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Just watched those episodes yesterday as I was feeling down. Did the trick nicely. Ended when Lorelai got her smokes. For several years I didn't watch the first half of S6 because I lumped all of S6 into the dumpster. Last year I rewatched 6 until Rory returned. I'm thrilled about the LL relationship in that first half.

Very good point! When Rory became an adult, she had little of the stresses that Lorelai had been through. It makes sense their worldviews would be different. "What she tries, she conquers." (sic) Richard's statement was actually more applicable to Lorelai than to Rory. Too bad he didn't appreciate that.

This would have been a great idea! Lorelai would suddenly go "all Emily" on her, leaving voice messages like Emily does, then thinking Rory is avoiding her when she's simply overwhelmed with college stuff. Lorelai throws herself into SH activities, blowing Taylor out of the water with ideas. We'd have to throw in an earlier hookup with Luke as well, to satisfy my LL loving heart.

The first time I saw the Dragonfly, I couldn't believe the writers created the exact same type of place.

A fun Christmas story from Meags09... Thanks for Christmas. Set in episode 110. https://archiveofourown.org/works/8953546

Christmas... Santa Kirk by Andra-GGfan https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12288136/1/Santa-Kirk

Doing fine, thanks, Eledgy. Corona was not too bad for us, primarily due to me being an introvert. It was really easy to not go out and reduce risk. Started working on a S6 story in which LL meet April at the same time, but it was too big a project. I'm looking for more ideas like Lorelai's Independence Day - an upbeat one shot. Haven't found one yet, mostly because I'm way too serious. I have been listening to Scott Patterson's "I am all in" podcast. Just finished listening to the commentary for the last of the season 3 episodes. Lots of fun. Remember the Jess spin-off? Scott interviewed Rob Estes. He added some depth to the Here Comes the Son work. The most interesting part is that Rob recalled that they did get an offer to make some small number of episodes, but Amy turned it down because she wanted more episodes. Talk about "full circle." The season 6 scorched earth by the Palladinos, but she scuttled Jess' spin-off for the same reason.

Well, that is news. Rather than giving us a better way to manage favorite authors and stories, they give us another layer of making it hard to find stuff. Anyway, thanks. I'm off to read your story. Deepfriedcake: https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14163639/1/Dolly-Inspired

Richard and Emily are both the same level of monster. Richard gets a pass way too often, but his supercilious attitude is perceived as more acceptable than Emily's constant criticism.

Yes, Richard lectured Emily after the Roast Luke dinner. He mansplained that she was going about it all wrong and what he was setting up with the franchise, rare coins guys, etc was the right way.

This is a great idea! They knew their fashion, they loved shopping when there was no chance of running into Emily LOL. They would have known every vintage and thrift shop in the area. Including Anna's store. (oh my!) I can see it now: 1996. Rory, look at this clown pillow! We have to get it. Mom, it's creepy. (Grin) Yes, and I love it! It's perfect for our humble abode in Stars Hollow. Anna: You're from Stars Hollow? Why, yes we are. You know it? Ex boyfriend. Do you know a Luke Danes? (6 year old April runs into the room) 😆

One of the things I like most about Lorelai is her ability to use humor, often childish, to smooth over difficult moments. I will never forget her going into the dry cleaners teasing him out of his bad mood.

Agree. I think she was traumatized by her mother's expectations and ran away from problems whenever she could. Honestly, I think Emily would gaslight her, criticizing everything she did and blaming her for things that weren't her fault.

Good question. Except for a couple of major plot points that popped up in 6&7, probably not. It's not quite clear to me if you've already seen 6 and 7. Just in case you haven't, I'll scroll down to mention those plot points. I personally have no problem jumping from end S5 or S6 episode 9 directly to AYITL. spoilers: April Lane's marriage Lorelai's marriage Rory's falling apart after the yacht incident

It could be a good place to stop. My daughter found the first five seasons interesting , but happily ignored 6 and 7. Logan has his moments in the later seasons, but the charisma of You Jump, I Jump was missing for me.