FDK goes here .

Hopefully no site issues like last time...

I think it's really neat that Clark will come on an emergency basis and take space colonists back to Earth if needed. A heck of a lot easier than sending up an unscheduled rocket.

Well, I'm taking it this isn't the end of the story... er, stories?

This was cute especially considering blondie was there to see the kiss. It brought a big smile to my face!

I thought about whether to say this or not, but I'll just go ahead and plow through. Lois seemed a bit subdued in this part. I definitely liked the first part better.

You know, for some reason I couldn't help but imagine the following addition:
"And I wouldn't have found the Christmas card tucked to the bomb: 'Merry Christmas, Lois! Love, Lex'"

Hmm... was it there before Lois stopped? So, what's next?

Michael

Both parts were a lot of fun! And I could tell that you had fun with the symmetry. But I don't know anyone who has Tang as part of their Christmas traditions, so did you mean it was a new tradition based on Lois sampling it on the space station, or is it something the Kents came up with?

(Years ago people used to make the "instant spiced tea" recipe that uses Tang as an ingredient and give it as Christmas gifts, but I haven't heard of anyone doing that lately.)

Cute story! Actually, Tang isn't that evil.

Artemis

Very cute. I liked this part better because I didn't have any problems figuring out the continuity.

There were a couple of "her"s that should have been "my"s. It distracted me enough that I paused to scratch my head. Of course, I suppose you said those were Jenn's fault.

And I liked the Tang at the ending because it meant that both meant the full requirements for a ficathon, even if it is a lousy Christmas tradition.


Elisabeth
who wonders what you spike Tang with

This was fun. I agree with Elisabeth that this was much easier to follow.

The youth of our church make a mix they call Russian Tea that includes, among other ingredients, Tang. They make up jars and sell them as Christmas gifts as a fundraiser. So, at least in the wilds of Oregon, Tang is part of Christmas.

Bob

Tang was actually part of Editor Jax's request.

Jen's request:

Three things I want in my fic:
1. An unexpected kiss.
2. Sam and Ellen bickering (but it can be indirect).
3. The egg nog somehow being replaced by Tang.

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I've had the Tang stuff at church, too. I think it was "called" Wassail.

Bob, the "Russian Tea" is the stuff I was referring to as the only use I've seen of Tang at Christmas. It goes by various names. It could be a regional thing--people used to make it where I grew up in Missouri but I haven't seen it anywhere during the 19 years I've lived in Georgia. But then again, since I wouldn't be able to drink it (food allergies), I could've just missed it.

And I don't drink eggnog for the same reason, but my son just loves the stuff (the non-alcoholic version).

In my husband's family, they call the mixture, "Tang Tea", and they keep it in a jar in the pantry.

I love the way you incorporated the prompts into the stories. Especially the Tang -- of course there would be Tang on the space station! That really made me laugh!

Kathy (jealous that Carol wrote two ficathon stories and I haven't even finished my one!)

I loved the explanation as to why Lois knew it wasn't a huge risk to get onto the space station - Clark had rescued people before and *of course* he would come for her.

Why was his first cape too heavy?

I enjoyed both of the stories - probably marginally enjoyed the first one more. However, I think as a pair they complement each other perfectly.

Corrina.

Not surprisingly, I'm in the camp of people who liked this part better since even I could understand it. Plus, I loved Lois cornering Clark under the mistletoe in full view of Lana.