This week's Bondfire is a Picture This Bondfire.

Show us what's in your purse!

When my grandma turned 80, we played a version of this game at her party.  We all had to guess what was in HER purse.  The best/bonus points items? 

Her garage door opener and her disabled placard!

She didn't learn to drive until she was well into her 60s, after my grandpa died, so most of us grandchildren/children drove her around.

Come join in the fun with us.  If you don't have pics, or would rather not post pics, feel free to tell us in words.

Thank you to IHeartFanFic for this week's CF idea!

Not really, again

On July 2nd, The Hot Guy Campfire will be celebrating its 2 year anniversary!

To celebrate that momentous occasion, I welcome you to

The Run Off! Poll 2

The Run Off is a total of 5 polls that you get to vote in 

The first 4 polls will show 13 of the Hot Guys profiled in our first year

You’ll get a full 7 days to vote for which guy out of that 13 you’d like to see in another post.

The 5th poll will be the winners from the previous 4 polls up against each other

The winner of Poll 5, will get his second campfire dedication on Monday June 30th

So come on in and VOTE!

Thanks to everyone that voted in Round 1. The winner will be revealed in Poll 5, when it's a winner take all battle to the death..(okay, not really...)

thanks to wtvoc for allowing me to post this CF 

I'm posting this early because I have to go out of town tomorrow.

What is your opinion of THE GREATEST GRAPHIC NOVEL EVER WRITTEN   Watchmen?Did you see the movie? What did you think of it? Have you read the graphic novel? omg go out and get it now.

Rorschach is literally the greatest character recorded in history.

(Dr. Manhattan too.)  Alan Moore is like, God - to me at least.

This city is afraid of me. I've seen its true face...

What are you reading?

Special assignment:

Rec a "drop-everything" story. 
Rec a "savor every word" story and/or book.
Rec a "read it again and again" story and/or book.
 

Any fandom goes, not restricted to Twilight.

As always, feel free to ignore the special assignment and give us anything you want.  

We here at ADF are a friendly, helpful bunch!

If you have a request for a type of story or a book,
this is your spot.

If you are unsure about something that has to do with ADF,
ask here.

If you have amnesia about a fic,
this is the place to ask about it!

If you are unsure about something that DOES NOT have to do with ADF,
ask here as well!

So, there is a house in New Orleans...they call the rising sun...

No but in all seriousness, does anyone have any good suggestions for Harry/Hermione fanfic? Or Draco/Hermione?

(I was always hoping Draco and Hermione would get together to be frank.)

MY REC: Leaves of Grass

By: Nauticalmass
After returning from Italy, Bella's not sure if she can still love Edward. The next morning, she awakens in an unimaginable time and place: Houston, 1862. When she encounters a member of the Cullen family as a human, how far will she follow her heart? B/J
Rated: Fiction M - English - Romance/Drama - Bella, Jasper - Chapters: 31 - Words: 95,475 - Reviews: 5,611 - Favs: 3,952 - Follows: 1,681 - Updated: Dec 8, 2011 - Published: Dec 14, 2010 - Status: Complete

ETA: I just realized that I think I've recommended that one before, so here's another:

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

by: Simaril
What do you do when the love of your life has no memory of you? Two years after they left her, Bella is back in the Cullens' lives. The only problem is that she doesn't remember them. A Bella and Edward love story.
Rated: Fiction M - English - Romance/Hurt/Comfort - Bella, Edward - Chapters: 35 - Words: 122,682 - Reviews: 2,693 - Favs: 1,623 - Follows: 1,046 - Updated: Aug 30, 2012 - Published: Aug 28, 2011 - Status: Complete

The Impossible = I am speechless.  

First of all, as I recently shared, Mr. VW was t-boned by an 82-year-old lady last week when she turned against the light into oncoming traffic.  Ironically, or not, she was trying to get to the senior citizen center.  Could I even make that up?  Luckily, no one was hurt badly. Sooooo, we got the police report today,  and her last name is Gott.  

I've been warning my husband for YEARS that God was going to strike him 
for some of the things he does. AND WAS I RIGHT?
(As an aside, the trans-axle was broken, car is totaled, Mr. VW wants a truck, grrr). 

I, however, must be on Gott's good list (I honestly don't know how, but I'm not looking gift-givers in the mouth).  After a grueling day chaperoning 6th graders at an amusement park in 80 degree heat and blister-inducing sandals (they look so purty, though), I come home, log into Facebook, and find this:

 "I am very excited to share with you that I have just signed a contract to bring Diana Gabaldon to the Midwest! I am organizing a full-blown Outlander convention being held December 6, 2014 with seminars, classes, and speakers addressing all things Outlander. More details will be forthcoming in the next weeks but for now remember the convention's name..."Thru The Stones - Quad Cities." 

Should I practice my upskirt photo-taking skills?  Has anyone ever been to an author signing/fan gathering hoopty-do?  I've never been, ever.  I'm not even sure what happens - do we gawk at famous folk like zoo animals?  

More inside, because I'm stuck in blathering mode (as per usual). 

Last week I got a TON of recs to go through. One of them has my undevided attention and I'm reading it for a second time. However, this beautiful fic hasn't updated in over a year! *sob* Yes, I'm speaking of "Insatiable Desires" by ItsMegan73. Now, I've only been on the outside of her fan base, but my memory says that she's been very acctive in our community. It seems like she just went poof, and that action isn't a normal thing for her. Is my memory wrong? does anyone kow what happened, or if she's okay?

I'll toss out two recs since I'm feeling the love today : D

Insatiable Desires by ItzMegan73 - What happens when the paths of two highly intelligent hypersexuals cross?

Isabella by suitablyironicmoniker - In the Cornish countryside of 1804 England, a foreign visitor brings Isabella to reconsider the inexplicable occurrences she had always taken for granted.

Oh heck, all the stories I'm reading right now rock my socks! Try my profile if you're looking - MildredDempsey

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!

Got a little bit of everything this week.  Humor, Angst, Supernatural, Fluff, Drama and some Lemons!

You know the drill!  Tell 'em ADF sent you!

KINK by Cars1
It's almost summer in Canada, and time for lots of drinking, warm days on the beach, and long, hot nights. Come, join me for a romp through the lives one cocky Edward Cullen, and one opinionated Bella Swan. Rated M ... You know why.

Bella moves to a small Canadian town where Edward owns a custom bike shop.  Bella seems a little lonely here, but this fun group of townies will keep her busy and entertained!  Things are getting hot up north!
 

Half Note Whole Love by jess2002
Edward is a jaded loner who doesn't want a friend. Then there is overly happy Bella who drives him insane with her perkiness. He wants to know why, but he doesn't want to come out and ask, fearing she will think they are friends. The two of them are partnered up in gym class where Bella gets unexplained special treatment. Tragedy strikes and Edward can't ignore her anymore.

Foster kid Edward moves in with the Cullens.  He is a complete jerk to Bella. Cancer survivor Bella loves life and hanging out with her stoner buddies.  The last posted chapter had some sad business. :(  Hopefully, E will get with the program soon.

Echoes in Time by knicnort3
Love is the most powerful force in the universe, and heartbreak is one of the most dangerous. Two hundred years ago a curse was conceived from unrequited love; now, in present time, Edward has grown cynical and despondent. Can a certain chocolate eyed stranger finally bring him some solace, or is he doomed to suffer for eternity? AU, No Vamps, B/E

This Bella is a little nutty, but she loosens up a stodgy Edward.  The Cullen Family is living with a 200 year old curse.  Interesting twist on immortal Cullens. Kind of like the Anti-Vamps.  Bella may be the key to breaking the curse.

FLASH BACK FIC DIVE:

Waiting For Dr Right by vickitori303
Bella works at a child care center and Edward is the single dad she falls in love with.

Widowed Dr. Edward and a sweet little girl.

Loner by Nilla79
All Human. Edward Cullen was a loner, an outcast. He clearly hated everybody, including himself. He was not a nice person. So, why was I so drawn to him? And why did I get the crazy feeling he felt the same way?

If you're an angst fan, this one's for you. Has dark themes with warnings.  It is looong, but a good read.

You Should Know by tiffanyanne3
"I look up and watch him slowly approach me, as if I'm an animal he might scare away. I hate that he seems to feel like I'll bolt at any moment. I want to let him in. I want to. I just need time." Bella's heart is broken. Edward helps her mend it. BxE,friendship/Romance/Humor, Rated M for the usual reasons.

Fluffy romance.  This Edward is the best.  Just updated to add an outtake/epi.
 

Thanks everyone! 

Don't forget you can find all past Fic Dives by using the Search button on the ADF home page. Then click "List All Tags" and select Fic Diving!

Lloyd Dobler and Robert Pattinson together in many photos = glorious day

I don't care if John Cusack hasn't had a a bonafide "hit" for years.  I love him anyway. 

Also, look at the different looks we're being treated to in Cannes.  RPatz has himself a stylist, y'all.  Amen (even though I miss the hobo look and the holey t-shirts).  

Do you have a favorite look? Or are you over Rob?

Look at that face and those eyes.  People, I've had an epiphany.  Robert Pattinson would be the perfect Lord John Grey (yes, of course that's Outlander related).  It will never happen, but that's how I'm casting him when I break down and read those books.  I may have to rethink the entire LJG situation. 

Welcome to the Monday Morning Hot Guy Campfire. What better way to start your week than a hot guy?

Every Monday, I'm going to dedicate a CF to the Hot Guy of the Week.The catch? The CF can ONLY be about the current nominated guy. 

We all have different tastes in men, so please don't yuck anyone's yum.If you have a man you'd like to see crowned for the week, PM or hit me up on twitter (@ffcherry) with his name

P.S.- Poll 1 is open for voting until Wednesday at midnight PST

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