Brammers is quiet ...

[blamebrampton]

I came back from Italy feeling a little unwell and proceeded to languish about (in the manner of a Puccini (or SMeyer) heroine). Which has led to my hd_hols fic being late (in the manner of a contemporary Italian train). Happily, the mods are kind (in the manner of Enid Blyton mothers).  Unhappily, I have lost my mind (in the manner of someone striding through San Francisco declaring they are Napoleon).

Last night's writing saw me spend half an hour trying to remember the name of a brand of watch (then changed my mind about including it), twenty minutes unable to recall how to spell the word perambulate (since edited out), and then I had to dig out a map to work out the broom flying times from London to Brighton (whole scene since deleted).

I grew up in East Sussex and London, am an editor, and once worked on a specialist horology magazine. If you don't hear from me for the next week or so, it's because I am poring through books trying to recall the name of that red-haired wizard who's good friends with the dark-haired one, whatsisface.

The mods are very, very kind. And dead sexy.

Comments

[vaysh11.livejournal.com]

You don't what a relief it is to read your post, and yes, the hd_holiday mods are kindness personified. I take comfort from the fact that you have not yet forgotten the white-blond wizard's name, something Dee or whatever.

If you've tackled the broom-flighing time, I'd be interested in the results. And perhaps then we can discuss the question of where exactly may be the Malfoy's continental estates.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

I always think they'd have lovely homes in Firenze, Saint-Jean Cap Ferrat and Riga, and a sweet chalet in Chamonix, which they tell people is for skiing and which is actually where Lucius is sent when Narcissa thinks he's been a bloody idiot.

And about half an hour, given it's a bit under an hour on the train and the Ford Anglia, which kept pace with the Hogwarts Express, seemed to be a bit ambling in the flight stakes.

PS XXX!

[sesheta-66.livejournal.com]

*squishes you*

Hope you're feeling better, hon.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Lungs much better! Brain of sago! At least better than tapioca ...

[complications-g.livejournal.com]

Hee! I've missed your lovely and amusing posts. <3

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

I have SUCH posts to write about Italy, but, alas, must finish fic first. This really is my last fest, and this time I will stick to it!

[sassy-cissa.livejournal.com]

I agree - am done with fests. I suck at deadlines and the stress is not what I need.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Exactly! I have deadlines enough in the real world! 2009 will be a year of finished WiPs for me ;-)

[bryoneybrynn.livejournal.com]

Me too! Hurrah! Fathers and CDT see the light once more! ;)

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

YAY! SOunds v good to me!

[thisgirl-is.livejournal.com]

Me too! I haven't dared start CDT because of the hiatus, but I have heard such wonderful things about it that I want to!

I am also hanging out for the end of Fathers. When you're ready. And recovered. No pressure. :oD

[complications-g.livejournal.com]

\O/ Fic!

Never apologise for the fic!

:D

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Oh, I don't know, I am feeling pretty remorseful about the musical from the other week ...

[complications-g.livejournal.com]

:P

[sassy-cissa.livejournal.com]

*sits next to you and laments on the lateness of her own hd_hols fic*

On the plus side, I think I finished it yesterday. Am letting it sit - have a final read-through and then tossing to the mods, at which time my wibbling begins in earnest.

*hugs and hope you're better soon*

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

YAY YOU! Alas, I'm still going, but at least I know where the story is going *to*, which is better than last week ;-)

I think my brain will improve dramatically the minute I stop trying to do six things at once ;-)

[beatnikspinster.livejournal.com]

*sends you creative vibes*

I'm so happy to see you post again. Hope you feel better, and your story comes together. *vibes again*

Oh btw, because I am dumb, I saw "horology magazine" and thought, "Is that a zine about whores, or for them? Better google it." *breathes thru mouth*

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! I once wrote an article on the strangeness of America's prostitution laws, but that's as close as I've come ;-)

Though it would be a sight more fun that talking about chronometers ....

Thank you for the vibes, they are helping!

[frayach.livejournal.com]

Hee!! :D

[lidda-anne.livejournal.com]

*HUGS* I know that feeling oh too well! lol

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

HEY! Hugs back to you and Miss Mel! (And I still have to watch those car films so I can read your fics. Luckily, the household car nut thinks it is a brilliant plan for Christmas ;-)

[frayach.livejournal.com]

Can you and I share a room at the Funny Farm? I hear it saves on cost and we can help each other keep track of our meds ;)

But seriously. Feel better, and what did you tell me once? The brain is a mercurial but resilient little fellow.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

If you read a hols fic where the first half has a reasonably coherent plot and the second half just consists of Harry striding about the place laying claim to European territories, and Draco trying to stop him before finally dressing up in a natty pair of tight trousers and boots and wrangling in some Belgian troops, keep it hush hush!

We would be sent to the back of the asylum for bad behaviour and for offering objective criticism of the counsellors ('I like his voice, but his theory is so Jungian. Still, from a retro perspective, it's fascinating!')

A little more writing, then bed. I shall try to keep all characters from leaping upon large white horses and taking over Spain.

[thisgirl-is.livejournal.com]

"I shall try to keep all characters from leaping upon large white horses and taking over Spain."

Are you kidding? This sounds like a fantastic story! I'd read it.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Oh gods and monsters ... Harry Potter does Sharpe ... Well, maybe next year when I'm not writing for fests.

[thisgirl-is.livejournal.com]

Colonel Malfoy (whose father eventually purchased his commission after a true masterpiece of a tantrum) is finding the Peninsula campaign rather less exciting and more dirty than anticipated when he comes across the thoroughly disreputable Harry J. Potter shacked up in a small Spanish village. Captain Potter, attached to the Home Office in a suspiciously vague manner, is on the run after his cover is blown... somewhere?

Look the bus was late, and I could think about this or how cold it is.

Colonel Malfoy has a white horse, btw.

[bryoneybrynn.livejournal.com]

What is with the creativity drain this year? Everyone is struggling. I had to wrestle my hols fic into submission (I only partially succeeded *sigh*) and now my llnm fic (for alaana_fair who is also very, very kind and dead sexy) is kicking my ass. It just will not be written! I wrote 8 fest fics this year. Next year I'm doing 1 or 2 tops. It's too much. I love festing - it's so fun!! - but I think I need more breathing room to do anything decent. Besides 2009 is reserved for finishing CDT, dammit!

Also, YOU! You and your musical fic! I've had send in the clowns stuck in my head since you posted and you know, I don't like that song very much!

It's nice to see you posting, though - I've missed you, bb!!

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

I think Worldcup sucked out my will to live, or at least write. While I enjoyed Darkfest and the first AS/S fest, I should probably have said no to fests back in March. But yeah, next year is for me, baby. And you ...

Hee! A little Sondheim never hurt. I have had very bad longer versions of the songs playing and occasionally being sung to the cats. Be grateful you live in Canada! And fingers crossed normal service will resume shortly.

[thisgirl-is.livejournal.com]

Nice to have you back, although you seem to have developed some cracks in the course of your travels. :o) Particularly if Dumbledore: the Musical is anything to go by. (High on a hill sat a lonely goatherd, indeed.)

Hope you are feeling better soon. *hugs you well*

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

If it makes you feel any better for me, I am terribly ashamed ;-)

Am on the mend. I believe my body is diverting blood from my brain to mend the rest of itself. *hugs you back!*

[uminohikari.livejournal.com]

*giggles* I missed your posts! ♥

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

I missed all of you! (And the bunnies, though the kitties have been very charming)

[arobynsung]

I'm curious as to how one works out broom flying time.
Seems like a very necessary skill.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

My theory is that brooms fly faster than trains, but slower than fast planes. I need more data to come up with a useful comparison to helicopters ...

[potteresque_ire]

That day I forgot the name of my current and only office-mate for three years. :) My brain is completely shot these days too. I have a Pensieve, I think, but I forgot what I put it ... when I find it I'll share it with you ♥

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

HEE! You know, it's a little comforting to find that there's company on the 'my brain is cereal' bus! Imagine if we did remember all the things we'd forgotten! I'm not sure I'd want to for some years ...

[meredyth-13.livejournal.com]

I may possibly adore you. It's not scary creepy, well, not really. Just thought it deserved a mention.

♥


ps. your name may or may not have come up a few times last Sunday between Push and I. >.> It was all good, I promise you.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

She was saying: 'For someone who's as much of a lightweight as Brammers, she's not too shabby with cocktails!'

I am considering the very real possibilty that a trip to Melbourne would be an ideal Christmas present to myself, it only remains to see how many people remember to pay me before then ;-)

[meredyth-13.livejournal.com]

I can think of at least one or two other people who would consider that an EXCELLENT christmas present, and one who would cook for you, or at least make vast quantities of food, drink and sweet things available. :D

*does controlled private dance of potential glee*

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Hold in the excitement until we see if anyone has bothered paying invoices. I have very small amounts of money in the bank at the moment, and very large amounts owed ;-)

[meredyth-13.livejournal.com]

My glee will be womanfully restrained. And I will selflessly say that I hope they pay you, because money is a nice thing. :D

Are you feeling all better now? I've been worried, but I'm also awful at keeping track these days - I am trying to read and type in a room with a husband, a brother in law, a sister in law, two guitars, a drum kit and a lot of music.

I have original fic to read - I may survive.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Lungs are good, joints are all a bit inflamed and tender, which they do occasionally, and next week is my last before some HOLIDAYS, so after sleeping through them, I will be as good as new!

Your house sounds very full! If you're in the mood for any YA fiction, I can suggest Flora Segunda and Flora's Dare.

[enchanted-jae.livejournal.com]

*titters*

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

You'll not laugh when your brain turns into pudding one day, young lassie! (I really need a walking stick or these sorts of pronouncements ...)