This week we have the anonymous contribution of ... Food

Oh goodie!!!

Now I'm hungry. Will have to think about this after dinner.

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Nice installation, Chris. One nitpick: Joe'd better be calling Ken "Mark" if he wants to maintain his cover. And would Ken know Joe's cover name? EW: oh, my!

Originally posted by jublke Nice installation, Chris. One nitpick: Joe'd better be calling Ken "Mark" if he wants to maintain his cover. And would Ken know Joe's cover name?

Oops, fixed! I thought I caught all those. And yes, Nambu told Ken what Joe's cover would be if he felt the need to send Joe in, so Ken is aware.

Oh, I like the silly version too. We must have posted at the same time because I didn't see that before.

Chris: ooh, the possibilities for Silly Aphrodite!

LW watches the two men interact and licked her lips, although she was more partial to Joe and Ryu she had to appreciate the physic of Ken it was wel..... "yummy". She pulls out her sketch book and pencils from her bag and begins to hum to herself as she did a few rough drawing. she always did love optical exercises and this was perfect "eye candy"

EW: Oh poor Condor...

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RIgirl, you know you've committed yourself here, now. One way or another, you've got to finish this tale. It is fresh, original, and intriguing. What is making these frozen spots? Why did the ship disappear? How will all of this affect the relationship between Ryu and his father? These questions beg to be answered.

Also, RIgirl -- if you want to read more about the fans in the silly alternate Club Aphrodite, start with pg. 2 of Bradbury's Jar #22 ('Surf and Turf"). The rest of the "Pillow Fight Aftermath" story is scattered through Prompts 23 and 24 ("Feathers" and "Boundaries").

RIgirl: Oooh, yes, definitely something intriguing going on here. Poor Ryu, they were having such a nice day together. At least he stood up to Nambu, it can't be the first time that they've gotten summoned and one of them couldn't immediately answer without giving themselves away!

RIGirl - I wat to know, too. EW- I'm thinking piercings in interesting places. CW- So Joe's not as oblivious as Ken might think. For the 2nd one - rabid fangirls. Ken and Joe better run!

Originally posted by Becky Rock EW- I'm thinking piercings in interesting places.

Hmm, let's see...Jason was having problems walking, the weight from all that metal was throwing him off balance, and some places started feeling really good...I can't figure out where you could've gotten that idea!

Originally posted by ElectricWhite Also, RIgirl -- if you want to read more about the fans in the silly alternate Club Aphrodite, start with pg. 2 of Bradbury's Jar #22 ('Surf and Turf"). The rest of the "Pillow Fight Aftermath" story is scattered through Prompts 23 and 24 ("Feathers" and "Boundaries").

Ooo ... thank you! Now I know where I will start reading first!

Originally posted by ElectricWhite

Originally posted by Becky Rock EW- I'm thinking piercings in interesting places.

Hmm, let's see...Jason was having problems walking, the weight from all that metal was throwing him off balance, and some places started feeling really good...I can't figure out where you could've gotten that idea!

I've actually read it's customary in some primitive cultures to...how to say it...strengthen some bits of the male anatomy with little metal balls...if that's what you mean. I don't know if HE would feel good though -- the whole point is that they do it to make women feel more...again, no first-person experience, just reporting what I read...

Originally posted by littlewolf LW watches the two men interact and licked her lips, although she was more partial to Joe and Ryu she had to appreciate the physic of Ken it was wel..... "yummy". She pulls out her sketch book and pencils from her bag and begins to hum to herself as she did a few rough drawing. she always did love optical exercises and this was perfect "eye candy"

'Scuse me, but don't you guys now want to see the sketch? You've whetted our appetites here, LW!

Originally posted by Daniella T

Originally posted by ElectricWhite

Originally posted by Becky Rock EW- I'm thinking piercings in interesting places.

Hmm, let's see...Jason was having problems walking, the weight from all that metal was throwing him off balance, and some places started feeling really good...I can't figure out where you could've gotten that idea!

I've actually read it's customary in some primitive cultures to...how to say it...strengthen some bits of the male anatomy with little metal balls...if that's what you mean. I don't know if HE would feel good though -- the whole point is that they do it to make women feel more...again, no first-person experience, just reporting what I read...

I had no idea you were an anthropologist, DT! P.S. -- have you checked your PMs lately?

Originally posted by ElectricWhite I had no idea you were an anthropologist, DT! P.S. -- have you checked your PMs lately?

I have many hidden talents! PMs...not really...oops! I was supposed to get a notification from Gatchamania when I have a new PM, but it seems it doesn't work again. Clicking now!

give me a couple of days, I have to get rid of the drool marks peircings and anthropology, what and interesting combination

Daniella, the email notification hasn't been working for awhile now. Try going to the home page and see if you the notice there, or set for pop-up and allow pop-ups from this site (there are no others except for the PM notice).

DT, I've read about that too, in National Geographic. You know, that magazine that likes to show everyone in their birthday suits. Thankfully, they didn't include pictures of the 'decorated' body part.

Originally posted by Becky Rock DT, I've read about that too, in National Geographic. You know, that magazine that likes to show everyone in their birthday suits.

Now you know one of the reasons that magazine is sometimes called "Catholic porn"! (Another reason: since it's an educational publication, it's in many -- if not all -- Catholic schools!)

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EW - just how much metal did you pierce him with anyway? Chris - Who was more embarressed with Joe's discovery? And will Joe persuade Ken to come clean to Jun when she gets there? It wouldn't be very nice if she discovered them like Joe did. R.e, silly Aphrodite - Just autographs? You do disappoint me..... LW - How were the two men interacting anyway? R.Igirl - I got the impression Ryu has a similar type of relationship with his father as I would imagine Ken and Kentaro might have had if Ken was aware they were father and son.

CW: Joe is on the island! Yaaay! And I loved the side comment about the rose bushes! Silly Aphrodite version: Why do I feel I know who the fans are?

Originally posted by amethyst Daniella, the email notification hasn't been working for awhile now. Try going to the home page and see if you the notice there, or set for pop-up and allow pop-ups from this site (there are no others except for the PM notice).

Yup, I think the allow-pop ups did the trick!

Originally posted by Becky Rock DT, I've read about that too, in National Geographic. You know, that magazine that likes to show everyone in their birthday suits. Thankfully, they didn't include pictures of the 'decorated' body part.

Yes, that would definitely lead to some serious cringing!

RIGirl: Just got round to reading now, and I would also like to know what was causing the frozen spots! I really like the way you present Ryu hiding his identity from his father and accepting the role of the failure - it reminds me a bit of "The scarlet pimpernel" where a spy pretends to be a fool.

Originally posted by KT1972 "Well, you've just made gravy with instant coffee."

I wouldn't mind trying it, actually!

Originally posted by Daniella T

Originally posted by KT1972 "Well, you've just made gravy with instant coffee."

I wouldn't mind trying it, actually!

Gravy from coffee ... gives new meaning to the question, "one lump or two"! Wonder if she made it decaf? *snerk*

KT: I think "embarrassed" might be a bit mild for what Ken's feeling. He's more freaked out. And I'm sure Joe will warn him Jun's coming at some point. As far as just autographs, well, I wanted to leave you ladies room to do what you pleased! And I loved the making gravy from coffee, hehe. Poor Jun. DT: Those invitations did have a purpose.

Originally posted by ChrisW KT: As far as just autographs, well, I wanted to leave you ladies room to do what you pleased!

woo, an open invitation there girls.... prepare the rubber room!!!!!

FYI, we have to remember that IFs are banned. So if you post something for silly Club Aphrodite, please make it a one-shot or solo piece, not an IF-style piece.

duly noted

Maybe now is the time to ask... What exactly are IFs? I joined Gatchamania about the time they were banned, so I wasn't involved with them. Can someone explain? I don't want to break any rules without meaning to! On the other hand, I have no problem breaking rules when I DO mean it, but that's a different issue...

IF = Interactive Fiction You have to keep in mind that the 'IF' which caused all of the trouble was not actually an IF. It was more of a massive co-authored story, with all of the people involved setting out storylines with each other, approving or disapproving of each others' work, etc. Unfortunately since it was *called* an IF, all IFs got painted with the same brush and were banned from the site. A *true* IF is one where someone writes part of a story and then completely throws it open to anyone else who wants to get involved. Essentially, I might start a story, but then let anyone who wants come along and write the next piece. No rules, no restrictions and certainly no 'approval'. Then the second person leaves off and another person (or even the first person again) takes up. It's like an open story, with everyone contributing in the spur of the moment, as much or as little as they feel like. Since no one thinks about plot ahead of time, these are often quite silly. To give you an idea, check out Murder At The Snack J, an IF we did here some years ago that was a lot of fun. http://www.gatchamania.net/thread.php?threadid=1353&sid=

Please note: I am very rusty with my pencils and have yet to master drawing G1, G2 faces that actually look like them, so no faces

Very nice, LW!!!!!!!

yeah, LW, nice, and I think we can imagine the faces for ourselves anyway.

Much better than I could even think about doing, LW! Daniella, I love your philosophy on rule breaking. I'd much rather break one intentionally than through ignorance, too.

LW, those are great. As Amethyst says much better than I could even hope of doing.

Originally posted by KT1972 EW - just how much metal did you pierce him with anyway?

A LOT!!!!!

Originally posted by KT1972 R.e, silly Aphrodite - Just autographs? You do disappoint me....

Um...I don't recall reading where the autographs were being written... (EW holds up her latest sketches -- abstract stick figures -- and compares them to LW's posted work.) *sigh* I guess it's time to move on to impressionism....

LW, very nice! I especially like the one leaning up against the bar ... though there is no face, for some reason, it seems like Joe to me!

Great thumbnail sketches, LW. Happy ninja stalking!

LW, these are great! I'm hopeless in drawing, and I have the greatest respect for those who can sketch...especially such a yummy subject! Don't worry about the faces, the focus would anyway be on different areas!

Pity about the IFs...they sounded like fun. Now we'll have to find another way to make the most of our invitations to visit Club Aphrodite

Originally posted by Daniella T Pity about the IFs...they sounded like fun. Now we'll have to find another way to make the most of our invitations to visit Club Aphrodite

You know, this point came up before, and we thought of a solution (although no one has used it yet). If you want to do an IF, you could use the Temp Base. It's a temporary message board I set up a couple of years ago when Gatchamania went down for a week (we needed our fix). The site is still up, although dead. But you could use it for IFs (to keep them off this site). http://z7.invisionfree.com/Crescent_Temp_Base/index.php?

Originally posted by Transmute Jun

Originally posted by Daniella T Pity about the IFs...they sounded like fun. Now we'll have to find another way to make the most of our invitations to visit Club Aphrodite

You know, this point came up before, and we thought of a solution (although no one has used it yet). If you want to do an IF, you could use the Temp Base. It's a temporary message board I set up a couple of years ago when Gatchamania went down for a week (we needed our fix). The site is still up, although dead. But you could use it for IFs (to keep them off this site). Anyone interested, guys? http://z7.invisionfree.com/Crescent_Temp_Base/index.php?

This week's contribution is a quickie - and is a continuation from last week, thanks to the good ideas suggested. So, here's a taste of..... "The Anderson kids" //"Sit down, Anderson," said President Kane heavily. " Thank you, sir. What can I do for you?" President Kane was silent for a minute or two. " Let me give you some food for thought," he said finally. " I know you are doing your best to raise five ninjas, with very special talents and very strong personalities. I know that their duty will be to protect Earth, and the ISO, from Spectra. I do have to warn you, however, that if they continue with their pranks invloving messing up the ISO cars, motorbikes, planes and yes, even boats, there won't be much left for Spectra to attack. Can't you find a way to keep them busy, please?" "I will do my best, sir," said Anderson, getting up. Food for thought, indeed. He'd give the little terrors some food for thought, preferably of the kind that would involve grounding them until they turned 18. Then he sighed. Of course, it wouldn't last long, whatever plan he came up with. The kids were well- trained. HE had trained them well. For this at least, he was proud.//

He has every right to be proud of them too, more right than Zark has anyway!! Nice piece Daniella, and answered all out questions from your last piece too.

Originally posted by Transmute Jun If you want to do an IF, you could use the Temp Base. It's a temporary message board I set up a couple of years ago when Gatchamania went down for a week (we needed our fix). The site is still up, although dead. But you could use it for IFs (to keep them off this site). http://z7.invisionfree.com/Crescent_Temp_Base/index.php?

I've got some ideas for suggestions/"rules" that might help avoid things getting out of control, if folks decide to do this.

Hehe DT, I hate to think what kind of "busy work" the Chief will come up with for them. Poor guy's starting to reap what he's sewn.

Originally posted by Daniella T

Originally posted by Transmute Jun

Originally posted by Daniella T Pity about the IFs...they sounded like fun. Now we'll have to find another way to make the most of our invitations to visit Club Aphrodite

You know, this point came up before, and we thought of a solution (although no one has used it yet). If you want to do an IF, you could use the Temp Base. It's a temporary message board I set up a couple of years ago when Gatchamania went down for a week (we needed our fix). The site is still up, although dead. But you could use it for IFs (to keep them off this site). Anyone interested, guys? http://z7.invisionfree.com/Crescent_Temp_Base/index.php?

I'm game. In fact, I've gone ahead and registered.

I look forward to seeing what happens with the IF over at that site. I love reading what happens, even if I tend not to participate.

TJ: Would you mind making either an IF or Club Aphrodite IF section there? I'd do it but I don't think I can.

Very nice continuation, Daniella! Now I want to know what they got as punishment! Hmm ... he said he gave them food for thought ... was that a clue?

Originally posted by RIgirl Hmm ... he said he gave them food for thought ... was that a clue?

LOL! I can just imagine them cooking for the whole of Centre Neptune...but probably that would be more of a punishment for Centre Neptune than for the team.

Originally posted by Daniella T LOL! I can just imagine them cooking for the whole of Centre Neptune...but probably that would be more of a punishment for Centre Neptune than for the team.

Oh dear.

Originally posted by ElectricWhite I'm game. In fact, I've gone ahead and registered.

Me too! But to be honest, I will only go there for the IFs -- if we go ahead with them.

Originally posted by Daniella T Me too! But to be honest, I will only go there for the IFs -- if we go ahead with them.

I don't think anyone's suggesting that we use the temp base as a new all around home all the time. No worries there. But it can be useful for IFs as TJ said!

It is also useful, as TJ has said, when there are down times here at this site. That way we are able to stay connected and keep chatting.

The Temp Base was created only because Gatchmania had a scheduled downtime of a week. It is not meant to be a replacement for Gatchamania. It's only there in case this site goes down for any period of time. But given the IF situation, it also seems like a good place for that.

Just fair warning - some of the arguements in the IF not a real IF started over at the temporary site. I don't know if those parts are still there or not. I would ask not to be included in any new IF. I'll read and enjoy, but other wise not participate.

Okay, TJ created an IF section on the temp base for the silly Club Aphrodite: http://z7.invisionfree.com/Crescent_Temp_Base/index.php?showforum=6 Any IF action involving that should go there, as it's against the rules here. Please read both the Intro and Origins posts. Stand-alone pieces involving silly Club Aphrodite still can go here (and there if you want to double-post). Note that no one (or their OCs) should be placed into the IF unless they give permission.

Originally posted by Daniella T This week's contribution is a quickie - and is a continuation from last week, thanks to the good ideas suggested. So, here's a taste of..... "The Anderson kids" //"Sit down, Anderson," said President Kane heavily. " Thank you, sir. What can I do for you?" President Kane was silent for a minute or two. " Let me give you some food for thought," he said finally. " I know you are doing your best to raise five ninjas, with very special talents and very strong personalities. I know that their duty will be to protect Earth, and the ISO, from Spectra. I do have to warn you, however, that if they continue with their pranks invloving messing up the ISO cars, motorbikes, planes and yes, even boats, there won't be much left for Spectra to attack. Can't you find a way to keep them busy, please?" "I will do my best, sir," said Anderson, getting up. Food for thought, indeed. He'd give the little terrors some food for thought, preferably of the kind that would involve grounding them until they turned 18. Then he sighed. Of course, it wouldn't last long, whatever plan he came up with. The kids were well- trained. HE had trained them well. For this at least, he was proud.//

I'm still catching up. DT - Yeah, they'd be able to outsmart whatever method he used to try and keep them from their 'hobbies'.