i'm posting because tor and i are selfish and we want recs, so let's be a little different forest tonight.

first off, if you're reading anything AMAZING, we wanna know what it is, why you love it, and why you think we'd love it.

but-

we'd also love some good harry potter and pride & prejudice recs, please and thank you. and omg north & south for me if you know of any. tor would also love twific where real people have real problems, not angsty misunderstanding after angsty misunderstanding.

hey, rec any other fandom, while you're at it! just... rec us something delicious and delectable and delightful.

now, don't forget to include title, author, and a link for the story. people are lazy (mostly me) and need links or they won't bother!

and if you take someone's rec, make sure you review the author! and tell them to come to the forest while you're at it.

me? i'm recc-ing an amazing harry potter oneshot called "death and king's cross". read it by clicking here

and also this gorgeous pride & prejudice fic that's AU with one change- elizabeth never overhears darcy say she is "tolerable, but not handsome enough to suit" him. click here to read one thread pulled by artemis acorn.

now, get to it, campers!

It's coming up on YARDSALE SEASON, and I'm looking to add to my small but FABULOUS collection of Matador Art.

for example:

What do YOU look out for at YARD SALES or GARAGE SALES or THRIFT STORES?

Amuse me with photos of your TREASURES or your DREAM ITEMS.

TORNADOS ARE ALL AROUND ME.  WHAT IS GOING ON...

As of right now, it's just cloudy outside, but the storm is coming my way.  Please be so kind as to provide me with modes of entertainment until I have to run and take cover.

And to anyone else being HAMMERED with these storms... (in the words of Edward Cullen) "BE SAFE."

DO YOU MAKE FAN VIDEOS?

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE YOU WANT TO SHARE?

POST THEM ALL HERE!

MY WEEKLY RECS:

"I'd Rather Die | Edward&Bella" by verotruth <- FINALLY,  a good NEW E/B video.

and

"arthur/guinevere; you're not like the others..." by RippledStarr <- Camelot is my new obsession.  I couldn't help but post a fan vid for it.

POST AWAY CAMPERS!

north & south episode 3: a campfire watchalong

click here to watch on netflix

oh, dear. poor thornton. he loofvs her, and she doesn't even like him!

now, a lot of you have things to say about the character of both of them, and i'm not sorry to say that the plot thickens in today's episode. a new element to further their misunderstanding shows up... dun dun dunnnnnnn!

keep up the commentary. i absolutely loved waking up this morning to new thoughts and opinions from yesterday's CF! i did not, however, appreciate chinagirl's mr. collins/lady catherine de bourg BDSM fanfic snippet. not at all.

anyway, will these two get their ish together, or what? let's find out, shall we?

click here for episode 2

hi, this is leaked footage! we can't have this on the website, sorry!

please discuss it, though.

oh, and don't link or post screencaps or anything like that. thank you.

-the rangers

Edit: paparazzi vid, actually but ok...*pouty*

Look at him go.

3 more inside for those who don't really like to be spoiled (which is like, 5 of you).

from breakingdawnmovie.org via Pattinsonlife

Talk amongst yourselves.  I'll give you a topic.

Robert Pattinson:  Blue Steel or attempted duckface?  Discuss.

Ahh, what the hell...post me your favorite goofy Rob pics while you're at it.

Henry C. is getting ready for his role as Superman.

I'd like to take a moment for some deep thoughts regarding this entire situation.

 Mr. Cavill, it occurs to me you've been physically preparing for this role and in doing so you've actually formed a physique impossibly more super than Supermans.

ARMS.

Moving on to the teeth. These are glorious teeth. These teeth are like poisonous candy.

I WANT MORE BUT IT WILL SURELY KILL ME.

and now...let's take a moment to consider the fact that this man is going to, at some point, be ripping a well tailored suit and tie from his superior form.

Ripping a tie from a starched collar in a confident frenzy to go save the world.

Think about that.

Morning, Guys!

I've been picking my brain this morning, and need some input from the trusty campers of the forest. 

Lets talk about disclaimers.  

I just posted my first disclaimer this morning.  I don't know if it was really neccesary, as the chapter didn't contain anything graphic imo, but I figured it was better to be safe than sorry. 

What I would like to know...

As a reader, do you appreciate disclaimers?  What sort of subject matter, if any, do you feel needs a disclaimer?

As a writer, how do you decide when/if to post one?

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! =) 

Hey campers!

I've been gone a long time but I'm finally back! Thanks for the PMs, it feels nice to have been missed :D Please feel free to fill me in on anylthing that went down in my absense.

And after such a long break, I have a GREAT rec for you. Belle Dean's Crash is a story that tells the story of a cocky banker Edward working at an investment bank before the financial meltdown. Bella is a priviledged good girl who is (hopefully) about to go bad. They have a wicked chemistry, it is an intelligent yet entertaining story, in much need of some love and I thought it would definitely interest some campers here. Seriously, one of the best fics ever, it's only a few chapters in, give it a try if that's your sort of thang.

If you have some other recs, fics that blew your mind, please share, because I don't really have anything to read right now other than Crash. BTW I just finished The Hunger Games and I loved them all except the last one. If you have some Hunger Games fanfic recs, I'd be interested in those too. :D

And here are some funny/Sexy gifs FYT

Is it help desk time yet???  I was reading a fic on my phone and it died! I got the phone replaced but lost all my settings. I think the title was Unravelled Knot. Edward is an accountant and Bella runs a non-profit organization working to bring music back to schools. He is hired to straighten out her books. He carries an engagement ring in his pocket like a talisman. He lives with his girlfriend Hannah. Bella is roomates with Emmett and refuses to let any relationship get too serious, because she is afraid of hurting them. She's sure she is incapable of actually loving someone long term. Also, the search feature at ffn is down, so if you could include the link, that would be awesome! Thanks!

GOTTA LOVE POPSUGAR

What do you miss most about your childhood?

girls, tomorrow i am getting pierced in a very special place. i am... beyond nervous/scared. the only thing i have pierced besides my ears is my tongue (which was done when i was 15). my friend said it doesn't hurt, but i've googled when some ladies have gotten it done and...... they don't seem to think it was so painless. oh god, i'm scared. my boyfriend isn't exactly thrilled, but oh well - my body, my rules. 

to make this interactive, what do you have pierced? what have you always wanted but are to chicken to get done? any impulse piercing stories, (like mine is) etc. tell me about it your most painful, less painful piercings! 

jackson for your time. 

that is one sexy, sexy man.

edit/conclusion: i screamed.... more inside. 

Hi, all!

I'd like to have a banner made, and I don't know anyone who can make one for me. I looked at the garage sale banners up for grabs, but none of them fit what I'm looking for. It's going to be an Edward/Bella story. I have some ideas in my head about how it should look, if that helps. Any takers? Or could anyone put me into contact with someone who could help?

Thank you!

Rachel

north & south episode 2: a forest watchalong

netflix link here

i'm so glad you're all enjoying this! strikes and airs and graces, oh my. so the taciturn master keeps throwing longing glances at the haughty miss hale. this episode's a doozy, and the ending... 

let's get on with it.

if you missed episode one, check it out here 

dinner party at the thornton's for your time:

So. The super long FFA was lovely. I liked it, I miss it.

This must be remedied, so here's the deal:

From now on there will be one campfire per day in which anything goes.

Chat about nothing/everything, ask non fandom advice, post musics you like, talk about how great Tom Petty is or isn't etc.

Normally, the Free Fire of the Day probably won't be pinned at the top, but please check by scrolling down before posting anything that should go in there.

We can try this new thing right here in this post.

I'm currently reading She_Vikings My Viking and now looking for more viking twifics. Anyone have any recs?

Greetings! Witih my apologies for not doing this list last week, this list is brought to you by the letter H and the number 104.

Homelessness is not a laughing matter, to be certain.  Fanfic, though, has given us the means by which to explore various conditions of human life with varying degrees of intensity.  Homelessness is no exception.

A request has been presented for fics involving a Homeless Edward or Homeless Bella.  Have you seen them? Ever feel moved to help them out...or share their plight? Today is the day!

My rec will be within.  

Remember the Rules of the Campfire:

1. Keep it simple.

2. No discussions.

3. Rules 1 and 2 do not apply to Rangers, because they get a free pass. I'm nice, like that. ;-)

Thank you for sharing the best of Homelessward or Homelessella around the campfire!

And if  you are prompted by reading any of these fics to help out a fellow human being in some way, that's always a good thing. Let the author know their work was inspirational. :)