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Posted by: Mr. Blonde, July 30th, 2020, 10:59pm
So... we actually made it to week 5. Was this fun? I don't know. Maybe it was. But, we're finally about to declare a winner. Of course, you're all winners and all that noise. Now, onto what you're really waiting for.

And, no, it's not themeless. Some people out there have me confused with somebody who can actually practice empathy. Nope, sorry, you've still got to put in the work this week.

The theme is "winning at any cost". What will you do to win? Is it worth it? Should you win? Will you bother to even attempt to answer any of these questions? We'll find out. Good luck. =)

Theme: "Winning At Any Cost."


Genre List:

Action/Adventure
Comedy
Crime
Horror
Western
Mystery
Sci-Fi
Thriller
Fantasy
Historical
Posted by: khamanna, July 30th, 2020, 11:18pm; Reply: 1
Oh good. So, if I decide to go themeless this week it would totally answer your question “is it worth it?”, right?
Posted by: Mr. Blonde, July 30th, 2020, 11:19pm; Reply: 2

Quoted from khamanna
Oh good. So, if I decide to go themeless this week it would totally answer your question “is it worth it?”, right?


Not for me to say. Let's see what the reviewers say. =)
Posted by: FrankM, July 31st, 2020, 1:18am; Reply: 3
So, "winning at any cost" in this context would be doing pure fan service to the SS reviewers, correct? ;)
Posted by: MarkRenshaw, July 31st, 2020, 3:09am; Reply: 4
So bribery is allowed this week, interesting.
Posted by: ajr, July 31st, 2020, 6:41am; Reply: 5
Well, considering that I’m going to finish behind some people that haven’t written in weeks, and that I’ll need a 10 out of 5 to take this thing, as Reg Dunlop said at the end of Slap Shot; this is my last game, I’m gonna play it straight.

AJR
Posted by: stevie, July 31st, 2020, 6:59am; Reply: 6
AJR, your pigeon face devourer script is still my fave of this whole tourney.  If you can at least equal it in Round 5, I’ll be happy as a pig in shite  ;D :o
Posted by: khamanna, July 31st, 2020, 8:13am; Reply: 7
I’m curious to see the remaining genres - what ppl prefer least of all.
Posted by: AnthonyCawood, July 31st, 2020, 8:59am; Reply: 8
Kham, what makes you think that we all left the worst until last?
Posted by: MarkRenshaw, July 31st, 2020, 9:00am; Reply: 9
I'm going to have some fun with the last one. I expect pissers galore lol!
Posted by: Arundel, July 31st, 2020, 9:24am; Reply: 10
Last one in's a rotten egg. Well, this is the last entry, and it will be a rotten egg.
Posted by: khamanna, July 31st, 2020, 9:36am; Reply: 11

Quoted from AnthonyCawood
Kham, what makes you think that we all left the worst until last?


This looks like a rhetorical question. Can’t believe anyone saves the best for the last especially with this partner situation. I’m stuck with the worst for me genre.
Posted by: khamanna, July 31st, 2020, 1:09pm; Reply: 12
My first draft is done! Everything is in, everything. Beware of it as it's coming.
Posted by: Geezis, July 31st, 2020, 3:28pm; Reply: 13
Oh dear. Oh dear oh dear oh dear.
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Oh dear.
This will be a tough one.
Posted by: AnthonyCawood, July 31st, 2020, 3:31pm; Reply: 14
I have three endings, don't like any of them!
Posted by: FrankM, July 31st, 2020, 3:45pm; Reply: 15

Quoted from AnthonyCawood
I have three endings, don't like any of them!


How did you fit Clue into five pages?
Posted by: Mr. Blonde, July 31st, 2020, 5:30pm; Reply: 16

Quoted from FrankM
How did you fit Clue into five pages?


Frank's got a good point. Now, do the roller skates ending.
Posted by: AnthonyCawood, July 31st, 2020, 6:11pm; Reply: 17
Love Clue!
Posted by: khamanna, July 31st, 2020, 8:04pm; Reply: 18
There’s not much writing reported here. What if it’s like 5 entries total at the end?
Posted by: LC, July 31st, 2020, 9:15pm; Reply: 19
Well, maybe you're number one, Kham!

And, five entries? That'd be some easy reading and reviewing.  :D
I have a feeling there'll be more than that though...
Posted by: JEStaats, July 31st, 2020, 9:29pm; Reply: 20

Quoted from LC
Well, maybe you're number one, Kham!

And, five entries? That'd be some easy reading and reviewing.  :D
I have a feeling there'll be more than that though...


I'm still in. Just been a little preoccupied.  My story's already done in my head!
Posted by: khamanna, July 31st, 2020, 9:52pm; Reply: 21

Quoted from LC
Well, maybe you're number one, Kham!

And, five entries? That'd be some easy reading and reviewing.  :D
I have a feeling there'll be more than that though...


Are you writing for this one, Libby?
Posted by: LC, July 31st, 2020, 11:04pm; Reply: 22

Quoted from khamanna
Are you writing for this one, Libby?

I'm doing my level best. Dreamt it up last night. Depends on how many distractions I get. Hopefully.

Posted by: MarkRenshaw, August 1st, 2020, 5:53am; Reply: 23
Three pages done. Happy with it so far. I just need to have a think and figure out how I want it to all resolve.
Posted by: DarrenJamesSeeley, August 1st, 2020, 6:46am; Reply: 24
I'm at four.

Revised my previous script too.
Posted by: Geezis, August 1st, 2020, 9:41am; Reply: 25
Script done today.
Review and upload tomorrow.
Posted by: ajr, August 1st, 2020, 9:45am; Reply: 26

Quoted from stevie
AJR, your pigeon face devourer script is still my fave of this whole tourney.  If you can at least equal it in Round 5, I’ll be happy as a pig in shite  ;D :o


I think that says a lot about both of us lol but thanks!
Posted by: khamanna, August 1st, 2020, 11:29am; Reply: 27
And submitted.

I'm satisfied with it this round.
Posted by: mmmarnie, August 1st, 2020, 1:47pm; Reply: 28
An idea finally sparked. Was getting a little worried. This one took a while! I've been setting aside a few hours to write on Sundays. Mulling it over until then.
Posted by: FrankM, August 1st, 2020, 3:00pm; Reply: 29

Quoted from mmmarnie
An idea finally sparked. Was getting a little worried. This one took a while! I've been setting aside a few hours to write on Sundays. Mulling it over until then.


My idea is what worries me. First I need to get all the week-4 reads done first, though.
Posted by: JEStaats, August 1st, 2020, 5:37pm; Reply: 30
Struggling....
Posted by: mmmarnie, August 1st, 2020, 6:49pm; Reply: 31

Quoted from JEStaats
Struggling....


You're not alone. The struggle is real.
Posted by: Mr. Blonde, August 1st, 2020, 7:22pm; Reply: 32

Quoted from mmmarnie
You're not alone. The struggle is real.


But, is it, though? I quote Alec Baldwin:

"You think this is abuse? You can't take this, how can you take the abuse you get on a sit? You don't like it, leave."

Nah, I'm just playin'. Although, second prize will get a set of steak knives... Well, probably not, but you never know. =)
Posted by: mmmarnie, August 1st, 2020, 11:49pm; Reply: 33

Quoted from Mr. Blonde


But, is it, though? I quote Alec Baldwin:

"You think this is abuse? You can't take this, how can you take the abuse you get on a sit? You don't like it, leave."

Nah, I'm just playin'. Although, second prize will get a set of steak knives... Well, probably not, but you never know. =)


I'm actually bummed it's ending. You created a super tough challenge Blondie...and I loved it!! Thank you!!
Posted by: LC, August 2nd, 2020, 3:21am; Reply: 34

Quoted from mmmarnie
I'm actually bummed it's ending. You created a super tough challenge Blondie...and I loved it!! Thank you!!

In a tortured sort of way, I agree, Marnie.  ;D

And! It's certainly teaching me how to cut cut cut the long-winded stuff.
Having said that we'll see if the story remains intact enough to make the cut.

Gotta play catch-up too cause ISP was out most of the day.
Posted by: MarkRenshaw, August 2nd, 2020, 5:51am; Reply: 35
Submitted the fifth and final one!

I gotta say, although there has been a degree of anxiety and stress involved, especially once I started working again, I have absolutely loved this tournament.

Thank you so much, Blondie, for organising this. Thanks to my writing partner for making each week's selection so easy and thank you to all my fellow writers for your entries and comments throughout. I have at least two scripts I will be taking forward to competitions out of this with more in my back catalogue just in case.

Just think, you have all proven you can write under tight deadline and specific criteria pressure. If some producer down the line asks you to write a story about a gang of trained bank-robbing chimpanzees and the project is being heavily financed by Nike who want their latest trainers featured predominately, and, oh yeah, it has to be a musical - you will say, "No problem. Thank you, sir. May I have another next week?"

I will miss this, even though it means I can move back to my own projects. The Friday family brainstorming session has become a tradition in our house.

Thanks again to everyone. I look forward to reading what you've all come up with this week.

-Mark  
Posted by: Geezis, August 2nd, 2020, 9:15am; Reply: 36
Wonderful sentiments Mark, it has been a superb challenge and great learning curve.
Kudos to everyone who entered in whatever shape or form.
And to my writing partner, well done with your scripts and thanks for making choosing the items each week an absolute dawdle.

Well done everyone.
Posted by: khamanna, August 2nd, 2020, 9:27am; Reply: 37
Ditto on what’s said. I liked it very much and am going to miss it. We practically wrote an entry in a day, I know I did. Which is wow, new thing to do for me. And with all the criteria to squeeze in - that was different to anything I’ve done in the past.
Posted by: JEStaats, August 2nd, 2020, 11:13am; Reply: 38
Still struggling.  First attempt trashed. Starting a second...
Posted by: FrankM, August 2nd, 2020, 11:20am; Reply: 39

Quoted from JEStaats
Still struggling.  First attempt trashed. Starting a second...


Mine is running long. Which means what people actually end up reading will be cut badly :(

But in general this has been a great writers tournament. We should turn this into a board game with ludicrously long turns :)
Posted by: AnthonyCawood, August 2nd, 2020, 12:14pm; Reply: 40
I echo previous sentiments... I was struggling with writing in the early stages of the pandemic but the last OWC and this challenge have re-invigorated me.

So thanks Don, thanks Blondie, thanks SS and thanks to all my writer friends on here, a great set of writers!
Posted by: DarrenJamesSeeley, August 2nd, 2020, 2:34pm; Reply: 41

Quoted from MarkRenshaw
Submitted the fifth and final one!
Thank you so much, Blondie, for organising this. Thanks to my writing partner for making each week's selection so easy and thank you to all my fellow writers for your entries and comments throughout. I have at least two scripts I will be taking forward to competitions out of this with more in my back catalogue just in case.


Thanks again to everyone. I look forward to reading what you've all come up with this week.

-Mark  


I second that. I didn't think the leftovers were easy, I really had to go outside of the box on it. My entry is submitted.
Full on bonkers.

Now i'm back to revising my older scripts. Which is also crazy stuff.




Posted by: AnthonyCawood, August 2nd, 2020, 3:51pm; Reply: 42
Last one is proving the hardest!
Posted by: ajr, August 2nd, 2020, 4:04pm; Reply: 43
Are we guessing who wrote what in Round 4?

I'll start with "Well, I Just Had to Laugh."

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Seriously though, thanks Blondie. Though I didn't score well, I feel this challenge did me a world of good in shaking me from my doldrums and showing me that I could write each week, every week. I finally feel confident enough to tackle that feature that I've had in the back of my mind.

And though I won't win this, I'm proud of what I wrote. I wrote from the heart, and I wrote to the theme, and I wrote what I felt was important to me.

Well, except for the bird pecking the face script. That's really not important to me. Blame Blondie for giving me horror and bird feeder. And blame Stevie for liking it.

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AJR
Posted by: stevie, August 2nd, 2020, 4:38pm; Reply: 44
ajr, you need to enter it into a horror shirt comp! It’s a great script. As I said on the thread, I don’t watch horror films (or any films actually lol) but I love reading good horror novels (currently reading The Chalk Man) and yours was ghoulishly awesome.

And yeah the tourney has been great. A year ago I was in the writing doldrums - couldn’t be bothered, too tired, too busy gaming and reading etc. Then I got the idea for my shark feature. That took long months of slog but when I finished it in June I was on a roll and zipped straight into the tourney!  Now I’ve already started writing down ideas and scene outlines for a new feature - ironically a horror zombie one set at Everest Base Camp  ;D   Oh wow I can use zombie birds pecking trekker faces!!!!  I was set to write a 40 page script about the Beatles stay at a house in Benedict Canyon in LA in August 1965, but that can be done anytime. Maybe I could do a collab with whoever wrote the Abbey Road one? PM me if you are keen!!!    Cheers all



Thanks Don and Blondie and all you peeps for a cool 6 weeks!


Posted by: khamanna, August 2nd, 2020, 4:55pm; Reply: 45
You people are scaring me. Hope all of these "thanks" are just thanks and not a bowing out of the last week act.

And Paul is not reporting. Hope everything is alright with him too.
Posted by: ajr, August 2nd, 2020, 4:58pm; Reply: 46
I'm on page 2 and a half and on the 4th India Pale Ale. We'll see if genius or disaster results in the next 6 hours and 1 minute....

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AJR
Posted by: stevie, August 2nd, 2020, 5:03pm; Reply: 47
Kham, I had my round 5 written last week as I saved the variables for it specially lol. It meant though I had to use the other variables in extremely uncomfortable positions  :X

ajr, when in doubt, attach bird feeder to face. You know you want to...
Posted by: ajr, August 2nd, 2020, 5:08pm; Reply: 48

Quoted from stevie
Kham, I had my round 5 written last week as I saved the variables for it specially lol. It meant though I had to use the other variables in extremely uncomfortable positions  :X

ajr, when in doubt, attach bird feeder to face. You know you want to...


If only I could use the bird feeder twice...
Posted by: JEStaats, August 2nd, 2020, 5:10pm; Reply: 49
Woohoo! That which does not kill us makes us stronger. Nailed this bitch! Well, okay, I finished and am satisfied. Submitting in mere moments.

So much said already to Don and Blondie but never enough thanks for all you do and have done. This WT rocked! I feel like I've had a few breakthroughs and am way into writing again.

As for week 4 guesses, you'd think we'd have a better handle on who wrote what but I'm still at a loss.

Any hangin's in week 5?
Posted by: PKCardinal, August 2nd, 2020, 5:11pm; Reply: 50

Quoted from khamanna


And Paul is not reporting. Hope everything is alright with him too.


I'm out here. This week is a slog. I mean... just fighting every single word. Definitely going to be at the mercy of reviewers this week.

I think I have a decent idea... but, it'll take a pretty serious rework after the tourney to make it what it could be.

Really wanted to go out strong, too. Oh well.

Maybe ya'll will see something in it that I don't, yet?
Posted by: stevie, August 2nd, 2020, 5:12pm; Reply: 51

Quoted from ajr


If only I could use the bird feeder twice...


Top marks if you can wedge it in there, bro
Posted by: FrankM, August 2nd, 2020, 5:26pm; Reply: 52
I sent mine in. Now, to win the round at any cost, I need everyone's home address so I can send them Edible Arrangements.

Any allergies I should be aware of?

;)
Posted by: FrankM, August 2nd, 2020, 5:27pm; Reply: 53

Quoted from ajr
Are we guessing who wrote what in Round 4?


I am reasonably sure I know which one I wrote.
Posted by: ajr, August 2nd, 2020, 5:39pm; Reply: 54

Quoted from FrankM
I sent mine in. Now, to win the round at any cost, I need everyone's home address so I can send them Edible Arrangements.

Any allergies I should be aware of?

;)


I just ate a metric ton of strawberries in my salad, so I'm reasonably certain on that. I prefer dark chocolate, though.

AJR
Posted by: JEStaats, August 2nd, 2020, 6:09pm; Reply: 55
Submitted. I couldn't look at it any more.

Good luck, my friends!
Posted by: LC, August 2nd, 2020, 6:09pm; Reply: 56
I fear Blondie's not going to be pleased... For the final round, you're all too happy and upbeat and no-one's gnawing their own leg off.  ;D
Posted by: JEStaats, August 2nd, 2020, 6:13pm; Reply: 57
The methadone hasn't worn off yet.
Posted by: ajr, August 2nd, 2020, 6:13pm; Reply: 58

Quoted from LC
I fear Blondie's not going to be pleased... For the final round, you're all too happy and upbeat and no-one's gnawing their own leg off.  ;D


It's over. He no longer has any power over us! Muuuuhaaahahhahhhah!!

AJR
Posted by: AnthonyCawood, August 2nd, 2020, 6:44pm; Reply: 59
How long have I got left?

4 hours.

Shit!
Posted by: PKCardinal, August 2nd, 2020, 8:56pm; Reply: 60

Quoted from LC
I fear Blondie's not going to be pleased... For the final round, you're all too happy and upbeat and no-one's gnawing their own leg off.  ;D


Worst 5 pages I've written in years. Hands down.

2 hours to fix it. But, I don't think it can be done.

If I didn't feel like I owe it to everybody, I think I'd skip this round.
Posted by: khamanna, August 2nd, 2020, 9:02pm; Reply: 61

Quoted from PKCardinal


Worst 5 pages I've written in years. Hands down.
.


Aa empty promises! You’ll end up on top! But let’s see
Posted by: LC, August 2nd, 2020, 9:15pm; Reply: 62
Yeah, we've heard that one before, right, Kham?   ;)
Posted by: PKCardinal, August 2nd, 2020, 9:15pm; Reply: 63

Quoted from khamanna


Aa empty promises! You’ll end up on top! But let’s see


I don't think so.

And, this thing (the tourney) is real close. Bad time for me to write a stinker.

I'm trying to salvage it right now. But, I keep distracting myself on here.

I think I'm hoping that the scores will post from last week and I'll be spared. If I don't score well in week 4, then there's no pressure, right?
Posted by: PKCardinal, August 2nd, 2020, 10:01pm; Reply: 64
Okay. It is what it is. Gonna submit.

No longer dreck, but, it's definitely not the story it could be. We'll see what everyone thinks.

I'll say, today was the most difficult writing day I've had in a long time. So, there you go, Sean. Your plan worked.

I'll tell you how wonderful you are, and how thankful I am, tomorrow. Today is for cursing.
Posted by: LC, August 3rd, 2020, 12:26am; Reply: 65
So far, so good. Some A-game in this final round. Impressive.
Posted by: Mr. Blonde, August 4th, 2020, 1:07pm; Reply: 66
Very sorry, everyone, for my disappearance (although I'm sure you all had a nice reprieve). Due to the heat here, I lost access to my internet, except for when I were at work. I'll try and catch up and I hope this didn't cause any issues for anyone.
Posted by: FrankM, August 4th, 2020, 1:54pm; Reply: 67

Quoted from Mr. Blonde
Very sorry, everyone, for my disappearance (although I'm sure you all had a nice reprieve). Due to the heat here, I lost access to my internet, except for when I were at work. I'll try and catch up and I hope this didn't cause any issues for anyone.


We all know that Sean likes to torture us, but scuttling his own Internet Service Provider is taking things to the next level ;)
Posted by: khamanna, August 4th, 2020, 2:34pm; Reply: 68

Quoted from Mr. Blonde
Very sorry, everyone, for my disappearance (although I'm sure you all had a nice reprieve). Due to the heat here, I lost access to my internet, except for when I were at work. I'll try and catch up and I hope this didn't cause any issues for anyone.


I had an issue with myself and I got in trouble. It’s hard not to when you’re in trouble with yourself. I mean - who wins that fight
Posted by: khamanna, August 4th, 2020, 5:00pm; Reply: 69
I’ve read all and submitted my scorings.

No new theme tomorrow.
Posted by: LC, August 4th, 2020, 5:35pm; Reply: 70

Quoted from Mr. Blonde
Very sorry, everyone, for my disappearance (although I'm sure you all had a nice reprieve). Due to the heat here, I lost ...

I thought when reading this you were going to end that part of the sentence with 'lost my mind'.  ;D

Posted by: Mr. Blonde, August 4th, 2020, 5:35pm; Reply: 71

Quoted from khamanna
No new theme tomorrow.


Correct. No new theme tomorrow. Thursday, on the other hand...
Posted by: MarkRenshaw, August 4th, 2020, 5:38pm; Reply: 72

Quoted from Mr. Blonde
Very sorry, everyone, for my disappearance (although I'm sure you all had a nice reprieve). Due to the heat here, I lost access to my internet, except for when I were at work. I'll try and catch up and I hope this didn't cause any issues for anyone.


No problem. As you can see, we tortured ourselves in your absence.
Posted by: MarkRenshaw, August 6th, 2020, 8:30am; Reply: 73
Read all and voted. Can't believe it's all over. :-(
Posted by: AnthonyCawood, August 6th, 2020, 8:37am; Reply: 74
I think we should just carry on... Blondie - set some new criteria and themes!

;-)
Posted by: LC, August 6th, 2020, 11:37pm; Reply: 75
^ That's hilarious, Ant.

Voted.
Posted by: FrankM, August 7th, 2020, 1:10pm; Reply: 76
So my votes are in. If I didn't comment on your script, it doesn't mean I didn't like it, only that the comments I had added nothing beyond what was already on the thread.

Except for my script... I have a real bone to pick with the writer on that one.

Awesome competition Sean and Don! Particularly funny watching everyone scrape the bottom of the variables barrel in Week 5.

I really hope someone picks this up and runs with it next year. Perhaps we can convince Sean?
Posted by: khamanna, August 7th, 2020, 1:18pm; Reply: 77

Quoted from FrankM

Awesome competition Sean and Don! Particularly funny watching everyone scrape the bottom of the variables barrel in Week 5.

I really hope someone picks this up and runs with it next year. Perhaps we can convince Sean?


Ditto on the awesomeness of the competition. And I will back you up on the idea of having this again. In the same mode - crazy variables and partnerships. And we can have everything tossed up - that's all. Nothing new, just a toss up.
Posted by: MarkRenshaw, August 7th, 2020, 5:18pm; Reply: 78
I enjoy a good toss... up.
Posted by: JEStaats, August 7th, 2020, 5:48pm; Reply: 79
Has everyone tossed their votes yet?
Posted by: LC, August 7th, 2020, 6:07pm; Reply: 80
Yep. Voted. Votes tossed, I should say.

Bones to pick on mine with reviewers when all is said and done, tempered with a little bit of sucking it up as well, but nevertheless...
Posted by: mmmarnie, August 7th, 2020, 6:08pm; Reply: 81

Quoted from JEStaats
Has everyone tossed their votes yet?


Read and reviewed ALL. And voted.

Posted by: PKCardinal, August 7th, 2020, 7:37pm; Reply: 82
Voted.
Posted by: Gum, August 7th, 2020, 9:18pm; Reply: 83
Been following this tournament… kind of. Read quite a few over the last 5 weeks, but obviously no comments. I’ve actually been jonesing to write something; kind of bummed I missed out, but alas… life just keeps getting in the way.

That said, I’ve noticed a bucket o' threads for this that I’m not sure how to see how everyone fared in total, if it’s posted at all?

Simply put, does everyone have a basic consensus of who’s gonna take the whole thing? Do you have to wait till the end, or is there a link re: tourney standings? Simply curious how everyone did overall.

… and of course -  if Sean finally suffered a well-deserved aneurysm or not.
Posted by: LC, August 7th, 2020, 9:41pm; Reply: 84
Total scores are not out yet, Rick. Votes for the final round (5) pretty much just in for tally I suspect.

Blondie likes to retain an enigmatic presence which means he oversees but pretends he's not, then just springs results on people when they least expect it.

I have a feeling I know who the front runners are.... Sadly I'm not amongst them - my bribing with chocolates and flowers fell on deaf ears. Oh, well, next time maybe. :)
Posted by: Mr. Blonde, August 7th, 2020, 9:49pm; Reply: 85

Quoted from Gum
… and of course -  if Sean finally suffered a well-deserved aneurysm or not.


I did not, although I did end up with both a migraine and a two-day nosebleed in week 5, so it's close...


Quoted from LC
Blondie likes to retain an enigmatic presence which means he oversees but pretends he's not, then just springs results on people when they least expect it.


Seen and not heard... unless it's torturing everyone some more. But, I can't torture anybody anymore, unfortunately. Gives me a slight empty feeling inside.
Posted by: Gum, August 7th, 2020, 9:54pm; Reply: 86

Quoted from LC
... my bribing with chocolates and flowers fell on deaf ears. Oh, well, next time maybe. :)


Yes, because you've learned your lesson, and 'next time' you know to bribe with weed and beer, lol.

Actually: Wayne Gretzky Red Cask Whisky is neat and smooth. Yes, I cannot make this up… Wayne Gretzky, the greatest ice hockey player in the history of the game makes a kick ass whiskey. Well, I doubt he actually brews it in his basement, but… y’know. Where am I going with this… I have no idea.

OK, I’ll check back at a later time/date for grand tally. Thanks for the info (*this space reserved for a thumbs up emoticon... somehow*)!
Posted by: Gum, August 7th, 2020, 9:58pm; Reply: 87

Quoted from Mr. Blonde


I did not, although I did end up with both a migraine and a two-day nosebleed in week 5, so it's close...



Aha! … a cure all is (err, see above post): Wayne Gretzky Red Cask Whisky
Posted by: LC, August 7th, 2020, 10:19pm; Reply: 88

Quoted from Gum
Yes, because you've learned your lesson, and 'next time' you know to bribe with weed and beer, lol. ...Actually: Wayne Gretzky Red Cask Whisky is neat and smooth. Yes, I cannot make this up…

Ah, this is where I fell down.  ::)  :)



Quoted from Blondie
I did not, although I did end up with both a migraine and a two-day nosebleed in week 5, so it's close...

Oh, dear. I know what that feels like and commiserate. Minus the nose bleed, which sounds hellish. Hope you're feeling more chipper. Ha, lil pun there.
Posted by: khamanna, August 8th, 2020, 1:07am; Reply: 89

Quoted from JEStaats
Has everyone tossed their votes yet?


Tossed long time ago!
Posted by: khamanna, August 8th, 2020, 1:10am; Reply: 90

Quoted from Gum

Simply put, does everyone have a basic consensus of who�s gonna take the whole thing? Do you have to wait till the end, or is there a link re: tourney standings? Simply curious how everyone did overall.
.


I'm pretty sure it's Paul. But let's see. Just eyeballing, I didn't do any calculations.
Posted by: AnthonyCawood, August 8th, 2020, 5:07am; Reply: 91
Unless Paul scores 1 or something then I think he's the winner based on previous round scores (congrats in advance!)
Posted by: khamanna, August 8th, 2020, 12:05pm; Reply: 92
Are we alowed to toss the guesses in?
Posted by: Mr. Blonde, August 8th, 2020, 12:25pm; Reply: 93
Haven't heard back from Don, regarding the scores. So, it's hard to answer that question, yet, Khamanna.
Posted by: khamanna, August 8th, 2020, 12:45pm; Reply: 94

Quoted from Mr. Blonde
Haven't heard back from Don, regarding the scores. So, it's hard to answer that question, yet, Khamanna.


I know your own entry is in the toss this last round. I want to try guess it out.
Posted by: PKCardinal, August 8th, 2020, 2:11pm; Reply: 95

Quoted from khamanna


I'm pretty sure it's Paul. But let's see. Just eyeballing, I didn't do any calculations.


If I have the lead, I definitely left the door open. There are a couple of scripts that, depending on who wrote them, could push someone past me.

I didn’t do the math, but I think this was the highest scoring round of all my scoresheets.
Posted by: FrankM, August 8th, 2020, 3:11pm; Reply: 96

Quoted from khamanna


I'm pretty sure it's Paul. But let's see. Just eyeballing, I didn't do any calculations.


I went ahead and did calculations because that's the kind of guy I am. Your eyeball is correct, Paul is ahead after four rounds; then it's Anthony, John, and Mark bunched up about 0.2 stars behind.

But there were a lot of great scripts in the fifth round. Excited to see how it turns out.
Posted by: khamanna, August 8th, 2020, 3:17pm; Reply: 97
Well, I've seen some greatness this round but my favorite were the first three.

For the fourth there were hardly any fairs. But not many VG's either. And no excellents. All were good scripts that require some work in my opinion.

But we know that there were some flawless scripts. Especially in round three.

My most favorite script out of all WT is in this round though. Let's see how it does. Nothing will excite me better than seeing that script come on top.

The Historical genre rocked my world btw. Now I have a new favorite genre. How weird.
Posted by: khamanna, August 8th, 2020, 3:19pm; Reply: 98

Quoted from FrankM


I went ahead and did calculations because that's the kind of guy I am.


And lol, Frank. I was sure you would btw.
Posted by: khamanna, August 8th, 2020, 4:33pm; Reply: 99

Quoted from khamanna


I know your own entry is in the toss this last round. I want to try guess it out.


Hmm Blondie, you dodged that pretty effectively. Good for you
Posted by: MarkRenshaw, August 9th, 2020, 2:22am; Reply: 100
A few times in this tournament I've gone into the 2019 thread by accident and been like, wow there's one been optioned already!
Posted by: ajr, August 9th, 2020, 3:42pm; Reply: 101
Voted a few hours ago, sorry for delay, everyone. I have a few more scripts to comment on, but I read them all.

Really surprised at the dichotomy this round. Some people obviously struggled with what they had left, but others saved like squirrels and came out with really great efforts.

AJR
Posted by: Geezis, August 9th, 2020, 8:19pm; Reply: 102
Had to rush a little to get comments in and vote so apologies for the sparsity of the reviews.

Well that was a fun few weeks and I've learned a lot, mostly that you can't please everyone :-)
I have to say however that I've read some really great scripts throughout the past few weeks and some of you have a real talent for storytelling.

Congratulations to everyone for writing and entering and although there may only be one 'winner', you've all certainly won me over with your creativity, passion and honesty.

Well done everyone.
Posted by: Don, August 9th, 2020, 9:18pm; Reply: 103
All the scores are in and have been sent to Sean for posting at his leisure.  Final, final scores are still being tabulated.  It is very, very close and I want to make sure the maths is right.

- Don
Posted by: MarkRenshaw, August 10th, 2020, 1:03am; Reply: 104
Don't forget to carry the one, Don and add it to mine.

Also, Molly wants me to have her scores as well.
Posted by: JEStaats, August 10th, 2020, 10:53am; Reply: 105
With votes all in, I think it'd be okay to guess who did what?
Posted by: FrankM, August 10th, 2020, 10:55am; Reply: 106

Quoted from JEStaats
With votes all in, I think it'd be okay to guess who did what?


I... guess so.
Posted by: JEStaats, August 10th, 2020, 11:05am; Reply: 107
One affirmation is a quorum!

I'm thinking:
- Ripples by LC
- The Cost of War by either ajr or LC
- A blood stain that will never be erased by Paul
- Sell it Sally by Arundel (loved this!)
Posted by: khamanna, August 10th, 2020, 11:17am; Reply: 108

Quoted from JEStaats
One affirmation is a quorum!

I'm thinking:
- Ripples by LC
- The Cost of War by either ajr or LC
- A blood stain that will never be erased by Paul
- Sell it Sally by Arundel (loved this!)


You for Big Al and co
Posted by: JEStaats, August 10th, 2020, 11:19am; Reply: 109

Quoted from khamanna


You for Big Al and co


::)mmmm...maybe
Posted by: JEStaats, August 10th, 2020, 11:21am; Reply: 110
I'm changing my mind on Cost of War to Marnie! For sure.
Posted by: khamanna, August 10th, 2020, 11:22am; Reply: 111

Quoted from JEStaats
I'm changing my mind on Cost of War to Marnie! For sure.


I agree with that! Either way it's written by a woman. And not me.
Posted by: ajr, August 10th, 2020, 11:33am; Reply: 112
Random thoughts and comments -

I have Stevie for INVERTED JENNY;
Re; Ripples - would Libby actually kill 2 kids in a single tournament?  (0:
I gave my one and only 5 for the tournament to a script in this round.

AJR
Posted by: MarkRenshaw, August 10th, 2020, 11:47am; Reply: 113

Quoted from ajr
Random thoughts and comments -

I have Stevie for INVERTED JENNY;
Re; Ripples - would Libby actually kill 2 kids in a single tournament?  (0:
I gave my one and only 5 for the tournament to a script in this round.

AJR


Is it mine you gave the 5 votes to? If not, why?
Posted by: mmmarnie, August 10th, 2020, 1:27pm; Reply: 114

Quoted from JEStaats
I'm changing my mind on Cost of War to Marnie! For sure.



If in one week I went from Snake Your Drain to Cost of War...feel free to have me committed.
Posted by: khamanna, August 10th, 2020, 1:29pm; Reply: 115

Quoted from mmmarnie



If in one week I went from Snake Your Drain to Cost of War...feel free to have me committed.


Aaa, so it is you! That was my favorite for all the season.
Posted by: mmmarnie, August 10th, 2020, 1:32pm; Reply: 116

Quoted from khamanna


Aaa, so it is you! That was my favorite for all the season.


Not owning it. Saying if I went from a horny housewife killer fantasy to Cost of War...you can fit me for a straight jacket.  :P
Posted by: mmmarnie, August 10th, 2020, 1:36pm; Reply: 117

Quoted from khamanna


You for Big Al and co



I also thought John for Big Al.

IMO, I thought this was the best round. Some really great work with stories and characters that have stuck with me all week. Not one in the bunch I didn't like.
Posted by: LC, August 10th, 2020, 4:40pm; Reply: 118

Quoted from ajr
... would Libby actually kill 2 kids in a single tournament?  (0: AJR

Now, there's a question.   ;D
Posted by: khamanna, August 10th, 2020, 5:07pm; Reply: 119

Someone also wrote Inverted Jenny. And I think it might be Libby!

Or Frank.

Libby or Frank.

And Racing might be Frank too. Or Libby.

Ok

Inverted Jenny is Libby

Racing - Frank

or vice versa?
Posted by: khamanna, August 10th, 2020, 5:07pm; Reply: 120
Unless they wrote both together.

No, Inverted Jenny is signed someone RomCom!! It's Libby.
Posted by: PKCardinal, August 10th, 2020, 5:11pm; Reply: 121
I got AC for Meal of Fortune, my one 5 for the week. (I gave out a handful of 4s, but this one stood above just a bit.)

All in all, a good week, I thought.
Posted by: LC, August 10th, 2020, 5:22pm; Reply: 122
Meal of Fortune was my fav for the round. Very Monty Pythonesque. Funny and clever.  It deffo has a certain Writer's trademark to it.

I know who wrote Martian too! ;)
Posted by: stevie, August 10th, 2020, 5:24pm; Reply: 123
I think PK or Mark wrote The Cost Of War.
Posted by: MarkRenshaw, August 10th, 2020, 5:24pm; Reply: 124
I can never guess who wrote what. :-(
Posted by: AnthonyCawood, August 10th, 2020, 5:26pm; Reply: 125
Damn!
Posted by: LC, August 10th, 2020, 5:30pm; Reply: 126
A Brit wrote A Blood Stain for sure.

Now, it's Tuesday here. Wonder when old torture-man will finally deliver the goods.
Posted by: PKCardinal, August 10th, 2020, 5:34pm; Reply: 127
I read Meal of Fortune and thought: if any one of 3 people wrote this, I'm toast.
Posted by: khamanna, August 10th, 2020, 5:37pm; Reply: 128

Quoted from LC
Meal of Fortune was my fav for the round. Very Monty Pythonesque. Funny and clever.  It deffo has a certain Writer's trademark to it.

I know who wrote Martian too! ;)


There’s a script called Martian in the pile?
Posted by: khamanna, August 10th, 2020, 5:39pm; Reply: 129

Quoted from stevie
I think PK or Mark wrote The Cost Of War.


Mark jus admitted to Ripples I think.

PK could but he was dissatisfied with his entry. Now who could be dissatisfied with that one?
Posted by: LC, August 10th, 2020, 5:40pm; Reply: 130

Quoted from khamanna
There’s a script called Martian in the pile?

Words to that effect, Yep!  ;D

Posted by: LC, August 10th, 2020, 5:44pm; Reply: 131

Quoted from khamanna
Mark jus admitted to Ripples I think.
PK could but he was dissatisfied with his entry. Now who could be dissatisfied with that one?

PK plays a good game regardless of his expressed dissatisfaction.

I'm trying to pick John and Marnie.

Posted by: khamanna, August 10th, 2020, 5:45pm; Reply: 132

Quoted from LC
Now, it's Tuesday here. Wonder when old torture-man will finally deliver the goods.


Napping before dinner I think. And rubbing his hands together possibly.
Posted by: PKCardinal, August 10th, 2020, 5:46pm; Reply: 133

Quoted from khamanna


Mark jus admitted to Ripples I think.

PK could but he was dissatisfied with his entry. Now who could be dissatisfied with that one?


I would have been happy to write Ripples.

My entry got better with a couple of rewrites. But, I still don't think I made it all that it could have been. My guess is middle of the pack. But, we'll see.
Posted by: FrankM, August 10th, 2020, 5:55pm; Reply: 134

Quoted from khamanna

Someone also wrote Inverted Jenny. And I think it might be Libby!

Or Frank.

Libby or Frank.

And Racing might be Frank too. Or Libby.

Ok

Inverted Jenny is Libby

Racing - Frank

or vice versa?


Are you Sicilian? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZSx3zNZOaU

:)
Posted by: ajr, August 10th, 2020, 5:57pm; Reply: 135

Quoted from LC
A Brit wrote A Blood Stain for sure.


I think it's clear that a Brit wrote MEAL. And I'm pretty sure a Brit wrote JENNY, too. So that's Anthony, Mark, and Stevie for those 2 choices... did I leave anyone out?

Well, Stevie's not a Brit, but I'm including him in that group. Libby too.

AJR
Posted by: AnthonyCawood, August 10th, 2020, 5:57pm; Reply: 136
lol - Frank!
Posted by: stevie, August 10th, 2020, 6:04pm; Reply: 137
It’s kind of sad that we aren’t reading and reviewing any Round 6 scripts lol

And it’s sad that Round 5 had no hangings or faces pecked
Posted by: LC, August 10th, 2020, 6:05pm; Reply: 138

Quoted from ajr
I think it's clear that a Brit wrote MEAL. And I'm pretty sure a Brit wrote JENNY, too. So that's Anthony, Mark, and Stevie for those 2 choices... did I leave anyone out?

Well, Stevie's not a Brit, but I'm including him in that group. Libby too. AJR

You think?
Well, Stevie and I are descendant from Brits, but then there's the Irish blood too. It does confuse things.  :D
Posted by: LC, August 10th, 2020, 6:06pm; Reply: 139

Quoted from stevie
It’s kind of sad that we aren’t reading and reviewing any Round 6 scripts lol
And it’s sad that Round 5 had no hangings or faces pecked

There was a kid killed though.  ;D
Posted by: FrankM, August 10th, 2020, 6:09pm; Reply: 140

Quoted from LC

There was a kid killed though.  ;D


I'm glad you're always here to look on the bright side ;)
Posted by: AnthonyCawood, August 10th, 2020, 6:09pm; Reply: 141
Do you need to be a Brit to write like one?

Could just be a massive Python fan who watched Holy Grail a lot!
Posted by: khamanna, August 10th, 2020, 6:12pm; Reply: 142

Quoted from FrankM


Lol, is this a Woody Allen movie?
Posted by: FrankM, August 10th, 2020, 6:12pm; Reply: 143

Quoted from AnthonyCawood
Do you need to be a Brit to write like one?


I worked really hard to write "British" for Cleaning up the East End.

No, I most definitely did not write Meal of Fortune, and I'm mad at myself for that shortcoming.
Posted by: FrankM, August 10th, 2020, 6:16pm; Reply: 144

Quoted from khamanna


Lol, is this a Woody Allen movie?


No, it's the modern classic The Princess Bride.

I do believe the Rodents of Unusual Size were from a casting call in Roosevelt Island :)
Posted by: stevie, August 10th, 2020, 6:17pm; Reply: 145
It’s funny but I’ve never written a script set in Oz for some reason. They’re always set in the US and the odd one in England if the Beatles are involved lol
Posted by: stevie, August 10th, 2020, 6:19pm; Reply: 146

Quoted from FrankM


I worked really hard to write "British" for Cleaning up the East End.

No, I most definitely did not write Meal of Fortune, and I'm mad at myself for that shortcoming.


You did a great job with that script, Frankie. It had an authentic East End feel to it
Posted by: LC, August 10th, 2020, 6:20pm; Reply: 147

Quoted from stevie
It’s funny but I’ve never written a script set in Oz for some reason. They’re always set in the US and the odd one in England if the Beatles are involved lol

That's a bit unpatriotic, Stevie.
You're after the bigger bucks, broader market maybe? Smart cookie.
Posted by: AnthonyCawood, August 10th, 2020, 6:22pm; Reply: 148
Agreed, very good job and I can't remember at any point thinking that a non-Brit had authored it... and that's quite tough to do!

Stevie - none in Oz, wow... that should be your next personal challenge!
Posted by: khamanna, August 10th, 2020, 6:23pm; Reply: 149
Yes, I really liked the Cleaning Up too! It got a VG from me. Great job, Frank.
Posted by: mmmarnie, August 10th, 2020, 6:23pm; Reply: 150
I really suck at guessing. Maybe Paul for Broken? Which was one of my 3 faves this round.
Posted by: khamanna, August 10th, 2020, 6:24pm; Reply: 151

Quoted from stevie
It’s funny but I’ve never written a script set in Oz for some reason. They’re always set in the US and the odd one in England if the Beatles are involved lol


So, which one are you admitting to? The one set in the US. Or England?
England or US.
US or England.

Your pick
Posted by: AnthonyCawood, August 10th, 2020, 6:26pm; Reply: 152
Worth re-iterating again that the quality of the scripts, in the 72 hour window, with the constraints imposed by the challenge are nothing short of remarkable... this round and the other 4.
Posted by: LC, August 10th, 2020, 6:28pm; Reply: 153

Quoted from khamanna


So, which one are you admitting to? The one set in the US. Or England?
England or US.
US or England.

Your pick

Kham's had too much sugar again.  ;D
Which one, which one, which one!

Posted by: stevie, August 10th, 2020, 6:40pm; Reply: 154
I think the problem with setting a script in Oz is the slang and manner of speech we have. Overseas peeps would be googling while reading, trying to decipher a line of dialogue like this:

Hey shags, did you end up rooting that Seppo bird?

Yeah, mate. She went off like a ute tarp in a cyclone

Bloody ripper. Hey, chuck us another stubby of VB, will ya?

Hang on, digger. I’m trying to get this yabby on the hook


It’s easier for me to write about Americans and Brits as I’ve travelled extensively to those joints and follow the sports etc

My new feature is set in Nepal and the mini one after is set in LA lol
Posted by: khamanna, August 10th, 2020, 6:44pm; Reply: 155

Quoted from FrankM


No, it's the modern classic The Princess Bride.

I do believe the Rodents of Unusual Size were from a casting call in Roosevelt Island :)


Oh, ok.

I thought that these are related
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uH27DUktmI0

they are not
Posted by: FrankM, August 10th, 2020, 6:48pm; Reply: 156

Quoted from stevie
I think the problem with setting a script in Oz is the slang and manner of speech we have. Overseas peeps would be googling while reading, trying to decipher a line of dialogue like this:

Hey shags, did you end up rooting that Seppo bird?

Yeah, mate. She went off like a ute tarp in a cyclone

Bloody ripper. Hey, chuck us another stubby of VB, will ya?

Hang on, digger. I’m trying to get this yabby on the hook


It’s easier for me to write about Americans and Brits as I’ve travelled extensively to those joints and follow the sports etc

My new feature is set in Nepal and the mini one after is set in LA lol


Been studying up on your Nepali slang, eh?
Posted by: AnthonyCawood, August 10th, 2020, 6:51pm; Reply: 157
See Stevie I got all of that except Seppo... but then I'm an international film fan and quite happy with Romper Stomper, Wolf Creek, Chopper or Animal Kingdom...

Posted by: LC, August 10th, 2020, 6:55pm; Reply: 158
Stevie, while that's true, we don't have to go stereotypical or lowest common denominator westie cliche stuff.

You should watch out for Brandon's new script - a sort of hybrid Crazy Stupid Love meets American Psycho,  all set on the Gold Coast.

Ben (AlsoBen) writes some terrific scripts set in Oz too.

Yeah, what Ant said.
Lantana, Jindabyne, Muriel's Wedding, Two Hands.
I could go on. When we get it right, we get it right.
Posted by: stevie, August 10th, 2020, 6:56pm; Reply: 159
Namaste, Frankie  ;D

A funny story about my trek: one of the guides was a quiet guy early on. On the third day we could see these vegie plant things in the gardens in the villages but couldn’t work out what it was. I asked Mingma and after a few guesses at what he said - his English was ok but heavily accented - we worked out he was saying ‘bok choy’!!  So for the rest of the trek we would be walking past a some trees or bushes, and I’d say, ‘Mingma...bok choy’?  He would laugh out loud - ‘Yes, bok choy’!   It became a running joke the whole trek. He would always lead us on the trail and would suddenly point out to some far away plant - ‘BOK CHOY’. ;D ;D

Mingma would come around early in the morn to take our brekkie orders and the same for lunch and tea. Naturally we’d ask for bok choy most nights and he would piss himself laughing.  Fine times indeed lol
Posted by: stevie, August 10th, 2020, 6:57pm; Reply: 160

Quoted from AnthonyCawood
See Stevie I got all of that except Seppo... but then I'm an international film fan and quite happy with Romper Stomper, Wolf Creek, Chopper or Animal Kingdom...



Ah nice, Ant.  A Seppo is an American - as in Septic Tank: Yank
Posted by: AnthonyCawood, August 10th, 2020, 7:08pm; Reply: 161
Ah, got it...
Posted by: FrankM, August 10th, 2020, 7:10pm; Reply: 162

Quoted from stevie


Ah nice, Ant.  A Seppo is an American - as in Septic Tank: Yank


This is an insult to septic tanks. America is clearly a straddle trench.
Posted by: AnthonyCawood, August 10th, 2020, 7:18pm; Reply: 163
But that doesn't rhyme... maybe we could make one...

Straddle trench - paddle bench, shortened to pado maybe or bencho
Posted by: khamanna, August 10th, 2020, 7:20pm; Reply: 164

Quoted from AnthonyCawood
But that doesn't rhyme... maybe we could make one...

Straddle trench - paddle bench, shortened to pado maybe or bencho


Straddle trench - paddle bench
shortened to the pad-o-stench

I dont' know what I'm talking about really.
Posted by: FrankM, August 10th, 2020, 7:20pm; Reply: 165

Quoted from AnthonyCawood
But that doesn't rhyme... maybe we could make one...

Straddle trench - paddle bench, shortened to pado maybe or bencho


I was thinking stench?
Posted by: AnthonyCawood, August 10th, 2020, 7:24pm; Reply: 166
It's Oz, don't they all have to end with an i or o sound?

Stencho?
Posted by: LC, August 10th, 2020, 7:29pm; Reply: 167

Quoted from AnthonyCawood
It's Oz, don't they all have to end with an i or o sound?Stencho?

You forgot the y and a.  ;)
Posted by: khamanna, August 10th, 2020, 8:07pm; Reply: 168
Should we place bets or something before Blondie fesses up?

I say:

Paul 3.8 (std0.7) is coming first!

Other takers?
Posted by: LC, August 10th, 2020, 8:24pm; Reply: 169
Is Blondie actually going to fess up?

I thought maybe he was on a slow boat to China.
Posted by: JEStaats, August 10th, 2020, 8:32pm; Reply: 170
I'm betting on a 0.2 gap between Paul and AC. Not going to pick the winner though.
Posted by: FrankM, August 10th, 2020, 8:40pm; Reply: 171

Quoted from LC
Is Blondie actually going to fess up?

I thought maybe he was on a slow boat to China.


He's growing out his mustache so he can twirl it while cackling at us.
Posted by: khamanna, August 10th, 2020, 9:08pm; Reply: 172
Vitamins and facial oils might speed up the process. I just read.
Posted by: LC, August 10th, 2020, 9:25pm; Reply: 173
I was just thinking, amidst all the excellent jokes...  
(Good one, Kham)  ;D

I hope Sean is okay. I know he had bad migraine and nosebleeds the other day.

Still, Don would probably inform us if Sean was Uncle Dick.
Maybe his Internet is down again, or his dog is missing, or he screwed up the votes and I'm coming out on top even with that missed week, or... I don't know.
Posted by: khamanna, August 11th, 2020, 8:40am; Reply: 174

Quoted from LC
I was just thinking, amidst all the excellent jokes...  
(Good one, Kham)  ;D

I hope Sean is okay. I know he had bad migraine and nosebleeds the other day.

Still, Don would probably inform us if Sean was Uncle Dick.
Maybe his Internet is down again, or his dog is missing, or he screwed up the votes and I'm coming out on top even with that missed week, or... I don't know.


Yes but Franks version is more visual and fun.

But seriously, I sometimes click on this and that in writers tournament section thinking that Sean might input the results and not let us know🤪
In a way I created my own Sean. He’s fun and crazy.
Posted by: Don, August 11th, 2020, 9:46am; Reply: 175
Hi,

I know Sean has had internet problems.  Then again, he could be just playing with us.  I'd still like Sean to announce the Round 5 winner and the over all winner.  

Bear with.  

Don
Posted by: JEStaats, August 11th, 2020, 7:50pm; Reply: 176
The asterisk wasn't just decorum:

*No, it isn't

Sean would never make a good comedian as it's all in the timing.
Posted by: khamanna, August 11th, 2020, 7:56pm; Reply: 177
Well hopefully it’s just the internet problems.
Posted by: mmmarnie, August 11th, 2020, 8:06pm; Reply: 178
I'm kinda worried. Seems he would have at least messaged Don to let him know he was having internet issues. Libby mentioned he was having migraines. The mom in me is kicking in....
Posted by: LC, August 11th, 2020, 8:46pm; Reply: 179
Yep, bit strange, Marnie, I agree. Has anyone seen Sean on FB?
Probably a simple explanation.  Being writers we might be writing a chapter that is completely of overactive imaginations.
Posted by: khamanna, August 11th, 2020, 8:53pm; Reply: 180
Lol, I thought I was the only one sick here. It's a club!
Posted by: PKCardinal, August 12th, 2020, 3:15pm; Reply: 181
Just checked... because what else do I have to do until the next challenge...

For perspective: the 2018 tournament winners were announced on a Thursday. The 2019 winners on Saturday.
Posted by: FrankM, August 12th, 2020, 3:17pm; Reply: 182

Quoted from PKCardinal
Just checked... because what else do I have to do until the next challenge...

For perspective: the 2018 tournament winners were announced on a Thursday. The 2019 winners on Saturday.


After some investigation, I've narrowed it down to seven possibilities for the 2020 tournament :)
Posted by: PKCardinal, August 12th, 2020, 3:27pm; Reply: 183

Quoted from FrankM


After some investigation, I've narrowed it down to seven possibilities for the 2020 tournament :)


Excellent work!

Anyone want to tackle the possibilties relating to which hour?
Posted by: Don, August 12th, 2020, 3:46pm; Reply: 184

Quoted from PKCardinal
Just checked... because what else do I have to do until the next challenge...

For perspective: the 2018 tournament winners were announced on a Thursday. The 2019 winners on Saturday.


So clearly, the 2019 winners should be posted on a Wednesday.

Don
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