This week the word is....... Tradition have fun folks

Hmmmm.... I'll have to think about this one...

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That's perfect, KT. Hasn't Joe figured out celebacy is his best option yet?

Becky, true, but you have to admire the guy's persistance!!

Very funny...Makes you wonder what he'd do if he came across a girl that wasn't.

Oh we weep for Jason Won't he ever find a nice girl and settle down?

Ah, that's one of the great mysteries of life, I'm sure!

Originally posted by Daniella T Oh we weep for Jason Won't he ever find a nice girl and settle down?

But we wouldn't have half as much fun if he did though, Daniella!!

Originally posted by KT1972

Originally posted by Daniella T Oh we weep for Jason Won't he ever find a nice girl and settle down?

But we wouldn't have half as much fun if he did though, Daniella!!

...unless you're the nice girl, right? (Admit it!)

Jason barely noticed the slaps on the back and hugs he was getting from his pit crew as he climbed out of his car. Finally, after five tries, he'd won the Indianapolis 500! Even though he hated milk, when the cold bottle was handed to him, he gulped it as if he were dying of thirst. It was traidtion, after all.

Originally posted by ElectricWhite

Originally posted by KT1972

Originally posted by Daniella T Oh we weep for Jason Won't he ever find a nice girl and settle down?

But we wouldn't have half as much fun if he did though, Daniella!!

...unless you're the nice girl, right? (Admit it!)

You know my deepest thoughts, EW! But I'll share!

Originally posted by Becky Rock Jason barely noticed the slaps on the back and hugs he was getting from his pit crew as he climbed out of his car. Finally, after five tries, he'd won the Indianapolis 500! Even though he hated milk, when the cold bottle was handed to him, he gulped it as if he were dying of thirst. It was traidtion, after all.

Milk? Milk?????

Originally posted by Daniella T

Originally posted by Becky Rock Jason barely noticed the slaps on the back and hugs he was getting from his pit crew as he climbed out of his car. Finally, after five tries, he'd won the Indianapolis 500! Even though he hated milk, when the cold bottle was handed to him, he gulped it as if he were dying of thirst. It was traidtion, after all.

Milk? Milk?????

Yeah. A few years ago, the racing officials decided that champagne would encourage kids to become alcoholic. So they switched to milk.

Yay, Becky, a much more desirable tradition for him to follow, and one I'm sure he would love to repeat too!!

Originally posted by ElectricWhite

Originally posted by Daniella T

Originally posted by Becky Rock Jason barely noticed the slaps on the back and hugs he was getting from his pit crew as he climbed out of his car. Finally, after five tries, he'd won the Indianapolis 500! Even though he hated milk, when the cold bottle was handed to him, he gulped it as if he were dying of thirst. It was traidtion, after all.

Milk? Milk?????

Yeah. A few years ago, the racing officials decided that champagne would encourage kids to become alcoholic. So they switched to milk.

We've been going to the race since 1992 and I don't remember it being anything but milk. My husband started going in 1972. He said he didn't pay attention enough to know when they changed it.

Originally posted by Becky Rock

Originally posted by ElectricWhite

Originally posted by Daniella T

Originally posted by Becky Rock Jason barely noticed the slaps on the back and hugs he was getting from his pit crew as he climbed out of his car. Finally, after five tries, he'd won the Indianapolis 500! Even though he hated milk, when the cold bottle was handed to him, he gulped it as if he were dying of thirst. It was traidtion, after all.

Milk? Milk?????

Yeah. A few years ago, the racing officials decided that champagne would encourage kids to become alcoholic. So they switched to milk.

We've been going to the race since 1992 and I don't remember it being anything but milk. My husband started going in 1972. He said he didn't pay attention enough to know when they changed it.

Probably during the 1980's, when Yuppies were determined to keep kids clean & sober in order to clean up after their parents' cocaine parties!

So that's why we're the way we are!

Originally posted by ElectricWhite Probably during the 1980's, when Yuppies were determined to keep kids clean & sober in order to clean up after their parents' cocaine parties!

You know I always wondered why so much of the anti-drug message was sent to the schools, but never addressed the parents' habits. I went to a small school and the worst stoners were either self-medicating for emotional/mental illnesses that still weren't talked about at that time or had parents who were users (sometimes, both). Great Prompt! Thanks KT! Loved both pieces. Excellent jobs, KT, Becky.

KT: LOL, poor Joe. Becky: I didn't know that about the milk, interesting! And I can see how he'd drink it no matter what, out of tradition. It's funny that you both referenced milk.

KT, too true! Poor Joe... I could console him, but then I'm not a Devilstar.... Becky, I had no idea about the milk. But yes, I can see Joe drinking it under those circumstances!

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Note to self: Bring own drinks when partying with EW ...

trust EW to be in the middle of all the ruckus! Hey, where was MY invite then!!!!!

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k2: *covers eyes* Can't look ...

how hard indeed? there's trouble brewing between these two!!

Jinpei's definitely out to show her up! I love how she padded the wrok estimate to Joe! EW, you come up with the craziest ideas, and then somehow make them work!

Originally posted by KT1972 trust EW to be in the middle of all the ruckus! Hey, where was MY invite then!!!!!

Sorry, KT, you're not a newbie! You've starting catching on to some of my standard tricks!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun EW, you come up with the craziest ideas, and then somehow make them work!

It's just another small glimpse into my world... K2 -- I'm normally not scared of heights, but when I read your stuff...

Whew, EW, I'm glad I read your reply, I was starting to feel blue because I wasn't invited to the party, then I read this and went K2 - may I share everyone's feelings? Can't peek even.

Becky, I had no idea they changed it to milk...what a silly thing to do...Great to see the Condor racing Indy, although I always pictured him as being a Formula One kinda dude. EW--man I miss our neighbor's Derby parties...won some money once there. And Cinco de Mayo...too much fun.

CW--I really couldn't look either...have no idea how that's gonna turn out...unless of course next week's prompt is "two broken legs and a concussion." TJ--I wanted to try to show Iona acting on her own on this one. Yeah, Jinpei taunted her...but she maybe decided to try it on her own...and padding a worktime estimate is a time honored tradition at my job...the best one --'a million years." EW---I am not a fan of heights either...so I just use my own experiences in writing for Iona...although I am not so sure she's afraid of them all that much either...just the falling down bit...

Originally posted by k2p2 CW--I really couldn't look either...have no idea how that's gonna turn out...unless of course next week's prompt is "two broken legs and a concussion."

That sounds like a challenge to the Goddess of Prompts.

EW- That was perfect for the double whammy. Love the way you worked in I'll Have Another. I wanted Daddy Longlegs to win. K2 - Pigeon? I've heard that used as a term of indearment, but I know Juinpei wasn't using it that way. He's got to sleep sometime!

Shuffling the last of the papers around the table, Anderson took off his glasses -- the same glasses that had been the butt of a million jokes and speculation since he first joined Centre Neptune -- and rubbed the bridge of his nose. Sarah looked at him expectantly. "Well, that settles everything. We've got the powerpoint presentations, the speeches, the handouts, we're ready to go. Have you thought about how you'd like to get there? We could take the monorail, or drive." "The monorail sounds fun, Jack. As long as Mala doesn't make a tradition of trying to kill you on it." Anderson winced at the memory of his encounter with Mala Latroz on the monorail, and how close he came to being exterminated. But he shrugged. "Nah, Zoltar never tries the same trick twice. We should be fine." The usual silence descended. "Jack, I...I'm glad you escaped that attempt. I never told you at the time, but I was very worried about you," Sarah said, avoiding his eyes. "You sound like Princess," he blurted out, before he could stop himself. Then, mortified, he he tried to make amends. "I don't mean it like that. I'm actually glad you're glad." Shrugging uncomfortably, Sarah looked for a change of subject. "You know what? The kids have a tradition of watching old science fiction movies every Saturday night. Shall we join them? I mean, if the thought of spending a couple more hours with G-Force is not excruciating for you." Anderson smiled with relief, glad that a way out had been found, before either he or Sarah became all sentimental. "Yes, let's do that." Perhaps when they got to the conference the following week, he could introduce Sarah to his own tradition of long morning walks -- something he always tried to do when on conferences, as it was practically his only chance to be around nature that did not involve fish. And perhaps then, they could talk about those team-building activities they would have to attend. cooking classes and all...

Woo Hoo, it looks like they are finally making some headway at last... A great piece Daniella, I loved it.

DT -- I couldn't read it without smiling! It's good to see them inching closer...

Originally posted by ElectricWhite DT -- I couldn't read it without smiling! It's good to see them inching closer...

Yes..."inching" is thr operative word here...only because there's no word for "millimetring".

Originally posted by Daniella T

Originally posted by ElectricWhite DT -- I couldn't read it without smiling! It's good to see them inching closer...

Yes..."inching" is thr operative word here...only because there's no word for "millimetring".

"Milimetering"! I like that! (pulls out "interesting word" notebook and starts scribbling.)

I can see how awkward this is for both of them, yet they're still committed to trying to make it work. You've really painted their characters well, Daniella!

Very nice addition Daniella, it made me smile after a tiring day.

Daniella: This has a wonderfully awkward, "real" feel to it. The desiring nature without fish thing cracked me up. I do have to wonder if G-Force is going to be feeling like suddenly they have to be on good behavior with "dad" there while they watch their movie. Though, this is G-Force, so maybe not!

Anderson and Sarah will get around to getting closer, I hope! That was just enough good and angst, DT.

Originally posted by k2p2 Very funny...Makes you wonder what he'd do if he came across a girl that wasn't.

That girl would probably want Ken, not him.

Originally posted by Becky Rock Jason barely noticed the slaps on the back and hugs he was getting from his pit crew as he climbed out of his car. Finally, after five tries, he'd won the Indianapolis 500! Even though he hated milk, when the cold bottle was handed to him, he gulped it as if he were dying of thirst. It was tradition, after all.

That's a tradition I didn't know about!

Yeah. A few years ago, the racing officials decided that champagne would encourage kids to become alcoholic. So they switched to milk.

There must be a lot of alcoholic hockey fans, all the beer that gets drunk from the Stanley Cup! Actually, I think there are...

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Originally posted by k2p2 CW--I really couldn't look either...have no idea how that's gonna turn out...unless of course next week's prompt is "two broken legs and a concussion."

Maybe Joe will catch her? After all, he's had practice...

Originally posted by Daniella T as it was practically his only chance to be around nature that did not involve fish.

Seriously! While he's still a little nervous and awkward, it does look like they're getting closer -nice to see!

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Actually, I believe it's simply that the people who founded this site were fans of the Galactor clan. Make of that what you will....

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Actually, I believe it's simply that the people who founded this site were fans of the Galactor clan.

Pwease, Auntie TJ, tell us more!

Um, I hope I'm not your aunt... that would mean my brother's been busier than I give him credit for! But as for more... I don't really know any more. this site was around long before I was.

and you've been around quite a while now, eh TJ?

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Um, I hope I'm not your aunt...

Are you trying to tell me I'm adopted?

Originally posted by KT1972 and you've been around quite a while now, eh TJ?

According to the stats on the side of my post, since April 2007... Positively aeons!

I'd say 5 years is a long time...

Can you believe it has been 5 years? To me, at times, it feels like I have just arrived. And I still feel like I am trying learn how to navigate the whole internet and figure out the entire forum thing.

compared to all you, I still am a newbie after just 6 months around the forum!!!!

And we love your fresh new thoughts and ideas on the topics being discussed ... and of course your stories.

awww, how sweet, thank you

I love seeing new people around as well! It keeps the discussions fresh! Yep, 5 years is awhile... but it doesn't feel that long. The funny thing is, I'm actually still a 'newbie' compared to a lot of other people in the fandom. I'm talking people who have been around 10-20 years... or more... Some of them are even members of this site.

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Um, not sure it's for the faint of heart....

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Um, not sure it's for the faint of heart....

So what's your point?

Originally posted by ElectricWhite So what's your point?

I don't even know anymore. What were we talking about again?

Originally posted by Transmute Jun

Originally posted by ElectricWhite So what's your point?

I don't even know anymore. What were we talking about again?

Uh oh! Is this the first sign of senility?

Originally posted by ElectricWhite Uh oh! Is this the first sign of senility?

Maybe. I is old.