Monday Night at Nell's
Dec. 18th, 2023 10:05 amThere was no gingerbread on the menu tonight. Nell had had enough of that nonsense. Instead she'd made a macaroni and cheese casserole and a smaller veggie casserole. She also had homemade hot chocolate ready to go as well as an assortment of frosted Christmas cookies carefully labeled as to which ones were vegan.
The gas fireplace was on and she spent some time contemplating whether she should get a Christmas tree or not. She'd never actually decorated for Christmas, though she'd enjoyed seeing the decorations around town.
The gas fireplace was on and she spent some time contemplating whether she should get a Christmas tree or not. She'd never actually decorated for Christmas, though she'd enjoyed seeing the decorations around town.
Monday Night at Nell's
Nov. 6th, 2023 08:54 amNell had added the basics for making a variety of nachos to her usuals tonight. Lana and the Detective had been handwavily notified of the date change and Nell hoped they'd be able to make it. She was also hoping Gladio would be interested in staying over again tonight since that would be just the perfect end to the evening.
The kittens were out and about being adorable and getting into everything.
The kittens were out and about being adorable and getting into everything.
Tuesday Night at Nell's
Sep. 5th, 2023 10:41 amFor some reason Nell had decided that she wanted to try something different tonight. She'd made her own pizza dough and fresh tomato sauce and had portioned the dough out so that everyone could make - or have her make if they'd rather - their own individual pizza with whatever toppings they chose. She had, of course, been sure to have some vegan cheese and plenty of vegetable choices should the Detective join them, in addition to the more usual cheeses and meats. There were also a number of herbs and spices set out to add at the end for just the right extra dash of flavor.
She hoped her guests would think they were fun
She hoped her guests would think they were fun
Into the Woods and back to Nell's
Aug. 8th, 2023 08:37 amIn the late afternoon, as planned, Ignis and Lana met up with Nell to execute their plan. Nell tucked her old pink blanket under her arm and they headed off to find a place in the woods where they wouldn't be disturbed or stumbled upon accidentally.
Nell chose one of the spots that she'd previously 'seeded' with soil from Soulwood next to one of her favorite trees. She figured she'd have the best chance of connecting if she started on something linking her to her home land. It didn't take long for her to set out her blanket and start to prepare.
[Ignis and Lana lightly modded with permission.]
Nell chose one of the spots that she'd previously 'seeded' with soil from Soulwood next to one of her favorite trees. She figured she'd have the best chance of connecting if she started on something linking her to her home land. It didn't take long for her to set out her blanket and start to prepare.
[Ignis and Lana lightly modded with permission.]
Tuesday Night at Nell's
Aug. 1st, 2023 09:47 amNell was still a bit distracted and a little worried that she hadn't heard anything from Gladio, but again, missing a gym time was not something she needed to call and check on - though she wanted to. Undoubtedly he'd stroll in tonight with some fun drink to try and a story about his day and she'd feel foolish about ever being concerned at all.
In the meantime she had her usual food stuffs to set out along with some raspberry hand tarts that she'd made while she was not worrying.
In the meantime she had her usual food stuffs to set out along with some raspberry hand tarts that she'd made while she was not worrying.
Tuesday Night at Nell's
Jul. 18th, 2023 09:26 amThere was peach ice cream tonight thanks to the surprise delivery yesterday, and Nell had decided to go with that theme, so there were fresh peaches, a peach pie, and some simple syrup made from peaches that would make a delicious drink or could be poured over ice cream.
She was happy, with little tummy flutters, as she waited for her guests - her friends - to arrive.
She was happy, with little tummy flutters, as she waited for her guests - her friends - to arrive.
Saturday: 43 Unicorn Street
Jul. 15th, 2023 11:49 amNell was rather cheerful today. Not that this was unusual for her, but she was feeling particularly content today. She spent some time down in the shop, replanting seedlings into bigger pots and organizing a new shipment of supplies before moving up to the greenhouse.
The plants were all thriving and growing like crazy and Nell's happiness had some of them flowering well before they were expected to. She checked on her bees, which were making honey like it was going out of style, and made sure there were no problems with the hives.
A break for tea in the afternoon, dinner at the appropriate time, and clean up from the day ended her labors. Then she was free to go up on the roof with one of the leftover sparkling drinks from Tuesday and a good book to read as she waited to watch the sunset and see the stars come out.
[Open for anyone who might want to stop by and see Nell at any part of her day!]
The plants were all thriving and growing like crazy and Nell's happiness had some of them flowering well before they were expected to. She checked on her bees, which were making honey like it was going out of style, and made sure there were no problems with the hives.
A break for tea in the afternoon, dinner at the appropriate time, and clean up from the day ended her labors. Then she was free to go up on the roof with one of the leftover sparkling drinks from Tuesday and a good book to read as she waited to watch the sunset and see the stars come out.
[Open for anyone who might want to stop by and see Nell at any part of her day!]
Tuesday Night at Nell's
Jul. 11th, 2023 07:46 amTonight was fresh fruit night at Nell's. Not that she didn't still have some baked goods around, but she'd set out cubes of watermelon alongside bowls of raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries. She'd also sliced some up and turned others into sauces to go over ice cream if people so desired.
She was also aware that people might be feeling a bit pensive after the events of the weekend, so she was prepared to be flexible with whatever people wanted to do tonight. They could always just sit and watch the stars and talk if sports or games didn't suit.
She was also aware that people might be feeling a bit pensive after the events of the weekend, so she was prepared to be flexible with whatever people wanted to do tonight. They could always just sit and watch the stars and talk if sports or games didn't suit.
Tuesday Night at Nell's
Jun. 27th, 2023 12:28 amIt was hot and sticky and rainy, so Nell had made up a Thai chopped salad with a tangy peanut dressing and a delicious fruit salad. There were of course cookies and brownies she'd made in the relative cool of the morning and both ice cream and frozen yogurt for anyone who wanted a sweet dessert.
She'd set up a sort of canopy over her bee hives to try and keep them a little safer from the driving rain, which she'd run up to check on before her guests arrived. The bees seemed fine, but she was rather damp and her hair was curling wildly, with maybe just the slightest touch of green around the edges.
She'd set up a sort of canopy over her bee hives to try and keep them a little safer from the driving rain, which she'd run up to check on before her guests arrived. The bees seemed fine, but she was rather damp and her hair was curling wildly, with maybe just the slightest touch of green around the edges.
Tuesday Night Baseball at Nell's
Jun. 13th, 2023 07:20 amWould they watch baseball tonight or dinner new sport? Or do something else entirely? Who knew?
It didn't really matter, because baseball wasn't the point anyway.
Nell had laid out the usual spread, but had added some homemade lemonade with fresh mint as well as some raspberry pastries fresh from the oven.
She was ready for people to come on over!
It didn't really matter, because baseball wasn't the point anyway.
Nell had laid out the usual spread, but had added some homemade lemonade with fresh mint as well as some raspberry pastries fresh from the oven.
She was ready for people to come on over!
Tuesday Night Baseball at Nell's
Jun. 6th, 2023 07:00 amNell had everything clean and ready to go by the time people were to arrive. She'd made a batch of vegan brownies since the Detective was planning to join them tonight and she wanted to make sure he could have something sweet as well should he choose.
She was bustling along as usual and marveling once again at the sheer amazement and wonder of not only having friends, but being able to have them at her house without fear of reprisal. It was a good feeling, even if there was a tinge of sadness over other things.
Nell also couldn't help but smile after hearing on radio that apparently one of the classes yesterday had been about baseball. Maybe they all should have attended!
She was bustling along as usual and marveling once again at the sheer amazement and wonder of not only having friends, but being able to have them at her house without fear of reprisal. It was a good feeling, even if there was a tinge of sadness over other things.
Nell also couldn't help but smile after hearing on radio that apparently one of the classes yesterday had been about baseball. Maybe they all should have attended!
Tuesday Night Baseball at Nell's
May. 30th, 2023 07:37 amNell had done a little extra baking today, cookies and brownies, and had picked up some ice cream to go with them if anyone was interested. The popcorn and other snacks were set and she'd even picked up a couple of Cup Noodles for Gladio in case he wanted something more substantial. They'd keep if he didn't.
She'd even been able to check on her bees once again and was excited that they were thriving and beginning to make honey.
Now she just had to wait for her friends.
She'd even been able to check on her bees once again and was excited that they were thriving and beginning to make honey.
Now she just had to wait for her friends.
Wednesday afternoon: Checking on the bees
May. 24th, 2023 06:47 amNell had been (not so) patiently waiting all week for it to be time to check on her bees and see if they were truly settled into the hives. She'd let Steven and Lana know they could join her and had also invited Gladio.
She had her smoker ready to go and get fingers crossed that she'd find all was well!
She had her smoker ready to go and get fingers crossed that she'd find all was well!
Monday afternoon?
Mar. 27th, 2023 08:36 amNell had definitely not made it into work today. She'd slept straight through till some semblance of daylight - maybe late morning? - when the kittens had awoken her. She'd fed them, sort of responded to a text Steven had sent her... sometime, and then was out again till sometime much later which was definitely not morning, but still a little too light to be night.
The kittens were snuggled up with her in bed, her phone was somewhere under her pillow, and her eyes weren't sure they could stay open, but her pain was gone, her hands seemed functional, and she had a vague memory of yelling to Gladio to not look at her. It was going to take her a while to figure out what had happened and straighten it all out in her mind, but for the moment she was just going to let herself be and doze in and out as her body wanted.
[Mostly establishy, but can be open if someone wants to call or text or knows how to get into her house.]
The kittens were snuggled up with her in bed, her phone was somewhere under her pillow, and her eyes weren't sure they could stay open, but her pain was gone, her hands seemed functional, and she had a vague memory of yelling to Gladio to not look at her. It was going to take her a while to figure out what had happened and straighten it all out in her mind, but for the moment she was just going to let herself be and doze in and out as her body wanted.
[Mostly establishy, but can be open if someone wants to call or text or knows how to get into her house.]
A Celebration for Nell
Nov. 10th, 2022 11:12 amNell had tried something a little different for dinner tonight. She'd made a large, and hopefully tasty, vegetable stir fry and had stir-fried some beef in a different pan so those wanting meat could have some. She also had homemade sourdough bread, salad, and a vegetable broth based soup to start the meal.
The apartment was spic and span, the cats were happily curled up on their cat trees, for however long that would last, and she thought she was prepared as she could be for her first ever birthday celebration. Now to wait somewhat anxiously for her guests.
[For those who know who they are.]
The apartment was spic and span, the cats were happily curled up on their cat trees, for however long that would last, and she thought she was prepared as she could be for her first ever birthday celebration. Now to wait somewhat anxiously for her guests.
[For those who know who they are.]
Thursday at Nell's House
Nov. 3rd, 2022 08:20 pmNell had called Lana to ask for some advice, so while she waited for Lana to stop by she straightened up a bit, not that the apartment needed it, and set out some scones and jam. Cygnus and Rigel were chasing each other in the small living room, occasionally dashing into the kitchen to skitter across the floor.
Nell laughed and scooped Cygnus on one of his trips and set him up on his cat tree. "All right, you'uns, settle down. Lana will be here any time now.""
Nell laughed and scooped Cygnus on one of his trips and set him up on his cat tree. "All right, you'uns, settle down. Lana will be here any time now.""