After a miserable start of 2022, I could do with an attempt at entering an OWC. Anyone else? Unless, Don is busy watching the Olympics, of course.   ;)

I'm right there with ya, Pia. I want to write something!!! Let's do an unofficial quickie or something. ;D

Unofficial quickie - wasn't that Clinton's defense ;-)

I'm down for down for an OWC after missing last one (or two?).

Hope year is getting better Pia

Quoted from AnthonyCawood Unofficial quickie - wasn't that Clinton's defense ;-) ...

Haha! I'd like a bit of official courting myself.
And there's a proper hint there, in a roundabout way.  :D

I could go on about longing for the old days of lots of suitors too, but I'll leave it there.

P.S. I'm off to do today's Wordle.

A quickie, huh? I never took part in one. I forgot how they worked. Care to enlighten me?

Any interest in one of those? I need to write something. SOON. :)

A hint of what Libby?

An imminent OWC or your relationship status?

Enquiring minds need to know!

Looks like something is in the works behind the curtains. Not sure if that's an OWC coming up or an in-depth look at Libby's relationship status though. ;D

Haha! Okay, you two... I meant an analogy which clearly failed about the numbers of SS faithful usually clamouring for an OWC and a certain date coming up in February. That clearly bombed. ;D

We're writers Libby, it's all about the poeple and emotions ;-)

I am adapting Ganglers into a short story at the moment AND changing it to be set in the Wild West for a themed anthology book that are accepting submissions,  but I could be tempted for a quick OWC if it fires up my motors!

Looks like there's one coming our way. Yay! I will take part this time. I want a f'n mug dammit!!!  ;D

Guessing? It's February, so it could be something lovey dovey, something sports related (Olympics), Black History month, President's Day, National Margarita Day or something simple like shitty weather. Or if I was in charge, Semlan's Dag!!! A sweet bun with almond paste inside and whipped cream on top. :D

Semlan's Dag!!!

Okay, you piqued my curiosity there, Pia, and I looked up some pics.
OMG, (I try never to use that) but oh, they look soo good!
...
FYI: A dag in Australia refers to the matted wool hanging from the hindquarters of a sheep.  :D
Oh, and it's also used as an affectionate insult.

Anyway, here's hoping everyone comes out of the woodwork for this OWC.

P.S. Was that a big ol' bleeding heart that Don sent out via email with the announcement?
Pretty cool.

I’m down for a OWC in Feb.

Quoted from LC FYI: A dag in Australia refers to the matted wool hanging from the hindquarters of a sheep.  :D Oh, and it's also used as an affectionate insult.

Means day in Swedish. I don't think I know the word for that matted stuff at the end of a sheep in Swedish or English, and I consider myself a farm person. :D

Quoted from RolandJ I’m down for a OWC in Feb.

Awright! I'll race you for the mug!  8)

Quoted from LC FYI: A dag in Australia refers to the matted wool hanging from the hindquarters of a sheep.

I think we have our subject.

What's the genre?  ;)

I am very much up for the OWC... but I am more up for Semlan's Dag, they look delicious!

Quoted from Nomad I think we have our subject. What's the genre?  ;)

Naturally, Horror is our genre here. Sci-fi at a pinch.  ;D

Quoted from Grandma Bear Means day in Swedish.

So, basically you have a cream bun day.  ;D
Makes sense. We have national Lamington day.

https://happydays365.org/lamington-day/national-lamington-day-july-21/

Can you two stop posting about cakes!

Quoted from AnthonyCawood Can you two stop posting about cakes!

;D

Did someone say cake?

I can't read much here as I shouldn't since there's some strange bleeding in my eye. Nothing dangerous but I shouldn't stare at the comp a lot and have to let it rest. So, very possibly I'm out for this reason but let's see.

But I did see "cake"¯ now fighting myself to read the thread and check out what's this about)

Quoted from LC FYI: A dag in Australia refers to the matted wool hanging from the hindquarters of a sheep.  :D

Also known as ‘Willnots’ and ‘Must hangs’ in some parts of Australia  ;D :X

Quoted from khamanna Did someone say cake? I can't read much here as I shouldn't since there's some strange bleeding in my eye. Nothing dangerous but I shouldn't stare at the comp a lot and have to let it rest. So, very possibly I'm out for this reason but let's see. But I did see "cake"¯ now fighting myself to read the thread and check out what's this about)

Yes, the OWC is now the 'one week of cake' challenge. Kidding.  ;D

Are you turning into a zombie, Kham?
Never mind, watching All of us Are Dead on Netflix is rubbing off on me.
Hope your eye recovers fast. That sounds nasty. Hope you can get better in time for the OWC.

Stevie, I've never heard of Willnots & Must Hangs  before.  ;D

I'm up for a RomBom - a romantic comedy so cheesy and bad it's guaranteed to bomb at the box office.

Quoted from LC Yes, the OWC is now the 'one week of cake' challenge. Kidding.  ;D Are you turning into a zombie, Kham? Never mind, watching All of us Are Dead on Netflix is rubbing off on me. Hope your eye recovers fast. That sounds nasty. Hope you can get better in time for the OWC. Stevie, I've never heard of Willnots & Must Hangs  before.  ;D

Thanks Lib. And, yes, I’m an authentic zombie walking in New York. So if anyone in NY needs one, I’ll walk in your movie too!

WHAT??? I'm down for a OWC. Is it set in Australia? And if so, is it located in ALICE SPRINGS?

Quoted from RolandJ WHAT??? I'm down for a OWC. Is it set in Australia? And if so, is it located in ALICE SPRINGS?

;D Roland, it could be set anywhere. Not that I'm in the know.
We somehow took a cake detour. Personally I blame Pia.
Your guess is as good as mine, but I'd guess what not where might be more important.
Only time will tell.

There once was a very optimistic Brit
To the OWC he wanted to submit
something people dug
So he could win a mug
But instead, he'll submit a steaming pile of…

Quoted from Matthew Taylor There once was a very optimistic Brit To the OWC he wanted to submit something people dug So he could win a mug But instead, he'll submit a steaming pile of…

...cake

A mug poem, good one, Matthew, and...
Haha! Very funny, Gary!

We just keep going back to cake.

Quoted from RolandJ WHAT??? I'm down for a OWC. Is it set in Australia? And if so, is it located in ALICE SPRINGS?

Who told you?  

Frick.

Carp, I've got to come up with a whole new theme.

Frick.

Thanks R

Quoted from Don Who told you?   Frick. Carp, I've got to come up with a whole new theme. Frick. Thanks R

;D ;D

Oh good or I canā€¯t understand their language.

(thanks Roland)

Today is the day! Can't wait for the theme to be announced. The mug is mine this time around - Inshaallah-

Quoted from realxwriter Today is the day! Can't wait for the theme to be announced. The mug is mine this time around - Inshaallah-

Is it today?
Great to see the enthusiasm! :D .

Is it really getting announced today?

Quoted from Zack Is it really getting announced today?

At noon to be more precise... although I don't know where in the world it will be noon when said announcement comes.

Quoted from Matthew Taylor At noon to be more precise... although I don't know where in the world it will be noon when said announcement comes.

Sweet. Bring it on.

Quoted from Zack Is it really getting announced today?

Yes, Zack.  today.  At noon here on the east side of the us and a.

- Don