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Thursday, March 31, 2005

Small Miracles of the Prairie

I am posting this for jecorbin and her husband (Joel), our writing husband and wife team. Blogger is having its moments with people trying to post these couple of days. I hope they fix it soon. It would be a fun read, coming from the male point of view :-) You guys enjoy and please do comment and write a feedback.

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I decided to jump into the pool and try my hand at writing - My husband (who has been sooo TMOOD tolerant) decided to give it a whirl too - Needless to say his writing skills kicked my butt, so I am offering his handiwork for the enjoyment of gang - this offering simply sets up Ray & Livy down the road a bit.........

SMALL MIRACLES OF THE PRAIRIE

He stripped off another layer, this time his broadcloth shirt. He already had his coat hooked on the fence next to the gate. This early in April and the warmth could be felt in the mid-morning sun.

“Looks like a early summer.” He mumbled to himself, as was his way when he worked alone.

Wiping his face with his kerchief, he slumped into a crouch near the soil that he loved. He was in a fenced section that was planted in winter wheat. The wheat was in neat rows and was within a month of harvest.

He sure wouldn’t be alone then. All farmers in the co-op would be moving with their rented harvesters and hired help from field to field for a week, non-stop, dawn to dusk. The fields would be full.

As he stood back up and scanned the horizon off this slight rise of a field, taking in the green panorama, he had to laugh at himself. He had been reluctant to switch this field to wheat. Yes, wheat was a good money crop, but the startup expense and the danger of loss were high. Livy had helped him change his ways, although he didn’t think she knew.

He always saw that little smile and look of amusement when he talked of beans. He never tired of their joke, but it did make him think of other possibilities.

“Ah, well.” He quietly said. He pulled out his Dad’s old watch to check the time.

Ray chuckled. “Dad never had a hunch that we could grow wheat in these hills”.

He was committed now and barring hail or four weeks without rain, he should have a nice nest egg to improve the farm. Maybe even lease another 40 to plant for fall harvest. He wiped his neck again, “Heck, I could plant some more of them beans.” He stripped off his shirt and started picking his way down the next row, hoeing out the weeds.



Livy was crying. Looking at the cluttered kitchen table, she wanted to sweep it all to the floor. It was all so frustrating, waiting for the next lesson to come in the mail.

“I just can’t go this slowly.”

She sighed and leaned on the table, tilting her head back she looked toward the mailbox. Turning her head, she peered out the other window down the long dirt road. No dust, no Mr. Günter, the rural route mailman in his old T.

Livy started to clear the books and papers off the table, placing them in her “school-box”, as Ray called it. He and the kids knew not to touch it from the shriek she let out the first time she caught little Danny pawing thought it.

“Time to fix lunch” Ray would be in near noon and Danny would be up from his nap. Livy could hear Troy cooing in the next room, amusing himself in his playpen.

Livy smiled and felt a little pleased, in spite of her impatience with her correspondence school delays. Four years ago, she thought she was destined to a sad, sparse life in the prairie. Since then, she had found more life and love that she had ever found in the city.

Jen (Joel)

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Food for thoughts

It gave me a kick when I realized that he's wearing this as I was taking some screen shots from the movie Chilly Dogs.

For those of you who may be wondering what's under that thick rob he's wearing in the TMOOD movie, here's a pretty good idea of it.




I surprisingly enjoyed this movie. I've noticed that he's pretty comfortable and effective in a comedy.

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Wednesday, March 30, 2005

Need Member voice/vote

There have been a slew of stories being posted recently that I felt it appropriate to address the fact that our writing styles all differ in tone, feeling and purpose.

So-I am revamping or site rules but this time with the help of the members and readers. Since we share this page, I think everyone should have a say as to the availability of materials that will be open to public viewing. I am addressing specifically certain stories that may be published in the future that may be entertaining and satisfying to one but may come out offensive to the other. The rules were set with the main intention of discouraging certain "hits" by floaters (visitors) with malicious intent or certain inappropriate websites linking with our site. Words we use on our posts are randomly picked by search engine "robots" so they can index our site for worldwide inquiries (google, yahoo, msn, etc,)

I have initially set the blog for posting / contribution provided certain "rules" were met. There is now a popular demand for the stories to have free reign in content and material. So I wish to know how the members and readers feel about posts that may deviate from that certain "Hallmark feel".

Your immediate opinion and vote is needed so that we can agree unanimously on this particular issue.

Will you:
  1. Agree on having stories e-mailed to members first and then vote on whether it should be published or not in our website?
  2. Let it be published regardless of its content?

This vote will hold until we find a better way to categorize our posts.


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Station break

I suppose I will call this the "station break" between the entertaining stories we've been getting lately. Although not necessarily a Hallmark card ad, but our own version of TMOOD commercial.

All I've been able to do lately is post short notes--I apologize. Thank you to the other members who keep the excitement going while I try to think about improving this site for our growing needs.

The following are posted by request from other members:




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Monday, March 28, 2005

That look...

My husband downloaded these pictures for me...so sweet!
Somehow those eyes and lips just got to me, so am sharing it with you fellow addicts.
Just a warning to you ladies--keep your hormones in control before viewing.









The good and the bad image look but the same effect...still HOT!

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Saturday, March 26, 2005

The most heartbreaking scene

I know you may have your mind set on leaving but..
I can't let you go without telling you how I feel.
I've fallen in love with you.....
and... I love that baby.
For me you're the best thing that's ever happened.

Livy, you are a fine and talented woman
You're a pitiful cook, but....that doesn't matter, I can do the cooking..
I know you had your heart set on going to faraway places,
but there's a good bit of history right here in Otero County.
If you...like Indian canyons and dugouts, I'll help you find them--
You can dig all you want.

that day...the preacher married us I forgot the ring...
I have one now...
Ray, the truth is I dont know if I deserve you..how do you know this could work?
I know because.... someday you're gonna forgive yourself.

As I was preparing/transcribing the what I call "The Proposal scene" for today's marquee, I can't help but really get affected by Ray's profession of his love to Livy.

It just pulls my heartstrings, and it gives me the deepest sadness in the entire movie.

Right up there with the Kiss scene, I consider this to be the most romantic scene and at the same time the most heartbreaking scene ever.

When Ray's voice cracks and tries desperately to hold back his tears---I just say aaaahhhhhh....

I agree he's got nothing to loose and he had let his heart out just to win Livy back.

Writing down his words even gave it new meaning this late.

I believe that:

  • This is the time that Livy decided she won't be leaving for Denver to deliver her baby,
  • That she finally gave in and accepted Ray's love for her
  • Realized that living in the farm with Ray wasn't a bad arrangement at all,
  • She's accepted her feelings for Ray existed and that she doesn't need to hide it from him
  • She knew she was going to make another mistake if she decided to leave Ray and pursue the life she originally had in mind.
  • She realizes that she's most happiest and content in the company of Ray.

It just bothers me that they didn't write a whole scene about what happened after Ray said "someday forgive yourself" and the time she went to fetch the girls and the POW. I am inclined to think that Ray and Livy ended this scene in a beautiful happy way--the reason why Livy had that smile in the truck. It's just not about the ring that she's smiling about-what do you think?

After this, I am writing what I think happened just to satisfy my curiosity, does anyone else out there have an idea or want to explore more on what happened that time? It'd be nice to see different story lines on this missing timeframe.

Time to put on your creative thinking cap!

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Friday, March 25, 2005

Happy Easter

'nuf of lusting on Easter now...here're Ray pictures to hold you over this holiday.



All decent and clean...and covered.

Also I am adding this entry so the "Narcissism" pic goes down a bit as it's so distracting--don't you agree?

But......

I just read a comment by P&P5 and I can't help but reply to that.

Yes, I noticed that he wrapped his overall bib at his waist and he looks great. Don't you think he's somewhat of a tease in a conservative way and in a conservative movie???

Because--I noticed that practically in every movie he's been in, he's been showing off--very subtle but coming on so strong.

I think he's doing that to show off his very nice looking shoulders/arms. He's not even THAT mascular but it somehow has that same effect on all of us.

So, to those who love the arms.....here in the TMOOD movie to get my point across...



.....and in "As Good As It Gets"--just another example as Vincent.



Gosh, I just realized, that's exactly how I pictured him taking his shirt off in the bathtub scene I wrote...

My oh my--I need to take a break from this.

Y'all have a great Easter Holiday!

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Thursday, March 24, 2005

Skeet's Narcissism

For Cassandra and others who are wondering what the Narcissism picture we were talking about--feast your eyes!!!

Time to scream fellow Skeet addicts---

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Wednesday, March 23, 2005

Why oh why?



Why didn't they cast Skeet as the main character instead?

From the cast descriptions, it seems the story revolves mostly around his brother Joseph(?). The generations that span from episode one to six seem to come from his line. Although Jethro (Skeet) has travelled west with his brothers they end up arriving at their destination at different times. I think that's how I assumed the film is depicted from the website.

He may be one of the three main characters but I hope he lives throughout the six part mini-series. I always have this fear that they always kill him off in movies--half of the time, and I really like to stick from beginning till the end of this series and enjoy the full six weeks with Skeet in it.

I think he is really capable of carrying the role of the main character. Just look at that picture--he's such a different looking man for this character.

So please, Mr. Spielberg--please just DON'T disappoint us fans.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2005

Nightmare scene

You'd think that since I've pretty much worn out my DVD copy from constant viewing of this movie, I'd be an expert on every scene...

not even close..

Will someone please explain this scene to me?

I mean ... why did they have to put this in the movie when it just created more questions for the viewers--well, or it could just be me? I just don't get it.

I know maybe it is the only small part where Livy can explain her loneliness of her Mom's loss but don't you think that it left us all hanging in the end? Ray didn't say much and his reaction to Livy's distress was mind boggling.

Did he leave without saying a word because he was disappointed with what Livy said about giving her life to a stranger?

Some of you may have some clearer explanation, I'd love to hear some feedback from you guys about this really short scene.



Is that sadness, disappointment, irritation or hidden anger (although we all know he isn't capable of or even allowed to be in this movie) in Ray's face?


On the sidenote--I love that part where he rubs his temples, his profile is just so appealing. And oh...I am assuming he's wearing those long johns common during those time (is that the right term for it?) under his robe--what do you think?

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Hello

I just wanted to take a moment and introduce myself. I go by Gillian or Paloma. I am an addict of both the book and the film. I have only seen the film once, as I have not purchased it yet, but have read the entire book 5 times and parts of it 20+ times.

I also enjoy writing, so if I get some free time, I will submit an addition to the TMOOD, based on the book, but with Skeet in mind, not a balding redheaded man. This is because I was disappointed that the film left some of the best parts out and changed the story, not to mention that Skeet is too perfect for the character of Ray. I always picture him when I read the book anyway!

Thanks for having me on board, hopefully you'll be hearing from me shortly.

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Our new member

I am a day late welcoming our new member into the group! Another from the IMBD boards--we look forward to hearing from you.

  • Toving

WELCOME and have absolute FUN!

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Monday, March 21, 2005

Movie blunders anyone?

It's amazing how they practically made this movie with so much eye for fine detail-- from period costumes, props and location down to every character's mannerisms. Still, we, who have had the convenience of owning a DVD of the movie were now into finding the irregularities that existed in it--don't viewers do that all the time? hence, I feel it's not an unusual habit to do so. I am obviously psychologizing myself here, for my own sanity.

The faults are minute and they don't make a difference on the beauty and end result of the movie. Sometimes I feel like they did that purposely just to pique the viewers' curiosity.

A few obvious and not so obvious ones--

Someone from the IMBD board had pointed out that on the dance sequence (where most of the blunders are obvious), Ray and Livy were on their way into the dance floor even before the close up entrance, when Martha came running to meet them, happened.


This first shot shows Ray going for the side table near the door and picking something from it--could be a drink or some food.

Next thing you notice, they are dancing away in the background even before they were supposed to come into the dance floor scene.

There is also the cake-is-suddenly-replaced-by-a-drink-on-the-table-bit. Now this is one part where I agree --with pbright's idea--that there could have been another song between this two shots and also the dance probably involved more dancing for Ray and Livy. I love to think that pbright's assumption is correct, that they shared a slow dance that evening (dream on , dream on--sigh)...

Then--Ray and Livy all the way at the back dancing when they are supposed to be close by when Martha and the boys did their own version of the twirl that made Ray and Livy laugh.

You gotta be real attentive on this one, as they are dancing behind the crowd. Ray's head is visible on this picture on the right side. You'll have to rely on the good ol' slow-mo button to see them dance across the floor by the musician's stage.


Last but not least, it's not really a blunder...I call it sort of an anomaly...


Ray is happily looking at Livy instead of his sister who was being given a dedication by Slim. SWEET!!!
Anyone else out there who can point out some more from the movie? Please do share!

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Sunday, March 20, 2005

First attempt in Denver

A continuation to the Prelude to Denver entry earlier...It took awhile, I am not sure if I've maintained the Hallmark feel, do let me know though and I'll edit more.
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Livy had been excited, scared and restless about the impending trip to see her father. Ray had been a constant rock for her all these time as she deals with this growing anxiety in her as it kept building up from the pit of her stomach. She wanted it to be over. She kept thinking that it is just a day and that’s all she has to spare. All these thoughts were constantly crowding her mind—she came to realize that she just wanted to get her father to accept her and to welcome her back to his love. At this point, she doesn’t know what kind of reception they will get from him once they arrive there. She just hopes that something good will come out of this long trip to Denver.

The day had finally arrived. Ruth stayed with them the night before, occupying her Mom’s old room, they will be leaving at the crack of dawn. Martha would just fetch them in the morning and so Ray was confident that Daniel will not miss them so much as there will be a lot of company in Martha’s house.

As it turned out, the visit was a disaster. Her Dad refused to meet with them. Ray didn’t even get to see his father-in-law. He did not realize that they might have needed an appointment just to see him. Rev. Dunne had sent word that he wasn’t able to see them due to “pressing” matters at the church. Abby had apologized in his behalf and had said that he wasn’t prepared to accept visitors on such a busy day like today. And so they practically spent the day with Abby being the go between for them. Livy kept a brave face and apologized to Ray for wasting the day driving all the way to Denver for nothing. Ray hadn't minded at all and told her it was a necessary trip they had to make.

On their way back, Livy was once again in her quiet pensive state. Ray kept glancing at Livy while driving on their way home. It was a sad and disappointing day for both of them. He can’t do much to comfort her at this moment and so he resorted to holding her hands instead. Ray had not anticipated that Livy’s father was such a stern and stubborn person. He can’t imagine his parents treating any of them that way, it had made him even thankful that he was very blessed with what he had. He now fully understood where Livy stands and why she thinks and acts this way, her idea of love was a consequence of her life. She has never gotten that from her father and when her mother passed, she tried to find solace, love and acceptance from any person who can give it to her at that time. The trip home was quiet, hardly any words were uttered between them. The long drive gave them both the time to be lost in their own thoughts.

They arrived at Martha’s house quite early, considering that the result of the day was pretty much a failure. Ray had imagined that they’d be staying at her father’s house till the evening but that did not happen. Ruth was quite surprised that they came back so soon. Martha had figured out that it wasn’t a good trip just by the look on Ray’s and Livy’s faces when they stepped into the house. Ray just gave her a look that told her not to ask how the day went by. She offered supper for them but they refused saying that it was a long trip and it’d best if they can get back home before it gets dark. Martha then packed them a casserole so they’d have something to eat when they get home. Daniel was happy to see his parents and their reaction on seeing him seemed to have lifted the solemn looks off their faces even for a short while.

Upon their arrival at their house, Livy immediately went upstairs to their bedroom and started to prepare to feed the baby. Ray followed her and seeing how tired and crushed she was from the trip, asked her “Run you a bath, Livy?” to which she looks up and gave him a quick smile and replied: “I could really use that, yes please, that would be really nice.”

While Livy fed and put Daniel to sleep, Ray was in the bathroom running warm water in the tub. While waiting for the tub to fill up, he went to change into his usual long sleeved collarless shirt and a new set of trousers. A few minutes later, he came back and sat by the edge of the tub and was testing the water temperature when Livy came in. She is now wearing a robe and her hair tucked in a towel.

Ray: “Is Danny asleep?”

Livy: “Yes, I think he’s tired from all the attention he got from his cousins. He fell right to sleep after I’ve fed him.”

Ray smiled “I bet”.

Ray had gone ahead and poured some bubble liquid and a little salt into the tub and had lighted a couple of candles by the tub, it will help Livy relax.

Livy looked pleased “that certainly looks very inviting”.

Ray: “the water is warmed just right, hope you enjoy it”.

They have been sharing a bed since Daniel’s arrival but nothing like married couples do in an intimate way yet. That hasn’t happened and Ray was willing to wait until the right time comes, when Livy is willing and ready to give that to him. Besides he was raised a patient man.

Livy came over and planted him a kiss on his lips –“thank you, Ray”. They lingered a bit until Livy teasingly dabbed him on the nose with some of the foam from the tub. They shared a contented laugh. Their relationship had greatly improved as the days went by. Ray is very pleased that Livy had quickly and easily warmed up to him.

Ray: “I’ll make some tea, I’ll come back and you can take as much time as you want soaking. It will help you get a restful sleep tonight”. He was on his way out the door to give Livy some privacy.

They are in that awkward stage where both felt the desire for each other but neither knew what to make of it. Kissing had been the most intimate they’ve been to each other. They’ve gotten the hang of that and have enjoyed and cherished this moment all the time. Ray is also now fond of holding and cuddling Livy in their bed. He looks forward to that every night. It’s also the time where both of them enjoy deep, honest and lately funny conversations with each other. He loves falling asleep with the thought that Livy is next to him.

He was waiting for the water to boil and leaning on the counter, looked up at the ceiling, thinking what else he’d do to help Livy out. The kettle whistles and he distractedly makes two cups of tea. Carrying the two cups, he proceeds to go up the stairs.

Livy went in the tub and it felt good. She is still not entirely back to normal since giving birth to Daniel and coupled with the long trip today, her muscles were just in need of some care and attention. She sits and gives a huge sigh, she knew this will definitely do wonders for her physically but emotionally she is a wreck.

Did she expect something like this to happen?
Was she kidding herself thinking the outcome of the day would have been better?
Had she construed a totally different image of her father now in her mind since she’s been away from home a long time? She felt so lonely again, like the time when her mother passed.
Where did she go wrong? She’s accepted her father’s wishes then but why is he still unhappy with her?

All these thinking just frustrated her, she felt helpless and it doesn’t help when she is also having this problem of dealing with her uncontrollable emotions. Livy brings her knees to her chest and she started to sob, she can’t seem to help this lately and she was getting concerned about it.

She hears a knock on the door, hearing Ray say behind the door “Livy, got the tea… you are pretty quiet in there are you ok?....uh, can I come in?” made her suddenly wipe her face of any tears.

She doesn’t like feeling vulnerable in front of Ray. She appreciated all he’s done but she felt she doesn’t like to drag him into this mess. She’s been blessed with Ray, he’s very kind and loving and she felt this other part of her is something that she doesn’t want Ray exposed to any further.

Finally she says, “Please come in” trying to keep her voice from breaking.

Ray enters, saw her sitting straight up in the tub with her arms around her knees drawn to her chest and her eyes all red but she put on a smile. He knew she’s been crying again. He handed her the cup and tried his best not to stare long enough at her. He sat next to the tub facing her at eye level and puts his tea on the floor.

Ray: “Come now, you haven’t been dwelling on today’s events, have you?, these things happen and it’s not the end of the world. Livy, I know your father loves you, he’s just dealing with his pain in a different way. He will eventually turn around but in the meantime, you have to be strong and we’d just have to keep trying”.

Livy just thinks he knew how to really get into her feelings all the time, she’s desperately trying not to cry but her hormones just have a mind of its own. She half turns to the wall away from Ray’s prying look as the floodgate of tears had come lose.

Ray just couldn’t stand seeing her this way. He’d give anything to her to make her happy. His hand tried to reach out to soothe her but he’s not sure if she’d appreciate that so he hesitated, he regretted having said a word to her, he should have just kept quiet. He looked down on the floor and decided—what the heck!

In one swoop of his arm her took his shirt off and undressed. He held both sides of the tub and went in behind her. He sat straddling her between his legs. The moment he was in, a feeling of uneasiness came upon him, now he’s not sure why he’d done that! Livy sat motionless still dealing with her emotions, he knew she was surprised at what he’s done but she didn’t protest. Suddenly, he doesn’t know what to do next.

What he did from then on was what seemed and felt right at that moment. Ray just let things happen as it occurred. He gently tried to pry the sponge from Livy’s hands and then he softly started to work on the exposed part of her-- her neck, shoulders, arms and her upper back. Then Livy moved and she scooted closer so she can rest her back on his chest. Ray held his breath realizing where this was going but he was overjoyed that in spite of Livy’s sorrow, she’d somehow not entirely shut him out. And so he wrapped his arms around her and whispered in her ear that everything will be all right.

That night, even if they had such an emotionally exhausting day, they slept contentedly together after they’ve resolved to make another trip to see Rev. Dunne—this time they’ll be bringing Daniel with them.

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Newbie

My DVD of TMOOD should arrive early this week, and I want to thank all you rabid Skeet fans for feeding me photos, lines, and scenes from the movie in the meantime. My participation in this site involves a lot of firsts for me, and I would never have signed up if I hadn't been drawn to your intelligence, passion, analysis, and dedication. Having only seen the movie once (on TV), I haven't been able to recall the fine details that some of you have. I was so "smitten," to use someone's word, as soon as I saw Skeet in that first scene that I really didn't focus on much but him throughout the movie. I've learned so much about him and TMOOD from you all. I truly appreciate it, and look forward to contributing more as time goes by.

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Saturday, March 19, 2005

Miracles on DVD

Just a reminder to everyone that the Miracles TV series (13 episodes) will be released on DVD one month from now--April 19.

It 's going to be fun to see Skeet's work that is more recent plus he looks really great in the series. I myself have not seen an episode and have no idea why I didn't even catch it on in 2003.
My husband had placed an order for me but I will be getting it a week or so after its release. So place your order now if you haven't done so.

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Shall we dance?

A romantic movie is not a great movie if there isn’t a dance sequence.

Most of the time, we get to see a slow dance in these types of movies, all the more for the viewers to feel the intensity of emotions between the couple. You know like in the movie Chocolat.

It’s just something that is a given.

So why does this movie have so much impact on a lot of its viewers when there isn’t a slow dance?

The dance in TMOOD is even fast and short but they were able to convey so much of Ray and Livy in this sequence. Emotions from uneasiness and shyness all the way to their having fun.


It’s such a great scene.

To think that Skeet is supposed to be teaching Keri to dance. As you know Keri is the better dancer (coming from a dance background and MMC), the acting is so authentic that the viewers will believe that she isn’t and Skeet has all the right moves. He’s just great at doing that in the entire movie.



I love the way he sways with her with a very quiet directive from start to finish. The way he looks at her and then the way she uneasily looks at him.



This is one of the favorite scenes I love replaying in this movie. It's just me being a frustrated dancer I guess.

And why is Skeet's hands higher on this shot? (hehe)... all the more curious to see the outtakes of this as well. Keri said she enjoyed it the most that the four of them had to take dance lessons for this scene.

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Page back to normal

Whew!
We are finally back. Thank you for your patience as the site was down (in disarray) most of today. I had messed up on the coding and I just couldn't figure what was wrong with it. I had to get out and clear my brain. I am glad it's back to normal and that I am NOW making sure I back up my template in case something like this ever happens again.

To the team members, thanks for keeping up on the posting, I think I've neglected to even check on this today. I hope that PatriciaBUV is now on her way to getting a post in.

A few changes though---I've cut back to showing only around 10 posts on the page. This is just so that the readers won't have too long of a page scroll all the time. The previous posts can be accessed on the Archives on the sidebar. I've made the archives grouped by month instead of every week as well.

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Thanks.....

Skeetrfan and all of the other Skeet addicts....I love this site. I'm grinning all day long after I get my Skeet fix. I love that all of you feel the same way I do about the same scenes, especially the fishing scene. Skeet makes me crazy every time I watch it....he's so good. I don't know anyone else who could have done that scene, except Skeet. It's such a simple scene...yet so powerful. Lately, because I've seen this movie so many times and replayed so many favorite scenes...I know all the dialogue. Just yesterday someone made some silly remark and I responded with "I bet"...smirking. Of course, I laughed after doing it...

Anyway....many thanks to all of you for providing solace. Personally, the last year has been a difficult one for me. This movie has made me feel hopeful again.....it's great to be able to discuss and share.....God bless all of you.....

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Friday, March 18, 2005

The Kiss!

***Teaser alert***
Here's to inspire you all for these next two days. Dream on!

Happy weekend to all of you!


Playing this in slow-mo is just the best-it's highly recommended for the tmoodaddicts out there.

You will definitely appreciate this short kiss more...this scene is teeming with so much implied feelings!

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Our 10th member joins!

I think I've managed to lure the IMDB group to this site.

I LOVE the group over there, such nice people having great fun sharing and messaging. We are very happy that you all are having fun at this site too and bringing with you the enthusiasm that makes this page as exciting and interesting beyond what I've originally imagined last week.

It's great to have you all. The popularity of TMoOD would not have been possible without all of you.

Please welcome another IMDB offspring--

  • Gillian

You are now onboard, have fun!

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Another member signs up

This was a great 5 days and such a great way to end the week!
We are welcoming another member to the team--we are happy to have you onboard.

  • Ecraf

WELCOME and have fun!

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Welcome wagon for new member

We are very pleased to welcome another member to our growing list of TMoOd group.
Our experience here since this site opened as contributors have been personal and emotionally wide range and certainly individually fulfilling.
We are ecstatic that we have garnered quite a number of dedicated readers as well, you inspire us to keep this going--so keep on visiting!
  • PatriciaT

WELCOME TO THE TEAM!

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Prelude to Denver

Here's my first attempt at story telling. Not much yet, there's still more, this is just the first installment. I just created it this morning and will be working on some more this weekend. Hope you enjoy reading through it---

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Since giving birth to Daniel Livy had been a changed woman. Ray noticed that she has this glow and happiness about her whenever she is with Daniel, when she steals a glance at Ray or when they both marvel at the baby that had given them both such unexplainable happiness between them.

Indeed their lives had changed so much since Daniel’s arrival. In spite of this, both of them seem to have worked out a way to get back to their regular routine before Daniel’s birth. It has been hard for Ray to leave early to work in the fields but he’s managed to work around that as well. He enjoys the early mornings watching both the baby and Livy sleep while he sips his morning coffee. Lately, he’s been delaying his departure from the house. In the fields, work had been easier on Ray, thinking of his wife and son seem to give him the energy to do more than he usually planned for the day. In the afternoons, Ray feels the hour drag by so slow as he always looked forward to going home and spending time with them.

At the same time Ray is aware that Livy can be strangely quiet , lost in her own thoughts at times when she is by herself about the house doing chores. Ray was getting worried that something was bothering her. He’s been watching her and had been trying to catch the right opportunity to ask her.

One night Livy was in the kitchen cooking dinner and Ray was in the parlor working on farm business at his desk. Daniel has been fed and sleeping in the cradle near Ray. He has been used to listening to sounds of the baby and Livy in the kitchen at nights. It brought a smile to his face when he looked over at the cradle and saw Daniel stretch and go back to sleep. It always amazed him that he is now a Dad, responsible for this wonderful little being. He turns and goes back to concentrating on the receipts that needed to be logged into the register when he noticed that there wasn’t any sound coming from the kitchen.

Livy started to enjoy cooking as she finds joy in seeing Ray’s reaction to it. He always compliments her cooking regardless if it comes out good or bad. She loves that about Ray. She’s determined to do better dishes and lesser of the bad ones just to please him. Since giving birth, she can’t describe the joy that Daniel had brought her and these warm and rousing feelings for Ray had been pestering her deep inside her heart. Lately, she hasn’t been able to control her emotions. She finds herself lost in her thoughts at times and there are times when sudden sadness just envelops her and she cannot understand why all of a sudden tears would well up from her eyes. Ray and Daniel had somehow completed her in a way that she cannot comprehend but deep down inside, she feels that there is still something missing—her Dad’s acceptance of her and to feel the love again from the man that she grew up looking up to and respected all her life.

She was by the stove deep in thought when she realized that Ray was standing by the doorway with his arms crossed watching her. The food she was cooking needed to be turned and she immediately tried to save it before it got burned.

Ray had the look of concern on his face and said: “You want to tell me what’s bothering you?”,

Livy: “I am fine, I was just thinking about something”—fidgeting now that she felt Ray’s eyes are onto her with that look of deep concern, she turns off the fire on the stove.

Ray: “Come here” , he extended his right arm to her and she just somehow found herself in his arms. She always felt comforted in his arms but now she finds herself not being able to control her tears, it started to stream down her face.

Ray saw that she was desperately trying to control her tears when she came to him and then he saw her come undone. “What’s wrong? Please tell me. Maybe I can help you.” Letting her go for short time to look at her face and to gently wipe the tears off her face and intently looking into her eyes. He can see the sadness on her face and he felt helpless seeing that in her eyes.

Livy: “ I don’t know, I can’t seem to control my emotions. I am sorry. I don’t know why I feel this sadness come over me sometimes.” She felt always conscious when he looks at her like that, she always felt like breaking his gaze but looking into his eyes always had her mesmerized and she easily gets lost in them.

Ray: “What’s making you sad?, maybe you shouldn’t be doing all this so early, you should get some more rest.” She buries her head on his shoulders, she hasn't mentioned her father's name in front of Ray before, it felt strange for her to open up this subject now but--

Livy: “No, I like working, it keeps my mind busy and I think it helps me get over these feelings at times……just lately, I’ve been thinking about Dad. I just wanted him to see Daniel, and to meet you. I think there are so many things I want to tell him that I don’t know where to begin. I don’t know how to do it, he hasn’t said any word since he sent me off to be married to you.”

Ray somehow knew that this may be the thing that was bothering her and now she had confirmed it. He was planning on making the trip to Denver, just the two of them, for now. He just didn’t know how to tell her about it but he had asked Martha earlier if she can look after Daniel when that time comes.

Ray: “Well, I was thinking we should take that trip and visit your Dad. Ruth can’t wait to babysit for us. I just didn’t know when you will up to doing that since it’s just been a few weeks since you gave birth. “

Livy was surprised, she was so engrossed in her own emotions that she didn’t even think that Ray had even thought that. “Really?, I don’t mind going soon.”

Ray: “You sure? I just want to make sure you will be fine.” Livy nods and so Ray says: “Ok let’s go next week”Livy felt a heavy burden lift from her, and at the same time, a feeling of foreboding as to what to expect once they get there. Ray gives her a warm hug and gave her kiss on her forehead, she wanted to remain in his arms forever. He did know how to make her feel better.

--to be continued---

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Thursday, March 17, 2005

Into the West

I may be going a little off tangent here, but just want to let the Skeet fans know that the TNT website for the epic drama "Into the West" has been updated. Pictures, pictures, pictures and a new trailer. As you all know, Skeet and Keri are both in the movie. Check it out!

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Fishin's just an excuse, I suspect...

First off, I hope this works. I've never posted pics on a web site before. Having said that...

I especially like this scene. The scenery is so beautiful and just the two of them in the boat makes it a very intimate interaction. This occurs right after the pot luck and it is the first time we see Ray in a setting he's more comfortable in while around Livy. I also love how he steals a glace at her legs and then looks away. How cute!


I think this is also the first time we see Livy with her guard down around Ray. As she leans back, soaking up the quiet surroundings, we see a glimpse of Livy enjoying herself. It's a taste of what's to come!


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Wednesday, March 16, 2005

Where did you meet?

Pbright is so nice to ask if I can post more screen caps--when I have the time. Funny but I should say these days, I have all the time for this site and hardly any for anything else (chores and husband in total neglect) but I am happiest when I am working on this site. I really like the way the team works out right now. Love your ideas and I am willing to indulge you in any way possible--you seem to be able to pick the right thing out of the wild jumble of thoughts in my mind all the time.

So per popular request--I do keep track of the IMDB message boards still just to make sure I don't miss out on anything new. There are direct links on the left sidebar of this blogpage if you have not noticed yet--just click any of the links to transport you directly to favorite sites.

This is one scene that I've played many times over just to see Ray's reaction when Mrs. Pratt and Mrs. Parker (or Barker?) asked them where they had met. I thought his reaction was more on "I can't believe they are so nosy!" and was so taken aback that he had to scramble for an answer. Pbright says he's about to laugh out loud when he heard them ask them such a prying question. What do you guys think?

Oops did I catch the right frame?--but you fellow fanatics know what I am talking about

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Addendum to the holding hand scene entry

Very interesting topic to talk about, I am glad that P&P5 brought it up. I have all these screen caps that I am sure we can discuss and even find new meaning in them. Why--just reading the new materials these girls came up with seems to develop differently in my mind everytime I read it. No wonder this movie never gets tiring even if you watch it a thousand times. Reading their entries countless times feels like I've overlooked a sentence, a gesture or a meaning all the time--it still astounds me that I do that a lot lately and sometimes I feel there's more to it in between the lines.

On the Thanksgiving scene, I kind of expected that there would somehow be some holding hands in it (as it was in the book). Don't you think it was strange that Ray had placed his left hand so awkwardly on the side closer to Livy's when he was saying his thanksgiving? It's like he's positioning it there for that to happen later on.





Yes, it's really difficult to see it because if you don't play it either in slow-motion or frame by frame you will definitely miss it. But it was certainly there! I have to say that it's not Ray holding her hand but Livy holding Ray's hand as if to show her way of thanking him for his forbearance and love that she was talking about earlier. It's a great gesture because we hardly see any of the love being returned by Livy.

So my question is, why did they decide to hide that from being too obvious to the viewers? Please don't say they ran out of time and had to cut that scene! Oh and look at Martha's reaction on that very moment when Ray and Livy were holding hands. Was the holding hand scene supposed to be not there at all?



I wish I can zoom in but that will take time, do check it out yourself when you watch this scene on DVD


Team members, if you intend to expound on this thread, do write a separate entry so that the readers can follow the thread easier. It's kind of hard to open the comment window and find where the conversation is going (I will see if I can make the comment part easier for everyone to see and follow).

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New team member additions

I have received a couple more requests and have sent out invites. I am glad that more people are participating in this site. Feel free to add an entry as you are now part of the team!

Welcome!
  • Kiddo81
  • jecorbin

*Enjoy yourselves*

Note that Kiddo81 is the one who set up the online petition page in January. Truly grateful for your work in getting the petition site up so quickly. I am sure that if more people would sign the faster we'll get to see a continuation of this movie come to reality.

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Thanks!

Hey guys,

Just want to acknowledge what an awesome job you all did getting the petition I created circulated to a wider audience! We were kinda stuck at around 83 signatures as of last week, and now we're at 104! I never thought I'd get much of a response (figuring I was one of only a few die-hard TMOOD fans) - but you all proved me wrong!

I'm also glad to be able to share my enjoyment of the movie (and Skeet) with all of you! Keep the fabulous updates coming!

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Tuesday, March 15, 2005

Ray at his finest

I'd have to give myself time to write my own version of a continuing story. I'll probably work on it this weekend. P&P5 and Pbright had totally worked hard to get their wonderfully written stories out in just these couple of days--I am so amazed, I don't think I can match the creativity of these two members! Kudos to both of you for a job well done.

I've been busy just getting as much stuff into this site as possible. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to Google search this site. I think Google's spiders for indexing is somehow missing us sadly. If anyone out there has ideas, please do let me know!

I am closing the day with Skeet's screen caps from the Beetbox drive scene.


Don't you think this look shows he's already fallen for her?


I think Livy said a bad word when she tried to shift gears :-)



It's so old fashioned that he's even too shy to have any of his body part come too close to Livy. Prudent or shy?


I think this is the fastest he's spoken in the entire movie. So fun to watch, he seems so unguarded and comfortable with Livy.


"Our farm", definitely such a sweet thing to say. He's totally committed to sharing everything with her. I always just look at Ray's facial expressions that I get to see Livy's reaction only on screen caps.


I think I'll just melt looking into those eyes!


and this sideway look is so hot!


That cringe and pained look is definitely effective!
I have to eventually load my screen cap pics on to this site as I've returned the album to private mode again. It's much easier for me to use them this way. So for those who've missed it, don't worry, you'll see them here as I'll be posting them every so often.
Please do not forget to vote for a sequel! See Rhwillut's entry below.
Good night everyone!

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