hazelra7 Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 North Los Robles Avenue exist as well? Welll.... THere is a North Los Robles.. but 2311 is San Marino, and not anyway near what they said. ALso, there is no way Sheldon could see the Pasadena City hall from his window. The Bridge I put in my ff is real. Sheldon runs across it in his Flash Costume when he imagines going out to the Grand Canyon and yelling at Leonard. Google Earth is my crack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tensor Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 North Los Robles Avenue exist as well? I usually put the apartment at Los Robles and Colorado. But yeah, as Hazel says, 2311 is no where near where they say it is on the show. 2311 would be near Alameda Street, which doesn't intersect with Los Robles. At Howard and Bernadette's wedding, when the scene pulls out, the top of the building used is actually on S Madison, one building south of Cordova Street (about three blocks to the Southeast of Coloardo and Los Robles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelra7 Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 I usually put the apartment at Los Robles and Colorado. But yeah, as Hazel says, 2311 is no where near where they say it is on the show. 2311 would be near Alameda Street, which doesn't intersect with Los Robles. At Howard and Bernadette's wedding, when the scene pulls out, the top of the building used is actually on S Madison, one building south of Cordova Street (about three blocks to the Southeast of Coloardo and Los Robles. Now that is Google Earth action right there. Rock on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 I'm looking at N Los Robles right now, on Google Earth. That's a nice pickup on the driveway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TateTheUnicorn Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 I would love to write a fan fiction, but tests are coming up at school and I can't write for shit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelra7 Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 (edited) I would love to write a fan fiction, but tests are coming up at school and I can't write for shit Have you read some of the FF's? No worries dude. Tests are bummer though. You can put your ideas on FF ideas Thread. That is a good place. Maybe write when you feel you can. I feel like I drank the FF kool aid and I want everyone to have a taste. LOL sorry to be the Rah Rah club for writing! Edited May 29, 2015 by hazelra7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tensor Posted May 29, 2015 Posted May 29, 2015 I'm looking at N Los Robles right now, on Google Earth. That's a nice pickup on the driveway. Stephen, did you find the apartment building on S Madison and Cordova? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mphs95 Posted May 30, 2015 Posted May 30, 2015 There really is a place called the Cheesecake Factory? Yes there is. Rach I am not sure about your neck of the woods but here Big Boy Restaurants grow on frees! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachelshamyfan Posted May 30, 2015 Posted May 30, 2015 Nothing like it, except the extensive menu. It is like those fancy pubs you guys have out in UK... Wetherspoons. Only less booze, more Cheesecake. I've been to a few wetherspoons in my time and they are all full of obnoxious drunks, maybe I'm at the wrong ones..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWackaDoodle Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 OT: I've seen a quote from Mayim floating around here from time to time about meaning what she says. I've been unable to locate the exact quote and the context in which she uses it, but I think that it might be a good line for my next chapter. Does anybody know what interview it's from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamour Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 Hi, I just googled this quote: "I say what I mean and mean what I say and I don’t say it mean" and found this here: http://www.kveller.com/why-i-never-force-my-kids-to-kiss-their-grandparents-or-anyone-else/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWackaDoodle Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 Hi, I just googled this quote: "I say what I mean and mean what I say and I don’t say it mean" and found this here:http://www.kveller.com/why-i-never-force-my-kids-to-kiss-their-grandparents-or-anyone-else/ Thank you! I couldn't remember all of it so my Google search was pointless. Thanks again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
notchinc Posted June 4, 2015 Posted June 4, 2015 I get sad when I refresh my FF.net and there is no update. There might even be a whimper released. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbee73 Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 I get sad when I refresh my FF.net and there is no update. There might even be a whimper released. I'm the same way when I haven't gotten any new updates. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mphs95 Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) I am too. I'm playing catch up from work the last couple weeks and a family emergency. I hope to have more PR & JA up next week after I catch up on my favorite stories. I'll get you all those updates just yet! Edited June 5, 2015 by mphs95 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
karyshamy Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 I was going to open a new topic, but as I'm not sure about the name I preferred to post it here. I'm starting a new fanfic, and I already have a bit of it ready, and I'd like to ask if anybody here would be my beta for this one. The main reason I need a beta is because I'm not familiar with life in the 50's, 60's, 70's in the US. All I know are things I saw in movies. But that's not much. By now, I have already made the summary of the story: Temporary title: Perfecting the relationship: a Pop-Pop's Diary Summary: After Meemaw’s death, Sheldon travels to Texas to search for memories in his grandparent’s old house, and finds his Pop-Pop diary, in which he wrote all the things that worked right in his relationship with Meemaw, and what didn't work so well. Coming back to Pasadena, Sheldon will use it as a guide and put those rules into action – just in a very "Sheldonian" way. I would need help especially in the Pop-Pop's diary parts. I plan to have, after chapters 1 and 2, a fixed format for each chapter. It would basically start with Sheldon reading an entry and then how he acted about it with Amy. If anybody gave me a hand in this I'd be grateful, because I'm really willing to start writing this story but I'm not secure enough if I can get a nice result. Anybody? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckyseyedoc Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 I was going to open a new topic, but as I'm not sure about the name I preferred to post it here. I'm starting a new fanfic, and I already have a bit of it ready, and I'd like to ask if anybody here would be my beta for this one. The main reason I need a beta is because I'm not familiar with life in the 50's, 60's, 70's in the US. All I know are things I saw in movies. But that's not much. By now, I have already made the summary of the story: Temporary title: Perfecting the relationship: a Pop-Pop's Diary Summary: After Meemaw’s death, Sheldon travels to Texas to search for memories in his grandparent’s old house, and finds his Pop-Pop diary, in which he wrote all the things that worked right in his relationship with Meemaw, and what didn't work so well. Coming back to Pasadena, Sheldon will use it as a guide and put those rules into action – just in a very "Sheldonian" way. I would need help especially in the Pop-Pop's diary parts. I plan to have, after chapters 1 and 2, a fixed format for each chapter. It would basically start with Sheldon reading an entry and then how he acted about it with Amy. If anybody gave me a hand in this I'd be grateful, because I'm really willing to start writing this story but I'm not secure enough if I can get a nice result. Anybody? At the risk of dating myself horribly, I'll be happy to help with 1970s references. Sadly, I do remember them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
karyshamy Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 At the risk of dating myself horribly, I'll be happy to help with 1970s references. Sadly, I do remember them! Oh, thank you so much! I really appreciate your help! So, can I contact you about the 70's? It won't take much, the idea is to have Sheldon rereading it whenever he needs to find a solution for his problems (or inspiration). Thanks again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerrycec03 Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 What does being a Beta entail? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
karyshamy Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 (edited) What does being a Beta entail? I guess just be willing to help and have the knowledge needed... I think Edited June 5, 2015 by karyshamy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mphs95 Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 What does being a Beta entail? It depends. One person I beta read for several months ago only wanted grammar and editing assistance, some just want an opinion on what I think of the story while most ask for me to edit and give suggestions. Before I do anything, I do ask what the author wants me to do so I don't step on any toes. A good beta listens to what is requested and sticks to those guidelines. In return, we ask that if you ask for comprehensive help, at least give our suggestions and editing some consideration. If you don't like what we do, at least give the courtesy of a thank you for our time. It's not easy going through a chapter and doing all that stuff and then to see it all thrown away when posted (including all the editing help) is not very cool. It takes time out of other things we can do, but most love to do it to help another writer because we fanfic people need to stick together. Something to keep in mind when you ask a writer to beta. Get someone whose writing you have read in the past and has proven to know good grammar and punctuation skills, but don't let a beta take away your story. The author should write THEIR vision, not another's and a good beta also respects that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantagrae Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 On the TXF board I go to, we have a pinned thread titled "Need a Beta!/I'm a Beta!" where people can ask for betas or offer to beta. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mphs95 Posted June 5, 2015 Posted June 5, 2015 I know FF.net does that and I think Bonesology (the Bones board I belong to) does that, also. If all else fails, just ask someone whom you trust. If that person knows your fandom, even better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hawking Posted June 6, 2015 Posted June 6, 2015 Is it definitely established, in the show, that Amy drives a manual? Also, is a manual referred to as a manual, in the US, or is it known as something like a stick shift? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantagrae Posted June 6, 2015 Posted June 6, 2015 Is it definitely established, in the show, that Amy drives a manual? Also, is a manual referred to as a manual, in the US, or is it known as something like a stick shift? They've never stated specifically, but just from the driving scenes, everyone appears to drive an automatic. In the US, it's usually referred to as a stick, a standard, or a manual transmission. For many people, an automatic is the most common, unless you drive something like a little sports car. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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