Have a waffle with Carol

[Carol Townsend]

Noe, I have obviously read too many bodice rippers, I would have our heroine taking a job as a nanny to the children of a wealthy widower, which would involve her accompanying them on a long holiday to Tobago, she would ofcourse develop a crush on him, before realising he is an evil drug baron and falling for our tobagoan hero (who could be an undercover detective, posing as a beach bum).

Linda

Linda,
You are a genius!
Or maybe you have been reading too many bodice rippers!
Confession time; I've never read any, not one. I may have dipped into the odd one of my mum's or mother-in-law's, or maybe a short story in a magazine, but never a whole story from cover to cover. Had a peep inside a Mills&Boon once, and thought it was downright boring.
I think I may lack the imagination to write fiction, so I may enlist your help with the plot. I'll share the profits with you when I make my first million!
One thing, I'm incapable of writing it "straight" or even tongue-in-cheek. I tried, but the Muse of the Surreal is always on my shoulder....
Gosh that was long-winded wasn't it?

Today my whole school-60 children plus the same number of staff, hangers-on and groupies, are having a picnic in the park, with an American theme. Hope it stays dry!
Back to the novel. Got to think of a name for the villain...
Noe
xxx

[Tony G]

What tone?

Are you talking to me?

[Jack Hargreaves]

Sorry Toney

[Jane H]

Isle of wight to Tobago - isn't it obvious?

The Isle of Wight ferry gets hi-jacked by Aston Clinton! (I'll leave it to you to work out the details Noe!)

Jane

[Carol Townsend]

Damn!
Too late for the 1000th post, and I was hoping for a prize
Tony,
Don't worry about Jack; you know he's confused.
Jane,
Great idea!!!!

Thanks to all of you for your help; I appreciate your support and encouragement. I couldn't do it without you, you know.
Love Noe
xxx

[Jack Hargreaves]

Noe, bet you could.

[David Watkins]

Seconded!

[Carol Townsend]

Does that mean the motion is carried then?

[SandraK]

NO,NO,NO - motion decidedly not carried. Have yet to hear of "golden locks", "limpid eyes", "cupids bow mouth" and STILL no bodice ripping.

[Carol Townsend]

Some people, and I'm naming no names - you know who you are, are obsessed with the ripping of bodices.
Sandra,
You can't have the bodice being ripped in the very first chapter, what could I put in the rest of the story? (Don't answer that)
I can see that I'm going to have to read some of those books in the name of research, so if I disappear for a few weeks you know what I'm up to!

Tony,
My dear Bruv, in case you don't see it, on the "what money to take" thread you will see that you are the 1000th poster here.(I think) Congratulations!
The aforementioned money thread has now gone off the deep end, which I know will delight Bill.
Off to do my research,
love
Noe
xxx

[Kevin Pallant]

Queen Noe,
I am sorry to be bearer of bad tidings and question your authority but I feel your Maths is not as proficient as your English. By my calculations Linda P should be the receipient of the 1000th poster prize?
Any other suggestions or do we need to get the Cheif Anorak to decide
What was the prize by the way?

[Carol Townsend]

OK Kevin,
I'm not that hot at the old maths, so I'm willing to accept that I may be wrong and let someone adjudicate. I am sure however, that the winner isn't me! Um, there is no cash available for a prize, so it will have to be a prize in spirit rather than substance, unless Steve can find some old Boots gift vouchers or something.
Noe

[Gary]

there is no cash available for a prize, so it will have to be a prize in spirit
Noe

Nowt wrong with that

[SandraK]

Noe
Why can't I answer that ?

[GillMathews]

Hi everyone, Too much working and too little time to waffle recently Also been catching up with hedges, lawns and weeds .
Noe, great start to your story.
I feel Cherry may have developed a fondness for picnicing in the glorious sunshine overlooking the sea.She wonders about all the places around the world that she has never seen or even dreamed of.She reaches into the care worn beaded and fringed bag (given to her by one of her new friends) for her mobile, only to discover that it has slipped through a tear in the lining. She feels for the phone and finds a folded document of shiny paper. A map of Tobago This must be destiny,excitement stirrs.Her heart tells her she must go there and her newly gained independance is willing her to be courageous enough to travel alone.etc,etc,
Have to agree with waiting a while before the bodice ripping.SO much more fun. As for villains,a girl can easily get into predicaments travelling alone.It is pure chance who sits beside you on the plane and its a long flight
Night everyone
Gill x x x

PS OH NO I just became an Oh, so Sad! person

[Carol Townsend]

Gill,
Thanks for your contribution to the Ideas Department, and for agreeing with me about premature bodice ripping.
I'm very pleased with everyone's interest in, and enthusiasm about my little project.
So, who have you sat next to on the plane then? Anyone interesting?
Don't be sad to be "Oh so sad", be proud!
Back to my studies,
Noe
XXX

[GillMathews]

Noe,
I always introduce myself to my seating partner straight away,best to be on speaking terms in case of any urgent "moments" during the flight.I dont do travel sickness but they might
A lovely chap sat next to me the first time I went. He was from Watford, had been a driving instructor for over thirty years and was the proud father of six children.I was kept well entertained with stories of driving near misses and predicaments. He was bound for Granada for his annual trip to visit his mother.On another flight the guy across the isle from me showed me his entire photo collection on his laptop including the pictures of his wife from whom he was recently seperated. He was from Notting Hill and pledged to take me to the carnival .Unfortunately by the time I got home I had lost his number HE was bound for Grenada to help his parents move into the home they had just built for thier retirement having returned from years in England.This year beside me was a father of five with strong lay preaching tendencies.I think he thought my soul was probably salvageable if only he had more time Nevertheless we had some very interesting discussions about life,destiny,love,the criminal justice system,the importance of wealth in relation to happiness and much much more HEEwas also bound for Grenada to suprise his Mother for her birthday and Mother's day.He was very excited about it.Must be something special about the mothering in Grenada to keep the sons going back with so much love.
So, yes very interesting and so far nothing that I could'nt handle but maybe next time
Gill x x
Ps. The English family I met on a coastal boat tour,well I'll tell U about next time.

[Linda P]

Noe, How about Ashby De La Zouch for your villain?

[Carol Townsend]

So, yes very interesting and so far nothing that I could'nt handle but maybe next time

Gill, that almost sounds as if you want a situation you couldn't handle
You must be very approachable and gregarious; the sort people open up to.
I must try a long flight on my own one day....

Linda,
Thanks for the suggsetion, I'll add it to my list.
Love
Noe
xxx

[Bill B]

Greetings from the Colonies,

Looks like I missed all the excitement here over the weekend.

Thanks for your good wishes. On the 4th we drove over to a small town near our cottage for a typical old fashioned Independence Day celebration complete with a fried chicken dinner served by a local church, baseball games, craft and vendors booths, amusement park rides, a classic and antique car show, several bands and performing groups, and of course the Grand Parade. The parade consisted mostly of fire trucks from all the nearby volunteer fire departments and candidates for the various political offices coming up for election this fall. Throw in the local school marching band, some boy scout troops, a few horse drawn carts and various farm tractors and a good time was had by all.

That evening we anchored our boat on a bend in the lake, which provided a view of about three miles in each direction, and watched dozens of firework displays for about two hours.

Unfortunately the weekend was too short and now I'm back at work looking out the window and watching it rain.

Bill