The October 2012 One Week Challenge doth come!

As in years past, this will be open to anyone regardless if he/she is a discussion board member.
Writers have one week to write a short script 10 to 12 pages on the theme and genre announced on October 10th.

This is not a contest.  This is a fun exercise.  Participants will be asked to select a 'writer's choice' script.  


Schedule:

Wednesday, October 12th - Genre and Topic Released
Scripts Due Friday, October 19th at 11:59 pm edt
October 21 posting of scripts.
October 27th - Writer's choice selections due.

More Later,

Don

Yay :) finally!!!

Way to go Don!! Cheers!

Mr Stupid's wondering what edt means?

Stop talking about me Simon!

Ok, I was wondering. You got me.

I plan on being in. I will always want to find time for these. Looking forward to it!

Don, your timing is perfect! Can't wait to take part in my first OWC ever :)

Quoted from Forgive Mr Stupid's wondering what edt means?

edt -> Eastern Daylight Time.  

The entirety of the OWC takes place in Eastern Daylight Time which is UTC/GMT -4 hours.  So, the OWC is a little bit harder for anyone who doesn't live on the Eastern Seaboard of the US and A.  Everyone else has to do math.

Don

This is typical of Brit-hating Yanks.

Not you Kev - just the rest of America  ;D

-- Don't know if I'm in with a script - but I'll be reading.

I'll consider it.

But why are you quoting MacBeth?

Also, will there be aliases and alibis?

Quoted from DarrenJamesSeeley But why are you quoting MacBeth? Also, will there be aliases and alibis?

Dunno. There may be hints and aligations.

My birthday!!!!!

I'm too busy, but maybe I can be part somehow....  ;D

Sounds great. Surely this can't be as bad as my previous October OWC script. :P

Oh, the fun is back! I'll try and participate but let's see... Ever since I moved it's all kind of stuff on the way.
Thanks anyway, Don!

Been a while since I took part in a owc so might give it a go...might.

I'll have a stab, until I see the theme of course!

Nothing like an OWC for two weeks of roller coaster

I've been waiting for this for a long time.
Probably the most excited I've been in awhile.

Fun, fun, fun!

Quoted from The Boss Wednesday, October 10th - Genre and Topic Released Scripts Due Wednesday, October 17th at 11:59 pm edt

Wednesday to Wednesday?  What gives?

Whenever I play, I always look forward to that initial late-night burst on the first Friday -- and I know others squeeze every last minute out of the midnight deadline on the second Friday.  Might be tough on a Wednesday.

Not that it matters a great deal.  Just curious.

October is always my favorite one.  Keeping my fingers crossed for horror.  Been a while since I trotted out something new.

Can't wait for my first OWC!  In October (obviously the greatest month), no less!  Let the games begin!

Was October 2011 really the last one? Wow. I'm surprised by that.

I won't be able to enter. Things will be too hectic with a shoot coming up in November, but I'll try and read some.

Quoted from Breanne Mattson Was October 2011 really the last one? Wow. I'm surprised by that.

No, there was one back in Febuary. The thread -topic is wayyyyyy down. The theme was witchcraft, but in a non-fantasy/horror setting and a springboard for the recent 7wk if I'm not mistaken

Technically, last year's October OWC was the last official OWC where people wrote shorts. The one this year was a "First 10 pages" challenge.

There was the unofficial one last december though, but there were only like 8 scripts.

It returns... Looking forward to some quality reads.

Mark

I'm always up for a challenge. Unless I have to do a drop-everything rewrite, then that becomes the challenge.

Pencil me in. A little harder. Oh, use a goddamn pen already!

Ack!
If it was one week later I'd defo be in.
Clone Wife rewrite going slower than I want. :P
I'll see if I can slide something under the wire anyway!

Regards,
E.D.

My Marilyn feature hasn't been doing much lately so the OWC enema will be welcome... ;D :X

Quoted from Don Dunno. There may be hints and aligations.

There may also be incidents and accidents.

Quoted from RayW There may also be incidents and accidents.

Not to mention instigators and alligators.

I'm in despite the slow work on my first sci-fi feature.

I love these OWC's! :]

Does the original post say that the scripts have to be between 10-12 pages or is that a maximum?

Quoted from Felipe Does the original post say that the scripts have to be between 10-12 pages or is that a maximum?

Is this a trick question?

Quoted from Don Writers have one week to write a short script 10 to 12 pages on the theme and genre announced on October 10th.

How about... we first change the word "pages" to "dollars" and then change the whole statement to "We will pay you 10 to 12 dollars."

How many "dollars" are you expecting?
10 to 12.

Quoted from Don Writers have one week to write a short script 10 to 12 pages on the theme and genre announced on October 10th.

How many pages are they expecting?
10 to 12

Clear as crystal, now?  ;)

Stick to the page limits. 10-12. Or you shall suffer an online bludgeoning, the likes of which you've never seen.


James

Does the title page go towards the page count? Seems like a pretty stupid question, doesn't it?

I'm going to guess by that relatively "large" page limit the genre WON'T be horror.
Otherwise it'll be 30+ entries x an average of 11pgs ea. = easily >330pgs + comments to read.

8 - 10 pages for horror is traditionally enough to make us all ill from reading+analysis more than writing. And I'm more durable than most.

'twill be interesting to see what rabbit pops outta da hat 101012.

Can I do 11 pages? Is that allowed? It doesn't say 11 pages, but I might do 11 anyway. Can someone explain it t me. I don't understand.

Quoted from danbotha Does the title page go towards the page count? Seems like a pretty stupid question, doesn't it?

No title page needed. Scripts are submitted anonymously...

Quoted from RayW Is this a trick question? How about... we first change the word "pages" to "dollars" and then change the whole statement to "We will pay you 10 to 12 dollars." How many "dollars" are you expecting? 10 to 12. How many pages are they expecting? 10 to 12 Clear as crystal, now?  ;)

Thanks for the incredibly helpful response!

I understand what his wording implies. I'm asking if that's a mistake, because it seems like an incredibly narrow and high page specification. Especially for people who end up having script ideas that really should be 5 pages long and end up filling the rest of it with fluff to meet the page demands. It could make for some very tedious reads.

It's not a bad idea to allow people to write up to 12 pages, but as I'm sure most of us have figured it out by now, a lot of 12 pagers really should have been 4-6 pagers with tight editing.

Though I'm glad I gave you a chance to show of your flawless thinking skills.

You need to write a 10-12 pager with tight editing and no padding.  We all will know if you're padding.  And the title page does not count toward the page count.

OWC has never had the page limit at 5 pages, I'm pretty sure. I believe the page limit came about years ago when some people decided to submit 1-3 (  ;D  ) page pissers.

Alrighty then, will do.

I'm not saying people won't know when you're padding. I'm saying some writers don't know when they are padding. And then we end up reading it.

Quoted from mcornetto You need to write a 10-12 pager with tight editing and no padding.  We all will know if you're padding.  And the title page does not count toward the page count.

Exactly.

And a page with The End on it doesn't count either... ::)

Quoted from bert Wednesday to Wednesday?  What gives?

Halloween is on a Wednesday.  Not that there is a connection between the OWC and Halloween.  

Folks.  Don't get too hung up on the page limitations, yet.  I originally wrote 10 to 12.  I may move that up or down.  On October 10, when the theme and genre are announced, I will layout the framework for the challenge.

Don

Cool! My first October OWC. Hopefully will take part but I guess that depends on the theme?

I doubt I’ll be reading all the entries this time though; doesn’t the October OWC have almost double the entries to what a normal OWC has?

I guess we'll see...

Quoted from CoopBazinga ...doesn’t the October OWC have almost double the entries to what a normal OWC has?

When the genre is Horror, nearly everyone "plays" -- so the turnout is big, both writers and readers.

But, of course, the genre can't always be Horror.  We accept that.  

But come the Halloween season, we at least get to cross our fingers for a little carnage....

Good luck to all. Can't wait to read the entries.

Gabe

You know, I only participated in said horror OWC once. People liked the script despite the fact I didn't but they all agreed I completely destroyed the rules. Horror and I is like comedy and I, they just don't mix.

How about a nice October Romantic Comedy?

Quoted from Steex How about a nice October Romantic Comedy?

The vomit bags are under your seats.  :)

Quoted from Steex How about a nice October Romantic Comedy?

Quoted from Grandma Bear The vomit bags are under your seats.  :)

;D ;D.

Sorry, Steex but it's a month away from Halloween! Let's get something spooky happening here! Maybe a romantic horror? Or even a horror comedy, don't see many of them nowadays... Except for the infamous Cannibal. ;D ;D

Quoted from RayW

Same lady or what? ;D ;D

Please not Romantic comedy, I can barely force myself to watch them let alone write one.

Quoted from Steex How about a nice October Romantic Comedy?

I'd bastardize it into a horror romcom.
Two sociopath mutants go out on a date.
Love tryst between vampire & werewolf.
Dr Frankenstein makes love to his monster. And then they switch.

I can work with it.

Quoted from nawazm11 Same lady or what? ;D ;D

Ear pinna are different.
But they could be cousins!

I don't really care, just excited there is going to be one.

I normally have an idea with each challenge so let's hope it isn't the one exception. A few past challenges iwould have been tough, indeed I hope it isn't an action based script. That could be tedious.

My one other hope is that Ray doesn't post more weird videos, that current one is seriously creepy.

YES!!!  Woohoo!  Very happy to see this.

Been in Indy all week on business.  After partying like I have this week, I need a frickin' vacation. At least I'll have a 3 day weekend, as I feel like I've put my time in already this week wining and dining.

It always amazes me how many incredibly stupid questions peeps throw out whenever an OWC is announced.  Just downright silly.  10-12 pages, not including a title page.  Seems pretty simple so far.  Just wait till a theme is announcced.  I can already see the inane questions pouring in...

Theme - horror involving a werewolf - does the werewolf have to have teeth and hair?

horror involving all human characters - Can we include dead non human characters?

horror set in the woods - Does it matter what kind of trees make up these woods?  What about using just shrubs and bushes?

horror aboard a ship at sea - how big does the ship have to be?  Can it be a submarine?

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Looking forward to the actual OWC as well as the dumbass questions we're going to get.

Welcome back Jeff!

LOL Jeff!

That happens every month at MP!  ;D

Just trying to get the natives riled up as well as fired up.

Hanging at a Marriott Courtyard, waiting for a taxi to get my oh so hung over ass to the airport so I can sleep...per chance to dream.  I feel like I've been in Vegas for 3 days - oh the alcohol intake...scary...seriously scary.

Would it surprise anyone that I missed every single morning meeting?  3 hour time difference is a killer going fom west to east.  I guess it probably doesn't help when you're slamming Red Ketels and double Jagers until literally 3:30 AM.

You'd think at my age I'd learn my lesson at some point, but then again, old dogs rarely learn new tricks...

...but I do have a few new tricks up my sleeve for this OWC.

BWOOHAHA!!!!!!   ;D ;D ;D

Sorry for the incredibly stupid question > Didn't think I would offend so many people.

As I stated before, I knew exactly what his wording meant. It just seemed very specific to me so I was checking if it wasn't a typo.

No need to turn this into a middle school classroom where teachers belittle students into not participating.

Tonight, i was trying to describe an OWC to a non writer friend. It wasn't easy. After all, i"ve only taken part in three but i feel as if i understand what happens...ie chaos, with a touch or bar fight, mixed with uncertainty and fear, plus...

All the others competitions (sorry OWC isn't a competition) are lovely, and i do adore MP, but it is so different.

gosh i'm looking forward to this...

and Jeff, bring it on... I just hope a few of the regulars turn up, have a go etc its only an ego we have to lose after all!!

here's to wednesday, what a lead up

BTW, the "romantic comedy" suggestion was a joke.
I guess I have horrible internet joke delivery...

No reason to be offended, Felipe! This happens every time and like I said, it happens every month at MP too. Just the way it is.

The OWC is traditionally a bit like a brawl! Brace yourselves!!  ;D

I can take it. It just seems like a bummer to treat people that way. Particularly new people who would probably just stop showing up on the site from all the animosity.

This site can be real slow sometimes, so my complaint isn't so much that everyone is harping on my "dumbass question," but the fact taht this is what keeps people from participating.

And the answer will always be, "If they can't handle it, then we don't want them here," but I couldn't disagree more. I wish more people posted here on a regular basis. Sometimes I find myself hitting refresh on the portal page and seeing no activity in hours. I think it could be different with a little less of the venom.

Save the venom for your scripts.

I agree with scaring away new members and plenty people have left over the years because of it.

When it comes to the OWC, this is just the beginning. Wait until the theme and genre is announced! That's when things really start to get rowdy around here. Then wait until there are 40+ scripts submitted and it's revealed 20% of the writers are not member and didn't even bother to read any of the scripts! It's all part of it.  ;D

Quoted from Felipe This site can be real slow sometimes, so my complaint isn't so much that everyone is harping on my "dumbass question," but the fact taht this is what keeps people from participating.

I don't think the "dumbass" was in reference to your question.   I'm pretty sure it was in reference to the questions that will come after the genre/theme is announced.  And just remember there are no dumb questions... so anyone who calls them dumb is merely reflecting.  

Quoted from mcornetto And just remember there are no dumb questions...

Hate to disagree with one of my Moderator brethren...but this just ain't so   :)

Don't sweat the so-called brawls.  It is more like a really loud party that annoys the neighbors, but is mostly harmless.

Oh, I've been here long enough to have gotten acquainted with Mr. Bush and some of the others. I can take it and I can see when things are said to instigate forum brawls.

I'm just not sure about the ones that are on the cusp of joining or join and leave after a week or after their first script is deemed unfit for toilet paper.

Quoted from bert Hate to disagree with one of my Moderator brethren...but this just ain't so   :)

Then perhaps you might provide a list of examples of what you think are dumb questions so that people who might have those questions know whether to ask them or not.  

Quoted from mcornetto Then perhaps you might provide a list of examples of what you think are dumb questions so that people who might have those questions know whether to ask them or not.

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Hot damn! Even the mods are mixing it up! This OWC will be epic!

Seriously you two, set an example. That is all.

James

Felipe, and anyone else that felt offended by my comments - this was not intended directly at anyone.  It is a general statement and as said, it will occur again and again once more info is released

In no way was I or would I eve try and run someone off or scare someone off.

As my little joke question post poked fun at questions that will most likely actually arise.  Personally, I don't understand where such questions could possibly come from, but trust me,m they will come and come again.

Just as a word of warning, the more questions that are asked, the more rigid the requirements become.  My advice?  Don't ask questions.  Write your entry so that it falls within whatever boundaries The Don dolls out.  Quite simple, actually.  If someone or everyone doesn't think you followed the challenge rules, so be it.

Most importantly, have fun with it, because that's what it's all about.  Think outside the box and put your best foot forward.  I'm gonna attempt to put all 3 of my feet forward here.

Sorry if anyone took my words in a way they were not intended.  I apologize right here and now.

Quoted from RayW I'd bastardize it into a horror romcom. Two sociopath mutants go out on a date. Love tryst between vampire & werewolf. Dr Frankenstein makes love to his monster. And then they switch. I can work with it.

One of the ghouls should be a new mummy, knocked up by the Gill Man ;D
Sorry, couldn't resist.

Quoted from Dreamscale As my little joke question post poked fun at questions that will most likely actually arise.  Personally, I don't understand where such questions could possibly come from, but trust me,m they will come and come again.

There's always going to be the newbies who have no idea what's going on. Every right to poke fun of us for asking the stupid questions. I'm sure all the veterans get a little sick of it... ;D

You see what happens when we don't have any OWCs? Everyone's all twitchy and hot under the collar, all bent out of shape. You see, Mr. Tamborine Man, we need our jingle-jangle to keep us all sane. You gots ta keep the animals fed or you start losing tourists at the zoo!

I'm offended that you're offended.
I'm a victim!
It's my hope and dream that the entertainment industry would promote and encourage new fodder for the machine so that there would be EVEN MORRRRRE content of dubious merit.

Your story is in here.
Somewhere. --->


Didn't someone around here recently state that something to the effect of "Just because your screenplay was turned down doesn't mean it sucked. It just means it wasn't excellent. It might be good. But not excelllent."

I agree.
We do tend to be harsh.
Especially with newbies and scripts we find childish.
I'm not innocent.
But I try to be nice.

Come on Don...give us a little hint *smile*

Yes!! The natives are obviously restless.  Let's just frickin' kick it off early as a pre-Halloween surprise from a bog old sneering Jack-O-Lantern.

I like the impromptu one we did in Feb -06. Any genre. No dialogue!  8)

Would be great practice ...no dialogue.

In between projects and I'm hoping to do a short :)

No dialogue and a pitch black screen.  Nothing but sound effects for 10-12 pages that tells a riveting story with deep character arcs.

You should be able to tell your story without words...

Good practice. especially for dialogue heavy writers.

2 mutes in a fake looking cheap cardboard room on 2 chairs have a conversation and the themes and deep meanings resonate throughout the world.

Whatever Jeff......Don't drown.

Quoted from Grandma Bear Whatever Jeff......Don't drown.

Huh?   ;D ;D ;D ;D  I'm about to make my second drink of the night.  No drowning over here...yet...

YOU can express mail a bottle to me :) ...no need to drown :)

Pia ...you throw him a life ring while I steal his liquor ;) haha

# 2 went down pretty quickly.  #3 is on deck.

Could be about time for the first Jagie of the evening.  Free UFC Heavyweight fight right around the corner.  GO BIGFOOT!!!!!  Take that giant Hawaiian down!!!

Free UFC?  Where?

FX Bigfoot VS Brown ;)

Quoted from Pale Yellow give us a little hint *smile*

HINT:  The OWC will involve writing.

Quoted from Grandma Bear You should be able to tell your story without words...

...Or 10-12 blank pages would do nicely.

Quoted from mcornetto HINT:  The OWC will involve writing.

OMG are you serious? So we will actually have to write something? And I thought it was another hardcore poetry contest?? Or a painting class. *sigh*

Michael ..did you know your head is in a cage???

Quoted from Pale Yellow Michael ..did you know your head is in a cage???

That's not Michael.....

Quoted from Pale Yellow FX Bigfoot VS Brown ;)

Thanks.

We should have a UFC OWC.

Quoted from Grandma Bear That's not Michael.....

:) Good thing cuz whoever it is is caught!

UFC OWC hmmmm could work.

Quoted from Pale Yellow Michael ..did you know your head is in a cage???

Thanks for sharing Michael...

And now I'm thinking...I want to take part in that. Anything magical, count me in. Quite beautiful :)

How about instead of no dialogue,
we do no action?

10-12 page monologue?
...on anything magical. :)

Can I just toss in a token image or brief reference to the theme like they do in 48hr Film Fests or does the story have to be replete with it?

I vote for the double genre of epic short.
Theme - Fluffing. (Go ahead and make that a GLBT fluffing if you want. It might be entertaining.)

I vote for the theme to include at least 1 syllable and the letter A, E, X, or M.

Bonus points for references to wings shaped like arrows.

I've heard a rumour that the OWC is going to be a 10-12 page Romantic Comedy with Horror, involving a Werewolf, set on a ship in the woods and with no dialogue but is a monologue.
Sounds pretty straight forward to me.

How about an abstract piece: no words allowed.  Only numbers.

I am praying that, when all is said and done, this is NOT a no dialogue script. You cannot take away the only thing I don't completely suck at. That's just... not even cool. At all.

We should have to write it in binary code.
1010110110001101001001101

Combatants... er... I mean "contestants" might consider doing a little produced and appreciated short film homework: http://www.shortoftheweek.com/films/

Let me get this straight.

You tell me what to do.
You tell me I have a week to do it.
Then after I do it, you ridicule and berate me.

I'm in!

I do this all the time.
It's called being married.

Code FADE IN: EXT.  __________ - DAY __________(30's) gets out of a_________, then looks around.   He sees ___________ (40's) run towards him.   He pulls out a gun and fires a SHOT.   ___________ head explodes.   ___________(20's) runs out of a __________ screaming.                               __________                 Get in! They hop into the __________. INT. _____________ - NIGHT ___________ starts up the___________and drives off.                              ___________                 Thank God you came along!                              ___________                 What was that thing?                              ___________                 It was a ____________                             ____________                                  Well, it's a dead___________now. _________ points at the road ahead.                                                   ____________                  Look out! __________ cranks the ________. EXT.  _________ - NIGHT The __________ swerves off the road and smashes into a __________.

I've already written my OWC.  All I gotta do is fill in the blanks once the theme is announced.  

It would be very interesting to, one day, do a Mad Libs-style OWC. See how different people can get within a set skeleton...

Quoted from DaveTroop Let me get this straight. You tell me what to do. You tell me I have a week to do it. Then after I do it, you ridicule and berate me. I'm in!

Good news david, its a tad different to MP or DVX

Hope you enjoy

Quoted from DaveTroop Let me get this straight. You tell me what to do. You tell me I have a week to do it. Then after I do it, you ridicule and berate me. I'm in! I do this all the time. It's called being married.

Sorry to quote this again but I it made me laugh because it's so true.

Mad Libs OWC would be hilarious!
I think we should do a "contest" just for the heck of it.
I think we would definitely get some good laughs out of it.

Quoted from Steex We should have to write it in binary code. 1010110110001101001001101

Been there, done that.
:P

Another day closer....damn this feels like a long wait.

Quoted from Reef Dreamer Another day closer....damn this feels like a long wait.

Yeah, it sure does.  I tried to fire up the restless natives over the weekend...and I'll continue to.

I just hope the wait is worth the reveal of the challenge.

We need some real Halloween horror, gosh darn it!!!!   ;D ;D

I guess it's time for another round of STUPID QUESTIONS!

If the problem with a horror OWC is that too many people enter, wouldn't it be better to not allow non-members to participate?

*Puts flame-retardant suit on*

Quoted from Felipe *Puts flame-retardant suit on*

Stands next to Cinemachado armed with a giant fire extinguisher...I got your back, man!

Felipe, I think one benefit to it being open is that it gets new people involved. That's how Dena started, and many others. I think the OWC is a gateway to the site for many.

I think we usually get 35 to 45 scripts for Halloween. This is just my second, so I could be wrong.

It's a lot to read, but you don't have to read them all.

The first couple of days, I try to read the ones no has read yet, or not many have. But then as it gets later in the week, I tend to skip those with a low read number. You reach a point where you want to read the ones that are easy to read.

Try to read the ones that stir up discussion or get a ton of reads before you vote.

Quoted from Felipe If the problem with a horror OWC is that too many people enter, wouldn't it be better to not allow non-members to participate?

Only the October OWC is announced in the site newsletter and on the home page. All other OWCs are internal to the boards.  

Quoted from Felipe If the problem with a horror OWC is that too many people enter, wouldn't it be better to not allow non-members to participate?

Think of it as an open golf tournament.

Anyone can throw their (unqualified) hat into the ring.
(As if simply joining simplyscripts.com was a hurdle of any kind. Pfft.)

Of the film genres, dramas are overwhelmingly the most plentiful.
http://www.the-numbers.com/market/Genres/
But they bring in sh!t revenue.

Adventure films bring in the most revenue, but are cost prohibitive to produce with action films likewise right behind them.

But horror, classic SS Oct OWC fare, is relatively not much more expensive to shoot/produce than drama while bringign in a decent return on investment.

Ergo... SS Oct OWC: Horror is quite popular to bring the bugs outta the woodwork.
And we wanna see alllll the flavors of bugs we can!

Quoted from RayW But horror, classic SS Oct OWC fare,

The October OWC isn't always horror.  

Quoted from Felipe If the problem with a horror OWC is that too many people enter, wouldn't it be better to not allow non-members to participate?

Think of it like you're a Nazi. The final solution. Mmmm. Okay maybe not. Ban Gypsies. No entries by single mothers. Or homosexuals. I can always tell the ones written by gay men anyway.

I say the more the merrier! Last year :) this is the ONLY way I ever would have finished a screenplay at all. Here's how it went.

-Wow there's a contest!
-Now how do I do this?
-I try.
-Then start getting feedback WTH these people must hate me.
-WTF? You mean I gotta actually work here and read other work??? Felt like I signed up for some BDSM meetup group :) *teasin*
-OMG I am learning!
-These people are my mentors, teachers and friends!
-I love this shit! I can't get enough! *sings --- Hurt so good..come on baby make it hurt so good*

haha ;) so...unleash the kraken! And let's get down to business :) Celebrating my one year anniversary!!!

Quoted from Pale Yellow unleash the kraken! And let's get down to business :) Celebrating my one year anniversary!!!

Right on!  Exactly.

Dena, was I nice like I usually am on the feedback I left you for your first OWC?  I bet I was...

OMG I was more scared of you than anyone Jeff! Honest :)

But I grew to like the beatings! No pain..no gain, right??

I remember people were really getting on her about not reviewing in the OWC. That's when I first talked to her.

Huh?  Moi?   :o :o :o :o :o

That doesn't sound like me at all, Dena Yellow Pale...not at all.

Wait till you all see how nice the new me is.  Every script that enters is already a big winner just for entering.  Uh huh...oh no...I don't know if I can be only nice in my feedback.

Quoted from leitskev I remember people were really getting on her about not reviewing in the OWC. That's when I first talked to her.

She was trying to abuse the system.  We showed her, huh?   ;D ;D ;D

:) Let's just say I've been trained!!! Schooled!!

My favs of the bunch -- Kev and Jeff :) Yall are my buddies now!

In all seriousness, that's the beauty of SS.  You not only get to learn for free but you can also make some meaningful, lasting relationships.

What's the price of that?

I'll try to be nice this OWC, as long as everyone else will as well.  Sometimes that Felipe can be a real bully, you know.

You are so right!! It's a beautiful place! Tons of talent here! And it's free!

I value any review! Grateful for the good relationships too!

And to be honest ;) you don't need to be any different Jeff. I appreciate any feedback.

Quoted from DarrenJamesSeeley But why are you quoting MacBeth? Also, will there be aliases and alibis?

Quoted from Don Dunno. There may be hints and aligations.

Does anyone else find this interesting?  

...A shakespearean theme, perhaps?

Quoted from Forgive I can always tell the ones written by gay men anyway.

What about the gay women, Simon? Do they still delude you. ;D

Quoted from Dreamscale Dena, was I nice like I usually am on the feedback I left you for your first OWC?  I bet I was...

I love it! I bet your feedback was all warm and fluffy, Jeff. ;D Look forward to some really nice and encouraging comments from you in this next OWC.

Quoted from Reef Dreamer Another day closer....damn this feels like a long wait.

A very long wait indeed... oh well, at least there is all this idle chatter to keep peeps busy and entertained.

I won't take part. I'm just cranky like that!

Yeah, the reason I started writing was because I saw the OWC on the front page while looking for a script. It would be a shame to not let new writers join the site.

The first feedback I ever got was pretty brutal.
But I loved it!
That's the only way I learn. People generally know what they are doing right,
but oblivious to the things they suck at.

I can't wait for the OWC!!!

Quoted from Dreamscale Sometimes that Felipe can be a real bully, you know.

I'll just take that as a reference to my last OWC. =D

Anyway, I'm not saying people shouldn't be allowed to join, but if we made people join in order to participate, we'd be getting new members and, who knows, maybe they'd stick around if Jeff was nice enough.

Quoted from M.Alexander ...A shakespearean theme, perhaps?

That would be a real challenge... Should have brushed up on my Shakespeare ages ago...

Don used the same "a drum, a drum" thing in the last OWC, so I don't think it's indicative of the theme.

I thought my first OWC was the October 2010.

It was actually the Feb 2011 OWC (kinda horror themed).

Dang I aint been doing this as long as I thought. lol

Quoted from mcornetto The October OWC isn't always horror.

I always adore absolutes!
They're so... DEFINITIVE!

I promise, on my living mother's grave, that I will write and submit, no matter what the given genre and theme are, my entry a horror.

I think the challenge should be called, "Hug a transvestite!"

Any genre, any time period, just needs a transvestite called Gerald, ok the name is optional.

Maybe you could earn an extra bonus point if, within the script, you are able to include his nick name, Clever Dick. :o :o :o

Oh the possibilities...


Ps this better start soon before the really weird ideas start coming out.

It's now Wednesday the 10th here in Oz, so technically the OWC is on, baby!

I've created my own:

GENRE - Horror

THEME - Jeff Bush's bedroom

Ok, there's a few rules and things that need to be adhered to...

The bedroom can depicted as a 'normal' room, though in Jeff's world, this might not be possible. A dungeon type setup is ok. Extra points given if it resembles a bathroom in a gay night club.

A cast of three characters must be used. One can be in a wheelchair, that's optional. One must be a heroic Aussie guy, extremely well - hung, who has come to rescue the others from Jeff's deviant clutches.

STRICTLY NO FEMALES! This is a horror story not a fucking fantasy - why would there be chicks in Jeff's bedroom? Come on people, get with the program. An animal is permitted and doesn't count towards the cast list. More kudos gained if the said animal is furry and has a limb missing ( three legged llamas rule!). Also this creature must be able to withstand sexual advances made from any character who is an Arizonian.

The script can be set in any time period from now to say, March next year. Bonus points if you have a copy of USA Today visible, dated February 2013, with the headline, 'Niners Win 6th Super Bowl'...

At least 4 Beatles albums must be seen in the said room. If you can make them Abbey Road, the White Album and Revolver, well, it's all damn good. Huge high five if one of your characters is named Ringo...

That's  about it for now. Good luck to all who enter and start writing!

Quoted from stevie GENRE - Horror THEME - Jeff Bush's bedroom

You see, the sick ideas have started...

I hear his apartment is littered with dead orphans and crawling with monstrous slugs.

OK, you rat bastards.

Here is the official challenge parameters:

Theme: Horror

Setting:  Between Stevie's legs

Cast: - a limp 1 inch pathetic excuse for a cock, 1,600 crabs, and some disgusting thick brown liquid

You think you' ve seen before?  Only those few unfortunate young boys who have seen Stevie's cocktale weinie know what real horror is all about.

;D ;D

I think those challenges could be combined.

Quick update.  Moved out the release of the Theme / Genre to 10/12 11:59 pm edt.  Scripts will be due 10/19 at 11:59 pm edt.

Don

Why don't you just slather yourself in BBQ sauce and throw yourself to the hungry wolves, Don? Save us the trouble of chasing you.

So be it. Three more days of waiting. Hey, let's have a 3-day challenge to pass the time.

Quoted from Don Quick update.  Moved out the release of the Theme / Genre to 10/12 11:59 pm edt.  Scripts will be due 10/19 at 11:59 pm edt. Don

Is that you Ray, on Jeff's bedroom floor?  ;D

I wish my belly looked that flat. LOL.

Ahh... To have my 20-something figure back. ^__^




Ho-lee poopee-doodle-doo!
Lookit what I found!

Quoted from stevie I reckon it is, Pia.  I always thought Ray was a quad.

Is that kinda like be double inverse bi?
Hmmph.
I might try that sometime.




Might.

Quoted from Grandma Bear Is that you Ray, on Jeff's bedroom floor?  ;D

I reckon it is, Pia.  I always thought Ray was a quad.

More waiting!?!?!?!
I think I'm going to explode.

Of course, I have the next two days off. I was so looking forward to two straight days of writing... :(

Could have a day off on Friday so time to write.....

I've a feeling there will be a lot of scripts entered as everyone seems to be itching for this.  I know Stevie must be itching, what with 1600 crabs crawling around in his under carriage. :)

Ray, you're images and videos disturb me.  I wonder what the hell your script will do? lol

He's just giving extra time to work up your iambic pentameter so you can write your Shakespearean OWC entry correctly. If your entry contains a monologue, it must be in sonnet form. Remember the rhyme scheme: ABABCDCDEFEFGG.

Quoted from George Willson Remember the rhyme scheme: ABABCDCDEFEFGG.

Thanks, George. That's going to be in my head all day.

God, the wait was long before this!!

And i made time in the next two days to write, instead i'm away with my wife this weekend. She's going to love me and my iPad and new Final draft app....not.

Divorce and loneliness is a writer's best friend.

Quoted from Felipe Divorce and loneliness is a writer's best friend.

To that list, I'd like to add vodka and Jagermeister.

Here's a little something to get you all in the mood for the Shakespearean OWC...


INT. CASTLE - DAY

Stone predominates the setting, tapestries add flavour.

In the high ceiling foyer, one sword slashes down only to be
stopped by another.  PADOGMA belongs to the first sword and
AROMAGIO belongs to the second.

        AROMAGIO
Where didst thou learn to fight, a
nunnery?

The tension on the swords is palpable. Padogma grunts with
effort.

        PADOGMA
Tis a shame that a steel rod
prevents thou from meeting your
truest destiny.

        AROMAGIO
And what would that be, one of your
kisses?

        PADOGMA
A kiss of steel that makes you
twins.

        AROMAGIO
I already have twice the fight as
thou.

And the swords ring as Aromagio rolls away, then stands.
Padogma's sword touches the floor with a clink.

        AROMAGIO
And twice the speed. Pity thou
aren't younger.

Padogma give chase, his sword raised, one arm raise behind
him for balance.

        PADOGMA
Younger than thou and I would need
mother's teat.

        AROMAGIO
Then a pity I'm not younger.

        PADOGMA
In a moment sir, thou wilt not
worry of thine age.

He slashes at Aromagio but Aromagio hops back. He raises his
sword in time to catch Padogma's blade on it's return.

        AROMAGIO
Because victory is ageless.

        PADOGMA
Victory? For you? Only if thou
dreams of it.

        AROMAGIO
Then quickly, bring me the fluffy
pillows so that we might begin our
Good. Night's. Sleep.

In a deft move Aromagio disarms Padogma. Then using his sword
he flings Padogma's sword a short distance away. He holds the
tip of his sword against Padogma's neck.  Padogma flinches as
a small drop of blood forms at the point.

        AROMAGIO
Methinks I've one point now but
thou hast none.

        PADOGMA
A small setback, nothing less,
nothing more.

        AROMAGIO
Twould be more if my point had been
deeper?

        PADOGMA
Our fortune then that you are most
shallow.

        AROMAGIO
Thou jests?! When I could easily
end it.

Aromagio tenses with rising anger, Padogma closes his eyes.
QUEYNTELLA calls from above.

        QUEYNTELLA
Dearest Padogma! Thine tea looms
quite near.

Both heads turn toward the voice. Padogma uses the
opportunity to roll away.  Aromagio flicks at him with the
end of his sword but misses.

Padogma retrieves his sword as he rolls up into a sitting
position and just manages to block Padogma's downward slash.

        AROMAGIO
For you, luck would be a lady
tonight.

Another slash, blocked, Padogma scurries backwards. Aromagio
gives chase.

        PADOGMA
A lady that's the source of your
problems.

        AROMAGIO
Is it now so easy to change one's
sex?

Pagdoma lunges.

        PADOGMA
Foul creature, return to hell
whence you came!

Aromagio dodges.

        AROMAGIO
What? You would have miss all of
this fun.

Pagdoma hacks.

        PADOGMA
You'll miss your head if I can have
my way!

Aromagio blocks.

        AROMAGIO
You want a neck and all you get is
wind.

Pagdoma hacks.

        PADOGMA
You are the windiest person I know!
And you don't care who you might
share it with!

Aromagio parries.  

        AROMAGIO
So it's not her nose in a twist
after all?

And Aromagio rolls away.  Pagdoma pants as he chases after
him.

        PADOGMA
You've smelt enough for everyone
present.

Aromagio stands a distance away.

        AROMAGIO
It was not I who blew the big brown
horn.

Much to Aromagio's surprise, Pagdogma leaps the distance and
knocks Aromagio to the ground.  Aromagio's sword clatters
away.  

        PADOGMA
You honked near my wife and you
will pay.

Padogma readies his sword.  Aromagio's shaking in his boots.

        AROMAGIO
All of this fuss over some wayward
air.  I pray, let me up and friends
we'll remain.  

        PADOGMA
I prefer friends that are empty of
gas. To accomplish that I may need
cut you.

Padogma lays his sword across Aromagio's neck.

        AROMAGIO
I am innocent, sir, I did not poot!

        PADOGMA
The guilty all proclaim their
innocence. And what makes you so
bloody different?

        QUEYNTELLA (O.S.)
Boys! Boys!

They look up. Queyntella watches over the bannister.

        QUEYNTELLA
I shant call you men when you're
like this.

        PADOGMA
Darling, I am defending your honor.

        QUEYNTELLA
By being so rude to our special
guest.

        PADOGMA
But...

        QUEYNTELLA
I want you up off of him this
instant.

Padogma sulkily rises.  Aromagio stand and dusts himself off.

        AROMAGIO
Your husband believes I insulted
you. If this be the case, I
apologize.

        QUEYNTELLA
You have nothing to apologize for.

        PADOGMA
He farted in your presence. He must
die.

He lifts his sword.

        QUEYNTELLA
Padogma!

He drops his sword.

        QUEYNTELLA
There where three of us sitting in
that room.  What makes you think it
was his bottom burp?

        PADOGMA
I'm certain that it wasn't mine!

Then it dawns on him.  He looks up, Queyntella smiles
demurely. Then he shyly glances at Aromagio who is trying not
to chuckle.

        PADOGMA
I think I might owe an apology.

Aromagio slaps him on the shoulder.

        AROMAGIO
Tis done. I would have reacted the
same. And tis not often I get such
practice.  

        PADOGMA
Twas good exercise, we should do it
more...

        QUEYNTELLA
If you've kissed and made up, tis
tea time.  I've made a new recipe
this evening.

        PADOGMA
Yes, I can smell it. What pray
could that be?

        QUEYNTELLA
Shredded pork in a thick tomato
sauce, smothered with legumes. 'Tis
called, "Pork and Beans".

                                             THE END

Quoted from Dreamscale To that list, I'd like to add vodka and Jagermeister.

And I'd like to remove the word "is" and add the word "are."

That's what happens when you add things to lists: Grammatical errors.

Fun script, Michael! Very entertaining and eloquently written!

I love your writing Michael!

Quoted from danbotha Don, your timing is perfect! Can't wait to take part in my first OWC ever :)

Yep Dan, I'm a OWC virgin as well. Let's see if I can lose it in the next week.

Quoted from Alex_212 Yep Dan, I'm a OWC virgin as well. Let's see if I can lose it in the next week.

Yeah. It's more like being gang raped in a Columbian prison.

Oh, wait.
Can that be the challenge theme this time?

Hmmm... Columbian rape challenge?
Sounds pretty solid to me!

And the best part is, I won't even have to do any NEW writing.
God, I must have at least half a dozen scripts that use that as the theme/concept.

Quoted from RayW Yeah. It's more like being gang raped in a Columbian prison.

It can't be that bad... Right?... Guys?

Quoted from danbotha It can't be that bad... Right?... Guys?

Right, it's more like being gang raped in a Brazilian prison during Carnival.  

Quoted from mcornetto Right, it's more like being gang raped in a Brazilian prison during Carnival.

So you've read Jeff's diary too, MC?  ;D

Quoted from RayW Yeah. It's more like being gang raped in a Columbian prison.

boy, that made me laugh!!!!

and for those newbies, i have a feeling this will be a little more gentle than the previous ones, don't know why. Oh yes i do, jeff's got a job and is back in california.

Michael, whilst thy scene appeareth to be in the Shakespearean way, it leaveth much to be desired. Thy grasp of the grammar of the bard is not quite up to par. One cannot help but notice that thou usest the words thou and you most indiscriminately. By my usage of thou, I speak to thee as a friend, whereupon should I choose to use you, I would speak to thee as an acquaintance or as a servant to his master. Such was the influence of the French. If I might also venture upon another point of contention, thine usage of the verbs showeth to me that thou needst more study upon the subject. To be fair, by the time of Shakespeare, the people used you and thou most indiscriminately as well, so perhaps the fault lieth not upon thee. And the verb conjugations are now quite archaic in English but alive and well in German.

Clearly it was meant as a bit of fun, George.

It's a rough draft I wrote for Movie Poet several years ago but abandoned for another story.  I didn't even realize the story was finished until I checked it after all the talk of Shakespeare in this thread.  I thought people might be amused by it, so I posted it.  I was certainly amused by it.  

Taking it to a final draft point and clearing up the iambic as well as language issues.  I don't think so.  It's a silly little skit that no one would likely produce.

Thanks for taking the time to comment on it.  

Quoted from mcornetto Screwest thou!

OCT OWC 2012: Horror Romantic Dramedy. - Shakespearean prison rape meant to be funny but over ANALized and is now not funny. At all.




"Nay! For I have not the purse for thine sausage, sir!"
"Oh, thou lusty little new cellmate twink. Do not challenge your bull master to a game of hide and seek, for I know you've not one but TWO purses for the sausages of those to whom I owe many gambling debts!"
"Beg pardon as I make hard flatus in mine trousers."
"The perfume of beast with two backs offal excites mines kinsmen as much as your dewy man-boy perspiration!"

Quoted from Reef Dreamer and for those newbies, i have a feeling this will be a little more gentle than the previous ones, don't know why. Oh yes i do, jeff's got a job and is back in california.

Jeff is back in AZ, not CA.  Jeff's also had back trouble all week, which makes him very grumpy.  Jeff was also awakened last night by a frickin' hail storm with thunder and lightning ripping the night apart.

Good thing the OWC hasn't started yet.

Quoted from mcornetto Clearly it was meant as a bit of fun, George.

Ditto.

Quoted from Dreamscale Jeff is back in AZ, not CA.  Jeff's also had back trouble all week, which makes him very grumpy.  Jeff was also awakened last night by a frickin' hail storm with thunder and lightning ripping the night apart. Good thing the OWC hasn't started yet.

Ok,the bets are off.

For some reason I thought you were in CA, my bad. I've flew into Phoenix once, and then drove down to some place like Bisbee, sound right?  But thats a different story and a different thread.

All the best everyone with this, glad the genre etc is declared tonight, I just Don doesn't get too prescriptive and there is a degree of freedom.

Here's to two weeks of roller coaster

Cheers

Quoted from Reef Dreamer All the best everyone with this, glad the genre etc is declared tonight, I just Don doesn't get too prescriptive and there is a degree of freedom.

I always do better the more restricted it is.

won't take part this time though, because you guys are mean and I don't want to get my feelings hurt!  

Quoted from Grandma Bear won't take part this time though, because you guys are mean and I don't want to get my feelings hurt!

What are you talking about, Pia? You have no feelings. Lol.

I kid, I kid. Maybe you'll reconsider and maybe not but it would be nice to have a few "surprise" entries this year... =)

Quoted from Grandma Bear won't take part this time though, because you guys are mean and I don't want to get my feelings hurt!

Right...

Pia, I know you...you'll be in.  You're just trying to throw us all off.

Quoted from Grandma Bear I always do better the more restricted it is.

Wow. That sounds very personal and submissive.
I mean SUGGESTive! Suggestive!

Quoted from Grandma Bear won't take part this time though, because you guys are mean and I don't want to get my feelings hurt!

Now, waitaminit, here.
Oh, I get it, now.
Just don't hurt your FEEEELINGS.

The flesh is fair game, though. Right?

Quoted from RayW The flesh is fair game, though. Right?

Mistress Pia's flesh is always fair game.  She likes it ROUGH ROUGH ROUGH...

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Quoted from Dreamscale Mistress Pia's flesh is always fair game.  She likes it ROUGH ROUGH ROUGH... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

You know the challenge is about to start when these posts start getting REALLY weird.  

...True...

It's 82 and gorgeous outside. I'm sitting poolside with a beer writing a fight scene. Life is good...I'll be tipsy by the time the OWC is announced.

Bring it on!

Cheers!!  8)

Quoted from Dreamscale My flesh is always fair game with AZ sheep herders.  I like it ROUGH ROUGH ROUGH... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Quoted from Ryan1 You know the challenge is about to start when these posts start getting REALLY weird.

ha ha ha
you said weird
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQO-aOdJLiw

Quoted from Grandma Bear ...True... It's 82 and gorgeous outside. I'm sitting poolside with a beer writing a fight scene. Life is good...I'll be tipsy by the time the OWC is announced. Bring it on! Cheers!!  8)

Lucky you, it's wet and dark here....and not an good way. You know what, I've missed the OWC.

Bring on the chaos. Time for my bed and for me to  wake up to find out what it's all about.

Quoted from Grandma Bear ...True... It's 82 and gorgeous outside. I'm sitting poolside with a beer writing a fight scene. Life is good...I'll be tipsy by the time the OWC is announced. Bring it on! Cheers!!  8)

DRUNKEN SKYPE-FEST!!!!

YEAH!!! ;D

Let me know if anyone wants to get on tonight......

Shawn.....><

You mean like drinking alcohol?  Isn't that bad for you?

I write all my best shit that way :D

Mark

Quoted from irish eyes I write all my best shit that way :DMark

Yeah, I guess I have to admit it's like that for me as well.

Oh check it out...it's about time to start drinking for the weekend!!!  Hooray!!!

Jeff, you fuzzy headed indigent...

Of course it’s bad for ya.

The best things in life usually are.

Take for instance…

Huffing Freon

Illegal midget tossing (That’s when they don’t wear a helmet)

Nose picking. It’s not really bad for you but it’s damm sure fun

Midnight Dutch ovens and Cleveland steamers

Heck Jeff, without things such as synthetic weed and bath salts to entice us to eat each others faces off, why would life be worth living…

I ask you, WHY???

I say DRINK UP…

TO DRUKEN SKYPE-FEST…

Shawn…..><

I won't be drunk I drink Pumpkin sprce coffee.
I'll be on Skype later this evening.
probably 10pm on, EST

DarrenJSeeley87

CAPTAIN MORGAN'S long island iced tea for me!!!!

Get in ma belly....

Yum!!

Shawn.....><

*** Darren,

Just sent you a request on Skype...

Shawn, you fucknut.  I'm imbibing as well...ain't that a shocker?

Beer is my poison...and Ben Franklin was 100% right!  ;D

Tonight my poison is Mikes hard punch ;) I know whimp *smile*

I have multiple poisons invading my body already...

Quoted from Ledbetter *** Darren, Just sent you a request on Skype...

Darren, watch out. Shawn's been known to try and elicit sex online from young boys all the way up to old men.  Be careful...

While everyone is hung over tomorrow morning and vomiting on themselves...  
I will be writing.  

When you are lying in bed cursing the morning sun...
I will be writing.

When everyone's head feels like it is being slammed into a brick wall...
I will be writing.

(Insert evil laugh here.)

My poison was red wine last night – its bright and early here so coffee all the way. Although lunchtime can’t quick enough, it’s not only when the OWC is announced but also beer-o-clock. ;D

Quoted from DaveTroop While everyone is hung over tomorrow morning and vomiting on themselves...   I will be writing.

Mental note from my lonely teenage room...

NEVER invite dtroop to a party.

He'd only bring it down....

Shawn.....><

I never ever get a hangover. I'm one of those people that can party till 3am then get up at 7am and go to work feeling great.  8)

Quoted from Grandma Bear I never ever get a hangover. I'm one of those people that can party till 3am then get up at 7am and go to work feeling great.  8)

I'm usually like that as well, but last week in Indy, I have to admit, I was pretty hung over several mornings.

Quoted from Grandma Bear I never ever get a hangover. I'm one of those people that can party till 3am then get up at 7am and go to work feeling great.  8)

I think we call that a functioning alcoholic... ;D

And I for one, am impressed.

DRUNKEN SKYPE-FEST 2012

Shawn.....><

Quoted from Dreamscale I'm usually like that as well, but last week in Indy, I have to admit, I was pretty hung over several mornings.

No Jeff,

You were BENT OVER...

I've told you...

There's a differience...

Shawn.....><

Maybe I was just plain old hung...

Quoted from Dreamscale Maybe I was just plain old hung...

Yes...yes...

Okay, I admit it...

Your grandmothers been talking again... :o

Shawn.....><

Guess I got the short end of the stick. I get hungover and I have an infant size penis.

Is that a vailed reference to your AVATAR?

Head blowing off and all...

Just asking bro- LOL.

Shawn....><

Quoted from Steex Guess I got the short end of the stick. I get hungover and I have an infant size penis.

Well, that is rather sad. I'll have a beer in sympathy.

Thank Austin!

How long till the announcement?  BRING IT ON!!!!!  The natives are restless.

Quoted from Grandma Bear Thank Austin!

MARRY ME PIA, DISGRUNTLED BEAR!

WHAT THE HELL YOU CALL YOURSELF...

MARRY ME NOW!!!!!

Shawn.....><

C'mon hurry up.. I can't hold my purple headed warrior much longer....

Oh shit... this is simply scripts...  i thought i was on jizz shots

Mark

Quoted from irish eyes C'mon hurry up.. I can't hold my purple headed warrior much longer.... Oh shit... this is simply scripts...  i thought i was on jizz shots Mark

I also think I reconize you from bearly legal canadian run away pre-teens .com

Am I wrong?

Shawn....><

Sex trafficking isn't funny.

You ever have sex on a freeway?

I have and it's hilarious.

Shawn.....><

Yeah, you guys.  Let's keep it clean, alright?  Geez...some people...

I think they put too much alcohol in the beer.

I don't get the point of non-alcoholic beer. Beer usually tastes like shit to begin with and only gets better when you're drunk.

Quoted from shawn You ever have sex on a freeway? I have and it's hilarious.

Sounds painful :D

Mark

No beer for me!!!!

DON give us some hints!!!!

I'm typsy :) gonna be passed out before the clock strikes 12 ...my coach will turn into a punkin...and that damn slipper will fall off again somewhere ....story of my life!

So far as Irish eyes goes...

You cant teach an upper new Yorker anything...

That's what I dig about 'em

BTW, Jeff...

The whole..Gee guy's, can we please keep it clean

comming from you

sounds alot like a Scout Master saying...

you're son is safe with me on this 5 day camping trip...

You're the dirtiest of the bunch...

and I respect you for it.

Shawn.....><

I will just be getting home from work around midnight.

And I have so much homework to do, too, but I'll fit in it.

I hope the genre romantic comedy with Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks as your leads... There just aint enough of those :)

Mark

Yes, Shawn, you A-Hole, I was obviously fucking around.

We need a hint...something with Christopher Lee's voice in a V.O.  Please!!!

Quoted from jeff We need a hint...something with Christopher Lee's voice in a V.O. with Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks Please!!!

Good for you Jeff :D

Mark

But only if we can go back in time and use the cute, young Meg and Tom.

I don't like Old Meg an Old Tom.

I'd take old Meg for a spin...

I bet Shawn would be all over old or young Tom.

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

The natives are drunk and restless...oh no///

Quoted from Dreamscale I'd take old Meg for a spin...

Meg could be on a gurney at the morgue, Jeff and you would still fancy a spin...

Shawn.....><

Old Meg isn't looking too good these days




:D:D:D

Mark

That is scaring me Mark ;)

Quoted from irish eyes Old Meg isn't looking too good these days :D:D:D Mark

Ha!

Well played man!

Shawn.....><

Hey everyone - Skype in 20 minutes...who's in???

Kinda stuck in email right now ...maybe what's everyone's kype name?  i'm dena.mckinnon

skype even

Okay, she doesn't look that bad!

I forgot it's midnight eastern time, and not pacific time. Woo!

It's nearly 1pm Sat arve here in Oz and I gotta put up with you pissheads! Lol

Speaking of horror, I'm hoping that Eli finds himself in a nightmare at the 'Stick on Sunday...

when Justin Smith comes a huntin' him again.

Hey guys, I can't get my mic to work at all

we can read lips jeff

I have 50 mins and I can't stay awake .....ahhhhhhh
Ill just have to check it in the morning.... Fingers crossed Meg Ryan

Mark

Quoted from Ledbetter Meg could be on a gurney at the morgue, Jeff and you would still fancy a spin... Shawn.....><

Knew a guy years ago who worked in a morgue.

He used to say ' let's go down to my work and suck on a few coldies'.

Quoted from stevie Knew a guy years ago who worked in a morgue. He used to say ' let's go down to my work and suck on a few coldies'.

Ever walk into the middle of a conversation and want to know what you missed?  Yeah, I'm not going to go back and check this time.

How is everybody?

Jeff, get your equipment working!!

Quoted from Grandma Bear Jeff, get your equipment working!!

It hasn't worked since he was a teenager...

Quoted from stevie Knew a guy years ago who worked in a morgue. He used to say ' let's go down to my work and suck on a few coldies'.

Brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "have a cold one".

1 minute! (I think...)

And here. We. Go!

WOO!!

Sounds fun!

Loving the theme! Right. Time to write... Good luck to everyone who is taking part!

Nice picture, Stevie. That bottle of fanta shows so little but says so much...

And like Dan said, the theme is great. Definitely something to work off here.

The theme has been announced.

http://www.simplyscripts.net/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?m-1350101457/