OOC4-Adventures in Gunrunning by TeelaBrown

OK ...
How did'ja mess it up Teela?

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I am SOOO tired that it looks fine ta me... got up at 5am and drove thu the snow and ice to take Cathy to a Claires Store to help reorg their inventory. Just got home... 8PM. Arrghsnooozzzzzz...

Had to goto police station to drop off pics of Cathy's injury and I think the {massive amount of expletives deleted} female shoplifter that punched Cat was siting in the lobby. AND the Detective was 'interviewing sombody'. Talk about will-power ... if I had known if it WAS her and her husband/boyfreind ... well you know.

Had to work on the car ... while turning a corner I 'kissed' a phone pole at only 6 or MPH.

However a 91 caddy (inherited this past summer...) has ALOT of mass ...

Sooo, it pushed he starboard (whoops - mil-speak, stbd=right) bumper section into the tire. Got it to the house and fixed ...

...after quite a bit of lying on a large carpet fragment and under the car. Tt was COOOOLD outside ta'day in Indy ...

Now I have the sniffles... I can now surely sympathize with Astriana when she was ill ... yesterday?

UM, what day iz it?

Funny thing about Comcast ... turned off the digital cable, but we still can watch cable thu the tuner of the VCR AND CABLE MODEM is still running ...

They musta not wanted so much to slog in the smow and just sent the shut down signal to the dig. cable box.
END OF RANT

Got some work done on bios for DF. No much just some ... pee-yen weather!

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

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Tuesday, January 27, 2004 4:33 PM

Nice Chinese language translators and such.

In general
http://www.sprachprofi.de.vu/english/zh.htm

For swearing...
http://www.insults.net/html/swear/chinese.html

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

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Tuesday, January 27, 2004 4:55 PM

Sorry you had such a bad day, CapnRahn, hope things go better for you tomorrow.
Oh, and speaking of translations... what does gorram mean? I have a page with every single chinese phrase used in the show except for that word.

I'm not broken, in my dream I win...

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Tuesday, January 27, 2004 5:15 PM

I always understood it to mean "Goddammit" or "Goddamn". Could be just me, though.

Hope the sniffles don't grow into something worse, Capn. Tell Cat to kiss your forehead. LOL. That always works for me when hubby does it.

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

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Tuesday, January 27, 2004 5:23 PM

Oh, man, that sucks, Ciara! And there's absolutely nothing you can do except wait for 'em to heal.

Stock up on ice & Tylenol and prepare for the long haul.

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

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Tuesday, January 27, 2004 5:31 PM

*beams* thanks for the sympathy, Boomer :) think I'll do just that

..ow...ow ow ow

hitting enter hurts

fromnowoniwillnothitenterorshift

Just a humble supplicant in service to all things Joss

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Tuesday, January 27, 2004 6:17 PM

Teela: You did a spiffy job with the alpha post... no worries!

CapnRahn: Echinacea, Goldenseal, and Vitamin C will keep you from getting a cold (if you still only have the sniffles ~ if it's progressed further, there are ways to minimize the cold in potency and length... hehehe). No more laying on the ground in cold weather, silly!

And yes, it was yesterday, and yes, I'm feeling much better. Thanks to everyone for well wishes!

Ciara: You could always just be a hunt-and-pecker.. um, I mean a two-fingered typist...

Love to all, see you in the AM ~ I'm going to be before I get sent there by the overprotective hubby. 'Night!

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

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Tuesday, January 27, 2004 6:40 PM

Love to ya, Astriana---hey...did you just call me a pecker?! LOL

if RavenWW, Geezer and Squee could get in contact with me at elenahope@yahoo.com, or through my profile OR through AIM gamestopgrrl

about whether or not Inara has met any of their characters previously, client or otherwise---let me know, she's looking over the scene now-shed need to recognize ya if she knows ya

Just a humble supplicant in service to all things Joss

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Tuesday, January 27, 2004 7:51 PM

LOADANDMAKEREADY

Quote:
Originally posted by Squee:

Oh, and speaking of translations... what does gorram mean? I have a page with every single chinese phrase used in the show except for that word.

Gorram is English. A deliberate mispronunciation of "God Damn." For years ... generations even, people have deliberately distorted the pronunciation of profanities -- and obscenities -- in order to: (A) get away with it, (B) to minimize other peoples perceptions of their rudness, lack of gentility, or manners, or (C) express exasperation with out offending anyone. (Hopefully.)

Consider: "AW, SHOOT!" The "OO" is a substitution for "I." Do you get my meaning here?

"By Gum, By Gar, B'Gorra, were (are?) substitutions for By God. And what about, "Jeez?"

And what do you think "Freaking," "Frigging," and "Effing," are substitutions for?

I first heard "Gorram" In Yorkshire, England many years ago.

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Tuesday, January 27, 2004 7:53 PM

Thanks All! Jut gotta "roll wid dee blow" car works, not pretty, but works ... Now I gotta goto a junkyard and find the bits I need to repair!

It makes me glad I did not start DF yet ... TOO many irons in the fire for the car to get smegged.

Ciara, sorry I missd yer IM, was talkin' to Merc on the phone.

What the FRELL did you do to offend you finger and pinky so much that they felt the need to make an attempt to leave you?

Got some really good stuff about Merc now ... hee hee ... This is gonna play SO good... with so many superlative gamers!

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

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Tuesday, January 27, 2004 8:14 PM

Well, damn.

I feel left out of the PK stuff now.

If anyone should need me (I don't know if Astriana has added it yet), I broke down and joined AIM, as well as being on MSNMessenger. Both are BoomerGoodheart. Feel free to add me.

'Nighters!

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 3:01 AM

GEEZER

Keep the Shiny side up

Ciara. Can't AIM or email from work, so...

Thorne has never met Inara, but he is familiar with Companions, having lived on the Core worlds when an Alliance officer. I am sure he would like to spend some time with a person of culture and refinement, and will say so. Besides, it'll give him a chance to get Mal's goat, since he'll quickly see how things stand between Mal and 'Nara.

Really hope either Humble can get back and be Mal or we can find a new recruit, since it's more fun for me (Thorne) to interact when I don't always know the other player's mind, and he(she) doesn't know mine.

"Keep the Shiny side up"

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 3:30 AM

Boomer, no yer not!

Come and plaaaay with us...
{in eerie little girls voice fom film "The Shining"}

Time for ya to reach inside and pull that character (or type of character) you've always wanted to RP and have at!

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 4:14 AM

play wif us Boomer!! Milla wants ta meetcha!! I know we must have room for ya in that big Dragonfly :)

Just a humble supplicant in service to all things Joss

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 11:47 AM

*shaking head* You guys. You'll be the ruination of me yet.

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 12:01 PM

'Course we do! At the least, there's another giggly blonde twin to play.

Okay, folks, I'm heading home for the evening. If the roomie doesn't hog the computer tonight (he was quite accommodating yesterday), I'll be on in a few hours. Hugs til then!

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 1:33 PM

I see I am going to need to get Book to get River more drawn out. Gotta find out more about what River knows... which seems to be much. Your posts are so short Teela, just enough to tease me crazily into wanting more, so I must get more from you. So let it be written, so let it be done.

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 1:39 PM

TEELABROWN

Quote:
I see I am going to need to get Book to get River more drawn out. Gotta find out more about what River knows... which seems to be much. Your posts are so short Teela, just enough to tease me crazily into wanting more, so I must get more from you. So let it be written, so let it be done.

Isn't that everyone feels about Firefly leaving? We want more info, story...but you can try, don't got nothin' that says you can't.

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"Freedom is the Freedom to say that 2+2 makes 4. If that is granted, all else follws"-Winston, 1984
Keep flyin', and remember, THEY can't take the sky from US!

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 1:56 PM

MERCEDESTROY

Hello all.

I was requested to post here to let you know that CapnRahn is currently without cable/internet access and temporarily off-line.

When I have any additional data, I will certainly let you know.

Later,

Merc

If Justice is the dish, then I am your waitress

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 2:08 PM

Damn. Ok, CapnRahn will probably be back this weekend, so we'll just have to soldier on without him. Hmmm...be interesting to see what Simon has to say to Slight when he gets back, though. LOL.

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 6:52 PM

MERCEDESTROY

Pardon all. Been on the phone with CapnRahn this evening. If everyone agrees, he would like me to try to run Simon for a couple of days. Since I am slated to play in PK and am new to this, he thought it would give me a bit of experience.

There is an awful lot for me to read and absorb right now, and I don't get off of work until 6:30 PM Eastern Standard. So please give me a chance to catch up a bit and see just where everyone is - I will try to post something tomorrow night.

If you have a problem with it, by all means, please let me know, but I would seriouly appreciate the chance to practice this before taking up a new game.

Boomer -

I don't think he can have the cable and the computer set up by this weekend by any stretch, but he is trying to look into temporary alternatives.

Thanks,

Merz

If Justice is the dish, then I am your waitress

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Wednesday, January 28, 2004 8:13 PM

Whatever you and CapnRahn have worked out between you is fine by me.

*frown* Tell that man to find a freakin' library so's he can at least check in. LOL.

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 2:59 AM

BARNEYT

I have a really busy time a work for a week, get back and you guys are on chapter 7! Jeez... I figured that there's no way I'm going to be able to catch up, so just jump in where the action is - and boy, things have certainly heated up since my last read!

I'm going to have to take the time to read the old threads just to see if I can figure out what's going on with Kaylee in the Engine Room!

It's almost like having the series back - shiny!

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"I think the right place to start is to say, fair is fair. This is who we are. These are our numbers." Mr Willis of Ohio - The West Wing

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 3:17 AM

Merc: I'm sure that if CapnRahn asked you to fill in as Simon until he gets back, you'll do just fine. Experience is always a good thing.

BarneyT: Kaylee's engine room thing is fairly new (happened in Act 7). Believe me, it doesn't take long to get to a new act around here!

I am working on getting the remaining synopses finished so that you can get the gist from the alpha post on the thread, but they might not be finished until tomorrow.

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 3:48 AM

i DO aim to misbehave

Quote:
Originally posted by BarneyT:
It's almost like having the series back - shiny!

I think that's the shiniest compliment we could have received. Good to know we're not just writing all this to amuse ourselves...although frankly, I think we are. If others find the same engagement in it that seems to have ensnared all the players, than I'd say we're doing something right.

Xei-xei, BarneyT!

We have art so as not to die of truth ~ Neitzsche
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Thursday, January 29, 2004 9:05 AM

i DO aim to misbehave

Hey Maniac -
Sorry I had Rowan bolt out of there, but considering the mood Geezer's put Mal in, it really does follow character - stay ahead of dangerous times whenever possible.

I went into Rowan's bio and added a bit about her spiritual views. I could see her and Book talking philosophical, maybe during Serenity's "late evening."

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 9:24 AM

GEEZER

Keep the Shiny side up

Channain - Didn't mean to be a grouch. Mal was just hoping to have a nice little "Hi. My name is..." exposition to get everybody settled on board, but it looks like all the shootouts with Feds, "kill you with my brain" attempts, emergency engine shutdowns, backtalking passengers, River freakouts, and the general aroma of booze permeating the ship, are making him close in fast on the breaking point. I'm really afraid of what might happen.

"Keep the Shiny side up"

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 9:25 AM

Hey Channain, Not to worry about the bolting. Book took off pretty quick as well to get River the heehaw outta there before somebody blew her cover. The late night chats sound intriguing... Book is often up late pondering the good book.

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 9:30 AM

I think Zoe is just busy being terse, and Wash is just trying to find things to do on the bridge, so as to avoid the shouting... LOL

I think if Damon doesn't tell someone his name soon, Mal might shoot him...

Seriously, I'll post for them both a little later. How am I doing with Wash, BTW?

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 9:32 AM

i DO aim to misbehave

You're writing very well for Wash, I think. I think those who claim Zoe as their favorite character would write Wash well and vice versa because they *GET* Wash and Zoe.

Maybe Damon needs to get shot...oh no, wait, he already has been, hasn't he? Right! My bad!

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 9:47 AM

i DO aim to misbehave

That's kind of what brought it to mind. I can see her talking with him, then setting up the holo-billiards in the kitchen later on when she thinks Mal is likely asleep. I'm starting to get the idea that she may be an insomniac, due to the constant state of being on her guard. Borderline paranoia.

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 10:23 AM

Yay! A reader is interested in my story idea! What a great thing to read when I logged on today. Glad to know that there actually are other people reading our little dramedy.

Astriana--I think you're doing a great job with Wash! I agree with Channain, in that someone playing Zoe would be able to write for Wash, as they GET the two of them together. Keep up the good work!

BoomerGoodheart
"I love my Captain."

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 10:55 AM

Can't wait to see how Rowan and Book get along :)

Can't wait to see what Kaylee's hiding!!

even the people that PLAY this RP can't wait to see what's gonna happen next ;)

GEEZER: I'd love to have a late-night chat with Thorne whenever you're ready. I'll keep Inara out of her shuttle tonight--probably sitting vigil over River's room.

I'd also love to have a run-in with Damon and Slight--they seem like "interesting" fellows

hope Damon's not in a cell by then! *laughs*

*pokes grumpy Mal" I like 'em that way

Just a humble supplicant in service to all things Joss

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 11:22 AM

Hey all, I just got caught up on the OOC talk.

Ciara, I'd love to see Damon's run-in with Inara too... if he's not shot, or thrown out the air lock or in a holding cell

He seems to have gotten himself in trouble again... though he wasn't looking for it, and I wasn't planning on it. He's had a bad day and Mal came down in a bad mood... not a good mix. anyway, I can't wait to see how this turns out.

I'm not broken, in my dream I win...

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 11:37 AM

answered myself--I delete the question :P

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 11:46 AM

Bummer! I checked it out just in time to MISS the question...

Headin' out for a while, folks. May be able to get on this evening. *Hugs* to all in the meantime.

~A~

...I'm still free,
You can't take the sky from me.

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 12:11 PM

RAVENWHYTEWING

Hi everyone, sorry it's taken me a while to post on this thread, but I just learned it was here today! Ciara, you can reach me at ravenwhytewing@yahoo.com. I trust all who read this sight with my email, yes, cuz y'all are trustworthy folk!

Everyone Dies. Someone's carrying a bullet for you, doesn't even know it. The trick is, to die of old age before he finds you.

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 12:23 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Squee:
Hey all, I just got caught up on the OOC talk.

Ciara, I'd love to see Damon's run-in with Inara too... if he's not shot, or thrown out the air lock or in a holding cell
He seems to have gotten himself in trouble again... though he wasn't looking for it, and I wasn't planning on it. He's had a bad day and Mal came down in a bad mood... not a good mix. anyway, I can't wait to see how this turns out.

I'm not broken, in my dream I win...

It's a good character contention within Mal that he always thinks things through, and he has a basic humanity that he tries to avoid but can't... that's why he let Simon and River stay. He may huff and puff for a while, but I would hope that he lets you stay as well. It wouldn't seem like Mal if he didn't.

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:01 PM

Thanks for the reassurance, Maniac, I'm sure things will go smoother now that Mal has Damon's gun, and if not... there's always the big hearted preacher to step in and defend him

Brink on the other hand looks to be asking for trouble... and I have no idea what Mal's going to do. Damon's half expecting him to explode into a shooting frenzy

but I guess we'll see...

I'm not broken, in my dream I win...

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 1:25 PM

I took the liberty of posting for CapnRahn (who is absent due to technical difficulties and his helper Merx, who I bet hasn't caught up yet.) Hope it doesn't ruin anything you had going on with him, Rahn/Merc. I just had to have Simon rush off to his sister's defense.

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Inara: Who's winning?
Simon: I can't really tell, they don't seem to be playing by any civilized rules that I know.
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Thursday, January 29, 2004 2:05 PM

Hey everybody. I got a little bit bored and decided that not only would I post for CapnRahn, but for everyone else as well!

Bwahahahahahhahahaaha. *whew* No no, just kidding.

What I did do though was make a temporary map of Serenity including the crew room locales, general locales, and a couple of the passenger rooms that I (Book, he he) set up already in the story.

I thought this might help everybody jive like turkeys. Gobble gobble gobble.

I posted it in the Blue Sun Room. It will be hard to miss.

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 2:39 PM

Very cool, Maniac! and very useful. I'm not super familiar with the layout of the ship (specifically the passenger dorms) so it should come in handy. That way we can all use it and know where eachother are

I'm not broken, in my dream I win...

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 3:19 PM

i DO aim to misbehave

It's true to character, Maniac - I'm sure CapnRahn would entirely approve.

Incidentally, anyone heard anything from SerenitySon? Jayne hasn't made an actual move in a couple days now.

Rowan's going to stay out of Mal's way until he cools down, or they get to New Hikido, whichever comes first. Instead of bartering her way, she could win the rest of the passage from Mal playing nine-ball. I'm thinking she would have a spare cue stick handy - her first one.

We have art so as not to die of truth ~ Neitzsche
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Thursday, January 29, 2004 3:42 PM

No, I haven't heard from SerenitySon. He's been eating in the common room for a long time now, lol.
Hope he gets back soon, I miss his great Jayne lines.

I'm not broken, in my dream I win...

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 3:45 PM

i DO aim to misbehave

He has been chowing down awhile, hasn't he? Boy's going to lose his girlish figure if this keeps up.

We have art so as not to die of truth ~ Neitzsche
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Thursday, January 29, 2004 4:36 PM

MERCEDESTROY

Thanks! I have been doing some MASSIVE reading - in a short period of time. However the last couple of moves for the good captain have worked out well, and I see no need to retract or change anything. Appreciate the assist and will pass it on.

Thanks again,

Merz

If Justice is the dish, then I am your waitress

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Thursday, January 29, 2004 8:21 PM