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Monday, June 15, 2009
This is getting to be a habit! I have a new story, How To Win Friends And Influence People, written for ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) trekchic, maker of icons extraordinaire, who wanted a friendship story with Kirk, McCoy and Spock. Enjoy!
In other news, it *does* appear the phone is now working! Apparently they replaced some equipment at the central station and now our problems are solved. Next up: world peace!
Friday, June 12, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
I spoke too soon, as the phone woes continue. Sometimes incoming calls get through, and sometimes they don't. I can't even count how many technicians have been to the house over the past few days, how many supervisors we have spoken to. "This is really strange," one of them remarked today, when within the space of an hour sometimes they got the line to work and other times couldn't. No kidding. But they will keep on trying. My daughter asked how much all of these service calls are costing. "Nothing," I replied. "They are *obligated* to give us working phone service!"
In happier news, thanks to the talented trekchic, I now have a Pike icon! She will be receiving fic for her efforts, oh yes, she will.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
I've finished another AOS story. "Forward Progress" is a Pike/Number One story and can be found here.
I have been having phone woes the last several days. To begin with, the land line has been very flaky. We've been able to make outgoing calls, but incoming calls have been...questionable at best. More often than not, one or two rings (or half-rings) and that's it. There's nothing on the line when we attempt to answer. Of course, it's completely unpredictable how and when this occurs. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. (Never when important calls try to come through but somehow the spammers are usually successful).
Then, my ancient (and I do mean ancient--I've had this particular model for about 7-8 years) cell phone decided to die. It was gradually getting harder and harder to get good reception. Or any reception. And then it wanted to be charged all the time. Naturally, it made life more interesting to have both cell *and* land line service give out at the same time. It made getting in touch with me lots of fun, or so I've been told. (And let's ignore the minor detail that I work from home...)
Currently, things are looking up. I am now the proud owner of a fancy new cell phone, complete with camera! (Of course, the store employees laughed themselves silly when I asked about transferring all the data out of my old phone. Can't be done, like harnessing a dinosaur. So I've been slowly and painfully inputting all the numbers etc. by hand). And today marks the second day in a row that the phone company has sent people over to work on the line and fix our problem. (I'd have felt better if each time I didn't have to re-explain that yes I can make outgoing calls, it's receiving them that's the problem). It *does* appear to be working--for now. Let's hope it continues.
Not sure whether or not it's tempting fate to note that at least my internet connection (see above, works from home) has been stable.
Back to work for me now. And working on my latest fic. I really, really want a Pike icon to go with it. But alas I am untalented in that area. And based on my last post, absolutely no one is reading this journal anyway, or cares, and so it doesn't look like I will be getting one anytime soon.
But, at least I have phone service!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Another new story: Good Advice is set during Kirk's first year at the Academy. And yes, my new favorite captain appears as well.
Speaking of which, as I am untalented in this area, I would be deeply appreciative if someone could make me a Pike icon. Preferably him sitting in the captain's chair on the bridge, with the caption "Punch it". Pretty please? There's an offer of fic in exchange...
Sunday, May 24, 2009
10:53AM
I went to the Trek movie again last night. I never see movies multiple times in the theater (heck, in the last ten years I haven't seen that many movies in the theater, period!) OK, I did see "The Wrath Of Khan" twice when it came out, but that was on the same night. My boyfriend and I went to an early-ish evening showing and as soon as it was over, we turned to each other and said, "Let's watch it again!" (Can you even still do that anymore these days? Or do they kick you out before the next showing begins?)The crowd was a lot rowdier the second time around, and a lot more vocal, but that was probably mostly due to the much later hours. So too with last night.
The first time, a week and a half ago, my husband and I went to the Trek pic (and I thoroughly outed myself during the intermission). Last night I saw it with my two oldest sons. B, the oldest, has never been into any of the sci fi stuff and in fact has made a point of not watching any of that sort of thing with me and his younger brothers. G, the second, has watched all of Stargate (both SG-1 and Atlantis) with me, Lost, Battlestar Galactica, as well as some DS9 and VOY (and oh yeah, he did watch ENT with me, the little that I did), plus we've started "obtaining" TOS and so he has so far watched "The Cage" with me. It was certainly an interesting experience watching with the boys (not to mention due to their both having military IDs we saved the price of a full ticket admission between the three of us). I didn't say a word before it began, just that this movie is designed for those who know absolutely nothing about anything Trek to enjoy it just as much as those who know a lot more. B did say he liked it (all the things blowing up, naturally!). On the way home G of course got into a full-fledged discussion and dissection of all events and characters. I was worried it was going to be too much for B to stomach, when he then turned to me and said, "Wait a minute--isn't this the one with Janeway? I thought you liked her." Give the boy some credit, he did gain *something* through the process of osmosis all these years! So I explained that Janeway was in a later series and these were the original characters from the original series. In retrospect, we really should have brought D, son number three, with us, as he's as big of a sci fi and fantasy afficianado as G is (actually in the case of fantasy, he's more so).. But the movie didn't even start till 10 pm and it was a school night...I did apologize to D this morning but he took it in stride.
I am so glad I saw the movie again. This time around I noticed a lot of details I'd missed the first time. And ( cutting away for some spoilery ramblings )
Friday, May 22, 2009
And yet another new fic, once again thanks to the new movie. Sins Of The Father recounts a classic scene between father and son, revised to match the new canon.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
My muse has apparently awoken with a roar, thanks to the new Trek movie. Rehabilitation" is an "episode addition", containing a conversation I would have loved to see. And yeah, that means this story (unlike the last one I posted "The Beat Goes On") does contain spoilers for the movie.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
7:09PM
I hope we get to see the Trek movie this week. I have been avoiding reviews (mainstream ones: they are usually more interested in making fun of the fans as opposed to actually reviewing the movie, fannish ones: even though I know the premise I am still trying to avoid spoilers) but I am heartened that most of my flist seems to have loved it. I'm still waiting for the real dyed-in-the-wool TOS folks' opinions...
In other fannish pursuits: I never did post my take on the BSG finale. ( In a word, I liked it very much indeed )
No cut needed to say that Lost has been blowing my mind this season. In a good way. ( OK, I guess I do need a cut after all )
Friday, May 8, 2009
Yes, I know it's been a while. Here is my latest fic, a non-spoiler response to the new Trek movie. The Beat Goes On is an All Trek story.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
7:16AM
Re: the upcoming Trek movie.
I'm doing a "reboot" of my own--commencing re-watching all of the Original Series. Last night we watched "The Cage", which I'd only seen in its "Menagerie" incarnation previously. (My husband and son agreed that Kirk would *so* have slept with Vina...and they both appreciated hearing the amusing "my God, that woman is green!" anecdotes). Leaving aside the blatant sexism of the '60's ("not used to having a woman on the bridge"), it's still a great story and holds up pretty well. Even the special effects didn't look as hokey as I was afraid they would.
My feelings about the new movie are...mixed. I understand the need to recast (as the original actors are all either really old or no longer living), and yes, other things have been "rebooted" pretty successfully. But there's a *huge* difference between, say, the original Battlestar Galactica which had a single (really bad) season and a TV movie and the decades' worth of series and movies of Trek. (Which reminds me I never posted my opinion on the BSG finale. Another time.)
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Attention all interested parties: The second and final commenting period, consisting of TNG, VOY and Combined Stories (DS9, ENT & MIS) has approximately another 24 hours left to run. At 6 pm (DST) March 25, the 2008 ASC Awards will officially come to a close.
To comment, go here.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
For those of you interested in the ASC Awards, today March 18 is the last day in which the first commenting period is still open. In other words, if you want to comment on any of the TOS offerings, you have until 6 pm to do so. (That time is according to the east coast of the US). The second commenting period, including TNG, VOY, and Combined (DS9, ENT and MIS), will be open for another week. It will end on March 25, also at 6 pm.
In other fannish news, I haven't watched part 1 of BSG's "Daybreak" yet. I'm planning on watching all 3 parts together sometime this weekend. As I've said previously, I'm not holding out for a "happy ending", but I am looking for closure, seeing how it's all going to be resolved one way or another. I also sincerely hope that the pacing problems that have been existent throughout the series' run don't come into play now. This is the series finale, so please, no more wasting time on ( cut for spoilery ramblings )
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Once again I am coordinating the annual ASC Awards. The ASC is the granddaddy of them all when it comes to Trek fiction; any and all fics posted during the past year are automatically entered for consideration. The awards are feedback-based, which means no ticky-boxes, no rating numerically. Instead, to vote for a particular story, you simply write why you liked it. Your comments may be as long or as short as you wish.
The first commenting period, which consists of all TOS stories, is open from now, March 4, until March 18 at 2 pm EST. The second commenting period, which consists of all the other Trek series--TNG, VOY, DS9, ENT and MIS--opens on March 11 at 2 pm EST and runs until March 25 at 2 pm EST.
So, how do you participate? First you need to go here to register. Then you go here to actually vote.
If you are interested in Star Trek fanfic, you should definitely check this out. If you have at least a passing familiarity with the Internet (as evidenced by the fact you're on LJ reading this), it's not difficult. So come on by.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
6:22PM
After the past couple of weeks, where Lost and BSG had some incredible eps, I suppose it was inevitable to get a downer. But for both shows at the same time? ( Spoilers )
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Another one of those days where the sky is an orange/yellow, the air thick and gritty, and hot, high winds screaming all around. Welcome to the planet Vulcan.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
After watching the most recent ep of "Lost" (5.3), I have a question/statement: ( contains spoilers )
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