Natch Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 More! More! More! I like it, Mara! I can't wait for your next installment! The story isn't too complex, easy to follow. The characters are believable. I like how the story is building up, and it's not obvious what will happen next. Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mara Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 I'm on a tear right now - a very productive afternoon. Didn't really want to leave the house because it's so hot. So. . .there should be an update soon, for those of you who are interested! I'll put it in 2 or 3 posts to make it easier to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya_Big_Tree Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 QUOTE (Mara @ Jun 20 2009, 07:00 PM) I'm on a tear right now - a very productive afternoon. Didn't really want to leave the house because it's so hot. So. . .there should be an update soon, for those of you who are interested! I'll put it in 2 or 3 posts to make it easier to read. I am waiting.. with breath that is baited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ya_Big_Tree Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Write on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Again, what YBT said! Still loving it. I was looking forward to reading about the date - lovely night And do you actually know a real restaurant that works that way? (I've never heard of that before) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 QUOTE (Jaye @ Jun 21 2009, 02:24 PM) Again, what YBT said! Still loving it. I was looking forward to reading about the date - lovely night And do you actually know a real restaurant that works that way? (I've never heard of that before) We did indeed have one like that in Atlanta years ago- it was near where I went to college. Sadly, the neighborhood went downhill and they are no longer in existence. They figured the tab based on how many empty dishes were left on the table. It was an AWESOME date restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya_Big_Tree Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (Jaye @ Jun 21 2009, 01:24 PM) Again, what YBT said! Still loving it. I was looking forward to reading about the date - lovely night And do you actually know a real restaurant that works that way? (I've never heard of that before) It's called Dim Sum. It's popular in Asian restaurants here. They have dishes on carts and you just pick what you want and then pay for it at the end. It's fun. We also have a restaraunt that has sushi on boats with numbers and you just pick the boats you want and then hand then in at the end to pay for everything. They tally it all up based on which number was what sushi dish. Edited June 21, 2009 by Ya_Big_Tree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 QUOTE (Ya_Big_Tree @ Jun 21 2009, 05:11 PM) QUOTE (Jaye @ Jun 21 2009, 01:24 PM) Again, what YBT said! Still loving it. I was looking forward to reading about the date - lovely night And do you actually know a real restaurant that works that way? (I've never heard of that before) It's called Dim Sum. It's popular in Asian restaurants here. They have dishes on carts and you just pick what you want and then pay for it at the end. It's fun. We also have a restaraunt that has sushi on boats with numbers and you just pick the boats you want and then hand then in at the end to pay for everything. They tally it all up based on which number was what sushi dish. I really miss it. One hitch - I did spare Neil and Clare the embarrassment that so often happens in real life: Chinese food burps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya_Big_Tree Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (Mara @ Jun 21 2009, 04:20 PM) QUOTE (Ya_Big_Tree @ Jun 21 2009, 05:11 PM) QUOTE (Jaye @ Jun 21 2009, 01:24 PM) Again, what YBT said! Still loving it. I was looking forward to reading about the date - lovely night And do you actually know a real restaurant that works that way? (I've never heard of that before) It's called Dim Sum. It's popular in Asian restaurants here. They have dishes on carts and you just pick what you want and then pay for it at the end. It's fun. We also have a restaraunt that has sushi on boats with numbers and you just pick the boats you want and then hand then in at the end to pay for everything. They tally it all up based on which number was what sushi dish. I really miss it. One hitch - I did spare Neil and Clare the embarrassment that so often happens in real life: Chinese food burps! That's nothing... I had a recent-ish date where we had Mexican food and ya... it lead to Mexican Toots later on... kinda a turn off. Well a brief one... Edited June 21, 2009 by Ya_Big_Tree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 QUOTE (Ya_Big_Tree @ Jun 21 2009, 05:23 PM) QUOTE (Mara @ Jun 21 2009, 04:20 PM) QUOTE (Ya_Big_Tree @ Jun 21 2009, 05:11 PM) QUOTE (Jaye @ Jun 21 2009, 01:24 PM) Again, what YBT said! Still loving it. I was looking forward to reading about the date - lovely night And do you actually know a real restaurant that works that way? (I've never heard of that before) It's called Dim Sum. It's popular in Asian restaurants here. They have dishes on carts and you just pick what you want and then pay for it at the end. It's fun. We also have a restaraunt that has sushi on boats with numbers and you just pick the boats you want and then hand then in at the end to pay for everything. They tally it all up based on which number was what sushi dish. I really miss it. One hitch - I did spare Neil and Clare the embarrassment that so often happens in real life: Chinese food burps! That's nothing... I had a recent-ish date where we had Mexican food and ya... it lead to Mexican Toots later on... kinda a turn off. Well a brief one... Well, farts are funny after you're officially an "item". First date, not so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya_Big_Tree Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 QUOTE (Mara @ Jun 21 2009, 07:16 PM) QUOTE (Ya_Big_Tree @ Jun 21 2009, 05:23 PM) QUOTE (Mara @ Jun 21 2009, 04:20 PM) QUOTE (Ya_Big_Tree @ Jun 21 2009, 05:11 PM) QUOTE (Jaye @ Jun 21 2009, 01:24 PM) Again, what YBT said! Still loving it. I was looking forward to reading about the date - lovely night And do you actually know a real restaurant that works that way? (I've never heard of that before) It's called Dim Sum. It's popular in Asian restaurants here. They have dishes on carts and you just pick what you want and then pay for it at the end. It's fun. We also have a restaraunt that has sushi on boats with numbers and you just pick the boats you want and then hand then in at the end to pay for everything. They tally it all up based on which number was what sushi dish. I really miss it. One hitch - I did spare Neil and Clare the embarrassment that so often happens in real life: Chinese food burps! That's nothing... I had a recent-ish date where we had Mexican food and ya... it lead to Mexican Toots later on... kinda a turn off. Well a brief one... Well, farts are funny after you're officially an "item". First date, not so much! Pffft... I'd laugh no matter what... I have a very strange sense of humour I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Sorry, nothing new to post just yet. . .workin' on it. But I do have a nice outline in my head now where all of this is going. I had been struggling with direction, and I've got it! Buildup to the critical point, then resolution. Parts are written, and I'll work 'em in where they fit. Or toss if I decide I don't like. . . Yes, those other two guys in the band WILL make it into the story. Alex is easier than Geddy, but I'll get the Gedster in there, no worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya_Big_Tree Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Yay! Looking forward to that Mara! Mmm especially the Alex parts! HAHAHAHA!!! Did anything I send you inspire you in any way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Lerxst Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 This is awesome Mara.... Even if it is abit weird thinking about my 'hero' in that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 Glad you like, SL! Wrote most of the last chapter yesterday. . . I have no idea why my mind works this way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Lerxst Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 (edited) I can't wait to read more. I have an image of 80's Neil (Specifically Neil on the ESL period) and a woman (Aimee Mann 'esque). Its good. I really like your writing style. Edited June 28, 2009 by Sir Lerxst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya_Big_Tree Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 QUOTE (Mara @ Jun 26 2009, 07:37 AM) Glad you like, SL! Wrote most of the last chapter yesterday. . . I have no idea why my mind works this way. That's very normal when writing something that you are very excited about. The more you write the more real the characters become and the more involved you get with their lives. Thinking about them in your spare time and visualizing lil scenarios that you can write out later... it's a great feeling. Can't wait for the next part! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted July 6, 2009 Author Share Posted July 6, 2009 Okay, folks, I'm a day or two away from having the next part ready, barring an unpredicted interruption or writer's block. Now, there will be some stuff too racy to post on the board, so I can do one of two things. 1-PM or e-mail everyone 2- Set up a blog for the whole thing. I'm leaning in this direction. That way I could just post the link in my sig (like Ghost Girl does) and everyone would automatically know when there is new material. Let me know what you think works best. I really am having fun with this, and am glad some of you seem to enjoy it as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaye Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Either way is fine with me Mara, whichever you prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanadu93 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 QUOTE (Mara @ Jul 5 2009, 10:38 PM) Okay, folks, I'm a day or two away from having the next part ready, barring an unpredicted interruption or writer's block. Now, there will be some stuff too racy to post on the board, so I can do one of two things. 1-PM or e-mail everyone 2- Set up a blog for the whole thing. I'm leaning in this direction. That way I could just post the link in my sig (like Ghost Girl does) and everyone would automatically know when there is new material. Let me know what you think works best. I really am having fun with this, and am glad some of you seem to enjoy it as well! I tried to read your story, but it's tricky to read on TRF (I don't know why - maybe its me), so a blog may work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostGirl Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Mara, in all the house nonsense I didn't write to you...but this is good stuff!!! Keep it coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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