It was a (fairly) dark...etc (Discussion)

[Richard]

In response to overwhelming popular demand (i.e. Christina) this is the thread for suggestions, questions and so on about 'It was a (fairly) dark...' Even better, why not get stuck in yourself (Amanda and I are both developing terminal writer's cramp by this stage!)

[Christina]

Yes! I'm popular enough to demand stuff!
Actually, I just wanted to let you all know I nearly spit coffee all over because of the vaguely naughty ventriloquist action. Perhaps I'll join in when I feel less intimidated. There is some seriously hilarious writing going on here.

[Amanda]

I didn't even look at it that way. But I can see where you get vaguely naughty ventriloquist action. It's pretty funny when I read back over it.

[Amanda]

Ah, I see the baroness has lost the ability to say s things. That took me a moment to translate.

[Christina]

When you guys started with the G for B, it took me a second to figure it out. Then I started trying to talk without moving my lips. Thank goodness I was home alone at the time.

[Amanda]

I'm having fun picturing that though. I think you should take a turn next. I'm curious as to what you would make at the top of the staircase.

[Christina]

I'll take a look after dinner. Which I'm supposed to be cooking right now.

[Amanda]

I'm sorry I'm distracting you. I hope you haven't burned anything.

[Christina]

Nah, I hadn't gotten up from the sofa yet. Now I'm eating and browsing like the forty year old teenager that I am.

I think I've come up with something though. We shall see. Oh, and I forgot to mention earlier; I also lost it at knocking boots.

[Amanda]

Oh, good. Did you have carrots? I really want carrots for some reason.
I'll have you know that as I was typing it I was getting a kick out of it.

[Amanda]

My computer is dying and I'm about to get off of work so I will talk to you later. I will look later tonight to see if you've posted something though.

[Christina]

No carrots. Lentils and asparagus with meatless meatloaf. Carrots though... Hm... Story ideas.

[Turhan]

Amanda wrote: "Ah, I see the baroness has lost the ability to say s things. That took me a moment to translate."

That was tho thilly of me!

[Turhan]

Christina wrote: "No carrots. Lentils and asparagus with meatless meatloaf. Carrots though... Hm... Story ideas."

Luv the carrot idea thanks Amanda and Xtina! btw, I just had meatless Shepherds Pie :) although it did have a meat sub in there.

ETA: I just thought of a carrot idea (to keep that theme going for a little longer) but I'm going to wait to see what other twists you guys come up with 1st, just in case it doesn't work out well.

[Christina]

Meatless meat keeps me sane... Sort of. I grew up in a meat eating, mostly Italian family, so I'm super grateful for things like gardein brand "meats" I can use to replicate some family recipes.

[Turhan]

Christina wrote: "Meatless meat keeps me sane... Sort of. I grew up in a meat eating, mostly Italian family, so I'm super grateful for things like gardein brand "meats" I can use to replicate some family recipes."

I can totally relate because I grew up in a Turkish meat guzzling family and I also recreate some of my fave recipes using 'Yves' brand substitute meat. One of my sins ('sins' because I try not to overdo the processed food thing too much)is having Field Roast Sausages.

[Richard]

Amanda, the name 'Luka Palakiko' - anything the rest of us need to know about it (double meanings, or where it's from etc? - it sounds like Hawaiian to me).

[Christina]

Richard wrote: "Amanda, the name 'Luka Palakiko' - anything the rest of us need to know about it (double meanings, or where it's from etc? - it sounds like Hawaiian to me)."

His name is Luka. He might live on the second floor.

[Christina]

Invisible snowman! That's too funny. In was going with the carrot on a stick, but I lost my train of thought.

[Amanda]

I just really liked the name. The series I'm writing is set in Hawaii so I happened to have a list with Hawaii names on it.

[Amanda]

I really like the invisible snowman too!

[Amanda]

Does this mean it's my turn?

[Hákon]

Christina wrote: "His name is Luka. He might live on the second floor. "

Suzanne Vega?

[Amanda]

I'm really tired and I hope that didn't influence the tone of that too much.

[Christina]

Hákon wrote: "Christina wrote: "His name is Luka. He might live on the second floor. "

Suzanne Vega?"

Yep! MTV generation, I can't help but to equate everything with eighties pop hits.

[Amanda]

Just as long as you've grown out of the hair and clothing styles!

[Hákon]

I've got that song on a record somewhere, but I don't actually have a working record player anymore. I really liked her music back then.

[Turhan]

Amanda wrote: "I really like the invisible snowman too!"

Invisible snowman with a floating carrot nose...genius! and yeah, I think it's your turn Amanda :)

Hey Hákon, luv to read a twist on the story from you too!

[Amanda]

I posted something about an hour ago. Is it invisible? That would be just my luck today. :)

[Christina]

I see it!

[Amanda]

Oh good! For a minute there I was getting worried. I have already been invisible 6 times today and didn't want to add another.

[Christina]

That seems like it could be a very convenient super power if you can figure out how to control it. ;)

[Amanda]

Yeah, but for me it has always entailed being forgotten. Waitresses at restaurants have forgotten my food, once twice in one meal. Nurses have forgotten that they put me in exam rooms. My mom has forgotten my birthday before. Police, bosses, teachers, the list goes on.

[Turhan]

Amanda wrote: "Yeah, but for me it has always entailed being forgotten. Waitresses at restaurants have forgotten my food, once twice in one meal. Nurses have forgotten that they put me in exam rooms. My mom has f..."

Yikes!...well, I do see your post and as always it's fun :)

[Christina]

Ah, yes! I've been known to go invisible like that on occasion. Typically on the most inconvenient occasions.

[Hákon]

Turhan wrote: "Hey Hákon, luv to read a twist on the story from you too! "

Thanks Turhan, I'm going to give it a try, but probably not tonight.

[Amanda]

So, who's turn is it now? I think the next person to go should start chapter 3.

[Turhan]

Amanda wrote: "So, who's turn is it now? I think the next person to go should start chapter 3."

I think it's Hákon's, it'd be fun to see how 'odd' he is :)

[Amanda]

Oh, okay. If he's anywhere near as odd as we are then it should be good. :)

[Christina]

Amanda wrote: "Oh, okay. If he's anywhere near as odd as we are then it should be good. :)"

As he hails from the land that brought us Bjork, he should be very odd indeed.

[Amanda]

Not all of her music is terrible. It is all pretty weird though.

[Christina]

I like Bjork! But she is definitely an odd bird.

[Amanda]

LOL! Was that a swan joke cause it was funny!

[Amanda]

Hákon, I love your post! I'm glad you changed that sentence. It was bugging me a little.
If word gets out about her antiques suspender collection though. What will the town do to her.

[Hákon]

Amanda wrote: "Hákon, I love your post! I'm glad you changed that sentence. It was bugging me a little.
If word gets out about her antiques suspender collection though. What will the town do to her."

Thanks Amanda.

[Hákon]

Now I think I better get to bed if I'm going to be of any use at work tomorrow.

[Christina]

Loved the reaction to the Great Dane picture!
Well, we've managed to get to the heart of the case, where to next?
(And no, Amanda, I totally wasn't going for the swan joke, but there it serendipitously is! LOL)

[Amanda]

Hákon, are you still there? I have a question.

[Hákon]

What is the question Amanda?

[Sue]

Oops, sorry guys, I jumped into the story-writing - didn't notice this thread until afterwards. If I disrupted the flow let me know and I can delete my addition.