So, here's the stitch.

We don't have the traditional Christmas dinners.  One year it was Chinese, then Mexican, then somewhat Italian.  I'm drawing a blank as to what to have this year.  We thought, perhaps a BBQ, but that is something we do a lot of during the summer.

Any ideas are welcomed and I'll let you know which we run with.

Thanks!!

What can I say?  I'm lazy.

I know there's at least one campfire that addresses this, but I couldn't find it with the search feature and like I said, I'm just lazy.

What I really want to know is which of these is better for downloading fics?  I want to be able to easily read books and fanfiction on one little device!  I've read enough about both of them to know that essentially, they are pretty equal.

Another concern I have is the rumor of Barnes and Noble bankruptcy.  Anyone know the story on that?  How it might affect Nook owners?

FYT  (I love this pic of Rob--this is my FF Edward, right here.......::sighs::)

Today is a special day, in fact its an epic day, it is a day that should be celebrated with much bacchanalia and revelry and monkey business because it is the day that one of my favorite people turns 26!

Now many of you new folk only know him as this fellow below....

But my Darlin Young Jackson is so much more than just 'Jasper"....

He is one of the most accomplished musicians on the scene, playing more instruments than I can find space to name. He is a song writer, singer, actor, producer, screenwriter and has his own production company. This human dynamo is beyond amazing and is also a top notch human being. I had the pleasure of meeting him when he took a picture with my small daughter, and I wont hear a bad word against him.

He is part of an up and coming band that has a rapidly growing following of rabid fans, and the 100 Monkeys were recently named by Rolling Stone as one of the top 5 breakout bands to watch. 

What I'm doing tonight...it's amazing.

Jake: Sam imprinted on Emily

Bella: Do I even want to know what that is

Rifftrax: Nah, it's implausible and boring, we should just switch scenes.

Jake: Look Bella, I'm sorry...

Rifftrax: About the sexual assault. (They say that a lot...it's quite amusing)

Carlisle: They must be playing with the blind spot of your vision

Rifftrax: It's really too bad they can evidently do that.

Then of course there's the Rosalie scene...which I won't be repeating....

.....Soooo, I'm watching Eclipse rifftrax. My fiance and best friend Pat tolerate my obsession because of this...they're amazing. I don't think they comprehend how they watch this movie more than I would on my own if it wasn't for them loving the rifftrax.

Anyone else buy these to watch them? Seen them yet? Watch them for other movies? Any favorite parts?

We watched Titanic rifftrax last week....they were freaking amazing.

If you haven't read the newest update of The Plan, go read it.  Now.

up for grabs today: a $50 itunes card!

 this one's simple but not easy.  you know your rangers, the maintainers of this website, right?  they are:

wtvoc (withthevampsofcourse)

wolvesnvamps

jennyfly

tor

jandco

grownasswoman

capricorn75

jennday

emibella

littlesecret84

so... time to get creative.  we want you to amuse us by rearranging the letters in all of our names to spell out something funny.  

but wtvoc, you argue.  that isn't enough letters!

well, chickens.  that's why this one's a creativity contest.  rules:

-one entry per person; the first entry will be the one we count.

-rangers are not eligible to win.

-if you won a previous forest contest, you are ineligible.  don't be greedy.

-you may only use the letters found in the names of your rangers as listed in black above; i've included what "wtvoc" stands for to cut you all a break.  you're welcome.

-entries can be in any form.  a sentence, a phrase, an acrostic poem, whatever.  you may add punctuation and capitalization as you see fit, just no extra letters or numbers.

-entries do not have to use ALL of the letters and numbers; they simply can only have as many letters and numbers as there are in our names.  for example, you could make your entry  "Poo town!" and it would be eligible.  i never said that it would win, but it's allowed.

-we will be checking every letter in your entry to make sure you didn't try to sneak an extra "e" by us.  (there are 10 "e"s, i just counted)(and i got corrected, so thank you for catching that, basiacullen lol).

-we will be judging based on creativity as well as hilarity.

-use this campfire to submit your entries, or to make comments/ask questions.

-you have 24 hours from the time this was posted: contest closes at 10:12pm eastern tomorrow.

k, i think i covered it all.  go forth and create.  if you have any questions or i'm way too confusing, feel free to ask in this campfire.

good luck, and have fun!

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED TOMORROW. THANK YOU FOR PLAYING!

Is anyone watching The Sing Off?

Who's your favorite group? 

Who should win the recording contract and $100,000?

Were you a NoTa or Beelzebubs fan last season?

Are Nicole Scherzinger's comments ridiculous or endearing?

How about Ben Folds? Did you know how involved in the a cappella community he was before this show?

Who's your favorite a cap group aside from The Sing Off?

This is what I do with my life (choir, a cappella groups, music education), and I love how much it's getting spread into mainstream media. Do you do something that's pretty underground that you wish would get more recognition?

ETA: Committed or Street Corner Symphony? (I'm a SCS fan, myself. But they were both amazing.)

no, not the movie!!! lol.

just wanted to let people know that there is a total lunar eclipse tonight. yay!

(yes, i'm a total dork like that!)

the whole thing starts at 11:29 pm cst, and the greatest eclipse (total eclipse) is at 2:17 am cst.

i hope that i'm not the only one out there watching this thing...

Here in the Forest we talk a lot about what fics we're reading but now I want to know what books  your reading.

So come on in and tell me what books your currently reading, what books you love,what series you can't get enough of, or who you favorite author is.

FYT

Ever since I moved to the UK, I've enjoyed a long-standing Christmas tradition.  Steamed pudding with Brandy sauce?  No.  Crackers?  No. Mince Pies?  Nah.

Great television at Christmastime.

I've never quite understood the guys who schedule British television programmes, during the rest of the year.   They would put Snooker Championship on a major channel during primetime for an entire week.   Chelsea Flower Show gets a week too.  Ka-Razy.

But during Christmas, it's good films and comedy programs all week.

And Christmas day, most of the nation will be watching this:
 

What will you be doing when all the presents are open, the kids are occupied, and you are slightly inebriated and full of turkey?

Today is a special day.

Special, special day. 

DO YOU KNOW WHY?!?!!

Because on this day, the twentieth of December nineteen years ago, a very special camper was born.

Some call her Ssarrahh1.  Others call her Ssssssarrrrrrrrrahhhhhhhh.  But personally, I just like to call her Sarah.

We all love her for different reasons.  Maybe you share her our JKras obsession.  Maybe you come together with her once a week to watch some horror movies.  Perhaps you have a fun time imagining her spreading her happiness and love around the forest with a little apron on.  Maybe you're twitter friends.  No matter your reason, I think we can all agree that Sarah is one special camper that the forest wouldn't be the same without!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARAH!!!!!

So, come in, show your love.

Post some pictures of JKras. (Sarah has a soft spot for a bearded JKras)

Maybe you would like to make her a vocaroo of yourself singing.  Or not.  Maybe just wishing her a happy birthday in your very best creepy voice.  

Talk about how much you don't like Emily Blunt.  If you like her, don't tell her that.

Discuss what your favorite horror film is. 

Or simply come in and say "Happy Birthday!"

Just make Sarah happy, and make this the best birthday ever!  I have made promises I must keep.

(I know GAW already mentioned Sarah's birthday in her campfire...  But Sarah is extra special and deserves an extra special celebratory campfire :D)

As I don't know how much I have time to "hang around" here this week, I wanted to take the opportunity to wish you all a Very Merry Holiday Season! Thank you for having created such a wonderful place - even for those-of-us-who-mostly-lurk.

P.S. love these lyrics:

 Walkin' Round in Women's Underwear
(sung to the tune of Walking in a Winter Wonderland)
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Lacy things - the wife is missin',
Didn't ask - her permission,
I'm wearin' her clothes ,
Her silk pantyhose,
Walkin' round in women's underwear.
In the store - there's a teddy,
Little straps - like spaghetti,
It holds me so tight,
Like handcuffs at night,
Walkin' round in women's underwear.

In the office there's a guy named Melvin,
He pretends that I am Murphy Brown.
He'll say, "Are you ready?" We'll say,"Whoa, Man!"
"Let's wait until our wives are out of town!"

Later on, if you wanna,
We can dress - like Madonna,
Put on some eyeshade,
And join the parade,
Walkin' round in women's underwear!

Lacy things ... Missin',
Didn't ask ... permission,
Wearin' her clothes,
Her silk pantyhose,
Walkin' round in women's underwear,
Walkin' round in women's underwear,
Walkin' round in women's underwear!

I know I've already started a campfire today, but I'm in need of some new p0rn to motivate me to write. It's not that I'm lacking inspiration, I'm just having trouble putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and taking the words out of my head.

To add to my distress, I've had a shitty day. Snow made public transport difficult, my bike is on its last stretch (only 5 more months, dear trusted rusty contraption, I beg you!) and I'm just plain cranky.

So please, picspam me!

Anything RPattz will do, really. I'm not picky. Also: Jackson Rathbone, Jared Leto, Orlando Bloom... Robsten being cute together works for me, too. Pics, gifs, idc, just spam me!

FYT

So this weekend I have been surprised with many gifts of unknown origin. Today I got one that I can't figure out where it came from. Sorry for the blurry picture :(

If you sent this, please let me know since I would love to thank you :)

To make this intereactive, What have been some of the best Secret Santa experiences you've had?

approved by Ranger Emibella

I'm sure some of you here will be interested to know Charlaine Harris posted the first chapter of the new SVM book to her website today

You can read it here

Lurking Eric thanks you for your time

hi, campers. your uncle wtvoc likes to take care of you, and today that extends to saving you a buck (or eight).

click on this link to print out a coupon that gets you 8 bucks off the eclipse dvd (also the blu-ray). enjoy! i saw it at target yesterday for 15.99, so that makes it 8 bucks. cheap!

also, today is the last day to get shipping by christmas at most internet websites. i happen to know for a fact that sephora is offering free 2-day shipping today, so get your shopping done now!

share your tips and favorite websites for good deals in this campfire.

i like http://www.savingsmania.com (which  is where i found the eclipse coupon)

Don't know if there's already been a campfire about this, but I'm just too in awe to not, so;

Today I saw this! And it was AWESOME!

My appreciation for this man sky rocketed!

Seriously, how did I not notice how HOTT he was before?

So basically this is a Burlesque (of all sorts not just the film, cause come on the 'art of tease' is just amazing) and Cam Gigandet appreciation campfire :D

Do you write fan fiction?

Give us a little peek!

Post excerpts from your upcoming chapters here!

~ Don't forget to include a link to your story! ~

I figured I might as well take advantage of the epic FFA and post something fashion related.  Something you must know, every morning when I get to work, after I check my emails, the first thing I do is check Lainey's gossip site before going to visit my fashion go to's such as Gofugyourself and The Sartorialist.  I love, love fashion.  However, what I love more is seeing the ridiculous outfits that women with money (i.e. actresses/famous people) will wear.  I see their choices and I just shake my head and think, oh honey, you need to fire your stylist or hire a good one.

Example 1:  Nikki Reed.  Why is she always wearing such awful outfits?  Who picks them out for her?  If she has a stylist, can she fire her and hire a new one?

Come on inside and post pics of people who you think need help from the fashion police?

it feels like Sunday to me...but that's because I worked yesterday and I never work on Sundays...

HOW ARE YOU CAMPERS!?

is it just me? or is the internet dead today?

I can't believe Christmas is only 5 days away.  I need to get my butt in gear and SHOP omg.  I'm soo gonna be that loser standing in line at the mall on Dec 24th. LOL

Today is also SSSAAARRAHHHH's BIRTHDAY!!!

so get in here and wish her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Instead of the random crap that I normally share with you on Mondays I'd like to do something a little different.  We usually do the fun getting to know you campfires in the evening, but then our Campers on the other side of the planet tend to miss out...so let's do this NOW.  Ok?

Fill in the blanks:

1. The HOLIDAYS do not feel complete to me until ____ .

2. One thing I absolutely LOVE about myself is ____ .

3. If I could change ANYTHING about myself it would be ____ .

4. My middle name is ____ .

5. The last REAL BOOK I read was ____ .

6. The last person I ____ in front of was ____ and we both laughed hysterically.

7. My favorite snack snack/appetizer/hors d'oevre is ____ .

8. The last person I said I LOVE YOU to was ____ .?
 

bonus question: Bobby Long is amazing because ___ .