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Nov. 17th, 2013


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Downton continues to be a strange place. As a chauffeur, my dream self never quite fit in with the whole downstairs crew, and now I'm not really a part of the upstairs lot, either. It feels as though I'm in some sort of purgatory, but I'll give the family this, they're a nice lot. Kinder than they ought to be, at that. Though I know I'll never quite fit in with them in these dreams.

Can't play cricket worth a damn, either.

Not sure I have a hope in hell of getting back to sleep at this rate.

Oct. 14th, 2013


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The Old Man My boss asked me to get on the "Social Media Website" and advertise. So I thought I'd start here.

Oil Changes are 40% off if you bring a non perishable food item for our Shop's Canned Food Drive. Come on down and get your oil changed. It's practically free!

(So, apparently all the Auto Shops are doing a contest to see who can collect the most canned food for the County-Wide drive. I figure I'll just raid my cupboard.)

Sep. 22nd, 2013


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I think I had one of those Dreams you guys keep talking about. It was a little disconcerting, but ... pretty close to my own life. Instead of an inventor for a father, I had a museum curator.

They were kind of boring, actually.

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The Fest of Ale yesterday was great. Even the run was pretty good fun, but my head's not thanking me so much this morning.

Ah well. Completely worth it, to tell you the truth. Hope everyone else that went had an equally good time, and that the hangovers aren't too terrible.

Sep. 21st, 2013

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Five miles of beer is a lot of beer. Miles? Liquid miles? That doesn't exist in terms of measurement. Shame on me.

Will wobble home. Someday.

Sep. 12th, 2013

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Now for something completely different! To get our minds off of what's going on I know a few people should be interested in this.

Who wants to go to the Orange County Fest of Ales and join my team for the "Beer Run 5K" next weekend?

Aug. 22nd, 2013


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As much as I love Ireland, it's good to back here. It was great seeing all the family, though, and I think I'm still getting over the hangover from my cousin's wedding.

Did I miss anything while I was away?

Aug. 15th, 2013


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It's strange how much the dreams can influence us. I mean I'm a fiction writer, I love writing mysteries and it's what I think I will always do but thanks to the dreams I understand a lot more about journalistic writing too. And I even think I might be good at it if I tired.

I suppose it's like gaining a new skill. Has anybody had that happen?

Aug. 8th, 2013


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Off home tomorrow. Didn't realize it sneak up on me like that. Maybe should have had everything ready earlier, but, it is what it is. Hope I haven't forgotten anything.

And I've got company now. Which is great. Transatlantic flights can take it out of you without someone to chat to.

I'd like to say I won't miss the OC, but I think we all know that I will. See you all in a couple of weeks. Try not to get into too much trouble.

Jul. 22nd, 2013


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Lots of talk of people going places. Guess it's that's time of year, at any rate, but who doesn't enjoy a summer get away. I get to back home myself for a couple of weeks come August. Should be a good time, cousin's getting married and I know we'll get up to no good.

Can't wait, got the tickets today.

Jul. 20th, 2013


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So, random question, internet. If you dreamed - y'know, onea those dreams? - about people who're here that you've seen on the boards, would you tell 'em? Or would you find that way too creepy?

Edit: Anyone on here named Stefan Salvatore? I dreamed you lived at a boardinghouse I had, only I was much older. Elena, dreamed of you too. Girls named Bonnie and Meredith too.

Jun. 22nd, 2013


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I can't believe my parents flew in for my graduation! I had no idea. And they're staying through my birthday. I don't know what my Uncle Frodo said, but it must have worked.

Jun. 19th, 2013


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Just saying that I'm really glad I don't have any pets. Nice to avoid some sort of madness anyway I can.

Sort of related (I guess? More on a political stand point than weird happenings), I think I'm going to take up journalism again. More seriously, this time, like I wanted to years ago. I know it sounds cliche, but I'll thank my dreams for my new conviction. My dream-self is pretty stubborn when he gets his mind set on things, I think I could use some of that in my day-to-day life.

Fingers crossed it works well and all.

May. 29th, 2013


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I missed the enrollment period for university. How could I be so stupid?

Maybe I'll end up having to go back to England after all.

May. 28th, 2013


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I swear, more cars come in when it's beastly hot out than at any other time. The garage is allegedly air conditioned, but hell if you can feel it when you're on your back under a car.

Pain in the ass.

May. 17th, 2013


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[Locked from Sybil and Mary Crawley]


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I think I might need some advice, but I'm not actually sure what advice I need. This seemed like the best place to ask, at any rate.

How do you reconcile your dream relationships with your real life ones? The thing is, there's a girl from my dreams and I've met her here, and in my dream world we're in love with one another. Here, she's quite a bit younger than I am and I guess I've started thinking of her as something like a little sister. But now I guess she's developed a bit of a crush.

I guess I'm worried that once she catches up in her dreams, it might - Well. I don't want her thinking she's obliged to believe she likes me, and I honestly have no idea how to gently coax her out of the notion without upsetting her too much.

Anyone out there with some wisdom to impart?

May. 5th, 2013


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My dreams are playing out like some sort of soap opera or period drama. Too bad I can only see what's going on from my end.

Yorkshire in the early twentieth century was no place for an Irish activity, I'll tell you that. But I still think I've got it plenty easier than the other people I see there.

May. 4th, 2013


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Havin' weirdly specific dreams about bein' born in Ireland. I know my parents are bright and sparklingly just offa the boat, but I was born here. See? Citizenship. Now stop mocking me for my accent.

Also, Murph, I dreamed you and I were twins. HA. If we were twins, I was the handsome one.

Apr. 11th, 2013


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Just realized my birthday's in a week. Good thing I've never been much into large parties, otherwise I'd be terrible for last minute planning.

I guess I've been so focused with the weirdness and the dreaming. Maybe I'll head round to a pub. You're all more than welcome to join.

Apr. 1st, 2013


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Glad Lent is over. And Easter, for that matter. A man can only take so much religious festival at once, you know.

The revelry seems to have brought out my own set of dreams, like the ones you all talk about. Interesting.

[Private to Sybil Crawley]

Have you been dreaming? You and your sister? When you do, if you do at all, I think we should go for tea again or something.

Mar. 26th, 2013


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[Private from Frodo and Merrill]
(and she can't decide about Mary, so she keeps locking and unlocking it)

I miss home. I can't believe anyone could do something like this, and I just want a hug from my mom.

Mar. 17th, 2013


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A guy at the pub just told me he hates the Irish. Could've nearly dexked him and told him to get out.

Bright side is hard to tell who's got the singig curse and eho doesn't. Whole bar jist got in on a chorus of Whiskey In The jar.

Also winning the kissing contest. Need another pint. Sorry, Guiness is doing all my typing flor me. :)

Mar. 16th, 2013


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If this singing thing keeps up, I'm excited about tomorrow. I've got my fingers crossed that it happens during mass in the morning, might actually make it more bearable. (I promise I'll go to confession about that.)

Here's hoping to a lot of good Irish folk songs in general, though hopefully not over supper, and can't wait to see what the pub's will be like.

Also, my cousin and I have a contest on to see who can get the most kisses. Remember: if you see yourself an Irish lad or lass tomorrow, show them your appreciation. And maybe give us a song or two.

Mar. 9th, 2013

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Glitter really is the herpes of the craft world. I think I have some in my hair, I'm not even sure how it got there. I'll be glad when Easter's over, it means we can get rid of all the stupid glittery eggs and baskets and bunnies.

...What a way to introduce myself. Anyway, hi. I'm Laurent. Or Feuilly, if you want. I work at Michael's. It sucks, but it's a job, I guess.

Mar. 6th, 2013


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I'm working on a team organizing a public Easter Egg Hunt for families in need. We're looking for all sorts of volunteers. We need donations of plastic eggs and things to fill them (dimes, candies, stickers) and volunteers to set up the hunt and clean up afterward. The hunt is going to be on Saturday, March 30 at 10am, located at [Public Park Name and Address].

Is anyone interested in assisting?

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Warning to all my countrymen - This is a real phenomenon. )

Mar. 4th, 2013


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We've had to shut the garage down early today. Cousin's livid about it, thinks we've got a prankster among the ranks. Everything's getting moved around and placed in ridiculous places. Suppose it was all fine and funny until safety became an issue.

In any case, I've been with the same guys all morning and not one of us has gotten up to move anything. And it seems to me we're not the only ones experiencing things of the like.


(Not that I'm complaining. I'll take a half day's work any time, no fuss.)

Mar. 1st, 2013


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No one could ever accuse me of being unsociable.

Hello. My name is Mary and I recently moved her from England for an internship. I can't say I feel at home yet, but it is a lot warmer here this time of year. I plan on taking advantage of the beach during my stay.

Feb. 28th, 2013


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I can't understand the nerve of some people. Really. Heard a man today berating his daughter for wanting to visit Ireland, because apparently it's full of awful people. Well, that's the nice way of repeating what he said. Needless to say, he'd never been there himself, and I doubt he's ever had the pleasure of meeting an Irishman. Gave him a good "top o' the mornin'" as I walked by him (it was worth it).

Honestly, though. It's too bad that people take a bad moment in history and assume it's a constant.

In other news on the Irish front, my brother sent me this today. Got a good chuckle out of me, at any rate.

Feb. 27th, 2013


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Today, I am a criminal. ( TW: Rabies in comments)


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I have no idea why I am admitting this on a public forum, where it will probably come back to bite me in the ass later, but I'm already composing a piece for one of the blogs anyway, so hell with it, the valarnet can know these personal details about my life.

Today, I stole something from a job. As in, I went out to the site I was investigating, did my poking around, and interviewing and snapped some secret photos, then I found something I needed to take out of there, slid it up my coat sleeve, and booked it out of there.

With any luck, they're never gonna notice, even when I blow the lid on the bastards this week.

worth it? worth it. )

...Holy shit what do I do with it?

Feb. 25th, 2013

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So, St. Patrick's Day is coming up soon and I think I'm going to try making pistachio cupcakes. Faye, I hope you aren't allergic to nuts, because I expect you to taste test.

Also, whose going out bar hopping with me on St. Patrick's Day? I know it's a few weeks away, but I'm gonna need some green beer asap!

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This past weekend has really made me rethink my Lent choices. What I wouldn't give for a strong pint or two right about now.

Also, I heard this was a good place to be to keep up with what's happening around the county, so I figured I ought to come have a look.