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In the age of Innocence (formerly Boy Meets Girl) u 22/06/07
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Author:  Chair [ Sat Jun 10, 2006 5:04 pm ]
Post subject:  In the age of Innocence (formerly Boy Meets Girl) u 22/06/07
This is a new drabble idea I had recently. It was originally going to be slightly different. The credit goes to Phil for giving me this idea instead which made the bunny bite harder. I'm happy for criticism here or through a PM. The identity of the characters will remain a mystery for a while. Anyone is welcome to guess by sending me a PM:

She met him when she was on holiday with her parents. She had never had any experience of boys, but she liked this boy. He was the same age as her.

The boy thought she was the sweetest girl he had ever met. She was a bit of a pushover but he was determined that he was going to take care of her and protect her. He wouldn't do it an overbearing way, he would just make sure that nobody would ever hurt her.

They met through their parents. Their families got on with each other and the friendship was encouraged.

The girl was puzzled when she started feeling sick in the morning. Her parents took her to the doctor. They were very shocked when they were told that their 11-year-old daughter was pregnant!

I just wanted to add that they are both 11.
Author:  KathrynW [ Sat Jun 10, 2006 5:10 pm ]
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Thank you Chair, it's great to see this on the board. I can't wait to see more! :D

Kathryn
Author:  Fatima [ Sat Jun 10, 2006 5:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Boy Meets Girl - Started 10/06/06
Chair wrote:
The girl was puzzled when she started feeling sick in the morning. Her parents took her to the doctor. They were very shocked when they were told that their 11-year-old daughter was pregnant!

I just wanted to add that they are both 11.


:shock: I have absolutely no idea as to who it might be, but I am very eager to find out more! Thanks, Clare.
Author:  Mia [ Sat Jun 10, 2006 5:43 pm ]
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Both 11? Good grief, poor kids.

Thanks Clare, looks very interesting.
Author:  Róisín [ Sat Jun 10, 2006 6:00 pm ]
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Oh my goodness! *wibbles*

More now please! You can't leave us there :wink:
Author:  Alison H [ Sat Jun 10, 2006 6:03 pm ]
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I hope it's not one of the Maynards - they've got enough babies in the house at any one time!

Thanks Clare - looking forward to finding out who it is.
Author:  Chair [ Sat Jun 10, 2006 6:33 pm ]
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I'm glad you're enjoying it so far! I have had the basic idea in my head for a long time.

I meant to say earlier that this story does stretch credibility quite a lot. It is very unlikely it would have happened in the CS World. I was wondering whether it should go in St Clare's at 1st. I asked Ally and she advised me to put it in St Hild's. I hope that is ok with everyone.
Author:  Rosy-Jess [ Sat Jun 10, 2006 10:36 pm ]
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Golly. This sounds...intriguing.
Author:  Alice [ Sun Jun 11, 2006 8:27 am ]
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Ooo, I think I know who it is. Thanks Clare.
Author:  Helen P [ Sun Jun 11, 2006 1:19 pm ]
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I have no idea who it is but am looking forward to finding out!

Thanks, Clare.
Author:  JoW [ Sun Jun 11, 2006 2:01 pm ]
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Could it be that Madge is really Joey's mother?
Author:  Chair [ Sun Jun 11, 2006 7:03 pm ]
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I hope this next bit is ok. Would you prefer that I gave the girl and the boy a false name or would you prefer that I kept on referring to them as a boy and a girl? I have added a poll at the top of this drabble.

Needless to say, both of the sets of parents were very shocked. How could this have happened to their daughter?

The girl was even more shocked. The facts of life had never been explained to her. They had both gone further than they had intended but they had had no idea that it would result in pregnancy.

When the girl told the boy, he was even more shocked. How was he going to explain this to his parents?

What were they going to do about the baby, the life growing inside the girl? It was really up to the boy and the girl but neither of them felt that they could handle the responsibility of the baby.

Then one of the parents came up with a solution.
Author:  Alison H [ Sun Jun 11, 2006 7:36 pm ]
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I'd stick to "he" and "she" rather than using false names, but don't really mind - whichever you prefer!
Author:  KathrynW [ Sun Jun 11, 2006 10:01 pm ]
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I don't mind either Clare, whatever you feel is best! I'm really enjoying this :D

Kathryn
Author:  lizarfau [ Mon Jun 12, 2006 10:40 am ]
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JoW wrote:
Could it be that Madge is really Joey's mother?


And Dick their father?! :oops:

Thanks, Chair!
Author:  Róisín [ Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:56 am ]
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I don't mind, but I'd prefer not to have false names, a la Take a Break! *giggles*

OOoh just realised that the ages DO fit for Madge and Dick (or whovever...) :shock:

Thank you Chair. More please!
Author:  Rob [ Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:57 am ]
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lizarfau wrote:
JoW wrote:
Could it be that Madge is really Joey's mother?


And Dick their father?! :oops:


I thought of that :oops: but then Chair said "both sets of parents". Glad to know I wasn't the only one thinking it though!

Thanks Chair, can't wait for the next bit!
Author:  Jennie [ Mon Jun 12, 2006 12:52 pm ]
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Thanks, Chair, this looks interesting.
Author:  Fatima [ Mon Jun 12, 2006 1:16 pm ]
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Yes, I'm with the he/she rather than the false names. Or how about just putting us out of our collective misery and telling us who they really are?! Thanks, Clare, this is excellent.
Author:  Mary [ Mon Jun 12, 2006 2:47 pm ]
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I'm a firm believer in not naming people. Stick to your guns. And carry on writing!
Author:  Chair [ Tue Jun 13, 2006 6:08 pm ]
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Thank you for the continued encouragement. I am really enjoying writing this. I hope nobody minds - especially Róisín - reading this at the same time as Róisin's drabble.

One of the sets of parents decided to bring up the baby as their own. Noone outside of the family would ever know that the baby was actually their granddaughter, not their daughter.

The other set of parents were happy for this to happen. The mother had not been so young when she had had her children It wouldn't really be possible now to say that this new baby was her own baby.

Both the boy and the girl were fine about this arrangement. They did not feel ready to look after the baby themselves.

Actually, the other child in the family had no idea that the baby would be their niece or nephew, instead of their brother or sister.
Author:  Róisín [ Tue Jun 13, 2006 6:19 pm ]
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Of course I don't mind! :oops:
This is really great Clare, do keep going. I'm dying to find out who the boy is (presuming the girl is Madge). :D
Author:  Alison H [ Tue Jun 13, 2006 7:09 pm ]
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I was wondering if it was Jem :roll: .
Author:  grover [ Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:16 pm ]
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Bursting with curiosity about boy's identity! This is very interesting,thank you,Clare. Looking forward to more. :)
Author:  KathrynW [ Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:13 pm ]
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This is great Clare, you're really building up the suspense and I'm really enjoying it!
Author:  Chair [ Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:19 pm ]
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Would I ever create suspense? I would never dream of doing that!

*Clare whistles innocently*.

I thought I would be kind and add another part tonight. This bit is short, but it does answer one important question.

The boy and girl were allowed to choose the baby's name.

The girl said that she liked the name Joey. She thought that it would suit either a boy or a girl. She decided that Joey would be short for Joseph or Josephine.

The boy liked the name Mary for a girl and Peter for a boy. Their choice was Peter Joseph for a boy and Josephine Mary for a girl.
Author:  Vikki [ Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:26 pm ]
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Róisín wrote:
Of course I don't mind! :oops:
This is really great Clare, do keep going. I'm dying to find out who the boy is (presuming the girl is Madge). :D


But it could just as easily be that the boy is Dick, and the girl is someone else......... :wink: In which case Clare is masterfully misleading everyone!

*introduces Cat to Pigeons....*
Author:  KathrynW [ Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:30 pm ]
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Chair wrote:
Would I ever create suspense? I would never dream of doing that!

*Clare whistles innocently*.




You know exactly what you're doing with us Clare!

Thank you :D

Kathryn
Author:  Róisín [ Wed Jun 14, 2006 10:37 am ]
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Argh at Vikki for making me even MORE puzzled!

This is great Clare, keep going. :D
Author:  Fatima [ Wed Jun 14, 2006 3:50 pm ]
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I'm waiting with bated breath to find out who they are - and beginning to go a little purple in the face now, too!

Thanks, Clare.
Author:  Vikki [ Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:22 pm ]
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Róisín wrote:
Argh at Vikki for making me even MORE puzzled!

This is great Clare, keep going. :D


*smiles evilly at Roisin..........* :wink:
Author:  Chair [ Sat Jun 17, 2006 9:30 pm ]
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I hope this part is ok. I'm not very good at writing sensitive posts. I wanted to update today especially to celebrate my 1 year anniversary since I joined the board. It was at about this time in the evening, actually that I joined. Thank you to everyone for all your support and encouragement over the last year.

The Girl's Diary – November 1918

I gave birth to a baby girl two days ago. Whatever else happens in my life, I will never forget the moment I held her in my arms for the first time.

While I was pregnant, I wondered what he or she would look like. She looked so small and tiny. She had a small bit of black hair on the top of her head. She was doll like, except that she moved her arms and legs.

We have given her the name that we have chosen, Josephine Mary. I think that it definitely suits her.

I know that it is the best thing to do, to give her up. I love my daughter, but I know that I am too young too look after her. All that I ask is that she is given love during her life and she is never made to feel unloved.
Author:  LizB [ Sat Jun 17, 2006 10:40 pm ]
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How sad and lovely.

Thanks, Chair - and happy CBBbirthday :D
Author:  Alice [ Sat Jun 17, 2006 11:15 pm ]
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Happy board birthday Clare. Thanks for the update.
Author:  Alison H [ Sun Jun 18, 2006 7:12 am ]
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Happy CBB birthday for yesterday! Still wondering who the baby's father is!
Author:  Fatima [ Sun Jun 18, 2006 1:37 pm ]
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That was so sad, thanks, Clare. And happy anniversary for the CBB!
Author:  KathrynW [ Sun Jun 18, 2006 1:56 pm ]
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Happy board birthday for yesterday!

That was lovely, Clare. Thank you.

Kathryn
Author:  Chair [ Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:52 pm ]
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Thank you for the board birthday wishes! Here is the next part:

Dick enjoyed spending time with Joey. He was at school most of the time after she was first born, but he spent more time with her during the Christmas holidays. He loved the way that she curled her little finger around his finger. He hadn't spent much time with babies before then, but he realised that he would make sure that his sister was always looked after.

Or was Joey his daughter?

Madge was always protective of those she loved, so she immediately became protective of Joey as well. Her diaries were filled with accounts of what little things Joey had done that day. Madge loved having a little sister.

Or was Joey her daughter?
Author:  Fatima [ Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:55 pm ]
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It's lovely that they are both so caring. Thanks, Clare.
Author:  Helen P [ Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:00 pm ]
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So it is Dick! Gosh!

Thanks Clare, this is fascinating.
Author:  Phil [ Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:58 pm ]
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Excellent stuff Clare! Please carry on! :)
Author:  KathrynW [ Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:58 pm ]
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This is great Clare, thank you :D

Kathryn
Author:  Chair [ Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:44 pm ]
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I'm sorry that the style of writing isn't very good. I know what they're trying to say but it's actually trying to put it into words is the main problem. There will be some more of this soon, I promise.

In March, Margaret and David Bettany started to plan for Joey's christening for July 1919. Unfortunately, the christening never took place in India.

During May 1919, Margaret and David both contracted the deadly water disease of chlorea. They both died within two days of each other.

Madge and Dick were devastated at the loss of their parents. They knew they were both responsible now for the baby that they both now thought of as their little sister – despite the fact that one of them was Joey's parent.
Author:  Fatima [ Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:33 am ]
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Thanks, Clare.

*sends lots of bunny food and chocolate, too*
Author:  Alison H [ Fri Jun 30, 2006 6:42 am ]
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Still want to know who Joey's dad is!
Author:  KathrynW [ Fri Jun 30, 2006 2:32 pm ]
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Thank you Clare, it's fab to see more of this :D
Author:  Chair [ Sat Jul 01, 2006 11:10 am ]
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Alison H wrote:
Still want to know who Joey's dad is!


I know who he is! :twisted:
Author:  francesn [ Sat Jul 01, 2006 10:06 pm ]
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Don't suppose you fancy sharing do you?
Author:  Chair [ Sun Jul 02, 2006 11:37 am ]
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I don't feel like sharing yet! :twisted: I am hoping to update tonight, though.
Author:  Chair [ Sun Jul 02, 2006 7:43 pm ]
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I'm sorry to spree, but I did promise the next part tonight. I'm sorry if the medical facts aren't right. Also, if anyone knows the names of the Great Aunts please, I will be happy to change Edna and Mavis to the right names.

Madge, Dick and Joey went to live with their Great Aunts in England.

The boy and girl continued to write to each other. It was easier for correspondence, as they were now both living in the same country.

When Joey was 2 years old, she became very ill with pleuro pneumonia. Madge suggested that they should have Joey baptised. Great Aunty Edna was very surprised that Joey had never been baptised before.

Madge quickly went on to explain what had happened in India. Great Aunty Mavis agreed that it couldn't have been helped at the time but she said that they must arrange for the baptism to take place.

The arrangements were made for the baptism. The boy and girl corresponded with each other and it was suggested that the other person should come to the baptism.

The young person was very surprised at this invitation. They had not seen Joey since Joey was a tiny little baby. The parents of the young person discussed the matter. They agreed that their child should see Joey, as they did not want to deprive their child of seeing Joey again if she wouldn't live much longer.

Diary: April 1921

I went to Joey's christening today. In my head, she was still a tiny little baby. Now, she is a little toddler. She was very frail, but she is so beautiful.

I didn’t speak to anyone, not even Joey's other parent. We just slipped in right before the service, and left straightaway. It was a long drive there and back, but it was worth it to see my daughter.
Author:  KathrynW [ Sun Jul 02, 2006 7:57 pm ]
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Thanks Clare, I still really want to know who the father is!
Author:  Alison H [ Sun Jul 02, 2006 9:36 pm ]
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I think there was an Aunt Mary somewhere, but I don't suppose it matters. Much more interested in who the father is!
Author:  Chair [ Sun Jul 09, 2006 2:18 pm ]
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I am determined to finish this by Saturday. I am sorry it is short, though. If anyone would like to guess the identity of the mother, please could they PM me?

When Madge decided to start a school in Tirol, Austria, Dick realised that it was the best thing for Joey's sake.

Over the years, Dick had found his faith. Even though he didn’t want to part from his daughter, he knew that God was calling him to work in India. He also knew that Joey would be safe with her Auntie Madge.
Author:  Helen P [ Sun Jul 09, 2006 3:35 pm ]
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Ahahahahahaha!

I had a feeling it was Dick who was Joey's father, rather than Madge her mother!

But as to the identity of the actual mother, not a clue! Looking forward to being enlightened - thanks, Chair. :D
Author:  KathrynW [ Sun Jul 09, 2006 4:02 pm ]
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Thanks Chair, looking forward to finding out more about the mother!
Author:  Alison H [ Sun Jul 09, 2006 4:43 pm ]
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Well I hadn't guessed that Dick was the parent and not Madge! Now wondering who the mother is :roll: .
Author:  Fatima [ Sun Jul 09, 2006 6:00 pm ]
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No, I didn't guess that it was Dick either. I have absolutely no idea about the mother, though.
Author:  alicat [ Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:27 am ]
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ooooh I love puzzles.

Had guessed Dick as Dad, but am still puzzled by mum - must be someone who comes into the series later.....what about matey????
Author:  Elle [ Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:35 am ]
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alicat wrote:
am still puzzled by mum - must be someone who comes into the series later.....what about matey????



*splutters*

Although that would explain why Joey was always mateys 'hearts dearest' (or whatever the exact quote is!)
Author:  Chair [ Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:17 pm ]
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Thank you for all the lovely comments. Joey's mother will be revealed in the next update. I hope this drabble has not built up the suspense too much and then the result is disappointing.

Dick married Mollie. He didn't her that he was really Joey's father. Unfortunately, Joey or Madge were not able to make the wedding.

Dick wrote to tell Madge that Mollie had given birth to twins, Margaret and Richard to be known as Peggy and Rix. Madge told Joey that she was now an aunt, when actually she was now a big sister.
Author:  Fatima [ Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:37 pm ]
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I'm so eager to find out who it is that I doubt I'll be disappointed!

Thanks, Clare.
Author:  Alison H [ Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:01 pm ]
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Wonder if Mollie ever finds out.
Author:  leahbelle [ Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:12 pm ]
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Thanks, Clare. I can't wait to find out who it is!
Author:  RroseSelavy [ Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:20 pm ]
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Eep, the first potential mother who came to mind was

Mollie Maynard

*retrieves mind from gutter*

Thanks Clare - you're keeping us on tenterhooks very nicely!
Author:  KathrynW [ Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:21 pm ]
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Thanks Clare, I can't wait to find out more!
Author:  Phil [ Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:30 pm ]
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Oooohhh! Eagerly awaiting more!
Author:  Chair [ Thu Jul 13, 2006 5:31 pm ]
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This isn't the end. I am not definitely sure now if I will finish this by Saturday. I hope this does not stretch the imagination too far! I have not actually given the woman's name, but I am sure you will be able to guess who she is!

Diary

My daughter met some new friends today. She had wandered through the hedge and bumped into three girls and two young boys with the girl who looks after them. The girls are triplets. I hope they will get on well.

Diary – Next Entry

The Maynards – that is the family that my daughter has met – have invited me, my mother-in-law and my daughter over for tea tomorrow. I hope that it will go well.
Author:  Alison H [ Thu Jul 13, 2006 5:37 pm ]
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Oh - I'd never have guessed that until now, but it does rather explain the similarities in personality between Joey and a certain other person!

Thanks Clare :D .
Author:  Fatima [ Thu Jul 13, 2006 5:40 pm ]
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:shock: I never guessed either!

Thanks, Clare.
Author:  Chair [ Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:39 pm ]
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Can I just say as well please that could I have some help to find a better title? I don't want to mention any of the main characters in the title.
Author:  Lizzie [ Thu Jul 13, 2006 9:31 pm ]
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Oh I SEE. Oooohhhhhh....

Great stuff Clare, I like a good mystery!
Author:  leahbelle [ Thu Jul 13, 2006 10:07 pm ]
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I didn't guess either! Thanks, Clare.
Author:  KathrynW [ Thu Jul 13, 2006 10:51 pm ]
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Oooh...what a good twist! Thanks Clare :D
Author:  Elle [ Fri Jul 14, 2006 6:26 am ]
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Damn! I was really convinced it was Matey!
Author:  francesn [ Sun Jul 16, 2006 8:45 pm ]
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Makes sense I suppose...
Author:  LizB [ Sat Jul 29, 2006 1:45 pm ]
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Ooooooh - interesting!

Thanks, Chair :D
Author:  Chair [ Fri Aug 25, 2006 3:33 pm ]
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I'm sorry I haven't updated this drabble for a while. I haven't forgotten about it - it's just that RL has got in the way. I'm not completely sure where this drabble is going next, either. I have a character who is insisting to be written about, but I don't know how to bring her into the drabble.

I would also like to thank Elle for coming up with the new title.
Author:  Chair [ Fri Jun 22, 2007 10:38 pm ]
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I'm sorry that I have taken so long to update! I also hope it is ok to spree.

This is impossible to write. I have to try though. There is no easy way to say it.

Joey Maynard – the mother of Len, Con and Margot, is the baby that I gave up many years ago. She looks just like my mother. When I came home, I found out the photo and it was just like looking at Joey.

It seems impossible that she is now a grown mother with 6 children of her own. That is a very scary thought – I am a Grandmother myself.

I always knew her birthday, and counted the years, but deep down she was still a little child in my head. I wrote her a letter every year on her birthday and at Christmas.

Even though I was in shock, I still managed to find out that she doesn't know that Dick is really her father. She mentioned him as her brother.

How am I going to tell Joey? How am I going to tell my husband, Mary-Lou and my mother-in-law? I wouldn't know where to start.
Author:  Rob [ Fri Jun 22, 2007 10:59 pm ]
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Poor Doris!

Lookin forward to hearing how she explains it to OOAO!
Author:  Alison H [ Sat Jun 23, 2007 7:04 am ]
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Great to see this back!
Author:  Bookwormsarah [ Fri Jul 27, 2007 7:45 pm ]
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Just read this through - I really like it, and it certainly kept me guessing!
Author:  JS [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:51 pm ]
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Just read this and have been chortling with glee at various bits. Good job I work from home! Certainly didn't see the Doris connection coming!

Any thoughts of revisiting it?
Author:  Liz K [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:03 pm ]
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:shock: Joey and OOAO? :shock:
Author:  abbeybufo [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:25 pm ]
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Wow - just found this - thanks for bumping it JS
Any more to come Chair, or does it stop there?
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