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Blanche
Blanche, remember my word count is acutally for editing - which, when I think of it means re-writing....mmm? The Daemonologie was a treatise against witchcraft and sorcery. James VI passed a law against magicians and lots of so-called witches were put to death during his reign. The sky is blue because blue is a short- wave colour which does not go through the air molecules as does long-wave red, but bounces back off.
posted by
johnmacnab
on January 18, 2006 at 12:00 PM
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JohnMcNab,
I think you're probably right about the New Year's resolutions. I imagine your gym will be much quieter this week, because that's about how long those kinds of resolutions last. With me, one trip to the gym is one too many. I am impressed with your word count, and the info on James VI, what is the Daemonologie? Does it have anything to do with the Kimg James version of the Bible? Also, exactly why is the sky blue?
posted by
Blanche.
on January 18, 2006 at 10:45 AM
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BrightIrish
Weeelll? I may have manufactured a reason to go to the shops and the garage, and I may, possibly have suddenly remembered a visit to the optician that I forgot about, but I'll definitely get back to writing, er, sometime.
posted by
johnmacnab
on January 17, 2006 at 11:58 AM
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Johnmcnab
Hi.. I just know your writing at the moment, RIGHT? I get sidetracked going from one room to the other.
posted by
BrightIrish
on January 17, 2006 at 8:55 AM
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Pat_B
Ah! I see you have been there, Pat_B. I must remember not to attempt to flannel other writers, but now that you mention it, why is the sky blue?
posted by
johnmacnab
on January 17, 2006 at 8:10 AM
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Pondering the imponderables
is a well-used system of stalling, putting off the blank page, putting words on it, completing the picture. Unless it's vital to your plot about a mentally challenged hero, it might be a good thing to put aside such questions as why isn't it Albany state, etc. Next thing you'll be wandering off into why is the sky blue or what is the meaning of life, and that sidetrack will keep you away from plotting and character development "forever." :)
posted by
Pat_B
on January 17, 2006 at 8:01 AM
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Frankenkitty
I have the same problems with car keys as you do, Frankenkitty; it is just in my imagination that everything fits and is never lost.
posted by
johnmacnab
on January 15, 2006 at 6:49 PM
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Wow, your mind is a
very large world. Good luck finding out the things you need to find. I have trouble finding my car keys on a regular basis. Take care
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Flumpystalls3000
on January 15, 2006 at 6:12 PM
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Azur
All the best with the chapters, Azur. I'm still juggling the words 'write' and 'mad' but getting nowhere.....nowhere sane, that is.
posted by
johnmacnab
on January 15, 2006 at 11:43 AM
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I will be doing some chapters later this month and the bank balance will know about it. What can we do? Write or go mad? Or both?
posted by
Azur
on January 15, 2006 at 11:00 AM
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jacenta
I hadn't thought of it that way, jacenta. Thank you for reminding me.
posted by
johnmacnab
on January 15, 2006 at 5:12 AM
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johnmcnab
Great, you're working on your writing.
posted by
jacentaOld
on January 14, 2006 at 11:03 PM
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Taps
LOL. Remind me to delete this comment before Ell sees it, Taps. It would have to be a magnum of champagne.
posted by
johnmacnab
on January 14, 2006 at 5:08 AM
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A Canadian is walking down the street with a case of beer under his arm. His friend Doug stops him and asks, "Hey Johnmcnab! Whacha get the case of beer for?"
"I got it for my wife, Ell, eh." answers Johnmcnab.
"Oh!" exclaims Doug, "Good trade."
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TAPS.
on January 13, 2006 at 7:52 PM
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Tapsel
????? You know about Tim Hortons Timbits but don't know about Labatt Blue. Taps? It is a popular, tasteless lager in Canada. I was actually drinking a 'Upper Canada' lager, but I reckoned nobody would have heard of it. Wrong again, mac.
posted by
johnmacnab
on January 13, 2006 at 7:31 PM
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MerryAnne
Sigh! I suppose you're right, MerryAnne. I'd pour it down the sink but it's against my religion.
posted by
johnmacnab
on January 13, 2006 at 6:45 PM
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Johnmcnab, I don't even know Labatt.
posted by
TAPS.
on January 13, 2006 at 6:44 PM
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Remember John
No drinking and writing... who do you think you are hemmingway? lol.
posted by
MerryAnne
on January 13, 2006 at 6:15 PM
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