who wants to exchange holiday cards?

it's that time of year, y'all!

several people have asked me about this, so here we go:

if you'd like to exchange cards or just plain send them out, post in this campfire!

tell us how many you're willing to send, whether you're willing to send internationally, and whether you prefer non-denominational.

and please exchange addresses via PM.

if you want to offer other things like cookie exchange or what-have-you, you can do that, too! 'tis the season for giving, everyone. love, your ole buddy ole pal wtvoc

fyt: don't let this be you. or do.

*pinned at the request of some of you. 

Hope everyone had a good holiday. It's basically the end of college football season this weekend. Next weekend is conference championships and that's it until bowl games. Time flies when you're having fun. I know there's been a lot of football already this week, but we can still talk about it. Also, there's been tons of football news this week (cough cough Ray Rice cough cough). So we can talk about anything.

Here's a last nod at my boys who take on Iowa State at noon.

And a nod at my men who have the Saints tomorrow at one.

In honor of Mockingjay 1 coming out, I thought today would be a good day to talk about fantasy and dystopian movies that we all love.

I mean, that's kind of why ADF exists to begin with, right? For us to discuss all the supernatural and such of our desires.

And...go!

Hello all and Happy Thanksgiving to those in the US of A.

Today I thought I would just share a funny video I found on youtube. Has anyone here heard of Super cafe'? Watch this:

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Diving Deep for Fan Fic Treasures
Each week I will brave the treacherous waters of Fan Fiction for buried treasure. Below are the gems I've found this week!

We're hitting our usual November slow down on fic updates, but I was able to find a few little treasures!

Please let the writers know you found them here on ADF!

Somewhere Between Nothing and Everything by myotherlife
Federal prosecutor Bella Swan is already standing on the precipice of a dark abyss when her world is thrown into madness. Struggling for a lifeline, the reemergence of a man she vowed never to trust again will change everything. Life and death. Love and hate. In the middle of obscurity, what is the cost of redemption?

Got some angst happening here.  To avoid falling into a deep depression, Bella becomes a workaholic and loner.  Edward shows back up and sends her reeling.  There is a crime drama element going on as well, but we haven't gotten down to the nitty gritty of it yet. 

Gothic by author-self-insert
Ten years ago, Edward was accused of murder and Bella was his alibi. Now, the murder remains unsolved and Bella hates Edward. Can a penchant for gothic mystery, a hearty dose of lingering hostility and the desire for a clean conscience really be enough to right old wrongs?

This here’s a story with a serious murder mystery. Bella is an academic with the things running through her mind going completely over my head. Her arch nemesis Edward convinces her to help him find a killer. Societal rules compel this tight laced Bella to help him.  I've seen this one floating around ADF but am just now getting to reading it.  So glad I did!

FLASH BACK FIC DIVE:

Try by shellshock81
Bella moves to the other side of the world, leaving everything she's ever known behind, including a broken heart. Edward, star player of one of New Zealand's best Super15 rugby teams is so smitten over his new Pilates trainer, he can't stop himself from going after her. Will they find a way to make it work on and off the field?

Rugby-ward.  Yes.

The Whole Package by PrimaryDiamonds
Collab relay-fic by DiamondHeart78 and primarycolors. Bella sees him every day but has a hard time gathering up the nerve to make a move. Every delivery is a special delivery. UPSward/Gamerward! E/B AH Rated M for Bella checkin' out Edward's package.

Ha.  Edward's Package.  (insert Beavis laugh here)  NOT COMPLETE

The Exclusive by mrsaubergine
Edward Masen is a gorgeous politician about to become prime minister of New Zealand. Everybody loves him, but behind the public persona he has a secret desire. Political journalist Bella Swan is determined to find out what it is.

This story has some of our Twi-Faves in non-canon roles.  This Bella is older, divorced, a mom and not afraid to speak her mind, except when it comes to Edward Cullen.  One night in the past had a huge impact on both of their futures.

The Fates by profmom72
An age old feud. Lives hang in the balance. All may be fair in love & war, but it’s the weaving together & taking apart of individual threads that creates the tapestry of Edward & Bella’s life. An AUH tale from the team that created Breakfast at Tiffany's

I just read this one for the first time and am annoyed that I hadn't come across it before!  Those darn Gods and Goddesses and the silly games they play!  Using our favorite gang as pawns in their schemes of revenge.  Shame on them!

Happy Thanksgiving to my US friends that celebrate this week!

I am thankful for ADF and for all of the feedback and encouragement you all give me each week! 

Gobble Gobble!
 

Welcome to The Weekly Funnies - Thanksgiving Edition!!

This week the United States is celebrating Thanksgiving so I thought I'd mix it up a bit and go with a Thanksgiving themed Weekly Funnies - sort of like we did on Halloween.

Share any picture, GIF, video or joke that is funny & silly related to Thanksgiving. If you don't have anything related to Thanksgiving or aren't celebrating, please feel free to share those too!!

Do you have a humorous Thanksgiving story? Ever been in a family food fight? We want to hear about those too!

Anything goes humor - Thanksgiving Style!!

*** The Weekly Question***

What is your worst - or your family's worst Thanksgiving cooking/baking disaster? If you don't have a story, cooking or otherwise - share anything that makes your Thanksgiving feast or holiday awesome. 

Author in the Spotlight

Lyrical is defined as: expressing the writer's emotions in an artistically beautiful and expressive way. That is the unique talent of LyricalKris, the writing ability to pull readers in a whirlwind of emotions to its culmination- that true love can overcome anything.

Come on by and meet Kristina.