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Cricket James

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Just a small town girl, living in a lonely world...wait...that's not right.
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A Past Remembered - Part I

A/N: It has always bothered me that Diana refuses to write the backstory of her own leading lady, so this is my attempt to remedy that. That being said, be patient. It’s going to take a few (though not many) parts/chapters for things to connect!

Part I

Eyam, Derbyshire - 30,  June 1666

   He idly traced the veins on the back of her hand as they sat together, staring into the distance as the sunlight waned around them, a bright beam breaking through the tree cover here and there. She wanted to say something to break the silence. Something, anything would be better than the cloud that hung around them. She opened her mouth to speak, then snapped it closed again. What could she possibly say to make this any better?

They watched as Mompesson and Stanley walked cautiously down the path out of town, a cadre of three men following in their wake. They stopped at the break in the road to kneel near the well. She saw Mompesson’s hand disappear into his coat pocket and then drop something - coins most likely - into the well while Stanley and their companions hoisted large bags onto their shoulders before turning to come from whence they came.

“Looks like there wasn’t a lot today,” she mused in a hushed whisper.

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Outlander Season 3 Episodes

SO, I was browsing IMDB, as one is apt to do from time to time. I was on Cesar Domboy’s page, and notice he is credited for episodes in season 3! 

He is credited for:

3.5

3.7

3.8

3.9

3.10

3.11

3.12

3.13

I’m thinking since he isn’t credited for episode 3.6, that episode will be entirely from Claire’s perspective. Discovering A Malcom in her time, and then finding her way to the Printshop in his time, ending that episode with the bell. So the actual Printshop scene would take place in 3.7.  

I noticed 3.12 also has an “Auctioneer” credited. I’m guessing that will be the episode where Claire buys the one armed slave and they start to piece together where Young Ian is. Which means they might not rediscover Geillis Duncan episode 13. 

Here is a link to his IMDB page, if you want to look for yourself! http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2023483/

oh interesting! seems to line up with a lot of the speculation I’ve heard rumblings of, so I think you’re onto something 

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cricketjames

Since Cait said at SDCC it's not "half and half" as far as episodes before the reunion and after, I would hope it was more of a 30/70 split. But, I have thought episode 7 for a while. Even though that leaves 5 episodes for a TON of stuff...

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Fuck it

lets get personal: send me a number 1: 6 of the songs you listen to most? 2: If you could meet anyone on this earth, who would it be? 3: Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 23, give me line 17. 4: What do you think about most? 5: What does your latest text message from someone else say? 6: Do you sleep with or without clothes on? 7: What’s your strangest talent? 8: Girls… (finish the sentence); Boys… (finish the sentence) 9: Ever had a poem or song written about you? 10: When is the last time you played the air guitar? 11: Do you have any strange phobias? 12: Ever stuck a foreign object up your nose? 13: What’s your religion? 14: If you are outside, what are you most likely doing? 15: Do you prefer to be behind the camera or in front of it? 16: Simple but extremely complex. Favorite band? 17: What was the last lie you told? 18: Do you believe in karma? 19: What does your URL mean? 20: What is your greatest weakness; your greatest strength? 21: Who is your celebrity crush? 22: Have you ever gone skinny dipping? 23: How do you vent your anger? 24: Do you have a collection of anything? 25: Do you prefer talking on the phone or video chatting online? 26: Are you happy with the person you’ve become? 27: What’s a sound you hate; sound you love? 28: What’s your biggest “what if”? 29: Do you believe in ghosts? How about aliens? 30: Stick your right arm out; what do you touch first? Do the same with your left arm. 31: Smell the air. What do you smell? 32: What’s the worst place you have ever been to? 33: Choose: East Coast or West Coast? 34: Most attractive singer of your opposite gender? 35: To you, what is the meaning of life? 36: Define Art. 37: Do you believe in luck? 38: What’s the weather like right now? 39: What time is it? 40: Do you drive? If so, have you ever crashed? 41: What was the last book you read? 42: Do you like the smell of gasoline? 43: Do you have any nicknames? 44: What was the last film you saw? 45: What’s the worst injury you’ve ever had? 46: Have you ever caught a butterfly? 47: Do you have any obsessions right now? 48: What’s your sexual orientation? 49: Ever had a rumour spread about you? 50: Do you believe in magic? 51: Do you tend to hold grudges against people who have done you wrong? 52: What is your astrological sign? 53: Do you save money or spend it? 54: What’s the last thing you purchased? 55: Love or lust? 56: In a relationship? 57: How many relationships have you had? 58: Can you touch your nose with your tongue? 59: Where were you yesterday? 60: Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you? 61: Are you wearing socks right now? 62: What’s your favourite animal? 63: What is your secret weapon to get someone to like you? 64: Where is your best friend? 65: Give me your top 5 favourite blogs on Tumblr. 66: What is your heritage? 67: What were you doing last night at 12AM? 68: What do you think is Satan’s last name? 69: Biggest turn ons? 70: Are you the kind of friend you would want to have as a friend? 71: You are walking down the street on your way to work. There is a dog drowning in the canal on the side of the street. Your boss has told you if you are late one more time you get fired. What do you do? 72: You are at the doctor’s office and she has just informed you that you have approximately one month to live. a) Do you tell anyone/everyone you are going to die? b) What do you do with your remaining days? c) Would you be afraid? 73: You can only have one of these things; trust or love. 74: What’s a song that always makes you happy when you hear it? 75: What are the last four digits in your cell phone number? 76: In your opinion, what makes a great relationship? 77: How can I win your heart? 78: Can insanity bring on more creativity? 79: What is the single best decision you have made in your life so far? 80: What size shoes do you wear? 81: What would you want to be written on your tombstone? 82: What is your favourite word? 83: Give me the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word; heart. 84: What is a saying you say a lot? 85: What’s the last song you listened to? 86: Basic question; what’s your favourite colour/colours? 87: What is your current desktop picture? 88: If you could press a button and make anyone in the world instantaneously explode, who would it be? 89: What would be a question you’d be afraid to tell the truth on? 90: Turn offs? 91: You accidentally eat some radioactive vegetables. They were good, and what’s even cooler is that they endow you with the super-power of your choice! What is that power? 92: where are your parents from? 93: You can erase any horrible experience from your past. What will it be? 94: You have the opportunity to sleep with the music-celebrity of your choice. Who would it be? 95: You just got a free plane ticket to anywhere. You have to depart right now. Where are you gonna go? 96: Do you have any relatives in jail? 97: Have you ever thrown up in the car? 98: Ever been on a plane? 99: If the whole world were listening to you right now, what would you say

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how about we do the ships thing?

put a fandom in my ask and i’ll answer:
  • otp
  • favourite canon pairing
  • worst pairing ever
  • guilty pleasure pairing
  • a pairing you want to see more
  • that pairing everyone likes but you’re like “lol no” 
  • favorite non-romantic pair
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HMS CARAIDS

As a mother, I am blessed to have three very healthy children. That is why I feel compelled to support World Child Cancer and Caitriona Balfe in the #CaitsCaraids campaign to help fight childhood cancer for those less fortunate children in Ghana. I humbly ask that you help us in our efforts to help others. I sincerely thank you from our team 😘❤️!!!

Forgot to mention our amazing prizes that we are giving away:

HMSCaraids will hold raffle drawings at the end of our campaign for these two awesome gifts! You’ll receive one entry into the raffle drawing per £20 donated (i.e. Up to £20 = 1 entry, £40 = 2 entries, £60 = 3 entries, etc). Each entry in entered for both prizes, no distinction made. Prize #1 will be drawn first and then Prize #2. Good luck!!! Prize #1: Autographed 8”x10” Portrait of Caitriona Balfe Prize #2 Outlander Merchandise Gift Pack: The Making of Outlander Book Claires’s Knitted Cowl Claire’s Arm Warmers Crown & Thistle Pin Funko POP Claire Doll The Official Outlander Adult Coloring Book Jamie Fraser Funko POP Inspired Tote Bag 8” x 10” Official Headshot Photo of Caitriona Balfe (Distributed at Emerald City Comicon)

We’ve had some awesome gift donations and we’re doing a raffle for anyone who is able to donate to #CaitsCaraids!! SEE??? 

Visit the HMS Caraids page to donate and you’ll be eligible to win one of the gifts!! All details listed above and on the giving page. Don’t worry if you can’t contribute right away - the campaign continues through the summer and we’ll be drawing the winners in August when the fundraiser ends.

Thanks for all the support already!! 🤗❤️

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Breaking News: I'm an asshole and apparently "not welcome" in the shipper section of the fandom because I chose to say I don't agree with some people. Thank you for your KIND MESSAGES /s. You won't get rid of me quite that easily, amigos.

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cricketjames

No One

I repeat NO ONE, is responsible for your happiness except you. Maybe now is a good time for you to reflect on what makes you happy - but DO NOT blame others for your being pissed/sad/upset right now.

I am a shipper. No one forced me to ship or continues to make me ship. We all ship by choice. So if you’re unhappy, make a change. But don’t drag people through the mud in the process.

And yes, I do realize this is me being a hypocrite.

Post about YOUR feelings, but quit lumping everyone in as "we" in regards to shippers. A LOT of us don't feel the same way and can speak for ourselves ✌🏻

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No One

I repeat NO ONE, is responsible for your happiness except you. Maybe now is a good time for you to reflect on what makes you happy - but DO NOT blame others for your being pissed/sad/upset right now. I am a shipper. No one forced me to ship or continues to make me ship. We all ship by choice. So if you're unhappy, make a change. But don't drag people through the mud in the process.

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Everyone Just Needs To Stop

Stop. Just. Stop.

You aren’t doing yourselves any favors. No one leaving comments on her Instagram is helping anything and just making the problem worse.

Stop harassing her. Stop defending her. Stop dragging him because something you see doesn’t fit your narrative.

Keep in mind, I’m saying this as a shipper.

This fandom is exhausting.

ETA: Dragging her in comments on this post is SO APPRECIATED and totally what I meant by this post! /sarcasm

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The HMSPeakers are in the final push to meet our fundraising goal for Bloodwise UK! Every gift and reblog helps! 

A few great reasons to help…

1. Bloodwise UK is doing amazing work to advance the research and treatment of blood cancer. Blood cancers have touched several families in HMSPeakers team personally, so the cause is close to our hearts. 

2. Bloodwise is the chosen charity of My Peak Challenge. As a team, the HMSPeakers have made tremendous strides toward living healthier, more active lives and accomplishing a variety of personal challenges we’ve set for ourselves. We’re doing this to show our appreciation. If MPC is helping you in a similar way, we hope you’ll consider a gift or a reblog to help spread the word. 

3. What better way to celebrate Sam’s upcoming birthday than by surprising him with funds for his favorite cause? 

4. Our fundraising campaign is part of the HMSPeakers team proposal for official MPC affiliate status…which would be really cool. 

Thanks to everyone who has given and helped to spread the word! Let’s do this! 

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Sharing this here, since some people have expressed an interest in the #HMSPeakers. We’re excited about our new Twitter initiative! Come follow us so we can cheer you on, whether you’re doing MPC or just working toward better health and fitness.

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twitter.......

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widchadidcha

My husband and I have been together 30 years, and he has quite a few tatts. He knows NEVER to get my name tattooed on him anywhere, our kids names yes my name no. If things go to shit one day ……. just no don’t do it …… unless it’s your kids names or an immediate family member that has died. I wonder how Cait felt seeing his name tattooed on another woman’s arm? Did she laugh it off? Did her stomach churn? Is she pissed or hurt? Or ok with it? Just curious.

Oh my. I have a few tattoos. All words, cuz they are what’s important to me. But I would never - never, do this. She’s going to be explaining that tat til the end of time.

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cricketjames

Ok. I have a few friends who have autographs tattooed onto them. So maybe I'm biased, but I don't see why the venom for this tattoo. Yes. It's weird. But tattoos are personal. Even the tweety bird or Tasmanian devil you might judge harshly may mean something significant to the person who wears them.

Why does it matter how Cait feels? This is a fan, not a supposed significant other so why would she care? Sure, she might think it's weird, but I doubt her stomach churned.

Feel weird about it if you want. Know you yourself would never do it. But don't leap to be so judgmental if you don't know or understand the why behind her choice.

Don't yuck someone else's yum.

I realize this is a highly unpopular opinion of mine, and most people would/will tell me just to shut up and write fic, but I felt compelled to say something.

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