User blog:UltimateTORINOR/A small milestone has just been reached.

Hey everyone, ult here...with a semi-important announcement.

I have just reached 500 edits!

And, while I don't have any drawing talent whatsoever (so no pictures in this extravaganza), I'd like to thank all of you...for making these first 500 edits of my wiki "career" as pleasant as they could have possibly been (and I will not name any names, as I will undoubtedly forget someone and make them sad).

And, thanks for anyone who has read and/or given me feedback on Total Drama the New Challenge. You all are the reason I write (and...well I love to write, as well)!

And, since I've finally begun to write again...I might as well give you all a small taste of the next (currently unfinished) chapter of TDNC.

"Are you sure it's broken?"

           Chef Hatchet raised an eyebrow at the questioning television host, and then gestured at the smoldering wreckage of the all-important virtual reality machine that was essential to Chris Maclean's grand plan for ultimate ratings.

           "Yes."

           That single word appeared to have a profound effect on the host, as he immediately started sobbing, punching a table for added effect.

           "How…could this happen?"

           It took all of the chef's willpower not to mention that he had told Chris specifically not to use the machine for extended periods of time.

           Instead, Chef decided on the universal denial phrase.

           "I don't know."

           Chris, looking utterly uncharacteristically pathetic, stared at the chef again.

           "Can those interns fix it?"

           Chef shrugged in response, which caused the television host to launch into a whole new level of hysterics, completed by the occasional stomp of his right foot.

           "But they have to! Do they have any idea what this will do to my career?"

           Chef sighed and strode towards the door, secretly glad for an excuse to leave the television host's presence.

           "I'll see if I can find them."

           And, suddenly, Chris Maclean was alone (not counting the always-watching cameraman) in the underground room, with only the broken and destroyed M.A.G.G.I.E. to comfort him.

           Oddly, the television host thought that this exact time was the perfect time to begin the previous episode’s recap.

''           And so, with a sniffle and a glance at the nonexistent cameraman, he began. ''

           “Well, last time…when this beautiful machine still worked…and wasn’t all on fire''…and stuff…the 22 remaining campers took a trip to New Chris City in an Italian Job styled challenge! Although, they had to deal with a killer flood along with the crowd of policemen tailing their every move!''

''           “Eventually, Lyn won the challenge for the Screaming Gryphons, which made the losing Killer Ligers vote out Carsen, making her the third person to walk the dreaded dock! Who will leave next? And will the Screaming Gryphons manage to continue their winning streak? Find out right here on Total Drama the New Challenge!”''

''           The cameraman gave Chris a thumbs up (it was in his job description), and the host forlornly turned back to gaze lovingly at his broken virtual reality masterpiece. ''

           “How am I going to make a new challenge that was as deadly as the virtual one?”

           Confessions ''

'           'Chris Maclean: The host, apparently over his heartbreaking loss, flashed a characteristically flashy grin at the camera. “As I’ve learned from my many successful years as a reality show host…when in doubt, throw in some deadly creatures that have no purpose being there except to possibly maim people you’re legally responsible for!”''

''           He sighed contentedly. “Works every time.”''

           End

So, that's the preview for now.

And while my story might not be the most recognized, liked, or visited, I'd like to think that it's worth a glance.

But, I've gotten off track.

I guess it's time to finally apologize to TDIwriter that I haven't finished the Return to Total Drama Island review yet...life's been...hectic...the last two months.

And sorry to Fanny as well, because I still haven't finished the first chapter of our collab (are we still doing that?).

Anyway...

I'd like to finish this milestone blog by saying thanks again, and if you want to talk to me ever, I'll be here...

Because life in my basement alone gets lonely sometimes.