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Hi all!
Never say never! Yes, that is so true. I was just minding my own business. The ladies got home from work, and we were just going into the house. No rain, no wind, no nothing. Overcast though.
Going into the house the girls dropped their bags, and I switch on the kettle. And all hell broke loose! First it started to rain. Then harder and the wind picked up. Next minute a buzzing sound and the rain came from all directions at once. Pieces of my next-door neighbor's roof came flying over.
Then all was quiet. Rain stopped. No wind. Even the sun came out for a few minutes.
I went outside to find devastation. Right side neighbor’s thatch roof lapa looked like some giant kid twisted it up. Tree branches and leaves everywhere. Wendy house’s (Okay my Editor in the USA call it a shack) roof partly gone. Neighbours on the left side had part of his roof smashed into my yard.
What the hell happened? It was like 30 seconds of hell. Then the WhatsApp Groups got busy. TORNADO! A freaking tornado in Pretoria! Never happened before.
So, never say never. It can happen. I’m just glad it was a wee little, small tornado, but it was as scary as hell! Cost me 600 bucks to have the Wendy’s roof fixed.
Last bit: I had emails regarding the pictures of Fiona. The main issue was that Fiona’s hair was not consistent. Well, she does her hair in ponytails as well as let it hang lose. Sometimes her hair is completely over her shoulders and sometimes some locks will hang in front. Thus, her hair is dynamic and not just brushed one way. When her hair is hanging lose, she will have bangs, else no bangs as it is drawn up on top of her head. All the 3D figures are dynamic and can move around. I just don’t use the animation function of the software. All figures have “bones” for all parts of the body to be moved and shaped to different poses. Eyes can be winked, closed, one open, one closed, and there are different facial expressions also.
Even the hair. So sometimes Fiona will have her hair blowing in the wind. Animation creators will know this in whatever software they use. DAZ 3D, Poser, 3D Bridge, Blender and Sketch up all use this system, they just call it something else. I hope this helps.
So, here is chapter 4. Enjoy!
I wish you all the best! Until next week!
Bye 4 now!
Hi all!
And so the week rolls around to Monday. Here comes the next instalment of Estrella de Asis, and the first real indication of action and what is to follow. The Adventure curve is starting to pick up…
A big thank you to all of you that enjoyed the first few chapters and voted it 8, 9, and 10. That is highly appreciated.
Those 22 that voted 1 to 6… I really don’t know what you want. SEX?? Well, go read the other 57879 stories on SOL. Jody Daniel ain’t all about sex. Jody don’t write stroke stories.
There is no story that can describe slot A into slot B that has not been told before. It’s all the same, nothing new… unless you can put it in sideways! The excitement of the hunt last longer than the killing of the prey. And when it is over and done, not even the memory of the killing of the prey last longer than 5 minutes.
Rant over!
So, here is chapter three for those of you that can enjoy the thrill off the hunt!
I wish you all the best! Until next week!
Bye 4 now!
Hi all!
Now that we had the first chapter of “Estrella De Asis” getting underway, I felt that due to the great response you guys and girls gave it, to publish chapter two, and not wait for Monday. It will seem like the story goes into a slow start, but places and geography need to be established.
Chapter two would move the story along and will establish the path forward.
I must thank you for voting. Already the votes on the top score is outperforming the lesser votes. And I am sorry to say that the two 6 votes will be lost in the void due to the way SOL count the votes. LOL! Also thanks for the two 7 and 9 votes that changed to 8 and 10 votes.
I don’t care about that anyway, but to see it gives me a warm feeling that all is worth it.
So, here is chapter two. Enjoy!
I wish you all the best! Until next week!
Bye 4 now!
Hi all!
All is well. All is good, and the world is still spinning around its axis. Not much has changed since I last communicated with you. Well… there is one new thing…
“Estrella de Asís”, or “Star of Assisi.” A new story for your enjoyment. Estrella de Asís unfolds in the stunning scenery of Cape Town, where the Atlantic meets the edge of the world. Roy Reasor, a rugged and skilled journalist with a secret dark past, is just trying to keep his head down and stay out of trouble. But trouble has a way of finding Roy, especially when it comes in the form of Fiona Reid, an enigmatic woman with a past she’s desperate to escape.
When Fiona crosses paths with Roy, the two find themselves caught in a web of intrigue far deeper than either could have anticipated. Fiona is entangled in a dangerous treasure hunt, and the prize — a legendary relic, the Star of Assisi — could change everything. But Alan Anderson, a ruthless billionaire art collector and shipping magnate with connections to dark forces, will stop at nothing to claim the star for his own benefit and will not share the long-lost artefact with the scientific world.
Anderson uses Fiona to gain access to the artefact. Anderson will stop at nothing… until he runs into a brick wall called Roy Reasor, a man not to be underestimated.
As Roy and Fiona race against time, the stakes grow higher, and the mountains of Cape Town become a deadly battleground. Between dodging assassins, and uncovering secrets buried deep in Cape Town’s history, they must decide who to trust, and whether their own growing connection is a liability — or their only chance at survival.
From treacherous Kalk Bay caves to the cliffs of Table Mountain, Estrella de Asís is a high-stakes adventure of love, betrayal, and hidden treasure, where every twist and turn could be their last.
Get ready for a thrilling ride, where the greatest discovery might just be the one Fiona and Roy discover about each other...
I wish you all the best! Until next week!
Bye 4 now!
Hi, everyone!
First off, a big THANK YOU to everyone who’s reached out to ask about a new story. Your enthusiasm truly means the world to me, and I appreciate every email and message — yes, I do read them all!
So, here’s the exciting update you’ve been waiting for:
YES! A new story is brewing!
Chapter 6 just flew off to my editors (moments ago, actually!), and I’m already diving into Chapter 7. The creative wheels are spinning, and I can’t wait to share this adventure with you.
Now, before anyone gets too impatient and starts chanting, “Write faster!” let me explain my process. I like to have at least 8 chapters polished and ready before I start posting. Why? Because life happens — editors might get sick, I might get writer’s block, or heaven forbid, I might end up under a bus (okay, let’s hope not). This system worked beautifully with "iSigodi" and "Smoke on, GO!" so I’m sticking to it.
And yes, for those wondering, writing takes time, especially when English is my second language. Sometimes, it’s like going on a treasure hunt through my trusty Oxford Dictionary to find the perfect word to express just the right mood or scene. It’s a labor of love, and I want to make sure every sentence shine for you.
Here’s the plan: I aim to start posting the new story by mid-February or early March. I know waiting is hard, but trust me, it’ll be worth it.
Thank you for your patience, your support, and most of all, your passion for my work. Stay tuned — this one’s going to be something special!
Bye 4 now!
Jody.
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