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xie_xie_xie
User: [info]xie_xie_xie
Date: 2009-11-27 21:55
Subject: Coco Before Chanel: Thumbs down from me
Security: Public

Cross-posted at [info]femme_asylum.

Really really did not like "Coco Before Chanel." Audrey Tautou is gorgeous and I could have looked at her all day, but I found her character's motivations unfathomable, and I had no sense at all where Chanel's great talent and style came from, nor was there any sense of the force in design she would one day become.

This was nothing but an overblown romance that somehow reduced everything she did to being about some guy. Nauseating. I HATED it.

Beautiful, yes. But blech.

I wish someone would make the Chanel film that is in my head. Because this is DEFINITELY not it.

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xie_xie_xie
User: [info]xie_xie_xie
Date: 2009-11-27 13:12
Subject: CHANEL!
Security: Public
Tags:pimpage

I can't handle the crowds on Black Friday, and besides, my holiday shopping, such as it is, is done. (We're buying for the kids only this year, due to the financial problems of one of my brothers).

So my sisters in law and I are going to see "Coco Before Chanel," while my brothers and their sons do their manly, boy-ly thing without us. And then this evening, [info]not_yet_defined is doing a marathon of 101-102 and 512-513 over at [info]qaf_marathons, so that's what I'll be doing when I get home!

See you then!

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qafmaniac
User: [info]qafmaniac
Date: 2009-11-27 18:10
Subject: I'M BACK!!!!
Security: Public
Location:Home!!!!YAY'S!!!!
Mood:cold cold
Tags:rl

HI!!!!!!

*waves*

I'M BACK!!!!!

*hugs fandom like WHOA*

I MISSED ALL OF YOU!!!♥

*bounces*

*is totally happy to be back*

THIS is where I've been.Met some nice people and had some fun with them.Everything else was totally boring.Endless recitations,lots of theoretical stuff...and NO Internet,OMG!!! *sobs* ;)
I took my new mpreg!ass!baby! with me (who still needs a name) and watched four eps of QAF last night!!YAY!!
I missed my connecting train in Oldenburg because of the delay of the train from Bad Zwischenahn and froze my ass off on THIS goddamn track for TWO FUCKING HOURS!!No,I couldn't go back into the station because it was full of people.I am not claustrophobic BUT that was simply too much!Shit,you should have seen the crowd!!There were people EVERYWHERE.They even sat on the stairs and I practically had to crawl over them to get to the track.That's why I've stayed out in the cold....*shivers*

*kicks Deutsche Bundesbahn for almost NEVER being on time*

*iz off to take a loooong,HOT bath*

Later....

P.S. When I got home hubby said:"I missed you..." *sniffs* Awww,isn't THAT great?

P.P.S. Will try to catch up with flist later.

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Patty
User: [info]pfodge
Date: 2009-11-27 00:42
Subject: Because Bunny asked
Security: Public

and I actually have some free time. Even if it is almost 1:00 in the morning.

[info]happier_bunny asked what QAF scene makes me melt and I will have to say the whole prom scene does it for me. You can see the love in both Brian and Justin's eyes.

But this kiss has been and always will be my all time favorite.

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Patty
User: [info]pfodge
Date: 2009-11-26 14:46
Subject: Happy Thanksgiving
Security: Public
Mood:full full
Tags:f'list, holidays, thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to my wonderful friends list.


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xie_xie_xie
User: [info]xie_xie_xie
Date: 2009-11-26 12:07
Subject: What the Gusmas?
Security: Public
Tags:ficcage

First, Happy Thanksgiving to all!

A couple of new fandom friends don't know the origin of the name of the current celebration in [info]qaf_drabbles , "Gusmas," so I thought I'd explain.

Once upon a time, four fangirls wrote a story together, and the unbelievable [info]url_girl illustrated it. (Well, we didn't write it, exactly -- it was divinely inspired, so it might be better said we channeled it.)

It was the story of Assbaby!Jesus (Gus for short), and of course, it's his birth we celebrate during the Solstikwanzanukkamas Season, which runs from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day.

Be warned if you choose to read this fic; you're sure to end up on the bus to the hot place if you do.

Assbaby!Jesus: A Brian/Justin Christmas story

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happier_bunny posting in Retreading the Best of Brian and Justin Fanfic
User: [info]qaf_retread (posted by [info]happier_bunny)
Date: 2009-11-25 18:43
Subject: Feast of Thanksgiving Fic
Security: Public
Mood:good good
Tags:msjudi, myrna, thanksgiving, xie_xie_xie

I bring you some Thanksgiving fare - Brian and Justin style. To everyone celebrating, have a great holiday and to all others enjoy your Thursday!


Thanksgiving by Myrna - when Myrna gets it right, she gets it so very right and the end of this story makes me melt...just melt.

DAPHNE GETS A DOG by [info]xie_xie_xie

TRYPTOPHAN by msjudi



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qafmaniac
User: [info]qafmaniac
Date: 2009-11-25 21:36
Subject: Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who's going to celebrate it...
Security: Public
Mood:okay okay
Tags:happy thanksgiving

Wishing everyone out there a Happy (early) Thanksgiving because I'll be out of town for the next two days (Advanced education-lets just hope it will not be too boring!!) and I don't know if I'll get the chance to go online.

So.....

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Lots of ♥ and hugs for my Flist!
I'm very thankful to have you!

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Patty
User: [info]pfodge
Date: 2009-11-25 10:08
Subject: Loud noises in middle of the night
Security: Public
Mood:aggravated aggravated
Tags:computer, gimp, graphics

Last night I was awoken by by a loud noise that sounded like something fell in the kitchen. Then a few minutes later I smelled what to me smelled like electronics burning. I woke Ray up from a dead sleep and we went exploring. It was then that I noticed the monitor button on my monitor flashing off and on. And the odor was really strong by the computer.

We unplugged it immediately and Ray took it to work today. We are hoping that it is just the power supply. All my graphic programs are on that computer, along with screen caps. I have screen caps saved on external hard drives and on Megaupload but that doesn't help me without the programs to work with them. Right now I am using my daughters laptop, and she has told me that I can download GIMP onto it, but I know nothing about that program.

If the problem with the computer is the motherboard It won't be until after Christmas, means that I will be limited in what I can do graphically for a while. Which sucks because I have the Friends and Lovers challenge over at [info]qaf_challenges to do still. Unfortunately I might have to back out of that one. I will know more tonight.

If you are waiting for graphics from me, please be patient, I will get to them I promise, it just might take me a while.

Edited for Update: Ray just called and said that the computer is fixed. The power supply was the problem. He will be bringing it home later today. I would of went crazy without my graphics programs

Cross posted at pattysplayhousepattysplayhouse and pfodgepfodge on LJ

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Britin posting in Queer As Folk Writing Challenges, with a B/J focus
User: [info]qaf_challenges (posted by [info]_alicesprings)
Date: 2009-11-25 16:46
Subject: REMINDER POST
Security: Public

Sign-ups for the Friends and Lovers Challenge have now closed. However, it's never too late to join in the fun. Late sign-ups will be accepted by commenting HERE!

This challenge is open to graphics makers (icons, headers, wallpapers or colourbars are accepted) and vidders as well as fic!

Submissions are due on December 13, no later than midnight, US Pacific time.

Important note: Please read all the information on the profile page HERE to ensure that your work meets all the criteria. Don't forget to include the header information and html coding.

For graphics and vids: Please format and host your own work, and send me the links. Try not to upload your work somewhere with your username on it, to help maintain anonymity. Please use the following header;
Fanwork: Specify icons, vid, header etc
Made By:
Timeline:
Artist's Notes:

In order to help maintain anonymity, please do not name your betas.

When your submission is ready, email it to me at alicesprings2@gmail.com

Thanks!

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qafmaniac
User: [info]qafmaniac
Date: 2009-11-23 21:00
Subject: Birthday Post for [info]plasticine_star
Security: Public
Mood:exhausted exhausted
Tags:b'day post for plasticine_star

A bit late but nonetheless I wanted to wish you a...

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Hope you've had a great day!


M.

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qafmaniac
User: [info]qafmaniac
Date: 2009-11-23 20:50
Subject: Birthday Post for [info]noteverything
Security: Public
Mood:drained drained
Tags:b'day post for noteverything

I know I'm a bit late BUT I hope it's still ok to wish you a....

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I hope your special day was great and full of happiness and fun!

Hugs and ♥,
M.

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qafmaniac
User: [info]qafmaniac
Date: 2009-11-22 22:42
Subject: New B/J Vid-Shut Your Eyes...for [info]vl_redreign
Security: Public
Location:bed...
Mood:sleepy sleepy
Tags:new b/j vid, shut your eyes

(Start rant:

CHRIST!!!
I had to upload this damn video FIVE times before it finally worked!I don't know what's wrong with 4shared BUT they will definitely get a not-so-nice email from me.Lets see what their support team have to say this time.

End of rant!)

So,[info]vl_redreign has had a visit from her vid muse a few weeks ago while she was driving.Damn,can you believe that said muse was suddenly sitting on the passenger seat?Hm,seems to be a really weired muse....;D

Anyway,the muse gave her some ideas for a Brian cancer arc vid while Red was listening to Shut Your Eyes by Snow Patrol.Her muse was really persistent and told Red that she MUST talk to me and so she did...

Shut Your Eyes... )

DOWNLOAD HERE

Hope [info]vl_redreign will like it!!

Hey Red,I actually finished it BEFORE your vacation.Isn't that quite aaaamazing? LOL!!
Couldn't let you leave without watching it.♥

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just as unpleasant in person
User: [info]swtalmnd
Date: 2009-11-22 12:21
Subject: Sunday Meanderings
Security: Public
Mood:sleepy sleepy
Music:Time Won't Let Me, The Smithereens

In the form of a list!

  • Deadline to sign up for a holiday card from me is December 7 -- that's when the art supply place claims it will deliver my blank cards, heh.

  • I launched my fine art site and totally forgot to tell y'all -- Antemortem Arts is open, and I've even put stuff in my Etsy shop.

  • I have exactly 3 pieces of fan art left to do, and then those commitments are fulfilled. Since they're all due for Xmas (2 HP Holiday Card Exchange cards, and my own HP Xmas card), I'll be all done by the end of the year. Weird!

  • I found betas for [info]accioslash's LLM fic, and it will be posting in [info]santas_lap along with the Sirius/Neville I still have to finish, oops.

  • I've been making some quiet writing progress on various things, including a certain person's incredibly belated prize fic (one more scene and it's done!), a chapter of the no-longer-New Thing that I probably ought to post to [info]swtalmnd_nano, and little dribs and drabs to my other three WiPs that aren't for any fest or person or anything.

  • Coconut Cocoa Tea ftw.

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xie_xie_xie
User: [info]xie_xie_xie
Date: 2009-11-21 19:21
Subject: The windy rambly thoughts of Xie
Security: Public
Tags:ficcage

So, I've been working on Directions today.... it's so good to feel the fic flowing again. :)

I am going to try to finish it this weekend and send it for beta, although I may need next weekend to get it done. I should probably wait until after the Thanksgiving weekend to post it, shouldn't I?

In other news, I have bunnies for a Xena/Gabrielle fic, a Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer fic, and a Michael/Ben fic, and NO ONE but me really wants to read any of those things. It makes me sad, yo.

Although I also have a Drew/Emmett bunny and I know at least Travis likes to read those!

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Patty
User: [info]pfodge
Date: 2009-11-21 14:38
Subject: (no subject)
Security: Public
Mood:accomplished accomplished
Tags:artist: pfodge, icons: qaf, icons: qaf holidays, icons: seasonal

Last night I was working on icons for queer_as_xmasqueer_as_xmas and was able to get quite a few done for submission. You will be able to see those once they are revealed in a few weeks. I was inspired though and kept going this morning.

Comments and Credit always appreciated. Please do not alter in any way
Upload icons to your own computer/server NO HOTLINKING!!!
How to credit here



Icons under the cut )

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qafmaniac
User: [info]qafmaniac
Date: 2009-11-21 18:09
Subject: Wanna bet that mpreg is real? LOL!!!
Security: Public
Location:home...playing with my new "baby"
Mood:crazy crazy
Tags:mpreg is real, new toy

OMG PEEPOLL,mpreg is real and I have the evidence!!!!

*iz a dork*

(Don't be afraid to look under the cut.It isn't THAT bad.REALLY!!)

So,to make a long story short.... )

Talking about Xmas...have you been naughty or nice? *giggles*

If you would like to get a Xmas card from good old Germany with lots of teh love on it/in it, all you have to do is to PM me or email (qafmaniac@googlemail.com) me your address.

Xmas Xmas Xmas Xmas


If you gave it to me last year I still have it BUT if you've moved to a new place I totally,as in TOTALLY NEED your new addy. ;)

*pokes [info]vl_redreign♥ and [info]not_yet_defined♥*

*goes back to play with my new mpreg!ass!baby*

ARRGHH,see?He really needs a name!

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qafmaniac
User: [info]qafmaniac
Date: 2009-11-21 08:10
Subject: Icon post because.....
Security: Public
Location:home...hopes that breakfast will be ready soon
Mood:hungry hungry
Tags:icon post bedhead brian

[info]vl_redreign wanted bedhead!Brian. ;)

Teaser:

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More bedhead!Brian... )

Do we need some sexy bedhead!Justin now?
What do you think? ;)

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Patty
User: [info]pfodge
Date: 2009-11-20 11:08
Subject: Emmett Wallpaper
Security: Public
Mood:bitchy bitchy
Tags:artist: pfodge, character: emmett, graphics: wallpaper, qaf

I know I have been really absent lately, RL has really gotten out of hand. Since my daughter and her two children have moved into our apartment, things have been really chaotic. Please just nudge me every once in a while to remind me that I have a life outside of grandchildren. It seems that I have become the baby sitter once more.

I was going through some of my older graphic post over at [info]pfodge over on LJ and realized that I've never posted this wallpaper that I made of Emmett anywhere.

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Enjoy.

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vlredreign posting in Brian and Justin Bunnies:  plots, vids, graphics
User: [info]qaf_bunnies (posted by [info]vl_redreign)
Date: 2009-11-19 23:00
Subject: Oh, Hai!!!
Security: Public
Tags:icon request, icon response, icons

Yes, it's me again.

Ummm...see, it's [info]qafmaniac's fault, really.

No, really!!!

I was watching one of her vids that she made for me, cause, you know, she loves me like that. And there was a shot of Brian in 101 where he's headed to the shower, and I was all, "GodDAMN, his bedhead looks sexy!!"

Yeah.

So, I was thinking that we needed some Brian bedhead icons, but especially that one. *nods*

K, thx, bai!!!

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