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cats16
Half-elven
Aug 1 2015, 5:17am
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Starting a new script *pours lemonade*
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I've been mulling over an idea for a few weeks now, and am going to write it this weekend. It's a short, but I have vague ideas for a feature.
Happy to see that we didn't get that mini-heat wave they thought was coming this weekend. Low 80's is acceptable! 
Alas, I have some work yet tonight. No plans as of now for the rest of the weekend, which is a-okay for me.
Have a relaxing weekend, everyone. 
(Edit: I meant to write this last week, but somehow I always seem to be the at the top of page 2 in FF threads. Interesting timing, I guess.  )
Join us every weekend in the Hobbit movie forum for this week's CHOW (Chapter of the Week) discussion!
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cats16
Half-elven
Aug 1 2015, 5:21am
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Huge congratulations! I hope you get a chance to celebrate with someone special.
Wishing you well moving forward. 
Join us every weekend in the Hobbit movie forum for this week's CHOW (Chapter of the Week) discussion!
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Kim
Valinor
Aug 1 2015, 5:26am
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Kudos to you for sticking with it for a year - that's a long time to have that hanging over your head. Glad to hear you're already feeling better.
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Kim
Valinor
Aug 1 2015, 5:43am
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Hello all! I'm in the midst of a social whirlwind - outdoor summer concerts Weds and Thurs nights, and a Shakespeare in the Park performance tonight (Henry IV Part 1). This weekend is the culmination of Seafair, the annual Seattle festival, with hydroplane races and a Blue Angels air show. Will catch the air show tomorrow, then my brother comes into town (again!) for a family birthday and festivities on Sunday. We're expecting temps to continue in the 90s through the weekend - we've already broken our record for most days at 90+. Will definitely be needing lots of smoothies.
Saw the Blue Moon tonight after the play - it was pretty incredible. This pic makes it look like the sun, but it's really the moon, and you can see how yellow it was by the reflection.
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Kimi
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Aug 1 2015, 5:46am
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That's definitely worth celebrating.
Congratulations on being so strong, Zarabia.
The Passing of Mistress Rose
My historical novels
Do we find happiness so often that we should turn it off the box when it happens to sit there?
- A Room With a View
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Kimi
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Aug 1 2015, 5:48am
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That's horrible. My sympathies - and wishes for better times not too far ahead.
The Passing of Mistress Rose
My historical novels
Do we find happiness so often that we should turn it off the box when it happens to sit there?
- A Room With a View
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Kimi
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Aug 1 2015, 5:57am
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A nice pinot noir is in order, I think.
Another week of working flat-out on the second draft of my latest novel, despite being somewhat hampered by:
- burnt a finger when loading wood onto the fire (it's still a bit raw)
- same hand: a wasp had hitched a ride on the firewood, and stung me on the palm.
My right hand, and yes, I'm right-handed. I've been soldiering on regardless. :)
I spent most of yesterday trawling through historical legislation to get the details right on something that turned up while processing notes on the 2nd draft. Net result: I added one sentence to the manuscript. No wonder it takes me so long to write a book!
When I was out riding earlier in the week, the sky turned dark and threatening. I decided I'd had enough of a good thing, and headed back. We'd *just* got back and started removing the tack when a huge lightning flash and crack of thunder made all the horses jump. I was glad to be on the ground when the heavens opened!
Oh, almost forgot to say: I've *finished* the second draft! Now it's in beta-reading stage, while I take a break before re-reading it with relatively fresh eyes.
The Passing of Mistress Rose
My historical novels
Do we find happiness so often that we should turn it off the box when it happens to sit there?
- A Room With a View
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Riven Delve
Tol Eressea
Aug 1 2015, 3:17pm
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The moon was gorgeous on this side of the continent too!
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It looked unnaturally large and was a beautiful orangish-golden color, like a harvest moon!
“Tollers,” Lewis said to Tolkien, “there is too little of what we really like in stories. I am afraid we shall have to try and write some ourselves.”
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Kim
Valinor
Aug 1 2015, 6:00pm
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That's what it looked like here too - my little camera phone didn't do it justice.
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zarabia
Tol Eressea
Aug 2 2015, 2:49am
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Sounds like maybe you've been there. 
You realize that life goes fast
It's hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn't go down
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning 'round
~Do You Realize?, The Flaming Lips
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zarabia
Tol Eressea
Aug 2 2015, 3:01am
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Well this week my dad and nephew will celebrate their respective birthdays together, so there will be a bit of a party. But hopefully if things work out, some time in the near future I can sneak off and get a mani/pedi and/or see a movie. Between my health issues and my dad's, I haven't had much "me time".
You realize that life goes fast
It's hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn't go down
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning 'round
~Do You Realize?, The Flaming Lips
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zarabia
Tol Eressea
Aug 2 2015, 3:04am
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Yes, that cartoon sums it up very well.
You realize that life goes fast
It's hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn't go down
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning 'round
~Do You Realize?, The Flaming Lips
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zarabia
Tol Eressea
Aug 2 2015, 3:07am
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Don't mind if I do.  Thanks, dernwyn.
You realize that life goes fast
It's hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn't go down
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning 'round
~Do You Realize?, The Flaming Lips
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zarabia
Tol Eressea
Aug 2 2015, 3:10am
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You realize that life goes fast
It's hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn't go down
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning 'round
~Do You Realize?, The Flaming Lips
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zarabia
Tol Eressea
Aug 2 2015, 3:16am
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I hope all is going well with your writing.
You realize that life goes fast
It's hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn't go down
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning 'round
~Do You Realize?, The Flaming Lips
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zarabia
Tol Eressea
Aug 2 2015, 3:24am
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What an eventful and fun week you're having; from Shakespeare to airshows, it all sounds great.
Love the picture! It's amazing the quality you can get from a phone.
You realize that life goes fast
It's hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn't go down
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning 'round
~Do You Realize?, The Flaming Lips
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zarabia
Tol Eressea
Aug 2 2015, 3:26am
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Good luck with the writing! Hope your hand heals soon; it sounds painful. 
You realize that life goes fast
It's hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn't go down
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning 'round
~Do You Realize?, The Flaming Lips
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Tol Eressea
Aug 2 2015, 3:43am
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Congrats on your inner fortitude and perseverance! So glad you are feeling better! Thanks, truly, for sharing.
I wasn't aware you had been going through that, zarabia. It could be that I wasn't paying enough attention, in which case I'm sorry for that. (I don't check Off Topic forum much at all, I'm afraid.) Please know my caring thoughts are with you and I hope to keep hearing more about how you're doing, whether it's good news or not, but especially hoping for more good news.
Sincerely,
Rux
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Eru Ilúvatar lived in a timeless state,
Then he created the Ainur to sing his magnum opus. Wait….
The one who had most power,
Melkor, sang his section sour,
Ilúvatar got rather dour,
He sang Eä! (he let the Ainur in).
Melkor, in jealousy, he sought to mar the symphony
That all started with the first word. (BANG!)
https://youtu.be/lhTSfOZUNLo
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zarabia
Tol Eressea
Aug 2 2015, 4:03am
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I think I only brought it up once specifically in association with a particular thread and I've shared it with a couple of TORnsibs in pm's. Otherwise, I've only mentioned "health issues". I was torn as to whether I should have brought it up here or not, but this place has become a second home and TORnsibs really are like siblings.
Thank you so much for your caring thoughts, they are much appreciated.
You realize that life goes fast
It's hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn't go down
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning 'round
~Do You Realize?, The Flaming Lips
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Tol Eressea
Aug 2 2015, 1:38pm
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Son #2 was at STEM scout camp this past week. We decided to make a weekend out of picking him up and went to visit Tom on his little mountain. I love visiting Monticello. It's such a interesting house. And now they have the gardens even more restored than when I was last here. Lots of fruit trees (Hear that Brethil?). It was a beautiful day. We lucked out temp-wise - high 80s to low 90s. I'll take that in August in Virginia. We ate at Michie Tavern and I got some heirloom seeds to plant at home. Today we're going to walk around University of Virginia. When I grow up I want to live in one of the rooms on The Lawn inI front of the Rotunda.
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Heed WBA when building blanket forts.
ITLs don't get enough FAS. :)
Where there's life there's hope, and need of vittles.
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
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Arandiel
Grey Havens
Aug 2 2015, 9:24pm
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Congrats, and I hope your prognosis continues to be good!//
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Walk to Rivendell: Walk with the Fellowship Challenge - grab a buddy and let the magic live on, one step at a time.
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Riven Delve
Tol Eressea
Aug 2 2015, 9:35pm
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Just walked down the cancer road with one parent and one friend.
“Tollers,” Lewis said to Tolkien, “there is too little of what we really like in stories. I am afraid we shall have to try and write some ourselves.”
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zarabia
Tol Eressea
Aug 4 2015, 12:32am
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You realize that life goes fast
It's hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn't go down
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning 'round
~Do You Realize?, The Flaming Lips
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zarabia
Tol Eressea
Aug 4 2015, 12:36am
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It affects many more than the cancer patient alone.
You realize that life goes fast
It's hard to make the good things last
You realize the sun doesn't go down
It's just an illusion caused by the world spinning 'round
~Do You Realize?, The Flaming Lips
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Sounds lovely!
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