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Renée
Jun 16, 07 - 7:14 PM |
Blind Date by Elena
Ladies and Gents, Mrs. Darcy's got a major surprise for you. Elena's modern retelling of P&P with a yummy Mark Darcy and an ever so witty and dynamic Eliza Quayle will steal your hearts!
You'll find the first two chapters here
Enjoy! 
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Cindy
Jun 16th, 2007 - 10:50 PM |
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How do you guys keep coming up with stories. I don't think I could even write one. Oh well, thanks for another new story and thanks for two chapters. Can't wait to read more. I am so addicted! Cindy
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KayakChick
Jun 17th, 2007 - 12:03 AM |
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me too cindy! look forward to this one eli. thanks...
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Eli
Jun 17th, 2007 - 1:31 AM |
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I sincerely hope to entertain you. You are a wonderful group of people and deserve the authors' best efforts, since you always fertilize their imagination with your great comments. So, you see, guys, I thank you.
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karin nyström
Jun 17th, 2007 - 10:34 AM |
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Elena!
Thanks, it's really heartwarming that you have the inspiration to go ahead on new stories, this one looks promising, Mark wasn't too horrid the first time we met him, very promising!!!!!!
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Sara
Jun 17th, 2007 - 12:49 PM |
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I loved the first chapters!!! Silly Lizzy, should have stayed with Darcy!!
I thought the chubyy guy was Mr. Collins, but I bet he's gonna show yet!
Looking foward for the next chapters!
:)
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julia42
Jun 18th, 2007 - 5:21 AM |
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Hey Eli, Another great story on the way I can't wait for more. 
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Daniael
Jun 20th, 2007 - 3:07 AM |
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Like it! Can't wait to read more your stories r great! 
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Eli
Jun 20th, 2007 - 2:31 PM |
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Thank you girls. I see now that writing modern is fun too.
 
The thing is that one must be more aware of the idiomatic expressions and phrasal verbs that are so common in informal English. After two years thinking formal, Regent English it is quite a challenge!
Chapters 3 to 5 are in the hands of a nice British lady who has agreed to proofread it for me. Wish me luck!!
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Renée
Jun 20th, 2007 - 4:01 PM |
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Terrific news, sweetie. Very much looking forward to it.
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Renée O
Jun 23rd, 2007 - 7:28 AM |
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Chapter 3 is up, ladies en gents. Enjoy!
Oh, my, Eli, I thought I'd die laughing reading the Alsation part... Old and young hips making such different movements! Thanks dear, I was a bit in a bad mood this moring, but thanks to you I feel completely happy again. *smooch*
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Daniael
Jun 23rd, 2007 - 3:41 PM |
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LOVED it..lol! If he thought about it any harder his head might of exploded...lol just like a man eaither they think to much or not enough....sorry couldn't help it. Can't wait to read more. Good Luck!
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Cindy
Jun 23rd, 2007 - 5:21 PM |
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Thanks for the new chapter. I can't wait to read more. Poor Mark for being lonely but afraid to do anything about it and poor Lizzy for feeling rejected. Post soon, please. Cindy
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Gio
Jun 24th, 2007 - 7:09 AM |
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A whole chapter solely on Darcy and his thoughts! This is great Eli, a modern tale from you this time, can't wait for more!
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Eli
Jun 24th, 2007 - 9:04 AM |
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Yes, it is great !Isn't it? Problem is the whole register still smells more Dickens than Le Carre, so much for modern stuff. Well. That is because I have been doing so much research to sound oldish and imitate Regency English, which in the long round ended up not being that nor the other.
I am very much enthusiastic with this one. This Mr Darcy is so unlike the others!Yet, just as Fitzwilliam he will be swept by the tornado of Elizabeth's enticing character.Angst will EVENTUALLY come , of course, because
Yet, I'm planning to entertain you with smooches and tender moments better than anguished ones.Let us see if I can do that!!!!
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Renée O
Jun 28th, 2007 - 6:46 PM |
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Chapter 4 is up, my dears. Emjoy!
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Daniael
Jun 28th, 2007 - 8:39 PM |
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GREAT chapter I loved it! So glad they got to have a Nice Conversation Can't wait to read more. Good luck! 
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Cindy
Jun 28th, 2007 - 8:49 PM |
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Thanks for the new chapter. I hope Elizabeth can get over thinking she is a fat cow. I don't think Darcy is going to have any trouble. Soooooooooooo, how old are these characters? Cindy
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Renée O
Jul 7th, 2007 - 10:04 AM |
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Chapter 5 is up, my dears. Enjoy.
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Cindy
Jul 7th, 2007 - 4:56 PM |
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WOW! This story took some turns I wasn't expecting. He seems really old for her. Some of their interactions at her apartment were funny, like when she called her bottom fluffy and when he wanted some privacy in the bathroom. Looking forward to the next chapter. Cindy
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Daniael
Jul 8th, 2007 - 2:57 AM |
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BRAVO! That was really good! Good Luck with more. :)
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Frances
Jul 8th, 2007 - 3:43 AM |
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Darcy is out of his element and he is in serious trouble...I hope Lizzy isn't hurt because she seems to see no obsticles with a relationship with him and he keeps thinking she's too young for him, even tho he's not exactly running for the hills or refusing her charms!
Do we get a happy ending Eli??
Frances
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Renée O
Jul 10th, 2007 - 12:23 PM |
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Goodness, Eli, what a cliffhanger!!!! 
Lovely chapter, I adore this story.
My dears, chapter 6 of Blind Date is up. Enjoy!
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Cindy
Jul 10th, 2007 - 2:20 PM |
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Another great chapter! Poor Mark is so torn and who is that in the kitchen. Definitely a cliffhanger. Thanks and post soon, please! Cindy
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Daniael
Jul 10th, 2007 - 4:21 PM |
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OH I loved it. I feel sorry for him. He needs to learn to make up his mind and stick with it...lol! I want to know who is in the kitchen. Good Luck with the next chapter. :)
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Karen
Jul 10th, 2007 - 6:19 PM |
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What's up with the "coloring" is she a virgin? Would'nt he know? Love the story and the site it's so easy to keep up with the new additions!
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Cara
Jul 10th, 2007 - 6:44 PM |
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I'm having trouble accessing Chapter 6. Every time I click on the link on the updates page, it just brings me to the end of Chapter 5. Maybe I'm the only person having this problem, others seem to have read Chapter 6. I'm eager to see what the cliffhanger is going to be!
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Renée O
Jul 10th, 2007 - 6:47 PM |
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I'm having trouble accessing Chapter 6.
Just refresh your page, cara Cara  , that should do the trick!
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Cara
Jul 10th, 2007 - 6:50 PM |
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Sorry, still no go.
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Eli
Jul 10th, 2007 - 7:48 PM |
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This is indeed strange Cara. I have tried myself and everything works just fine. Why not trying by turning off the machine and restarting it? 
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Renée O
Jul 10th, 2007 - 7:52 PM |
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How very odd...
Try Eli's suggestion. I have no more brilliant ideas.
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Ole
Jul 10th, 2007 - 9:30 PM |
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Well, whom do you expect to be in the kitchen? I'm curious what are your guesses  My guess is Caroline, his ex-wife
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Eli
Jul 10th, 2007 - 10:06 PM |
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Oh, this is rich! So now Caroline makes her appearace on the scene to the readers'request.
well, I defy you! I am almost sure you will never guess!!!!!! 
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Ole
Jul 10th, 2007 - 10:58 PM |
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Yes, probably we won't, dear Eli
But it's such fun to guess and to find out others' guesses
It gives a good laugh and increases anticipation for the best answer to the question - yours
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Gio
Jul 11th, 2007 - 3:56 AM |
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Now you got us Eli! the very first person came to my mind was Lizzy...that Darcy might hv left his house key and license with address at her place. But then again, if it is so, how did he get into his own apartment in the 1st place?
Since you indicated we never guess who he/she is, i will have to hang around mrs darcy's very frequently!
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Sara Braga
Jul 11th, 2007 - 4:05 AM |
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Eli, since you said that we would never guess, maybe is Lady Catherine or Anne! hahahaah
I'm pretty sure is not Caroline, I doubt she can cook!
Great history, post soon, please!!!
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Frances
Jul 11th, 2007 - 7:21 AM |
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Ok Eli...since it isn't one of the "usual suspects" it must be an old girlfriend/ex-wife/lover or his mother (not canon but it'll work). I really hope Lizzy doesn't get hurt, altho knowing you it would probably be Darcy who gets his heart broken!!
Keep the surprises coming!
Frances
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Eli
Jul 11th, 2007 - 3:18 PM |
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Ttrue, true...since the person in question can cook it is hardly feasible it is Caroline.
I'll give you some clues...He/she got into the house but he/she had not the keys with him/her. He/she was in the original Austen's PP alive, so discard Darcy's mother. Darcy was perplex to see him/her in his kitchen, but the dog seems to like him/her...
Now...have you thought how come that this person got in without having his own keys to the house?  
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julia42
Jul 11th, 2007 - 7:47 PM |
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Eli, Love this story too!!! I think Darcy's guest is his sister. After talking to him on the phone I bet she was curious as to where he had been so late and decided to come down and surprise him with breakfast and to pump him for info on what he had been up to. Well am I right?
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Cindy
Jul 11th, 2007 - 7:50 PM |
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Was that a slip on the end when you said "his own keys"?
Could it be Richard? He would want a big breakfast. Hmmmm
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Eli
Jul 11th, 2007 - 8:42 PM |
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You caught me Cindy. It is not a woman.
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Ole
Jul 12th, 2007 - 12:14 AM |
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Who can it be then?
Wickham?! 
That guy could get in without keys; and he could feel as if he was at his own flat
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Eli
Jul 12th, 2007 - 12:55 AM |
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You did it,Ole!!!!
Now the big question is...what the heck is Wickham doing in Darcy's house, cooking breakfast and putting him to bed!
 
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Daniael
Jul 12th, 2007 - 3:22 AM |
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OMG! Now I really can't wait...lol! You are right I would have never guessed.....lol! OH!!!!!  Can't wait!!!!!!!!
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Cindy
Jul 12th, 2007 - 2:07 PM |
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This is too much. Oh my gosh, I had temporarily forgotten about the putting him to bed part. PLEASE put us out of our misery. I think Ole and I could make a good detective team. Thanks Eli!
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Gio
Jul 12th, 2007 - 5:58 PM |
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Surprise!!! is Wickham the butler for Darcy?
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Eli
Jul 12th, 2007 - 11:02 PM |
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No, no butler...but he is as mischievous and greedy as ever... 
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Ole
Jul 12th, 2007 - 11:03 PM |
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Oh my!
It was the wild guess, I never thought it would be Wickham.
And the 'putting to bed' part is disquieting.
I can't wait what will be your explanation, Eli!
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Cindy
Jul 13th, 2007 - 5:22 AM |
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Hmmmmmmmmmmm, what is Wickham up to? PLEASE post soon! Cindy
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Renée O
Jul 19th, 2007 - 10:14 AM |
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Chapter 7 of Blind Date is up, my friends.
Boy, I enjoyed myself... My early morning treat. Eli, you're a hoot, and an amazing author! I know, I know, I'm repeating myself.
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Cara
Jul 19th, 2007 - 10:26 AM |
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Wow Renee, your just getting up, and I'm just going to bed. That was a great 'midnight snack'. I have a feeling that Eliza is going to get burned...Don't give us too much angst Elena!
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