In Honor of the Series Finale for Burn Notice
September 2013
September2013
Coffee House Friday
Coffee House Friday
Okay *raise hands* who remembers using this?
Or better yet who remembers Sanka…
Lately I’ve been feeling every inch of my 1600 years *smirks* but lately technology though I keep up just keeps whizzing by.
I typed up my papers on a electric typewriter. My first computer had 1 GB Harddrive and that was AMAZING!
What is that one thing you used to you ‘that was so high tech’ that this generation will likely see in a museum.
One Major Rule – Be Respectful.
We all have our opinions on everything.
Just because you don’t agree with someone elses doesn’t give you the right to bash, ridicule or disrespect the other person.
Wiki Wiki – Update
Bios Updated:
Vampire Council:
Imenand
Hector
Odysseus
Medjai Clan:
Paris
Achillles
Border Clan:
Dominic Toretto
Brian O’Conner
Ronon Dex
Enemies:
Livia of Rome
At the moment we’re working on the Vampire Council and The Border – more updates will be coming in the next few weeks. Reminder as the bios are updated so is the Actor/Actress Category.
Coffee House Friday
Coffee House Friday
TGIF – its been a long week.
So for the discussion for today is …
Plans for the weekend?
One Major Rule – Be Respectful.
We all have our opinions on everything.
Just because you don’t agree with someone elses doesn’t give you the right to bash, ridicule or disrespect the other person.
Throwback Thursday: Resurgam by Timothy Quinn
Title: Resurgam
Author: Timothy Quinn
Rating: FRM
Summary: Warrick brought back to life something long lost
Plotting has Resumed
*kicks out Graphic Gecko*
Okay now that I got rid of the scurry little annoyance – it’s time to make Bj focus on what I want her to focus on.
*pulls out list*
Oh yes there are a few things that I can torment my writer with, preferably all at the same time.
– Zombie fic *checks off list* *eyes graphic gecko peaking over desk for Vid/Fanmix to go with it* If he’s good I may let him out to play for a tiny tiny bit
– Fisherman Story *Release the Plot Crab!*
– Next Michael Westen story that has lots of characters, twists, turns, and headdesking timeline *cackles*
– Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore *puts Assassins Creed 2 on X-Box*
– Two words: Ernesto Olivetti *hmmm hook him up with the Westen storyline HAHA drive writer insane*
– There’s that IMF Bunny who is still hanging from the ceiling – I may go poke it just for fun *grabs poking stick*
– Note to self hire a wedding consultant for the wedding of the century story *sends minion to get tux from cleaners*
– Adds a half a dozen timestamps fora variety of persons, places and things *cause you can never have enough*
Oh and last thing on the list.
– Plot with Evil Bob 2 – just to make everything difficult! *rubs paws together in evil anticipation*
Coffee House Friday
Coffee House Friday
For today’s Coffee House Discussion…
Who inspires you?
One Major Rule – Be Respectful.
We all have our opinions on everything.
Just because you don’t agree with someone elses doesn’t give you the right to bash, ridicule or disrespect the other person.
Sylum Advent 2013: Sign Ups Closed
Sylum Advent: 2013 – Sign Ups
Sign Ups are Closed.
First check in will be September 15th.
Throwback Thursday – Art
Sylum has some very talented Artists.
I highly recommend taking a browse through Sylum Art Gallery.
So for today’s Throwback Thursday – some highlighted pieces of Art.
By: Captain Jack Sparrow
By: Gil Grissom
By: Taibhrigh
Sylum Advent 2013: Final Day for Sign Ups
Sylum Advent: 2013 – Sign Ups
What is Sylum Advent?
Sylum Advent s is our Annual Winter Event. It will start on December 1st and go through to Boxing Day, December 26th. It will focus on Sylum Stories, but we also accept Sylum Art. It’s not uncommon to see stories that are set up that will relate to major Arcs.
What do you need to do to participate?
You will need to sign up and state what your interested in doing.
REMINDER: All Sylum Stories will need to be approved by Bj Jones. If you’re interested in doing a Sylum Story contact Bj (sylumclan@yahoo.com). DO NOT write the story then send it, the story will likely get rejected and you would have to start all over again. So email Bj first!!!
How do I sign up?
Just click reply and let us know what your interested in doing, don’t forget to give us your contact info so we can get a hold of you.
Sign Ups close August 15th. If we do not get your request, by the 1st it will not be included.
Is there a deadline of when the Fic/Art needs to be Finished?
Yes!
– Emails will go out to those who are participating September 15 & October 15th to check on progress.
– All Fic/Art will need to finished and emailed to (sylumclan@yahoo.com) by November 15th.
I have questions?
– Drop a reply to this post with a “FLAIL” *HELP” with contact info and we’ll get back to you.
– Email: sylumclan@yahoo.com
Reminder: Sylum Advent 2013 – Sign Ups (August 15th Deadline)
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…
Yes it’s that time!
Sylum Advent: 2013 – Sign Ups
What is Sylum Advent?
Sylum Advent s is our Annual Winter Event. It will start on December 1st and go through to Boxing Day, December 26th. It will focus on Sylum Stories, but we also accept Sylum Art. It’s not uncommon to see stories that are set up that will relate to major Arcs.
What do you need to do to participate?
You will need to sign up and state what your interested in doing.
REMINDER: All Sylum Stories will need to be approved by Bj Jones. If you’re interested in doing a Sylum Story contact Bj (sylumclan@yahoo.com). DO NOT write the story then send it, the story will likely get rejected and you would have to start all over again. So email Bj first!!!
How do I sign up?
Just click reply and let us know what your interested in doing, don’t forget to give us your contact info so we can get a hold of you.
Sign Ups close August 15th. If we do not get your request, by the 1st it will not be included.
Is there a deadline of when the Fic/Art needs to be Finished?
Yes!
– Emails will go out to those who are participating September 15 & October 15th to check on progress.
– All Fic/Art will need to finished and emailed to (sylumclan@yahoo.com) by November 15th.
I have questions?
– Drop a reply to this post with a “FLAIL” *HELP” with contact info and we’ll get back to you.
– Email: sylumclan@yahoo.com
Coffee House Friday
Coffee House Friday
The Coffee House is open for discussion…
Feel free to start a conversation and see where it goes.
One Major Rule – Be Respectful.
We all have our opinions on everything.
Just because you don’t agree with someone elses doesn’t give you the right to bash, ridicule or disrespect the other person.
Only thing you need to do – is reply to this post and start a discussion and see where it goes.
Stories by Gil Grissom – Archived
*peers out from poofy fur*
I feel like a Tribble.
I did manage to prod my minion into uploading stories to the Sylum Archive. The following can now be found on the Sylum Archive:
A Break in the Shadows
Of Bondings and New Beginnings
On the Shores of Cape Sounion
The Other Side of the Coin
The Perfect Gift
That brings all the past Advent stories up to date, with the exception of Say Goodnight, Not Goodbye, which is going through rewrites and edits, and will be up ASAP, after edits are done and it’s been beta-read.
NOTE ON PICSPAMS: Advent Calendar Picspams will be deleted as of the 15th of this month, as we begin to get the site ready for the upcoming Advent, so if you want these picspams, please go through and save the images/zip files to your computer. They will not be available after the 15th.
Throwback Thursday: Top Ten Sylum Moments
A look back at some of Sylum’s Top Ten
Top Ten Myths:
10. Paris and Achilles are Dead
9. Merlin is a Wizard
8. Van Helsing killed Dracula
7. Maximus can be in two places at the same time
6. Lucas is the only descendant of Speed’s
5. Dragon’s don’t exist
4. Kyra/Jack are Mates
3. Speed is the weakest link in Sylum
2. Guinevere slept with Lancelot
And the Number One Myth w/in the Sylum Universe
1. Sir Arthur Colan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes is based on Nico. It’s based on the exploits of his brother – Sherlock. Nico is the bases of Mycroft.
Top Ten Vampires I Wish I Never Turned:
AKA: Sylum Hit list… I mean *shifty look*
10. Morgan Le Fey
9. Michael Logan
8. Greg Sanders
7. Alexx Woods
6. Sara Sidle
5. Kyra/Jack as Twins(To clarify I would only have had Jack…not them as a set of twins)
4. Queer as Folk Group (UK/US)
3. Marisol Delko
2. Aiden Burns
And the Number One Vampire I really wish I never turned.
1. Joe Reeves
Sylum Trivia – Answers
Answers to Fridays Coffee House Trivia!
1. Who is Lennox’s Sire?
In the Re-Post of Family – Lennox’s Sire was a Medjai Warrior. Cadfael also bit him to start a Bond with him, and as far as anyone else is concerned – he is Lennox’s Sire. But Lennox’s true Sire is unknown at the moment…
2. Who is this? – Jonathon Royce
3. Who is this person’s Mate? Franklin Frost for those wondering, this is Richie Courtney
4. How many Past Lives has Nick had?
One Stated… I’ll leave it that (for now *evil cackle*)
5. Name all of Nico’s Roman Family. Also list the names of those who have Returned to him.
Father: Vitus Crescentius Meridius – Charles Xavier
Mother: Aemelia – Magneto
Brother: Artorius – Jack Aubrey
1st Wife: Sofya – Ernesto
1st Daughter: Meridia – Sam Winchester
2nd Wife – Julia – Sophia Curtis
*Father in Law – Conrad Ecklie (only one person brought this one up)
Razi – Warrick Calhoun
Elena – Antonio Crisafi
Antonio – Timothy Quinn
Gloria – Abby Scuito
Theo – Greg Sanders
Okay I’m not sure why some mentioned Step Brother….
Sherlock Holmes is Nico’s half brother – they share the same Father
Nephew – Aurelius/Neal Caffrey *did anyone pick this one up???
6. Name Nico’s Leverage Team. Bonus Points for: Birth Name, Modern Name, and Position.
Aurelius/Neal Caffrey/Thief
Remy/Gambit/Grifter
Hetshepsu/Harvey/Counselor
Laelius/Eliot/Hitter
7. What year was the Battle of Hamunaptra?
2006
8. How many Brands in Demons & Angels? Name them.
Illuminati
Earth
Air
Fire
Water
Illuminati Diamond (EARTHAIRFIREWATER)
9. Who got hit by a Bus?
Sheldon Hawkes
Though the mummies from Family did get hit by a bus!
So creative points for that.
10. What is Pius XVII real name?
Szymon Piotregny/Simon Peter
Bonus: Name as many Meridii as you can!
Imenand, Baraka (who is Imenand’s son), Alexander, Maximus Decimus Meridius, Nicolaus Valirius Meridius, Sherlock Holmes, Aurelius, Sir Galahad du Lac, Robin Longstride, Jack C. Wales, Javert, Jack Aubrey (deceased) , US Grant, Ben Wade, Edward Courtney, Richie Courtney, Terry Thorne, Henry Thorne, Catherine Willows, Lindsey Willows (deceased) , Sabos Willows (though he’s a baby at the moment) … Plus there is one more but he’s still a child *see if you can figure who it is*
Now being that Sherlock is a Meridius that leaves….
Jonathon Royce, Kirk Lazarus, Lionel Sweeney, Paul Avery, Harry Lockhart, and Tony Stark
But remember – at the moment no one knows about Sherlock!!!
Yes I’ll be listing these on the Family Tree Page…. Just going to take a bit to organize it all. It’s a really large family 😀