Ben: 55? wow! that's cold! maybe I can mail you some hot air in a bottle! lol

I must dash!

Ben: 55? wow! that's cold! maybe I can mail you some hot air in a bottle! lol

I must dash!

No thanks I'll keep the cool air Much better than that hot!

*gulps* Wow have not made a short post like that ^^ in a while!

--Benjamin

Ben: maybe you can send me some cold air then it's hot like an oven today! yikes!

I am so hyper and hot and tired all at once!

I must dash!

*returns the wave* Indeed! And how have you been?

*tosses the wave back like a hot potato* I've been quite well. Hot. It seems like I've been crazy busy, but then there were also days when I didn't do much at all, so... Yourself? Seen any fun sights this summer?

And when I was younger we listened to Down Gilead Lane a lot.

Ah. If that's the show I'm thinking of... I think it used to play in the afternoons on Saturdays before Radio Theatre, and... I never listened to it. Unless, of course, it isn't, and the show was something else entirely. I don't suppose you ever heard a show called Ranger Bill: Warrior of the Woodlands?

That does sound like a fun play. Why were you touring the schools? Trying to recruit people to join your group, or some other reason?

My brother and I are taking back the term "Dominon Day" vs. "Canada Day", as we like the former much, much, better, and think it speaks more elequantly about why at least us celebrate July 1st

Ah! Thank you! That may help in keeping Victoria Day and Dominon Day straight in my head. *drinks some whole milk from her family's goats* It's so much more tasty... *eats the cheerios dry*

I can just see myself getting halfway through and then losing interest... wandering off to plan another project...

Ha. Me too. That's a good plan for drawing cards. Or even writing the thank you notes... which I have trouble with.

*waves back* How've you been?

*invents a new answer* I have been concocting a new way of travelling between worlds and visiting ancient civilizations. Unfortunately, this has nothing to do with a princess, or a Curdie. But I'm sure an answer to the question of what 'the Curdie' might be will eventually show up... How about yourself?

Oh, get over it narrator! It's a modest swim suit.

*Yes. An 1890's reproduction?*

Original.

*wants pictures* Or would that be too much for the narrator's sensibilities? I'd hate for him to drop you in the pool or something...

Marvelous Mel

*preens* *bestows a title of equally pretentious portent because she decided not use 'dusty' or 'delinquent' referring to the recipients' long absence* I really enjoyed the rodeo I went to as well. What was your favourite event?

Dear Jojo,
This is my note in reply to your note of the previous day which I have received:
1. Thank you. However, *sighs over the blue outfit* She has a simply splendid wardrobe, doesn't she?
2. It comes from here and the last one makes me think of you and your wonderfully quirky sense of humour.
3. I am inventing new and varied replies, because I am in wonderful good humour, and most pleased with my recent viewing of Star Wars in Concert. (They had costumes on display! They had the flame handmaiden gown!!! )
4. It is very very close now, but it hasn't happened yet. It's like... two weeks away...
5. I hope this finds you in best of health and spirits.

*joins the ranks of those rejoicing over their copies of their NaNoWriMo's* My dad has already found several typos, though. But he likes the story.

Mortereve, all! *sends waves and hugs from Missouri* We've been down here since Wednesday at our family reunion, which has been nice. We head home tomorrow--eight hour drive!

I've been doing fairly well; I'm a bit blind at the moment, after having cortisone cream rubbed into my eye by my wonderful (trying to be positive, here) cousin. Heh.

Thank-you, Poggy! I found it somewhere online and liked it quite a bit, too--Princess Bride is such a fun movie.

And if memory serves, Princess Rosario will be there too.

Yup! I'm pretty jealous.

My sister's been following the World Cup, Nick, but not I. Our TV doesn't work. *sighs* How about you?

*gapes at Ben's ability to ride unicycles*

So did I ever tell you all that I jumped off a 44 ft bridge into a river?

..... What? So, you ride unicycles and jump off 44 ft. bridges. Wow. I'm rather impressed.

Congrats on getting the copy of your NaNoWriMo book, Djaq. How exciting! Did you design the cover? (Heh, stupid question. Of course you did.)

And yes, I'd be happy to PM you pictures of Sofie.

*returns Jojo's hugs* I'm so happy you dropped back by! I love reading your posts. And I'm doing well, thanks. I've been down in Missouri for a couple days, which was... nice... I've been working on my violin pieces, reading several books.... Speaking of which, the Joshua Bell concert is coming up! This Wednesday, in fact.
What about you? Breads, jams, & jellies.... sounds busy! AND, you have a MacBookPro laptop. *likes this concept very very much*

Mortereve, all! 11 pages? I can catch up on that. . . I think.

*is semi-obsessed with Sky Sailing (another project of Adam Young's, the guy behind Owl City) at the moment*

Minor service announcement. I'm noting that many new folks are in the Square, whom I've not got an "official color" for. If you like (or dislike) a color I use, let me know so I can try to be consistent.

*is glad PA came back*

I, too, am not a fan of chat speak. (With the exception of lol, btw, and rofl). It drives me insane, heh.

Hear, hear! I use several here and there, but when an entire sentence/conversation looks like that, my grammar alert goes off and I'm a red pen maniac. Abbreviations on the other hand. . .

Eep! Rose, you're reading Attolia! YAY! What do you think of it? How do you like Gen? Where are you in the series? Yay!

And yay for having my special 'rose' color back! I missed it.

It missed you too!

Jo, I'm surprised Ly or WW haven't talked you into a McKillip yet! The Bell at Sealy Head is indeed a good start for her writing. Plus, it's such lovely writing.

Thanks for the kind reply about The Hobbit. I'm not following it well enough to have had an opinion about Del Toro, but I did think it was sad that he stepped down, though I agree that it's an understandable move. Do they have a new director yet, or is PJ doing it?

@ LL. Yes... well, you still could have said something like "waves to Cor and Vern" or something of the like. But, never mind all that now. You have spoken (typed?) to me, so all is forgiven.

So, if I just quote you this time, does that avert the insult I unknowingly conferred on his Highness last time?

*chuckles at Vern's antics which resulted in a wet Cor* Let's do it again!

Becca! Glad to see you in the Square! We're all a bit crazy here, some more so then others. The crazier ones, like myself, post terribly long posts because we think it's fun. My therapist and I are discussing this phenomenon. (Disclaimer: I am completely joking and do not need a therapist. . . yet)

P.s. I have seen you around as well, nice to officially meet though (and be given my own colour)!

Glad you like the color! *makes note of Matette's color* Oh, and glad I could help with the quote code.

exam time means not much eating or sleeping for me (I've already lost 3kgs and gained under eye circles).

Agreed on the lack of sleep, though for me, exams usually mean eating lots of junk foods. Hope your exams went well!

I think the rainy season has started for real in Japan now, so.. goodbye sunny days and dry weather for about a month and a half. I finally get out of school and all it'll be doing will be raining.

Not fun! June was terribly rainy here, but I doubt it was like yours.

(I don't really get the point of this smiley so I just use it at random times)

I think it's supposed to be a "cool" smiley. Cause shades mean one's wickedly cool.

So greetings, all my old friends, and those who may some day be new friends! What's up? How have you been? What are you reading? (That's my favorite question, in case you hadn't noticed yet...) I: finished school; am doing tolerably well for the (maybe) 90th day since I saw sunlight (I love rain, but I think I have had Too Much); and am reading Start Here, the sequel to Do Hard Things.

*hugs Betsie to pieces* *puts the pieces back together and chatters to Betsie* The sky's up, as is the moon. I've been pretty well. I'm currently reading LWW and Till We Have Faces; I've read a multitude of books which I recently posted in the Books thread, I won't post them all here, for fear of being kicked out due to my boring list. School is finished for forever, or just for the summer? I can't recall if you graduated this year or not. *mutters "I wonder where this goes. . . anatomy and physiology are not being remembered. . . maybe she won't mind having a right leg and a left hand on the same side. . ."*

My sig does say to avoid sesquipedalianism, but obviously it's quite ironic because it is sesquipedalian itself. So, despite advising people to eschew it, I obviously do have a preference for it.

Ahkay. I thought so, but I can be a tad too literal sometimes.

*chuckles at Mel's nursery rhyme* When can I expect to see Mother Goose, As Remembered by Meltintalle at B&N? What is your sig quote from?

Ali, have you gotten into any more McKillips?

Jojo! It is so lovely to see you again! Do you really butcher your own chickens for food? That's cool, but just something I'm not used to people doing.

*gives the Westlife songs another chance* Not too bad. I still think that "My Love" music video looks like a boy band though (the late '90's hair styling isn't helping). Seeing as I only like maybe half of the music videos of the bands I like, this isn't is bad as it may seem. *decides not to look at the videos for the other songs Jojo suggested* "Seasons in the Sun" is pretty nice. I think the music just has to grow on me.

(Dear, when did you all get me to start using this terrible pun? I was against it for so long ... and now I've crossed over to the dark side!)

Mwahahaha! It isn't that terrible of a pun!

To answer all the inquiries and expressions of concern: I'm afraid my cell phone is lost for good, and I will have to purchase a new one in the next couple of days. I'm afraid also that I'm going to cut dairy completely out of my diet for a while now, and maybe try to ease it back in in a few months.

That really stinks. Hopefully you'll be able to add dairy back in. Edit: ye cell phone died a noble death in the washing machine. Mayhaps it was attempting to reach another world and could only attain a strong signal in the bucket which fills with water and suds and spins to achieve a stronger connection. [/randomness] (Actually, I take that back, this whole post is random )

*enjoys reading the posts made here as folks waited for the trailer* I didn't have the ability to stay up for the trailer, sadly. I think I would have been terribly depressed if I had though.

*chuckles a Booky's post here*

*hugs QS* Tis lovely to see you as well!

Hey ho on this Voyage Trailer Day! I'm pretty much of the same opinion as lys when he said that some scenes were simply right on (Dufflepuds, the ship herself, the Magician's library, the sea of lilies ♥ ... ), but other parts I went and almost keeled over.

I know we've discussed this elsewhere, but a hearty ditto to you! And, I am very glad you didn't keel over!

*hugs Fanny* I've not spoken to you in forever; how are you doing?

*chuckles at Cor being able to fill the pool in twenty minutes * It does feel good to jump in though! *splashes the Soundtrack Man*

We had my graduation party a few days ago, which was a lovely time, with all sorts of dear people I hadn't seen in forever. It's really sad that it takes your graduation, wedding, or funeral to bring everyone you care about together. And you don't even get to attend the funeral.

Conga Rats! And, that is rather sad about how difficult it is to bring all one's family/friends together.

Well, I'd like to study nursing, and then eventually get my master's degree as a nurse practitioner.

I didn't know this! I'm studying nursing currently (taking my first clinical this fall). Best of luck with it, and many blessings. I'm sure you'll do well!

*is starting to skim more* So, sorry if I miss anything that I should have seen, but I'd like to get to bed before 4AM tonight.

*has a wonderful laugh at Lady A's post* Nice to see you and Narrator are still posting as usual. *sneaks Lady A some more fresh chocolates, without letting Narrator see, of course; hands Narrator a toothbrush, to prevent Royal cavities, of course*

And here is a Scary Thing: I am afraid I don't remember all of those names I made up for you!!!

I was Aggravation Impersonated or some such thing, I believe.

Winter! Yet another lovely Oar Sunion, er, Square Sounisian, um, I mean Square Onion that I've not seen in ages!

And, Valia! Yay!

Dot, what are you studying? I didn't think most majors required students to take two lab sciences, which is why I'm curious. It might just be your college though. Edit: I see you're studying communications/drama. Sorry about the sciences.

Nice to see you about, Leafy! Eep! And, you've read CoK? What'd you think of it? How'd you like Sophos?

*Only six more pages. . .*

I was thinking about starting a club, something like The Honorable Society for Witches Who Are Dead to Stay That Way.

May I join?

*laughs for a Long Time at Mel's recreation of my and Aiden's ads for Lazarus* (And, yes the Square's history is fascinating. We're all crazy, that's what makes it so humorous. )

*skims way faster*

Ti! It's been ages since you've been in here! Wonderful to see you in here again! I looked at your blog; you little niece is so cute, and your nevvys are still adorable.

Poggy, sorry about summer school. That's no fun. What is fun is seeing you in here!

Kathy, that's truly miserable that you don't get VDT until late February. *offers chocolates and lots of other goodies to make up for this*

Ruby! *also hugs Ruby, but not to pieces*

*starts just looking for her name*

Cep! Nice to see you about again as well! Gorse and you still drinking that acorn tea?

Well, it's almost time to go. I'm so excited! Last year I found a copy of Jo's Boys that was printed in 1949 for only $8. I wonder what treasures I'll find this time......

Ooh!! Whadidya find? Anything amazing? *eagerly awaits the list of all Dot's finds*

*thinks the name Djaq sounds familiar, wonder how it's pronounced though*

Lady L!! You were back for a while and I wasn't here! *pouts*

*LL will pout if Djaq waits this long to return again* It's been lovely seeing you in the chatroom, though!

Cep, little Tayla looks like she loves you, and I'd be inclined to say you love her too, no matter what you say to the contrary. She's a really cute dog! She takes good pictures. Oh, and it's a good shot of you too.

And, I think that's everything.

*waves/hugs any and all that she missed earlier*

Not much to report going on with me. Just this and that; mostly the sorts of things which while away the summer.

*snags some chocolates while Lady A's Narrator isn't looking and heads to Dreamland*

Sweet dreams all, and God bless!

*adds colors and hits submit*

Wow! That's a most impressive and colorful post, Lady_Liln! I salute your diligence in reading and commenting on the previous pages.

"Impressive. Most impressive.

Alas, my visit will be brief and my post short. It is after midnight here and my bed is calling. But a few comments on recent posts...

...and it's REALLY hot here where I live! I have learned to live with it though since I have never had AC in my home since I was little!

I can't imagine 102F heat with no AC...especially if it's humid! Give me 40F any day.

Right now it is 55 degrees Fahrenheit!

Now that's the ticket! Perfect camping weather! Soon it'll cool off to those kinds of temps here.

Welcome back to the Square, Djaq, and congrats on getting a printed copy of your NaNo story. That sounds pretty exciting!

Nice signature, Benjamin. Not sure which episode that comes from, though.

And that's a cute picture of you and Tayla, cepp.

...and most pleased with my recent viewing of Star Wars in Concert. (They had costumes on display! They had the flame handmaiden gown!!! )

That is definitely one of my favorite costumes from the prequel trilogy.

...joins the ranks of those rejoicing over their copies of their NaNoWriMo's* My dad has already found several typos, though.

And congrats to you as well! (I'd have a similar issue if I ever saw any of my writing in print...I'd be proofreading them or coming up with ways to try to improve them. )

*sends waves and hugs from Missouri*

Glad you're enjoying your trip!

I've enjoyed several visits there over the past few years...they've even been NarniaWeb related (like the St Louis Lion Party for PC). Fun times!

I should really retire for the night...or the morning. A good mortereve to all!

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!!!!! *comes to a crashing halt *
So much for summer meaning more time on the internet.. I'm actually finding.. that I can survive without the internet Just kidding..

Anyway, good mortereve

You doubting my abilities? Yes I'm serious

Hehe, no. Just curious, because I used to ride one.. years ago. I've since, um, grown, and can't ride it anymore, but.. that's awesome.

Are you back from Colorado yet? I guess I'll find out in the next few pages..

Ooh, Miss R, I have to tell you that I'm about to start reading Cheaper by the Dozen - it was you that mentioned it to me, right?

Well it's a little hard to explain. Erm, about this little town where there's a bell that rings every sunset and no one knows why or where it is. Also, there's a house and sometimes when you open the doors in the house they lead to another place. It's pretty awesome .

It's fairly similair, but PJO is better .

I love reading too, and talking about it, except when I'm tired .

Ah, ok, cool. I'll try and remember the name in case I come across it in a bookshop/library. PJ is better? Haha.
I take it you were tired when you wrote that?

Oh, I should tell you - because I never get over to the music thread these days - that I bought Calendar Days on iTunes the other day. I haven't even listened to it that much, but Bryce sounds really different and younger. Haha. It's cute. If you're still into TRS.

I love Momo in Avatar:The Last Airbender! He is so funny!

lol, there's a girl in my class called Momo. Sorry,

you have AC and I don't.....

*smacks self on head* no, that's not my name.. *sigh*. I so should've picked a different nickname.

Not fun! June was terribly rainy here, but I doubt it was like yours.

I actually think the rain skipped us by this year, it hasn't been that bad at all. Of course, now we just have 100% humidity. Still, I haven't felt the heat that much.

I think it's supposed to be a "cool" smiley. Cause shades mean one's wickedly cool.

Ah.. of course.

Kathy, that's truly miserable that you don't get VDT until late February. *offers chocolates and lots of other goodies to make up for this*

Aww, thank you.
Oh, and I absolutely love your avatar. That scene is going to be so beautiful..

There wasn't actually that much to catch up on, but I poked my nose in random places, so as usual there are a lot of quotes and not much content.

EDIT: *spots this*

I was thinking about starting a club, something like The Honorable Society for Witches Who Are Dead to Stay That Way.

YES. Please do this.

*goes back to enjoy her internet-free summer*

*chuckles at Mel's nursery rhyme* When can I expect to see Mother Goose, As Remembered by Meltintalle at B&N?

I believe you would be a little more likely to see it on Amazon, first, but... sometime after I mangle a few more.

*ponders*

Around and around the Square
Like a Teddy Bear
First we stop
Then we flop
Then we stare

Posting in the Square
Will tickle you under there
First we boast
Then we toast
Then we post

I think it'd be targeted at a very niche market. (I think that's a combo of the teeth riddle and the Square is actually a garden.)

My signature is from Dear Enemy by Jean Webster. That's the sequel or companion volume to Daddy Long Legs.

I can't imagine 102F heat with no AC...especially if it's humid!

I can. It's not too bad if you have a fan and some shade and don't move a lot...

I'd like to think that any changes I make to my story at this point are improvements. After all, it just kind of stops instead of wrapping up.

Nice rhyme, Mel. You've mentioned toast and now I'm hungry.

*is pondering purchasing a copy of C.S. Lewis Discarded Image*

*wants it but just can't afford it* *yet*

Good mortereve all. Lunchtime (a nice indian dish) and further foray into my checked-out-from-the-library steampunk novel can't come too quickly.

I've decided I could save so much more money if the books I wanted to read were at the library. I admit, I like odd books - and they have all of the most popular, usually. But *sigh*

It's nice to see such rainbowesque responses in Town Square. It makes me want candy.

All this talk of food. You'd think I was starving.

Mortereve, all!

Well, I figured I'd show my face/icon? in here sooner or later. Sooner was now, later was when the new Town Square opened. I liked sooner.
I'm afraid I've been away due to busyness so long that I've forgotten proper protocol how to act in here. And, it seems my conversation skills in chat have decreased too. *sigh* Like you all needed to hear that.
Anyways, I'm perfectly blithe today! Why?
1. My sickness of two days has gone away, so that's always something to be piped up about.
2. Writer's block, that venomous fiend, has been slowly conquered by insomnia and reading the dictionary.
3. My and Ella's business got a plentiful purchase today! 'twas my second offcial business check, and I felt quite grown-up. A friend spotted my mom and CS (walking home from Miss Learnin'-to-be-driver's Drivers. Ed. Yeah, I'm not going when she will be practicing behind the wheel. I'm going to stay home and pray, overworried little sister I am. ) Well, anyways, the friend was invited over for a cup of tea and somehow we got into a thread of discussing of our growing business. She wanted to see some amigurumi, scarfs, and hats and then decided to buy some stuff I've been dying to sell.
4. I've gotten my crocheting knack back of yesterday
5. I've finally found something to read and am loving rereading it entirely.
God is so good. So mindful of little things, so caring...
I'm so glad that Jesus set me free and let me enjoy the beauty of this world and of Him!
Now, for catchup... I forgot where I last posted and going back those many pages would be very exhausting, but I will do from where the little catch-up scroller thing goes down far enough... I do hope I will be forgiven!

I'm sorry you don't have AC, Libby! We've gotten used to not having AC lately, but we have one now...it's much helpful but makes me sneezy. How have you been doing of late?

*gives a nod of approval* I appreciate your initiative! I think that gardening is very interesting and productive. We don't have a garden of our own, but one of my sisters has a very large one and it's always neat to help out with it. And your own opinion?
I'm doing very well, thank you! I'm having fun hanging out with family and friends, playing the piano and mandolin, holding my little (or not-so-little-anymore) nephew and nieces (they are too cute!), and reading, among other things. What has been keeping you busy these days? Have you made any delicious desserts lately?

Haha. Neat about your sister's garden! (or not entirley neat literally, because gardening is not a very neat activity but still fun, nonetheless. ) What does your sister plant?
Garbed with dreams to be a botanist, I must say that I dote on gardening. ^.^ Not that I am very good at it--this is the first year it's actually worked, but I still do like it.
I'm glad you're doing well! Oh, right, you and Flam take mandolin... I frogot. Is it like a little guitar or something? I think my mom took it a while ago, but I'm not entirley sure. That's very cool, though! D'awww, your nephew and nieces sound 'dorable. What have you been reading lately?
What's been keeping me busy, hey? Well...we're looking after a little girl (more like my mom teaching her how to read and write and us entertaining her.) It's....uh, an interesting experience. :/ But other than that reading, crocheting, writing...
And that's awesome about you getting your NaNo book!
Haha, sadly, I have not been cooking any delicious deserts lately -- or have tried, but have exhausted whatever skill I possessed of the whim so I'm waiting to, you know, recharge and then try my hand at it again. What about you?

*waves to Jojo and hugs her*
Hehe, your "sneakers" remind me of a little, silly, punny joke... "What do you call sneakers that you've walked in the rain with?"

Hilarious, no?
It sounds like you've been very productive, as always. What's been keeping you entertained of recent, m'dear?

*waves to Cep* D'awwww! To echo Lady L, it does seem that Tayla is quite fond of you. That is such a picturesque picture.

*waves to Ben* What have you been doing lately?

*smiles widely,warmly and a little cornily at Mel as way of greeting, because her arm hurts from all the waving*
Ooh, that's perfectly uncomparable and lovely about getting your novel! I can't imagine the enthralling feeling of seeing something one has written, there in a book of your very own!
Anywho, how's you? =]

Awww, I'm sorry about your eye, Miss R! That definitely must be quite terrible. I hope you feel better! Apart from the eye, how's your summer been swinging along?

And looky-look! There's Lady L with her gorgeous "rainbowesque" (to borrow Cymru's pretty phrase) post. A familiar, fond sight. How is the "Brielle"-lover doing?

*waves to stargazer and Kathy* How are you both?

Oh, and I'm done! I'll be around for a little then I must run to my chores. Mortereve!
*climbs up the peach tree and snags a couple deliciouses*

Gorse and you still drinking that acorn tea?

*Paul T and Gorse take up a bench in Town Square, quietly sipping green tea flavored with pomegranate*

I am so hyper and hot and tired all at once!

This is not a feeling I know.

And if memory serves, Princess Rosario will be there too.

Yup! I'm pretty jealous.

I would be if I had the time to think of it. Someone needs to be working to pay the bills. The house is also in the process of being sold.

I, too, am not a fan of chat speak. (With the exception of lol, btw, and rofl). It drives me insane, heh.

Hear, hear!

... little Tayla looks like she loves you, and I'd be inclined to say you love her too, no matter what you say to the contrary ... it's a good shot of you too.

Ditto on Chat Speak. You may be right, but I still feel she watches me while I sleep, plotting my destruction by the thousand fleas on a flying squirrel. Thank you. Credit goes to the photographer.

*Gorse chimes in, "Anyone hear some sort of buzzing noise?" He is clearly ignoring Paul T's commentary on flying squirrel hygiene*

I'm afraid I've been away due to busyness so long that I've forgotten proper protocol how to act in here ... it seems my conversation skills in chat have decreased too. *sigh* Like you all needed to hear that.

Aww. People come. People go. That's Ditto Town Square. Life happens.

I can't imagine 102F heat with no AC...especially if it's humid! Give me 40F any day.

We are getting into the scorching hot time of year. Expecting 115F (46.6C) this week. Hotter later this month. Anything about 122F (50C), we don't fly as this goes outside the range of the engine performance charts.

All this talk of food. You'd think I was starving.

Time for lunch. Brown rice, broccoli, and spinach. Disgustingly healthy, eh?

Ceppy, Brown Rice, Broccoli, and spinach sound wonderful to me! Acorn tea sounds like a treat too!

Aslanisbest, I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who loves to read the dictionary. I love dictionary.com especially (and thesaurus.com) because of all the links to other words right inside the definition. I can click and click and click on thesaurus.com and am lucky if I remember the word that originally sent me to the site. And I love how they list phrases and not just other words. For example if you type in "really," it will say things like: "on the button" or "on the nose." There are some really funny ones that I wouldn't want to reproduce here...

As for insomnia and writing, I read an article a couple of weeks back in which a sleep therapist was being interviewed and he said more than a third of his patients were writers. It can be useful (being awake in the middle of the night working out plot elements) but irritating come 3pm.

Mmm, brown rice, broccoli, and spinach? Love all those, cep. Enjoy! And my, but it is good to see you in the Square again.

Okay, skimming through five or six pages ...

Read any good books lately?

Yep!

Happy Canada Day! Uh... didn't you guys just have a holiday? *gets confuzzled*

July 1st is our nation's birthday. The last national holiday we had was in May (the weekend nearest the 24th, Queen Victoria's birthday).

So, how is your math course faring, pogginfan?

Fanny, so glad you had such a good trip, and that you got to meet wisewoman!!!

A very belated Fourth of July to all my friends from the U.S. of A! Thanks for posting your beautiful national anthem, kat. Such stirring words ...

And in reciprocation, here is a (long) page on Canada's national song.

*chuckles at Louise the First's procrastinating poem*

Rachel Marie (ramagut) is so totally looking forward to meeting you in a few weeks, Stargazer. And if memory serves, Princess Rosario will be there too.

*coughsandjohobbitcoughs*

NN/Aiden was asking about the World Cup. To be upfront and honest? I had no interest.

stargazer, as you're aware, I'm not as familiar with TLA as some of you here, and I'd still like to see the movie before it leaves theatres. Possibly this coming weekend. Will let you know my reaction.

cep, you mentioned walking in the heat. In the fall, winter, and spring months I go for a jog, then walk, every evening after dark, but in this heat we've been having, I simply cannot do it, and I miss it sooooo much. *counts the days until Autumn*

PrinceCor! I surely hope you enjoy your vacation. So, who/what exactly is Ralph? Another dragon? And what if Vern tackles the tapestries when you're gone? Or the slippers?

So good to hear that Vern enjoyed the newts. Probably in my next Town Square post I'll nab another treat for him. Mmmm ...

Lady A!!! *joins the Royal Lady in a swim in the Ditto pool* Oh my, but that's refreshing. Enjoy your vacation, dear one.

Speaking of swimming a few laps, our pool liner of 20 gave way this spring, so we had to make a decision, which came down to three choices:
1) fill the pool in
2) keep it the same shape and size
3) make a different shape

We picked #3: we're making it into a length/lap pool (since we all love swimming for exercise), then we're having a deep end (the existing one) off to one side. It will look something like this. 'Tis a full summer project though. Whew! It'll be 43 feet long and 6 feet wide, when complete. Then the deep end sticking off to the side add more width in that one spot.

*enters the square riding on the back of a five story elephant*

As in a Mûmakil?

Wow, Liberty, "Beyond Belief" is a great ol' song from Petra. Good stuff!

daughter of the King, what treasures did you uncover at that booksale? And hurrah about the 1949 copy of Jo's Boys!

You jumped 44 feet into a river, Ben? Wow, that's quite the jump! How did it feel? Exhilarating? Would you do it again? Did you have to hold your body like a pin, so no limbs would be flailing around?

Djaq!
'Tis loverly
to see you back. (Cute poem there, Jo. )

You too, Jojo!

cep, that is just too adorable a photo of you and Tayla.

A hearty congratulations to all those of you who have received copies of your NaNo stories. How special to hold it in your hands!

Mel, the Star Wars concert sounds simply amazing! So glad you could attend.

Louise the First, safe traveling today. Sounds like you had a wonderful time (except for the cortisone in the eye ).

Jo, I'm surprised Ly or WW haven't talked you into a McKillip yet! The Bell at Sealy Head is indeed a good start for her writing. Plus, it's such lovely writing.

Well, they have tried at times. I just haven't yet succumbed. Thanks for the suggestion!

As for The Hobbit, things are still iffy with MGM *sigh*, so no word yet as to whether PJ will helming this yet or not. I do hope this film(s) can still be made in my lifetime.

*admires L_L's dedication and attentiveness to so many posts and her beautifully-coloured one in response*

*waves to so many I haven't mentioned and dittos the love of reading dictionaries/thesauri (plural?) * I just wish I could recall all the cool words I read.

Hi there Cymru, so nice to see you here! Are you having a pleasant summer?

Welcome back, Bella!

Greetings everyone! *sends raspberry cordial waves to all persons*

Again, I find myself writing you a note dearMel,
1. Yes, Victoria seems rather...strongly opinionated and not exactly sweet. But did she turn around at all in the end? I just think she's pretty, and I adore/envy her style and circumstances.
2. Hehe! Those are all very funny and clever signatures; I do find myself liking them all. And that last one is highly entertaining. It made my day to think it makes you think of me.
3. Wow! Star Wars in Concert, eh? Never been but I've heard that it's extra cool to see! I'm in good humour too, and I think its mainly because I've been so very busy this day and feel productive...
4. Ah! So now all the last-minute preparations can take place; hopefully not in a frenzy?
5. Indeed, I am well, thank you.

Miss Rosie, s to you too! Thank you, it's good to be back and to see you again too! Ooh, Missouri is a good state; one of my favorites. You're going to a Joshua Bell concert? I'm very jealous of that!!! Have FUN!! Yes, I'm busy, and keeping well. I like the Macbook pro too

Lady Liln of the colorful posts is here!! Hehe, well, your perception of late-90's hair is spot on 'cause that's when they started, back in '98. Well, I 'spose their music ain't for everyone. If you're not a fan, I can still be their #1 fan then. What's new with you, missy??

Bella! *runs forward and throws her arms about her neck* Ha! That's a terribly funny little joke you shared! *squeaks* Like I said, I've been entertained by work lately...(I'll be replying to your letter very soon...that is, if I haven't lost my marbles and it really is my turn...)

Gotter skitter and go cleanin'. Yes, more cleaning. It's not like I haven't cleaned the whole playhouse-going-to-be-turned-guesthouse today!

~Jojo~