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Norwegian Wood - Sgt Peppers closed this down!
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 29-10-2013 14:12
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Word to the Wise [preface]
Hello and welcome,
Some of you may already know me as a story-writer. I've done a lot of stuff. Some good, mostly bad. As many will know, it's not easy to find the right story to stick with. After a small absence, I'm ready to give it another shot. This time I've got a better computer and a better database. I believe I'm ready to bring you another story. I hope to bring at least weekly updates, but I will move differently from previous stories: slowly in real time (not a lot of updates), but fast in PCM time (updates will cover weeks, sometimes months).
I'm starting out with a slightly different way of reporting. Thanks to feedback I will (hopefully) receive, I will (if necessary) try to change my way of reporting and make it better, so that you can enjoy this story the way I intend.
Thanks & Enjoy!
Ian Butler
Norwegian Wood - Introduction Part I
Norwegian Wood - Introduction Part II
Edited by Ian Butler on 26-11-2013 18:42
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 29-10-2013 14:17
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(Safe to post I assume?)
Well, well, what's this? I'm going to try and follow it, for sure 
Which DB you are using? PCmdaily Realname?
Edited by Jesleyh on 29-10-2013 14:18
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| Dippofix |
Posted on 29-10-2013 14:18
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Ohh, interesting! Like the style of reporting btw, very original idea! 
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| admirschleck |
Posted on 29-10-2013 14:18
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Good luck Ian!
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| ricardo123 |
Posted on 29-10-2013 14:19
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Good luck
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| krisa |
Posted on 29-10-2013 14:24
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Good luck
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 29-10-2013 14:25
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Saw the title, assumed it was Sweaty or Cactus...
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| fcancellara |
Posted on 29-10-2013 14:30
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Great title, so it should become a great story
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| Selwink |
Posted on 29-10-2013 14:33
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All I can say is good luck with your computer (oh and also the story)
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 29-10-2013 14:58
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Glad to see you back! Very unique report style, I like it.
Good Luck
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| FroomeDog99 |
Posted on 29-10-2013 15:17
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Good to see you back Ian! I like the idea, and the first update was great, intrigued to read more
Oh, and btw I like the team choice for his first year  |
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| Atlantius |
Posted on 29-10-2013 15:31
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Good luck, happy that you found the inspiration to get back into writing
And really like the cartoon'ey intro!
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 29-10-2013 15:48
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Wow, really glad to see all these responses!
I'll be updating the story fairly soon, later today.
It's another introduction piece, especially on the World Tour (some changes there). I guess the update after that will already see some racing, but that might be days away. I have no intention of rushing myself here. So don't worry if it's radio silence for a few days after today
Jesleyh - Very safe to post I'm using the PCMdaily Realname database released a few weeks ago. Great database! But with some edits, added riders and some races bumped up to WT.
Dippofix - I'm glad you like it! Thanks
admirschleck, ricardo123, krisa, Selwink - Thank you!
TheManxMissile - Well I love The Beatles, love the song and since it's about a Norwegian rider... I'm sick of always starting stories about Belgian guys
fcancellara - Glad you like the title! I'll do my best with the story
Mresuperstar - A compliment from a great writer is always nice, so thanks!
FroomeDog99 - Happy to be back However I fear you'll be disappointed when I say that this team was just for his preface, he signs a new contract for 2013, sorry But I've been playing some PCM without a story and I realized I'm someone who needs a big team to keep up motivation (I need the WT calendar for some reason )
Atlantius - Thank you! Found the inspiration partly at your story! That's why it's Norwegian Wood, and not Belgian Waffle 
Edited by Ian Butler on 29-10-2013 16:05
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 29-10-2013 15:56
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Norwegian Wood - The Big Chance
Changes in the World Tour calendar for 2013
- Tour of Beijing (100pts)
+ Omloop Het Nieuwsblad (80pts)
+ Tour of Oman (100pts)
+ Tour of California (100pts)
+ Paris - Tours (80pts)
+ Japan Cup (80pts)
Edited by Ian Butler on 29-10-2013 23:25
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| Jesleyh |
Posted on 29-10-2013 16:00
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Hmm, interesting new calendar. Hoped for Ster ZLM
Just an advice, I found the screenshot with the tree annoying, with having to cross a 'gap' while reading a few times
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 29-10-2013 17:51
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Jeselyh - Ster ZLM was never an option, to be honest But I did look for a Dutch race, but I didn't find a race important enough. (And then realized Eneco Tour is part Dutch anyway)
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| baia |
Posted on 29-10-2013 18:01
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Looks good Ian, good luck.. , i´ll follow.
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| valverde321 |
Posted on 29-10-2013 18:26
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Good decision for reporting. Moving quickly in PCM but not updating as often should help with motivation.
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| FroomeDog99 |
Posted on 29-10-2013 18:35
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Another nice update, I knew he was signing for a bigger team though
Also, is the Tour of California part of the WorldTour or not? One of the screens says it is but it isn't included at the bottom. |
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| cunego59 |
Posted on 29-10-2013 18:48
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Interesting approach, good luck with that
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