FoWN "Home for the Holidays" Adventure!

I love love love Captain Howdy's adventure games and I'm so excited to watch my story unfold over this event. [eager]

[b]Day 1: Transportation Home[/b]
[quote]Choice F +7 points
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When it comes to getting from point A to point B, a boat may not seem like the best decision. Versus traveling by land, the route is a much longer journey. But breathing in the cool, crisp air and looking out over the peaceful waters, you think you made the right choice.[/quote]
I'M ON A BOAT! Hahaha, out of all the options for transit home, I actually like the boat best. Not the fastest, no, but I love riding on boats. :D

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[b]Day 2: Who I'm Shopping For[/b]
[quote]Choice B +2 points
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Whereas your brother Tommy is basically one step up from a vagrant, your sister Melinda is on the complete opposite of the spectrum. Melinda’s all about keeping up appearances. She lives in a big house. Drives an expensive car. Wears only designer clothing. She is a person accustomed to the best, and demands nothing less. Not such good news for your wallet.[/quote]
Let me just say right now, Melinda is getting something homemade from me whether she likes it or not!

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[b]Day 3: Where am I staying?[/b]
[quote]Choice E +6 Points
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It’s not a grand hotel and not the most posh of accommodations, but the motel is okay. Good for the budget, though. It’s lacking some of the things you would like. Room service, for instance, and cable TV. At least there’s WiFi.[/quote]
I've always enjoyed staying at motels. Fanciness is okay, but also pretty overwhelming. And I'm not the sort to call for room service anyway. I'm not even bummed about the lack of cable either, cause all my movies and shows are online anyway. [XD]

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[b]Day 4: Who am I running into today?[/b]
[quote]Choice C +10 Points
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Just outside the mall, you feel a tap on the shoulder. Turning, you’re surprised to see your old flame from high school. Back in the day you two were pretty serious, and thought you’d be together forever. Things change though, and going off to college the distance proved to be too much. But seeing them here again, you can still feel that old spark. Could this turn into something more serious?[/quote]
Aaaawwwww yeeeaaaaahhhh!

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[b]Day 5: Shopping Expiditions[/b]
[quote]J +6 Points
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What’s worse than having to scour one store? It’s having to drag your carcass from place to place. At the first you were told, ‘No we don’t carry that. You should try such and such across the mall’. So you head over there and get, ‘Nah, we haven’t sold that for months. Check out blah blah blah.’ So you mosey on down to ‘blah blah blah’, only to hear, ‘What, we never carried that. You’d be better at yet another location.’ This goes on for three more stores until, thank glob, you find what you’re looking for.[/quote]
Bummer! Could have been worse though. But really, why was I so dead set on that particular item...? See I can't even remember what it was! This is why I prefer to do homemade. [sweat]

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[b]Day 6: Unwrapping Presents[/b]
[quote]A +5 Points
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If there’s one thing to be said for Chad’s gifts, they’re definitely unusual. This can be either good or bad. You’re not sure how to react to the dancing cat speaker at first, but the little guy eventually grows on you.[/quote]
That reaction is pretty much spot on. That thing probably would grow on me. [XD]

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[b]Day 7: Dinnertime![/b]
[quote]Choice G +8 Points
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Nothin’ says lovin’ like what comes out of mom’s oven, but unfortunately Mom’s decided she’d like to take it easy this holiday season. This year’s dinner will be professionally catered. It’s quite the feast, to be sure, and undeniably delicious, but seems to lack that special, quality home cooked magic.[/quote]
Would not have expected mom to hire a caterer for Christmas! I didn't even know you could do that. :o This is so fancy, in a deliciously weird way that I like. XD

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[b]Day 8: Last Night and Journey Home[/b]
[quote]Choice D +5 Points
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What’s the perfect way to cap off a perfect day? If you said a five hour nighttime church service, there is something seriously wrong with you. But perfect or not, that’s how your family closes the holidays. It’s what Grandma insists, and no one, not even Grandpa, can say no to her. So you sit, on the same old wooden pew, your butt falling asleep, listening to the same old sermon. You try to get in some Zombie Madness on your phone, but Mom slaps your hand and tells you to behave. Oh well, only four and a half more hours to go.[/quote]
I'm not at all religious, so I can't say a five hour nighttime sermon is a great way to end the day. Good thing I've got such a chatty head, maybe I can think through some of the details of my next writing project. Or maybe I could start that meditation practice I've always wanted. [lol] Besides, it could be worse. At least no one got in a fight and the house didn't burn down. [rofl]

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Total points: 49

Aside: Chose a different letter each day, and got through all except H and I. No particular reasoning behind the letters I picked, just followed my feeling in the moment.