The American Dream, right? I've been busting my tail for the last couple of weeks on home reno projects. I'm putting up molding tonight. The good thing is that these projects have "earned" me the privilege of now owning a nail gun, a new miter saw, and a... wait for it... leaf blower. Yup. That's what happens when you make a hella mess of sawdust in your garage and the wife doesn't think sweeping will take care of it.

Nice post, Haemis! I'm happy to keep that going if you are. Plus, it gives more interaction opportunities for others aboard.

Looking forward to your posts, everyone!

It's always something and it never happens when you expect. The water heater, for example, I knew was due to be replaced, anyway... I just figured I could squeak by until spring. *shrugs* That's what I get for thinking.

Anyhoo... post-wise, I'm all clear as far as work goes, at the moment, and am diving back into Tochi-mode whilst I can. Post forthcoming.

I wonder if there's a Pagan god one could make sacrifices to in order to keep a house from falling apart.

Yes there is, it is the Pagan God Money; it demands sacrifices of cold hard cash.

Why couldn't it have been a neighbor's child?

Yesterday got way busier than I imagined it might... got a good chunk of a post written and almost ready to tack on to the thread.


P.S. I do have this one neighbor kid who could use a hexing if someone's offering to sling voodoo hoodoo around.

Been fighting some writer's block the last couple of weeks. Been able to think about stiff but no story seemed to trickle out. May get some fluff in yet.

I'm coming out of an irritating Murphy's Law kind of week, myself. Working on wrapping up a post for Tochi, now, though, and am hoping this week will be better than last.

Should have a post tacked on soon.

I'm coming off of a losing weekend. Both football teams lost (college and Pro), and I was hoping it wasn't so, but I totally called the Walking Dead season premier events. Which, though satisfying in that I was right, was still disappointing because... well... I liked them.

I'll wait and see what Eol posts before I write more. Then I'll probably continue the reception for the sake of interaction and see if there's something more to reply to in the other posts.

...review at your leisure, Brom. And, if you feel like playing the part of Crane for Tochi's visit, just let me know. I'm going to work on a post for another game, first, and then, possibly, get started on some sort of interaction, there... Tochi, at least, popping by, offering his service as advocate, etc.

Cubs won the NLCS for the first time since 1945, Auburn stomped Arkansas; I'm super happy. My NFL picks continue to be terrible for the game here on the Inn, but let's not talk about that.

Loving the series of posts for Trek!

Looks like things are quite elsewhere in the game, so it you folks are okay with it, I may skip ahead to the Captain's Mast. I believe that I can safely assume that Chief Crane will be there, and be on time, yes?

...that the Cubs winning the pennant is the precursor to the zombie apocalypse. I've sharpened all of my machetes, today.


I'm up for jumping to the Captain's Mast if everyone else is. Also, if Crane accepts Tochi as her advocate, she'll most certainly be present and on time.

I've no problem jumping ahead. Crane will be there early, fretting privately. Asovil will also be there but will keep her distance as more of an observer unless called upon.

Eol, if you feel that we can punch out the interaction quickly enough, I've no problem playing Crane to your Tochi, but if not... have at it!

If it's okay with everyone, I'm going to assume that the characters with "speaking parts" will be there on time. Eol and Brom, if you guys want, you could do a collaboration (or a backpost) having Crane talk to Tochi about being her advocate - but this is hardly necessary, just a way to do some posting since you guys seem to look for any excuse.

If all goes well, I may have a preliminary post up tonight, which should provide some tag opportunities for other players before my next post.

Okay, part 1 of the "trial" is up. I would assume that Crane will accept the NJP, but if she wishes to hold out for a full legal proceeding (and the increased rights she would be afforded at the cost of much greater jeopardy), Drake is prepared to allow her to do that.

An astute officer would likely be able to ascertain how serious Drake feels about this issue, seeing as how he referred to it as a "gross" violation.