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Our Girl and Captain James Discussion Thread Vol XIII

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icemistOBE · 24/02/2015 08:16

The CJ Collective "Sophisticated Silliness"

Feel free to join in as we discuss all things Our Girl and Captain James related.

Honorary Members of The CJ Collective:
Ben Aldridge
Tony Grounds
Lacey Turner
Cast & Crew of Our Girl

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www.fanfiction.net/u/4566477/Itsembarrasing
www.fanfiction.net/u/6304858/Toffeecrisp
www.fanfiction.net/u/6259428/Pinerug
www.fanfiction.net/u/1390374/jenmc
www.fanfiction.net/u/6329437/Ski-dreamer
www.fanfiction.net/u/6204205/Shazbo

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Our Girl and Captain James Discussion Thread Vol XIII
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pixieg1rl · 26/02/2015 10:16

Quick poll, is 6K+ words too much for one ff chapter?

cjwoofwoof · 26/02/2015 10:19

No pixie GET IT UPLOADED!! Desperate for more of your story!!!

pixieg1rl · 26/02/2015 10:24

It isn't actually finished yet, but I'm already at 6k words. I might split it then do 2 chapters in quick succession.

I should also give you warning that I'm off on my holidays next weekend, we're visiting the FIL in Kenya of all places (we hadn't even booked it when I started writing). I'll be writing, but will only be able to upload when I'm in wifi range, so it will be a bit feast and famine from me for the next month.

Nickel45 · 26/02/2015 10:31

pixie definitely not too much .... Upload everything you have before you go!!!! :)
Loving your story!

cjwoofwoof · 26/02/2015 10:44

Ooh pixie going away will be good for research purposes. But I'm worried you'll miss your turn with CJ on the next leg of his tour. I think it's for the best if he comes back to me until your return. I'll keep him busy take care of him don't worry!

pixieg1rl · 26/02/2015 10:47

Oh no, I might just pop him on my suitcase and bring him along. Those long sweaty tropical nights stretching before me just begging to be filled (along with other things) Grin

cjwoofwoof · 26/02/2015 10:52

Well, the offer's there, I really don't mind doing you this selfless favour, taking him off your hands and firmly gathering him all up in mine How you're going to fit those long luscious legs in a suitcase I don't know...

pixieg1rl · 26/02/2015 11:13

Selfless as ever, cjwoof Wink

cjwoofwoof · 26/02/2015 11:39

I know, I'm all heart, me. Always there to relieve CJ whenever required...

Rhubarb01 · 26/02/2015 11:50

pixie I've posted chapters of 8K words and in my experience its better to tell the whole episode as you see it than try to split it because I've done that a couple of times mainly because I thought it was too long and both times the response was a bit muted as the split wasn't ideal. Food for thought. Just go for it!

Now, ladies, sorry to report that I am not really getting on with the Smurf bit for the story at all - total block! I can't really get my 'nut' round it even after watching episode 2. I'm just a bit too olde worlde at the moment and I'm struggling with modern. I think originally SPO had said he'd give it a try. You could still do it if you want to and upload onto the story - we'd be delighted especially to have another voice. Perhaps if you do want to try you could let IcemistHQ know. If not please anyone else who'd like to do it feel free to offer - there's lots of you talented ladies out there who could do a great job with it. Sorry folks!

Nickel45 · 26/02/2015 12:06

Go on, SPO what do you reckon?
Ooh, how are you going to let us know? Maybe you'll have to come back and visit us on here? Or you could just upload it?! Wink

Richtea19 · 26/02/2015 13:05

pixie that doesn't sound like to many words for a chapter, just really looking forward to your next upload.

Thinking back to when OG was aired. I was excited from the bbC trailers, I clocked CJ then and thought oh yea that's a program for me, after Ep1 I was completely hooked. I used to ban any one from interrupt me watching. DH would tell the boys to leave mum alone she's watching "her program"!!! That's when I found this thread as I was desperately trying to find out more about BA!!!

cjwoofwoof · 26/02/2015 13:17

Richtea that's what I thought about Wolf Hall and The Sausage - BIG disappointment indeed after getting me going with the trailers. Now I'm finding I'm counting the days to Poldark after the trailer yesterday, absolutely can't wait to see if Aidan T lives up to my expectations which are very, very high now thanks to CJs low slung combats Grin

Richtea19 · 26/02/2015 13:27

I given up on wolf hall, they are recorded so I can watch when I have time! Which will be never! It's The sausage, almost turned me Veggie!

orphan · 26/02/2015 13:39

Quick check in. my eagle eyes spotted CJ from the trailers and like richtea thought mmm, I'll give that a go...The rest is history.Grin

orphan · 26/02/2015 13:41

It's grim here in London but going for a quick cocktail now so should feel better soon!

cjwoofwoof · 26/02/2015 13:44

Yes I'm afraid white stockings and fur don't do it for me on this occasion. The Sausage is normally blimmin snogworthy when not in Henry VIII mode but Wolf Hall too pretentious and smugly pleased with itself for my liking. As long as he comes as Brody, The Sausage can still partake in the wrestling, but I'm thinking Aidan Turner will thrash him in the early rounds...

Speighty33 · 26/02/2015 14:55

pixie whats the title of your FF, I will search it out if I'm not following already.

pixieg1rl · 26/02/2015 15:29

Speighty, I'm Pinerug on ff. There should be a link in the header.

Onlygirljen · 26/02/2015 15:39

pixie I'm very excited at the thought of a 6k + update from you! Get it up!

P.s - my boss told me this morning that we all need to dig in! Got a little bit excited - think he is concerned for my mental state...Hmm

Ilovelblue · 26/02/2015 17:05

Somebody has asked me for a lift home just now and I think she might be an OG fan. I am sure I saw something last autumn on her Facebook page. May drop something into the conversation about being at Bailbrook House at the weekend and see if there is any reaction from her.

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icemistOBE · 26/02/2015 17:57

Evening all Smile

That sounds promising Ilove would be good to have someone share the OG love with

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Nativity3 · 26/02/2015 18:28

Thank you, that's my Friday evening viewing sorted (episodes 4 and 5). Also have to agree that episode 2 is my favourite so far.

Can anyone explain the fan fiction stuff? Have you guys written the stories or just stories you like?

Are they all about 'our girl?' new territory for me. Do you have to join them to make it work?

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icemistOBE · 26/02/2015 19:20

The fan fiction are people's interpretation of Our Girl and their version of what happened after ep 5 etc or different scenarios for CJ and Molly.
The very 1st photo has links in blue. These are to writers who post on here and we are very proud of them. Just click and will bring you to their storiesSmile

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Nickel45 · 26/02/2015 19:23

jen what are you doing to me?! So tense, brilliant chapter again and I don't hate you at all

nativity the links at the top are to authors on here, it'll show you what stories they write. But there are lots of other ones (although there are most of the best in my opinion!). There are stories for all sorts of othertv shows, books, etc. You don't have to join anything you can just look. Www.fanfic.net

Oh, the cjcollective one needs more explanation but kids are trying to drown each other so .....