For want of a kraken, the kingdom was lost

[pbray]

If I turned the swampy part of the backyard into a water feature, do you think I could coax a kraken into moving in? And would he count as a home security system and add to the property value?

I'll admit I've become a bit obsessed. It's not my fault--kraken is just such a fun word to say, I find all sorts of reasons to toss it into casual conversation. And now I keep thinking how cool it would be if I could greet my guests with "Release the Kraken!"

Was a crazy busy week at work, including halfdays both yesterday and today starting at 6AM. And to top things off, a writer who shall remain nameless sent his critique partners a story about the plague, which made his readers fall ill. Seriously, when this anthology comes out, I'm recommending it be read while wearing gloves and a mask.

I did manage to get writing time in, though not as much as I'd hoped. Didn't make it to the gym, due to low energy and a suspicion that the other patrons really didn't need to share my plague germs, but hope to get there tomorrow.

Bike is in the shop for spring tune-up, and should be ready sometime this week. With luck, by the time the next weekend rolls around, I'll feel nearly human and ready to hit the road.

Comments

[urbanwolf]

I shared your Kraken story with my friends. While we were watching Spartacus on Starz. Resulting from this, 'Release the Kraken!' has become a euphemism for sex.

I just thought you should know what you sparked. ;)

[http://users.livejournal.com/la_marquise_de_/]

I think a kraken would be a very good thing.

Try wrapping it in stock S&S tags...

[zornhau.livejournal.com]

"Unleash the Red Kraken of Doom!"

"Ae-i! The Holy Kraken of Destiny slumbers tonight."

[libwitch.livejournal.com]

1. I don't think you would end up with any guests after a bit.
2. And it would lower the property values, certainly. I mean I can double check with my father, real estate agent amazing, but I think i am right here. They strike me as high maintenance. And soggy. And possibly smelly.
3. So does that make it a good story, bad story or just an effective one?

[fireun.livejournal.com]

I dont know. Next time we flood it might escape into the river, and then you are down a pet.

I bet you wouldnt have a problem with neighbor dogs using your yard as a glorified bathroom if you installed a kraken.

and, honestly, I am not sure mdbl would ever leave your place. she has a love of all things with tentacles.

[jjschwabach.livejournal.com]

A kraken would totally count as a home security system. Some relative four or five generations back (far enough back that I never met him, just read his journal) claimed to have seen one near Norway, but I suspect it was only a giant squid. I mean, otherwise, why wouldn't he have brought it home and set it up in his own back yard as a security system?