Lincoln River Network

There was a boy at the mall today.

He was so rude.

Cooked dinner for the boy and now he owes me something fancy for not poisoning him. Everyone help me think up what I want!

Enjoying my day off today, probably going to take Chance and Grace to the park if anyone wants to join us.

Do you want to go see the fireworks?

So tired.

( Happy Father's Day, Danno! )

Tentatively planning the cookout for next weekend, but I might push it back depending on what's all going on around here.

Everyone (all ages) is invited and you're all welcome to bring side dishes and desserts, the grill stuff is covered but we'll need hamburger and hotdog buns too. I'll supply beverages.

I don't care what anyone says. I'm glad I've got my girl to curl up with. Though I'd love to curl up with the boy as well

Hangin' out with my best girl Gracie tonight, watching Anastasia. Again. Fucking kill me.

Definitely don't miss the old life.

So I'm thinking a good old fashioned backyard barbecue is in order soon.

Life is exceptionally good.

Happy birthday, Danno!

I am waiting for the sell of Katerina's house to go through so that we can buy our house together. She is considering opening up a shop here too, which I am more than happy to oblige her with.

I, myself, am considering looking into teaching a teaching job at the local college if it is at all possible. If we are indeed stuck in this quaint little town, might as well have something to do everyday rather than sit around and do nothing. Now that I have the freedom to relax and not look over my shoulder, I intend to enjoy myself.

Is everyone else enjoying their stay here or looked into possible employment?

[Filtered to Grace and Danny]

Hello Grace. Your daddy has asked me to talk to you.

Look, I'd really appreciate it if people wouldn't terrorize my daughter, even in a joking manner. She's eleven. Where we're from, vampires and all that do not exist. It's taking time to get used to it, here. I'm trying. I'm letting Caroline watch Grace, that's a big step.

Also, if you're going to talk about certain things...I would really appreciate it if you filtered it from children.

Thank you for your time and attention.

Hmm, not used to so much quiet. I think I'm going to need to find a hobby until classes start up.

Grace would like to go to school this summer to get to know her new classmates.

Can't believe how fast this weekend is flying, but it's been a blast so far.

[Danny.]

You let me know if you want me to steal that little cupcake any time.

Since we've had rather an influx of new people arriving recently, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to all of you and raise a few important points that you might need to know in the near future.

My name is Miss Ephesia Vanch and I'm the chairwoman of the Lincoln River Welcome Committee, as well as the headmistress of Lincoln River High School. I know I've already had the opportunity of speaking to a number of you when you arrived but, for those I missed, my fellow residents and I would like to wish you a warm welcome to our little town.

You should each have received a welcome basket from the Welcome Committee. I do hope I was able to provide everything you might need to get you on your feet. I am only human, however, so if I missed anything essential, please do let me know so I can rectify the mistake.

While the Welcome Committee will do what they can to ensure you settle comfortably into your new residents, I must inform you that, as residents of Lincoln River, you will each be expected to support yourself and become an active part of our community. We have a saying; a town that works together thrives together. We each do our bit for the town and, as a result, we're all able to reap the rewards.

If you have yet to find employment, you will find a Classified section at the back of our town's newspaper, available at all convenience stores in the town or, alternatively, at the Lincoln River Library. You are also welcome to approach business owners directly or visit the Town Hall to ask for assistance in your job search. If you have any questions or need advice, you are also welcome to contact me directly. I will do my best to help in any way possible.

For those of you of college age - I know a number of you have recently graduated high school and I offer my warmest congratulations - the deadline for domestic college sign-ups for Fall 2013 is July 1. If you intend to study at ULR, you will need to get your application in before that date. This gives you a little over a month. There are a number of late-admission places but the Dean prefers to hold these back in case new residents arrive once the semester has already begun, so please do not think you can rely on these as an excuse to procrastinate. If you need advice on the matter, myself or one of my colleges from the High School will happily speak to you and discuss your options.

For those of you who have not yet completed a high school education, you are most welcome to join my students at the high school. The semester is ending soon and summer is on its way but you're welcome to attend classes for the next few weeks to get a feel for our little school. This will also give me an idea as to your capability and allow me to put you into the appropriate level of education in the fall, so that you are able to flourish and achieve your absolute best.

As I have said before, I am here to help so please don't hesitate to come to me if you have any questions at all. I do not proclaim to have all the answers, but I will always do what I can to make this transition as easy for you as possible.

( Filtered to Daniel Williams )

Ugh. Need so much coffee right now.

Just a reminder, slumber party at my house tomorrow night. Girls only. Bonnie, you're coming so don't even try to argue about it. Elena, you too.

Don't let me down, I've already decorated.

ETA: Since this is in the interest of getting to know people and whatnot, there will not be any alcohol at this party.