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Two Mr. D's. And a meme.
I love road trips. I'll go anywhere, nearly anytime. Unfortunately, Mr. Daroga is not of the same mindset. Mr. Daroga likes to be "productive" on his off time, which is all very well but makes for boring vacations.
A compromise was reached last weekend, and we (me, Mr. D, and the other Mr. D) went up to the San Juan Islands to rent a cabin. This cabin came with a beach, an outdoor hot tub, and a wood stove with a glass front. The area is gorgeous, and reminds me a lot of northern California. But smaller, and with more ferries.
Speaking of which, the canine Mr. D was not overly fond of the ferry on either crossing. He stayed in the car the whole time, occasionally pacing in the back seat. He liked the cabin, though--or rather, the smells outside it. He wanted to be outside all the time, which is unusual, since he usually wants to stick to us like furry glue. So we tied him up to the cabin's porch (I told him he could pretend he was a "real" pitbull), left the door open, and started working.
Mr. Daroga's working on a comic which tells the story of his dad growing up in rural Florida. There are lots of rednecks in the stories. And snakes. So Mr. D's putting together transcripts of his dad talking into a script for his comic.
I got some good work done on my book, and finished a book about cult films (it sucked) and the Cerebus volume Church and State v. 1. I also spent a lot of time walking the dog and taking photographs, which I hope will come out as awesome as they seemed to be at the time.
Usually, I'm an advocate of camping. Mostly because it's cheap, but it's also fun. However, the cabin really was ideal. Even though we did what we were supposed to be doing anyway, doing it Someplace Else was good. I think it lifted the burden of other, more mundane commitments, off our backs.
Plus, I made a kickass fire. Mr. D was not even impressed. He is a fool, and does not appreciate me.
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I can't remember who I got this from this time.
Twelve Character Meme
1. Erik (Phantom of the Opera)
2. Spike (Buffy)
3. SILVER (Silver Metal Lover)
4. Elizabeth Bennett (Pride and Prejudice)
5. Doctor Who (eponymous)
6. Hawkeye (M*A*S*H)
7. Mac (Veronica Mars)
8. Laura Roslin (Battlestar Galactica)
9. Kirk (Star Trek)
10.Buttercup (Powerpuff Girls)
11.V (for Vendetta)
12.Kaylee (Firefly)
01) Who would make a better college professor, 6 or 11? What subjects would they teach?
Oh man. Between Hawkeye and V? That's a toss-up; V obviously has the culture to be a great lit or art professor, but Hawkeye has that careless cynicism that profs wear so well. I can just imagine him tossing in off-color jokes in his anatomy lectures, and taking co-ed's out for drinks.
So. Better professor? V. But who would I take a class from? Hawkeye.
02) Do you think 2 is hot? How hot?
Spike is super hot. I don't care what![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
tkp says. But what is the standard measure for hotness? How does one answer that question?
03) 12 sends 8 on a mission. What is it, and does it succeed?
I can't imagine any situation where Kaylee would be sending Pres. Roslin on a mission, but hey. Um... it wouldn't be a huge, world-saving mission. It'd be like, Kaylee really really needs a dress or something for a date with Simon, and begs Roslin to go pick something up for her, because she's too nervous or something. Oh, and Roslin totally wins, by the way. She'd do Kaylee up better than ever.
04) What is or would be 9's favorite book?
Does Kirk read books? Probably Horatio Hornblower or something. Something manly and adventurous. Patrick O'Brian?
05) Would it make more sense for 2 to swear loyalty to 6, or the other way around?
No way in hell. Hawkeye and Spike would be great drinking buddies, but loyalty? If it exists at all, it's unspoken.
06) For some reason, 5 is looking for a roommate. Should s/he share a studio apartment with 9 or with 10?
I don't seen the Doctor getting on with Kirk, though I suppose I should have specified the incarnation. Nope. Not gonna work. Definitely Buttercup; she's prickly, but she's companion material, I think. Actually, that'd kick ass.
07) 2, 7 and 12 have dinner together. Where do they go, and what do they discuss?
Spike, Mac and Kaylee... oh god. Really? Um, Kaylee gets along with everyone, so she and Mac could totally geek out together. If Spike could let go enough, he could too, but I very much doubt he'd do anything but sit with his arms crossed and sulk, because he sure isn't there by his own choice. Unless he convinces them all to have dinner at Willie's or something, in which case Kaylee and Mac cower together and stare at everything with cute big eyes.
08) 3 challenges 10 to a duel. What happens?
Buttercup moves way faster than SILVER expects, but since he's a robot he adjusts quickly. However, he doesn't see any reason to fight this tiny cartoon girl, so he'd maneuver her into a draw and convince her they don't need to fight, unless of course that's what would make her most pleased. Of course that *is* what would make her most pleased, and since they're both pretty indestructable, it goes on quite happily for a much longer time than I'd want to watch.
09) If 1 stole 8's most precious possession, how would s/he get it back?
Erik's so naughty! I don't know what Laura Roslin's most precious possession is. Maybe a book, or the Arrow of Apollo? Anyway, she politically outmaneuvers Erik and forces him to come to her. While making him think it was his idea all along.
10) Suggest a title for a story in which 7 and 12 both attain what they most desire.
"Smart is Sexy"
Okay, so it's not a great title.
11) What kind of plot device would you use if you wanted 4 and 1 to work together?
Other than time travel? Uh... an arranged marriage.
12) If 7 visited you for the weekend, how would you get along?
I think Mac and I would get along famously. Except my husband would be forever trying to convince us to kiss.
13) If you could command 3 to perform any one task or service for you, what would it be?
Well, the book *is* called "Silver Metal LOVER"...
14) Does anyone on your friends list write or draw 11?
V? Probably. There's a big Erik/V crossover audience.
15) If 2 had to choose sides between 4 and 5, which would it be?
Spike choosing sides? Between the Doctor and Lizzie Bennett? Depends on which way the wind's blowing, whether he thinks Lizzie's hot, and what's in it for him.
16) What might 10 shout while charging into battle?
I can't remember. I'm sure she shouts something, canonically. It's been awhile, though.
17) If you chose a song to represent 8, which song would you choose?
Hmm. "I Will Survive"? Man, that's cheesy. I should so do better than that.
18) 1, 6, and 12 are having dim sum at a Chinese restaurant. There is only one scallion pancake left, and they all reach for it at the same time. What would happen?
Kaylee would instantly demure, with a little wrist-twist. Erik and Hawkeye would stare each other down, Erik with murderous glowing eyes and Hawkeye hungover and not taking any guff. They'd end up offering it to Kaylee, who would gulp it down once she realized it was the only way to keep them from fighting.
19) What might be a good pick-up line for 2 to use on 10?
Okay, she's in kindergarten...
"Bet you can't catch me."
20) What would 5 most likely be arrested for?
Everything he does. Breaking and entering, most likely. Being himself, depending on where he lands.
21) What is 6's secret?
He wants kids. (I don't know if that's a secret or not, I've not seen every episode)
22) If 11 and 9 were racing to a destination, who would get there first?
On foot, or with their respective equipment? I mean, Kirk's got a starship.
23) If you had to walk home through a bad neighborhood late at night, would you feel safer in the company of 7 or 8?
Neither Mac nor Roslin will be much use in a fight (I mean, without a gun or something), but I'd choose Laura. She's very commanding.
24) (fill in the blank time!)
(Original: Erik and Kirk reluctantly team up to save the world from the threat posed by Elizabeth Bennett's sinister secret organization. V volunteers to help them, but it is later discovered that he/she is actually a spy for Lizzie. Meanwhile, Lizzie has kidnapped Kaylee in an attempt to force their surrender. Following the wise advice of the Doctor, they seek out SILVER, who gives them what they need to complete their quest.)
Um. Okay?
-What title would you give this fic?
"Strange Bedfellows" or something equally trite
-Name three people on your friends list who might read it.
tkp, because she likes the crack. Same for stoney321. And... I don't know, no one reads my good fic, I shouldn't expect them to read this!
-Name one person who should write it.
stoney321, hands down.
A compromise was reached last weekend, and we (me, Mr. D, and the other Mr. D) went up to the San Juan Islands to rent a cabin. This cabin came with a beach, an outdoor hot tub, and a wood stove with a glass front. The area is gorgeous, and reminds me a lot of northern California. But smaller, and with more ferries.
Speaking of which, the canine Mr. D was not overly fond of the ferry on either crossing. He stayed in the car the whole time, occasionally pacing in the back seat. He liked the cabin, though--or rather, the smells outside it. He wanted to be outside all the time, which is unusual, since he usually wants to stick to us like furry glue. So we tied him up to the cabin's porch (I told him he could pretend he was a "real" pitbull), left the door open, and started working.
Mr. Daroga's working on a comic which tells the story of his dad growing up in rural Florida. There are lots of rednecks in the stories. And snakes. So Mr. D's putting together transcripts of his dad talking into a script for his comic.
I got some good work done on my book, and finished a book about cult films (it sucked) and the Cerebus volume Church and State v. 1. I also spent a lot of time walking the dog and taking photographs, which I hope will come out as awesome as they seemed to be at the time.
Usually, I'm an advocate of camping. Mostly because it's cheap, but it's also fun. However, the cabin really was ideal. Even though we did what we were supposed to be doing anyway, doing it Someplace Else was good. I think it lifted the burden of other, more mundane commitments, off our backs.
Plus, I made a kickass fire. Mr. D was not even impressed. He is a fool, and does not appreciate me.
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I can't remember who I got this from this time.
Twelve Character Meme
1. Erik (Phantom of the Opera)
2. Spike (Buffy)
3. SILVER (Silver Metal Lover)
4. Elizabeth Bennett (Pride and Prejudice)
5. Doctor Who (eponymous)
6. Hawkeye (M*A*S*H)
7. Mac (Veronica Mars)
8. Laura Roslin (Battlestar Galactica)
9. Kirk (Star Trek)
10.Buttercup (Powerpuff Girls)
11.V (for Vendetta)
12.Kaylee (Firefly)
01) Who would make a better college professor, 6 or 11? What subjects would they teach?
Oh man. Between Hawkeye and V? That's a toss-up; V obviously has the culture to be a great lit or art professor, but Hawkeye has that careless cynicism that profs wear so well. I can just imagine him tossing in off-color jokes in his anatomy lectures, and taking co-ed's out for drinks.
So. Better professor? V. But who would I take a class from? Hawkeye.
02) Do you think 2 is hot? How hot?
Spike is super hot. I don't care what
tkp says. But what is the standard measure for hotness? How does one answer that question?03) 12 sends 8 on a mission. What is it, and does it succeed?
I can't imagine any situation where Kaylee would be sending Pres. Roslin on a mission, but hey. Um... it wouldn't be a huge, world-saving mission. It'd be like, Kaylee really really needs a dress or something for a date with Simon, and begs Roslin to go pick something up for her, because she's too nervous or something. Oh, and Roslin totally wins, by the way. She'd do Kaylee up better than ever.
04) What is or would be 9's favorite book?
Does Kirk read books? Probably Horatio Hornblower or something. Something manly and adventurous. Patrick O'Brian?
05) Would it make more sense for 2 to swear loyalty to 6, or the other way around?
No way in hell. Hawkeye and Spike would be great drinking buddies, but loyalty? If it exists at all, it's unspoken.
06) For some reason, 5 is looking for a roommate. Should s/he share a studio apartment with 9 or with 10?
I don't seen the Doctor getting on with Kirk, though I suppose I should have specified the incarnation. Nope. Not gonna work. Definitely Buttercup; she's prickly, but she's companion material, I think. Actually, that'd kick ass.
07) 2, 7 and 12 have dinner together. Where do they go, and what do they discuss?
Spike, Mac and Kaylee... oh god. Really? Um, Kaylee gets along with everyone, so she and Mac could totally geek out together. If Spike could let go enough, he could too, but I very much doubt he'd do anything but sit with his arms crossed and sulk, because he sure isn't there by his own choice. Unless he convinces them all to have dinner at Willie's or something, in which case Kaylee and Mac cower together and stare at everything with cute big eyes.
08) 3 challenges 10 to a duel. What happens?
Buttercup moves way faster than SILVER expects, but since he's a robot he adjusts quickly. However, he doesn't see any reason to fight this tiny cartoon girl, so he'd maneuver her into a draw and convince her they don't need to fight, unless of course that's what would make her most pleased. Of course that *is* what would make her most pleased, and since they're both pretty indestructable, it goes on quite happily for a much longer time than I'd want to watch.
09) If 1 stole 8's most precious possession, how would s/he get it back?
Erik's so naughty! I don't know what Laura Roslin's most precious possession is. Maybe a book, or the Arrow of Apollo? Anyway, she politically outmaneuvers Erik and forces him to come to her. While making him think it was his idea all along.
10) Suggest a title for a story in which 7 and 12 both attain what they most desire.
"Smart is Sexy"
Okay, so it's not a great title.
11) What kind of plot device would you use if you wanted 4 and 1 to work together?
Other than time travel? Uh... an arranged marriage.
12) If 7 visited you for the weekend, how would you get along?
I think Mac and I would get along famously. Except my husband would be forever trying to convince us to kiss.
13) If you could command 3 to perform any one task or service for you, what would it be?
Well, the book *is* called "Silver Metal LOVER"...
14) Does anyone on your friends list write or draw 11?
V? Probably. There's a big Erik/V crossover audience.
15) If 2 had to choose sides between 4 and 5, which would it be?
Spike choosing sides? Between the Doctor and Lizzie Bennett? Depends on which way the wind's blowing, whether he thinks Lizzie's hot, and what's in it for him.
16) What might 10 shout while charging into battle?
I can't remember. I'm sure she shouts something, canonically. It's been awhile, though.
17) If you chose a song to represent 8, which song would you choose?
Hmm. "I Will Survive"? Man, that's cheesy. I should so do better than that.
18) 1, 6, and 12 are having dim sum at a Chinese restaurant. There is only one scallion pancake left, and they all reach for it at the same time. What would happen?
Kaylee would instantly demure, with a little wrist-twist. Erik and Hawkeye would stare each other down, Erik with murderous glowing eyes and Hawkeye hungover and not taking any guff. They'd end up offering it to Kaylee, who would gulp it down once she realized it was the only way to keep them from fighting.
19) What might be a good pick-up line for 2 to use on 10?
Okay, she's in kindergarten...
"Bet you can't catch me."
20) What would 5 most likely be arrested for?
Everything he does. Breaking and entering, most likely. Being himself, depending on where he lands.
21) What is 6's secret?
He wants kids. (I don't know if that's a secret or not, I've not seen every episode)
22) If 11 and 9 were racing to a destination, who would get there first?
On foot, or with their respective equipment? I mean, Kirk's got a starship.
23) If you had to walk home through a bad neighborhood late at night, would you feel safer in the company of 7 or 8?
Neither Mac nor Roslin will be much use in a fight (I mean, without a gun or something), but I'd choose Laura. She's very commanding.
24) (fill in the blank time!)
(Original: Erik and Kirk reluctantly team up to save the world from the threat posed by Elizabeth Bennett's sinister secret organization. V volunteers to help them, but it is later discovered that he/she is actually a spy for Lizzie. Meanwhile, Lizzie has kidnapped Kaylee in an attempt to force their surrender. Following the wise advice of the Doctor, they seek out SILVER, who gives them what they need to complete their quest.)
Um. Okay?
-What title would you give this fic?
"Strange Bedfellows" or something equally trite
-Name three people on your friends list who might read it.
tkp, because she likes the crack. Same for stoney321. And... I don't know, no one reads my good fic, I shouldn't expect them to read this!-Name one person who should write it.
stoney321, hands down.
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Yay your little trip sounds very nice! I'm so glad you guys got away!
I would totally read that. I would wonder what was wrong with you, but I would read that. I once read a story about Mr. Collins wearing a chunky suit so he wouldn't make all the ladies swoon, because he really fights crime at night, so I would so read that.
Mr. Daroga's comic sounds awesome!
WHERE IS THE ERIK/V CROSSOVER AUDIENCE?
Stoney can write any crack.
I'm practicing non-linear commenting for a fic I'm writing. Omg, it is so unlinear, and my mind is bending.
I'm glad you got work done on your book!
Mr. Darcy sounds like he had a good time, too.
I have a problem with the Kaylee demuring part. She'd be 2/3 through the thing, and have the last third in her mouth, and then be huh? You wanted some? Partly because she wouldn't want them to argue and partly because Kaylee has a healthy appetite. UNLIKE SOME PEOPLE. *could totally eat 50 dozen cupcakes, no problem. pfft*
Yay, fire, and I want to see your pictures!
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Mr. Collins... fighting crime? Wow.
You're totally right about Kaylee. I got caught up in the Erik/Hawkeye bit, because, what? That's surreal.
Okay, When V... came out, all the phantom comms were taken over by V-girls. Seriously, it was like, "OMG did you see how much V is like Erik? Evie/V 4EVR!!!!!11!
Because they are ugly and masked and have cool lairs. It has calmed a bit now.
Apparently photographs that you take with film must be processed in some arcane fashion before they're visible. I don't understand it at all, but I don't have them yet.
Mr. Daroga's comic is cool, but you should hear his dad tell stories. The best part is how he enjoys them so much, he'll start laughing *at himself* before he finishes. It's awesome. I don't know how to work that into a visual medium, though.
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Yes. Mindercise!
Mr. Collins... fighting crime?
Yes. Crazy crack you find at the DWG.
I got caught up in the Erik/Hawkeye bit, because, what?
It helped that I don't know who Hawkeye is.
Because they are ugly and masked and have cool lairs.
Oh. Lame. They have greater differences, which I think are far more interesting.
Apparently photographs that you take with film must be processed in some arcane fashion before they're visible.
o_0 The world you live in is twisted and strange.
The best part is how he enjoys them so much, he'll start laughing *at himself* before he finishes.
Hee! I love that! My mom does that when she tells jokes. It cracks me the fuck up.
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M*A*S*H. Specifically, the tv show, in this case. Because Alan Alda my dad, only with more drinking and womanizing.
Oh. Lame. They have greater differences, which I think are far more interesting.
True, and that's a silly reason to fan them both. *But* they are similarities, which often give a really good base from which to compare in fun ways. Not that I've done it, but if you're looking at it from a position of "these two people are very different," it's nice to have those superficial similarities to bolster your argument for comparing them at all.
Does that make sense?
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Yes, it makes sense, because that's exactly what I meant. There'd be no reason to compare them at all, really, without those similarities; it makes the way they differ more interesting.