November is almost on time

[Lady Edfeil]

Well, it's the second, so this thread definitely starts almost on time. I had an absolute blast yesterday. I think I Rp'd for eight hours total. While that will remain an exception, I do think I'm ready and have time to come back to playing more in the room. For now I will be there every monday evening, and will work on adding another day as well. I know that the time differences between us will be challenging as always, but I am looking forward to getting some wonderful play in again.
In other news, the cutest boy in the world is still keeping a tight hold on his mommy. But in three weeks, we will actually be a full weekend apart. First time separation. Sniff... I get misty already. He will be in very good hands with his grandparents, but still...

[Halethala]

Speaking of firsts . . will you be able to vote in your very first US election tomorrow, Eva?! *grins* I still am not sure who I'm voting for . . I keep wishing there was one more option!

We set a record for the warmest Nov. 3rd in history! It was glorious! My thermometer said 77 degrees, but officially it was only 74. I even tried to sneak off an play hooky, but work was just too busy!

[Dream Loxley]

So much to catch up on............. perhaps here would be the best place to begin *S*

Wonderful to see so much activity on the boards again, I do hope it continues and spreads further into the room. I had planned on playing a while Wednesday but the fates intervened. I plan on more attempts *L*

The blogs: The idea behind this section was originally for ooc writing, on any subject. But, as Letha stated the Title 'Anything Goes' would cover any IC threads you may wish to begin. I personally just think its wonderful to have an outlet for creative writing and thoughts we may wish to share. None need feedback or acknowledgment, but of course interest shown is always a bonus. Do please use the section as it pleases you all.

My health: I began this new week with such optimism and plans, but I had not realized how high my stress levels were getting, and this came to a head Tuesday evening. I had been feeling out of sorts, tummy ache and such for a few days, put it down to indigestion, but we had to get an all-call Doctor out Tuesday as my symptoms progressed. After some much needed pain relief it was decided my I.B.S. (Irritable Bowel) had decided to make its presence known once again, after quite some time of just being in the background so to speak *L* These things are truly sent to try us. Suffice to say I simply had to let my body do its thing and go with the flow, literally! I know...TMI *LOL* I am up today but truly feel washed out and lethargic, but I arranged a small gathering of family to celebrate what would have been Dad's Birthday today, so I shall toddle off and raise a glass of water to his memory and perhaps indulge in some soup!

I do wish all well and will get around very soon to replying to mail etc.

to you all here in WS

[Lady Edfeil]

The blogs are in place and I look eagerly to read from everyone. I hope the days are kind to us in november. The wake and funeral of Thartos yesterday were a worthy rememberance of a very kind man and someone who will live forever in the memory of those he met.
It was good also to see so many friends again. I think maybe that would have been the aspect that Thartos enjoyed the most, the fact that he brought people together.
As I said in the blog, I am experimenting with a new weekly schedule. Monday will remain my RP day, and either thursday or friday my second RP day hopefully.
It's been wonderful to see so many people come into the room and visit and have fun.

[SighehelmofKent]

Well, a post from me here on the OOC board section thingy. I am not good at the OOC things. Let's face it I am no good at all at sharing OOC stuff. In fact I always felt an on line message board was, may be is, not the place for me to share OOC. It maight show me off to be aloof, a little cold. But well........I have learned in the past two years that people change, I change.

Yesterday evening, mind you I am European, so for most in the room, except my fellow compadre in Europe, Dream, it was afternoon, I spent a hugely enjoyable time rping. Edie, Dream, Halethala, Repsol, Brennkah, me.......and I do believe I am forgetting someone....... rped for a while. Lots and lots of warm OOC greetings and hello's. And I had more fun in a rp room than I have had in two years.

Oh, I have rped some in the last 8 months, but I have never found the non magic, medieval rp room that Windstorm represents. I am crap at playing the magical types. And so I try to stick to non magical, but nin are like Windstorm.

It made me realise I missed it, missed the people I rped with. I have actually had the pleasure of meeting some for real, so the faces are known to me, the voices and their laughs. It makes the experience so much more real.

When I left Windstorm 1 year and 354 days ago (I can trace it back exactly, weird isn't it, and it was almost exactly 2 years) I had reasons, valid reasons. Now if I would evaluate the reasons again, with the prson I am now, I would probably not leave. But does it matter?

No, it doesn't. I enjoyed the eveing thoroughly! And as you may have read on the board, my Sighehelm has a goal, a purpose, a mission in his life. -grins- Poor Edie! Regardless if he will succeed, I mean to enjoy the rp as much as I can. Including the boards in all of this will be a necessity and I hope you enjoy my posts as much as I do.

A warning though, I tend to long winded.

Now for some personal accomendations:

Halethala's player: creative, insightful, a brilliant narrator and poet, and I will strive to make her believe all of what I just jotted down.

Dream's player: Windstorm's loving behind the scene's glue. A woman with the courage of a lion, and the gentle tenacity to keep going no matter what life throws at her. Or what others throw at her. I plan to show her a friendship worthy of her.

Edie's player: Well.........Windstorm's constant, the motor which keeps us going. Even after a period of silence for all of us, she emerges alongside Dream to breathe life into what was once Augustin's dream. (I miss the guy ooc and ic). Edie has the ability to see good in all, and will work to bring it out in all. I hope to reforge some of what was lost, in fact I will do my darnest!

Repsol's player: It will be a pleasure to get to know him, and see how he will enhance my rp. So far I have enjoyed seeing his post. I hope to do his creation justice.

All others (including Bella OOC), who ever they are: Call on me if you wish to RP, wish to talk, or need help. I am a busy person, but will try to be a friend, and a support as much as time allows.

well.............-reads back- for a non OOC person, I think I just .....amazed even myself.

HUGS..........Willow, Sighehelm's player

PS: I play sighehelm's mother too, Queen Aethelbred of Kent.

[Lady Edfeil]

Queen Aethelbred of Kent, aka, the dragon. *shudders* That lady scares me.
Good to see you on the board, Willow! Share as much or as little as you like here. I think you speak too kindly of me though, but I am never one to discourage kind words or thought, so I will accept them happily! Hope you enjoy all that Windstorm has to offer.
BTW, everyone, I'm sick. *gnarfs and complains* After two weeks of resisting, my husband managed to give me his cold. I told him I prefer flowers, but oh well. *W* If anyone finds out how to send chicken soup by email, just send me some.

[Dream Loxley]

How kind your words are Willow......Thankyou *S* Praise always does wonders for the soul, it is very much appreciated. I am glad you found your way back here and also that you added your thoughts and opinions to the boards. We all love to read of one another and look forward to watching your character progress in his challenge, also your continued writing ooc.

It was great fun to be in the room again, playing and sharing some ooc banter, also very good for one's spirits. I hope we can all find a little time to continue what we are building on since the Gathering.

Warm wishes to all for a happy and healthy rest of the week.

[Halethala]

Ahh . . it feels like Christmas . . and I don't mean only the snow! I wonder what has clicked again to bring so many around? No way to know, but just to wriggle with delight that it is so.

I suppose one way to think of it is that Dream has earned her namesake . . her tenacity in clinging to hope that this home would once again ring with life and laughter and inspired muses . . .

Please, Windy Willow . . *grins* do ramble on as long as possible! *hugs ya kindly*

Edie . . I should have known when I watched everyone else sniffling and thought to myself "thank heavens I didn't get sick" . . that I'd get sick too. Hopefully you'll be feeling better in no time!

There, now I'm all set for the long cold evenings when I can't come play in the room . . . I just put in a nice big order to Amazon.

[Dream Loxley]

;D Always have hope Letha

It is wonderful to see so many names on the boards......Rayven has asked that her love be sent to you all with a promise she will visit as time allows

This week has seen the worm turn here.......my hermit days seem a thing of the past *LOL* I have been out and about so much I long to stay home again!! I must admit, making the effort has been rewarding and I have made a decent start on Christmas gifts and those super little extras we all indulge in during the festive season. Still a lot more to do but I bought all my cake ingredients today and shall make that next week.

Like Letha, I am feeling more Christmassy I think, although the weather is rather dull and dismal still. Always make the best of it as they say.

Get well soon Eva, and enjoy your days.

Happy and safe weekend to all. I am meeting up with some family members on Sunday. I organised it simply because we only ever met at funerals and I thought......well...a little effort and a restuarant half way between us all for travelling....hope it works *L*

Ho Ho Ho !!

[Lady Edfeil]

Hope you are having a great time with the family! Funerals are such an ugh time to gather.

[Lady Edfeil]

My cold was a bit better yesterday but seems to have returned with a vengeance today. Ugh!

[Lady Edfeil]

And still suffering from that cold. I did have a blast yesterday roleplaying. I felt totally out of control, and that was a fun feeling. Note to self: those queens are DANGEROUS! I'm not sure what happened afterward, but it sounded like everyone had a great time which is the most important thing.
I am not sure if I mentioned this before, but... I am going to Washington for the weekend. My wonderful beloved husband is having an economics conference there, and he is taking me along for a first weekend away without baby. *G*

[Dream Loxley]

Gosh.......just where has this week gone! Wednesday already, and only another 11 days or so until we begin December. *Shudders* I still have so much to do *L*

Sunday went so well, and we all promised to make time again soon to meet up. I sowed the seeds for a gathering at my home during early Summer, or as soon as the weather will allow us the space in my garden *S* I always find it so much more relaxing when guests can wander or simply sit in the garden *S* So at least we have an aim, and to see my Mum with the 'elder' family members was a treat indeed. I know none of them will be here forever, so just that little effort was well worthwhile.

I have been buying Christmas gifts and keep looking at my cards *L* at least the thought is there even if I have not got around to writing any as yet. I must.....I must......I simply must! I did make my cake today! The aroma of spices and fruits has filled the kitchen and make me feel more Christmassy, I hope it turns out well......it has another hour to cook yet and cost an absolute fortune for all the ingredients *L* Still, nothing beats homemade hmmm, and I did so enjoy all the preparation. Next will be mincemeat for those mince pies, some chutney and cranberry sauce which I have become rather famous for within my local family members *S*

There goes the timer....... checking time *L* wish me luck!

(Cake looking good, one more hour covered with brown paper - smells heavenly!)

[Dream Loxley]

Well.....the cake seems to have survived! It is resting now, wrapped up safe and sound until I poke and prod it next week, then dribble more Brandy over it to soak in *L* They call that 'feeding' the cake *S* I have to say I can't wait to have a taste. Not sure how I will decorate it as yet, normally the best laid plans go out the window and I end up doing a snow scene *L* Still......the proof of any pudding is in the eating as they say. I enjoyed making it even though it seemed to take such a long time *S*

Today it is so nice here......colder but bright and even sunny at times. They are actually predicting snow at the weekend!!! We shall see *L* I expect that will turn to sleet and then rain as always. Still, it is a lovely new morning and I am counting my blessings after a week that has had the whole family quite concerned. My Husband's work place are having what they call a restructuring and of course that leads to job losses.........obviously a very fraught time. I have often wanted him to retire early, but if there is not enough money coming in, then that is not an option just yet. He has been told his job is safe for the time being, but we still don't know what other changes may be forthcoming. I guess what will be will be and no point in worrying until we really have to *S*

There *L* I feel better for sharing *S*

Wishing all a wonderful weekend......have a super time away Eva, you will miss your little man but will also enjoy the time alone with Hubby I am sure.

to all always.

[Halethala]

Good heavens, that cake does sound fabulous! I am quite certain I've never put that much effort into anything edible!

Changes . . yes, the times are wobbly, aren't they? My husband has had his hours cut, quite considerably, for several weeks now, and my employer has informed us just this week that everyone on staff will have our hours diminished by 2 per week as of the first of the year, as well as a tiny raise that does in no way keep up with the cost of living. My son was laid off several weeks ago and cannot find work anywhere . . but the holiday glitter is being lavished in the stores, and it does make one smile to think of the holidays approaching. I love Thanksgiving especially, a more homey and reflective time together.

*laughs* I grumbled yesterday that I was beginning to forget what sunshine was . . and today it's dawned without a cloud to be seen! (deathly cold, yes, and a biting wind, but oh does that sun look wonderful!) Tonight is our small city's annual Parade of Lights, a chilly affair indeed, but great fun! So we'll be clustered in a co-worker's garage all day decorating my husband's shiny red pickup with strings of lights!