I really miss you, Abby. Happy birthday. I had Coke for lunch today. :)

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You know, it's just seldom wise to rant to strangers. It's way too easy to stick your foot in your mouth. I got this review at Pit of Voles for one of my White Collar fics. It's a positive review -- I'm quite flattered -- but I could also be extremely insulted and/or pissed off.:( cut for rant )

Now, not only do I believe the exact opposite of "slashers ruin a fandom," I enthusiastically ship Dean/Castiel. She couldn't possibly have picked a pairing to dump on that I disagreed with more, unless it was Duncan/Methos. ::shakes head:: Now, just because you compliment someone's story doesn't necessarily mean you'd like their approval, but if she did ... wow did that not work. *g*

Note to self: Rant only to Mom and the cats. VERY occasionally under an f-lock, but that's all.

She probably doesn't even know I'm in SPN fandom, and she assumed that because I hadn't written slash (and I admit, that story begged to go there, and as usual I didn't) that I don't like it.

Note to self: Never assume.

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Sign ups are open for Yuletide, but I'm forced to use IE 6.x for work. So I can't sign up until I get home and can use Firefox.

(No, Firefox Portable will not function on this computer. Yes, I've tried it. I've even tried grabbing the proxy server out of the information for IE and putting it in the appropriate spot on Firefox, and it still won't work. I may be good with computers, but I'm not that good.)

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Please don't panic about headlines "outing" your gorgeous male lead of White Collar as gay, at least not on the grounds that it will cause you a loss of female viewership. ::eyeroll::

newsflash: a) We don't care; it doesn't stop us from lusting, and b) Actually, we think that's really hot.

SRSLY.

XOXOXOXO

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When this episode aired last December I was swamped by RL, and all things Christmas, so never managed to edit the rough meta I'd written. In fact, the only coherent thing I could have typed at the time was:

Phoar, Lucas North is hotter than Daniel Craig/Bond. (Yes, it was the gun-play.)

That said, in anticipation of the new series beginning tonight, here's belated meta on last season's finale:

To be fair I had issues with the final episode on first view, mainly to do with the fact that I wasn't sure how well it actually worked as a climax to the Sugar-horse/Tiresias narrative arc. Then again I have always leaned towards wanting Spooks to be less high octane action, more John Le Carre. What was crystal clear was the sense of menace and tension which builds beautifully, pervading the episode. It's stronger when you come to it cold, but still potent upon reviewing.

Last season's finale is espionage as warfare. ( Do I still remember how to do this? )

It is the only satisfactory exit the writers could give an actor of Gemma Jones caliber, and she is magnificent in this. ( More Spoilers. )

And so, between them, these two men weave us to a cliff-hanger so beautifully choreographed that, while we were busy pulling for Lucas and Ros we fail to imagine Harry's fate. When it comes - in the moments after the kill squad stands down and the bombs defused - we're shocked as hell. At least I was. Harry - beaten, bound and gagged - in the truck of an FSB car?

Whatever next?

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GOD BLESS YOU, WEGMANS.

( VICTOLY! )

And in other news, I will need to finish colouring this by Monday so I can send it out for prints.

( That scream of frustration would be mine )

It's coming along all right, but I lay down a bazillion layers when I colour, and I have to wait for them to dry completely before I lay down another. So yeah, it takes me an insane amount of time to complete my better watercolours.

And finally, after putting it off for an entire year, I finished the wallpaper for Diary of a Watch.

That done, I don't know how much time I'll have to work on another photomanipulation project considering I've got my fine art pieces to sell and I have to finish up the (future) webcomic chapter, not to mention networking at small business functions. It's a miracle I have time to RP at this point.

Every now and again, I get lovely feedback on my story where Atlantis wants Elizabeth and John to have babies. (Not to mention the fact that Atlantis loves Elizabeth.)

I know, I know. Shut up. I love that fic, though. I wrote it in response to several factors (not just the ones listed in the author's notes of that story), including a story where Elizabeth felt excluded by not having the ATA gene (um, no, stfu), and conversations with mylittleredgirl about how Atlantis loves Elizabeth, and is a little lonely without her. Because, after all, Atlantis had Elizabeth to keep her company for ten thousand years.

Don't ask me how that went to "Atlantis wants Elizabeth and John to have babies." Maybe Atlantis loves John too, and is matchmaking? Never mind the fact that Elizabeth and John are already together in this fic. Babies. (Why did my matchmaker fic involve the damn city as the matchmaker? Why did my brain go there?)

Regardless of why I did it, I have to say, I get some good feedback on that story. So I can't complain too much.

ETA: Um, the fic is here. Sorry. Didn't think to link it.

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Fiction:
amaresu:
Resonate with Stillness (Duncan, Methos; Gen; PG-13)

amejitsu (IJ):
Crossovers:
Death and Justice (HL/CSI Miami; Methos/Horatio Caine; PG-13)

auberus:
No Dominion, Part 6 (HL/crossover)

beren_writes:
Crossovers:
Opposites (ReVamped) Part 1/7 (HL/Kindred: the Embraced; Richie/OMC, Richie/Frank, Lillie/Duncan; NC-17) Links to Parts 1-7

enviropony:
A Square in Paris (Matthew McCormick; PG)

fractured_sun:
Hunting (Caspian; R)
Never Ever, Part 1/2 (Duncan, Methos, Amanda, Richie, Joe; m/m, f/f, m/f; PG-13) link to Part 2

grachonok:
Names and Obligations (Rebecca Horne; PG)

hafital:
Missed Connections, Author's Notes (D/M; NC-17); Part 1/5 links through Part 5

idontlikegravy:
Knight, Rook, Monk, Priest (Liam Riley; Gen)

ithildyn:
Crossovers:
Empyrean’s Shores (HL/Pirates of the Caribbean; OFC; PG)
I Am Going to the West, Part 8 (HL/Magnificent 7; Methos/OFC; PG-13)

jinxed_wood:
A Little Like Fate (Rebecca Horne)
Crossovers:
Dead Ahead, Part 6 (HL/Veronica Mars; PG-13; Gen)

optimouse:
Marchaue series: Legend (Connor, Ramirez; teen)

silvercobwebs:
...'Til the Rat Lady Sings (Fitz; PG-13)

strangevisitor7:
Crossovers:
Hell Hath No Fury, Part 8/8 (HL/Magnificent 7/Supernatural; PG-13)

vipersweb in hl_flashfic:  
He Dreams (Darius; PG-13)

Drabbles:
ffutures: Did the Earth Move for You? (HL: The Source/Dr Who)
holde_maid: Grave Problems (on DW); in highlander100: Wet; Again
merfilly (DW): Price of His Life

Recs:
adabsolutely (IJ): A Man's Gotta Do What a Man's Gotta Do, by Riley Cannon
dswdiane: Missed Connections, by hafital
fractured_sun in crack_van:
Betwixt the Alders and the Elms, by Tray (PG)
House of Novelty T-Shirts, by genteelrebel (NC-17)
Six Thousand Years in..., by Sakiku (HL/Hellsing)
Tavern Keeper, by enviropony (PG-13)

Vids:
optimouse in highlander_fic: Marchaue trailer vid (Methos/Kronos)

Note:
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You know, some episodes, I can really tell that Ron Moore was involved. Like the last two I've watched, which are Babylon and Pick a Number.

( Spoilers for Babylon and Pick a Number )

Given Ron Moore's involvment, and my problems with women in BSG (especially after the first two seasons), I think I'm glad that Carnivale ended after only two seasons. I'm not sure, though, because there are some damn good actors on that series, and I'm enjoying the rest of the plot. Hopefully this was just a detour from the awesome.

Please don't spoil me on anything past the first six episodes. I'm trying to watch the series unspoiled.

In other news, the Claymore DVDs I've been getting off Netflix have been consistently awesome. I love Claire like nobody's business. Raki annoys me, but that type of character (who doesn't listen to the expert) always bothers me. I'm halfway through the discs.

Other things I've watched from Netflix: The modern remake of The Initiation of Sarah was surprisingly enjoyable, if not great. It had Summer Glau and Jennifer Tilly, and was, therefore, pretty awesome for that alone. The Lost Boys: The Tribe was awful. I mean, seriously. It was horrible. The Thirst, which has the Whedon cast of doom, was enjoyable, if not the best vampire movie ever. Partly it was enjoyable just because of the Whedon cast of doom, mind you. Also, I'm partly through series one of Coupling UK. My God, these people are all crazy. Thankfully, it keeps me amused.

ETA: The comments of the LJ version of this post, while spoilery for Carnivale (if you care), have also turned into a recs list for media with awesome women. If you're into that sort of thing.

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sparky77 has a long collection of prompts and responses in comments for White Collar over on LJ.

( and I have some thoughts on White Collar with possible spoilers through ep 2 )

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Maybe not everyone will be entertained by reading how Edgar Allen Poe would write slash fanfiction, but if that idea is your cup of tea, you will LOVE this. It is exquisitely, masterfully written and uses a term for penis I know has never been used in fanfiction before. I chortled with glee all the way through.

The Secret of His Success by tazlet

Even if you only know Poe and not Blood Ties, read it. You will just die. *g*

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BANG! You're off!

Good Luck!

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I have been meaning to post a whole lot of stuff and I have been too sick too lazy to do it. Oh well.

For the moment, we have this. As big of a fantard as I am over Fate/stay night specifically and TYPE-MOON in general, my response is a hearty 'Yeah, whatever."

When Phantasy Star Online first came out, the only reason I didn't play it was because I neither had a Dreamcast nor could I obtain one, and could only pine from afar. When Phantasy Star Universe was released, I grabbed up a copy as soon as I could...and within several months allowed my subscription to lapse out of disgust and boredom. When Phantasy Star Portable came out, it seemed interesting enough, but I have no interest in playing an MMORPG on such as small screen. And now, Sega's released Phantasy Star Portable 2 and it pimping that out like no tomorrow.

And I'm even more underwhelmed now, and even Saber cannot save this stinker as far as I'm concerned.

The problem is that Sega seems to flit about from project to project, abandoning long-time games to whore out their new shiny, and Team Sonic in particular has all the attention span of an eight-year old boy with ADHD. Even if I were to port Arturia over to PSP2 where she could finally look like Saber, I suspect that in about a year, Sega will abandon this project as they apparently have PSU for something else. It fits their modus operandi.

So, yeah. This TM fantard will be taking the zero.

My initial impression is that this is enjoyable, but nowhere near a masterpiece; despite Andrew Buchan being brilliant as the impassioned, idealistic, and driven Garrow - with Alun Armstrong as indomitable support.

If you missed it and want to try on the wigs, law and banter of the 18th Century, by way of Tony Marchant, it's now on iPlayer.

And yes, I will be tuning in next week.

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Yep, boos. I thought so.

ETA: And the Vikings and Favre have beaten us twice now.

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Fiction:
optimouse: Marchaue series: Legend (Connor, Ramirez; teen)

Crossovers:
ithildyn:  Empyrean’s Shores (HL/Pirates of the Caribbean; OFC; PG)
strangevisitor7: Hell Hath No Fury, Part 8/8 (HL/Magnificent 7/Supernatural; PG-13)

Talk:
easilymused1956: WIPs--A love/hate relationship

Vids:
festivids: Profile and rules; Nominations! (holiday vid exchange, based on yuletide)

Pics:
vicousgurl: Links: Screencaps, Road Not Taken; Innocent Man

Contests and Challenges:
oldschoolfic: Poll: Questions for the masses Holiday fic exchange (earlier Highlander stories/entries)

Notes:
crack_van: News & Housekeeping -- note the section on Retiring Fandoms. Highlander is close to the end, with only two more reccers in its queue.  Sign up here.
hl_recs ran out of volunteers a few months ago, though it's still open to anyone who wants to post a rec (membership not required).

As reported in a number of posts, GeoCities has eliminated its free websites. A while back I posted a list of Highlander sites on GeoCities, with links to recovery projects including OTW's GeoCities Rescue Project. morgandawn lists a few more rescue/retrieval sites. The Snowleopard's Lair and other paid sites live on, as noted by innsmouthpress in this comment.

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Title: The Secret of His Success
Author: Taz
Fandom: Blood Ties
Rating: Mature
Reader's Advisory: Written for last_writes’s Halloween Challenge.

What happens when the Author wonders how Edgar Allen Poe would have handled slash fanfic is called The Secret of His Success.

Has ninth_chevron (the only comm for Sg:U that I've found) restricted comments to members only because it's the only way to ensure show!positive comments?

Answers on the back of a postcard.

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but this show is actually getting worse.

I am, of course, talking of Sg:U whose latest episode has me convinced that this is the first drama made for an eco-generation. Eco-warriors, but not as you know them, where the threat each week may be alien - but it's ecological above all else. We've had what? Sand, lack of breathable oxygen, fire in the shape of the star of a heart and now water - well the lack of it... and ice.

( Spoilers )

( ETA: & another thing )

The continued trope of Rush being work, (because he evidently works on the premise of doing what is good for the many, at the detriment/expense of the few, or the individual) is tiresome. But then again, it does convince me that he's a fobwatched!TimeLord, really it does.

If only he had more affinity with alien life and, if only Destiny was talking to him - or haunting his dreams.

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It's a good thing we get NCIS:LA in double doses, because if I'd only seen Predator (that's ep. 3 to those who don't bother to Google for titles) this week,

I'd never have tuned in again. ( Thoughts on one episode... )

In contrast, Search and Destroy was full of flirt and banter, though I could have done without the incongruity of Hetty supposedly having been less than six degrees away from Sinatra. If they'd actually named the woman Heddy and riffed off the idea of Hedda Hopper - instead of a diminutive Mata Hari - I'd have been far happier. She makes a great den mother (though the clothes fetish for people not actively on under-cover ops seems excessive) but agent in the field? I see it not.

( & the other )

I'm actually wishing that the team!relationship angle would escalate, mainly because the show is thin on plot. Really. It's packed with tech jargon and cool toys, distracts your eye with chase sequences (though the one at LAX on the escalator was good) and so you don't notice how little investigative work they actually do. Over in DC (at NCIS proper) they truly seem to do more investigative work, and what with Ducky's stories, and Tony's clowning, that's really saying something.

If there's tighter plot - in terms of crime, pursuit and perpetrator, I'll carry on tuning in. If not? Well banter, Chupa-Chups and origami swans can only take a girl so far.

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