When I check back in the Battlestar Love thread I see this:

Originally posted by clouddancer Have to do this quick. Boss is waiting. I guess I can say I am officially hooked. When I get 15 mins free time wha do I do? I search for a free computer and check out this site, instead of my emails. Making me 5 mins late for my next meeting. (and this is after only two weeks, what will it be like after a year?)

Now, you will let me know if I am making any major faux pas wont you? How else is a girl to learn if she is not helped by those wiser than herself?

Welcome to the insanity!! During the next year, you'll have periods of complete addiction where you'll log on every chance you get just to see if anyone has posted anything and then there will be times when you step away for awhile but it always draws you back in! It's like the relatinship rollercoaster. Enjoy the ride.... :horse (oh...and I hope you know I was just playing with you about your 'call sign' in the last BSG thread.)

Originally posted by Lolabella (oh...and I hope you know I was just playing with you about your 'call sign' in the last BSG thread.)

Yes Lola! I could see that evil grin from here.

Oh thats not all youll be seeing . Trust me . *chuckles* You'll be seeing many blinking faces looking cautiously at you when you suddenly burst into spontaneous laughter at the most inappropriate times and places ( like work for eg) Oh and lets not forget the battling insomnia when you get carried away into the wee hours of the night. oh and there's no such thing as Faux pas in here. Just get into character/persona and growl out as menacingly as you can, that you meant it and if anyone has a prob they can deal with it! ( hey it used to work for me every single time I used to make mistakes anyway! *shhh... dont tell anyone heee! * ) Ah just enjoy ! youre doing marvellously, fitting in ever so perfectly in this crazy gang! Yep, youre truly corrupted and very much initiated! Congrats!

No, I am only 3/4's corrupted. I am not brave enough to write any of my stories down yet. (Can still hear the laughter from my high school classmates. It echos louder than my snickers from reading these threads.)

Dammit, didnt we tell you to kill those classmate snickers??! Reckon any of those snickering classmates are in here? Seriously, take a deep breath, heck, have a couple of beers to calm your nerves, get on the Fiction subheading of this forum , upload what you have , close your eyes and press send!! You just might be very pleasantly surprised at how much encouragement and real feedback you will receive if you just press that send button! I've yet to see anyone snicker at any fic writer's attempts! ( well there was one time when Tengu got one heck of a gobsmacking reaction to one heck of a fic but thats another story!) Get that story going! press that send button and if you are serious about your work, you'll come to enjoy and appreciate that feedback. Actually there are many fics writers that thrive on it, be it critical or positive . It helps them to hone those writing skills! Just do it!!

Yes! yes you did. and I have tried. honest. But, as you know, as I am sure, old habits are very hard to break. I have no stories written down, so no one can find them and hurt me again. They stay private in my head.

I have written stories myself, but I have found that I can't seem to write about charactors that I know, eg Gatchaman/G-force as I feel that I won't do the charactors justice and they won't be the same as I see them on the telly, so I say to you is ggod luck and I am sure that the more experienced writers will help you and if any of your snickering classmates say anything......

That is exactly how I feel about writing Gatch/BOTP characters too!! I can never seem to get inside their heads.

You know, I felt that way, too...but after I started, I became more brave with each fic. I tend to write a bit mushy, b/c I'm a Swan/ Eagle 'shipper...and I know that's not everyone's *thing*, but someone told me when I started ...to "write for myself"...so that's what I did. And you know, it has been fun to see what people think...most of the feedback is positive...but I really learn from the negative. I really hope you will try it sometime...

Oh, and Lola...I think you are a brilliant writer! "Popsicles and Ices" is still one of my favs...

Originally posted by Springie Oh, and Lola...I think you are a brilliant writer! "Popsicles and Ices" is still one of my favs...

aawhhh...thankee Sweetie Springie!! *muah!* I've been through 5 different drafts of the ending and I didn't like not a one of them... I promise to finish it though.... I do have my first fic posted here somewhere. It's a song fic and I cringe now when I read it. Too mush mush for my liking but it's a Sweagle pairiing!! I want to fix that one someday too... And by the way..that is the most clever use of a smilie I've seen today!!

Originally posted by Lolabella That is exactly how I feel about writing Gatch/BOTP characters too!! I can never seem to get inside their heads.

Uh... Lola ... you tell lies! I've read that popsicle fic of yours ... many ... many ... many times. You do more than get into their heads, dear .. You get into their ... ahem ... pants, too!! So, is there a fic thread? Perhaps I may post some of mine for perusal? That is, if smut is allowed. SJ

Droooooooooool................................. ( translation: GET THOSE FICS UP ON FIC THREAD RIGHT NOW LADIES!!! Post all X rated (oh god yes yes yes please!! ) fics in the RUBBER ROOM and the rest on WRITERS BLOCK!! ) Oh gods I would soooo love to read everything and it would be awesome to finally get a chance to voice my reaction to your fics girls!!!!!!!!!

Yes Lola! Now I have heard so much about it I want to read this Popsicle fic. Where can I find it, if you will not post it here????

Im sure we can persuade her to post it up... Same goes for the rest of you...

I posted you something pretty in the rubber room, Imi ... Do enjoy ... SJ

Yes Lola your popsicle and ices fic is a rather great one.... Cloud, I understand where you are coming from... but I did have at least one friend in highschool that we actually had a fic going for quite a few years... most of it was spoken though.. It is easier once you get into writing it for the characters to come through. Hope to one day see even a small ficlet from you.

Originally posted by SJ_SwanJun I posted you something pretty in the rubber room, Imi ... Do enjoy ... SJ

I Did and daintily covered it with gaspmoaning drool.. You actually delivered in spades and bucketfuls you gorgeous thang you!

Originally posted by gatchgirl It is easier once you get into writing it for the characters to come through. Hope to one day see even a small ficlet from you.

No need to wait that long..I personally assign Cloud a priority mission. TJ has posted an awesome beginning of an Interactive Fanfiction (IF) on the Interactive fanfiction thread on gatch. I've also posted a similar IF on the Challenge thread. both are easy as you just have to use smilies/emoticons ( Heck Metaliant uses them all the time! He is the master after all! ) Your mission Cloudandancer is to continue either story even if it is two or three sentences (or heck an epic post wouldnt matter! ) within the next 3 days! trust me many more will join in whether they'll respond with one or two lines or a whole page! Now take deep breaths,and resist the urge to hide or run! we ALL had to start from somewhere, and as a matter of fact you are already kind of IFing when you steal pics, fly outta threads, sit on comfy couches etc! You have a mission , and we are all rooting for ya! Get it over and done with today or you can take up to those three days , but its gonna be done and youll be wondering what on earth you were ever scared of in the first place once you have done so!

And the little in me says: If I don't post what will you do? ? ? Just try and find me. I can always go back to lurking. Off to, at least, have a look at the IF thread.

Why, clouddancer - is that a challenge? Come and find you? What do I get if I find you?? SJ Edited to add: Awwww where is the ninja smilie?!?! I like my little ninja smilie ....

Ninja smilie? aah, you mean *uses magic wand* ...hey presto...

Well...here it is Friday afternoon. I've been back on this site a little over 2 weeks now and it's been a hell of a fun. And I'm officially off the wagon and hooked again. Thank the Lords of Kobol (BSG reference) that my workload has been relatively non-existent this week and I was able to peruse the sites to read all the fics, type my comments, watch BSG videos, and just plain ole enjoy myself. I should give my boss a big smack-er-oo o for paying my time this week to do these things!! On second thought...maybe not! Just wanted to give a heartfelt thanks to everyone here for all the fun that was had this week. I'm loving being here and I'm looking forward to having more fun with y'all and finishing up m fic for once and for all! *bigsmoocheshuggles*

*smooch!* Right back atcha, Lola...it's good to have everyone back...t's been quiet for so long!

Yes, Lola! You MUST finish Popsicles and Ice. (And I do love that smilie for it!)

Yes Lola I must agree this place trully has been jumping this week.... Been bad on my sleep but I certainly can sleep at a future date and time...

I am just glad the place has livened up again

It must be the new paint job .... Or is it just that we heard the horrendous rumour that the Imi!Condor was retired and we had to rally to make sure it didn't happen... Or ... cos we just love you SJ

Originally posted by SJ_SwanJun It must be the new paint job .... Or is it just that we heard the horrendous rumour that the Imi!Condor was retired and we had to rally to make sure it didn't happen... Or ... cos we just love you SJ

I'm still in mourning....

And Im still sane...only just! lol..ooh do let me enjoy this little bit of near sanity in frilly polka dot dresses rather than leathers and shurikens..please?? Im so loving it! Just look at whats happened?!! It just feels so much like Xmas!! I'm finally catching up with soo many fics and even have to my surprise fallen in love with BSG!! Those fics...Im left speechless again and it hits me like it did when I first logged onto Gatch, completely awestruck by the strong talent you fic writers possess! A thousand hugs and smoochies and a million Gatch Dollars for each and every link you fic writers have contributed to the site and enriched me in turn making me smile, gasp and thrilled to bits! There have been so many well known "celebrities" in Gatchaman Fandom , Ive had the honour to play, chat, IF and even RP with. Its moments like these where I stop for a moment and catch my breath just realising who it is Im "talking " to! This is one of those moments! Oh dont worry tho, *smirk* the moment passes and I soon forget how awestruck I feel towards you all. As for that damned Condor,I used to try and keep him on a leash, leash snapped, so hell only turn up in a playful or wicked mood , whenever it takes his fancy. So please dont ask for more than you can bite. He's done more damage to me and many others than I care to admit to right now. One day, when Im completely drunk or stoned or both you might get to hear a true story more bizzare , outrageous , and soul shattering than any fanfiction could ever muster. Perhaps I should tell it as a warning to anyone who loses "control" of their "characters". Shame I hardly drink and I dont do drugs. And besides Im in blissful heaven, as Imi ,ravenously devouring every link to fics , and having fun hijacking threads with you likeminded crazy and funny people !!. Its my turn to enjoy!

So how does one become a Gatch "celebrity"? I demand awestruck reverance from all, and thusly must seek out and destroy to become the ... uh ... (insert the biggest celeb these days) .... of the Gatchaman Fandom. Actually I am a BotP'er, know SFA about Gatch,r eally ... But dammit, I'll fake it! After all, I am a woman, faking it is second nature ..... SJ

Praise be to SJ... I said praise be.... ... Thats better