Man from U.N.C.L.E. Section VII

Trying to not be MIA...

2016-12-22T10:44:00Z

Posted by: glennagirl.livejournal.com

Okay Cousins, it's Thursday and we're almost ready to ring the Christmas Bells. I've had more work lately than a semi-retired person should encounter, but always grateful when the check is deposited. Actually I don't know what semi-retired is supposed to mean or look like because most of us never stop working at something, and hardly any of us have the luxury of not needing to.
I am personally not getting in much writing, but am hopeful that the New Year will provide a little more time for that. Is anyone else experiencing that? Sometimes life truly does rearrange our plans and free time.
We had a really good Round Robin, Twas the UNCLE Before Christmas; many thanks to all of the writers who participated and the readers who cheered us on.
12 Days of Christmas is still going on. Stop in and share a favorite Christmas memory with all of us.
Don't forget to utilize the Archive, it's at the top of our page in Section VII. You can go back and find stories from previous Christmas seasons as well as all of the postings from our entire history.
Whether you're observing Christmas as a person of faith, or from the aspect of its enchantments and joys as a place of peace and sharing, I hope this season will bring something special into your life. Some of us have families, other of us are part of a smaller sphere. The light of Christmas is something that ultimately shines within us, a shared joy in the simplest offerings or the magical sense of awe as children wait for that mystical elf.

My tree is loaded with ornaments that remind me of my childhood, but my heart welcomes the Christ Child. We all have something in our hearts that I hope will warm and comfort each one as the day approaches. For you all I pray the blessing of Christmas, the Peace of God's Spirit and the Wonder that is Christmas, whether past, present or future.
Merry Christmas

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RIP

2016-11-11T11:17:00Z

Posted by: katb357.livejournal.com

YOU WILL BE MISSED.

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Good Monday Morning!

2016-10-10T08:42:00Z

Posted by: glennagirl.livejournal.com

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Tomorrow is my 62nd birthday.

2016-09-29T18:44:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

Right now I am a little tipsy as on the way home from giving music lessons today I decided to treat myself to a small thin crust pizza for my birthday which is tomorrow.
I was feeling a little lonely and decided to eat there at the restaurant instead of takeout. (no I'm not drunk on pizza)

While at this little local bar/restaurant, I saw they had cucumber martinis on the drink menu! A WTF moment...I'm not supposed to have carbs, cheese, tomato products or booze...but I'm allowed to have cucumber...seriously? So I threw caution to the wind for once. I'm so tired of my restricted diet and with my budget, it hasn't been easy sticking to it, not for lack of trying though.

I didn't care. (another) WTF! You only live once! Four...yes I said four delicious vodka (Illya would be proud) martinis and a small pizza later I am quite tipsy and it feels soooooooo freakin' good! It's been a long time since that's happened!

To my amazement a couple at the bar paid my tab after they found out I was sort of celebrating my 62nd birthday, alone. Holy shit. There is a God and He was looking down on me tonight.

I'm crying a lot right now, though I'm sure it's the vodka...

Sorry Section VII, I was trying to post this in my journal but i don't know what I did, and couldn't fix it. Blame it on the martinis...

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Thank you

2016-04-03T17:28:00Z

Posted by: jkkitty.livejournal.com

I would like to thanks everyone for the kind words, prayers, and thoughts I came home yesterday (had to stay for a extra half a day because of vomiting) I am manageing to walk to the bathroom and back with the help of a walker and one of the boys helping me get up. Vinny says the knee looks discusing

I will try to answer some of posting when my vision isn't so blurred from the meds Thanks again

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Out of the News- A Very Real Cat Burglar … Could She Be A Spy?

2016-03-21T10:37:00Z

Posted by: glennagirl.livejournal.com

This article cracked me up and made me wonder if UNCLE or THRUSH might ever use animals in their schemes. Judge for yourself, and if you have a story that pops up out of this then, by all means, share it here.
Cat Burglar

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Hi Y'all!

2015-12-12T07:32:00Z

Posted by: glennagirl.livejournal.com

It's been a hectic week, and I apologize for not being as present as I'd like. Real Life is just as pesky as previously reported by others who have experienced it.
I'm working part time but that means a big chunk of my day with driving, and then I'm still transporting a cousin to dialysis once or twice a week. I have found out this week that my nearest (in age) cousin to whom I have always been greatly attached, is now in hospice care for a cancer diagnoses that was only discovered this past June. I haven't been able to see her this week, although I was with her last Saturday; still, one desires to be close at hand during times like this. I'm hopeful of getting over there today after work and a short rehearsal for tomorrow's church service. Oh yeah, add music to the list, I'm now fully involved in doing that.
So, I'm with you here in spirit, with stories on the back burner and will hopefully have posted in the near future.
You're all terrific, and I continue to be thankful for the support shown here at Section VII for our vision of fiction based on the original TV show. Christmas is busy for most, stressful at times and even lonely for those without family. I hope we are family here, able to help fill the gap where there is one and willing to share our lives with each other.
Please continue to enjoy and contribute to our weekly challenges as we head for the Big Day, December 25th. Christmas is the event for which the entire year longs, hearts yielding to the inherent joy of a celebration gleaned from the promise of baby upon whose life a world would gain insight into the heart of God. I believe in the child, and in the promise. In the midst of loss even, I have a confidence that there is more than what we can see around us.
I hope your days are filled with wonder and awe, with anticipation and a joy not dependent on the circumstances you face. Life is more than that, and even our beloved Men from UNCLE have a vision for something beyond the reasonable expectations of a society too often given over to complacency.
Thanks again, I appreciate all of you so much.
Glenna

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No Writer's Choice today

2015-11-14T01:22:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

Mourning the loss of innocent lives in Paris.
Please send your thoughts
and prayers to the people of France.

"Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité"

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You missed a major insignificant holiday challenge!

2015-11-09T11:27:00Z

Posted by: threecee.livejournal.com

Today Nov 9 is National Scrapple Day.
( http://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-scrapple-day-november-9/ )

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A New MFU Convert...

2015-09-25T13:53:00Z

Posted by: glennagirl.livejournal.com

This is a nice article from a new fan who hits the proverbial nail on the head: the real men from UNCLE are stil Vaughn and McCallum
The Real Men from UNCLE

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Absent But Aware...

2015-08-12T07:55:00Z

Posted by: glennagirl.livejournal.com

I want to thank everyone who carries on with Section VII, even when I'm not here to participate. I've had a run of events that have kept me away from home quite a lot and will continue to do so through the weekend. Some of it is work, some of it is helping a relative ... all of it away from the computer.
I will hopefully have my own Back to School story up by at least the end of this challenge, but in the meantime, y'all are awesome. I'm going to try and get some reading done in the next few days, catch up with everything you're posting.
Okay, I just wanted to check in and let you know I'm here in spirit.

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Hello, Remember Me?

2015-07-13T09:12:00Z

Posted by: glennagirl.livejournal.com

That may be just a little much because I've been around just enough to keep tabs. I've been working on my house in the midst of what my cousin Luther calls Vietnam Weather. Translated, that means really hot, unbearably humid.
I've also had company, a friend from California who is on a very long road trip that will be about 3 months in its entirety by the time she gets back home. My brother is due Wednesday, as is a rambling cousin on her way back to Florida.
And that's why I haven't posted much or read much or... been on duty, so to speak.
Y'all are awesome though, carrying on and writing and reading and commenting... you make me proud.
**

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To Trap a spy

2015-05-05T21:36:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

https://hmssweblog.wordpress.com/2015/05/05/tcm-schedules-to-trap-a-spy-for-june-13/

TCM schedules To Trap a Spy for June 13

by The Spy Command Editor

Luciana Paluzzi and Robert Vaughn in To Trap a Spy

Turner Classics Movie has scheduled a prime time showing ON JUNE 13 at 10:15 p.m. New York time of To Trap a Spy, the movie version of The Man From U.N.C.L.E.'s pilot episode.

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Internet problems

2015-04-28T11:33:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

I've been having internet issues since last night, so no writing no posting. I'm using wifi at McDonalds right now just to get out a few emails.
Hopefully it will be back up sooner than later. So for now no PicFic today...sigh. Will worry about tomorrow...tomorrow. (another sigh)

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Lindafishes8 update

2015-04-11T14:12:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

Spoke to Linda this morning and she sounds like she's pretty good spririts. They had her up sitting in a chair. She's waiting to find out when she'll be transferred to rehab, but once there she doesn't expect it'll be long before she's finally home.

She says thank you so much for all of the good vibes, thoughts and wishes!

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Lindafishes8 Update

2015-04-10T13:34:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

Just spoke to Linda and she came through surgery fine, though she broke her fibula it's actually considered a broken ankle as it's where the fibula connects with the ankle.

She's waiting to find out when she will be sent off to a rehab facility and has to stay off the foot for 6-8 weeks. Knowing Linda, oh joy. She was a nurse and knows the routine but easier said than done when it comes to yourself.

She won't be able to do any reading as of yet as she's still recovering from her eye surgery. I let her know everyone's get well wishes and she says a big thank you to you all!

Will keep you updated on our Calendar Girl's recovery!

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Snow Minions

2015-03-04T17:51:00Z

Posted by: alynwa.livejournal.com

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Today's Posts on Section VII

2015-02-17T08:00:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

The Short Affair prompt and stories, the PicFic prompt as well as other stories due to post yesterday, (Monday) were postponed until today for a day of remembrance for our friend Svetlanacat, who will be greatly missed by all the cousins throughout the Man from U.N.C.L.E. community.

The schedule for Section VII otherwise has not changed. We look forward to reading your stories and thank you for your participation.

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Today Section VII will suspend all regular postings

2015-02-16T09:55:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

In honor Svetlanacat who was a great friend to Section VII ; we will be suspending all regular activity scheduled for Monday February 16ht here on Section VII.

Feel free to post any remembrances of Svet in the Canteen, or her favorite site, Scrapbook. Please take a moment to stop by these sites to remember Svet and celebrate her life

Tommorrow all scheduled events, calendars, and fics normally appearing on Monday will be posted. Thank you.

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Svetlanacat...there aren't enough words.

2015-02-15T16:32:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

Her favorite subjects to photograph were her beloved Patachou, Orange the house cat and the flowers in her magnificent garden. They're just a small part of the legacy she leaves behind. Rest in peace dear Sylvaine, you have been and will be missed.

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Some very bad news

2015-02-15T15:18:00Z

Posted by: avery11.livejournal.com

Our dear cousin Svetlanacat4 has passed:

"Mr. and Mrs. Jean Bognaud,

her cousins;

her close friends;

her colleagues in the College of La Châtaigneraie Autun;

and the singers of the vocal ensemble, G Minor,

are sad to inform you of the death of

Sylvaine GRIVEL

Montceau-les-Mines, Autun

on February 5, 2015 in her 56th year.

Her funeral will be held Wednesday, February 11 at 15: 15 pm in Creusot Crematorium.

We thank the Oncology staff at Jean Bouveri Hospital for their dedication and kindness."

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A message from Spikesgirl...

2015-01-08T14:37:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

(The pocket quilt is finished and Glennagirl wants to include messages with it to Svetlancat from the cousins)

Spikesgirl: And come over to the Canteen and let Svetlanacat know just how much we miss her. The post is here:. Just a word of encouragement, support and care will be sure to brighten her day.

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Promises, Promises...

2014-12-10T19:19:00Z

Posted by: glennagirl.livejournal.com

First of all, welcome to the Season of Greetings, the Happiest of Holidays... to Christmas. It's unbelievable that we're here again in December, more so that Christmas is only two weeks away.
I have been absent a lot over the past month or so. My aunt passed away, and in addition to the funeral and all that surrounded that, I've been involved in the other things that needed to be done in regard to her business.
So... I just haven't had much time to write, only a little more for reading. I'm hoping that the time is being restored, and that soon I can get some stories posted. Late is better than not at all, right?
So, thanks to mrua7 for pinch hitting on just about everything, and for those who have continued to write and keep the flames of fandom glowing here on Section VII.
I hope we'll see some more PicFic Christmas stories as well as the other writing events to which all are invited.
Okay, just wanted to touch base with y'all and let you know I'm just about back.

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An 'official' meet- up photo.

2014-11-25T22:22:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

Mrua and Alynwa had a wonderful time having a mouth watering lunch of parmesan crusted aspargus along with steak and tails at Longhorn Steakhouse on Sunday. Yes decadent but once in a while...you know, 'ya just gotta. We had several 'libations' before this pic was taken. Mmmmm.

We haven't seen each other in a few years, so it was fun catching up in person.

She had trouble posting, so I have the honors. Hope his works.

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Passing along some sad news

2014-11-17T19:33:00Z

Posted by: mrua7.livejournal.com

Just wanted to let everyone know that Glenna's Aunt Margarget passed away this morning after a prolonged illness. She just returned home from rehab in a nursing home on Saturday after having been in the hospital for a few weeks. She would have been 87 in three days. Glenna had been taking care of her Aunt ever since she moved back to Kentucky. This is part of the reason why we haven't seen her here that much on Section VII as of late.

She's handling things well, as this wasn't unexpected but she's very very tired. The funeral is set for Wednesday morning. So if you could send Glenna some good vibes and prayers to bolster her as she's going to have a lot to do over the next few weeks.

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