#nicole gordon

[randomdoodler]

I really adore these games' characters. Shame I'm really late to the party😅 Messing around with sims in my style

[superheroes-or-whatever]

Shadow of the Batgirl (2020)  

[judasiskariot]

💖Favourite female characters poll💖

I was tagged by @yennefer-of-vengerbergs to make a poll with my favourite female characters. Her name is also my agenda 😉 Thanks for the tag 😊

I know I am going to forget some of my Queens and be sad about it 😭But I will try ; or more like I have to decide and that is killing my heart, but I can't make a poll with over fifty characters 😅

I am going to come up with some unusual names to refresh the thing 🙂

I tag @pinkberrytea @alpydk @aristenfromwarsaw

Maybe you are in the mood to show us some of your favourite girls 💕😊

(Is there a pattern in my choice of women?🤔)

[hazel-of-sodor]

Day 27-Thomas and the Rocket Sled

Traintober 2023

Other Stories

Day 27-Record Breaker

Thomas and the Rocket Sled

1979

The Island of Sodor was even busier than usual. It was the 150th anniversary of the Rain Hill Trials and a gala was being held on Sodor to celebrate.

Engines of all types from the mainland and all over the world were coming to visit. 

Thomas arrived at Tidmouth Harbor one morning to collect a unique piece of rolling stock. He had been enjoying the lead-up to the gala immensely. There were so many new and strange engines and cars to meet that at times his head spun. This might have been the strangest one yet. Sitting on a special flatbed was a heavy metal frame with a seat on it. Behind the seat sat something that reminded Thomas of the jet engines on the planes at Tidmouth airport.

"It's a Rocket sled," Nicole explained as the flatbed was coupled behind Thomas. "The Americans use it to test systems for their aircraft."

"It must be very fast then," Thomas said.

Samantha snorted, "Try faster than the speed of sound. "

Thomas gave a mischievous smirk, "No one tell the Gresley's."

The engineers in charge of the rocket sled were ensuring it was properly secured, so Nicole climbed back into the cab to drink her coffee while they waited.

***

The lead engineer looked dubiously at her coworker. "John prepared it? Are you sure it's okay?"

Her coworker rolled his eyes good-humoredly, "Relax Beth, John knows what he's doing."

Beth glared, "Is that why Jasmine is regrowing half her hair?"

"Everyone makes mistakes every once in a while?" He offered unconvincingly.

She snorted, "Paul, John makes weekly mistakes. If his dad wasn't an admiral..."

"He's not that bad," he protested with a laugh.

Beth rolled her eyes, "Yes he is, I honestly wouldn't be surprised if he forgot to drain the fuel."

"He didn't forget to drain the fuel, here watch."

Before Beth could stop him, "Hey Crane!" He yelled up at Cranky.

Cranky was not enjoying the preparation for the Gala. It seemed every day more ships arrived with heavy locomotives and carriages, and he was expected to unload them all. "What is it?" He snapped towards the annoying human beneath him.

"Can you flip that lever with your hook?"

Had Cranky been in a better mood, or had had more sleep, he would have questioned the wisdom of flipping a lever on an unknown machine.

As it was, he gave the equivalent of a shrug. "Sure."

The lever flipped and for a moment everything was quiet.

"See? He didn..."

Thrrrremmmmmm

***

Thomas was patiently waiting for the engineers to finish when he heard the rocket rumble to life

"Are they testing the rocket?" He asked curiously.

Nicole's head snapped around to see the glow of the rocket's exhaust as it powered on.

"Brakes!"  She shouted, but it was too late.

Thomas began rolling forward as the rocket pushed him, faster and faster.

Samantha slammed on the brakes, but they quickly proved no match for the rocket's power.

Thomas whistled in alarm to the signal mam as he was pushed out of the docks and onto the mainline.

The signal men quickly threw the points and set the signals at danger. He rang control, "Clear the Mainline, we have a runaway."

***

Beth, Paul, and Cranky stared as the tank engine and sled raced out of view. 

"Uh...oops?"

Paul winced as Beth slowly turned to glare at him.

***

Thomas shot through Tidmouth Station, whistling as loudly as he could, startling James and Henry who were waiting with their trains.

Samantha released his brakes, realizing they could do nothing against the rocket but wear out.

Nicole hung on desperately as Thomas rocketed around the bend through Lower Tidmouth.

"Ooooooohhhh Lady!" Thomas cried as his speedometer broke 100 miles per hour, suddenly very grateful that Crovan's Gate had fit him with roller bearings. He would have worn through his old ones!

***

Percy had having a nice quiet morning when he heard Thomas. He had been taking a drink from the water tower when he heard the frantic whistling, and behind it, a dull roar.

"What in the name of..."

Thomas blasted past, the flyers on the station board flying from the force of his passing.

Percy sat there a long moment.

"It's too early for this."

"It's nearly tea time," his driver said.

"It's too early for this."

***

Several miles down the track Bertie heard Thomas's whistle rapidly approaching in the distance. "Wanna race Thomas?" He called eagerly.

Thomas roared past, whistling furiously.

"Never mind," Bertie said quietly.

***

Gordon was racing towards Wellsworth with the express when the radio in his cab went off.

Rain answered it.

"There's a runaway on track 3," she called out to Gordon and Amanda, "They'll overtake us soon."

Amanda smirked, "oh will they?" She said as she opened Gordon's regulator.

Gordon chuckled and surged ahead, even since he had been rebuilt back into a 3-cylinder in 72, he had taken every chance he could to test his speed.

As Rain shoveled coal like a woman possessed, Amanda watched the Speedometer creep up, smirking when it broke 100 mph.

Gordon however, frowned as he heard the runaway's whistle in the distance.

"Is that...Thomas?"

Rain snorted, "Don't be silly."

But it was.

Thomas raced up alongside the express coaches, he was going so fast the express seemed to be standing still.

"Hi Gordon, Bye Gordon," he managed to whistle as he shot past.

Amanda and Rain stared in shock.

"There's no way we can catch him," Amanda said in disbelief.

"But we have to try," Gordon called. He forced himself even faster, charging after the runaway No.1.

***

Finally, mercifully, the rocket ran out of fuel. Every joint and rod on Thomas ached. Even though Crovans Gates were known for over-engineering their rebuilds, Thomas was never meant to break 100, and he had far exceeded that.

To make matters worse, it had run out on Gordon's hill. Thomas wasn't sure he could make it up the hill without further damaging his motion. He rolled to a stop, panting heavily.

"Owwww." He moaned quietly.

"Are you alright?" Samantha asked, carefully setting his brakes and climbing down.

"I can't tell," Thomas winced, "maybe once everything cools down it'll be alright."

A deep whistle was heard as Gordon pulled up behind, curious passengers leaning out the window to look.

"Are any of you hurt?" The Pacific asked with concern.

"Nicole and I are alright. We're not certain about Thomas though."

"Is he well enough for me to push him up the hill?"

Thomas shifted his motion, "Probably better than rolling down."

Gordon gently buffered up and pushed Thomas and the sled up the hill to Maron station at the top, going slowly to keep from aggravating Thomas's motion

Jinx was waiting for them with a flatbed for Thomas. Gordon set off with the express again, as Thomas was loaded onto the flatbed, eager to make up the lost time.

The rocket car was left in the Marom sidings as Jinx set off for the works with Thomas.

***

The next day Gordon visited Thomas at the works as he was inspected for damage.

"So how's the new record holder?" The pacific teased.

Thomas had been lifted off of his wheels while they were inspected for damage.

He sighed in exasperation, "Not you as well."

Gordon smirked, "I'm afraid it's official."

"The steam speed record is for speed achieved under your own power," Thomas said baffled.

"Which my cousin still officially holds," Gordon agreed, "but you now hold the new record for the fastest a steam engine has traveled by rail."

Thomas stared for a moment, then groaned, "I'll never get your family to stop trying to adopt me now."

Gordon chuckled," You could just accept."

Thomas just sighed despondently.

A/N: Did I just adapt Thomas and the Jet Engine for my AU? Yes, yes I did.

[abs0luteb4stard]

W A T C H III N G

I'm going through as many Exorcist movies as I can stand. Trying to see what I haven't seen before. Something to do.

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I don't see how William Friedkin criticized 'Exorcist Believer' in a moral sense in its production shortly before his death when this movie by Blatty himself posited that Damien Karras somehow survived his climactic fall down the stairs in the original film to become possessed by a serial killer and "the master" or "legion".

This movie's plot is beyond reasonable reality, even in demonic possession beliefs. The devil may have reach, but even Satan would be bound by certain cosmic laws.

Friedkin was an ass to do that.

That said, this is not as terrible a movie as I expected, but it's more like a slasher film than an Exorcism.

[rassilonwatchathon]

It's the 9 year anniversary of The Watch-A-Thon of Rassilon, so this month we're sharing our older episodes!

FOURTH DOCTOR SEASON SIXTEEN (March 12th, 2019-June 11th, 2019) Episode 98- The Ribos Operation (Binro WAS Right) w/ @truestoriesaboutme & Felicity Kusinitz Episode 99- The Pirate Planet (A Very Very Good Sandwich) Episode 100- The Stones of Blood (Rad Frocks Represent) w/ @radiantbaby Episode 101- The Androids of Tara (2 Brash 2 Young 2 David) w/ Mike Gordon Episode 102- The Power of Kroll (Kroll Show) WHOlanta Special- The Macra Terror (The Macra DO Exist!) w/ R. Alan Siler, @mgoldentumbls, & Mike Gordon Episode 103- The Armageddon Factor (You Can’t Just Steal a Dog!)

[duranduratulsa]

Up next on my 90's Fest Movie 🎬 🎞 🎥 🎦 📽 marathon...Batman Forever (1995) on glorious vintage VHS 📼! #movie #movies #actionadventure #comicbookmovies #superheromovies #Batman #batmanforever #Robin #twoface #harveydent #theriddler #brucewayne #dickgrayson #edwardnygma #AlfredPennyworth #CommissionerGordon #chasemeridian #batmobile #batwing #batboat #valkilmer #TommyLeeJones #jimcarrey #nicolekidman #michaelgough #ripmichaelgough #PatHingle #rippathingle #chrisodonnell #drewbarrymore #DebiMazar #ReneAuberjonois #joegrifasi #MichaelPaulChan #ramseyellis #vintage #VHS #90s #90sfest #durandurantulsas4thannual90sfest

[tommiemeowz]

Some doodles :-) SORRY FOR NOT POSTING 4 A BIT

[starkiddreamcasting]

Starkid Matilda the Musical

When I grow up! I bring you to Starkid dreamcast for Matilda the Musical! One of my favorite musicals that I haven’t done yet since I was waiting for more child actors but I know that wouldn’t be happening anytime soon. In the meantime enjoy this dreamcast and substitute actual children when needed!

1. Kendall Nicole as Matilda Wormwood 2. Tyler Brunsman as Miss Trunchbull 3. Jaime Lyn Beatty as Miss Honey 4. Joey Richter as Mr. Wormwood 5. Lauren Lopez as Mrs. Wormwood 6. Lauren Walker as Mrs. Phelps 7. Will Branner as Eric 8. Richard Campbell as Bruce 9. Brant Cox as Nigel 10. Angela Giarratana as Hortensia 11. Nick Lang as Tommy 12. Sango Tajima as Amanda 13. Tiffany Williams as Lavender 14. Hamilton Davis as Ensemble 15. Denise Donovan as Ensemble 16. Ali Gordon as The Acrobat/Ensemble 17. Brian Holden as Party Entertainer/Sergi/Ensemble 18. Janaya Mahealani Jones as Ensemble 19. Jon Matteson as Ensemble 20. Curt Mega as Doctor/Ensemble 21. Brian Rosenthal as Michael Wormwood/Ensemble 22. James Tolbert as Rudolpho/Ensemble 23. Joe Walker as The Escapologist/Ensemble

Swings: Nico Ager, Corey Dorris, Jae Hughes, Alle-Faye Monka, Virginia Vass, Kim Whalen

Understudies: Denise Donovan (Mrs. Wormwood), Angela Giarratana (Matilda Wormwood), Ali Gordon (Miss Honey, Mrs. Phelps), Brian Holden (Miss Trunchbull, Mr. Wormwood), Janaya Mahealani Jones (Mrs. Wormwood, Mrs. Phelps), Joe Walker (Miss Trunchbull, Mr. Wormwood), Kim Whalen (Miss Honey), Tiffany Williams (Matilda Wormwood)

Make sure to leave any show suggestions or any questions on my casting choices so I can explain them.  

[aliceisaperson]

Here’s a Fun Home Starkid Fancast I made a while ago. For the purposes of this we’re going to say that the two brothers are played by new actors because I was honestly stumped to that one. Anyway,

Fun Home But With Starkid Actors

Small Alison: Kendall Nicole

Medium Alison: Ali Gordon

Alison Bechdel: Lauren Lopez

Bruce Bechdel: A.J. Holmes

Helen Bechdel: Jamie Burns

Joan: Janaya Mahealani Jones

Roy: James Tolbert

[bishopsbox]

source: bishopsbox

Gordon Nicoll (English, 1888-1959) The Felix hotel / FELIXSTOWE. Circa 1930.

via: Swann Auction Galleries

[superheroes-or-whatever]

Shadow of the Batgirl (2020) art by Nicole Goux

[ilikestuff69]

Who I’d cast in Chicago if it were made today

Roxie Hart played by Annaleigh Ashford

Velma Kelly played by Ariana DeBose

Billy Flynn played by James Marsden

Amos Hart played by Joseph Gordon Levitt

Matron “Mama” Morton played by Yvette Nicole Brown

The Bandleader played by Ephraim Sykes

Mary Sunshine played by Carmen Cusack

[thelowerdecker]

My Haul from Comic Con Today! I’ll be going back tomorrow and ask for a Gumball related Commission! The Batgirl Drawing was commissioned by me and it looks really good! These are gonna have a pride and place on my wall! ♥️

Artwork done by The Beano artist Laura Howell!

[notxjustxstories]

oc advent calendar 2022

(aka a collection of random edits I’ve made over the year)

Day 10 ↳ Always a Ranger + "Born for This" by The Score

tag list: @witchofinterest, @megdonnellys, @foxesandmagic, @villanele, @sunlitscrib, @arrthurpendragon, @pinkykitten, @bravelittleflower, @ochub, @anotherunreadblog, @wokenhardies, @eddysocs, @ocappreciationtag, @stareyedplanet, @superspookyjanelle, @reggiemantleholdmyhand-tle, @raith-way, @noratilney, @richitozier

[nicolerrichie]

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