Val Strate
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To: Val
Wild thang, I think I love you.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Brian
*sniffle, sniffle* Oh that's just beautiful! Now if only I didn't see my shadow!
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It's a story title about Valentine's Day weekend in Hazzard County.
Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
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Hey Hey! I was given this title by MeadowMufn! I'm twisted?? What about...Nasty the 9th reindeer? The Love Deputy and now a Playboy Easter bunny? So looks like I'm not the only one twisted.
Hey, you're right! MM did give you the official title! I didn't see it before but now I do... Wow... *laughs* All hail Alex the Scary Fairy!
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Hey Hey! I was given this title by MeadowMufn! I'm twisted?? What about...Nasty the 9th reindeer? The Love Deputy and now a Playboy Easter bunny? So looks like I'm not the only one twisted.
True, true... But at least you ain't the Hazzardnet's Resident Gobbler who has an affinity for paintball and bowling
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If Alex doesn't want the Easter gig, I'll consider it. I already got the ears.
Doc
Ah Hahahahaha! Cute Doc! How very fitting! You got my vote for the 'Honey Bunny'! Someone has to give those guys some goodies in their baskets! *chuckles*
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Sorry but it looks like MeadowMufn has given me an official title... HazzardNet Tooth Fairy! *laughs*
Yes the HazzardNet Scary Fairy! Who steals your teeth and gives you quarters. *sigh, chuckle* You're twisted Alex, but we still love you.
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I would suggest he roast the wieners for our July 4th outing, but.... nevermind.
I'd fear for the Hazzardnet citizens on that one! Again same issue MM, Alex would probably get over zealous and start tying people to stakes and make 4th of July into the Salem witch trials! I agree with Brian, have Alex discover something, like Canada! Worst that could happen is he brings home a Canadian as a pet and starts sayin' 'Eh?' in every post!
As far as the Easter Varmint, are they doing it by a nomination process?
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Legend has it, the Love Deputy makes a Valentine's Day patrol and looks for lonely people. When she finds two folks that were meant for each other, she joins them together with her magical, fur-lined handcuffs.
No one is sure what the Love Deputy wears for a costume, as reports indicate she often uses blindfolds as well -
I'd better not give away her trade secrets. Suffice to say, the Love Deputy has her own special way of bringing people together.
Ooooo! Does she bring presents too?
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Some people call her the space cowgirl, yeah
Some call her the Deputy of Love
Some people call her MaryAnne...
She's a lover
She's a hugger
A root beer chugger...
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*waves hand over MM's face* Commander!? Ya alright? I think you sent MM into sugar shock, Brian!
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Hi Harry,
I can't even to begin to guess what hardships you are facing but from what I hear you are strong. I've heard of a saying, 'God only gives us what he thinks we can handle'. Even though things maybe seem overwhelming just know that there are people and angels there looking over you. I pray that you can lick this and pray for you to have the strength in your hour of need.
Take care friend and know there are many that are with you, guiding you.
Once a Duke fan, always a Duke cousin.
Val Strate
P.S. That's a cool truck outside of Wright Patterson.
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'I have 20/20/20/20 vision!'
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greens
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*whispering*
Hey Val, shhhhhhhhh
I don't know what they're talking about either but if you post something that makes sense, it might throw off their rythmn. Just ignore them and quietly listen in, or you'll ruin all my fun.
*answers in hushed whisper to Roger* Sorry... I didn't realize there was no method to this madness. Or maybe the fact that there is no method, is the method... That's obtuse! I'm still looking for the garden party! If you see it let me know! Strate's have really bad sense of directions.
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Nema-whats?
A nematode!
A tiny worm that is sometimes microscopic with a sylindrical unsegmented body protected by a tough outer skin cuticle.
How this relates to squash I have no clue. What Brian and MM are going for is beyond me, but they must be workin' on the same wave length this week. They're talking about worms, squash and shovels in another thread. I'm tellin' it sounds like they're trying to start a garden club or something. If so, where do I sign up!
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Pick a letter. I'll print out all the members’ names that start with that number. Then, I'll pin it to the wall and throw a dart. That person can be in charge for the week. How's that sound? Seems like a pretty fool proof and responsible way to pick our temporary leadership, don't you?
I say ya start at the beginning of the alphabet and go with the letter 'A'.
Hhhmmm, what member has a name with the letter 'A'?
How about Alex Jackson?
*Prints a list of names that says nothing but 'Alex Jackson' on it.* Heh hehe!
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Way cool Val, and thank you for the nice comment. I do respect all the rp's in here, and I would never just continue it from the last post. I like knowing what the "whole" story is about before I put my 2 censt worth...lol
I might start one soon, hard to tell, I have an idea, but I am still working on it. I love stories.
By reading what is on here already, I can developpe a better technique in my style. A lot of you are excellent writters and an inspiration to me.
Thanks for your support by telling me not to get discouraged, what you had to say made perfect sense to me.
You're welcome. Writing really is about style and technique but it's also about reading, which some people fail to realize. If you desire to go into writing more, don't be afraid to find books at the library about how to write short stories or English composition books. I know that sounds like school work but actually if you look through them you can find some new skills that will help improve writing and make the process easier. Also reading other people's work and learning how they write is a way to develop your skill and make it sharper. Also talking to fellow writers is another way to develop your skills, and if you get into fanfic writing or wanting to polish your RR into a story when it's finished, getting a beta reader to look it over isn't a bad thing either.
Honestly, I have to come clean. When I first started I thought I didn't need a beta reader or that looking over my work was a waste of time. I found that not to be true. It makes your story better, fresher and more enjoyable for the reader if you use those things. I'm not an expert by far but I do know that even the experts use those things.
Which really, I'm kind of glad now you bring all of this up dukefan. It's a real good way for people to understand the technical details of writing, RPing, and brought out some really good discussion on the subject. This was a nice thread to read. I love talking with people about the techniques of writing. It enriches all parties involved and allows the creation of new ideas.
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I been reading what y'all been saying and I guess it makes since, it's just most of them I can't join, I would have to read from page one till now to be able too, and that is so much to read, and all of them are like that.
That's understandable. Many RP's do go for pages and pages on end. I respect that you don't just jump in without wanting to read what has already been posted. That tells me you are very respectful of others work and styles. That's a noble trait to have dukefan and I respect you for it.
Yes, when a person joins an RP they should read everything from start to finish of the posts. It's a story and needs to be treated like a story. You can't read a book properly by starting in the middle and going forward then reading the begining after you've finished can you? I've seen people who try to join an rp in the middle and end up failing miseribly because they didn't read from the begining. However don't let that discourage you. I know folks, myself included, who have started in the middle of an rp and done well but the only reason why we did well was because we read from the begining to the last post before joining the RP. Sometimes RP's are great that way. Believe me, that's how I got my main muse's start was joining an RP in the middle. However I researched before I joined and thought about what I was going to say before I stepped into the 'chaos'. RP posts are best when you stop and think about how it relates to the story and how you can contribute to the story line.
So enjoy and have fun... That's really what RP's are about.
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Congrats DaisyXEnos! You sure got me beat. On January 24th it will mark my fifth year at the site under this ID (Garrett Duke) and I only have like 384 (This will make 385, I think). You really put me to shame Daisy!
Though, I do believe that my Kristy_Duke ID has over a twelve hundred posts under it (Can't remember, haven't used the ID for a while) so at least I have more personally than the 385 or so. Though you still put me to shame since I had created the Kristy ID way before I created my Garrett ID (October of 2001)...shame on me!
*laughs* Oh Garrett don't feel bad. I have only 332 and have been here since March of 2004 according to the stats. Seriously, I wonder who has the least amount of posts and has been here the longest.
I do believe Confucius or one of those dead famous thinker guys has a saying, 'It is better to be thought of as a fool than to open your mouth and prove it.'
Maybe that's just the philosophy that I'm going with, that or maybe I'm just lazy. *Chuckles* I think the latter is the answer.
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Off the top, there must be at least 10 different story telling, which of most beginners and late comers and people like me who have been gone a long time, just can't play.
Maybe it's just me, but the one Kay started, which I am part of, never gets any attention like the other ones do, only mostly me, Daisy and Kay, well 80% of the time anyways.
I am just ranting, but to me there is just too many on this site.....
I would have to disagree with you on this issue. I feel that the Role Plays are fine. RPing is an art that is supposed to give mainly the RP players pleasure, not really the audience, although if an RP is written right it can be very enjoyable for the audience.
As for old RP's, the reason why some have stopped is because of life changes in individuals, lack of ideas, or the cast of players has just gotten tired of the RP.
At one time I was an avid RP player. Now, I only RP in private. The reason I give for this is because I enjoy private RP or writing fanfiction. Sure forum RP is fun but I would like to be able to RP or RR with those muses/authors that I know and I know their styles.
See every writer has a certain style and how they like to conduct things. Just because styles don't match don't take offense. It's nothing personable, just the way it is. You can determine if your style fits their own by RPing in a chat room. If things go smooth and you can tell that this person you're working with picks up on some of the little things that you do then you may have an RP partner. If they don't, well at least you tried and had fun trying. The reasons that there are so many RP's and they go untouched are numerous. It's hard to say why a RP writer doesn't RP on the forum board anymore. So don't take offense to it, if someone no longer RP's. They may have their reasons, and those reasons are personal. I see many new comers come in here wanting to RP, which it's great that they do. However just because they want to RP doesn't mean everyone else wants to or is interested. Older writers have their reasons for quitting and they are allowed to quit when they want to. It maybe that the writer just doesn't feel like it anymore and misses the partners they had too much that to write RP or RR again in public is painful. Yes, a relationship forms between writers when you RP or RR. So if you see a lot of old RP's laying around that are unfinished, either ask the cast if they want to pick it up, or let them lay. Some stories just are never meant to be finished...
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Bo to Luke: I claimed this place at the table first and you're not getting it.
I think another one would be:
"You put mayo on the sandwiches again!"
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Love this one, MaryAnne.
Ooo... That is pretty. Isn't that from Repo Men? I like that one too.
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This is Holly Wood for you today. They don't care about real talent, all they want is sex, drugs, nudity, profanity, cause to them, that's just the way to go.... not. It's embarrassing to see these new films and let new duke fans see this and not to want to even touch the show which was the classic. Cause they think what Holly Wood did was way better than the old timer stuff. But it is the other way around. Holly Wood was clean back in the days and now it's turned to trash and their out of idea's and re-making classic films and putting them to shame.
I'll agree with you on that. It's like the whole industry lacks a sense of 'taste' and they don't hide things anymore. I mean, I kind of like how sometimes in the old days they did have racy jokes but they were cleverly hidden so you wouldn't pick them up right away unless you were looking. There is something to be said for a little bit of moddesty. It helps to give a film more character and more respect to it without loosing flavor into tastless garbage.
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[bo's voice only] hey guys were denting the Generals roof
[Luke's voice only] They paid me to stand here and smile. I really don't know these people.
Happy Valentine's Day
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To Brian:
To the man who knows how to have a good time. Happy Valentine's Day.
Val