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 B7 Advent Calendar 2023 - Comments
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| Lurena |
Posted on 10-12-2023 11:04
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@AnneArthur thank you for that story, very atmospheric and insight giving in what could have happened and could have been. @ Brad, oh Brilliant Brad! I laughed my socks off. And now you've brought me into a singing mood, I can use my socks as puppets, following your performance! @ Joe Dredd, you brought me into a square dancing mood! Very cheerful and funny. Oh my, what will the next doors bring? A swimming mood? (can I think and swim at the same time?), a drinking mood? A sleepy mood? ...I'm eager to see what you come up with, but great contributions so far! *No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 10-12-2023 20:04
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I'm just catching up with this, having had the usual stressful start to December. These are brilliant! Lurena, your stories are excellent. I especially liked the Cally one - that really is how she would have dealt with Vila's thieving, I think. I have thoroughly enjoyed doing the crosswords, and Paula's jokes are truly worthy of Vila himself (and there's a backhanded compliment). I loved the '12 days of Fedmass' (and also the chance to win a bicycle by denouncing your parents . . .) and the bawdy songs album. I think my favourite is the Australian Blake's 7, however - the illustrations are spot on, Joe. And as Shelagh is my actual first name (Anne is my middle name), I rather liked all my namesakes! |
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| Paula |
Posted on 10-12-2023 20:26
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Oh, Joe, the K-Tel album parody- you had those rotten K-Tel albums in Ausieland too? Anyway, laughed and laughed. The entire calendar so far has been fab!
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| Joe Dredd |
Posted on 11-12-2023 07:48
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Thanks Paula. Not just the albums but the K-tel record selector and all sorts of stuff. I've still got a K-tel bottle cutter tucked away somewhere. Just score half a wine bottle, snap off the neck and shoulder and voila, a glass tumbler that will be the envy of all your neighbours. Turn into a wino as you attempt to build a matching set of eight or twelve! Great story, Little Sue. I was waiting for something like - Chevron froze at the sight of Mr Seaton, then ran forward with joy. "Daddy, oh my Daddy," he cried. Perks wiped a tear from his eye but said nothing. |
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| littlesue |
Posted on 11-12-2023 10:01
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Thanks Paula. Not just the albums but the K-tel record selector and all sorts of stuff. I've still got a K-tel bottle cutter tucked away somewhere. Just score half a wine bottle, snap off the neck and shoulder and voila, a glass tumbler that will be the envy of all your neighbours. Turn into a wino as you attempt to build a matching set of eight or twelve! Great story, Little Sue. I was waiting for something like - Chevron froze at the sight of Mr Seaton, then ran forward with joy. "Daddy, oh my Daddy," he cried. Perks wiped a tear from his eye but said nothing. I love that bit in the film! Cry every time!!...but no, that wasn't going to happen in this story, maybe another one...... Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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| Lurena |
Posted on 12-12-2023 20:51
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410 seconds... thank you NTG for your nice word search! I love the lay out!
*No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| Hugbot |
Posted on 13-12-2023 10:31
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I'm lagging a bit behind, having not yet read Little Sue's story and not done the word search puzzle. But I very much enjoyed the other reading and music-related treats so far! @Lurena: I took my time reading your Zen stories; they have to be savoured one by one and not binge read. Great little tales, and fascinating to see stories like these in a B7 context. @AA: Another great read! Very chilling, and the more I think about the situation Avon finds himself in, the more chilling and disturbing it feels. @JD: Deary me! In a way, that's even more chilling and disturbing than AA's story as it brings back memories of terrible TV ads for K-Tel samplers (*shudder*). Well, not really; I actually had a good laugh. @Brad: I was hoping for a new trumpet rendition, but now you even treated us to a song! With sock puppets! I'll have to listen to it several more times so that I eventually stop giggling and get all the gags. @Paula: Good to see that you've been busy as the B7 ambassador again, subverting a DW con! Keep up the good work! |
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| Lurena |
Posted on 13-12-2023 11:22
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Paula, I love that great photo of you, Brad and Michael Troughton the Auronar pilot! My best Christmas wishes in return! I hope, maybe Michael Troughton secretly watches this forum and reads the comments; my best wishes are also addressed to him! *No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| Brad |
Posted on 13-12-2023 15:29
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@Brad: I was hoping for a new trumpet rendition.... Coming the 24th for the free for all. . .  Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo! |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 13-12-2023 20:01
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Oh Littlesue, what a lovely story! And an excellent wordsearch, Nerdy Teen Girl (it took me ages to find Vila, for some reason). And a great photo! |
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| Anniew |
Posted on 13-12-2023 20:50
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Aww Little Sue, Avon does have a heart! Nerdy! Nice Crossword. Paul what a love,y photo! Play the hand fate deals you.
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| littlesue |
Posted on 14-12-2023 07:36
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With regards to Lurena's entry, may I echo Huggy's request...how does one clean pen marks from the screen?
Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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| Tyce |
Posted on 15-12-2023 05:21
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Lurena - love 'The Words' although I'm ashamed to say I took a little longer than I thought I would. Mostly got stuck on number 4. So as not to spoil it for others, my answers are in secret pen. 1. Cally 2. Time Squad 3. Rescue 4. Travis - Seek Locate Destroy 5. Sand 6. Shrinker - Rumours of Death 7. Stardrive - Vila 8. Voice from the Past 9. Servalan 10. Redemption 11. The Keeper - Servalan 12. Jenna Sorry everyone else - I haven't had time to look at yours yet. I will at some point though, I promise. Edited by Tyce on 15-12-2023 10:02 |
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| Paula |
Posted on 15-12-2023 19:29
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Lurena- your Advent entry was seemingly simple but deceptively hard. I got about 85% of it done and still have a few words to post to finish the texts. Loved the challenge and I also wanted to say how much I loved the new avatar of you for the Holidays! Gorgeous!
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| Lurena |
Posted on 15-12-2023 23:25
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@ Tyce, all your answers are correct!!! Congratulations! I'm happy you liked the challenge and I think you did it super-fast; I hope you did take time to eat and drink? @Paula, simple things are not B7, aren't they? I'm sure you will reach the 100% and get all the answers right. And thank you for your kind words re my X-mas avatar. Once a year I like to show my current face 
*No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| Tyce |
Posted on 16-12-2023 01:30
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I hope you did take time to eat and drink? Sadly not, once I start on something I tend to get a little obsessed.... and refuse to stop till I'm done. I dont know if this is my greatest strength or my greatest weakness. LOL |
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| Lurena |
Posted on 18-12-2023 00:07
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I hope you did take time to eat and drink? Sadly not, once I start on something I tend to get a little obsessed.... and refuse to stop till I'm done. I dont know if this is my greatest strength or my greatest weakness. LOL I already thought so Tyce. Now I advise you to eat and drink first before you give Hugbot's entry a try and to sleep, eat and drink before you open the 18th door. @Huggy, thank you for your joyful entry! However, your comp exp costumes quiz is a true challenge for certain ladies. Not because of the difficulty, but more because of the many costume changes, imagining the scenes in the dressing room. (take a cold shower Littlesue!) *No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| Lurena |
Posted on 18-12-2023 01:45
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Huggy, I post my Computer Expert Quiz solution in secret pen: matAdor silVer jacket lObster soup buttoNs beatLes very soft leAther prodDy tool bake foIl pottEry smock Studs AVONLADIES Now, to the shower! LOL! *No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| Lorna |
Posted on 18-12-2023 08:15
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Lots of puzzles and things to do over Christmas. Now a jigsaw.
I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.
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| littlesue |
Posted on 18-12-2023 10:26
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I wish to point out that I do not lurk behind doors..(okay. I did when I saw the postie delivering a nice book shaped parcel the other day) and I too have solved Huggy's difficult costume puzzle...now to take Lurena's advice and go and have a cold shower.....
Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 19-12-2023 11:59
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Hurray! A Lurena jigsaw...thank you very much.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 19-12-2023 19:36
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That is a difficult jigsaw! I love the anime too - especially Servalan's dress! |
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| littlesue |
Posted on 20-12-2023 09:00
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2 lovely stories by AnneA...now for insights from Dayna and Soolin
Cold! You don't know the meaning of the word cold! Cold is when you have ice on the INSIDE of your window!! Sue's Book Shelf https://www.mediafire.com/folder/z1xg...Zine_Shelf Rebel Run Video https://youtu.be/8prqS-XZtLo |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 20-12-2023 15:37
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Ha! Roj bear is getting bigger and bigger, Obsidian. A lovely picture. |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 20-12-2023 15:38
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2 lovely stories by AnneA...now for insights from Dayna and Soolin One of the ones I didn't finish was a Soolin one - so it might see the light of day by next Christmas . . . |
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| Paula |
Posted on 24-12-2023 02:19
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TT- your story was absolutely fantastic and I loved every word! So funny and so clever! Congratulations on making me laugh out loud a number of times- a story for the ages! Happy Holidays!
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| Lurena |
Posted on 24-12-2023 11:40
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I just caught up with the Advent thread and I really enjoy all of your contributions! @AnneArthur two very special stories which I'd like to re-read! @Obsidian, well now, that image makes me think twice... @trevor travis, Your story is gripping in a very special way! Neat thought out and I'm going to read it again! @Brad and Paula, what can I say? There is so much more talent in the two of you than in many professionals! A production can only be good when it comes from your heart and with pleasure! I also love that Tardis Con photo with your long term friend!That deserves honour! @Littlesue, sane? Who's sane here? Oh come on, we know each other! But you are right, so please, stay with us for many years to come! @ To everyone I accidentally missed in my comments, rest assured I saw and enjoyed your contribution. Thank you for all the fun! *No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.*
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| trevor travis |
Posted on 24-12-2023 12:36
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TT- your story was absolutely fantastic and I loved every word! So funny and so clever! Congratulations on making me laugh out loud a number of times- a story for the ages! Happy Holidays! Thanks Paula! Suddenly realised I needed to post it yesterday and not today and finished it off in a hurry. Just edited it to add in a couple more gags plus a further Scooby Doo reference. Vote Og.
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| ellen york |
Posted on 24-12-2023 16:02
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Another successful Advent calendar. Thanks to Joe for organizing and Happy Christmas to all. |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 24-12-2023 20:25
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That was a great Scooby Doo story TT! And a couple of great puzzles, Lurena. Another very successful Advent Calendar. Same again next year? |
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| Paula |
Posted on 24-12-2023 20:27
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What a great Advent Calendar this year! Something for everyone's tastes. I can't wait to do the two more puzzles Lurena supplied! Many thanks to all members for making the Holidays a little more special with all the talent, hard work and effort you all put into your submissions! Loved them all!
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