The man called "In God We Trust" and a fandom round-up

[misscam]

Erk Monday. Today, we had hail, sideways rain and my knees had an unfortunate meeting with bricks. That's Mondays for you, sure enough. But on the other hand, I got stuff done before deadlines, wrote a bit, manage to do a tiny spot of beta and seem to have become Cam the Pimpalicious for encouraging xmaidelx to show off her lovely BSG icons. So not that bad a day, all in all.

Meanwhile, A school bus driver and amateur artist from the Chicago suburb of Zion has legally changed his name to "In God We Trust."

Yeah. For real.

Fandom round-up:

- A poll on Doctor Who and whether or not it's pushing a 'gay agenda' - and that goes about as well as you can imagine. Though possibly not as badly as you're dreading either. But the is RTD racist? post just might.

- Speaking of DW fandom, and communities, I've decided to leave a few comms. It just feels better for my annoyance level, yes. Hurrah for sanity! I'm going to need it before the finale.

- A convention manages to frak up majorly, and Aaron Douglas is not pleased.

I did find it cute that the BSG cast and crew is apparently spending a weekend together before shooting, though. Sayz Aaron: I cleared my schedule to be there. My schedule that is now in the final 2 weeks of shooting. Shooting the show that has meant so much to so many for 6 years of my life. We are shooting on location next week and the cast and crew are heading there early to spend the weekend together. James and I chose differently. We chose to go to Dallas and be with all of you, much to the chagrin of many of our castmates. I was so excited to watch the final episode in a room full of fans and then have drinks and talk about it.

I like this show even more with a cast and crew like that, truly. But ouch, echoes of VictoriaBitter anyone?

- ChigacoTribune's opinions on 'Revelations', with poll. I need to think about it all a bit before I do any reaction post myself, I think. Or maybe I'll just channel it out into fanfic.

- I'm writing an Adama/Roslin & Kara/Lee family fic thing that involves marriage, a funeral, hurt/comfort and Gaius getting laid again. Hohum. Sadly, as much as I wanted it to be Donna, I don't think I can do another crossover.

In the Euro:

- I love Holland hardcore now. Win it all, Holland! After slaughtering Italy and France both, Holland might have knocked both of them out in the opening stages. Those are the World Cup finalists - possibly not even getting out of the Euro group stage. Ahahaha. I love football! Germany - Austria today.

Flist of awesome, what are you up to?

Comments

[alswaiter.livejournal.com]

Wow, that convention makes Con no Baka not look as bad. It was still bad and glad I didn't go, but yikes! What did the organisers think they were trying to do?

*boggles*

[skybound2]

I support this fic idea. Even if you can't quite turn it into a crossover ;-P

And, as always, you are an awesome source for news and happenings. :-D

[distaff-exile.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I was just thinking "Hmm, where have I heard a story about actors being conned by con-organisers before?"

*cheers quietly for Germany, like the rest of her family back home*

[bex245.livejournal.com]

Meanwhile, A school bus driver and amateur artist from the Chicago suburb of Zion has legally changed his name to "In God We Trust."
Uhh, WTF?! Fucking weirdo. LOL.

Oh DW fandom. Eek. I am still holding strong that I am excited about Rose coming back because I love her and the rest of the fandom can fall to shit and wank if they want but I will simply enjoy having Rose & Billie back and then set to soothing my once-again traumatized soul after she leaves.

Oooh, very intrgued by the fic!! Can't wait to read it!! :D

Go Holland. I like Holland. How are Sweden doing? *hasn't been watching*
Germany. Hmm. I love Germany, the country, I really do. German is my favourite subject at school, I love the language and I love the people. But I just can't bring myself to support the Germans at football. I just can't. LOL.

[xmaidelx.livejournal.com]

CAM THE PIMPALICIOUS! Your name deserves a Zapata mustache of awesome. *ZOMG* Wait until I get home. Wait until I get home. BTW, you rock! You know this, right? Ok, as long as we've gotten that out the way.

Meanwhile, A school bus driver and amateur artist from the Chicago suburb of Zion has legally changed his name to "In God We Trust."

Ok, so how much would it suck if he were a Satanist!? Just saying. It would be irony for the ages.

I cleared my schedule to be there. My schedule that is now in the final 2 weeks of shooting. Shooting the show that has meant so much to so many for 6 years of my life. We are shooting on location next week and the cast and crew are heading there early to spend the weekend together. James and I chose differently. We chose to go to Dallas and be with all of you, much to the chagrin of many of our castmates. I was so excited to watch the final episode in a room full of fans and then have drinks and talk about it.

I actually pictured them sipping lemonade and eating baked goods while watching movies on a huge TV.

I like this show even more with a cast and crew like that, truly. But ouch, echoes of VictoriaBitter anyone?

No clue who that be.

- I'm writing an Adama/Roslin & Kara/Lee family fic thing that involves marriage, a funeral, hurt/comfort and Gaius getting laid again. Hohum. Sadly, as much as I wanted it to be Donna, I don't think I can do another crossover.

Funeral?! That better be for a dog. FOR THE DOG. Please don't kill off characters. Ok. If you must, then do so. BUTTTTTTTTT, only if you can pull it off pretty-like. [knows you can, and STILL doesn't want anyone dead]

[sonbon71.livejournal.com]

Sydney is grey and rainy which will make sneaking a look at the Harbour out the office window this afternoon rather pleasant. The moods of the Harbour can be quite something.

Meanwhile, the coffee is brewed and my english muffin is toasted. I am in search of new music.

[siraj.livejournal.com]

Not much... working, enjoying the 27 C weather over here, watching DIY, wishing I could watch football with you (I'm so deprived ;.; I wanna cheer Germany on too), and trying to figure out a way to earn $65 extra so I can buy and get into WoW.

[wendymr.livejournal.com]

Oh doctorwho, how wanky thou art!

I'm a member, but only so that I can have posting access should I want to. I only go there if I see something interesting on whodaily or someone like you links a thread that looks worth looking at. With these threads, I think that no matter what side of the argument you're on (me: there's no gay agenda; I remain unconvinced by the racism allegations), what's obvious is that there are a few loud, aggressive voices shouting down everyone who disagrees with them and ultimately silencing them. That's not debate; that's bullying.

Oh, and add in a touch of one-sided character-bashing, too.

Think I'll be reducing my visits there still further as the finale approaches. *hugs the Donna comms*

[scratch-ar.livejournal.com]

lol I love reading your lj. Seriously, it's like the ONLY newspaper I'd ever read.

[orla-fey.livejournal.com]

A convention manages to frak up majorly, and Aaron Douglas is not pleased.

Oh, Texas. It comes at no surprise to me that we fail at fandom. I was actually planning on going to that con partly because I've heard Aaron is a lot of fun with the fans at such events, but I'm so glad my plans fell through. I'd rather be up in Vancouver with the rest of the cast anyway. ;)

I'm writing an Adama/Roslin & Kara/Lee family fic thing that involves marriage, a funeral, hurt/comfort and Gaius getting laid again.

I love it already. ♥

[lotus79.livejournal.com]

I am home after a long day of both fun and total frakking frustration. And I only had 2 classes, but they decided toplay me at the opposite ends of the spectrum, I guess.

I have been watching BSG with Luke, and he's up to Home pt1 and seems to like it. Yay! He doesn't like Roslin though, alas. And he doesn't like Bill either, which makes me a bit sad cos Bill is awesome. And he thinks Tigh is "better military" than Bill. (but then that's cos EJO isn't playing a military commander, he's playing complex Papadama as a dramatic character, not a realistic military guy. Luke expects a little too much realism I think, as evidenced every time he complains about the Vipers making noise in a vacuum. Dramatic license, dammit.)

Also, I asked him which characters he does like, and he points to Starbuck and says "I haven't made up my mind about her, yet". Which means he likes her but doesn't want to commit in case I tease him. I'm not sure why I'm so glad, but maybe cos if he perves on Starbuck I can feel less naughty perving Apollo?

Oh and when she was all emo in Home after leaving Anders he scoffed and said "What, she's pining for her 30 second boyfriend?" I found this inordinately funny even if I do love Sammy too. Hehe.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Screw everyone, apparently. :(

[misscam.livejournal.com]

There's always next time ;)

The advantage of having a big flist - you get a lot of amusing links passed on, heh.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

And you made it!

[misscam.livejournal.com]

If she gets to be kickass - actually, if they all get to be kickass, I am quite in favour of a return. I just got fandom woes.

I managed to almost finish fic yesterday - just need some polish and beta now. Wow, BSG really has eaten my brain.

Sweden needs to beat Russia today to go through, as they lost to Spain. They got a shot, but they haven't convinced me so far. And if they go through, they'll meet Holland. Oh dear.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Sorry, I think I had gone to bed when you got home - time difference, gotta love it. But I see you got lots of commenters telling you they liked your icons, so I'm going to be smug and say 'I told you so'. Hah!

Oh, VictoriaBitter. Read all about her here. Specifically, I was thinking of the Tentmoot con bust. It's... Mind-boggling and should only be read with a firm grip on one's sanity.

It's not for the dog. But it's not for Laura or Bill either, if that helps.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Damn, you gave me muffin cravings.

We got sun again now. Huzzah!

[misscam.livejournal.com]

No one should be denied football - that's just cruel.

Oh, WoW is dangerous crack - careful what you wish for, there. It devours souls :P

[misscam.livejournal.com]

I'm not a member, I just skim it now and then. Though from all I hear, the forums-formerly-known-as-OG are worse, so... Our fandom likes to merrily wank and we just have to accept it?

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Wish I could be up there with the cast too, just to observe. Because I am nosy like a nosed thing. But yeah, good thing you didn't waste your money.

Hee.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Give Luke a good smacking, truly. It's good he approves of Starbuck, but he needs a lesson in awesome if he doesn't like Roslin and Papadama.

Next week, I introduce my brother to it. Cross your fingers for me.

Boys are weird about their watching sometimes, huh?

I just started work. Woe.

[siraj.livejournal.com]

I get a whole 19 channels with ultra-basic cable TV here. to upgrade? another $25 a month, which I can't afford.

And yes, I know... but I've got friends on WoW... Feathermoon, specifically...

[distaff-exile.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the update. :-) Was a bit on the busy side last night...

[xmaidelx.livejournal.com]

This time difference does not share my love. No, no. Not at all. It's made of evil, and distance. *shakes head in defeat*

Oh, and you win this round. THIS ROUND. *shakes fist*

Boy, I'm all about the shaking in this one.

Speaking of which...

This VictoriaBitter... She seems crazy, no!? No. No, crazy does not really describe this girl Rare Lesbian Paladin and her... behavior. As for Tentmoot con... Uh... Let's leave that at Maidel wondering what's wrong with certain people in this world. 'K? Just. Wow. Keep spreading the link love.

It helps that it's not for Bill & Laura. Does this mean they get to keep the dog!? Cuz that would be 14 levels of awesome. *puppy eyes*

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Only this round? We shall see about that, oh yes...

If you very brave, you can always read my Cam's Tales of Batshit. There are some really... Special cases in there, yes. Particulary you might enjoy Hellfire, who of muslim hating and father loving. Not quite as special as VictoriaBitter, but we all lve in hope she's one of a kind.

Er, there is no dog in it. There's dancing?

When Laura steps into his arms, Bill closes his eyes and doesn't care they're not as much dancing to the music as hugging, her hands stroking his back and her head resting against his shoulder.

They don't say anything.

There's enough in silence right now.

[sonbon71.livejournal.com]

Muffin cravings are perfectly acceptable at any time of day. I would like to publicly thank the divine lotus79 for her BSG inspired care birthday package that arrived the other day. Thank-you darling - new addictions are always welcome!

[xmaidelx.livejournal.com]

*FLAILSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS*

Damn you woman! DAMN YOU AND YOUR WRITING OF AWESOME. Now I'm stuck because I want MOAR. *pouts*

I'm told this will teach me patience. :(

Oh well. Off to read the tales of the batshit insane! Be back to comment.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

You know what they say - patience is a virtue and the naughty have more fun. Or something like that.

Go nag my beta, hah.

Let me know if it broke your brain ;)

[xmaidelx.livejournal.com]

HAH! I was about to say, patience might be a virtue, but really, who has virtue these days!? Ah, skanks. Making all of life's doomsday prophecies come true. HAPPY TIMES!

Oh. Who is this beta?! Because it's fortunate that you should leave their name up out of this. Not like they'd get a slight bribe from me. *shifty eyes*

Starting to read this tale of "MIL". I've gotta say. Icon works very well. Can't wait to get to "Hellfire". :)

P.S. Sent you a message. Because this icon whore would like needs you to beta my icons. :)

[miri-d.livejournal.com]

I THINK YOU NEED TO FRAK YOUR FRAKKING FAMILY FIC AND WRITE HAT!FIC. NOW >(.

I also think you should make me an icon, because my photoshop is ded lolz. THE POWER OF KITTIES COMMANDS YOU. I has the fonts and everything, just no supahpowah image editing software :\.

IL how awesome Aaron Douglas and James Callis were for being willing to do that. I hope they got to go spend the weekend with the cast after all :\.

When one of your main DW staff members is gay, yeah, it's gonna push a gay agenda. End of story. I mean, has anyone seen Torchwood lately? XD Yeah. The very concept pushes a gay agenda. DW is minor in comparison.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

BUT I FINISHED AND POSTED IT ALREADT :( Why you hate on my family fic?

I don't have Photoshop and I suck at icons. But you can bug xmaidelx, maybe she'll take pity on you. She's made several for me :)

See, I would never blame anyone for pushing the gay agenda, given that almost everything else pushes the het agenda.

*pushes het agenda on you by pondering het porn*

[miri-d.livejournal.com]

I HATE ON YOUR FAMILY FIC BECAUSE IT WASN'T FINISHED AND POSTED WHEN I SENT THAT COMMENT. AND I'M R&RING RIGHT NOW, SO IF YOU WANT SOMETHING NICE THEN STFU >(.

I dunno, I want something along the lines of "Battleshit Galactifuck and the Hiatus of Doom" XD. No idea how receptive she'd be to that.

*flails, is steamrolled by the het agenda*