Movie and Ennis managed to get back to his old habit of watching daytime game shows. He also developed a secret crush on Adam Drake from "The Edge of Night" which comes on at 3:30 in the afternoon while he was sick with his legbone, and was rather pissed off that Adam stepped out on Nicole with that floozy, especially when he really thinks Adam is queer anyway. He will never, EVER admit to Ellery that he watched a soap opera, however.
3. Ennis once passed out after a three movie marathon when Ellery was expecting some sugar, but Ellery never said anything about it. It was a rather boring videotape of some Lionheart presentations of Sherlock Holmes that Ellery went for, but since Ennis didn't think the Sherlock Holmes (Jeremy Brett) was very sexy, his attention wandered and he nodded off before the entertainment portion of the evening.
4. Ennis doesn't vote, and Ellery doesn't bug him about it, and votes against everything Republican he can think of just because he knows they are funded by religious fundamentalists.
LOL! Thanks, Richard, for asking! That is essential minutiae (and yes, at this point I guess we should be pluralizing that!)
And Thank You, Louise! I remember The Sunday Night Mystery Movie - "Columbo" was part of that series, right? One of my favorites! Ennis getting hooked on "The Edge of Night" and getting a crush on Adam Drake? Oh my God - that is too funny!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I can just picture Ellery coming home early and Ennis quickly changing the channel! :laugh: :laugh:
Marie
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LOL! Thanks, Richard, for asking! That is essential minutiae (and yes, at this point I guess we should be pluralizing that!)
No, no, Marie! It should be 'Those are essential minutiae'. Correct grammar is so undervalued these days. ;)
Also, Louise, you overlooked answering the question "who controls the remote?". This is vitally important trivia which we need to know. I'm picking it would be Ennis, as it would be in keeping with his dominant character in the bedroom, and there are some obvious Freudian associations to be made when you think about using the device. ;) But a good case could be made for Ellery, too, considering it is his home and he might claim priority rights.
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oh... who controls the remote? I believe there have been a couple of tussles over the remote earlier in the Laramie Saga and ...
Ellery controls the remote.
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No, no, Marie! It should be 'Those are essential minutiae'. Correct grammar is so undervalued these days. ;)
LOL!! Yes, it certainly is, Richard! I just can't get out of the habit of thinking of minutia in the singular! I think it's because I like the way it sounds! :laugh:
And I just realized, Louise - The Sunday Night Mystery Movie included "McMillan & Wife" starring Rock Hudson. I wonder what Ellery thought of Rock Hudson? Somehow, I can't see the boys getting as excited about Rock Hudson as they do about Clint Eastwood! :)
Marie
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Yeah Louise, it did leave me in a kind of a state. I just felt so desperately unhappy and sad for Jack all over again. I was crying along with Ennis *sigh*
The last chapter was so loving and warm. Wes and Edna are wonderful people with huge giving hearts and I really love them. Ennis and Ellery are so lucky to have them in their lives :) Wes is just so great with Ennis. And with Ellery.
Hi,
I haven’t been around here long time ( RL), the new story took me kind of aback too letting me sad and happy all at once I never thought the blissful “reception part” would turn into sorrow, regret and tears but I’m thankful that Jack was not omitted, forgotten in Ennis’s mind even during what is supposed to be the happiest phaze of his life, that he still feels somehow committed, bound to Jack. I love the direction you’re leading the story Louise, love Ennis looking for piece, for reconciliation between his two man and his own soul.
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injest just posted this photo in the "Allure of a Man" thread.
But as soon as I saw it I could only think of Nicky Sampson washing his Red Firebird. He he he!
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I dont want to ruin anyone's conception of how things are laid out in the Cantrell/Del Mar household, but I have always viewed it that there is a hallway that runs down the front wall of the house from the kitchen living room and one turns right to get into the bedroom and the bed is against the common wall with the bathroom, if that can easily be pictured. They don't have set "places" on the bed, but since quite often Ellery is the first one on the bed he gets in from the side nearest the door but usually ends up on the side facing the window, particularly since the side facing the window has the telephone and the chair and he is most often the one being called at home.
I always imagined the Cantreel/Del Mar house plan in the following way. You enter the front door into the oblong- shaped living room. Looking straight ahead you see a a doorway left of centre which leads to a passage and into the bedroom which has an ensuite bathroom off to the right. The bed faces the bathroom door. Ellery sleeps on the right and Ennis on the left. Looking right of centre of the living room back wall, a galley kitchen runs off at a right angle to the living room. The back door at the far end of the kitchen leads to a back deck.
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Poor Ennis. He can't have a good old bawling session without the whole world and his brother finding out about it. Maybe Ennis needs a shed.
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my goodness me!
1: they do not have a housekeeper - Ennis compulsively keeps the house clean, and not because he is expected to, but because he seems to need to keep it neat. However, in an old-fashioned manner, he thinks vacuum cleaners throw dust in the air and he just picks specks up off the carpet most of the time.
2. They watch the Sunday Night Mystery Movie and Ennis managed to get back to his old habit of watching daytime game shows. He also developed a secret crush on Adam Drake from "The Edge of Night" which comes on at 3:30 in the afternoon while he was sick with his legbone, and was rather pissed off that Adam stepped out on Nicole with that floozy, especially when he really thinks Adam is queer anyway. He will never, EVER admit to Ellery that he watched a soap opera, however.
3. Ennis once passed out after a three movie marathon when Ellery was expecting some sugar, but Ellery never said anything about it. It was a rather boring videotape of some Lionheart presentations of Sherlock Holmes that Ellery went for, but since Ennis didn't think the Sherlock Holmes (Jeremy Brett) was very sexy, his attention wandered and he nodded off before the entertainment portion of the evening.
4. Ennis doesn't vote, and Ellery doesn't bug him about it, and votes against everything Republican he can think of just because he knows they are funded by religious fundamentalists.
OMG ~ I couldn't believe this when I saw it! :laugh: It's great though! ;D
Thanks, Louise!
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I was thinking about the lastest chapter at 3 am (my awake and thinking time, sigh) and I realized that Ellery said to Ennis "You're a widower," implying that Ennis was married to Jack, even without the rings and vows. Certainly the bond that Ennis has to Jack is that strong, and we all know it...but I thought Ellery's choice of words was interesting, and very telling. I wonder when it wil sink in on Ennis a bit more what Ellery said?
L
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update to "A Small Circle of Friends"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/198129.html "9. A Simple Plan"
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I burst out laughing at Laurens secret Louise! Thankgoodness I wasn't sipping my coffee!
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...oh! sorry!
I should put a warning on that chapter! Not Coffee Safe!
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No tan lines and we know Ennis prefers swimming like this:
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/do.jpg)
I wonder if there are any nude beaches in Puerto Rico?
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Wow, Im so behind in the stories. I dont even know which one you guys are reading. Answering this question, no, no nude beaches in Puerto Rico but there are keys all over and if you rent a boat you could go to a deserted beach and get naked if you want to. I guess I have a lot of caught up to do when I return to Madrid!
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...oh! sorry!
I should put a warning on that chapter! Not Coffee Safe!
Heheheh. Not meal - safe either. Wayne has a talent for bringing out nausea in me!
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Wow, Im so behind in the stories. I dont even know which one you guys are reading. Answering this question, no, no nude beaches in Puerto Rico but there are keys all over and if you rent a boat you could go to a deserted beach and get naked if you want to. I guess I have a lot of caught up to do when I return to Madrid!
Natali - me encanta verte.
Natali - I'm delighted to see you.
There are wonderful things for you to read when you return to Madrid.
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Heheheh. Not meal - safe either. Wayne has a talent for bringing out nausea in me!
awwwww Fred. Sowwy.
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I burst out laughing at Laurens secret Louise! Thankgoodness I wasn't sipping my coffee!
Me, too! God, that was hilarious, Louise! :laugh: :laugh: (I'm really, really happy you agreed to the Pookie/Simon story!!!)
Well, except for the part about poor Lauren being embarrassed - I felt for him! But at least we can trust Jeremy!
Memo to Red Stallion employees and patrons:
Do not, under any circumstances, tell Wayne anything in confidence!
Jeremy finding out that Lauren is hot for Nick :o - and all the talk about Nick being so sexy! I can't help but wonder if, or how, that will affect Jeremy once he and Nick get home!!! ;D
Great chapter, Louise. Thanks!
Marie
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No, no, Marie! It should be 'Those are essential minutiae'. Correct grammar is so undervalued these days. ;)
Also, Louise, you overlooked answering the question "who controls the remote?". This is vitally important trivia which we need to know. I'm picking it would be Ennis, as it would be in keeping with his dominant character in the bedroom, and there are some obvious Freudian associations to be made when you think about using the device. ;) But a good case could be made for Ellery, too, considering it is his home and he might claim priority rights.
richard,,since you are obviously a very dedicated follower of the saga, and all the follow up stories,,,you have asked a long list of very good questions for louise to answer...you should join us in the chat room to give us you very personal ideas, and thoughts... please do i would love to meet you in person janice
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injest just posted this photo in the "Allure of a Man" thread.
But as soon as I saw it I could only think of Nicky Sampson washing his Red Firebird. He he he!
wow david,,that is some picture there,,thank you for that.............whoopee fans self
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oh and just in time, some Pookie and Simon goodness: a game of Simon Says, anyone?
all credit goes to DavidinHartford for the idea for "Simon Says."
Update to "A Small Circle of Friends"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/198266.html "10. Put Out"
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SPOILER: Chapter 10
Phew! I thought you were end that chapter with Lauren accidently calling Simon "Nick". LOL
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Howdy people! :)
Dropping by to see what 'damage' you lot are doing over here .. :P
I still have not started my reading .. barely have as much time to spend online these days..
I miss E&E and Jeremy and Nick and ..heck, the entire cast.. something awful ..dang!
.. I can't wait to get back into things ..
There'll be like 3 or 4 LTs to read when I finally get to it! wooee!
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oh and just in time, some Pookie and Simon goodness: a game of Simon Says, anyone?
all credit goes to DavidinHartford for the idea for "Simon Says."
Update to "A Small Circle of Friends"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/198266.html "10. Put Out"
Now, that's a game of Simon Says! ;D
Thank you, Louise and Thank you, too, David!
Marie
P.S. That Simon sure is one secure guy!
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Indeed. Simon is very secure in knowing Lauren wont stray on him.
Now lets see if our young Officer Jeremy can beat off the crowd learing after his Nicky.
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Howdy people! :)
Dropping by to see what 'damage' you lot are doing over here .. :P
I still have not started my reading .. barely have as much time to spend online these days..
I miss E&E and Jeremy and Nick and ..heck, the entire cast.. something awful ..dang!
.. I can't wait to get back into things ..
There'll be like 3 or 4 LTs to read when I finally get to it! wooee!
Oh Milli, Milli... you don't know what you're missin, gal! Are you doing that nasty ol' "being a good girl and doing your job during the day" thing? Tsk!
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Oh Milli, Milli... you don't know what you're missin, gal! Are you doing that nasty ol' "being a good girl and doing your job during the day" thing? Tsk!
Hee hee Louise ;D and hi Milli! :-*
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Hey girls ..
Umm..I am sneaking on here again ..lol..
We are preparing a product demo for a client tomorrow morning .. so I better git again!
Junie .. what happened to the banner .. ? :)
ok..gotta run. ciao.
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Indeed. Simon is very secure in knowing Lauren wont stray on him.
Now lets see if our young Officer Jeremy can beat off the crowd learing after his Nicky.
yeah, I think... definitely he can ;D ;)
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oh and just in time, some Pookie and Simon goodness: a game of Simon Says, anyone?
all credit goes to DavidinHartford for the idea for "Simon Says."
Update to "A Small Circle of Friends"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/198266.html "10. Put Out"
hot concept of SS ::)
We have something similar
probably game for whole Red Stallion - “Mind or never mind?” after answering the question the order comes.
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richard,,since you are obviously a very dedicated follower of the saga, and all the follow up stories,,,you have asked a long list of very good questions for louise to answer...you should join us in the chat room to give us you very personal ideas, and thoughts... please do i would love to meet you in person janice
Hi Janice
Thanks very much for your kind invitation. Yes, I do enjoy reading Louise's stories, and participating in some way in the discussion and comments in the forums here. I hope I will continue that while the stories continue to be written.
As to your suggestion to join you in the chat room - I'll just blush modestly and shyly shake my head. I'm ashamed to admit this, but actually I am still a virgin when it comes to chatroom encounters, and I had made a promise to myself that I wouldn't do that until it was with someone I trusted and cared about deeply. My mother warned me about not letting myself get tempted by sweet-talking strangers who ply me with compliments and then ask me to come into private rooms with them. While there are many things which I think my mother might be mistaken about, and while I'm sure your intentions are entirely proper and honourable, I really think we should wait a while until we know each other a lot better.
I hope this does not disappoint you and that we can continue to be friends.
Richard
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Hi Janice
Thanks very much for your kind invitation. Yes, I do enjoy reading Louise's stories, and participating in some way in the discussion and comments in the forums here. I hope I will continue that while the stories continue to be written.
As to your suggestion to join you in the chat room - I'll just blush modestly and shyly shake my head. I'm ashamed to admit this, but actually I am still a virgin when it comes to chatroom encounters, and I had made a promise to myself that I wouldn't do that until it was with someone I trusted and cared about deeply. My mother warned me about not letting myself get tempted by sweet-talking strangers who ply me with compliments and then ask me to come into private rooms with them. While there are many things which I think my mother might be mistaken about, and while I'm sure your intentions are entirely proper and honourable, I really think we should wait a while until we know each other a lot better.
I hope this does not disappoint you and that we can continue to be friends.
Richard
Worthy of Sir Humphrey Appleby Richard!
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yeah, I think... definitely he can ;D ;)
I think so too! :) Of course, that doesn't stop me from wondering about Jeremy's reaction to those leering men. Will it make him:
A. Jealous?
B. Possessive?
C. Proud that so many men want his man?
D. Uncomfortable?
E. Horny-as-Hell?
F. All of the above?
Another new experience/adjustment for Jeremy in his new life!
Thanks - Marie
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update to "A Small Circle of Friends"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/198466.html "11. Another Day in Court"
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I think so too! :) Of course, that doesn't stop me from wondering about Jeremy's reaction to those leering men. Will it make him:
A. Jealous?
B. Possessive?
C. Proud that so many men want his man?
D. Uncomfortable?
E. Horny-as-Hell?
F. All of the above?
Another new experience/adjustment for Jeremy in his new life!
Thanks - Marie
I am not even sure I know the answer to that question!
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I am not even sure I know the answer to that question!
:) Well, I'll bet Jeremy isn't sure of the answer yet, either!
update to "A Small Circle of Friends"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/198466.html "11. Another Day in Court"
Love when these updates coincide with lunch!
Thanks! Marie
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Glad I could work things into your lunch schedule, Marie!
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Glad I could work things into your lunch schedule, Marie!
Mine too, it's great. Thanks Louise.
L
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What a mess this is. Ennis is just eaten up with guilt over Jack, because year after year, he said no to him, whenever he talked about the two of them having a life together. Now that Ennis is having a life with Ellery, he feels guily as hell. He,s giving Ellery what he refused point blank to give to Jack. Every now and then something happens to make Ennis feel even more guilty, ie the wedding and now the prospect of a reception. Again something else he would never have even considered for Jack. Ellery is so desperatly in love with Ennis, he,s obviously prepared to not worry about how he feels, just Ennis. He,s putting Ennis before himself all the time. Wes can see this and is obviously not prepared to sit back and let things go on like this. Now he thinks that Ellery is mollycoddling Ennis. He can see that Ellery is feeling like second best to Jack, despite Ennis assuring him hes not second best, and out of love for Ellery, hes not prepared to stand by and watch whilst Ellerys, feelings, in his view, are largly ignored, in favour of keeping Ennis happy at all costs. I think I,ve got that right lol. So, the question is, what to do about it? If Wes talks to Ennis and tells him how Ellery really feels, that will only make him feel even more guilty and wretched. What a mess! I can see both thier points of view though. Ellery just wants to keep Ennis happy, no matter how he feels. So if Wes did talk to Ennis, what on earth would he say to him? "its about time you got over Jack? it,s about time you got over this guilt?" thats never going to happen. I have NO idea what the hell the answer is, I really dont. I,m glad I,m not the one who has to sit and write this. Good luck Louise lol.
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Siouxi, very good comment and lots of good questions...
Remember when Ennis and Ellery were trying on the rings...the delmarriage, the night before the wedding? And Ellery teared up and said, "God, I feel so stupid." I have thought that there was a big part of conversation that was unsaid there, something along the lines of, "I feel so stupid, because once I realized I was queer, I sort of gave up on the idea of ever being married...but this makes me realize that I want to be married."
Ennis and Ellery are both very traditional people, I think, who value hard work, family, and a stable, monogamous relationship. I think that Ellery denied he wanted to be married because he believed he couldn't be married. But now he is. To Ellery, the reception is important, not to celebrate that he is gay but to celebrate a traditional milestone in life. Wes had a party for him (Ellery) when he got promoted, another traditional milestone, and Ellery was very pleased and touched by that celebration. To me, this is a similar situation.
I think that might be an approach he could use in discussing it with Ennis.
Leslie
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that is a pretty deep interpretation to put on that line, Leslie. I am not quite sure I would agree with what Ellery meant by that!!!
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that is a pretty deep interpretation to put on that line, Leslie. I am not quite sure I would agree with what Ellery meant by that!!!
Well, that came to my mind when I first read that chapter, and I have re-read it several times and I still think he had thoughts unsaid, which remain unsaid.
As Wes pointed out, this isn't all about Ennis, only. Or as my husband would say, "There is no I in COUPLE." LOL Ellery obviously has very strong feelings, too, and I don't think it is an issue that he and Ennis are in opposition on this...but that is the way it is feeling right now.
L
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update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/198867.html "12. Eclipse"
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I am reposting here some comments I made on the Live Journal thread (which I have slightly amended). Feel free to disagree!
I see a chain reaction going on here. Ennis is not being given the privacy a man (even more than a woman) sometimes needs as part of the grieving process. If Edna had used discretion and just kept quiet without alerting Wes and then Wes shooting off his mouth to Ellery, Ennis could be allowed to work through his feelings in peace.
This way he is being put the spot and we see the results rippling out now to Ellery. Men often need to go into their cave to heal in peace. This sometimes means they don't want to talk about things. Least said is soonest mended operates here.
I feel Wes is putting his oar in where he shouldn't. How would he like getting into a conversation about his relationship with Edna with the staff? Even though he has the best of intentions, and he is a father figure to Ellery, interfering in someone else's intimate relationship is not wise. Indeed it is intrusive and can cause more trouble in the long run. It is best to wait to be invited and then tread with utmost caution.
Ellery knows that anything to do with weddings is a trigger for Ennis' grief. It was amazing that Ennis agreed to a wedding ceremony as it was something they could have reasonably skipped - even though we all wanted it! Edna and Wes are being over zealous in promoting the reception and we see the result.
Best to have let sleeping dogs alone and let Ennis work his way through things in peace and privacy. Sometimes blurting everything to your partner (which Ennis felt compelled to do once confronted) causes more trouble than its worth (eg confessing to infidelity). Wes and Edna should back off. Ellery should stop cross-examining Ennis because he will hear things he doesn't need to hear. Leave Ennis alone for five minutes and he will get past the moment - if he is just allowed to!
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Louise - I'm not sure whether to bow in admiration or give you a standing ovation for your deft handling of such an impossible - but real - situation for everyone involved. I guess I'll do both! :) I'll repeat what I've said earlier - damn fine writing!
You guys are great. I love reading all your thoughtful and insightful comments.
You know it was interesting when Ellery told Wes - "You ain't my daddy . . ." Because Wes loves Ellery as though he were his own son and Wes was definitely in Papa Bear mode. Ellery may be 39 and a Chief Deputy - but he is, to Wes, his baby bear. And nothing is more painful to a Papa (or a Mama) than seeing their baby hurting. Was Wes out of line? Of course. Do I think it was realistic that he would step out of line in this situation? Absolutely! Wes is a take charge guy who likes to believe he can solve any problem presented to him (or that he sees).
The plans for the wedding reception took on a life of their own . . . as almost all wedding receptions that I've seen, heard of, or been personally involved with, tend to do! I'm not sure what it is about receptions that makes normally sensible people absolutely nuts! :laugh:
I think Ennis wanted to marry Ellery as much as Ellery wanted to marry Ennis. I don't think he was talked into it and I don't believe he would have done it if he didn't really want it with all his heart. I have a lot of respect for Ennis. He is an extremely intelligent and thoughtful man and I don't think he can simply be led or coaxed into doing things he doesn't want to. It was Ennis after all, who initiated their first informal "ceremony" with the words they used in their formal ceremony - "You belong to me and I belong to you." I guess I don't really feel that their wedding could have reasonably been skipped - more than any other wedding could reasonably be skipped that is :)- because I think all that is necessary for a wedding ceremony to take place is that both people want it with all their hearts - and I think that was the case with Ennis and Ellery.
I think it is necessary for Ennis and Ellery to talk these things through - as Ennis himself realized. Suppressed feelings and emotions lead to resentments and even more hurt. For Ennis, guilt and grief are intertwined. But guilt is only productive when it leads to a positive action. In Ennis's case his guilt (although completely real and completely understandable) is destructive - to Ellery, to their relationship, but most of all to himself. I think Ennis in this last chapter realizes that he must find a way to separate his grief, which never completely goes away, from his destructive guilt.
But, of course, since we have already read "Red Stallions for Christmas" we know that a reception does indeed take place! And I take a lot of comfort from this paragraph near the end of that story - I think it shows that Ennis does indeed make a lot of progress in this area:
“Okay...” Ennis said uncertainly, and Ellery hurried off to the bedroom. He was tempted to get up and pace, but kept his seat, smiling at the pine wreath Ellery had bought and put up – not on the outside of their door – but inside it. He took a deep breath through his nose, and he was suddenly filled with a vision of the clear, high mountain air, the hush of snow as it fell from overladen branches, the twitter of a winter bird annoyed by snowflakes wetting its wings, taking flight away from the miniature avalanche. And the sweet memory of the kiss of his lover, the ache of loss now assuaged by newly discovered joy
Just my two cents, anyway! (Well, maybe more like a dime's worth - I did ramble on!)
Thanks again, Louise!
Marie
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Marie, these are great comments. All I have to add is...what she said! LOL
Leslie
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I think it is necessary for Ennis and Ellery to talk these things through - as Ennis himself realized. Suppressed feelings and emotions lead to resentments and even more hurt. For Ennis, guilt and grief are intertwined. But guilt is only productive when it leads to a positive action. In Ennis's case his guilt (although completely real and completely understandable) is destructive - to Ellery, to their relationship, but most of all to himself.
Marie
Hi Mariez,
I agree that Ennis needed to unburden his terrible load of guilt and work through his grief, particularly in the early stages of his relationship with Ellery. This his did as he gradually opened up and started to accept his sexuality which was so bound up in his silent shame which kept his mouth shut. Ennis has done a lot of talking encouraged by Ellery and this has got him over the hump of that early very intense period. But there comes a time, I believe, that continued talking about your lost one and your grief starts to try the patience and understanding your friends and even your partner. That is why today people sometimes go to grief counselors! Ennis doesn't have this option of course and if things become unbearable again he needs to speak about it to Ellery - and he would because Ellery would know and encourage it out.
But there are instances along the path of recovery where a person has a momentary relapse into grief (and guilt, its companion) which they can get over with their own resources. These will get less as time goes on and Ennis learns to come to terms with his past with Jack. Does he have to dig up his relationship with Ellery by the roots and have crisis talks with Ellery every time this happens? This is when it starts to become counterproductive.
Making a federal case out of it blows it up making it worse than it need be. Ellery feels relegated to second fiddle and the reception is turning into a test of Ennis' commitment to Ellery. It's almost as if he is being made to choose between honouring Jack's memory in his own mind (by refraining from such a public celebration of his new love) and making a public statement of commitment to Ellery. And that statement of commitment - a wedding reception - is the very thing that triggered the relapse in the first place. Why push things to that extent?
These days Ennis is coming good and his relationship with Ellery is stable and happy. He is living with Ellery, has gone through a wedding service and wears his ring. He is going to have periods of crying and residual guilt feelings. What more does he have to do?
I think Ennis in this last chapter realizes that he must find a way to separate his grief, which never completely goes away, from his destructive guilt.
You've answered my last question Mariez. Very perceptive comment! I couldn't agree more! However, in my opinion, rather than more talking, Ennis needs to be given more time.
PS I have been focussing on Ennis' side of things and there is also Ellery to consider. Ellery's resentments follow on from his prising out of Ennis the fact he feels the reception makes him feel guilty about Jack. It is highly likely that once Edna had proposed the reception, Ennis' silent reluctance would have grated on him anyway. Is talking about it going to help Ellery feel better or simply make matters worse? Again, I return to my main point. Left alone, Ennis may have just stepped back from his conflicted feelings for Ellery's sake and gone through with it. It may have been the catalyst for his finally understanding that his future with Ellery and Ellery's happiness is the most important consideration in his life now and that his guilt is not only becoming destructive to himself but to the man his loves and their relationship.
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Just a postscript. Who would have thought that the wedding reception or party would end up being so fraught! I am probably not the only one who thought, like Edna, that it would be a jolly affair and an excuse have more fun and high jinks! As veterans of BBM and the Laramie Saga, we should have known better!
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Hi Mariez,
I agree that Ennis needed to unburden his terrible load of guilt and work through his grief, particularly in the early stages of his relationship with Ellery. This his did as he gradually opened up and started to accept his sexuality which was so bound up in his silent shame which kept his mouth shut. Ennis has done a lot of talking encouraged by Ellery and this has got him over the hump of that early very intense period. But there comes a time, I believe, that continued talking about your lost one and your grief starts to try the patience and understanding your friends and even your partner. That is why today people sometimes go to grief counselors! Ennis doesn't have this option of course and if things become unbearable again he needs to speak about it to Ellery - and he would because Ellery would know and encourage it out.
But there are instances along the path of recovery where a person has a momentary relapse into grief (and guilt, its companion) which they can get over with their own resources. These will get less as time goes and Ennis learns to come to terms with his past with Jack. Does he have to dig up his relationship with Ellery by the roots and have crisis talks with Ellery every time this happens? This is when it starts to become counterproductive.
Making a federal case out of it blows it up making it worse than it need be. Ellery feels relegated to second fiddle and the reception is turning into a test of Ennis' commitment to Ellery. It's almost as if he is being made to choose between honouring Jack's memory in his own mind (by refraining from such a public celebration of his new love) and making a public statement of commitment to Ellery. And that statement of commitment - a wedding reception - is the very thing that triggered the relapse in the first place. Why push things to that extent?
These days Ennis is coming good and his relationship with Ellery is stable and happy. He is living with Ellery, has gone through a wedding service and wears his ring. He is going to have periods of crying and residual guilt feelings. What more does he have to do?
You've answered my last question Mariez. Very perceptive comment! I couldn't agree more!
I'm am enjoying reading your thoughts so much! Thank you! I actually don't disagree with any of your comments (well, maybe a little when it came to skipping wedding ceremony! :))
I do agree that there are times when a person just needs to be alone with their feelings and work things through. And, yep, Edna was sticking her nose in - but, in all fairness, she wasn't trying to spy on Ennis - she came upon him quite innocently - he was in the stable and she did have a good reason for going out to speak to him. Maybe your comment about Ennis needing a shed is on point! :laugh: Also, in all fairness, I can understand why the sight of Ennis sobbing scared her into calling Wes . . . and well - we know what happened from there. So - what was Ellery to do? Knowing how upset Ennis was I don't think it is reasonable to expect Ellery to ignore what he knew had happened. I guess I don't think it is quite fair to label Ellery's honest effort to comfort Ennis as a cross-examination, though! Perhaps it would have been better if he hadn't known what happened . . . but he did.
As to Ennis being forced to choose between honoring Jack in his own mind and making a public statement about Ellery - well, the key words there are "in his own mind." It is his destructive guilt which is causing those feelings in his mind - and that is something I think Ennis knows he needs to work on! But I guess discussion of the reception is rather a moot point - as we know it actually does take place :) -and I'm guessing that Ennis won't be coerced into it and I'm also guessing that it's going to be a happy, lively event - with maybe a few surprises, who knows! :)
Yep - Ennis will always have periods of grief and crying - only natural and only to be expected - but I think that knowing it is a "shared burden" (to use the last words of the last chapter) will help immensely - knowing that they can turn towards each other for love and support - and not away from each other in guilt and silence.
Thanks again for the great discussion! I always love reading your thoughts!
Marie
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Marie,
I also enjoy very much reading your take on things! I added a PS to my above comment re Ellery which you may have missed.
I think that Ellery, knowing that Ennis had been crying, could have comforted him without probing for details. But Ellery, being Ellery would find that difficult. I realise I am imposing my own world view on how these characters behave and should not be prescriptive about it. However, it is interesting to test out different approaches to how a relationship is managed.
Ellery, like the detective he is, needs to get the facts. Ennis obliges. Ellery is hurt by what he hears. Ennis perceives that he has hurt Ellery. He feels guilty about this too. Ellery is feeling more hurt than he did five minutes ago. Ennis is feeling more guilt than he did five minutes ago. But hey, life and people aren't perfect. It just seems to me that the notion of "sharing" all feelings does not always result in the best outcome even though this seems counterintuitive. Many relationships survive and prosper by what is not said or what is not asked, for the sake of the other person.
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Hi again!
Yes - I'm sorry- I guess I posted so quickly and I did miss your P.S. about Ellery! I enjoyed seeing that taken into consideration - as Leslie mentioned in a post earlier -there is no "I" in couple, is there?
I guess all I can add is that we see from that last brilliant chapter "Eclipse" that Ellery and Ennis do indeed share their feelings with good results - so I guess, in this instance, it was a good idea! As I mentioned earlier - the idea of a 'shared burden' seems to comfort both of them and they reached this important step through honesty and communication. That's not to say that they always need to share everything and every thought that passes their minds! I love, for example, the fact that Ennis told Dupree that his private thoughts are his own (in that case he was talking about why he loved Ellery's long hair :laugh:)
I'm looking forward to the reception - and I'm feeling confident that Ennis won't be sobbing guiltily in the stables while it's taking place! Right, Louise? :laugh:
Thanks again!
Marie
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Just a postscript. Who would have thought that the wedding reception or party would end up being so fraught! I am probably not the only one who thought, like Edna, that it would be a jolly affair and an excuse have more fun and high jinks! As veterans of BBM and the Laramie Saga, we should have known better!
Yeah right! Alma will show up to drag the girls home causing a food fight at the reception. Jeeves and Nick will end up in fisticuffs over Jeremy and Wayne will end up catching the bouqet of flowers! Just another day in Laramie! LOL
oh yeah, and Bobby Twist will show up out of the blue (He'll be about 19 yrs old now right?) looking like the spitting image of his father which will cause Ennis to think he is seeing Jacks Ghost!
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LOL David!
It occurs to me that Ennis sometimes seems somewhat childlike in his need for physical comfort, almost like being held like a baby. (This is the other side of the coin to Ennis' stoic, silent masculinity but does it also represent going to the other extreme?) Ellery, the nurturer, acts the role of parent giving the comfort sought.
Again, at the risk of rocking the boat, it may be that sometimes intimate relationships can infantalise us to some degree and the parent/child, rescuer/dependent roles are easily fallen into. Do the benefits of Ellery's emotional satisfaction in providing comfort and Ennis' emotional relief in receiving comfort outweigh the costs of incurring the hurt and guilt resulting from their recent exchange?
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Marie, thoughtful comments, love to read them!
Just a postscript. Who would have thought that the wedding reception or party would end up being so fraught! I am probably not the only one who thought, like Edna, that it would be a jolly affair and an excuse have more fun and high jinks! As veterans of BBM and the Laramie Saga, we should have known better!
Here are my simple thoughts as I too tried skip my own wedding reception ( without success).
Nothing new, right, maybe more my feeling about it than Ennis’s.
To marry Ellery, as term “marry” itself “ is tool( as for all of us)for Ennis how to prove Ellery what he actually said and is constantly repeating – “I’m yours.”, to prove the fact, the truth that he hadn’t been able to demonstrate almost by any way toward Jack.
Ring and just illegal private wedding ceremony are on the top of his pedestal of importance while wedding reception for him-introvert compare to this is just simply superfluous show intruding his privacy maybe even lessening spirit of what he has done.
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LOL David!
It occurs to me that Ennis sometimes seems somewhat childlike in his need for physical comfort, almost like being held like a baby. (This is the other side of the coin to Ennis' stoic, silent masculinity but does it also represent going to the other extreme?) Ellery, the nurturer, acts the role of parent giving the comfort sought.
Again, at the risk of rocking the boat, it may be that sometimes intimate relationships can infantalise us to some degree and the parent/child, rescuer/dependent roles are easily fallen into. Do the benefits of Ellery's emotional satisfaction in providing comfort and Ennis' emotional relief in receiving comfort outweigh the costs of incurring the hurt and guilt resulting from their recent exchange?
True, Jo, but there are lots of times when Ennis takes on the role of nurturer...combing Ellery's hair as the most obvious example. He has also taken on the lion's share of household chores: cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, etc. I see this as very nurturing, creating a home for the two of them.
In my mind, it is important to remember that they have come from very challenging backgrounds: both motherless at very young ages, having experienced a number of difficult (perhaps even dysfunctional?) relationships. Even though they are both middle-aged men, emotionally, they are, at times, very young and turn to each other for some very desparately needed comfort, support, and love.
As Ellery has said many times, he is learning to love for the first time, and they are both learning how to negotiate and support a relationship.
Leslie
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Thanks for that mature and insightful response Leslie. Everything you say is true. They are babes in the wood clinging to each other for support. God that thought really pushes my emotional buttons!
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Thanks for that mature and insightful response Leslie. Everything you say is true. They are babes in the wood clinging to each other for support. God that thought really pushes my emotional buttons!
and mine!
Thank you so much, Jo, Marie and Leslie for all your wonderful, thoughtful posts :) They are all so helpful to me :)
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what you were hearing was the sound of Louise *SNORING* because she stayed up way too late last night !!! and I will be out today visiting and watching movies with my friend Jane tonight. But I will be back either late tonight or tomorrow and get on with the show...!
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I have read carefully all of the comments everyone has made in the development of this story, and no, I didn't think that there would be another episode of Ennis's mourning here, but it occurs to me now something I have observed in myself and also in more than one widower friend I have known who lives long term with the loss of a loved one. Ennis got through his legbone with mild to moderate frustration, adapted to it and became relatively stoic and accepting. But for Ennis, a period of sexual abstinence and even solitude is nothing new - he practiced that for years and years! At the beginning of his legbone he was frustrated and unhappy, and it was during that time, when his sexual relationship with Ellery was threatened, that they made their vows. And then he entered an old yet familiar condition of abstinence and solitude - or at least, partial solitude. I have heard it said again and again that stoic people can get through hard times, because they are used to them, and Ennis's life was one hard time after another.
Then - he got better, and he has positive things to look forward to, new horse-training opportunities and security at his job, a joyful sexual reunion, and that ring on his finger - and everyone wants to celebrate. But Ennis doesn't know anything about celebrations or happiness. One of the earliest lines in Brokeback Mountain is "They were injured to the stoic life." He is not inured to sudden joy and happiness, and so he falls back into his grief. It is when things go RIGHT that he falls apart, because that is when he has the space in which to grieve. Nothing threatens, no unhappiness looms for him to grapple with and endure. In this sense - hardships and problems seem right, and it is bliss and happiness that seem wrong, and that is when Ennis suffers most.
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I have read carefully all of the comments everyone has made in the development of this story, and no, I didn't think that there would be another episode of Ennis's mourning here, but it occurs to me now something I have observed in myself and also in more than one widower friend I have known who lives long term with the loss of a loved one. Ennis got through his legbone with mild to moderate frustration, adapted to it and became relatively stoic and accepting. But for Ennis, a period of sexual abstinence and even solitude is nothing new - he practiced that for years and years! At the beginning of his legbone he was frustrated and unhappy, and it was during that time, when his sexual relationship with Ellery was threatened, that they made their vows. And then he entered an old yet familiar condition of abstinence and solitude - or at least, partial solitude. I have heard it said again and again that stoic people can get through hard times, because they are used to them, and Ennis's life was one hard time after another.
Then - he got better, and he has positive things to look forward to, new horse-training opportunities and security at his job, a joyful sexual reunion, and that ring on his finger - and everyone wants to celebrate. But Ennis doesn't know anything about celebrations or happiness. One of the earliest lines in Brokeback Mountain is "They were injured to the stoic life." He is not inured to sudden joy and happiness, and so he falls back into his grief. It is when things go RIGHT that he falls apart, because that is when he has the space in which to grieve. Nothing threatens, no unhappiness looms for him to grapple with and endure. In this sense - hardships and problems seem right, and it is bliss and happiness that seem wrong, and that is when Ennis suffers most.
That is just so terribly sad, Louise. Do you think that with time, a lot of time, he'll be able to get past this?
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As Wes pointed out, this isn't all about Ennis, only. Or as my husband would say, "There is no I in COUPLE." LOL Ellery obviously has very strong feelings, too, and I don't think it is an issue that he and Ennis are in opposition on this...but that is the way it is feeling right now.
L
Congratulations to the Tonster for using a wonderful analogy where language represents reality! I'll probably use this "no I in COUPLE" in pre-marital counselling.
At the same time, I would point out that there IS an I in FRIEND, and that may be one reason for the importance of friendship in all kinds of love relationships. The inner self of each friend is affirmed and healed.
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Friends,
i just want to say thank you for a your touching and insightful comments. I love reading them. They bring the story even more to life (if that were possible of course!). If only Ennis knew just how many people really care about him and want him to be happy! :)
thanks! :)
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Thanks for that mature and insightful response Leslie. Everything you say is true. They are babes in the wood clinging to each other for support. God that thought really pushes my emotional buttons!
God, I love you people - you're all great! I found all the comments so enlightening and enjoyed reading them so much! Thank you all!
All of this really does push our emotional buttons!! The Pollyanna in me won't allow me to take anyone to task too harshly in this impossible situation where everyone involved is really just trying to do the right thing - as they see it at that moment - and where everyone is acting out of love and concern! All human beings are works-in-progress, Ennis and Ellery included - so I like to believe there is always hope for growth and change and a deeper awareness.
Have a good time today, Louise! I hope you relax - you deserve it after the emotionally draining writing day you had yesterday!
Thanks - Marie
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That is just so terribly sad, Louise. Do you think that with time, a lot of time, he'll be able to get past this?
I can only speak for the people I know... it is a rather slow slog, with lots of sliding back but yes... you do get past it.
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Ennis mourned for two years in silence, its only been a short time that he has been able to wear this emotion on his sleeve so - to - speak. So many things are new to him emotionally. Ellery knows that Ennis came with alot of baggage. And Ennis himself knows he needs to deal with it. Ellery's dedication and perserverance is very admiralble. I look forward to seeing how the guys work this all out!
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I can only speak for the people I know... it is a rather slow slog, with lots of sliding back but yes... you do get past it.
I have heard people say that the hole remains, you just learn to work round it.
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I have heard people say that the hole remains, you just learn to work round it.
That's really well said. It's a good description of my experiences with loss and grief.
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okay gang... I know it isn't a magnum opus but here is an update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/199112.html "13. Lovers, Talking"
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SPOILER...
This is great lovers' talk. But I particularly like the part where Jeremy said he'd remind Ellery the speed of his romance with Ennis, I would love to see it happen and the exchanges between them will be priceless.
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SQUEEEE!
LOL ! Now you got me Squee-ing for J & N now Louise! he he he.
When I started reading that chapter I thought it was Ellery & Ennis talking. Then I saw it was Jeremy and Nicky! That's when I Squee'd! LOL
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Just reading this chapter (again) I suddenly had a good laugh and a new name for Ellery...
The Mayor of Queerville...
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Ellery...
The Mayor of Queerville...
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LOL ! I LOVE IT!
But seriously. I'm sure Jeremy will tell Ellery it is none of his business about Nick moving in. Let's face it. Ellery has control issues. And these are camouflaging the main reason of concern. That he and Ennis want Jeremy thinking with his heart not his dick. Which is sweet that they don't want to see Jeremy get hurt. They need to spend some time with Nick & Jeremy to see that Nick is sincere.
Ellery is no doubt suspicious of Fast Nicks intentions moving in with Virgin Dupree. Nick my be immature, but I think he does truly love Jeremy.
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LOL ! I LOVE IT!
But seriously. I'm sure Jeremy will tell Ellery it is none of his business about Nick moving in. Let's face it. Ellery has control issues. And these are camouflaging the main reason of concern. That he and Ennis want Jeremy thinking with his heart not his dick. Which is sweet that they don't want to see Jeremy get hurt. They need to spend some time with Nick & Jeremy to see that Nick is sincere.
Ellery is no doubt suspicious of Fast Nicks intentions moving in with Virgin Dupree. Nick my be immature, but I think he does truly love Jeremy.
I agree completely, David.
In terms of people he can confide in, I feel like Jeremy is closer to Ennis right now. And face it...even though they are friends and there is a strong trust between Ellery and Jeremy, Ellery is Jeremy's boss x2. Jeremy does need to maintain a professional relationship, and balance that with their friendship.
Leslie
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Saint Nick
Naughty Nick
Licky Nicky
and now Fast Nick
This guy has more Nicknames than everyone else put together LOL ;D ;D
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Saint Nick
Naughty Nick
Licky Nicky
and now Fast Nick
This guy has more Nicknames than everyone else put together LOL ;D ;D
Well, in a few weeks photographer Nick will have his camera at home, and will be living with what has to be his favorite subject. Then he will also be "Clicky Nicky." ;D
Marie
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Yay!! Look what happened while I was sleeping - a lovers' chat between J&N! God, I love those two!!
"The Mayor of Queerville" LOL!! Good one, Leslie. I'll be chuckling over that all day!
And, yes, Jeremy and Ellery have a very unique relationship(s) - and I don't think Ellery is just going to give up on talking to Jeremy. Jeremy is a very smart guy - I'm anxious to hear what he does say to Ellery . . . and I'm also anxious to hear what else Jeremy has to say to Nick!!! :)
Thanks for the pic, David - nice way to start the day!
Thank you, Louise, that was just great!
Marie
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Hello there, I'm still running a little behind on these tales. Pah - Real Life - who needs it.
Anyway, just wanted to pop in and say that Ennis' reation to the rection suggestion and the guilt feelings and greiving of Jack that as gragged up really brought tears to my eyes.
I'm glad that Wes took Ellery aside for a chat, although Ellery at his most receptive or gracious when he's hurting is he? That protective persona comes out in full force! He's lucky to have Wes and Edna.
Still hurting for poor Ennis though. :(
Karen
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update!
I hope when you see this next chapter you will understand why I needed to take time to produce this. It wasn't like I was off gallivanting for no reason at all.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/199359.html "14. Resolve"
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I'm running out of superlatives, Louise. That was . . . . well, I'm kind of speechless at the moment. My eyes are watering up - not from sadness or sympathy - but from the beauty and depth of your writing.
I had faith in Ennis's wisdom and insight - and I am so very relieved that he has admitted to himself that he was doing to Ellery with his destructive guilt what he did to Jack with his fear. He has taken a huge step in knowing that he may not be able to control his feelings - but that he can control how he reacts to those feelings.
That was perfection, Louise.
Thank you - Marie
P.S. And way to go with coinciding with my lunch again! :)
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cute marie........... 8) ;) 8) his world so bright he has to wear sunglasses
he will then become SLICKITY NICK
janice
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cute marie........... 8) ;) 8) his world so bright he has to wear sunglasses
he will then become SLICKITY NICK
janice
Ha Ha! Love it - we could keep going with this, couldn't we, Janice!!!
Oh, yeah - been meaning to say - love your banner! But, because I am obsessed with bits of minutia - just what is the symbol on Jeeves's shirt?
Thanks - Marie
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I'm running out of superlatives, Louise. That was . . . . well, I'm kind of speechless at the moment. My eyes are watering up - not from sadness or sympathy - but from the beauty and depth of your writing.
I had faith in Ennis's wisdom and insight - and I am so very relieved that he has admitted to himself that he was doing to Ellery with his destructive guilt what he did to Jack with his fear. He has taken a huge step in knowing that he may not be able to control his feelings - but that he can control how he reacts to those feelings.
That was perfection, Louise.
Thank you - Marie
P.S. And way to go with coinciding with my lunch again! :)
What Marie said..............
he can't control his feelings, but he can control how he reacts to those feelings
thank you for those very wise words :-*
and thank you louise, this is just getting better and better. Your writing is sensitive and heartwarming!
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update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/199522.html "15. Just Between Us"
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Pah - Real Life - who needs it.
Love it! :)
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he may not be able to control his feelings - but that he can control how he reacts to those feelings.
So well summed up Marie! Another tour de force Louise!
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:-* :-* right back at ya, Fabienne!
Thanks! Marie
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I have a surprise for all you faithful LT readers.. :P
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(as in follow the arrow ..)
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I am still behind on my reading ..sure ..
But I thought it'd be cool to print the LTs and read them as books..
Then I got to thinking about making some Laramie Tale story covers ..
To cut a long story short .. here are the 2 I've made so far ..
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Fanart/FanficCovers/54fd0099.jpg)
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(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Fanart/FanficCovers/7c494ff7.jpg)
(Stay tuned for the other three .. coming soon ..) ;)
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One thing that I thought is kinda cool ..
There is street in Laramie called "Happy Jack Road" .. :D..
You can actually see it in the map in the pics..
Now Ennis oughta find out about this!! :P
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Milli
The LT covers are awesome, thank you.
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(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Fanart/FanficCovers/7c494ff7.jpg)
(Stay tuned for the other three .. coming soon ..) ;)
oh darlin that is beautiful,, and that is the truth...you are so talented,,,,,
beautiful beautifulYeah right! Alma will show up to drag the girls home causing a food fight at the reception. Jeeves and Nick will end up in fisticuffs over Jeremy and Wayne will end up catching the bouqet of flowers! Just another day in Laramie! LOL
oh yeah, and Bobby Twist will show up out of the blue (He'll be about 19 yrs old now right?) looking like the spitting image of his father which will cause Ennis to think he is seeing Jacks Ghost!
Yeah right! Alma will show up to drag the girls home causing a food fight at the reception. Jeeves and Nick will end up in fisticuffs over Jeremy and Wayne will end up catching the bouqet of flowers! Just another day in Laramie! LOL
oh yeah, and Bobby Twist will show up out of the blue (He'll be about 19 yrs old now right?) looking like the spitting image of his father which will cause Ennis to think he is seeing Jacks Ghost!
oh my goodness,,,what a dire outcomee david,,you have brought in every bad thing in the world that could happen. its so scary,,,maybe ennis is correct, maybe we shouldnt have a reception...it is going to be the hell on earth that ennis is afraid of. no guilt innvolved hrere,,,just torture,,, janice
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You are clever Milli!
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those are WONDERFUL! What a great gift, Milli!
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Milli, those covers are absolutely brilliant!
i have already printed the stories and was thinking about using the original LS cover. But these are more fitting for the Laramie Tales.
Great! :-*
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Oh Milli! You're just the best! They're GREAT! Really BEAUTIFUL :) I love 'the Happy Jack Road' :)
Thank YOU! :-*
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Update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/199924.html "16. A Simpler Plan"
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Ha ha! Lunch break and post 1300 at the same time!
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SPOILER: Chapter 16
My my, not a moments rest for Jeremy at work.
And why would Lauren not invite Nick?
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Mornin folks!
Glad you dig the covers so far .. ;) Stay tuned for the others ..
I can't wait to print the books ..
So right now, I am skipping all the spoilers and discussions on here .. :P Will have to revisit later..
Back to work for me .. :-\
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Cool! Another lunchtime update! Thanks!
Wow- I'm so impressed with those covers - Happy Jack Road makes me smile!
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SPOILER: Chapter 16
My my, not a moments rest for Jeremy at work.
And why would Lauren not invite Nick?
And why is Lauren even in charge of the guest list? Ellery and Ennis should get to decide - no one else.
As I've said before - I've never seen one of these things get planned without normally sensible people losing their minds! LOL! Everyone always has an opinion, a suggestion, a request, etc., etc., etc., and you can't invite so-and-so without inviting so-and so, . . . and it always turns into . . . well, exactly what Louise is showing us! :laugh:
Excellent, Louise - thanks!
Marie
Excellent
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And why is Lauren even in charge of the guest list? Ellery and Ennis should get to decide - no one else.
Good question. And he also didn't use his best judgment to be working on it at the bar!
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update to "A Small Circle of Friends"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/200138.html "17. The Postman Always Rings Twice"
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update to "A Small Circle of Friends"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/200138.html "17. The Postman Always Rings Twice"
Wayne rings far more times than that!
Now I have a question. It seems to me that as sure as day follows night that Ennis' heart follows his dick (sorry if that sounds crude!) Is it possible that Ennis could go to bed with someone and not stick with them. Is Ennis capable of a one night stand?
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Phew , glad to hear that from you Louise . I can't imagine Ennis with someone else .
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in my opinion? No.
Another no from me too.
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Another no from me too.
And me three!
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Hi beauba :)
That's a gorgeous icon of Jake! :)
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Phew , glad to hear that from you Louise . I can't imagine Ennis with someone else .
Welcome to Bettermost...!
Thanks for choosing the fanfic board as the place for your first post. We are glad to have you here!
Leslie
Moderator, Fanfic and
President, Ennis & Ellery Fan Club, as well as stats chick and prop mistress!
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That's a gorgeous icon of Jake! :)
Nice to meet you, beauba! - It really is a gorgeous icon- look at those eyes!
Yeah, have to go with the crowd about Ennis - he once told Ellery "I ain't made that way" at the Honeymoon Cottage (talking about loyalty, I think) and I think it applies to the one-night stand question - he ain't made that way.
SPOILER for Chapter 17 -
Loved the ornery banter between E&E - they really are married! LOL!!
As for Wayne . . . well, that was smooth, Wayne, really smooth. Of all the characters in Laramie he is the hardest for me to understand. ??? He's one of a kind, that's for sure.
Another great chapter, Louise!
Thanks - Marie
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Phew , glad to hear that from you Louise . I can't imagine Ennis with someone else .
This was a purely theoretical question. Now that Ennis is committed to Ellery he will stay loyal. I meant was he capable of a casual encounter before he met Ellery (if he got desperate)?
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same answer.
In my opinion - no.
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Am I the only one who felt Lauren was too harsh to Wayne? Yes, Wayne has a big mouth, he should not have sprouted about Lauren’s bedroom secret, but it’s a problem between them and has nothing to do with the bar, he should settle it with Wayne in private instead of making a scene in the bar to kick Wayne out. He’s a nice guy and a good bartender but I think he’s a bit too young to be rested with the responsibility of taking charge of the bar.
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Am I the only one who felt Lauren was too harsh to Wayne? Yes, Wayne has a big mouth, he should not have sprouted about Lauren’s bedroom secret, but it’s a problem between them and has nothing to do with the bar, he should settle it with Wayne in private instead of making a scene in the bar to kick Wayne out. He’s a nice guy and a good bartender but I think he’s a bit too young to be rested with the responsibility of taking charge of the bar.
Wayne has always had a big mouth. Lauren knew this and really shouldn't be that surprised when he spilled the beans. Ennis seems to overreact to Wayne every time and Ellery treats him with indifference. The guy is very ill and so far nobody is cutting him any slack - which I think is pretty sad.
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same answer.
In my opinion - no.
Yeah I think you are right. It's just as well the first guy to get him into bed was someone like Ellery.
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Wayne has always had a big mouth. Lauren knew this and really shouldn't be that surprised when he spilled the beans. Ennis seems to overreact to Wayne every time and Ellery treats him with indifference. The guy is very ill and so far nobody is cutting him any slack - which I think is pretty sad.
Yeah, I completely agree with you about Wayne, Jo. And I don't want him to be kicked out of the bar permanently either cause as far as I know, he's got no other place to go to or people to turn to which I also think is pretty sad too.
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I have been thinking about Wayne and this chapter. It is obvious he is very jealous...jealous of Ennis whom he "admires from afar"; jealous of Ellery for being with Ennis and jealous of their relationship. I think he is filled with regret about choices he has made, choices that have made him sick with a life-limiting illness. It is understandable that under the circumstances, the worst parts of his personality are coming out. Even so, I feel bad for him. I don't think Wayne is a bad guy, just a "lippy aggravating little shit," as Ennis would say.
Leslie
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Yes, Leslie, a very good assessment of him. And now because he is a customer of the bar instead of the bartender, he also has suffered a major "demotion" within the community he is so proud to be a part of, and that is also a cause for jealousy: and he is jealous of Lauren on two counts, for having the job of bartender, as well as for having an intimate, romantic relationship that considering Lauren's youth, is relatively long term and stable. And so far no one has really called Wayne on his being jealous. He had a relationship with Pete, and drove Pete off through his demands, and his jealousy of the time Pete spent being serious about his job at the insurance agency. So unless he is the cock of the walk and has something to wave in other people's faces for them to envy him, he strikes out at those he himself is jealous of.
But - he is also sick, and Lauren cried a lot of bitter tears over Wayne's suffering, too... and since he has been in a state of relative remission, Lauren and others have pushed away that fact about Wayne, and this will come back to haunt them - all of them.
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I love Ennis very much, but I feel he's always a little unfair to Wayne. As far as I remember, Wayne hasn't done anything disrespectful to him, except for his overly explicit crush on Ennis. I hope Ennis will turn around and ease up his attitude to Wayne a bit, who knows how long would Wayne live!
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I love Ennis very much, but I feel he's always a little unfair to Wayne. As far as I remember, Wayne hasn't done anything disrespectful to him, except for his overly explicit crush on Ennis. I hope Ennis will turn around and ease up his attitude to Wayne a bit, who knows how long would Wayne live!
I agree, Betty, but unfortunately, Ennis seems to have gotten himself into a very anti-Wayne attitude and I think it will take quite a bit of effort on his part for him to change...and he has to want to change, too.
I am trying to remember...wasn't it Wayne who showed up with the bottle of Drambuie, when he got discharged from the hospital? They sat around and had a cordial drink together then. Things have really deteriorated since then but I think a big part of it is Wayne's bad attitude.
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Getting a late start this morning after a girls' night out - but it was so great to wake up to all these thoughtful comments about Wayne! Thank you all.
I've been giving him a lot of thought myself and kept coming back to the fact that I can't help but like him and admire the courage he has displayed in facing AIDS. I am sure that in his quiet, contemplative moments (and I know that Wayne must have them) he must be terribly, terribly frightened and feel terribly, terribly alone. This just makes me so sad and also makes me more forgiving for his admittedly rude and hurtful behavior. Sigh.
Yes, Leslie, I remember him coming by with that bottle of Drambuie - that was a nice moment. I do wish Ennis could lighten up about Wayne - but Wayne does seem determined to push Ennis's buttons - and not in a good way. Another sigh. And to be fair, maybe Ennis isn't quite as forgiving of Wayne as everyone else because of the Bill fiasco and Wayne's involvement there - Ennis got another punch in the face from Bill because of it. But Wayne did finally come clean about it. I do think, however, Ennis's strong annoyance with Wayne has more to do with Wayne just being Wayne and the "anti-Wayne attitude," as Leslie called it, that he just can't shake. I don't know - very complicated situation and so many complicated personalities involved.
. . . .and since he has been in a state of relative remission, Lauren and others have pushed away that fact about Wayne, and this will come back to haunt them - all of them.
Oh, God, Louise - you're killing me here.
Thanks, everyone!
Marie
P.S. Jeremy deserves a raise! :)
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Mornin' everyone!
As promised, here are the other three of the LT covers I've worked on.
Feel free to use 'em when you print the stories .. I will .. ;)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Fanart/FanficCovers/4e3d6bda.jpg)
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(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Fanart/FanficCovers/74ff358d.jpg)
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Just so they are in the same place .. Here are the first two ..
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Some more thoughts about Wayne and his bizarre behaviour:
I think it was DavidinHartford who memorably described Ellery as 'the Mayor of Queer Laramie' (or something similar). His marriage to Ennis and now the prospect of a 'reception' would no doubt be the biggest event in queer Laramie's social calendar, if not the only one. Naturally, everyone who knows Ellery and Ennis would be clamouring to be there. When he was the bartender, Wayne was a relatively significant figure in that community, and perhaps now that he has lost his job and possibly is about to lose access to the bar itself, he is anxious to hold onto whatever links he is able to maintain. Probably his only friends are those in the gay community, even though he seems to be going out of his way to antagonise them all.
It is interesting to remember that Wayne was in fact the very first gay man (apart from Jack) that Ennis ever met and talked to, on the day he went into the bar at the start of 'Taking Chances'. Ennis didn't like him very much even then, of course.
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Some more thoughts about Wayne and his bizarre behaviour:
I think it was DavidinHartford who memorably described Ellery as 'the Mayor of Queer Laramie' (or something similar). His marriage to Ennis and now the prospect of a 'reception' would no doubt be the biggest event in queer Laramie's social calendar, if not the only one. Naturally, everyone who knows Ellery and Ennis would be clamouring to be there. When he was the bartender, Wayne was a relatively significant figure in that community, and perhaps now that he has lost his job and possibly is about to lose access to the bar itself, he is anxious to hold onto whatever links he is able to maintain. Probably his only friends are those in the gay community, even though he seems to be going out of his way to antagonise them all.
It is interesting to remember that Wayne was in fact the very first gay man (apart from Jack) that Ennis ever met and talked to, on the day he went into the bar at the start of 'Taking Chances'. Ennis didn't like him very much even then, of course.
It was Leslie who described Ellery as "Mayor of Queerville" - and, yes, it's a great line, isnt' it? Yep, I certainly agree with your thoughts about Wayne and his panic at being left on the outside looking in at the only life he has. How sad. Yes, it is interesting to note that Wayne was the first gay man he met in Laramie - and also interesting to remember that Wayne (and Bill) wondered if Ennis was a straight man out to cause trouble in the bar.
Thanks - Marie
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And to be fair, maybe Ennis isn't quite as forgiving of Wayne as everyone else because of the Bill fiasco and Wayne's involvement there - Ennis got another punch in the face from Bill because of it. But Wayne did finally come clean about it.
Can you remind me of the details about this? Thanks Marie.
PS Great covers Milli!!
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yes, today I was gadding about doing OTHER THINGS, like shopping, exercising, and... formatting another novel, which those on my friends list have been notified about. All discussion of the "Romance" story mentioned in my LJ, however, will have to be conducted on the LJ community I set up for it.
and now for the moment you have all been waiting for - or not!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/200601.html "18. Pookie's Punishment"
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I'm confused - and I hope I'm not the only one!
Why does Lauren get to be the one who creates the guest list for E & E's reception? Didn't Ellery say to Wayne in Ch. 17 that it was up to Ennis to decide who gets invited, and it seemed pretty clear from that chapter that Wayne would NOT be invited. So how come Simon believes he can order Lauren to put Wayne back on the list? What's it got to do with either of them?
Someone please tell me what it is I'm not getting here.
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Way back in "The Red Stallion", Wes made an agreement with Lauren to plan, in conjunction with Edna, a reception for Ennis and Ellery, subject to the happy couple agreeing to hold the party. Lauren's responsibility is to recommend guests from the bar, and Edna's to recommend guests from the Sheriff's department.
As formal receptions go, these lists are not the invitee list, but the recommended invitee list, and yes, Ennis and Ellery get the final say on who really gets to come. But if Lauren leaves Wayne off the recommendation list then it says something. And Simon, from his vantage point, does not know that Ennis had already said he did not want Wayne to come.
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Can you remind me of the details about this? Thanks Marie.
PS Great covers Milli!!
Sure, Jo. Chapters 38 and 40 from "Looking for Answers." A brief summary - There is a warrant out for Bill's arrest. Wayne, who is still the bartender at the bar, is aware of this and has been told that he should call Ellery or the sheriff if he sees Bill. Wayne show up at Ellery's house when Ellery is on his way back from Texas and says he needs to speak to Ellery. After Ennis forces it out of him, Wayne confesses that he has been hiding Bill at his house for a few days. Naturally, this infuriates Ennis and Ennis drags Wayne down to the sheriff's office to give over the information. When Ennis returns home, still upset about this, the doorbell rings and he answers it without looking first . . . and Bill punches him again (this time in the jaw; the first time in the head when Ennis suffered the concussion which caused to his legbone). Ennis is unhappy - to put it mildly. Later, when the illegal videotapes are found to have been planted in Ennis's truck, Ellery figures out that Bill probably planted them there on the night he punched Ennis.
Now, I as I said, I don't think this incident is at the core of Ennis's dislike for Wayne (he didn't like him before this); I do think that to Ennis, it is another example of Wayne's poor judgment and a reason not to trust him. Nothing is simple when it comes to Wayne!
Marie
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Now, I as I said, I don't think this incident is at the core of Ennis's dislike for Wayne (he didn't like him before this); I do think that to Ennis, it is another example of Wayne's poor judgment and a reason not to trust him. Nothing is simple when it comes to Wayne!
Marie
LOL, that's the truth!
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Way back in "The Red Stallion", Wes made an agreement with Lauren to plan, in conjunction with Edna, a reception for Ennis and Ellery, subject to the happy couple agreeing to hold the party. Lauren's responsibility is to recommend guests from the bar, and Edna's to recommend guests from the Sheriff's department.
As formal receptions go, these lists are not the invitee list, but the recommended invitee list, and yes, Ennis and Ellery get the final say on who really gets to come. But if Lauren leaves Wayne off the recommendation list then it says something. And Simon, from his vantage point, does not know that Ennis had already said he did not want Wayne to come.
Thanks, Louise, this makes the situation much clearer.
What about running a poll on "Should Wayne be invited to E&E's reception?"
a) No, not under any circumstances - lock him in a cell for the day so he can't get near the place.
b) Yes, but only after a full and complete apology to everybody he's pissed off, perhaps done in a special ceremony in the bar of the Red Stallion.
c) Yes, but only if he dresses formally in a tuxedo, and is handcuffed and gagged all the time he's there.
d) Yes, make him the MC and provide him with an open mike so he can openly insult everybody there - this would liven the events considerably!
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Sorry I haven't been around lately.
Between the vertigo and my computer crashing, life's been very frustrating.
I got a really nasty trojan horse virus and the shop had to reformat my hard drive and reinstall Windows XP. I'm rebuilding everything from scratch. Fortunately, I had backed up all my really important documents and my tons of pictures that I downloaded, etc on a separate hard drive.
The bad news is, I've lost some things from Windows that I had before that I do not have discs for. (Like Microsoft Word for example.) Today I discovered that when I try to open any of my .jpg files, they open in some stupid, useless thing called Windows Picture and Fax Viewer. Now I can't resize or crop the pics or anything - which I could do before when there were drop-down menus across the top of the window. I have no idea what it was called, but I know it wasn't Adobe. Does anyone know what I mean? You could open several pics side by side, move them, change the size, etc. Now, that capability is just - gone.
I guess my other question is: what do most people use to collect, look at, and edit their .jpg pics?
Thanx in advance.
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Navy Vet,
According to my husband, try this:
Go to windows explorer and open your photo folder (or wherever your jpg's reside). One you have a jpg listed in the index, right click on it. From the drop down menu, pick Open With. This will give you the default programs that open jpg's...right now it seems like you are getting Windows Viewer and Fax. Look at the list...hopefully there will be the program you used to use...whatever that was. Anyway, see if you have some options that solve your problem.
If not, check back with us, and we will go to Plan B.
L
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Thanx, I tried that. Limited other choices, like Paint and Internet Explorer (those didn't work either.)
For now, I'm at a loss for what to do. Monday I'll call the repair shop and see if they have any ideas.
I've also searched the Microsoft and Windows update sites. No luck.
*sigh*
Plus, my printer won't reinstall either. This has been a nightmare week. :(
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Okay, NV, my husband says try this
Go to Google, download Picasa...this is a google free program, good photo editor...should be able to do what you are describing...
Keep me posted,
L
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I'm sorry I'm not able to help NV and that it's been such a hellish week :( Hope it all starts looking up soon.
Milli! You're AWESOME! Your covers are brilliant! Thanks so much :-*
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Sure, Jo. Chapters 38 and 40 from "Looking for Answers." A brief summary - There is a warrant out for Bill's arrest. Wayne, who is still the bartender at the bar, is aware of this and has been told that he should call Ellery or the sheriff if he sees Bill. Wayne show up at Ellery's house when Ellery is on his way back from Texas and says he needs to speak to Ellery. After Ennis forces it out of him, Wayne confesses that he has been hiding Bill at his house for a few days. Naturally, this infuriates Ennis and Ennis drags Wayne down to the sheriff's office to give over the information. When Ennis returns home, still upset about this, the doorbell rings and he answers it without looking first . . . and Bill punches him again (this time in the jaw; the first time in the head when Ennis suffered the concussion which caused to his legbone). Ennis is unhappy - to put it mildly. Later, when the illegal videotapes are found to have been planted in Ennis's truck, Ellery figures out that Bill probably planted them there on the night he punched Ennis.
Now, I as I said, I don't think this incident is at the core of Ennis's dislike for Wayne (he didn't like him before this); I do think that to Ennis, it is another example of Wayne's poor judgment and a reason not to trust him. Nothing is simple when it comes to Wayne!
Marie
Thanks so much Marie. It's all coming back to me now!
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All discussion of the "Romance" story mentioned in my LJ, however, will have to be conducted on the LJ community I set up for it.
Louise I didn't hear about this. What is the LJ address?
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Louise I didn't hear about this. What is the LJ address?
Jo, there's an entry before chapter 18, you can find the LJ address there.
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for those of you about to panic, I am working on the next chapter now.
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We're not panicking....yet....
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Thanks so much Marie. It's all coming back to me now!
You're more than welcome, Jo!
Marie
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We're not panicking....yet....
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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: How did you get that picture of me? God, I love to start the day with a good laugh! Thanks, Leslie! (Louise knows us all so well, doesn't she?)
Marie
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I know it isnt much but... I am pretty tired right now!
Update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/200932.html "19. Lover's Quarrel"
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Sigh, all this arguing and fighting....
is it the wedding reception that is bringing out the worst in everybody? Or are the planets out of alignment? Or something else?
L
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Sigh, all this arguing and fighting....
is it the wedding reception that is bringing out the worst in everybody? Or are the planets out of alignment? Or something else?
L
I agree with you Leslie. I thought wedding receptions were supposed to be happy events, but as you say, all everyone is doing at the moment, instead of excitedly planning, is arguing. :'( I do hope Ennis can just wear those new jeans he got himself instead of a stuffy old suit. He hates wearing those and he,ll feel uncomfortable enough as it is. I know it,s far too much to expect him to dance at the reception, fair enough, but maybe when they get home? Just the two of them or is that me just wishful thinking? Probably lol. ;D. Right I,ve had enough for one day, enough sorting troublesome people out in chat, enough washing etc. Time to watch most haunted I think. I love that. Nite peeps. Nite twinnie. :-* :-* :-*
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I still have to read the latest chapter; been out most of the day.
Nite twinnie :-*
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Sigh, all this arguing and fighting....
is it the wedding reception that is bringing out the worst in everybody? Or are the planets out of alignment? Or something else?
L
Yeah, I think maybe a little bit of all three -a lot of things seem to be coming to a head all at once. I keep saying planning these things makes everyone insane and that certainly seems to be holding true here! I have hope that the party itself will be a lot of fun (as most receptions turn out to be) - but the planning? Not so much. But let's look on the bright side - now that everyone has gotten their crankiness out their systems - there should be lots of making up!
Marie
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I can finally start my reading tonight .. 8)
Lemme show off 3 of the books printed so far .. (they screwed up with the "What I did on my day off" and didn't print the cover pic, so I'll rectify that when I go to print the current LT)..
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yay :)
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I can finally start my reading tonight .. 8)
Lemme show off 3 of the books printed so far .. (they screwed up with the "What I did on my day off" and didn't print the cover pic, so I'll rectify that when I go to print the current LT)..
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/100_0673.jpg)
yay :)
Wow - I am so jealous - those are awesome! Enjoy your reading - really great stuff!
Marie
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SPOILER: Chapter 19 !
OH NO! :o
Relationship rule number one! NEVER go to bed angry!
And we know how wreckless Nick can be when he's angry at Jeremy! When Nick confessed that he was jealous of Jeeves lering at Jeremy all night, Jeremy should have been flattered and then consoled Nick. :-\
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Wow - I am so jealous - those are awesome! Enjoy your reading - really great stuff!
Marie
Cheers Marie! Will do! ;)
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SPOILER: Chapter 19 !
OH NO! :o
Relationship rule number one! NEVER go to bed angry!
And we know how wreckless Nick can be when he's angry at Jeremy! When Nick confessed that he was jealous of Jeeves lering at Jeremy all night, Jeremy should have been flattered and then consoled Nick. :-\
We certainly are getting a look at the different dynamics of the relationships of our favorite Laramie couples! Remember how jealous Ennis used to get - a lot? LOL!!
I'm not too worried about Nick being reckless - remember, this story takes place before Jeremy and Nick's Christmas story - and their relationship was certainly on solid ground then!
But, I will admit, as true to life as this chapter - and all the chapters - have been, I'm ready for everyone to make up and lighten up!
Thanks - Marie
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Very true. And the make up sex after a fight should be pretty hot between the boys too.
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What's wrong with this mob?
What’s wrong with all the Laramie mob?
To cheer them up is quite a job
Nick’s gone out and slammed the door
Pookie’s feeling rather sore
Ennis fumes and Ellery shouts
Wayne just hangs around and pouts
Jeeves and Jeremy hardly speak
Of Lance we never hear a squeak
Edna creeps about the place
Not even Wes is on the case
Everyone has got the jitters
Party animals now are quitters
Wedding fever’s long since faded
Somehow things have gotten jaded
The party spirit needs reviving
In the aisles they should be jiving
Who is going to break the ice
and start at last behaving nice?
They might as well get filthy drunk
to get themselves out of this funk
Forgive, forget and have a ball
A wedding bash to beat them all!
Then stagger home as drunken wrecks
and get stuck into make-up sex!
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update!
yes, don't say I never got up early and did nothin for ya!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/201002.html "20. Dear Ennis and Ellery"
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What's wrong with this mob?
What’s wrong with all the Laramie mob?
To cheer them up is quite a job
Nick’s gone out and slammed the door
Pookie’s feeling rather sore
Ennis fumes and Ellery shouts
Wayne just hangs around and pouts
Jeeves and Jeremy hardly speak
Of Lance we never hear a squeak
Edna creeps about the place
Not even Wes is on the case
Everyone has got the jitters
Party animals now are quitters
Wedding fever’s long since faded
Somehow things have gotten jaded
The party spirit needs reviving
In the aisles they should be jiving
Who is going to break the ice
and start at last behaving nice?
They might as well get filthy drunk
to get themselves out of this funk
Forgive, forget and have a ball
A wedding bash to beat them all!
Then stagger home as drunken wrecks
and get stuck into make-up sex!
Bravo, Jo! :laugh: Another good laugh to start my day - just what I always need! And make-up sex - yes! Just what the Laramie mob needs!
Thanks again! Marie
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update!
yes, don't say I never got up early and did nothin for ya!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/201002.html "20. Dear Ennis and Ellery"
Aww -- we'd never say that! :) But . . .
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Shit, Louise!!! Forget what I said about not being worried! Now I am worried! Where the hell has been Nick been all night? ??? And what exactly is Jeremy going to tell the boys? Well . . . if any couple knows about arguing, jealousy, etc. - it's E&E!! Don't leave us hanging here! :laugh:
Oh, yeah - loved Jeremy trying not to look at Ellery in is his little dress and really loved the "married couple cranky before-coffee bullshit!" :laugh:
We love ya, Louse! :-*
Thanks - Marie
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well today it's Monday! No lines, no waiting!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/201235.html "21. All About Jeeves"
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Wow! 2 chapters already. The 1st one is great, I'm going to read this new one now.
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I didn't want you guys to think I had died or anything.
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http://louisev.livejournal.com/201235.html "21. All About Jeeves"
OK, I think that Jeremy's overreacting a tad here, but, but, the complete scene stealer here was Ellery's mood. The sarcasm! Too funny!
Karen
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Am I alone in wondering why all the world and his wife, thinks its perfectly ok to turn up at Ellerys place, uninvited on a Saturday morning, very early? I mean Nick walking out on Jeremy in a huff is hardly important enough to justify disturbing Ellery on his weekend off is it? They only had a row fgs, who hasnt? and it could have waited till later... say lunchtime or something. And anyway, hasnt anyone out there heard of a telephone? Jeez. ::) ::) ::) ::)
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That is true, but Jeremy's action was impulsive, and he didn't want to be hung up on by a sarcastic Ellery, and it is harder to turn away a hangdog look when it's standing at the door.
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That is true, but Jeremy's action was impulsive, and he didn't want to be hung up on by a sarcastic Ellery, and it is harder to turn away a hangdog look when it's standing at the door.
Hangdog look! LOL! Yeah, all that - and - he is was in a big freakin' hurry to tattle and to get Ellery to do his dirty work for him and fire Nick - instead of waiting for Nick to come back and handling it himself. ::) Sheesh - and everyone's calling Nick immature! LOL!! BUT . . I have to say I enjoyed seeing this less-than-perfect side of Jeremy - makes me love him even more! I hate perfect people! ;D
And I have to admit, the evil side of me so enjoys Ellery in no holds-barred sarcastic ass-kicking mode! And I do hope Jeremy paid close attention to the excellent advice and paid attention to what he saw - two people who love each other bickering and bitching - perfectly normal behavior for all couples at times!
Thanks, Louise!
Marie
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And I have to admit, the evil side of me so enjoys Ellery in no holds-barred sarcastic ass-kicking mode! And I do hope Jeremy paid close attention to the excellent advice and paid attention to what he saw - two people who love each other bickering and bitching - perfectly normal behavior for all couples at times!
Thanks, Louise!
Marie
*inserts a nodding cowboy smiley*
I didn't want you guys to think I had died or anything.
Well i nearly died laughing at that last chapter Louise! Great banter between E & E. And poor Dupree trying to stick to the subject! :laugh: :laugh:
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“Can we get back to the subject? How do you two stand each other?”
“We fuck a lot,” Ellery said.
Jeremy blushed. “Can we not talk about that please?”
:laugh: :laugh:
Great stuff Louise! thanks
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Right, off for a bath I think. Nite all. I hope to find some hot sweaty mansex waiting for me when I get back. ;) ;D
Nite twinnie. :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Right, off for a bath I think. Nite all. I hope to find some hot sweaty mansex waiting for me when I get back. ;) ;D
Nite twinnie. :-* :-* :-* :-*
Yeah, I bet youi do, twinnie! ;D
Nite :-*
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*inserts a nodding cowboy smiley*
*nods along too*
Well i nearly died laughing at that last chapter Louise! Great banter between E & E. And poor Dupree trying to stick to the subject! :laugh: :laugh:
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“Can we get back to the subject? How do you two stand each other?”
“We fuck a lot,” Ellery said.
Jeremy blushed. “Can we not talk about that please?”
:laugh: :laugh:
Great stuff Louise! thanks
God, I loved that too! ;D
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hiya peeps..
I read "Red Stallions for Christmas" last night. Awesome stuff! Loved the girls and 'Uncle Ellery' and the Christmas festivities!
I am halfway through "Home for the Holidays" ..enjoying it immensely so far .. savoring all the Jeremy and Nick goodness.
I've missed those two, for sure ..
Hope I can start 'A Small Circle of friends' tomorrow!
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Hope I can start 'A Small Circle of friends' tomorrow!
Brace yourself Milli!
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Brace yourself Milli!
Well, well .. I'll be prepared Jo! :D
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hiya peeps..
I read "Red Stallions for Christmas" last night. Awesome stuff! Loved the girls and 'Uncle Ellery' and the Christmas festivities!
I am halfway through "Home for the Holidays" ..enjoying it immensely so far .. savoring all the Jeremy and Nick goodness.
I've missed those two, for sure ..
Hope I can start 'A Small Circle of friends' tomorrow!
good lord, Milli, you are just tearing through those stories! Magnificent work on the covers... I cant stop looking at them! Ah one day, when I get through the originalizinating of the Laramie Saga, there'll be this stack of beautifully bound books with Milli's covers on them! yee haw!
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Woohoo .. yap, it is sooo great reading the printed books!
I am trying to read the stories slowly but I can't .. I am just gobbling up the chapters! ;D
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update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/201601.html "22. Meanwhile, Back at the Horse Ranch"
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ow, Louise, did you wait untill i was on my lunch break to post this chapter? That's just so nice. Thank you! :) ;D
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I love these conversations between Wes and Edna. And it looks like a small circle of friends is impossible to do when you've got a lot of friends!
“He said yes?” Edna blinked rapidly. “You knew this yesterday didn’t you, Brownie?”
“Don’t be hittin a man when he’s eatin his eggs, Mrs. Brown,” Wes said, his voice gruff, but his face betraying a satisfied smirk.
:laugh: :laugh:
It was really touching to hear Wes call Ellery their adopted son!
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yes, of course I did!
now i have to run a few errands, and today, unfortunately, I am going to have to take it easy because I think I threw my back out doing this 18 hour stints on the computer.
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ow, Louise, did you wait untill i was on my lunch break to post this chapter? That's just so nice. Thank you! :) ;D
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It was really touching to hear Wes call Ellery their adopted son!
Good Morning (or Good Afternoon) All!
Awww -- so sorry about your back, Louise. Do take care of yourself.
Great timing, Louise! Fabienne's lunch break and my first cup of coffee! :) - and that adopted son line jumped right out at me, too! :)
Louise, you have this whole invitation list thing down so perfectly! Really hard to keep under control. Bunny's husband, Mel??? Jesus, Edna! :laugh: Thank God Wes realizes you have to think of the E&E when planning the list! Interesting that this is howJeremy's news gets broken . . . obviously, everyone at the sheriff's office is aware - but I wonder if Jeremy has given any thought to showing up with Nick on his arm in front of his department friends? Hmmm... And will Ennis surprise the daylights out of everyone? Verrry interesting, Louise!
Thanks - Marie
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I am starting 'A Circle of Friends' today! yay! Actually, during my lunch break ..
Can't wait to catch up so I don't have to skip all the spoilers and discussions going on here ..
On Home for the Holidays - *spoilers*
~ Twas heartwarming to see that the Doc accepted Dupree as his son's partner and even got him a beautiful coat for Christmas ..
~ I hope we hear more about Dupree's family situation - like how things went with his mother, and if he finally got to see her ..
~ Santa, aka St. Nick really delivered on Christmas night, didn't he? ;D woowee..
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Update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/202012.html "23. The Best Part"
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Update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/202012.html "23. The Best Part"
...is making up!
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...is making up!
Yep! What a nice way to start the day, Louise!
"“Say, maybe I should get ya a new hat,” Jeremy said, stepping forward to put his hand on Nick’s belt buckle, and Nick put his hand over Jeremy’s, his other hand slipping around to cup a warm cheek with his freezing fingers. “Ow... that is cold.”
Well, you remembered the part about the hat, Jeremy. Hope you remember the other parts of Ellery's making-up advice! ;D
Thanks, Louise!
Marie
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Chapter 21 ends when E & E go into the bedroom.
Chapter 23 ends with Dupree and Nick going to the bedroom .
Let me guess , the next chapter ends with Pookie and Simon going to the .............
There's gonna be a lot of making up sex in the next couple of chapters ;D
I really think Simon should apoligise to Lauren , he was way to hard on him . Lauren didn't deserve that kind of humiliation .
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...is making up!
Heeee! Oh yeah!! ;D
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Chapter 21 ends when E & E go into the bedroom.
Chapter 23 ends with Dupree and Nick going to the bedroom .
Let me guess , the next chapter ends with Pookie and Simon going to the .............
There's gonna be a lot of making up sex in the next couple of chapters ;D
I really think Simon should apoligise to Lauren , he was way to hard on him . Lauren didn't deserve that kind of humiliation .
I'm going to have to rest up to write all of that makeup sex!
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Nah , just write one chapter about one couple at the time ;)
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Nah , just write one chapter about one couple at the time ;)
:laugh: :laugh:
sounds like a cunning plan if you ask me! :P
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Goodday all!
I am up to Chapter 10 (I think) of the current tale.
*spoilers*
My heart was breaking with Ennis weeping in the stable .. :-\
Hard to watch him suffering with all the guilt tearing him up inside.
Was a sweet chapter with Ellery comforting him and just being there to understand.
Lovely.
And ..OMG, Pookie wore a leopard jockstrap and did a bikini dance for Simon? ;D Heehee..
And trust Wayne with his big mouth to blab it all out! Teehee..
Never tell a Wayne your secret, Lauren oughta know that by now ..
Wayne's mouth is like a 7-11, always open ..lol
Oh..and I hope there is more ahead about Jeevesy and the MartiniMan...
Exciting stuff! ;)
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okay gang. My threat apparently worked and there is all sorts of traffic for my fantasy story so I am rewarding all of those faithful readers with another chapter of "A Small Circle of Friends."
http://louisev.livejournal.com/202730.html "24. Feisty"
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I am guessing that should be Ch. 24 Louise. :)
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I am guessing that should be Ch. 24 Louise. :)
indeed!
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Brilliant Louise .
I was a bit disappointed in Simon , but now that he realised what he had actually done to Lauren , he sure made up for his mistake .
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As I said on LJ, you handled that very deftly, Louise, as usual! I'm very impressed because that wasn't simply a disagreement to be resolved. Nicely done.
Did anyone else notice that Lauren said "my" party? Was that just a slip of the tongue? Because if it wasn't, let's hope Ellery is in a less sarcastic mood when he disabuses Lauren of that notion or Simon is going to have a crying Pookie on his hands again!
Thanks, Louise!
Marie
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SPOILER!
It boils down to having to trust what your lover tells you, really, and that is what both of them learned: Lauren, needing to realize that if he is uncomfortable he has to say so, and Simon to admit his willingness to make adjustments when things go awry. Or at least, that is how I see it. I think the issue of sexual boundaries in intimate relationships is too seldom explored, especially when it comes to expanding beyond vanilla play, and too often we see the extremes of abuse and breakdown without seeing how people might actually work to resolve them because they love and care about each other. And of course, also how members of a social community affect individuals and couple relationships by sharing (and interfering) based upon their own experiences. Wayne, of course, wants everyone to try everything, because he has and does, with tragic results. The "grapevine" and social pressure, and assumptions about what constitutes right and good behavior can also lead couples to trip up with each other, and why shouldn't this be covered in a story? Which is why I "went there."
Thanks for the comments!
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SPOILER!
It boils down to having to trust what your lover tells you, really, and that is what both of them learned: Lauren, needing to realize that if he is uncomfortable he has to say so, and Simon to admit his willingness to make adjustments when things go awry. Or at least, that is how I see it. I think the issue of sexual boundaries in intimate relationships is too seldom explored, especially when it comes to expanding beyond vanilla play, and too often we see the extremes of abuse and breakdown without seeing how people might actually work to resolve them because they love and care about each other. And of course, also how members of a social community affect individuals and couple relationships by sharing (and interfering) based upon their own experiences. Wayne, of course, wants everyone to try everything, because he has and does, with tragic results. The "grapevine" and social pressure, and assumptions about what constitutes right and good behavior can also lead couples to trip up with each other, and why shouldn't this be covered in a story? Which is why I "went there."
Thanks for the comments!
Thank you so much for those wonderful insights, Louise! I love exploring and pondering the different dynamics of all our Laramie couples. I found it really interesting that Lauren brought up his conversation with Ennis. I remember that - Ennis was looking for a validation of sorts from Lauren to do something he desired (but was feeling unsure of) and now we find out that Lauren then turned around and used Ennis in his reasoning to do something he really didn't have a desire to do! Fascinating! And I remember the trust issue being discussed between E&E when Ennis left Ellery handcuffed a couple of times. Recently, we've seen Nick introducing Jeremy to some toys with good - well actually "great" results! - and Jeremy showing his curiosity, his desire for "more" and admitting that he likes being surprised. It will be interesting to see the direction that takes.
You're right, of course, Louise - all these things should be covered in a story - and thank you for doing so!
Marie
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Great updates Louise!
Love cranky Ellery and Ennis with his dress code enforcement! Ha ha!
Really loved how Jeremy went from Angry to lovesick pup over Nicks absence.
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muah hahahaha.
Updates will be slow today, due to trying to coordinate schedules for job interviews which suddenly showed up, and then doing reference phone calls... the kind of being-distracted-from-writing thing I don't mind doing at all, at all!
And I am sure no one else minds if I take a little time here to actually secure employment that will keep me happily typing away instead of gradually turning destitute! AND apparently, I did!
See my blog for details. I will update today... I just don't know WHEN.
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okay, so I lied. Actually, I suffered from insomnia after getting the news about my job, and with the descent of the hurricane winds, and did not manage to get to sleep until very late. I needed sleep before doing any actual writing.
I got about four hours and woke up when the storm began to abate, have worked on some editing, and hope to be productive again after my next nap. Coordinating interviews, references, phone calls, and sending all sorts of email to and fro between two international destinations was a little much for my sense of peace and harmony.
Look for an update later on today.
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Louise, even though I’m eagerly awaiting your update, your job arrangement and the hurricane situation definitely take precedence. Take your time and we’ll be here waiting patiently.
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You rest up Louise. I'll just keep picturing Jeremy meeting Nicky at the door naked. That'll keep me warm until your next chapter is ready.
;) ~D~
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and.... yes, an update.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/203433.html "25. Free Floating Jealousy"
I spent some time thinking and considering, and it would see thinking and considering is a good thing in terms of taking original approaches, and so, a theme chapter to get us back to the point of it all.
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and.... yes, an update.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/203433.html "25. Free Floating Jealousy"
I spent some time thinking and considering, and it would see thinking and considering is a good thing in terms of taking original approaches, and so, a theme chapter to get us back to the point of it all.
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I did like the way that this was structured - touching base with our main characters. Everyone seems to be back on track (for now).
Do feel sorry for Jeeves though. I know that he's been a bit of an arse, but surely he deserves some companionship too. I'd love to see him and Ennis have the "my love died" conversation.
Karen
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Now that I am caught up with the reading I have to say that even though I feel bad for Jeeves (solitude is hard), I agree that he should not be invited to the reception. It doesn't matter if he has been buying the house over at the bar. He isn't a friend of Ennis and Ellery. I think the reception is something intimate not a public affair in which every queer in Laramie should be invited just because they happen to be customers of the bar. Besides, he and Jeremy are on bad terms. I don't think he belongs in the reception. Those are my two cents anyway.
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Now that I am caught up with the reading I have to say that even though I feel bad for Jeeves (solitude is hard), I agree that he should not be invited to the reception. It doesn't matter if he has been buying the house over at the bar. He isn't a friend of Ennis and Ellery. I think the reception is something intimate not a public affair in which every queer in Laramie should be invited just because they happen to be customers of the bar. Besides, he and Jeremy are on bad terms. I don't think he belongs in the reception. Those are my two cents anyway.
Oh I agree, he's got no business being there at all. Unless of course Louise invites him along for dramatic effect, for the fireworks! ;D
Karen
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I don't know what you all think but I think Wayne should be invited to the wedding reception! :P
He manages to add a little edge and humour to everything, as far as I am concerned anyway ..
I bet Ennis doesn't see it that way, not to mention Pookie .. ;D
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and.... yes, an update.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/203433.html "25. Free Floating Jealousy"
I spent some time thinking and considering, and it would see thinking and considering is a good thing in terms of taking original approaches, and so, a theme chapter to get us back to the point of it all.
Yes, Louise, thinking and considering are definitely good things . . . espcially when they lead to such a wonderful chapter - a three-in-one! LOL!
E&E - funny, just saw Ellery mention "free-floating jealousy" in the re-read yesterday, I think - and it still works! If Ellery is playing Ennis like a violin - Ennis is loving it . . . which reminds me, I met an attorney yesterday who insisted, "Please, call me B.J., everyone does." Hmmm....
J&N - Jeremy has such a protective, gentle nature. Nick and he balance each other very well - Nick is so sharp and funny and adventurous -but he has a serious, insightful side, too- and Jeremy helps to bring that out, and Nick helps bring out Jeremy's fun-loving side. Interesting to see Jeremy trying to work out the whole jealousy/relationship thing. (Important information: I woke up this morning thinking - What kind of hat? )
Jeeves & Lance - I do feel sorry for Jeeves, but I feel a little better knowing that Martini Man is waiting in the wings . .
Jealousy is ageless, really.
Thanks so much, Louise!
Marie
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I woke up this morning thinking - What kind of hat? )
How about this?
(http://www.wickedmerch.com/images/products/Wicked%20Collection/Apparel/knit-hat.jpg)
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Ah hahahahahaha!
You will all probably be rather relieved to know that the storms have all subsided, I got a big chunk of administrivia and interviewing and followups done, sorted socks and various and sundry other things, and should be able to devote some time to writing tomorrow!
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Yay, Louise!
...And I am back from a few days out of town. Slowly rebuilding my computer and catching up on all the reading.
Whew!
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An early update to go with your breakfast pancakes!
I will be out and about for a while today due to it being the third Saturday of the month and I am starting a round of goodbyes and farewells to some folks I haven't seen, so an afternoon in Heidelberg. I hope to get an update in later as well, but we shall see.
First, E & E
http://louisev.livejournal.com/203702.html "26. Time Enough for Love"
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This chapter has so much fun! Have I said how much I love Ennis & Ellery? I believe so. Great chapter as always, Louise.
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http://louisev.livejournal.com/203702.html "26. Time Enough for Love"
Hugh says: It was a fun chapter indeed!
(http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j120/nataligv_2006/usaweekout1.jpg)
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How about this?
(http://www.wickedmerch.com/images/products/Wicked%20Collection/Apparel/knit-hat.jpg)
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Thanks again for a laugh to start my day, Jo! Nicky just keeps getting more nicknames!
Thanks! Marie
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This chapter has so much fun! Have I said how much I love Ennis & Ellery? I believe so. Great chapter as always, Louise.
Yep! And . . .
A mention of the rings - I love any mention of their rings! :)
Yay - an answering machine! - and a Bat Phone! It must be red, of course! :laugh:
I hope you have a wonderful day visiting, Louise!
Thank You!
Marie
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A mention of the rings - I love any mention of their rings! :)
I'm with you, Marie. I love any mention of their rings!
Although one point that is a bit puzzling...back before Ennis arrived in Laramie, as I recall, Bill was calling Ellery morning, noon, and night. So how can Ellery say the phone didn't ring for a month? LOL...of course, in those days, Bill's phone calls weren't interrupting "getting fancy" moments so maybe Ellery doesn't remember them quite as well...
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..... LOL...of course, in those days, Bill's phone calls weren't interrupting "getting fancy" moments so maybe Ellery doesn't remember them quite as well...
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Very true! :laugh: And, also, I think that Bill's phone calls became such a matter of course, such an annoying routine . . . that Ellery probably didn't even think of them as real "phone calls"! LOL!
Marie
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How about this?
(http://www.wickedmerch.com/images/products/Wicked%20Collection/Apparel/knit-hat.jpg)
LOVE it, Jo! ;D
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I don't know what you all think but I think Wayne should be invited to the wedding reception! :P
He manages to add a little edge and humour to everything, as far as I am concerned anyway ..
I bet Ennis doesn't see it that way, not to mention Pookie .. ;D
I agree, Milli ..... but I don't think there are many of us!! ;D
Gorgeous banner and avatar, as always! :-*
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I'm with you, Marie. I love any mention of their rings!
Although one point that is a bit puzzling...back before Ennis arrived in Laramie, as I recall, Bill was calling Ellery morning, noon, and night. So how can Ellery say the phone didn't ring for a month? LOL...of course, in those days, Bill's phone calls weren't interrupting "getting fancy" moments so maybe Ellery doesn't remember them quite as well...
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There are a couple of reasons for that: 1) Bill's phoning Ellery morning noon and night became a prominent feature of Ellery's existence as soon as he started seeing Ennis, and 2) Ellery isn't going to let on to Ennis just how much Bill phoned him in the time leading up to Ennis showing up, because the way Ennis feels about Bill isn't exactly jealousy - it is more like hatred, and doesn't fall in quite the same category, since Ennis now has Bill to blame for his legbone.
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I think Ennis has a fair idea of how many times a day Bill called Ellery, since he witnessed quite a few. On the other hand, though I understand Ennis's hatred towards Bill because of the legbone, he should look at the bright side. Now he gets to
fuck make love to Ellery when they aren't working, eating, doing grocery shopping or at the bathroom, while Bill rots in jail.
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Here is some news about Hugh's next big Australian film which appeared in the Sunday papers today.
http://www.smh.com.au/news/film/baz-gives-us-peek-at-outback-epic-bigger-than-texas/2007/01/20/1169096028411.html
PS In working my way through a re-read of The Long Way Home I noticed that Ellery had a naughty drug-induced dream featuring Dupree. Dupree meanwhile is having naughty thoughts about Ellery. These two have some sort of subterranean thing about each other. I wonder what affect this might have on their work relationship as Dupree is so much more conscious of his sexuality these days.
Can you imagine the two of them arguing about who gets to be bottom!
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subterranean is one way to put it!
However, the dream, for what it's worth, was more Ellery's apprehension of Dupree's attraction to him, at least, that's what he insists when I quiz him about it.
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ha, thought I forgot about ya!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/203785.html "27. Delegating"
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ha, thought I forgot about ya!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/203785.html "27. Delegating"
Excellent chap Louise!
Okay .. Wayne is hilarious ..
I can't believe Pookie almost told him what Simon did to him! LOL..
And another thing .. Every time Wayne is confronted for doing something wrong or banned from one thing or other .. he always resorts to the: "I'm a sick man, I am dying.." line .. ;D .. and it works most of the time too! Wayne certainly keeps things entertaining! 8)
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Okay guys I think I have my reality sorted out.
I can do some editing/proofing early in the morning, then by the time i wake up and can think about the boys again I can write my chapter, which should be up about midday or so my time (wakeup time in America) and then go on to another chunk of my editing later. I may be able to master the art of doing more than one chapter if I get used to it but right now it is taking a lot longer to sort out the character interactions in this story and to make sure that they mesh properly as we approach the climactic wedding reception with all ends tied up. Or all the ends that are fit to tie.
In chapter 28 there will be new faces at the bar.
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Sex Machine
Ennis has had many names
like Mr Please and Thank You
To Ellery’s tease
he’s Mr Freeze
and then he’s Mr Spank You
Though boys may flirt and carry on
acting all lascivious
He doesn’t notice anything
(especially now he wears a ring!)
just boring Mr Oblivious
But come the nights
Mr Coyote bites
No more Mr Clean!
When Ennis Del Mar turns down the lights
he turns into the Sex Machine!
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oh Jo, those little quip-poems always make me chuckle. LOUDLY.
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heehee ..Sex Machine for real! ;D
Cheers Jo!
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:laugh: :laugh: Very clever - and very funny!
Wouldn't you love to see Ennis's reaction to your poem? ;D
Thanks!
Marie
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Great stuff, Jo! As always ;D
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Super bonus double length chapter. I hope it was worth the wait.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/204361.html "28. Another Saturday Night and I Ain't Got Nobody"
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He had bought new clothes at the urging of the D.A. for his testimony, and had sat through most of the morning, worrying the hat on his lap, answering the same questions by the public defender and interrupted by the raised hand of Paula Samuelson snapping “Objection, asked and answered,” followed by a soft yelp and a bit lip by Dawson and an aggravated sigh by the judge and the ever-fainter “Sustained,” and another scribbled note by Ellery on his notepad in large letters “GET THE FUCK DONE ASSHOLE” and stabbed the pad repeatedly, slowly and savagely.
LOL, this made me laugh hard. That is so Ellery. Oh and Wayne better watch his behind. It's Ellery's turn to spank him! LOL
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My goodness! What an action filled start to the night at the Red Stallion!
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... by the end of the night every man jack is going to have one of Nate's cards bristling from his shirt pocket.
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Have to agree about this being so Ellery! ..
...and another scribbled note by Ellery on his notepad in large letters “GET THE FUCK DONE ASSHOLE” and stabbed the pad repeatedly, slowly and savagely.
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And so true-to-life! As a prosecutor I can't tell you how many times those words -or versions thereof ;D - have gone through my mind while I sat there with my courtroom poker face! Of course, I would never write it down - that is a pure Ellery twist! :laugh:
Louise, that was just brilliant - could any more shit possibly hit the fan? Well, actually, YES - I guess it could - because we don't yet know what Ennis will do!!! :laugh: I don't know how I'll sleep waiting for that!
And Nate's business card "bristling" from all the shirt pockets? :laugh: Perfect!
Thanks! Marie
P.S. I felt bad for Lauren - awww... he actually felt sick!
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Can't you just see the look on Jeremys face when Nick let slip the "Sweet thing" name! Plus the look on Nicks face when he realized he slipped and covered his mouth with his hand! LOL
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Can't you just see the look on Jeremys face when Nick let slip the "Sweet thing" name! Plus the look on Nicks face when he realized he slipped and covered his mouth with his hand! LOL
Yes - I can see the looks on both their faces perfectly! And it's so funny that at first Nick made a quick save . . . but then he fumbled with the "sweet thing!" Oh, well - he's crazy in love (and probably still on a make-up sex and new-hat high!) LOL!!
Marie
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oh come on now... does anyone believe Nick actually slipped?
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Can't you just see the look on Jeremys face when Nick let slip the "Sweet thing" name! Plus the look on Nicks face when he realized he slipped and covered his mouth with his hand! LOL
He didn't slip at all. That was totally on purpose.
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oh come on now... does anyone believe Nick actually slipped?
LOL!!! Okay, okay - but . . . the Edna in me still thinks he's crazy in love, etc.!
Marie
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You one a these lookin out inta the sunset holdin hands kinda gals?
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You one a these lookin out inta the sunset holdin hands kinda gals?
LOL! I guess I must be, Louise - at least when it comes to our Laramie boys! As Wes has stated - his Edna is a powerful influence (and not just domestically)! :laugh:
Marie
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LOL! I guess I must be, Louise - at least when it comes to our Laramie boys! As Wes has stated - his Edna is a powerful influence (and not just domestically)! :laugh:
Marie
Count me in with you, Marie!
Mention Ellery's hair, their rings...I am just a puddle on the floor. LOL
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This chapter is definitely worth waiting for (well, not for me anyway, I woke up and the chapter is waiting for me)!
About Nick's slip of tongue, I believe he's crazy in love, but the cynic in me also thinks he did everything with a purpose, I don't mean with a bad motive. I'm just glad his parents' and Jeremy's love have guided him back on track.
Looks like Clyde is still deeply attached to Ennis, can't wait for what will confront Ennis and how he will handle the situation in the next chapter. Where is Ellery, is he supposed to be there with Ennis?
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About Nick's slip of tongue, I believe he's crazy in love, but the cynic in me also thinks he did everything with a purpose, I don't mean with a bad motive.
Agreed! Nick is crazy in love. But that is why he wants the guys in the bar to know that Jeremy is off limits to them. The "slip" was his way of staking his claim on Jeremy! Hey, Nick did tell Jeremy that he was the jealous type.
Nick had better be careful or Lauren won't be the only one there who has a sore ass from spanking! LOL
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Looks like Clyde is still deeply attached to Ennis, can't wait for what will confront Ennis and how he will handle the situation in the next chapter. Where is Ellery, is he supposed to be there with Ennis?
Ellery is home with the back pain. I imagine Ennis didn't let him come to the bar with him. As for Clyde, he knows Ennis is off limits but I wonder if that'll stop him from making a pass. Besides, he got himself a new man, didn't he? Nate, the radiator man.
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Wayne is a total prick. I,ts about time Ennis did this: He,s put up with Waynes crap for far too long.
(http://bestsmileys.com/violent/18.gif)
I wonder what Ellery will do though?
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Count me in with you, Marie!
Mention Ellery's hair, their rings...I am just a puddle on the floor. LOL
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Ha, ha! You know I'm one of your most loyal subjects, Queen of Schmoop! :laugh:
Agreed! Nick is crazy in love. But that is why he wants the guys in the bar to know that Jeremy is off limits to them. The "slip" was his way of staking his claim on Jeremy! Hey, Nick did tell Jeremy that he was the jealous type.
Nick had better be careful or Lauren won't be the only one there who has a sore ass from spanking! LOL
Oh, yeah - I do have to agree - Nick is very sharp and does do things with a purpose - we can't forget that he is also Naughty Nicky! ;D
Siouxi, you crack me up! And, yes, I was wondering what Ennis will do - but I think the more interesting question is the one you posed - what will Ellery do?
Thanks - you guys are great!
Marie
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Ha, ha! You know I'm one of your most loyal subjects, Queen of Schmoop! :laugh:
Dance on over to the Through The Veil Of Time thread, Marie...the Queen has been hard at work with another update for the masses. LOL
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Dance on over to the Through The Veil Of Time thread, Marie...the Queen has been hard at work with another update for the masses. LOL
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LOL! Just got back from there - and I'm still smiling! The masses thank you! :laugh:
Marie
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Update!
surprise!!! I got some rest this morning!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/204603.html "29. A Man With Growl"
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Update!
surprise!!! I got some rest this morning!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/204603.html "29. A Man With Growl"
This chapter made me ache for Wayne. It actually made me cry a little. I know he's been acting like a bitch but they all know why and they got to find it in their heart to forgive him. I think Wayne is crying out for help, love and friendship. I wonder if he is all alone, if his family doesn't want to have anything to do with him because he's working hard to get everyone's attention. I just hope Ennis and Ellery understand this and deal with the situation differently. Maybe they should invite Wayne for dinner one night and listen to him to find out what exactly is going on, let him know they still think of him as a person, and formally invite him to the reception. I think that's what Wayne needs right now, friendship and love. IMO, banning him from the bar for giving Ennis a kiss just made things worse from him. It could have triggered a severe depression, even though he deserved it. I think the only way Wayne is going to be himself again is when he realizes that despite everything his people still care for him. He is sure a pain in the ass but he isn't a bad person.
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This chapter made me ache for Wayne. It actually made me cry a little. I know he's been acting like a bitch but they all know why and they got to find it in their heart to forgive him. I think Wayne is crying out for help, love and friendship. I wonder if he is all alone, if his family doesn't want to have anything to do with him because he's working hard to get everyone's attention. I just hope Ennis and Ellery understand this and deal with the situation differently. Maybe they should invite Wayne for dinner one night and listen to him to find out what exactly is going on, let him know they still think of him as a person, and formally invite him to the reception. I think that's what Wayne needs right now, friendship and love. IMO, banning him from the bar for giving Ennis a kiss just made things worse from him. It could have triggered a severe depression, even though he deserved it. I think the only way Wayne is going to be himself again is when he realizes that despite everything his people still care for him. He is sure a pain in the ass but he isn't a bad person.
I so agree with every word you said. When I was reading the chapter, I thought I'm not going to make any comment because it made me so sad for Wayne, I'm glad to read your post.
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I so agree with every word you said. When I was reading the chapter, I thought I'm not going to make any comment because it made me so sad for Wayne, I'm glad to read your post.
I agree with y'all, too.
It's very sad for Wayne.
I would not have thought that he would become suicidal, but to attempt suicide-by-Ennis really is going too far. He may be nearer the end of his life than anyone has realized. The possibility of AIDS - related dementia even comes to mind.
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This chapter made me ache for Wayne.
I feel the same. I don't get to come here as often as I used to (or as often as I would like), but I had to after reading the last couple of chapters.
At first my head was kind of spinning with the goings on at the bar, but I certainly wasn't expecting Wayne's behavior or Ennis' meltdown (although it was subsiding quickly. Wayne was very cheeky, but unfortunately for him he chose to overstep the line with the wrong person, and he knew exactly what he was doing when he did it.
I do hope that he and Ennis make up, especially was Wayne is so ill. He does need all the friends he can get, though he doesn't seem to be trying to endear himself to any of them. This him and Ellery having a chat would be a good idea.
Karen
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Now I really feel sad for Wayne , he needs a good friend to talk to . :'(
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I do hope that he and Ennis make up, especially was Wayne is so ill. He does need all the friends he can get, though he doesn't seem to be trying to endear himself to any of them. This him and Ellery having a chat would be a good idea.
Exactly right Karen. The thing is, he,s not endearing himself to anyone, which makes it very hard for me, and certainly Ennis to feel sorry for the guy. Hes just such a prat isnt he? I,m so like Ennis ya know. I,d react in exactly the same way he did/does.
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Oh my, Louise. What an emotional roller coaster ride. I so agree with all the thoughtful comments.
Ennis's fury being checked with the evidence of Wayne's fraility . . . Wayne putting into words what he has been acting out - that he's already a dead man and has nothing to lose . . . the line about the insufficient suede jacket and the frigid cold . . . you're killing me, Louise. :'( So unspeakably sad.
I do hope Ellery will be understanding - will see the desperation of Wayne's actions. - I don't know what the answer is. Maybe Ellery is the only person that can get through to Wayne. I feel bad that Jeremy had to toss him out - (and I'll bet Jeremy feels bad, too) but I don't see that he had any choice. In light of the atmosphere in the bar - it may have been for Wayne's own good that he left.
Masterful, Louise. Thanks for not pulling any punches.
Marie
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This chapter made me ache for Wayne. It actually made me cry a little. I know he's been acting like a bitch but they all know why and they got to find it in their heart to forgive him. I think Wayne is crying out for help, love and friendship. I wonder if he is all alone, if his family doesn't want to have anything to do with him because he's working hard to get everyone's attention. I just hope Ennis and Ellery understand this and deal with the situation differently. Maybe they should invite Wayne for dinner one night and listen to him to find out what exactly is going on, let him know they still think of him as a person, and formally invite him to the reception. I think that's what Wayne needs right now, friendship and love. IMO, banning him from the bar for giving Ennis a kiss just made things worse from him. It could have triggered a severe depression, even though he deserved it. I think the only way Wayne is going to be himself again is when he realizes that despite everything his people still care for him. He is sure a pain in the ass but he isn't a bad person.
I agree, what a sad state of affairs. And to think that Wayne was the first friendly face Ennis saw when he came to Laramie. :(
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Natali expressed it so well .. and I too agree with all that's been said so far about Wayne.
He may be a sumbitch but he really is harmless .. sure he doesn't make it easier for himself, but I think they oughta cut him some slak.
I still think he oughta be invited to the wedding reception! ;)
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Wayne is Wayne. Fictional or not, we all know someone like him. They speak their mind and often get in trouble over it. The fact he is sick is not the point. He had a sharp tongue before remember?
We need to remember the timeline. Back in the early 80s when movie star Rock Hudson was revealed to have AIDS, his co-stars were furious. Especially Linda Evans who had kissing scenes with him. Back in the early days nobody knew if you could get it by kissing even. Of course today we know that you can't. Not that I think Louise meant for Ennis to fear that. He just doesn't like Wayne, pure and simple. He can feel sorry for him, but that still doesn't mean he has to like his behavior.
Yes, it is sad that Wayne is sick. But he isn't helping endear himself to the other bar patrons let alone the staff. Why would E&E even consider inviting him to the reception? That would make no sense.
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Yes, it is sad that Wayne is sick. But he isn't helping endear himself to the other bar patrons let alone the staff. Why would E&E even consider inviting him to the reception? That would make no sense.
I agree with you, David. As one of the avid re-readers, I am going back to the beginning with Wayne. And frankly, he has changed, alot, and not in pleasant ways. I feel bad that he's ill and in his frustration, anger, and depression is lashing out at the very friends who could support him and help him...but providing support and help does not mean an automatic invitation to a wedding reception. Ennis is anxious enough about the party as it is. Can you imagine how he'd feel if Wayne were there?
Leslie
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Now I'm going to be provocative here. I am probably the only one who thinks Ennis is being a bit precious here about his physical inviolability. Women have had to put up with gropes and fugitive kisses since the dawn of time. It won't hurt Ennis to get grabbed occasionally. He working in a gay bar for heaven's sake not a sunday school dance hall. And anyway didn't we get the impression that Ennis' constant urge to give Wayne a spanking masked a secret attraction!
Ennis should get over it and Wayne should get an invite.
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Now I'm going to be provocative here. I am probably the only one who thinks Ennis is being a bit precious here about his physical inviolability. Women have had to put up with gropes and fugitive kisses since the dawn of time. It won't hurt Ennis to get grabbed occasionally. He working in a gay bar for heaven's sake not a sunday school dance hall. And anyway didn't we get the impression that Ennis' constant urge to give Wayne a spanking masked a secret attraction!
Ennis should get over it and Wayne should get an invite.
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You're absolutely right: Women have been victimized by groping and fugitive kisses for a very long time. When women slap, kick, bite, and otherwise discourage those who violate them, I say, "You go, girl!"
Ennis should not tolerate this behavior, and he probably could not enjoy the party if Wayne were invited. Worse, if Wayne is in fact showing early signs of AIDS - related dementia, he should be pitied, probably hospitalized, and cared for with compassion, but he should not be permitted to inflict his illness on other people in any way.
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...but providing support and help does not mean an automatic invitation to a wedding reception.
Leslie
Yes, that's what I've been struggling with. I think we can all agree that we feel terribly, terribly sorry for Wayne. But that is a completely separate issue from the reception and being invited to the reception. The party is supposed to be a "small circle of friends." So the question is, does Wayne qualify as a friend? I think Ennis would say "no." Would Ellery would say "yes"? I don't know the answer to that question. I haven't got a handle on what Ellery's relationship was like with Wayne way back when. Wasn't Bill pretty much running the bar when Wayne was the tender? Did Ellery have that much interaction with him? I don't know. . . I guess Ellery is the only one who can answer that question.
And, yeah, David, I remember that whole Rock Hudson/Linda Evans thing, too- and that crossed my mind.
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You're absolutely right: Women have been victimized by groping and fugitive kisses for a very long time. When women slap, kick, bite, and otherwise discourage those who violate them, I say, "You go, girl!"
Right on, Fred! And, again - completely separate issue from the reception!
Love reading all these great comments!
Marie
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I vote Wayne gets an invite for mostly selfish reasons ..
he is a hoot and he is mostly entertaining to me! :P So sue me .. ;D
Jokes aside .. E&E have the right to choose who they have at their reception and if they decide Wayne doesn't get an invite, so be it .. (although I'm sure he'll try to sneak in..! lol)
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well i must admit, i have a dual idea on this subject..at first i said i thought
wayne should be invited...he is a lonely person, and always somewhat of an outsider
to the ones he wants to be part of the group. with. he is however a loose cannon
and has been warned by lauren,,, he was told in no uncertain terms to behave.
where on he continues to behave in a mannor that isnt what he has agreed to.
now he can no longer be trusted to act appropiately, therefor has to be considered
to be unacceptable at the reception...something he has caused....whatever the
reason.
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Going out on a limb here (and I'm quite ready for someone to come along and saw it off!), but I'm beginning to detect a gender-specific division over the big question of 'Should Wayne get an invite?' [For the record, I'll state my view very simply - No. He's not a friend of Ennis; Ennis has final say of who should come, so why would he invite Wayne?]
I notice though, that most of the people here who say 'invite Wayne' are women and those who say 'don't invite him' are men, insofar as it is possible to tell at all. Is this because women are more compassionate, forgiving and Edna-like in their treatment of people with dysfunctional qualities, wheras men generally are more hard-nosed, dogmatic and Ennis-like, basically saying 'I don't like you, you sumbitch, keep well away from me.' ? Given that its going to be a very-male-dominant party, and that most or all who will be there dislike Wayne as much as Ennis does, I think the men's opinion would be the one that matters most.
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Going out on a limb here (and I'm quite ready for someone to come along and saw it off!),
There will be no limb chopping off here Richard .... I think .. :P
Guess we'll all have to wait and see what Louise decides to do with Good Ol' Wayne!
I must add, Louise, the Red Stallion chapters are amazing!
I can't help but picture the comings and goings, the facial expressions happening with all the chit-chat.
Great work Ms L! ;)
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oh wow, what a stir!
I guess that means a chord was struck! Stay tuned for more E & E and J & N and N & R and G & P and ... okay now it's starting to look like the railroad names in a game of Monopoly!
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Now that we have some new customers in the RS, will we need to update our gallery? Perhaps this sexy guy could serve for a 'cleaned up' Nate Dawson?
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hell - lo!
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Wayne is Wayne. Fictional or not, we all know someone like him. They speak their mind and often get in trouble over it. The fact he is sick is not the point. He had a sharp tongue before remember?
We need to remember the timeline. Back in the early 80s when movie star Rock Hudson was revealed to have AIDS, his co-stars were furious. Especially Linda Evans who had kissing scenes with him. Back in the early days nobody knew if you could get it by kissing even. Of course today we know that you can't. Not that I think Louise meant for Ennis to fear that. He just doesn't like Wayne, pure and simple. He can feel sorry for him, but that still doesn't mean he has to like his behavior.
Yes, it is sad that Wayne is sick. But he isn't helping endear himself to the other bar patrons let alone the staff. Why would E&E even consider inviting him to the reception? That would make no sense.
Exactly right David, and lets not forget the effort it took to get Ennis to agree to the reception in the first place. If Wanye was invited it would ruin it for him. Someone else said the women have had to put up with men groping them for years. Quite right they have, but would you invite the person who had groped you to your party? ermm I dont think so. Wayne is an arsehole. He cant be allowed to come, it will ruin everything for everyone.
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Now that we have some new customers in the RS, will we need to update our gallery? Perhaps this sexy guy could serve for a 'cleaned up' Nate Dawson?
Or he could be smart-ass Richard (who will probably take Nate home if fickle-as-heck Clyde does not get his act together!) ;)
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The dynamics between gay guys in a gay bar are, I suggest, somewhat different from the dynamics between men and women in the workplace where a lot of the unwanted attention has taken place.(This was before men realised that today's women will cut off your balls and call the police if you look at them the wrong way.) How the pendulum swings!
Ennis is not a blushing girl being had upon although you'd never know it with all the door slamming that sometimes goes on.
As for the wedding reception: are we again putting traditional expections on a non-traditional event. I would have thought that all the Red Stallion regulars would be welcome. There should probably be two celebrations - one a pissup at the bar and a more refined affair presided over by Edna.
I see that Wayne has been expelled yet again by straight arrow Jeremy who blushes even more than Ennis. Loosen up guys!
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hell - lo!
Ummmmm........
I could be wrong, but was that a vote in favor, Louise?
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Whether Wayne should be invited to the reception or not, I do think it’s Ennis and Ellery’s call; I just hope they will sort things out among them soon. Honestly, I don’t think Wayne’s kissing Ennis was such an unforgivable act, he’s admitted to the bar again and he was excited to see Ennis who he had a serious crush on; but I also don’t think Ennis should condone to this behaviour because he’s not that kind of person - the only persons who could kiss him are Ellery, his daughters and Edna.
However, I don’t feel Ennis disliked / hated Wayne as much as he appeared to be. He was shocked to see Wayne there, but when he was told Lauren had lifted the ban, he got along with it and even leaned down to listen to what secret Wayne was going to tell him, if he disliked him so much, he would have stayed away from him. He was furious that Wayne had kissed him and would have beaten him, but when he realized how fragile Wayne had become, it was sorrow instead of disgust that he felt about Wayne. So, IMHO, as much as they appear to dislike Wayne, they still had a soft spot for him. Even Lauren still cared for Wayne, his reaction on seeing Jeremy expelled Lauren from the bar was enough evidence of it. Now, whether he’d be at the reception is another story, I hope he would be but on the basis that Ennis and Ellery have had a candid talk with him and sort things out - not just because he was a regular at the bar.
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At the end of the day, Ennis cant stand Wayne. It took an awful lot to get him to agree to this reception in the first place and to invite him to it is wrong..IMO. and it,s not fair. He,ll feel uncomfortable and awkward enough with lots of people ther without having that moron there drooling over him.
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I read everyone's comments with great interest... I am experiencing a bit of a shift in my way of viewing the plot unfolding in my mind (which is largely a matter of inspiration and waiting for what the characters have brewed up for themselves and one another, and this is a contrast with editing and presenting an already-complete tale and getting comments back about it, knowing already in great detail what the future holds, since we have already written it.
Very, very different experiences, I must say.
I am working on the next chapter as we speak, and plan to open the first half of the story up to non-Friends group, since this is really going on quite a long time and the rest of the BBM fandom must have thought I am no longer writing stories!
I did wish to comment a bit on Betty's interpretation above: I think you really nailed Ennis's reaction to Wayne in terms of accuracy. For the purposes of keeping the focus on the relationship, I have not introduced any more characters who are openly suffering from AIDS, but will handle this, I believe, in a separate story centering on Wayne and Pinky to provide a perspective on how the opening months of the plague affected its earliest victims, and why Wayne has gone off the deep end. It is an education for all of them. I had wanted to put more of this in "Shelter from the Storm", but the plot got too big too quickly, and realized I had to confine the topic. In reality (but perhaps more in urban locales) AIDS struck hard and deep, and those who had recently found liberation in being gay and proud, suddenly found themselves peculiarly singled out for what the mainstream culture in its narrowness termed the "gay cancer." As AIDS devastates Africa, killing mothers and fathers with families, leaving children homeless and facing starvation and death, or themselves afflicted, we know in restrospect that the disease does not select homosexual men preferentially, and those who chose to call it the wrath of God visited upon the unholy, are hopefully chastened by the devastating truth that it affects us all, and numbers among the worst endemic plagues of humanity along with infliuenza.
I have been irked by the lack of realistic treatments of AIDS in this fandom as well. I don't consider it a plot point - it is to the 21st century what syphilis was to the 18th and 19th, cutting down promising lives indiscriminately with little hope of treatment or cure: I do know more about the affect of syphilis in the 19th century having researched it for previous novels, but unlike syphilis, AIDS is still here, and still incurable, and still being spread... and its victims, still ignored.
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and... your early lunchtime European update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/205024.html "30. Hello It's Me"
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This image is from Dot Matrix at the Sailors Thread.
Makes me think of Licky Nicky trying to apologize and seduce our Jeremy.
(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/6936/beautifulitayatias27ck.jpg)
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and... your early lunchtime European update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/205024.html "30. Hello It's Me"
And an off-to-work update in the U.S. ! Thanks!
....We need to remember the timeline. Back in the early 80s when movie star Rock Hudson was revealed to have AIDS, his co-stars were furious. Especially Linda Evans who had kissing scenes with him. Back in the early days nobody knew if you could get it by kissing even. Of course today we know that you can't....
Looks like you called that exactly right, David. There's more going on here than just annoyance/anger/frustration at Wayne's behavior of late - now we've got a good dose of fear/confusion added to the mix. Sigh.
I have faith in Ellery and Ennis and their ability to handle this - I thought it was a good sign that Ennis signed off with "Mr. Freeze" on one message and that he sounded calmer when he talked to Ellery.
Excellent chapter - as usual - Louise!
Marie
Oh - and I wonder how this will affect Jeremy? We know that Nick is very pro-active in safe sex and was very upfront about it from the start - but Jeremy's still trying to get used to the idea of being gay . . . let alone dealing with the fear of AIDS.
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Looks like you called that exactly right, David. There's more going on here than just annoyance/anger/frustration at Wayne's behavior of late - now we've got a good dose of fear/confusion added to the mix. Sigh.
Exactly Marie. Even more reason for Wayne not to go to the reception. He,s being a complete arsehole as usual, hes upset Ennis, again by kissing him and now he,s scared him to death making him worry about wether or not he can catch aids. He really is getting on my nerves. >:( >:( >:( >:(
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and... your early lunchtime European update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/205024.html "30. Hello It's Me"
The messages left on Ellery's new machine made me laugh. Especially Wes's! LOL. Lauren repeating that he was at the bar, and Ennis signing off as Mr. Freeze. That was funny. I hope things work out with Wayne. After all, he isn't a bad guy. And IMHO he should be invited to the reception. Come on guys, the poor boy even bought Ennis and Ellery an expensive bottle of sweet wine to make peace. Don't you remember? It is on A Shelter from the Storm.
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Now that we have some new customers in the RS, will we need to update our gallery? Perhaps this sexy guy could serve for a 'cleaned up' Nate Dawson?
Yummy pic of Tim there, Richard, thanx! All my pics would have to be censored or cropped to post here - LOL! :laugh:
He sure is a hottie - *drools* :P
I have a lovely collection of .mpeg clips of Tim 'in action'. (In case anyone's interested.) ;)
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The messages left on Ellery's new machine made me laugh. Especially Wes's! LOL. Lauren repeating that he was at the bar, and Ennis signing off as Mr. Freeze. That was funny. I hope things work out with Wayne. After all, he isn't a bad guy. And IMHO he should be invited to the reception. Come on guys, the poor boy even bought Ennis and Ellery an expensive bottle of sweet wine to make peace. Don't you remember? It is on A Shelter from the Storm.
Yes I do remeber that MM, but poor boy or not, the fact remains that thanks to him, being a prize pillock as usual, poor Ennis is now worrying that he might catch aids after being kissed by him. I think he,s thoughtless, immature and totally irresponsible and selfish. IMO he should,nt be allowed to go. As I said before, it took an awful lot for Ennis to agree to this reception atall. I really dont think having prat face Wayne there is a good idea. He just never learns does he?
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I think we're having a Wes/Edna phenomenon.
You Ednas are all rooting for Wayne to get an invite.
You Wes's are all saying he shouldn't!
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I think we're having a Wes/Edna phenomenon.
You Ednas are all rooting for Wayne to get an invite.
You Wes's are all saying he shouldn't!
Exactly right.
Wes is like a very wise old owl. More people should listen to Wes. He talks a lot of sense that man. ;) ;D
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He,s being a complete arsehole as usual, hes upset Ennis, again by kissing him and now he,s scared him to death making him worry about wether or not he can catch aids. He really is getting on my nerves. >:( >:( >:( >:(
I think he,s thoughtless, immature and totally irresponsible and selfish.
I really dont think having prat face Wayne there is a good idea. He just never learns does he?
Oh Souxi :laugh:
You don't pull any punches do you? ;D
Prat face Wayne :laugh:
I think that you're a closet Wayne fan ;)
Karen
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I am reminded of a quiz that they once gave in the Church of the Subgenius:
Are you a Moe, a Larry, or a Curly?
I am wondering if I should make up a quiz: "Which Laramie Saga Character are you?"
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Oh Souxi
You don't pull any punches do you?
Prat face Wayne
I think that you're a closet Wayne fan
Karen
Hahaha no I dont Karen lol. Wayne seriously needs to do this:
(http://bestsmileys.com/mouthzippedshut/2.gif)
BTW Louise, if I was a character from LS I,d have to be Wes. He,s like me. He speaks his mind and tells it like it is. I love Wes lol.
And NO I,m not a closet Wayne fan. I,d like to do this to him:
(http://bestsmileys.com/hitting/2.gif) ;) ;D
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BTW Louise, if I was a character from LS I,d have to be Wes. He,s like me. He speaks his mind and tells it like it is. I love Wes lol.
And NO I,m not a closet Wayne fan. I,d like to do this to him:
(http://bestsmileys.com/hitting/2.gif) ;) ;D
I like, love Wes 'your fearless leader'. A lot of common sense in that man. And I wouldn't like to get on your bad side souxi ;D
But i was wondering why he left that message on Ellery's machine. It was not ment to be heard by Ennis. So does Wes think that Ennis will never listen to the messages on the machine? Is it 'just for Ellery'? That seems odd. I thought the machine would be for the 'Cantrell-Del Mar' household.
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I like, love Wes 'your fearless leader'. A lot of common sense in that man. And I wouldn't like to get on your bad side souxi ;D
But i was wondering why he left that message on Ellery's machine. It was not ment to be heard by Ennis. So does Wes think that Ennis will never listen to the messages on the machine? Is it 'just for Ellery'? That seems odd. I thought the machine would be for the 'Cantrell-Del Mar' household.
Very good point, Fabienne.
I sometimes wonder, when all the hoopla of the reception and the holidays dies down, if they'll get the idea to move. Start their new life together in a new home. Just a thought...
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I think we're having a Wes/Edna phenomenon.
You Ednas are all rooting for Wayne to get an invite.
You Wes's are all saying he shouldn't!
I'm somtimes an Edna and some other times a Wes. It depends on the situation! ;D
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Very good point, Fabienne.
I sometimes wonder, when all the hoopla of the reception and the holidays dies down, if they'll get the idea to move. Start their new life together in a new home. Just a thought...
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Yeah, it is a good point, Fabienne. Just taking a guess here - I might be off-base - but Wes seemed surprised by the answering machine, and maybe Ellery's voice is the one on the outgoing message tape (and speaking of that - I'd love to hear exactly what that says - so many possibilities) - and he just started talking without thinking?
Oh, Leslie! Just think - a "moving" story! LOL!!! (And in addition to rings, etc. - I love seeing and hearing "Cantrell/Del Mar Household!")
Thanks! Marie
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I'm still reading Louise! Of course! Just about 6 chapters behind!! So I've not being reading the thread either.
Hope to catch up tonight!
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I'm somtimes an Edna and some other times a Wes. It depends on the situation! ;D
LOL! Good point - same here - sometimes I'm even an Ellery! ;D
Marie
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Oooo Leslie a moving story is a great idea. Of course if they moved, they,d have to get a new bed, I mean new house new bed. So, that would mean a christening the bed chapter wouldnt it? ;) ;) ;) ;)
Twinnie, start thinking up things our boys can do in their new bed please. ;) ;) ;D
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I read everyone's comments with great interest... I am experiencing a bit of a shift in my way of viewing the plot unfolding in my mind (which is largely a matter of inspiration and waiting for what the characters have brewed up for themselves and one another, and this is a contrast with editing and presenting an already-complete tale and getting comments back about it, knowing already in great detail what the future holds, since we have already written it.
Very, very different experiences, I must say.
I am working on the next chapter as we speak, and plan to open the first half of the story up to non-Friends group, since this is really going on quite a long time and the rest of the BBM fandom must have thought I am no longer writing stories!
I did wish to comment a bit on Betty's interpretation above: I think you really nailed Ennis's reaction to Wayne in terms of accuracy. For the purposes of keeping the focus on the relationship, I have not introduced any more characters who are openly suffering from AIDS, but will handle this, I believe, in a separate story centering on Wayne and Pinky to provide a perspective on how the opening months of the plague affected its earliest victims, and why Wayne has gone off the deep end. It is an education for all of them. I had wanted to put more of this in "Shelter from the Storm", but the plot got too big too quickly, and realized I had to confine the topic. In reality (but perhaps more in urban locales) AIDS struck hard and deep, and those who had recently found liberation in being gay and proud, suddenly found themselves peculiarly singled out for what the mainstream culture in its narrowness termed the "gay cancer." As AIDS devastates Africa, killing mothers and fathers with families, leaving children homeless and facing starvation and death, or themselves afflicted, we know in restrospect that the disease does not select homosexual men preferentially, and those who chose to call it the wrath of God visited upon the unholy, are hopefully chastened by the devastating truth that it affects us all, and numbers among the worst endemic plagues of humanity along with infliuenza.
I have been irked by the lack of realistic treatments of AIDS in this fandom as well. I don't consider it a plot point - it is to the 21st century what syphilis was to the 18th and 19th, cutting down promising lives indiscriminately with little hope of treatment or cure: I do know more about the affect of syphilis in the 19th century having researched it for previous novels, but unlike syphilis, AIDS is still here, and still incurable, and still being spread... and its victims, still ignored.
One of the worries of health authorities today is that younger gay men who have not lived through the mass deaths of 80/90s and have on offer anti-viral drugs are sometimes not taking the safe sex message seriously enough. (The "barebacking" phenomenon also exists in which some knowlingly take the risk for whatever reasons.) HIV infections are on the rise again in the West as a result. Unlike Africa, in the West the virus now does often target those who engage in unsafe sex and needle sharing practices. This is extremely sensitive because so much effort has been expended in the past to counter the discrimatory stigma attached to people living with HIV by the message that AIDS does not discriminate. But society is not doing these "at risk" young men any favours by not warning them of the added danger they may be in.
In Africa a whole range of other epidemiological issues are in play and AIDS is running riot with governments having very mixed success in addressing the issue. We have the South African President even denying that AIDs is caused by a virus. I hope someone has at last set him straight. Uganda on the other hand has knotched up some successes. Hopefully the availability of generic drugs will help out as the continent is losing the young people it desperately needs to turn the economic ship around and a whole generation are left orphans - not to mention the untold misery being suffered.
Perhaps our resident health guru Leslie could give us the benefit of her views!
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Back to Ennis. Yes - his fear of catching AIDS through Wayne's kiss would explain his extreme reaction and makes understandable his freaking out.
Remember in Taking Chances when Ellery was concerned that Ennis was not acknowledging the possiblity he could be attracted to certain other men and this was inibiting his exit from the closet. Ennis may be getting more relaxed around Ellery with kissing and endearments etc but methinks that's about as far as it is going to go. If Ennis fancies someone only him and God are gonna know about it!
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okay, a quick update before I dash out for lunch with my colleagues!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/205479.html "31. Contagious"
Nick meets Ennis. Or Ennis meets Nick.
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(http://www.lynnlupetti.us/images/discimages/large/10038274.jpg)
What next??
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What next??
Thanks, Jo - I needed that!
What an effin' nightmare! :( I keep telling myself, "Remember the Christmas stories, remember the Christmas stories - everything will be fine!" LOL!
Thanks, Louise - hope you have a great lunch!
Marie
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My goodness me.
Seems like everyone's bouncing off the walls at the moment! :o
I hope that Dr Sampson can soothe Ennis's fears, but I still wouldn't want to be Wayne's shoes when he goes round for his 'chat'.
Will that be the next chapter (pretty please)?
Karen
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Oooo Leslie a moving story is a great idea. Of course if they moved, they,d have to get a new bed, I mean new house new bed. So, that would mean a christening the bed chapter wouldnt it? ;) ;) ;) ;)
Twinnie, start thinking up things our boys can do in their new bed please. ;) ;) ;D
I can't put that on the thread, darlin!! :P :o
;D
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I can't put that on the thread, darlin!! :P :o
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Oh that rude huh? Ok, pm,s then lol. We,ll think of things and then pm Louise with our ideas lol. ;) ;) ;) ;) ;D
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Oooo Leslie a moving story is a great idea. Of course if they moved, they,d have to get a new bed, I mean new house new bed. So, that would mean a christening the bed chapter wouldnt it? ;) ;) ;) ;)
Twinnie, start thinking up things our boys can do in their new bed please. ;) ;) ;D
Well for a start they will certainly be giving it a jolly good "jouncing"!
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Twinnie, start thinking up things our boys can do in their new bed please
How about getting it Scotch guarded? ::) ;D
*Scotch guard was a product sprayed onto fabric to prevent spills from staining. Such as couches or car seats.
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How about getting it Scotch guarded? ::) ;D
*Scotch guard was a product sprayed onto fabric to prevent spills from staining. Such as couches or car seats.
I know what scotchguard is ty David lol, I was thinking of something that involved, erm, various postitions, and getting hot and sweaty and ermm, well you know the drill lol. ;) ;) ;) ;D
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LOL! I wasn't sure if everyone knew what that was. I thought it might be an outdated expression by now!
True, with E&E, they need the sheets Scotch guarded! LOL
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hahahaha
it's a fluid environment.
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True, with E&E, they need the sheets Scotch guarded! LOL
hahahaha
it's a fluid environment.
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Sounds like the perfect wedding gift - maybe Edna will think of it! I seem to remember that Ellery did tell Ennis once that Edna was concerned about the condition of his sheets or something?
Ahh . . . okay, I found it - from Chapter 22 of "A Long Way Home" -
“........ An you got about a thousand sheets in that closet so why not keep the bed fresh made? I never had more’n two sheets ta put on a bed at the same time, an you got real nice stuff.”
Ellery looked at Ennis with surprise. “Ya know, Edna went through my cabinets an closets one time an told me I lived like a miser with ten year old everythin an I should get everythin new. That’s perspective for ya.”
That's Edna for you!
Marie
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All this sheet talk is reminding me of one of our old photo stories...enjoy!
THE LINEN CLOSET (by MaineWriter)
Ellery's linen closet used to look like this
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/linen.jpg)
but now it looks like this
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/SafeOpenEmpty.jpg)
because all the
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/sheets_02.jpg)
are in the
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/washing.jpg)
Fortunately, Ennis is a good sport about doing the laundry, and luckily, he doesn't have to do it like this!
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/washingmachine.jpg)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/Misc/pinkbigdiv.gif)
L
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Okay, a special, very special chapter that took hours to get done!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/205729.html "32: Come to Jesus"
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The Mayor of Queerville speaks:
“Number two is you ain’t gonna come to the bar, or wheedle anyone inta intervenin on yer behalf. Yer gonna sit at home an write an essay on what you really need an what you really want from me, an why you are makin life for me an everyone I know a livin hell. Then yer gonna pop that in the mail an if I think it’s honest an thorough then I’ll call ya an talk about when I think ya can re-enter queer society like a normal human bein instead a some sort a sideshow act that I didn’t hire an I ain’t payin for down there.”
Great stuff, Louise. Thanks!
L
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Okay, a special, very special chapter that took hours to get done!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/205729.html "32: Come to Jesus"
Yes - very special Louise! As I said over at LJ - Brilliant! Thanks!
And, yes, Leslie - the Mayor of Queerville at his very best!
Marie
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“Number two is you ain’t gonna come to the bar, or wheedle anyone inta intervenin on yer behalf. Yer gonna sit at home an write an essay on what you really need an what you really want from me, an why you are makin life for me an everyone I know a livin hell. Then yer gonna pop that in the mail an if I think it’s honest an thorough then I’ll call ya an talk about when I think ya can re-enter queer society like a normal human bein instead a some sort a sideshow act that I didn’t hire an I ain’t payin for down there.”
Great stuff, Louise. Thanks!
L
Wow, Ellery didn't pause for breath there!
I never thought of Wayne's antics as a cry for attention from Ellery specifically, but looking at the pattern of his behaviour it is looking more like it is.
I think Wayne is lonely and scared and alone and like a lot of youngsters with issues he is acting up. Perhaps Ellery is the nearest thing that he has ever had to a mature male role model who didn't want anything from him. Perhaps Ellery spent more time at the bar before Ennis came along, and had more time for the patrons.
I know, I know, most of you think Wayne's a brat (and he is) but I am a sucker for a bird with a broken wing.
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Ellery is showing a mature understanding of human nature and fraility. Despite his caustic tongue and tendency to fly off the handle at times - not to mention his intolerance for the whole of womankind with the possible exceptions of Edna, Carol and the odd waitress - he is demonstrating a rare patience and compassion for Wayne. Bravo Ellery!
Here is your gold star merit badge to be worn along with your Deputy Sheriff's star.
(http://rabble4rob.googlepages.com/Merit_gold_star.jpg)
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hehehehe thank you Jo!
And I wanted to invite you to post the comments you sent to me in PM over on the Ennis and Ellery thread, I think they would be a good insight into Ennis's character!
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hehehehe thank you Jo!
And I wanted to invite you to post the comments you sent to me in PM over on the Ennis and Ellery thread, I think they would be a good insight into Ennis's character!
Posted as requested Louise.
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Posted as requested Louise.
And thank you for that Jo! I don't think i've ever read such an insightful, moving and caring description of Ennis!
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I am here and writing... well, I am reviewing. There are times when one has to go back and reread before writing further.
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http://louisev.livejournal.com/206006.html "33. The Price of a Hat"
I hope you will find it was worth the study time!
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and here is the next chapter!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/206006.html "33. The Price of a Hat"
I hope you will find it was worth the study time!
It sure was, Louise! You hit exactly the right notes - as usual. It was a relief to see this necessary conversation and nice to see the boys growing and communicating.
And, oh yeah, Jeremy's mentioning that the bouncer job didn't pay much reminded me of something I wanted to tell Ellery again: Give that boy a raise - he's earned it! :laugh:
Thanks, Louise!
Marie
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SPOILER: Chapter 33
I sure hope Nick can keep himself behaved at the bar. I'd hate to see him quit and get another job.
I can't blame him for blurting out "sweet thing" at the bar. I'd be so happy that Jeremy was my boyfriend that I'd stand on top of the bar and shout it out to the world. I'm sure Jeremy is just as happy that he has the hottest guy there as his boyfriend too.
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(http://www.fotosearch.com/comp/ISH/ISH003/42-15349659.jpg)
Sweet thung's ma boyfriend!!!!!!!!!!!
Whoooooooooeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!
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Today's Sunday paper magazine carries a cover story on Hugh - sorry no weblink. Titled Hugh Jackman the action hero turned movie mogul, it talks about his mega movie deals etc.
The woman who interviewed Hugh compares his "gentlemanly ways" with Gregory Peck. She arrives late for lunch and writes:
"He puts down his glass and dismisses my flustered apologies with an old school charm. ... Jackman projects both gallantry and mischief. There is a puckish wrinkle in his nose when he laughs and he somehow triggers the fantasy that if one were to faint - which one might, right now, on purpose - he would swoop in and pick up the pieces."
Apparently he changes his body for every role, practising yoga for a year for one scene in The Fountain and tai chi for a 30-second clip. His stamina is said to be "astounding" - be still all our hearts!
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(http://www.fotosearch.com/comp/ISH/ISH003/42-15349659.jpg)
Sweet thung's ma boyfriend!!!!!!!!!!!
Whoooooooooeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!
oh god that is a hilarious pic!
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I got a question:
What IS the most common or popular hat for our American western cowboys?
Until BBM, I'd never heard of Resitol, only Stetson. Are they like both the biggest brands known? Is it a regional thing?
Thanx for any thoughts on this.
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Today's Sunday paper magazine carries a cover story on Hugh - sorry no weblink. Titled Hugh Jackman the action hero turned movie mogul, it talks about his mega movie deals etc.
The woman who interviewed Hugh compares his "gentlemanly ways" with Gregory Peck. She arrives late for lunch and writes:
"He puts down his glass and dismisses my flustered apologies with an old school charm. ... Jackman projects both gallantry and mischief. There is a puckish wrinkle in his nose when he laughs and he somehow triggers the fantasy that if one were to faint - which one might, right now, on purpose - he would swoop in and pick up the pieces."
Apparently he changes his body for every role, practising yoga for a year for one scene in The Fountain and tai chi for a 30-second clip. His stamina is said to be "astounding" - be still all our hearts!
Astounding eh? I just bet he is!! ;) ;)
(http://bestsmileys.com/fainting/1.gif)
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I got a question:
What IS the most common or popular hat for our American western cowboys?
Until BBM, I'd never heard of Resitol, only Stetson. Are they like both the biggest brands known? Is it a regional thing?
Thanx for any thoughts on this.
Good question. I think most of us have heard of Stetson more. Of course, having a brand of mens cologne named Stetson didn't hurt either. LOL
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Today's Sunday paper magazine carries a cover story on Hugh - sorry no weblink. Titled Hugh Jackman the action hero turned movie mogul, it talks about his mega movie deals etc.
The woman who interviewed Hugh compares his "gentlemanly ways" with Gregory Peck. She arrives late for lunch and writes:
"He puts down his glass and dismisses my flustered apologies with an old school charm. ... Jackman projects both gallantry and mischief. There is a puckish wrinkle in his nose when he laughs and he somehow triggers the fantasy that if one were to faint - which one might, right now, on purpose - he would swoop in and pick up the pieces."
Apparently he changes his body for every role, practising yoga for a year for one scene in The Fountain and tai chi for a 30-second clip. His stamina is said to be "astounding" - be still all our hearts!
So what would it take to get you to start scanning these articles for all of us so that we can put them on Hugh!Hugh!Hugh! and sigh and squirm every time a new one comes up?
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Here in the Dallas area there is an ongoing rodeo in the suburb of Mesquite. It is held in the Resistol arena. So Resistol sponsors the venue. Also near downtown is a building with the name "Adams Hats" on it. This is in an older manufacturing area. This building has been converted into loft apartments. I don't recall an Adams hat, but I'd be willing to bet they made western style hats.
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In case you are wondering my status and state of the union:
(hehehe)
http://louisev.livejournal.com/206112.html "To My Many Loyal Readers"
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I'm imagining that this is the background music right now in the Dupree/Sampson household - there have been several versions of this song - but because the subject hat is a Resistol - I believe the country/western version is most appropriate! :)
You Can Leave Your Hat On
Baby take off your coat
Real slow
Take off your shoes
I'll take off your shoes
Baby take off your coat
Yes, yes, yes
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on
Go over there
Turn on the light
All the lights
Come over here
Stand on that chair
Yeah, that's right
Raise your arms in the air
Now shake 'em
You give me reason to live
You give me reason to live
You give me reason to live
You give me reason to live
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on
Suspicious minds keep talkin
They try to tear us apart
They don't believe in this love of ours
They don't know what love is
They don't know what love is
They don't know what love is
But I know what love is
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on...
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We got talking about "You Can Leave Your Hat On" yesterday in chat (when Louise posted the chapter). Naturally, I had to do a little bit of research...
It was written in 1972 by Randy Newman, and recorded that same year on the album Sail Away. It has been covered by a number of people including Tom Jones, Joe Cocker, Ty Herndon, TK Kellman, Etta James, and BC & The Blues Crew.
People seem to most associate the song with Joe Cocker. Here's a Youtube video of him:
Now what I need someone to confirm, if they can...is the sax player "Blue Lou" Martini? Blue Lou was the sax player in The Blues Brothers. He also in the Saturday Night Live band (which is how he ended up in the Blues Brothers). This little tidbit makes me think that it must be Blue Lou:
In 1975, Lou "Blue Lou" Martini and Alan "Mr. Fabulous" Rubin became part of the horn section for the TV comedy show "Saturday Night Live." John Belushi, an actor in the show, loved hearing the horn section for "SNL" play with such artists as Joe Cocker, Aretha Franklin, Jimmy Cliff, The Band, Dr, John, and Chuck Berry. Belushi Chose Lou and Alan to be the Blues Brothers horns.
Leslie
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Thanks for the link, Leslie! Ty Herndon's country version is the one I had in mind for Nick's hat - but, yep, I think Joe Cocker's version suits the song best!
I have to find time to jump over to chat - sounds like I'm missing a lot of great discussions! :)
Marie
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I guess I should post the update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/206519.html "34. Breakfast Food"
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I guess I should post the update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/206519.html "34. Breakfast Food"
Oh, Louise, how appropriate to read this just after I had my breakfast :)
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“Point is...” Ennis frowned, then gathered himself. “Point is, I been thinkin about how guilty I’d be about takin somethin for myself, livin with you, bein happy for once. The real point is, you an me bein together is a damn sight bettern when Bill ran a porn video ring out a the bar an Wayne was hittin on every boy comin the door. Now... it must seem like – well kinda like a family.”
“Goddamn, boy,” Ellery said, his eyes darkening with emotion. “That is some kind a breakfast conversation.”
“Maybe... we ought ta just let anybody come who wants ta,” Ennis said. “Cause it ain’t about me an you – we’re their family.”
This is just beautiful Louise. Very moving.
Thank you.
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aww, thank you Fabienne!
I am glad nobody got mad at how late that chapter was yesterday...!
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Astounding eh? I just bet he is!! ;) ;)
(http://bestsmileys.com/fainting/1.gif)
Souxi I just LOVE this emoticon! Sooooooooooo funny.
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Yeah - Fabienne said it - beautiful and moving. We were talking about Ellery and his grandfather not so long ago during the re-read. Really nice to hear him open up to Ennis even though it is painful for him.
And after all the talk about a "small circle of friends" - how wonderful to see wise, thoughtful Ennis talking about "one big trying-to-be-happy family."
Couldn't love that chapter more, Louise! Thanks.
Marie
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I wonder if Ennis will relent enough to let Edna bake a cake? I know he'll never cave in on the dancing, though!
L
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Souxi I just LOVE this emoticon! Sooooooooooo funny.
Lol ty hun, talking about Hugh kind of makes me feel like that. ;) ;) ;) ;)
This is the kind of thing that makes me go "THUD" ;) ;) What a lovely pair of shoulders. "THUD" ;) ;D
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I wonder if Ennis will relent enough to let Edna bake a cake? I know he'll never cave in on the dancing, though!
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Not sure about the cake ... I think you're right about the dancing - but my mind just flashed on Wayne trying to engage Edna in conversation: "Say, Edna, your Wes is a really big guy . . . . . " :o
Marie
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Edna is going to bake that cake whether Ennis and Ellery want to. You'll see.
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Edna is going to bake that cake whether Ennis and Ellery want to. You'll see.
I agree! I just can't picture Edna organising a party and not baking a cake. I'm wondering if this is what Edna has in mind? hmmm, not sure how Ennis would feel about that (http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/cake.jpg)
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I agree! I just can't picture Edna organising a party and not baking a cake. I'm wondering if this is what Edna has in mind? hmmm, not sure how Ennis would feel about that (http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m312/Belbbmfan/cake.jpg)
LOL! Can you see Ennis's face? Will Edna view Ennis's change of attitude as carte blanche for her? :laugh:
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One in all in. That's how I felt from the start. :)
Maybe Ennis can look on this party as a celebration of his new life in all its dimensions.
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maybe Simon can practice his spanking skills on Wayne!
Anyhow, sorry I missed an update today... I had a lot of work to do. Now I am adjusting my morning routine to include estimating, packaging, and going to the post office to sell things off!
An update will be forthcoming tomorrow. I promise!
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Can't you just see Jeremy and Nick getting ready for the reception? Nick all clumsy trying to tie his tie, then Jeremy surprises him with a new bolo string tie.
Nick smiles then looks slightly pained.
Jeremy: "What's the matter?"
Nick: "Is this a make up gift like the hat?"
Jeremy smiles: "Nope" He then pulls Nick close for a kiss. "From now on, lets skip the pissing eachother off part and go right to the make-up part."
Nick gives him a big smile. "Sweet thing, don't go get all riled up now. We can't be late."
Jeremy: "True. But It's not like I'm the Best man and need ta get the rings to the Church."
Nick: "Don't be silly. You're the Best man in any room" he grabs his new Resistol hat and puts it on. "Let's go before I pull your pants down and brand your ass with my initials."
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Nick: "Don't be silly. You're the Best man in any room" he grabs his new Resistol hat and puts it on. "Let's go before I pull your pants down and brand your ass with my initials."
LOL!!!! "Brand your ass with my intials" - Love it! That hat has gone to his head!! :laugh: And, yes - definitely need to go right to the make-up part!
Thanks - Marie
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hahaha!
I dont update for a day and David bursts forth with a scene!
this is good!
Speaking of which, I am typing the "makeup sex" chapter as we speak. I did not forget you!
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here it is!
Did I whet your appetite by not posting yesterday? I hope this satisfies.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/206931.html "35. Big Dogs Whimper"
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hahaha!
I dont update for a day and David bursts forth with a scene!
this is good!
Speaking of which, I am typing the "makeup sex" chapter as we speak. I did not forget you!
See? That's what happens if we don't get our daily fix. LOL
I'll just make up my own scene! ;)
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Hiya folks! :)
How's it hangin?
I just printed off the last 3 chapters to go catch up later tonight!
Um, where is June these days? I haven't seen her online much lately ..
Btw .. Great scene you cooked up there, David! 8)
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Wouldn't that be cute? If Nick and Jeremy had Tatoos made that look like Cattle Brands on their Behinds?
(http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:UVuHZQr94Hc_tM:http://www.bmezine.com/tattoo/A60927/high/bmepb361491.jpg)
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Oh David!!!
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Love that artwork Milli. I could sit and look at it mesmerised all evening!
Looks like Dupree's bark is much worse than his nibble.
Big dog Dupree
(To be sung to the tune of “Poor Judd is Dead” from the musical Oklahoma)
Big dog Dupree
Big bad dog Dupree
He keeps the peace
and chases thugs away
You’ll land in the caboose
If your tongue gets kinda loose
or you start a fight and try to run away
Big dog Dupree
Big bad dog Dupree
He keeps the peace
and chases thugs away
He won’t kick you the head
but you’ll wish that you were dead
Coz his yell will scare you witless anyway
Big dog Dupree
Big bad dog Dupree
He keeps the peace
and chases thugs away
If only Nick could tell
how this hungry hound from hell
is a puppy in his hands in every way
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Love waking up to one of your little songs, Jo! LOL!!! Thanks. I prefer the Whimpering Big Dog to the Barking Big Dog, myself! ;D
Yeah, tatoos - I think our serious Jeremy would secretly love Nick's tongue tatooed on that muscular behind! We don't call him Licky Nicky for nothing! :laugh:
Marie
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Wouldn't that be cute? If Nick and Jeremy had Tatoos made that look like Cattle Brands on their Behinds?
(http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:UVuHZQr94Hc_tM:http://www.bmezine.com/tattoo/A60927/high/bmepb361491.jpg)
Just as a reminder, "my" Jack (that is, ALBFS Jack) has a tattoo for the Circle E ranch...but it's not on his bum. LOL
L
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I am typing up a new chapter at this hour. Yes I know it's late, but I had to find some time to ... sleep!
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okay gang! Better late than never!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/207586.html "36. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner"
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Louise!
how are you?? I am back from our honeymoon and just want to tell you that both your name and your work came up in conversation during our Brokeback get together in Vienna. You have earned a great deal of esteem for your imaginative fanfics with Wienerbrokies.....and now that i'm getting back to normal I can catch up with your writing myself.
Aside from the Saga, what do you suggest first?
Jack
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Jack, my suggestion is to go to the beginning of this thread - because here is where I started posting the Laramie "Tales."
Wienerbrokies, eh? I don't know anyone there except Desertrat from DC.
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I love Ellery in a good mood, striking nude little poses, and all the rest. What a great chapter...thanks, Louise.
L
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okay gang! Better late than never!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/207586.html "36. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner"
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[Ennis nodded, but his back tensed slightly with the memory of his momentous decision. “Better now than sittin around wafflin on it. I guess Wayne can come too if he writes his essay. We got ta have a blackboard there so in case he acts up he can be writin on the blackboard durin the party “I will not talk about Ennis’s ass for the rest a my life amen” an that should provide adequate entertainment.”
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
thank you Louise for another wonderful, loving and funny chapter. :)
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I love Ellery in a good mood, striking nude little poses, and all the rest. What a great chapter...thanks, Louise.
L
Yep - I smiled my way through this entire chapter! :)
And yes, Fabienne, if we can get Wayne in the right mood he will add a lot of fun to the party and keep everyone on their toes! :laugh:
Thank you, Louise.
Marie
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Just a little peek at N&J to warm up the morning.
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Just a little peek at N&J to warm up the morning.
David that is GORGEOUS. I like that a LOT. :P :P
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Hiya folks! :)
How's it hangin?
I just printed off the last 3 chapters to go catch up later tonight!
Um, where is June these days? I haven't seen her online much lately ..
Btw .. Great scene you cooked up there, David! 8)
Hey Milli sweetie! :) RL has been hectic and not really much fun :( so yeah, haven't been around much lately. Gotta catch up on Louise's chapters too!
LOVING your artwork, as always :) It's beautiful.
:-*
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David that is GORGEOUS. I like that a LOT. :P :P
me too twinnie :P ::)
8)
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Big dog Dupree
Loved this, Jo :)
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It's midnight, you know what that means!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/207825.html "37. The Incredible Edna"
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SPOILER!!!
Am I beginning to detect another of those recurring motifs in your stories, Louise? :
“You don’t need ta know, Wes.”
“There’s a lot I don’t need ta know, Ellery,” Wes said.
Wes always seems to be telling Ellery not to tell him things. Is this good Sheriffing behaviour? :)
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you bet it is! I am full of motives!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/208116.html "38. Running with Scissors"
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you bet it is! I am full of motives!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/208116.html "38. Running with Scissors"
Oh, what a nice surprise - a lunchtime update!
I'm not sure what to say, Louise. How do you always manage to hit exactly the right note? Wayne's letter was just so Wayne . . . he hit all of Ellery's buttons with the references to drinking, and cancer, and being left alone . . . but, yet, it was completely sincere and completely honest.
Love the chapter title, too - that really sums it up.
Thanks so much, Louise!
Marie
P.S. Yay! It looks like Jeremy will get his well-deserved raise! :)
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Hi all!
Just reporting in from The Villages, Florida. I and my loved ones and my home are fine. We had wicked supercell thunderstorms around 3 a.m. this morning, but the tornado's path hit a just a few miles south of my house. Several hundred homes have been damaged in other neighborhoods throughout the Villages and Lady Lake areas. One of our country clubs has been destroyed.
We made the national news. What a mess! Can't seem to stop watching the news coverage.
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you bet it is! I am full of motives!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/208116.html "38. Running with Scissors"
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Oh Louise, i need a hanky! You've had me completely chocked up over this chapter. This thanksgiving diner will be interesting.
thank you for yet another moving chapter! :)
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Hi all!
Just reporting in from The Villages, Florida. I and my loved ones and my home are fine. We had wicked supercell thunderstorms around 3 a.m. this morning, but the tornado's path hit a just a few miles south of my house. Several hundred homes have been damaged in other neighborhoods throughout the Villages and Lady Lake areas. One of our country clubs has been destroyed.
We made the national news. What a mess! Can't seem to stop watching the news coverage.
Our thoughts with you, NV!
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Louise
I am at a loss of words! Just want to say thank you for this wonderful chapter!
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Oh NV I am glad you are safe! and I am glad I contributed in some small way to reducin your anxieties - I know how difficult it can be to feel threatened by the weather!!!
And thank you for the kind words, I am taking my time and due to circumstances of having to devote myself long and hard to worldly needs and obtaining work, I have to parcel out my concentration. It is an exercise in *balance*
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Just read Wayne's letter to Ellery. It has uncanny echoes to some comments made by one of Ennis' "fire and brimstone crowd" attending a catholic discussion group held in rural America on the subject of symbolism in BBM. After canvassing the significance of the mountain in terms of the miraculous and a reference to the Garden of Eden, one participant saw a parallel between the barren desert in the Bible and the loneliness of the mountain, both symbolizing abandonment and asked the question: "Aren’t we all alone just like them and desperate to belong?”
http://www.mountvernonnews.com/local/06/03/04/brokeback.html
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If I remember correctly, way back in Taking Chances there were some exchanges between Ennis and Wayne where Ennis told Wayne that he should take some horseriding lessons. Perhaps this might actually come to pass after the Thanksgiving dinner that they are taking Wayne to? Or would that be too unlikely?
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anything is possible. I believe that in real life people tend to negotiate far more than the drama of fiction will allow for... and I think also that people are far more forgiving.
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well gang, do not look for any early update today (Saturday.) I am off for a visit to Baden Baden once more, hopefully not my last this year, but it may be. I am meeting a friend I never met before!
Should be home later for chat and commentary. A heads-up - "A Small Circle of Friends" will be concluding shortly! I cant believe I wrote ANOTHER NOVEL. You guys tricked me into it!
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But, Louise, it's only chapter 38 now! A novel by your standard should be over 80 chapters.
Enjoy your trip to Baden Baden.
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hahahah those are super size books. a regular novel is about 50 to 100,000 words!
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Just read Wayne's letter to Ellery. It has uncanny echoes to some comments made by one of Ennis' "fire and brimstone crowd" attending a catholic discussion group held in rural America on the subject of symbolism in BBM. After canvassing the significance of the mountain in terms of the miraculous and a reference to the Garden of Eden, one participant saw a parallel between the barren desert in the Bible and the loneliness of the mountain, both symbolizing abandonment and asked the question: "Aren’t we all alone just like them and desperate to belong?”
http://www.mountvernonnews.com/local/06/03/04/brokeback.html
Thank you so much for the link, Jo. I love that kind of discussion. Yes, a common denominator of humankind is the need to belong.
Marie
P.S. I loved the chapter title, "Running with Scissors" - but, reflecting upon the previous chapter, I also think a good subtitle might be "The Incredible Ellery."
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i figured I would wait until lunchtime Europe time to see how many people are refreshing!
muahahaha
http://louisev.livejournal.com/208319.html "39. It's My Party and I'll Growl if I Want To"
And read my blog to find out what I am spending all of my time doing right now and why you get updates so slowly.
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SPOILER: Chapter 39
I'm getting confused over the timeline I guess. Nick doesn't work there anymore? I thought the girls were living over the bar? <shrugs> ???
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SPOILER: Chapter 39
I'm getting confused over the timeline I guess. Nick doesn't work there anymore? I thought the girls were living over the bar? <shrugs> ???
The whole issue with the girls moving to the apartment came up at Christmas in the Red Stallions for Christmas story. This one (A Small Circle of Friends) is taking place in the weeks between, starting when Ennis was finally healed from his legbone (Nov 12). Now we are up to Thanksgiving.
Nick is still working at the bar but moved in with Jeremy, so at the moment, the apartment is empty. Alma Jr. and Francine are still living in Riverton.
Leslie
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Nick is still working at the bar but moved in with Jeremy, so at the moment, the apartment is empty. Alma Jr. and Francine are still living in Riverton.
Leslie
This is from Ch.39
“Some a them adorable queer guys gonna be there? Like that waiter ? Oh my lord.”
“No, he ain’t gonna be there. He don’t work at the bar no more.”
If not Nick, who was she referring to?
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This is from Ch.39
“Some a them adorable queer guys gonna be there? Like that waiter ? Oh my lord.”
“No, he ain’t gonna be there. He don’t work at the bar no more.”
If not Nick, who was she referring to?
Lance, I guess. But I think there was a misunderstanding between Ennis and Alma jr. I think she meant Nick but Ennis thought of Lance given what happened with Francie. That's my take on it.
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The whole issue with the girls moving to the apartment came up at Christmas in the Red Stallions for Christmas story. This one (A Small Circle of Friends) is taking place in the weeks between, starting when Ennis was finally healed from his legbone (Nov 12). Now we are up to Thanksgiving.
Nick is still working at the bar but moved in with Jeremy, so at the moment, the apartment is empty. Alma Jr. and Francine are still living in Riverton.
Leslie
Thanks, Leslie :) I was really confused too.
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All caught up now, Louise!! Finally! ::)
Thanks so so much for the wonderfully beautiful chapters. You're just amazing :-*
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Lance, I guess. But I think there was a misunderstanding between Ennis and Alma jr. I think she meant Nick but Ennis thought of Lance given what happened with Francie. That's my take on it.
Yes, I think she had to have meant Lance. At this point, Junior hasn't seen Nick yet - if I remember correctly, the first time she sees him is a couple days before Christmas when Francine and Junior arrive early at the bar.
Marie
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Yes, I think she had to have meant Lance. At this point, Junior hasn't seen Nick yet - if I remember correctly, the first time she sees him is a couple days before Christmas when Francine and Junior arrive early at the bar.
Marie
You're right. I forgot about it. Thanks Marie!
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yes, it was Lance- the one Francine saw in flagrante!
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yes, it was Lance- the one Francine saw in flagrante!
In Flagrante? You ain't mentioned no place called Flagrante yet Louise! Maybe its some place south of the border!
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In Flagrante? You ain't mentioned no place called Flagrante yet Louise! Maybe its some place south of the border!
Inflagrante, InSergio, same thing right? LOL :laugh:
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Inflagrante, InSergio, same thing right? LOL :laugh:
InSergio = Latin for I am doing it with Sergio
Now if I remember from school:
inSergio = I am doing it with Sergio
inSergias = you are doing it with Sergio
inSergiat = he is doing it with Sergio
inSergiamus = we are are doing with Sergio
inSergiatis = you (more than one) are doing it with Sergio
inSergiant = they are doing it with Sergio
Thanks for the refresher David!
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Flagrante is south of the border!
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David and Jo, y'all are too much! :laugh: :laugh:
InSergiamus, eh? Sounds like Richard took his big rig over to Lance's house! ;D
Andale!
Marie
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Don't forget Sergious interuptus. That's what Francine caused when she stumbled apon the boys upstairs.
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okay gang.
I spent a very long night last night organizing my finances and blabbity blah adn all of that...
and got right up again this morning and did more of it, so i am going to take a nap before i get a chapter knocked out.+
In the meantime anyone who hasnt can peruse my original stories, the Laramie Saga Reread, or consider the upcoming publication of my novel "Your Skinny Girl" which is a lighter type of romance in the hetero vein.
Index: http://louisev.livejournal.com/161282.html
I expect to be putting it out by springtime.
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Don't forget Sergious interuptus. That's what Francine caused when she stumbled apon the boys upstairs.
And (apologies to Descartes) many of the LS characters could choose this as their personal credo:
coito, ergo sum
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I am sure Descartes in private moments might have said the same.
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Update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/208478.html "40: The Education of Wayne Bryce"
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Update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/208980.html "41. The Nuclear Family"
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Update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/208980.html "41. The Nuclear Family"
What a nice very-late lunch surprise!
Louise, I enjoyed these last two chapters so very, very much. You really do channel your characters . . .
Ellery is so Ellery,
Ennis is so Ennis,
Wes is so Wes,
Edna is so Edna,
and
Wayne is so . . . . Wayne! :laugh:
I love that Wayne is being treated as part of the family - and not as a mere guest - which is exactly what he needs in order to further his "education" (and exactly what he wants - he just might not realize it yet)!
Great stuff, Louise!
Thanks, Marie
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Educatin’ Wayne
The mouth never shuts
but that boy’s sure got guts
he smart talks his way to the edge of destruction
He knows how to press
every button and guess
how to drive every person to utter distraction
People cannot perceive
that his heart’s on his sleeve
while his mind flies away in a thousand directions
But Wayne’s met his match
for with instant dispatch
he’ll be reeled in quick sharp for every infraction
Edna will chase
while El’s on his case
and will make sure he reaches a state of perfection
So Wayne will be taught
educated and brought
to Jesus to save him from hell and damnation
And all will calm down
Ennis loses his frown
as Wayne is transformed by enforced education!
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What a nice very-late lunch surprise!
Louise, I enjoyed these last two chapters so very, very much. You really do channel your characters . . .
Ellery is so Ellery,
Ennis is so Ennis,
Wes is so Wes,
Edna is so Edna,
and
Wayne is so . . . . Wayne! :laugh:
I love that Wayne is being treated as part of the family - and not as a mere guest - which is exactly what he needs in order to further his "education" (and exactly what he wants - he just might not realize it yet)!
Great stuff, Louise!
Thanks, Marie
You're right Marie
SPOILER
Wayne gave Ellery a skeptical sideglance as he trailed him through the hall and into Wes and Edna’s room.
“The sanctum sanctorum, Wayne. Don’t pee on the carpet.”
Wayne sighed, fiddling with the sweater before stripping it off. “It even smells like it’s hetrosexual.”
“Looks that way too, you got a disguise if ya want one!” Ellery grinned, opening the closet door and looking up at the labeled boxes. Jesus Christ I think Wes’s been in every size from skinny ta Santa Clause.” He chuckled. “He might even have a Santa Clause suit up there, that’d be fittin. What a ya want for Christmas, Wayne?”
“A blow job.”
That made me laugh and at the same time feel sad for Wayne ???
Thanks for the wonderful chapters Louise :)
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Great poem Jo, as always
Educatin’ Wayne
People cannot perceive
that his heart’s on his sleeve
while his mind flies away in a thousand directions
so true!
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Jo, this poem just sums up Wayne perfectly.
I like these 2 chapters very much. On the surface it seems as if they are harassing Wayne, as we don’t celebrate Thanksgiving here, I have no idea whether there is a specific dress code for such dinner; but I find it heart-warming that they took the trouble to get him dress warmly. I’m hoping Wayne will soon get the idea that he should take care of his health first instead of how he looked.
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Jo, this poem just sums up Wayne perfectly.
On the surface it seems as if they are harassing Wayne, as we don’t celebrate Thanksgiving here, I have no idea whether there is a specific dress code for such dinner;
Hi Betty,
I don't think there's a specific dress code for Thanksgiving. Then again I guess it depends on the family. Mine has no dress code at all. However, it's customary to dress at least a little nice as if you were going to Church, for example.
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It's always a good morning when I wake up to one of Jo's poems- Thank you, Jo! That did, indeed, sum up Wayne perfectly!
That made me laugh and at the same time feel sad for Wayne ???
Oh, me too, Fabienne! I thought maybe I was just weird!!! I guess it struck me as so sad because I know Wayne wasn't really joking - and it reminds us that he's dying of AIDS. :'(
Hi Betty,
I don't think there's a specific dress code for Thanksgiving. Then again I guess it depends on the family. Mine has no dress code at all. ....
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Yes, I don't think it's really a matter of a "dress code" per se, more a matter of common sense and appropriateness. Wayne would have been fine in a pair of jeans and a sweater or a regular button-down shirt. But Wayne said he was wearing what queer boys wear when they're trying to look pretty for boys!!! :laugh: It's Thanksgiving Dinner at the Sheriff's house, Wayne!! And I also found the sweater heart-warming - I was shivering just thinking about that flimsy shirt!
Great thoughts, everyone!
Marie
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Has the real Nick finally stood up?
(http://photo.56.com/albums/userpics/11/115300/Patrizio%20Buanne01.jpg)
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Has the real Nick finally stood up?
(http://photo.56.com/albums/userpics/11/115300/Patrizio%20Buanne01.jpg)
The pics not showing. Just a red x-box. :(
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Natali & Marie, thanks for explaining about Thanksgiving. I also think that by including Wayne to the Thanksgiving dinner and fussing about his shirt, they are giving him a sense of family which he obviously doesn't have.
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....... they are giving him a sense of family which he obviously doesn't have.
Yes, I've been thinking about that same thing - Wayne's absent family. If Ellery hadn't invited him, he would have been alone on Thanksgiving! :( And, in spite of Wayne's outward bravado, we know that he is a frightened, lonely boy.
Marie
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Is this better David? Can you see Nick now?
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g153/averybell/Nick.jpg)
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Is this better David? Can you see Nick now?
Oooo yes! Thank you very much!
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Has the real Nick finally stood up?
(http://photo.56.com/albums/userpics/11/115300/Patrizio%20Buanne01.jpg)
Oh God Jo! I adore this pic! This is exactly how I picture Nicky; that sulky expression and those lips! is just perfectly Nick to me!! ;D
And, GREAT poem on Wayne!
Thanks, Jo! :-*
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..... This is exactly how I picture Nicky; that sulky expression and those lips! is just perfectly Nick to me!! ;D
Yep, me too. Hot damn, Jo! No wonder Jeremy becomes incoherent when that boy starts stripping!
Thanks, Marie
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Where is everybody? Comments between Wayne and Ellery in the car was quick and awesome. Wayne realizes what Ellery has with Ennis. And so does Ellery. And in a split second I think that Wayne saw that his life has been for nothing. Great Job Louise.
Bob
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well I am here after visiting Marieu47 down in Baden-Württemberg!
I got home about midnight and have been filling out job paperwork since then. Rest assured Ennis and Ellery and all of the Red Stallion and Sheriff's department boys will be back on deck and raring to go, no worries!
And I just LURV! All of the photos people post. When David was posting all of those "Licky Nicky" and snuggle naked photos it really helped me to concentrate (ahem) on Nick and Jeremy for "Dupree's Choice."
Yes it was a snuggly winter for me looking at all those down comforters and all of that taut manflesh... *uh oh i think I better log out*
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Louise,
If that is all it takes to get some more Licky Nicky stories, here he is! 8)
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David,
I just don't care for that llittle cottontail bum. Don't you have something with an all over tan? Hmmm?
L
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what's wrong with a cottontail bum? he's bribing me, not you!
And I need a few more thank you!
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David,
I just don't care for that llittle cottontail bum. Don't you have something with an all over tan? Hmmm?
L
cottontail bum hunh?
:laugh: :laugh:
just Another American colloquialism to add to my vocabulary, right Leslie?
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what's wrong with a cottontail bum? he's bribing me, not you!
And I need a few more thank you!
Come on, David! Give our beloved author what she asks for! ;)
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cottontail bum hunh?
:laugh: :laugh:
just Another American colloquialism to add to my vocabulary, right Leslie?
Absolutely, Fabienne!
L
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update at last!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/209533.html "43: The Revenge of Bad Alma"
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Well if I ever felt a shred of sympathy once for Alma when she confessed to still loving Ennis I dont now. If shes not careful her daughters will end up hating her. Shes going to end up a very lonely, bitter twisted old woman. Shes bitter and twisted now, but she,ll end up alone with no one. What a horrible, nasty spiteful creature she is.
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update at last!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/209533.html "43: The Revenge of Bad Alma"
Louise, dear,
When I updated my hard disk copy of this story I found the last chapter I had was 41, so I went looking for 42 - the previous link on chap 43 takes me to "34. Rehersal". Should that have been 42? It looks like it fits.
Carol
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thank you Carol. I am much too tired for numbers I guess!!!
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David,
I just don't care for that llittle cottontail bum. Don't you have something with an all over tan? Hmmm?
L
LMAO!! Oh, yeah "no tan lines," right, Leslie?
But, on the bright side, our boys will never need a night light - they'll always have a full moon! :D
Marie
P.S. What Fabienne said - more, David, please?
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finally an update:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/209903.html "44. A Little Sugar"
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Well if I ever felt a shred of sympathy once for Alma when she confessed to still loving Ennis I dont now. If shes not careful her daughters will end up hating her. Shes going to end up a very lonely, bitter twisted old woman. Shes bitter and twisted now, but she,ll end up alone with no one. What a horrible, nasty spiteful creature she is.
Completely agree, twinnie! I've just read this chapter, "Cigar smoking Lesbians!!!!" Oh man, she's totally LOST IT!!! >:(
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Completely agree, twinnie! I've just read this chapter, "Cigar smoking Lesbians!!!!" Oh man, she's totally LOST IT!!! >:(
Hey, June - ya know it didn't hit me when I first read that chapter - but you reminded me - when Ellery first met Bad Alma in Riverton he offered her one of his little cigars - and she not only accepted it - she liked it! LOL!!!!
Marie
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By the way, Louise, I just wanted to say that I always think your chapter titles are brilliant. They are always perfect for each and every chapter :)
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Hey, June - ya know it didn't hit me when I first read that chapter - but you reminded me - when Ellery first met Bad Alma in Riverton he offered her one of his little cigars - and she not only accepted it - she liked it! LOL!!!!
Marie
Oh God Yes, Marie! I remember now too! And she liked it??! Silly cow! LOL! I must go back and re-read that chapter!
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By the way, Louise, I just wanted to say that I always think your chapter titles are brilliant. They are always perfect for each and every chapter :)
Hee hee.
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Update!
Chapter 45. Complications
http://louisev.livejournal.com/210171.html
Leslie
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uh oh. was I THAT tired last night that I never posted a link?
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uh oh. was I THAT tired last night that I never posted a link?
Guess not...that's why you have friends to help out.
L
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Just dropping in to say 'Howdy'!
I am behind on my chapters .. again!
The best part of it is having like 8 or 9 chapters to read all at once. ;)
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Just dropping in to say 'Howdy'!
I am behind on my chapters .. again!
The best part of it is having like 8 or 9 chapters to read all at once. ;)
Hey Milli! :-*
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Update!
Chapter 46. Typhoid Ellery
http://louisev.livejournal.com/210620.html
Enjoy!
L
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gah what is wrong with me!
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gah what is wrong with me!
You have alot on your mind. As I said on the other thread
2MCH2DO
L
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Holy Crap, there is so much here I don't even know where to begin!!!
Time for page 1 LOL
Thanks Louise!!!!!!!!!!
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you'd best get crackin there Jack!
update....
"http://louisev.livejournal.com/210752.html 47. Word on the Street"
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RE: Chapter 47
I'm not sure which I enjoy more, Nicks sense of humor or his uncontrolable love for Jeremy. :)
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SPOILER
RE: Chapter 47
I'm not sure which I enjoy more, Nicks sense of humor or his uncontrolable love for Jeremy. :)
Yep - he sure is crazy in love, isn't he? And if he weren't so intimidated by Ellery, I'll bet he could match him quip for quip - that boy has a really sharp mind and we haven't yet plumbed its depth.
Marie
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Update! Sorry for the late-itude, I had to spend several hours fussing with auctions and sales on the last of my saleable goods to go out the door before I turn out the light.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/211059.html "48: Nurse Ennis"
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chapter 49 is "A Couple of Couples"
and it is on my stick! and I can't upload it!
I will put it up in a few hours when I get home from Düsseldorf.
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chapter 49 is "A Couple of Couples"
and it is on my stick! and I can't upload it!
I will put it up in a few hours when I get home from Düsseldorf.
I like it! And I haven't even read it yet :D
Thanks for letting us know Louise. Hope all goes well in Düsseldorf.
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and here we are:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/211291.html "49. A Couple of Couples"
I just got home a bit ago and I am already in my jammies and ready for my afternoon nap, since I got up at 1:30 a.m.!
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Welcome back, Louise!
And thanks for that welcome back treat....
L
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Update!
Yes ... I am hoping to finish this book in the next couple of chapters! Now that we have most of the loose ends knotted off. If I cant make it happen that way then I will postpone the ending until I arrive in Aussieland.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/211590.html "50. A Couple of Partners"
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A personal announcement:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/211953.html "Your Karma Dollars at Work"
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Update!
I should have this book done any... day... now.... *drags it on*
http://louisev.livejournal.com/212077.html "51. RSVP"
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"A Small Circle of Friends" update -
http://louisev.livejournal.com/212268.html "Chapter 52: Obligations"
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Just the thing to warm up a cold afternoon! Thanks Louisev!
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hey! there ARE people reading!
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Of course we're reading! :laugh:
SPOILER
Holy Effin' Moly, Louise!!!!
Too funny:
We got ta talk about this... when he hasn’t got his finger up my ass. :laugh: :laugh:
Unbelievably hawt:
“Just like that...!” :o :o
So damn sweet:
"Now let Nicky sing ya a lullaby,” He nuzzled Jeremy’s ear once more and hummed softly against his neck.
There ya have it - a perfect chapter!
Thanks, Louise - we love ya!
Marie
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I know I have been doing a lot of whining in "Louise on Tour" about the mundane crapola that I have to go through which isn't all that different than the mundane crapola that Ellery and Wes and Ennis deal with in my story... I am so good at dealing with mundane crapola I haven't had enough of it, so I have to write fiction about it!
I have committed, come he*k or high water, to finish "A Small Circle of Friends" and will be opening up my Livejournal to the public for the current Laramie Tales.
I will also be letting people know some of the nitty gritty of my situation as it affects my publishing projects and my business, since I am putting up a secondary domain after having problems with my Canadian host:
www.zebratta.com
www.zebratta.net is now under construction and will have a set of email addresses as well so that no matter what one hosting service does to me I still have a website going!
Stay tuned for that on the Private Friends list.
I will be flying on Friday to Aussieland, and will have broadband no matter what, thanks to the help of Australian friends, but will have to actually sleep once I get there, at least for a little while!
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Louise, are you going to start your work next Monday or will you have time to settle down a bit? If you happen to pass by HK any time, do let me know.
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I am trying to find out whether they have secured my flight as yet. I booked the hotel for Sunday night and Monday night and will be resting hopefully all day on Monday.
And I will certainly keep everyone informed of where I wander!
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The other day I watched the biography of Freddie Mercury on TV. His lover for the last six years of his life was a guy called Jim Hutton who was interviewed as part of the program. Apparently Mercury used to introduce him as “my husband”. When Freddie tested HIV positive he told Jim that if he wanted to leave he'd understand to which he replied: "I'm not going to walk out on you - now or ever."
He sounded such a loving man, was extremely good looking and very manly. When he lost his job he went to work for his lover as his gardener despite Mercury’s millions! Couldn’t help but put me in mind of Ennis and Ellery. Here is a photo of the pair.
(http://www.mercuryparadise.com/images/withJimHuttonMunich85.jpg)
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The other day I watched the biography of Freddie Mercury on TV. His lover for the last six years of his life was a guy called Jim Hutton who was interviewed as part of the program. Apparently Mercury used to introduce him as “my husband”. When Freddie tested HIV positive he told Jim that if he wanted to leave he'd understand to which he replied: "I'm not going to walk out on you - now or ever."
He sounded such a loving man, was extremely good looking and very manly. When he lost his job he went to work for his lover as his gardener despite Mercury’s millions! Couldn’t help but put me in mind of Ennis and Ellery. Here is a photo of the pair.
(http://www.mercuryparadise.com/images/withJimHuttonMunich85.jpg)
Oh Jo, thanks for posting this. This is a heartwarming story. I loved Freddie Mercury. He was very open about his sexuality in times that were more difficult for the gay community than it is today. And in that sense Ellery has always reminded me of him. I think Freddie opened up a lot of doors for gay men. This is one of his famous quotes (he said it in an interview in 1974): "I am as gay as a daffodil, dear.”
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Update!
This is the next to the last chapter in "A Small Circle of Friends"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/212578.html "53: Belle of the Balls"
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In other words, Louise, this is the penultimate chapter?
L
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PEN ultimate!
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And this is the ULtimate chapter!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/212959.html "54. A Small Circle of Friends"
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And this is the ULtimate chapter!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/212959.html "54. A Small Circle of Friends"
Is it the final chapter? You didn't write "The End" at the end. Not that you have to, it's just an observation since you did that with the rest of the books and stories.
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I did that... for a reason.
I had toyed with writing an epilogue.
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I did that... for a reason.
I had toyed with writing an epilogue.
Not a bad idea. Perhaps you could write a special wedding night featuring a fierce and hot coyote! LOL
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what an interesting suggestion!
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I did that... for a reason.
I had toyed with writing an epilogue.
Yay!!!!
Not a bad idea. Perhaps you could write a special wedding night featuring a fierce and hot coyote! LOL
Yay again!!!!
Marie
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How can Louise write a "hot wedding night" story? On their wedding day, Ennis still had his legbone, so they couldnt do anything could they? It would have to be a belated wedding night story. Good idea though.
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Hot sex after the wedding reception story....that works.
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Hot sex after the wedding reception story....that works.
Yes - and maybe a little afterglow intimate chat with the post mortem on the reception. We just know there have to be a few good Wayne highlights!
Marie
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okay gang... what about a poll for the shorter stories?
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okay gang... what about a poll for the shorter stories?
Well, Louise, if you want to go REALLY short, maybe you should join us on the drabblefest....lots of good stuff going on there...
L
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"Short" in the context of trying to write short stories and ending up with 70,000 to 90,000 word novels, I am trying to get down to 10,000 words now!
I am going to assemble a poll, and went back to find the outstanding plot ideas from readers. Items that have been covered I have struck through:
Stories I have planned:
· the story about Chas
· the story about Pookie's first time aka Simon says
· the wedding reception
· Ellery's POV of him meeting Ennis
Reader Suggestions:
· a Christmas story (sorry! I did forget, it was a little while ago! I presume it would be mostly about Ellery and Ennis celebrating Christmas... and it is wintertime in the northern hemisphere as well as in Laramie now so it would be kind of sweet! Especially if Louise posts it around the holiday )
This next lists is in large part David's:
Jeremy's parents or siblings
Bobby Twist
Gabe Blackwell
Momma Sampson coming by with cookies for the boys only to hear Jeremy screaming "More More!" thru the door!
· new situations:
Dupree at work now that he's out
Jeremy professes his love for Nick?
How will Nick and E&E get along?
A new truck for Ennis?
Lance brings home a 3rd for Jeeves to play with?
Ennis finds out Ellery would leave everything to him in his will or is written as co owner in everything or something like that
Jeeves falls in love with Lance? And tells him?
Yep I thought of one. A honeymoon for Ennis and Ellery? All newlyweds need one of those, and after everything our boys have been through together, they deserve it.
More ideas that have surfaced, in part answering some of the suggestions above:
* The fate of Lance - a stand alone story. This can be combined with Jeeves' new acquaintance, Jerry Lamont
* Richard the Trucker and Nate - one of those "virgin" stories!
* Nick and Ennis really meet. I was thinking of finally having dinner at E & E's!
* The Paso Fino trip to Puerto Rico - I am going to combine that with the "honeymoon" idea. Stealth honeymoon.
More suggestions from readers? The Lance story promises to be bigger so I am not going to do that one immediately. I am looking for "SHORT" ideas! so I can actually get a story done in a week like I first said I would!
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Hi Louise
A story suggestion: I'd like to read more of the story of Wayne and Pinky - their 'marriage' would no doubt be very different to E & E's, and how Wayne takes care of Pinky in the final stages of his illness could be extremely angst-inducing. [Also, wasn't Wayne getting just a little too up close and personal with Mel Rudkin at E & E's reception? What could that mean? Hm? Hm? Hm?]
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hahahaha Richard, glad to see your feedback! I hope you all understand, this is not an idea "popularity contest" but rather I intend, if possible, to write any idea I think is writable. However, because of the present circumstances, I have to consider the "shorter" ideas before the longer ones. I think the Pinky and Wayne marriage story is going to be one of the longer ones!
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More suggestions from readers? The Lance story promises to be bigger so I am not going to do that one immediately. I am looking for "SHORT" ideas! so I can actually get a story done in a week like I first said I would!
Well, I love David's list and all the story ideas featuring Nick and Jeremy! But I do have a question. I noticed that you crossed out "Jeremy professes his love for Nick." I don't remember that except when Jeremy kind of slid it into the conversation before their great make-up sex. Was that the first time Jeremy told Nick he loved him? I know Nick was just dying for Jeremy to say it!
I don't know how short you could make it, but I'm dying to know what happens after Jeremy called his mom on Christmas!
Definitely the "Nick and Ennis really meet" story! That seems as though it could be done in a much shorter story and I'm dying the see our two favorite couples interacting outside the bar.
Ever since Ellery mentioned to Wes that he was going to visit Stew and change his Will I've been anxious to see that scenario play out.
Momma Sampson and her cookies sounds very promising, too - and if it's centered around a weekend of marathon J&N sex, it could fit your "short" criteria! LOL!!
Also the Puerto Rican honeymoon/business trip - so many possibilites there - and it could be a one week trip!
You know we'll love whatever story you write next, Louise, whenever you write it.
Thanks!
Marie
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(http://www.tomburlinson.homestead.com/files/jimclancy.jpg)
How about Ennis and Ellery visit Down Under. Ellery could be considering investing some of his millions in a cattle property in the outback and takes Ennis along for the ride! Maybe they could even make a side trip to Melbourne - home of Dame Edna who would just love to take the boys under her wing. And the boys would still have an Edna to fuss over them!
(http://images.1strowseats.com/300x180/dame_edna300x180.jpg)
Come and visit any time possums!
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Dame Edna lives in Melbourne? Holy cow! I would have gone earlier!
Which reminds me I will be landing in Melbourne Wednesday morning local time, and I dont have your number, Jo!!!
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Dame Edna lives in Melbourne? Holy cow! I would have gone earlier!
Which reminds me I will be landing in Melbourne Wednesday morning local time, and I dont have your number, Jo!!!
Since she became a superstar Dame Edna has lived in the UK but her origins were as a shy, unassuming, humble 1950s housewife (pictured below) from the Melbourne suburb of Moonee Ponds. Nevertheless she frequently conducts royal tours to her home town and no doubt would be happy to give the boys afternoon tea and scones. She might even consent to give you an audience Louise!
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g153/averybell/edna50.gif)
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Well...you could tell us what happens with Jeremy's mom when calls her at the end of your Christmas story.
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Well...you could tell us what happens with Jeremy's mom when calls her at the end of your Christmas story.
Yes, that's a loose end I have been wondering about too, Milo.
How about a short story of Ellery and Ennis and Valetine's Day, 1985?
Leslie
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Well...you could tell us what happens with Jeremy's mom when calls her at the end of your Christmas story.
Absolutely Milo. It would be very interesting to read about what happened or happens next between Jeremy and his family.
How about a short story of Ellery and Ennis and Valetine's Day, 1985?
Leslie
Good one Leslie! Although i wonder if that would involve roses and chocolate? ;D
How about the story about Wes and Edna becoming Ellery's 'parents' after he left university? Was Edna baking biscuits at the time they met Ellery? How did the daddying and mothering by Wes and Edna develop? When did they realise that Ellery was the son they always wanted? I could go on and on...
Of course there would be no Ennis :-\, but i'm confident Louise could work her way around that :)
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Short Story Suggestions:
-I like Nike and Ennis meet
-Puerto Rico business trip and honeymoon combined could be a hoot! How many
people does it take to get Ennis on the plane?
-a short story about the girls moving to town and the changes to Ennis and Ellery's
life.
-a short story on how Ellery meet Bill? I have always wondered what the attraction was?
Louise, thanks for the opportunity to share our thoughts, Happy travels. I have been to New Zealand, and those folks there were fantastic! I hope you have the same experience in your new home!
Bob
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Hiya folks!
I would ask Louise, but since she is not here at the mo ..
Does anyone have the completed word document for A Small Circle of Friends?
Would love to print it soon! ;)
~M
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I don't recall exploring all of the Nick and Jeremy scenarios.
Did we cover his "Outing" at the Police department?
"More please!" ;)
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How about the story about Wes and Edna becoming Ellery's 'parents' after he left university? Was Edna baking biscuits at the time they met Ellery? How did the daddying and mothering by Wes and Edna develop? When did they realise that Ellery was the son they always wanted? I could go on and on...
Of course there would be no Ennis :-\, but i'm confident Louise could work her way around that :)
Yes - I've always wanted to know more about Ellery's past and his relationship with W&E - I seem to remember Wes mentioning Ellery's grandfather and it sounded as if they might have been friends?
I don't recall exploring all of the Nick and Jeremy scenarios.
Did we cover his "Outing" at the Police department?
"More please!" ;)
I second that! N&J scenarios are endless - and I'd love to read every one of them! Do we have your head spinning yet, Louise? :laugh: Hope you're doing well!
Thanks,
Marie
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Since she became a superstar Dame Edna has lived in the UK but her origins were as a shy, unassuming, humble 1950s housewife (pictured below) from the Melbourne suburb of Moonee Ponds. Nevertheless she frequently conducts royal tours to her home town and no doubt would be happy to give the boys afternoon tea and scones. She might even consent to give you an audience Louise!
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g153/averybell/edna50.gif)
good lord, the things I don't know about Australian history, Jo!
I am embedded down at the Park View, and not sleeping too much, but I had better since I am supposed to go in and "office" tomorrow! I can review the rest of the plot suggestions and put in the poll tomorrow!
thank you for all of the suggestions: I think the Nick/Jeremy "I Love you" is probably the first in sequence timing wise.
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Okay. My workweek is done, such as it was. I have a busy night of - sleeping - ahead, and then will be moving out of this hotel, visiting with some lodge members and moving into the Marriott for the weekend in the Central Business District for two nights. Then... taking potluck, and hoping I can find a cheaper and less five star accommodation.
My plan for tonight is to assemble the poll and organize it in order of time sequence as much as possible, and then with the poll results work on the next story. Maybe I will get used to the time difference , and moving from winter into summer... and lefthand-righthand rule! this weekend. I hope.
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yes the hiatus is approaching its end.
I am however, battling a resumption of my dental woes with a new infection and am commuting back and forth to bed. I will be assembling the poll later on tonight (Sunday morning everyone ELSE'S time) for everyone to vote on so that I can plan a short story to write this week.
I am still a bit overcommitted on time since I am a) trying to recover b) trying to find a home and c) trying to balance my writing activities with my new job. Things are going to normalize somewhat slowly.
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okay the LJ Poll is Posted:
This contains ONLY the ideas given on Bettermost so far:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/213578.html
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Oh, Louise - not more dental woes! And in the midst of everything else you need to do :( I'm so sorry - please do take care of yourself. You know we'll be waiting patiently (well, sort of patiently :)).
Off to LJ to stuff the ballot box!
Thanks, Louise
Marie
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hehehe you are funny. We have a decisive response so far, so there won't be much competition for what will be in this week's story!
But the two runner's up will be the next two stories, never fear!
I have my article written which I am going to start as a column for the Daily Sheet on Davecullen entitled "An American Brokie in..." and hopefully turn that into a series as well, and I hope some of my faithful readers will be interested in my blog, "Louise on Tour" as well as my other ventures as I branch out!
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I realized this morning I am very homesick for Ellery and missing him alot....sigh.....
L
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oh dear....!!! now I am feeling so guilty...
He'll be back I promise!
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I realized this morning I am very homesick for Ellery and missing him alot....sigh.....
L
I miss seeing him strike one of his poses.
I miss hearing him say "Oh, sweetheart!"
I miss watching while Ennis combs his hair.
Marie
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Hi Louise,
Just want to say hello, and give you my sympathiies to the dental work. I know about that.
I have been reading your blog lately, I'll say hello there.
I do wish I got here sooner so to follow all the stories. So much now to catch up on now.
All the best,
Marleen
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When I meet Hugh Jackman I am going to have to explain just exactly what is at stake here and why we need to have some sort of mini series of the Laramie stories. I am sure I am going to run into him one of these days, I already met one of his former classmates from university, it is only a matter of time!
But I promise tonight if I am not too tired I will work on the winning number. The "Wedding night!"
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I miss seeing him strike one of his poses.
I miss hearing him say "Oh, sweetheart!"
I miss watching while Ennis combs his hair.
Marie
I have recently finished reading the biography of gay rock star Freddie Mercury. He reminds me of Ellery in many ways. Long hair, slender figure (28 inch waist) and a propensity for striking poses!
(http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n118/DeeDeeQ5724/freddie.jpg)
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I have recently finished reading the biography of gay rock star Freddie Mercury. He reminds me of Ellery in many ways. Long hair, slender figure (28 inch waist) and a propensity for striking poses!
I thought I was the only! Freddie Mercury also makes me think of Ellery. However, I don't think Ellery is as flamboyant as Freddie was, but yeah there's something elleryish about him.
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I like that word - "elleryish." Now y'all have me wondering if Ellery can sing and what kind of music he likes!
Marie
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I like that word - "elleryish." Now y'all have me wondering if Ellery can sing and what kind of music he likes!
Marie
We asked the question about the music before, and never got an answer. Remember the day he went for drive in his new car...tearing down the highway with the radio on full blast. What was he listening to?
L
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Here's some Ellery goodness for all of us
lovesick homesick Ellery fans...
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/29380ce4.jpg)
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We asked the question about the music before, and never got an answer. Remember the day he went for drive in his new car...tearing down the highway with the radio on full blast. What was he listening to?
L
Oh, that's right! I think that was the only time we've seen Ellery listening to music - and I love that image of him "tearing down the highway with the radio on full blast."
This is vital information, Louise. Seriously.
Marie
P.S. Gawdamighty, Leslie, talk about images. How am I supposed to get any work done today knowing that that picture is just a click away?
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P.S. Gawdamighty, Leslie, talk about images. How am I supposed to get any work done today knowing that that picture is just a click away?
This is why you need two computers...or maybe three. One for chat, one for looking at Ellery and one for work. The work one can be old and decrepit and while you wait for files to load and so on, you can be chatting and looking at pictures.
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This is why you need two computers...or maybe three. One for chat, one for looking at Ellery and one for work. The work one can be old and decrepit and while you wait for files to load and so on, you can be chatting and looking at pictures.
L
Ah ha! So that's your secret. LOL!!!
Marie
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http://av.steppenwolf.com/mp3s/all_time_greatest_hits_hi/brntbwldh.mp3
"Born to be Wild" by Steppenwolf.
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all I had time for today was Part 1 of the Epilogue.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/213817.html "Epilogue: A Private Party"
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Part 1 is good enough for us. Thanks, Louise.
L
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http://av.steppenwolf.com/mp3s/all_time_greatest_hits_hi/brntbwldh.mp3
"Born to be Wild" by Steppenwolf.
How perfect is that - I love it!!!! Now I have to go back and read that part while listening!! :D
all I had time for today was Part 1 of the Epilogue.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/213817.html "Epilogue: A Private Party"
Woo Hoo - off to read!! :D
Love ya, Louise :-*
Thanks,
Marie
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I thought I was the only! Freddie Mercury also makes me think of Ellery. However, I don't think Ellery is as flamboyant as Freddie was, but yeah there's something elleryish about him.
I agree - Ellery only got flamboyant in the bedroom. Mercury was as flamboyant there as elsewhere as his lover Jim Hutton reports: "When he got the urge for sex there was no stopping it - he wanted it at once. He was a very sexy man and I think I partly fell in love - much to my surprise - with his amazingly slender body." And Hutton is so Ennis-like: whenever he saw Mercury perfoming on stage he'd think to himself: "That's my man!" Here's my favourite shot of Freddie:
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g153/averybell/jolly.jpg)
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Since I was feeling homesick for Ellery, I went back and did some re-reading of "What I Did On My Day Off," which I think is one of my favorite of all the stories (if I had to pick a favorite). I love it being from Ellery's point of view. And this may very well be one of my favorite quotes of all....
“You gonna be all right?”
And from close range he flashed his eyes at me an he stammered “Just be careful. I don’t want nothin ta happen to ya.”
Black comes in awful handy for not showin when ya suddenly get aroused on the job, an I hoped I was standin too close for him to see what that look did ta me, and said “Don’t worry – we got a getaway car, remember?”
His smile made me ache on top of bein rock hard.
“I ain’t never been shot. This body is in perfect condition, an I aim it to stay that way. I got plans for it.” An I gave em what I hoped was a promise a future pleasures he never dreamed of with whoever it was he’d lost – cause I sure wanted a chance to show him a few.
“I’ll be fine,” he said, an I went downstairs right then – because if I didn’t go then I wasn’t ever gonna go till I locked Pete in the guest room an tore Ennis’s clothes off with my teeth. And I couldn’t afford to think that way with a potentially lethal customer in the bar. Bill’s bar. My bar.
And rushin down those stairs, throbbin everywhere a man could throb without bein beat up, was when I realized I’d fallen in love with a man I’d just met, at the moment when there wasn’t a damn thing I could do about it. It was time to be the law. For that half hour, I really fuckin hated my job.
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and I added content to the original page and completed the Epilogue!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/213817.html
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Okay, first I have to do this:
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/29380ce4.jpg)
Since I was feeling homesick for Ellery, I went back and did some re-reading of "What I Did On My Day Off," which I think is one of my favorite of all the stories (if I had to pick a favorite). I love it being from Ellery's point of view. And this may very well be one of my favorite quotes of all....
“You gonna be all right?”
And from close range he flashed his eyes at me an he stammered “Just be careful. I don’t want nothin ta happen to ya.”
Black comes in awful handy for not showin when ya suddenly get aroused on the job, an I hoped I was standin too close for him to see what that look did ta me, and said “Don’t worry – we got a getaway car, remember?”
His smile made me ache on top of bein rock hard.
“I ain’t never been shot. This body is in perfect condition, an I aim it to stay that way. I got plans for it.” An I gave em what I hoped was a promise a future pleasures he never dreamed of with whoever it was he’d lost – cause I sure wanted a chance to show him a few.
“I’ll be fine,” he said, an I went downstairs right then – because if I didn’t go then I wasn’t ever gonna go till I locked Pete in the guest room an tore Ennis’s clothes off with my teeth. And I couldn’t afford to think that way with a potentially lethal customer in the bar. Bill’s bar. My bar.
And rushin down those stairs, throbbin everywhere a man could throb without bein beat up, was when I realized I’d fallen in love with a man I’d just met, at the moment when there wasn’t a damn thing I could do about it. It was time to be the law. For that half hour, I really fuckin hated my job.
Ahhhh . . . now I can look into those gray eyes while Ellery is talking to me. :)
Thanks, Leslie
Marie
(Yes, I am aware that I have lost my marbles.)
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and I added content to the original page and completed the Epilogue!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/213817.html
Yay! What great timing. Off to read . . .
Thanks, Louise :-*
Marie
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you know the most interesting thing about grey-eyed people? Is that "grey" is one of those changeable colors,such as hazel. Hazel-eyed people can sometimes look green, sometimes brown, and sometimes grey whereas blue-eyed people rarely look grey.
I am always reminded of Homer's "Grey-eyed Athena" and her association with morning mists... there aren't a lot of grey-eyed people around!
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I am always reminded of Homer's "Grey-eyed Athena" and her association with morning mists... there aren't a lot of grey-eyed people around!
Yes, that fits. Ellery is special in so many ways. :)
Thanks, Louise
Marie
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Cross-posted from the LJ site.
Louise,
You are so good at soft, lovely landings.
I like how you have wrapped things up with our couples in Laramie. Ennis & Ellery, Wayne & Pinky, Nick & Jeremy, Nate & Richard. It seems like the gay community in Laramie is doing just fine. I'm not sure where Jeeves is relationship-wise right now. But having this background, and knowing that all the couples are happy makes the Christmas story so much sweeter.
I agree with my_lil-darlin about the life you have crafted for Ennis. Ranch work that suits him to a tee. Daughters that adore him and want to be a part of his life. No more worries about money. Friends like Edna and Wes, Dupree, and the guys at the bar. And Ellery of course.
I also like the emotional journey on which you have taken Ennis with regards to his beloved Jack. By now in this story--and later on at the end of the Christmas story--Ennis has gotten to a point where he can remember the good times with Jack with a fondness in his heart rather than being torn up and depressed by his memories. That is a beautiful thing.
I like the way you end this tale with the idea that Ennis and Ellery can take their time and enjoy their love and lives together. Your “Now we ain’t in no hurry anymore” stands in stark diametric opposition to Proulx's "never enough time, never enough."
I, too, believe that Jack is smiling down on Ennis and that he is at peace knowing that Ennis loves and cares, and is loved and cared for in return.
Milo
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What lovely thoughts, Milo. I enjoyed reading them. I liked this observation especially:
I like the way you end this tale with the idea that Ennis and Ellery can take their time and enjoy their love and lives together. Your “Now we ain’t in no hurry anymore” stands in stark diametric opposition to Proulx's "never enough time, never enough."
Milo
Thanks for sharing,
Marie
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An announcement of the second story in our short story series, "The 'L' Word" - not to be confused with... but we'll get to that in due course.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/214107.html
Please feel free to post your own pictures of Jeremy, Nick, or Nick and Jeremy.
For reference, our Poll, which I will be following for prioritizing the stories which follow the end of "A Small Circle of Friends" is located here:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/213578.html
If you have not yet voted, please vote for something OTHER than the "Wedding Night Epilogue" or "The 'L' Word" since those are first and second. And one of these days I will figure out how to do an elimination poll. Yes, sometime when I am caught up on my sleep!
For those who may have missed it and are members of Davecullen.com, I have started a new feature column in the DC Daily Sheet: "An American Brokie"
http://www.davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=20992.msg774815#msg774815
which will feature first of all that fateful meeting in London in August 2006.
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you know the most interesting thing about grey-eyed people? Is that "grey" is one of those changeable colors,such as hazel. Hazel-eyed people can sometimes look green, sometimes brown, and sometimes grey whereas blue-eyed people rarely look grey.
I am always reminded of Homer's "Grey-eyed Athena" and her association with morning mists... there aren't a lot of grey-eyed people around!
Hadn't heard of that reference to Athena'eyes Louise - What has always stuck in my mind is the "wine dark sea".
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She asked for a pic of Jeremy and Nick, so I hope this might help to stimulate Louise's creative juices:
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Oh yes, that will do quite nicely Richard!!!
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An announcement of the second story in our short story series, "The 'L' Word" - not to be confused with... but we'll get to that in due course.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/214107.html
Please feel free to post your own pictures of Jeremy, Nick, or Nick and Jeremy.
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Wheee!!! I'm actually giddy, Louise. :laugh: Yes, this story is just crying out for lots and lots of illustrations! ;D Thanks for the updates.
Oh yes, that will do quite nicely Richard!!!
Nice and licky! Thanks, Richard.
Marie
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... and here we go.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/214472.html "The 'L' Word" (first part)
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Woohoo .. Nick and Jeremy!! (after I just voted for Nick and Jeremy on Louise's LJ..)
Louise, what is the time frame in this new story? Before E&E's wedding?
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Woohoo .. Nick and Jeremy!! (after I just voted for Nick and Jeremy on Louise's LJ..)
Louise, what is the time frame in this new story? Before E&E's wedding?
The chapter says Nov 10-11, 1984 which was after the wedding (Oct 28) but Ennis was still recuperating from this legbone. He got clearance from the doctor that he was okay on Monday, Nov 12, 1984.
I am trying to remember the date when Ellery went to work and Jeremy took the morning off to help Nick move?
Leslie
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Cheers Leslie!
I haven't started the new story yet .. hopefully tonight! :)
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... and here we go.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/214472.html "The 'L' Word" (first part)
*squeeeeeeeeee!!* ;D
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She asked for a pic of Jeremy and Nick, so I hope this might help to stimulate Louise's creative juices:
Mmmm ~ very niiiiice pic! ;D
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The chapter says Nov 10-11, 1984 which was after the wedding (Oct 28) but Ennis was still recuperating from this legbone. He got clearance from the doctor that he was okay on Monday, Nov 12, 1984.
I am trying to remember the date when Ellery went to work and Jeremy took the morning off to help Nick move?
Leslie
It was Tuesday, November 13, 1984.
I think tonight I'll put together a little Jeremy/Nicky timeline. It might require me to do some re-reads. . . . but I'll force myself. ;D
Haven't read this new part yet - I'm guessing it's not work safe, but I don't know how long I can hold out! LOL!
Marie
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The epilogue to the Red Stallion was 12 November.
13 November was the beginning of "A Small Circle of Friends" when Dupree took the day off to help Nick move out of the Red Stallion.
I did a lot of rereading last night which was why this did not get more than a thousand words completed before I keeled over and passed out.
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Haven't read this new part yet - I'm guessing it's not work safe, but I don't know how long I can hold out! LOL!
Marie
definitely NOT work safe! Louise, i know it's hot down under, but i didn't know it was this bad!! Phew! 8)
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Oh some Licky Nicky and Do-me Dupree sounds reeeal good about now. And it doesn't have to be hot sex. I love the dialog between them too.
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... and here is some... MORE
http://louisev.livejournal.com/214472.html same page, under the
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Wow!
I need to go take a cold shower! LOL
Better yet, A hot one! ;D
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... and here is some... MORE
http://louisev.livejournal.com/214472.html same page, under the
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Thank you, Louise :)
I needed a bit of recuperation time after that OH. MY. GOD. first part. ;D Loved this morning after, too. Hey, we got a "baby" and a "babe" - Nicky's expanding his "bedroom names" as Jeremy would call them - and I don't think he minded a bit - but, of course, they were in the bedroom. :)
Jeremy is too adorable - “So yer really interested in me, huh?”
I like sensible and matter-of-fact Nick understanding and respecting Ellery's rules. ("Siesta Motel" sent a pang through me.) I also like his straightforward approach here to moving the relationship along - “But we better talk anyhow, we’ve reached a juncture.”
Terrific, Louise - as always.
Marie
P.S. Don't you dare fix that blind, Jeremy. I need to keep my illusion that the sunlight and moonlight are meant to be shining in on you and Nicky. :)
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Thank you, Louise :)
I needed a bit of recuperation time after that OH. MY. GOD. first part. ;D Loved this morning after, too. Hey, we got a "baby" and a "babe" - Nicky's expanding his "bedroom names" as Jeremy would call them - and I don't think he minded a bit - but, of course, they were in the bedroom. :)
Jeremy is too adorable - “So yer really interested in me, huh?”
I like sensible and matter-of-fact Nick understanding and respecting Ellery's rules. ("Siesta Motel" sent a pang through me.) I also like his straightforward approach here to moving the relationship along - “But we better talk anyhow, we’ve reached a juncture.”
Terrific, Louise - as always.
Marie
P.S. Don't you dare fix that blind, Jeremy. I need to keep my illusion that the sunlight and moonlight are meant to be shining in on you and Nicky. :)
Can I just say, Marie, that you are my favorite reviewer? thanks for that!
Yes, the Siesta Motel, a pang indeed. Does Ennis know about a 'Siesta Motel' in Laramie?
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here it is, complete.
Sorry it took so long, I had a million things to do.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/214472.html "The L Word" (complete)
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and
here it is, complete.
Sorry it took so long, I had a million things to do.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/214472.html "The L Word" (complete)
That didn't take long!!!!
And it was . . . perfection, Louise. Really. My favorite line (not what you might think):
“Ya got me now.” He does. He has his Nicky - and Nicky has his Sweet Thing. Sniff.
How much do I love forceful, intense, unwavering Jeremy?
Jeremy rushed him, curled hands over his shoulders. “Are you sure? Cause once it’s said it ain’t ever gonna get unsaid. So you think hard.” His voice was low, fierce, his eyes blazing, and Nick gulped, looking up into them, his own unflinching.
Damn. That reminded me of Ennis - one he's in, he's in. (Uh, well, you know what I mean :) ) Loyal.
Jeremy is so wise - . . . cause what I got ta say I got ta say with my pants an shirt on . . .
Nick is so funny: “I ain’t had one yet but I imagine the headaches aren’t as bad bein queer.” He really is just what Jeremy needs.
Thanks, Louise - I'm grinning like a fool.
Marie
P.S. again - “Cause I didn’t love her.” That may be the saddest thing I ever heard.
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why thank you Marie!
Here I wrote that last night about this time and I thought the whooooole world forgot.
And then I went in to the hit counter and realized oh the world did not forget, i am just 18 hours ahead of things.
hah.
and so now
the next story
tie between Pookie's First Time
and Dupree's visit to his sister in December 1984.
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That didn't take long!!!!
And it was . . . perfection, Louise. Really. My favorite line (not what you might think):
“Ya got me now.” He does. He has his Nicky - and Nicky has his Sweet Thing. Sniff.
How much do I love forceful, intense, unwavering Jeremy?
Jeremy rushed him, curled hands over his shoulders. “Are you sure? Cause once it’s said it ain’t ever gonna get unsaid. So you think hard.” His voice was low, fierce, his eyes blazing, and Nick gulped, looking up into them, his own unflinching.
Damn. That reminded me of Ennis - one he's in, he's in. (Uh, well, you know what I mean :) ) Loyal.
Jeremy is so wise - . . . cause what I got ta say I got ta say with my pants an shirt on . . .
Nick is so funny: “I ain’t had one yet but I imagine the headaches aren’t as bad bein queer.” He really is just what Jeremy needs.
Thanks, Louise - I'm grinning like a fool.
Marie
P.S. again - “Cause I didn’t love her.” That may be the saddest thing I ever heard.
*nods in agreement*
and thank you Louise, so good to read more Laramie stories! :)
Sigh, I miss our boys! :-\
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Louise, here's a fact: We are not only "not forgetting" - we are always in a state of excited anticipation, refreshing like madmen! :)
Yay! "Pookie's First Time" or Dupree's visit to Sue. Can't wait for either one. Ya know, when I first kind of jokingly suggested that after the great chapter with Simon and Pookie and his Nick fantasy I didn't actually think you'd write it - I'm giddy again! And after that Christmas cliffhanger and this last chapter, you've got me more curious than ever about Jeremy and his family!
You know we love ya, Louise - so just take care of yourself first - we'll wait happily!
Marie
well fancy that.
I think just for contrast I should do the Pookie and Simon thing first.
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Fabienne, you are a sweet thing yourself, you know that? :)
Marie
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I changed my priorities because I got on a roll with Jeremy and reread the entire ! (yes) "Home for the Holidays."
now when the heck did I write that story?
http://louisev.livejournal.com/214600.html "Blood Oaths"
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I changed my priorities because I got on a roll with Jeremy and reread the entire ! (yes) "Home for the Holidays."
now when the heck did I write that story?
http://louisev.livejournal.com/214600.html "Blood Oaths"
That was fast, Louise!
Yes - it's very easy to get on a roll with Jeremy - can't get enough of that boy. "Blood Oaths" - awesome title! Off to read . . .
Thanks,
Marie
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Come on! keep typing Louise! That was just a tease!
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yes, yes, it is noon hour i can write when i get home.
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I like the start of 'Blood Oath', can't wait to see how this is developed.
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While we are waiting for Louise's next instalment, let's catch up with licky Nicky.
(http://www.ilikemusic.com/images/article_images/full/patriziobuanne_bio_full.jpg)
Here he is finishing off his morning coffee.
(http://www.rtl.nl/shows/staatsloterijzomer/components/home/images/Patrizio-Buanne_330x330.jpg)
He's off to meet his lunch date!
(http://joy.online.sh.cn/joys/gb/images/2006-03/02/xin_3403030212531711668130.jpg)
Jeremy can't be far away - I think Nicky has just caught sight of him!
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And here he is posing for Jeremy.... ;)
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whoo wee!
I'm typing I'm typing!
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Woo Wee is right! Thanks, Jo and David.
Jo, who is this guy and where are you finding these pics? Isn't he the same guy in that quintessential Nick pic you posted a couple weeks ago and that Louise put up on LJ? Damn.
And here he is posing for Jeremy.... ;)
That boy is such a tease, isn't he?
I'm typing I'm typing!
:D :D
Marie
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she is a hopeless tease,
It is Iain Gryffydd or whatever you pronounce his name as, and he has the pouty lips!
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she is a hopeless tease,
It is Iain Gryffydd or whatever you pronounce his name as, and he has the pouty lips!
Ahh . . thanks, Louise. I knew I'd seem him around but didn't know his name. I googled him - "Ioan Gruffudd" but I haven't a clue how to pronounce that - but it doesn't matter - I'll just call him Naughty Nicky - and yes, those lips are mmmmmmm...... !
Marie
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Important to the understanding of "Blood Oaths" is the following lyric, which I wrote something about on "Music Facts:"
http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=3226
"The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys" - Traffic
If you see something that looks like a star
And it's shooting up out of the ground
And your head is spinning from a loud guitar
And you just can't escape from the sound
Don't worry too much, it'll happen to you
We were children once, playing with toys
And the thing that you're hearing is only the sound
Of the low spark of high heeled boys
Ooh, ooh
The percentage you're paying is too high priced
While you're living beyond all your means
And the man in the suit has just bought a new car
From the profit he's made on your dreams
But today you just read that the man was shot dead
By a gun that didn't make any noise
But it wasn't the bullet that laid him to rest
Was the low spark of high heeled boys
If you had just a minute to breathe
And they granted you one final wish
Would you ask for something like another chance?
Or something similar as this?
Don't worry too much, it'll happen to you
As sure as your sorrows are joys
And the thing that disturbs you is only the sound
Of the low spark of high heeled boys
The percent that you're paying is too high priced
While you're living beyond all your means
And the man in the suit has just bought a new car
From the profit he's made on your dreams
But today you just read that the man was shot dead
By a gun that didn't make any noise
But it wasn't the bullet that laid him to rest
Was the low spark of high heeled boys
High heeled boys
If I gave you everything that I owned
And asked for nothing in return
Would you do the same for me as I would for you?
Or take me for a ride
And strip me of everything including my pride
But spirit is something that no one destroys
And the sound that I'm hearing is only the sound
Of the low spark of high heeled boys
Heeled boys
Ooh
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Woo Wee is right! Thanks, Jo and David.
Jo, who is this guy and where are you finding these pics? Isn't he the same guy in that quintessential Nick pic you posted a couple weeks ago and that Louise put up on LJ? Damn.
That boy is such a tease, isn't he?
:D :D
Marie
My Licky Nicky is a gorgeous Italian singer by the name of Patrizio Buanne (who happens to be touring Australia at the moment).
I think David's Nick may be someone slightly more downmarket!
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now now Jo,
I think you have been having too many tea and crumpets with Dame Edna.
What does this delicious Italian boy sing, anyhow? And when does he get to Melbourne?
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Details of tour are here Louise.
http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/artist/1017066?tm_link=tm_home_h3
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My Licky Nicky is a gorgeous Italian singer by the name of Patrizio Buanne (who happens to be touring Australia at the moment).
I think David's Nick may be someone slightly more downmarket!
Oh and we know Louise's Nicky like to get downmarket. Down to business that is! LOL.
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Okay here it is, I did it AGAIN!
2750 words!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/214600.html "Blood Oaths" complete
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Okay here it is, I did it AGAIN!
2750 words!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/214600.html "Blood Oaths" complete
You sure did do it again. Wow. That was so unbelievably poignant, Louise. I loved that Sue took one look at Jeremy and knew something had changed. I mentioned that he had to have been in constant turmoil - but I had no idea the depth of it. The image of a young brother and sister making that blood oath is just heartbreaking. I'm glad they at least had each other growing up and have each other now. I cannot wait to hear the rest of that phone call Jeremy made to his mother on Christmas day.
Seeing Jeremy shiver in that inadequate coat - it touches my heart to know that Nick must have suggested a nice warm one for his parents' Christmas gift to his Sweet Thing. Sniff.
Thanks, Louise
Marie
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(http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q256/Irlanda06/PATRIZIOBUANNE.jpg)
Okay - so his name is right on the dang picture! :laugh: Duh. Not being up on my gorgeous (understatement) Italian singers - I thought he was just a model in a tuxedo ad!
And, yes, David, Naughty Nicky knows exactly how to get down to business. Has he been taking any pics of Jeremy lately with his camera? ;D
Marie
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For all of you Laramie Saga fans, Laramie Tales readers, E & E eddicated folkses, as well as
All a you 'Love Born from Steel' fans and "Through the Veil of Time" fanatics...
I bring you,
An American Brokie in London, in today's DC Daily Sheet.
http://www.davecullen.com/forum/index.php?topic=21061.msg787617#msg787617
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RE: A Blood Oath
WARNING : SPOILERS
"THE END" ?
Wait a minute? Did I miss a paragraph? What was the Oath all about? So his sister was attacked. That part I got. But what was the other part? The part about Jeremy? Did she know he was interested in boys instead of girls? Did his momma tell his sister he was caught wrestling with Steve?
I'm confused. :-\
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Um.
Apparently you are not the only one confused.
"Blood Oaths" is not a stand-alone plot: It hangs between two events in two stories about Nick and Jeremy: the first one, "Dupree's Choice" in which he talks about his estrangement from his family in very sketchy terms. The second is in "Home for the Holidays" in which Jeremy guides Nick back to Elk Mountain. "Blood Oaths" takes place a week before Christmas, in preparation for Jeremy's reintroduction to his family and the discovery that his parents are no longer in Elk Mountain - the house has been all but abandoned, and his sister encourages him to phone his mother.
There are points in this plot that are not clear: however, they will be made clear in another story!
What "The End" means is the end of this episode, this short story.
And in answer to your very good questions: their blood oath went two ways: it was the promise Jeremy made to keep the rape secret from everyone at Sue's insistence. The second was the secret Sue keeps of Jeremy's, which was only vaguely hinted, but concluded in the comment that he wasn't going to be making any grandchildren.
It was Steve's house they were at in the flashback - I should probably make the sentence structure a little clearer. Steve's mother found them, to her puzzlement, wrestling in bed, but didn't think much of it. Well, at least not right away!
Yes, more plot is in the offing.
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Okeey Dookeey! :)
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It was Steve's house they were at in the flashback - I should probably make the sentence structure a little clearer. Steve's mother found them, to her puzzlement, wrestling in bed, but didn't think much of it. Well, at least not right away!
Yes, more plot is in the offing.
Will the other stories talk more about Steve's position in Dupree's life? I find this part of the story intriguing.
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Indeed! I thought the only guy Dupree had ever kissed was back in basic training?
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Jeremy never kissed the private in Basic.
The private kissed HIM.
And no he and Steve never got further than this scene.
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PS: Thanks for the Nicky Birthday present Louise! :D
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This sounds like a story line that Louise wrote! LOL
"Discover the big secret kept from 2 straight studs until they enter a gay bar for the very first time. Starring Paolo Ramatti (one HOT top!) and IDENTICAL TWIN BROTHERS Fernando and Fabrizio Mangiatti."
(http://www.gaymagix.com/Images/Items/vggay7629.jpg)
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This sounds like a story line that Louise wrote! LOL
"Discover the big secret kept from 2 straight studs until they enter a gay bar for the very first time. Starring Paolo Ramatti (one HOT top!) and IDENTICAL TWIN BROTHERS Fernando and Fabrizio Mangiatti."
(http://www.gaymagix.com/Images/Items/vggay7629.jpg)
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: That is hilarious. I can just see Paolo (One HOT Top) Ramatti moseying up to the bar in the Red Stallion. And identical twin brothers? Holy crap! That might leave even Wayne speechless!! :laugh:
Thanks for the laugh, David
Marie
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Laugh? Are you kidding? I'm thinking about ordering the video! ::)
The flyer they sent me shows the guys in all their...um,.... glory! :o
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Laugh? Are you kidding? I'm thinking about ordering the video! ::)
The flyer they sent me shows the guys in all their...um,.... glory! :o
Glory, huh? ;D Damn, I'm guessing those are the pictures you can't share with us! :o
Yeah, I'll bet the Hot Top and the Twins video is even better than the Lance and Sergio video! ;D
Marie
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Now whoa whoa whoa...
HOTTER THAN LANCE AND SERGIO "Andele!"
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Hot top and twins, I need the real thing! I am missing Ennis and Ellery, what are those two up to? Hmmmm?
Louise, I had another short story idea for you...why did Ellery have to write an essay for Wayne and Edna twenty years ago? There was a comment made that that is how he got the idea for Wayne. What went on?
L
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oh my,
I will have to write that next!
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oh my,
I will have to write that next!
Leslie pulls out her whip, snapping it in a friendly-menancing way...and with a wink, says, what're you waiting for, cowgirl?
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Hot top and twins, I need the real thing! I am missing Ennis and Ellery, what are those two up to? Hmmmm?
Louise, I had another short story idea for you...why did Ellery have to write an essay for Wayne and Edna twenty years ago? There was a comment made that that is how he got the idea for Wayne. What went on?
L
Yes, an excellent idea, L! I've been wondering about that since it was mentioned!
Now whoa whoa whoa...
HOTTER THAN LANCE AND SERGIO "Andele!"
LOL!! Well, maybe not hotter - just more . . . numerous. Hey, there's another story idea, Louise! Lance is delighted when Sergio's identical twin brother comes to town. Possible titles: "Andale! Andale!" or "Hot Bottom and Twins!" :laugh:
Marie
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Leslie pulls out her whip, snapping it in a friendly-menancing way...and with a wink, says, what're you waiting for, cowgirl?
*almost chokes on her lunch!*
Jeez, Leslie, i didn't know you had room left in you luggage for THAT! :laugh: :laugh:
I miss Ennis and Ellery too, sigh... :-\
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I miss Ennis and Ellery too, sigh... :-\
Well, dang - now you guys have got me all E&E homesick. Does this help?
Ellery held his hand up in the low light of the lamp, the gold ring glimmering. “I look at this about two hundred times a day, Ennis, an I almost can forget all a the stupid things I used ta call relationships before now.”
“Yeah.”
“I was right about you.”
“What were you right about?”
“I wanted ta fall in love with a man who knows what love is. And even if you didn’t live the life you wanted, and you were hidin in the closet in your relationship with Jack, you always knew ya loved em, an you knew what love is. It was somethin I had ta learn, just like learnin how ta have a family and give em things they want and need.”
Ennis reached up and took Ellery’s outstretched hand and brought it to his own lips, kissing it softly. “Thank you, darlin. Yer teachin me things too...
From "Red Stallions for Christmas" - Epilogue, One More Gift
Marie
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Well, dang - now you guys have got me all E&E homesick. Does this help?
Ellery held his hand up in the low light of the lamp, the gold ring glimmering. “I look at this about two hundred times a day, Ennis, an I almost can forget all a the stupid things I used ta call relationships before now.”
“Yeah.”
“I was right about you.”
“What were you right about?”
“I wanted ta fall in love with a man who knows what love is. And even if you didn’t live the life you wanted, and you were hidin in the closet in your relationship with Jack, you always knew ya loved em, an you knew what love is. It was somethin I had ta learn, just like learnin how ta have a family and give em things they want and need.”
Ennis reached up and took Ellery’s outstretched hand and brought it to his own lips, kissing it softly. “Thank you, darlin. Yer teachin me things too...
From "Red Stallions for Christmas" - Epilogue, One More Gift
Marie
Ow, Marie, thanks! :-*
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now if that wasnt a guilt trip!!!
i write the biggest darn series in the history of the BBM fandom and this is what I hear:
"More please."
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i write the biggest darn series in the history of the BBM fandom and this is what I hear:
"More please."
LOL! Well that line worked with Nick and Jeremy didn't it? ;D
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now if that wasnt a guilt trip!!!
i write the biggest darn series in the history of the BBM fandom and this is what I hear:
"More please."
What can I say? We're a greedy bunch....
L
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Yes, a greedy bunch we are . . . and spoiled, which brings to mind one of my favorite moments:
“I’m supposed ta be goin to the ranch. But I’m gonna call Edna an tell her I ain’t comin.”
“We get ta spend the day together?” Ellery said. “Then there’s plenty a time ta get all sweaty an take another shower... THEN you can comb my hair.”
“Yer a spoiled brat.”
Ellery came closer, dropping the towel on the end of the bed, and snuggled into Ennis’s warm, clothed arms. “Warm me up,” he said, pulling Ennis in close and locking his hands behind Ennis’s back.
“Warm you up – yer wet an clammy...” but his words were cut off by Ellery’s open-mouthed kiss.
from "The Red Stallion", Chapter 59 - A New Investigation
"Yer a spoiled brat." I loved when Ennis said that! Ennis has spoiled Ellery and you've spoiled us, Louise!
We love ya! :-*
Marie
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and we know Dupree dreams of "More".
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and we know Dupree dreams of "More".
Oh, my! Licky Lucky Nicky! ;D
Thanks, David
Marie
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good god Marie, now what am I going to do - I have classes tonight!
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Whew David that is smokin hot... we love some hot boy jeremy
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good god Marie, now what am I going to do - I have classes tonight!
LOL!! I was just going to ask David for more! Hope all goes well with the classes!
More Please, David! ;D
Thanks, Marie
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The good news is, tomorrow is Friday and I am catching up on sleep.
Stay tuned for imminent story in the next couple of days!
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More?
Shhh! Looks like we woke up Nicky!
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More?
Shhh! Looks like we woke up Nicky!
Oh, my - again.
Okay, I'll whisper - but now that Nicky is awake, he needs to wake Jeremy, don't you think? ;D
Thank you, darlin' David
Marie
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Now, checking back on our poll, the next item on the agenda was "Pookie's First Time" which takes place the year before. But since I have gone lo these many weeks without writing a word I figured I should start off with something that is very different and Leslie gave me a super-capital idea to write the story of back when Ellery was a young Detective First Grade and had to write his essay for Wes.
Link to the Poll is here. If you have not voted, please vote for a choice that has not been written: because I am working on a tie (five votes and six vote stories at this point.)
So here is a blast from the past: and late 1960's music would be appropriate for it.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/214833.html "What I Did On My Winter Vacation"
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Now, checking back on our poll, the next item on the agenda was "Pookie's First Time" which takes place the year before. But since I have gone lo these many weeks without writing a word I figured I should start off with something that is very different and Leslie gave me a super-capital idea to write the story of back when Ellery was a young Detective First Grade and had to write his essay for Wes.
Link to the Poll is here. If you have not voted, please vote for a choice that has not been written: because I am working on a tie (five votes and six vote stories at this point.)
So here is a blast from the past: and late 1960's music would be appropriate for it.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/214833.html "What I Did On My Winter Vacation"
YAY!!!!!!!
What a great way to start the weekend!
Thank you, Louise!
Marie
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Hooray, Louise, the boys are back!
Thank you....
L
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UPDATE
http://louisev.livejournal.com/214833.html Look for Section 2: Interview Room One
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Hooray, Louise, the boys are back!
Thank you....
L
Oh, isn't this just wonderful!!
SPOILER!!!
I like the conversation in the squad room going back and forth between the investigation and the food. That was fun.
“I am going away now and pretending my squad room is not a lunatic asylum,” Wes said,"
:laugh: :laugh:
Great to have the boys back Louise! thank you.
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UPDATE
http://louisev.livejournal.com/214833.html Look for Section 2: Interview Room One
SPOILER
I am loving this, Louise! And I'm loving Lorenzo more and more. He is one smart cookie - I can see why Wes wants him back. Looking forward to the next part.
Thanks,
Marie
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You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar, so true, so true....
L
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Hiya Louise & gang ..
I've been missing in action lately ..
Hoping to get back into the groove of things and hopefully start catching up this weekend!
More *hot* pix David! 8)
~M
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you mean not everybody is aching for my update to "What I did on my Winter Vacation ?" I am skipping German class tonight to slow down the stresses on my life and well, catch up on sleep, so I am very much hoping to make an update there!
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I'm very much hoping the same Louise. There can never be enough E & E! :)
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I'm very much hoping the same Louise. There can never be enough E & E! :)
That's for sure, Fabienne, I second that!
Marie
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it's FRIDAAAAAAY.
That means my story will resume as soon as I get home from work tonight!
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it's FRIDAAAAAAY.
That means my story will resume as soon as I get home from work tonight!
WOO HOO!!!
Thanks for the heads up, Louise
Marie
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and it's DOOOONNNNNE.
As an epilogue to it I will write Ellery's essay. But I have to be in a real spunky mood for it.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/214833.html "What I Did On My Winter Vacation"
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and it's DOOOONNNNNE.
As an epilogue to it I will write Ellery's essay. But I have to be in a real spunky mood for it.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/214833.html "What I Did On My Winter Vacation"
Ellery sure is a cocky little shit! :laugh: :laugh: God, I love Wes. Ellery's so lucky that Wes found him and that he found Wes - just the person he needed (and maybe Ellery was just the person Wes and Edna needed too). Looking forward to the essay.
Thanks,
Marie
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SPOILER
Ellery sure is a cocky little shit! :laugh: :laugh: God, I love Wes. Ellery's so lucky that Wes found him and that he found Wes - just the person he needed (and maybe Ellery was just the person Wes and Edna needed too). Looking forward to the essay.
Thanks,
Marie
Dang, Marie. Who would have thought that i'd agree with you 'one hunnert percent'? :laugh:
Thanks Louise! Great story, yet again :)
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Dang, Marie. Who would have thought that i'd agree with you 'one hunnert percent'? :laugh:
Thanks Louise! Great story, yet again :)
It's that "great minds" thing again, Fabienne ;) (and 'one hunnert percent' got me thinking about that really hawt chapter that was titled, I think, "100% In Love" - may have to do a re-read! ;D )
Marie
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oh oh oh i will have to...
hm....
I had a BLAST writing that, so I will have to consider more "Tales of the Ornery Sumbitch"
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That’s our boy!
(http://images.contactmusic.com/images/artist/hughjackmanap.jpg)
Hip and spunky
Kinda funky
Downright aggro
Feisty mojo
In ya face
Don’t know his place
Ornery sumbitch
Smart and damn rich
He’s the Sheriff’s pride and joy
That’s our Ellery
That’s our boy!
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I love that pic, that is great!
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(and 'one hunnert percent' got me thinking about that really hawt chapter that was titled, I think, "100% In Love" - may have to do a re-read! ;D )
Marie
Oh, there can never be enough re-reading, is what i say!! ;D
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. . .
I had a BLAST writing that, so I will have to consider more "Tales of the Ornery Sumbitch" . . .
Tales of the Ornery Sumbitch" - love that! :laugh: And, yes, I can imagine it is a blast to inhabit his mind!
That’s our boy!
Perfect pic, perfect poem! Thanks, Jo
Oh, there can never be enough re-reading, is what i say!! ;D
Ditto, again! ;D
Marie
Loving the "new names" today! :)
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oh ya do do ya,
This mean yer gonna want me dressin up like this all the goddamn time, I suppose you aint gonna let me take off the hat neither.
This bein the paterfamilias a queer Laramie is a job I don't get paid for ya know. An it is a thankless task.
*punches the button the answering machine.*
Now can I go get sweaty with Mr. Coyote now or you got somethin better fer me ta do? Goddamn.
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oh ya do do ya,
Now can I go get sweaty with Mr. Coyote now or you got somethin better fer me ta do? Goddamn.
I'm right here darlin
E
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An don't you come over Wayne, I see you makin eyes at Ennis.
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An don't you come over Wayne, I see you makin eyes at Ennis.
That boy's anglin for a spankin
E
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Yeah but first I got this essay fer em ta write.
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Yeah but first I got this essay fer em ta write.
And yer fans are dyin ta read it.
I can say this for a fact since I am the president of the fan club!
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well fuck Ennis how'm I gonna do all that gettin sweaty an write the gol dang essay at the same time?
HUH?
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well fuck Ennis how'm I gonna do all that gettin sweaty an write the gol dang essay at the same time?
HUH?
You do the writin, darlin, and I'll take care a makin you sweaty.
How's that sound?
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well fuck Ennis how'm I gonna do all that gettin sweaty an write the gol dang essay at the same time?
HUH?
You do the writin, darlin, and I'll take care a makin you sweaty.
How's that sound?
I like the direction you two are going...
;D
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Jesus god Ennis how'm I supposed ta ..
ow, ow ! I'm goin I'm goin!
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You do the writin, darlin, and I'll take care a makin you sweaty.
How's that sound?
Ahem ..
I guess the rest of us better clear out and leave you two to it then, shall we? ;D
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Ahem ..
I guess the rest of us better clear out and leave you two to it then, shall we? ;D
Hee hee hee we'll let you know when it is safe to go back into the water....
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Ellery has been preemptively moved back into the world of fiction but I sustained a few of his patented tirades before managing to call Wes up to get him to return to the office.
Now, where did I misplace Ennis...
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Seen in Amersfoort, Holland, on March 17th, prior to going to the Dutch play of BBM. All I could think of were Ennis and Ellery....LOL
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/DSCN0134.jpg)
L
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As promised,
The dreaded epilogue: Ellery's Essay, the first draft, not as yet corrected and returned for rework by his Fearless Leader.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/214833.html "What I Did On My Winter Vacation." scroll down to "Epilogue."
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As promised,
The dreaded epilogue: Ellery's Essay, the first draft, not as yet corrected and returned for rework by his Fearless Leader.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/214833.html "What I Did On My Winter Vacation." scroll down to "Epilogue."
SPOILER
"I contemplated the remote possibility of purchasing a film of the Broadway production of “Oklahoma!” so that I could fulfill the stereotype of the queer homosexual male, but I can`t stand the saccharine-sweet voice and scrubbed smile of Shirley Jones. So much for stereotypes."
I am picturing Fearless Leader's face when he reads the "first draft"! :laugh:
You sure are a caution, Ellery.
Thanks, Louise
Marie
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Oh the red pen will be out soon, believe me!
Old Ellery learned how to be a caution from the grandfather of all cautions! Which makes me think of a prequel.
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A slight anachronism, Louise....Ellery would have a hard time renting the entire stock of Alfred Hitchcock videotapes in 1969, since VHS wasn't invented until 1976.
And isn't his address 92 Tourmaline Road (this is minutiae woman speaking...)
L
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yes Natali caught that gaffe before, and I updated the file. At least it would have propagated by now.
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A slight anachronism, Louise....Ellery would have a hard time renting the entire stock of Alfred Hitchcock videotapes in 1969, since VHS wasn't invented until 1976.
And isn't his address 92 Tourmaline Road (this is minutiae woman speaking...)
L
Not only that, but early VHS technology was really just for recording shows onto blank tapes. There were no BlockBuster Video rental stores around yet. Some of the early movies available were on these huge vinyl movie discs. They were the size of LPs but thicker.
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Phillip looking like David and reading fanfic....hmmm, but wait, is that a 3 L Philllip?
L
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MU WA HA HA HA! :laugh:
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Louise asked me to go searching in the archives, and I managed to find the original essay by Ellery, with comments by Wes, in red pencil. I will share them with you here in hopes that it might make the revised essay turn up.
Ellery,
Good start. You have a few run on sentences and such, but I am not the grammar police. You can correct those on your own.
Glad you discovered Helga's bakery. You are correct, her muffins and pastries would be a welcome addition to the staff room. Maybe we can persuade Joe to switch. I'll mention it to him. I also might be able to persuade Edna to bake for us on Fridays. I know how fond you are of her biscuits.
But, to the heart of the matter. If you spent the week watching TV and eating Dampfnüdels (in between the conduct unbecoming, but I don't want to get into that!) then you must have had some time to think. And what you thought about is what I am interested in hearing. So, this is good start but revisions are needed. Have this back to me in three days.
Wes
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Oh, Wes is being very nice...
And throwing Edna in the mix! :laugh: :laugh: That Brownie!
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Oh, Wes is being very nice...
And throwing Edna in the mix! :laugh: :laugh: That Brownie!
Yep, in his own way, Wes can be a caution, too! :laugh: He is being nice, isn't he? I wonder if Edna ever did bake Friday biscuits for the staff room. I loved . . .but I don't want to get into that!) - kind of the precursor to the "I didn't need to know that Ellery" that always makes me laugh!
And, yes, we are all very interested in hearing the thoughts running around in Ellery's fascinating mind!
Thanks for searching the archives, L!
Marie
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Louise is there a problem with your LJ today? I can log into anyone elses but whenever I try to log into yours I get told I have to be logged in to view this protected entry. It wasn,t like this yesterday.
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Louise is there a problem with your LJ today? I can log into anyone elses but whenever I try to log into yours I get told I have to be logged in to view this protected entry. It wasn,t like this yesterday.
Hey Souxi,
Long time no see! I get the same message too. Maybe she's updating the file or something.
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I have a question: Is there a page containing links to all the New Laramie Tales all in one place?
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I have locked my LJ at this time. Sorry for the inconvenience! I had promised back in December that I was going to be reworking the stories into an original story, and they will be made available in whole-book form on my own website as the works are completed and submitted for copyright. There will be no BBM character names or situations in the edited story when it is done: the plot remains the same.
Since I am hopelessly buried in work at work, I am interested in those who might be interested in editing the manuscripts of the 6 books according to a set of guidelines I have laid out for it.
The new Tales will have the originalized content - but you may be relieved to know that none of the original characters will be changed in any detail - simply the proprietary content. I.e. Dupree and Licky Nicky won't require any editing!
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Glad to hear it!
I'm so busy working onb my own things these days that I haven't posted here in something like 2 months but that doesn't mean I don't read it! Except for City of Slaves, I'm reading so much i haven't gotten to it yet.
By the way, your Confessions of Alexandros is waaay good Louise.
Jack
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So I am curious--if there won't be any BBM characters in this---who will Ennis turn into??
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So I am curious--if there won't be any BBM characters in this---who will Ennis turn into??
Ellery's love interest is a man named Colson Grey.
L
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Glad to hear it!
I'm so busy working onb my own things these days that I haven't posted here in something like 2 months but that doesn't mean I don't read it! Except for City of Slaves, I'm reading so much i haven't gotten to it yet.
By the way, your Confessions of Alexandros is waaay good Louise.
Jack
wow wow ow, I have readers ? I was wondering if anyone was going to make the original fiction leap! I am so pleased! If there are some folks who want to discuss the other stories feel free to start a thread, because that is what this forum is for! Or I can.
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So I am curious--if there won't be any BBM characters in this---who will Ennis turn into??
Ranchgal I have added you to the Editorial group so that you can see some of our discussions. As a loyal reader of the tales from the beginning you may find this information valuable to you.
To others: I took my best guess on who to add to the Editorial Group, so if you wish to be added and do NOT see any entries after December 3, 2006 on my LJ please message me and I will add you.
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Will we ever be able to get the Will we ever be able to access the original LS documents? I want to keep tham in their original, fanfic form.
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I am rewriting the story. I am sure I wrote to you about 3 weeks ago about this and also replied to messages on Wranglers to this effect. the original story is not available and is not being distributed.
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And now for the suggested Laramie Tale topic 'The Chesterfield Fortune' which I hope I will get back to daily updates:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/216339.html Chapter 1
http://louisev.livejournal.com/216685.html Chapter 2
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annnnnnnd
here is chapter 3 of "The Chesterfield Fortune."
http://louisev.livejournal.com/216880.html
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chapter 4 of "The Chesterfield Fortune."
http://louisev.livejournal.com/217308.html
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Oh boy, thanks Louise!
L
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I am loving this story - so great to see the old gang - plus some new faces (the human kind and the horse kind - :) )- but, dang, you've got me biting my nails here. So much intrigue!
Thanks,
Marie
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I am loving this story - so great to see the old gang - plus some new faces (the human kind and the horse kind - :) )- but, dang, you've got me biting my nails here. So much intrigue!
Thanks,
Marie
I agree Marie (surprise, surprise :)). Well, i'm not biting my nails just yet, but yeah, what's going on? Jeremy told Ellery about his sister??
I'm glad Ellery decided to be a little less uptight, and a bit nicer to Paula (taking lessons form mr. Please and Thank you? ;))
And seeing Paula giving Ellery a hand as he got up from the sofa! Good ground rules if you ask me.
Thanks Louise! I'm enjoying this very much. :)
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Hey, Fabienne - nice to see you!
I'm mostly biting my nails overJeremy - what's with his extreme reaction to Jeeves and this whole missing Lance thing - that makes me so uncomfortable. What will he tell Coslon and what will Colson tell him? I hope he and Nicky are okay.
I don't think Jeremy broke his "blood oath" to his sister and told Ellery about the rape specifically - but, yeah, he's obviously mentioned Sue and Ellery's pretty smart about reading people and putting two and two together. I'm not sure what Jeremy's reaction would be if he knew what Ellery told Paula :-\ But, on the other hand, it was good that Ellery let Paula know Jeremy isn't just trying to avoid her. And yes, "good ground rules" - a perfect way to phrase that nice gesture from Paula.
I'm not so worried about Jeeves - he's a smart cookie and I'm sure his explanation for everything will be very interesting! I wonder whatever happened with Martini Man? Weren't they going home together around Christmas. Hmmmm..... more to ponder!
Marie
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so of course it isnt going to surprise anyone that with Paula's unfortunate penchant for falling for gay men...
ahem...
who here hasnt fallen for Ellery? what would you do if you had to go take a witness statement and had to do it with Ellery Cantrell, even in an ornery state of mind, eh?
More later, right now is nap time!
and that was 3700 posts!
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who here hasnt fallen for Ellery? what would you do if you had to go take a witness statement and had to do it with Ellery Cantrell, even in an ornery state of mind, eh?
::) ;D :P 8)
and that was 3700 posts!
Congratulations Louise! That's almost 4000!
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here it is folkses,
as promised, chapter 5 of "The Chesterfield Fortune"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/217541.html
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Woo Wee! Thanks, Louise - I think I'll give myself a little
reading coffee break.
:-*
Marie
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Woo Wee! Thanks, Louise - I think I'll give myself a little reading coffee break.
:-*
Marie
Looks like Jeeves needs a coffee break too.
A bogus letter from the Inland Revenu? Who would send him that? hmmm, more mystery although i believe his story about Chas Chesterfield.
and....
'“That last part is meant ta be funny is it?” Joe Tooey commented.'
:laugh: :laugh: You can always count on Joe to put a smile on your face.
Thanks Louise
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someone from the Inland Revenue doing a favor for a Stanhope I suppose.
right ?
;)
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A bogus letter from the Inland Revenu? Who would send him that? hmmm, more mystery although i believe his story about Chas Chesterfield.
someone from the Inland Revenue doing a favor for a Stanhope I suppose.
right ?
;)
Well, that sounds about right - LOL! Can't wait for Chief Deputy Ellery J. Cantrell to get back and start unraveling this mystery with that genius I.Q. - love seeing that man in action - any kind of action (or inaction for that matter)! ;D
Great chapter, Louise!
Marie
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okay so I have an interpretive question for you hardcore readers, and by hardcore I think you know what I mean...
what do you think of the more-mystery less-bedroom plot?
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okay so I have an interpretive question for you hardcore readers, and by hardcore I think you know what I mean...
what do you think of the more-mystery less-bedroom plot?
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I'm really enjoying this story. the dialogue and banter are first-rate as always. It has a great central mystery - about Jeeves. It has some great subplots involving not only the rape investigation, but the evolving relationship between Ellery and Paula, and Jeremy's strong reaction to . . . well, I'm not exactly sure who or what Jeremy is reacting to. I love when Jeremy and Colson have their heart-to-heart chats, and I'm guessing we'll see another of those soon. I also really liked seeing Joe in his deputy role - there's a man that can hold his own against anyone. It seems that this particular story lends itself to a more-mystery plot - there's a lot going on!
Having said that, I know I wouldn't object overmuch if Ellery needed a little backrub and lovin' from Colson after such a stressful day, or if Jeeves left the station in time to meet Jerry for the movie and ... whatever - or if Sweet Thing goes home and has his Nicky make it all better as only his Nicky can! ;) :laugh:
Looking forward to more!
Marie
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I am beginning to feel sorry for Chas!
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and now, chapter... 6 !
http://louisev.livejournal.com/217791.html
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Another great chapter, Louise. When I said there was a lot going on in this story I didn't know the half of it!
Thanks,
Marie
SPOILERISH P.S.
Colson mentioned Jeremy's mother - how is she, btw? I seem to remember a telephone call...... ;)
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and now, chapter... 6 !
http://louisev.livejournal.com/217791.html
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I don't get it. What was Jeremy thinking that he could talk about stuff like this with Colson? He doesn't want to talk to Ellery about it because he'll end up all embarrassed, so he talks to Colson and embarrasses him? hmmm...
Colson's right, it's Ellery he should be telling this, but considering all the gossiping that's going on at the Stallion, I'd be surprised if Ellery didn't already know this.
Great chapter Louise! and yeah, all the mothering is so nice. :)
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He doesn't want to talk about it with Ellery because he had been attracted to Ellery. Colson is a friend. Ellery is a former fantasy man for him and is his boss. Talking to Colson is, in a way, like asking permission.
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Colson's right, it's Ellery he should be telling this, but considering all the gossiping that's going on at the Stallion, I'd be surprised if Ellery didn't already know this.
Ellery knows the bar knows about some of their sex games. He told Colson about it. I believe it is in a Second Chance, Colson asks Lauren if he knows anything about bondage and stuff. Then in a Shelter from the Storm Wayne tells Ellery he knows something. Ellery teased Colson about it again in The Red Stallion.
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Yeah, I find the psychology of this story fascinating. Jeremy is conflicted about his own proclivity for being submissive, complicated by the fact that he used to fantasize about Ellery, complicated by the fact that he found out that Ellery's preferences are similar to his -conflicting with the image he had of Ellery, complicated by the fact that Ellery is his boss as well as a close friend, complicated by the fact that Ellery is married to Colson, his close friend and confidant, complicated by the knowledge that Ellery and Colson engage in some mild bondage and paddling. Not to mention the fact that Jeremy knows he would have had his own sexual encounter with Jeeves had he not passed out, complicated by the details he has come to know about Jeeves's and Lance's relationship, complicated by the fact that he once watched Lance having sex on a video, which he thought of when dreaming about Nick when he first met him. And speaking of Nick - there is the added complication that Jeremy himself knows that he very much enjoyed Nicky's very personal surprise Christmas gift, complicated by the fact that Nicky promised more surprises, which Jeremy agreed to with enthusiasm, complicated by the fact that Jeremy (perhaps subconsciously?) bosses Nick at work in order to get Nicky to boss him in bed . . . . . . . . . .
Oy.
Looking forward to more!
Marie
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as I learned from Dan Savage in his sex column, and from innumerable people who know a lot better than I do:
it's complicated!
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Yeah, I find the psychology of this story fascinating. Jeremy is conflicted about his own proclivity of being submissive, complicated by the fact that he used to fantasize about Ellery, complicated by the fact that he found out that Ellery's preferences are similar to his -conflicting with the image he had of Ellery, complicated by the fact that Ellery is his boss as well as a close friend, complicated by the fact that Ellery is married to Colson, his close friend and confidant, complicated by the knowledge that Ellery and Colson engage in some mild bondage and paddling. Not to mention the fact that Jeremy knows he would have had his own sexual encounter with Jeeves had he not passed out, complicated by the details he has come to know about Jeeves's and Lance's relationship, complicated by the fact that he once watched Lance having sex on a video, which he thought of when dreaming about Nick when he first met him. And speaking of Nick - there is the added complication that Jeremy himself knows that he very much enjoyed Nicky's very personal surprise Christmas gift, complicated by the fact that Nicky promised more surprises, which Jeremy agreed to with enthusiasm, complicated by the fact that Jeremy (perhaps subconciously?) bosses Nick at work in order to get Nicky to boss him in bed . . . . . . . . . .
Oy.
Looking forward to more!
Marie
:laugh: :laugh:
nicely put!
Maybe Jeremy needs a shed too! :D
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a short but nonetheless significant chapter:
"The Chesterfield Fortune: 7"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/218178.html
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. . .
Maybe Jeremy needs a shed too! :D
Yeah, a shed with Nicky in it ;D (Can you tell I've got Nicky on my mind?)
a short but nonetheless significant chapter:
"The Chesterfield Fortune: 7"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/218178.html
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Significant is right. Very nice to see the positive developments in Paula and Ellery's relationship - and that the changes are coming from both sides. Always a treat to watch Chief Deputy Cantrell in action and be reminded of why he is the Chief Deputy. Not to mention the bonus of watching Ellery "caress" his wedding ring and so naturally refer to his "husband." Ahhh....
Great stuff. Thanks, Louise.
Marie
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Yeah, a shed with Nicky in it ;D (Can you tell I've got Nicky on my mind?)
Marie
Really? I hadn't noticed... ;D
Have you noticed Louise?? Hint, hint ;)
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Update to "The Chesterfield Fortune"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/218427.html
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Update to "The Chesterfield Fortune"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/218427.html
SPOILERISH
Just when we thought things couldn't get more complicated . . . they get more COMPLICATED! I should have known. LOL! And there's still that little matter about the mysterious TWX . . .
This is just great - soooo many layers.
Marie
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more complicated things!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/218688.html
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more complicated things!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/218688.html
Geez, Louise - you ain't kiddin' about more complicated. Do you have a flow chart for this story? ;D Tangled webs of all kinds. There's so many possibilities about what we'll see next - I'm can't even hazard a guess.
Thanks,
Marie
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muah hahahaha
Update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/218972.html
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muah hahahaha
Update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/218972.html
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Why, you evil little Louise, you! :laugh: If memory serves, Ray is the creepy lumbermill guy. Uh Oh. Or maybe not? Might mean nothing at all. Hmmm... Poor Jeremy! I have a feeling he is in for a very hard time when he gets back to the office. I really like Joe and the way he handles things. But it's not going to be an easy conversation between Jeremy and Sheriff Wes. (But it did make my heart go pitter-patter when Jeremy mentioned that he needed to call Nicky ;D - what a considerate little Sweet Thing. :) )
More, please!
Thanks,
Marie
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Well, I'm finally caught up again and I really love this new story, it's great! :)
I have already missed all the guys quite a bit, so thanks a lot, Louise!
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I wonder what it is with Jeremy at the moment? I think he's right to feel something's wrong there, but he also seems to be out of his normal self in a way. (Or maybe it's just me and I have not read anything with Jeremy for a too long time? ;) )
And I am so worried about Lance. Not because I am too much of a fan of Lance, but because everything with Ray really gives me the creeps. He made quite an impression on me when he last appeared.
Oh, and I'm looking forward to maybe seeing some Nicky soon (or at least hearing him on the phone). ;D
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I guess you are getting your wish.
Thanks for posting Lhuthiel - I have missed your insights!
"The Chesterfield Fortune: section 10"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/219264.html 10.
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Squee! Yes, even Nicky's voice is squeeworthy. Gotta love him - so protective of his Sweet Thing and, of course, he never passes up an opportunity to stake a public claim to his man. Can't wait to see him strolling into the sheriff's office with that cocky little stride of his and serving his man his dinner. LOL!!
And speaking of his man - oh my. I need to add more to my exposition on Jeremy's "complications." I'm glad he was honest with Wes . . . but, poor Jeremy. No wonder he's in such a state. Now that Jeremy has told Wes about his sister and his dad - I'm wondering if he will tell Nicky or Ellery? And will Sue find out?
This is a terrific story, Louise.
Thanks,
Marie
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the next installment of "The Chesterfield Fortune."
http://louisev.livejournal.com/219560.html
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you know...the rewrite is better then the original fanfic. Removing the BBM related activities is disappointing, yet it seems to have unleashed real creativity Louise.
Many congratulations. Many. I have a feeling i will be published by january, I KNOW how much work you have put here.
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Jack,
High praise indeed, and I thank you. I include for the Friends Group some notes on this topic:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/220111.html
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the next installment of "The Chesterfield Fortune."
http://louisev.livejournal.com/219560.html
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In addition to all the big blue eye comments and Ellery's Paul Newman comparison in Chapter 43 of "Taking Chances" - this description "bulging arms of a blond, blue-eyed man in a black wool sweater and dark jeans" conjured up a very pleasing image indeed. For some reason that I can't explain, the black wool sweater really struck a chord - and seems very uniquely Colson.
Marie
P.S. Poor Paula - just being around Ellery seems to put her off her stride, so I imagine she's feeling more than a bit uncomfortable at the moment.
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more more more! after my one day hiatus, which I enjoyed greatly!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/220351.html
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I have a feeling that Marie is going to like this chapter...lots of good ring stuff!
Leslie
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Ha! Ha! You know me so well, my dear Leslie! ;D Yes, I am loving all the ring stuff.
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As he spoke, he rubbed his thumb up his palm against his own gold wedding band, and it seemed the eagle eyes of the A.D.A. focused on his gesture at that moment.
“He got the idea from his own wedding band. You and he exchanged rings.”
Colson nodded, dropping his eyes, silent.
“Chief Deputy Cantrell doesn’t strike me as kind of man to make frivolous gestures,” she said.
No, Paula - nothing at all frivolous about it - and "gesture" doesn't quite cover it, either. I keep vacillating between sympathy and impatience when it comes to Paula. Sympathy that she's in such an awkward situation, considering her feelings toward Ellery and her embarrassment over the whole Jeremy debacle - and impatience that she's not able to be less obvious about the whole thing. When Ellery gets out of line, Wes pulls him back in; when Jeremy gets out of line, Ellery pulls him back in. Unfortunately, Paula doesn't have anyone to pull her back in. (But the calm presence of Esteban is a very good thing - a smart man, that Esteban.)
And we still have Nicky on his way to the station to lay a napkin across his Sweet Thing's lap and feed him a nice hot dinner, after which Jeremy will have to work with Esteban (which he does not want to do) and Paula (which he really does not want to do) on the rape case (which he really, really does not want to do). And what about creepy Ray's phone number in Lance's very clean apartment? And what about poor Chas and the bogus(?) letter? Will he meet up with Jerry Lamont tonight? Does Jerry know anything about Chas's past? Does the assault case tie in with anything? And where the heck is Lance anyway? You sure can spin a yarn, Louise!
Thanks,
Marie
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No, Paula - nothing at all frivolous about it - and "gesture" doesn't quite cover it, either. I keep vacillating between sympathy and impatience when it comes to Paula. Sympathy that she's in such an awkward situation, considering her feelings toward Ellery and her embarrassment over the whole Jeremy debacle - and impatience that she's not able to be less obvious about the whole thing. When Ellery gets out of line, Wes pulls him back in; when Jeremy gets out of line, Ellery pulls him back in. Unfortunately, Paula doesn't have anyone to pull her back in. (But the calm presence of Esteban is a very good thing - a smart man, that Esteban.)
I've had the same feeling about Paula. I remember her saying to Jeremy that he wasn't the first gay man to have pity on her and ask her out on a date. So I'm wondering why she seems 'thrown' by the fact that Ellery and Colson have made vows to each other. I know she has/had a crush on Ellery (hey, we all understand Paula! We do! ;D) but would she react the same way if instead of Colson, she had just met Ellery's wife? And i didn't like the 'frivolous' comment either. Paula needs to get a grip.
And we still have Nicky on his way to the station to lay a napkin across his Sweet Thing's lap and feed him a nice hot dinner
Somehow, i think a Nicky chapter might make Marie even happier than a chapter full of ring goodness. ::) :P
I have complete confidence in your 'hinting' capabilities Marie, so i think we won't have to wait for very long now. :)
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Somehow, i think a Nicky chapter might make Marie even happier than a chapter full of ring goodness. ::) :P
LOL!! Well, it would be a close call - you know me so well, too, Fabienne! (and I talk about Paula being obvious ::) )
Marie
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and the update!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/220417.html
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I( dont know why that happened, but this is the Tuesday update:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/220754.html
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Fun chapter, Louise. Lots of great dialog in this one, like:
“He is no transient, Jerry, he’s a laborer – it is different. He is friends with these ... people, Lauren and his jeweler friend, and I went down to talk to him and Simon was positively rude to me. Whatever Lance said to him I can’t imagine, but he was positively horrible to me. I felt like an absolute pariah.”
“A laborer then. You deserve better. Don’t worry about that boy, Chas, come on, let’s have some fun. That’s what they got the police for, to worry about laborers and such.”
Thanks for a laugh first thing in the morning!
L
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Well, as Jerry said to Chas: 'You deserve better.'
I agree and I don't think Jerry is it. He could be a bit more considerate towards Chas who's obviously concerned about Lance's disappearance.
thanks for the chapter Louise!
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well I do think it is time for Jeeves to show his human side, a few folks have been waiting quite a while for "will the real Jeeves please stand up?"
heheh.
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That really was a fun and interesting chapter! Yes, Jerry is being boorish and insensitive, but Jeeves himself isn't a complete stranger to boorish behavior at times. It is nice to see him showing his human side, and it's also nice to see that he is still so very Jeeves: “I don’t drive trucks,”. . . LOL!
Thanks, Louise
Marie
P.S. I noticed Jeeves brought mentioned Richard the truck driver - that's interesting. Watch out for Simon, Jeeves! Didn't he tell you to stay away from Lauren?
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I have never felt Jeeves to be less than human. I was hoping he's got a good man in Jerry, looks like it's not the case.
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More of "The Chesterfield Fortune"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/221124.html
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Lots going on in Greenlea County (Amos Marigold!) - but, first things first - will Jeremy fax those invoices fast enough to get out front and head Nick off at the pass? This should be interesting . . . .
Marie
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I'm working on it I'm working on it!
I missed a night's sleep and ended up sleeping in the evening, so I am picking away at the next chapter and am about half done.
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and here it is at last, and I am off to napland.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/221386.html "The Chesterfield Fortune", #17
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and here it is at last, and I am off to napland.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/221386.html "The Chesterfield Fortune", #17
Louella as in Louella Parsons? Oh goodness, poor Wayne. That's a terrible insult! LOL Good one Louise.
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yes indeed - the prize goes to the Spaniard!
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"Molesterfield and Louella" - sounds like a great title for a sitcom! LOL! I have to say, Wayne would make a great gossip columnist! "...They make my ass look great..." It's great to see Wayne is still so very Wayne! :laugh:
I have the feeling Chas is going to make a great detective and may be owed some apologies. I understand why Wes had to do it, but too bad Jeremy was ordered off the case. Who are these "new pals?" Creepy Ray? Shudder. I hope not. Richard the trucker and Nate? Chas mentioned Richard earlier. . . Hmmm....
Great chapter, Louise!
Enjoy your nap!
Marie
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for anyone who thought I had wandered off after the Steely Dan concert I am working on the next chapter and it should be ready shortly.
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Livejournal appears to be down. So without further ado: chapter 18 of "The Chesterfield Fortune"
okay here is the LINK NOW:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/221550.html
18.
The phone rang as Colson was arranging chicken pieces on a plate to heat up in the Radarrange. “Goddammit what is it now?” he muttered, and as he picked up the receiver he smiled to himself – beginnin ta act like em, swearing before he picks up the phone. “Grey.”
“Where is Cantrell?”
“Only one man in Tourmaline sounds like a starched shirt, Jeeves. He’s sick in bed, what a you want?”
“I need to talk to Cantrell.”
“Ya can’t, ya got ta talk ta me so what a ya want?”
“This involves his bar, I can hardly discuss it with you, Colson, now be reasonable.”
“An you can’t hardly discuss nothin with em because he got a shot an he is down for the count so leave em alone.”
“He was fine this morning,” Chas argued.
“He ain’t fine now an no ya can’t talk to em, if ya got ta talk ta somebody then go down the Sheriff’s department an raise hell there, this ain’t the Sheriff’s department.”
“That won’t do. And this is an urgent situation regarding his bar, but if you insist... “ he took a breath, angry with Colson for getting in his way, but regrouped. “You recall an altercation between Cantrell’s man – Dupree – and his lover, and a lumberman who came in and caused a disturbance in November sometime, before the Constable was... “
“Married, we was married, yeah I remember, what is this about?”
“That man, that Keynes. He has taken Lancelot, I am convinced of it.”
“How do you know? He ain’t the only horny straight man in Tourmaline ya know,” Colson said acidly.
“Yes, how well I know. You’re here now too.”
“Fuck off Jeeves, an stay out a the bar an stop phonin here till Ellery is better or I ain’t gonna pick up.”
“Well aren’t you feisty, no wonder he is lying in bed moaning, you must have thrown his back out with your passion.”
“Yeah somethin like that,” Colson said, then banged the phone down. “Goddamn sumbitch.” He looked up and Ellery stood swaying in the doorway.
“What the hell was that?” he slurred, rubbing his eyes.
“You should be in bed,” Colson objected, avoiding the question.
“I was in bed, got up ta pee an hear you swearin on the phone. Now who was it on the phone an gimme some a that chicken before I throw up from the shot.” He raised a trembling hand to point at the plate in the Radarrange.
“You should go back ta –“
“Colson goddammit don’t treat me like a fuckin cripple, this is the worst rash a crime we had in three or four years an I end up with A.D.A. stick-up-her-ass drivin me home like I got suspended from school,” he said, his diction clearing up rapidly.
“You are a cripple!” he objected. “Ya just got shot up an ya should –“
“Who was that on the phone?” Ellery staggered slightly as he made his way to the Radarrange and reached in for Edna’s fried chicken, now steaming hot once more. “Ow – sumbitch is hot.”
“News flash for ya darlin,” Colson said, taking his arm by the elbow and taking the plate from him with little resistance. “Newfangled radar ovens cook things hot too. Now sit the fuck down before ya fall down an break yer hip an let yer man serve ya.”
Ellery didn’t fight the restraining hand, instead giving him a coy smile. “Somebody lookin fer me an you don’t want em to see me in my reduced circumstances. Lemme tell ya, that A.D.A. is hot for anythin on two legs.”
“Jeeves was lookin for ya, he says that lumber guy has got Lance. I don’t know why he did or why he thought it was up ta you with you sick an all....”
“Fuck me sideways,” Ellery groaned, then brightened, straightening himself in his chair and folding a napkin across his lap daintily, as if narcosis had in some way reminded him of his table manners from his childhood, then looked up at Colson who was filling his plate.
“This ain’t gonna make you sick or nothin with them drugs?”
“No, I’m already sick from them drugs an should a eaten about two hours ago, you know how I get.”
“Yeah – first ya want fuckin then ya want food, then ya want fuckin an then ya want food.”
“At least I got my priorities straight,” Ellery defended, mildly piqued.
“Ya grabbed me right in front a that D.A. girl, now I can’t even look her in the eye again. You promised you weren’t ever gonna do that, Ellery,” Colson said.
“It’s my natural desire uninhibited by higher brain functions, sweetheart, I couldn’t help myself. Besides you were so commandin an angry it got me all hot.” He tore the wing off one of the pieces of chicken and the picked up a buttered biscuit.
“Well that Samuelson –“ he tried again.
“What did Jeeves want?” Ellery asked, interrupting him.
“Are you gonna let me get a fuckin word in edgeways?”
“My natural inhibition about not interruptin people uninhibited too sweetheart, sorry about that, go ahead, then I got ta ask the important shit.”
Colson bridled, angry and trying to hide it. Got to remember he’s babblin an don’t know how much of an asshole he is bein right now. “Never mind – he said that lumber guy has got Lance.”
Ellery blinked at him. “You said that already sweetheart.”
“Didn’t think you heard me,” Colson buttered his biscuit hard enough to make it crumble in his fingers. “Goddamnit.”
“I heard every word ya said, ya want me ta repeat it? What were you talkin about with em?”
“He said,” Colson shoved bits of biscuit in his mouth, loathe to waste it, equally loathe to let it sit on his plate unmolested, “He said I threw out yer back fuckin ya or somethin,”
Ellery grinned. “Two points for creatively annoyin my partner while I’m down for the count. “I guess he wants ta make sure he gets a call back, if he’s gonna irritate you to the point a rage.”
“Guess so.”
“That’s all it is Colson, relax. But it sounds like the man has found a conscience under all a them layers a wool an stuff an nonsense.”
“He really gets under my skin,” Colson conceded.
“He hit you with all his insultin ‘I’m bettern you’ ways, a course he gets under yer skin.”
“An somethin else gets under my skin too while I’m at confessin,” Colson said, giving Ellery a suddenly sheepish glance.
“Oh whassat? Esteban left his cup on the table?”
“No. That woman.”
“ADA stick-up-er ass?”
“Yeah. She was – she was lookin at ya.”
“Women look, sweetheart, it’s my superior genes, with a G.”
“Well she sure did. She was... she was starin. Then when you went ta bed she was starin at me an I felt – it made me see red, I won’t lie.”
“Ohh, does that mean as soon as that spasm stops in my back I’m gonna get handcuffed to the bed an teased till I’m a puddle a Chief Deputy jelly? I sure as hell hope so.”
“Ellery now cut that out!” Colson stood up. “This is serious!”
Ellery leaned forward cautiously, his eyes blazing with narcotic euphoria. “I am serious as death, sweetheart. There is only one thing on my mind besides the taste a this biscuit, an that is the taste a yer cock.”
“I can’t. Yer sick.”
“I ain’t in no pain right now sweetheart, come on now.”
Colson slammed a hand on the counter. “Goddammit, you ain’t helpin!”
“No, I ain’t. Now sit down an finish eatin an stop bein such a momma.”
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God, I love Ellery! ;D Even shot full of drugs he is still brash, cocky, sharp, and witty. Not to mention insightful.
“Two points for creatively annoyin my partner while I’m down for the count. “I guess he wants ta make sure he gets a call back, if he’s gonna irritate you to the point a rage.”
Not much gets past that man. No wonder he makes such a great detective.
Worried about Lance though . . .
Thanks, Louise
Marie
Steely Dan? I am so jealous! Must have been great!
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God, I love Ellery! ;D
:laugh:
'Nough said! ;)
Great chapter Louise. Glad to see that Colson is using that Radarrange. ;)
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yes, you have been waiting for days!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/221710.html chapter 19 of "The Chesterfield Fortune"
fortunately I have a job now and dont have to interview any more and can now devote more resources to writing since that is all laid to rest!
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http://louisev.livejournal.com/221710.html chapter 19 of "The Chesterfield Fortune"
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Right, that's it! I'm applying for a job at the Tourmaline sheriff's office! :)
Jeremy is one lucky guy. Thanks Louise.
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“Hey don’t mind me, ya wanna kiss or somethin, I got typin ta do,” Murdoch said, pushing his glasses up and turning back to his typewriter.
LOL!
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Right, that's it! I'm applying for a job at the Tourmaline sheriff's office! :)
Jeremy is one lucky guy. Thanks Louise.
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:laugh: Fabienne, we are always on the same wavelength - I'll meet you there! A few chapters ago I told Louise that I wanted to run away to Arizona and work with these guys - I'm being purely unselfish, of course - I think Paula needs my help! ;D
And, yes, Nicky is so effin' adorable in this chapter I can hardly stand it.
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“Hey don’t mind me, ya wanna kiss or somethin, I got typin ta do,” Murdoch said, pushing his glasses up and turning back to his typewriter.
LOL!
LOL is right - I know I should have been feeling sorry for Jeremy, but that was just too funny!
Mystery paycheck! The lumberyard??? The plot thickens . . .
Congrats on the job, Louise! I'll pop upstairs to get the details!
Thanks,
Marie
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.... and another update, sorry these have been slow. All of this getting ready for my next leg of my tour has me slowed down:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/222163.html "The Chesterfield >Fortune, Chapter 20"
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Hey, Louise - don't apologize for God's sake - I can imagine how busy you must be.
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So many great lines in this chapter -
Esteban picked up a slice of now-cool pepperoni pizza, eyeing it as if it might talk to him if he pled enough.
“She had important dinner with District Attorney and his lovely bunny wife,” Esteban said. LOL! Now I'm picturing Bunny twitching her pink nose and shakin' her cottontail!
“Is there any more a that pepperoni pizza I ain’t eatin?”
Where the hell is Ellery when I need em? I am totally incompetent when it comes to kickin asses an inspirin fear an action,”
“We’re supposed to be the police.”
But Sanchez gets the prize -
“Dupree’s wife cooks just as good as Ellery’s does.” And the funniest part about that is, from the looks of Jeremy's dinner, that's absolutely true! :laugh:
And, yay, we're preparing warrants and getting down to some nitty gritty, but how will this blackout affect things . . . and should I remember the name Aaron Fennelly?
Terrific, Louise - thanks!
Marie
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whew! and here I thought I was out of practice!
Fennelly has not appeared in the series as yet - he is completely new.
Anyone feel like casting our nondescript 40-something machinist and stalker of young college nursing students?
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Slow? Out of practise? ??? NEVAH!! :)
I was laughing out loud reading this chapter Louise! Great stuff
Is it all right for me to phone my wife? I have to confess I had pizza.”
Wes shook his head. “Not on your first day of work, Esteban. Bein whipped for doin what comes naturally in the line a duty just ain’t right.
:laugh:
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Nursing students, huh? Hmmmm......
L
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http://louisev.livejournal.com/222306.html more Chesterfield Fortune, full of Wayne goodness.
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http://louisev.livejournal.com/222306.html more Chesterfield Fortune, full of Wayne goodness.
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Holy crap, Louise - Wayne and Jerry? I did not see that coming. Although, I have to say:
“Get em yourself, I am in search a cock here, don’t get in my way Lauren,” Wayne said, . . .
it's nice to see that some things never change! :laugh: Jerry is a first-class jerk, but it looks like Wayne is well aware of that!
Does Nick still work at the bar? And where is Jeeves right about now?
More great stuff, Louise - thanks!
Marie
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it is after Christmas, and when Nick works at the bar it is when he isn't studying in school or fixing dinner for his Sweet thing and carting it across town. Tonight Sally is working, however, and Ellery HAd been putting in some time at the bar to help out for post legbone Colson who cant do bouncer duty anymore.
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Thanks, Louise. Jeremy made a comment a couple of chapters ago that Nick had "work" to do for the next day and I got the impression that he was talking about homework, and Dr. Sampson's Christmas check would allow him to lessen his hours so that makes sense. Glad to see Nicky has his priorities straight- studying and taking care of his man taking precedence over the bar! :)
I wonder how Jeeves is doing on his first day as a freelance detective . . . . who knows, this may start a whole new career for him - "Chas Chesterfield, Private Eye." The only detective in Greenlea County who has to use a taxi while he runs around town! LOL!
Marie
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and now, 22.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/222573.html
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and now, 22.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/222573.html
Louella and Molesterfield round 2! LOL shit Louise, now everyone's going to be banned from the Stallion. Thanks for the good laugh!
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Just another night at the Red Stallion! LOL! Yikes - I wouldn't want to be in the bar when Colson gets there!
That was just hilarious - but, of course, I always love Wayne's lines:
“It was dark, what’s the problem?” Wayne said, his voice cutting across the other voices. :laugh:
And Sergio hasn't heard from Lance . . uh oh . . . and very interesting about his rather fluid English . . . mysteries on top of mysteries . . .
Thanks, Louise
Marie
P.S. '"I can’t do this on my own, darling,” Chas said, his words more of an invocation than a prayer.' Awww, that was touching.
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and yes, I wrote an extra long chapter with actual groping in it!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/222810.html
more Colson goodness and of course a few little Wayne bits as well.
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Louise,
Tourmaline looks like a fun place to be when the lights go out!
first Ellery:
“Lemme guess, it was Bill callin from prison sayin he wants ta marry me.” :laugh:
and then Wayne, who else?
“Oh shit, guess who’s just shown up. Well well, if it ain’t Mrs. Cantrell come with her rollin pin ta beat our asses.”
OMG, that was hilarious!! :laugh: :laugh:
Just what I needed on my lunchbreak before I'm heading off for what will probably be a boring meeting! Thanks Louise.
I hope Chas and Sergio find out more about Lance soon...
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Yes! Colson kicks ass. I miss him so much. But, Ellery's physical condition is really worrying, I hope he'll be better soon.
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and yes, I wrote an extra long chapter with actual groping in it!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/222810.html
more Colson goodness and of course a few little Wayne bits as well.
And after the day and night you've had? You're a trouper, Louise - no doubt about it - and we love ya for it. :)
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Tourmaline looks like a fun place to be when the lights go out! . . . .
Yes! Colson kicks ass. . . .
Y'all can say that again!
“Colson James Joseph Andrew Grey" - oh, cool - three middle names . . . wonder if there's a story
there . . .
A quick moment to reflect on Lauren:
“I thought you were gonna be loyal to Pinky!” Lauren gasped, forgetting for the moment about Colson’s arrival.
A guileless gay bartender - what a great character. :laugh: Hard not to love him.
Well, Colson straightened everything and everyone out in short order, as expected . . . but another mystery . . . what's he going to see Wes about? Ellery's condition? (yes, it is really worrying) or something else? At least Chas has a ride now . . . will he and Sergio visit creepy Ray? Can't wait for more!
Thanks,
Marie
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heheheh I figured some of those lines would go over well.
And yes, Colson has a few too many names, either that - or Ellery added a few.
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and without further ado:
Chesterfield 24
http://louisev.livejournal.com/223196.html
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I've said this before, but - Holy Crap, Louise!
“Shit, fuck, damn!” Wes said. That about sums it up, Wes.
I had a feeling we'd be seeing Bunny again in this story when Esteban mentioned her a few chapters back - but I didn't see this coming. Ellery drives a Cadillac too, now, doesn't he? Scared me for a second there until Chas saw that it was a woman in the car. And we don't yet know who the "code blue" is . . .. but poor Mel.
Yay for Chas! This has been a bad day for him all around, but he's demonstrated a core of inner strength and an admirable code of honor!
Stating the obvious, I know, but I love this story, Louise! :)
Thanks,
Marie
P.S. Curious as to what specifically Colson wants to tell Wes about Ellery . . . .
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Thanks for posting Lhuthiel - I have missed your insights!
Unfortunately, university won't let me be here as much as I would like to. :(
I usually just skim the chapters when they are posted, because I'm so curious, but then have to wait for the weekend to really read them. That's also why I hardly ever comment. I feel like it's not very sensible to comment on chapters that have already been posted days ago.
I'm still very much enjoying the story though. :)
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I just loved when Nick brought Jeremy dinner to the station and Murdoch's reaction to the whole scene (and I was happy to hear Nick seems to be doing well at school). Then Sanchez with the "Dupree's wife cooks just as good as Ellery's does" line, cute Lauren and Wayne ... being Wayne.
I'm also getting to like Jeeves a little better (I wasn't much of a fan so far), he really seems to be decent person and I think Lance might be happy to know him. Jerry on the other hand turned out to be a complete idiot, which is a pity, I was hoping Jeeves might finally have found somebody to be with.
What has me wondering is why Sergio actually hadn't missed Lance? I thought Lance broke up with Jeeves to go back to Sergio and now it's Jeeves who noticed Lance is missing while Sergio hadn't got a clue? Did I miss a chapter? Did Lance never get to go back to Sergio? Or is there something else to this? ???
Oh, and I'm curious to find out the reason for Sergio's improved English.
Other than that, I'm worrying a lot in this story. Worried about Lance of course, then Ellery and now the accidents... Poor Mel is never getting a rest with Bunny. First her alcohol problem and now already the second "accident" in a rather short time. Also very intrigued about the dead person on County Road, but not too worried since you couldn't just kill Ellery off. ;)
Well, this has to be enough for now, keep up the good work,
thanks! :)
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For friends and readers...
Chapter 25.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/223463.html
Enjoy!
L
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Wow. This is turning out to be A Night to Remember for the Greenlea County Sheriff's Department - and the rest of Greenlea County, too.
Every time we peel back a layer on this story we find . . . another layer. Masterfully done, Louise.
Thanks,
Marie
P.S. 'Ellery flashed a sudden grin, distracted. “You are gonna cuff me to the bed?”' ;D ;D
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I am glad you all seem to be enjoying the story. As you can see, I am focusing the direction of the tale, and this is more than anything, Chas's story, but it doesn't have a lot of weight if he is taken out of context, because the events in 'The Chesterfield Fortune' will be the story that integrates him into the life of Tourmaline as a whole. It also will keep alive the other plot tendrils that have not yet emerged or developed, some regarding Jeremy, and he and Nick's future together, as well as ties back to Ellery's past with Esteban - if you recall on my Stories To Write list is a story about Ellery and Esteban and one of their hard cases early in Ellery's career. "What I Did On my Winter Vacation" was a flashback that gives a taste of just what kind of 'ornery sumbitch' Ellery was back when he was a diamond in the rough, but is by no means the end of the look back at the early life of our hero.
So there are several purposes served by the Chesterfield Fortune, including the introduction of a new character I invented last night from an inspiration I got from Maria's daughter.
Yes folks, offer me a home between jobs and you too can get an original character added to the Tales of Greenlea County!
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yes here it is:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/223811.html The Chesterfield Fortune, ch. 26.
Maria has chained me to the computer for the morning and I can't even escape to the piano!
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Exciting! Can't wait for the next chapter to see what's going to happen between Jeeves & Sergio. :)
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I can't wait either - you really have perfected the art of always leaving your readers wanting more, Louise! I found this chapter fascinating on so many levels.
“Your history is beginning to sound a bit like mine.” Who would have ever imagined Jeeves saying those words to Sergio?
Does Cantrell know about this?” Yes, as Sergio said, I'm sure he does - not much gets past Ellery and I seem to remember a conversation he had with Colson on the general subject of the "rough trade." It will be interesting to see the reactions of the different characters regarding 717 Bluebird Lane.
Man’s got ta get what he can when he can. You got nobody at home, you can’t do anythin more tonight here, an I ain’t got nobody ta be with.
“Good god, what have I become?” Chas murmured, . . . .
These lines are so sad in their honesty.
But, as usual, there's a line that made me laugh out loud:
Ya could tie up a Spanish duke an give em what for.” :laugh:
Thanks,
Marie
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always great to see the comments! and now, for a more serious take:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/224015.html The Chesterfield Fortune: chapter 27.
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Serious, indeed, and very sad. Well done, Louise.
Thanks,
Marie
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http://louisev.livejournal.com/224376.html "The Chesterfield Fortune" chapter 28.
the heart of the matter --- as it were.
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This is such an interesting turn of events. Chas and Sergio seem oddly compatible, in more ways than one.
I'll tell you what, Louise - predictable you ain't! :)
Thanks,
Marie
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what? what what what? you didnt see that coming?
hahahaha, got ya!
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Chapter 29. The Chesterfield Fortune
http://louisev.livejournal.com/224572.html
Oh my....
L
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Chapter 29. The Chesterfield Fortune
http://louisev.livejournal.com/224572.html
Oh my....
L
What? WHAT?? Is that a good or a bad 'oh my'? ;D
*off to read, in a hurry* :)
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What? WHAT?? Is that a good or a bad 'oh my'? ;D
Yes, I had the same reaction, Fabienne.
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And now that I've read it, "Oh my . . . " is the first thing that came to my mind, too. I was waiting to see Paula again, wondering what she was doing. Another very, very interesting layer to the story. From what I've seen, Paula is not at her best in socially awkward situations, and she seems well aware of that. But Wes is right - Mel shouldn't be alone and I think Wes is the best person for him to be with right now. Poor Mel . . . he is going to have so much deal with at a time when he will be least able to deal with it, but isn't that so often the way of life.
Thanks, Louise
Marie
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So it was a 'bad' oh my....
I was going to post after I read the chapter but for some reason I got kicked out.
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I'm wondering why Wes needs to insist as much as he does that Paula should go and see the DA... Something in her past? And I like Wes in a crisis situation, well, of course I like Wes in ANY situation. He's always so concerned and gets a good crasp of other people's needs. He should run for president!! LOL I'd vote for him. :)
It made me think of Taking Chances, where Ellery told Colson about the 'bigger picture'.
thanks Louise.
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. . . He should run for president!! LOL I'd vote for him. :)
"Wes Brown for President" I love it! Where do I get my bumper sticker? :laugh:
Good thoughts about Paula's past - we don't know a lot about it do we? But I have the feeling we will be finding out more, eventually.
Marie
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hang on people... I just did a big push on editing and preparing a pdf of "Taking Chances" as well as a semi final edit of "My Day Off" which are now off to be Leslieized.
So now I PROMISE to put out another Chesterfield chapter. STand by.
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and here it is as promised, just a leetle late on Sunday night:
The chesterfield Fortune ch 30.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/224921.html
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No wonder Colson and Wes are so worried about Ellery - it's hard to see him like that. I have to keep reminding myself that it's still the same day. But it's wonderful to see that Ellery is so loved and cherished, not only by Colson but by "daddy" Wes.
Thanks,
Marie
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believe it or not folkses....
chapter 31 of Chesterfield.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/225364.html
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believe it or not folkses....
chapter 31 of Chesterfield.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/225364.html
Louise when are we going to find out who the other deceased is? I wonder if it is a known character. Inquiring minds are dying to know! ;)
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Holee Crap, Louise - more complications added to the mix!
Ellery mask? LOL! Yep, they could use a few more ass-kickers in Greenlea County.
And yes, inquiring minds do want to know - everything. Looking forward to more.
Thanks,
Marie
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what? you want MORE PLOT ?
The good news is, I will have internet tonight and tomorrow and tomorrow night, through the weekend, but the bad news is I am busy early this evening, so it is unlikely there will be another chapter unless I am very very fresh after driving back from London!
It is a long drive yew know.
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having caught up on sleep (I think), I went to post the new Chesterfield chapter and lo and behold, Livejournal is down. So without any further ado,
Chapter 32: http://louisev.livejournal.com/225739.html
I pasted this before LJ came back up:
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“Okay now before you say a single word here, Mel, I want you ta know it ain’t goin out a this office ta nobody. Isn’t that so, Counselor?”
Mel Ruskin gave Wes a blank look. “Of course,” he said, mildly confused. “I haven’t lost my mind, Wesley.”
“No but there are a few things that bear repeatin, especially when you got things eatin at ya that might not eat at ya any other time...” Wes said carefully. “Mel, I have sat at this desk talkin to my fair share a instant shake an bake widows and widowers over the past twenty five years, an some a the time they have been friends a yours an friends a mine. An I can’t say I have ever been in the shoes yer in now but I have at least learned the best thing ta say ta somebody at the darkest hour an the best thing to say to an elected official is that you have my complete confidence an that a yer trusted employees. Ain’t that so?”
Mel gave him a weak grin. “And you just happen to know that the thing preying on my mind right now is whether your men up at Memorial right now are gonna let anybody take a picture of me or of Bunny or of the scene of the accident and put it on the front page of the Phoenix Herald with dire predictions of a recall election only a year into my second term.”
“I only got one thing ta say about that, Mel,” Wes said, straightening in his chair and shooting a warning look at Paula, who was quietly watching both men – “thank god it ain’t three months ago.”
“I was a shoo-in three months ago.”
“So you were. And so was I by some miracle a yer coattails. And I think the people a this county reelected you because you did a damn good job, the mayor notwithstandin. An don’t let whatever Mormalizin Fred tries on you, just smile an shine it on. You probably can’t keep em from the funeral but you can keep em from tryin ta convert you to his God. I’m speakin frankly here, Mel.”
Mel winced at the word “funeral.” “Right now I can’t even think about that. And I ... I haven’t even called Barry yet.”
Paula looked up. “Barry?”
“My son. Our – son.”
Wes held up a hand. “You want me ta call em? I can say yer still up at the hospital.”
“No, Wes, I can do it myself. I’m the attorney for the county, I handle murder and accidental death all the time.”
“Why don’t we give the D.A. some privacy, Sheriff?” Paula said, her voice tense and controlled.
“Okay, good idea.” Wes stretched in his chair, picking up his cigar once more and placing it in the corner of his mouth, then he moved the phone across the messy desk in front of Mel, whose shoulders were hunched once again. He had fallen silent once more. “Take all the time you need, I’ll be out kickin my faithful staff’s asses about escortin the linemen down to the substation so we can get the lights on in this benighted town.”
“Thanks Wes,” Mel replied perfunctorily, his mind now occupied with the task of telling his son that after the unsuccessful result of her latest alcohol treatment, his mother had taken the keys to their car and killed not only herself but another resident of his hometown. It was heavy news.
Paula said nothing after the door closed, but went to the coffeepot and poured herself a fresh cup of coffee, downing it black.
“Uh, Counselor.”
“What is it, Sheriff?”
“I owe ya an apology.”
“Yes, you do.”
“I lied.” Wes’s voice was soft and sheepish.
“Yes, you did.”
“It won’t happen again.”
“Yes, it will,” she said, her voice clipped.
“Please don’t tell Mel.”
“I don’t intend to. He has enough on his hands right now without knowing that you browbeat me to go to the hospital tonight telling me he had no family.”
“Yeah, that is true enough, I’m glad we look at it the same way.”
“I wouldn’t say that. Can I go home now?” she asked.
“I think it might be better if ya stayed.”
“I don’t. He has you now. And – Barry.” Paula set down her cup with a loud click and buttoned her coat. “Good night, Sheriff. Take good care of him.”
Fifteen minutes later, Mel had not emerged from Wes’s office, the phone calls had slowed down at the switchboard, and Jeremy Dupree came through the security door, looking angry and frustrated. “Okay I’m back.”
“How are the roads?” Wes said, flicking small bits of loose tobacco out the end of the cigar. He still had not lighted it.
“Better, they’re sandin now so it’s safe on the main roads at least, there’s a roadblock up at the county road an the 666 has been closed from Duncan to Clifton.”
“An the electricity?”
“Don’t know anythin about that, got to talk to the emergency services.”
“Murdoch? Public Service phone in yet with an E.T.A. on the power?”
“Nope. I guess they’re still workin on it,” Murdoch said. “Hey Jeremy.”
“Can I talk to you in private, Sheriff?”
“No.”
Jeremy stared at him. “Sheriff?”
“Not unless we go in Ellery’s office. D.A.’s usin mine, talkin to his kid on the phone. I don’t envy em makin that call.”
Jeremy sobered. “Oh, yeah.”
Wes put his hand on the door of Ellery’s office. “An you ain’t gonna tell em I violated his sanctum sanctorum right?”
“Right.”
“We need Joe for this?”
“I’d rather not.”
“Just as well, he’s workin the assault right now, tryin ta get his ducks in a row since we’re on emergency service right now anyhow.” Wes waved Jeremy into Ellery’s office and sat down gingerly at the unfamiliar desk, which he still thought of as Warren’s. “Now what is this about, Detective?”
“It’s about this case. And – about Esteban.”
“Oh fuck, this now. I hope you don’t mind the smell a cigars,” he said, lighting up.
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Great chapter, Louise - very intense. I'll try to pop back later with some thoughts.
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Okay - just read the chapter again. I think Fabienne was right when she said that perhaps Paula has some mystery in her past that may be affecting her reactions right now. I can't get a good read on her - I understand she's uncomfortable and I also understand she's made at Wes for lying, but she seems inordinately angry. Wes had to think of Mel first and foremost. I also noticed that she was angry when she first arrived and that was before she knew Wes had lied so it seems there's something more going on here.
And poor Sweet Thing - I'm so glad he has his Nicky waiting at home for him and not just an empty apartment. ;)
Thanks,
Marie
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more Chesterfield on the way... I haven't been spirited away by the fairies of publication... I just went to London and had to take a nap when I got home! Now that I have a day job again and all...!
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and here you are!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/226142.html "Chesterfield Fortune" Ch 33.
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Must have been a good nap, Louise - great chapter.
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The blend of personalities in the sheriff's office makes for some very interesting dynamics. I'm glad that Esteban is going to his meetings - Bunny's death must be very difficult for him on many levels.
Yay! for Jeremy's promotion. Ellery knew right from the start that he was something special. I hope the promotion comes with a decent raise . . . which makes me wonder if his days of being a bouncer are numbered? Hmmmm...... And yay! for Joe who always manages to give us a smile :)
“Sure enough, as long as there are plenty of greasy donuts I’ll find my way out from under, I always do.”
“Don’t confess to the pizza Esteban. Confess to murder before the pizza,” . . .
Hope they all get a good night's rest.
Thanks,
Marie
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It was a very good nap. I took a whole lot of medicine after eating THE WRONG BREAD in the morning, and fortunately the additional lung assistance got me through the evening and the night with minimal damage, but when I woke there were hundreds and hundreds of new hits on my LJ and it really did give me a boost, particularly since discussion of the stories themselves has slowed down somewhat... but the reading hasn't!
I did want to mention that at 34,000 words, the Chesterfield Fortune is coming close to being about half done, and now that I reached a landmark with the first two projects to send to market - 'My Day Off' and 'Taking Chances' I will get a little more of this story done before biting off the next big chunk of edits for editing the sequel.
The idea that there are still dozens of people reading the story again, or for the first time, a year after first conceiving it, has filled me with pleasure and new enthusiasm.
And in the next chapter, morning dawns wet and icy with the grim aftermath of a night of too little sleep and too much work for all of our boys, and Ellery coming out of his swoon to do what he does best: think and worry.
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Oh my, Louise - the bread thing sounds scary! Glad you are feeling better and that all the action on your LJ has given you such pleasure and enthusiasm. :)
It doesn't surprise me at all that there are hundreds and hundreds of hits and that so many people are still reading. Your stories are timeless.
Thanks for the little teaser about the next chapter. I guess it would be too much to expect that anyone would get a good night's sleep, but I'm always glad to see Ellery. Now that he's coming out of his swoon he'll be able to use that prodigious mind of his to assist his colleagues, even if he is still confined to bed. Maybe Colson can help with the worrying part. :)
Marie
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yep yep yep I am working on anew chapter.
I was off to London again and busy at work and HAD NO INTERNET FOR TWO DAYS and yes I am writing a chapter! stay tuned.
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Thank God, Louise - if I go too long without Ellery I develop this weird twitch in my right eye! :laugh:
Thanks for the notice!
Marie
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chesterfield fortune 34: http://louisev.livejournal.com/226504.html
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Oh, Louise - you gave us a Sweet Thing and Nicky chapter!!! Thank You :-*
"Mr. Deputy Legs"? LOL!! I love that - that is so Nick. And I loved that entire conversation. Nick's comment about Ellery's sarcastic way is a hoot. Talk about pot and kettle! :laugh:
“You don’t think I could change yer mind, huh?” Nick tugged on the sash of his robe.
“Hm...” Jeremy unbuttoned his shirt and discarded his tie. “Maybe. Lemme see.”
Jeremy was deeply asleep, one bare, cold arm flung over his head, the other securely holding Nick against his chest, . . .
Ahh yes, I knew it wouldn't take these boys too long to get their priorities straight! ;D
Loved it, Louise!
Marie
P.S. I do believe this is the first time Wes has used the "fearless leader" line on Jeremy. I really liked hearing that - it's like Jeremy has been given the secret handshake or something. And yay! Jeremy knows he's getting the promotion - that should help him wake up. :)
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Great chapter Louise! I love the banter between Nicky and Jeremy.
And the fearless leader adds a few new entries to his 'memorable quotes' list:
“You been recreatin when we are on emergency service, Detective?”
“When a man’s got apple pie he don’t need sleep."
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
And hooray for Jeremy's promotion! Another party at Wes and Edna's in the making. Or will it be at Colson and Ellery's? hmmm
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another chapter on its way!
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chesterfield 35! with lots of Jeeves and Sergio and even Ellery goodness!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/226636.html
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chesterfield 35! with lots of Jeeves and Sergio and even Ellery goodness!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/226636.html
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Well, we're all in fine form this morning!
“Damn. Now I know why Lance went for ya – you sure do crack the whip. What’d Simon say?”
“He said take two steps back. Now hurry.”
:laugh: :laugh: LMAO!!
'.....An no I ain’t better so no butterfieldin me up,” Ellery said. ... '
:laugh: :laugh: Again!
“I could pose as yer lawyer.”
“Only until you opened your mouth, ...
:laugh: :laugh: And yet again!
Louise, you ROCK!!!
Thanks,
Marie
P.S. Jeeves is so great in this story - and, so far, he and Sergio make a pretty good team!
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Louise, you know I enjoy your writing as ever. But ... honestly, I'm getting quite fed up with the nasty attitudes Ellery and the others have towards Jeeves. I surely hope things will turn around in the future.
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He is a foreigner, and rural Americans are not known for their international multiculturalism. Besides, Jeeves has scored a few moral points against several people in the story and has made his way despite their prickliness. And this isn't Ellery's story anyway. If Ellery were really concerned about a problem with Chas he might have had him arrested or ordered out of the bar, but he didn't. He sees Chas as a minor annoyance in a world of major annoyances.
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He is a foreigner, and rural Americans are not known for their international multiculturalism.
I had thought about this, but it's still quite annoying. I don't really care about Simon, Dupree etc, but Ellery and Colson are at a different level to me, so I hope they will be more receptive of Jeeves. Yeah, not really rational thinking, I know! Enough of rants here, I'll surely wait to see how this story develops.
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If it is any comfort, Jeeves being in a position of hero may win him some grudging respect, at least from the people whose opinions matter.
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If it is any comfort, Jeeves being in a position of hero may win him some grudging respect, at least from the people whose opinions matter.
I think Jeeves and Ellery have the potential to become good friends if they get over their respectives egos. They're somewhat alike: rich, educated, arrogant and a pain in the ass. I like Ellery but I have to admit that he can be rather arrogant when he wants to. However, underneath, they're both loving men who really care about their friends and lovers.
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I think Jeeves and Ellery have the potential to become good friends if they get over their respectives egos. They're somewhat alike: rich, educated, arrogant and a pain in the ass. I like Ellery but I have to admit that he can be rather arrogant when he wants to. However, underneath, they're both loving men who really care about their friends and lovers.
Excellent insight! I kind of expected that, because this is his story, that Jeeves would turn out to be the hero, but I also hope he finds some personal happiness. Finding a good partner (good riddance to the awful Jerry!) will go a long way in helping him adjust to his environment. He's kind of a fish out of water and that may account for why he's sometimes so condescending to some of the bar patrons and employees (poor Nate!) and that may account for some of the nasty attitudes he's had thrown back at him. But I really like Jeeves - he's shown no small amount of courage and a fine code of honor. Not to mention a lot of smarts. And, yes, he is a decent, loving man with a lot to offer the right person.
Marie
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*nods sagely*
yes, Jeevesy and Ellery are two versions of a simiilar personality, both of them trying to do their small service to gay humanity in their own manner, and that is exactly why they clash.
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I guess because I have accepted Jeeves not long after he made his appearance in the book, and I have loved Ellery and Colson for so long, that's why it was disappointing to see them treat Jeeves like that. I agree the Ellery and Jeeves' comparison is right, I only hope when they understand each other more, they could at least get along.
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OK I'm back.
I notice some of you are missing some nookie action in recent episodes so here is a little erotic boost for those of you who like slender guys with long hair. It is a scene from the film Alexander in which the A the Great's Persian lover dances for his man (courtesy Youtube)
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Welcome back Jo!!!
Missing nookie action? Aren't the best things in life worth waiting for?
Thanks for that Utube though - I had never gone to see "Alexander" mainly because I think Colin Farrell is about as sexy as a balance sheet. And the nose on that Bagoas character!
anyway, on to the next thrilling chapter of 'The Chesterfield Fortune!' only on Bettermost!
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here tis.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/226940.html "Chesterfield Fortune ch 36."
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Welcome back Jo!!!
Missing nookie action? Aren't the best things in life worth waiting for?
Thanks for that Utube though - I had never gone to see "Alexander" mainly because I think Colin Farrell is about as sexy as a balance sheet. And the nose on that Bagoas character!
anyway, on to the next thrilling chapter of 'The Chesterfield Fortune!' only on Bettermost!
I have to agree with you about Colin Farrell - think of what Heath could have done with the role!
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I guess because I have accepted Jeeves not long after he made his appearance in the book, and I have loved Ellery and Colson for so long, that's why it was disappointing to see them treat Jeeves like that. I agree the Ellery and Jeeves' comparison is right, I only hope when they understand each other more, they could at least get along.
I think it's not surprising Ellery and Colson treat Jeeves badly. I would too! Jeeves is a good man but he's also incredibly arrogant. At least that the image he conveys of himself with the way he dresses and goes around in the bar drinking expensive champagne as if he were a prince or something. Ellery and Colson are down to earth Americans, both boys from the country. Ellery is a millionaire but he grew up in a ranch. It is natural they can't stand Jeeves, IMO.
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Ah, Louise, thank you! A Sunday morning breakfast chapter, what a treat...
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and great lines like these:
Ellery grinned. “You think after goin back ta Juan Valdez I’m just gonna roll over an drink cat piss again tomorrow? My taste buds ain’t fickle enough for that, better make me cat piss. An thank you, Colson, I do appreciate you puttin up with my foul mood, my bar an my job an not run away shriekin.”
“If you think this is bad you might try bein married to a woman for a while.”
“I’m pretendin I didn’t hear that,” Ellery said. “Hand me the phone before ya go.”
Thanks!
L
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I have to agree with you about Colin Farrell - think of what Heath could have done with the role!
the scenes where Farrell is eyeing the dancer, it looks like he is watching a mosquito that is moving in so he can swat it. That isn't sexual chemistry, it's bad acting. And maybe Oliver Stone doesn't know that when a young boy is castrated to become a eunuch, he grows soft, feminine and round, not stick-insect heroin chic. I think almost anyone from Central Casting would have done better in "Alexander" than Farrell. I think his acting is wretched.
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I think it's not surprising Ellery and Colson treat Jeeves badly. I would too! Jeeves is a good man but he's also incredibly arrogant. At least that the image he conveys of himself with the way he dresses and goes around in the bar drinking expensive champagne as if he were a prince or something. Ellery and Colson are down to earth Americans, both boys from the country. Ellery is a millionaire but he grew up in a ranch. It is natural they can't stand Jeeves, IMO.
Yes, he is arrogant. That is Jeeves' flaw. He is attractive and well-educated - and he knows it. He is English, and considers himself culturally superior. He is multilingual in an area where education levels are low. Since in his world, he was part of an underclass, he believes he has a certain right to rank on those he considers his inferiors, and that includes most people. The only ones who really survive Jeeves' cultural elitism are those who manage to rank on him in one way or another, which is to me what male culture is ultimately driven by. "Taking the piss out of each other" as my British colleagues say. Sergio takes the piss out of him by constantly reminding him of his age, and that is how he fights back, besides manipulating him with his desirability. Underneath those social misfit qualities there is someone who is genuinely hurt and bereaved, a man who truly cares about the people he sleeps with, and in the core of his being, believes in order and justice, and is not superficial at all. But it requires looking closer.
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Underneath those social misfit qualities there is someone who is genuinely hurt and bereaved, a man who truly cares about the people he sleeps with, and in the core of his being, believes in order and justice, and is not superficial at all. But it requires looking closer.
That's exactly it. Sergio is in the similar situation, both are foreigner trying to find their way in USA. Perhaps they can find comfort in each other's company and be able to join in with the others in the community gradually.
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That's exactly it. Sergio is in the similar situation, both are foreigner trying to find their way in USA. Perhaps they can find comfort in each other's company and be able to join in with the others in the community gradually.
I think Sergio is an American of Spanish (mexican) descent. What they call chicano.
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I think Sergio is an American of Spanish (mexican) descent. What they call chicano.
Thanks for the clarification, I'm never good on this.
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I think Sergio is an American of Spanish (mexican) descent. What they call chicano.
Yes, a few chapters back he confessed to Jeeves that he is really from San Antonio (Texas) and that he fakes the Spanish accent and broken English and pretends that he is a "wild Mexican boy" from a small village. But, as Jeeves noted, they are in a similar situation in regards to the sort of "fake identity" thing and they do seem to have a good understanding of each other.
Marie
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here tis.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/226940.html "Chesterfield Fortune ch 36."
This certainly is a treat -
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What a wonderful chapter. Always great to get inside Colson's mind. So touching to hear him thinking about Edna in the role of "momma" - and now we know that he had a son who died shortly after being born. Sad. Sweet how he finds Ellery's "bluff and bluster" almost comfortable. He knows his man so well. Loved this last line:
“Not right now, I’m just gonna enjoy watchin you.”
Very nice.
Thanks,
Marie
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And maybe Oliver Stone doesn't know that when a young boy is castrated to become a eunuch, he grows soft, feminine and round, not stick-insect heroin chic.
One would think so - especially those who are castrated very young. However, Mary Renault writes in her author's note to The Persian Boy that in fact all eunuchs don't become "gross and flabby". She notes that "one need go no further back than the eighteenth century and its famous operatic castrati, whose romantic looks caused them to be much pursued by women of fashion. A portrait of the greatest, Farinelli, done in early middle age, shows a handsome sensitive face, and a figure many modern tenors might envy. The diarist Dr Burney, writing of him still later, said, He is tall and thin, but looks very well for his time of life, is lively and well bred." Interesting.
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(http://www.pietrometastasio.com/immagini/Farinelli%206.png)
I found this portrait of Farinelli. He definitely looks ... soft and feminine!
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Chesterfield 37 is in the making at this hour.
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and there it is!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/227167.html chapter 37.
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Oh, yay! So good to hear one of these again:
“Ellery?”
“Yes Sheriff.”
“I didn’t need ta know that.”
And not only do we get one of those, we get:
. . . .an then I am gonna have my wife cover me with squash pie an whip cream.”
“Sheriff?” Murdoch looked up from his typewriter.
“What?”
“I didn’t need ta know that.”
:laugh: :laugh: That is too funny. Now we know Wes is in desperate need of sleep!
Glad Ellery is getting Jeeves some help and it's nice to see he has regard for Jeeves's judgment; and, likewise, I hope Jeeves appreciates Ellery using his own money to help.
And Wilson Brand was in the truck - been a long time since we heard that name!
Thanks,
Marie
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Yay! I'm glad Ellery is getting the private investigators to help find Lance, he's showing some trust in Jeeves' judgement. And, it's always a treat to read the exchanges between Wes and Ellery.
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and here is 38 - the heart of the matter, as it were!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/227336.html
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Heart of the matter, indeed, Louise!
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Jeeves -and Sergio - handled that well. Good team. And now Jeeves is going to be there alone while Sergio gets in touch with Ellery. Yikes.
And poor Lance! Creepy Ray bought him?!?! OMG. This is scary stuff.
Well done, Louise. Thanks.
Marie
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there'll be another one along today!!! yay Saturday!
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there'll be another one along today!!! yay Saturday!
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and.... here it is!
I admit I made bread first. But I wrote the chapter before piano practice and dinner!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/227592.html Chesterfield Fortune 38.
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I guess Wayne is the proof that the more things change, the more they stay the same. That boy sure does get around.
Looks like the reinforcements are on their way and hopefuly everything's coming together at once. Still worried about Jeeves at the Rawhide ....
Thanks,
Marie
P.S. Mr. Spanky? Holy Crap. I'm pretty sure Simon is smart enough not to say that in front of Colson! :laugh:
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oh dont worry,
Wayne will find a way to repeat it! He always does.
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oh dont worry,
Wayne will find a way to repeat it! He always does.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
heeheehee
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Chesterfield 40 is under construction at this hour!
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Chesterfield 40 is under construction at this hour!
and lookie there!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/227843.html Chesterfield Fortune Chapter 40.
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I've been meaning to mention how spot-on you are with Wes's and Mel's reactions and thoughts. I've dealt with enough D.A.'s, sheriff's and other elected officials over the years to know that this is exactly how they think. They're not heartless - just realistic. I like watching Wes deal with Barry, and he's right in that it's easier to deal with rebellion than depression. I'm guessin we'll be hearing more about Fred Isling and others ....
Love that Wes is so proud of his Ellery; he can't help but crow about him.
Will be interesting to see Dupree's (and Nick's reaction) to Creepy Ray's involvement (and Jeremy did find Ray's number at Lance's ....) Can't wait for more!
Thanks,
Marie
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wow, that is high praise indeed, Marie! If you ever have any thoughts come up you want to share about the plots of these things and the investigations, just give the Greenlea County Sheriff's department a call! I'll be there in a minute!
and of course, you know it isnt over with Mel and his son, and it isnt over with Paula either!
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As we all think of Lance in his time of distress, we might do well to remember what Lance looks like (I dug this up from the archives....)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/HawtBods/1861ab52.jpg)
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wow, that is high praise indeed, Marie! If you ever have any thoughts come up you want to share about the plots of these things and the investigations, just give the Greenlea County Sheriff's department a call! I'll be there in a minute!
and of course, you know it isnt over with Mel and his son, and it isnt over with Paula either!
As far as I can see, the Greenlea County Sheriff's Department is doing the best they can under some extraordinary circumstances - it's amazing to realize that we're only now starting the second day of the story! I have complete faith in Wes, Ellery and the newly promoted Sweet Thing - now that's a triumvirate I'd put up against any other law enforcement agency anywhere! :) Yep - I'm anxious to learn more about Barry - and the increasingly mysterious Paula.
Marie
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As we all think of Lance in his time of distress, we might do well to remember what Lance looks like (I dug this up from the archives....)
(http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/Lucise/HawtBods/1861ab52.jpg)
Hot Damn - I'd forgotten about this visual. :o Thanks for the reminder, L!
Marie
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and would you believe it?
http://louisev.livejournal.com/228347.html Chesterfield Fortune 41.
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No, I don't believe it.
Thanks Louise.
L
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Had to read that chapter twice....Holy Shit, Louise. So this is why Paula was so p.o.'d when she first brought Mel to the station...but I'm wondering if she had picked up on these "weird" vibes before and that's part of the reason she was so reluctant to get Mel from the hospital in the first place? Hmmm....
Her friend Mary is great - too bad Paula doesn't have any friends who live a little closer. She's in desperate need of a 'girls' night out.'
"Nothing deflates an erection faster than a bible.” :laugh: Good one, Mary.
Very curious to see what happens next.
Thanks, Louise
Marie
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and now for another revelation !
http://louisev.livejournal.com/228572.html Chesterfield Fortune Ch 42.
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Wow, Louise....
So we meet Lily Brand and find out who was in the truck.
Great chapter!
L
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Wow, Louise... is right.
Just when I think this story can't get any better - it does. Another revelation and another name from the past!
Thanks,
Marie
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yes yes, I will be putting up another Chesterfield chapter tonight after work, and the blessed weekend comes.
I had to do some reading review, which was much too brief last night since I didnt even have dinner until 9:30 after getting back from Nightmare on the M4, and now comes the plot-reintegration part.
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yes yes, I will be putting up another Chesterfield chapter tonight after work, and the blessed weekend comes.
I had to do some reading review, which was much too brief last night since I didnt even have dinner until 9:30 after getting back from Nightmare on the M4, and now comes the plot-reintegration part.
Dinner at 9:30? Oh, my. Had a few of those days myself.
Yes, I can well imagine having to do a reading review for the plot-reintegration - this is some ambitious story you've got going! Thanks for the heads-up.
Marie
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okay, plot reintegration and orientation done. As you can see from the present chapter, considerable review was necessary before getting to Wednesday proper.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/228691.html Chesterfield Fortune 43.
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Geez, Louise. Can't blame everyone for being on edge - they are bursting at the seams. Too bad Esteban couldn't ease back into the job instead of being thrown back in headfirst - he's going to really need that noon meeting. I know Wes can handle that smarmy Isling, but it's a shame they have to put up with him. Yay for Reynolds - on a day like today, these guys will be too thankful for his organizational skills to be making fun of him.
And don't feel too bad, Esteban. With the condition Ellery's in, I imagine only the Fearless Leader himself can make it through the barrier of Ellery's over-protective husband.
Great stuff, as always. Thanks.
Marie
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yes that would be true - Ellery has what he always needed - someone to watch over him, and this time - work does NOT come first!
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for members of my Editorial Group I have posted a new message for your perusal/information, and would very much welcome comments.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/228997.html
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Yes I know it is after 1 a.m. but nonetheless I am writing the next chapter. I forgot to take my medicine and so I am up for the duration while things settle down in the Spur Department.
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Okay so it's 3:30 in the morning. I'll sleep late!
Here is chapter 44: http://louisev.livejournal.com/229261.html
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Okay so it's 3:30 in the morning. I'll sleep late!
Here is chapter 44: http://louisev.livejournal.com/229261.html
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Phew! What a relief. OMG, poor Lance - bad enough he was drugged, but a cattle prod?!? Jesus. Hurray for Jeeves - his persistence paid off. It's a good thing Ellery sent Jimmy and Willy there right away, I wouldn't have wanted Jeeves to have to handle both despicable Ray and disgusting Drew by himself. Which reminds me...is Sergio on his way to Ellery's?
Get ready, Fearless Leader, your station is about to get even busier.
Thanks, Louise. Sleep well. :)
Marie
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Sergio will turn up any time!
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in fact... right now!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/229588.html "The Chesterfield Fortune Chapter 45"
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Wow louise. You are definitely very inspired this weekend!! I'm off to read :D
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in fact... right now!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/229588.html "The Chesterfield Fortune Chapter 45"
Colson has to calm down a bit! He has no reason to be so jealous. On the other hand, I'm glad Ellery read Esteban the Riot Act. But it is understandable that he feels insecure and jealous about Dupree since he used to be Ellery's partner. Hopefully, they're able to be friends again soon. I know Ellery cares for him.
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*SPOILER for chapter 45*
Colson is going wild with protectiveness and with everyone else freaking out and frayed over the storm and the big accident and the crime wave, the usual checks (Ellery, Wes, Edna) are not in place. So his aggression is becoming explosive.
And yes... your mention in the LJ comments points to the real underlying theme: Esteban's son, as well as jealousy of him as Ellery's close friend and partner for so many years, has Colson seeing red. And Ellery in his doped up state, hasn't yet realized that his "free floating jealousy" is taking a turn for the ugly.
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Well, if he continues like that, hanging the phone on Ellery's deputies Wes will end up seeing redder than Colson ever will! LOL
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dang Nat, there you are writing my plot before I am!!!
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Another chapter already! Looks like you did get a good night's sleep, Louise. :)
I really appreciate how you always let these characters be themselves and that you never try to tone things down in an attempt to make someone appear reasonable or fair. These are real human beings and this is how real human beings sometimes act when they are worried, scared, stressed, jealous, resentful, etc. Yep, Colson's out of line (I had to laugh at Sergio walking right into the bedroom and then making that comment - he likes to live dangerously, huh?) and so is Esteban. His jealousy of Dupree is understandable, but it was disappointing to hear him come right out and tell Ellery that he didn't believe him. Get that guy to his AA meeting.
I always thought our kind were the next stage a evolution, Esteban. - :laugh: Couldn't love Ellery more.
I'm guessing Fearless Leader will be turning into Ferocious Leader soon.
Thanks,
Marie
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and here is 46!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/229675.html
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The fast-paced dialogue was priceless. Now they're all getting punch-drunk too.
Nicky sure does know his man, because if Jeremy has anything to say about it, he's not going to be separated from Mr. Deputy Legs. Interesting that Jeremy is going to see Dr. Sampson in his official capacity....and doesn't it figure that the Rawhide contingent is descending on the sheriff's department just in time for all the press that's about to show up.
“Let’s go back in an sit down, Fred,” Wes said, blushing slightly. “There’s stuff out there you don’t need ta know.”
Now, there's an understatement. And considering the convoluted ties between Jeremy, Nick, Jeeves, Lance and Ray, I can't help but wonder how Lance's terrible ordeal and Ray's arrest will affect all of them.... and there's still the accident investigation, and the rape investigation and ..... my head's spinning.
Thanks,
Marie
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hm, it appears LJ is down.
So without further ados here is chapter 47 of "The Chesterfield Fortune". I will post later on LJ.
47.
“These students – they had clinic duties at various places?”
“Oh yes,” nodded the assistant registrar, who smiled engagingly at Esteban long enough for him to return the expression with a shy glance.
“Can you tell me which clinics there were, for these students? That we are investigating.”
The smile faded. “These are registration records,” said the woman, shaking a bobbed head full of bright orange curls, and she pulled a folder back toward her on the desk.
“Yes, I understand. We are investigating the assaults of these... student nurses.”
“You’ll need ta get permission,” she said, her voice hushing. “An the registrar ain’t here at the moment. Do you have... a – a – a warrant or something?”
He blinked at her. “These are the victims’ records, Miss –“
“Bradford,” she said. “Laura.” The ghost of a smile returned briefly before it flickered off. “Yes well the information is... well it’s confidential.”
“How can it be confidential? They drive to the clinic and see patients, so anyone can find out where they are at a given time, isn’t that so?” Esteban was aggravated, unable to believe that a student assistant in the registrar’s office was arguing with him about innocuous information.
“It is ! See?” she pointed to the strip on the edge of the folder – “Office of the Registrar: Confidential.”
“You think that is meant to keep vital information from being reviewed by the Sheriff’s department on official business trying to serve and protect these students who have been brutally assaulted?” his voice edged up.
Laura Bradford frowned, discomfited. “Ya know, some big-wig long haired detective showed up here one time and charmed his way right through the door durin the summer term when that boy was shot dead and I ended up gettin a warnin for not talkin to the Registrar about it before he copied things. Everythin ya copy has ta go through Pearl Mason.”
Suddenly Esteban put two and two together. “Bradford...do you have a relative working for the Sheriff’s department?”
Another ghost of a smile as he changed the subject. She nodded. “Oh yeah, my Daddy, but he was up Clifton, even though we lived in town here. He got a job workin for Perry’s when that outfit opened up here. Why – you know em?”
“I just heard of him doing some security in Tourmaline.”
“Oh yeah he’s watchin the queer boys dance. The other guys in the company just don’t let it rest. He got in a fistfight about it once down at the Carousel,” she said. Now Esteban understood why Laura was so reluctant to have Esteban look in the files: once she started giving out information, she didn’t quite know when to stop.
“Well bein a policeman’s daughter you ought ta know that when it’s the victim’s records, because they aren’t bein charged with a crime an there is nothing private about the information then it is all right to share with the police. It isn’t like hospital treatment or anything like that they might not want anyone to know.”
She frowned again. “That skinny detective put you up to this? What’s his name again?”
“Chief Deputy Cantrell. You’ve met him I take it.”
She nodded, her smile resuming where it left off. “He’s a real charmin man. Couldn’t say no ta him.”
“Really?”
“Nope, not in the least.”
“Do you mind if I use your phone for an official call?”
“Oh sure, no problem,” she said cheerfully, and set the desk set on the counter in front of him. Esteban dialed the number quickly.
“Don’t hang up Mr. Grey – this is very urgent, and will only take a minute.” He paused, giving Laura Bradford an encouraging smile. “I need to talk to the Chief again for just one minute, I promise.”
The woman’s eyes lighted up as Esteban talked to Ellery. “Yeah I told her but she thinks it’s confidential and such, would you tell her?” He handed the receiver to Laura and stepped back.
“Hello?” she said, voice wavering slightly.
“Listen, this is Chief Deputy Cantrell, an I got woken up sick in bed,” Ellery said. “I understand you are concerned about givin out personal information on the victims a these heinous crimes. Did you know we finally got a description an we are tryin ta piece together a profile a the perpetrator ta bring em to justice, don’t you? Laura, right?”
“Yeah,” she said, voice dropping, and a blush crept across her face.”
“You were real helpful last time in helpin me find William Wilkes’ killer. An that has not gone unnoticed, Laura. The Sheriff himself is real proud a citizens helpin out when there are criminals on the loose.”
“Yeah, I guess.... and yer the Chief deputy a the whole county huh?”
“You bet. Esteban there was my partner for many years an I sent em up ta see you helpful folks at the Registrar’s office because I knew he could find what he was lookin for.”
“Damn. So I guess I better do that huh?”
“That rapist could be hightailin it ta Albuquerque or Phoenix as we speak, an one a yer fellow students is lyin in Memorial Hospital afraid ta open the window blind cause a him.”
“A course. Look I’m real sorry, Mr. – er, Chief, Cantrell. I’ll see what I can do, but you promise you ain’t gonna tell Mrs. Mason I let yer partner copy stuff? She gets real ornery about that.”
“I am the soul a discretion Laura. Don’t you worry about that.”
“All right.” The blush had caught her forehead and Esteban looked on in fascinated surprise.
On Ellery’s instruction, Laura handed the phone back to Esteban.
“Shouldn’t have no problems now, Lorenzo, get in, get out, find them patients.”
“Ellery...” Esteban started, then glanced up to the glowing expression on Laura Bradford’s face.
“What?”
“Um... never mind. We got ta talk sometime about that.”
Ellery laughed softly. “Ya mean about women?”
“Yeah, about that.”
“They always want what they can’t get, Esteban. It works great with married men too.”
“Not that I can see,” Esteban said. “Thanks again Chief.”
“Don’t mention it, an don’t call again. Colson is in a murderin frame a mind.”
“Will do.”
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Great chapter, Lou...Ellery is just TOO MUCH! LOL...
L
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.....Ellery is just TOO MUCH! LOL...
L
Amen! Even pumped full of drugs and flat on his back, he can accomplish more than anyone else in the department!
Terrific, Louise - thanks!
Marie
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....and here is the LJ link!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/229998.html 47.
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hey louise,
i'm fighting back the urge to just sit here and start catching up. but i'll be a good girl and wait till i get back home and do one of those marathon reads.
see ya :)
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There will just be more waiting for you when you do get home Fab.
No worries there!
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chapter 48 is under development at this hour. Stay tuned.
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and here is the new chapter
http://louisev.livejournal.com/230390.html "The Chesterfield Fortune, 48."
Please be aware, there may not be a chapter tomorrow, I am going to get my car in the afternoon and it depends on how much getting back I have to do.
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That link isn't working for me, Louise. I can get Chapter 47, but not 48. Help! ;D
Marie
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It would help if I opened the entry to Friends Group wouldn't it? Try now! sowwwwwy.
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Merci beaucoup! :-*
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“When crime happens, reporters can go sit an spin. :laugh: :laugh: No wonder Wes and Ellery are so close. When all is said and done they really do think alike!
And Wes is heading over to the Cantrell-Grey household. I can't wait - this should be very interesting! And I'm anxious to hear what Ellery's doctor has to say, too.
Wes shook his head. “We ain’t got anybody else. They’re gonna have ta work together, just make sure Esteban gets to his meetins, an make sure Dupree gets home in time for dinner.”
Good points, Wes!
Thanks,
Marie
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Contrary to expectations, here is a late-breaking Chesterfield chapter, full of Nick, Jeremy, Jeeves AND Wes!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/230485.html "The Chesterfield Fortune: 49"
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Contrary to expectations, here is a late-breaking Chesterfield chapter, full of Nick, Jeremy, Jeeves AND Wes!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/230485.html "The Chesterfield Fortune: 49"
And here I had braced myself - :laugh: - for no update. I don't do this often but ..... Squee!!!! Off to read......
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And to think that I thought things were complicated before........
You gave us so much info through the great dialogue. Wes sure made the right call in promoting Jeremy. No photographer? Sheesh. And poor Jeremy ...first the rape case reminding him of his sister and now this whole Keynes mess on top of all his other stress. I wonder how much he will tell Wes......and what will Nick's reaction be?
In the meantime, I'm guessing Colson is going to be getting an earful from Wes. I don't think this is a situation we've seen before.....
Great chapter, thanks!
Marie
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yes Colson is going to have his talking-to I dare say! Just in time for the weekend, look for two chapters. I hope.
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okay plugging away at chapter 50 as we speak.
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and here we are: Chapter 50: the chesterfield Fortune http://louisev.livejournal.com/230779.html
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Ah, Louise, I love reading classic lines as they are created. Who else could have come up with this?
“No better sight than a mostly naked man in a strip a spandex runnin out a the water streamin wet, sweetheart, an I ain’t lyin.”
Perfect, just perfect.
Thanks!
L
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Ah, Louise, I love reading classic lines as they are created. Who else could have come up with this?
“No better sight than a mostly naked man in a strip a spandex runnin out a the water streamin wet, sweetheart, an I ain’t lyin.”
Perfect, just perfect.
Thanks!
L
Another Ellery classic, that's for sure! LOL! And then telling Wes that Colson is like a little semi-trailer truck....that's our Ellery. And Colson watching Ellery watching the mostly naked men should stir up some of that free-floating jealousy that Ellery likes to take advantage of. ;D
And this was sweet: “I don’t want em ta...” Colson gulped, his voice breaking. “I don’t want em ta get worse.” Aww...Colson.
It's not easy handling both Colson and Ellery, but, as usual, Fearless Leader was up to the task. Great job!
Thanks,
Marie
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sorry for not writing a chapter today. I had to slog through a review of a 6-hour computer based training after finishing the final 2 hours of it, then study, then ... take an online certification exam.
Then do another 4 hour CBT. All in time for Monday morning at 9 because I counted weeks wrong.
No Saturday for me. But I passed the cert, I got half of the second training done, and thank the powers that be there is no second test, because I would be ordering Chinese take-away and not getting my wash done at all if that were the case.
The end is in sight. But I am bushed so I'm going to bed.
Tomorrow I have two hours of CBT left, bread and cake to make, and packing to go to Egham for the week for the training that I spent the weekend doing the prerequisites for. But there should be time for some Chesterfield in there between mix and rise... or after paring the apples.
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Take care, Louise.
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sorry for not writing a chapter today.
Louise, we all know you have a life so don't worry if you can't deliver a chapter. We understand. Totally!
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the baking is in the oven and my courses are completed for - gasp! tomorrow! - the sun has come out briefly and I am working on chapter 51 at this hour.
For anyone who hasn't checked of late, look at my new improved Recent page: I spent some mindless hours last night installing LJ Cuts, which I will be using from now on.
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and here is Chesterfield Fortune Chapter 51!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/231131.html#cutid1
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Good grief, Louise, don't ever apologize. Way to go with your exam and I hope the rest of your training goes smoothly. (Is that apple cake you're baking? Yum)
The LJ cuts look great ... and I'm off to read Chapter 51!
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Ahh...Louise, this story is so damn good. At the beginning of story, we talked about all those conflicts and complications that have been bouncing around in Jeremy's mind and now we're seeing them coalesce. Jeremy's acceptance of his sexuality and the fact that he was able to use the "L" word with Nick were certainly pivotal, but I see the events of this story leading to a true watershed in Jeremy's life. And how telling it is that so many of the "masks" worn by these characters are being shed.
My heart is just breaking for Lance....that was hard to read. But I really liked this line:
“Jeeves ain’t got a mean bone in his body – just in his mouth.... So true. And he's also brave and honorable.
Thanks,
Marie
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Haven't been able to log on for a while. My Mr Fixit fixed it with a new browser. It's good to be onlne again.
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welcome back Jo! If I had a faster browser and more than 5 minutes' breaktime to let it load I'd over you some daisies or some azaleas or some begonias! I'll catch zou up later - after class!
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It's great to see you, Jo! Yay for Mr. Fixit. Did someone say daises, azaleas or begonias?
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:)
Marie
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wow.... great photos!
I just finished dining at the excellent pub downstairs at my hotel and since I've been on the move for the past 14 hours I am going to just close mz ezes for a few minutes before proceeding on to loading some photos and writing another Chesterfield installment, but despite my away-from-Marshfieldness, the show will go on!
with flowers.
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Sweet dreams, Louise. After 14 hours, you may want to close your eyes for more than just a few minutes!
And speaking of sweet dreams......wonder what Sweet Thing's dream boy is up to...
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"How are those trousers fitting, Sweet Thing?"
Can't wait for Jeremy to get home tonight. Bet he's remembering very clearly the day that despicable Ray came looking for Nicky at the bar, and he must be thinking It could've been Nicky ......but how will that manifest itself and what will Nick's reaction be?
Oh, this is good! Thanks,
Marie
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very true... something might have been needed to get Naughty Nicky on the straight and narrow... this could be it.
and I'm awake now, I am, I am!
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and here is chapter 52!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/231325.html
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A kiss! A kiss! We finally got a kiss!
L
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Let's be fair here - a kiss AND a grope!
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LOL! I believe that may have been two kisses and a grope - not that I'm keeping track or anything....
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I've been waiting for about 40 chapters for Colson to bring up that coffee tray - he just had to have the opening! LOL!
Great job with the conversation between Lauren and Colson. Human nature is a funny thing - out of all the difficult things in the world we are faced with - admitting that we just may have been wrong about someone or something gives us the most trouble.
And what a joy it's been watching Ellery throughout this story. He's been the fountain of wisdom, the level head, the great detective, the fair but tough ass-kicker, the charming smooth talker, and the insightful and understanding husband ...all from his sick bed. But I don't doubt we'll get to see all the other sides to him once he gets back to the station and starts driving Wes nuts again ...LOL!
Thanks, Louise
Marie
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ready for another? I am making up for the "Lost Weekend"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/231464.html The Chesterfield Fortune: 53.
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LOL! I believe that may have been two kisses and a grope - not that I'm keeping track or anything....
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I've been waiting for about 40 chapters for Colson to bring up that coffee tray - he just had to have the opening! LOL!
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hahahah oh you were waiting for that! hahaha, yes, Colson's been stewing about it ever since Esteban produced it from "somewhere" in the kitchen. And this will come up again, you bet!
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A peek inside Esteban's mind - an excellent surprise (well, what's inside his mind isn't excellent -just the fact that we got to look). Soooo..... it appears that Esteban is indeed harboring some resentment towards Ellery even if he won't admit it to himself or anyone else. And I'm left wondering if some of that unspoken resentment rubbed off on Larry, and if Esteban was forthcoming about this in rehab. Verrry interesting turn of events, Louise.
And didn't we all know that the name Merrill Snopes was bound to pop up again. Of course Wes shouldn't have taken him off list - but, unfortunately, that is exactly the kind of stuff that sometimes happens in the real world of law enforcement. But they have another name, too - Aaron Fennelly? Hmmm......
Thanks,
Marie
P.S. Yeah, even with a couple of kisses and a grope, or even a little light fancy action, I figure Colson's issues aren't going to go away quickly - that coffee tray and what it represents is bound to pop up again too!
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It's great to see you, Jo! Yay for Mr. Fixit. Did someone say daises, azaleas or begonias?
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:)
Marie
Greetings Marie - thanks for the flowers.
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hahahah oh you were waiting for that! hahaha, yes, Colson's been stewing about it ever since Esteban produced it from "somewhere" in the kitchen. And this will come up again, you bet!
We all know by now that nothing gets past his beady eye and gets stored away forever.
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you bet. Colson watches EVERYTHING about his man, including every twitch, every phone call, every raised eyebrow. And every coffee tray!
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and here is...
Chesterfield Fortune 54!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/231915.html
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Well, he may be a Grouchy Wes right now, but his closing line shows me he still has his sense of humor. Ellery may have been right and he may have been wrong, but Dupree is correct: “Don’t know it’s bum till ya chase it though, Sheriff,”... Yup, the same way you don't know it's good till ya chase it. Usually have to chase a lot of bad ones before you get to a good one! Th perp being injured this time is a huge break.
And here I thought Dupree was going to ask to be taken off the Keynes case ....unless he hasn't gotten that far yet...or he changed his mind...hmmm....Love that you always keep me guessing, Louise.
Thanks,
Marie
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SPOILER!!!
he may yet do so, but Wes has a point that once Keynes is arraigned the case is already largely over and it's the DA's problem.
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he may yet do so, but Wes has a point that once Keynes is arraigned the case is already largely over and it's the DA's problem.
Good point - this is true. But Jeremy intereviewed the victim at the hospital so he could very well be called at trial (if it goes to trial). And now you've got my mind wandering and wondering .... has Rawhide itself been left abandoned now? Will there be an investigation beyond Lance? Every resolution seems to bring another question!
I'm conflicted. Part of me wants my poor Sweet Thing to be well rid of the Keynes mess....but...another part of me thinks it would be fascinating to see him more involved....you sure know how to hook your readers, Louise!
Thanks,
Marie
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And the latest installment of Chesterfield:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/232095.html Chapter 55
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How do you do that, Louise? That had to be very tricky to write that dialogue between Jeeves and Lance - but you hit just the right note between those two characters. Touching, but not gooey. Such a nice give and take between them. I liked that Lance realized how hard it is for Jeeves to be in the hospital because of his experience with his own Chas. And Jeeves's sincerity and compassion was moving. I wish Lance would convalesce at Jeeves's house - he has some emotional healing to do as well and I don't like the idea of his being alone.
“No. I’m his valet,” Chas said proudly, drawing himself up.
Love it!
Thanks,
Marie
Oh, yeah - I'm guessing it's about time for Louella to make another grand (or maybe not so grand) entrance again ....
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Glad you enjoyed it, Marie...
I am heading home today after a busy week and am heading immediately to California for ANOTHER COURSE , and again, no weekend for me! So please be patient, I promise I will try to do some writing on the plane and have something to show you Saturday night after I get off it!
And I was pleased and gratified to see that there were a record number of hits and a record number of readers on the site following "Chesterfield" - and still no sex scene! ahaha. Must be the anticipation.
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- and still no sex scene! ahaha.
Looks like Louise is trying to wean us all off sex and concentrate on the plot. Heaven forfend! Where is Souxi when we need her!
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oh dont worry... a sex scene will be along soon. maybe... muahhahahahaha.
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Looks like Louise is trying to wean us all off sex and concentrate on the plot. Heaven forfend! Where is Souxi when we need her!
coeeeeeeeeeeee, here I am. Did someone mention sex??? Yes, thats, what we need. HOT steamy man sex please Louise. A whole chapter full of sex, sex and more sex. With toys and handcuffs too. ;) ;)
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oh my!
with Ellery's delicate condition we could indeed end up in the toy zone!!!
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Hi everyone, I have a lot of catching up to do, and guess I will go back a million pages and start. My computer crashed and I just now am getting the replacement back on line. whew-this went fast!! LOL
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it is so wonderful to see you posting again ranchgal!!! welcome back and I hope you enjoy "Chesterfield Fortune" as much as the rest of the readers seem to. Except for "The Red Stallion" and the two Dupree stories this one is a real hit! (I find that somehow baffling but maybe I shouldnt.) I thought a story with Jeeves as the hero wouldn't go over as well but boy was I wrong!
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Wow, Louise - California? That's not exactly around the corner! Best wishes for a safe and productive trip.
Toys? Did I hear toys? ;D You are such a tease......
Thanks,
Marie
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11 hour flight to L.A. then a 2 hour wait then a one hour flight to San Francisco.
Plus an 8 hour time change. Funnn... Fortunately I will have absolutely nothing to do Saturday on the plane ride, except write Chesterfield, and nothing to do Sunday except eat gluten free toast (whcih I am bringing with me)... and write Chesterfield.
So there might...! (I said might!) be a conclusion.
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11 hour flight to L.A. then a 2 hour wait then a one hour flight to San Francisco.
Plus an 8 hour time change. Funnn... Fortunately I will have absolutely nothing to do Saturday on the plane ride, except write Chesterfield, and nothing to do Sunday except eat gluten free toast (whcih I am bringing with me)... and write Chesterfield.
So there might...! (I said might!) be a conclusion.
I hope you get some sleep in there, too!
Conclusion? Gasp... but, but .... I don't think I'm ready to let go! LOL! Of course, now you've got me wondering about the next tale ..... ;D
Marie
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hahaha surprise!
chapter 56
http://louisev.livejournal.com/232441.html
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hahaha surprise!
chapter 56
http://louisev.livejournal.com/232441.html
That sure was! A wonderful Friday afternoon surprise - thanks!
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So Keynes is pleading. That's probably the best thing - nothing good could come of the publicity that a trial would bring and the unfavorable spotlight it would undoubtedly and unfairly shine on the Red Stallion, et al.
Couldn't have loved that Wes-Jeremy conversation more. Warmed my heart that Jeremy was so open with Wes about his feelings for Nick - that speaks volumes not only about his relationship with Nick, but about his comfort level with Wes. A very good thing. And yay! Jeremy and Ellery will still be side-by-side. And how funny that Jeremy was "half-jogging" to get to his car. Oh, Nicky........
So now I'm worried about Colson, too. Another stage of his life, another set of adjustments....sigh But I guess that's what life is, a series of changes. And Mel is on his way to fetch Paula, huh? Haven't forgotten Paula's conversation with Mary....
Terrific, chapter, Louise. Thanks,
Marie
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it is always wonderful to see your comments, Marie. And all of those lurker readers (and I know how many there are!) have you to thank because whenever I log in and see one of these comment messages it really cheers my day and gives me an added incentive to keep on writing. It's great.
Yeah Jeremy almost said the "L" word after court with Wes didn't he?
I'll make this a bit quick because I am at Heathrow Airport waiting for my gate to be announced, and it's either a 10 minute walk or a 20 minute walk and I am really REALLY hoping it's the 10 minute walk, because that'll take me 20 minutes!
But good news for all you readers out there, I got rebooked onto the nonstop flight to San Francisco which means the outlook for a new chapter tonight is excellent.
Thanks for reading!
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coeeeeeeeeeeee, here I am. Did someone mention sex??? Yes, thats, what we need. HOT steamy man sex please Louise. A whole chapter full of sex, sex and more sex. With toys and handcuffs too. ;) ;)
Welcome back Souxi! You've had it now Louise!
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Great news about the flight, Louise. We are all chomping at the bit for another chapter....
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Welcome back Souxi! You've had it now Louise!
Ellooooooooo MM, nice to be back hun. I,ve been soooooooo busy with my moderating job, especially as I,ve been promoted, but, I must make far more time for Louise,s stories and slash in general. It,s good for me to read about hot sweaty steamy man sex. ;)
So come on Louise, get those boys and their toys out...we want smut, and LOTS of it. Oh and heavy breathing too please. ;) ;)
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Great news about the flight, Louise. We are all chomping at the bit for another chapter....
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Yup, chomping away as usual!
. . . . but, I must make far more time for Louise,s stories and slash in general. It,s good for me to read about hot sweaty steamy man sex. ;)
So come on Louise, get those boys and their toys out...we want smut, and LOTS of it. Oh and heavy breathing too please. ;) ;)
LOL! I hope you do, souxi - and thanks for the inspiring gifts! ;D
MWWAAAAHH, Louise. Do take care of yourself and be safe. :-*
Marie
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okay, I am back now, scheming about what to order for dinner now that I got to Pleasanton in one piece, sans car. (One less headache, and one less bill to worry about getting reimbursement for... but need to figure out how to get to the groceries... I'll figure that out tomorrow.
So now... take out Chinese is probably appropriate, followed by some plot wrapping uppage.
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Chinese takeout:
Hot and sour soup
General Tsao's chicken
House special lo mein
Fortune cookies
Your fortune: "Beware a dark eyed stranger"
L
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Kind of O.T. - I'm new to these parts of the forum. I think I am now in a place along my BBM journey, to begin reading some of the fanfic. I have been hearing and reading that there are some incredible stories out there, which piques my interest.
I signed up for a free account at Live Journal. Do I need to do anything special to view the stories? Sometimes, when I click on the links for the stories provided in this thread, I receive a message that I'm not authorized to view the protected entry.
Also, any suggestions on where a fanfic newbie should begin reading? I'm not ready for AU right now, but I am looking for something with continuity to BBM. Perhaps there is a fanfic index posted somewhere?
Sorry to be fumbling around - I appreciate any kind pointers or suggestions, and sincerely thank you for your help. PM is fine too.
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The place to talk about fan fiction is in our Fan Fiction area. Each topic in that thread is for a story that has been recommended, and there is also a General recommendations thread there.
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/board,13.0.html
And welcome to Bettermost!
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Here is chapter 57 of "The Chesterfield Fortune."
http://louisev.livejournal.com/232576.html
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Here is chapter 57 of "The Chesterfield Fortune."
http://louisev.livejournal.com/232576.html
OMG, twenty new chapters to catch up with!!! :o Now, that's a welcome home present!
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Wes ought to give Joe a vacation! He also working overtime when the Justin Worrell ordeal.
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OMG, twenty new chapters to catch up with!!! :o Now, that's a welcome home present!
Nice to see you, Fabienne. Enjoy your welcome home presents - all 20 of them ;)
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Every office needs a Joe - unassuming, fair-minded, and on an even keel more often than not. And he and Ellery are both right- Keynes is a despicable weasel who was caught dead to rights. So... Ellery's partners seem to become possessive of him....and aren't very subtle about it. More for Colson to fret about.
And speaking of Colson, someone mentioned a horny cowboy.....? ;D
Thanks,
Marie
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hee hee you bet!
Since today is one of those rare days when I actually have VIRTUALLY NOTHING TO DO and it is also only 8:30 Paciifc time (even though it feels like late afternoon inside of me) expect another chapter, and look over on the "Taking Chances" thread for updates to "Looking for Answers" which I got done this morning.
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Thanks to all who took time to PM or to comment here - I have some wonderful suggestions on places to begin reading, which I look forward to.
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and as promised,
a second chapter for a lazy Sunday read!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/232883.html Chesterfield Fortune Chapter 58
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and no, this is not simply a teaser. It's going somewhere.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/233079.html Chesterfield Fortune, 59.
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Three chapters in one day! What a treat, Louise. And promises of hot baths, massage, and HAIR COMBING! Enough to make a girl swoon....LOL
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Two more chapters? :D I've got great timing today Off to read......
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Chapter 58
Louise, you've been hanging around police departments in your spare time ;) So now we've learned that Wes was right that Merrill Snopes is not the rapist - but he was still wrong not to follow-up. Wes is gonna get an earful from Mama Snopes, but I guess it's all part of the job.
Chapter 59
I enjoy reading about the paso finos and now Millie has a friend. I think it's good for Colson to keep expanding his horizons and training the paso finos will help in that regard.
If you think it’s cause a you an him gettin busy... don’t worry yer head.”
:laugh: :laugh: Go, Edna!! That was a very sweet exchange.
And, yes, Leslie, HAIR COMBING!!!! I thought of you when I read that LOL!! I agree with Ellery - we best get started.
Thanks, Louise
Marie
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one more and then ... I'm cutting you off!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/233410.html Chapter 60!
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okay...
so I lied.
http://louisev.livejournal.com/233621.html Chapter 61.
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Two more chapters? :D I've got great timing today Off to read......
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Chapter 58
Louise, you've been hanging around police departments in your spare time ;) So now we've learned that Wes was right that Merrill Snopes is not the rapist - but he was still wrong not to follow-up. Wes is gonna get an earful from Mama Snopes, but I guess it's all part of the job.
yup, and he will get an earful. We are nearing the end of this tale, as you might imagine, but there are still a few more twists and turns to go!
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I've lost track - was that FIVE chapters?! Holy Moly.
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Chapter 60
“I’m jest... lovin ya in my own way.”
Ahhh.....that was bliss, Louise. :)
Chapter 61
“I thought I was gonna die, Jeeves, I thought I was gonna die.” OMG, poor Lance...
“Will you c’mere an hold me for a while?” Tears stood in Lance’s eyes once more.
Beautifully moving, Louise. Thank you.
Now I'll bet you're in need of a great dinner and a good night's sleep. I wish you both. :-*
Marie
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I am lovin me some Louise on a roll.
Thank you, Lou, from the bottom of my heart.
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yes I sure got on a roll!
Unfortunately I faded immediately thereafter and ended up in napland. But I am glad I got some chapters in, and I am sure glad so many people enjoyed them!!!
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Okay folks, looks like my jetlag has finally ended and I can stay awake during actual daylight hours.
my course is underway and isnt terribly taxing my brain (unlike last week's course!!!) and I have a kitchen full of delicious food to keep me sustained as I undertake the final push on concluding "The Chesterfield Fortune." I hope you are all looking forward to it.
When I finish this story I will begin working on the next one but the question is: WHICH one? Any ideas?
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Okay folks, looks like my jetlag has finally ended and I can stay awake during actual daylight hours.
my course is underway and isnt terribly taxing my brain (unlike last week's course!!!) and I have a kitchen full of delicious food to keep me sustained as I undertake the final push on concluding "The Chesterfield Fortune." I hope you are all looking forward to it.
When I finish this story I will begin working on the next one but the question is: WHICH one? Any ideas?
The honeymoon; pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. (said in my best whiney voice) ;) ;D
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Louise, we look forward to everything you give us. I'm glad to hear you're getting some rest after Sunday's wonderful Chesterfield Marathon!
Ideas? Aarrggh - too many ideas. I want to know more about ....everything. Yep, Ellery and Colson could use that tropical vacation honeymoon and I'd love to see Ellery checking out those boys in spandex ;D How is Nick adjusting to university life and how are he and Jeremy adjusting to all the changes in both their lives? Looks like he's studying journalism....will that tie in with some of the storylines? Whatever happened with Jeremy and his mom? How will the Ray Keynes story affect the Red Stallion crowd? How are Pookie and Simon doing - and are Richard and Nate still an item? Will Lance's feelings for Jeeves deepen through his recovery? What's Wayne up to? Edna said Wes is looking for another ranch hand? Hmmm...someone we know or a new person? I'm sure there's more....
Thanks,
Marie
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before we get to the boys in Spandex... we have a little concluding to do!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/233792.html "Chesterfield Fortune: 62"
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Another sobering chapter. Joe may not be angling for a promotion, but he deserves a raise. What a fine cop - good instincts and a calming demeanor.
“Call me Marilou, don’t call me that,” she said, her voice cracking. >:(
The despicable Keynes is behind bars and it looks like the despicable Fennelly will be joining him.
Well done, Louise. Thanks.
Marie
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just how many despicables can you have in one town? Don't forget the despicable Brad Sevigny and the despicable Bill and the despicable Sammy Lang!
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just how many despicables can you have in one town? Don't forget the despicable Brad Sevigny and the despicable Bill and the despicable Sammy Lang!
Don't forget Worrell and Amos Marigold!
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just how many despicables can you have in one town? Don't forget the despicable Brad Sevigny and the despicable Bill and the despicable Sammy Lang!
I'm not sure I'd push Bill all the way to despicable...
Well, come to think of it, he was embezzling money from Ellery. Okay, a despicable badge for Bill it is!
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LOL! Yes, Tourmaline does have its fair share of despicableness. And, yeah, I was just gonna mention Amos Marigold, too - looks like we haven't seen the last of him - perhaps we will be meeting more of his despicable cohorts?
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Well, come to think of it, he was embezzling money from Ellery. Okay, a despicable badge for Bill it is!
Yep, not to mention the fact that he caused Colson's legbone!
Marie
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Yep, not to mention the fact that he caused Colson's legbone!
Marie
Every time you mention legbone, I think of when they got married. I might have to go back and re-read that chapter....
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I think the legbone part of Bill's despicableness was definitely the worst, because it affected both of them the most.
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Every time you mention legbone, I think of when they got married. I might have to go back and re-read that chapter....
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An excellent idea, L. We know what's in that chapter, don't we?
"I see you already got the rings on, couldn't wait, huh".......
I think the legbone part of Bill's despicableness was definitely the worst, because it affected both of them the most.
I remember Ellery being beside himself with worry while poor Colson was at the hospital awaiting tests.....
Marie
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okay.
I think I have made up my mind.
this is tentative, but I have to go with what inspires me, don't I? Since you all have been so tremendously deprived of cuddling and intimacy between our two main characters, I am going to next write the (snort, short!) story, "Dem Bones" about the two weeks of Colson's Legbone.
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An inspired Louise is a very good thing! Two weeks of snuggling up with Colson while he's bedridden. It'll be great to see all those missing moments. Will we get to watch his favorite soap opera with him while Ellery's at work? ;D
Marie
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um, yes, we will!
Everyone knows his favorite soap opera is "One Life to Live"
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Since you all have been so tremendously deprived of cuddling and intimacy between our two main characters, I am going to next write the (snort, short!) story, "Dem Bones" about the two weeks of Colson's Legbone.
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thank you for that applause! I am hoping to have some typing time today waiting for my flight to leave San Francisco. Today is the last day of my course. Even though I know I have more courses ahead, these two and the WBT's were the "core" of the basic recertification. And now... it is just about done. Whew. WHEW. Next week I will be travelling again but not on a course, and while I will be busy Thursday and Friday (and Saturday, and Sunday!) I should have some mental time for some writing. And Wifi of course. I am sure that Maria will do a little urging of her own to get me off my duff and on to some new chapters!
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okay.
I think I have made up my mind.
this is tentative, but I have to go with what inspires me, don't I? Since you all have been so tremendously deprived of cuddling and intimacy between our two main characters, I am going to next write the (snort, short!) story, "Dem Bones" about the two weeks of Colson's Legbone.
Hooray! Best news of the day.
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Hooray! Best news of the day.
I thought you might feel that way, Betty!
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guess who's back home (at least temporarily!)
and writing...
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Welcome back, Louise! Glad to see you are home safe and sound.
L
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thank you!
and now all of your patience will be rewarded!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/234008.html Chesterfield Fortune: 63
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thank you!
and now all of your patience will be rewarded!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/234008.html Chesterfield Fortune: 63
Yeehaw! :)
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What a wonderful Sunday surprise. :) I do hope you get a chance to rest today before you're off and running again, Louise.
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Ahhh...I feel much better now that I've had me some Ellery! Planes are much safer going over water? LOL! Ellery, you are too much.
I didn’t need ta know that Sheriff,” - Hee Hee! I knew that squash pie remark would get back to Ellery and this role reversal is too funny.
We'd all like to see Keynes put away for much, much longer - but Wes is right that sometimes you have to deal with the "legal facts a life" as frustrating and unjust as that may be.
And, it's funny, even though Colson bought Ellery a new robe, this one seems to fall open as easily as his little dress. I wonder why that is? ;) :laugh:
A night at home with Clint ...sounds good to me. Great chapter, Louise.
Thanks,
Marie
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that Ellery is a caution! Now the question is, can he get Colson on one of them great big airplanes?
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that Ellery is a caution! Now the question is, can he get Colson on one of them great big airplanes?
I'll put my money on Ellery - he has tremendous powers of persuasion. ;D
Marie
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that Ellery is a caution! Now the question is, can he get Colson on one of them great big airplanes?
Let's rephrase that - can he get Colson to come on one of them great big airplanes?
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Let's rephrase that - can he get Colson to come on one of them great big airplanes?
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Let's rephrase that - can he get Colson to come on one of them great big airplanes?
Ah, the Mile High club...
L
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at the drop of a hand in his lap, I'll bet!
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okay gang, more chesterfield:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/234306.html Chapter 64
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Hot off the presses for my lunchtime pleasure!
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Mel used a good choice of words - it was nice to hear a mature, adult and straightforward conversation. They both handled that nicely.
“It isn’t easy. He has a huge ego, and he’s never wrong you know.”
LOL! True, that. But, of course, she didn't add: "...and he's totally hot and I have (had?) a huge crush on him!" :laugh:
Yay! again for the "star" rookie - it's true that Ellery isn't always right, but he spotted a winner in Dupree from the very start.
I'm glad Mel has Wes for a friend.
Thanks, Louise
Marie
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and now for the long-sought finale:
http://louisev.livejournal.com/234600.html Chesterfield Fortune: 65
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I can't believe it's over. Thanks, Louise, for another great story!
L
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And another story finished. Thanks Louise. I've really enjoyed this one.
So glad Jeremy found his mate...
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I knew it was coming, but you still took me by surprise! :)
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What a perfect ending. Love relaxed and funny Jeremy (“Honey I’m home!”), and it's nice to see Nick so enthused and serious about his studies. Journalism seems a good fit for him. I liked their give and take about Jeremy's work and Nick's studies, reflected nicely on their comfort level and mutual respect. And Ellery has yet another nickname! Chief Who Can Do No Paperwork LOL! And, yes, I'm with Fabienne - it's obvious Jeremy found his mate and I'm happy for both of them.
A terrific story, Louise. Enjoyed every word.
Thanks,
Marie
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Ode to Chesterfield
We started with two mysteries
Where is Lance and who is Jeeves?
And hour by hour more mysteries were added
(at least Jeeves's spanking horse was padded!)
Jeremy's mind is in a whirl
Could it be Jeeves is really an Earl?
He needs to talk to Mr. Spanky
The paso finos have made him cranky
Cold weather is playing havoc with Ellery's back
And A.D.A Paula is taken aback
Esteban is back on the force
Not without some problems, of course
He manages to find a coffee tray
Much to Colson's piqued dismay
We learn that Jerry is a first-class jerk
Trying to keep Jeeves from his detective work
We can't forget the Red Stallion gang
With their usual sturm und drang
Pookie, Simon, and, of course Louella
Always on the lookout for a new fella
Nick's homemade cookies are the talk of the station
Much to Sweet Thing's consternation
The lights went out all over town!
More headaches for Sheriff Brown
Tragedy strikes for Wes's friend
Will this night never end?
And look who's come to Jeeves's aid
It's Sergio – but he wants to get paid
He leads Jeeves to the darker side
On Bluebird Lane called the Rawhide
Even drugged and under watchful eyes
Ellery sends help to catch the bad guys
Wes hurries home to his favorite food
Squash pie will put him in a better mood
Jeeves is the hero of these dark days
Saving Lance from Keynes' despicable ways
Colson is being overprotective
Hanging up on his friend the detective
A trip to Puerto Rico is in order
But Colson's never been south of the border
Lance is healing with Jeeves's care
They might just make a special pair
The cases are solved, left and right
Time for all the boys to get some sleep tonight
And let's not forget our star rookie
Safe at home and wanting some nookie!
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Ode to Chesterfield
We started with two mysteries
Where is Lance and who is Jeeves?
And hour by hour more mysteries were added
(at least Jeeves's spanking horse was padded!)
Jeremy's mind is in a whirl
Could it be Jeeves is really an Earl?
He needs to talk to Mr. Spanky
The paso finos have made him cranky
Cold weather is playing havoc with Ellery's back
And A.D.A Paula is taken aback
Esteban is back on the force
Not without some problems, of course
He manages to find a coffee tray
Much to Colson's piqued dismay
We learn that Jerry is a first-class jerk
Trying to keep Jeeves from his detective work
We can't forget the Red Stallion gang
With their usual sturm und drang
Pookie, Simon, and, of course Louella
Always on the lookout for a new fella
Nick's homemade cookies are the talk of the station
Much to Sweet Thing's consternation
The lights went out all over town!
More headaches for Sheriff Brown
Tragedy strikes for Wes's friend
Will this night never end?
And look who's come to Jeeves's aid
It's Sergio – but he wants to get paid
He leads Jeeves to the darker side
On Bluebird Lane called the Rawhide
Even drugged and under watchful eyes
Ellery sends help to catch the bad guys
Wes hurries home to his favorite food
Squash pie will put him in a better mood
Jeeves is the hero of these dark days
Saving Lance from Keynes' despicable ways
Colson is being overprotective
Hanging up on his friend the detective
A trip to Puerto Rico is in order
But Colson's never been south of the border
Lance is healing with Jeeves's care
They might just make a special pair
The cases are solved, left and right
Time for all the boys to get some sleep tonight
And let's not forget our star rookie
Safe at home and wanting some nookie!
This is very good Marie! LOL it really made my day. Thanks!
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oh my goodness! marie! that was hilarious!
I see you are taking after our resident poet Magicmountain here! I needed a good laugh on a rainy night with no internet at my hotel in Berlin!
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Ode to Chesterfield
We started with two mysteries
Where is Lance and who is Jeeves?
And hour by hour more mysteries were added
(at least Jeeves's spanking horse was padded!)
Jeremy's mind is in a whirl
Could it be Jeeves is really an Earl?
He needs to talk to Mr. Spanky
The paso finos have made him cranky
Cold weather is playing havoc with Ellery's back
And A.D.A Paula is taken aback
Esteban is back on the force
Not without some problems, of course
He manages to find a coffee tray
Much to Colson's piqued dismay
We learn that Jerry is a first-class jerk
Trying to keep Jeeves from his detective work
We can't forget the Red Stallion gang
With their usual sturm und drang
Pookie, Simon, and, of course Louella
Always on the lookout for a new fella
Nick's homemade cookies are the talk of the station
Much to Sweet Thing's consternation
The lights went out all over town!
More headaches for Sheriff Brown
Tragedy strikes for Wes's friend
Will this night never end?
And look who's come to Jeeves's aid
It's Sergio – but he wants to get paid
He leads Jeeves to the darker side
On Bluebird Lane called the Rawhide
Even drugged and under watchful eyes
Ellery sends help to catch the bad guys
Wes hurries home to his favorite food
Squash pie will put him in a better mood
Jeeves is the hero of these dark days
Saving Lance from Keynes' despicable ways
Colson is being overprotective
Hanging up on his friend the detective
A trip to Puerto Rico is in order
But Colson's never been south of the border
Lance is healing with Jeeves's care
They might just make a special pair
The cases are solved, left and right
Time for all the boys to get some sleep tonight
And let's not forget our star rookie
Safe at home and wanting some nookie!
Brilliant Marie, just brilliant! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Glad I could give you guys a chuckle. :)
Yes, Louise, Jo a/k/a magicmountain was my inspiration. I woke up at 3:30 this morning and couldn't sleep - that's not unusual - but I usually work or read. But for some reason, the beginning of this popped into my head ..... see how inspiring your stories are? (And it was a lot more fun than the work I brought home.)
Marie
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Another poet here I see
to chronicle the history
of Colson, Lance and Ellery
dramatic deaths
and thuggery
torture rape
and mystery
Who better than our Mariez!
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you guys are caraaaaazzzzzy!
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Another poet here I see
to chronicle the history
of Colson, Lance and Ellery
dramatic deaths
and thuggery
torture rape
and mystery
Who better than our Mariez!
Articulate, concise and much faster
As a poet you are the master ;D
you guys are caraaaaazzzzzy!
Yep - caraaaaaaazzzzy for your stories!
Marie
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yes, hard to believe:
I finally started writing "Dem Bones"
and yes, I have been having a little trouble getting started!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/234856.html "Chapter 1: Alone Again"
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yes, hard to believe:
I finally started writing "Dem Bones"
and yes, I have been having a little trouble getting started!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/234856.html "Chapter 1: Alone Again"
Off to read! :D
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And perhaps a bit of a surprise, but I had meant to do this when I finished the story:
I have opened up the book "The Chesterfield Fortune" to public reading!
The story starts here, with new modern LJ cuts!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/216339.html#cutid1 "The Chesterfield Fortune"
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yes, hard to believe:
I finally started writing "Dem Bones"
and yes, I have been having a little trouble getting started!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/234856.html "Chapter 1: Alone Again"
Yay! And we even got a little pose from Ellery! As for that striptease, please file that one in the memory banks for future reference, Louise! ;D
"....Tell me when the horror part a the film is over.”
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Ellery, Ellery, Ellery, what are we going to do with you?
A terrific start - thanks.
Marie
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I have got to tell you ... it was tough getting started on that. I can use as much encouragement as possible!
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*claps hands*
and we're off to a great start, yet again! Thank you Louise!!! :)
Naked Clint, hunh? Hmmm, somehow that made me think of out little chat session yesterday (naked Hugh, anyone? ::))
:laugh: :laugh:
More please! All the way to France! Yeah ;D
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*claps hands*
and we're off to a great start, yet again! Thank you Louise!!! :)
Naked Clint, hunh? Hmmm, somehow that made me think of out little chat session yesterday (naked Hugh, anyone? ::))
:laugh: :laugh:
More please! All the way to France! Yeah ;D
Naked Hugh??? :o :o :o He,s gorgeous enough with clothes on, but naked??? I shall have sweet dreams tonight now. ;) ;) ;D
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hehehe
we were talking about Leslie's post, souxi http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,11419.0.html
Sweet dreams !
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And now for Chapter 2 of "Dem Bones"
http://louisev.livejournal.com/235100.html Chapter 2: Accommodations
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Hm, interesting filling in of the moments before the meeting with Paula...and she notices Ellery's wedding ring for the first time.
Thanks, Louise!
L
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Hm, interesting filling in of the moments before the meeting with Paula...and she notices Ellery's wedding ring for the first time.
Thanks, Louise!
L
Oh, I remember that very well. Paula really stepped in it that time! But I liked that Wes commented on Ellery's "nice gold ring."
This was interesting:
“Considerin what he’s been up to this week since... no.”
Wes turned red suddenly. “Oh.”
“He was coverin. But that ain’t my concern. My concern is how she is gonna act around em when we get into it heavy with the trial.”
I always wondered if Ellery and Wes had any conversations about Paula/Dupree. And Jeremy's so adorable, blushing and getting flustered talking to Nick on the phone (and we know from "Chesterfield" that he'll still be doing that in January!)
I love Columbo, too! :)
It's great being able to fill in these missing moments, Louise. Thanks!
Marie
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Okay, Louise, did you say something about encouragement?
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He's not naked, but he is ....wet.... does this guy know how to pose for a camera or what?
And there was something about a Mojito?
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Enjoy! :)
Marie
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Okay, Louise, did you say something about encouragement?
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z196/mariez65/hugh1.jpg)
He's not naked, but he is ....wet.... does this guy know how to pose for a camera or what?
And there was something about a Mojito?
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z196/mariez65/133477968_a33c681fe5_m.jpg)
Enjoy! :)
Marie
You do reaslise I,m thinking rude thoughts now don,t you Marie? ;) ;D
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you folks are the best! I am off to a class tomorrow but I will try to do my best when I get back to the hotel!!!
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You do reaslise I,m thinking rude thoughts now don,t you Marie? ;) ;D
Of course, souxi, we all are ;D
you folks are the best! I am off to a class tomorrow but I will try to do my best when I get back to the hotel!!!
Back at ya, Louise, Good luck with the class. :)
Marie
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sorry for the delay, folks... but I am on what is turning out to be a rather high pressure course leading to an exam this afternoon, but it all ends in a few hours, so bear with me... I probably won't get anything out tonight but the weekend looks promising!
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Take your time Louise!
Have good luck with the exam this afternoon. :)
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Well the test is over, and I think I did okay on it, and we won't know for 2 weeks but I passed the mock exam (which I found harder) so I think everything is okay.
And I am home now and relaxing and enjoying a quick dinner, getting used to having internet again!
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Have a great dinner, Louise and a good night's rest! I'm sending positive vibes on the test results!
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Marie
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(naked Hugh, anyone? ::))
:laugh: :laugh:
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You called?
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You called?
:-*
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and for those of you who haven't lost hope yet!
Dem Bones: Chapter 3, Too Many Mommas
http://louisev.livejournal.com/235437.html#cutid1
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Lose hope? Never! ;)
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What a funny, sweet chapter. I can picture the English cook ("The Galloping Gourmet" ?) getting on Colson's nerves. LOL! And how cute that Edna spices up Ellery's potato salad. Nice of Lauren to offer help; he sure is determined to have that reception, isn't he? Poor Ellery, thinking Colson is pining for company, and Colson just wants to get back to his damn book. :laugh:
Ahh, well - too many mommas are better than no momma's at all, Colson.
Thanks, Louise!
Marie
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oh and just in case you're wondering what I am doing over the looong weekend - I haven't got one!
I am hard at work this morning (well, after I finish my coffee) and I MOVED yesterday! see my blog for details. My landlord in Marshfield was getting ready to lease the house and I got busy and found a new home!
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Hi everyone,
While waiting for more updates, I decided to start at the beginning of this thread & try eddicate myself more on the Greenlea Tales. (I've only been around for a few months) I notice mention of an E&E thread which I wanted to check out but I am not sure if maybe it's name had to change or maybe it had to be purged cause it was Laramie related. Does it still exist in some form? and if so, where?? I have such huge gaps in the saga waiting for the original stuff to be reposted I found that reading the early discussions on this thread helps me understand some of the new stuff better.
I know it's no ones fault that the originals are no longer available but it's like trying to appreciate all of Harry Potter when you only have access to Books 1, 2 & 6, you know??
These Greenlea folks have got me good!! ;)
Thanks for any help with this,
Fran
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Hi, Fran,
The "Taking Chances" thread is the new name of the old E&E thread. If you pop back to page 1, you'll see where the thread first started (I think back in June of 2006). I think there's over 900 pages, so you'll have plenty of pages to enjoy and I think the discussion may help you put together some of the missing pieces.
Just give a yell if you have any questions - not many things I love more than to discuss these stories!
Yep, the Greenlea folks have got me good, too!
Marie
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Thanks Marie-900 pages should keep me out of trouble for a while!!
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hi Fran,
Yes, the former E & E thread is still available in this forum area. There are two threads, this one, which is for the post-Saga tales, and the original one, which is labeled....oh! it looks like Marie has already chimed in! thanks Marie!
And if you are all wondering what happened to your STORY UPDATEs, I have been a little swamped this week looking for new contracts and working in the evenings on sending out resumes, so I hope you will bear with me.
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Hi Louise,
No pressure from me on updates-like I said I am finding earlier posts on this thread to be really helpful to me in filling in some blanks & I am having a lot of fun catching up on the Taking Chances thread now too-I'm just bummed I wasn't around to join in back then.
But, since you mentioned updates ::) just don't forget those of us who are looking forward to reading "Looking for Answers" & the other books for the first time either. It's all good though & definitely worth the wait!
Thanks for the help!
Fran
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Oh, Fran, you are in for one heck of a ride!
And once you've finished reading all the other books, you can start rereading! :)
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Oh, Fran, you are in for one heck of a ride!
And once you've finished reading all the other books, you can start rereading! :)
I know, I know & reading the older parts of the threads is like 1000 pages of teasers!! I'm so spoiled because usually I can read a completed story from start to finish, but in this case it's multiple books in the process of being revised where the originals are unavailable, so I have to wait. Instant gratification-not!!! Then again-it is nice to have so much to look forward to, so I am trying to be good here.
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well hopefully now you dont feel so teased!!!
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Louise, take care of yourself and take your time! You know we'll be here. :)
Here's a little something that never fails to make me feel better:
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you bet that always makes me feel good! in fact... I just had a good job interview and I feel like writing!
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and as promised, for all of you very patient fans...
http://louisev.livejournal.com/235665.html "Dem Bones: Chapter 4, Entertainment"
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well hopefully now you dont feel so teased!!!
Nope-I am a happy slasher!!
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and as promised, for all of you very patient fans...
http://louisev.livejournal.com/235665.html "Dem Bones: Chapter 4, Entertainment"
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HOT DAMN!!! You are a sly one, Louise! And here I thought this was going to be a getting fancy-free story. Whew - bottomless Ellery and commanding Colson, now that is my kind of entertainment. ;D
I believe I will go and be entertained again.
Yay! on the good interview.
Thanks!
Marie
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I love that picture, Marie. Here's a slightly manipulated version with Ellery slate-grey eyes...
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I love that picture, Marie. Here's a slightly manipulated version with Ellery slate-grey eyes...
Thanks, Leslie - that's the one I was trying to post! Is it from the Gallery?
Marie
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Thanks, Leslie - that's the one I was trying to post! Is it from the Gallery?
Marie
It was in the Gallery originally. I don't know if it is there anymore. (I haven't looked at the Gallery in awhile). It is in my photobucket because when it was originally posted, I KNEW I had to have a copy of that picture for all time...
L
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..... I KNEW I had to have a copy of that picture for all time...
L
Yes - it is definitely a keeper!
M
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and for all you patient non complainers!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/236008.html "Dem Bones: Chapter 5 Vows"
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and for all you patient non complainers!
http://louisev.livejournal.com/236008.html "Dem Bones: Chapter 5 Vows"
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A wonderful Sunday treat. I could listen to these two talk all day and all night. There is such a natural flow to the dialogue, sometimes meandering, sometimes direct - just like real life!
I found the discussion of "Blue Hawaii" so funny - a few weeks ago, during the anniversary of Elvis's death, I caught some of that movie on TV.
“I didn’t mind him in a bathin suit playin at the beach but there’s too much drivin convertibles an yak.”
My feelings exactly, Colson! :laugh:
And, of course, I can never get enough of this:
Ellery reached for Colson’s hand and brought it up to his mouth, kissing the ringed finger on it. Sigh....
Lauren is sweet, but, dang, he doesn't take a hint, does he? :laugh:
The last lines got me all misty. Sniff. Just beautiful.
That was great, Louise - thanks!
Marie
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Could someone please tell me how to italicise type when entering a comment on Livejournal. ???
Thanks in advance! :-*
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when you are in reply mode there are several buttons
B I U S... etc.
which appear under the Subject and Message Icon. Look up when you reply to this and you will see them. If you highlight an area of text and press I it will make little brackets appear around the text area front and back and when you preview the text it will magically be italicized.
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if you are in HTML mode, you can also use < i> to start the italics and < /i> to end (without the spaces)
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Louise I meant italicising type in LiveJournal when one comments directly beneath your chapter. I didn't mean italicising type in reply mode here on Bettermost as I do know how to do that.
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if you are in HTML mode, you can also use < i> to start the italics and < /i> to end (without the spaces)
I tried that. It works. Thanks one and all. How I manage in this computer age I do not know. :-\
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I finally got to "Dem Bones". I am so far behind in my reading that I haven't been able to start "Chesterfield Fortune", but I'm determined to keep up to date on this one. It helps that I already "know" the background of story.
It's good to be back in the forum. I've missed that delish pic of "Ellery".
Carol
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welcome back, Carol!
And here I thought everyone is all caught up and champing at the bit like Marie here! I haven't been writing at anywhere near the pace that I was last fall so you shouldn't have any trouble keeping up and getting "Chesterfield" read as well!
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I love this chapter! It always feels good to read about the conversation between Ellery & Colson.
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........ How I manage in this computer age I do not know. :-\
LOL! I often ask myself that same question, Jo.
.......
And here I thought everyone is all caught up and champing at the bit like Marie here!
Champing at the bit? Moi?? ;D
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I'm still several books behind the Dem Bones timeframe, but of course, I read all the new stuff as it's posted anyway and I have to wonder at the fact that we see Ellery ask Colson twice in Chapter 5 for reassurance about his commitment to each him (No regrets & No regrets at all?) I don't know if a future installment I haven't gotten to addresses & maybe resolves this, but am I reading too much into Ellery's apparent doubts that Colson is with him to stay? It just seems a little uncharacteristically needy of him that it keeps coming up. Is that deliberate Louise, or am I just seeing things? I know Colson always responds positively & I don't doubt him at all, but Ellery seems to have a real problem accepting it.
It feels like it's more than just the normal "Do you love me?" that all lovers ask each other. It also struck me because in the early books there was that whole thing where Colson felt Ellery was trying to use sex to keep him from leaving (even though Colson was content with their relationship & was more concerned that Ellery was healthy rather than "getting fancy" three times a day.)
Is it because Ellery's experiences with both Beagle & Bill were so damaging to his self-esteem? He was also self-harming at the end of both relationships too. See, give me too much to read & I get paranoid I guess!!
I'll be bummed if the answer is that this was all resolved in like book 6 or something.
Sorry to bring up old stuff that may have been discussed to death already-just let me know if I should be taking it to the Taking Chances thread & I'll scamper off. :)
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I know you probably have not gotten to this story as yet, Fran, but the first appearance of the rings was at the end of "The Red Stallion." At that point, Ellery has what I might call "a big emotion". His reaction to Colson even agreeing to a commitment ceremony in that story was great surprise, and for him, the symbols of commitment are very powerful. This story takes place a week after the end of "The Red Stallion" when Colson is laid up in bed in serious condition, so Ellery is pretty much in the same fragile state of mind since he first bought the rings. So he is very insecure right now and his asking twice is a reminder that Ellery still hasn't "gotten over" the fact that Colson agreed to an actual marriage event.
So no, it wasn't "all resolved in book 6" but Ellery has been showing his vulnerable side and his insecurity in flashes, and the culminating event of the ring ceremony shows just how much it means to him that Colson is willing to go through with it - and Ellery now, right afterward (only a few days) is still in that state of mind.
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Thanks for explaining that for me. No, I haven't gotten to book 6 yet, but I can see why Ellery's insecurities would start to run wild. No one could blame Colson if he left town with all the attacks, kidnapping, etc. & feeling like everyone knows about his being queer. If I were Ellery I'd be waiting for him to say, "Enough's enough" & hightail it out of there. The fact that Colson doesn't even seem to consider leaving Ellery is a powerful commitment statement in itself at this point, but that's easy to see as the reader, not so easy if you're Ellery, I guess.
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Right. Ellery hasn't had a good track record of holding onto his man, that's for sure!
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And then we have the irony of Colson's being able to so totally & publicly commit to Ellery in the face of all these things when he refused to commit to Adam for 20 years just because people "might" find out about them. We know how Adam's death has changed Colson's outlook on things but again Ellery isn't privy to Colson's thought processes like we are. I really love how you've underlined his transformation & how it's taken several years of his being alone in his daughter's house, yet once he gets Adam's journal & decides to take that first step & finds Ellery, he holds on to that second chance quickly even while struggling to forgive himself for not giving that committment to Adam. Just beautifully done.
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why thank you Fran!!!
The entire theme of the story rests upon how death and loss can be turned to redemption and self transformation, and this is also true of Ellery's losses, not just Colson's.
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You're very, very welcome Louise!!
I find the story (& it's theme) to be extremely uplifting (I wish I had found it a little earlier after I first saw a certain movie! ;))
BTW, just to clarify a timeline for me. Where The Chesterfield Fortune leaves off would be the most recent events in the saga, right?
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Yes that is correct. "Chesterfield Fortune" occurs in January 1985. Events in "Dem Bones" occur the first week of November 1984 while Colson is confined to bed for 12 days with his "legbone", an aural fistula, or damage to the soft tissues of his inner ear, which was caused by being decked and knocked out by Bill Early in the first book, "Taking Chances."
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Well dang.
I was thinking this weekend about adding something to my short story, "Dem Bones" and when I went back to look at it again, it seemed that was the end of the story!
So we get to the question of the next story, for which I am going to post a poll. I did my Jeeves story, and I did my Legbone story... so ... what's next? I'll take nominees for ideas to put onto the poll !
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Well dang.
I was thinking this weekend about adding something to my short story, "Dem Bones" and when I went back to look at it again, it seemed that was the end of the story!
So we get to the question of the next story, for which I am going to post a poll. I did my Jeeves story, and I did my Legbone story... so ... what's next? I'll take nominees for ideas to put onto the poll !
You know, Louise, that's funny. When I read the last line of that last chapter I thought it sounded like a perfect ending. :)
Next story? Here's my top three nominees: In no particular order:
1. Jeremy & Nick
2. Nick & Jeremy
3. Sweet Thing & Nicky
;D
Marie
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I was thinking about those two as well, Marie.
Maybe Ellery and Colson could have a double date with Jeremy and Nick, lol...
Not sure that Colson is the double dating type, though.
;)
Really though Louise, you should write what YOU want to write!
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I'm still hoping to find out how Lauren and Simon got together!
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You know, Louise, that's funny. When I read the last line of that last chapter I thought it sounded like a perfect ending. :)
Next story? Here's my top three nominees: In no particular order:
1. Jeremy & Nick
2. Nick & Jeremy
3. Sweet Thing & Nicky
;D
Marie
I second that Marie. Or, Louise, if you don't like any of those choices, how about Sailor Boy & the Cop?
L
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oh my hehehehe you guys are cracking me up.
I am home sick today and checking messages in between feverish naps and rushing to the bathroom. Thanks for the laughs!
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I like all the suggestions with Jeremy & Nick et al, but what about the vacation for Edna & Wes & Ellery & Colson? You could also incorporate what is happening back at home while those guys are gone?? Oh my-the trouble the Red Stallion staff & customers could get into while the bosses are away!!! :o
Hope you feel better soon too!!
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what about the vacation for Edna & Wes & Ellery & Colson? You could also incorporate what is happening back at home while those guys are gone?? Oh my-the trouble the Red Stallion staff & customers could get into while the bosses are away!!! :o
I second this suggestion.
Hope you'll feel better soon, Louise.
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I second that Marie. Or, Louise, if you don't like any of those choices, how about Sailor Boy & the Cop?
L
Another excellent choice, L! Or maybe, Star Rookie and College Guy?
Sorry you're under the weather, Louise!
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z196/mariez65/9014z.jpg)
:-*
Marie
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Or how about, Army vs. Navy--it's not just football anymore!
L
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Or how about, Army vs. Navy--it's not just football anymore!
L
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I want seats on the 50 yard line for that game!
Marie
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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I want seats on the 50 yard line for that game!
Marie
And I'll be operating the instant replay camera!
L
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I am up this evening after a mostly-napping day, under the watchful direction of Nurse Leslie, keeping away from milk to keep my stomach from revolting, and eating plain plain plain rice and a little ground beef, staying away from the spicier selections in my cabinet! And I don't feel too badly right now.
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Any word on the poll for the next installment??
Not that I'm impatient or anything. :D
I just caught up with the whole saga & am starting a re-read because I did a poor job of reading for comprehension in my haste to read it as fast as I could the first time.
Oh well-it's even better the second time around-even if I am all alone here!!!! ;)
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well the odds are in favor of a Nicky and Jeremy follow on story but frankly I think I am still undecided and leaning toward a mixed plot. Some folks like the Jeremy and Nick and when I just write about them then the Ellery and Colson fans feel left out etc. so...
Unfortunately I am working these grueling hours in Athens and will be moving when I get back to England so this won't get started right away!
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That's ok Louise-I was just wondering what seemed to be the consensus on the next tale. You've got so many wonderful characters that a mixed plot makes the most sense to me as a reader. Maybe from your experience as an author, a mixed plot is more complicated or difficult to write. I know that next to Ellery & Colson, Nick & Jeremy are my favorites, so it sounds like whatever you decide on will make me happy.
Sorry to hear you are having to work so hard in such a lovely place, and then having a move right after that will be tough. I can be patient. I need to explore some of the other threads here anyway, so I will find plenty to keep me busy until you are able to find the time to continue.
Thanks for responding!!
Fran
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well just remember if you are rereading you are NOT alone! and there is a whole host of people who haven't caught up with the latest story, "The Chesterfield Fortune", so you can feel free to open a topic to ask or discuss something, that is what the discussion thread is here for.
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well the odds are in favor of a Nicky and Jeremy follow on story but frankly I think I am still undecided and leaning toward a mixed plot. Some folks like the Jeremy and Nick and when I just write about them then the Ellery and Colson fans feel left out etc. so...
Hey, the more the merrier, Louise! I know, for myself, being an Ellery/Colson fan and a Jeremy/Nick fan certainly isn't mutually exclusive - I love all your guys (and gals) ! :)
well just remember if you are rereading you are NOT alone! and there is a whole host of people who haven't caught up with the latest story, "The Chesterfield Fortune", so you can feel free to open a topic to ask or discuss something, that is what the discussion thread is here for.
Yep - I'm both (caught up and re-reading ;D) - but always open for discussion!
Thanks,
Marie
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Okay, well, I am in transit once again, just back from Athens, and in three days, leaving for Seattle and then resettling in California. So I really don't have the energy or time to launch the new story right away. But I don't really want to let all this time pass and do... nothing... so I figured I might try a few drabbles!
A cold breath of air accompanied the creak of the door as Jeremy came in, not switching the light on as he hung up his coat and slid off his boots. He looked up to see a shadow in the doorway, backlit by the lamp on the bedside table.
"Hey, sweet thing, I thought you were never gettin home," said Nick, closing the gap between them, warm arms coming around him before their lips made contact. "Missed you," he said, nipping at Jeremy's lower lip, and they kissed before Jeremy could stutter out a surprised hello.
"Missed you too, goddamn Wayne wailin about this that an the other thing," Jeremy said, separating reluctantly and turning the light on in the kitchen. "Need a coffee, you weren't sleepin were you?" He ran water in the sink to fill the coffeepot.
"No, reviewin for the test we got Monday. Only a sadistic asshole schedules a test a week after classes start."
"Keep ya on yer toes I bet," Jeremy grinned. "You havin some?"
"Sure, why not. It's Friday night, we got the whole weekend ahead of us."
"Uh..." Jeremy gave Nick a sheepish look. "About that..."
"We don't got the whole weekend ahead of us?"
"I might need ta work tomorrow night, place has been busy an you know Colson ain't doin security no more there..."
"Yeah but I thought Ellery was fillin in. Dammit, Jeremy!"
Jeremy turned on the coffeepot and came over to where Nick had sunk down on the sofa, his flannel robe falling open to reveal the bare torso and a muscular length of thigh, and sat down, one hand wandering toward the exposed knee. "Hey, what happened ta 'sweet thing?'
"Ellery expects too much from you. Look at the time, it's after 1 now, an with me in school we hardly never get ta ...have any time together anymore."
"I'm takin the hours ta pay off my loan Nick, now come on." As Jeremy's hand settled on Nick's knee, Nick shivered.
"Yer cold." He still sounded put out, but didn't push the hand away.
"Come on now. Not everybody gets a new car for Christmas, or their tuition paid for."
"Don't act jealous."
"Yer the one actin jealous."
"No I ain't."
"Come on now," Jeremy's hand slid up against the grain of the hairs on Nick's thigh, and the mood shifted between them. Jeremy moved closer, dipped his head for another kiss and Nick's head came up, his mouth soft and pliable now. As the gentle kiss broke, more of a gradual separation than a definite thing, Jeremy said "I got some plans for us tonight, boy."
"Oh yeah?"
"You up for it?" The hand persisted as if seconding the question.
Nick laughed. "You bein in the mood after workin eighteen hours, I'm gonna have ta start callin you 'stud' again, boy."
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good figuring I would say! :)
' "Missed you," he said, nipping at Jeremy's lower lip, and they kissed before Jeremy could stutter out a surprised hello.'
Gosh, Nick, I missed you two too!
thanks for that Louise! You're the best.
Looking forward to the 'stud' drabble... ;)
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Okay, well, I am in transit once again, just back from Athens, and in three days, leaving for Seattle and then resettling in California. So I really don't have the energy or time to launch the new story right away. But I don't really want to let all this time pass and do... nothing... so I figured I might try a few drabbles!
Drabbles? I LOVE drabbles! What a great idea, Louise. I have to say I'm exhausted just reading about your schedule - sounds like you could run rings around most people!
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"You up for it?" The hand persisted as if seconding the question.
Nick laughed. "You bein in the mood after workin eighteen hours, I'm gonna have ta start callin you 'stud' again, boy."
LOL! Oh, yeah - the "S" word - been awhile since we've heard that! I have the feeling Jeremy may not be quite as uncomfortable with it as he used to be! ;D
I'm with Fabienne - I've missed these guys so much. What a wonderful surprise.
That was great. Yep, you are the best, Louise. :)
Thanks,
Marie
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I am sure glad there are some folks still around looking for stories! this is great to know. I should probably post over on my LJ since many of my readers dont come here!
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Hey Louise, what a Saturday afternoon treat! Thank you!
L
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Yum-a drabble to distract me from a Monday where the kiddies have no school & are trying to make me taxicab mom! J&N are really such a great couple. Yes-Nick, your man be a stud!!!
Drabbles will hold me just fine until you get settled Louise!! I'll read 'em as long as you're writing 'em-no worries there!!
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I am sure glad there are some folks still around looking for stories! this is great to know. I should probably post over on my LJ since many of my readers dont come here!
I always keep an eye on new stories posted on your lj, just to let you know.
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I expect that any drabbles I write I will also post in my LJ as well, simply for continuity's sake.. I like to keep them all in one place.
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I can't remember what I was dreaming about, but my first thought upon waking this morning:
I miss Ellery.
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Awww... awww...
I feel so guilty now. But - what can I say? I am waiting for an inspiration to write,something that will be fresh and new and fit into the universe I created. So far, though, nothing has come up.
One thing I can tell you all is that I don't want to end up writing something inferior and uninspired and off-tone just because there is still a demand for it. I write from inspiration, and if the inspiration isn't there, I just can't write it. I know that seems odd, but that is partly why I have never desired to have a job that required me to do creative writing. Leslie is trying to get me back on the stick of editing "Taking Chances" so we can get it to the agent that expressed an interest, so I will be putting some energy into that this weekend. Maybe that will get me started again - handling the text.
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I can't remember what I was dreaming about, but my first thought upon waking this morning:
I miss Ellery.
*sigh* Don't we all, Marie... :-\
But I've finally printed Taking Chances and I've started reading it and OMG, I really love the rework/rewriting that was done on this story. I've reached the part where Bill punched Colson's lights out! >:( >:(
Colson and Ellery make such a great couple. I love how Ellery called Colson 'sweetheart' right from the beginning...<a href="http://plugin.smileycentral.com/http%253A%252F%252Fwww.smileycentral.com%252F%253Fpartner%253DZSzeb008%255FZNfox000%25282%2529%2526i%253D8%252F8%255F8%255F10%2526feat%253Dprof/page.html" target="_blank">(http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/8/8_8_10.gif)
Reread Marie, reread! :)
I'll light a candle for some good inspiration from your muse Louise.
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I am nearly halfway through the editing "shrinkage" process on "Taking Chances", the goal is to reduce the size of the reworked version (the one on tcreader.livejournal.com) from 115,000 words down to less than 100,000. In the process of doing the editing I realized "Wow, Ellery sure is gabby!" hahahahah.
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we love gabby ellery.
I was trying to think of some sort of ellery game to play... but I haven't had any great ideas. anyone else?
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I can't remember what I was dreaming about, but my first thought upon waking this morning:
I miss Ellery.
Marie-me toooo!!!!! :'(
But I see Louise's response & while I doubt she could write anything I would find inferior-I get her point. I hope her editing will stir her muse!! I will confess to keeping my copy of Greenlea/Laramie under my bed & whenever I am missing my men I pull it out & read a random section. So far, that's been working to cheer me up while waiting.
*sigh*
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Louise - Aww, I didn't mean to make you feel guilty! Good God, woman, anyone who's written over a million words has nothing to feel guilty about ...., but, what can I say - you've created people who are real! I don't think what you said about needing inspiration sounds odd at all and I completely understand that. But, I must say I don't think "Louise" and "inferior" are in the same dictionary! Good luck with the editing and "Gabby Ellery!" LOL!
Fabienne - yep, I love the reworked "Taking Chances," too - and yep, re-reading is a great way to keep Ellery close by. I'll light a candle, too! :)
Kelly - An Ellery game is a great idea - let's put on our thinking caps. I can think of lots of games I'd like to play with Ellery ....... ;D
Fran Thanks for that - it's nice to know I'm not the only who keeps the boys close by ;)
Marie
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Lots of us have been having fun with various ABC games (see the ABCs board). Maybe we could start an "ABCs of Ellery" game and play it here? (This thread used to be one of the liveliest here at Bettermost, so it would be fun to get the post count up again).
Basically, you run through the alphabet, quoting things from the story....we could make it be characters, places, famous quotes, etc.
Generally in the ABC games, there is a one or two turn rule. For this, I am going to suggest we make it a one turn rule (one letter must be played before you can go again). If the game gets real lively, maybe we'll change it to a two-turn rule.
Change the subject line to show the letter being played, ie, "E" is Ellery Cantrell. In the message, post some comment or other bit of trivia--pictures are oka too--about the "thing" in your post.
I'll go first after this message. Let's see how it works.
L
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The assistant DA who didn't like Ellery's red socks...or love bites!
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stupid ex-boyfriend Bill that is!!!
(his name hasn't been changed has it?)
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stupid ex-boyfriend Bill that is!!!
(his name hasn't been changed has it?)
No, it hasn't, Kelly.
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receptionist at the Sheriff's Office
(it is Carol, right? I am doing this from memory!)
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our favorite Deputy Sheriff of course!
Ellery shrugged. "Or maybe I could make ya something else. A friend for example. You don't suppose you'd care ta be my friend would ya Colson? For the price of a T-bone steak maybe."
Colson raised his glass, his heart feeling full, and not at all jittery at this proposal. "That sounds like the right price, Deputy Sheriff."
(I don't have the re-written version, so I just substituted Colson's name...)
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like, duh! I had to play it!
From "What I Did On My Day Off," one of my favorite Ellery thoughts:
Rushing down those stairs, throbbing everywhere a man could throb without being beat up, was when I knew I'd fallen in love with a man I'd just met, and at the moment there wasn't a damn thing I could do about it. It was time to be the law. And for that half hour, I really fucking hated my job.
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for gettin' fancy, of course!
(http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h243/lnicoll/sheets_02.jpg)
Oh my, it was fun looking back through the gallery... I picked a very g-rated picture, I know...
So, these are the sheets that have to get washed all the time, from all the gettin' fancy that goes on at Ellery's house...
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Bill's current boyfriend, at the beginning of Taking Chances.
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Where Colson had to spend the night after effin Bill gave him his legbone. And where Ellery spent the night sitting at his bedside, watching over his sweetheart.
....Ellery leaned back over and slid his arm around Colson’s shoulder once more, nuzzling his uninjured cheek. “I care about you, boy... it about made my heart leap when Carol told me the ambulance called about you. You got ta be more careful.” He moved his head, pressing his lips against Colson’s in a soft, gentle kiss, and then whispered against his mouth. “Promise me you’re goin to be more careful.”
“I promise,” Colson said, tears standing in his eyes.
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What Ellery needs when he forgets to wear that back brace after gettin' fancy!
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Where Adam wrote down some thoughts during his first summer with Colson:
“July 28: Had another row about the cooking, and he took off. Came back two hours later with two wild turkeys, didn’t say nothing but just plucked em an put em on the fire. I tried to thank him but what we done in the tent after was thanks enough. It’s almost worth riling him to get him all worked up that way. This is the kind of thinking that sends a man to hell.”
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which always lead to........
Ellery sighed. “You ain’t takin any argument about this, are you?”
“Shit no. Not after what you put me through, an the hospital an fallin down an all. You make yer bed, you lie in it, boy.”
“How about some deep passionate kissin an makin out?”
Colson frowned, said nothing, shifting further down his back to give him leverage to dig into the meatier muscles of his ass.
“I didn’t hear no enthusiastic reply there, sweetheart,” Ellery said, craning his head a bit to get a look at his face.
“Ellery, since when have we ever had deep kissin an makin out that didn’t lead ta fuckin?”
“Well, um ... never.”
“There’s my point right there.”
“How about light playful kissin ...”
“An when has that ever ...”
“All right. You are such a hardass Colson.”
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Colson's medical problem...
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Ruskin, the D.A. The last time we saw Mel, he was having this conversation with Wes:
“I just talked my A.D.A. out of resigning, thanks to you.”
“Thanks ta me?”
“Yes. Now I think it’s time you phoned up your long-suffering wife and tell her there’s going to be an extra place at dinner because I don’t think I should be going home alone the night before Bunny’s funeral.”
“Good point, Counselor. Dinner’s at 7.”
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Colson's horsie heroine
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Colson trying to talk sense into stupid ex-boyfriend Bill
"You ain't listenin Bill. He said it was over and done an its over an done," Colson said, his voice cold.
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oh, good one NB!!!
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I'll put one in here...
"P" is "Pete with No Spleen Pete!"
First referred to as such in "Shelter from the Storm" when Wayne reveals his relationship with Pete in a phone conversation with Ellery:
“You would. Now you go back to whoever it was you were snugglin an I’m hangin up.”
“Pete, if ya got ta know.”
“Pete? Pete with no spleen Pete? Is he doin okay?”
“Yeah, kind a bashed up, but doin better. He’s suin Wilson Brand fer beatin em up an he might get a lot a money for it too, considerin.”
“Well make sure ta use a condom, Wayne, he don’t deserve ta get the AIDS on top a all his troubles.”
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How things heated up between Colson and Ellery
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the bar!
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Wesley Brown! Our Fearless Leader:
.....This time, Colson led the way to the car, and had already unlocked it when he noticed that Ellery had stopped to talk to a beefy man with slicked back medium brown hair greying at the temples, an ill fitting brown suit over his bulging shoulders, and a neat black bolo tie. He waited by the car door, until he saw Ellery look up and beckon him.
“Colson, this here’s Wesley Brown, Sheriff a Greenlea County an my pain in the ass boss.” The beefy man, with puffy, apple red cheeks and an easy smile, met Colson’s eyes, and reached out a red-palmed hand in a powerful grip.
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Tourmaline, home to Colson and Ellery
But one day, leafing through the city paper from Tourmaline, the county seat in nearby Greenlea. He saw a small section that said "Men Seeking Men." It didn't say "Queer" and it didn't say "Gay"...but in that column, beneath a string of baffling ads with indecipherable acronyms he saw an ad for the "Red Stallion Men's Bar" and the relatively discreet caption "Men Only." His heart quickened slightly. As ignorant as he was of the Queer World, he knew what that meant, and he took down the address and consulted a map, painstakingly tracing the route southeast along the interstate 285 and then onto the 666 north of Morenci where he had at one time worked in the pit before they closed it.
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Investigation that Ellery undertakes to solve the mystery of Adam's death.
“You on some sort of unofficial inquiry, Ellery?”
“You might say. Not much of an inquiry, cause it ain’t much of a case.”
“Do I get ta know?”
“If ya don’t talk about it, sure.”
Wes gave him a disgusted look.
“All right all right. Suspicious motor vehicle death, two years ago. Poorly investigated, an it might be a murder disguised as an accident.”
“And what has this ta do with you?”
“Nothin. It has ta do with Colson. Old lover, disappeared, never got in touch again, an found out later he was dead and never learned why.”
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no further explanation needed
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=Oh, and can I say I am just THRILLED that I got to post the "V"!=
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Of course! We all love him don't we?! :) ;)
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The following morning they brought Colson downstairs for another X-ray, in a wheelchair this time, still not allowing him to walk on his own, but the doctor was still doubtful considering how severe Colson’s pain still was. “There could be a hidden fracture the X-ray just doesn’t pick up. We’d like to keep you another night and do this again tomorrow morning, see how the pain goes.”
And, of course, Colson refused to stay another night, and we all know now about that hidden fracture!
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The way f**ckin' Bill likes his boys.
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Baker - Adam's mother:
“Mornin, I am lookin ta speak with Zelda Baker.”
“This is Zelda Baker...” came the thin, reedy voice of an elderly woman.
“Name is Cantrell, ma’am, from the Sheriff’s department in Tourmaline. Beggin yer pardon ma’am, but as you may be aware, the case of your son Adam’s death is still open in Santa Fe, an I was asked to help out somewhat in the investigation.”
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Announcing Round 2!
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Where Colson was from...or said he was from (still working from memory here....)
L
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our boys second favorite drink. :)
Ellery:"You want some sissy Coca Cola or you drinkin beer like a man?" :laugh: :laugh:
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which Ellery smokes, gets Colson hooked on, and provided by Wes.
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“Sweetheart,” Ellery said softly, his voice pitched with the husky tone of satisfied lust.
“Whut?” he asked, his heart thudding.
“Doughboys are burnin.”
::) 8)
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Wes Brown's devoted wife and baker extraordinaire of Greenlea County.
L
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which is what Colson's head became:
“You read that big ol warnin slip that comes with those pills?”
“No.”
“It says so in there. Sometimes makes ya a little funny in the head.”
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or 'Glenfiddle' according to Colson :laugh:
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What you get when you combine the "funny" pills and the "Glenfiddle!" ;D
Ellery poured a shot of Glenfiddich and got one of Colson’s pills to give him.
“Home brew, boy, fix you up in no time.” Colson took the pill, gulped the shot, and lay back heavily against the bed.
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Something Ellery is full of...lots of ideas!
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the jukebox was playing a rapid country violin song whose name he never knew
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Colson's oldest daughter
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Leslie, I think we need an archive... Ice Pack already got double played... or are we just not gonna worry about repeats?
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Leslie, I think we need an archive... Ice Pack already got double played... or are we just not gonna worry about repeats?
Oh...we shouldn't have repeats! Heck,we're only two rounds into the game! LOL
I'll go change ice pack and I will set up an archive. Can I ask folks to help maintain the archive? When you play a word, just go to the archive and add it there. Choose "modify" on the message. Thanks!
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Well, I just found out that only I can modify the message...LOL. So I guess I'll be maintaining the archive!
Leslie
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where Colson spends the night babysitting Pete.
"Hm, well, all we have available is the Presidential Suite and the Lincoln Suite. Lincoln Suite is forty nine dollars and the Presidential is sixty-four, that's including breakfast, naturally."
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umm-where is the archive?? (Hoping there is not a big ole archive button staring me in the face.)
ETA-Never mind!!! I see it now!!
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Harry Lang's nickname for Wayne
“You ever catch his eye, Mary?”
“Name’s Wayne,” he pouted, but he didn’t seem put out by the comment very much. “I wish. But like I say, he’s got a man, an he wouldn’t be lookin for no daddy bear, either.”
Harry nodded, understanding at last. “Oh, I see. Gimme another Bud, Mary. I obviously got ta set my sights on somebody more pretty.”
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Sampson a/k/a "Nicky," who is always glad to see his Sweet Thing:
"Hey, sweet thing, I thought you were never gettin home," said Nick, closing the gap between them, warm arms coming around him before their lips made contact. "Missed you," he said, nipping at Jeremy's lower lip, and they kissed before Jeremy could stutter out a surprised hello.
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as in Official Business... Ellery and Colson's first date was "Official Business"
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one of Colson's original horses before Nellie and Millie came along!
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searching for answers about this brought Colson & Ellery together!!
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the finest hotel in Tourmaline
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Ellery's favorite endearment for his man!
Ellery blinked, startled. “What’d you call me?”
Colson blushed, forcing his eyes to stay focused on the man in his arms. “Darlin. Hope ya don’t mind.”
Ellery pulled him tighter. “As long as you don’t mind me callin ya all the silly names I do…”
Colson dropped his voice. “Kinda like ‘sweetheart’,” he mumbled.
“How you feelin, sweetheart?” Ellery said, squeezing his arm around him. “Pain better? Still dizzy?”
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What Colson did when he decided to drive to Tourmaline and find out about 'the queer world'.
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Colson is hot for his man in uniform
“I hear you got a thing for men in tight black uniforms, cowboy,” he whispered huskily. “Specially when they whisper in yer ear like so...” he ran his fingers lightly across Colson’s chest, finding the perking tip of a nipple, and seizing it gently at first, then tweaking it a bit harder, while probing gently with his tongue around the outside of his ear.
“Ohh...” Colson moaned, his cock already twitching to life once more.
Ellery chuckled softly. “I do like a man who knows what turns him on.”
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The group that ended up going after Bill when his pornography scheme was uncovered.
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Wes 'I didn't need to know that Ellery' Brown, the Sheriff, also known as Brownie :)
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Since neither Colson nor Ellery were xenophobic, nor did they play the xylophone, let's put the X rule in place...any word or phrase with an X in it can be played...see my next example.
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Colson and Ellery liked eggs, sausage, and doughboys for breakfast...not Trix!
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where Colson likes to bird-watch:
It took more than ten minutes, in the end. Colson needed a ladder to get the feeder down where it hung off the eaves, before he could add the mounting and screw it to the pole he had pounded into the ground in the middle of the back yard, far enough from overhanging tree branches so that Greybeard the tomcat could not mount another assault.
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where Colson likes to bird-watch:
It took more than ten minutes, in the end. Colson needed a ladder to get the feeder down where it hung off the eaves, before he could add the mounting and screw it to the pole he had pounded into the ground in the middle of the back yard, far enough from overhanging tree branches so that Greybeard the tomcat could not mount another assault.
that is one of my favorite scenes!
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as in Zane Grey's Last Trail
Colson stopped at the grocery store on the way home and picked up some food and then headed back to Ellery’s house, fixed himself some lunch, and changed into the new boots. He tried to turn on the video recorder but had not figured out how it went on with the television, so he looked through the books, finding a section of Zane Grey westerns.
He was deeply engrossed in “The Last Trail,” stretched out on the sofa with a pot of chili simmering on the stove when Ellery’s Monte Carlo came into the carport. He stepped in the door moments later and saw Colson in a snug pair of new Wranglers, a pristine white shirt, and brand new boots, and whistled.
“I died an went ta heaven. Whose this cowboy lyin here in my living room I wonder?” he said in a sultry voice.
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Colson's first love.
“You never was with anyone else?”
Colson shook his head. “Never wanted ta. I was lonely. Shit...was I lonely. Never told em. We only saw each other sometimes. This...” he tapped a finger on the cover of the journal...“this was from when we met, we went on a cattle drive up in Indian country together. Lonely as fuck, all alone most a the time, with a whole herd a bawlin cattle goin a auction, old ones a veal calves takin up the rear, an we was at the rear. He wrote a few things down, bout how he felt. Things he never said.”
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I see you guys dived right in, which is fine....
Round 3 is under way!
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as in Bunny Ruskin, Mel's crazy wife who thought she was in love with Colson.
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I sure hope nobody played that already!
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as in Jeremy
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one of f**ckin Bill's many crimes
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manner, which Gene uses unsuccessfully on both Colson and Ellery!
Gene turned as he heard steps on the stairs and batted his lashes at Colson when he took off his hat. "Well good mornin boys..." he drawled, sizing Colson up as flirtatiously as Pete had the night before. “Yer even bigger in daylight ain’t you Mr. Grey?” he sang.
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Bill was smiling widely as the newcomer came up the stairs, Gene hanging on his arm, his flirtatious manner returned in force. "Nice ta see ya Cantrell, come on in and have some grub. This here's Colson...Grey,......
(A little bonus: Colson and Ellery's first meeting :D)
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ie, Simon Gagne, owner of the local jewelry store and a beefy guy.
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Colson's answer to Ellery's bad back.
Colson shrugged. “If ya want ta tell me. But I want ya ta feel better, an I know what’ll help. A backrub, an a hot bath. You want the bath first or the backrub?”
Ellery positively beamed at his words. “Bath is always better first.”
“Well get yer lazy ass up. Or do ya want ta be carried in fer that too?”
“Oh carried, definitely.”
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Colson's first summer with Adam:
Tears glistened in his eyes, but they were not tears of anguish, but of relief, that he knew now he was not going to make that tragic mistake he had made when he left Adam after their idyllic first passion—the decision to hide that he was queer, and to prove it with a wife and children, forever betraying the one he loved.
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Jeremy was involved with Janice, the nurse when he met Nick.
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The second favorite room in the Cantrell/Grey household, where the doughboys and chili get made!
... Ellery went in the kitchen, lifted the cover of the kettle and took an appreciative whiff. “Damn that does smell good.” He looked around at the tidied kitchen and shook his head in wonder. “How soon till its ready?”
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Sammy Lang's
brother lover...
==comment==
Thanks, Natali!
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May 17th 1984, a very important day for Colson. The start of his life in Tourmaline.
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we interrupt this game for a bit of an announcement.
As you know, for the past several months, Leslie and I have been working on editing "Taking Chances" and approaching agents to try to get the work published. We have been through literally dozens of revisions, and at last got a substantive reply from an agent in August, who told us in no uncertain terms that our best hope of getting 'Taking Chances' into print was to reduce its original size (153,000 words) to less than 100,000. I did some combining and lopped off nearly 20 chapters, reduced the porn video plot about Bill and deferred that entire plot arc to the next novel as a first move, and started the more stringent editing on the revised 119,000 word manuscript. It is now at approximately 100,00 words - I have mostly been removing sections of longer conversation, rather than elements of plot, and should be able to edit out another 2-3,000 words in the final 16,000 words I have to review. Then, after another read-through and revision by Leslie, we should have a 96,000 to 98,000 word 'Taking Chances' revised manuscript to offer to an agent.
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Wow, Louise - an ambitious undertaking to be sure! I'm exhausted just reading about it. I know your revised manuscript will be great. Best of luck to both of you!
Marie
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that Colson packs for his new life in Tourmaline!
He lifted the now-full gunnysack out of the back, stuffing the black t-shirt down inside. That shirt had been under his pillow during his brief stay at Katie Ann’s, the one tangible item that connected him to this strange, new life he was embarking on, and as he hurried, now breathless, up to the door, he became aware once again that he was not alone. He tried the door, and it opened, and as he walked in, he glanced over at the sofa, the long lean body, all in black, topped by his black, thin-brimmed hat, tilted jauntily over one eyebrow at an angle.
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Ellery and Colson's wedding (or if you prefer, commitment ceremony) day...
Still working from memory. I know it was late October...if I am off on the exact date, please correct me! Thanks~
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Where Colson lived with his daughter Katie Ann.
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Sammy Lang's brother
Leon was not Sammy's brother. He was his lover. His name is Leon Sebastian. (Unless you modifed his role and name in the new version).
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Leon was not Sammy's brother. He was his lover. His name is Leon Sebastian. (Unless you modifed his role and name in the new version).
It's been fixed. Thanks Natali!
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Something that Ellery likes about Colson:
“Cause I like you. An yer a quiet, decent, good lookin man and there ain’t hardly any a those stumblin around here nowadays. And you ain’t eighteen tryin a be twenty-one neither. Is that enough?”
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As Bill Early knows, Colson has a good one.
Bill, not a good judge of people, lunged at Colson once more, just as Ellery let out a “Fuck Bill just fuckin go—”and Colson hit him in the face with a balled fist as Bill’s arm came around, knocking him backward but not enough to make him fall again. Bill outweighed Colson by a significant margin, but he wasn’t in the same class as far as bar fighters went. Bill staggered back, hand on his quickly purpling cheek.
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One of the many villians in the Greenlea Tales, who tried to throw Ellery off the scent by getting his brother planted in the Sheriff's department and flirting with Ellery during his interview.
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Ellery has a lot of them, but this is his favorite (and mine):
“Like bein teenagers,” Ellery said, watching him. “Get it on like mad an an hour later feel like doin it all again.”
Colson nodded. “Yeah. Wonder why that is.”
“Well I can think a why, but ya might not like my theory.”
Colson set down his pizza. “Shoot.”
Ellery plucked a pepperoni off the top of his piece and chewed on it thoughtfully. “We’re fallin in love.”
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like Ellery's notepads. A new word for me. :)
He went to the bedroom and gathered up his shirt, pants and underwear, then picked up his socks, and set them down on the bed. Then he picked up a pencil and one of Ellery’s ubiquitous notepads, and scribbled on it. “Got ta come back for the sox.” Then he went out to the living room, putting his hand on the doorknob, and turned.
“You take care,” he said, and Ellery moved close, slipped a square business card into his hand.
“It’s got my address, office an home, and that’s a pager number there. It’ll ring my phone wherever I happen ta be. Call me if ya want ta.”
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which Ellery and Colson bought for dessert at their first barbecue.
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The man responsible for Colson and Ellery's first meeting!
Ya took Pete in to wash up and he said that Wilson Brand had beaten him and thrown him down the stairs."
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“You matter ta me, too Colson. With or without the sex. Just bein here, holdin you, is more lovin than I ever thought I would see again.”
*sigh*
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Colson had to do more than yell for Bill to get the message:
Colson said, teeth clenched. “Yer the one getting in the way, an Ellery don’t want you here, so git in yer truck and git.”
Bill rose to his feet slowly, holding his hands out as if to ward Colson off, and turned to Ellery, keeping a wary eye on his rapidly clenching fists and drawn arm. “El, you ain’t gonna let this —”
“Git!” Colson yelled, not looking at Ellery.
Bill, not a good judge of people, lunged at Colson once more, just as Ellery let out a “Fuck Bill just fuckin go—”and Colson hit him in the face with a balled fist as Bill’s arm came around, knocking him backward but not enough to make him fall again. Bill outweighed Colson by a significant margin, but he wasn’t in the same class as far as bar fighters went. Bill staggered back, hand on his quickly purpling cheek.
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Not a good judge of people, and a slow learner to boot!
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Another significant statement by Ellery. :)
The other man propped himself up on an elbow, and then began to speak, hand still hovering close to Colson’s shoulder in the darkness. “I would have zero interest in you if you could walk away from a man you cared about for half a your whole life and hop inta bed with me without a second thought. Did that occur ta you? Everything about you says you had some great tragedy hangin over you. I been a police detective for almost 15 years already and if it’s one thing I understand is people. I was ready to wait it out, have some scotches, exchange phone numbers, meet up, shoot some pool or fish till you finally dug it out, see if you might make a go of it again, but its you jumped the gun. I ain’t sorry yer grievin him. Makes you a damn sight more human than...well...the aforementioned people I keep aforementioning.”
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Round 4!
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a sad problem that Colson had to deal with
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at Wes and Edna's ranch, where Colson makes a successful foray into socializing in Tourmaline - and where Wes makes the official announcement that Ellery is the next Chief Deputy of Greenlea County.
Colson nodded, feeling a thrill of happiness in his chest. He had gotten through the barbecue, enjoyed the jollity and festive air surrounding Ellery’s colleagues and friends, the good food and beer, and found himself noticing once more that everything felt normal. Perhaps it was that he was breaking out of his long isolation, his hermit’s life, and the days he had spent with Ellery, gradually loosened him from his solitude, that he could quietly enjoy others around him talking without having to do more than nod, smile, and occasionally laugh at a particularly sharp witted joke, usually delivered by Ellery or Wes.
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we all know who that is!
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Where Colson & Ellery stopped for some breakfast the day they met.
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The ambulance that took Colson to the hospital after Bill had sucker punched him.
Suddenly Colson heard a voice crackle over the radio in the cab of the ambulance, which was separated by a narrow window.. “Sheriff’s department, go ahead.” He recognized the voice as that of Carol.
“We’re heading to Memorial with an injured party, asked to notify Deputy Sheriff Cantrell. Name of Colson Grey.”
There was a hesitation. “Repeat that emergency 1?”
“Grey. Colson. ETA at Memorial fifteen minutes. Head injury, can you notify Deputy Cantrell please?”
“Sure enough Emergency 1. Is there a code?” the voice, to Colson, seemed to shake a bit.
“No ma’am, patient is awake.”
“Whassat mean?” Colson mumbled, and the ambulance driver, noting perhaps that he was overheard, slid the window closed.
The boy smiled encouragingly. “It means your gonna live, sir.”
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the dispatch area at the Sheriff's department where Carol can usually be found.
Ellery led the way in to the nondescript low brick building, and stopped before a fishbowl where a middle aged woman with tobacco-stained teeth and a rather large bouffant hairdo broke her sullen expression with a wide smile when she saw the lean deputy stride in the door.
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Definitely not Colson's style!
“Wayne? Ellery -- if he wasn’t workin the bar I’d swear he was underage.”
“A little girlish for yer style too...”
“That too. Can’t see hangin around with a boy wearin earrings.”
Ellery laughed. “Well there’s that. And it’s only one earring. Supposed ta let guys know, ‘hey I’m queer.’”
“I think the way he walks an acts like my Aunt Francis pretty much does that.”
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a favorite luncheon spot for Ellery and Colson
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A nickname Pete gives to Colson at the Rose Hotel:
"Got ya, Irishman!" he cried, then just as suddenly, released his hold before Colson could reach back to grapple him, and padded rapidly down the dark hall, disappearing once again into gloom.
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our resident Englishman
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Colson had finished his cigarette, Gene was shoveling eggs into a serving dish, and Bill was buttering toast by the time a low knock came on the door downstairs. "Get that will ya Gene?" Bill said, bringing the plate of toast over to the table, a couple of warmed biscuits nudged in next to the slices. Gene set down the bowl of eggs and nodded, hopping down the stairs, his usual airy ways gradually returning as he forgot his pout, and Colson heard a distinct squeal as Gene opened the door and let in the fourth person of their breakfast party.
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Back to that theory, again..."I think we're fallin in love."
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The first of many massages Colson gives to Ellery:
Right here, Deputy, now roll over,” he ordered, but playfully, sounding pretend-fierce, and knelt next to the long, fragile body as Ellery moved to roll onto his stomach, Colson putting a supporting hand on his shoulder to help him flatten out, then he straddled his narrow hips and picked up the “massage” oil which looked to Colson like some sort of high grade salad oil, but certainly didn’t smell like it. It had a slightly fruity odor, scented in some mysterious way, and he poured a little puddle of it in his palm, then rubbed his hands together till they were warm, then set them on either side of Ellery’s back, rubbing his hands slowly up toward his shoulder blades, pressing gently but firmly, and back down again until he got to the dimples at the bottom of his spine and spread his fingers out, gripping his hipbones and sliding his hands firmly over the muscles of his ass, pressing down more firmly against the denser, fuller flesh. His lover’s body, now still, though long-boned, seemed fragile and delicate to his hard hands with their powerful muscles and thicker bones.
Ellery let out a long, contented sigh. “Man, this is better than that ten dollar an hour massage parlor up on Center Street. Yer cuter than them girls, too.”
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One of the "light offerings" on the menu at the Red Stallion
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Adam's death was unsolved, but the case was still open.
The evidence in the open case would have been pitiful if it weren’t downright suspicious. He opened the evidence box, found a half a dozen photos of the scene, which were dark and grainy, taken at night with a poor camera. Inventory of the scene, the crashed Chevy Trailblazer, briefcase, a badly damaged tire from the folded-in right wheel-well when it hit bottom of a steep ditch. The body of the victim, hunched over the wheel, mostly intact but captured in that unnatural position that could not be sleep, but only sudden violent death.
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the notoriously well-endowed trucker who was the first known case of AIDS in Greenlea county, and sometime lover of Wayne Bryce.
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it's donnnnnnnne...
I just sent Leslie the new more slender 100,000 word version of 'Taking Chances' which hopefully still contains all of the classic lines quoted in our ABC's game, at least for the most part! Hopefully we will be able to attract an agent with this new 'slimmer' version and see the thing in print!
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it's donnnnnnnne...
I just sent Leslie the new more slender 100,000 word version of 'Taking Chances' which hopefully still contains all of the classic lines quoted in our ABC's game, at least for the most part! Hopefully we will be able to attract an agent with this new 'slimmer' version and see the thing in print!
Great news Louise. Congratulations!
Yeah, let's see this thing in print, and then onto the big movie screen of course!! :) :)
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it's donnnnnnnne...
I just sent Leslie the new more slender 100,000 word version of 'Taking Chances' which hopefully still contains all of the classic lines quoted in our ABC's game, at least for the most part! Hopefully we will be able to attract an agent with this new 'slimmer' version and see the thing in print!
This are great news!!! I'm sure everything will be fine and we will be reading this soon in print Congratulations!
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(I couldn't get my new version to open on my home computer - sorry this is from the older version)
He drove into Signal and stopped at a phone booth there, putting in three quarters, and dialing the home number. There was no answer. He tried the second number and got a voice that sounded like it might have been Carol at the sheriff's office. "I'm looking for Deputy Sheriff Cantrell. Is he there?"
later on in the conversation:
"Would you tell Ellery I'm headin back and maybe get in tonight?"
:)
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it's donnnnnnnne...
I just sent Leslie the new more slender 100,000 word version of 'Taking Chances' which hopefully still contains all of the classic lines quoted in our ABC's game, at least for the most part! Hopefully we will be able to attract an agent with this new 'slimmer' version and see the thing in print!
Let me add my congratulations, Louise! I'm sure the "slimmer"version is great! Good luck!
Marie
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The reason Colson came to Tourmaline.
Ellery shook his head once. "So what the hell you doin here then, sittin down in Bill's bar watchin em dance an all that? Research?"
"I wasn't watchin em dance."
"Is that so?" He could tell the deputy did not believe him.
"No. Drinkin, that's all. Talkin ta Bill, and then Pete come in. An yes if you want to know the plain truth. Research."
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"June 20th: Finally got Sad Sack to laugh. Had to bust my ass fallin over the gear to do it, but he got a sweet smile to go with them eyes. Gonna go to hell but one of these days."
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The first thing Colson noticed about Wayne.
"Whiskey," he croaked, his throat sandpaper-dry, and the young—way too young—tender, dressed in a too-brief tank top that showed much too much of his defined pecs and the shadowy rise of his nipples, sparkled at him, "Sure enough," and poured him a Jack Daniels, giving him a brief but appraising glance.
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as in the underwear Gene was wearing while making breakfast... somewhat disturbing to Colson...
Maybe he could get past this underwear and apron thing and move on. Or maybe dealing with all these queers is gonna kill me before Sunday closing time, he thought pessimistically.
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What Ellery is wearing when he first meets Colson:
.....And lean, wiry as Colson himself, his figure made sharper by the trim black shirt, jet black leather vest and coal-black denims. When he spoke his voice was as deep as Colson's own.
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The first word Colson managed to mutter as he entered The Red Stallion.
So this is where the queers go, the thought dropping through his thoughts like an anvil into the bottom of his stomach. He saw one thing: the bar, and headed for it, not daring to look left or right, and slid onto an empty stool that looked isolated enough from the nearest denizen, a shadow in black leather, fortunately turned away from him, the man deep in conversation with someone out of range of his peripheral vision.
"Whiskey," he croaked, his throat sandpaper-dry,
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where Ellery goes to investigate Adam's death:
“Got a report from New Mexico, I’m gonna fly down an dig into it tomorrow, try ta be home tomorrow night Sunday.”
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Using a firm grip, Colson maneuvered Pete up out of his stool, now showing little resistance, and handed him the remainder of his shot of whiskey. "Here, drink this, then let's wash you up, all right?"
The dark-eyed youth peered at Colson, taking the shot from his hand and downing it in a practiced gulp, making Colson look a bit more closely. Too young to be taking his whiskey that quick, he thought.
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What Ellery feels like when he takes his pills!
".......Why can’t they make narcotics without the narcotic part?”
“Huh?”
“The go ta sleep an feel like a zombie effect. Damn I hate that. Can ya help me sit up?” Colson nodded and slid his arms under Ellery’s armpits, lifting him so that he was propped against the headboard........
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Round 5!
The archive has been updated for your playing pleasure.
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the epidemic that was just beginning at the time of "The Tales of Greenlea County"
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==comment: thanks for that Leslie!==
This time, Colson led the way to the car, and had already unlocked it when he noticed that Ellery had stopped to talk to a beefy man with slicked back medium brown hair greying at the temples, an ill fitting brown suit over his bulging shoulders, and a neat black bolo tie. He waited by the car door, until he saw Ellery look up and beckon him.
The beefy man is Wes of course.
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is this Jeeves' real name?
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is this Jeeves' real name?
Yeah, I believe it's his real "legal" name - I think he was born Howard Butterfield.
Marie
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what Colson tries very hard not to look at when he enters the Red Stallion for the first time.
Somewhere on the right of him, he saw bodies in red and black and blue, moving on the dance floor further inside the bar, and the jukebox was playing a rapid country violin song whose name he never knew. He didn't turn his head to watch.
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Yeah, 'Taking Chances' sure is that! 8)
Washing Ellery had been one of the most erotic things he had ever done with a man, and he found himself regretting that he had never done such a thing with Adam. Rivers are too damn cold to lie around in playin grab ass, he thought. But the thought came as a pang of regret, that he had made a new erotic discovery and had not be able to share it with Adam.
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The kind in a pair of jeans, not the buzzing type:
Colson moved, then, the handful of inches between his face and Ellery’s, until he could feel the warmth of Ellery’s breath against his cheek, shifted slightly until their cheeks brushed, and his hand slid down the outside of Ellery’s shirt, seeking his hand, finding it half open against his knee, and grasped it, clamping his own hand hard and pulling it, as though testing the willingness of the man who owned it, to come to him, pulling it into the hard lump now straining against his fly.
“I do...want it,” Colson said, his voice a harsh, barely heard whisper.
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for Colson Grey, Ellery's husband and the love of his life - and for the color of Ellery's eyes.
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z196/mariez65/Ellery.jpg)
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GAH!
Thanks for that picture, Marie...it always elicits the same reaction!
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Ellery's were skinny, and his pants tended to slide off them....
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One of Ellery's many important declarations...
“I would have zero interest in you if you could walk away from a man you cared about for half a your whole life and hop inta bed with me without a second thought. Did that occur ta you? Everything about you says you had some great tragedy hangin over you. I been a police detective for almost 15 years already and if it’s one thing I understand is people. I was ready to wait it out, have some scotches, exchange phone numbers, meet up, shoot some pool or fish till you finally dug it out, see if you might make a go of it again, but its you jumped the gun. I ain’t sorry yer grievin him.
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How Colson felt about Wilson Brand:
“I am just glad I ain’t Wilson Brand. That man makes me jumpy as a seven tailed cat in a room full a rockin chairs.”
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Ellery is determined to find Adam's killer:
Because without more investigation there ain’t gonna be any way ta find out what really happened, and who did it. But my gut tells me there is a who did it, an it’s the responsibility a them down there ta find a killer they didn’t know they had.”
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Started off pushing a broom and eventually became the head bartender at the Red Stallion. Amazingly, Lauren's name is mentioned ONCE in the entire 99,935 words of Taking Chances!
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".....an I look like a movie star......"
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z196/mariez65/jackman2.jpg)
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what Colson was, sitting next to The Deputy in Bill's appartment.
All eyes were fixed on the lean, dark figure of Ellery Cantrell as he savored a short cigar and another cup of coffee, unfolding his legs and moving his chair back so he could think. Colson cast nervous glances at him from under the brim of his hat, which he had shoved on his head at the moment he had made his dash for the stairs, and which he stubbornly kept on as a sign to everyone that he was not willingly staying. It was very easy to imagine Ellery with a Colt revolver on a holster at his hip and a six pointed badge fixed to his vest -- he exuded authority. And it was that air of authority that kept Colson glued to his chair, because Ellery knew best what to do.
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dang Marie, that is a GREAT picture. *sigh*
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The way Wes described Ellery, at his promotion party:
“An our other announcement of course, is the naming of our new Chief Deputy, the most ornery detective I ever hired outta the University a Northeastern Arizona, who has distinguished himself in ways I didn’t even know he could, promotin him from detective A grade and Deputy Sheriff to the position vacated by Warren, effective first a June, Ellery John Cantrell.”
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of Adam that his mother sent to Ellery - the first and only one Colson ever had.
Colson ignored the shot, and pulled the picture out of the envelope, looked down at it. For once, his eyes remained dry, and after a long moment, the ghost of a smile appeared on his lips. “That’s Adam, that’s fer damn sure.”
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What Colson realized about himself:
What he had told Ellery was true: he had been in a courtroom, but had never spoken to a judge before. He had not dared—and he felt that lack of courage now, and for the same reason: because he was queer, and he was deathly afraid of it being revealed. He couldn’t. There wasn’t any way he could do that, even if they picked him up in a police car and handcuffed him in that court. He couldn’t say that.
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Colson and Ellery both have plenty of them.
“Right. So this big gust a wind come up, an course I didn’t slow down none, an it was dark, an I was tired, an I hydroplaned right into the guardrail. If I’d a been in a regular car I woulda be squished inside like a bug, but I was drivin a truck an just got folded up like an accordion.”
“Jesus Ellery. How fast was you goin?”
“I dunno, 80, 90.”
“Miracle yer still alive.”
“Oh yeah, well, Ford used ta make some real sturdy trucks, sweetheart.” His voice was soft, the sigh he made seemed to be not all relief at the massage, but perhaps in part, regret....
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of Glenfiddich, Ellery's favorite whiskey.
Ellery came out with a fifth bottle and two shot glasses. “I take it we’re drinkin whiskey tonight...” and at Colson’s nod, handed him both glasses, broke the seal on the bottle, and poured double shots for both of them.
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a hidden predilection of Amos Marigold, which might have caused him to be the target of blackmail!
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One of the things that prompted Colson to make some changes in his life.
It wasn't long after Colson moved in with his daughter, followed by a stretch of unemployment, that he began to do research.
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I am bumping this thread, for anyone who is new or who is reading, to check in to the reworked original tales about Colson Grey, who was originally based on the post-Brokeback Ennis Del Mar:
Taking Chances http://tcreader.livejournal.com/664.html
Looking for Answers http://tcreader.livejournal.com/19653.html - In Progress
I am working on chapter 40 now, and posting new chapters as a way to keep me busy and to refresh myself on the story for when I move ahead with a new one.
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I've been reading and rereading Louise.
thanks for the updates and reworks!
I am working on chapter 40 now, and posting new chapters as a way to keep me busy and to refresh myself on the story for when I move ahead with a new one.
Now, doesn't that sound lovely? :)
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Now, doesn't that sound lovely? :)
It certainly does. Music to my ears. :)
Thanks, Louise.
Marie
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weekend bonus!
Chapter 37: http://louisev.livejournal.com/246161.html
and somebody gave me the idea that occurs at the end of the chapter!
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weekend bonus!
Chapter 37: http://louisev.livejournal.com/246161.html
and somebody gave me the idea that occurs at the end of the chapter!
Awesome! Thank you Louise!! What a good spark of news for such a disorienting week...
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I knocked off five chapters yesterday and will continue to work on Looking for Answers till I get that version done. It is slightly uneven, in that I am debating with the plot points regarding Adam's background, the wife, and the mother, so there may be another version of 'Looking for Answers' in due course.
Editing is SOOOOO time consuming!
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and for those who don't already know, I posted five more chapters of Looking for Answers on TCReader.livejournal.com today. There are folks reading, I just don't know who they all are!!
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and for those who don't already know, I posted five more chapters of Looking for Answers on TCReader.livejournal.com today. There are folks reading, I just don't know who they all are!!
Me! Me! :) :)
I already have the chapter I read printed. I'll add the new ones tomorrow. Thanks Louise.
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Me! Me! :) :)
*Waves* Me, too! I'll try and remember to drop you a note over there!
Marie
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I should have known you two were cooking something up!!!
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I should have known you two were cooking something up!!!
;) :laugh:
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eh me too :) and can't wait for more! Hello BTW
Pauline
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As if I could stay away!! I'm not caught up but don't let me slow you down!!
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eh me too :) and can't wait for more! Hello BTW
Pauline
Welcome, Pauline. Well you folks will be happy to know that I edited and posted another 10 chapters tonight and I am up to chapter 65 of Looking for Answers. I am so relieved that this book is in much more 'mature' condition than the original 'Taking Chances' was. Leslie and I spent weeks editing that story! I guess I just hadn't got up to speed as yet!
And get ready for some 'Wayne Goodness.'
Pauline if you don't mind can you tell me where you heard about this story?
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I should have known you two were cooking something up!!!
biscuits? cake? fried chicken? ;D
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eh me too :) and can't wait for more! Hello BTW
Pauline
Hi Pauline - nice to meet you and it's great to have you here! :)
biscuits? cake? fried chicken? ;D
Ha! Yep, our boy Ellery still has some weight to gain! ;)
Marie
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SPOILER
yes he does, and when this drama with the A.D.A. passes by someone's going to be nagging him about doing his meditation and his exercise! But Colson is still adding things to the meals to get Ellery's calorie intake up!
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Okay folks, I edited and posted another 10 chapters of "Looking for Answers" last night, which continues to inspire my current efforts as well, and there is quite a bit of reader interest, which is really exciting for me, and gives me a motivation to continue.
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I kind of forgot, but maybe I first read about the Laramie Tales either from the Wranglers community or the DC BBM forum back in December 2006. I remembered it was a little hard for me to read about Ennis's moving on with another person for a couple of days. But after I finally started reading the stories, god, I just couldn't stop and thankfully there were so many parts of the stories for me to catch up. I was and still am grateful for you and your stories because they helped me through the down times. Can't wait for your wonderful works in publish too!
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Hi again xxp:
thank you for joining the forum. If you have already read the first six books you might be interested in reading the more recent work on my livejournal which takes place a few months after the six-book series. I will post the links here if you need them but my livejournal is:
louisev.livejournal.com
The Chesterfield Fortune: http://louisev.livejournal.com/216339.html#cutid1 full length novel
Dem Bones: http://louisev.livejournal.com/234856.html#cutid1 short story
The Rookie: http://louisev.livejournal.com/236331.html#cutid1 full length novel
The Rookie is being discussed and announcements of new chapters appear on the thread devoted to it here in the Creative Writing forum:
http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,15567.0.html
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Ten more chapters, folks.
Also, for anyone who was reading chapters 68 and up in the past day, I missed posting chapter 69, so all of the subsequent pages have been renumbered to stick 69 in there. It's a good chapter, go read it!!
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A little something I found in the archive. From Chapter 73 of Looking for Answers entitled "Roses" (with a big thank you to Leslie!)
(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z196/mariez65/flowercard.jpg)
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awww thanks Marie!
That is Ellery's love-scrawl!
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Hey Louise...I just had to let you know that LFA still packs a very powerful punch. I was just going to skim through my favorite
smex..um..parts & I got caught right back up in the whole drama once again. It was a very welcome diversion this week.
Are you planning on editing the rest of the Laramie Saga?? Some of that will be pretty challenging I'm sure. Anyway, thanks for taking me to a happier place this week! :)
Fran
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yes I am planning to do convert the rest of the books. In fact, I may just continue on.
I did want to ask a favor of you faithful rereaders, and that is, I stopped at chapter 93 last night, and wanted to know if that felt like a good stopping point for the book.
There are 10,000 more words in the remaining chapters of the original book as I wrote it, including the opening of the Steele trial and the vacation, which I need to rework for place. This section deals with the news that Justin Worrell has AIDS. Since this book, too, is overlong (stopping at chapter 93 makes the book 135,000 words, only about 30% too big!!) I decided to defer this 10,000 word portion to the next book. Looking for Answers has to go through the plot changes that I put into Taking Chances, mainly regarding Adam's background and life and some details about his encounter with Justin Worrell, so I am going to take it through another edit. Perhaps I should have done that on the first cut but I just didn't feel like I had it clear in my mind as yet to do that, and wanted to get the book edited into the Greenlea universe first before I began to change major details regarding Adam's background.
"A Second Chance" may prove an easier cut since it begins to deal more with Colson's life (rather than Adam's), as well as Ellery's background and the reappearance of a lover from the past, and there is less rework there as we diverge more and more from the fanfiction origins of the series.
So - to summarize:
I will be working on putting a Greenlea version of "A Second Chance" up on the TCReader site, and
If anyone who wishes to can tell me how they feel about the stopping point I made in "Looking for Answers"?
Another note regarding "Looking for Answers" is that I may edit out some of the more detailed and explicit scenes from it in anticipation of publication, in part to make it more "saleable" - but for the moment have deferred that, because for all we know, it may be just those segments that may make the story more of a draw. It isn't that I am not pleased with them, but that Leslie and I both think that this series is ahead of the curve in terms of market, and that getting it to press might require scaling back the sexual content for that market.
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yes I am planning to do convert the rest of the books. In fact, I may just continue on.
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I did want to ask a favor of you faithful rereaders, and that is, I stopped at chapter 93 last night, and wanted to know if that felt like a good stopping point for the book.
I'll let you know Louise. Haven't gotten that far yet.
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yes I am planning to do convert the rest of the books. In fact, I may just continue on.
I did want to ask a favor of you faithful rereaders, and that is, I stopped at chapter 93 last night, and wanted to know if that felt like a good stopping point for the book.
There are 10,000 more words in the remaining chapters of the original book as I wrote it, including the opening of the Steele trial and the vacation, which I need to rework for place. This section deals with the news that Justin Worrell has AIDS. Since this book, too, is overlong (stopping at chapter 93 makes the book 135,000 words, only about 30% too big!!) I decided to defer this 10,000 word portion to the next book. Looking for Answers has to go through the plot changes that I put into Taking Chances, mainly regarding Adam's background and life and some details about his encounter with Justin Worrell, so I am going to take it through another edit. Perhaps I should have done that on the first cut but I just didn't feel like I had it clear in my mind as yet to do that, and wanted to get the book edited into the Greenlea universe first before I began to change major details regarding Adam's background.
"A Second Chance" may prove an easier cut since it begins to deal more with Colson's life (rather than Adam's), as well as Ellery's background and the reappearance of a lover from the past, and there is less rework there as we diverge more and more from the fanfiction origins of the series.
So - to summarize:
I will be working on putting a Greenlea version of "A Second Chance" up on the TCReader site, and
If anyone who wishes to can tell me how they feel about the stopping point I made in "Looking for Answers"?
Another note regarding "Looking for Answers" is that I may edit out some of the more detailed and explicit scenes from it in anticipation of publication, in part to make it more "saleable" - but for the moment have deferred that, because for all we know, it may be just those segments that may make the story more of a draw. It isn't that I am not pleased with them, but that Leslie and I both think that this series is ahead of the curve in terms of market, and that getting it to press might require scaling back the sexual content for that market.
Since I know so much next to nothing about the world of publishing, I'll be happy to chime in here. Chapter 93 probably is a logical break & if you'll be incorporating some of the rest of LFA into "A Second Chance" it makes perfect sense. After all it is a series, and there's always a bleedover from one part to the next. I would guess that removing a lot of Colson's family stuff will help keep ASC in the word count range you need to be at.
I'm not sure how mainstream you are aiming to be Louise, but there is a definite sub-genre for m/m erotica (although my local Barnes & Noble hides it next to the travel books ??? for some weird reason) that is a growing niche market. I'm assuming the big publishers have created smaller specialized houses to market to those segments. Twenty years ago Anne Rice's vampire Lestat was considered racy, and now check out Laurell K Hamilton's Anita Blake series,where she is cautiously adding some very soft BDSM & m/m scenes in her books. My local library carries several copies of each of her books so there's a market but maybe it's not where you want to be. I'll get my copy wherever you may end up, but I will also have my unedited copy under the bed too! ;)
*sigh* Having said all that above, the literary world may not be quite ready for Mr. Coyote yet, I guess. :-\
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I'll get my copy wherever you may end up, but I will also have my unedited copy under the bed too! ;)
:laugh: :laugh:
You want to know what's in my nightstand? No, not 'muffins' ( ;D), but all the Laramie/Tourmaline tales!
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:laugh: :laugh:
You want to know what's in my nightstand? No, not 'muffins' ( ;D), but all the Laramie/Tourmaline tales!
Me too Fabienne!! (Well-under the bed too because they don't all fit in my nightstand anymore.) Damn-I think I'm gonna need a bookcase for them soon. My husband doesn't even blink an eye anymore-he's scared to ask I think! Bedtime Stories!! ;)
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Me too Fabienne!! (Well-under the bed too because they don't all fit in my nightstand anymore.) Damn-I think I'm gonna need a bookcase for them soon. My husband doesn't even blink an eye anymore-he's scared to ask I think! Bedtime Stories!! ;)
OMG, this is too funny. You've just described my house, Fran. Our nightstands and bookcases are as good as any toy box. ;D
Marie
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Ladies, as Wes Brown would say, "I don't think I needed ta know that."
heheheh
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OMG, this is too funny. You've just described my house, Fran. Our nightstands and bookcases are as good as any toy box. ;D
Marie
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Ladies, as Wes Brown would say, "I don't think I needed ta know that."
heheheh
Af if that's going to stop us! Ha. :)
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didn't think so...!
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I have gone back and cleaned up - I hope - all of the Adam's wife references in 'Looking for Answers' and plunged head first into editing 'A Second Chance.' So far it is going pretty smoothly and I have the first ten chapters up!
It starts here: http://tcreader.livejournal.com/43716.html
This book delves into the nitty gritty of the case against Justin Worrell and the beginning glimmers that indicate corruption in Greenlea County, and Ellery and Colson getting a firsthand experience of the fear and uncertainty of the AIDS outbreak as it threatens them directly.
This is the first time I have shown any part of this book in edited form since pulling it out of circulation in April 2007, and I have decided that I am far enough along in the book series to open up commenting on TCReader and post a notice for it on Wranglers community.
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Folks,
Keep checking back if you are following 'A Second Chance.' This weekend I got up to chapter 20 in the book and the editing is going very smoothly. I imagine it may slow down when I have to rework the family portions, but so far, so good!
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and today I added chapters 21 through 30. At this rate, if I do 10 chapters a day, this book should be all loaded on TCReader by the end of this next weekend.
Whoo wee!
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more chapters were posted today on 'A Second Chance' on TCReader!
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and I am up to chapter 50 in 'A Second Chance.'
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Okay folks, I will be retiring this thread now and opening a new one. My reasoning for it is to possibly attract new readers who seem to be voraciously marathon-reading my stories on tcreader.com, and if they come to Bettermost now they will be inundated with this huge long thread!!
So I am going to start a Tales of Greenlea County thread for open discussion of the newly formatted original stories with the new links in them.
See you there!