so here I am, sitting in the dark because I've been writing steadily since 3pm.  I haven't gotten up to turn on the lights; heck I've only just noticed that it's getting dark outside, and it's dim here in the livingroom!  I love word wars.  Even when we're not officially warring, I'm writing.

word count s of now: 17,253.

And after dinner, I've still got a few hours of writing time!  It's a good writing day.  (plus I was able to fit in a tea party with my youngest between bouts of writing!).