NaperVic

From a readers POV, this is very exciting. The anonymity factor basically forces you to have to read every story (or at least start every story). I'm not too concerned about editors/beta readers in the know. Many editors edit for multiple authors and these editors are going to have to make a choice when they themselves vote. Hopefully they're professional enough that they'll base their vote only on the merit of each of the stories submitted for this contest. Maybe just make the editors agree not to disclose the author of any stories they've edited for? I'd be more concerned with people creating multiple GA accounts just to vote in the contest. Perhaps only allowing GA members to vote who've been members since XXX date? Or something like the sneak peek section where you need X number of posts to vote (although this would seem punitive to our large lurker base)? Just some thoughts. Anyhow, great idea again!

Purple from lipstick or purple 'cause you kiss so hard that you leave a hickey/bruise?

I actually thought Dom gave up on Cliffies but these last couple of chapters have been doozies :wacko:

Don't make me start quoting George Michaels The warmer months are Dom's traditionally quiet ones (notice he's not blogging as much as he used to). But we should just be happy that he's back. And who knows, maybe he has a new love interest that's keeping him busy. And as you notice, he is posting some stuff. I don't think he's being intentional about writing premie stuff, it's probably just where his writing muse is taking him. so please please please don't go away.

If the checker doesn't know what it is, tell them that it's something cheaper like an apple. That it's purple because it's not ripe yet

After the Pizza place stand up, I'm hoping that Jesse finally breaks up with Nick. I can't wait to find out why Luis was kicking Nick's ass

Happy 23rd Birthday Luigi!!! I can't believe you've have 4 birthdays on GA. Here's to many more!

You know me too well Mark

Grey two-door Honda Accord, black trim, at least 5-6 years old. Not the fancy-est of cars, but that justs means he's not a material person needing the latest & greatest car. He's wise with his money not putting himself into debt. No bumper stickers and he didn't have any stickers or parking tags to identify where he worked. Oh, I also took the opportunity to memorize his license plate number .

After getting a few items from the pool supply store, I was walking to my car and my gym crush drives by me. I've had a crush on him for the better part of 3 years now. He has just finished shopping at Trader Joes (10 pts for shopping at Trader Joe's ). It's a little scary that I recognized him so easily as he was wearing his sunglasses, but I do know what his car looks like. Well, I hurry into my car and I end up a few cars behind him at a stop light. Where I should have been turning left, I decide to follow him as he turns right. I was just curious as to where he lived, so I followed him for about a mile or so. He turned onto this road where there was an apartment complex on the left, and then houses on the right. I happened to live in that apartment complex for about 9 months a couple years ago (when I split up with my ex). Common sense and a healthy fear of getting caught finally took over and I stopped following him. I mean, I have a general idea where he lives now . So would this be considered stalking? I only ended up driving about 4 miles out of my way just to be close to him . On another note, I hit my weight goal a couple weeks ago, yay! I'm back at 160lbs. I also have upped my running in the mornings to 6.2 miles (10km) Double yay! I'm still running every morning and my knees haven't given out on my, so I'm happy about that. Since I hit my goal, I'm not doing 3-a-days everyday. It's more like 3 one day and then 2 the next. I'll hopefully get down to 2-a-days soon. Take Care, Vic P.S. - It's good to see some old faces stop by back at GA...jared (redlightfeeling), matthew, etc. Glad you guys stop by occasionally

Happy Birthday Eric!!! Hope you have a great one!

Ken, subtle? wow... I really enjoyed this story! Thanks for sharing it with us.

Looks like we'll finally know what's going to happen due to Prop 8 on Tuesday (this from the LA times) California Supreme Court to rule on Proposition 8 Tuesday

They're up! thank you! I shall try to pace myself and not read it all in one sitting.

Just one? You missed the hundreds of other ones that this town seems to have. If it was the one of the real estate agent who looked kinda cute...he's a sleaze bag who likes to sleep with guys 20 years his junior.

Honey, I'm going to have to agree with Krista. Nice Flag though

Happy 32nd Birthday Myr!!!! Hope Santa brings you someone cute to cuddle with

Nick sounds like one of Joe's BFs (or ex BFs)

David's lucky to have some good & loyal friends who can help pick him up I think you did this with a past ex, but maybe you should write this most recent ex a letter. That way you can get whatever you want to say to him out. A face to face talk might end with the two of you back together again. Take Care, Vic

Happy 22nd Birthday Menzo! I hope you stop by and say hi, I miss you

Happy 46th birthday Graeme!!!! All the best to GA's virtual boy scout leader!

Crap it's been like over 4 years! We're growing old together

The dude is old enough as it is at 46, but you've gone and added a year to him!

Welcome to your late 40s! Happy 46th Birthday Mark!