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Jul 07, 2012 06:42PM
But good, sweet Maiwenn is all about pink bubbles and sparkly sweetness! How could anyone doubt the absolute rightness of Maiwenn? I was kind of hoping little sis would take her land. She needs a project. The people would adjust.
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I like that plan. Jasmine's grown on me as the series progressed.
Jasmine definitely improved as the series went on. At first, I just wanted her to killed off.
I agree about Jasmine. She was horrible in the beginning, but grew to be very supportive of Eug.
I'm about 60% through Shadow Heir. It kinda has the same feel as the previous book, where they go off on a quest again, except there's more people around this time. Was surprised that Dorian asked Kiyo to come along. Yeah, I get that he's a good scout and a badass warrior, but does Dorian not have any other shapeshifting creature in his kingdom (or within Eugenie's two kingdoms)? That's just the author wanting to work Kiyo into the story again, and it's a bit of a cop out in my opinion. I have a hard time believing Dorian would want Kiyo there, even if the rulers are all supposedly working together. There aren't representatives from other affected kingdoms there, so why does Maiwenn's guy (who tried to kill Queen Eugenie) get to be there? It stretches credibility for me.
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I wonder what's up with that ghost who so desperately wants Eugenie's help. Is there some bigger meaning?
I'm also very curious what will happen to Volusian in the end. At one point she talks about how she can't banish him alone. I hope he won't be stuck with Eugenie at the end. No one deserves that!
Btw, why are authors always writing the most predictable storylines? When we were told about Tim and Lara's bickering and how they never met I was like "I hope they don't meet and fall in love!" Guess what happened? They met and of course find each other attractive. *rolls eyes*
I also found the BJ scene with Eugenie and Dorian weird. Where they fight and she tells him he can't tell her what to do. But when he wants to fu**, they do it so... I don't know. It all felt odd.
There was only one scene with Kiyo so far. I want more of him!
Sarah, that's not uncommon for people . . . One person could obviously be the bossy one in the relationship, but when they get to the bedroom, they drastically switch roles. She may not want Dorian to tell her what to do all the time, but has no problem with domination when ti comes to sexual activities.
I agree with what you say Zeenat, about people submitting sexually when they are usually dominant. But in these books, I think it's just Eugenie being contrary. She has no clue what she wants, but since Dorian's hot, she goes for it.The Tim and Lara thing was a bit eye rolling. It had the feel of the author wanting to bring various loose ends together neatly. I can't say in all honesty that I was particularly worried what happened to Tim or Lara. I hadn't really thought about them much.
Sarah, the ghost woman does have a reason for being there, so keep reading!
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Btw, am I the only one who has to laugh when Eugenie says she and Dorian have "kinky, bad sex" and how they do all that "kinky shit"? Maybe we haven't seen it all but some ropes and a guy being a bit dominant isn't kinky shit. It's like she's a virgin who has no clue about sex, kind of cute. Or maybe RM really thinks she is bold with the sex scenes she writes. Who knows. I personally always have to snicker when she says these things.
I really wonder if Eugenie, Jasmine and Kiyo are the only half-human beings out there. I mean, couldn't Eugenie find someone else who goes searching for the Iron Crown with her? Or was that for drama's sake?
But hey, at least I get more Kiyo! :-)
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I can see that, and I agree, RM has huge trouble with her relationships and characters . . . LOL I think we read so much, we are desensitized to the kink! I don't see how a little rope play is kinky either.
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ooooh pretty . . . let me go see what I can find
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Oh, this is cool!! Both your pics show up for me Zeenat.You'd need different pics for the different kingdoms though. I think the one Sarah posted would be Dorian's land, since it's usually autumn there. (I'm fairly sure those aren't oak trees though!)
Goes off to look for nature pics!
oh I thought Sarah meant pictures of our own otherworld land.
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I can't see them. Could you post the links to them?
Lannister wrote: "You'd need different pics for the different kingdoms though. I think the one Sarah posted would be Dorian's land, since it's usually autumn there. (I'm fairly sure those aren't oak trees though!)"
This is how my land would look like. It's autumn as well but the trees are Japanes maples.
Zeenat wrote: "oh I thought Sarah meant pictures of our own otherworld land."
That's right. :-)
http://www.fordesigner.com/imguploads...http://www.blirk.net/wallpapers/1280x...
I would want all four seasons though. I miss seasons :(
All those pictures are so lovely! I think that Eugenie's description of her hometown and the Thorn Land make me want to visit Arizona. I love dry heat, so that would be okay. And I love to paint landscapes, so it would be awesome to study the scenery. If I had to make up my own Otherworld kingdom...I would be a mish mosh of different places and climates. Beaches, snowy mountains, thick forests.....
I would have to agree with Claire I couldn't live in a place that didn't have it all. That's why I like California so much and love visiting my dad there.
I don't like seasons. Autumn is okay some of the time, but I despise winter. I'd keep a perpetual spring with the occasional days of summer.
If I had to live with one season forever, I'd live with perfect beach weather. But ideally I'd pick things from each season. Like, the color the trees turn in Autumn. And then the snow and coating of ice on the trees in winter- I love watching the snow fall at night and the smell of ice in the air. And how new and green everything is in early spring.
Sorry, I misunderstood earlier! My heart is forever in the highlands of Scotland. I love the unspoiled scenery, and the rocky barrenness.
http://www.frogwell.com/gallery/d/337...
http://www.alexnail.com/gallery-image...
http://www.yourlocalweb.co.uk/images/...
http://www.pentaxuser.co.uk/images/ga...
Since I can control the weather too, it would stay around 20/25C (about 70/75F I think) so I guess that's summer, and it would rain only between 4am and 7am when I'm in bed. I don't like excessive heat or cold and I don't care if it's sunny or cloudy. Continual sunshine would freak me out actually. I'm just not used to it LMAO!
I don't much care for continual sun, either. The blinds in my room tend to stay closed.
LOL we vampires must stick together Mello!! :D
Indeed we must!
ewwww sun. I hate it since moving to the desert.Lanniseter, I LOVEEEEE that last picture. so pretty.
I love the sun, but I have to say that one of my favorite things is a good thunderstorm. Especially when I'm at the beach and can watch the storm roll in over the water. (Tornadoes and hurricanes however, are a no go.)
Lannister wrote: "Sorry, I misunderstood earlier! My heart is forever in the highlands of Scotland. I love the unspoiled scenery, and the rocky barrenness.
http://www.frogwell.com/gallery/d/337......"
This is why I REALLY want to visit Scotland!
It does look like a spectacularly beautiful place. But, if I had to pick a foreign country it'd be Italy.This is where my family is from (I have cousins here)
http://static3.travelandleisure.com/i...
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OMG Claire, so pretty!I don't know what Eugenie sees in the southwest. lol I hate it here.
Claire wrote: "I love the sun, but I have to say that one of my favorite things is a good thunderstorm. Especially when I'm at the beach and can watch the storm roll in over the water. (Tornadoes and hurricanes h..."I love thunderstorms.
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I think the Scottish Highlands would be my second choice. I've only been there once and it was amazing.
I like the seasons. I couldn't live in a place where it is always hot or constantly cold.
I love thunderstorms as well! Last night we had one and it was awesome!
We had one last night, too. I like just lying around and listening to them.
I will say that I used to live in Arizona, and I hated it - except for Tombstone. I swear, I could move to Tombstone today and be completely content. There's just something about it that calls to me....
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Duane wrote: "I will say that I used to live in Arizona, and I hated it - except for Tombstone. I swear, I could move to Tombstone today and be completely content. There's just something about it that calls to m..."Tombstone?! What kind of name is Tombstone? Is it full of sad goths and vampire wannabees?
I am so moving there! :D
Sarah, please rant away! I love your rants.
Tombstone is where the Gunfight at the OK Corral took place. It is at an elevation of about 5000 feet, so it's not too hot and not too cold. Actually, it got it's name from the silver miner who found it, based on a comment another made about how there's noting in the area but death (the Indians were killing everyone at the time). Now, sadly, it's just a tourist town.
Well, I have heard of the OK Corral, but didn't know about Tombstone. I guess I need to watch more Westerns.I'm not surprised it's turned into a tourist town though. Anywhere with a bit of history tries to cash in, cos tourism brings in a lot of money. It's just a shame when they destroy the feel of a place in order to cater to the tourists.
Hmmm, there was a Startrek where Kirk,McCoy, Spock, and a couple of the Red Shirts (I guess the disposable actors had red shirts) were transported into Tombstone as the Earps and Doc Holiday, where they went up against the Cowboys (the Clanton's and the gang) - I'm surprised you didn't see that episode as it was a classic.
Whoops! Kirk and the Gang played the Clanton's et al, and they were up against the Earps and Holiday. Man, can't keep my old time TV straight anymore!
Whoops! Kirk and the Gang played the Clanton's et al, and they were up against the Earps and Holiday. Man, can't keep my old time TV straight anymore!
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Oh, Mister Spock... *thuds*
I probably have seen it, but I can't recall off the top of my head.Wait, are you saying there's an episode where maybe Kirk didn't get laid?? *gobsmacked*
In this episode he's lucky he didn't get back-doored; the Earp gang was pretty mean.
Oh, and the movie Tombstone with Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer was great. Not real factual, but a great watch. I've seen it so many times the wife won't let me watch it anymore if she's home; she's tired of even hearing the movie! LOL!
Oh, and the movie Tombstone with Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer was great. Not real factual, but a great watch. I've seen it so many times the wife won't let me watch it anymore if she's home; she's tired of even hearing the movie! LOL!
My Otherworld:
Lanny, the movie Tombstone is quite awesome. ;)
Aww. You all have such great places in your hearts. I'm not sure what would grow a modern city were weather is irrelevant--or worse a suburb with generic weather. I think I'd try for California weather.
I don't think I've seen Tombstone, cos I'm not a big movie watcher, though it sounds vaguely familiar. I didn't think it was a Western, I must admit.Maggie, I love that first picture. The second one looks a bit dull and overcast and reminds me of home LMAO!
I love desert scenery. It just seems so gorgeous and calm. I'd want to go for a few days and bring my paints! I'm from New Jersey, and I have to say, I love it. I live out in an area that used to be farms, not too far from Jockey Hollow- where George Washington spent a winter. There are lots of awesome historical sights. I live in the woods, but I'm not too far away from the beach or the mountains. It's lovely and peaceful and quiet. Which I admit, is the polar opposite of what most people imagine NJ to be but I promise it's true! I have photos of my backyard to back it up ;)
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