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Post by Bara on Jan 20, 2009 13:43:24 GMT -5
Goalie was still racing round the house, making up beds, mattresses on the floor - dashing out to the barn and checking the garaging for the pumpkin, the sleigh, the jet, the UPS van, the .... her head was reeling. And only Dakota and Ninja helping her.
She kept tripping over couples :
Stella smacking Boo around the head in the outhouse (WHAT was Terrie doing looking in there?) Ilsa on her cellphone to Jacques whispering intensely by the side of the barn .. and ..
Cedric and Allouette, framed in the porch window, snowflakes a drifting backdrop behind the night-black glass. The fairy was cradled in the crook of Bigfoot's arm.
"Cherie ... demain," he began. She looked baffled. "Cedric," she said. "You are Saskatchawan. Lose the fake French." She lowered her voice ... "Niaru, Charm and Stella are here ...!" she hissed.
Cedric cleared his throat, started again.
"Tomorrow, my darling, you will be mine.."
"Bleuuucchhh..." hissed a chorus ...
The lovers looked up - a multinational choir of dogs were sitting staring at them, eyes lit up by the night.
"Let's get out of here," said Stella, in perfect American. The pack moved out...
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Post by Shannon on Jan 20, 2009 16:07:01 GMT -5
...Fortunately, Zenrider's UPS connections allowed her to make a few phone calls and find a half-empty cargo plane that was scheduled to make a run to Canada...
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Post by Goalie on Jan 20, 2009 18:30:05 GMT -5
Alas, once again the plot has changed course as we realize that Big Tee is back in Exracerland. We must not waiver in our determination to try to find this elusive plot. Could it be hiding under Stellas long beautiful ears? Could it be hiding inside Yonkies ears? Maybe under Jacques beret?
I do believe that the plot is just around the corner of Terries barn. Just across the woods.............
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Post by pedrodeshyburro on Jan 21, 2009 13:10:41 GMT -5
As it all was getting so complicated, Brooks realized that she must take action. She gathered all the dogs and explained to them and they all agreed. They must bond together in true Exracer style and deliver the Special Package. So sometime time in the night Brooks and all the dogs went to the barn and uncover the dog sled. She helped them on with there harnesses and she put the Special Package in the sled. Allouette had giver her enough fair dust to get them there and back. She knew they all would get to Big Tee's for the wedding but the Special Package had to get there now.
So off they flew over the hills and rivers, she had her compass with her and maps. Finally there it was Big Tee's house. She ever so quietly landed the sled and crept into the house, and placed the Special Package on a table for Big Tee to find in the morning. Brooks left a note to explain they all would be there in a few more days for the wedding and Big Tee should get ready.
Brooks then crept back to the sled and off they went, they landed back at Terrie's just a few hours later. Brooks thought now at lease we'll have contact with Big Tee and tell her off all our plans.
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Post by Bara on Jan 21, 2009 18:11:12 GMT -5
Captain Goaliemom, (looking dashing in a new NancyL sweater, hat and poncho, plus a high-tech looking head-set), was sitting at the controls of ERforce One, gunning the jets, tapping her fingers and swearing under her breath.
Everyone was on board, Capricorn as co-pilot, and every second of delay was costing thousands of dollars in fuel.
Everyone was on board except Brooks or the dogs - they couldn't be found.
"Roger" said Terrie into her headset. Somewhere in the newly-designed America, Thea turned over in her sleep and 'accidentally' slapped her husband upside the head.
"Cabin crew, secure doors for take-off," said Terrie on the intercom, rather enjoying her new role ... "This is Captain Newkirk, thank you for choosing to fly ER-Airlines. We are about to ...."
"HOLD IT!" Bleated her co-pilot. "Runway not clear. Foreign object at 12 o'clock. It appears to be, err, I think it's ... Ah, err, a dog-sled, all the dogs and Mommie Brooks..."
A hubbub arose in ERForce One, everyone craning to see out of their windows, spilling peanuts (Sorry, Peanut!)
"Drat!" Thought Terrie. "There went my maiden flight."
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Post by Goalie on Jan 22, 2009 12:52:59 GMT -5
no way, no how am I piloting a jetliner. not in this lifetime or storyline.
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Post by Bara on Jan 22, 2009 13:30:10 GMT -5
Head of cabin crew, Bara, put her head round the cockpit door.. Capricorn shrugged, helplessly gesturing at the captain.
"Get a grip, Terrie," hissed Bara. There were a few moments of confusion over the intercom.
Then, in charmingly French accented American, a voice announced :
"Good evening, this is ERFrance, Capitaine Niaru speaking. Our flight has been delayed whilst we debrief with Brooks and the dogs. Please keep your seats and disembark (!) in an orderly fashion. Refreshments will be served at Terrie's house whilst Brooks and the pack tell us what is going on with Big Tee."
Everyone filed off the plane, grateful not to be flying into the snowy night.
Terrie had her work cut-out getting everyone into the house, settled with hot cocoa.
The 'happy couple' were squabbling. "You don't even know how to spell your own NAME!" hissed Allouette. "Sasq..." said Cedric.
"..UATCH" said the fairy.
Shannon was comforting Peanut over the unfortunate incident on the plane earlier. Peanut was glaring at Brooks.
Brooks held the floor, all the dogs flaked out around her feet and everyone attentive. Her laptop was plugged into a projector and Terrie had rigged a sheet as a screen.
Big Tee's icon was blinking on the screen. "Hit the lights, please," said Brooks. Diane hit the switch.
"She's back!" announced Brooks.
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Post by Shannon on Jan 22, 2009 15:01:42 GMT -5
...Shannon munches her popcorn,
(which had magically appeared when a flustered and peevish Allouette hissed at Cedric: "I'd just like to pop you--". Unfortunately, she was cut off when Cedric gave her a tender, yet rather hirsute, kiss.)
eagerly awaiting the next plot development. She passes the popcorn to Peanut, to distract him from his glaring at Brooks...
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Post by pedrodeshyburro on Jan 22, 2009 17:09:02 GMT -5
"So sorry for all the confusion (and bad grammar )" said Brooks " but last night I was not sure what every ones plans were, it seemed that the wedding had taken over the original plan which was to get a new computer to Big Tee. So after discussing it with Allouette, it was decided that I should use some magic and get it to her. With the help of these wonderful dogs and Fairy Dust, we took the sled and made a secret drop to Big Tee. Who should by now have notice the package and is now back online." "We will" Brooks continued, "of course still have the Wedding at Big Tee's home" "Let's see if she online yet" They all held their breath. Upon the sheet a message was coming through it was very fuzzy, Brooks quickly typed "Say again Big Tee" .................................
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Post by niaru on Jan 23, 2009 11:42:54 GMT -5
And the answer swiftly came "Well, if you can navigate around those snowdrifts and the frigid temps and all the white stuff, you are more than welcome to hold the wedding here! We will of course supply the bridescats and bridesharness racers. "
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Post by diane on Jan 23, 2009 23:56:22 GMT -5
waits impatiently for more more more.
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Post by pedrodeshyburro on Jan 24, 2009 13:19:46 GMT -5
Ok Diane You too can tell the story........... You were there
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Post by Shannon on Jan 24, 2009 15:39:01 GMT -5
Suddenly (that's for you, Bara) Shannon handed off the popcorn to Diane, and leapt to her feet. (Peanut, ever the pragmatist, sighed and scooted over to Diane, where he hung his head over her shoulder as she fed him popcorn.) She slapped her riding crop against her boots. ("Where did those come from?" she wondered to herself. "I WAS wearing an insulated flight suit, and sneakers...") "Canines! Wake up! Ilsa, get off the phone, our long distance charges are ridiculous! Bara, stop entertaining the UPS pilot w with your "Dressage of the Seven Veils" routine! Allouette! Cedric! Enough! The floor is thick with popcorn and pixie dust! " Brooks typed all this in as she listened, adding an occasional and for Big Tee's benefit. "We have a cargo plane idling in the pasture - do you even want to THINK about our carbon footprint?" (Truth, who had snuck in during the conference call with Tee, burst into wild applause.) "Terrie is out of food!" (Terrie, outside with a shovel, desperately trying to find and dig up some potatoes to serve to the rapidly expanding group, sat down to listen. Rick, hauling hay to the barn nearby, joined her.) "And yes, Peanut," she now addressed the small mule, now glaring at her from over Diane's shoulder. "I DO have PMS!" There was a rapid intake of breath from all those in the room, as they ducked. Peanut, familiar with this sort of thing, took the opportunity to spit a popcorn kernel at his owner over the lowered heads. "Allouette, my sparkly little Bridezilla, it's time to get off your adorable little hiney and help out." Allouette stuck out a tiny lip in a pout. Cedric looked rather relieved. "Cedric, clean up this mess." Terrie and Rick, outside, held each other as she cried happy tears. "Allouette - I want sack lunches for everyone on the plane. I want the dogs hitched up to the UPS truck and fitted with wings, , . ready to fly in 15 minutes..." Buster leapt to his paws. "Outside? Wanna play?" So many paws smacked him on the side of his head, it was impossible to determine their owners. "Brooks, select your team. You will proceed immediately in the UPS truck to Tee's to help with the wedding preparations." "Peanut! Go find Yonkie and hitch yourself to the sleigh." A wet popcorn kernel struck Shannon squarely in the forehead. Peanut trotted out. "Everyone else - gather your warmest clothes, and follow Capitaine Niaru (Claire looked down shyly at the shiny gold wings pinned to her jacket, and smiled) to the plane." As the group exited en masse, to the sounds of a Sasquatch vacuuming, Shannon pulled Allouette aside. Looking around stealthily to see if anyone was listening, she engaged the little sprite in a earnest, but quiet conversation. ...And when Forry trotted by, a moment later, sent back to retrieve his mother and the UPS pilot, who were giggling in a pile of discarded towels back in the house, he could have sworn he heard Allouette squeak: "A Bagpiper?!?!?" And when he trotted BACK by, Bara and pilot on his back, Shannon was gone. Cedric, humming happily to himself as he put away the vacuum cleaner, (It sounded like "The Wedding March") picked up the towels, folded them neatly, and handed them with a bow to Terrie, who had just washed the last of the potato dirt off her hands, and was looking much brighter. She tucked them under her arm, Cedric tucked Terrie under HIS arm, and off they strode to the pasture/runway.
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Post by Goalie on Jan 24, 2009 18:03:18 GMT -5
EEEKKKKKK, I'm being carried off by Cedric.......Rick is waving at us as he gets smaller as Cedric can cover a lot of ground in just a couple of steps.It's amazing that I am not the least bit concerned if we are flying or just hiking to the wedding site, but I have a feeling we are going to get there before the exracerliner.
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Post by pedrodeshyburro on Jan 25, 2009 1:44:34 GMT -5
: This is a mad house" thought Brooks " it's cold and no one is really prepared for it" " STOP!!!! EVERYONE STOP!!" She screamed " I have a better place for the wedding. How about here?" She help up her computer screen so all could see. There was a hush and then a collective "OOOOOOOOOO AAAAAAHHHHHHHH" from everyone. " How do we get there, where is it?" they all asked. "We can still fly there on the ERSuper flyer" And we can get Big Tee there by Magic. "What do think? It's 86 degrees, sunny, warm, and won't cost us a thing " said Brooks
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