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9:41pm: Gettysburg
My everyday life has been hectic since we got back so this is the first time I have been able to post anything.
This was me and my husbands first MAJOR event and at this moment all I can think to say is, WOW!!!! Did anyone else go?
[Unknown LJ tag]We left Indiana Thursday after my husband got off work at 3:3o pm. I have a little kids map of the US that I have always kept and colored in the states that I have been in and this trip allowed me to add two new states. W. Virginia and Pennsylvania. Next summer I hope to add more.
The whole weekend it either rained, was humid or when the sun came out you sweltered. Beyond that it was a fun weekend.
We drove until the rain and the darn narrow Interstate got to us and we got a hotel for the night. The next morning we got up and was on our way by 5 am. We got there and found our unit, set up our tent and was ready by the time they were letting the public in.
My husbands unit mustered for the first battle of the weekend then headed off. I stayed in our camp site cause I was expecting another female of our unit and I wanted to finish setting up the tent.
When the battle was over and our unit came back my husband wasn't with them. Of course all the bad things instantly ran through my mind then he walked up with someone. The humidity had gotten to him and on the walk back to camp he was suddenly perpendicular to the ground. It effected him enought that he was unable to battle the rest of the weekend. We spent the rest of the weekend touring the sutlers and the living history village.
One time while walking from the sutlers I was passing the Union guys heading to the battle field and I kept seeing guys darting out trying to leave formation. I thought 'this is too soon for them to desert' then after the third guy did it I heard some ladies 'yelling' for the guys. I turned and saw why the men were attempting to 'desert'. 5 or 6 soiled doves standing out in their unmentionables Yoo Hooing the guys. I started laughing and kept walking. As I passed another unit the officer on his horse saw this and told one of his guys to break away so he could chase him down. Which he did, pleasing the crowd. The ladies were part of the living villiage.
Sunday came and my husband and I were leaving early. We packed up and left just before the first battle started. We wanted to see the real battlefields. We got to the visitors center and found out that even a self drive would take at least 2 hours and we wanted to be on the road before noon so we found out the location to 2 monuments we wanted to see, toured the visitors center museum and I got me a frigd magnet then headed out to see the 2 monuments.
After seen them we started on our way home. Along the way we made plans that sometime next summer we were going to go back to Gettysburg take 2 days to tour there and then head south to Appamatox and Antidum, sorry about the spelling, and Harper's Ferry.

Our unit went to Hasting MI this past weekend for a reenactment there but my husband and I had too many commetments this past weekend to go. Our next reenactment will be Jackson MI. I can't wait.

Laura[Unknown LJ tag]

1:05pm: American National Tweed Day
I post silly holidays each week at work and I was looking up the first week of April's day at brownielocks.com and what did I find but that Thursday April 3rd is National Tweed Day.
Go Watchers. They will be in the dress of the day. Hee Hee

11:14pm: Fanfic: Horus
I love The Mummy and The Mummy Returns especially the charactor Ardeth Bay. I got the idea after I saw The Mummy Returns in the theater the last time. Where did Ardeth get Horus? He didn't have him in the first movie. I am working on compaion stories to go with this one. I hope to finish them soon.


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10:23am: HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Hello!
Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
My son is a US Marine and stationed overseas in Okinawa, Japan so he is safe but still he is unable to be home this year. If you would say a prayer for all our other overseas sons, daughters, mothers and fathers unable to be home at this time of year.

Spikes Slayer(aka Laura)

9:19pm: The Battle of Mill Springs
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11:51pm: Hello!
My two re-enactments so far.


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5:47pm:

You are The Moon

Hope, expectation, Bright promises.

The Moon is a card of magic and mystery - when prominent you know that nothing is as it seems, particularly when it concerns relationships. All logic is thrown out the window.

The Moon is all about visions and illusions, madness, genius and poetry. This is a card that has to do with sleep, and so with both dreams and nightmares. It is a scary card in that it warns that there might be hidden enemies, tricks and falsehoods. But it should also be remembered that this is a card of great creativity, of powerful magic, primal feelings and intuition. You may be going through a time of emotional and mental trial; if you have any past mental problems, you must be vigilant in taking your medication but avoid drugs or alcohol, as abuse of either will cause them irreparable damage. This time however, can also result in great creativity, psychic powers, visions and insight. You can and should trust your intuition.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

6:10pm: Ten Things Meme
Courtesy of gileswench, I got the letter J. Here are 10 things I love that begin with the letter J.

1. John Wayne. He has always been a hero of mine since I was a little girl.
2. June. Ah the days of being in school and June started summer vacation. And my family reunions are in June.
3. July. The 4th with the fireworks, picnics and spending time with family and friends.
4. Jokes. I love good jokes because I love to laugh. Sometimes even the bad ones are funny.
5. Joy. Such a simple word and yet can convene a whole lot of meanings. From the simple joy of being held by a loved one to the JOY of the first time your babe you have carried for nine month is placed in your arms.
6. Jump. When I was younger I use to love to jump rope and jump off things.
7. Jelly. To me Grape Jelly is the best. The only way I like grapes.
8. Jellybeans. Oh the many varieties but especially Jellie Bellies.
9. Journey. 1. The 80’s rock band, especially Steve Perry. 2. To take a trip, ah the places I have been to. A great deal of the U.S., Guam and South Korea. Plus the word is more harmonious than the word trip.
Last but not least.
10. Juicy romance novels. I love romances set no later than 1865 and before in England or Scotland. And I love the ones have humor in them.

12:34pm: Merry Christmas To All!
I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Chirstmas and Happy Holidays.

8:52pm: Fic: Her Wish Was Green
TITLE Her Wish Was Green
AUTHOR Spikesslayer
PAIRING B/G
RATING G
SUMMARY MrsDrake’s Writing Prompt 3 Green – Magic
DISCLAIMER I don’t know them, darn it. Don’t own them, darn it, just the ones I make up. I’m just having fun with them. I promise to return them unharmed.

Thanks to Gilesbabe for her help and ideas to make it flow better.

GREEN - Money; prosperity; employment; fertility; healing; growth; abundance. Green is the color of the element of Earth. Burn when looking for a job or seeking a needed raise.
Turquoise - 5th chakra; Awareness; Meditation; Moon; Creativity.
Other: Friendship; Luck; Communication; Loyalty.



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9:01pm: Fic: The Second Time Around
TITLE The Second Time Around
AUTHOR Spikes Slayer
PAIRING B/G
RATING G
SUMMARY MrsDrake’s Writing Prompt 10 Eyes Panic Wine
DISCLAIMER I don’t know them, darn it. Don’t own them, darn It. I’m just having fun with them. I promise to return them unharmed.


Mood: Mellow
Song: Shakira – Underneath Your Clothes




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10:50pm: Writing Prompt 9
This is in response to mrsdrake Writing Prompt 9

Summer heat

Giggles / laughter

Title: Time Off For Fun
Author: spikesslayer
Rating: FRC
Disclaimer: I don't own them, darn it. I'm only having a little fun, I promise to return them unharmed. This is what popped into my head when I read the words Summer Heat.

Hope you enjoy.


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10:05pm: Writing/Fanart Prompt Set 2
I was reading Gilesbabe’s Haiku’s and my mind went on a journey and this is the result. It fits one of the words on the Writing/Fanart Prompt Set 2, Book, so here it is. Let me know what you think.





The Language of Flowers

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9:06pm: Fic: Laura Giles Part 20
TITLE Laura Giles Part 20/20
AUTHOR Laura Curtis
PAIRING None
RATING PG
SUMMARY Conclusion
DISCLAIMER I don’t own them, just the ones I make up. I don’t know them. I’m just having fun. I promise to return them unharmed.


AN: I’m changing the end of Angel. Wesley isn’t going to die because I like Wesley and think he got a bad deal with the death of Fred.

(Indicates physic talk)



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2:57pm: Fic: Laura Giles Part 19
TITLE Laura Giles Part 19/20
AUTHOR Laura Curtis
PAIRING Buffy/Giles Spike/OC
RATING PG
SUMMARY Buffy and Giles meet the plane coming back from L.A.
DISCLAIMER Dont own them, just the ones I make up. Dont know them. Just having fun. I promise to return them unharmed.

AN: William was never given a last name in any of the Buffy or Angel episodes so I have given him a last name based on two brothers from two of my favorite historical romance books




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7:09pm: Fic: Laura Giles Part 18
TITLE Laura Giles Part 18/20
AUTHOR Laura Curtis
PAIRING Spike/Laura
RATING PG
SUMMARY On the plane back to Cleveland Laura learns about Spike’s past through a dream.
DISCLAIMER Don’t own them, just the ones I make up. Don’t know them. Just having fun. I promise to return them unharmed.




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12:16pm: Fic: Laura Giles Part 17
TITLE Laura Giles Part 17/20
AUTHOR Laura Curtis
PAIRING Spike/Laura
RATING PG
SUMMARY On the plane back to Cleveland Laura and Spike start bonding.
DISCLAIMER Don't own them, just the ones I make up. Don't know them. Just having fun. I promise to return them unharmed.

Author's Note: I'm taking a little liberty with the Angel episode. I'm making it so Spikes hands weren't cut off, he was only unconscious when Andrew and the Slayers showed up to take Dana. Also Andrew's explanation as to where Buffy and Giles are was a bit vague. So I'm making them in Cleveland visiting. They also know Spike is alive.


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10:19pm: Laura Giles Part 16
TITLE Laura Giles Part 16/20
AUTHOR Laura Curtis
PAIRING Laura meets her soul mate
RATING G (For Now)
SUMMARY Laura is sent with Andrew and the other Slayers to California to Rescue
the slayer from Angel and Company.
DISCLAIMER Don’t own them, just the ones I make up. Don’t know them. Not making any money. Just having
fun with them. I promise to return them unharmed.
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10:48pm: Laura Giles Part 15
TITLE Laura Giles Part 15/20
AUTHOR Laura Curtis
PAIRING Giles/Buffy
RATING PG
SUMMARY After resting in L.A. for a few days the gang head off to Cleveland with a stop in Las Vegas for some weddings.
DISCLAIMER Don’t own them, just the ones I make up. Don’t know them. Not making any money. Just having fun with them. I promise to return them unharmed.

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10:35pm: Fic: Laura Giles Part 14
TITLE Laura Giles Part 14/20
AUTHOR Laura Curtis
PAIRING Giles/Buffy Xander/OC
RATING PG
SUMMARY The gang arrives at the Hyperion. Some revelations are made and two pairs bond completely.
DISCLAIMER Don’t own them, just the ones I make up. Don’t know them. Not making any money. Just having fun with them. I promise to return them unharmed.

Thanks to my sister for Beta reading this and letting me know where I messed up.


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11:11pm: Just Tooooo Funny!
Hello!

I work at my home counties clerk office prepping old documents to be microfilmed.

What I have found funny is that I have run across people with the last name of Giles several times.

But today I found the best one. A woman with the first name of Rheuperta.

Spikeslayer

6:26pm: Fic: Laura Giles Part 13
TITLE Laura Giles Part 13/20
AUTHOR Laura Curtis
PAIRING None so far
RATING PG
SUMMARY Laura, while on the road to Buffy’s with new Potentials, feels the strength of the slayer take her over then the lost of her soul mate.
DISCLAIMER I don’t own them, just the ones I make up. Don’t know them. Not making any money. I’m just having fun with them. I promise to return them
unharmed.

Thanks to my sister for Beta reading this and letting me know where I messed up.

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10:48pm: Fic: Laura Giles Part 12
TITLE Laura Giles Part 12/20
AUTHOR Laura Curtis
PAIRING None so far
RATING PG
SUMMARY Laura comes to Buffy’s with a new Potential and pulls a Ripper on Rupert.
DISCLAIMER Don’t own them, just the ones I make up. Don’t know them. Not making any money.
I’m just having fun with them. I promise to return them unharmed.



Authors note: This is from the Buffy Season 7 Episode; Touched
[Spike walked out the front door and down the sidewalk towards the street. He paused, shuts his eyes, and smells the air looking for her scent. Finally he catches her scent, turns, and walks down the street.]

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9:27pm: Fic: Laura Giles Part 11
TITLE Laura Giles Part 11/20
AUTHOR Laura Curtis
PAIRING None so far
RATING PG
SUMMARY Laura’s world is changed when she comes back to the library from an appointment.
DISCLAIMER Don’t own them, just the ones I make up. Don’t know them. Not making any money. Just having fun with them. I promise to return them unharmed.
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10:40am: Fic: Laura Gile Part 10
TITLE Laura Giles Part 10/20
AUTHOR Laura Curtis
PAIRING None so far
RATING G
SUMMARY Laura gets to Sunnydale just after Buffy‘s funeral, and she helps Rupert to restore his balance to go on.
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