Where’s Tig 8
Ok so I seem to have had a few technological difficulties, one of which included losing a stack of Tig pics from around Green Country. So here is the site where he was visiting last week:
It is an old bridge of historical significance off old route 66.
And here is why the bridge is important:
In case you are on a mobile phone and can't read it, the bridge was used from 1926 to 1932 as the route of old 66. It is the last remaining modified pratt through truss style bridge in the state of Oklahoma. And if you get a chance to stop by, one truck barely passes through it these days comfortably. Stand on it and imagine the size of the cars that allowed it to be a two - way throughfare?
Anyway, back to Tig at Disneyland. I know where those pictures live. As some of you recognized, Tig is at the Tomorrowland station, waiting for the train to pull out.
And now we have this week's spot. Remember the rules: In the Disneyland Resort, but not necessarily the original park.
Whatcha think?
Thoughtful Thursday 7: The Ciaran
So here we are, getting used to a new life. I don't know about you, but I would probably be cranky with all the changes going on. I have a tendency to speak first and apologize later.
How would you be feeling about now?
Let's find out how Kiera is doing.
The Ciaran:
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Morning found Kiera trying to remember where she was. The bed was unfamiliar: not as hard as the ground and her head lay on a pillow, not her saddle. Turning over, she saw the canvas over head and recalled her arrival at the camp the night before. The smell of coffee already wafted about her. Stretching, she reveled in the freedom her temporary home gave her; she was sleeping in a shift rather than her full clothes. A quick glance around showed Kaitlin was already gone, but the pitcher looked full and the bag of soap was still damp.
With a smile, Kiera went about taking a cloth bath. Later, she would ask Jace about the bathhouse he’d spoken of, but just now this would be plenty clean enough. There was just enough room to lift each foot in turn, wipe it clean of the dust from the road that had infiltrated her stockings and dry it with the opposite end of the cloth. She moved up each leg, and across her torso until every inch had felt a bit of soap, water and the rough drying of the towel.
Tiggerific Tuesday: Where’s Tig 7
I guess this one was too easy (-: Yep, Tig was wanting to go on Grizzly Run - and just did not get how soggy it would make him!
Not to mention how soggy it would make me!
So instead I talked him into this spot: Where do you think he is at the Disneyland resort, California?
And for those of my local friends who have not had a trip to Disneyland in far too long, we add a new feature today: Where in Green Country is Tig?
Any guesses?
Thoughtful Thursday 6
It is time for Kiera to get off the road - even temporarily- and meet some of these folks with whom Jace has thrown his lot.
Since necessity is the mother of invention, it is also time to figure out how this collection of outcasts survives in such an unpleasant environment. Pull up a stool and stay awhile.
More of "The Ciaran."
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Kiera knew they were finally approaching Elura by the increase in traffic. The day before there had been fewer travelers in either direction, a sure sign they were between large towns. As they drew nearer those who took day trips to the townships for trade or sales increased their number.
As the sun reached its midpoint between midday and the horizon, she heard Jace begin to whistle. At first, she thought he was in good spirits, whistling unconsciously to himself as they drew nearer to his base camp. Then she started to hear snippets of birdsong scattered throughout his tune. It puzzled her and she glanced at him.
Jace broke off whistling for just a moment to grin at her, and then began again. Soon, Kiera could hear a second melody, another person whistling a counterpoint to the tune Jace was creating. With a twitch of his hand and head, Jace turned Kago off the road into a thicket and indicated Kiera should follow. Without a word, she did, Lian tossing her head as if in anticipation of a new adventure.
Tiggerific Tuesday: Where’s Tig #6
So no one guessed correctly again. Of course it was a little mean - you have to go a little off the beaten path to even notice the Bear outside the Hungry Bear Restaurant in Critter Country, Disneyland - no less guess Tig was visiting his ol' pal.
Here is the next installment - hope I gave you better clues. Remember the rules?
Anywhere in the Disneyland Resort - where I hope to be this December, getting more picks for this game (-;
See you next week!
Have a Tiggerific Tuesday!
Thoughtful Thursday 5
Now for some more of Kiera's adventures.
Since she and Jace are still on the road, it was Kiera's turn to learn a little about the people she would be traveling with. Wouldn't you want to know before you met them? I would.
So...
more of:
The Ciaran.
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The pace was slow enough that Lian never lathered, and so a quick bite of grass for the horses while the riders ate dried meat and bread at mid-day seemed plenty for them all. They pressed through until dark, found a campsite and settled down in much the same way as they had the previous night.
Kiera asked more about the mob as they ate what they could put together for an evening meal and let the horses rest. "Gregor is the butcher? How can one learn the butcher trade and not be beholden to a Craft Master?” It was a little prying but a question she had pondered over often during the slow travel of the day.
"He's one of our younger lads. A fair hand with a knife, he is even better with his curing recipes. At least, he's been traveling with me for over a year now and we've never had any cured meat go bad." Jace shook his head. "He was apprenticed over in Imer, but his master died. None of the others were willing to take him on – he may infect them all, it was said." This time the man shrugged. "He was living hand to mouth when I met him, trying to make the forest into a home."
Tiggerific Tuesday – Where’s Tig 5
Again I am impressed. I had some pretty terrific guesses, the rustic chairs being the part that drew most eyes.
But regretfully, no one came up with the Rain Forest Cafe in Down Town Disney.
It was one of his favorite places for coffee before the parks opened.
Now, are you ready for another try?
Here we are: remember the rules: Anywhere in Disneyland Resort.
Have Tiggerific Tuesday!
Thoughtful Thursday 4
Here we are with the latest installment. This is a little of a character development piece, a chance for y'all to get to know Kiera and Jace as they catch up on life since they last saw each other. If it feels a little bit like you are eavesdropping, I did my job (-:
The Ciaran
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The next morning dawned to the smell of coffee brewing on the campfire. With a stretch that reminded her she was not as young as she used to be, Kiera crawled out from under her blankets, slipped on her boots and shook out her hair. Once standing, she rolled up her bedroll and tied it to the back of the saddle. She glanced over at Jace, who was busy coaxing a few slices of bacon apart, so she took the time to dig out her brush, smooth out her hair and bundle it back into a bun at the nape of her neck. It would be easier to travel with it up.
Finally feeling presentable, even without the make-up so many put stock in, she crossed to the fire. "Good morning."
"Good morning!" Jace grinned and triumphantly held up the two thick slices of bacon. "I got them apart. They are easier to fry that way."
Where’s Tig? – 2012 – 4
So there was a little confusion about last week - I will post the answer to the previous week first, then the new one below it.
So, two weeks ago, Tig was waiting impatiently for a trip into Tomorrowland.
Last week, he was in California Adventure, waiting for the Red cars that had yet to be installed.
I have high hopes that they will be ready for him when next we make a trip (December 2012!!!!)
Congratulations to those who guessed either (-:
Now the new picture: Remember the rules - anywhere in the Disneyland Resort, California is fair game.
And yes, he was bogarting my coffee....
Thoughtful Thursday #3
We are back with the latest installment of my work in progress. This has been edited for continuity, typographical errors and spelling mistakes, but I do not make any promises it will be the final result (-: There are still over 130k words to go...
~~~~~~~The Ciaran, scene 3~~~~~~
It was just getting dark when she realized the folly of her choice. If she had stayed with Bertram she could have spent the night with Karla, and tried again in the morning. She might even have traveled on with one of the others heading east toward the sea. Instead, she was now a good day's ride from anyone who cared about her with only her pony as a companion and the sun beginning to set.
With a deep sigh, she looked about for a clearing or safe haven. There would be no inns at this distance from town. She did run a risk of a thief coming after her pony but she doubted anything else she carried, save her femininity, would attract any attention. Seeing a small creek in the distance, she turned Lian from the road and toward it.