Monday, December 10, 2012

Cheers Cavanaugh Blogfest

Today is the first day of the Cheers Cavanaugh blogfest, hosted by Mark Koopman, Morgan Shamy, Stephen Tremp and David Powers King. The point of the fest is for us bloggers to raise our glasses to our ninja friend Alex, who is a nexus in the blogging community. He was one of the first to follow and comment on my blog, and continues to be the first to comment on my posts. Thank you, Alex, for finding the time to comment and for caring about so many people.

I'm combining the answers to the questions in the following piece of flash fiction:

Cosbolt pilot Alex J. Cavanaugh looked at the doctor, his brown eyes filled with concern.

"So? What's the verdict, doc?"

Doctor Phil sighed. "I'm sorry, Cavanaugh, I can't clear you to go back into space. The IWSG radiation you were exposed to from flying near that supernova could have... unexpected... effects. I want you on Earth so I can keep a close eye on you."

Cavanaugh's expression just then reminded the doc of Nathan Fillion as Mal in Firefly, when he realized the Browncoats had lost the war. Doctor Phil felt a spark of pity for the man.

 "But what am I supposed to do now?" Cavanaugh asked. "All I ever knew was flying."

"I don't know... take up a hobby. Write. Pick up the guitar. Fall in love and get married. Take your pick."

 It was a year later that Alex realized, ironically, he had followed the doctor's advice to the letter. So far, the radiation hadn't had any effects on him that he could tell, unless it was the cause of his new-found ability to read and type at ninja-like speeds and take in the information of hundreds of blogs almost as soon as he clicked their links. 

Life on Earth, he discovered, was good.

And a special thank you to Mrs. Cavanaugh for allowing us to spend time with the ninja captain. I assume you rock as much as your husband does!

Cheers, Cavanaugh :)
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39 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughDecember 10, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    That was awesome!! Is that where I picked up the blogging skill? Need more IWSG exposure if I hope to keep up.
    Thanks so much, Allison. You are truly an awesome friend.
    Oh, and first to comment!

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  2. L.G. KeltnerDecember 10, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    This is awesome! I love it!

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  3. MorganDecember 10, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Clever flash! Very fitting, LOL!

    And love your note to Mrs. C. I agree!

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  4. Mel ChesleyDecember 10, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    Very cool! ::Raises her glass:: I agree. Alex is always the first to comment anywhere!

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  5. Sherry EllisDecember 10, 2012 at 3:40 PM

    I like your flash fiction!

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  6. Tammy TheriaultDecember 10, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    great job! love it!

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  7. Luanne G. SmithDecember 10, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    Ah, radiation exposure. That explains a lot!! Like gamma rays and the Hulk. :P

    Cheers to Alex!

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  8. Mark MeansDecember 10, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Great post!

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  9. D.G. HudsonDecember 10, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    Liked that twist, (what, can't fly anymore?)

    Dropping by via the alexfest.

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  10. EllaDecember 10, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    Wow, you really went there-very cool, no hot, no cool! ;D

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  11. Tyrean MartinsonDecember 10, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    I love how you combined all the categories into your story! It's wonderful!

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  12. Krista McLaughlinDecember 10, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    I love it! You did a great job honoring our Ninja leader! :)

    I've tagged you on a little thing on my blog - http://www.kjmclaughlin.com/2012/12/u-got-look-just-little-late.html

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  13. Jeff HargettDecember 10, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    Nice job with the flash, Allison! I really like how you worked all the questions into the story. Thank goodness for that radiation exposure.

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  14. dolorahDecember 11, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    A cool take on the blogfest Alison.

    ......dhole

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  15. UnknownDecember 11, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    I love it! I think it's the radiation that's given Alex his ninja like powers :)

    Jamie

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  16. Sean McLachlanDecember 11, 2012 at 2:39 AM

    He'd have to read at Ninja speed to get through all the blogs he does!

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  17. MelissaDecember 11, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Great post. Loved it! :D

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  18. David P. KingDecember 11, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Us sci-fi writers have to stick together like glue, or some other adhesive, or something ... So, the radiation is to blame for Alex's super powers. That explains a lot! Great theory. That's for helping us roast the ninja captain! :)

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  19. AnonymousDecember 11, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    That would explain Alex's ability to respond to so many blogs!

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  20. Emily R. KingDecember 11, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    I like that you combined all your answers. Very creative!

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  21. michelleDecember 11, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Loved your all-in-one entry... great idea!
    Popping in from the Alexfest!

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  22. UnknownDecember 11, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    The was some fun flash fiction! Life on Earth was good...and the rest is history.

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  23. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comDecember 11, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    That's a fee-good story and very nice tribute.

    xoRobyn

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  24. Joylene Nowell ButlerDecember 11, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    Excellent display of ninja talent, Allison!

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  25. Donna K. WeaverDecember 11, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Love, love it! Especially Mal as Alex. lol Funny that I'm watching the Firefly series every morning right now as I exercise.

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  26. Laura EnoDecember 11, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    So that's what really happened! Love the story and nice touch bringing in Mal and Firefly! Go Browncoats!

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  27. UnknownDecember 11, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Nice flash fiction, Allison. Thanks for coming by my place. :o)

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  28. Kimberly GabrielDecember 11, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    This is great! A perfect flash fiction story for Alex. Well done!

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  29. Empty Nest InsiderDecember 11, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    Glad we finally found out how Alex got his super powers! This was fun! Julie

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  30. UnknownDecember 12, 2012 at 1:43 AM

    I agree, Mrs. Alex probably rocks as much as him :)

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  31. Shell FlowerDecember 12, 2012 at 7:53 AM

    You weren't kidding about Alex being the first to comment all the time. Great flash, and awesome how you answered the questions as you wrote it. IWSG power!

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  32. NickieDecember 12, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    No, not the IWSG radiation! Please, Dr. Phil, save us all! :)

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  33. cleemckenzieDecember 12, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    It has to be the radiation that turned him into super Ninja. At last an explanation.

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  34. TinaDecember 12, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    That was GREAT! I like how you combined it all. And Mal of Firefly? Excellent choice. That series should still be on...

    Tina @ Life is Good
    http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/

    P.S Thanks for leaving me your link. I LOVE that. Saves SOOOO much time.

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  35. DL HammonsDecember 12, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    Very original!! Nicely done! :)

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  36. L. Diane WolfeDecember 12, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    I think Alex will excel no matter what he does. Very nice.

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  37. Gossip_GrlDecember 13, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    Great posting and loved the flash fiction especially the mention of Dr Phil and typing at Ninja speed! :)

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  38. baygirl32December 15, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    Mrs Alex would have to rock

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  39. Rachel SchieffelbeinDecember 20, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Very cool Allison! Well done!

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