Good Mortereve all! Today is really quite lovely here, sunny and warm. *happy sigh*

That's the lead singer's wife. Her name is Laura .

Ah, okay thanks! So is she the one with whom you chatted at the concert you went to just recently?

I look forward to getting to know you too.

Same to you!

Wow, is the DVD set really $50??!

If I may, I got my Series 1 Robin Hood set (which is what I presume you are talking about) from ebay for $20.00, brand new.

Quite well, thank you. In lack of Season 5 of Get Smart, I've been watching through Robin Hood, as you might know from having mentioned it. Reading through your post, you are a fan, too?

Yes, I am. Not as much as some of the others here, and I really only like Series 1, but yes, all in all, I'm a fan. I take it you are enjoying the series? Which season are you on?

*waves to WinterStar* How are you?

Aslans Country: Welcome!!! How've you been?

~LL~: Thank you for the Congrats!

Winter!! Hello!! Hope you've been well!! *feels like she is over-using the exclamation points*

FF: Ah yes, it is more then Legos. They have robots they have to program, and they're given a topic (This year was transportation) where they had to find a problem and find a solution to the problem. They chose something to do with trains and train batteries, recharging them, etc. Programming the robot is WAY beyond me. Not sure how they do it. They build "attachments" out of Legos and have to knock down or not knock down certain things on the "tables". It's a bit complicated.

NN95: Ah, a wallaby, ok.

Princess Anna: Oh wow, that sounds pretty awful, not being able to sleep! But sounds like you kind of got caught up at least.

Hello all! *Waves*

*waves back to Winty* How's life?

It's ok. I've been overrun with school work, and still am, but it's been ok. Et vous? (And you?)

*waves to WinterStar* How are you?

I'm surviving. A little stressed, a little sick, a little tired, but surviving. And how are you?

Winter!! Hello!! Hope you've been well!! *feels like she is over-using the exclamation points*

Hi!! I've been alright! Have you? Don't worry about the exclamation points, I usually use more.

See y'all!

Mortereve everyone!

Get it!! (by 'it', I mean both ) Hehe..
You. will. love. them. Well, I'm making an educated guess on the TAN CD, but you're hardly going to be disappointed.
What exactly does the deluxe edition contain that the standard one doesn't?

lol

I actually already have most of Do You Feel. And I made a mistake. It's actually the exclusive edition and they only have it on iTunes. I just looked it over and it's only one bonus song actually, and it's a cover. I don't want to buy the actual CD and the digital copy too (since the song is album only) but I found it on Amazon MP3 for 99 cents so I'll just buy the regular CD and buy the MP3 .

Ah, okay thanks! So is she the one with whom you chatted at the concert you went to just recently?

actually no, I saw The Rocket Summer, not Deas Vail. Bryce Avary is The Rocket Summer and his wife's name is Tara . She's not in his band though, it's just him . I do wish I talked to Laura though . I would LOVE to see them in concert .

Ah, cool. And, have you noticed that the Square is picking up even without Ben? I wonder why...

I know! It's weird...I think more people have been coming on...different people

Every family is unique.

lol I suppose .

TTFN

*enters the square feeling very refreshed after a sprint across the yard outside*

The weather is absolutely lovely this evening!! Earlier today it was freezing and raining, but now all the grass is nice and moist and it's so, so beautifully cool/warm outside!! I love it! Spring is so gorgeous and refreshing!

This post is a bit brief, but I have several things on my checklist to complete before this evening is. Such as washing dishes, washing some more laundry, and completing home work assignments. But here we have some catch up...

Ruby: Yep, all at the same time! And another plus is that my best friend is also getting braces within the next 8 days. So yeah. Lots of people all at once.

I guess it's fun not being the only one with braces and it means that you'll probably all get them off around the same time too! Have fun! I hope it's not too painful.

*waves to Princess Anna*

I'm glad that you had a good day, despite the sleeping in part. I'm always doing that too, sleeping in later than planned.

I know! Good to see you again. It sounds like you've been... busy?

Yes, I have been busy. Busy and tired. As busy as I am, I'm still not getting enough done. Eerg! It's so frustrating! My sleeping cycle's all out of whack, so I start school at around 7:30 AM, and by 3:00 PM I am sooo tired! But then I still can't get to sleep by midnight! It's not cool, but I'm going for a long walk this evening which I hope will help.

How about you? I hope everything's been going well!

*waves to Lady Liln*

Hey! I haven't seen you on the Square in a long time! How have you been? I hope you get on here more often!

Aslans Country, welcome to the Town Square! It's the place of chat and all other utterances of nonsense that you might have. It's really fun and I hope you stick around. I know we would love to have you.

And I have to say that I love your avatar!! And I love that song!! I'm really excited about the new TAN album coming out in May.

Oh no! Maybe you have bronchitis or something similar? Those types of illness can be like that- coughing, but otherwise feeling really good, and it lasts for weeks... I hope you feel better soon!

I probably do have something of the sort. But I think that it's finally getting better. I hardly cough at all anymore. Thank you for all your concerns!

I have been doing really well, thank you! Busy, but good. How are you aside from your cough? I'm praying for you!

I'm about the same, busy but still good. I think the lovely spring weather helps keep things "good". Thanks so much for your prayers!! I really appreciate them.

Thank you. I'm pretty much over it now but the remnants remain .

That's good to know! I think I'm finally getting over my cold too.

What have you been up to lately?

Hmm, I've not thought about this too much... If war is necessary, I'm all in favor of it. In the Bible, God let the children of Israel into battle many times to defeat heathen nations.

When do you think war is necessary? When do you think it is not necessary/not right? I'm not hugely radical on this topic, but like I said, it's interested me lately. I think that when there is a Biblical cause for war, such as the church is being threatened, then it is right. But if it is just a rebellion for the sake of greed or a war for the sake of greed, then it is wrong.

*waves back to Winty*

I like your graphics!! You're using them, so I take it you liked them?

Oh, guess what! They've released Tenth Avenue North's new song "Healing Begins" on our local Christian Station! Finally! I love it, but they don't play it enough.

Well, that's all for now, everyone! Good evening and God bless!

*waves to Lady L, Lady A, and Stargazer* Good to see you all around!

You are most welcome, Vern. Momo did her share of assisting me as well, and I must admit that it turned out quite well.

*Unlike the last one you baked... wasn't the bottom burnt and the top still doughy? Or was it the other way around...*

Hey, quiet Momo. He doesn't need to know that.

*Sure, sure... he'd have found out soon enough if it wasn't for me.*

*sigh*

A box of.... umm, what exactly did I get, Rose? Anyway, thanks!

Uhh... let's see... *thinks* If you open it, I'm sure you'll find out...

*You don't remember, do you?*

You really needed to mention that...

Anyway.

*waves to Aslans Country* Hey! Welcome to the Town Square! I'm Miss Rosario, better known as Rose, Rosa, or Miss R. It's great to meet you!

Thank you for the well-wishes, Fanny!

*waves back to Winter* 'Ello!

And your effort is highly appreciated, I can assure you!

Thank you! I think I read it in a book while researching about Nadia Comaneci (for a school report). And yes, it has such a good message. I often find myself backing out of things because of fear ("Oh, I can't do that! I'll mess up!" and blah-blah-blah). But really, you just have to go ahead and do it... regardless of the consequences. *sigh* I struggle with that.

Actually, Gilbert had a very small part in the version we did. So, it really wasn't better than Gilbert's part. Interestingly enough, the same guy who played Gilbert is playing Laurie this year. He fits the parts well.
No, please! Don't give our director any ideas. In the olden days, before I was old enough to do plays, we had a very small cast, but it was a great bunch of actors and they would do a comedy each year. We haven't done a comedy in a long time, but apparently our director has found one that would be good for our group, so I hope we do that next year.

Really? Hm, that's a bit odd... And you had a bigger part than he did? Seems a bit unbalanced to me.

Oh, well that should be fun! A welcome change, eh?

All right, off to studying I go. Tchau!

*Cor and Vern enter the Square discussing the wonderful Sunday they had yesterday*

Mortereve all! I trust everyone is doing well this Monday? Our day has been very pleasant (I've been busy catching-up on laundry ), though it palls in comparison to yesterday.
After church, we went to my grandmothers and had beef stew for lunch. Then yesterday evening we went down near Birmingham and ate at the Golden Rule BBQ ( ) and then stopped by and visited some of our friends on the way home.

*pant, pant*

So, it's been a very nice past 48 hours.

*Tis nice to be back in the Square though. *

Aye, that it is, Vern. That it is....

*The Prince and Dragon take their seats at the fountain. Cor writing a catch-up post while Vern enjoys some of Rose's banana bread*

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@ Djaq. Congrats! You're the first person on my catch-up list.

*is still a little embarrassed about it* Yeah, thank you!
The apple is delicious! Thank you again!

Welcome. Good! It's an apple from the Royal orchard that has been hand dipped in the Royal kitchen.

The batting eyelashes doesn't work too well for a guy, just so you know...

I have no idea what those quotes are from. Would you please enlighten me?

*fans face with a.... fan* Oh? Well, fiddle dee dee.... (BTW, I'm completely, fully and in all other ways kidding)

I suppose I can be persuaded to enlighten you on this subject... The first quote is from Son of Paleface, an old Bob Hope movie. The second one is from the classic 1982 film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

Ah, that's better! The proportions for a dragon who is "a little over 8 feet long and roughly 18 inches tall" didn't really work in my mind. Thank you for clearing that up!

Yeah, Vern gave me a good ribbing for posting that.... One of the problems with having a pet/friend that talks....

*AHEM! I can hear you quite well, Cor. *

.........

@ Ruby. *waves back* Yep, we have a chocolate tree! It's just a little away from the fountain over there. *points*

@ Anna. Nice to see you around!

@ LL. Thanks for the congrats!!

@ Aslans Country. Hello and welcome to the Square! I'm PrinceCor, more commonly called Cor. Pleasure to meet you!

*waves back to Winter*

@ Ali. I think it's relatively easy to find a DVD copy of it. Hope you can get one soon!

@ NN. I'm doing my best to watch all the ones available on youtube. It would be nice to watch the first few episodes one day, but I think I have enough of a grasp on all the characters from the episodes I've seen.

Yes, I'm afraid the boxed set is actually a little over $50.00. Of course, that's normal for TV shows.

*waves to QueenSusan*

@ Rose. *Ah, well then, thank you for helping Rose, Momo. Hmm, sounds like Rose is very similar to Cor in the kitchen... *

I heard that!

*opens box* Ooh! A small box of chocolates and two scones! Thank you most kindly, Rose!

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Alright, that does it for me this evening. I hope everyone has a pleasant night and a good Tuesday!

So long for now!

*Cor and Vern exit the Square*

Mortereve all!

If I may, I got my Series 1 Robin Hood set (which is what I presume you are talking about) from ebay for $20.00, brand new.

Ah, not bad!

Yes, I am. Not as much as some of the others here, and I really only like Series 1, but yes, all in all, I'm a fan. I take it you are enjoying the series? Which season are you on?

I see. I've only seen Series 1, and am now watching it through again, but I'm going the cheap-o way and watching the episodes on YouTube... so I have to wait for Series 2 to be uploaded before I can start it.

NN95: Ah, a wallaby, ok.

Yeah, that makes more sense than "a little kangaroo thing".

It's ok. I've been overrun with school work, and still am, but it's been ok. Et vous? (And you?)

Yes, we're all overrun with schoolwork, but this is the home stretch, eh? I have about three or four weeks left. ¿Y tú?

I know! It's weird...I think more people have been coming on...different people

Yeah, a lot of new people lately, and some oldies as well. Ben can just keep painting.

When do you think war is necessary? When do you think it is not necessary/not right? I'm not hugely radical on this topic, but like I said, it's interested me lately. I think that when there is a Biblical cause for war, such as the church is being threatened, then it is right. But if it is just a rebellion for the sake of greed or a war for the sake of greed, then it is wrong.

That's where I've really not thought about it too much. I suppose I really couldn't say what I thought would be a good reason for war. I agree with your thoughts, though. This is something I should formulate more of an opinion on.

Really? Hm, that's a bit odd... And you had a bigger part than he did? Seems a bit unbalanced to me.

Oh, well that should be fun! A welcome change, eh?

Yeah, I'm pretty sure I did. If I didn't have more lines than he did, then at least I was on stage more than he. It was strange.

If we do it. Fingers crossed...

@ NN. I'm doing my best to watch all the ones available on youtube. It would be nice to watch the first few episodes one day, but I think I have enough of a grasp on all the characters from the episodes I've seen.

Yes, I'm afraid the boxed set is actually a little over $50.00. Of course, that's normal for TV shows.

Awesome! I honestly think the first episode is one of the best in Season 1. But you can definitely get the feel of the show without it.

That's normal for TV shows? Wow! Is it just the one season, or all three?

Mortereve all!

Winter: Doing pretty well, thanks. Things could be better and worse. I'm looking forward to finishing Algebra 2 in a week or so. Violin lessons today... Etc.

Ruby: Hey! Yeah, Mom is suggesting taking some ibuprofen before we get braces. I've never taken any pain relievers or anything in my life before. I'm sure it'll be fine... I'll just have to break my record. Just kidding.

PC004: Hey! Congrats on becoming my fellow "New-Welcomer"! (Forget if I've already said that here...*

Have you ever wanted to get a bunch of different fonts with which to type on here? I have. I want a fancy font.
Anyway, that is entirely beside the point of my being here. Happy Wednesday to you all, how is everyone? I'm fine, admittedly a bit more excited and elated than normal, but I have my reasons for that, and they're very good. We get to see some very dear friends next month twice! Also, I'm almost done with school for the year. YAY! I wish this was my last year, but I have yet another to plug through.

Queen Susan! I know, I'd be out of the loop completely without FB too! We did have a fab time in "The City"; Hmm, that would explain why we didn't run into ya...Hehe! How ya doin'?? Your favorite Josh Groban songs are definitely mine as well. *melts and gushes*

Lady Liln! *minorly hyperventilates as she rushes in for a hug* It is good good good to see you again! I hope you are doing REALLY well!

Glenstorm (The Great ) I had no idea who the "real" Great One was either 'til that wiki link. LOL! Thanks for enlightening me, Fanny! Lol...

Cor, aha! So you got your graduation announcements sent out? Are you having a ceremony/reception with a hat and tassel and all? Hahaha, well, I know how old you'll be...no secrets from this gal!

Yes ma'am, Mrs. Jo, we had a great time in The City. To which returned two weeks later (last weekend) to see the great comedian Tim Conway in concert. It was hilarious and great fun seeing him live!! He is so talented!

Nutty, wow, that's awesome that the professionals compliment you! I know our plays weren't "top-notch" because of the shortened practice routine. Your director sounds like a very knowledgeable theater person. You're lucky!

LOL, "First of all, it's called Little Women". Well, I hope the overall experience and performance is fun! It's next week, right? "Break a leg!" Is John Brooke not a fun character to play? I've never really liked him...but that's nothing against you. I'm sure.

I compromised, all right? I agreed halfway with you! But you won't agree halfway with me. Look who's so stubborn? "Look who knows so much? Oh-fufufuf!" -Miracle Max

Ha, I think chocolate is better than craisins, but craisins don't give me headaches like chocolate does.

Miss Rosario, hello! Oh good, we're in a club together. The Club of the Busy-bodies. Er, wait, that doesn't sound right...Yes, "Real life" is so time-consuming!

Well, I'm as tenderhearted as you, but when the chicks get to be huge, blubbering, clumsy oafs, butchering them so you can have chicken pot pies, chicken noodle soup, chicken broth, Italian grilled chicken, and any number of other yummy dishes is not hard.
Aye, Anne Frank's story is very sad. But I love movies and stories from that era so naturally, I was destined to love it.

Djaq!! It's fabulous to see you too! Well, not "see" you, but see you, as in see your writing...enyhoo.
"You could indeed." "Come now, Uncle Jack, shake your brother's hand!"

Dear Bella, it's greater than the best thing ever to see ya here! Mm, my avatar is Emma Woodhouse from Masterpiece Theater's "Emma". It's a capital rendition of the story, I dare say!
I love swing-dancing; and it's super simple. You could do it right off, I know!!

Aravanna, Yes, the chickens did not respond as wildly to the coffee as I hoped they would. I did it again yesterday, and even while they drank it all gone, they didn't "respond". Oh well...

*listens to "Think of Me"* Aw.

Gotta get back to History! Hist-ory! You better learn it, history! Or you'll repeat it, history! *boom-chicks out of the Square and canters down the road of learning*

Mortereve all!

Mom is suggesting taking some ibuprofen before we get braces.

Good idea! It helps a lot. In fact, I would recommend taking some every time you get your braces tightened.

Have you ever wanted to get a bunch of different fonts with which to type on here? I have. I want a fancy font.

Fancy fonts? Like this? *wonders if this is showing up as a fancy font on Jojo's computer*

Nutty, wow, that's awesome that the professionals compliment you! I know our plays weren't "top-notch" because of the shortened practice routine. Your director sounds like a very knowledgeable theater person. You're lucky!

Yeah, we have a great director. Rather strict, too, so at least everyone stays on track.

LOL, "First of all, it's called Little Women". Well, I hope the overall experience and performance is fun! It's next week, right? "Break a leg!" Is John Brooke not a fun character to play? I've never really liked him...but that's nothing against you. I'm sure.

Oh, of course, the overall experience will be amazing. There's such an exciting buzz during play night! Yup, next week. It's funny, I actually do like the character of John Brooke, it's just not overly fun to play. Ah well...

I compromised, all right? I agreed halfway with you! But you won't agree halfway with me. Look who's so stubborn? "Look who knows so much? Oh-fufufuf!" -Miracle Max

You absolutely did not agree halfway! And besides, why would your compromising even make me want to compromise. Weren't you taught never to compromise on principles? (This is all in jest, as you know. )

Ha, I think chocolate is better than craisins, but craisins don't give me headaches like chocolate does.

I think most any food is better than chocolate, but you knew that.

I'm off. *poof*

Hmm, that would explain why we didn't run into ya...Hehe! How ya doin'?? Your favorite Josh Groban songs are definitely mine as well. *melts and gushes*

Doing pretty well, thank you!! Tomorrow we're actually going to a Les Miserable performance in *ahem* 'The City', so I'm really looking forward to that!! Today I had violin lessons, folding laundry, and iiiiiiiironnnniiiiinnnnggg. Took a while. But I had my iPod. *laugh*
Oh, neat!!! Nice to know we like the same ones. Anything new with you??

NN95: Mm, good idea. I've heard one or two people suggest that as well... The orthodontists said braces didn't hurt at all.
HA. I believe those who have gone through it.

*The Prince and Royal Dragon enter the Square followed by several fauns from the ever popular Fauns Cafe*

Mortereve all! It has come to my attention that a very dear young lady who frequents the Square has a birthday today. So, without further ado.........

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DJAQ!!!!!

*Lovely. Many happy returns on the day, miss Djaq!! *

And to celebrate, I have brought along various drinks and pastries from our friends at the Faun Cafe. Enjoy!

BTW, there are several vanilla flavored pastries for NN.

*The fauns proceed to lay out several tables and fill them with an abundance of food (all of the most delectable sort, of course)*

Thanks Ralph! Just send the bill to the castle.... right, write down what pies you want and I'll get them to you. Thanks again!!

*The Prince waves farewell as the troupe of fauns bow and then exit the Square, playing a merry tune on their flutes*

Well, I hope everyone enjoys the food. And most importantly, I hope Djaq has a wonderful day!

Talk with ya'll later!!

*Cor and Vern exit the Square*

Mortereve all!

NN95: Mm, good idea. I've heard one or two people suggest that as well... The orthodontists said braces didn't hurt at all.
HA. I believe those who have gone through it.

Yes, it's a good practice. Haha, don't believe your orthodontist... braces hurt!

Hey, it's Djaq's birthday, eh? HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DJAQ!!!!!!!

BTW, there are several vanilla flavored pastries for NN.

Many thanks!

Anyone around?

*gasps* DJAQ!!!! It's your birthday?? Happy birthday, then!!!! Hope you have a fantastically super-duper wonderful day!!!!

Edit: NN: I'm kind of around, but have to go eat dinner. So not really.