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#1: The CBBers in Oz! Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 8:08 pm

Hope everyone enjoys this.......... Wink

Once upon a time there was a little girl called Catherine, and she lived in the wilds of Yorkshire with her kind Auntie Pat and Uncle Steve. They were very good to her, far better than she really deserved, and they took very good care of her. Catherine had two little dogs who were her best friends and went everywhere with her. They were called Wrinkles and Mrs Wrinkles, and their antics made Catherine laugh.
One day, Catherine was sitting in the garden, watching Wrinkles and Mrs Wrinkles playing, when there was a strange noise. Uncle Steve looked at the sky, and realised there was a cyclone coming. He shouted to Auntie Pat, who came running to the back door.
"There's a cyclone coming Pat!" He shouted. "I'll see to the cars, you and Catherine get down to the basement."
Auntie Pat called Catherine, who was very scared and caught her two pets in her arms and ran towards the house. Auntie Pat was halfway down the stairs to the basement by the time Catherine reached the door, and the little girl was halfway across the kitchen when she tripped over Wrinkles' favourite bone. In the time it took for her to pick herself up, the cyclone was upon them. There was a horrible shuddering groan, and the house was wrenched into the air, spinning round and round. Catherine huddled in the corner of the floor, with Wrinkles and Mrs Wrinkles curled up in her lap. After many hours the ferocity of the wind abated, and the house landed on the earth with a violent jolt. If Catherine hadn't already been laying on the floor she would almost certainly have been badly injured, as it was she had a nasty bruise on her backside. It was half an hour before Catherine was able to get to her feet, and even then she swayed drunkenly (of course, that might have been down to the three bottles of Uncle Steve's favourite brandy that she had drunk during the flight.......).
Catherine wobbled across to the door, and opened it cautiously. She gasped with shock and delight as she gazed out onto a beautiful, lush landscape. She stood on the doorstep, gazing out in wonder, and was just about to step down to the ground when she spotted three people walking across the grass towards her........

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#2: Author: Ally, Location: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!!

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 8:10 pm

*giggles* I like revenge and Reginald in particular, thanks Vikki Very Happy

#3: Author: Lulie, Location: Middlesbrough

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 8:12 pm

*howls with laughter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!* :worthy: to Reginald

#4: Author: catherine, Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 8:18 pm

I see. Like that is it? Oh well! Been fun while it lasted!

#5: Author: Carolyn P, Location: Lancaster, England

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 8:20 pm

LOLOLOL Good one Vikki.

#6: Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 8:20 pm

*giggles* So, what next Vikki?

#7: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 8:23 pm

*sniggering* Poor Cath!

#8: Author: Xanthe, Location: London/Cambridge

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 8:28 pm

*wonders where this is going* *intrigued*

#9: Author: Lisa_T, Location: Belfast

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 8:37 pm

Vikki the Ogre maybe, come to carry Catherine off and torture her horribly.. h'mm, now there's a drabble idea Laughing

#10: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 8:48 pm

Hmmm..... now, what role can I cast Lisa in........?

#11: Author: Lisa_T, Location: Belfast

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 8:51 pm

A kind of wild justice, Vikki? Laughing

*currently contemplating a drabble called 'the Cs and the Addams family' with Vikki as Wednesday.* Wouldn't she be good?

#12: Author: Ann, Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 9:14 pm

*wibbles at all the internecine warfare which seems to have taken over the board* *vows never to upset Vikki ever as she seems to be doing all the warring* ...not that it'll stop me laughing at the revenge drabbles, of course

#13: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 9:15 pm

*ignores Lisa*

#14: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 9:32 pm

Ann wrote:

*vows never to upset Vikki ever as she seems to be doing all the warring*

I'm thinking Ann is right - Vikki you're a warlord!! Wink

#15: Author: Lisa_T, Location: Belfast

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 9:53 pm

ROFL at mental picture of Vikki as a warlord. Russian or Viking. haven't decided which...

#16: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 9:56 pm

You obviously haven't seen my MSN name Lisa... "Kat *Vikki the Viking crossed the ice and went to work in the longboats!*" It's been that for a few days now.... Twisted Evil

#17: Author: Pat, Location: Doncaster

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 10:14 pm

wonderful Vikki. Maybe she'll take heed of warnings in the future!!! Twisted Evil

#18: Author: Kate, Location: Ireland

Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2004 10:21 pm

*wibbles* *giggles* *wibbles again*

#19: Author: Gem, Location: Saltash/Aberystwyth

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 12:30 pm

*giggles madly*Poor Catherine!! This certainly explains all the strange msn names *koffvikkikoff*

#20: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 3:47 pm

Okay, here's the next bit......

Catherine looked at the approaching figures and whispered to Wrinkles and Mrs Wrinkles,
"I don't think we're in Yorkshire anymore....."
The little dog barked in agreement, and then went back to chasing Mrs Wrinkles who had just come into season...... Catherine, being sweet and innocent, thought they were just playing tag, and turned her attention to the three people approaching the house. The person in the centre was obviously of a higher rank than those who flanked her. She was dressed completely in white, with a floaty skirt, and lavender tinted sparkly wings, and wand to match, and she used a crutch to walk with. Her two companions were dressed entirely in blue and wore hats with little bells round the rim. None of the three were terribly tall, in fact, Catherine herself over topped each of them by several inches. As she absorbed these facts, the three strangers stopped in front of her, and the white clad lady spoke.
"Good afternoon my dear! We come to thank you for delivering the Land of the Munchkins from the tyranny of the Wicked Witch of the East!"
Catherine looked blank. "I-I-I don't understand!" She stammered, "Where am I? What happened?" "You are in the Land of Oz, my child!" Said the lady, "In the eastern quarter, to be exact, which is the home of the Munchkins. Until today, they were enslaved by an evil witch, but now you have killed her and they are free."
Catherine gasped. "But I haven't killed anyone! I wouldn't! I couldn't!" She protested wildly.
"Calm down my dear. Your house landed on her and squashed her flat. She was very wicked, and you have done a great service to the people of Munchkin land. Look!" She finished, pointing to the ground at the side of the house.
Catherine obediently looked, and saw a pair of legs, wearing red and green striped stockings and a pair of shiny silver trainers protruding from under the edge of the house. She cried out as she realised the truth of what the lady said, and looked horrified. On seeing the distress on her face, one of the blue clad people stepped forward.
"Don't cry little girl." She said, "for the witch was very evil and oh, so spurny. And see how happy we munchkins are to be free of her evil orders" She gestured wildly to a nearby field, where more of the little blue clad people were frolicking gaily, and singing a song.
Catherine scrubbed at her eyes and said "Really? But I thought witches were just in stories?"
The white lady spoke again. "Really my dear! And indeed, witches are certainly not just in stories! For I am one myself. I am Rachel, the good witch of the North. I rule the land of the Gilikins, to the north of the Land of Oz. Now, what is your name, and where do you come from?"
"I'm Catherine." She said shyly. "And I live in Yorkshire with my Auntie Pat and Uncle Steve, but there was a cyclone and the house was carried here with me and my two little dogs, Wrinkles and Mrs Wrinkles, inside. Are you really a witch? Do you know how I can get back to Yorkshire?"
The lady looked sad. "I don't know how to help you my dear," she said sadly, "For the Land of Oz is surrounded by a deadly desert which withers all living flesh to dust."
Catherine gasped in horror. "But how will I get home?"
Rachel sighed "I wish I could help my dear, but I think that the only one who can help you is the great Wizard of Oz himself."
"How do I find him?" Asked Catherine eagerly.
"You must follow the yellow brick road." Piped up the munchkin who had spoken before, pointing at the road which wound through the fields.
"Then I must leave at once!" The little girl said.
"It will be dark soon," said the kindly witch, "you would be better to wait until the morning."
"And we would be honoured if you would be our guest tonight." Said the munchkin, nodding her head so the bells on her hat tinkled merrily. "For I am Liss, the Squeen of the Munchkins, and I am so thankful that you have freed my people!" At this, there was a cough from the other Munchkin. "Oh yes, and this coughy creature over here is Nell."
"I'm pleased to meet you." Said Catherine shyly.
"Now," Rachel the Witch said, gently, " I suggest you accept Liss's offer, and start off fresh in the morning. I must return to my own people, but before I do, I have two gifts for you. The first is my kiss, which will protect you from all harm. No creature in Oz will dare to harm one who bears the Kiss of Rachel the Witch, for as they say, 'It doesn't pay to piss Rachel off!!'"
As she said this, identical snickers came from Liss and Nell, hastily smothered as Rachel turned a withering glare on them.
"Now, as I was saying before I was so RUDELY interrupted," she continued, " the second gift I wish you to have is the silver trainers that belonged to the wicked witch. They possess a magic charm, but I'm afraid that I know not what it is. However, I believe that they may be of some help to you somewhere on your journey. Now, I must go, but I wish you well my child." She placed a kiss on Catherine's forehead, and with a click of her fingers, made a shiny wheelchair appear. She seated herself in this marvellous item, and pressed a button, and the chair rose into the air and whisked her away to the North.
Catherine went back to the house, changed into a clean pair of jeans and a t shirt, and realising that her trainers were rather smelly, donned the silver pair which had belonged to the witch. She tucked a few things into a rucksack, and called her pets, and went off with Liss and Nell to the munchkin squeen's cottage.

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#21: Author: Ally, Location: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!!

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 4:10 pm

Oooh I want a hat with bells and silver trainers!! Thank you Vikki, awaiting further adventures with interest!

#22: Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 4:41 pm

*picks self up from sobbing with hysterical laughter on the floor*

#23: Author: LizB, Location: Oxon, England

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 5:02 pm

One day I'm going to expire from trying not to laugh out loud in the office - I just came very close to it... ROFL

Liz

#24: Author: Ann, Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 5:14 pm

*begins rousing rendition of 'We're off to see the Wizard'* Guitar

:boohoo:

#25: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 5:31 pm

*Trys desperately not to laugh... fails miserably and falls about giggling helplessly*

#26: Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 7:04 pm

Thank goodness I'm alone, but I wonder whether the neighbours will come knocking to find out if I'm ill!

#27: Author: Carolyn P, Location: Lancaster, England

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 7:51 pm

One of my favourite films. :tigger: (in readiness for 'Lions and tiggers and bears, Oh my')

#28: Author: Lisa_T, Location: Belfast

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 9:00 pm

I love the thought of RTW as Glinda instead of the WW of the W!!!!! appropriate given her tinker garb at SG. *particularly liked the bit about it not paying to piss RTW off*

#29: Author: Susan, Location: Carlisle

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 9:08 pm

Well done Vikki very funny!

#30: Author: Xanthe, Location: London/Cambridge

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 9:53 pm

*giggling weakly*

#31: Author: Nicci, Location: UK

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2004 11:05 pm

There is going to be more of this isn't there?

#32: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 12:44 am

Oh there is indeed Nicci! I wrote six pages of A5 while I was out tonight, all I have to do now is type it up!!!

#33: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 1:41 am

okay, first part of tonight's writing spree! (Disclaimer! No offence intended to anyone who appears in this drabble! It started as revenge on Catherine, but the bunny has bitten hard, and is racing away with me!) Catherine (and the Wrinkles’, of course) spent a very pleasant evening in the company of the friendly Munchkins, who were, understandably, excited and jubilant at their unexpectedly regained freedom. The little people were very glad that the witch was dead, and they entertained their guest with a variety of songs and dances (including a choral recitation of ‘Ding Dong, the Witch is Dead!’) Squeen Liss had composed a comic ode in honour of Catherine, and she recited it, complete with many wildly dramatic gestures and arm movements, reducing not only Catherine, but also all of her fellow Munchkins to fits of helpless, near hysterical, laughter. Once everyone had regained their composure to a greater or lesser degree, after this performance, two young redheaded Munchkin girls came forward and performed a charming Pas de Deux. At least, it WAS charming until one of the girls, who had two long red pigtails hanging down her back to her waist, suddenly gave a cry of pain, and fell to the floor. “Oh bugger it! My blasted ankle’s gone again!” She was heard to mutter, “I want a new one!!!!”
At this, an older Munchkin lady bustled forward. “Language Rosie!” She scolded the girl. “Emily,” to the other girl, “help her up, there’s a good girl!”
“Sorry Aunt Jennie,” Muttered Rosie, rather sulkily, it must be admitted, as Emily helped her to her feet, “but it bloody HURTS!”
“Well, if you WILL insist on dancing on it, child!” Said her aunt, shaking her head despairingly.
As the two girls left the performance area, five other ladies of a similar age came forward to join Jennie, and they proceeded to perform a morris dance. (This being a particular interest of Jennie’s)
It was very late, by the time the dance finished, and Catherine was finding it rather a struggle to keep her eyes open. The Munchkin Squeen, Liss, had fallen fast asleep in her chair, and was snoring beautifically by this time, but her kindly companion, Nell, noticed how tired the little girl was, and discretely escorted her to a comfortable bedchamber, with a delightfully soft feather bed, and tucked her in with a gentle hand. Catherine fell asleep instantly, with Wrinkles, and Mrs Wrinkles snuggled up beside her, and slept soundly until the next morning.

#34: Author: Kathy_S, Location: midwestern US

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 3:36 am

I hope all of these sleepy-heads aren't suggesting that Jennie's dance ensemble was boring! If it's the kind with sticks (rather than just bells), that could be verrry dangerous! ROFL

Vikki & Reginald are so magnanimous. Laughing

#35: Author: Xanthe, Location: London/Cambridge

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 9:06 am

*giggling*

#36: Author: Kathye, Location: Laleham

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 9:18 am

LOL Can't wait to see what happens when Liss or RTW find this !!

#37: Author: Carolyn P, Location: Lancaster, England

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 11:28 am

Vikki wrote:

okay, first part of tonight's writing spree!

So where's the second part?

#38: Author: Nicci, Location: UK

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 11:38 am

Love the munchkins. *awaiting the second part with impatience*

#39: Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 12:09 pm

*laughing hysterically... silently*

#40: Author: Lisa_T, Location: Belfast

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 12:19 pm

*also laughing* This reminds me of Tara, Vikki, though without the lurid animals!!

#41: Author: Nell, Location: London, England

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 1:22 pm

I seem to be being very nice in this!!! Confused

Oh and thank you Vikki - hysterical! ETA: And thank you for the hats with bells on! I've always wanted one!!!

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#42: Author: Pat, Location: Doncaster

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 1:23 pm

Come on Vikki, where's the next bit?

#43: Author: Ally, Location: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!!

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 1:43 pm

Well I guess one post from Vikki is a writing spree Wink

*giggling appreciatively*

#44: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 2:31 pm

I have to re-jig a few things, but hopefully I'll get the next bit up later on

#45: Author: Nell, Location: London, England

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 2:37 pm

Look forward to it when it's re-jigged...

#46: Author: Laura, Location: London (ish)

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 2:43 pm

Me too!

#47: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 3:34 pm

Come on Vikki! If you don't post soon, we all know it'll take weeks before you! Wink

#48: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 4:05 pm

*pokes Kat hard!*

Catherine awoke to glorious sunshine and, tumbling out of bed, she hurried to wash and dress, eager to set out on her journey. She hastened downstairs, and into the cosy kitchen, where she stopped short in amazement. At the end of the big room, was a large built in cupboard, this in itself, would not have surprised Catherine, but the whole thing was covered with aluminium foil, to make it shiny, and it had been fitted out as a fort, and was currently occupied by a studious looking young Munchkin girl, who was surrounded by stacks of textbooks. As Catherine watched in confusion, the young dancer from the night before, Rosie, came flying past her, leapt onto a small trampoline that stood in front of the cupboard, and bounced into the cupboard-fort, drawing an indignant yelp from it’s resident, and also a cry of “Ow!!! Bloody ankle!” from Rosie herself.
As this happened, Liss, the Munchkin Squeen, bustled in through the door, took one look at the scene before her and said “Rosie! Leave Xanthe alone! You know she has to do her essay!”
“But I wanna play in the fort!” Said Rosie, pouting.
“It’s okay,” said Xanthe, “I’ve just about finished now, so we could have a game.”
Liss turned to Catherine with a chuckle, “They’re always like that, unfortunately.” She said ruefully. “Did you sleep well my dear?”
“Oh yes!” Said Catherine, “You have all been so kind to me. But I really must get to the Emerald City.”
“Of course, my dear. I’ve packed you some food for your journey.” Said Liss, handing over a basket. “My people owe you a great debt of gratitude Catherine, and I wish you a safe and successful journey.”
Catherine waved goodbye to her new friends, and set out along the yellow brick road.

#49: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 4:08 pm

*Giggles gleefully* This is all very tame for a revenge drabble dear - would you like me to send you a dictionary so you can look up the word 'revenge'? Wink

#50: Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 4:10 pm

*giggles* *tries not to keel over at yet another update from Vikki* *giggles again*

#51: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 4:22 pm

Okay everyone since it doesn't live up to kat's expectations I won't bother posting anymore... Sorry all!

#52: Author: Carolyn P, Location: Lancaster, England

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 4:24 pm

Ignore them Vikki, it's a wonderful drabble and we want lots and lots more.

#53: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 4:24 pm

*Laughs at Pim* And Vikki, we know you wouldn't be able to resist not posting if you've written it!

#54: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 4:32 pm

Well, maybe I'll just send it to Carolyn to read, since she's being nice to me! tongue

#55: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 4:45 pm

Lol! Bless, poor Vikki - having an inferiority complex are we? Wink

(I love you really you know! Kiss

)

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#56: Author: Pat, Location: Doncaster

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 4:45 pm

Vikki if you do that I won't be able to read it. Come to that, nor will Catherine. Ignore the grousers!!!!

#57: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 4:47 pm

We're not grousing!!! We just enjoy making her rise - a typical CS trait as you all know!

#58: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 4:48 pm

Maybe I will just post it over in the Mods Staffroom!

#59: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 4:50 pm

Hehe, I'm sure Liss and some of the other Mod's will be willing to share - being generous Chalet girls and all that!

#60: Author: LizB, Location: Oxon, England

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 5:10 pm

Please post some more Vikki - I'm enjoying this and I want to see who she meets on the way to the Emerald city. Pretty please? Smile

Liz

#61: Author: Ann, Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 5:13 pm

:laughing: More would be greatly appreciated, Vikki!

#62: Author: Charlotte, Location: home yey!

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 5:14 pm

no, no, no, more in here please!!!!!!! also...I haven't EVER been in a drabble! Wink

#63: Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 5:17 pm

Vikki, just ignore us (specially Kat). Admittedly the proliferation of drabble was a little overwhelming but WE LOVE YOU REALLY!

#64: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 5:50 pm

pim wrote:

Vikki, just ignore us (specially Kat). Admittedly the proliferation of drabble was a little overwhelming but WE LOVE YOU REALLY!

OI!! But yes, we do love you - so please post more as soon as your Dad gets off the phone!!

#65: Author: Ally, Location: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!!

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 6:11 pm

:crying: :crying: :crying: Please Vikki, don't listen to Kitty

#66: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 6:12 pm

Well, since everyone asked so nicely (and since I extracted a promise from Kat to behave.....) here's the next installment!

She had been walking for around two hours, with the two little dogs trotting along beside her, when suddenly she heard a voice.
“Hello!” It said, “can you help me?”
The little girl stopped, and looked around in bewilderment.
“Over here!” Said the voice.
Catherine spun around in circles, but she STILL couldn’t see who’d spoken.
“Up here! On the pole!” Came the voice again.
Catherine stared in amazement at the scarecrow in the field. She scrambled over the fence, and walked across to the scarecrow. “Excuse me, but did you speak?” She asked rather shyly.
“I did indeed.” Said the scarecrow, “Would you be able to help me down? It’s most uncomfortable up here!”
The girl reached up, and lifted the scarecrow down from her perch (it was a female scarecrow) and stood her on her feet.
“Oh! Thank you so much!” Said the scarecrow gratefully, “I was starting to get cramp.”
“You’re very welcome,” said Catherine, still rather stunned that she was conversing with a scarecrow. “My name is Catherine.”
“I’m Ally.” Said the scarecrow, shaking hands. “Are you going somewhere nice?”
I’m going to the Emerald City, to ask the great Wizard of Oz to send me back to my Auntie Pat and Uncle Steve in Yorkshire.”
“Oh!” Said the Ally the Scarecrow. “Do you think the Wizard might be able to give me a new brain, so I could write stories? I’ve always longed to write, but it never goes quite the way I want.”
“I’m sure the Wizard would be able to help.” Said Catherine, confidently.
“Can I come with you to see him then?” Asked Ally.
“Of course you CAN, and equally, you MAY!” Replied Catherine, with recollection of Miss Annersley, the headmistress in her favourite Chalet School books. (The entire series of which she had somehow crammed into her rucksack before leaving Auntie Pat and Uncle Steve’s house the previous evening.)
The new friends set off companionably along the yellow brick road in the direction of the Emerald City, with Wrinkles and Mrs Wrinkles frolicking around them

#67: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 6:13 pm

Why shouldn't she listen to me? I've just told her to post more and you want want her to hear that?!! *Confused!*

#68: Author: Ally, Location: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!!

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 6:18 pm

Surely, first of all I need a bunny to write stories! Rolling Eyes

#69: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 6:22 pm

Firstly - I didn't promise ANYTHING!! Secondly - Ally, that can easily be arranged! Twisted Evil

#70: Author: Xanthe, Location: London/Cambridge

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 6:45 pm

*giggling* hmm, now where can I get enough foil for my cupboard... Rolling Eyes

#71: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 6:47 pm

We can all send you some Xan!

#72: Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 7:05 pm

*falls over laughing* Thank you shiny, lovely, wonderful, o great Vikkikins.

#73: Author: Carolyn P, Location: Lancaster, England

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 7:07 pm

Thank you Vikki. I presume that the scarecrow was singing 'If only I had a plot?'

#74: Author: Lulie, Location: Middlesbrough

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 7:14 pm

Loving this!!!!! The Wizard of Oz is one of my favourite books/films and I was also in a stage production of it in my dim and distant youth! (I was the tin man - yes, I know I'm a girl, but this was acting!)

#75: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 7:50 pm

Okay, next bit....... *prepares to post and run!!!!*

Another two hours passed, and the road was now running through woodlands, when Catherine realised she was hungry. She spotted a charming, sunny glade at the side of the road, and she and Ally settled down to rest. Ally, of course, didn’t need food, but Catherine opened the basket of food that the kindly Munchkin Squeen had given her, and tucked into a delicious chicken sandwich, and a fresh blueberry muffin. While she ate, and chatted with Ally, the two little dogs chased each other in and out of the trees. They had vanished from sight, when Catherine heard a cry of “Help!”, followed by a volley of barking.
Catherine leapt to her feet, and ran to see what her pets were up to, with Ally the Scarecrow hot on her heels.
As she broke through the trees into the next clearing, Catherine stopped dead in amazement. For there, at the far side of the clearing, stood a girl of her own age, apparently frozen into place, while the two dogs sniffed eagerly about her feet. As she stared, Catherine realised that the girl’s legs were made entirely of tin. She had obviously been caught unawares by a rainstorm, and her leg joints had rusted solid, leaving her unable to move. Catherine called her pets to heel, and the strange girl heaved a sigh of relief.
“Oh, thank you!” She cried, “Would you be kind enough to get the oil can from my cottage, over there by the trees, and oil my joints for me?” She asked politely.
“Of course I will!” Cried Catherine, running across to the cottage. She found the oil can on the shelf, and ran back to the tin legged girl, where she proceeded to oil the rusted joints. The other girl worked her joints repeatedly, until they moved easily, and all the rust was gone.
“Thank you so much!” She said gratefully, “I’ve been standing there forever! Well, since I got caught in the rain, anyway!”
“I hope you don’t mind me asking,” Catherine said, nervously, “but, why do you have tin legs?”
The girl looked sad. “Well, I was riding my death bike one day, and I hit a tree, and my legs fell off because my hips were being evil. Luckily, a kind tinsmith found me, and he made me these tin legs, and fitted them on for me. They work better than the old ones, as long as they don’t get wet. My name is Pim, by the way.”
“I’m Catherine, from Yorkshire,” said Catherine, “and this is Ally the Scarecrow. We’re going to the Emerald City, to see the great Wizard of Oz, to ask him to send me back to Auntie Pat and Uncle Steve in Yorkshire, and to give Ally a new brain so she can write stories.”
“Oh!” Cried Pim, “Do you think the Wizard would be able to give me a new heart? Mine was broken by someone evil, and I’d like a new one that can’t ever be broken again.”
“I’m sure he could.” Said Catherine. “Why don’t you travel with us?”
“I’d love to.” Said Pim. And the three girls (and the two little dogs) set off once more, along the yellow brick road, singing as they went.

#76: Author: Carolyn P, Location: Lancaster, England

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 7:54 pm

Love the way Pim wants what the real Tim Man wanted. Hey, why don't you parody some of the songs as well?

#77: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 8:01 pm

Bless, poor Pim! Laughing

#78: Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 8:26 pm

Thank you Vikki. I hate to say it, but that was almost nice revenge!

#79: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 10:13 pm

Okay, here's the next chapter.....

After several more hours of walking, the woodlands had become denser, thick enough now to be called forest. Therefore, Catherine was rather concerned when Wrinkles suddenly ran off the road into the forest, growling fiercely. Before Catherine could react, there was a loud shriek and a girl, wearing a figure hugging fake fur catsuit, complete with long fluffy tail, and finished off with a headband bearing a pair of pointed ears, came crashing out of the forest and dashed across the road, with Wrinkles in hot pursuit. Catherine dove forward and caught her naughty pet into her arms, and the fur clad girl skidded to a halt, and stood there looking rather sheepish and shaking like a leaf.
“Are you alright?” Asked Catherine, anxiously.
“I am if you can keep that terrible beast away from me!” Wibbled the girl.
“But Wrinkles couldn’t hurt you!” Gasped Catherine indignantly. “You’re FAR bigger than he is!”
“I know, But I’m a fearful coward!” Cried the girl, mopping her cheeks with her tail. “I DO wish I had some courage!”
“Why don’t you come with us to the Emerald City, to see the Great Wizard of Oz?” Cried Catherine. “He’s going to send me home to Yorkshire, to Auntie Pat and Uncle Steve, and give Ally the Scarecrow a new brain so she can write stories, and give Pim a new heart that nasty people can’t break. I’m SURE he could give you some courage!”
The cat-girl’s face lit up. “Why, I believe I WILL come with you, if I may!” She cried. “My name is Kat, but everyone calls me ‘Scaredy-Kat’!!”
“We shall be very glad of your company, Kat.” Said Catherine gaily.
The four girls set off once more, arm in arm along the yellow brick road towards the Emerald City and the great Wizard of Oz........

#80: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 10:16 pm

Ratbag!! *Giggles whilst trying to maintain anger... oh sod it!* Laughing

#81: Author: Gem, Location: Saltash/Aberystwyth

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 10:18 pm

Aww, loved Pim's choice! *giggling at Kat's 'anger'* *wibbling quietly*

#82: Author: Kate, Location: Ireland

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 10:24 pm

Hahahahahaaaahahahahahahahahaaaaa. I can't think of anything to say, I'm laughing too hard. Please, can we have more?!

Quote:

"I am if you can keep that terrible beast away from me!" Wibbled the girl.

I think that sentence is just hilarious. Smile

#83: Author: Josie, Location: London

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 10:50 pm

Vikki. this is brilliant! ROFL

Between this and Liz's CS disclaimers, I know where to come when I'm feeling down!! Very Happy

#84: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2004 10:52 pm

*blushes scarlet* Than k you!

#85: Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster

Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 7:15 am

*giggles* So Kat, how about wearing the costume to the next gather then? )

#86: Author: LizB, Location: Oxon, England

Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 7:39 am

Excellent ! Laughing

Liz

#87: Author: Nell, Location: London, England

Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 10:03 am

Wonderful!!!! Laughing

#88: Author: Carolyn P, Location: Lancaster, England

Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 11:50 am

*G* Love this Vikki. Waiting for the next bit now.

#89: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 12:05 pm

pim wrote:

*giggles* So Kat, how about wearing the costume to the next gather then? )

I'll have you know young lady, that there is no costume! I am me... only I'm too shy to let everyone see my tail, even though it's gorgeously warm and fluffy

#90: Author: Ally, Location: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!!

Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 12:58 pm

*giggling* A fabulous idea, good for Reggie Very Happy

#91: Author: Ellie, Location: Lincolnshire

Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 8:19 pm

I only just read this Vikki, but it is marvellous indeed, and I can go off the work with a giggle on my lips. I hope you and Reggie keep up your current ouptput.

#92: Author: Cazx, Location: Swansea/Bristol

Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 9:29 pm

*Giggling Madly and envious that Pim gets a new heart, I want one too!!!*

#93: Author: Ann, Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 10:02 pm

Vikki - fantabulous though this is, it's just a diversion to make us forget about New Family, isn't it?

#94: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 10:08 pm

Ann wrote:

Vikki - fantabulous though this is, it's just a diversion to make us forget about New Family, isn't it?

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!! I was hoping no one would notice!

#95: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 10:13 pm

Fat chance... Wink

#96: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 11:50 pm

Well, despiten being picked on by all and sundry, here's the next bit.....

The four friends had been walking for some time when they realised that it was starting to get dark. They had passed out of the woodlands now and were back into farmland, so they knocked on the door of the first farmhouse they came to. The door was answered by a rather harassed looking Munchkin woman.
“Hello,” said Catherine, “We’re very sorry to bother you, but we are travelling to the Emerald City, to see the Great Wizard of Oz, and we were wondering if maybe you have somewhere we could sleep tonight”
The woman laughed, “You’re very welcome to stay,” she said, with a rueful smile, “but we can’t offer you beds I’m afraid. The children already have to share five to a bed you see, but we have plenty of spare quilts and blankets, and a big fireplace, you’re welcome to those if you wish.”
“Oh, thank you!” Cried the four companions in unison.
“In you come then, my dears,” their hostess said, opening the door wide. “I hope you don’t mind children?”
“Oh! I love children!” Catherine said, and Ally and Pim both agreed. Scaredy-Kat looked nervous.
“Th-they d-don’t-b-bite, d-do th-they?” She asked in a trembling voice.
The kindly Munchkin laughed, “Only each other!” She said jokingly. “By the way, my name is Kathye.”
“Thank you for your hospitality Kathye,” Said Catherine. “My name is Catherine, and these are Ally, and Pim, and Kat. How many children do you have Kathye?”
Kathye grinned, “Oh, just the twenty,” she said blandly.
The four girls stared at her in shock.
“D-did you s-say TWENTY?” Asked Ally incredulously.
“Well, that’s all, so far.” Kathye said, with a mysterious smile. “Come and meet the brood.” She invited, gesturing down the hallway.
The four travellers spent the rest of the evening playing games with Kathye’s children until their bedtime. They passed a comfortable night in front of the fire, and when they woke the next morning they were sorry to part company with the hospitable family. However, they had to press on with their journey. The four girls walked backwards along the road, waving to Kathye as she stood at the gate, with her children clustered around her, the smaller ones clinging to her skirt.

#97: Author: Lesley, Location: Allhallows, Kent

Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 12:36 am

Waiting for Kathye to see this and swoon at the thought of having twenty Megans! Laughing

#98: Author: Kathy_S, Location: midwestern US

Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 4:17 am

Twenty?!

*checks Kathye for earphones and hopes she has access to munchkin Annas and Röslis* (At least she has enough Lego to go around, if rumor is correct ) )

#99: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 10:25 am

brilliant Vikki!!

#100: Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster

Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 10:51 am

*giggles* Poor Kathye, all those children! Confused

#101: Author: Ally, Location: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!!

Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 10:54 am

Thank you Vikki, but poor Kathye! Very Happy

#102: Author: Nell, Location: London, England

Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 12:26 pm

Poor Kathye! Thank you Vikki!

#103: Author: JackieJ, Location: Kingston upon Hull

Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 2:33 pm

Thank you Vikki, I must admit though I had images of the children being various juvenile versions of CBBer's on a gather Very Happy

JackieJ

#104: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 5:52 pm

Viiiiiiikkkkkkkiiiiiiiii! May we have some more please? Pretty please? With sugar topped scummy cakes?

#105: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 8:03 pm

I've been at work all day!!! and they don't like it when I sit down and write drabbles and ignore all the customers!

#106: Author: Carolyn P, Location: Lancaster, England

Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 8:06 pm

Hugs Vikki. Hope you are not working all weekend!

#107: Author: Lulie, Location: Middlesbrough

Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 8:07 pm

*I can hear Kathye's shrieks even this far north!!!* Never mind the customers, let them read it too, Vikki!!

#108: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 9:30 pm

*Heartily agreeing with Lulie* You've been home for at least an hour and a half - so where's the drabble?! :scratch:

#109: Author: Josie, Location: London

Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 9:33 pm

at Kat's signature*

Quote:

Never mind the customers, let them read it too, Vikki!!

Now, that would be great customer service

#110: Author: Ann, Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 9:34 pm

Poor Kathye - I wonder what Moominpapa will make of it...

#111: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 9:35 pm

Thanks Josie! *&^@":£ thing took me age to do! Could people tell me if it is stretching their screens please? Because I will alter it/take it down. It shouldn't be up for long though, so make the most of it Wink

#112: Author: Ann, Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 9:38 pm

It's not altering my screen (apart from the fact I can't actually see the screen for laughing...)

#113: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 9:40 pm

LOL! I'll take that as a good thing.... Wink

#114: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 10:16 pm

Kat wrote:

*Heartily agreeing with Lulie* You've been home for at least an hour and a half - so where's the drabble?! :scratch:

Well, you see, people keep talking to me on MSN........

#115: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2004 10:19 pm

Who would that be dearest and bestest? Wink

#116: Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster

Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 12:38 am

Vikkiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii... *wails* I come home after vast alchohol consumption and expect some more of this, so where is it!!?? Please, please, pretty please... oh and ignore Kat if she's harassing you on MSN, there are better things to be doing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#117: Author: LizB, Location: Oxon, England

Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 7:36 am

Love the new sig Kat! ROFL

Liz

#118: Author: Cazx, Location: Swansea/Bristol

Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 8:51 am

Loving your sig Kat! Can't imagine how you managed to make it!

#119: Author: Ally, Location: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!!

Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 9:56 am

*giggling* Its truly stunning

#120: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 12:52 pm

pim wrote:

oh and ignore Kat if she's harassing you on MSN, there are better things to be doing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheeky mare!! Razz

What could possibly be better than talking to me and writing a drabble at the same time?! Cool

The Sig took me a fair while to do - ask Ally, she was the one being ignored on MSN whilst I made it!!

's Ally to make up for it Very Happy

#121: Author: Gem, Location: Saltash/Aberystwyth

Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 1:00 pm

*giggles madly* Poor, poor, poor Kathye!! *Gem imagining something similar to Lesley's interpretation of Kathye when meeting Hilda and Nell in RCS Wink

#122: Author: Ally, Location: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!!

Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 1:17 pm

Oh it was well worth being ignored!

back

#123: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 6:24 pm

Okay, here's the next bit!

The girls waved to their kindly hostess and her large family until the curve of the road removed her from their field of vision. Then they turned around and started walking forwards once again. (This was definitely for the best, as Ally had fallen over one or other of the dogs at least five times whilst walking backwards....)
They had been walking for three hours, and the sun was high overhead when they came to a rather unusual looking farm. There was a field with neatly sowed row of plants. This did not seem strange at first, but when the girls looked more closely the realised that the ‘plants’ seemed to be pairs of long furry ears, similar to rabbits’ ears. The four were more than a little puzzled by this, (and had great difficulty in getting Wrinkles and Mrs Wrinkles to leave the field.....) and they approached the farmhouse in a state of confusion. Catherine knocked on the door, but there was no reply.
“Maybe there’s someone round the back?” Said Pim.
“Let's go and see.” Said Ally eagerly.
“D-do you think w-we sh-should?” Quavered Kat, nervously.
“Of course we should!” Catherine said, “No-one’s going to bite us! All the people here have been so friendly to us.” With which she led the way round to the back of the farmhouse. As they cleared the corner of the house, the girls saw a strange sight. A medium sized field had been fenced round with a chicken wire fence, but only to a height of about two and a half feet.
At one end of the field there was a bank of wooden hutches, and at the other stood a young woman, with long, rather untidy, black hair. She was surrounded by a horde of small multicoloured rabbits, each brandishing a pen and a pad of paper. They seemed to be clamouring for her attention.
“Hello?” Called Catherine.
The young woman jumped. “Oh!” She exclaimed. “Hello!”
“Hi.” Said Catherine, with a smile. “We’re going to the Emerald City to see the Wizard of Oz, and we noticed the strange plants in your field, and we were wondering what they were.”
The young woman gently extracted herself from the clutches of the rabbits, and moved across to the travellers. She smiled and said “They’re not exactly plants.” She said, “They’re actually Plot-Bunnies. They are very popular with writers, and I have the only Plot-Bunny farm in all of Oz.”
Catherine gestured to the multicoloured bunnies who were sitting in neat rows, waving their pads and pens, trying to regain their owner’s attention. “So, they grow in the ground, and then you pick them, and this is the end result?” She asked.
“That’s right!” The girl said, with a grin.
“They’re very cute!” Said Pim.
“They can be very demanding.” Their new acquaintance said, smiling wryly. “My name is Lisa by the way. Would you girls like to stay to lunch? We’re having carrot soup.”
“That’s very kind of you, Lisa.” Said Catherine. “This is Ally, and Pim, and Kat, and my name is Catherine. Oh! And these are my dogs, Wrinkles and Mrs Wrinkles.”
“I’m pleased to meet you all,” Said Lisa, “please come and sit down, and I’ll fetch the soup.”
She ushered her guests over to a long table, and seated them, and vanished into the house. She returned a few minutes later, bearing a large cauldron of soup, and a tray of bowls. At sight of the cauldron, all the bunnies scrambled onto the benches around the long table and looked at Lisa expectantly. She proceeded to fill the bowls and passed them round. Serving her guests first, and then the bunnies, and finally herself.
The soup proved to be delicious, and Lisa seemed very glad to have someone other than her bunnies to talk to.
The travellers all enjoyed their meal, and when it was over, they insisted on doing the washing up for Lisa, before making their farewells. (Both Catherine and Pim had to be dissuaded from taking some bunnies with them, being enchanted by the charming little beasts.)
As they reached the next bend in the road, they glanced back, and saw Lisa, once more surrounded by eagerly chattering bunnies.

#124: Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster

Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 6:38 pm

*giggles* Thank you Vikki! *relieved not to have acquired any more bunnies* LOVE the idea of Lisa having a bunny farm!

#125: Author: Lesley, Location: Allhallows, Kent

Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 6:54 pm

Yep, can see Lisa with a bunny farm - surprised she didn't try and give some away! Laughing

#126: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 7:07 pm

Hehehee, thank you Vikki!

#127: Author: Ally, Location: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!!

Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 7:25 pm

Excellent Vikki, though I think Pim needs a few more bunnies!!! Wink

#128: Author: JackieJ, Location: Kingston upon Hull

Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 7:52 pm

Oh, a plot-bunny farm.... I love it *giggles* I can't wait for the next bit of this. JackieJ

#129: Author: Cazx, Location: Swansea/Bristol

Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 8:05 pm

Great stuff Vikki, cant wait to see who appears as what next!

#130: Author: Cath, Location: Coventry

Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 9:19 pm

*giggles* I love it! Plot-bunny farm... now that's certainly something new! Laughing

Thank you!

#131: Author: Gem, Location: Saltash/Aberystwyth

Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2004 10:26 pm

Thank you Vikk! Can very easily picture Lisa with a plot bunny farm Wink

#132: Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster

Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2004 12:34 am

Ally wrote:

Excellent Vikki, though I think Pim needs a few more bunnies!!! Wink

*glares sternly at Ally* I think you have already given Charley more encouragement than is good for him. Nuff said. tongue

#133: Author: Kathy_S, Location: midwestern US

Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2004 3:42 am

*wonders just what Lisa plants to get those colorful bunnies* ROFL

Go, Vikki! The luncheon scene kinda reminds me of The Tawny, Scrawny Lion. Anyone else remember this one, with all that carrot stew? Laughing

#134: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2004 5:52 pm

Ahem, Vikki dear - you do realise it's been ages since you last posted don't you? Only giving a friendly warning - because we don't like to be kept waiting too long, so we can become quite lynch-ish.... Twisted Evil

#135: Author: Rachel, Location: West Coast of Scotland

Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2004 8:22 pm

Grrrrrrr. I'm not a good witch! I'll be the Wicked Witch of the North instead please Very Happy

And further postings wouldn't go amiss lil sis!

#136: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2004 8:40 pm

Yes. There will be more, but Reggie has a headache and is lying down. Hopefully will get more up tomorrow.

#137: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2004 8:46 pm

Ok - we're holding you to that! Wink

#138: Author: Ally, Location: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!!

Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2004 2:24 pm

Poor Reggie, I hope he feels better soon *sends carrots and dandelion leaves*

#139: Author: Josie, Location: London

Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2004 4:32 pm

poor Reggie. Sends over lettuce, carrots and magic bunny medicine. Love the idea of the plot-bunny farm!! Very Happy

#140: Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster

Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2004 6:09 pm

Poor Reggie Sad

Does he fancy a chocolate coated carrot? )

#141: Author: patmac, Location: Yorkshire England

Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2004 9:42 pm

A local garden centre/farm shop has a load of boxes outside labelled 'rabbit food help yourself' Yummy carrot tops, cabbage leaves and lettuce. Suggest Vikki and Reginald move up here Wink

#142: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2004 9:46 pm

*Having an attack og the giggles Very Happy

)Yay for groveers!!

#143: Author: Susan, Location: Carlisle

Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 1:17 pm

Vikki this is wonderful! Didn't realise how much I had missed. Feel really cheered up now after reading sad drabbles.

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#144: Author: Ally, Location: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!!

Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2004 2:08 pm

:jump: :red: :jump: :red: :jump: :red: *Feeds Reggie assorted bunnie goodies with a hope he gets writing again*

#145: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2004 3:40 pm

*Prods Vikki - oi, where's the rest?* Wink

#146: Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster

Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2004 3:46 pm

Vikki, this is a very pretty thread... just think it needs a wee bit m-o-r-e to make it perfect. Please? It's been aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaages since we last heard from Reggie *pouts* Sad

#147: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2004 10:20 pm

I know! I'm sorry! I was going to type up the next installment tonight, but work was crap and I got home about two hours than I expected, so it's not gonna get done tonight I'm afraid!

#148: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2004 10:52 pm

*big huggles*Go to sleep hunny, and dream lovely things for us to read about!But seriously - looking forward to more, but dont stress yourself Kiss

#149: Author: Josie, Location: London

Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2004 11:07 pm

Tuck Reggie in tight and give him & youself the night off Vikki! Then you can come back all refreshed for more Very Happy

#150: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2004 12:08 am

Thanks guys! Hopefully I'll get it typed tomorrow.

#151: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2004 5:54 pm

Oooooh, does this mean a sneak preview for me? Very Happy

*Already knows what happens next anyway! Laughing

#152: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2004 11:31 pm

Aaargh!!! I tidied up and I can't find the bits of paper with the next installment scribbled on it! :crying:

#153: Author: Gem, Location: Saltash/Aberystwyth

Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2004 3:19 pm

*huggles* *hunts desperately for piece of paper* See?? THIS is why tidying is a very bad idea! *points neat freak flatmate in the direction of this thread*

#154: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 12:09 pm

Well, I found the bit of paper, but what with the London Gather on Saturday, and spending all day yesterday trying to beat an evil migraine, I haven't got it typed yet!

#155: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 6:31 pm

You've had today! *Shakes head at Vikki and severely admonishes her for her lack of productivity* Wink

#156: Author: Josie, Location: London

Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 6:32 pm

*wanders in looking for more - find none - wonders idly if Vikki's gossiping instead of listening to Reggie Wink

#157: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 6:33 pm

sorry! won't get done tonight! Have to go out in about 5 mins

#158: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 6:36 pm

Think you were right Jo! Remember to write some whilst you're out Vikki!

#159: Author: Ellie, Location: Lincolnshire

Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 6:37 pm

VIKKI!!!!!!!!!! (Maybe we can persuade Kat to tell us what she knows instead of waiting for Vikki)

#160: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 8:52 pm

*My lips are firmly sealed*

#161: Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire

Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 8:58 pm

Just a tiny whisper, please, Kat.

#162: Author: Rachel, Location: West Coast of Scotland

Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 9:10 pm

Kat wrote:

*My lips are firmly sealed*

Superglue or staples?

#163: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2004 9:37 pm

Golden syrup!! Wink

And nope, not even a murmer Jennie! Twisted Evil

#164: Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 4:29 pm

How about some more of this, Vikki, as you're on the board?

#165: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 4:32 pm

You did say last night that you'd post some more poppet Laughing

#166: Author: Jennie, Location: Cambridgeshire

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 4:54 pm

Let's start yelling, Kat. VIKKI

#167: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 5:02 pm

VIKKI!!!

#168: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 5:43 pm

Sorry, not happening any time soon due to the extreme evilness and stupidity of my crappy dial up internet connection! :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry:

#169: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 5:45 pm

*Big hugs hunny* Like me to kick the phone people for you?

#170: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 5:57 pm

Please! Evil phone company!

#171: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 6:18 pm

*Dons steel capped boots and prepares to kick!*

#172: Author: Rosie, Location: Huntingdonshire/Bangor

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2004 11:36 pm

*rushes to join in with any kicking going on*

#173: Author: Ellie, Location: Lincolnshire

Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2004 12:10 am

*Dons own steel toe capped boots*

#174: Author: Gem, Location: Saltash/Aberystwyth

Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2004 8:54 am

*kicks without the precaution of steel-capped boots* *regrets it*

#175: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2004 1:54 pm

Silly Gem!

#176: Author: Ally, Location: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!!

Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2004 10:38 am

Oohh kicking fun!!! *Joins in merrily* I hope it will work now Vikki!

#177: Author: Rosie, Location: Huntingdonshire/Bangor

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 5:13 pm

Gem wrote:

*kicks without the precaution of steel-capped boots* *regrets it*

You need some special kicking shoes pet! Mine are sadly in my room, and I'm not. Plus I think you need a working ankle or something....

#178: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 7:18 pm

Okay, finally got this typed up! (I only wrote it two weeks ago........ Embarassed

) Sorry for the wait everyone!

Our Travellers continued on their journey, laughing and chatting as they walked, and the time passed quickly. It was late afternoon when they came upon a strange sight.
“What on earth?” Gasped Catherine, stopping dead in amazement.
“I’ve no idea.” Said Ally, sounding confused.
“D-do you think it’s s-safe?” Quavered Kat.
“I THINK so...” Said Pim, not sounding terribly certain.
The four friends moved forwards cautiously. The fields to the left of the road had been stripped bare of crops and instead sported a collection of structures that resembled nothing more than a series of cliffs! They varied in size from sheer drops of over a hundred feet to gentle slopes. On top of each of these edifices perched a figure, apparently waiting for something, or someone, and as the girls watched, another figure appeared.
This proved to be a sturdily built, red headed woman, wearing an emerald green military-style uniform, and carrying a megaphone. She strode through the field examining the structures, and as she reached each one she bellowed comments through the megaphone.
The first ‘cliff’ was both high and sheer, and this drew approval from the judge.
“Excellent work Gem!” She called “You’re a natural at this. A good drop, nice and straight, and just the right altitude!”
The next, however, did not meet with her approval, being more of a gentle slope than a cliff.
“Honestly Lulie!” Came the bellow. “Call that a cliff, girl? You’ve produced far better efforts than that in the past! Honestly! A baby could crawl down that and be none the worse for the experience!”
She moved onto the next effort, which was steep, but not as high as some of the others. “Good effort Rachael! Nice drop off there. It could do with being a bit higher, but overall, very satisfactory!”
She carried on, moving through the field, and passing comment on each structure as she reached it, until finally she came to a whole cluster of cliffs. None of them were terribly high, but they were steep and close together.
“Oh!” She exclaimed, smiling broadly. “Nice work Ellie! Hit them with one after the other. A nice variation on the theme there!”
She turned to address the whole field.
“I think we’ll call it a day now. You’ve all worked hard today, and you show great promise. I expect to see everyone bright and early tomorrow, eager to get on with the next segment of the course. Off you go now girls!”

#179: Author: Lesley, Location: Allhallows, Kent

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 7:21 pm

Thank you Vikki. ROFL

#180: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 7:23 pm

Hehehehehheeeee *was privvy to a preview but still giggling over it!* Thanks Vikki Kiss

#181: Author: Ann, Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 7:30 pm

:laughing: Thank you Vikki!

#182: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 7:39 pm

here's another bit, but this is all I have done at the moment!

As she turned to leave the field she stopped with an exclamation, as she saw the four travellers gazing at her in astonishment.
“Hello!” She said. “Where did you pop up from? Were you looking to join my class?”
“I-I don’t think s-so...” Stammered Catherine. “We’re going to the Emerald City to see the Great Wizard of Oz, but we wondered what you were doing. If you don’t mind us asking, that is.” She said a little nervously.
The woman chuckled. “Not at all, my dears!” She said merrily, and fished in her pocket until she found a business card, which she handed to Catherine with a flourish.
“Lesley Ann Green - School of Cliff Building.” Catherine read aloud for the benefit of the others.
“I see!” Exclaimed Ally. “It all makes sense now!”
“You seem to have a lot of pupils.” Said Pim.
“Oh yes.” Replied Lesley. “The girls really seem to enjoy their classes, and there seems to be a constant stream of pupils coming along all the time.”
“It looks like quite good fun.” Said Kat. “I wouldn’t like being up so high though.” She shuddered at the thought.

#183: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 7:41 pm

Bless, poor Me! Wink

See what you've started with your Cliffs Lesley!!

#184: Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 8:34 pm

*sobbing quietly with hysterical laughter much to the amusement of passing flatmates*

#185: Author: Gem, Location: Saltash/Aberystwyth

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 9:22 pm

*crying with laughter* Thank you Vikki Very Happy

#186: Author: Lesley, Location: Allhallows, Kent

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 9:41 pm

Vikki!

#187: Author: Carolyn P, Location: Lancaster, England

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 9:55 pm

Love it Vikki! Razz

:tigger:

#188: Author: Pat, Location: Doncaster

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 10:01 pm

Wonderful Vikki. But I suspect you may have to pay for that!!

#189: Author: Cazx, Location: Swansea/Bristol

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2004 10:37 pm

Glad there is more of this, it makes me giggle so much!!!

#190: Author: LizB, Location: Oxon, England

Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 8:25 am

Thanks Vikki. How does one apply to the school? Liz

#191: Author: Nell, Location: London, England

Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 10:16 am

Fantastic, love the cliff building classes!

#192: Author: Ally, Location: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!!

Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 11:58 am

lol that was brilliant and worth the wait!

#193: Author: Susan, Location: Carlisle

Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2004 2:09 pm

Thank you Vikki - brilliantly funny as usual.

#194: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2004 5:38 pm

More please Vikkikins? *begs*

#195: Author: Ally, Location: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!!

Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2004 1:24 pm

*Agrees with Kitty*More would be lovely Vikkeroo Very Happy

#196: Author: pim, Location: Helmel Hampster

Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2004 1:59 pm

VikMeister, how about some more? Please? Pretty please?Would really cheer me up Sad

#197: Author: Josie, Location: London

Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2004 2:01 pm

pretty please Vikki, with lashings and lashings of homemade custard?

#198: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2004 7:20 pm

I'm trying to coax Reggie to come up with some more, but he's still sulking a bit cos I tried out the patented bunny extractor on him.......

#199: Author: Kat, Location: Swansea

Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2004 9:32 pm

Vikkela De Ville... Wink

#200: Author: Vikki, Location: Sitting on an iceberg, freezing to death!!!

Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2004 10:18 pm