Dallas in the 90's

[Karin]

Thank you everyone for the feedback. It's always appreciated. :site:

Alexia, I am glad that you loved the update.
Without ruining any of the plot I can tell you that there's many more JR/SE scenes coming up in this episode...

Presea, very interesting POV on JR/SE. I think you nailed it when you said that JR is trying to push Sue Ellen back into a relationship with him. That is definitely what he is doing. Then as for looking at why things fell apart, I think they addressed some of that in the scene in episode five where they addressed her shooting him and how he had lost her by cheating on her. They decided to start over then so they are now working from that point forward. Yeah you are right that JR doesn't like riding much. He still doesn't. The only reason he is out riding now is to try to get back on Sue Ellen's good side!

Then as for Katherine's episode, well she was in four scenes. The character that was in the most scenes of that episode was JR who was in 7 scenes. So Katherine was still in the episode quite a lot and the storylines that started with her in that episode are far from over yet. So trust me when I say we haven't seen the last of Katherine in this story!

Ms Southworth, I am glad that the episode made you curious. I hope that by the time the episode is over you will understand why we chose that episode title for this specific episode.
Usually we decide on an episode title after we've finished writing a new episode btw.

You are right, JR/SE could have had it all if he hadn't constantly cheated on her and taken her for granted.

Tommie, cool that you found the episode title intriguing as well. Maybe the accompanying photo will make more sense after tonight's update...

Jessie, I am so pleased to see that you have finally caught up and that you still love my story.
Thanks for telling me what you hope will happen next. I can see why you are looking forward to when Jenna and the kids will arrive at Southfork to shake things up a bit. But it's not gonna happen just yet as she still thinks Ray is in Washington...

Okay update to follow in the next post.

 

[Karin]

Back at the ranch were Miss Ellie, Lucy, Donna, Margaret, John Ross, Christopher and Rebecca finishing off their breakfasts, when JR & Sue Ellen got back. “Good morning everyone,” JR greeted them, before he made himself a cup of coffee and they sat down.

“Good morning JR, Sue Ellen,” Miss Ellie greeted them. “Had a nice ride?”

“Yes thank you,” Sue Ellen smiled. “It’s surely wonderful out there. It makes me remember why I used to love this ranch so much!”

“Yes there surely is something special about this land,” Miss Ellie agreed.

“Sure is, too bad you couldn’t join us son,” JR tousled John Ross hair.

“Well it’s too early for me,” John Ross yawned. “Besides I figured you and mama could use some alone time together.”

Sue Ellen gave him a look, “Don’t get any ideas John Ross.”

John Ross opened his mouth but before he could say anything Rebecca beat him to it, “So uncle JR what are we doing today?”

JR looked surprised and was about to object when he remembered that the kid had him blackmailed, so he bit his tongue and said, “Well today I figured we’d go into town to see a movie.”

The others around the table looked surprised and Lucy said, “Are you sure you didn’t fall off your horse and hit your head on something?”

“No, I just thought that I’d spend some time together with my niece here,” JR insisted as he stood up and put his hand on Rebecca’s shoulder.

“Great, then we’re watching Pocahontas,” Rebecca smiled happily. “I’ve been dying to see how that movie ends.”

“Oh I would love to see that movie, can I come too?” Margaret asked. “Please uncle JR?” Margaret looked pleadingly at JR who just smiled.

“Sure I don’t see any reason why not…” JR replied. “Or what do you say Rebecca?”

“You can come along on one condition.”

“What?” Margaret asked.

“That you won’t give us any more political information for the rest of the day,” Rebecca said.

“Yes I agree with that,” JR nodded, as he was more than fed up with Margaret's way or reciting a bunch of facts about politics and history to them.

“Alright, it’s a deal,” Margaret said and got up from the table. They then said goodbye and JR walked off towards the car holding Rebecca and Margaret hands.

“I don’t believe it,” Donna said puzzled, “but JR’s actually taking the girls to see a children’s movie.”

“Yeah who could ever have imagined?” Lucy laughed. “Do you see any pigs fly, Sue Ellen?”

“No,” Sue Ellen shook her head, as she was honestly starting to believe that she had been wrong about JR. Maybe he wasn’t up to anything after all.

“I can’t believe my dad is taking my cousins to the movies,” John Ross sighed before he added jealously, “And here I thought that dad was going to spend some time with me this summer!”

“John Ross, you don’t need to be jealous, I know that your dad would love to spend some time with you,” Lucy tried to comfort her cousin.

“Yeah he was really looking forward to show you the office,” Miss Ellie said.

“That’s true John Ross,” Sue Ellen said. “Your dad would have taken you to the office a long time ago if you weren’t grounded.”

“It’s not fair!” John Ross complained. “I hate being grounded!”

“Well you should have thought about that before you neglected your schoolwork,” Sue Ellen scolded her son.

“I have done nothing but studying for days mama. Don’t I deserve a break?” John Ross asked pleadingly.

“I don’t know John Ross…”

“Well I do,” Miss Ellie replied. “I think the boys should be allowed a day out.”

John Ross and Christopher’s facial expressions brightened as they said in unison, “Alright, thanks grandma!”

“What are we gonna do John Ross?” Christopher asked.

However John Ross didn’t have the chance to answer before Miss Ellie said, “Well I want you boys to come with me on my golf round.”

John Ross and Christopher stared at her and John Ross exclaimed, “Golf round?”

“Yes,” Miss Ellie replied.

“Oh cool,” Christopher perked up, as going golfing sure beats sitting cuffed up on his room. “Thanks grandma.”

“So what do you say Sue Ellen, will you let John Ross off his grounding today?” Miss Ellie then turned to Sue Ellen.

“Please mama, we’d love to play golf with grandma,” John Ross pleaded as he was desperate to get away from his school books.

“Yes please, Aunt Sue Ellen,” Christopher pleaded.

“Well it is Sunday so sure it’s fine by me,” Sue Ellen agreed.

“Alright, we’re going golfing today,” Chris beamed and he and John Ross did a high five.

“Five bucks I can beat you,” John Ross said.

“You’re on,” Chris said, as the boys got up and started walking towards the car. “Even though I think grandma might have us both beat, I mean she’s been practicing every week for years. So she must be really good.”

“Thank you Christopher,” Miss Ellie smiled. “Still it doesn’t matter who wins, we’re just playing for fun.”

“Yeah right,” Chris said, before he turned to John Ross and whispered. “I don’t really like golf, it’s so snobbish!”

“I know but it sure beats being grounded,” John Ross said.

“What are you two having for secrets?” Miss Ellie asked, as they got into Miss Ellie’s little white Volkswagen.

“Oh nothing in particular grandma, we were just talking about how much fun it will be to play golf with you,” John Ross flashed his grandma his most charming smile.

“Yes it sure will be good to spend some time together,” Miss Ellie smiled, as started the car and they drove off. She was in a good mood, as she was looking forward to spending some quality time with her grandsons.

 

[Ms Southworth]

Great update! It had the much needed "Dallas" feeling (if you know what I mean), and I'm very pleased! Without a doubt, 10 out of 10 points: :10::10::10::10:

I couldn't help but smile when I read Sue Ellen's line: “Don’t get any ideas John Ross.” :lolo: Somehow, I don't think that I can trust her in the long run (and she probably shouldn't trust herself either)!!!

Rebecca is so funny! I love how she was able to get JR to take her to the movies without even breaking a sweat! :rlol: And Rebecca even managed to convince JR to bring her cousin along too provided that Margaret stayed clear of politics and history!

Lucy's question to JR about having a potential head injury was funny ... ... ... ... as was her comment to Sue Ellen about flying pigs! :lolo:
Gotta love Miss Ellie for looking out for her grounded grandsons! Once again, I wish that she'd been my "bonus grandmother" when I was a child! :wink@ Anyway, I can just picture Miss Ellie taking John Ross and Christopher golfing in her white Volkswagen (although I suspect that their long teenage legs would have had a hard time fitting in the backseat )!

Let's move on to the next scene!

PLEASE, @Karin Schill

 

[Karin]

Thanks Ms Southworth for the feedback.

I am glad that you think that the scene had the Dallas feeling and yes I think I know what you mean.

I think a part of what makes Dallas Dallas is all the family scenes. There is something special that comes from just tossing all these characters together.

Here's tonight's update:


Ray and Clayton had brought Mitch with them to the cattle auction in Fort Worth. They were there to buy some new cattle. Ray and Clayton were eagerly checking out the stock while Mitch looked really bored. A part of him couldn’t believe how he could let them talk him into coming with them. But Lucy had thought it would offer him a good opportunity to bond some with the men of her family. So Mitch had gone along. Ray pointed at a bull, “I like that number 6, it looks really good.”

“Yeah it sure does,” Clayton agreed.

“Oh fine just take it then, so we can get away from here already,” Mitch muttered, as he had had more than enough of stinking cows.

“Okay,” Clayton raised his number, indicating that he was buying the bull. “So should we look at the next round or do you both want some beer?”

“Beer sounds good,” Mitch hurried to say.

“You’re right, let’s call it a day, I’m dying for something to clear my throat with,” Ray agreed. The three of them got up and left, as they small talked.

“So do you guys do this often?” Mitch wondered.

“Yeah every month or so,” Clayton replied.

“Don’t you ever get bored by it?” Mitch asked.

“No it’s what we love to work with,” Clayton said. “Or do you get bored at the hospital?”

“No,” Mitch shook his head. “But it can’t be fun going here alone.”

“Most of the time I go here with one of the hands and sometimes Ellie comes with us too.”

“Yeah and yesterday Donna was here,” Ray smiled.

“And sometimes Lucy follows too,” Clayton added.

“Yeah she told me,” Mitch nodded. “Still I have a hard time picturing her at a place like this.”

“Well she’s a cowgirl at heart Mitch,” Ray said, as they went out into the street. “Heck even JR’s been with us to the cattle auctions and it’s not exactly his type of scene either.”

“I’d say,” Mitch laughed, and the others laughed too.

Then Clayton spotted their usual place and said, “Oh look there we have that nice bar.”

“Great, I haven’t been here in years,” Ray said. The three of them walked into the bar and when they sat down at the bar disk Ray said, “Nothing beats a nice cold beer.”

“Three beers on me,” Clayton ordered their drinks and the waitress gave them their beers that they drank straight from the bottle. They went quiet for a while before Clayton said, “So Mitch, how’s things going with Lucy?”

“Oh just fine,” Mitch replied. “Why do you ask?”

“No particular reason. I just wondered. After all it’s your third time around so we sure would like to see you two make it work this time,” Clayton said.

Mitch shifted uncomfortably at that, “Well it is working so far.”

“Oh good, I had a feeling it was, or else you wouldn’t have called her wild Lucy or would you?” Clayton said jokingly.

“Oh yeah tell me about it, she sure can be a handful that girl,” Ray chuckled.

Mitch frowned, “What do you mean?”

“Oh nothing,” Ray looked down, before he changed the subject. “So have the two of you thought about starting a family any time soon?”

“Yeah I know that Ellie would love to have some little great-grandkids running around at the ranch,” Clayton added.

Mitch sighed, “Give me a break. You two are almost as bad as my mother!”

“So I guess you two aren’t ready for that yet, then?” Clayton asked.

“That frankly is none of your damn business,” Mitch replied annoyed.

“Hey chill man, Clayton is only trying to be nice,” Ray said.

“Yeah I just wanted to get to know Lucy’s husband a bit better,” Clayton added. “I mean the last time you were married you lived in Atlanta and when I married Ellie you two were already divorced the first time.”

“I know and I’m sorry if I’m overreacting, it’s just that it can get a bit annoying when everyone asks all the time. It’s like as soon as you’re married there’s always a lot of pressure to have kids,” Mitch said and Ray and Clayton nodded.

“I’m sorry too, I shouldn’t have pried,” Clayton agreed. “I know what it’s like when people expect you to have kids and you can’t.”

“So I guess Dusty didn’t come along at once then?” Mitch asked.

“Well Dusty’s adopted,” Clayton revealed.

Mitch looked surprised, “Oh I had no idea, sorry I asked.”

“No it’s okay, we are here to get to know each other better so,” Clayton offered.

“And to have fun,” Ray added. “Hey waitress, give us another three beers, on me this time!” Ray yelled. The waitress came with the beer and as the men continued to drink and talk Mitch realized that maybe this wasn’t such a bad idea after all.

 

[Ms Southworth]

Great update once again! I just love when the writing is so good that I'm able to see it all played out before my very eyes! :danc: And it was, thank you very much! Full score once again! :10::10::10::10::10:

Great with some male bonding! Ray and Clayton did a good job of making Mitch fit in!

I love that the majority of the Ewing clan enjoy going to a cattle auction once in a while! Hopefully, Mitch will join in too!

Even though Mitch isn't into cattles, I would have thought that he - just out of curiousity - would have asked why that bull looked great! I mean, what are they looking for in a bull? Somehow, I imagine that it can't only be the size of its private parts!

I felt sorry for Mitch when he was asked about when he and Licy plan to start a family! But on the other hand, I also felt bad for Ray and Clayton, since their intentions were all good! Family planning is a delicate subject, and you should always consider how and when or even if to ask about it at all. Thank goodness, it all ended well in this scene! :hats:

Oh my gosh, I just about stopped breathing when Ray said: “Oh yeah tell me about it, she sure can be a handful that girl”! :eck: For a split second, I thought that Ray would share that he used to take a roll in the hay with Lucy back when she was a teenager! :mo: I'm glad that Ray bit his tongue and changed the subject!

It was nice of Clayton to share how Dusty came to be his son! I was always pleased that Clayton always referred to Dusty as his son and not his adopted son. On a side note, I know this lady who always (when she talks about her friend's oldest child) reminds me that he is adopted whereas her friend's other two children are not. It's just plain rude to talk about the three children differently! In my opinion, your children are your children no matter how they came to be! Anyway, sorry ... I got completely off topic, but I just had to get that off my chest! :bag:

Please give us another update real soon!

 

[Honkytonkangel]

Loved JR and Sue Ellen horse-riding, It's cool to see them remembering the good times but they need to confront the bad too and REALLY deal with it once and for all.
Still stuck on whether to go with the eye-roll or high 5 with Rebecca BUT she got Margaret to take her head out of a book so YAY, and the way the rest of the family reacted to uncle JR taking his nieces to a movie was too funny.
Happy to see John Ross and Chris get a reprieve too even if it is golf with Grandma.

 

[Jessie]

Great updates, I love that JR is taking Rebecca and Margaret to the movies.
Miss Ellie taking the boys golfing is cute too.

Clayton, Mitch and Ray at the Cattle Auction was interesting. I was never a fan of Mitch but I like him in your story. I would love to see Lucy and Mitch have a baby.

Looking forward to your next update

 

[Mrs Bobby James Ewing]

Great updates Karin! I love your story so much. It is so much better than TNT's Dallas. I love everything going on with all of the different characters in your story and I am looking forward to finding out what happens next with everyone in your version of Dallas.

 

[Karin]

Thank you everyone for the feedback. It's always appreciated.

Ms Southworth, first a comment on yesterday's feedback. I don't think Christopher has that long teenage legs yet as he's 13 going on 14 so I don't think he's had his growth spurt yet. I'm glad you were able to picture the men going to the cattle auction scene right before your eyes when you read it.
You know most of the time when I read a book I get so into it that I don't even see the text I read as it's like I'm transported in time and place to see what I read about. But then again I've always had a pretty vivid imagination.

I have no clue what makes a bull good or bad as it's not a topic I know a lot about! :lolo:
You are right also that family planning is a delicate subject to bring up and yet it does seem like a lot of people of a certain age gets the question if they have kids a lot!
Then as for the adopted children, I agree that there really shouldn't be a difference but well I guess if the kids have different skin tones people tend to notice it. I remember when I was a kid I had some good friends who were adopted and had a younger sibling who was a biological child. Everyone knew it was that way and yet it really wasn't a big deal as they were siblings regardless of where they came from originally.

Honkytonkangel, yeah you are right JR/SE do need to work out their issues from the past before they can truly move forward.
You'll find out how the visit at the cinema goes tomorrow, but tonight's it's time for some golf...

Jessie, I am glad that you like Mitch in our story even though you didn't like him on the show.
Lucy and Mitch was my sister's favorite couple on the show so it was natural for us to put them back together again!
Sometimes I wish we hadn't as the character of Mitch is rather limited and if we had come up with a new love interest for Lucy we had had more possibilities to develop the character more. But oh well Lucy & Mitch do make a cute couple and a bonus is that if they'll have a baby it will be a cousin for Becky!

Sanda, I am glad that you are looking forward to find out what happens next in my version of Dallas and that you prefer it over Dallas TNT. I guess the problem with Dallas TNT was that they sidelined the Ewing family, gave characters like Cliff a personality transplant, killed off fan favorites off screen and focused on stupid plot stunts like the brothel, drug cartel, chopped off hands, threesomes, murders etc.
I guess the mess they made all comes down to that they were clueless of what the Dallas fans wanted to see!

Sorry about the mini rant, but when I think of how good Dallas TNT could have been if in the hands of writers who actually liked/watched the original Dallas it still upsets me. I was so happy when the show came back in 2012 and it ultimately turned into a disappointment that flopped and was taken off the air too soon and I blame the writers for it.

Okay moving on to my update in the next post!

 

[Karin]

At the Royal Oaks Country Clubs’ golf course were Miss Ellie, John Ross and Christopher in the middle of their golf round. It was John Ross’ turn to hit the ball. So he did. The ball flew away and they followed it with their eyes.

“Oh no, John Ross, look at the ball, you’ve shot it into the water again!” Miss Ellie exclaimed.

“Ha, ha, that was the 12th time!” Christopher said teasingly.

“Oh like you’re any better with your lawn!” John Ross said mockingly. “You keep making a hole every time you’re missing the ball, so how many holes is it now, 38?”

“It’s not my fault that ball is so hard to hit,” Christopher defended himself. “Nobody can play this stupid game anyhow.”

Just as he said it Miss Ellie hit the ball. It flew perfectly through the air and went into the hole. “Look, I got another hole in one,” Miss Ellie smiled contented, as they got into the golf cart and drove towards the final hole. They got out of the car. “So boys, now there’s only one hole left and this is the score. I have 65 strikes, John Ross got 189 strikes and Christopher has 191 strikes.”

“Yes I’m winning,” John Ross smiled.

“Not by much that moneys’ as good as mine,” Christopher said.

“Have you boys been betting on the game?” Miss Ellie asked as she gave the boys a disapproving look.

“No of course not,” both grandsons denied it.

“Good because remember what I’ve told you about gambling,” Miss Ellie said sternly.

“We know, so can I hit the ball now?” Chris asked.

“Don’t you mean hit the grass?” John Ross said teasingly.

“Oh shut up, I’m gonna show you that I can hit the ball!” Christopher said angrily and hit the ball hard. It soared up in the air and straight towards the hole, but in the way of the hole stood an older couple. Unfortunately the ball hit the feet of a bald man before it bounced into the hole. “YES! I’VE GOT A HOLE IN ONE!” Christopher yelled delighted. “Did you see that?”

“It looked more like a hole in foot to me,” John Ross said sarcastically.

“Oh no Chris, your ball hit that man’s foot!” Miss Ellie sighed, as she could see the bald man cursing on the other side of the court. Unfortunately it didn’t stop with that either, as the man and his wife then got into their golf car and drove up to them.

“Oops, looks like the bald man’s coming for you!” John Ross commented.

Miss Ellie sighed since surely enough the man and his wife got out of the car and walked up to Miss Ellie and the boys. The man limped from the hit on his foot. “I believe this is your ball?” The man said, holding up Christopher’s ball.

“Yes,” Christopher said regretfully.

“Don’t you know that there are certain rules here at the golf course and that one of them is to wait with striking your ball until the court is clear from people,” the man, who was named Herbert, lectured Christopher.

“Well I’m awfully sorry, but we just didn’t see you,” Chris apologized.

“Well then maybe you need to get a pair of glasses,” Herbert said. “I mean how old are you anyway?”

“13,” Chris replied.

“Just figures, I am surprised that they are letting such brats as you play at this court. It’s the finest in the district you know and…”

“That’s quite enough!” Miss Ellie cut in. “My grandson said he was sorry and a little accident happens so easily. Because that’s all it was, I know that my grandson would never do anything like that on purpose.”

“That’s easy for you to say. You’re not the one with a broken foot,” Herbert insisted.

“No offense sir, but if your foot was really broken you wouldn’t be able to walk on it,” John Ross pointed out.

“How rude!” The man’s wife Hilda said. “You need to have more respect for the elderly.”

“And you need to accept that the court is open for all members, even teenagers,” Miss Ellie countered, “And if you can’t accept that it’s you who need to find a new court to play at, not us.”

“Well I guess we can call it an accident. But you will reimburse us for our medical costs,” Herbert relented. “So what’s your name young man?”

“Christopher Ewing,” Chris said smugly.

The couple sighed, “Oh right, you’re the Ewings!” Hilda recognized them.

“Well isn’t that just typical,” Herbert sighed.

“I see you’ve heard of us,” Miss Ellie said.

“Of course we have, you are that obnoxious family who acts like you own this town!” Herbert said.

“Yeah who thinks you’re so important because you always make the first page of the local newspapers with your scandals,” Hilda filled in.

“Well it’s not like we can control what the papers write about us,” Miss Ellie said.

“Are you sure you’re not calling the papers?” Hilda asked. “I mean some people do anything for some attention.”

“No we don’t, and as far as I am concerned this conversation’s over,” Miss Ellie said. “If you want to send us the bill for the medical expenses you know where to find us.”

“Well I’m not even gonna bother. It would just end up another headline in the press for you,” Herbert said.

“Yeah it’s not worth the trouble,” Hilda agreed. “Come on Herbert let’s go.” Hilda and Herbert got into the car and drove away.

“Oh my God, what snobs!” John Ross said annoyed.

“Yeah they were way rude calling us obnoxious,” Chris agreed.

“I think I recognize them from somewhere but I can’t remember from where…” Miss Ellie said. “Well never mind. We’re not gonna let them ruin our golf round now, boys, are we?”

“No of course not grandma, can I hit now?” John Ross asked.

“Sure go ahead John Ross.”

“Also remember if you’re gonna beat me you need to get it into the hole in two strikes,” Chris reminded John Ross.

“I know, I’ll show you how it’s done,” John Ross said and hit the ball hard. It went straight forward at first but then the wind changed its direction so it ended up astray. The ball went straight for Herbert and Hilda’s golf car and before they knew how it had happened it had hit Hilda in the ass!”

“Aw!” Hilda screamed out in pain. “My butt!”

“Oops!” John Ross said.

Chris laughed, “Oh yeah that’s how it’s done huh?”

“John Ross! Oh John Ross, what have you done?” Miss Ellie sighed. The golf car stopped and Herbert and Hilda turned around, and Hilda gave them the finger.

“EWINGS! WE’LL SUE YOU!!!” Herbert yelled.

“Damn right, you won’t get away with this!” Hilda yelled, as John Ross and Chris tried to do their best to hide their laughter.

“Boys get in the car!” Miss Ellie said in a strict voice that meant business. “We’ll better get out of here fast!”

“You’re right grandma,” Chris said.

“Let’s go,” John Ross said, and the boys hurried to get into the car.

“I still don’t believe how you could hit her butt!” Chris smiled.

“Oh yeah, but it sure looked funny,” John Ross said before the boys burst out laughing. Miss Ellie stepped on the gas and drove off the golf court in a hurry.

 

[Presea]

I enjoyed the scene with Mitch and the guys at the cattle auction. I agree with him about the grandchildren thing. Everyone needs to shut up and mind their own business, and it's already unnerving just how obsessed the Ewing family is with grandchildren. It was funny when Ray almost let some pretty disturbing stuff about his history with his (cough) niece slip.

So maybe the chapter title refers to the kids being embarrassed about grandma kicking their a** at golf? Lol. But I couldn't help thinking that the scene with the elderly couple was a bit far fetched. I mean, how exactly do they expect to bill them for an "injury" that they can't even prove? And it seems unlikely that older people would react THAT immaturely to a simple little accident. The middle finger was especially over the top. The whole scene seemed more like some strange attempt at comedy and I hope you don't go any further with Herbert and Hilda.

 

[Ms Southworth]

Ms Southworth, first a comment on yesterday's feedback. I don't think Christopher has that long teenage legs yet as he's 13 going on 14 so I don't think he's had his growth spurt yet.

:tv: I was just imagining two supposedly teenage boys trying to "crawl" into Miss Ellie's small car! I agree that both John Ross and Christopher most likely still have some more growing to do!

On a side note, my son just turned 11, and he's already almost as tall as I am. With my 5"9 (175 cm), I wouldn't consider myself short! When I (on a rare occasion) sit in the back seat of a small car, my knees almost touch my chin!

I have no clue what makes a bull good or bad as it's not a topic I know a lot about! :lolo:

I was just under the impression that you did your research when writing your fan fic! Didn't you mention a while back that you take time to research the various places the characters visit? But maybe the study of cattle and what a good quality cow looks like wasn't your "thing"?

I guess the problem with Dallas TNT was that they sidelined the Ewing family, gave characters like Cliff a personality transplant, killed off fan favorites off screen and focused on stupid plot stunts like the brothel, drug cartel, chopped off hands, threesomes, murders etc. I guess the mess they made all comes down to that they were clueless of what the Dallas fans wanted to see!

Perfect summation! I fully agree!

 

[Ms Southworth]

Great update from the golf course! :loveit: I laughed quite a bit ... :rlol: ... hard to believe that the boys hit the elderly couple not only in the foot, but also the rear! :lolo:

Hmmm ... somehow, the names Herbert and Hilda rings a bell, but I can't put my finger on it!

I wonder what's going through Miss Ellie's head at this point!

Please update soon!

 

[Ray&Donna]

The funniest entry yet.

 

[Karin]

Thank you everyone for the feedback. I enjoy reading your comments. :thank:

Presea, you hit the nail on the hammer when you said that the last update was comedy. That was what we were going for in that scene. I think since the genres we watch the most in TV-series are dramas (soap operas) and comedy (sit coms) that's what we have been influenced by when we wrote this story originally in the 1990's. For the most part I think that works rather well since Dallas also had comedy influences on the original show. There was stuff that was incredibly funny. But occasionally the comedy stuff got too over the top in the original draft and we had to try to tone it down or change it around a bit. Like for instance in the golf scene it said that he hit the man's bald head instead of his foot in the original draft but typing it up I didn't think it was funny since if something hit you on the head it can cause serious damage and might even kill you so I changed that one to the foot.
Honestly I think Miss Ellie was more embarrassed by John Ross and Christopher hitting that couple with their golf balls than the boys were by losing to grandma!
But the title doesn't only refer to the golf incident even though the photos on the cover do represent it since if you look closely to the background you can see it's a golf court!

Ms Southworth, I think the only Herbert we saw on the show was Katherine's father.

Also maybe you know someone named Hilda?
I actually do and yes she's my age. Obviously I wrote this before I knew her.
Also Hilda is also the name of the Carrington's maid, in case you've ever watched Dynasty?

Wow! You are tall. I am about 13 centimeters shorter than you are!

You are right that we do some research when writing this. But I guess since cattle auction scenes were apart of the original Dallas and if you think about it, they don't really talk about the animals in great detail on the show either, I guess we just didn't think it was necessary to research it! :lolo:

Tommie, I am glad that you thought this update was funny since that's what we were going for with the scene.

Update will follow in the next post...

 

[Karin]

At the multiplex in town were a lot of children with their families coming out from the movies. Among them were JR, Margaret and Rebecca who had just seen Pocahontas.

“I think the movie ended badly. I wanted them to live happily ever after,” Rebecca pouted.

“I still think it was a great movie,” Margaret disagreed. “I love that it had a historical background.”

Rebecca gave her a questioning look, “Huh?”

“That it was based on a real person,” Margaret clarified for her cousin.

“What did you think of the movie uncle JR?” Rebecca asked.

“Oh it was okay, but it sort of made me hungry. So let’s go have a big steak, shall we?” JR suggested.

“Okay. Can we go to McDonalds?” Rebecca asked and pointed towards a restaurant at the multiplex.

JR frowned, “Nah, I was thinking more of going to a real restaurant.”

“But I want a happy meal,” Rebecca insisted.

“Alright then, I guess McDonalds it is,” JR agreed.

They walked over towards the restaurant. Rebecca pointed towards a sign over the menu and said, “Look they’re having figures from the movie in the happy meal.”

Margaret looked up towards the sign as she kept walking and accidentally bumped into the man who stood last in the queue. “Oops!” Margaret said, as her glasses got crocket from pressing into the man’s back.

The man, who happened to be a body builder, turned around and cursed, “What the f***, can’t you see where you’re going?”

“This is not my fault, you stopped,” Margaret said angrily.

“Yuck! What an ugly tattoo he’s got!” Rebecca commented.

The body builder took one step forward so that he walked inside of their personal bubble and said threateningly, “Are you talking to me?”

“No, absolutely not,” JR said with a fake smile.

“But, he ruined my glasses!” Margaret objected.

“Yeah you’d better pay for those,” Rebecca said cheekily.

“Watch it or I’ll break your noses too!” The man said angrily.

JR laughed nervously, as he realized that the man was obviously high on something, “Oh come on, I’m sure you can see that it was just a little misunderstanding. I mean it’s not like you meant to break her glasses…”

“Well if you and your daughters don’t shut up I’ll be glad to give you a blackened eye to go with those glasses,” the man said threateningly.

“No need to, my nieces and I were just leaving,” JR said.

“But I want a happy meal,” Rebecca objected.

“I’ll get you one on the way home, let’s go,” JR dragged Rebecca and Margaret away from the body builder, as he so didn’t want to mess with that guy.

 

[Honkytonkangel]

Ok I thought that the whole 'Golf with Grandma' thing would be a little dull, aside from the family bonding but it was hilarious. The older couple did WAY overreact though and I like that Miss Ellie put them in their place.
Loved seeing JR with the girls and for once I'm on Rebecca's side, I'm 34 but I would still take a happy meal (or in my case two) over a fancy restaurant steak any day.
Happy JR didn't stick around to get battered too.

 

[Ms Southworth]

Ms Southworth, I think the only Herbert we saw on the show was Katherine's father.

Also maybe you know someone named Hilda?
I actually do and yes she's my age. Obviously I wrote this before I knew her.
Also Hilda is also the name of the Carrington's maid, in case you've ever watched Dynasty?

Maybe there was a Herbert and a Hilda in one of the "Dallas" fanfics that I've read??? Those two first names just sound familiar!

 

[Ms Southworth]

Great update! Cute scene with JR and his nieces at the movies!

Of course, Rebecca wants a Happy Meal! (Most children her age like McD.) And I'm not sure if Rebecca usually has as much luck convincing her mom to take her to such a family restaurant as she did with her uncle JR (at least until the body builder came along and there was a change of plans)!

I guess that my children are the exception to the rule, since they most likely would prefer a good piece of red meat over a McD meal any day! I just have to hope that they don't take after JR in other ways!

I laughed at Rebecca's complete honesty and bluntness: “Yuck! What an ugly tattoo he’s got!”

I guess that JR lucked out due to the incident with the body builder, i.e. he didn't have to eat at McD. after all! :lolo:
Lots of storylines to catch up on! Please update soon!

 

[Ms Southworth]

Before the weekend is over, this amazing fanfic will most likely reach 30,000 views!!! :bravo: :fantastic:

At the same time, this thread is one of the most viewed on "Soapchat.net"!!! :10::10:

And finally, this thread about "Dallas in the 90's" is very close to reaching page 50!!! :loveit: :loveit: :loveit:


arty: CONGRATULATIONS IN ADVANCE, KARIN AND JENNY arty: