Discussion Thread -- March 2016 75-word Writing Challenge

[Parson]

Congratulations Robert! well done.

Hazel Rah & Dusty Zebra .... Thanks for the mentions. It is nice to be appreciated!

 

[pambaddeley]

Congrats to Robert!

 

[crystal haven]

Congratulations, Robert!

 

[Bob Senior]

HOWDY,

CONGRATS ROBERT !

I must thank Tim James, Little Star, DG Jones and HazelRah for their votes, really lifted my spirits while fighting this pneumonia.
Thanks to Juliana for the get well wish.
Starbeast, thanks for the "well done", now you get well, OK?
Victoria, thank you for the uh, I think I'll go with TIN, much appreciated.
As you know Dusty getting on your list always makes my day, thank you.

I tried 4 times to write a story but could not make any of them work anywhere near 75 words. My final entry was written in about 10 min and another 45 min cutting out words not absolutely necessary to make the point. Anyway I was going to call in sick and not enter but I said "what the heck", go for it. I'm so glad that I did because I ended up in some mighty fine company.
I'm rambling but I'm on drugs so I have an excuse--------HMMM-----time for more drugs.

Once again THANKS TO EVERYONE for a fun month.

Bob

 

[Victoria Silverwolf]

Shyrka -- The new offering is a subtly chilling account of ruthless survival.

 

[Phyrebrat]

Congratulations Boba! Along with TJ, Bowler1 and a few others, you were in my shortlist. Am en France at the moment so will post my shortlist and comments when I'm back. I voted for Cul's which was pretty much a foregone conclusion after I first saw it. Also made me want to not bother as it was so perfectly formed.

I was very pleased with The Tempest reference that Her Hon. submitted - I would've really had a problem come voting if you'd riffed on 'Full fathom five thy father lies...'

I think I've liked all those who were kind enough to shortlist my attempt. Thank you!

pH

 

[TheDustyZebra]

I was very pleased with The Tempest reference that Her Hon. submitted - I would've really had a problem come voting if you'd riffed on 'Full fathom five thy father lies...'

pH

Note to self....

 

[Cascade]

Well done Robert, the image of singing a ship safely to ground after a long and dangerous interstellar voyage was wonderful and evocative, and really 'chimed' with me. If (and when) I ever find myself embarking on life on another planet I would like it to be ushered in by song.

Thanks for the mentions and to TDZ for the vote. I suspect it betrays my having played a bit too much Warhammer 40K in its antecedents.

 

[Shyrka]

I suspect it betrays my having played a bit too much Warhammer 40K in its antecedents.

And there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.

 

[Zoe Mackay]

Sidetrack, but I have a perfect Warhammer 40K record. Played 17, lost 17.

 

[The Judge]

Eep! I'm not sure of my crime, but I just hope you are Judge only, and not jury and executioner as well!

The Charges against you: 1) You are too good at the 75 Worders; 2) You have wilfully accrued too many votes over the year.

Evidence: [URL="https://www.sffchronicles.com/threads/542355/page-6#post-2012675"]Writing Challenge Statistics[/URL]

Verdict: Guilty.

Sentence: To Be Determined...

 

[Ursa major]

The good news, Cul, is that the sentence is unlikely to be longer than 75 words....

 

[The Judge]

Yep. "Off with his head" is a very short sentence.

 

[Droflet]

I'd throw yourself on the mercy of the court, Cul, if I were you.

 

[Phyrebrat]

Can anyone advocate a plea-bargain?

pH

 

[willwallace]

Congratulations to Robert on the win.
Thanks to Ashleyne B Watts and The Judge for the mentions.

 

[Culhwch]

The Charges against you: 1) You are too good at the 75 Worders; 2) You have wilfully accrued too many votes over the year.

Evidence: Writing Challenge Statistics

Verdict: Guilty.

Sentence: To Be Determined...

Wait, look, let's not get carried away here. I ain't mean to get all those votes. It was an accident, like. They just happened to fall off the back of a truck and straight into the poll. Wasn't nuffin' I could do about it, anyways.

I ain't even the big fish, you know? It's HB you want. He's the real brains of this operation. The Kingpin. El Grande Rabbito. I know things. Lots of things. Can't we just cut a deal? I'll wear a wire, even...

 

[Juliana]

They just happened to fall off the back of a truck and straight into the poll.

El Grande Rabbito

This is genius. Can this be HB's new name? Please?

 

[chrispenycate]

Yes, yes, I know I failed to vote. I apologise profusely - I was at Eastercon as a tecchie, and though I had my computer with me and connection I wasn't able to find the time (I always need lots)

Oh, and: Congratulations, Robert!

 

[Perpetual Man]

Congratulations Robert, epic win.