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[M]

Happy Halloween!

[Ryan]

I have to disagree with you, Guy - I've got a Bluetooth keyboard for my iPad and I have been writing more than ever because of it. The whole iOS idea seems to make more sense to me than Microsoft ever has. I just use Pages and cannot fault it. It almost inspires me enough to try a novel completely written on the iPad...

[Ryan]

Mind you, I've never been normal ;o)

[Ajay]

Happy Halloween!

I checked out a video review of the alienware laptop on Youtube. Wow. I doubt if anything could get cooler than that!

[Guy]

Ryan, I have considered the bluetooth keyboard thing for it, but haven't made the leap. A big part of my writing is going between screens - references of various sorts and I like the ability to be able to see easily them and my writing page.

Happy Halloween!

[Cheyenne]

Guy wrote: "Welcome back, M and Al!

Thank you for your well wishes regarding Newton's Figs. Can I count on your vote?! LoL! Too funny. I fully expect to be near the bottom, as per usual. My INFJ/P proclivitie..."

Thank you :]

How is everyone doing this fine morning? M, got your coffee yet?? I've made a pot.

[M]

Thank you, Cheyenne! It’s never too late to refill the cup. I hope it’s strong.

Alex, I take it you didn’t do well on your statistics test.

[Guy]

Al! Don't say that for it is blatantly untrue. And, far, FAR worse, it will compel me into uncontrollably giving you what has been called by the people around me the dreaded SHOULD WORD LECTURE . Mwaaahaaaahaaaahaaa.

At even the smallest proof of you have success, look at the WSS and what you bring to it.

[M]

The W.S.S. seems such obvious proof, to me, of Alex’s success that I didn’t mention it for fear of stating the obvious. Now I’m dying to hear Guy’s lecture. Maybe it will help me!

[Guy]

Sigh! Now that I've been asked for it, my piss and vinegar has turned to whine! LoL.

I can't do that in a public thread. Instead of lecturing, how about another hug? Big hug.

Now, sip your coffee and luxuriate in its richness. Hmmm. Now I'm pretending to be your doctor?! Sheesh.

[Stephanie]

Oh man, can't wait for tomorrow!

[M]

??? What happens tomorrow?

[Ajay]

Alex, is everything alright? I am late to the conversation, as always. If it's the stats test, don't worry about it. I am confident that you'll do well next time around. You were born to be a writer, so this is an inconsequential, minor bump in the road.

[Stephanie]

Yeah, M! Tomorrow is November first; the first day of NaNoWriMo.

[Edward]

Ah, the great NaNoWriMo. Y'all have fun with that. I'll be busy arguing with fellow geeks about the pros and cons of Disney writing another Star Wars trilogy.

[Edward]

Good luck to all y'all attempting it.

[Guy]

I'll think about it. But getting a lecture when you're feeling down is likely not appropriate.

And, even if I wanted to lecture, tonight I have a story to write. It's not good for a writing competition to have a winner by default! And I think I have an interesting idea.

[Edward]

There's only one story this week? I should really get back into the main part of this group sometime. I'm just really busy trying to pull this novel and at least ten short stories together before the end of the year.

[M]

“Macabre” is a great Halloween topic. I figured there would be an avalance of stories!

[Edward]

M wrote: "“Macabre” is a great Halloween topic. I figured there would be an avalance of stories!"

I would assume so too.

[Guy]

Still thinking about it! No lecturing allowed when people are feeling down: a personal rule. Now, back to the story!

[Stephanie]

Alex (Al) wrote: "Well. Guess I'm participating in NaNoWriMo.

http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/participa..."

Awesome, Alex!

[Stephanie]

I heard Disney bought Lucas Arts today, Edward. Have they said anything about their plans for it? My younger brother was all distraught about it.

[M]

I can’t spell avalanche after six o’clock.

[Edward]

Stephanie wrote: "I heard Disney bought Lucas Arts today, Edward. Have they said anything about their plans for it? My younger brother was all distraught about it."

Only that there will be a third Star Wars trilogy, to start in 2015 and be released every other year. George Lucas will not lead the project, but will be kept on as a creative consultant (which may actually be a good thing). They haven't said what story lines they will follow.

[Guy]

Okay, now that is funny! And, perhaps, even macabre, too! LoL.

[Edward]

Heh heh heh.

I'm wavering between feeling like he looks like and dreaming about the good possibilities. I keep thinking about Mara Jade, but telling her story would necessitate recasting everyone including Han Solo, which would be awful.

[Kymela]

I can't stand the fact that George Lucas sold his company. HOW COULD YOU, GEORGE?! :'(

[Edward]

Saira wrote: "I can't stand the fact that George Lucas sold his company. HOW COULD YOU, GEORGE?! :'("

It's public record that George Lucas is insane.

Alex (Al) wrote: "They can't recast Han Solo. Harrison Ford is Han Solo."

Agreed.

[Stephanie]

Edward wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "I heard Disney bought Lucas Arts today, Edward. Have they said anything about their plans for it? My younger brother was all distraught about it."

Only that there will be a thir..."

Wow. A third trilogy? Crazy. But I guess there's still plenty of money to be made off of Star Wars.

[Edward]

Unless they're fans of the EU and are very optimistic people. Then they'll try episode seven.

[Ryan]

I've just pulled the cork out of a 1999 Penfolds St Henri Shiraz and I'm pouring you all a glass so you can help me celebrate the birth of my second little boy - Luca. So, cheers to you all :o)

[Ajay]

Wow! Congratulations, Ryan! That's wonderful to hear. Cheers!

[Ryan]

Thanks Ajay, first glass is for you!

[Ajay]

Cheers, Ryan!

[Ajay]

Ryan, I like the name Luca. Does it mean 'bringer of light'? Sorry if I'm wrong.

[Ryan]

I think that was one of the meanings, Ajay. I went with it because I loved it and i thought it went well with my other son's name - Jude..

[Ajay]

Yup, it does go well with his brother's name. Jude and Luca. Wonderful.

[Stephanie]

Congrats, Ryan!

[Edward]

Congratulations indeed!

[Stephanie]

Man, I think I'd forgotten how much fun and work writing can be all at the same time.

[Stephanie]

It's going great. I've almost written 3,000 words today.

[Stephanie]

Haha. I haven't even showered yet, which is kind of bad because I have to baby sit again in about three hours. That means I have to call it quits at probably around 3:30-4.

[Edward]

Stephanie wrote: "It's going great. I've almost written 3,000 words today."

Wow. I usually don't bother writing more than two thousand, unless I get really caught up in a short story.

[Guy]

Congratulations Ryan! Thanks for the wine, one that I have enjoyed in the past. Bien venue to Luca, and welcome to our wild and wacky sanatorium. LoL!

[M]

Congratulations, Ryan!

[Stephanie]

I'm trying to write 80 thousand this month so I have to write at least 2667 every day. My goal was to reach 10 thousand today but I needed a break.

[Kymela]

Omedetou, Ryan!

I've only written about 50 words today. I write very slowly. XP

It's really annoying to have a bug in the latch for your computer screen biting your wrist while typing and researching.

[Ryan]

Thanks to each of you :o)

[Caitlan]

Alex (Al) wrote: "Thanks, though I don't think Stephanie or Kat will need it. :D"

You're wrong. I'm going to need all the luck I can get. Good luck to you too!

I'm at 8734 right now.