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Quick update, whil I can - have to leave immediately again for the weekend. Will post more on Sunday/Monday. Good luck guys! And sorry again :( Aaron

my apologies Congrats to yangnome, and my apologies for not getting my story in on time. Things are happening that made it impossible - I'll elaborate and post my finished story tomorrow, for academic purposes. I know that it sucks to lose this way, its not so great to win this way, and it...

recurring themes Hm, wonder if we should call this the Bathroom CDM/ESSS :) Aaron

I emailed them yesterday. I'll be in Poznan today, so might drop by and talk to them in person. Thansk again! Aaron

I will be at Polish Woodstock this coming weekend, but any day starting monday is ok with me. Not working at the moment (the benefits/curses of being a teacher in the summertime), just getting ready for the boat trip, so any day/time on or after monday, July 30, is ok with me. Aaron

Thank you for the link - I followed it and the dice are great, especially the runic ones. In a very strange bit of coincidence, the company is located in Poznan, Poland - about 12 miles from where I live. Thanks for the info! Aaron

I am a crew member on the viking ship Thor, built by Captain Robert McDonald and thousands of children out of 15 million ice creams sticks. We will be attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean in the Thor, a feat which has not been accomplished in a viking ship since the vikings did so. An attempt...

Well, inspiration is the main thing :). The kids helped build the ship, and have been involved in the process all along. But also, at the end of the trip, the boat will be auctioned and proceeds will go to international childrens foundations. I assume you took a look at the project page, but...

Well, we do not get may chances in life to take truly amazing trips, or to help surviving children the way we do. Help where you can, live where yoou can, Love where you can. Aaron

I appreciate that, especially from one who has seen my writing before and can make that call. And the draw this round was very good actually - these are pretty much all calls 'by a hair'. Discouraged? Sometimes. But I like the process, I like writing and reading the stories, and giving up...

Congrats to Trench! I cannot disagree with the judges on this one - it was close :). I really enjoyed your story! In case it helps to clear up thoughts in anybody's mind, I meant photograph when I said picture (I though about saying Kodak or something, but ended up leaving it as it was). Also...

Cool, thanks for the update Max-a-million! Aaron

Will do, and thanks :) If you want to plug the whole project, the project website is http://www.obvikingship.com Thanks agiain! Aaron

K, I'l do that PC, thanks. I haven't set up a webpage for it yet, but I'll get to working on that. Aaron

I am a crew member on the viking ship Thor, built by Captain Robert McDonald and thousands of children out of 15 million ice creams sticks. We will be attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean in the Thor, a feat which has not been accomplished in a viking ship since the vikings did so. An attempt...

In 1814 we took a little trip

Can I mention/ask for sponsors here? On this forum, presumably, if allowed at all? For a rather, unusual undertaking. Moderators, please feel free to contact me for specifics if you need. Aaron

Cevalic, Thanks a ton for the thoughts! They certainly help, and I'll try to integrate some of your advice into my next story/ies. Who knows, maybe we'll face each other in a later round :). Aaron

Cevalic, Most of what you say I agree with. I personally don't mind the 'prologue' feel - that the story is part of a larger story. But that's me. Also, wait and see what happens with the two 'second chance' slots. I think you have a decent chance of capturing one of those, though considering...

Speaking of scheduling, an old friend of mine is coming to visit from Alaska. Don't get a whole lo tof people flying 1/2-way around the world to see me :). I should be around a computer enough to continue participation, except for July 27-30, when I will be taking my friend to Polish Woodstock...