The Golden Neep IC

Happy Hogmanay, journal network, hope it was braw. Don't forget to drink plenty of water before you go to bed, and a greasy breakfast can do wonders. (Not that I'd know.)

I'm out of commission for the week as I've [...] been directed to "take it easy." Please, for the good of my limbs and my enjoyment of life, try to hold off on the rodeos until I'm back on both my feet? Ta.

PORTREE+

I'd like to see everyone with extant injuries for a check-in between the end of this week and next. It's all routine, I merely want to make sure I know how you're going into the second half of the season. You may even get a lollipop.

"UNDERSTANDING" FRIENDS WARD (AINSLEY, ALEC, FLORRIE, JUPITER, MEAGHAN, PEGGY)

I'm going to die and so is the first person to suggest cryptic word puzzles.

OWEN MACFARLANE

What is the policy on staff members moonlighting? My side hustle wouldn't interfere with my duties as club medic, Scout's honour.

Portree+, Montrose+, any other friends as mentioned in Ada’s post (check with Julie!)

Thanks for all the messages, everyone. We are, of course, very happy indeed right now...

Gwen, Aureliana (Ada can read)

Please do let us know if there is anything you require to make things simpler.

Who: Jupiter Macmillan & Elektra Yaxley (AND EVERYONE ELSE)
What: The Macmillan Twins* are turning thirty and throwing a weeklong party
When: Jan 1-6
Where: Various locations
Note: Jupiter's birthday is Jan 1, Lex's is Jan 6

*handwave* that invites were sent to pretty much all BIL quidditch folks, family friends, etc... aka, if your char is in game, they probably received an invite.

( Cut for Photos & Day by Day Breakdown of Festivities )

* not actually twins

Who: Georgi Draganov and Ernie Macmillan
What: New Year's Day visit. A little fortune-telling, as is traditional in the new year. A few secrets told. A few risks taken.
When: 1 January 2000! Dawn of the new millenium! (or is it technically the dawn of the last year of the old millennium? either way, it's a dawn, but not literally at dawn, that's too early.)
Where: Leannan Boathouse, Georgi's brand-new rental home outside Dundee.
Warnings: it's pretty long

( You want me to tell you what your future is? Or you want me to keep it secret so you can decide? )

Who: Ellie MacFusty & Lorna MacFarlane
What: Resolutions of a sort, but also sisters finally making amends and starting the year off right by getting Lorna on board the Vienna plan.
When: January 1
Where: The Reserve
Warnings: Language (they are MacFustys)

( I think I might be taking some time off from coaching. )

Lorna, Ellie

A few housekeeping things before you leave for the continent, Ellie -

One, did the both of you see the latest from Parkinson? Everything's here but I'd like a solid plan regarding the matter going forward.

Two, Ellie, you're all set to leave tomorrow, yes? What's your timeline? Do you have a preference regarding what we tell the team and do you want to be there?

Graham, Owen, Gwen

I'm going to gather the team for a meeting later this week. Is there a date and time that any of you would prefer? If it's before Ellie leaves, it will be tomorrow morning. Otherwise any time before we pick up again on the 8th will work.

Potential options for additional help in the interim: Bart Roberts as a consultant, as we discussed. Or moving Oighrig Macdonald into a more visible coaching position. Other options forthcoming, but I believe these would be the easiest on short notice.

ADDED
Sara Scrimgeour

Are you around now that the new year's come, Scrimmy? I'd like to take up a few minutes of your time, team-related. Nothing bad or life-changing, just a chat.

Who: Lorna MacFarlane, Owen MacFarlane
What: Hogmanay in Diagon Alley (bringing Scottish Tradition to English Sensibility)
When: 31 December 1999, Late Night/ 1 January 2000
Where: Greater London/Diagon Alley
Warnings: Matrimonial Bliss with Inherent Fluff (and NPC Siblings)

( Pair of shots for for the Dragon Captain! )

( Scottish Referendum Polling on Page A2 of Monday's Prophet. )

[ Jason King ]

You probably don't know me but... hi I'm Healer Augustus Pye. I'm going to be upfront that I am not much of a Quidditch fan, but I have been taking notice to the Muggleborn Pink Movement.

I just wanted to say that I think what you and the others are doing is great. Speaking as someone who at times has never really fit in in the muggle world or in the wizarding world... it's nice to know that you're not alone. I mean, I know I'm not alone, but it's harder to tell when we're all just expected to be magical.

If there is anything I can do to help, just let me know. I'm not the only Muggleborn at St. Mungo's and there are plenty of others who support what you're doing too.

So, thanks and Happy New Year.

Who: Alasdair Maddock & Ellie MacFusty
What: Celebrating Hogmanay
When: December 31st
Where: An Nead
Warnings: PG-13

( Another thing Ellie and the dragons had in common. They loved fireworks! )

TO: Meaghan McCormack
FROM: Pip Parkinson
WHEN: Saturday December 30, 1999 [Backdated]

( For Meaghan McCormack )