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Title: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Vikki on Aug 21st, 2003, 11:50pm Okay, those wretched plot bunnies are getting EVERYWHERE!!! There I was at work, minding my own business, when this plot bunny appeared, and boy, is he a persistant little so and so!? Do you know how difficult it is to serve drinks when you have a purple, lop-eared plot bunny jumping up and down all round you? He kept dipping his ears in people's pints, and I had to chase him out of the kitchen five times!!(He was after the lettuce, and the chef threatened to put him in a stew!) ;D Anyway, this is what he wanted me to write..... Jo Bettany was sitting in her bedroom gazing thoughtfully out of the window. She had come down to the Tiernsee to welcome the girls of the Chalet School back for the new term (the first since she herself had left school), and had been stranded there when her nieces and nephews came down with measles. Jo was stumped, she wanted to try writing a book, a school story for girls, but her first effort had been a disaster. Matey was the only one to have read it, and her verdict had been scathing in the extreme! Jo was determined to start again, but inspiration was eluding her. All of a sudden, there was a terrific thumping at her bedroom door. "Come in" called Jo. But there was no response apart from a renewal of the banging, Jo assumed it was some of the middles messing about, and called out to them to behave themselves and leave her alone, asking if they weren't supposed to be in prep, no response, except for more thudding at the door. Exasperated, Jo rose from her chair, stormed across the room and flung open the door..... .......Only to be nearly bowled off her feet by what appeared to be a large rabbit!! It was about two feet high with floppy ears and, most startling of all, it had fur which was a vivid pink in hue!!! ;D ;D "Who, Imean what, I mean who, ARE you?" stuttered Jo "I'm your Plot Bunny!" said the rabbit "I've brought you an inspiration for your book!" and he proceeded to dictate to the bemused Jo the story line of a book called "Cecily Holds the Fort"................. |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Ianswythe on Aug 22nd, 2003, 7:18am Don't be so ridiculous snapped Jo, "I'm not writing a book dictated to me by a rabbit!" The plot bunny turned a bulging eye on her and bearing its teeth menacingly at her it said "we prefer the term bunny, OK!" Just at that point Matey stuck her head round Jo's open door, "Who are you talking to?" she asked. "This stupid plot bunny" Jo told her. Matey gave the girl a curious look and came over and felt her forehead. "Yes dear, I really think you have been overdoing it!" THe plot bunny bounced up on to Jo's bed, turned a somersault and stuck its tongue out at Jo, an evil grin on its face. |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Jennie on Aug 22nd, 2003, 9:16am Jo was disturbed once again by the re-entry of Matey into her bedroom. 'Now Joey, I'll just help you to get undressed, and you can get into bed with this hot water battle. I've brought a dose of my own special soothing mixture for you, and we'll see if that helps. If it doesn't, I'll have to ring the San for them to send a doctor down. Have a good sleep, and then we'll see whether you are feeling more yourself this afternoon. If you are, you can get up for Kaffee und Kuchen. Miss annersley has had to go down to Innsbruck today, and she promised to bring back something special in the way of cream cakes, and you won't want to miss them, will you?' |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Ianswythe on Aug 22nd, 2003, 9:35am It was at this point that the plot bunny climbed onto her head and started jumping up and down chanting the first line of Cecily Holds the Fort over and over again. Jo clutched at her head and groaned. This plot bunny was annoyingly persistent, and despite her determination not to give into it, she could feel the desire to write the story begin to burn inside her. |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Vikki on Aug 22nd, 2003, 10:41am Jo did her best to get rid of the plot bunny. She opened the window, and waited until his curiosity got the better of him, and he hopped up onto the windowsill to see what was outside.(Plot bunnies can be VERY nosy) Jo crept up behind the unsuspecting bunny and pushed him out of the window, slamming it shut and pulling the curtains. However, fifteen minutes later there was an angry thump at her door, and it flew open to admit the plot bunny. His pink fur had turned blue with the cold, and he had snow in his ears. This was not a happy plot bunny!! Being an animal lover, Jo heaved an exasperated sigh, made him a nest of blankets before the fire, and trotted off to the kitchen to get him a mug of cocoa....... |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Jennie on Aug 22nd, 2003, 5:24pm When she returned with the cocoa, she found that the wretched plot bunny had managed to open up her precious portable typewriter, and was laboriously (my goodness, such words on a Friday afternoon) pecking out a story called Jo and the Plot Bunnies in Space. She was so angry at this sight that she screamed in rage, bringing Matey, Miss Annersley and a large group of curious middles to her door. |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Ianswythe on Aug 22nd, 2003, 5:40pm "Whatever is the matter Joey dear?" Miss Annersley asked anxiously. "It's this wretched plot bunny. He is plaguing me with ideas for stories. Everywhere I look he's there!" Jo sounded as if she was at the end of her tether. Miss Annersley raised her eyebrows at Matey who nodded and advanced on Jo with a cup of liquid in her hand. "Now come along Jo. You are running a bit of a fever. Drink this and go to bed. The nasty bunny will be gone by the morning" The plot bunny grinned evily when he heard this and climbed into Jo's bed. |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Lesley on Aug 22nd, 2003, 7:59pm The following morning Joey awoke to find there was no sign of any plot bunny. "How stupid of me!" she giggled, "I must have really been over doing it!" She decided to give herself some time off and visit Frieda in Innsbruck, and, as she had just learnt to drive, went to ask Mademoiselle if she could borrow the school car. Mademoiselle was pleased to see that Joey was so much better and gladly allowed her use of the car. it was not a good decision! (I speak from experience - a story I'm currently writing has a tendency to come nibble on my ear when I'm coasting at 70 + on the motorway!) |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by PatW on Aug 22nd, 2003, 8:04pm on 08/22/03 at 19:59:50, Lesley wrote:
Tut! Tut! 70+? Naughty, naughty! Perhaps the plot bunny would leave you alone if you kept to the speed limit! :o :o :o ;D ;D ;D (Driving at around 80 :o ;D ;D ;D) |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Lesley on Aug 22nd, 2003, 8:33pm Alright the truth then! 90+! (I've got a VW Golf and it likes speed!) |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Ianswythe on Aug 22nd, 2003, 8:41pm There is something about driving that plot bunnies just love, that and work. I got so annoyed today because I had things I had to do for my boss and the plot bunnies were having a field day.It was just so inconsiderate of my boss to give me work to do! ::) |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Ray on Aug 23rd, 2003, 4:35am on 08/22/03 at 20:33:18, Lesley wrote:
I aspire to be able to THINK about 90+ speeds. My Fiesta struggles to do 60 without gravitational assistance (ie going down hill) - but given the number of plot bunnies I habitually travel with, that's probably just as well Ray *needs a new car* |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Vikki on Aug 23rd, 2003, 9:47am Well Ray, at least if your car conks out on you, you can always make the plot bunnies get out and push! ;) |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Emma_N on Aug 23rd, 2003, 10:38am How big are these plot bunnies??? This thread is really funny. What is the speed limit in Austria, I seem to remember Jack Maynard breaking it several times in Switzerland and in Austria during 'Camp' How many plot bunnies would it take to push a Fiesta, now there's a puzzle!! |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Vikki on Aug 23rd, 2003, 10:42am The plot bunnies vary in size Emma, I think it is connected to the size of the plot they carry! ;) |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Emma_N on Aug 23rd, 2003, 11:01am Thanks for explaining Vikki, so is this plot bunny small medium or large?? |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Ray on Aug 23rd, 2003, 11:02am It's inversely proportional. I've got a positively mini-thing sitting beside me right now that's carrying the plot for my current three-story arc which is comfortably the most complicated and detailed plot I've dealt with. (20 major characters, another 20 or so supporting cast; one major plot line, at *least* three major sub-lines, several minor sub-lines all spread over three stories of roughly 30,000 words each...) Ray *intimidated by small creatures bearing large plots* |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Emma_N on Aug 23rd, 2003, 11:06am I wouldn't want to be one of your plot bunnies Ray, it sounds like you work them hard (or they work you hard!!). I've got a stressful day ahead, trying to combine the CBB, cricket and athletics... |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Ray on Aug 23rd, 2003, 11:14am *grins* I think it's work me hard more than anything - I was up until 5am this morning with one and they're going to take advantage of the fact that I have a week off... Mind, I should come out of it with a few projects cleared, which is always good. Ray *looking for the silverlining* |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Vikki on Aug 23rd, 2003, 11:21pm on 08/23/03 at 11:14:49, Ray wrote:
"Silverlining" is that something which gets rid of plot bunnies? If so, where can I get some? *evil grin* |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Ray on Aug 23rd, 2003, 11:25pm The only way I know to get rid of plot bunnies is to write the story they want you to. Once it's done, they go phut in a puff of dust and bunny fur. Ray *typing rabidly* |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Lesley on Aug 23rd, 2003, 11:42pm Can anyone please tell me how to get rid of a plot bunny that wants me to put Miss Annersley and Eminem in the same story! |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Vikki on Aug 24th, 2003, 12:02am on 08/23/03 at 23:25:23, Ray wrote:
Ray, shouldn't that be "*typing rabbitly*"? ;D ;D Lesley, you might try a carrot stuffed with arsenic? ;) |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Ray on Aug 24th, 2003, 12:08am on 08/24/03 at 00:02:03, Vikki wrote:
Nope - I'm a rabid typist. Which has nothing to do with being either speedy or bunny-shaped......... Ray * :P* |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Esmeralda on Aug 24th, 2003, 12:24am Quote:
Write it! Please... |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Emma_N on Aug 24th, 2003, 12:55am Yeah, I could imagine Miss Annersley learning the lyrics to some Eminen tunes or 50 Cent In Da Club.... |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by KB on Aug 24th, 2003, 11:52pm My plot bunnies love water - the shower, particularly. They come and jump all over me when I'm in it. |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Emma_N on Aug 25th, 2003, 12:27am My plot bunnies are preventing me from sleeping and working at the moment >:( Its a real pain because I am meant to be writing a *serious* report on "The Problems of Water Resource Management in England" and CS plot bunnies keep side tracking me >:(. |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Vikki on Aug 25th, 2003, 12:32pm on 08/24/03 at 23:52:31, KB wrote:
That sounds just a wee bit kinky, my love! :o |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by PatW on Aug 26th, 2003, 11:20am on 08/24/03 at 00:08:13, Ray wrote:
In that case, Ray, you need the cure for rabies, and so do your plot bunnies!! (Didn't know bunnies of any sort could get rabies, but never mind!!) Who volunteers to give the injection directly into the stomach? ;D ;D ;D Heh, heh, heh!! ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Ray on Aug 26th, 2003, 11:29am on 08/26/03 at 11:20:29, PatW wrote:
Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeey! What did I do to you?! Ray *running and hiding* |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by PatW on Aug 26th, 2003, 11:53am Sorry Ray. I just got a wonderful picture of you typing away and foaming at the mouth!! ;D ;D ;D |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Ray on Aug 26th, 2003, 12:03pm *looks less than molified* *debates continuing to hide* *decides it's probably not worth it* Ray *wary* |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Vikki on Aug 26th, 2003, 12:16pm Vikki *amused by the image of Pat advancing on Ray with a very large syringe!* |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Ray on Aug 26th, 2003, 12:19pm Ray *wondering why the head girl's never around when you need her...* |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by PatW on Aug 26th, 2003, 12:55pm And there was me knowing you were well beyond the 'Standing on your own two feet' bit. ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by edith on Aug 28th, 2003, 11:49am My dog chases plot bunnies!-Honest! Me and Muym were talking about them and the dog was there, so we teased her telling her to chase the plot bunnies. She did! She was looking for them everywhere then dashed out of the house as fast as possible, barking the whole time!!! |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Rachael P on Aug 28th, 2003, 12:36pm Edith, that's brilliant .... I'm still chuckling .. must try that with my dog .............. :D |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by KB on Aug 28th, 2003, 10:23pm on 08/26/03 at 12:19:24, Ray wrote:
Actually, I was just waiting to see if it continued. Had it done so, I would have had to take stringent measures - or something... ;) |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Chloe on Aug 28th, 2003, 10:36pm Your lucky i don't get visited often by the plot bunnies but in some ways thats good rabbits scare me!! :-/ :-/ |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Vikki on Aug 28th, 2003, 11:41pm on 08/28/03 at 22:36:07, Chloe wrote:
*Warns Chloe not to say that too loud! Plot bunnies feed on fear!* |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Ray on Aug 28th, 2003, 11:47pm on 08/28/03 at 22:36:07, Chloe wrote:
You're not related to Anya, are you? Ray *it must be bunnies, bunnies bunnies!* *is aware that anyone who isn't acquainted with Buffy will now be thoroughly lost* |
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Title: Re: Jo and the plot bunny! Post by Chloe on Sep 1st, 2003, 4:15pm on 08/28/03 at 23:47:34, Ray wrote:
No i'm not but the reasons partly because my friend has a rabbit that really does hate me as soon as i go near it, it jumps adn throws itself again the cage sides and snarls at me :-/ :-/ :-/ |
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