You broke the Board! (nm)

Subject: You broke the Board! (nm)
Author: Voyd
Posted on: 2015-05-12 21:34:00 UTC

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Hallo the fort! by JulyFlame on 2015-05-12 17:30:00 UTC Reply

This is more of a reintroduction I guess than nothing else, if mainly because I'm hoping to poke my head in a bit more than I have been the last year or so, thanks to a change in circumstance that has me doing odd tasks at strange hours usually in a location filled with gray mazelike passageways and doors that at random intervals will hold a room that was most definitely not occupied or even in use several hours ago, where the powers that be do not always make sense but you're supposed to do what they say anyways, if you can't make do with what you've got you gotta MacGyver it, and there's always the distinct probability of things exploding and/or suddenly becoming on fire. (I also wouldn't eat the food or think too hard on it, if given the option, but that's neither here nor there.)

Anyways, to all those new people who don't know who I am, hello, I'm July, I've been around for quite a few years (with a short break), I may or may not be a PG at this point in time (honestly, that is a very good question), and I'm a spontaneous and continuous fountain of Excellent Bad Ideas (as many can attest or have witnessed). I'm also a pro at travel planning (as a few others here can vouch). I've got a spin-off that I really, really, really need to make available online again, and missions that have been in the works for so long that were they human children they'd be in school by now.

I've got a fairly steady set of canons I'm interested, primarily books (and comics), including but not limited to Pterry, Brandon Sanderson, the Harry Potter series, so on, so on.

Anyways, heyo to everyone who knows me from before, and I promise to not bite ~~too hard~~ any new people.

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Have a welcome-back plover! (nm) by Tawaki on 2015-05-14 17:05:00 UTC Reply

Thanks! (nm) by JulyFlame on 2015-05-14 21:27:00 UTC Reply

Hail, traveler! by Neshomeh on 2015-05-14 17:04:00 UTC Reply

Nice to see you around again. ^_^ Sorry for the delayed response, but I have a new job that's actually making me work, so I have less free time.

(Hm, seeing you reminds me that I should check and see if FractalDawn is still interested in a co-write. Any idea?)

Anyway. Welcome back!

~Neshomeh

Gasp! Work? by JulyFlame on 2015-05-14 21:07:00 UTC Reply

Congratulations on it, though, assuming it's something that makes you happy.

(I rather suspect she would, you just need to give her a ping.)

I'm happy that it pays, so yes. {= ) by Neshomeh on 2015-05-15 00:57:00 UTC Reply

It's a self-serve frozen yogurt shop. They're very popular, at least around here. It's not difficult and the pay is decent. I make about half per hour what I was before, but I should be getting more hours in a week, so it works out. {= ) Plus, I should be more motivated to actually do stuff with my days off. It's weird that having less time can mean that I get more done, but there it is.

(I shall do so in good time, then!)

~Neshomeh

Aaaah. by JulyFlame on 2015-05-15 02:00:00 UTC Reply

Yeah, funny thing about time management, that. It's certainly done wonders for me.

I'm pretty sure the frozen yogurt has become a nationwide popular thing. Except perhaps in Alaska? Who knows.

As an Alaskan, I can confirm frozen yogurt is a thing here. by World-Jumper on 2015-05-15 19:11:00 UTC Reply

We are not, contrary to popular belief, frozen year-round. And even then, just because it is cool outside, why would we not want something tasty? Do you only eat ice cream when it's super hot? Doubt it.

Speaking of ice cream, I also seem to remember Alaska being the largest per capita consumers of ice cream in the US, though that may be wrong.

Also, welcome back! Sorry for the late response. Finals, you see. Anyway, it's wonderful to see you around again.

Can confirm that frozen yoghurt is not a thing down my way. by Scapegrace on 2015-05-15 23:37:00 UTC Reply

I've only ever seen it once.

That was in Doctor Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.

Frankly, a cup of it looked like something you hand back to the nurse after an easy-going but productive morning at the sperm bank.

*baps Scape* Oh, right, yogurt in Indiana! by Iximaz on 2015-05-16 02:40:00 UTC Reply

It's gaining in popularity here, though we're mostly dominated by the ice cream industry. Mostly soft-serve, which is a shame, because hand dipped is the best. Even more of a shame is that hand dipped costs more.

Frankly, I prefer ice cream, because if I want dessert, it's not going to be good for anything but my taste buds. :P

Mmmmm... Ice cream! by OrangeYoshi99 on 2015-05-16 03:32:00 UTC Reply

give... yes...

OH. What? Stop looking at me like that! Frozen Custard is also good, but I only say that because theres a store that serves some about 3 streets down from my house.

I say, is that a July?! by Elcalion on 2015-05-14 08:05:00 UTC Reply

Welcome back! Great that you'll (hopefully) be able to lurk around here a bit more.

Have a welcome-back mongoose from the Shelter!

Elcalion

Why, indeed it is! by JulyFlame on 2015-05-14 21:20:00 UTC Reply

Thanks! I'm definitely planning on.

For better or worse the internet access I have is adequate enough for the PPC Board. ;D

I accept this mongoose with only a small amount of tentative fear. Because moongoose.

Welcome back! by eatpraylove on 2015-05-13 15:30:00 UTC Reply

*hugs* Good luck with getting your spinoff back on the radar!

Someone mentioned that you're in the Navy? Wow, that sounds pretty intense. What exactly do you do there?

Hee! by JulyFlame on 2015-05-13 21:30:00 UTC Reply

Thanks! It's something I may well just do all at once sometime soon, depending.

And yep, I am. Right now I help the ship enter and leave port, get refueled and replenished with supplies, and am part of the team that is in charge of handling man overboards. I also look for dolphins.

Man overboard? by Iximaz on 2015-05-14 11:17:00 UTC Reply

Does that, uh, happen often? O_o

But dolphins are cool. :)

Usually not! by JulyFlame on 2015-05-14 21:20:00 UTC Reply

But we do have to be trained and prepared! It's a serious thing and we've always got to be on the lookout!

Considering that I think ship decks are pretty high up... by Voyd on 2015-05-14 21:26:00 UTC Reply

I'd imagine so.

July! by firemagic on 2015-05-13 14:10:00 UTC Reply

Hi, July! How have things been for you lately? Any new fandoms?

Heya! by JulyFlame on 2015-05-13 21:36:00 UTC Reply

They're going! We're working up to deployment which will be an adventure in and of itself, so there's that going for me.

As for new fandoms, hmm, I've gotten a bit more deeper into comics than I had been prior, but nothing too new (for now at least).

*glomp* by KittyEden on 2015-05-13 09:59:00 UTC Reply

I'm old enough to remember you! *hugs*

So much glomping going on! by JulyFlame on 2015-05-13 21:42:00 UTC Reply

And I you- wait, that's not how this works.

Heyo again officially! by Fasoula on 2015-05-13 06:07:00 UTC Reply

Good to have you back aboard!

Just for the occasion, here's a welcome back boomerang! It guarantees many great returns to come.

It's always nice to still see people who were here when I first joined. Feels all fuzzy and nostalgic. I hope to see you around!
Welcome back! by Edhelistar on 2015-05-13 03:45:00 UTC Reply

Havethis replica of The One Ring that summons a squeaky toy Sauron while you wear it.
Welcome back... aboard! by SeaTurtle on 2015-05-13 01:58:00 UTC Reply

Hah, get it? A-Board? 'Cause you're in the Navy...?

No, that was an awful pun. Ignore that.

Lovely to see you back in action! If you want to know about current events then you just missed the PPC's first ever Pokémon tournament, unfortunately. Luckily, everything you need to know is in this handy GDoc! You can even watch the replays of the battles!
Huzzah and hurrah! by PoorCynic on 2015-05-12 22:45:00 UTC Reply

Let joy be unconfined! It's good to have you popping back in.

Hooyah! by JulyFlame on 2015-05-13 22:02:00 UTC Reply

And good to see you, too! I've noticed those workshops you've been running; good work there!

Hello! by dramaticsoprano on 2015-05-12 21:05:00 UTC Reply

Have some Swiss Chocolate.

Hoy! by JulyFlame on 2015-05-12 21:47:00 UTC Reply

I will gladly accept.

Welcome back! (nm) by Sergio Turbo on 2015-05-12 20:29:00 UTC Reply

Thanks! (nm) by JulyFlame on 2015-05-12 21:56:00 UTC Reply

*squeals at a very high pich* ASDFGHJK JULYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY by Cassie on 2015-05-12 19:59:00 UTC Reply

*tackles* Oh man I was just wondering the other day how you were doing! It's so good to see you again! =D

CAAAASSIEEEEEE-*sqooshed* by JulyFlame on 2015-05-12 21:50:00 UTC Reply

Haha, I'm doing fairly well, sleep deprivation and odd job hours and an odd job in and of itself.

How have you been, m'dear?

^________^ by Cassie on 2015-05-13 05:48:00 UTC Reply

I've been up and down really. Got a job, lost a job, got a new job just recently, hoping to make a few splashes in the Potter fandom... Glad to hear you're doing all right. :)

Welcome re-back againly. by Huinesoron on 2015-05-12 18:46:00 UTC Reply

Yeah, that is a very good question which I've avoided answering. ^_^ To make it even more tangled, you're definitely a Baron of Plort - but a baron without a barony. And round and round the question goes... best not to think about it too hard.

Love the job description, by the way. Very nice. [Thumbs up]

hS

Indeed it is. by JulyFlame on 2015-05-12 21:46:00 UTC Reply

I've been skirting the matter of the question myself, until now. Perhaps we should keep pretending we've not noticed it.

And I am glad you enjoyed it. It's suspiciously fully accurate.
Baron July is invited to stay in De'endee... by Iximaz on 2015-05-12 18:48:00 UTC Reply

...until she is able to find more permanent accommodations or gets sick of Lady Iximaz, whichever comes first. :P

Oneself prefers to wander, as it were. by JulyFlame on 2015-05-12 21:53:00 UTC Reply

Seeing as she cannot claim her former lands, and has not much interest in doing so. :P

If that is your wish, then so be it. by Iximaz on 2015-05-13 00:20:00 UTC Reply

Just never let it be said Lady Iximaz turned another away. The gates to the keep will be open to you. ;)

Fee! Fie! Foe! Fum! I smell the blood of an... Oldbie? by Matt Cipher on 2015-05-12 18:09:00 UTC Reply

Anyway, welcome and have a SACRED COOKIE OF INFINITE KNOWLEDGE (: :)!!!

*squint* I haven't got hurt recently... by JulyFlame on 2015-05-12 21:44:00 UTC Reply

I will accept this cookie and preserve it forever. Unless someone else eats it, of course.

Dai Stiho! by SMF on 2015-05-12 18:02:00 UTC Reply

I remember reading your stories. I found you pretty cool, and I hope you have a good time being back here. ^^
*Optional!Hugs, if you'd like*

Oho! by JulyFlame on 2015-05-12 21:42:00 UTC Reply

So they've not gone completely undiscovered after all! Though, there are still more than a few that are right now entirely unavailable.

And thank you very much! I do plan on.

*does indeed accept hugs, yes*

Yay! A friend came back! by doctorlit on 2015-05-12 17:59:00 UTC Reply

Hey July! How are you?

And uh . . . your new job sounds suspiciously like it's in HQ. I'm going to be so jealous if that's the case! What actually are you doing?

Oh, and how's Artell? Haven't heard from him in a long while.

And you're still here! by JulyFlame on 2015-05-12 21:38:00 UTC Reply

I'm doing well! Aside from the sleep deprivation. And constant warning that if anything goes wrong it will be Certain! Death!

As for it sounding like it's in HQ, well, I cannot confirm nor deny... ;) (In actuality I'm still in the military, and on a ship for the time being.)

Artell's doing okay last I heard!

Welcome (back) to Creation, here's your shovel. by Voyd on 2015-05-12 17:53:00 UTC Reply

Have a moonsilver shovel! If you're a Lunar Exalted, you can do crazy things with it. If you're NOT a Lunar, well, at least it's prettu.

Do not underestimate what I can do with a shovel. :> (nm by JulyFlame on 2015-05-12 21:32:00 UTC Reply

You broke the Board! (nm) by Voyd on 2015-05-12 21:34:00 UTC Reply

Sssh. >_> (nm) by JulyFlame on 2015-05-12 21:40:00 UTC Reply

But anyway... by Voyd on 2015-05-12 21:55:00 UTC Reply

You can't use it to its full potential without being a Lunar Exalted. You could use it as a normal one, but you can't access the unique powers of moonsilver without the blessing of Luna.

Not that Luna, the moon goddess of Creation. Who can also be a god. Or a child-god. Or a heavily pregnant any-of-the-above.

Hello again and (belatedly) welcome back! by Desdendelle on 2015-05-12 17:38:00 UTC Reply

Have this cup of confused tea as a welcome-back gift.

Don't mind if I do! by JulyFlame on 2015-05-12 17:48:00 UTC Reply

Yeah, I figured on making it slightly more extended a return than merely popping back in. We'll see how that goes in practice, however!

Oh, I forgot: *salutes* (nm) by Desdendelle on 2015-05-12 18:01:00 UTC Reply

Julyyyyy! *flying tacklehug* by Iximaz on 2015-05-12 17:38:00 UTC Reply

Take this plate of freshly-made SPaGhetti! It's good to have you back.

As for your PG status, you just need to hang out for a bit and re familiarize yourself with the current system and you'll be considered active again (assuming you were considered inactive before). Welcome back! :D

Yeek! *tackled* by JulyFlame on 2015-05-12 17:42:00 UTC Reply

Possibly, though the actual circumstances may make it slightly more murkier than such an outright clear solution.

Thank you very much for both warm welcome and SPaGhetti!