Latest Glen Times Update

Hi, everyone. Libby here. Cal and Colleen are off doing Lord-knows-what (and having fun, I hope!), and I guess Abby's practicing her speech explaining her marriage to Colin (just in case he ever gives her a chance to explain), so this issue's up to me!

As usual, there's a lot going on in the Glen. We have another candidate for mayor, and you'll never guess who! Whoever it is, from the sound of things, it looks as though there'll be a lot of babies to kiss!

One of the Glen's most beloved citizens is coming home from the hospital, as is the mysterious stranger who rescued him. There's an arrest and an arson thrown into the mix too!

Get yourself a scorecard so you can keep it all straight, and then sit down and read tonight's issue!

And here are your links:

April 12th, 2009

Hando

They say fire cleanses. Tonight, Hando's trying to cleanse a part of his past. Will Tilly get caught up in the blaze?

Closure

Kim and Cara

Kim's about to meet someone new. Really new!

Introduction to the Future

Richie and Toni

With Mike having just left, Toni thinks it might be a good time to talk to Richie about a baby. But is he ready for the talk, let alone a baby?

A Pregnant Conversation

Ivy and Colleen

Colleen and Ivy finally get a chance for a talk and a lunch date. Remind me not to ever go to the restaurant they're at! It could be something in the water!

Ladies who Lunch

Jim, Ivy, Ian , Siobhan and Bud

There's an accident at the grocery store, caused by a drunk delivery driver. But is the damage all out in the open, or will there be more later?

Picking up the Perp

Bridgid, Jack and Alistair

Jack and Bridgid pay a visit to Alistair in the hospital. Seems they have ulterior motives for wanting him well. Something about a future, soon-to-be, something or other...

Two Visitors

Alistair, Maximus and Cort

Alistair's finally home at the Mill with Ahnna, his new study and his recliner. It might be a little too soon for one excited to welcome him home, though!

Welcome Home

Sid

Sid?! Running for mayor?! I honestly can't find anything else to say about this story!

Mister Harbor runs for Mayor

Robert and Julie

So, is Julie really taking Robin Hood home with her, or has she fallen off the crazy cart? Since Robert's being no help with answers, she'll have to leave it to her writer's imagination again.

In the Flesh

So there's all your news for tonight. I'll see all of you later. As I seem to be the only one on duty at the paper right now, I'm going to sit by the phone. You never know what else will happen around here!

Libby

New Libriscrowe Update

Libriscrowe (http://libriscrowe.com/libriscroweindex1.html ) has been updated with
a brand new epi by Jo in the series called A STRONG TOWER. Chapter 10 deals with
the fact that Robin Hood IS going to be filmed as well as the new look Russell
Himself is sporting. All of Russell's characters...yes ALL of them...have just crossed
the vast Nullarbor Plain afoot to the southern coast of Australia. Come read if you feel
like you could use a belly laugh or two.
http://libriscrowe.com/tower/tower10.htm direct link to new chapter.

Also up is A TOUCH OF GENIUS by Atonia, an interlude at Princeton in the
life of John Nash where a willing female student leads him to a profound
conclusion. http://libriscrowe.com/Atonia/touchofgenius.htm

A LOVE FOR A LOVE by Jo has Cort joining Maximus and Bud in chapter 7
of this NanoCorp storyline. Sid has sent Maximus' love into Gladiator as part of
his revenge on what he sees as the General having taking away his own love.
Maximus can watch his lady on the DVD, but has no way to get to her. And Sid
is also responsible for the recent death in Australia of Cort's wife.
http://libriscrowe.com/sharon/love7.htm

25 chapters of Stacey's MY ISLAND story are now up. Collin Price, a Russell-
based character is aboard a plane that goes down in the Pacific...a really engrossing
story of love and changing relationships.
http://libriscrowe.com/Stacey/myisland1to3.htm

Chapter 7 of Layne's Ben Wade story UNEXPECTED OPPORTUNITY is up.
Ben, wounded in the arm, is forced to rest at a young woman's cabin.
http://libriscrowe.com/Layne/opportunity7.htm

Beej has added another section to her Russell-based Jake Mitchell stories. This one is
called 'TIL DEATH US DO PART and the title is not given lightly. The end will have
you on the edge of your seat.
http://libriscrowe.com/Beej/tildeathdouspart.htm

There are also quite a few new entries in Jo's Sir Robert/Robin Hood storyline she's writing
at RCFF's The Glen. Link to those is here:
http://libriscrowe.com/jo/roberttornham.htm
Direct link to The Glen where lots of authors are writing together and where you can find
all of Russ' characters in an Australian setting is here: (updated several times a week!)
http://russellcrowefanfiction.com/Glen%20Residents.htm

Huge Glen Times Update! March 3rd

This is a small town, right? Let me tell you that in all my days as a newspaperman, I've never seen a small town with so much activity. I really love this place. WE broke a record with this issue.

I've had my share of ups and downs the past couple of days and while I was ..um..shall we say tied up, The Glen has been hopping.

I'm not going to drag the headlines out for you here but I'll give you a rundown.

The foreman at Travis' ranch, Jimmy Kelp, has found something. Evidence maybe?

Travis has found something too, guilt.

Sir Robert reminisces about the Crusades. His private reverie is brought to a sudden end by someone. Julie, Muffins and kisses , what a way to go.

Cortland Wells arrives at the Glen but how, why? He tells Maximus that he was always in the field. The mystery continues when Alistair comes to the Meridius' household to help.

If anyone could make Cort feel at home, its Joimus and Maximus with the help of Reverend Harris. Enjoy, there are eight chapters for starters.

Jack and Bridgid are back and they are being very much themselves.

Jason and Emma prepare to leave Sydney, after they take care of a little business. Since he's B's brother do you figure it might be a double wedding?

Nick Russell's wife Kelly gives us an idea of what she's all about. I'm wondering if she'll stay at the Glen.

Travis has a chat with his mum, Sarah McGee. She may not like everything she hears.

Ben Wade has some inner thoughts about , banks, murders, and weddings. Not necessarily in that order.

Thanks to Joimus, Meggie gets to meet a certain Reverend. There's something in the works that should be of help to John Nash but there is something else in this tale that helps Meggie realize something about herself.

Hando has a helping hand from Richie. Will he do what he is supposed to? Maybe Miss Peeg can help.

Marce's murderer finds himself on the run but not for long. He comes across a woman who bears a striking resemblance to Marce. Hopefully the cavalry will arrive on time before he repeats his crime.

Sid continues to woo Kate , as if she needs wooing but you know Sid. He's showing her the finer things in life. He then takes her on a journey around the world. From Calcutta to Tierra del Fuego. Fire and ice. Has anyone missed them at the Glen? They've been gone for weeks and they'll be back for sure with a surprise.

After all that, you still have this issue to read. It could take a while but you won't regret a single moment of it.

Yep, on with the show.

March 3rd, 2009

Jimmy Kelp

Our first look at Travis' foreman, Jimmy Kelp, is, unfortunately, when he discovers where Joe Sweeney has been.

The Foreman

Travis, Jimmy Kelp and Kyle

Travis, Kyle, and Jimmy make a big discovery.

The Dark Thing

Sir Robert and Julie St. John

Robert has a very clear picture of history. Or is it a picture of his past?

Along the Coastal Road

Julie makes muffins as an excuse to see Robert at breakfast. But when she does see him, the muffins will soon be forgotten!

Muffins in the Morning Dew

Cort

An eagerly-awaited resident arrives, but he has no idea where he has arrived!

Lost in a Sea of Grass

Cort and Maximus and Joimus

Maximus finds an unexpected surprise in his field. Where did this stranger come from?

Always

Cort, Maximus, Joimus and Alistair

Can Alistair help discover the identity of the stranger in Maximus' field? Does the man himself know who he is?

Who...?

The stranger may be Reverend Cortland Wells. Or maybe not.

Not as Old as Some Things

It's obvious that Reverend Cortland Wells needs some TLC. Joimus and Maximus are determined to provide it.

A Place for you to Rest

Cortland Wells gets his introduction to modern plumbing. As well as some clean clothes to wear.

One Cow Coming Up

Maximus, Joimus, and Alistair see to Cort's need for food, but what about his memory?

No Other Explanation

Maximus takes Cort shopping for some of his physical needs. Stopping at the church on the way home, it may just be that Cort has found something for his spiritual needs.

Here in this Place

Jack and Bridgid

Bridgid has at last accepted Jack's proposal. He wants their engagement to last how long?!

Lucky Jack

Jason Morgan and Emma

Jason and Emma are finally back together again. But has he tired of her already?

The New Continent

Nick Russell and Kelly

Kelly Russell will be staying in the Glen for at least a night. Is Nick Russell ready to have her around for longer than that?

Private Thoughts

Travis and Sarah McGee

Travis intends to live with Tee and Jan. How will his mum take it?

A Bit Off

Ben Wade

Ben's planned a lot of robberies, but never a wedding. He has his hands full with this surprise.

Careful Planning

Meggie, Joimus, Alistair

Meggie thinks she's said goodbye to Jeffrey for good. But will a talk with Alistair give her the insight she needs to try again

Nature of Trust

Hando

Following Marce's murder, Hando's in jail, and in shock.

In a Dark Place

Hando and Miss Peeg

With Richie out of the office, it's up to Miss Peeg to find the missing Hando.

Will you Listen?

Biebe, Siobhan, Ahnna, Joe Sweeney (and a few others)

Has the murder in the Glen been solved?

Showdown

Kate and Sid

Does Sid have real feelings for Kate? Is it even possible for him to have real feelings?

Genuinely Feeling Something

Sid certainly knows how to sweep a girl off her feet! But will he make it a permanent arrangement?

People who Live in Glass Houses

Honestly, I don't have anything else to say except thanks to Layne for the blurbs and the blogs. Thanks to our cubs, Abby and Libby for all of their tireless help and give Beej a great big cheer for the brilliant update this week.

Nice work, WRITERS! We couldn't do this without any of you.

Until next time,

Peace,

Cal

February 27th Glen Times

Man! When Cal and Colleen get back, they may have to think about expanding the paper! Every issue is so full of news lately. Abby and I have been working like crazy! But we're really enjoying doing things while they're gone. Just wish we had more good news to report right now.

Still, it's great that all the residents are sticking together during such a difficult time. I'm really glad I moved here! Here's your news for today:

February 27th, 2009

A Poem by Atonia

Robin the Glen

A loyal reader contributed this poem to the paper. Abby and I thought it might be just the thing to help us get through all this dark news. Enjoy!

Richie Roberts, Amanda and Miss Peeg

What! A Murder?

News of the murder puts Richie and Miss Peeg on the alert. Even more so, when they find out it's Marce who's been killed, and Hando's suspected!

Jess and Dom Malone

A Rug, A V8 and Elvis

Dom and Jess are shopping for a table and chairs. But what Dom finds is another woman! Well, sort of. The kind with 4 wheels and (maybe) an engine. Will Jess give him a chance to restore her?

Tom Young and Steve

Bad Shout

Tom and Steve are called to the murder scene to pick up Marce's body. Will all this make Tom and Tori think twice about moving to the Glen?

Bud and Marie White

Clouds Passing over the Glen

The murder is putting everyone in the Glen on alert. Bud White's going into protective mode with Marie. They race over to protect Ashley, who's alone while Lachlan's away.

Sir Robert and Julie St John

How could It Possibly be Personal?

Robert and Julie have dinner and discuss the Crusades. Will he accidentally reveal his secret to her?

Lionheart

Julie's very much enjoying her after-dinner conversation with Robert about Richard the Lionheart. But there's something about Robert... It's almost as if he were actually there!

Acre the Terrible

Robert's telling Julie things about history that she's never read anywhere. Just how does he know so much? And why does he walk out on her so abruptly?

Jan Rollings

Jan Rollings, an Introduction

Just what it says. An intro to Travis McGee's favorite lady.

Joe Sweeney

Murderer, Part 2

Joe's on the run. Just where is he now?

Bridgid and Jack Aubrey

The Reply

A picture is worth a thousand words.

Lucy and Andy

Room to Move

Andy and Lucy are in their new flat. To Andy, a man's home is his castle, and this is like a palace compared to their room at the tavern!

Dan Evans and Libby

Sharing a Table

I hate crowded restaurants! But this morning, I really didn't mind sitting at a table with a stranger. Hope I get to sit at his table again!

Johnny Ryan and Amanda

Special Payback

Johnny Ryan's a little embarrassed that a sheila's taking care of him. Amanda assures him she's not looking to be paid back. At least, not with money! What will Auntie think?

Ed and Bron with Ceri and Max

The News is Spreading

Max & Ceri, Ed & Bron have all just heard about the murder. Leave it to Max to find a bright spot in the whole thing.

Jim and Ivy Braddock

Making the Decision

Sounds like the Glen might be getting some new residents. And maybe a new grocery!

Just had to add another late-breaking story. It's starting to look like I'll never get out of here tonight! But that's okay. I love doing it! Besides, if I stay here all the time, I won't have to look for an apartment!

Abby and I'll be keeping you up to date on everything. And we hope to be able to tell you more about this murder in the next few days. So, everyone hang in there, and we'll all get through this.

Everyone be careful and stay safe.

Libby