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[rkold]

I have to get a birthday gift together before Fri morning so that it will hopefully reach its destination in time. I had a lot of good ideas for gifts, one of which is sitting in another friend's apartment because I forgot to say something about it. The other half I still have to get together. I know some of the things I want to get, but it's getting them together. I think bicycling is out tomorrow morning, which is probably best in the short term.

Since I was playing with my scanner tonight, I decided to scan some doujinshi covers so I can brag about some of the more interesting things I own. For the record, none of these doujinshi are smutty as far as I know, it's more the subject matter which makes them fascinating.


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Yes, it's a Producers doujinshi, though how everyone suddenly became bishies I know not.


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Les Miserables, the musical, doujinshi. lol This one is mostly gag, and from the art it looks based on the 10th Anniversary cast.


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Another Les Miserables doujinshi I own. I really like the art in this one, it's very Javert-centric. Most of it though seems to be the circle's views on the production/cast.

I also wanted to share the wonderful puzzle, muscatlove made for me!!! At Muji, one of our favorite stores, you can buy cool things, like a make your own puzzle.

Heee! Heee! Heian!YuuYuu <3

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[rkold.livejournal.com]

My in-laws want to take us on a family vacation, and I suggested New Zealand, cause it is interesting and would have things we all would enjoy, so there is the possibility I am going in Jan!!! Please tell me where exactly you are there, so I can be sure if I do go we can meet! (Finally!!!)

I know I want to go to Auckland because of Under the Mountain XD;;;

[bramblyhedge.livejournal.com]

I am, to be precise, in Hamilton which is in the upper-middle of the North Island & 1-hour-and-a-1/2 away from Auckland. SO IF YOU GO TO AUCKLAND I WOULD SO TOTALLY MEET YOU THERE *CAPSLOCK LOVE*. Wai! Vis-a-vis 'Under the Mountain' it's also possible to do a very nice 1/2-day trip out to Rangitoto Island. :)

[rkold.livejournal.com]

I know the in-laws like to hike, more than me, and want to do something on North Island. They like wilderness and hiking, and I like sightseeing lol It should be interesting.

I soooo want to go to Rangitoto and do like the fast tour of places in Under the Mountain XD;; *so bad*

It would be so so so so cool to finally meet!!

Did I tell you, my friend who did the translation for you has recently started watching Dr. Who. lol

I told my in-laws you lived in New Zealand, so, umm how long IS the flight to the US. lol I am hoping to get tons of miles. Also, any advice on interesting thigns we can do before I look into a guidebook? We're hoping to come in your summer, plus it gets damn cold in NY!

[bramblyhedge.livejournal.com]

Well, if they're into hiking this is definitely the right place to come to (I feel as if my childhood consisted of nothing other than school and hiking^^;;;). In January it is most definitely summer(...what is this "snow" you speak of? ;P) & it'll mostly be good weather. About 'Under the Mountain' I totally understand because I want to go to Cornwall & Wales and do the tour of spots in 'The Dark is Rising' (by Susan Cooper). *lol*

Ho-ho-ho resistance is futile re: Doctor Who. ;D

If flying direct it's about 12 1/2 hours (lots of milage/airpoints!!) - however, that's departing from LA.
Oh, the basic guide to things to see & do in NZ: North Island = Rotorua, you gotta see the bubbling mud. *g* Auckland's a nice place to visit if you avoid the city centre and go along the coast (seaside, Islands, etc). Also from there you can do a stay-over-one-night trip to Tiritirimatangi Island - a boat-ride, lovely views, not too strenuous walks, and the BIRDS! The birdlife there is just incredible. staying overnight is a bonus, since away from city lights the stars in the sky...I remember it being like a field of daisies, there were so many, just incredible. It's very beautiful to be away from human habitation (for just one night ^_~). Well, actually, any of the islands offshore from Auckland are nice. Wellington is cool because it's near the sea and the big museum there (Te Papa) is a must-see. Apart from that, what you'll find is the upper north is mostly coastal towns, then most of the rest is dairy or sheep farming country - and the cities, of course. If you're feeling very adventurous, the mountains are open to tourists over summer - Mt. Tongariro is a lovely, but tiring, hike & you get great views from the top. Mt. Ruapehu is movie!Mt. Doom, if you're feeling like enacting slashy Frodo/Sam scenes. *snicker* Mt. Taranaki is movie!Mt. Fuji (re: the Last Samurai) tee hee.
Oh, last one: Waitomo has glow-worm caves.
South Island = this is where you get more of the spectacular scenery, especially the Southern Alps. Kaikoura is a nifty coastal town - not only do you get great views just driving down there, but there are whale tours (to see Right Whales & occasionally Sperm Whales...dolphins generally tag along for the ride as well). Nelson's a nice spot to just chill out & enjoy the rivers/ocean, with cherry season in January. Mmm, cherries. *licks lips* Christchurch is a big city but without the big city vibe: the arts scene and punting on the river and sea-side trips are all good. Akaroa is the formerly-French-colonised town, and I can highly recommend the dolphin trips there (they're not ordinary dolphins, they're these little dinky cute ones). Ummm, after that you're pretty much getting into the high country: mostly hills, mountains & sheep stations, etc. Ergo, great scenery, quite tiring hikes (note that most of the hiking trails are signposted & include distances + walking times. It's usually possible to do a shorter version of any given hike).
Okay, that's a lot!^^;;; I didn't realise I even remembered half this stuff. *lol* Should give you an idea of what there is to see, anyhow.

[rkold.livejournal.com]

Thank you for all the info!!!!! *____________*

I have not climbed real Mt. Fuji, though I've seen it quite often. It's so impressive when you can see it from Tokyo cause it's just so BIG!

Cherries! I adore cherries! I went whale watching in Maine, but it made Kennis puke, so we prob won't go again. My in-laws live in like the middle of Utah, so they see stars a lot, but I live in NY, so...

OK which hikes have drop offs? I am scared of heights lol

Frodo/Sam and Legolas/Gimli were my first slash pairings in Jr. High lol I have such a soft spot for them. (and the movies were SO Frodo/Sam *_* )

Now to figure out how to get this in 2 week! BTW, y'alls drive on the wrong side, right? 12 1/2 hours from LA is not bad. Not sure where we would change planes from NY. Maybe we could all meet in LAX since the in laws will prob fly in there from UT and sister in law can come down from San Fran.

I'm so excited!!! *hugs*

PS I use to want to go to Cornwall because of Poldark lol

[bramblyhedge.livejournal.com]

You're welcome. ^__^ I take it that Fuji-san is way, way bigger than Taranaki (but similarly shaped)...interestingly, Maori consider the mountains to be spiritual entities kind of like how Japanese do. Oh, the only hikes you'd need to be dropped off would be the South Island's mountainous regions - I can assure you all the hiking I've ever done has been feet firmly on the ground. ;) Yes, when driving keep LEFT - & the cars here have right-hand steering wheels...it was so funny last year when I was in Baltimore, I kept trying to get into taxis on the left-hand door while the driver would be waiting for me on the right-hand door. Oops, heh heh.^^

*huggles* :D