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These ageist bastards really do work my nerves..... Like I told you when we were IMing, Tracy is hotter to me than all those little chippies combined. She's powerful, attractive, smart, witty, and downright sizzling when she puts her mind to it. I will never understand why older men can be considered sex symbols (Sean Connery, Paul Newman, etc.), but whenever someone thinks an older woman is sexy, eyes roll.... Stupid ageist mysogynistic culture....

Warning: Long Post, with somewhat crude remarks about today's episode. (I'd say "Mature Content," but we all know how immature I am....) angel2devil, both those songs are perfect, especially the first one. I'm loving the lyric posts--1, because I'm such a music geek and 2, because the posts give me more ideas for vids.... Re: today's show. Oh. My. Fracking. GAWD! When "Duchess" and "Buck" reunited--oh, my frackin' gawd. I know he's a slime. I know he's a sleaze. I know he's bad bad bad bad bad. But Tracy and Coleman just frackin' SIZZLE together. I am NOT the kind of gal who thinks "BAD" is sexy. I don't go for the rebel types, and I never liked the Alexis Carringtons of the world. TQ is about as hard-core "bad" as I go. But there is just something about those two that works for me in a huge way, and it's only partly that they drive Luke bats when they -- oh, I want to say flirt, but the word is "SMOLDER." As for Tracy and Robert. I *still* don't see the chemistry. I mean, they look pretty together, both actors obviously enjoy working with each other, there's a definite "feel" to them when they play off each other, but nothing sexual at all. I just don't see it, and I don't see how they're gonna do this without forcing it, and that just bugs me. And while we're talking about bugging me, are TIIC direct-line descendents of the Marquis de Frackin' Sade??? Because that almost-kiss between Luke and Tracy on the Haunted Star was pure torture. I'm with TG--just let them throw each other up against the wall and put us all out of our misery. *blink* Okay, that was a little crude. I'm not sure why this entire post is about sex...maybe TQ flirting with three different men in one episode overloaded my system..... One more thing--did anyone else here notice that TQ did not look *at all* afraid when the robbery started? Not even a flutter, if I recall correctly. (Granted, I was watching on fast forward with my blood sugar plummeted as I waited for dinner.) I'm thinking this whole fake robbery thing is going to blow up in Luke's face big-time. At first, I thought somebody would get hurt, but didn't they just finished an "innocent gunshot victim" storyline? So, of course, the only way I can see that this is gonna blow up in Luke's face is that Robert is going to find a way to foil the "robbers" and come out looking like a hero. Why, you ask, is Luke going to have this blow-up in his face? Because he's on the bottom, and Tracy's on top. And when you're on the bottom, nothing goes right for you. Everything turns to mud, and you look like an idiot more often than not. Granted, it won't last forever, but he's gonna see more bad times before he sees the light of day. Enjoy the power, TQ, because it won't last forever...though we wish it would. EDIT: Would you guys be willing to do me a favor? This AU story I'm working on is going to be enormous (for me), and I'm feeling a little nervous about it. I've posted an excerp from Chapter Two on the Ficathon. Would you guys be willing to give it a quick read and let me know if I'm too off-the-mark? I'm going to write the story one way or another, but I'd prefer to catch any logical or character mistakes early in the game.... EDIT2: Found this little gem while doing research. Gawd, I love Tracy when she's in pureform....from the Port Charles Hotel fire episodes: Ladies and gentlemen, can I have your attention, please? I'd like to propose a toast to our partners, the Cassadines. Were it not for a Cassadine ancestor who pillaged and sunk the Quartermaines' ship, we would not be standing here today finally in possession of our treasure. In fact, we would've come to the new world and probably squandered that fortune on something as trivial as the island of Manhattan.

Are they on today? Personally, I think JE could make chemistry with a costar in a Bunsen burner, she's just that good. But yeah--Tristan Rogers is just too fun for words. I still hate the idea of her straying, because, well, it's not TQ. But I wouldn't mind seeing her drive Luke insane with jealousy--it only seems fair. I hope they let her stay "on top" of the game for a while. When Tracy's on top, things are light and airy and fun. When Luke's on top, it's always so unpretty. Yeah, she'll turn the screws on him financially, but it's not really as nasty to me as his just leaving her in the lurch to chase another unworthy skirt. There's a viciousness to hers; there's a cruelty to his. It's a subtle difference, but it changes everything.

Oooh, Sade! MeLurves. Glad to know I'm not the only one who hears songs and thinks of LuNacy. Of course, I can't think of a single title right now....oh, this just came to mind! Artist : Jo Dee Messina Title : My Give A Damn's Busted Well you filled up my head, With so many lies. Twisted my heart Til something snapped inside. I'd like to give it one more try but my give a damn's busted. You can crawl back home say you were wrong, stand out in the yard cry all night long. Well go ahead and water my lawn. My give a damn's busted. I really wanna care, I wanna feel somethin' Let me dig a little deeper... Nope... Sorry... Nothin' You can say you've got issues. You can say you're a victim. It's all your parents fault, After all you didn't pick em Well maybe Oprah's got time to listen. My give a damn's busted. (*Well let me get this straight now) Your therapist said It was all just a phase A product of the prozac And your co-dependent ways So uhh ... who's your enabler these days My give a damn's busted. I really wanna care, I wanna feel somethin' Let me dig a little deeper... Ehh-Ehh (*Oh you're tellin' me) It's a desperate situation, No tellin' what you'll do. If I don't forgive you, You say your life is through. Well honey... give me somethin' I can use. (My give a damn's busted.) (*Ahh you knew I was gonna say that, didn't ya.) My give a damn's busted (*ha ha) My give a damn's busted Honey trust me My give a damn's busted yeahhh ... OOOH My give a damn's busted yeahhh (*You wanna do what?)(*ha ha ha ha ha) My give a damn's busted (*Get the party started, that's what we'll do) My give a damn's busted (*I'm not done honey, trust me) My give a damn's busted (*Been there, done that) My give a damn's busted My give a damn's busted Yeah. Feeling mean this morning.

re: today's episode! 1. Crankybuns. 'Nuff said. 2. Apparently Tracy went to the same tanning salon that catered Sam's brain surgery! 3. Love the spring apparel, and never a bad day when we see Qmaines en masse! 4. Tracy. Just basking in the Tracyness. She is so ADORABLE when she's scheming..... 5. Did I mention we had Tracy today? ILoveTracyQ--my family is fine. Only one cousin lived in N.O., and he had minimal damage--just trauma from the experience of having to evacuate like a refugee.... thanks for asking. MsQ--adoring "Second Chances." More, please, more!!!!! Now, I'm off to watch a scary movie before bed. TA for now.

Who loves me? Because the STOOPID Kentucky weather strikes again, and we didn't get GH due to weather breaks on the local affiliate. OF COURSE, it doesn't happen during the week of SOILY Badness. It has to wait until today. I'm going to ask a coworker to tape it off Soapnet tonight, but she's not reliable. Anyone love me enough to post clips???? Haven't seen any feedback on the Ned-Tracy story. Sounds like you guys like it, which makes me happy. I busted my butt to get that one out almost on time..... ILoveTracyQ, Shreveport, Louisiana? Are you down there or were you just visiting? I'm a Thibodaux girl, born in New Orleans. Living in Kentucky now, but you never really expunge that Cajun Umbilical Cord. More Tracy-Ned, huh? Could happen, especially in the AU fic and the TRACY GETS SHOT fic that I absolutely HAVE to write now. I haven't posted a new challenge yet on the ficathon. Anybody want/need an extension on this current challenge? I'll post something either today or tomorrow, but feel free to work on the old challenges if they float your boats. *curses stoopid stormy weather that delays my TracyLurve*

MsQ, you absolutely SLAY me! Thanks for the pictorial walk down Memory Lane. Here is a link to the Tracy-Ned Trapped story. Edit: Woke up a little early and got the proof-reading done. Any flaws or typos can now be blamed on my incompetence, rather than lack of time. I give you for your consideration, Cellar, starring TracyQ, Ned Ashton, a jammed door handle, and several bottles of expensive wine.

Hey, MsQ, thanks for the pics! I love TQ's new outfit--she looks sooooo good in lighter things (rather than those gawdawful winter getups Tawny, I mean the wardrobe drones put her in. (Watched "Soapdish" this weekend, and every time Kathy Najimi put Sally Field in some hideous concoction, I thought about Jane Elliot and the fur collar from hell.) Got a compression program today, and am having one more go at "For Good" before giving up completely. Trouble is--now, it looks horrible to me. So, anyway, wish me luck... So much for luck - abandoing the video... for now.

nex4eva, you KILL me! Ever since I read that plot bunny about Helena shooting Tracy, it's all I've been thinking about. I've got two stories in the hopper, and I'm basically pushing them to the side to obsess on what would happen if Helena shot Tracy Q! (Oh, I WILL get that Tracy & Ned Trapped Together story finished. I will, I tells ya!) You guys do realize that Tracy has taken over my fannish life completely, don't you? Check my personal masterlist--I used to write in a variety of fandoms. Now? Tracy, Tracy, Tracy. I don't even *watch* other stuff. I have no time anymore.) Oh, the agonies of obsession. ...and I'm telling you, when I write Tracy near-death, I'm gonna make her LOOK like she's near death, unlike the Idiots in Charge who let Kelly Monaco go out and get a freakin' tan! (Oh, and dudes? Brain surgery? They shave your head. Maybe not completely, but judging from where the bandages were, Sam should have had a nice little buzz cut, instead of that glorious movie star mane!) But i totally digress... Is there *any* Tracy on today? I mean, it's her son's birthday. She doesn't remember it, but maybe they might invite her to his party (an SL they apparently dropped yesterday completely.) So, she's an Aries and he's a Gemini. That explains...SOOOOOO...much, astrologically, about their relationship. I'm willing to bet Ned is a Capricorn or a Taurus, which would also explain a lot. Anybody out there happen to know a character birthday for Ned? Toddles off to go back to work, now that I've had my break.

One, "Accidentally in Love" is MsQ's video, and yeah, I love it too! The song is wonderful, and the clips work perfectly. My latest is "History Repeating." (Getting that funky bass riff in my head just thinking about it.) Also, I reeeeaaaallllyyy like your idea for a Helena-Tracy-Luke-Lulu storyline. If you don't mind, can I put that in the hopper for a future fanfic? (If nobody else wants it?) I think I could have some real fun with that idea....

Up to seven pages on my second Tracy Gets Trapped story. Laying off the AU story until I'm done with this, as there's only one day left on this challenge. I will post the June challenge on Thursday. No Tracy today. Feel like pulling a Susan Ivanova--No boom today. Boom tomorrow--there's always a boom tomorrow. Tracy = Boom! Oh, and MsQ, I'm still loving the heck out of your banner, especially (for reasons I cannot begin to fathom) the Tracy image nearest Luke. There's something about her expression in that image that just cracks me up.

*hugs LoveFest* You're back, you're back! I don't have to obsess in isolation anymore. Wrote a little more on my next Tracy Gets Trapped story--nothing on the AU--before my stomach decided it wanted sleep more than creativity. MsQ? Your Jason is fine. I want to see more of him, and I really think you're getting the admixture of dialogue, plot and description perfect in this one. It's not that the others were bad, it's just that this one is really going great! Deb ETA: RE SPOILERS * * I think Tracy's fully aware that Robert's flirting is connected to Edward's employment--I mean he almost came out and said it that first day. I can also see her enjoying the hell out of it, knowing she's safe because, well, it's not serious. Of course, she thought she was safe with Luke, because, well, it wasn't serious. It was all about the money, right? And I can see her playing this game with Robert, one, because she knows she can, two, because it gets to Luke, and three, to defy Daddy by saying she's not afraid of his manipulation. Of course, this is Tracy, and her best-laid plans do tend to blow up in her face. I can see her falling for Robert, AND still loving Luke, and having Daddy win out in the end. Because everybody knows, Tracy Quartermaine cannot be happy. *grrrrrr....***

I've already read and reviewed, but I just have to tell the folks here that if you haven't already started reading this fic, drop what you're doing and GO THERE! It's the best thing you've done so far, imho, and just amazingly well written. I love the combination of characters, the situation, the interaction between them. Your interpretation of these characters is great--really, really good stuff. Squeeing, because I didn't expect to get any fic from you at all this weekend!

Greetings, DevotedToAMC, and welcome to the LurveFest! Tracy and Jane are pretty much gawdesses here, which suits most of us just fine. Feel free to jump right in and get your feet wet. Hope everyone in places that celebrate it are having a good Memorial Day. I'm not a particularly large fan of "barbeque holidays," but I *am* a fan of paid days off from work! Started work on two new stories last night--trying to squeak in one more "Tracy Gets Trapped" story before the challenge ends, and I wrote the first chapter on that AU story I mentioned a while back. (The revised version, not the angst-ridden nightmare that had me in a funk for three days.) Does anyone have any spoilers to share? Speculation? Camping trip stories? Recipes? *pokes LoveFest* I never knew how much I was addicted till a holiday rolled around. ETA: SuhWEET! Page 73!!! I'm so getting the Page 100 Award! I hope it's an automatic bread maker. Or a cell phone! Squee! ETA: Added a new section of screen caps to The Divine Ms. Q. Luke is Too Nice.

MsQ, shoot me DED with the Jungle Queen banner! I love that effect, and the photos work perfectly together. LMAO. My only suggestion with vid would be the transitions. The fade-to-black transitions could be considered a stylistic thing for you--a fingerprint that identifies your videos. However, if you are interested in learning how to do fade transitions (so easy in WMM it hurts), PM me. The fade-to-black transitions can sometimes slow the action, where a fade would keep the momentum up. Other than that, the video is magnificent. The clips are perfect, the timing within the clips are appropriate, I love the song, I love the feelings it engenders. Just a great job all around. Read and reviewed the latest chapter of Oh, Baby and the new story. Can't wait to see where you're going with it. May do another quick entry into the Tracy Gets Trapped ficathon before starting other stories. ETA I just uploaded a new vid. It's called "History Repeating," and it's about the LuNacy wedding. It's basically my attempt to get back in the saddle after the trauma of "For Good." It's not very creative, or innovative, or even that good--but it's something. I just didn't want to pour too much energy into a vid that WMM was going to eat or Nero was going to explode to ten times its original size! (FWIW, this is WMM and about 10 megs.) Feedback is nice, but not necessary. ETA Summore: New fanfic posted. It's called "Aftermath" and is placed right after Edward fakes the heart attack in 1980. Feedback is nice, but not necessary.

Checking in on break--any TQ today? Loving the discussion. Will post later tonight or tomorrow, once I've seen the show. Oh, and Ms.Q? Don't be silly--you don't need to give credit for the banner idea! LOL. Silly gull.

ROFLMAO. You are a seriously demented person.

SPOILER SPEC * I agree with you completely on how STOOPID it was for them to reveal Edward's part in the Robert thing right off. One, now Luke and Tracy will be on their guard. Two, while there's something to be said for Tracy *not* being led down the primrose path again (oh, memories of Paul Hornsby arise), the loss of the dramatic potential is painful. I mean, it was bad enough having to find out the Man of Your Dreams (Paul was, for lack of anything significantly decent to say, at least dreamy looking) was blackmailed into marrying you. It's quite another thing, late in life, when you think you're grown up and smart enough to spot a con when it's being played out, to fall for a charming man and then find out YOUR OWN FATHER paid him to seduce you in order to break up your marriage. JE could have had a field day with that plot development, had they given her a chance. But...of course...Tracy and Luke and Robert, far from being viable characters with real emotions, have been reduced by TIIC to mere comic relief. Funny actors who can rise above their mediocre scripts and save their a$$es in every single frame...but not worthy of a *real* storyline. (Cuz, well, that would take time away from SUPERCOUPLE SOILY! *barf*) Now, they could salvage this by having the "Robert turns the tables on Edward" spoiler be him realizing he can't do this to Tracy, forming a real bond with her, and helping her save her marriage and defy Edward. It could happen that way, which would be a great thing imho. Robert is much more than comic relief,and turning him into a money-grubbing dufus is really criminal, if you ask me.

Trying to upload 166 megs on dial-up crashed my computer. After nearly 11 hours, my computer just gave up and died. If you're interested, I could maybe burn it onto a CD (along with the other vids) and send it to you. I'm just really disgusted by the whole thing. Still haven't heard back from Nero.... ETA: Squeeing like crazy over Accidentally in Love! My favorite of yours yet!!!!! I agree with you also on JE's hair. How many times must it be said before women learn this basic truth--as you get older, go lighter! Dark hair emphasizes aging, lighter hair brightens up the skin. I'm not talking platinum blonde here (although that would be interesting to see, just for curiosity's sake...), just a shade or two lighter. I prefer the brown to the red, honestly, a honey brown is the best color for her. Oh, and Ms. Q, I can't believe you haven't already made a banner with the slogan "Tracy is my jungle Queen." Slightly off-topic--we're having MASSIVE storms here in Kentucky. Our power went out around 8:30, and the JERK who lives with us started mouthing off. (Long, ugly RL issue not connected to TracyQ at all.) Anyway, Fey and I decided to escape to Applebee's for dessert and conversation. We wound up mocking up an outline for the TQ fansite. (She is going to help me with the physical design of the thing, because she's a zillion times better than I am at it.) I love what we've done, and I'm getting really excited about the prospect. Oh, my webdesigning baby needs the computer, so I'm gonna sign off. More TQ tomorrow, methinks? PS--Did anybody have to rewind today to make certain of Robert's "yet?" I did a Loony Tunes double-take and hit the rewind, because I was certain I'd imagined it. But I didn't. He's not even being subtle, is he? Oh, they are so going to play this for laughs.....Sigh. Tracy needs a real man. Or a real woman. These two bozos aren't worthy of shining her fabulous Italian pumps. (God, I need to just get off my butt and buy some new shoes......) ETA! Squee! Page 72!!!!!!!!!! Are we going to give a prize to the person who writes the post that rolls over to page 100? I mean, folks, we're gonna get there. This is absolutely mind-boggling. There's like, seven of us. We just talk...a lot....don't we? Oh, and Dillon. The phrase is....My mother was right. Say it with me, Dillon. "My mother was right." There now, that didn't hurt so much, did it? Of course, in my happy little fantasy life, Dillon and Georgie are still happily together, staring at the screen and wondering what the hell just happened.

Oh, I can't wait to get home and see this. Called Fey at break, and it just happened to be a Tracy moment--she held the phone up to the television! LOL. I love when my pookie and I have parallel obsessions! MsQ, I'm PMing you about an issue--nothing bad, just curious. Squeeing for the TracyLurve!

MsQ--your file is bookmarked for download. I've managed to get "For Good" *down* to 166 megs, no thanks to the good people at Nero who still haven't answered my service email! Personally, I don't think any mvid is worth 166 megs, but I've decided to go to MegaUploads and put it there. (It's still uploading, and I started it at 11 last night--dial-up.) I'll post the link, if anyone is persistent (read: crazy) enough to download it for viewing. I *won't* be hurt if no one decides to download it. But I just want *somebody* besides me (and my girlfriend) to see it..... Watching vintage GH -- Lucy Coe/Scotty Baldwin edit tape. Not enough Tracy on it for my liking, but what there is is priceless. Pre-Paul Hornsby, great clothes and hair, voice way higher than I expected, cheekbones to die for, and still with that same, sassy Tracyness we've come to love. (In scene, Lucy tries to distract Tracy by flattering her into choosing the wine for lunch. Lucy: You know all about wine and stuff. You decide what'll taste good. Tracy: Moonshine. Spring, 1991.) We won't even mention the leg shot when she's waiting in Bill Eckert's office for an appointment. Nope, not even going there..... ETA: I'm *praying* this edit tape includes the scene where Tracy, Monica, and Lucy all seduce Harlan Barrett then trap him in a full body cast. There are some things in my life I want. The opportunity to see this scene is one of them.

It's one thing to steal from Helena. It's another thing to steal from Tracy. Helena would be kind and kill him outright. Tracy, otoh, will make her man squirm. Squirm, Luke. Squirm like the leetle worm that you are. Oh, and Edward, if you're going to start dropping comments about astological events, you really ought to figure out what you're talking about. Nobody in their right mind is happy when Mercury goes in retrograde. *big stoopid mean Daddy Q* Love Tracy in Charge. She just *glows* when she's in power. LeSigh.

Just wanted you guys to know the Masterlist has been updated at the ficathon. We have about a week left on the current challenges (Tracy Gets Trapped, An Anniversary to Remember). I know Ms.Q is still inching Tracy towards late-life maternity, but if anybody is working on a story, would they please post a progress report to the list? We've only got three stories so far this month (granted, one had six chapters....) I've already got a great idea for the June challenge. And since my 40th birthday is on the 4th of June, I expect all of you to post something gloriously Tracy ficcish to the community. Yeah. Okay, I'll post something gloriously Tracy ficcish to the community....... *hoping for TQ today....*

Oh, that would be just too horrible to imagine..... I mean, it's bad enough she loves him and he ignores her. To think she lost him, without ever having really....oh, that is angst of fanfic proportions. I mean, 13-year-old Harry Potter Hurt/Comfort proportions..... Of course, with Finola coming back in July (YAY!), this triangle is taking on mass geometric complexities. (I'd pay money to see Anna sit Tracy down and say something like, "Tracy, I don't know you all that well, but you seem a decent sort. Listen--a move from Luke to Robert is not an upgrade. It's a lateral at best. Believe me. You will have no less grief with him--the only difference is the acccent. If that's enough for you, go for it. But don't expect the moon....." /End Spoiler Talk

Hi, it's me with my daily 7 am post--funny, I can barely focus at this hour, and I still manage to read this board before going to work. Thanks to all for the Tracy comments--I loved "So many geezers, so little time." Is that actually from an episode? ROFLMFAO. Loved the updates on Oh, Baby and Homlands. Read and reviewed, ladies. And just a quick note to my fellow fanfic writers--do you ever let a plot bunny sorta mess with you? I was totally obsessing with this "What if" plot I wanted to write--I mean, there were 35 chapters in my head about what would have happened to Tracy if "A" had occurred instead of "B." Grand tragedy, massive angst, mental institutions, loss of Mother Love, sweeping life changes--the whole nine yards, right? So, here I am, obsessing about the great American fanfic novel that I'm gonna write, and Fey's like, "What is WITH you? You've been a b*tch all day!" I told her about the plot bunny, and she's like--I'm not living with that Tracy for weeks. Give me my Tracy back. So I changed "Plot Device A" to "Plot Device B" in my head, lost the ficcish drama, and have been a much nicer person ever since. My friend Renee used to sum it up well--writers are wierd.