Both Alike in Dignity 2
The CBB -> Cookies & Drabbles

#1:  Author: PatLocation: Doncaster PostPosted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 10:27 am


KB wrote:
Pat wrote:
The back of my head is not facing you KB!!!


Now did I say the back of your head had to be facing me? No I did not! 'The look' burns holes right through!

However, I seem to have survived OK!! tongue Star Wars

 


#2:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 10:30 am


It's Monday so may I start chanting for more?

 


#3:  Author: AbiLocation: Alton, Hants PostPosted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 2:53 pm


*joins in the chant*

 


#4:  Author: VikkiLocation: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 5:09 pm


Lesley wrote:
Rosie wrote:
I did consider it, but I can never remember which pizza places will actually deliver out here, if any. I'm now thinking a couple of well-aimed bricks would solve an awful lot of problems...



*Really must remove mind from gutter - had vision of what the bricks could do if brought together with certain piece of sister's boyfriend's anatomy between them!*

(OUCH)


I had the same thought........ Embarassed Embarassed

 


#5:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 7:49 pm


I think it's more than time to chant again!

 


#6:  Author: JennieLocation: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Mon Feb 09, 2004 9:19 pm


Joining in the chant.

 


#7:  Author: RosieLocation: Huntingdonshire PostPosted: Tue Feb 10, 2004 12:40 am


*Adds to chant* And the bricks were actually for knocking the pair of them unconscious, but the other idea has merits too. Though HE'S not the problem - it's my sister!! (We do get on ok normally, she's just a nightmare when she's 'in love'...)

 


#8:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Tue Feb 10, 2004 8:51 am


Oh, let her have her fun. Just stick up for yourself when necessary.

 


#9:  Author: AbiLocation: Alton, Hants PostPosted: Tue Feb 10, 2004 12:27 pm


It's Tuesday now!

*chants even more vociferously*

 


#10:  Author: AngelLocation: London, England PostPosted: Tue Feb 10, 2004 2:12 pm


*sings melodiously for more*

 


#11:  Author: LissLocation: Harrow, London PostPosted: Tue Feb 10, 2004 2:18 pm


*sighs* I cannot bear to disappointment the fans, darling.

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Before Elisaveta could do more than blush heartily at the meaning behind Rafe’s words, there was an almighty crash, and the two occupants of the car were thrown forward. As she hit her head, Elisaveta’s world turned black, and then she knew no more.

 


#12:  Author: AngelLocation: London, England PostPosted: Tue Feb 10, 2004 2:21 pm


morePlease

 


#13:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Tue Feb 10, 2004 2:23 pm


LLLIIIISSSSSSSSSSS NNNOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What will happen!!!!!

 


#14:  Author: AbiLocation: Alton, Hants PostPosted: Tue Feb 10, 2004 2:37 pm


*screams piercingly*

aaaaaaaaaauuuuuuuuuuggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

LISS!!! Come back and saaaaaave them!!!!!!!! Please! Quick!

*breaks down and sobs*

 


#15:  Author: PatLocation: Doncaster PostPosted: Tue Feb 10, 2004 3:25 pm


Liss how rotten can you get!! You did that with malice aforethought!! Shocked Rolling Eyes

 


#16:  Author: NellLocation: London, England PostPosted: Tue Feb 10, 2004 3:43 pm


Please Liss you can't leave it there for long....





....can you? Crying or Very sad

 


#17:  Author: AngelLocation: London, England PostPosted: Tue Feb 10, 2004 4:01 pm


*wonders if we should threaten the BoG with an Ofsted inspection?

 


#18:  Author: Sarah_KLocation: St Albans PostPosted: Tue Feb 10, 2004 4:20 pm


I think that sounds like a great idea!!!
Evil or Very Mad Evil or Very Mad Evil or Very Mad
Come back here Liss before we set Abi and her sword on you!

 


#19:  Author: ChloëLocation: London: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Tue Feb 10, 2004 6:07 pm


Liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiissssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

Please come back and get us off this cliff top edge!

 


#20:  Author: AlexLocation: Home again PostPosted: Tue Feb 10, 2004 6:17 pm


Never mind OFSTED, what about a hostile take over!?!
More!

 


#21:  Author: KathrynLocation: Melbourne/Hamilton until 11 September PostPosted: Tue Feb 10, 2004 9:24 pm


Just remember none of them can be killed as it is the romance that we never saw in the books! Hope that theory works?!

 


#22:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 12:41 am


They can't be killed but could be really ill. Please Liss don't leave them there.

 


#23:  Author: LesleyLocation: Rochester, Kent PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 5:56 am


Reminds Liss to get back to this......NOW!!!!!!!

 


#24:  Author: Rachael PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 9:52 am


Liss - that was truly mean!

Get back here and get posting!! Mad


Please Very Happy

 


#25:  Author: ChloëLocation: London: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 9:55 am


Crying or Very sad Liss please tell us what's happened

 


#26:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 10:06 am


*thanks Kathryn for the reminder*

Liss, if this is what disappointmenting the fans is like, I'd rather you just happied the fans!

 


#27:  Author: RachelLocation: Plotting in my lair PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 10:42 am


Two things:

Page 16
KB wrote:
Okay, folks, I'm putting my foot down on quoting that quote within the quote within the quote any further. It's too hard to read now!


Spoilsport!




And
Liss wrote:
*sighs* I cannot bear to disappointment the fans, darling.


Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

 


#28:  Author: LissLocation: Harrow, London PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 12:19 pm


*smiles evilly* Oh, I'm so bad!

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‘Bricks’ was the next thing that came into Elisaveta’s head. Or, to be more precise, ‘red bricks’. Shaking her head dazedly, Elisaveta blinked several times to try and focus her eyes, and sat up – a feat rather complicated by the fact that her arms were tied behind her. Eventually she managed it, however, and, once upright, inspected her surroundings.

“A cellar,” she said, looking around and shivering. It was chilly, and the red brick floor didn’t help matters. It was almost dark; the only light coming from three small windows set into the top of one wall. Elisaveta considered matters carefully. It was entirely evident that the car smash had been contrived somehow, and now she and… Where was Rafe? Elisaveta looked round wildly for the man who had been sitting beside her in the car. Where was he? What had they done with him? A million questions whirled round her head as she struggled to her feet, but her legs wouldn’t obey her, and Elisaveta fell to her knees with a bang.

“And that’s how it should be,” came cold voice from above her. Elisaveta looked up, involuntary tears of pain filling her eyes. At the top of the steps leading out of the cellar stood Carol Ticini. Elisaveta caught her breath, and tried hard to stop the tears. She would be damned if she let this man see her cry! She sniffed, and thrust her chin up.

“What do you want, Signor Ticini?” she asked, as calmly as possible under the circumstances. If he was surprised that she knew his name, Carlo showed no sign of it. Instead he crossed his arms, and pondered.

“What is it to want?” he asked. Elisaveta didn’t bother to restrain herself from rolling her eyes. It was bad enough being abducted by a villain, but ten times worse if he was going to get philosophical about it. But it seemed that he wasn’t. “What I want, little cousin, is to be recognised. What I want, is to be given my rightful place. What I…”

“Oh, do get on with it,” groaned Elisaveta. “I can’t stand it when people get literary about this sort of thing.” Carlo spat.

“You! You are a philistine!” Elisaveta nodded, unperturbed.

“Yes, I am rather.” This calm acceptance of the insult enraged the man standing above her, and he turned dark red.

“That a creature like you should exist! The woman who condemned my father, the rightful heir to Belsornia, to death! The harlot who…” Elisaveta had paled at the mention of Cosimo, knowing that what Carlo said may well be true. But this last infuriated her, and the infuriation pushed aside the qualms of guilt she still held over Cosimo’s death.

“I am not a harlot! How dare you refer to me in such a manner! As for your father, if he hadn’t tried to kidnap me, he might very well be alive today, though I doubt it! And there’s a lesson for you in this, one which you should heed, Carol Ticini!” This outburst angered Carlo still further, and he made a dash down the steps to where Elisaveta knelt on the red brick floor.

“How dare I? It is you who dares, my little cousin, and you will not do so again.” Like lightning, his hand flashed out, catching Elisaveta on the cheek, and knocking her aside so that her head banged on bricks, and she saw stars. Through those stars, however, she saw, almost without understanding, as more men came into the cellar and dumped a large object on the floor. Then there was silence in the cellar, and Elisaveta blacked out.

 


#29:  Author: AngelLocation: London, England PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 12:24 pm


please can we havy some more?

 


#30:  Author: NellLocation: London, England PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 12:41 pm


Liss fantastic - I like the fact Veta is standing up for herself, but where's Rafe?? Slightly worried for him...

 


#31:  Author: Rachael PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 2:21 pm


Top posting - very exciting!

Poor Veta but she's handling herself well .... equally concerned about Rafe and wonder whether he is the "large object" that's just been dumped - if so, I hope he's just been knocked out and not qiestioned/tortured ...

More, please Liss - I do like action scenes! Very Happy

 


#32:  Author: LissLocation: Harrow, London PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 3:40 pm


Lots of blood in this one - if you're squeamish, look away!

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When she came to again, her jaw aching, Elisaveta saw that sunlight was still coming in weakly through the three small windows. Relieved, because she had been afraid that she had been unconscious for longer, she sat up against a wall and reviewed her situation. It wasn’t good. Elisaveta felt the tears burning at the back of her eyes, but resolutely blinked them away. The car smash hadn’t been that far away from the Cathedral – someone was sure to find it and instigate a search. Where was she, though? She could be miles away. They might never find her!

Recognising her incipient hysteria, Elisaveta told herself sternly to get a grip. There was no point in dissolving now. First things first: she would try and get rid of the ropes binding her wrists together – they were binding not only her movement but her circulation as well. Not having a knife secreted in her silk stockings, she would have to use something in the cellar. A quick look around confirmed Elisaveta’s initial appraisal of the cellar: it was almost empty. There were half a dozen cases of wine near the steps to the entrance, and a pile of… Elisaveta squinted at the dark object, then remembered that it had been left there before.

Then she remembered what she had thought it was.

“Rafe!” With that shrill cry, Elisaveta launched herself at the man lying there, then found herself crawling along uncomfortably as her legs again refused to co-operate. For Rafe it was indeed: an unconscious, rather bloodied Rafe, who looked nothing like the debonair duke he had been a few hours previously when he escorted guests to the wedding of the Queen of Mirania.

This time, Elisaveta couldn’t stop the tears, and she gave into them whole-heartedly, weeping onto Rafe’s unmoving chest. After a minute or two, Elisaveta noticed that the unmoving chest was in fact moving, though slightly damp. The fear that he might be dead, a shadow in the back of her mind, was swept away, and, sniffing, Elisaveta sat upright once again, the better to look at the unconscious man.

He was rather more pale than usual, and had the signs of a developing black eye. More worrying was a trickle of blood still oozing from a gash on his forehead. He should be seen to, but at the present, Elisaveta realised she was in no position to do so. Freeing her hands was definitely a priority. Her eyes sharpened as they once again took in the crates of wine. Her face took on a determined set as she wiggled her way over to one of the crates, and she sat with her back to it as she tried to pull out one of the bottles. Eventually she managed, and then somehow swung it against floor so that it smashed, and the pungent smell of red wine filled her senses. It was also staining her dress, Elisaveta thought drily, as she felt the cold liquid soak into the pale blue silk of her skirt. But her mission had been a success: the bottle lay in dark green shards on the brick floor.

After a considerable effort, Elisaveta managed to slice open the ropes that bound her. Unfortunately, she had managed to slice open a good deal of herself in the protest, and she winced as the brought her arms round to the front. Her wrists and hands were slick with her own blood, and the wounds – slight though they were, for the most part – stung. Now that her hands were free, however, she could do more, and she reached under the skirt of her dress to pull off her petticoat. It was not at all voluminous as that would have spoiled the line of her dress, but it would do. Picking up another shard of glass, Elisaveta clumsily divided the thin petticoat into four and tied one section round each of her hands, pulling them tight to stop the sluggish seeping of blood. When that had been done to her satisfaction, Elisaveta crawled back over to Rafe, and shook him gently, then more roughly when he failed to respond.

“Wake up, dammit!” she screeched eventually, despairing that he would ever come to. To her relief one eye cracked open, and looked blankly at her.

“Stop shouting,” he croaked, then the eye closed again. This time, Elisaveta’s best efforts, which wouldn’t have shamed a stevedore, proved fruitless, and she accepted the fact that he wasn’t waking up again any time soon. He was alive though, and that was all that mattered at the moment. Wadding up more petticoat, she used the remaining strip to tie the pad to Rafe’s forehead. She found some old sacking just behind him, and used some of it as a pillow and some to cover him, smiling just a little as she imagined his reaction when he awoke to find himself covered dirty old flour sacks like the veriest tramp.

Happy that she had done everything that could be done with Rafe, Elisaveta turned to inspect her own situation. Her dress was ruined, that was the first thing she noted, with an element of feminine annoyance. It had been torn around her shoulder at some stage, and there was a large rent down the front that was almost indecent now that her petticoat had gone. The skirt was almost completely stained in red wine, and there was a liberal amount of both wine and what Elisaveta rather suspected was blood, on the bodice. Still, she was both conscious and compos mentis, so Elisaveta felt that things could have been a great deal worse.

 


#33:  Author: EllieLocation: Lincolnshire PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 3:50 pm


Good for Veta, glad to see her being so brave and resourseful. Now she just needs to finfd a way to get them both out of the cellar.
Love this, romance and adventure, what more could anyone ask for?

 


#34:  Author: AbiLocation: Alton, Hants PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 4:03 pm


Yay for Elizaveta!! Hope this impresses Rafe! Now they just need to escape, don't they Liss. *looks meaningly at Liss*

 


#35:  Author: Rachael PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 4:11 pm


Marvellous!

Isn't she a star?
But what happened to Rafe? He seems very "roughed up" ...

*Looking forward to them extricating themselves from this perilous situation and/or the cavalry arriving - I don't mind which, Liss!*

 


#36:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 4:43 pm


Good for Veta! This will certainly change Rafe's opinion of women, and particularly princesses!

I can't help wondering if Rafe was forced to write a letter of some sort to his father or Veta's father.

 


#37:  Author: NellLocation: London, England PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 4:57 pm


Liss loving it, hope they get out of that cellar soon though - and not just to find themselves in an even greater mess!

 


#38:  Author: ChloëLocation: London: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 7:42 pm


Yay thanks Liss more soon i hope!

 


#39:  Author: Sarah_KLocation: St Albans PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 8:52 pm


Good for Veta, she seems to be capable of coping pretty well (once she realised Rafe wasn't dead of course *grin*) Now where's the big rescue team or is Veta going to have to get them out. I have a feeling he'd dislike being saved by a girl even less than waking up looking like a tramp!

 


#40:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 8:59 pm


Surely they will work together to get out, proving to them how much they need each other!

 


#41:  Author: Sarah_KLocation: St Albans PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 9:36 pm


Sorry if anyone saw this before I edited it, too many windows open at once Embarassed

 


#42:  Author: Carolyn PLocation: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 10:38 pm


There are so many tense drabbles that I'm feeling in need fo relief.

Liss please come and tell us some smore story!

 


#43:  Author: RachelLocation: Plotting in my lair PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 11:13 pm


How awful, how terrible! I'm devastated and nearly in tears!





























What a WASTE of wine!!!!!!!!

 


#44:  Author: Carolyn PLocation: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 11:21 pm


Rachel!!!

But yest I agree
















She should at least have used it to wash the wounds with!

 


#45:  Author: RachelLocation: Plotting in my lair PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 11:29 pm


Never mind that Carolyn! She should have been down on her knees sucking the dregs from the floor!

 


#46:  Author: Carolyn PLocation: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 11:35 pm


You adulterate you wine with dirt, dust. blood, creepy crawlies and all the stuff on that floor??
















Remembers who I'm yibbling with. OK Rachel, maybe she should, but it wouldn't have looked very good if Carlo had come back in at that point.

 


#47:  Author: RachelLocation: Plotting in my lair PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 11:45 pm


He would have been impressed by her thriftiness!



And wine with blood and creepy crawlies?




















cue yet another terrible pun

















I like wine with a bit of body Twisted Evil

 


#48:  Author: AngelLocation: London, England PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 11:52 pm


Just been discussing wine on LJ.

Or rather, scaring my more wine literate f-list with 'Asti and Beef'

 


#49:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 2:27 am


Thank you for the story Liss. Hope Rafe wakes up soon.

 


#50:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 6:24 am


*begins a loud chant to wake Liss*

 


#51:  Author: LissLocation: Harrow, London PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 11:57 am


Now that she had sorted herself out, Elisaveta decided that it was time to try escaping. She wasn’t sure what Carlo’s plans were – he hadn’t been particularly forthcoming with the details – but it was a safe bet that they weren’t going to involve escorting Elisaveta and Rafe safely home. Furthermore, she needed to get Rafe to a doctor. He had woken up, which was a good sign, but now he wouldn’t, which was a bad sign.

On careful inspection, the windows proved to be too high and too small to be of any use, so Elisaveta climbed the wooden steps up to the cellar door. Unsurprisingly, it was locked. Elisaveta had not spent several years reading school stories and several months at school with some of the wickedest Middles ever, to be defeated by such an incidence. Peering through the keyhole, she saw that the key was still in the lock, and she clicked her tongue in disapproval.

“Sloppy,” she commented to no-one in particular, “very sloppy.” Going back down the steps, she whipped one of the flatter flour sacks off Rafe’s inert body, and returned to the door. Carefully she slid the sack between the floor and the bottom of the door, then, pulling out a hairpin from the remains of her chignon, she fiddled in the lock until, with a small kerthunk, the key fell onto the sacking beneath. Elisaveta glowed with satisfaction. “Thank you, Evvy!” she exclaimed under her breath. She pulled the sack back into the cellar, and grasped the key.

The door unlocked easily, without any creaking. Padding along in her stockings, Elisaveta kept a wary eye out for anybody who might stop her. She was in a house, that was clear, but it seemed to be empty; there was certainly no furniture in any of the rooms she had passed. At one stage, she heard a distant bonging that she immediately recognised as old Abbey clock. With relief, she deduced that, if not in Valnich itself, they were still very close. Elisaveta had just reached the front door, when she heard a noise, and froze. Then someone spoke.

“And what do you think you’re doing, little cousin?”

 


#52:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 12:07 pm


*lol* Oh, good for Veta! I love the way she learned her 'wicked Middle' lessons!

And I suppose, as the car cliff turned out to be Rafe, this one won't...

 


#53:  Author: AbiLocation: Alton, Hants PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 12:14 pm


*eek* Now what's happening? Is this good or bad?

Also liked the was Veta manged to get out Laughing

 


#54:  Author: NellLocation: London, England PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 1:01 pm


Abi i think its bad I'm assuming tis Carlo calling her 'little cousin' and it can't be agood thing if he know shes escaped from the cellar.... HelpMe

Aslo like Veta's lessons learned from Evvy et al

 


#55:  Author: Rachael PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 1:40 pm


Oh dear - is this a case of "out of the frying pan ....."

I do admire her resourcefulness though!!

 


#56:  Author: NellLocation: London, England PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 1:45 pm


maybe Rafe will wake up realise that she had been there and was now missing, discover the open door and go looking for her just in time to save her from Carlo...again! Thats assuming that he does wake up....

*wibble*

 


#57:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 2:05 pm


Liss was just here! Why didn't she post more??? *joins in wibbling*

 


#58:  Author: NellLocation: London, England PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 2:20 pm


but thats not fair - she can't do that.

Ok she can cos she just did...

*more wibbling*

 


#59:  Author: keren as guest PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 2:20 pm


exciting...
I like the way elisaveta is shown here to be very resourceful.
hope rafe appreciates it

(it should show him she isnt just a pretty princess)

 


#60:  Author: RosieLocation: Huntingdonshire PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 2:43 pm


keren as guest wrote:
exciting...
I like the way elisaveta is shown here to be very resourceful.
hope rafe appreciates it

(it should show him she isnt just a pretty princess)


But he doesn't know anything about it! Love the comment about sloppiness by the way!

 


#61:  Author: Sarah_KLocation: St Albans PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 2:44 pm


I love that Veta learned how to pick locks from Evvy... just another element of the Chalet School education Very Happy

I don't think Rafe is in any state to be heroically rescuing anybody right now so I guess it's up to Veta but she seems to be in quite a lot of trouble herself Confused *wibbles*

 


#62:  Author: KatLocation: Swansea PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 6:01 pm


You can't stop there!!! What's going to happen to Veta??!! We NEED more!

 


#63:  Author: ChelseaLocation: Your Imagination PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 6:07 pm


*love Veta's comments - and her use of skills learned at the CS!

Please, may we have some more story

 


#64:  Author: VikkiLocation: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 7:52 pm


Aaaargh!!!
Liss!!! How could you leave it there???? Please come back soon and put us all out of our misery!!!

 


#65:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 8:01 pm


It's quite easy, Vikki. She copies a certain chunk of text from her word processing program and then clicks 'Submit'. Voila!

 


#66:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 8:04 pm


Please Liss, you can't leave it there!!!

Thanks for the last bits, I'm glad to see Elisaveta using her CS education to the fore, but how many times does this girl get kidnapped, shouldn't people be looking after her!!

 


#67:  Author: PatMacLocation: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 8:49 pm


*wibbles in unison with all the other wibblers*

Liss! Get them out of here!

 


#68:  Author: VikkiLocation: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 9:41 pm


KB wrote:
It's quite easy, Vikki. She copies a certain chunk of text from her word processing program and then clicks 'Submit'. Voila!


*decides to ignore KB's sarcasm*

 


#69:  Author: Carolyn PLocation: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 10:25 pm


Loved that Liss, but my drabble harness is wearing out from overuse, so please post some more soon before I go crashing all the way down to the trampoline.

 


#70:  Author: RachelLocation: Plotting in my lair PostPosted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 11:50 pm


Maybe Liss is busily rueing the day she passed her phone number onto the the Gatherers, and is stuck in one of those awful telpephone conversations which go on and on for no reason and meander along until one person passes out from lack of food.



Or is that just me who has that kind?



Liss, if you aren't on the phone, could we have some more story Purleeeeeze

 


#71:  Author: VikkiLocation: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 12:03 am


Hey, we could alway phone Liss up and ask her for more drabble.......... Twisted Evil Twisted Evil

 


#72:  Author: RosieLocation: Huntingdonshire PostPosted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 12:25 am


What, one after another all night? What a splendacious idea... We need a rota - who's good at these things? *hurridly hobbles off to bed in case she gets roped in...*
(hobbling due to large bluey-purple bruises all over knees... Violent rounders/cricket match) Embarassed

 


#73:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 7:36 am


Vikki wrote:
*decides to ignore KB's sarcasm*


It isn't sarcasm - I'm sure that's what she did!

ETA: Liss was here and she didn't post!!! Crying or Very sad

 


#74:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 12:20 pm


Poor Elisaveta, definitley looks like out of the frying pan to me.

 


#75:  Author: RebeccaLocation: Kendal/Oxford PostPosted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 1:00 pm


Come back, Liss! I need more!

 


#76:  Author: ChloëLocation: London: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 5:08 pm


Liss come bcak and tell us more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1



















Please!

 


#77:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 5:12 pm


Joins in the general clamour for more

*Thinks the telephoning is a great idea Wink *

 


#78:  Author: AlexLocation: Home again PostPosted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 8:18 pm


Never mind the frying, I've just managed to make some chicken explode in the microwave. It's in little tiny pieces.

Oh yes, and more story please Liss.

 


#79:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 8:20 pm


Oh, golly! Clean it up, quick! Dried chicken is a b*gger to get off!

 


#80:  Author: ChelseaLocation: Your Imagination PostPosted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 8:21 pm


*makes note not to take up Alex on any offers for meals.

*is sure the chicken still tastes nice.

*remembers making a chocolate that bounced once (a little confused on the amount of water to be added)

 


#81:  Author: RosieLocation: Huntingdonshire PostPosted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 9:20 pm


*coughs* I once dropped a dish of baked beans as I took them out the microwave... Took me HOURS to wash the juice off the walls, the carpet, the radiator, the wall behind the radiator, the back of the airing cupboard (actually, my mother found that bit). The stains are still quite visible on the walls, which does make the place look rather as if the Maynard Offspring visited some poor soul at some point!! Twisted Evil

 


#82:  Author: AlexLocation: Home again PostPosted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 10:00 pm


I'm not having a lot of luck this week, on Tuesday I was melting some chocolate in a bowl in the microwave and there was a bang and there were actual flames going on inside. I managed to do this a second time. Then I unplugged the microwave. But my Dad tells the best one about how one time his Mum was cooking rice in the pressure cooker and took the weight off the lid....









....he had to use a broom to sweep the rice off the ceiling before his Dad came home from work.

 


#83:  Author: PatLocation: Doncaster PostPosted: Fri Feb 13, 2004 10:04 pm


I'm sure that those of you who are of the same advanced age as myself remember the old Corona bottles, with the metal contraption that made the lid? Did any of you produce a fountain that hit the ceiling? We did!

 


#84:  Author: Tassie_EllenLocation: Tasmania, Australia PostPosted: Sat Feb 14, 2004 7:12 am


Can't say I remember that, but I once knocked a bottle of blue food colouring (lid off, needless to say) off the bench. Took almost two weeks to finally get it all out of our textured lino - and when Tom moved the fridge a while back, there was a little dried blue puddle just out of the line of sight underneath... Rolling Eyes

ETA : please, Liss, may we have some more *shades of Oliver Twist - quite appropriate really now this thread seems to have turned into food-related yibble*

 


#85:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Sat Feb 14, 2004 8:30 am


My mum was making pumpkin puree in the blender when the blender died. She lifted off the jug and all the puree came out the bottom. Being hot, of course, Mum couldn't stop it, so it just poured all over. That does NOT come off! We were still finding pieces of orange months later.

 


#86:  Author: LesleyLocation: Rochester, Kent PostPosted: Sat Feb 14, 2004 9:54 am


Should just like to remind Liss to come back and post more.

 


#87:  Author: PatMacLocation: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Sat Feb 14, 2004 10:59 am


*wonders if there might be just a little more soon, please*

 


#88:  Author: LissLocation: Harrow, London PostPosted: Sat Feb 14, 2004 1:03 pm


Probably nothing more before Monday, I'm afraid. Elisaveta will just have to stew until then!

 


#89:  Author: LesleyLocation: Rochester, Kent PostPosted: Sat Feb 14, 2004 1:14 pm


Oh raspberries! Thought there was more story! Liss is there any way we can differentiate between when people have posted more story and posted info/yibble etc?

 


#90:  Author: Carolyn PLocation: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Sat Feb 14, 2004 1:30 pm


Rachel wrote:
Maybe Liss is busily rueing the day she passed her phone number onto the the Gatherers, and is stuck in one of those awful telpephone conversations which go on and on for no reason and meander along until one person passes out from lack of food.
Or is that just me who has that kind?


Erm, must remeber to grab lots of food when Rachel rings me!

 


#91:  Author: JennieLocation: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Sat Feb 14, 2004 5:25 pm


Wishes Liss had posted more story. Sad sigh.

 


#92:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Sat Feb 14, 2004 6:49 pm


I would love some more as well, please Liss

 


#93:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Sat Feb 14, 2004 7:40 pm


*hopes we all (including Veta and Rafe) can survive until Monday*

 


#94:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 12:45 pm


I don't think I can wait to Monday, but I'll have to try

 


#95:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 12:46 pm


*hopes Ally won't implode*

 


#96:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 12:54 pm


I'll try, but I wouldn't want to leave such a mess lying around for others to clean. And then of course I would never get to see the end of the story.

 


#97:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 12:58 pm


Definitely two good reasons to try to be patient.

 


#98:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 1:02 pm


*Sits patiently playing patience*

 


#99:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 1:10 pm


*wonders if playing cards with pictures of CS books on the back might not be an idea*

 


#100:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 1:15 pm


Oooh good marketing idea, I'd buy some!

 


#101:  Author: AbiLocation: Alton, Hants PostPosted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 3:54 pm


Oooooh, me too. (I've been trying to find the Just William ones for ages...)

 


#102:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Sun Feb 15, 2004 10:19 pm


Offers to play snap with anyone else who is waiting

 


#103:  Author: VikkiLocation: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Mon Feb 16, 2004 1:05 am


Going back to the kitchen catastrophes, we used to have a breakfast bar in our kitchen, which was on brackets, and could be folded flat against the wall, anyway, when I was about 7 or so, I can remember asking my mum "What does this little lever do?" as I pressed in the catch on one of the brackets. Unfortunately the one on the other side had obviously not caught properly! I can still remember the look of horror on my mum's face as the thing collapsed, and my glass of chocolate milkshake which was standing on it was catapulted towards the ceiling............ (if you look hard enough, you can still see the stain!) Embarassed

 


#104:  Author: ChelseaLocation: Your Imagination PostPosted: Mon Feb 16, 2004 1:16 am


*advises against mistaking washing up liquid for dishwasher liquid. Unless, of course, one enjoys mopping up a kitchen full of bubbles that have escaped from the dishwasher.

 


#105:  Author: VikkiLocation: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Mon Feb 16, 2004 2:10 am


*giggles*
It's even better when you do it with an industrial dishwasher! My friend Kate did when she was on wash up duty at the pub where we both worked! Her face was an absolute picture........

 


#106:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Mon Feb 16, 2004 8:14 am


*shakes head sadly* Oh God, oh God, oh God...

 


#107:  Author: KathrynLocation: Melbourne/Hamilton until 11 September PostPosted: Mon Feb 16, 2004 9:07 am


Mum has managed to set the oven on fire. She was trying to dry some bread (for breadcrumbs I believe) and forgot about it until the flames started showing through the door. The oven was never quite the same after that....

 


#108:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Mon Feb 16, 2004 9:08 am


Shocked Er, I bet... Shocked

 


#109:  Author: KathrynLocation: Melbourne/Hamilton until 11 September PostPosted: Mon Feb 16, 2004 9:12 am


Feeling a little scared are we? What kitchen catastrophes have you had?

 


#110:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Mon Feb 16, 2004 9:13 am


None that I can think of, except for setting an electric kettle on an electric stove and turning on the heat... Embarassed

 


#111:  Author: NellLocation: London, England PostPosted: Mon Feb 16, 2004 5:20 pm


*talk about off-topic*

please liss can we have some more

 


#112:  Author: ChloëLocation: London: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Mon Feb 16, 2004 5:25 pm


Ally wrote:
Offers to play snap with anyone else who is waiting


MAy i play as Liss still hasn't posted more!

 


#113:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Mon Feb 16, 2004 7:33 pm


Nell wrote:
*talk about off-topic*

please liss can we have some more


Considering it's been so long since we had a post, we might as well yibble!

 


#114:  Author: NellLocation: London, England PostPosted: Mon Feb 16, 2004 11:08 pm


Nice response...

Now just looking for one from Liss!

 


#115:  Author: RosieLocation: Huntingdonshire PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 12:23 am


*looks around for Liss' response* Nope can't see one so...
Has anyone seen those new Heinz tomato ketchup bottles with the lid on the bottom so it's easier to squirt? Well I decided to see if it worked pointing upwards. It does. Very well.

 


#116:  Author: Carolyn PLocation: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 1:01 am


How long did it take to clear up? Laughing

 


#117:  Author: EllieLocation: Lincolnshire PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 1:10 am


Poor Veta must be getting really cold, tired and hungry by now......


How does having the lid on the bottom of a ketchup bottle make it easier to squirt? Surley it's just the same as turning the bottle upside down.

 


#118:  Author: RachelLocation: Plotting in my lair PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 1:11 am


I've never tried the washing up liquid in the dishwasher idea - will have to give it a go.




Perhaps at my parents house Wink

 


#119:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 7:41 am


Ellie wrote:
How does having the lid on the bottom of a ketchup bottle make it easier to squirt? Surley it's just the same as turning the bottle upside down.


Not quite. If you store it that way, the sauce will settle all at the 'top', making it easier to get it out eventually. But also it doesn't let as much air in, so the stuff doesn't go off as quickly.

 


#120:  Author: catherineLocation: York PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 7:46 am


LOL Rosie! I wish I'd seen it!! ROFL

*wonders what Liss will think when she returns to find her thread taken over by tomato ketchup fans* Exclamation

 


#121:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 8:10 am


I'm sure she will be very grateful for the tips! Besides, it's her own fault for leaving it to us!

 


#122:  Author: RosieLocation: Huntingdonshire PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 1:21 pm


*agrees it's all Liss' fault* Well I'm making the most of my last day of 'childness' - I'm 18 tomorrow and apparently I shall then have to be responsible for my own actions!! Unless I get myself sectioned of course... *strokes beard thoughtfully*
Oh, and the ketchup kinda missed the ceiling as my face was in the way - I wanted to see what happened... Why do I get these brainless moments?? Embarassed hammer

 


#123:  Author: ChloëLocation: London: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 1:27 pm


Liss where are you?

 


#124:  Author: KirstyLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 2:02 pm


Liss, I'm really enjoying the story, but want more - like everyone else!


On cooking disasters - I managed to make a bowl of custard years ago that was solid enough to roll into balls & bounce on the kitchen bench...
It did taste like custard though...

 


#125:  Author: catherineLocation: York PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 4:03 pm


*tries to imagine this and fails*


Rosie - I guess your face must have been rather red in more ways than one?!! What on earth possessed you?

 


#126:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 4:08 pm


Please Liss, we need some more.

Chloe, thanks I'll play snap with you Very Happy

 


#127:  Author: AngelLocation: London, England PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 4:26 pm


OK, anyone got a cork?

*hmmm*

Four of Hearts.

 


#128:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 4:34 pm


Ace of Spades

Oh, and when we finish this, may we play Mornington Cresent?

 


#129:  Author: AngelLocation: London, England PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 4:39 pm


A 'snap' is when two postings containing a 'cards' designation appear within 20 seconds of each other Wink

Queen of Diamonds.

 


#130:  Author: LissLocation: Harrow, London PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 6:04 pm


Ally wrote:
Ace of Spades

Oh, and when we finish this, may we play Mornington Cresent?


I live just by Mornington Crescent - I was so excited when I found that was my nearest tube station!!

And sorry - no more story yet. Oh, wait a minute...

---------

Elisaveta thought it was pretty obvious what she had been doing, but thought it wiser not to antagonise Carlo by saying that. Instead, she turned to face him defiantly, but remained silent.

---------

Sorry, that's all I've come up with so far! Embarassed

 


#131:  Author: AngelLocation: London, England PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 6:08 pm


That's fine, it's more story Smile

Jack of Clubs.

 


#132:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 6:09 pm


Thanks Liss!!! Tiny bits are just as good as big bits Very Happy

 


#133:  Author: catherineLocation: York PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 6:13 pm


Thanks Liss! A little is better than nothing!

Hope it's not too long before inspiration hits or you may not have a thread left to post on!!

May I join your game Angel and Ally?


Last edited by catherine on Tue Feb 17, 2004 6:26 pm; edited 2 times in total

 


#134:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 6:18 pm


*sends Liss's small sparkling purple leaf a very healthy bribe*

 


#135:  Author: AngelLocation: London, England PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 6:21 pm


Anyone can join in.

2 of Spades

 


#136:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 6:22 pm


Of course you can!! The more the merrier

three of diamonds

 


#137:  Author: catherineLocation: York PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 6:27 pm


Oh thank you!

Ten of hearts.

 


#138:  Author: AngelLocation: London, England PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 6:32 pm


SNAP!!

Ally.

*grabs pack of cards*

 


#139:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 6:35 pm


*Confused* ~ oh well time for a new game

Edgware Road

 


#140:  Author: ChloëLocation: London: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 6:37 pm


Thank you liss though i had hoped for something a bit longer next time Smile

 


#141:  Author: AngelLocation: London, England PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 6:38 pm


oooh, tricky opening. Fifth quadrant and down, I think.

Elephant and Castle, Bakerloo branch.

 


#142:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 6:40 pm


*listens to the gasp and pauses to consider*

Kew Gardens

 


#143:  Author: AngelLocation: London, England PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 6:49 pm


*plays her membership card*

And you're in Knip for the next five moves. No lateral gambits either.

*considers*

Earls' Court

 


#144:  Author: Sarah_KLocation: St Albans PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 7:05 pm


Earl's Court?
Well I'm still kinda new to this but I believe this should be safe

Green Park

 


#145:  Author: AngelLocation: London, England PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 7:09 pm


yeah. Safe, and you just killed my gameplan

Mudchute

 


#146:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 9:39 pm


Oooohhh

Angel

 


#147:  Author: AngelLocation: London, England PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 9:46 pm


Yes?

 


#148:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 9:48 pm


Nothing!

Theydon Bois

 


#149:  Author: AngelLocation: London, England PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 9:49 pm


Diagon Alley

 


#150:  Author: PatMacLocation: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 10:25 pm


Bank

 


#151:  Author: VikkiLocation: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 11:22 pm


Okay, how confused am I by this thread? Confused

 


#152:  Author: ChloëLocation: London: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 11:27 pm


You're not the only one Vikki i am too!

 


#153:  Author: VikkiLocation: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 11:42 pm


It's good to have company Chloë!!![/list]

 


#154:  Author: RosieLocation: Huntingdonshire PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 11:48 pm


May I join the 'confused' party too please? A bunch of my friends used to be really into this game, but I never understood it!!

 


#155:  Author: VikkiLocation: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 11:57 pm


Of course you can join, Rosie!! the more the merrier!!

 


#156:  Author: RosieLocation: Huntingdonshire PostPosted: Tue Feb 17, 2004 11:59 pm


Yay! Shall we start up our OWN game Vikki? One that I can understand, preferably...

 


#157:  Author: PatMacLocation: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 12:10 am


Ok, if Mornington Crescent is too complicated, how about Happy Families. I'll go first.

Mr Russell the Doctor

 


#158:  Author: ChelseaLocation: Your Imagination PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 12:17 am


Has no idea how to play either Happy Families or Morrington Crescent. Please, can someone explain?

 


#159:  Author: AngelLocation: London, England PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 12:20 am


Mrs Russell the [s]proprietress[/s] doctor's wife.

and I'm playing Hainault.

 


#160:  Author: PatMacLocation: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 12:24 am


I don't think anyone can explain Mornington Crescent as it is sort of spoof game, played very seriously by participants in a hilarious radio show over here which has been going on for ever.

Happy Families is a children's card game, where you try to add a card from your hand to the last card laid - so someone could have put Mrs Russell the Doctor's wife or one of their children. It is usually things like 'Mr Bun the Baker'

Sorry, you now are probably more confused than ever!

 


#161:  Author: Carolyn PLocation: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 12:30 am


All I know about Mornington Crescent is that it involves tube stations. Could someone please tell me more as I've always wanted to know.

 


#162:  Author: AngelLocation: London, England PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 12:38 am


Carolyn, it's quite obvious. The best way to learn is to play, and you pick it up as you go along. We'll keep you right.

 


#163:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 1:43 am


Dare I say I have never ever heard of Mornington Crescent?

Will have to join the Happy Famillies crowd.

 


#164:  Author: EllieLocation: Lincolnshire PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 3:58 am


Joins the confused bunch, anyone fancy a hand of poker?

 


#165:  Author: RebeccaLocation: Kendal/Oxford PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 12:21 pm


I know Happy Families and Mornington Crescent but poker's beyond me!

 


#166:  Author: PatMacLocation: Yorkshire England PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 1:11 pm


Alan was in stitches over breakfast this morning when I told him I'd been playign Mornington Crescent on a discussion board!

His sense of humour is appropriate for this board as the following email whihc I received at work will show. For anyone confused, he was clearing some aggressive fish from his Aquarium.

Chief of Police "Big Al" McGinty led raid on notorious Silvertip Gang in Aquaville, Ha at a quarter after two today.

All five gang members reported dead.

McGinty brought in two police nets, removed heavy bushes used by the Silvertip Gang for hiding. No civilians believed harmed, though one catfish arrested by mistake early in raid.

Two accomplices, members of the Snail Gang, up from the Gulf, also apprehended. "It's a dirty job" said McGinty "but someone's gotta do it. Sometimes a men's gotta do what a man's gotta do".

Peaceable Tetras and residents of Catfish Row were said to be resting in a darkened room after their ordeal, and the mayhem caused by the Silvertip Gang in recent days.

A plain white van from the Pride of Whitby removed the slain, slippery customers from the scene. "They've had their chips" said the driver. "Now we'll have ours. Batter now than later".

 


#167:  Author: Carolyn PLocation: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 4:28 pm


Maybe I should google Mornington crescent. Do you just give names at random 'cos that's what it looks like so far?

 


#168:  Author: ChelseaLocation: Your Imagination PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 4:31 pm


LOL at that email Pat. I would definately say that his sense of humour is appropriate for the board.

 


#169:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 4:37 pm


Um not to give too much away, but yes, there is actually no point. You just name randon stations until someone says Mornington Cresent and is declared the winner. But of course there are tactics that must be employed, and general cunning ~ these tend to get good reactions from the audience

 


#170:  Author: LissLocation: Harrow, London PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 4:55 pm


I found some interesting biographies of famed Mornington Crescent players through the ages here.

 


#171:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 5:00 pm


That's brilliant, thanks Liss Very Happy

 


#172:  Author: KatarzynaLocation: Preston, Lancashire PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 5:07 pm


*sigh*

all these pages further along and still no drabble!!

having visions of Elisaveta lost somewhere on the London Underground!

 


#173:  Author: VikkiLocation: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 6:43 pm


*wonders when Liss will post more story?*

 


#174:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 6:57 pm


*getting to the point of wondering IF Liss will post more story* Crying or Very sad

 


#175:  Author: NellLocation: London, England PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 6:59 pm


Four pages of yibble and no more story - Liss hope inspiration has struck. Looking forward to more when you have it.

 


#176:  Author: AngelLocation: London, England PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 7:02 pm


We weren't all yibbling.

Some of us were playing constructively.

 


#177:  Author: Kathy_SLocation: midwestern US PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 9:34 pm


Guess I shouldn't have been daunted by 16 pages to catch up on .... at least in terms of drabble. WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ELISAVETA?

(Thoroughly confused by the games. Will the Games Pree kindly introduce something vaguely familiar? How about Scrabble, or Monopoly, or Go Fish?)

 


#178:  Author: ChelseaLocation: Your Imagination PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 10:16 pm


I guess that would be me.

Institutes a game of 'animal, mineral, or vegetable'.
Questions must be yes/no.

I'm thinking of something that is vegetable.

 


#179:  Author: Carolyn PLocation: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 10:39 pm


Is it generally considered edible by humans?

 


#180:  Author: ChelseaLocation: Your Imagination PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2004 11:01 pm


Carolyn P wrote:
Is it generally considered edible by humans?


NO, although it probably wouldn't cause much damage if you ate it, it is not generally considered edible. Though people (especially children) eating it is not unheard of.

This refers to the general vegetable part of it. What I am thinking of is a specifc example. e.g.. I could be thinking of the pen Eustacia left lying around, and my answer would be based on pens in general.

 


#181:  Author: AngelLocation: London, England PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 12:41 am


Is it Caster Oil?

 


#182:  Author: EllieLocation: Lincolnshire PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 12:44 am


Is it grass?

 


#183:  Author: RachelLocation: Plotting in my lair PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 12:49 am


Is it the purple wobbly bit you find inside a brain?

 


#184:  Author: Kathy_SLocation: midwestern US PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 1:21 am


And just whom is Rachel accusing of having a vegetable in the brain? A wilted purple vegetable, yet? Or, given the plural, has she driven us all to become vegetables?

 


#185:  Author: ChelseaLocation: Your Imagination PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 2:48 am


NO, it is not castor oil, grass, or the the purple wobbly bit you find inside a brain.

 


#186:  Author: Kathy_SLocation: midwestern US PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 2:58 am


Is it from a woody plant?

 


#187:  Author: EllieLocation: Lincolnshire PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 3:05 am


Is it paper? I always used to eat my books when I was a child.

 


#188:  Author: ChelseaLocation: Your Imagination PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 3:50 am


YES, it is paper. Ellie, I was thinking of kids like you when I gave my answer.

 


#189:  Author: Kathy_SLocation: midwestern US PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 4:05 am


Applauds Ellie!

Wonders where Liss has gotten to.
Hello, Liss?
Shouldn't our heroine be extricating herself about now?
Please?

 


#190:  Author: ChelseaLocation: Your Imagination PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 4:08 am


Yes, but WHAT paper is it.

 


#191:  Author: Kathy_SLocation: midwestern US PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 4:28 am


Are we talking a specific piece of paper, such as the one forming the Peace League?

 


#192:  Author: ChelseaLocation: Your Imagination PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 4:29 am


YES, we are talking about a specific piece of paper.

AND

YES, I was thinking of the Peace League Pledge Sheet (or whatever it's called).

Over to you to think up something.

 


#193:  Author: Kathy_SLocation: midwestern US PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 4:41 am


OK. I am thinking of something mineral.

 


#194:  Author: Rachael PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 1:43 pm


So are these all CS-related then?

In which case I'll go staright to a guess with one of Matey's patent nostrums as they're bound to have something nasty like magnesium in them ...

*desperate*

 


#195:  Author: KatarzynaLocation: Preston, Lancashire PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 2:09 pm


am going to have a guess too - is it the salt caves?

 


#196:  Author: Kathy_SLocation: midwestern US PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 2:40 pm


It is neither nostrum nor salt cave, but yes, it is CS related.

 


#197:  Author: JennieLocation: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 3:41 pm


Shame it isn't one of Matey's patent nostrums, Elisaveta will have a kidney problem by now from lying on a damp cellar floor for so long. Liss really ought to rescue her.

BTW, is it Ink?

 


#198:  Author: Kathy_SLocation: midwestern US PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 3:49 pm


Nope, nothing like ink.

Poor Elisaveta. Hope Liss is at least remembering to feed her.

 


#199:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 6:37 pm


Sighs

Theres been no more story, but at least we can keep ourselves entertained Wink

 


#200:  Author: ChelseaLocation: Your Imagination PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 6:41 pm


Could a regular adult carry it?

 


#201:  Author: Kathy_SLocation: midwestern US PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 7:00 pm


No. It's not terribly portable.

 


#202:  Author: RosieLocation: Huntingdonshire PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 7:04 pm


The Tiernjoch?

 


#203:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 7:05 pm


Is it located in England?

 


#204:  Author: RebeccaLocation: Kendal/Oxford PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 7:08 pm


Is it smaller than a chalet? (might as well keep the questions CS themed)

 


#205:  Author: Kathy_SLocation: midwestern US PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 7:10 pm


It neither the Tiernjoch nor in England, but is smaller than a chalet.

 


#206:  Author: ChloëLocation: London: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 8:06 pm


Liss where are you, is everything ok, if so may we have some more story please!

 


#207:  Author: ChelseaLocation: Your Imagination PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 9:39 pm


Does it belong to someone?

*PS - Liss, we'll stop hijacking the thread if you post some more story.

 


#208:  Author: Kathy_SLocation: midwestern US PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 9:45 pm


Probably, but I don't know to whom. However, people do sometimes use the possessive of someone's name when mentioning it.

 


#209:  Author: ChelseaLocation: Your Imagination PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 9:48 pm


Does it feature in Tyrol?

 


#210:  Author: Rachael PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 9:56 pm


Margot's devil?
(on the basis that the devil could be made out of fire and brimstone?)

*still desperate*

 


#211:  Author: Kathy_SLocation: midwestern US PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 10:01 pm


Yes, I believe it counts as in the Tirol.

Not Margot's devil Laughing. Wouldn't (s)he be portable?

 


#212:  Author: ccapLocation: Paris, France PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 10:17 pm


Is it Robin's cave?

 


#213:  Author: Rachael PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 10:28 pm


*personally thinks that a devil might be a bit too hot to handle Wink *

 


#214:  Author: Rachael PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 10:29 pm


Joey's pit?
Corney's pit?

 


#215:  Author: Kathy_SLocation: midwestern US PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 10:35 pm


YES, that pit! From which Joey calls Bill an idiot.

Your turn, Rachael.

 


#216:  Author: Rachael PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 10:48 pm


*evil chuckle*
Animal

 


#217:  Author: Kathy_SLocation: midwestern US PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 10:50 pm


Is it mammalian?

 


#218:  Author: KatLocation: Swansea PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 10:52 pm


MORE STORY!!!!!

Please?

 


#219:  Author: Rachael PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 11:00 pm


I agree, Kat but in the absence of any ...!

Mammalian? Oh dear, I'm no scientist!
Yes

 


#220:  Author: AngelLocation: London, England PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 11:54 pm


human? For the usual values of human...

 


#221:  Author: RachelLocation: Plotting in my lair PostPosted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 11:58 pm


Is it a person?

Is it a man?

Is it scary?

Is it a dog?

Is it a cute little animal?

Is it dead?

Is it time for me to shut up?

Is it female?

Is it Alixe's banshee?

Is it Rufus?

Is it Bruno?

Is it Joey's Quads?

Is it Minette?

Is it Jockel?

 


#222:  Author: VikkiLocation: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 12:38 am


Rachel honey, you're only meant to ask one question at a time!

 


#223:  Author: RosieLocation: Huntingdonshire PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 1:40 am


megaphone Rachel! You big cheat!!
PS: I'm going to get my 200 posts tonight... I'm not planning on going to bed till I do!

 


#224:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 1:49 am


Well congratulations Rosie you have done it.

 


#225:  Author: EllieLocation: Lincolnshire PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 1:49 am


Kids like me? Confused There were no other kids like me!


Is it a small sparkling purple leaf?

 


#226:  Author: VikkiLocation: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 2:09 am


Ellie, if your post was about eating books, I did that too when I was a kid! (a lot of my CS pbs are missing their corners...... Embarassed

 


#227:  Author: EllieLocation: Lincolnshire PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 2:14 am


Just the corners Vikki? I used to tear strips off the top and bottom of the pages as well! I made sure I never ate any of the print though, I thought it might poison me.

 


#228:  Author: VikkiLocation: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 2:22 am


I have a couple that I did that on, and it runs in the family, because my aunt told me that she used to do it too!

 


#229:  Author: EllieLocation: Lincolnshire PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 2:33 am


I don't think anyone else in my family did it, at least, not until I introduced my younger cousin to the idea, but I used to eat everything; books, sheets, curtains.....

 


#230:  Author: VikkiLocation: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 2:48 am


hmmmmm, I don't think I ever ate the bedlinen........

 


#231:  Author: Tassie_EllenLocation: Tasmania, Australia PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 8:13 am


Wot, still no more story??? Shocked Shocked

Please, Liss, come back from wherever you are and put us out of our misery!!!

 


#232:  Author: Rachael PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 10:20 am


*big sigh and amused frown in Rachel's direction*

Is it a person? Yes
Is it a man? Yes
Is it scary? No (well, I don't think so)
Is it a dog? Clearly not -see above
Is it a cute little animal? Clearly not -see above
Is it dead? No
Is it time for me to shut up? Of course!
Is it female? Clearly not -see above
Is it Alixe's banshee? Clearly not -see above - but I like the idea
Is it Rufus? Clearly not -see above
Is it Bruno? Clearly not -see above
Is it Joey's Quads? No
Is it Minette? Clearly not -see above
Is it Jockel? Clearly not -see above

Is it a small sparkling purple leaf? Nope

 


#233:  Author: RachelLocation: Plotting in my lair PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 10:30 am


Is it James Russell?




(LOOK! ONE QUESTION ONLY! - Spoilsports!)

 


#234:  Author: Carolyn PLocation: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 10:55 am


Rachael wrote:
*big sigh and amused frown in Rachel's direction*

Is it a person? Yes
Is it a man? Yes
Is it scary? No (well, I don't think so)
Is it a dog? Clearly not -see above
Is it a cute little animal? Clearly not -see above
Is it dead? No
Is it time for me to shut up? Of course!
Is it female? Clearly not -see above
Is it Alixe's banshee? Clearly not -see above - but I like the idea
Is it Rufus? Clearly not -see above
Is it Bruno? Clearly not -see above
Is it Joey's Quads? No
Is it Minette? Clearly not -see above
Is it Jockel? Clearly not -see above

Is it a small sparkling purple leaf? Nope


Why clearly not Jockel, are you trying to say he wasn't a man, or that's he scary or dead?

Is it Jack Maynard?

 


#235:  Author: Rachael PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 11:39 am


LOL! Got carried away with my cut and paste!
Sorry - not Jockel!
Not Jem
Not Jack
(and to make things quicker - in no way related to the Bettany/Russell/Maynard clan)

 


#236:  Author: KatarzynaLocation: Preston, Lancashire PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 11:45 am


You mean some males aren't!

um.... Gaundenz?

 


#237:  Author: Caroline OSullivanLocation: Reading, Berkshire, UK PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 11:48 am


Herr Anserl?

 


#238:  Author: Rachael PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 12:01 pm


Neither Gaudenz nor Herr Anserl Very Happy

 


#239:  Author: RachelLocation: Plotting in my lair PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 12:01 pm


Is it Eigen Pfeiffen?

 


#240:  Author: Rachael PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 12:02 pm


Nope and before you start - not related to that family either?

Do say if anyone wants a clue! Cool

 


#241:  Author: RachelLocation: Plotting in my lair PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 1:05 pm


Is he a doctor?

 


#242:  Author: Rachael PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 1:09 pm


Nope - good question though!
Narrows the field ...

 


#243:  Author: RachelLocation: Plotting in my lair PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 1:15 pm


Is he in the Tyrol?

(can't remember if we've asked this yet!)

 


#244:  Author: KatarzynaLocation: Preston, Lancashire PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 1:27 pm


Is he a teacher?

 


#245:  Author: Rachael PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 1:28 pm


Yes, he's in the Tyrol (I don't think ou had asked that before)
No, he's not a teacher

Ooh - getting warmer ...

 


#246:  Author: RachelLocation: Plotting in my lair PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 1:40 pm


Is it Friedel von Gluck?

 


#247:  Author: KatarzynaLocation: Preston, Lancashire PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 1:41 pm


was he on a train?

 


#248:  Author: RosieLocation: Huntingdonshire PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 1:49 pm


Vater Johann, of Spartz fame?

 


#249:  Author: Caroline OSullivanLocation: Reading, Berkshire, UK PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 2:18 pm


Herr Braun

 


#250:  Author: Rachael PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 2:39 pm


Not Friedel von Gluck
Not anyone on a train
Not Vater Johann - bless him
Not Herr Braun

 


#251:  Author: Carolyn PLocation: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 2:42 pm


Was he father of one of the girls?

 


#252:  Author: Rachael PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 2:47 pm


Nope Very Happy

 


#253:  Author: ccapLocation: Paris, France PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 2:59 pm


Is it the man who rescued Corney from the pit in Exploits?

 


#254:  Author: Rachael PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 3:02 pm


Yep - the peasant with the scrubby beard!
Well done, ccap! Very Happy

Your turn .......................................................................

 


#255:  Author: RachelLocation: Plotting in my lair PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 3:03 pm


Is he married to an old girl?

 


#256:  Author: Rachael PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 3:03 pm


*giggling at the timing*

Well, I guess he could be ................. Wink

 


#257:  Author: ccapLocation: Paris, France PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 3:19 pm


My turn!!! Very Happy

I'm thinking of something vegetable.

 


#258:  Author: RosieLocation: Huntingdonshire PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 3:27 pm


Is cloth vegetable? Cos if so, dibsey me the gold lame mini skirt...

 


#259:  Author: ccapLocation: Paris, France PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 3:32 pm


No, it's not cloth vegetable.

 


#260:  Author: JennieLocation: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 3:42 pm


When is Liss going to get fed up with this game, and give us some more story. Elisaveta and Rafe could have starved to death by now!

 


#261:  Author: Kathy_SLocation: midwestern US PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 4:27 pm


Is the vegetable thingummy edible?

(on behalf of Elisaveta & Rafe)

 


#262:  Author: ccapLocation: Paris, France PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 4:35 pm


I don't think so - unless you want to break your teeth...


*hopes Elisaveta and Rafe are still alive*

 


#263:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 5:08 pm


May we have some more story and a new game ~ please!

 


#264:  Author: Kathy_SLocation: midwestern US PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 5:27 pm


More story would be much better, of course, but what's wrong with this game?

Is it made of wood?

 


#265:  Author: ccapLocation: Paris, France PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 5:52 pm


Yes, it's made of wood...

 


#266:  Author: ChelseaLocation: Your Imagination PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 6:45 pm


Is it a building?

 


#267:  Author: VikkiLocation: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 7:11 pm


Has Liss REALLY not posted any more yet?

 


#268:  Author: catherineLocation: York PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 7:17 pm


Not fair, is it?

Please, Liss, come back and post some more!

 


#269:  Author: ccapLocation: Paris, France PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 7:34 pm


It's not a building


Liss, we need more story!! Please! Crying or Very sad

 


#270:  Author: Carolyn PLocation: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 7:44 pm


Is it a boat?


Liss Pleeeease rescue us!!!! Crying or Very sad

 


#271:  Author: ccapLocation: Paris, France PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 8:04 pm


It's not a boat.

Liss, where are you????? Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad

 


#272:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 8:05 pm


For those who might not have twigged, Liss has writer's block.

 


#273:  Author: VikkiLocation: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 8:15 pm


*sends Liss sympathetic huggles, and lots of sympathy*

 


#274:  Author: Kathy_SLocation: midwestern US PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 8:17 pm


Would it help, Liss, if we moved this game over next to CS Quiz instead of bugging you here? Or would you prefer to join in and forget about writing for a while?

Is the vegetable whatsit a broom handle for use in mat races?

 


#275:  Author: AngelLocation: London, England PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 8:47 pm


Is it the peasant chairs that people got their heads stuck in?

 


#276:  Author: ccapLocation: Paris, France PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 9:06 pm


It's not a broom handle.
It's not the peasant chairs.

Sorry, I didn't mean to disturb anyone Crying or Very sad . Where is the CS Quiz?

 


#277:  Author: aliLocation: medway, kent PostPosted: Sat Feb 21, 2004 9:46 pm


is it the school?

No of course it isn't, it's not a building. I should have double checked the guesses. Embarassed

 


#278:  Author: Kathy_SLocation: midwestern US PostPosted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 2:38 am


Could it be a musical instrument?

 


#279:  Author: ccapLocation: Paris, France PostPosted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 12:40 pm


It's not the school
It's not a musical instrument

I feel like a robot! cyborg It's not - It's not - It's not - It's not cyborg Does anyone want a clue? Very Happy

 


#280:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 12:42 pm


Is it the animal carvings Joey collected?

 


#281:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 12:58 pm


Is it a bookend?

 


#282:  Author: ccapLocation: Paris, France PostPosted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 1:05 pm


It's not the animal carvings Joey collected.
It's not a bookend.



BTW, is there any way I can use a picture from my computer as an avatar? I've designed one, the right size, but I don't think linking to it will work Confused

 


#283:  Author: ChloëLocation: London: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 2:11 pm


Liss are you over your writer's block by any chance Confused

*looks around hopefully*

 


#284:  Author: KatLocation: Swansea PostPosted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 3:27 pm


*Kat also hoping Liss is over her writers block*

Also, I don't mean to be a spool sport, but shouldn't the games be taken to Completely Off Topic and not be in here? That's what it's there for after all...

 


#285:  Author: Carolyn PLocation: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 3:39 pm


I think Kat is right. The games were ok in the short term, but no do constitue a new topic almost. Let's leave this thread for Liss' story and continue the games in OT.

Liss, would you like to reclaim the thread with some more story?

 


#286:  Author: KatLocation: Swansea PostPosted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 6:58 pm


Thanks Carolyn *Kat glad that she hasn't been set upon by angry CBB'ers!*

And Liss... Pleeease could we have some more story soon?

 


#287:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Sun Feb 22, 2004 9:18 pm


*joins in calling Liss*

 


#288:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Mon Feb 23, 2004 2:42 pm


Joins in the calls too

 


#289:  Author: AbiLocation: Alton, Hants PostPosted: Wed Feb 25, 2004 4:09 pm


*shrillly adds voice to yells*

 


#290:  Author: catherineLocation: York PostPosted: Wed Feb 25, 2004 4:27 pm


*wonders if we should send out a search party for Liss' PB*

 


#291:  Author: Rachael PostPosted: Wed Feb 25, 2004 5:36 pm


That may well be a good idea given that it's so close to the Gathering!

 


#292:  Author: NellLocation: London, England PostPosted: Wed Feb 25, 2004 6:44 pm


Definately a good idea! Hope we find the PB!

 


#293:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Wed Feb 25, 2004 8:01 pm


Or even Liss so that we can nag her and loan her our unused PBs!

 


#294:  Author: VikkiLocation: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Wed Feb 25, 2004 11:31 pm


Poor Liss!

 


#295:  Author: catherineLocation: York PostPosted: Wed Feb 25, 2004 11:47 pm


It's no wonder she's avoiding the place!

 


#296:  Author: Kathy_SLocation: midwestern US PostPosted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 6:59 am


Poor Liss!

Off to move guessing game over to OT. It may not be a steep cliff compared to poor Elisaveta & Rafe, but I still want to know the answer.

 


#297:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 4:27 pm


*Lays a trail of carrots and lettuce for Liss's PB*

 


#298:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Thu Feb 26, 2004 8:44 pm


*hopes Liss's bunny isn't a carnivore*

 


#299:  Author: KathrynLocation: Melbourne/Hamilton until 11 September PostPosted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 12:21 am


Probably not, considering the drabble. But other PBs are sure to be carnivores! Shocked

 


#300:  Author: JennieLocation: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:29 pm


Hoping that Liss' writer's block goes away very soon.

 


#301:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 5:04 pm


Any luck yet Liss?

 


#302:  Author: VikkiLocation: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Fri Feb 27, 2004 9:45 pm


It doesn't look like it....... Crying or Very sad

 


#303:  Author: AbiLocation: Alton, Hants PostPosted: Sat Feb 28, 2004 1:33 am


Unless RL has got hold of her again.

 


#304:  Author: RebeccaLocation: Kendal/Oxford PostPosted: Sat Feb 28, 2004 6:12 pm


Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad

*Hoping Liss returns soon*

 


#305:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Sat Feb 28, 2004 6:50 pm


Me too. Poor Elisaveta and Rafe, I wonder if they are hungry yet?

 


#306:  Author: ccapLocation: Paris, France PostPosted: Sat Feb 28, 2004 6:59 pm


Someone may have rescued them by now... I hope...


I wish Liss' PB was a cannibal. That way we could feed it our own PBs to get more story! Very Happy

 


#307:  Author: MollioLocation: Ireland PostPosted: Sun Feb 29, 2004 2:43 am


Liss, I've just opened this drabble tonight and read it through from the beginning. IT'S GREAT! You said it was going to be short...what would a long one read like????!!!!
You're very clever in the way you tease with the length - or should I say lack of it - at times.
I won't have any peace until E. & R. are safely married. I only hope we get to go to the wedding. Wink Exclamation
Keep it coming. I'm really enjoying it and I LOVE the title. It's the sort that's really obvious when someone else comes up with it first!! Very Happy Very Happy

 


#308:  Author: JennieLocation: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Sun Feb 29, 2004 3:37 pm


Hope RL and writer's block will soon leave Liss alone to get on with this drabble.

 


#309:  Author: ChloëLocation: London: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 12:40 am


When i spoke to Liss she sadi she was still having a bit of writers block and that was on friday i think!

 


#310:  Author: JennieLocation: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 1:50 pm


Thank you for the information, Chloe.

 


#311:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Mon Mar 01, 2004 3:57 pm


*Sends Liss a chisel to chip away the block*

 


#312:  Author: Liss the FB PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 1:45 pm


Here's the rest of the of it. Be warned - hysteria was rife when it was read aloud!

----------

Carlo Ticini stood there, a gun held loosely in one hand, a dark glint in his eyes. Elisaveta was alarmed at the sight of the firearm, but stood her ground. Her silence irritated her captor, though, and he stepped forward.

“I asked what you were doing,” he demanded wildly.

“Trying to escape,” replied Elisaveta, throwing caution to the wind. “What else do you think I’m doing?”

“You will not escape,” Carlo shouted, pointing the gun at her. “I will not permit it! Come, you will go back.” He gestured with the gun and Elisaveta, seeing no way around it, started to walk back to the cellar door. She deliberately missed her way several times, hoping for a plan to strike her, but none did, and eventually Carlo got tired of her wandering into rooms, and, gripping her shoulder, steered her towards the cellar. Mad he might be, but his sharp eyes didn’t miss the absence of a key in the lock, and he held out his hand.

“Give me the key.”

“I haven’t got it,” Elisaveta said, but it was a wasted effort, as he didn’t believe her. He wrested it from her, and gave her push into the cellar. Despairing, Elisaveta resisted as best she could, but Carlo was stronger by far, and brooked no opposition. He entered behind her, and all hell broke loose. With a roar, a figure threw itself upon Elisaveta’s captor and there was a mingling of arms and legs and curses as the two men – for Elisaveta could see what was going on slightly better now – went at each other hell for leather. While rejoicing that Rafe was once again conscious, Elisaveta knew that he was in worse shape than Carlo, and she watched anxiously. Little by little, it became clear that Carlo was indeed gaining the upper hand, and Elisaveta couldn’t restrain her cries as he struck Rafe. Steeling herself up to join the fray, desperately afraid that Carlo might kill Rafe, she stepped forward only to stumble. Looking down, she saw Carlo’s gun, laying where he had dropped it when Rafe had attacked him.

Almost unconsciously she stooped to pick it up. The cold, hard metal seemed surreal to her, and Elisaveta felt almost as if she was in a dream – or a nightmare. Time seemed to slow down, and she could see with aching precision as a hardened fist ploughed into Rafe’s jaw. She could see blood flowing. She could see a wild, unrestrained gleam of madness of Carlo’s eyes as he drew back his arm yet again.

She could feel the cold, hard metal of the gun. And, almost without thinking, without knowing, with nothing but a desire to protect a man she had come to love more dearly than life itself, she fired.

Simultaneously, an awful lot seemed to happen. The roar of the gun sounded, announcing a sudden cessation of hostilities between the two men as they both lay there, motionless. The cellar door swung wide open, and what seemed to Elisaveta’s dazed mind like dozens of uniformed men burst in, weapons wielded, with Sir Peter at their head. And then, in the distance, came the unmistakable sound of fireworks.

“Roxanna’s wedding,” murmured Elisaveta, barely noticing what she said. “She wanted fireworks in the evening.” She slid down against the wall until she was sitting in a heap on the floor, the gun still clutched in her white-knuckled hand.

“He’s dead, isn’t he?” she askde, her voice small. Sir Peter leant over the two bodies, and felt for a pulse in the one on top.

“Yes, he is, your Highness,” he answered gruffly. “Thedon, get the medic over here! The Duke is injured!” At his call, Elisaveta sat up straighter.

“Rafe! Oh, Rafe!” She struggled to rise, but her legs once again refused to co-operate, and tears of helplessness sprang into her eyes. Sir Peter looked somewhat panicked.

“There, there,” he said clumsily. “He’ll be all right – more lives than a cat. Why the things he did as a lad you wouldn’t believe!” But Elisaveta couldn’t bring herself to believe him, and as someone carefully draped a blanket around her shoulders, she watched anxiously as the medic tended to the fallen Rafe, hardly noticing as yet another man removed the body of Carlo.

“There’s not much you can do here, your Highness,” ventured Sir Peter at one stage, but Elisaveta looked at him so blankly that he bit back further remonstrations and let her sit.

“He’s coming to,” announced the medic after about ten minutes. “Should be OK now.” True to the medic’s word, Rafe chose that moment to sit up, one hand rubbing groggily at his face.

“Elisaveta!” he said. “Where is she? Is she all right?”

“I’m here,” Elisaveta said, biting back the tears once more. “Oh, Rafe, I was so afraid he had hurt you!”

“He had,” Rafe answered wryly, calm once again as he saw Elisaveta sitting there safe and sound. “It’ll take me weeks to get rid of the bruises and I—“ He broke off in amazement as Elisaveta gave into hysteria. “Elisaveta!” Shrugging off the medic’s hand, he staggered forward and sat next to Elisaveta. For a moment, his hand hovered tentatively over her head, then Rafe gave into the urge to comfort her, and pulled her into his arms, hardly wincing at the pressure against his bruised and battered body.

“It’s all right, sweetheart. Everything’s going to be all right, now. He’ll never be able to hurt you again.”

“He nearly killed you,” Elisaveta sobbed, rubbing her head against Rafe’s chest. “Oh, Rafe, I couldn’t have stood it. I-I had to kill him, you see.” Rafe’s eyes went round with astonishment. He had imagined that Carlo had been killed by the incoming soldiers; it hadn’t occurred to him that Elisaveta might have been the one responsible.

“Elisaveta – “

“I know! I-I’m a murderer! But I don’t care,” she said defiantly, raising her face so that she looked straight into Rafe’s eyes. “I couldn’t let him hurt you. I’m glad I did it.” Rafe’s expression softened, and he caressed Elisaveta’s cheek.

“You’d kill for me, darling?”

“In a heartbeat,” returned Elisaveta, her chin set stubbornly. “I was such an idiot when I asked you about that, Rafe. I’m sorry. I-I love you quite dreadfully.” This last was spoken very quickly and with a blush, but Elisaveta’s eyes didn’t waver from his.

“I love you too,” replied Rafe. “I think I fell in love with you when you told us all how you’d scared off all his friends. I’ve never known a woman like that before. I say,” he said, his tone changing, “you will marry me, won’t you?” Elisaveta lit up like one of Roxanna’s fireworks, but seemed to fizzle out as quickly. She bit her lip, and looked at Rafe worriedly.

“I just killed someone,” she said, rather unsteadily. “And he was my cousin, don’t forget. He kidnapped both of us, and heaven only knows what he intended to do. He was quite mad. So was his father.” She broke off, then continued determinedly. “But nonetheless, they are family. My family. The same blood runs in our veins. I- I’m afraid it might be hereditary. No- no, don’t!” as Rafe opened his mouth to argue with her. “I’m scared, Rafe. Scared because I’m so glad I did what I did. I’m not even a little bit sorry.” This time when she stopped, Rafe gathered her closer to him.

“You are sorry,” he said definitely. “You wouldn’t even be worried about it if you weren’t. Trust me, Elisaveta. You’re not even a little mad. And I’m not worried at all. I love you, don’t you see? That’s all that matters. Anyway, I know for a fact that I have several ancestors whose sanity doesn’t bear close inspection. Would that stop you from marrying me?”

“No, of course not!” replied Elisaveta indignantly, then she glared at him. “Don’t think I didn’t see what you did there,” she snapped.

“Of course you did,” said Rafe peaceably. “That’s because you’re an intelligent, well-educated woman who wouldn’t dream of worrying about anything so silly.” Elisaveta considered this for a moment. Reluctantly she agreed with him.

“I suppose it does seem a little silly,” she said finally. “And after all, Cosimo is only Daddy’s cousin. And not even a first cousin,” she added.

“And King Carol isn’t remotely mad,” Rafe encouraged. “I honestly don’t think there’s anything there to worry about.”

“I think you might be right,” said Elisaveta, a smile growing on her face.

“That settles it,” said Rafe briskly. “When shall we have the wedding?”

THE END

 


#313:  Author: Carolyn Phillips PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 2:01 pm


Thanks for posting the ending Liss. It doesn't sound anywhere near as melodramatic wihout all your gestures, voices, pauses ect. Love the cousin bit! Laughing

 


#314:  Author: Rachael PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 2:32 pm


*echoes Carolyn's sentiments*

(but admits to a bit of trouble with re-reading it without hearing and seeing Liss in full flow!!)

*applauds vigorously!*

 


#315:  Author: Lisa_TLocation: Belfast PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 3:16 pm


Congrats, Liss!- for being brave enough to post it after the first reaction!

I agree with Rachael- it's difficult to read it seriously with that lovely memory of your bosom clutching, arm flailing not to mention hysterics in the background..

*returns to giggling*

 


#316:  Author: Sarah_KLocation: St Albans PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 3:58 pm


Well I didn'y have the joy of hearing you read it aloud Liss but I think it's a great ending Very Happy

 


#317:  Author: AbiLocation: Alton, Hants PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 3:59 pm


Same here! (although I can imagine Very Happy ) Seriously though, it's a lovely ending!

 


#318:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 4:38 pm


I'll always have fond memories of this drabble!!

 


#319:  Author: PatLocation: Doncaster PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 4:45 pm


You had to be there, didn't you? Laughing

 


#320:  Author: NellLocation: London, England PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 5:01 pm


seems like it but love the ending and everyone elses memories of the reading....

 


#321:  Author: JennieLocation: Cambridgeshire PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 6:15 pm


Great ending, Liss. Do we get a description of the wedding?

 


#322:  Author: LesleyLocation: Rochester, Kent PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 7:11 pm


Wonderful Liss! Laughing

 


#323:  Author: MollioLocation: Ireland PostPosted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 11:17 pm


Lovely ending, Liss. Glad Eli was the one to sort things out in such a final manner.

 


#324:  Author: VikkiLocation: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Sat Mar 13, 2004 1:11 am


It's strange how much shorter it seems without the breaks for Liss to regain her composure!!! Wink

 


#325:  Author: Lisa_TLocation: Belfast PostPosted: Sat Mar 13, 2004 1:18 am


Not to speak of the rest of us!!!

 


#326:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Sat Mar 13, 2004 2:30 am


*moans weakly* Liss, no one who heard your reading will ever be able to get through this story soberly!

 


#327:  Author: ChloëLocation: London: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Sat Mar 13, 2004 1:02 pm


i had tears rolling down my face form laughter again!

Thanks Liss! Smile

 


#328:  Author: PatLocation: Doncaster PostPosted: Sat Mar 13, 2004 11:15 pm


You're all cruel!! Laughing

 


#329:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 5:12 am


Why, Pat?

 


#330:  Author: LissLocation: Harrow, London PostPosted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 12:09 pm


You know perfectly well why! You've all given me the most dreadful complex!

 


#331:  Author: ChloëLocation: London: when away from home planet! PostPosted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 12:12 pm


*hugs Liss*

But ew mean it nicely, but we did all laugh at TG

 


#332:  Author: Lisa_TLocation: Belfast PostPosted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 3:55 pm


Strictly speaking Liss, it's all your own fault. You were the one who decided to be melodramatic, and if you hadn't have had hysterics chances are the rest of us would have remained more or less (chiefly less, but never mind that) sober!

*retreats rapidly*

 


#333:  Author: LissLocation: Harrow, London PostPosted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 5:45 pm


*sighs* Yes, I know. Oh, curse my dramatic soul!!! (arms outflung...)

 


#334:  Author: NicciLocation: UK PostPosted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 6:37 pm


KB wrote:
*moans weakly* Liss, no one who heard your reading will ever be able to get through this story soberly!


*ehoes KB*

I tried to read the last post sensibly, but Liss was reading it out in my head with all her dramatic gestures. Needless to say I was in hysterics once more. But I loved it. Veta rules.

 


#335:  Author: VikkiLocation: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 10:36 pm


Liss wrote:
*sighs* Yes, I know. Oh, curse my dramatic soul!!! (arms outflung...)


Awww! huggles for Liss!
And bear in mind that it will stick in our memories for much longer because of your performance.......... Wink

 


#336:  Author: Carolyn PLocation: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 10:38 pm


Your performance made it into the most talked about event of the gathering Liss, you should be proud of this. It was wonderful to laugh through and I can't think of you now without seeing those arms throwing out or clasping to yiour breast. Laughing

 


#337:  Author: Rachael PostPosted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 11:23 pm


Liss wrote:
*sighs* Yes, I know. Oh, curse my dramatic soul!!! (arms outflung...)


I rest my case!! Wink Wink Very Happy

 


#338:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 1:12 am


Glad I wasn't the only one hearing Liss read it in my head. One of the best things I have read out loud in years.

 


#339:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 8:20 am


Liss wrote:
*sighs* Yes, I know. Oh, curse my dramatic soul!!! (arms outflung...)


*forced to giggle wildly again*

 


#340:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 10:48 am


So you'll have to write and read the sequel for the next gathering!

 


#341:  Author: NellLocation: London, England PostPosted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 11:33 am


OOOh yes please....

 


#342:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 11:50 am


And someone can videotape it and put it up on the net for everyone else!

 


#343:  Author: AbiLocation: Alton, Hants PostPosted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 3:17 pm


Oh please do Liss!

 


#344:  Author: LissLocation: Harrow, London PostPosted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 6:11 pm


Jeez, talk about demanding!! We'll see what my PBs say - they're rather keen on New Girl at the moment.

 


#345:  Author: PatLocation: Doncaster PostPosted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 8:18 pm


So get on with 'New girl' then Liss. We want that too, you know!!

 


#346:  Author: NicciLocation: UK PostPosted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 9:48 pm


oooh. A sequel?! Yey! You must Liss!

 


#347:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 11:10 pm


As long as we get SOMETHING from you, Liss, we won't complain!

 


#348:  Author: VikkiLocation: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 3:18 am


*agrees wholeheartedly and turns a hopeful gaze on Liss!!*

 


#349:  Author: NellLocation: London, England PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 10:06 am


*agreeing with above* please post something Liss... *turns on appealing gaze*

 


#350:  Author: catherineLocation: York PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 10:11 am


Liss wrote:
Jeez, talk about demanding!!



You ain't seen nothing yet, Liss! Just wait until we all really get going! Very Happy Wink

A sequel would be wonderful, just make sure you arrange so you're ready to read the last part at the next Gathering!

 


#351:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 11:11 am


Shall we show her what we can do?

 


#352:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 11:35 am


Why not? Starts to get ready

 


#353:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 11:41 am


*gently warms up*

 


#354:  Author: NellLocation: London, England PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 12:33 pm


*and starts chanting....very loudly*
...can you hear us yet Liss?

 


#355:  Author: AllyLocation: Jack Maynard's Dressing Room!! PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 2:45 pm


megaphone I hope so

 


#356:  Author: NellLocation: London, England PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 2:49 pm


however she's posted elsewhere in C&D and not responded here...obviously we need to continue...

 


#357:  Author: VikkiLocation: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 6:30 pm


*cranks up the chanting volume!*

 


#358:  Author: LissLocation: Harrow, London PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 6:34 pm


*looks pityingly*

I'm not writing a sequel, do you hear? (Well, not anytime soon.)

 


#359:  Author: PatLocation: Doncaster PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 6:35 pm


megaphone LISS!!!!

 


#360:  Author: VikkiLocation: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 7:33 pm


*sulks*

 


#361:  Author: catherineLocation: York PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 8:56 pm


She didn't say never, just 'not anytime soon'. Perhaps a little gentle persuasion might make that into 'sometime soon'? Wink

 


#362:  Author: Lisa_TLocation: Belfast PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 9:16 pm


what kind of 'gentle' persuasion did you have in mind? Laughing Laughing Laughing

 


#363:  Author: catherineLocation: York PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 9:36 pm


Not being as evil as some people, Wink , I was only referring to lots of chanting.

I could be open to other suggestions, though!

 


#364:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 11:31 pm


Liss wrote:
I'm not writing a sequel, do you hear? (Well, not anytime soon.)


But we don't want a sequel! We just want a description of the wedding, and maybe of Freddy's birth...

 


#365:  Author: catherineLocation: York PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 11:34 pm


*giggles*

*hopes Liss will give in*

 


#366:  Author: PatLocation: Doncaster PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 11:52 pm


How about Josie Helston's love story? Something soothing and restful like that, Liss. Designed to be read aloud of course1

 


#367:  Author: NicciLocation: UK PostPosted: Tue Mar 16, 2004 11:53 pm


lol. I'm of the opinion that Liss should always read out loud. Wink [/i]

 


#368:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 12:00 am


Of course! She's such a magnificent orator!

 


#369:  Author: PatLocation: Doncaster PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 12:18 am


And her gestures add a cetain something to the tale too!

 


#370:  Author: Carolyn PLocation: Lancaster, England PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 12:20 am


Not sure what the something is, but the gestures definatly add it! ROFL

 


#371:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 12:23 am


I think the something is hysteria.

 


#372:  Author: PatLocation: Doncaster PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 12:25 am


You may be right, KB, but they are very necessary tothe full enjoyment of the story!

 


#373:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 12:33 am


I won't dispute that!

 


#374:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 2:39 pm


Definitley agree that Liss adds a lot to reading aloud. Perhaps we should suggest Liss reads all bedime drabbles in future Laughing

 


#375:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 10:42 pm


Excellent idea! With hand gestures, of course!

 


#376:  Author: SusanLocation: Carlisle PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 1:04 am


Of course

 


#377:  Author: VikkiLocation: Possibly in hell! It's certainly hot enough....... PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 2:54 am


*feels rather sorry for Liss!*

 


#378:  Author: XantheLocation: London/Cambridge PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 2:56 am


I thnk she should do a webcast-thingy of her drabbles... Smile

 


#379:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 7:25 am


Vikki wrote:
*feels rather sorry for Liss!*


Why on earth? We're an enthusiastic and generous audience!

 


#380:  Author: NellLocation: London, England PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 12:32 pm


...and we want more!

 


#381:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 10:14 pm


Nell, you took the words right out of my mouth!

 


#382:  Author: NellLocation: London, England PostPosted: Fri Mar 19, 2004 10:50 am


Great minds...etc!

 


#383:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Fri Mar 19, 2004 11:01 am


Good, isn't it? *g*

 


#384:  Author: NellLocation: London, England PostPosted: Fri Mar 19, 2004 11:32 am


Oh yes!!

 


#385:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Fri Mar 19, 2004 11:48 am


*g* Glad you think so!

 


#386:  Author: NellLocation: London, England PostPosted: Fri Mar 19, 2004 2:50 pm


How could I not! I have no problem with having a mind that co-incides with your on occassion...

 


#387:  Author: catherineLocation: York PostPosted: Fri Mar 19, 2004 10:29 pm


Only on occasion Nell? Wink

*wonders if a certain person is ignoring us*

 


#388:  Author: KBLocation: Melbourne, Australia PostPosted: Sat Mar 20, 2004 6:39 am


Anything's possible!

 


#389:  Author: NellLocation: London, England PostPosted: Sat Mar 20, 2004 12:42 pm


seems likely!!

 




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