Party time again!

[wiseheart]

Hi folks! *waves*

Time is flying by, isn't it? It's that time of a year again - I'm getting older. In this case, I'm turning 55 on October 9, which used to be an important thing, back under the old regime. Women could retire at the age of 55 back then. So I've decided to ignore all that fantastic headway we've supposedly made towards democracy in the last two decades and enter my virtual retirement, blithley overlooking the fact that I'll have to work another 7 or 8 or only God knows how many years.

So, let's party! Last years virtual birthday party yielded 742 comments on 6 pages, which won't be easy to top, but we're good, aren't we? WE CAN DO IT! So, let's give it a try! In the recent years, it has always been great fun, so let's have fun again!

You're all cordially invited to help yourself to a slice of virtual Dobos Cake recipe - it's my absolute favourite, although I never managed to get it as good as my Garnny used to.

Cheers!

Note: The party will be closed on October 9, at midnight, sharp. Join us and have fun!

Comments

An old flame never dies

[artemis10002000]

Is there a book, TV show, etc. that you haven't read/watched in years, but still feel passionate about? Why?

Re: An old flame never dies

[jenn-calaelen.livejournal.com]

Loads :)
Although I can't think of things easily - but yuletide has got me rereading (and rewatching) a lot of things over the last two years. Things will remind me of something and then I can go on about it. :D

Page 2! Yay!

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Ain't we great, achieving so much, only the few of us?
Now I'll have to think of more new threads - or perhaps post more fic snippets, so that we can move on to Page 3 as soon as possible...

Re: Page 2! Yay!

[jenn-calaelen.livejournal.com]

\o/ loads of comments certainly! And so many different conversations going on! :D

[toughnrumble.livejournal.com]

If nothing else, we're doing well cracking the number of total comments! XD

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

True, but we must not give up the hope that we might break both records. That way defeat lies. ;)

Merlin, Series 4

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Anybody seen it? What I read on tv.com sounds promising. Of course, my Epic Merlin Fic (TM) is now completely Jossed, but it doesn't matter, as long as the show's good.

Too bad Morgause seems to be back. For me, she's the most unconvincing character in the whole thing. Gwen's a Mary Sue, sure, but as they went for the Cinderella thing with her, it was to be expected. Morgause, though, could never sell me the frightening villain. She's just totally unimpressive - bad casting, I guess.

Re: Merlin, Series 4

[jenn-calaelen.livejournal.com]

(Note this contains spoilers) ;)

I've seen the first episode (ie the only one broadcast so far).
Not too bad so far, although I'm bored of monsters that are scared of fire or force people to use fire as a weapon - why not something new?

Morgause doesn't seem to be going to be around for long as they killed her off (although she could come back in some way)...

Otherwise, it just seems to be more of the same, and as the story wasn't wrapped up in the episode it is hard to judge so far.

[scifimimi.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday!! *brings huge plate of cookies*

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Thankies, and welcome to the party. It's nice to hear of you again. What have you been doing?

[toft-froggy.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday!

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Thanks, it's great fun! I enjoy meeting you once a year on this occasion. ;)

Back in town...

[(Anonymous)]

...have been away on weekends (down to the sea to mend and sew and sip wine and eat good food). However, I wouldn't want to miss this party, so here begins my efforts to make up in page length what I've missed in partying so far!

Re: Back in town...

[lhun-dweller.livejournal.com]

And it would help if I actually logged in. [duh]

Cake!!!

[lhun-dweller.livejournal.com]

I definitely need some of that yummy cake!

Re: Cake!!!

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Well, help yourself! :)

wine?

[lhun-dweller.livejournal.com]

Why, yes! Thank you!

Re: wine?

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

Dwarven ale, actually. I'm sorry, but this is a wine-free household. :(

What about miruvor, though?

October is such a fine month...

[lhun-dweller.livejournal.com]

...a sister and several fine friends from Tolkfic fandom were born in October. Happy birthday to our hostess, Jastaelf AND her marvelous son, my own middle sister, and one of our Edhellond companions with whom I share a name! A toast to each for a fine year to come, and many more beyond!

Re: October is such a fine month...

[jenn-calaelen.livejournal.com]

It is amazing how many people have birthdays in October! :)

Thank you.

*joins in the toasting* (although with tea atm as it is too early in the day for alcohol!)

And a birthday toast...

[lhun-dweller.livejournal.com]

...may the year to come bring you health, wealth and wisdom!

[lhun-dweller.livejournal.com]

...and a bazillion reviews of your fine fics. If you get this much done while still working, I can't wait to see how many more fics in how many fandoms you write once you've retired!

[jenn-calaelen.livejournal.com]

Highly second this wonderful toast!

The Earthpig...

[lhun-dweller.livejournal.com]

...sends his best wishes for the coming year... and asks if he might have a bit of the cake. It being virtual cake, he is of the opinion that chocolate will not be bad for him in this case.

Re: The Earthpig...

[wiseheart.livejournal.com]

He's welcome to a big slice then. :)

Hmm...

[lhun-dweller.livejournal.com]

...however, he doesn't seem to understand that licking the screen is not quite how this works.

Re: Hmm...

[altariel.livejournal.com]

*slurps* You're right about that.

So here I am...

[lhun-dweller.livejournal.com]

... in the corner, chatting away, waiting for the page to turn. Jelly babies, anyone?

Re: So here I am...

[altariel.livejournal.com]

Jelly babies? Don't mind if I do!

Well, bother!

[lhun-dweller.livejournal.com]

I don't seem to be turning the page. Hmmm...

Re: Well, bother!

[altariel.livejournal.com]

You did sterling work, though. Shoulders of giants, and all that.

[lhun-dweller.livejournal.com]

Too bad we can't all transport to the house by the sea where I've been these past few weekends. What a grand party we'd have there, with Ulmo and Cirdan.

[altariel.livejournal.com]

That would be perfect... Nice cooling sea breeze, just what I need.

Time for bed

[lhun-dweller.livejournal.com]

I must go to sleep now -- Big Meeting tomorrow, with much work to be done beforehand. However, I lift my glass once more to toast Wiseheart and to wish all a good night (or good day, depending on your place on the globe).
Cheers!

Re: Time for bed

[altariel.livejournal.com]

Hope the meeting went well. Cheers!

[rcfinch.livejournal.com]

If I recall correctly, it takes 25 primary comments to turn a page. This is primary comment #19 on page 2, if I'm not mistaken.

[altariel.livejournal.com]

You are not mistaken!

[rcfinch.livejournal.com]

So go for it, people!

[altariel.livejournal.com]

Went for it! ;-)

[artemis10002000]

[artemis10002000]

sparkler heart by ~LisaFPhotography on deviantART

[altariel.livejournal.com]

So we need 25 comments a page? I think this will be 22.

[altariel.livejournal.com]

...which should make this 23...

[altariel.livejournal.com]

...and, I hope, 24...

[altariel.livejournal.com]

...this is purely for experimental purposes, you understand...

[solanpolarn.livejournal.com]

I love your experimental mind-set -- and applaud your precision! :-)