Watching Brad

[Kulindahr]

Speaking of parallel universes (or more accurately, alternate timelines) I'm loving the quote in your sig!

Mine?

That's quite real -- you can google it -- we're on Wiki, too.

 

[gsdx]

The mment you introduced the see-through-the-mirror bit, I thought you were treading on the realm of sci-fi, which means parallel universe (alternate timeline).

This story has been described in many ways, but never in terms of sci-fi or parallel universes or alternate time lines.

As I mentioned in my last post, I researched this 'mirror' thing quite adequately before incorporating it into the story. Knowing how those mirrors work makes the scene reasonable and possible. They are, in fact, full of holes. The reflective material is not solid. It is full of rows and columns of clear glass similar to a window screen. That's why the lights on the non-reflective side of the mirror must be dimmed and the lights on the reflective side must be bright for the mirror to work. Your brain is tricked into believing that the mirror is solid.

It is possible to see though it both ways under certain conditions. It's similar to seeing 'ghostly' reflections in the mirror. Most people who see them simply ignore them because, in their minds, they can't exist, so they don't. That is Science-Fact, not Science Fiction. I decided the conditions were correct for Justin and Jeremy to see through it, and they had no reason to doubt what they were seeing.

Mine?

That's quite real -- you can google it -- we're on Wiki, too.

I believe he is talking about my 'Daniel Jackson' quote which, in fact, did occur in a different timeline. (Stargate: Continuum)

 

[Kyanimal]

Kulindahr,
Welcome to Neil-Land.

Indeed! Welcome, Kul!! ("My" Captain)

You may discover that "Neil-Land" has many states! But, this one, the World of "Watching Brad", is one his most prolific, and adored! I, too, was hooked from the start, and eagerly await each, and every, installment!

Neil is very arduous in his research, and, with just the occasional "flick", here and there, as the story line may require, tries very hard to meticulously adhere to the Truth in his fiction!

"Watching Brad" has, indeed, become "Real" to many, many, of us! Thanks to the talent, skill, and dedication, of a hard working author, that I, and all of his readers, have come to Admire, tremendously!

I truly am quite glad that you have found this, too!

Keep smilin'!!
Chaz

 

[Bodhi1]

Amazin' - blazin' !!! I was there with them ....

 

[Kulindahr]

This line jumped out and grabbed me:

It's nice to be treated as a person instead of a wallet with legs.

I sat and reveled in it for a few minutes!



When Walmart first came to this area, people loved it because we got treated like people -- greeted at the door, offered help multiple times while shopping, etc.

Now they have fewer employees, and when I go there, "a wallet with legs" fits perfectly how I feel.

 

[homemadehuman]

I Hate to have to write all i want to say in one little message,i would have loved to be able to express myself between the times you posted the chapters originally,each time..i had so many thoughts and emotions after each one...

well, i guess i can't help it,just enjoy it..since i am on chapter XX by this time,i just wanted to write this and go back without spoiling anything ahead of where i am.

i thought that best buddies was awesome,but this...i can't even come to a word that describes it! i have laughed..i have cried..yes..if you knew anything about me you would know it's not easy task..but i'm sure everybody says the same XD.

i love to read, i really do.and you just keep reminding me of why,i have so many favorite moments,even phrases that i can't count them,i'll make a list and post them on the "favorite watching brad moments" thread i saw earlier around.

i send you the biggest hug!! also,i didn't know when i read best buddies,but now i know what you've been thru and know,that my heart,my grattitude and most of all,my respect goes to you.

i am so happy that i have a Lot left to read, i don't want this to ever end

 

[homemadehuman]

Oh! and Happy Birthday to Ted LOL,august 13th Right?
,it's kinda funny that i just got to it today!

 

[gsdx]

Oh! and Happy Birthday to Ted LOL,august 13th Right?
,it's kinda funny that i just got to it today!

Uh oh. It's not supposed to be. Do you remember where you read that?

 

[DonQuixote]

Wow,
HomeMadeHuman is good! He catches even more than I do!

 

[DonQuixote]

Neil - Ted's Birthday is posted in chapter 12 - when Ted meets his private investigator for the first time --

I didn't know that was Jacob McConnell until the waitress guided him to my table. He was a small man, almost frail-looking. He was almost bald - just a line of short, neatly-trimmed hair. He reminded me of a miniature version of Star Trek's Captain Picard. Just older. He was nicely dressed, though. Neat, clean. I rose to greet him.

"Ted de Villiers," I said.

"Jacob McConnell." He took my hand and we shook them.

I indicated he should take his seat and he did. "Would you like something to drink?"

He eyed my beer and said, "I don't drink." To the waitress, he said, "Coffee, please." He turned to me and looked me squarely in the eyes. "You're Ted de Villiers. Full name, Francis Theodore. Your birthday is August 13th. You were born in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Your grandparents came over from Johannesburg in 1922 and settle in Halifax. They moved to Dartmouth in 1927. You moved to Ontario with your parents when you were seven years old. You lived in St. Catherines until you were sixteen. Your parents still live in Crystal Beach. You're a computer programmer and you work for. . ."

 

[Undisclosed]

Uh oh. It's not supposed to be. Do you remember where you read that?

If I remember right it was mentioned by Jacob McConnell the private investigator when Ted was battling for Lindsay permanent custody.

Anyhow... Happy birthday for Ted!

And to commemorate, I saw this picture and made me remember when Brad played the piano for lucky Ted...

 

[Kyanimal]

If I remember right it was mentioned by Jacob McConnell the private investigator when Ted was battling for Lindsay permanent custody.

Anyhow... Happy birthday for Ted!

And to commemorate, I saw this picture and made me remember when Brad played the piano for lucky Ted...

WOW!! Great pic! Nicely done!!!

Keep smilin'!!
Chaz

 

[homemadehuman]

Wow,
HomeMadeHuman is good! He catches even more than I do!

like i said to Neil (if i may call him by his name) before on the best buddies thread, i get so much into the story,and he makes it very easy,as he put so much efforth in giving details and bring a lot of dimension to the characters,i remembered ted's birthday mostly because i read it yesterday,but it came to as easy as reminding a close friend or family's birthday ..That's how wonderful neil's narrative talent is.

 

[homemadehuman]

If I remember right it was mentioned by Jacob McConnell the private investigator when Ted was battling for Lindsay permanent custody.

Anyhow... Happy birthday for Ted!

And to commemorate, I saw this picture and made me remember when Brad played the piano for lucky Ted...

Oh wow....this is so close to the mental image i forged myself of brad that it scares me actually.

and about that,you wrote brad hair's to be brown ,we get a physical description of his character on the fist chapter as well as plenty of references to his looks in almost every chapter,but i don't think you ever did with ted or lindsay? describe them physically, maybe because you tell the story thru Ted's POV mostly

 

[gsdx]

Your birthday is August 13th. You were born in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Wow. Well, it changes and he has another birthday in a few months.

(That's what you get for not keeping notes.)

 

[DonQuixote]

Neil,
It's pretty "bad" when your Fans are keeping such close tabs on your stories that you can't get away with a little "faux pas"! LOL

Maybe Autolycus would adjust chapter 12 for you to the date you really intended!

He worked very closely with Tantiboh (and me, as it turned out) on cleaning up typo's and such in Trevor's year, recently. He really is a great asset to the forum. Based on the note I unearthed a little while ago, we owe this Forum to his Efforts.

Well, take care. I know your laboring over the proper close to "Redux" at the moment.

 

[gsdx]

Neil,
It's pretty "bad" when your Fans are keeping such close tabs on your stories that you can't get away with a little "faux pas"! LOL

I'm not really concerned about it. I've already admitted the story is full of errors and contradictions.

Remember. This story was only supposed to be 10 or 12 chapters long. It wasn't something I thought I had to keep track of.

 

[homemadehuman]

I'm not really concerned about it. I've already admitted the story is full of errors and contradictions.

Remember. This story was only supposed to be 10 or 12 chapters long. It wasn't something I thought I had to keep track of.

it's ok,as i said earlier,i only point those things i notice to let you know that i am paying attention,it's not important,and you make up for the little mistakes with other marvelous elements,as for a birthday date however,i'm just afraid you can't change the dates again withouth misplacing the events in the months you have to leave out because the story goes on a real timeline,but i'm sure that you can work it out if you didn't already.

i'm on the Part LXI in page 12 by this time and i'm Freakin' pissed at Ted! XD...
also ,i'm sorry to point out yet another thing ,it's the last one i promise,if i find something else,i'll PM you as i should.

it's about the colours,the first time you made a reference to colours,green was justin's and blue was jeremy's,i think it was after lindsay and terry made the cardboards,and you inverted their colors on this chapter..on the bikes plates thing with james .

 

[homemadehuman]

I'm not really concerned about it. I've already admitted the story is full of errors and contradictions.

Remember. This story was only supposed to be 10 or 12 chapters long. It wasn't something I thought I had to keep track of.

it's ok,as i said earlier,i only point those things i notice to let you know that i am paying attention,it's not important,and you make up for the little mistakes with other marvelous elements,as for a birthday date however,i'm just afraid you can't change the dates again withouth misplacing the events in the months you have to leave out because the story goes on a real timeline,but i'm sure that you can work it out if you didn't already.

i'm on the Part LXI in page 12 by this time and i'm Freakin' pissed at Ted! XD...
also ,i'm sorry to point out yet another thing ,it's the last one i promise,if i find something else,i'll PM you as i should.

it's about the colours,the first time you made a reference to colours,green was justin's and blue was jeremy's,i think it was after lindsay and terry made the cardboards,and you inverted their colors on this chapter..on the bikes plates thing with james .

 

[gsdx]

i'm sorry to point out yet another thing ,it's the last one i promise,if i find something else,i'll PM you as i should.

It doesn't really matter. I can't correct them now.