Anyway, welcome back. It's good to see the old-timers writing here again... and my ultimate wish to see Horace Guester resume his old role at the boarding house. <sigh>

Not available to users of the Java Quickbuddy (sorry Wendy).

For the other quasi-French speaking residents of Hatrack, I recently got a hold of a cd by Marie-Denise Pelletier. I particularly liked Au bord du lac (although I catch only about half of what she's saying) and I downloaded Parti via Vancouver (of which I understand even less than Au bord du lac. She keeps asking if I understand something, but that's about all I understand.)

Anyway, the title of the cd is Plaisir D'Amour and it runs around $18, and I highly recommend it. Curse those import prices. I can't buy as many if they keep charging more for 'em.

On a similar note (import discs), Natalie Imbruglia's new cd, White Lilies Island, is very well done. It should be released in the states sometime this spring.

If you have P2P music swapping software check 'em out before you pay the hefty import fees. Finally, a real use for Napster!

Still if you wish to talk to me or spar with me or just irritate me, come to Tuesday night chat at 9:30 and I'll be more than happy to goof off with you.

See you all soon.

Either of y'all, Lize or Cary, feel free to push the thread forward if'n you get impatient. I'm going to be late to work writing this small OOC, as it is. I just don't have the time to write anything substantial until my weekend starts.

-C

ps Hey, elfqueen! Take your time, and make sure you graduate. I'm sure I speak for only me, myself, and I, but I've enjoyed the small reprieve from all the love-bird, smoochie, can't-keep-their-hands-off-each-other posts. You know, I love you, but I need that sort of stuff in doses... Miss you in town, anyway. Hurry up and finish school!

Specifically Wendy and Kat, don't let my lack of time halt the storylines in the Woods/Cafe respectively. Wendy, do what you must to Mister Planter, just so long as you don't make a widow of Missus Planter. Kat, Susan is seven years old, and lives at the Baker's Home for Orphans.

If I'm given any time off over the next week I'll try to get a post or two done, but no promises that the much needed time will come.

No, I'm not stoned. I'm done my first day of school after an all-too-short spring break.

Ugg.

So... what are some AIMs around here.. I'd like to get to know some (and only some) of you.

[edit: (after a trip to grade 5 english)too has two o's.. and it doesn't have a w.]

Not sure where that came from, but that's the price I pay for spending so much time trying to make the little pixels on my computer screen organized enough to string together words that are coherent enough to understand. If you're even the tiniest bit interested, catch me on AIM sometime and I'll be glad to discuss it. I'd mention some details here, but I'm not sure how far "first publication rights" extend. I'd love to get a few of you to proof for me as I go. It'd not only provide useful feedback, but might even keep me motivated past the 100th page for once if I have people demanding the next chapter. (Even if they aren't really going to read it, the encouragment is always welcome.)

As I won't be able to spend alot of time here, I've broke my "never, ever, ever will someone else write for my characters" vow. The irresistibly delicious, elegantly dazzling Ondine of mine dreams (before the part where she kills her love and returns to the sea) will write occasionally for Bucktrot (due to insistent begging, and the mother of all threats to any man in a monogamous relationship). I'm planning on trying to get a post for Prentice Birley written myself every once in a while during lulls in my novel. If there's anything in particular you'd like to see with any of my infinite number of characters send me an email. I should be able to check that semi-regularly, though I'm limiting the time I spend on my internet enhanced PC.

looking forward to talking to y'all soon,
-C Lynch

[EDIT: forgot irresistibly delicious, and fixed some spelling/grammar due to the length of time in consciousness]

-C

Besides, I don't write anything that doesn't need writing. I'm more of a writer than an editor, so unlike certain people (ie Chris) I don't rewrite a paragraph three times before moving on to the next sentence. Then again, I'm not much of a writer either, so when you compare me to Anne Rice I take it as a compliment. After all, the ratio of Anne Rice books published to C F Lynch books published isn't even measurable. As we all know, you can't divide by 0.

SHEESH !!!!!

I didn't mean to step on any toes. This time. If I've made a faux pas by posting the story, let me know, and I'll try to figure out how to fix it.

Anyway . . . might be a little interesting if a couple cranky guests start demanding their dinner, if any one's lazy, and needs something to do, and also if the Master of the Kitchen who is, apparently, invisible and unavailable at the moment, doesn't mind.

I'll try to have Shep show up in the kitchen today. Remember that time in Hatrack flows in a way that lets people be in multiple folders at the same time. So, just because Shep has been active in the Tavern, doesn't mean that he can't also be in the kitchen, or the Sheriff's office, or posting flyers all over town.

Someone, PLEEEEEEASE come out and play with me ?

Anyone 'round here remember Clemsy Diggs? Was the one time Hatrack excavator, ditch digger, lamplighter and all 'round walkin' disaster! Some years back... AOL days. I'd like to resurrect my character... if his job description is still open.

Peace,
Michael

Welcome back Michael! It's great to have you .....now start writing !!!!!!

AGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

I remember you too! How excellent! Anyone else around from the 'old days'? You will certainly be Clemsy's first major blush. I promise. I'm still familiarizing myself with what's going on. My first in-character post will be within the next day or two.

Anything I ought to know, or should I just dive in and be a hazard to all the breakables?

Michael

There are a couple of 'ole timers' still here...now if they would just raise their hands, you might see them. Not a whole lot of them though.

Please, jump right in and bust the place up...LOL.

Maria/Scarlet

Wow! How time is flying by!!! I cannot believe that it is already June. Amazing how you can look down for just a moment and before you know it almost 6 months have passed.

I apologize for my lack of posting but I have been watching from a distance so to speak. But you are such a great group of people there is hardly a need to do any kind of governing at all. Thank goodness for that. This year has been a year of change for me in many ways and on many levels. My personal life has been keeping me out of Hatrack and I think it was a much needed break for me. I do want to get back on the board soon and do something but I'm not sure what direction I want to go at this point. I've made little stabs at posting but I honestly have nothing of substance yet to write so I just have not got involved too much. But I want to do something but I don't want to get bogged down with a bunch of characters so I want to limit myself to the Baker twins and James Peacemaker. Anyhow, just wanted to touch base with everyone and let you all know I'm still alive and well and just watching from the bleachers. I'm on Yahoo as enderwiggin30 or jipul4al. I don't chat much online anymore but feel free to drop me a line. Take care.

Ben

Jaydes, I think it would be great if you chose to start posting here and using one name is fine. Our Mr. Lynch has perfected that art. :-)

Have a great day!

Ben

I'll be leaving for the beach this Saturday and won't be back untill after the fourth of July. So don't think I've checked out...I'll just be laying on a beach, soaking up the sun, riding some cool waves and checking out the life guards..WHEW !!!!!

I'll be writing this week until Friday , but once I'm gone, feel free to use Scarlet and her brothers as you wish.....I'll show you all my tan lines when I come back...tee hee hee.

If you've read in the Inn folder you now realize that Senator Baker is dead. I will most likely quickly explore his demise once the Bakers get to New Amsterdam and that will be the end of that. I've had alot of fun writing the Bakers for the last 7 years but I've grown weary of keeping up with them and honestly it's just more characters than I can deal with at the moment. So this is their last hurrah along with the Charmings and Miss Weaver and those characters will be done and complete. Margit if you're still around I've been looking for you online to discuss what will be done with Elisha. I have an idea or two.

I'm going to keep James Peacemaker around and Alec Speaker intermittently and concentrate on just a couple of characters rather than a plethora. So..here is what I need. Someone to take over the Inn which I think Black Shep is right in line for.

I'm not leaving till I have everything wrapped up. I won't leave any loose strings or at least am not planning to.

Writing the Bakers has been great fun but it's time to move them on. I want to explore new opportunities on the board and see where they take me. As a writer (and not a very good one) I have not been able to devote much time to the board because I believe I have simply grown tired of writing the same people. I am excited about the changes I'm making and am looking forward to doing something new.

Anyhow, Jess and I are in a discussion as we speak and are planning our departure. We hope to have a ceremony for the couples getting married (a hurried one) and invite all to attend.

I'll still moderate under the name Ben Baker but you are mostly a self governing group and I never worry about things.

I feel like I am saying goodbye to an old friend by writing Ben Baker out of the story. But I know he will be happy in his new home despite the circumstances. It's time he got his happily ever after. :-)

Hope to see you all at the wedding.

Ben

I've loved being in Hatrack and loved almost everyone I've met, but the time has come when I need to focus on some real work---my play. So after the wedding the majority of my characters will depart for new horizons. Conor will remain sheriff and I'll work with Ben and others to maintain that positions and have adventures. I really don't have the energy to do more than that.

Charity will make an offer to Becky as soon as possible. I'm sure it will be more than fair to her young apprentice.

Ben and I have already discussed the double wedding that will take place and we hope all of you will get involved, in true Hatrack style. Perhaps later I will return and I will definately continue to attend Tuesday chat.

I think what we need is a new Alvin book to get us all excited again!! LOL..I know that I am ready for it!!