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Date: Fri, 04 Jul 2014 19:14:28 -0400
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Stephen's Secure Blog #351
These stories about Stephen began was when he was 10 years old, and
moving to a new part of the country to attend a special school for
gifted students, in the 1950's. This was from a time before computers
would fit on a desk, and when people communicated with friends in other
countries by actual letters sent through the postal service. He wrote
225 of them to a friend. He stopped writing to his penpal, but found he
still wanted to record his life, in case he lost his memory again, and
wrote 30 entries in his first logbook. Then he wrote to an artificial
intelligence called Geenee, in the master computer in his school for
gifted students, which he started attending in 2016. Now it's after
2018, and he's continuing to save his memories in a secure blog.
All characters are fictitious, even if some of them might have names
that belong to some actual people, or act like people we know.
The stories may not be posted in chronological order.
Stephen is 18 in this story, in Spring of year 8 of his special school.
Stephen's Secure Blog #351 "Wedding Planner"
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We were discussing the wedding preparation. I said to Rose, "It's
tradition that the groom not see the bride in the wedding dress before
the ceremony." Rose said "I sense a 'but' in that." I said "Absolutely!
Nice one, too." It wasn't just Hawk that time. They all laughed, even
her parents. Rose said "I walked right into that." I said "Regret?" She
said "No." We hugged and kissed. I said "If I could see how we will be
at the wedding before that, I could make art of it, and have it be
available at the reception, or even in advance for the media. The first
question is should we do that." Chad said "You have a reason. Give." I
said "People really want good pictures of me. I don't want to be
worshiped. But if Rose is in them, they might be disinclined to worship
me in them, or dilute it in spreading it between the two of us. We
could charge for original oils, for charity. Another reason is, after
I'm gone, somebody will have to be the front er, person for what we do
outside of Tibet. Shouldn't be the kids until they are adults, even
though they will be fully capable before that. That leaves the only
other one they know of, because of the wedding; Rose." Rose said "I
don't like it, but I have to agree with the reasoning." They agreed.
Rose said "The King of Thailand wants to come. We haven't heard from
the Pope." I said "After this next love broadcast, I'll have another
newscast. The wedding will be mentioned, and possible guests." Chad
grinned his face almost in half. We laughed at that. Rose said "The
clergy at the CNN discussion want to attend." I said "Great! My old
golf buddies, and extras." Rose said "Director of the FBI and Sec of
State plan to come. I was going to invite them, but they threatened bad
things if we didn't let them." We chuckled. Mr. RedCloud said, "What
about the President or Vice?" Hawk said "They can have all the vice
they want." Some laughed and poked him. I said to him, in a foreboding
way, "They already do." Some nods. Rose said "Invites are out there,
but no word yet. Might be waiting to see what other heads roll, I mean
heads of state show up." I said "Good one!" Got me a hug and a kiss. I
said "Should I make public that all heads of state are welcome? I can
build something to house them all in luxury, and can port some of them
we know well. I don't want the Dalai Lama, or the King of Thailand,
traveling any other way." Chad said "I would love it if you would do
that, and have the press count who is missing, but this should be up to
the Council." Mr. RedCloud said "I'll ask them."
Tomba said "What vows? We can't have that cleave in there." Rose said
"I've looked into that." I said "We can do that again later." They got
the reference and chuckled, while I got poked. We discussed the
ceremony, and it was all set. Then we had a meeting with the Tribal
Council. The president said, "We expect a lot of people. More than the
area hotels can accommodate." I said with a smile, "Do I hear a request
to build something to help with that?" He smiled back, and said,
"Silently, yes." I said "Planned for the long distance travelers, such
as the King of Thailand. I can, on available property, build anything
needed in seconds, when we know what's needed. Temporary, though. Can't
have the State and Federal government agents poking at it and get shot
at themselves. There is one issue in all this you might not like. I
will not allow any firearms, other projectile weapons, or lasers, in
the buildings I make, or at the ceremony and reception, not even with
the police, but I will ensure that all are safe. Unless somebody has a
cold. Hawk has said he will assist with the security, and will use any
of our school as necessary." He said "Some security people, like the
Secret Service, will have problems with that." I grinned and said, "Let
them. I'll be saying all that in a news conference before the wedding.
Let them doubt me in public, and see what happens." He said "We don't
doubt you in the least!" We tried not to laugh.
I said "We want as many domestic and foreign dignitaries to attend as
possible. We want to show the whole world that The People are
important! We aren't having the wedding here for us, but for The People
and all Native American peoples." Rose and Hawk said "Right!" The
president said "You'll get no argument from US!" There was a lot of
agreement, and some tears.
We discussed what buildings we would need, and where they should be,
and the ceremony itself. It was decided that I would build a gigantic
hogan. It would look traditional inside and out, but would be more like
a convention hall in size, function and accommodations. It would have
luxury guest suites in the lower floors for some important people who
wouldn't be staying with us at home. I would build hotel like buildings
for the Native Americans who will show up. They wouldn't all fit in the
wedding hall, so there would be outside areas set up with projection
facilities. The reception would start in the hall, and then would move
outside. I would provide the food, Native American traditional, and any
other desired kind, and the preference for that would be requested in
the invitation. We would not ask for any money from our guests. Not
even for the rooms and the food I provide. But there will be a large
gift shop with Navajo things, and my things, including mementos of the
wedding. Heads of State, including heads of Tribes, will receive those
things for free. Some will contain precious metals and gems. We specify
that there be no wedding gifts, but if some need to give something, it
should be to charity. I said "Love is the most valuable gift, after
life. Anything less would dishonor us." There were some nods and tears.
I said "News coverage. Should we have it? If so, with whom, and
should it be live?" Rose said "Showing off to the world, wouldn't work
well without the world seeing it." The president said, "Local media for
sure, and live. I don't think we can play favorites with the national
and international media." I said "But we can allow only one network's
equipment in the hogan, and make the others tie into it. If we don't,
we'll be filled up with reporters and cameras, so that a sardine would
feel crowded." Hawk said "Right. Don't want that fishy smell." I said
to him, "Would be a good one, if you hadn't piggybacked on mine." We
poked each other, and caused some chuckles. I said "And a designated
area for interviews. We don't want the guests to be badgered by
reporters, just by their own people." Some grins. I said "Background
for that, if needed, should be traditional hand woven blankets." Mrs.
RedCloud said, "Yes! Great idea!" I grinned, and said, "Well, it can't
be blue, or if I'm interviewed, only my head and hands will show up.
Yes, I have to wear my standard suit. It's my intentional trademark.
Some might not think it's me without it." Hawk said, "Without it, you
would be naked." Rose said "Would be a lot of lust in the air." Some
chuckles. Hawk said "Will be anyway. As a couple, you can't be beat for
hotness. When you kiss on stage, most men won't want to stand up right
away." Some laughter.
I said "I don't think we should kiss at the wedding. It's not really
tradition here, and it's offensive in some countries." Chad said "You
have to be careful of your image with the religions, but some people,
me included, will really miss it." Rose said, "What am I, chopped
liver?" Laughter. Tomba said, "Buddhist societies don't go in for
public displays of affection, including weddings." We decided to decide
later. Chad said "What if a Head of State comes, who's wanted for
crimes?" I said "Which ones shouldn't be?" Rose poked me, and said, "I
think he means actual warrants." I said "That's a problem. If they come
here, and that is announced in advance, or they are seen, there might
be attempts to arrest them, and even secure the warrant just for that
opportunity. Well, who doesn't think the whole government of China
deserves to do hard time?" Nods. I said "We'll just have to wing it. We
can't announce that we will ignore warrants, and we can't ban those who
MIGHT have them in time for the wedding, and we can't allow our guests
grinned, and said, "Yes. On their way home, somehow those who are
looking for them, might get lucky." There was agreement. One said "What
if some seek asylum? I said "We turn them over to State, with our
desires FIRMLY stated, and we followup." More agreement. One said
"Firmly stated? How?" Hawk said "Lightenings might be involved." The
president said, "That'll do it!" Hawk said "For starters." Nods." I
said "We've had some disagreements before. We won. That won't change."
Firm agreement.
I said "Guests who arrive here on their own, leave at their own risk,
unless we change our minds. Those we port, will go home that way,
unless they change their minds. For them, they can request visas in
advance if they want to. Some might consider our porting them
violations of sovereignty and international law. Comments?" The
president said "We could get into trouble with the federal government
for people who come and stay a day or two?" I said "I don't know. It's
possible, but I doubt it. We didn't have trouble with the President of
China attending one of my gallery events, and a high ranking official
of the State Department was there and recognized him. I er, convinced
her not to make trouble. They had a nice talk. I might be talking with
State about this, or not." The president said, "I'm willing to risk it.
If we succeed, and even if we don't, we will gain a LOT of prestige as
a Nation. What do you say?" They said agreement.
I said "I have decided. If Rose, and the rest of you agree, we'll
kiss, and very lovingly, right after the ceremony, but no camera will
see it." She said "Yes!" She kissed me. After that, I said "Ah!
Rehearsal. More might be needed later." Approval and laughter. I said
"Food. No animals. There will be things which might look like they came
from animals, but it should be announced that it's all vegetarian.
Anybody who argues about that, should think about themselves being on
an alternate menu." Some chuckles. No argument, but no approval,
either. I'm providing the food, so I'll do what I want. We discussed
some more things, and one item of importance was decided. I will have
the buildings in place a week or two before the wedding, and designs
available before then, after where they should be was established.
After the meeting was officially adjourned, Rose and I kissed again. I
said "Never get enough rehearsals." Chuckles. I said "Announcement.
Rose and I share with friends." Hawk grabbed me in a big kiss. Then
Chad, did, and then Tomba did, and they did that to Rose, right after.
At the hesitation of the others, I said, "Optional." More chuckles. We
got hugs instead. Her father said, "I don't care what people think!" He
kissed me. We hugged longer than the others did, and I said, "Thanks
Dad." And right after that, I said, "Thanks Mom." We shared tears.
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