Welcome back!

I LIVE! by World-Jumper on 2014-10-05 07:29:00 UTC Reply

...Sorta. First, let me apologize about my absence. I have been very busy working on the Mark Begich campaign up here in Alaska. I know most of you probably have not heard of it, but it is one of the most important elections in the U.S. right now. I can get into why, if anybody is interested, but for now, just know that is a very close race, that requires all of the attention and work I can give. So that is where I have been, and will be until November 4th.

Secondly, how has it been going? I have not been here for a long time! Anything interesting happen over here? I need the scoop!

Finally, to Iximaz, another apology. I have completely ignored that crossover for months. Granted, I have been busy, but that's no excuse. I should have had something in by now. However, I promise, November 6th, you will have my section of the crossover mission. You have my word.

Welcome back! by eatpraylove on 2014-10-06 16:36:00 UTC Reply

Like Iximaz said, we've been getting a fair amount of newbies lately: June Blue Knight, Combat of Giants, Lunar Dusk...Another newbie, SkarmorySilver, got Permission, and Desdendelle and I have been beta reading his first mission. (Quite fun.) There's a Rudi's RP thread on the Other Board that's probably still open, we kicked out a troll back in May (long story), somebody started a camping trip thread, and way more cool things happened than I can shake a ten-foot pole at. (LOL, mixed metaphor.)

You're working on a campaign? That sounds pretty stressful, but also exciting. Who's Mark Begich and why is his campaign super-duper important?

Thanks. by World-Jumper on 2014-10-06 18:25:00 UTC Reply

Man, it has been a while. So many things happening. I even missed the Badfic Games! Oh well, not like I had anything for it anyway.

So, since you asked, I shall deliver. Mark Begich is a U.S. senator from Alaska. He is a democrat from a largely republican state (though Libertarian would probably fit the state better), and is now fighting to keep his seat from the republican Dan Sullivan. Sullivan is nothing but a tool for the republican party and the Koch Brothers,who have been throwing millions his way. Now, Alaska, being one of the smallest states in the union, is ignored by most. However, the republican party sees an opportunity to take the senate back, and Alaska is the front line state. Many political analysts have said that which ever way Alaska goes, so goes the nation. In many ways, if Begich looses, the Democrats loose the senate, and Alaska a tremendous voice. He is on the appropritions committee, chairman of the sub-committee of fisheries, and has brought over $1,000,000,000 for transportation. I could go on about him, and why it is important he wins, but I think that will suffice for now. Keep in mind though, that while the Nation is liable to be changed here, I really am fighting for local interests.

-Chuckles- by Desdendelle on 2014-10-06 18:35:00 UTC Reply

And I thought our politics were tense...
Also, welcome back and stuff! Have a cup of tea and assorted scones and jam!

Welcome back! (nm) by the Irish Samurai on 2014-10-06 14:28:00 UTC Reply
Let me bring out the confetti and bunga manggars. by darklordaakmal on 2014-10-06 10:06:00 UTC Reply

Iximaz, mind spreading out the confetti for us? Mr World-Jumper, please walk to my left. I'm holding up a bunga manggar.

Now all we need are another bunga manggar holder, some people to play the kompangs or any drum-type instruments, and a few dancers to dance.

WELCOME BACK, LONG-TRAVELLING FRIEND!

Also, the are a some prompts, badfic threads, and some warnings given to juniors of the Board. Business as usual, although I think you should go back a few pages and read the picnic that PPC held. Although I am not a prat of it, It's still an engaging read.
*flying tacklehug* by Iximaz on 2014-10-05 19:37:00 UTC Reply

OHMIGOSH OHMIGOSH OHMIGOSH OHMIGOSH OHMIGOSH OHMIGOSH I'M SO HAPPY YOU'RE BAAAAAAACK!

Lessee, there was the annual badfic festival, hS started a new series on FFN called PPC: Driftwood, there were a couple of newbies, Skarmory Silver got part of his/her (sorry, Skarm, I can't remember which one you prefer) first mission out, and I think that's about it.

I'm glad to hear you're doing well- I was getting worried, but if I sent one email I'd start sending hundreds and I know you wouldn't appreciate that. ;) And ooh goody, November is just getting better by the minute!