Stuff and a Poll!

[neevebrody]

Okay, it's time for one of those "yes, I am alive" posts. Yes. I am alive. However, I've been fending off a killer sinus infection for about 4 weeks now. I've gone the antibiotic/narcotic route twice and, honestly, coming out of that funk is bad enough… so I'm just winging it right now and trying to get rest, blah, blah

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[forcryinoutloud]

There was one before - a Hewligan comm that is - HewliganLove, but it just didn't go anywhere. I think though that that has more to do with my standing in fandom than anything else (stay away from the pariah *snort*) so I'm sure you'd have a much better go at it than I did. ;)

[neevebrody]

I have to admit, I hadn't heard of HewliganLove - of course, I'm a realtive newbie in fandom years. ;)

Honestly, I would bet it has/had more to do with folks really not being familiar with Joe and David's other roles and/or gravitating more to John & Rodney. That's kind of why I'd like to do this, because they are getting more roles and may even appear together again. Who knows, this might be dead in the water, too. I just want to be sure I'm not stepping on anyone's toes in the process.

*hugs*

[forcryinoutloud]

*G* I only deleted it a few months ago. ;) And I suppose it could be that, but I've seen lots of Hewligan stuff posted elsewhere. *shrugs* I have no problem with it having not flourished as I long ago stopped caring about the fannish hive mind and the fact I refuse to bend to its will thus making me a bit of an outcast :P but I know that you'd probably attract far more interest than I did. And there can never be enough Hewligan fic, so I say definitely go for it.

[helenkacan]

[Infirmary icon just for you, so you'll have some company]

Have you or your medical people considered administering oxygen to try to push the infection out? I only got rid of a horrible 6-MONTH(!) cough with both general anaesthesia and being hooked up to oxygen for 24 hours after my surgery. So I definitely credit the oxygen.

[neevebrody]

It hasn't gotten that bad for me, really - or I'm the real stubborn type. I have this to look forward to twice a year usually, just so happens I had an extra dose right around January. That's probably why the antibiotics didn't work as well this time around. I'm feeling tons better now - just a persistent cough/tickle that picks the most inopportune times of the day to act up.

[cookiemom6067]

OOPS - disregard my check for "not so much for fics" - that was a boo boo

[neevebrody]

;D

I really want the comm to be a mult-media community, so podfic will definitely be welcome. Just throwing that out there.

[cookiemom6067]

'K, then! (smiles)

[mckaysmonkey]

I'm sorry to hear you've been unwell, hun. I hope you get better soon

[neevebrody]

Thanks, hon. After the weekend (and a bit of rest) I am feeling tons better - almost like my old wicked self again. ;)

I suppose what I really see the community being is a place where we could have everything - fic, caps, vids, art, news, links to provide media for people who haven't seen some of the other roles. Also a community where everyone can contribute and someone can find something of interest.

As for challenges... I realized over the weekend that this year is the McShep Match's 5th Anniversary, so I might be going with the *exception* rule for just that one. ;D

Oh, and Brendan/Vincent... no, since there's no Hewlett character (though who am I to say there was no threesome) Brendan and Vincent as a pairing wouldn't be considered - BUT each individual character would be fair game to pair up. Although... the more I think about that threesome... hmmmmmmm

[mckaysmonkey]

Glad to have put ideas into your head hun ;-)

Just think of all the possible combinations there are to choose from!

[velocitygrass]

Sorry that you're not well. I do hope resting is helping to get rid off it *kicks infection*

While I'd love to see you sign up for McShep Match, I understand the pressure a deadline puts on writing and that while it can be a positive thing, it can also be negative.

I agree with the others that you should absolutely write what your heart tells you to write. The love for your work will shine through and it will find its audience. (I think I've said it before. Fandom supposedly is all about the happy-making fluff, but think about the popularity of "Freedom's just another word".)

And absolutely yay for a Hewligan comm. I've created a Hewligan Wiki on Wikia a while ago, but never got around to actually get it started. I could maybe discuss it on the new comm.

[neevebrody]

Thank you, sweetie. Yes, a bit of rest over the weekend has helped a great deal - I feel almost human again. ;)

I'm seriously thinking that McShep Match has a built-in *exception* rule - especially since you'll be one of the Captains!! (congrats, btw) Of course, who know which team I'll be assigned to, but I think the added challenge of the structure tends to make it harder to say no.

I'm really hoping I can create a place where Hewligan can be fun and I'll be able to offer fandom many ways to participate - fic, art, screencaps, vids, news, etc. *crosses fingers*