Morning all, coffee for me.
All this talk of hot weather, it is still cold down our way, 20 degrees but at least it is fine. And oh joy I have seen the first daffodils camellias and azaleas of spring. Summer is coming.
I did keep myself busy yesterday, and as a consequence I am flashing the bar. The story link is below, and as always thanks to Curvy who always seems to draw the short straw and moderate my stories. She is of course so lovely that she says she likes it.
There is also a poem, a sad one for me, written on the weekend when I realised a friend had seemingly left lush without a word.
Afternoon all, just taking a break from Saturday gardening. Yes weeds still seem to grow in a Sydney winter. Hope all is good in everyone's life and that Reese you get your on-line presence sorted out.
I am never going to look at a RR in the same way Ping, it will always now seem like a severed finger. I will be on for a beer later in the afternoon once the garden is tidy.
Wow, drinks on me, I am just so thrilled. As it has just gone 8 am this Friday morning I will stick to coffee, but have whatever you like on my tab.
Without getting too maudlin, thanks you lot; if will be a year ago tomorrow that I signed up to lush intending to write and it took me a while to find this place. Just got distracted I guess, but now I am here I have learnt that this is the best bar in the virtual universe and I have always felt welcomed and supported in my writing.
Congratulations to all 51 writers, every story was a joy to read. Special thanks to those who left such wonderful and encouraging comments on my story.
I will certainly have a drink or three later in the day
Congratulations to all fifty-one writers who entered; every story was, for me, a joy to read. Inspirational and oh so in keeping with the Pride theme, special congratulations to jaded_buddha, Ping and the rest of the top ten.
Super contest and I loved being part of it. Thanks to Nicola and all those who organised and judged this contest.
Um, I set out to write my story in a way that was worthy of the contest theme and the simply wonderful comments, including those from writers I admire, have been so encouraging. To have won is, to be honest, overwhelming and I am, unusually for me, speechless. Thanks so very much for your support, I appreciate it more than I have words to say. Special thanks to Curvy for moderating my story and her kind words.
Annie
Evening all, giggles, yes Thursday is only half an hour away. I will have a beer to end the day in celebration of not having been tasered.
Well, it hit 21 degrees this afternoon, not a cloud in the sky and I saw my first daffodil, so there is just a hint that winter is fading.
Big night in the bar last night, and good to see Ping's lily white ass (and taser plug) helping with the washing up.
That Beaver Breath Brandy certainly makes a girl forget her worries about tasers, and indeed makes her forget everything, including what I did with the next part of the film script.
Enjoy Wednesday, I have finished with it and it was cool.
Hungry like the wolf - Duran Duran
Morning all, coffee and donuts would be perfect this morning. You all remember that if the heat becomes unbearable, a flight, longish I will admit - 14 hours from San Francisco (I have promised myself never ever Los Angeles again) or 22 hours from London - will bring you to a Sydney winter.
Now I would complain about the 14 degrees C currently and the low of 8 C overnight, but last time I did that Curvy pointed out that sometimes could be a summer day in her part of the world. But I am finding it cold, though now that we are past the shortest day, summer feels like it is just over the horizon.
I hope Tonya, that your tests are good. And also I had never considered making limoncello, but we have a lot of lemons now on our lemon tree, so that gives me a good idea. Finally thanks to all those who left lovely comments on my story, I really appreciate it.
Evening all, have seen and liked the original Wicker Man and well yes the lasagne looks so good. Dinner is done for me but a final glass on wine would be good, red to help combat the winter chills .
Will raise my glass to the 47 wonderful other entries in the Pride competition. I have read them all now and absolutely love the diverse takes on diversity. Congratulations everyone xx
Evening all, and Happy 4th July to my American friends. The 4th passed cold and wet in Sydney and I trust there is better weather for your celebrations.
Stories are flooding in and I am barely managing to keep up. But loving the diverse entries reflecting the contest theme.
I will take a white wine as I mourn the tragic loss of so much bourbon. Cheers all.
Annie
Afternoon all, Wednesday was fine and cold around 15 degrees, in this neck of the Southern Hemisphere. I will join Susie in one of her red wines, I trust she will be restocking Rumps the fine Cabernet from France picked up on her holidays. I would ask for a slice of pizza to go with my wine, but you have to be kidding the size of that thing. Ah giggles not really the sentence I should leave hanging on Lush.
Thanks Fuzzy for the music, loving your selection. As for the contest deadline looming like a hungry bird of prey, I am feeling the pressure as I thought I could easily read them all by the 6th. And I just realised I am only two thirds through. But I am really enjoying them and savouring them, such a worthwhile topic that has bought out some fabulous work.
And thanks to those who have commented and voted on my story. I really appreciate the kind words, totally confidence building. Perhaps a second red as I prepare dinner. I have tried Wednesday and it is good, I am sure you will like it too.
Well done Susie, it was my favourite the moment I saw it. Just adore the black and white opening to reveal the rainbow. Even better I loved how so many people changed their avatar and represented Pride. Congratulations all.
Well done LYFBUZ and those that helped for organising this, a great way to demonstrate solidarity. And yes I am, albeit slowly, reading my way through all the stories. About a third done so far, but aim to read them all by the 6th. My special thanks to those that have read and commented on my story, I am almost overwhelmed by the lovely things you have said. Thank you so much, it means more to me than you might imagine.
Love is love. We shall overcome.
Annie
I had better stick to coffee Rump as I start work in 40 minutes.
I hear it is Canada Day, so happy Canada Day to my Canadian friends. I read a few stories this morning, finding them excellent and have promised myself to read them all before the competition closes. Rump you are a gem for this place, a haven for writers and the best bar in the virtual universe. I adore how you make everyone welcome and you are right for me it is about becoming a better scribbler.
Now that I have learnt your beer definitions Vanessa, for me craft beer wins hands down. As elsewhere craft is having quite a renaissance in Australia and nothing beats it as a summer drink on a hot day. Sadly we are a few months away from summer but I am living vicariously from your northern hemisphere comments.
Catch you later
Is that really a question Vanessa, absolutely craft beer. Unless of course this antipodean sheila doesn't understand what domestic means, thinking of Budweiser.
Anyway, red wine loosens Susie's tongue does it, and she is in France. Rump a magnum of Saint-Emilion s'il vous plaît, delivered to the pale Irish and the bronzed Aussi writers propping up the end of the bar.
Well, and I seriously mean this, thank you so very for the comments on my story. I am overwhelmed to be honest, and I truly appreciate it. I am working my way through the other wonderful stories and while, Luca, I haven't got to yours yet, I will do so.
Just loving this competition, and, as I pour Susie another red wine, also wondering whether she says as well as writes embarrassing things after a few reds. Have a good Sunday, mine is at an end and it is almost bedtime.
Annie
Morning all, coffee to start my Friday.
Overnight my competition story, 'On Oxford Street, This Gay Girl Found Pride While Playing With Balls,' was published. Thanks Curvy for moderating and your kind words. And thanks to Greenman for your kind words as well.
I would appreciate it if others could take a look so I get enough support to qualify. Giggles, knowledge of Australia and rugby, while an advantage, is not essential. And those that comment positively can enjoy a drink here on my tab.
Now that I have finished writing I am working my way through the other entries, and the first three I read from DeviantSusie, GreenMan and Ping were fabulous, so I am looking forward to finding the time to enjoy more.
Hi everyone, well I have returned from holidays (or vacation for my North American friends.)
Annie, Annie who? I see you asking yourselves. Well I was here before, drawing inspiration from the booze, no I mean from the writers who frequent the best bar in the virtual universe.
An extended break, my longest ever, taking in Japan China Vietnam Cambodia and Singapore, and I loved every minute of it. Now back in a Sydney winter, though I promise not to moan about the temperature as today I thought it was so cold at under 10 degrees centigrade, and I sense only in Australia is that considered really cold.
Anyway, I saw the new competition while overseas, had an idea and started, but you know how things go when on holiday, and so, yes, I am way behind and in danger of not completing it on time. And, as I tend not to read other entries until I have finished mine, reading all your fine work will have to wait. So if you see me online feel free to say, "Go away Annie and write and don't come back until you have finished." I would be embarrassed if I was forced to reveal how many half done stories I have on my hard drive, including another I started when away. That is why I love the competitions as they have a deadline.
A glass of Pinot Noir this Friday afternoon, and I hope you all have a good weekend.
I like the idea behind this, drawing on the French Revolution cry of liberté, égalité, fraternité and pointing to the cultural revolution in thinking that is unfolding albeit more slowly that we would like. Just need to get the flag bigger and maybe lose the guns.
Anyway I was really impressed with the deviant one's entry which is so brilliantly conceived, black and white opening up to the pride colours. Has my vote Susie, not that I have a vote so bribes will be wasted on me.
Congratulations Hannah, and well done to all who entered. I loved the banter and the quality of the stories. Really appreciate the nice comments on Ned Kelly. Thanks to all involved, a great competition. And so for the last time, such is life.
Good morning all, a coffee to start my Thursday. A perfect sunny autumn (or fall) day beckons and Easter is here.
My ongoing sympathy for Paris and the meaning this Easter will have.
Now I will be on holiday or vacation depending on your preferred choice of words. And, in the words of Oates, "I am just going outside and may be some time," but unlike him I have every intention of returning.
It is early I know, but congratulations to the Notorious contest winners. I really enjoy this competition and my thanks, having exceeded my expectations and cracked 50 votes, for the support I received from those I met here. The collegiality that I had heard make Lush a great place is on display here every day in the bar.
See you soonish ...
Wandering Annie
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Evening all and this Friday evening I could do with a drink. Overnight shifts last few nights have been painful, but with a drink I will be ready to party. Make mine a beer to start.
New Orleans, Paris it all makes me travel envious. But fortunately I have a trip on the horizon which I am looking forward to. Cheers all, read the competition stories, you hear.
Such is life.
Hey Carl you wanted sexy girls and we have delivered. Tonya Curvy and two Annies, could there be a more sexy quartet.
Though I am worried about the other Annie, of course I admire a fierce determination to win and I know we all have our kinks, but kitten shooting!!!
But I hope you have read and commented on all out stories and of course rated them highly, after all rump patrons rule.
Now for that most difficult part of the day, when it is morning time and everyone wants coffee. But here is oz it is 10pm and I need a drink, perhaps a whiskey to end the day. Such is life.
Go read my story if you haven't.
