Update on fire from last night

Everyone managed to get out safely, thank God. There's an article about it, with the windows all smashed in upstairs and such, but to be honest, that's not bad compared to the damage that could have happened.

http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/111096594.html

(you'll note in the comments, you'll be able to know which one is mine... when people started saying it was a waste of tax money to send the extra trucks in... sorry, if it's an emergency, it's not a waste of money)

Seriously, though, for such a small town, fires seem to happen way too often lately.

June 2009: http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/47268302.html

July 2009: http://www.jsonline.com/multimedia/photos/50023137.html
(follow-up: http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/50961012.html)
(btw, the punishment in that case was that the guys who started it now have to spend the next few July 4th in jail, since they ruined the holiday for so many)

August 2010: http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/101942253.html

FIC: Tusk 1/25

Only going to post the header stuff once on this... seems redundant otherwise...

This is the 'unedited' version. I've done a quick read, but I won't totally go through it until March. In the meantime, Britt would not be a happy panda if I didn't start posting it... she said Phoenix was getting dusty...can't have that

Title: Tusk (Chapter 1 of 25)
Type: Fictional; Het and Slash
Author: Zhie :: zhiester@gmail.com
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: Elrond/Gilraen; Gildor/Glorfindel; Erestor/Glorfindel; also includes Estel, Elladan, Elrohir, Asfaloth; Lindir; Melpomaen; Legolas; Thranduil; Galion; and various OCs
Warning: Sex happens in this story. Also... wait, no, that’s really the only warning. Wait, character death. Okay, I’m done.
Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. No money is being made from this work. No copyright infringement is intended.
Beta: flying solo on this one, mostly because it’s been too long since I’ve put much out there
Timeline: Third Age, Rivendell and Mirkwood
Notes: Bunniverse compatible. ((character note: Thaladir is a character created by Mary & Mal, and permission was granted to allow his appearance in the Bunniverse)) Written for the 2010 NaNoWriMo.
Summary: Don't say that you love me. Just tell me that you want me. // Gilraen arrives in Rivendell with something of great importance.

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