Minor conflicts and news from Norway

[misscam]

So, another minor PPC blow-up. I'm torn between feeling obliged to somehow attempt to help fix it and my urge to just stay the hell away. But I do believe there needs to be some kind of change - perhaps in attitude, perhaps in the PPC Constitution, perhaps in venue. My first instict was that the PPC needs an ombudsman, but I don't know if that could actually work. It's a thought, anyway.

Meanwhile, I'm still beta'ing for the young author of a LotR/Buffy crossover who got fairly bad reviews from a lot of PPCers. (Yes. I am actually a fairly nice person. Don't tell anyone.) She's nice, and fairly grateful even if she thinks I use a lot of "fancy" words. Heh. That's what years of Thesaurus use do for you, I guess.

And Norway's busy with conflicts as well - today the third strike started, this time in the brewery business. No beer and no soda. Well, I guess it'll be good for our health in some ways to drink less of such things, but I fear it'll put a dampner on the good moods about. Norwegians need sugar too!

I shall survive by stocking up on icetea. Hmm-mmm. *nods* I need my sweet drinks if I am to work on the plans for "The Return of Leif" properly.

Norway's very young little princess (and second heir to the throne), Ingrid Alexandra, celebrating May 17th. Isn't she adorable? When Norway invades the US, she'll be your princess for a while as well, Americans. Learn to love her. (Hmmm, how would the US fare as a constitutional monarchy?)

Now, the the sub the Americans lost here in Norway was found washed up on a beach by a Norwegian (*cue HaHA!*), but apparently the British managed to lose one as well. Jeez. Is Norwegian waters especially alluring to subs so that they all wander off, or something?

My cat is right now sleeping in my bed, with his head on my pillow. That little sneak.

And to finish, a meme that's been going around.

I want anyone and everyone who reads this to post in here something they would LIKE to do with me SOMEDAY.

Then post this in your journal to find out what I want to do with you.

Comments

Ombudsman

[greyladybast.livejournal.com]

I've always thought that was a funny word. "Ombudsman"-----sounds like a meditative trance, an internet nic or the title of a spread in High Times.

Still, it's a good idea. So, who do we sucker into nominate for it?

Oh, and the Princess is just adorable! She looks a little like Boychilde's sister.

Also, I'd like to...er...pelt lutefisk and quahogs at Shrub's head with you.

Bast

Re: Ombudsman

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Heh. It's actually a Norwegian word, as the idea comes from Norway. Maybe why I thought of it.

I guess I half nominated myself just by rising the idea. Hmmm.

I'd like to blow up "the Death Star" with you ;)

[baronmind.livejournal.com]

Hmmm, how would the US fare as a constitutional monarchy?

Anything'd be better than the stupid theocracy (http://www.livejournal.com/community/sos_usa/1433196.html) we've got going on right now.

As for the meme...I'm relatively uninventive just now, so I'll simply say that I'd like to meet you, see what you're like in person. You should head over to sunny England when I'm there next summer, come say hi -- we'll go out for drinks, or something.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Yeah, Europe tried that with the "diving rights" of Kings. Was a bit of a bugger, really.

We could throw darts at Bush (and Karl Rove, my new hate object) pictures. That's always fun.

Drinking Iced Tea in Virginia

[agent-tweed.livejournal.com]

Miss Cam,

Once "The Return of Leif" is successful I would like to treat you to a proper glass of Iced Tea, the state drink of Virginia in the summertime. Accompanying that will be a plate of Carolina Barbecue complete with coleslaw and hushpuppies....yum!

Re: Drinking Iced Tea in Virginia

[misscam.livejournal.com]

That sounds divine, especially given how crappy the weather summertime in Norway can be.

What the smeg are hushpuppies?

[andy-longwood.livejournal.com]

I want anyone and everyone who reads this to post in here something they would LIKE to do with me SOMEDAY.

Sneak past security all stealth-ninja style into the Oval Office and fill it with lutefisks. And bagpipes, because not only are they musical instruments, you can hit people with them.

And, being Scottish on me dad's side, I DO insist that bagpipes are instruments of a musical nature. Musical instruments with many uses besides music, but musical instruments nonetheless.

Bagpipes and lutefisks, the REAL Weapons of Mass Destruction. Bwahahaha!

[misscam.livejournal.com]

*considers* I guess if lutefisk is a "food", bagpipes can be music.

Might be fun to build a ginat combined bagpipe/lutefisk thrower. Every note sends off another armed weapon of mass destructionin addition to the fabelous "music".

[puredeadthingy.livejournal.com]

I can't get onto the PPC board. What's happened?
And if I met you, it would have to be meeting you in my English class. And you taing over for the Australian teacher. He's a *disgrace*.
No, seriously, he is. Not as bad as the RE teacher who got sacked, but...

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Oh, it's a long story. Basically, there was a post about a badfic that made SaphDragon see rather red and post a reply that many found very flame-y. People were not amused. It rather went downhill from there, with people taking sides.

Not sure if a Norwegian would be that good an English teacher - but I'd probably make you all watch Blackadder, so you could learn how to use English as a finely tuned weapon.

[sinneahtes.livejournal.com]

Aww, cute baby... May 17 looks like it would have been fun to attend in Norway! I had to settle for St. Patty's Day in Ireland - but well, they had those stereotypical Viking helmet shaped hats all over the place there (though those horned helmets have supposedly never been found among Viking remains and these ones had Irish flag colors all over them). ^_^;

The US as a constitutional monarchy - as long as the constitution doesn't continuously get f***ed over like it seems to now. :P (...and the U.S. waters remain non-whaling territory. ^_^;)

I want anyone and everyone who reads this to post in here something they would LIKE to do with me SOMEDAY.

Hmm... Baby Kitty picture and story swapping! You bring pics of your critter and I'll bring pics of mine and we can both laugh at the funny things cats do. ^______^

[misscam.livejournal.com]

The horned helmets are a bit of a legend. I think it's been speculated they were used to freak out the natives in Ireland, England and wherever else the Vikings went on raids.

I just took some pictures of my darling asleep in my bed, heh.

[nonnychan.livejournal.com]

I want anyone and everyone who reads this to post in here something they would LIKE to do with me SOMEDAY.

Well, I'd like to get the grand tour of Norway - never been east of the Atlantic....

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Grand tour of Norway would take a while. We might be a small country, but we stretch loooooong.

[vulgarweed.livejournal.com]

I would like to get riotously drunk with you as we celebrate the liberation of New Vinland.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Teehee. I'll bring the absinthe.

Vinland is a much prettier name, I think. But then, I am horribly biased in this case.

The Return Of Leif

[(Anonymous)]

Wait until after our election. If Bush wins invade, and if Kerry wins but either doesn't improve things or makes them worse invade. Haste will bring you down to the theocratical Shrub's level. I would like to help with the Return Of Leif, IF it is not brought about before the election.

Re: The Return Of Leif

[norwegianne.livejournal.com]

Leif needs all the help he can get.

We're seriously (or as serious the mighty miss Cam and myself can be when we're discussing this) considering three dates for the invasion: May 17th, 2005, June 7th 2005. Or Leif Ericson's day (whenever the **** that is.) Seeing as Norway does not celebrate it, it might be a moot point to take over on that day... but anything that brings forth Leif in Americans' minds must be a good thing.

Different Anonymous

[(Anonymous)]

Hmmm...PPC board just can't seem to keep themselves out of trouble, eh? Bummer, that. On that happy note, I think that if I could do absolutely anything with you, I would want to take you to a proper glow-in-the-dark bowling alley and have you hang out with me and my friends. You'd think we were funny.

Re: Different Anonymous

[misscam.livejournal.com]

You'd probably find me very funny - I have never been bowling.

[psychicsaphie.livejournal.com]

Mmm, I'd like to go skiing with you. I hate skiing, I'd fall down a lot and probably make you laugh by doing so, but I had a dream last night where the two of us were climbing this snow-covered mountain and the wind kept blowing me down, and even though it was annoying, it was funny to both of us.

The princess is lovely, and about taking over America, I must says this: "Yes, take us all! Take us single-handed!"

[misscam.livejournal.com]

You mean the wind only picked on you? How mean of it. I would probably snigger at bit at your skiing, but I'm not awesome at it myself. I'm decent and nothing more.

:) Oh, we will. *hums 'Let's get happy, let's get gay, let's rain trout on the American way...'*

[norwegianne.livejournal.com]

As yet another strike hits the shores of Norway, I begin to feel like we're back in something that should have rationing cards... especially when I go to a supermarket... The lack of news might have something to do with it as well.

Iced tea... *note to self* Must stock up on iced tea. Probably wouldn't hurt to stock up on chocolate either, even if they're not hit with the brewery strike. Invasion-planning always seems to go better with sugary goodness inside. Of course, the Norwegian water is nothing to scoff at, but every now and then sugar is needed to provide the right amount of silliness...

The US as a constitutional monarchy would probably be no worse off than they are today. Maybe it would stop them from making all these movies about European royals if they had their own?

Ingrid Alexandra looks lovely. I had a friend comment on the fact that she didn't wear a cap when she was in the sun... but she was only out there for about 5 minutes, I believe. When Norway invades the US she'll be the future Queen... Queen Ingrid does have a nice ring to it.

I want anyone and everyone who reads this to post in here something they would LIKE to do with me SOMEDAY.

Then post this in your journal to find out what I want to do with you.

Plan an invasion... oh wait... we're doing that already.

Watch Eurosong together. Methinks it could be fun... *grins*

I've also considered adding you on an instant messenger just to see the silliness that would come out of that, or the discussions.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it's getting really annoying now. Empty grocery stores, no newspapers and now no soda or beer. At least the TV news aren't striking. That would be sad.

Oh, did you see that horrid 'The prince and me' about some American girl and the prince of Denmark? I only saw the preview, but that was enough.

Perhaps after we have invaded America, we'll do like the British and make a Commonwealth for a time. They can have their own government, but the Norwegian Royal family will be the formal head. That way, no President needed.

Heh, we'd probably have much fun watching Eurosong. And have lots of alcohol.

Well, I'm not on instant messengers as much as I used to, but I am now and then on AIM and MSN. You'll have to ask others how silly I am on those, I'm not a fair judge.

[pipibluestockin]

LOL

I wonder if mini-subs are actually designed for very cold water? (probably not).

[misscam.livejournal.com]

They better be, when they were brought along specifically to have an exercise in Norwegian waters.

I mean, the military couldn't be that stupid... Could it?

[j0llipops.livejournal.com]

*sighs* I wanna run away from the Board. What have I gotten myself into? *prods Cam* I seem to remember you promising me a massage from those Elves in your employ, some time ago....

Y'know, that really would motivate me...

Hint. Hint.

That said...*whiney grin* I wan you to work as ombudsman! Coz you more diplomatic than me! Sort of. Kind of. A little bit.

Besides, you have more 'oomph'.

And now I'm going before I stop making sense altogether.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Ah yes, I'm sorry. They've been busy chasing a student who nicked Elrond's Ring. I shall send them right over, with some lovely chilled wine as well.

'Oomph', eh? Well, that is the first time I've ever been told I have 'oomph'. I guess it's a good thing to have...

But as I said, whatever help you need, I'm there.

[git-the-goddess.livejournal.com]

Well, i've always wanted to stand outside the White House (that building in the usa, not the brothel in town.)singing that song about the white house burning*... while holding a box of matches and a bucket of petrol.

Wanna join me?

Or we could get dead drunk on a bar crawl.




*"The war of 1812" I think its called.

[misscam.livejournal.com]

Or we could do both - sing and then go on a bar crawl.

[deesarrachi.livejournal.com]

I want anyone and everyone who reads this to post in here something they would LIKE to do with me SOMEDAY.

Erm, well, actually, the only thing I could think of would be to meet you and have a chat about such things as fics and OFUM. And, of course, Norway. Because I have recently gotten a Thing for Norway, and cannot help but let out a bit of a fangirlish squeal whenever I hear something about it.

Boo-yah. I may very well be Norway's first rabid fangirl. *So needs to go make an icon that says that*

*Really should also be working on the designs for the codcannons so that they can be ready for the Invasion*

Submarines

[delurker.livejournal.com]

Now, the the sub the Americans lost here in Norway was found washed up on a beach by a Norwegian (*cue HaHA!*), but apparently the British managed to lose one as well. Jeez. Is Norwegian waters especially alluring to subs so that they all wander off, or something?

There can only be one answer as to why the submarines keep turning up in Norway: they want to help invade the U.S.!
Probably the British are fed up with the U.S., which is why they 'lost' a submarine...

Re: Submarines

[misscam.livejournal.com]

I like that kind of thinking! "Here submarines, hereeee subie, subies... Come to mama Norway!"